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The Orthodox family is a pillar of Christian life, and it has become especially difficult to maintain a regular Christian family life in our modern times. Here is a selection of resources directed towards children and parents that we have found useful and interesting.Select a Book or Article:
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Children and Prayer
By Translated by Mary Mansur
By Translated by Mary Mansur
"May the following incident from the life of Abbot Theodosius of Optina, wherein a holy bishop instructs children on the subject of prayer, serve as an example and inspiration to Orthodox parents of the last times!"
The Emotional Development of Children and on Christian Hope
By Metropolitan Philaret
By Metropolitan Philaret
"It is necessary, therefore, for those who love their children to temper them. Above all, there must always be one definite Orthodox Christian aim set before both parents and children: that children, while growing and developing physically, must also grow and develop spiritually, that they may become better, kinder, more pious and more sympathetic."
Admonitions for Parents
By Holy Father John Chrysostom
By Holy Father John Chrysostom
Lessons by Our Holy Father John Chrysostom on Raising Children