THE ORTHODOX FAMILY

Discussing the mystery of marriage & how it is meant to be—and can be—a path to holiness.”

Edited by David C. Ford, Mary S. Ford, and Alfred K. Siewers

The Orthodox Church embodies a living Tradition that integrates a long, unbroken practice of marriage with its theology, cosmology, liturgy, mystical asceticism, and anthropology. As such, the Church has a great deal to offer all those who desire to come to a deeper understanding of marriage and family life.

This collection draws upon the riches of this Tradition to present an inspiring vision of Christian marriage, and to offer insights and guidance about marriage and family life that are adapted to modern questions and challenges, yet grounded firmly in the global teaching and practice of the Church.

The experienced clergy, scholars, and professionals contributing to this volume come from a wide variety of Orthodox Christian communities present in North America, including the Orthodox Church in America, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, and the Antiochian, Greek, and Serbian Orthodox Archdioceses of America.

About the Editors: Dr David C. Ford is Professor of Church History at St Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary, South Canaan, PA. Dr Mary S. Ford is Associate Professor of New Testament at St Tikhon’s Seminary. Dr Alfred K. Siewers is Warden of Holy Protection Russian Orthodox Mission Church and Associate Professor of English at Bucknell University.

Edited by Stephen Muse. Contributing author Dr. Philip Mamalakis.

A pre-marital prep course for Orthodox Christians. Links: to enroll in the course, purchase participant guid e at the Orthodox Marketplace, & purchase facilitator guide at the Orthodox Marketplace.

This is a four-part Soundcloud series.

1. The Sacrament of Listening
2. The Sacrament of Married Life
3. Parenting Towards the Kingdom … in the Heat of the Moment
4. Parenting from the Outside, In