Theotokos: Her Life in Mosaics
Did you know that in the history and tradition of the Orthodox Church we have more scenes depicted from the life of the Theotokos than anyone else? You might be surprised to learn that there are over...
View ArticleSt Mary Egypt Craft - Turn Life Around
The powerful story of repentance that we find in the life of Saint Mary of Egypt which was recorded by the monk Zossimos, can be a memorable one for teenagers and college students. For the younger...
View ArticleConfession & Kite Day
Clean Monday is the very first Monday which begins Great Lent, and it is a quite somber day on the spiritual calendar. In Greece, it is customary for young and old to fly kites. Let's bring this...
View ArticleLady Sarakosti Poem & Coloring for Great Lent
This year, we painted on food coloring before baking. Give it a try! POEM Lady Sarakosti, is a custom from long ago, Our yiayias (grandmothers) used to make her, out of flour and H2O. She wears a...
View ArticleLent Word Search Activity
Click on the image to view and print this month's activity Search horizontal, vertical, and diagonal to find all the words related to Great Lent and Holy Pascha. ~ Enjoy ~
View ArticleLenten Crafts: Pascha Candles
Have you prepared a "Lambatha, or Pascha Candle" with your children yet for 2018? It is customary among the Greek Orthodox that the Godparents do so, and they give it as a surprise for their...
View ArticleGreat Lent Menu - Vegan Fasting
For the 40 day fast this year as Orthodox Christians, we'll try following a pre-planned menu to make life a bit more organized. This also allows someone else to do the grocery shopping for the week!...
View ArticleGreat Lent Curriculum
Here is a lesson plan chart for Orthodox Great Lent. The lessons are designed for each Sunday leading up to Holy Week. Each session will include either a craft, coloring page, memory words,...
View ArticleCanon of St Andrew for Kids
If you are feeling that the Great Fast snuck up on you this year, and you are hoping to get into the "zone" rather quickly give the Canon of St Andrew of Crete a try this week! Over the course of the...
View ArticlePASCHA: The Red Egg
Here's a look at the pious custom of red eggs in the Orthodox Church for you and your families to enjoy. Where did the tradition come from anyway? It seems there are a few possible answers to this...
View ArticleLazarus Saturday - Arise!
This is a great way to involve your kids in the Raising of Lazarus! Wrap them in "burial" cloth and see who will be first to break free on your command! It's extremely significant that the Church...
View ArticleGreat Lent for Kids Worksheets
Download these two curriculum worksheets here for your students to learn more about Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian Church. The graphics in this lesson include Lady Sarakosti with her poem in...
View ArticleNew Coloring Icons
New Orthodox coloring pages are available for free here - glory to God. May the next generation be inspired! https://enromiosini.gr/tag/anastasia-toliopoyloy/
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