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As promised, here is a list of books recommended for parents to have going forward. As concern over stability continues to impact delivery services unexpectedly, I believe every parent should have the basic books which will allow them to enrich the lives of their children and raise them as godly Orthodox Christians. 

Now, these are the books I can recommend because they had value for us raising our own unruly brood. This does not include books or readings which form a part of our parish catechumenate (like Clark Carlton’s “The Faith”). See our List of Activities to Complete before Baptism for those

By no means is this an exhaustive list, but these books will provide parents with the tools and materials to advance their own knowledge and faith, and to rightly guide and raise up their children with piety, self-control, and faith.

The Holy Bible

Every child should have their own Bible at a certain age, and the family should have a larger KJV Bible. There are many ‘Childrens Bibles’ out there which are good storybooks for younger children.

The Law of God

by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodsky

Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future

by Fr. Seraphim Rose

The Orthodox Faith

by Fr. Thomas Hopko (4 volumes)
ESPECIALLY Volume 2 – Worship
if you only get one of these, get Volume 2 – Worship

How to Live a Holy Life

by Gregory Postnikov (Author)
Seraphim Englehardt (Translator)

The Path to Salvation

by St. Theophan the Recluse

Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Home

Fr. Anthony Coniaris

Called To Serve

Fr. John A. Peck
(a basic Bible survey workbook)

The Way of the Pilgrim

Surprised by Christ

by Fr. James Bernstein

The Book of Virtues

by William J. Bennett

Marriage and Virginity
according to St. John Chrysostom

by Archpriest Josiah Trenham

The Prologue of Ohrid

and all the other books on the Lives of Saints you can buy

Our local monasteries have a multitude of these, and some published specifically for small children.

These are usually stories of their lives, struggles, and virtues, which provide powerful lessons to young children and adults alike. 

Also see

Ancient Faith Radio’s List of Books Every Orthodox Child Should Own

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