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| − | + | Below is an incomplete list of sites that offer '''individual''' opinions and thoughts on Orthodoxy. Many of the following individuals have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find them linking to many other Orthodox sites or blogs, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well. However, keep in mind that the authors do not speak for the Church, and may have opinions different from the opinions of other Orthodox Christians. | |
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| − | + | '''Aggregators''' | |
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| − | + | *[http://www.Greek-Orthodox.org Greek Orthodox HQ] at [http://www.greek-orthodox.org Greek-Orthodox] | |
| − | + | *[http://community.livejournal.com/orthodoxy/ Orthodoxy Community] at [http://www.livejournal.com LiveJournal] | |
| + | <!---- *[http://groups.blogdigger.com/groups.jsp?id=2040 St. Blog's Parish] is a searchable aggregated syndication feed of Catholic and Orthodox blogs. Note: '''Mostly Catholic''' -----> | ||
| − | * | + | '''New''' |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://orthodoxlifewi.wordpress.com Orthodox Life Wisconsin] Wisconsin news and events for Orthodox Christians |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://conciliarpost.com/ Conciliar Post] Started in June 2014, Conciliar Post aims to be "a collection of theological conversations, journeys of faith, reflections on Christianity, and commentary on current events from a Christian perspective". |
| − | * Glen Rose Farm - | + | *[http://saintiakovosconstruction.wordpress.com/ St. Iakovos Retreat Center] Construction progess blog, Kansasville, WI |
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| + | '''Regional''' | ||
| + | * [https://orthodoxnorthwest.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Northwest] Bulletin Board for events/happenings of interest to Orthodox Christians in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, & Montana in the US & British Columbia in Canada) | ||
| + | * [http://www.orthodoxportland.org/ Orthodox Portland] Events and Info for Orthodox Christian Churches in the Portland, Oregon Area | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxmontana.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Montana] Celebrating Life in the Orthodox Christian Community of Montana | ||
| + | <!---* [http://www.orthodoxcalifornia.com/ Orthodox California] Events and occasions of interest for the Orthodox Christian Community of California ---> | ||
| + | * [http://pittsburghorthodox.com/ Pittsburgh Orthodox] | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxmichigan.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Michigan] - A site about the history and presence of Orthodoxy in Michigan also posting news and information on upcoming events. | ||
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| + | '''Individual Church parish blogs''' | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxkokomo.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Kokomo] The blog for St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church in Kokomo, IN. "Come and see!" | ||
| + | * [http://holynativity.blogspot.com/ Holy Nativity Orthodox Church] Langley, BC, Canada (Antiochian) | ||
| + | * [http://prophetelias.blogspot.com/ Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood and Eastern Suburbs Inc.] The blog for Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood. (South Australia) | ||
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| + | '''Saints''' | ||
| + | * [http://iconnewmedianetwork.com/Channel/woman-thou-art-awesome/ Woman, Thou Art Awesome] A blog devoted to the lives of Women Saints in the Orthodox Church | ||
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| + | '''Cooking & Recipes''' | ||
| + | * [http://ohshecooks.com/ Oh She Cooks] Intuitive Cooking | ||
| + | * [http://oxenandelephants.blogspot.com/ Oxen and Elephants] | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxfastingrecipes.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Fasting Recipes] | ||
| + | * [http://www.saintaidancook.blogspot.com/ St. Aidan's Cookbook] "Cookbook" blog from St. Aidan's parish in Cranbook, BC. | ||
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| + | '''Children & Education''' | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Education] Resources & Ideas for teaching children about the Orthodox Christian Faith | ||
| + | * [http://churchyearforchildren.blogspot.com/ The Liturgical Year for Little Ones] A compilation of crafts and activities to carry one through the Orthodox Church year. | ||
