History and Culture

Where to Begin: An Orthodox Reading List by Background

Author Georgiana Constantin-Parke

Some ABCs of the Orthodox faith, with a place to begin wherever you’re coming from.

There is no shortage of material online on any subject, and the Orthodox faith is no exception—resources abound. The real question is how to sort through it all: How can one find genuinely Orthodox resources rather than unofficial or even dangerous ones?

And for those just starting out, where should they begin? The subject may be fascinating, but what is the right entry point into such a vast and complex world of faith?

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About the author

Georgiana Constantin-Parke is the Opinion Editor for UOJ-America. She has more than a decade of experience in journalism, higher education, and research, alongside an academic career in political science.

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