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Part 1: Windows To HeavenPart 2: Theology In ColorsThis award-winning documentary was video taped at The Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, MD. Hosted by Medieval and Byzantine Art Curator, Dr. Gary Vikan, the show focuses on icons as objects of religious worship and artistic achievement. A collection of over 80 icons and frescoes are analyzed in detail as to the significance of their portraiture and its symbolism. An iconographer at work explains his creation as he progresses towards completion.

The Orthodox Church has always viewed body and soul as inseparable, and for that reason has stressed the necessity of pre­serving both in good health. The Church provides the Sacrament of Holy Unction, following Jesus Christ’s exhortation to his disciples to “heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons,” as an enduring sacrament of faith for the healing of sickness and the forgiveness of sins. The most familiar celebration of the Sacrament takes place on Great Wednesday of Holy Week. Videotaped at the Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, Texas.

The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) is the service during which Orthodox Christians, who have repented for their sins, come before God and the Church seeking reconciliation and asking for divine forgiveness. This video provides a presentation of the sacrament, as well as an incisive examination on the issues of sin, repentance, preparation for confession and the role of the priest in the sacrament. Videotaped at Holy Cross Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

Immersion in water, along with Chrism, the sanctified oil convey­ing the seal of the Holy Spirit, define the Orthodox Christian tradition by which the Church opens its doors to embrace new members: Holy Baptism and Holy Chrismation, two sacraments separate and distinct, yet intimately related. This video, taped at St. Barbara Church in Santa Barbara, CA, presents the two Sacraments, along with three pre-baptismal rites and also exam­ines the emphasis placed by Orthodox faithful on the baptism of a new member of the church.

Poems, songs, and ideas to organize school plays and productions for students in the lower grades.

A game and a book all in one! Using crossword puzzles, it teaches children writing and reading comprehension.

Enlightening chapters describe fundamental facts about the Bible, its use in the Divine Liturgy and why we should study it. An essential guide for group or individual Bible studies.

A popular book about the Divine Liturgy which contains discussion material on the Liturgy for young people, with review questions at the end of each chapter. It also includes illustrations and an informative narration that can be used during each section of the Liturgy.

This video series is ideal for teenagers, families, parents and youth workers. The resource guides contain vital statistics and youth group sessions to assist both clergy and youth workers. DVD includes all three videos: Substance Abuse: Our Kids Are Not Immune Sexual Purity: Purity of Mind, Body, and Soul Teen Violence: Fight the Good Fight

The one-hour documentary combines travelogue, art, and history in exploring the roots of Christianity in Turkey. The program features four geographical areas – Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Smyrna where it becomes strikingly clear that the history of Christianity in The Other Holy Land is also the history of the Greek Orthodox Church. Filmed in Turkey and the U.S. this program aired nationally on the Hallmark Channel. Participants include His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Barthol omew, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Bishop Kallistos Ware and other nationally recognized theologians and historians. Produced by Frank Frost Productions in cooperation with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Office of News & Information and GOTelecom.