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| + | '''Icons & Iconography''' | ||
| + | * [http://russianicon.blogspot.com/ Russian Orthodox Icons' Gallery] - "This Blog is devoted to describing of hand-written Russian Orthodox icons from a Gallery, which is located in the heart of Old Riga, Latvia" | ||
| + | * [http://www.window-into-heaven.blogspot.com/ WindowIntoHeaven] Byzantine Iconography by the hand of Anna Edelman | ||
| + | * [http://iconblographer.blogspot.com/ Holy Icons]- An Iconographer's Blog | ||
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| + | '''Western Rite''' | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxchristianwest.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Christian West] - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite. | ||
| + | * [http://paruchia.blogspot.com/ Paruchia] - blog of ROCOR Western Rite texts and related material. | ||
| + | * [http://westernorthodox.blogspot.com Western Orthodoxy] - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church." | ||
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| + | '''Other Topics''' | ||
| + | * [http://lostinnocentsorthodox.blogspot.com/ Lost Innocents] Practical helps for miscarriage from an Orthodox Christian perspective | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxchurchquotes.com/ Orthodox Church Quotes] Simply quotes of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church fathers, saints, elders, hymns, prayers, and services. | ||
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| + | '''Official Church sites''' | ||
| + | *[http://ocawonder.com/ Wonder] Official blog of the Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries of the Orthodox Church in America. This blog is particularly geared for young adults and college students, and those who minister to them. | ||
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| + | '''Clergy Blogs''' (Blogs written or compiled by members of the Orthodox clergy) | ||
| + | *Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal] | ||
| + | * [http://www.devshirme.com Devshirme] by Fr. Gregory Christakos | ||
| + | * [http://dialogues.stjohndfw.info/ Gladsome Light Dialogues] A blog administered by Fr. Vasile Tudora featuring Orthodox theology applied to everyday life. "A journey through our faith as we live it every day" | ||
| + | * [http://www.evlogeite.com Ancient Church] - The blog formerly known as Minor Clergy | ||
| + | * [http://admin.patheos.com/blogs/orthodixie/ Orthodixie] - "Southern, Orthodox, Convert, Etc." Fr. Joseph Huneycutt | ||
| + | * [http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/blog/ OrthodoxyToday Blog] - News & commentary, compiled by Fr. Hans Jacobse | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxwayoflife.blogspot.com Orthodox Way of Life] Articles and information about how to live an Orthodox Christian life. The blog of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Greenville, SC. | ||
| + | * [http://paradosis.blogspot.com/ Paradosis] - "A handing over, which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e. tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc." Fr. Dcn. James Ferrenberg | ||
| + | * [http://holyresurrection.areavoices.com/ Red River Orthodox] "Eastern Christianities Engaging 'the West'." Primary author, Fr. Oliver Herbel | ||
| + | * [http://www.frpeterpreble.com/ Fr. Peter Preble] Erstwhile and occasional writings | ||
| + | * [http://blog.ehewlett.net/ Fr. Justin Hewlett] | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxyandheterodoxy.org/ Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy] | ||
| + | * [http://frgregory.blogspot.com/ Pillar and Ground of the Truth] Fr. Gregory Hogg | ||
| + | * [http://vassilios-papavassiliou.blogspot.com/ Orthodoxy Moron] Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou | ||
| + | * [http://antiochabouna.blogspot.com/ Antioch Abouna] An Antiochian Orthodox priest writes from the UK | ||
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| + | '''Individual blogs''' | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxmom.com/ Adventures of an Orthodox Mom] Blog & website of Sylvia Leontaritis, Orthodox mom and childrens' book author. Besides observations from her own life, blog includes recipes, products and brands, DIY projects, and craft ideas for kids. | ||
| + | *[http://www.adventureswithmykids.com Adventures with my Kids] An Orthodox Christian mom blogging about adventures with her family and teaching her kids about their faith | ||
| + | * [http://anastasias-corner.blogspot.com/ Anastasia's Corner] Kyrie, Elesion! | ||
| + | *[http://albionfourthrome.blogspot.com Musings from the Fourth Rome] A site dedicated to collecting and posting news from the Orthodox Christian world and other relevant areas. | ||
