Learn the faith
Orthodox Christianity, from the beginning
Whether you are discovering Orthodoxy for the first time or deepening a lifelong faith, start here: the Creed the Church has confessed for seventeen centuries, a complete video catechism, and reading you can trust.
New to Orthodoxy?
Begin with worship
Orthodoxy is not first a set of ideas but a life of worship. The best introduction is simply to stand in the services — the theology of the Church is sung, seen and breathed there. Come to Vigil or Liturgy, then let the reading below give words to what you have experienced.
Fr Vladimir is always glad to talk with enquirers — before or after any service, or by appointment.
The Symbol of Faith
The Nicene Creed — the faith of the Church in one breath
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages… Who for us men and for our salvation came down from the heavens, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; and He rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into the heavens, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.
The parish offers twelve catechetical talks on the Creed — ask Fr Vladimir for the series.
Video catechism
Online Catechism with Fr John Peck
Twenty half-hour lessons walking through the whole of the Orthodox faith — from the Holy Trinity to living the Orthodox life. Free on YouTube; start at lesson one or dip in wherever your questions are.
Keep reading
Trusted resources
Pravoslavie.ru
Daily articles, lives of the saints and news from the Orthodox world (Russian & English editions).
orthochristian.comPravmir
The source of our parish’s weekly Russian-language newsletter — essays, questions and answers.
pravmir.ruOrthodox Christian Info
A deep English-language library on Orthodox doctrine, history and practice for serious enquirers.
orthodoxinfo.comFr Alexander Mileant’s booklets
Short, clear missionary booklets on the faith — in both English and Russian.
fatheralexander.orgThe best classroom is the church itself
Join us for a service this weekend — then stay for tea and ask your questions.