Giving Credit Where It's Due
We are deeply grateful for the contributions of others whose wisdom and work have enriched the content on this website. Above all, we give thanks to the Holy Apostles and the countless Church Fathers, elders, and faithful who, over thousands of years, have preserved and handed down the teachings and traditions of the Orthodox faith. The resources listed below include various texts and materials that have guided and informed this work, but is by no means comprehensive. May all glory and honor be to God, who is the source of all truth and wisdom.
The content on this website draws from a wide range of sources, including books, articles, and other websites. We’ve made every effort to provide a comprehensive list of these references below to acknowledge the contributions of their creators. If you notice a source that isn’t credited or have questions about any of the listed materials, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We value transparency and aim to honor the work that has inspired and informed our content.
In many cases, the sources we referenced acknowledged that they, too, were drawing upon and adapting material from others. While we have made an effort to identify and credit such instances where it was clear, it is likely that much of the content we’ve all encountered has been shaped, refined, and reimagined through countless hands over the years. This tradition of sharing and building upon the work of others is part of the rich tapestry of our collective understanding.
Likewise, we further adapted the content listed below to suit the specific purposes of this website, including rephrasing, summarizing, or restructuring materials to align with our mission and audience. While we strive for faithfulness and accuracy in all our efforts, any errors or shortcomings in the presented material are solely our own and should not reflect on the original sources. We humbly ask for your understanding and forgiveness for any such mistakes and encourage you to bring them to our attention so they may be corrected.
Websites
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Church
Phoenix, AZ
https://holycrossaz.org
- “12 Things I Wish I’d Known…” (attributed to Frederica Mathewes-Green)
St. Anne Orthodox Church
Oak Ridge, TN
https://www.stanneorthodoxchurch.com
- “First Time Visitors” (attributed to St. Barnabas Orthodox Church in Costa Mesa, CA)
- “Frequently Asked Questions” (attributed to a 2014 bulletin from St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bellingham, WA)
Diocese of the Midwest (DOMOCA)
https://domoca.org
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Des Moines, IA
https://www.stgeorge.ia.goarch.org
St. Andrew Orthodox Church
Riverside, CA
https://saintandrew.net
- “Ministries”
- “Visitors” (includes content attributed to Frederica Mathewes-Green)
- “Information for Inquirers” (attributed to Fr. John Breck and Hierodeacon Philip (Majkrzak)).
Orthodox Church in America (OCA)
https://www.oca.org
- “The Orthodox Faith” (attributed to Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko)
- “The Protection of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary” (Lives of the Saints)
- “The Holy Synod” and “Bishops”
- “Chancellor’s Diary: August 27, 2014” (attributed to Fr. John Jillions; image of a prostration)
The Orthodox Faith: The Ancient Christian Faith Explained Simply
http://theorthodoxfaith.com
Pinterest
“Mary of Bethany: Saints Martha & Mary with Our Lord” (attributed to user “meeganzarbock” / Sweet Blossom Farm)
St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church
Beaver Falls, PA
https://www.saintjohnchurch.org
- “What to Expect in an Orthodox Church” (image of hand positioned to make the sign of the cross)
Wikimedia Commons
“File:Saint Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church (historical), Gary, Indiana – panoramio.jpg” (attributed to Lotzman Katzman and states that the file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license)
Internet Archive
“St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, 1912-1961 … account of five selected historic treasures and events at our Saint Mary’s Church” (booklet compiled by members of our parish)
Video footage and photos of our parish and its events
Mary Sabourin
Molly Sabourin
Edmon Beberino (FIRE MEDIA)
Parish members and attendees (too many to name!)
PTVM IT Committee
- Doug Bercich
- Dan O’Day
- Sergei “Bob” Ely
- Fr. Jacob Van Sickle