Suggested Readings

Recommended Orthodox Christian books. Scroll down to see purchasing information below.

	The Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia A clear, detailed introduction to the Orthodox Church, written for the non-Orthodox as well as for Orthodox Christians who wish to know more about their tradition. (paperback, 558 pp)
	The Orthodox Way by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia A classic account of the belief, worship, and life of the Orthodox Church. This is a book which reveals the meaning of life for all Christians. (paperback, 164 pp)
	For the Life of the World by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann Beloved author Fr. Alexander Schmemann explains in this classic how the Orthodox approach to the world stems from the liturgical life of the Church. (paperback, 155 pp)
	The Faith We Hold by Archbishop Paul of Finland Describes the basic elements of the Orthodox Faith in three sections: doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual. (paperback, 196 pp)
	The Orthodox Faith by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko Comprehensive information on Orthodox Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, and Spirituality| (paperback, 4 vols)
	Orthodox Christians in North America: 1794-1994 by Mark Stokoe and the Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky A historical look at the establishment of the Orthodoxy on the North American Continent, celebrating the 200th Anniversary. (paperback, 144 pp)
	Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann A stimulating survey and interpretation of the history of the Orthodox Church. (paperback, 343 pp)
	The Orthodox Church by Protopresbyter John Meyendorff An indispensible classic of the history of the Orthodox Church and the unique position it holds in today's world. (paperback, 196 pp)
	The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers by Fr. Stanley Harakas Questions by real people sent in to the Hellenic Chronicle newspaper and answered by Fr Stanley Harakas, a well-known Orthodox ethicist and teacher. Questions range from the spiritual to the mundane. (paperback, 354 pp)
	The Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith translated by Olga Dunlop For parents, teachers, pastors, and all who wish to understand the sources of the Church's revelation. A "seeker" poses questions and a "age" answers them, representing the Church's explanation of those questions. (paperback, 472 pp, 2 vols)
	Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction by Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos) Metropolitan Heirotheos contends that Orthodox spirituality differs markedly from the "spiritualities" of the East and the West. The difference in the dogma generates the difference in ethos as well. (paperback, 100 pp)
	The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary Ed. by Catherine Aslanoff This book draws on the rich resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a holistic vision of the faith derived from the Church's liturgical year. (paperback, 475 pp, 2 vols)
	The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the Orthodox Church, and a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers. (paperback, 254 pp)
	St. Innocent: Apostle to America by Paul D. Garrett Highly readable biography tracing the course of St Innocent's life to his all to mission in America, first as a priest and then bishop in America and Asia, and finally as Metropolitan of Moscow. (paperback, 345 pp)