Sweet Song: A Story of Saint Romanos the Melodist by Jane G Meyer, illustrated by Dorrie Papdemetriou (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2013)

"The Calming of the Storm," from Feasts of Christ and the Theotokos and Miracles of the Lord by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)

"Saint Christopher," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 6 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012)

The Suitcase: A Story About Giving by Jane G. Meyer, illustrated by Chiara Pasqualotto (Paraclete Press, 2017) Available at Paraclete Press.

"Saint John Chrysostom," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 8 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012) Available from Spiritual Fragrance Publishing.

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Ruth’s Story and The Young Prophet Samuel," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).

The Gift: A Story of Saint Onuphrius the Great, by Stefania Carmen Bray, illustrated by Masha Lobastov (Panagia Press, 2015).

19. Book 1: Silent as a Stone: Mother Maria of Paris and the Trash Can Rescue by Jim Forest (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2007) Book 2: To Plant a Cross: The Story of Saint Kosmas Aitolos Who Fought a War with Words by Angeline Eliakopoulos, part two, chapter 4 (Destro Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 2004, (773) 561 2332)

40. Book 1: The Story of Mary the Mother of God by Dorrie Papademetriou (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000) Book 2: Vassilopita: St. Basil and the Story of the New Year's Cake, by Anna Marini (Akritas Publications, 2000)

56. Book 1: Moses' Flight From Egypt from the Old Testament Stories for Children series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2008) (duration 4:00 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapters 1-2 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 4:40, duration 19.58 mins)

57. Book 1: Coloring with Christina by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications, 2007) (duration 5.16 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 3 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 6:38, duration 16.13 mins)

58. Book 1:"The Creation of the World" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.30 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 4 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 9:50, duration 16.45 mins)

59. Book 1: "The Creation of Eve" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (6.45 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 5 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 7:25, duration 18.51 mins)

60. Book 1: "Paradise Lost" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (12.13 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 6 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 13:00, duration 21.47 mins)

61. Book 1: "Adam and Eve as Outcasts from Paradise" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.15 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 7 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 8:00, duration 15.22 mins)

62. Book 1: "Cain and Abel" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.52 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 8 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 9:38, duration 17.41 mins)

111. The Story of Mary the Mother of God by Dorrie Papademetriou (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000)

131. The Tumbled Stone written and illustrated by Claire Brandenburg (New Varatec Publishing, 2009).

135. The Story of St. Sava, Part 1 (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001).

136. The Story of St. Sava, Part 2 (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001)

137. The Story of St. Sava, Part 3 (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001).

138. The Story of St. Sava, Part 4/Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001).

"The Story of Three Girls" from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker by Count Michael Tolstoy. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).

The Story of the Nativity of Christ by Vesna Nikchevich, Part One. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).

The Story of the Nativity of Christ by Vesna Nikchevich, Part Two. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).

The Story of the Nativity of Christ by Vesna Nikchevich, Part Three. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).

Fr. Ted explains why we should have our homes blessed every year.

Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler.

The 1600Th anniversary of the repose of Saint John Chrysostom - one of Orthodoxy's most venerated church fathers, theologians, moralists, and liturgists - was September 14Th. To commemorate the special occasion, Illumined Heart co-host Kevin Allen spoke with Chrysostom scholar and pastor of Saint Andrew Orthodox Church, Riverside, California, Father Josiah Trenham, about the venerated Saint's enduring legacy.

Today Kevin's guest host on the program is Father Steve Tsichlis, Senior Pastor of Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. Fr Steve's special guest for this exclusive Illumined Heart interview is His Eminence, Metropolitan KALLISTOS [Ware]. Their topic is: UNDERSTANDING THE SACRAMENTS. Saint Paul’s recently hosted His Eminence, Metropolitan KALLISTOS to Southern California, for a two-day, packed-house seminar to the general public titled, “Drawing Closer to the Savior: The Sacramental Life”. CD’s of this seminar are available for purchase by calling St Paul’s Church Office at 949.733.2366. You can also contact them on St Pauls’ website: www.stpaulsirvine.org.