| + | <!----* [http://franciscanmafia.wordpress.com/ Franciscan Mafia] - A Protestant (Calvinist) Convert's journey towards Holy Eastern Orthodoxy, includes many quotes from the Fathers, articles on various Theological issues and more. ---> | ||
| + | * [http://journey-east.blogspot.com/ Journey East] - A Young Couple's Journey to Orthodoxy through a year of exploration | ||
| + | * Prudence True [http://prudencetrue.com/ Prudence True] - Orthodoxy: "The Art of Wisdom through Ancient Words." A cradle Orthodox Christian's perspective on the Orthodox faith. Features audio collection from Homilies of Fr. Jon Braun. | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxy.michellemccallum.com/ Be As A Light]- An Orthodox Blog focusing on mothering, women saints, green-living and being frugal | ||
| + | * [http://morespaciousthantheheavens.blogspot.com/ All of Creation Rejoices] - The musings of a ROCOR reader from Great Britain | ||
| + | * [http://aureljivisociety.blogspot.com/ The Aurel Jivi Society] - An Orthodox Blog for Theology Students Learning English for Academic Purposes | ||
| + | * [http://bencabe.com/ Ben Cabe] Eastern Orthodox Christian, writer, and animator struggling to live a life in Christ. | ||
| + | * [http://www.bombaxo.com/blog/ biblicalia] | ||
| + | * [http://mimisbooks.blogspot.com/ Bigger than a Breadbox] | ||
| + | * [http://bloggingsbetter.wordpress.com/ Bloggings Better] Words | Life | ||
| + | * [http://byztex.blogspot.com Byzantine, TX] - An Eastern Christian blog | ||
| + | * [http://theosebia.blogspot.com/ A Catechumen's Walk] - "My thoughts and meditations as I delve into the ancient paths of the Church" | ||
| + | * [http://cilldarablog.wordpress.com/ Cill Dara] | ||
| + | * [http://www.circlingthroughthislife.com/ Circling Through This Life] | ||
| + | * [https://CJSHayward.com CJS Hayward] | ||
| + | <!---* [http://pactum-serva.blogspot.com/ Pactum Serva] - Orthodox blog on subjects ranging from Theology to Culture to Politics--> | ||
| + | * [http://a-days-journey.blogspot.com/ A Day's Journey] - Reflections on Daily Life from a Mother, Wife, & Christian | ||
| + | * [http://debd.wordpress.com/ Deb on the Run] | ||
| + | * [http://blakemb.wordpress.com/ Dust and Ashes] - "..but I have chosen you out of the world." | ||
| + | <!---* [http://eastbyz.blogsome.com/ East of Byzantium] - Orthodox blog from China---> | ||
| + | * [http://energeticprocession.wordpress.com/ Energetic Procession] Energies of the Trinity (theology blog) | ||
| + | * [http://everyday-blessings-orthodox.blogspot.com/ Everyday Blessings] - Orthodox Christian Blog on maintaining and strengthening faith in a secular world, raising a family in the faith, Bible Study Reflections, Lives of the Saints, and more! | ||
| + | * [http://flakedoves.blogspot.com/ Flakedoves] Or things sent floating at farmyard scares | ||
| + | * [http://hellenic-reporter.blogspot.com/ Hellenic Reporter] - Fighting the good fight for all freedoms, including freedom of religion. | ||
| + | <!---* [http://homepage.mac.com/gthurman/iblog Fr. Matthew Thurman's blog]---> | ||
| + | * [http://glenrosefarm.blogspot.com/ Glen Rose Farm] - "Notes from a Hillside Farm; being Musings and Observations on Life, Letters, and our Most Holy Faith, by a Lawyer, Sheep-farmer, and Communicant of the Orthodox Church" | ||
| + | * [http://iamhope.blogspot.com/ I am hope] | ||
| + | * [http://jenschroedel.com/category/weblog/ Jen Schroedel], Orthodox Author | ||
| + | * [http://blog.kevinbasil.com/ Kevin Basil] - "Decimation and Reconstruction" | ||
| + | * [http://khanya.wordpress.com/ Khanya] | ||
| + | * [http://norestinsight.blogspot.com/ Krasiva] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.apologetika.narod.ru/index2.html Let Us Attend] - "The Orthodox Apologetics Blog" ---> | ||
| + | * [http://logismoitouaaron.blogspot.com/ Logismoi] | ||
| + | * [http://theinnerkingdom.wordpress.com/ Milk & Honey] Spiritual Food for Thought | ||
| + | * [http://mollysabourin.com/ Molly Sabourin], photographer | ||
| + | * [http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/ Morning Coffee] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.orthodox-journey.blogspot.com My Journey to Orthodoxy] by [[user:tizzidale|Rusty Tisdale]] ---> | ||
| + | * [http://notesfromacommonplacebook.blogspot.com/ Notes from a Commonplace Book] | ||
| + | * [http://nothinghypothetical.com/ Nothing Hypothetical] Orthodox Christian Poetry by David Dickens | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://occidentalis.blogspot.com Occidentalis] - Dedicated to the Western Rite. ---> | ||
