First Steps in the Orthodox Church

A Beginner's Guide for Children and Newcomers

von Maria Gnaciuc

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

An illustrated introduction to the Orthodox Christian Faith. Perfect for children, parents, teachers, and anyone becoming Orthodox or exploring the Faith for the first time.Inside this book, readers will discover: - What the Church is- The Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, and the Mother of God- Angels, saints, and the different ways saints are remembered in the Church- What we see inside an Orthodox church: icons, the iconostasis, the altar, and other sacred objects- Who serves in the Church and the meaning of liturgical vestments and colors- Why Orthodox Christians light candles, pray, and make the Sign of the Cross- What happens during the Divine Liturgy- Holy Communion, Confession, prosphora, antidoron, and other important parts of church life- The Ten Commandments explained in simple, practical language- The seven Holy Mysteries of the Orthodox Church- Essential Orthodox prayers for everyday life- A helpful glossary of Orthodox termsA helpful resource for: - Children ages 7 and up, reading independently or together with a parent- Parents and godparents introducing children to Orthodox church life- Sunday school and catechism classes- Converts and adults exploring the Orthodox Faith- A thoughtful gift for Baptism, Chrismation, first Confession, or Sunday schoolFirst Steps in the Orthodox Church is not meant to explain everything at once. No single book can contain all the beauty and richness of the Orthodox Faith. Instead, this guide hopes to open a door and encourage readers to continue learning, praying, and growing in the life of the Church.Large 8 x 10 inch format with watercolor illustrations. All illustrations in this book were created by the author with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176074390
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.09.2026
• Größe: 254 x 203 mm
• Verlag: Independently published