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Metamorphosis Transfiguration
. . Main Entry: meta·mor·pho·sisPronunciation: \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs\ Function:noun___________________________________________________ Etymology: Latin, from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun to...
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Transfiguration Journey
UPDATE:WORKSHEETS & ICON available here for free download For this activity, you'll need a few blindfolds, a Bible, an icon of the Transfiguration, and a lot of trust! Our goal is to lead the...
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Theotokos & Teenagers
Start with an apple. A whole, clean, delicious apple without bruises or blemishes, just sweet and ripe.This apple is going to be the example. If it happens to be red, then we will liken in to she who...
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Theotokos: Her Life in Mosaics
(Re-posted for the Entrance of the Theotokos feast approaching Nov 21)Did you know that in the history and tradition of the Orthodox Church we have more scenes depicted from the life of the Theotokos...
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Lamentations of Theotokos
A beautiful tradition has been celebrated continuously in Jerusalem for over centuries, as well as in some of our local parishes. It is the service of the Lamentations to the Theotokos or Engomia in...
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Dormition Word Search & Flashcards
Here's a word search and coloring activity for this year's feastday of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August, 15th. For a tougher challenge, complete the Dormition Crossword Puzzle. "O gracious...
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Dormition Crossword Activity
Dormition icon from http://www.archangelicons.com For excellent photos of the Tomb of the Panagia click here! A full story of the Dormition and Funeral procession can be found here.
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Saint Andrew - First Patriarch of Constantinople
With the feast of Saint Andrew approaching on November 30, I figured this would be as great of a time as any, to introduce our young people to our Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the once glorious city of...
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40 Days of Christmas Craft
Each year, we begin decorating our home on November 15, as we begin the 40 day fast for Christmas. It's beneficial for all to begin seeing the transformation around us and within us. Here are the 40...
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Root of Jesse Tree: Christmas Activity
The sayings of the prophets are now fulfilled!Use this study to learn the prophecies of the Old Testament with your children and teenagers. (Download the free printable PDF file here, in color or...
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Saint Katherine / Agia Aikaterini
The life and example of Saint Katherine (Agia Aikaterini /Katerina)is truly a unique witness for all youth, and especially handmaidens of Christ. If you do not know her story, take a moment to be...
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Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Pre-Christmas Parties
As Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Pre-Christmas parties are approaching with great popularity, for us, it is a frequent reminder to "stay the course" and focus on the calendar of the Church. We are...
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10 Fun Facts About Angels
"Whom Christ loves, His angels love too."St. Nicholai of Zica (1880-+1956) One often says the youngest of children can see the angels in the Orthodox Church, chasing them through the pews. You may have...
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Dwelling Place for Christmas
As we begin our forty day fast for Christmas 2015...will God find an available "dwelling place" to be born? Will there be room at the inn? When He comes, as He did then to the city of Bethlehem, to...
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Saint Nicholas of Myra
(Initially posted in 2009) Here is a small book compiled on the life and miracles of Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra. It is my first attempt to extract scenes from "vita" icons of the Church's...
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Christmas Bible Verse Craft
God is with us(Matthew 1:23)All the Earth worships Thee (Psalm 66:4) His name shall endure forever (Psalm 72: 17)He is our God, the God of salvation (Psalm 68:20)There shall come a Star out of Jacob...
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Teen Lesson for Christmas - Scavenger Hunt
In response to those of you who asked for more teen resources, here is a lesson that I believe our teens are capable of grasping. Often, we don't give them enough substance - so get ready to challenge...
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Christmas Worksheet
Here is an Orthodox Christian Worksheet and Lesson on the Nativity that includes a bit of theology we often overlook. Although it might be for older ones, I hope it offers details that the younger ones...
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Christmas Crossword
********REVISED**********Click on the crossword puzzleto the right for a little Christmas trivia!Located for free download here.Hopefully, it will be challenging for parents and kids of all ages. "Make...
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Triodion Online
** We have available to us the holy words from the Lenten Triodion online in English.** What sweetness to pierce our souls! Visit this link to copy and paste the canons for use in your personal daily...
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