| + | * [http://orthodox-okie.blogspot.com Orthodox Okie] - a personal blog maintained by Oklahoma native ROCOR layman Aristibule Adams. | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.1453.org/ Orthopraxis] - "A weblog of issues affecting Orthodoxy." ---> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.chattablogs.com/jeremy/ Parrhesia] - "Freedom or frankness in speaking; saying freely all that one thinks." ---> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://pensateomnia.blogspot.com/ Pensate Omnia (Weigh all Things)] "Orthodox faith; language and literature; ideas in science, politics, history, art and poetry; whatever I find edifying or fun, these things I hope to write about and explore by posting thoughts, papers, links etc." --> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://pleroma.typepad.com/pleroma/ Pleroma] "Setting forth and defending the Apostolic Tradition"--> | ||
| + | * [http://prayingwithmyfeet.blogspot.com/ Praying with My Feet] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://donva.blogspot.com/ Ramblings of a Single Dad] - "An adoptive single Orthodox father rambles on faith, fatherhood, family, and friends." ---> | ||
| + | * [http://www.runningtheraceblog.com/ Running The Race] The musings of a recent evangelical convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. | ||
| + | <!-- *[http://web.mac.com/cjoiner/Articles/Blog/Blog.html Saint George Speaks] "Articles from Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Publications" --> | ||
| + | * [http://saintjameskids.blogspot.com/ St. James' Kids] Missionary blog | ||
| + | * [http://solzemli.wordpress.com/ Salt of the Earth] "In Him We Live And Move and Have Our Being" | ||
| + | * [http://silouanthompson.net/ Phil (SILOUAN)] - "Why would a nice Protestant guy join the Orthodox Church?." | ||
| + | <!-- * Simeon's Hit & Miss of Filosofical Thought ---> | ||
| + | * [http://stephanosofepiros.wordpress.com/ Stephanos of Nikopolis] - "Aphorisms and essays on moral philosophy, theology, Orthodox spiritual life, and New Testament commentary." | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://karlthienes.blogspot.com/ St. Stephen's Musings] by Karl Thienes - "Thoughts and reflections on Eastern Orthodox theology, various philosophical issues, and a variety of social/political events." --> | ||
| + | * [http://susansophia.blogspot.com/ Sophia Says] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://sundaytosunday.blogspot.com/ Sunday to Sunday] - "an online journal that chronicles my communion with Christ and His church." --> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.chattablogs.com/aionioszoe/ This is Life: Revolutions Around the Cruciform Axis] - by Clifton Healy, an "Orthodox wannabe"--> | ||
| + | * [http://this-side-of-glory.com/ This Side of Glory] | ||
| + | * [http://intellectualoid.com/ Tipsy Teetotaler] "Intellectualoid." Because "Dilettante" Was Already Taken. | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://justinmartyr.blogspot.com/ Torrent of Consciousness] - "It is what it is."--> | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxy.blog.com/ Orthodoxy] A place to discuss the history and faith of Orthodoxy around the world | ||
| + | * [http://verdantbents.blogspot.com/ Verdant Bents] | ||
| + | * [http://avowofconversation.wordpress.com/ A Vow of Conversation] | ||
| + | * [http://phool4xc.blogspot.com/ the way of a pilgrim] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.wayneolson.com/weblog/ WayneOlson.com] - "A weblog on Eastern Orthodoxy, theology, philosophy, academia, nonsense and Siberian speed knitting." ---> | ||
| + | <!-- * chrysostom407 - "An Orthodox Christian's Blog" ---> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.orthodoxe.be/revue.html "La Voile"], "The Sail" online journal of a Belgian Orthodox study group (in French) --> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.nowandever.be/ now and ever] ..:in search of a john 3:8 hurricane:.. --> | ||
| + | * [http://www.orthodoxyouth.org/blog/ Orthodox Christian Bible Studies Blog] Discusses the development of online, interactive multimedia Bible study resources. | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://theburningbush.wordpress.com/ The Burning Bush] --> | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://www.ancientfaith-modernworld.com/ Hidden in Plain Sight: Ancient Faith in a Modern World] A blog about faith and modern society from the vantage point of two young Orthodox Christians. --> | ||
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| + | '''Coptic''' | ||
| + | * [http://www.anchorite.org/blog anchorite.org] Christianity, Orthodoxy, & Technology | ||
| + | * [http://www.frbishoy.com/blog www.frbishoy.com] The official blog of Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, DC | ||
