Guides

Learn the Orthodox faith

Clear, practical guides for inquirers and for the faithful, from your first Liturgy to the fasts and feasts of the Church year.

New to Orthodoxy?Start with how to become Orthodox. Coming from another church?See how Orthodoxy and Catholicism differ. Already Orthodox?Check today's fast and feasts.

For inquirers · 7 min read

How to Become Orthodox

A gentle, step-by-step map of the road into the Orthodox Church: prayer, your first Liturgy, talking to the priest, the catechumenate, and being received.

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For inquirers · 14 min read

Orthodox vs Catholic

What the two Churches share, why they split in 1054, and the real differences, explained fairly.

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Tool · Updated daily

Orthodox Calendar

Today's fast, feasts and saints on the New or Old Calendar, with a phone calendar you can subscribe to.

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Practical · With recipes

What to Eat When Fasting

Meals for every kind of fast day, a "can I eat this?" checker, and classic Lenten recipes.

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The Church year

Orthodox Easter

The date of Pascha, why it differs from Western Easter, Holy Week day by day, and the midnight service.

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Learn with others.

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