In part 6 of our interview with the Metropolitan, we ask him to address the future of Orthodoxy and whether he is pessimistic or optimistic.

We ask His Eminence about the role of nationalism and ethnicity in the Orthodox Church.

In this section, Metropolitan Kallistos addresses the question of music adaptation to the culture and modern ears.

The Metropolitan is asked about women's ordination and same sex attraction in this section of the interview.

What can Evangelicals and Orthodox learn from each other is the subject of the 2nd section of our interview with His Eminence.

In the first section of our extensive interview with Metropolitan Kallistos, we talk about the state of the Orthodox Church both here and abroad.

In a very special edition of The Illumined Heart, we have an extensive conversation with His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Professor Emeritus in Eastern Orthodox Studies at Oxford University, and Bishop of Diokleia. Metropolitan Ka!istos is widely regarded as perhaps the world’s leading theologian of the Eastern Orthodox Church today. We present the entire interview here but also offer it in bite size pieces below. Kevin Allen's guest host is John Maddex.

Steve McMeans talks to Fr. Josiah about St. John Chrysostom and his views on the relationship between marriage and monasticism. This show will suprise you...!

In this edition Kevin tackles the tricky question of which Christian tradition can authentically claim "apostolic succession," with historian, theologian, author, and Dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Fr John Behr.

The Death To The World crew reports back on their week at Cornerstone 2009 - the largest Christian rock festival in the world. This is the third year DTTW has set up shop in the exhibitors area as an Orthodox outreach at this largely Evangelical youth gathering. John Valadez, Gary Allen and Julia Gatalskaya report to host Kevin Allen that the 'times they are a' changing' in the world of contemporary Christian youth, reflecting a broader trend towards ancient faith!

A Study of the Paralytic in Mark Chapter 2 Sometimes the world appears to be so divided and its people so alienated from one another, that it seems like it would take a miracle to fix it and bring us all together again! And yet, this is exactly what Christ came to do. Likewise, the purpose of the Church, which is His body, is to re-unite in itself the world, which has been pulled apart by sin. Drawing on the healing narratives of the Gospels, the sayings of early Church Father, St. John Chrysostom, and contemporary Orthodox thinker Fr. Alexander Schmemann, Steve and Bill examine the causes of division, and discuss how we are healed, and the fragmented cosmos is put back together again in the person of Christ.

The phrase "apostolic succession" has a number of different meanings among the various Christian traditions, but is key to a proper understanding of Orthodox ecclesiology and her claim to be the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church stated in the Nicene Creed. Here we offer a modest explanation of the Orthodox Church's view, focusing on the collegiate role of bishops, in whose office and authority is found the continuation of Christ and His Apostles' sacramental unity, oversight, and teaching through history to the present day.

In the second part of a possible 144,000 part series on the End Times and the Revelation of St. John, Steve and Bill give some definitions of some of the views of the Tribulation and Rapture and where the second coming of Christ and judgment fits in the various scenarios. Then they take a romp through Church history and go through a list of prognostications about the second coming throughout the centuries.

We continue our discussion of apostolic succession by examining some common objections given by Protestants, found in a sermon outline published on Calvin College's CCEL Historical Church document site. It becomes clear that for Protestants, reaction against apostolic succession is not based on solid Biblical or historical grounds, but rather on the need to question and reject the authority of Rome (papal and magisterial) and its excesses, which are not necessarily a part of the Eastern Orthodox Tradition.

Fr. Chad interviews Greg Hatrak, the new bookstore manager at St. Vladimir's Seminary, about some exciting new developments in the school's publishing division.

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary confers an honorary doctorate on Christos Yannaras at its 2010 Fall Academic Convocation.

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary confers an honorary doctorate on Metropolitan Krystof, primate of the Orthodox Church in the Czech Lands and Slovakia, at an Academic Convocation (February 28, 2011).

On its return to Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir's Seminary October 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Charles R. Marge, delivered a beautiful performance at Three Hierarchs Chapel in celebration of the choir's own 25th anniversary.