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| + | '''Non-English''' | ||
| + | * [http://arxontarikion.gr/ Arxontarikion] Selected eastern orthodox christian material (Greek) | ||
| + | * [http://orthodoxoslogos.blogspot.com/ Orthodoxos Logos] - A Greek Orthodox blog with many Orthodox Christian radio recordings and other material. (Greek) | ||
| + | *Bishop [[Arseny (Heikkinen) of Joensuu |Arseni of Joensuu]] ([[Church of Finland]])- [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/arseni/] Orthodox blog in Finnish | ||
| + | * [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/rauno Fr. Rauno Pietarinen's blog] ([[Church of Finland]]) in Finnish | ||
| + | * [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/kristoduli/ Mother Kristoduli's blog] (The Convent of [[Lintula]], [[Church of Finland]]) in Finnish | ||
| + | * [http://www.moinillon.net/ moinillon au quotidien] Daily readings, lives of saints, interesting stories of interest to Orthodox (French, with a bit of Russian) | ||
| + | *[http://egliseorthodoxegrbx.blogspot.com/ Greek Orthodox Church of Bordeaux, France] Official Blog of the Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Bordeaux (in French). The Church is dedicated to "The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple" and belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarcate of Constantinople. | ||
| + | * [http://stmaterne.blogspot.com/ Saint-Materne] Musing on the roots of Orthodox Belgium, 19 centuries Christian. (in French) | ||
| + | * [http://lightofdesert.blogspot.com/ Wüstenlicht] Light of the Desert (German, with occasional posts in English) | ||
| + | * [http://edition-hagia-sophia.blogspot.com/ Edition Hagia Sophia Verlag] Blog site of the publisher "Edition Hagia Sophia" which publishes Orthodox books in German | ||
| + | * [http://www.predanie.teologie.net/ Lithurgy, Theology, and other topics] by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia (Romanian) | ||
| + | * [http://orthomatic.net/ Orth-o-matic] - from Plamen Sivov, in Bulgarian | ||
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| + | ==Fora== | ||
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| + | [[Wikipedia:Internet_forum|Internet fora]] are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond. | ||
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| + | '''New''' | ||
| + | *[http://www.facebook.com/groups/ask.about.the.orthodox.faith/ 'Ask About The Orthodox Faith'] Facebook community | ||
| + | *[http://www.parentshaven.com/ Orthodox family and parenting discussion community] A new forum dedicated to Orthodox families and parenting. | ||
| + | *[http://www.dotcollective.com DotCollective Forum] A moderated forum for Orthodox Christian artists. | ||
| + | '''Active''': | ||
| + | *[http://www.illumination-learning.com Illumination Learning] A hub for finding Orthodox Christian education resources and sharing them with each other | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxforum.com Eastern Orthodox Christian Forum] A moderated forum for non threatening Orthodox discussion. | ||
| + | *[http://www.christianforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=145 The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox], hosted by [http://www.christianforums.com Christian Forums] | ||
| + | *[http://www.monachos.net/forum/index.php Monachos.net Discussion Community] - Online study and discourse of Orthodoxy through patristic and monastic theological heritage. | ||
| + | *[http://byzantineforum.forumotion.com Byzantine Forum] A new Forum about Orthodoxy and Greece (in Greek) | ||
| + | *[http://forum.teologie.net/index.php Orthodox Forum - Teologie.NET] A Orthodox Moldavian forum in Romanian language moderated by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/ OrthodoxChristianity.net] | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxchristianchat.com OrthodoxChristianChat.com] | ||
| + | *[http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/ St. Andrew House Discussion Forum], hosted by [http://boardhost.com/ boardhost.com] | ||
| + | *[http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/chant_liturgique/ Chant Liturgique], a French language group of liturgical discussions, help, sharing & document exchange (Eastern rite only) | ||
| + | *[http://forums.pravoslavie.bg/ Orthodoxy Bulgaria] Orthodox forum in Bulgarian | ||
| + | *[http://www.forum-ortodox.com/ Romanian forum] Orthodox forum in Romanian | ||
| + | *[http://www.forum-orthodoxe.com/ France forum] Orthodox forum in French | ||
| + | *[http://p097.ezboard.com/belyforum Ely Forum] Orthodox forum in English, on Orthodox roots of the West, has also a (new) French forum | ||
