The resources listed below are specific to the current situation with Covid-19. The remainder of this website contains countless resources for clergy, youth workers and families that may also be used at anytime.
A Message of Unity from the Assembly of Bishops
Prayer and Fasting
Liturgical Resources - Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of NA
Prayer in Time of Corona-Virus - Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
Orthodox Streaming Services - Nationwide services - Resource sponsored by Orthodox San Dieg
Lenten Prayer Resources - Youth & Young Adult Ministry St. Michael's Louisville, KY
Special Prayer for Deliverance from New Corona-virus Epidemic - Romanian Orthodox Church
8 Patron Saints of Healing - Romanian Orthodox Church
OCF Lenten Cookbook/OCF@Home - Video Series Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Fasting as a Family - Melissa Naasko
On-Line Learning Opportunities
Children's Catechism Video Series (for ages around 6-12) book by Fr. Micheal Shanbour
All OCA Church School - Info is kept current
Christianity in Quarantine - Be the Bee - Y2AM
Easy Ways to Protect Our Families From Online Hackers - Faithtree Learning
Faith, Hope and Love - Home Edition - Storytime and Daily Learning/Fellowship for youth of all ages - Offered by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Office of Youth Ministry
On the Back Porch - Videos Interviews/Prayer/Faith - Fr. Anthony Perkins UOCofUSA
St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology - Several Classes Available
St. Emilia Homeschooling Ministry - Antiochian Orthodox Church
The ART of Staying Mentally and Spiritually Healthy During the Coronavirus (Video)- Fr. Chris Shadid
Weekly Live Adult On-Line Education from Orthodox Christian Network
Soak up the Son - GOA Center for Family Care Summer Video Series
On-Line Interactive Meetings/Webinars
Monthly Orthodox Camp Directors Townhall Meeting - Orthodox Youth Directors in NA
Pan-Orthodox Calendar of Offerings - A Google Calendar hosted by Y2AM If you would like to have your offering added to the calendar please email Steve Christoforou at schristoforou@goarch.org
OCF@Home - Webinars for College Students from Orthodox Christian Fellowship
On-Line Free Webinars - American Camping Association
Archive of Webinars and Videos including "suffering in the time of pandemic" webinar and more - St. Vladimir's Seminary
Archive of Ancient Faith Radio Podcasts pertaining to the Pandemic Click here for AFR blogs relating to the pandemic
Youth Opportunities to Serve Others
Letters for NYC Medical Professionals - ACROD St. Nicholas Myra Orthodox Church
FOCUS North America Centers - Check with a FOCUS center near you. Many are in need of canned food, utensils and other items to distribute in the community. If you do not have a FOCUS center in your community, check with your local food banks, Salvation Army or shelters.
Corona Contribution Challenge - Stewardship Calling - Ancient Faith
Pictures and Cards for Patients and Health Care Workers - Bathesda Hospital - Bethesda North Hospital, c/o COVID UNIT staff & patients, 10500 Montgomery Road, Cinci 45242 (Check with your local hospital or Nursing Home if they are excepting cards and homemade pictures)
Phone Calls, Pictures and Cards for Singles and Elderly - All of our parishes have beloved faithful who are elderly or living alone and unable to leave their homes. A phone call, video chat, homemade card or picture of encouragement and love can go a long way.
Lawn Care - As our quarantine continues, some of our elderly in our parishes or neighborhoods may need help cutting their lawn, weeding, etc. Your youth could volunteer to help! Just remember, social distancing and wash your hands!
Resources for Youth Workers
Please be sure to visit the MANY resources provided on this website Orthodoxyouth.net.
The Orthodox Pen Pal Program hosted by Telos POP grades 7-12 (Now closed but can sign up to be notified when the program reopens)
Games for online instruction - Orthodox Pebbles
Corona-Virus Resource Center - Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the USA
Orthodox Christian Ministry and Covid-19 - Video presented by Y2AM
Church School/Religious Ed. Resources - Antiochian Department of Christian Education
Kids in Church - Resources created and offered by David Lucs
Religious Education at Home - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Dept. of Religious Education
Resources for Coronavirus Outbreak - Orthodox Church in America
St. John Chrysostom - Encouraging Quotes in Times of Sorrow - Romanian Orthodox Church
Special Communication with Youth During Challenging Times - Praesidium
Resources for Families
Orthodox Christian Deaf Association
SPF - Scriptures and Praying together as a Family - American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese
Social Story about the Corona-virus
Helping Children Cope with Covid-19 - Orthodox Christian Assoc. of Medical, Psychology and Religion
Comfort Food For Families - Videos provided by the GOA Center for Family Care
Religious Education at Home - Articles by the GOA Department of Religious Education
Orthodox Kids Corner - Potamus Publishing - Free Printable Lessons and Activities
Sing-A-Long with Gigi - Childrens' Songs with Kh. Gigi Shadid on YouTube
2020 Fine Art Contest - Offered by St. Kosmas Orthodox Education
Non-verbal Prayer in Time of Pandemic Crisis - Summer Kinard
Resources for Corona-virus Outbreak - Orthodox Church in America
Realistic Ways for Parents and Families to Cope with Being Stuck at Home - Purdue University
Free Audible Books from Amazon
Helping Children Cope Emotionally with the Corona-Virus - American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Orthodox Christian E-Books - Ancient Faith Ministries
Coronavirus Links and Resources
Elder Zacharias on the Pandemic - Article
Resources for Young Adults and Teens in Coping with Covid-19 - Orthodox Christian Assoc. of Medicine, Psychology and Religion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Coronavirus Page
American Camp Association (ACA) - Coronavirus Page
Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) - Coronavirus Page
Resources for Orthodox Care-Givers
The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion - Resources for Orthodox Care-Givers
The ART of of staying Mentally and Spiritually Healthy During the Coronavirus Video
We are very grateful to Fr. Chris Shadid for hosting the video the ART of Staying Mentally and Spiritually Healthy During the Coronavirus. This video is targeted towards teenagers and young adults, but we believe it could be helpful to faithful of any age.