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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

St. Anne Orthodox Church
Oak Ridge, TN
https://www.stanneorthodoxchurch.com

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

Orthodox Church in America (OCA)
https://www.oca.org

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

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