| + | *[http://www.ststephenoca.com/blog.html Central Florida Orthodox Forum] Orthodox Forum catering primarily to Orthodox Christians in the Central Florida area. Has a nice Q & A forum and other features that appeal to all Orthodox Christians | ||
| + | *[http://www.joyinsorrow.com Joy in Sorrow] - An Orthodox resource and community site for those suffering from depression or going through hard times | ||
| + | *[http://www.ortodoksi.net/foorumi/ Ortodoksi.net] Orthodox forum in Finnish (also in English, Swedich or German) | ||
| + | *[http://meetorthodox.com/ New Orthodox all-inclusive forum in English linked to Ancient Faith Radio] | ||
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| + | '''Less-active''': | ||
| + | *[http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Eastern Orthodoxy], hosted by [http://www.religiousforums.com religiousforums.com] | ||
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| + | '''Inactive''': | ||
| + | *[http://www.hesychasm.ru/forum/index.php Hesychasm forum] forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive | ||
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| + | ==Electronic mailing lists== | ||
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| + | An [[Wikipedia:Electronic_mailing_list|electronic mailing lists]] allows list members to dialog via email. Sometimes the contents of these emails are archived for public view and other times they are not. List members generally have the option to receive the messages one-at-a-time or in a "daily digest" that includes all of the messages for a given time period. | ||
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| + | *The [https://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/orthodox.html Indiana list] is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion. | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/ocnet.htm OCNet] - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc. | ||
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| + | '''Yahoo! Groups''' | ||
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| + | In order to join many of these groups they require approval from a Yahoo! member who is the moderator of the group. Yahoo! membership, however, is not a requirement. | ||
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| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox_China/ Orthodox China] - For discussion about issues related to Orthodoxy in China, translations of Orthodox texts into Chinese, and missionary work among Chinese people abroad. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-convert/ Orthodox Converts] - For discussion between people who have [[convert]]ed to Orthodox Christianity or are interested in Orthodoxy. Cradle Orthodox and Clergy are invited to join to offer advice to those members who are young in the faith. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox-Forum/ Orthodox Forum] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodoxjurisdictions/ Orthodox Jurisdictions] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-readers Orthodox Readers] - A list for tonsured readers, as well as for any one interested in Reader Services. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox_Re-Forum/ Orthodox Re-Forum] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-tradition/ Orthodox Tradition] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oxwoms/ Orthodox Without My Spouse] - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/normalorthodox/ Normal Orthodox] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/byzantinechant Byzantine Chant] - A group founded by the European musician Fr. Ivan Moody, primarily targeted at chanters practicing in churches using the Byzantine musical tradition. Discussion focuses on the technical aspects of the tones. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/greekorthodoxmusic Greek Orthodox Church Music] - Discussion of musical issues as practiced in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This lists embraces four-part choral music as well as Byzantine chant. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/typikon/ Typikon] - A discussion list intended for all kinds of discussion and enquiries regarding the Typikon (its liturgical practice and music, and ramifications thereof) of the canonical Orthodox Church. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ustav/ Ustav] - "Ustav" facilitates email discussion, questions, commentary and teaching concerning the traditional Orthodox Christian typicon and music. The Russian word "ustav" means typicon, and indicates that discussion will be slanted towards the Russian Orthodox typicon and music, as practiced in the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia]], but all other traditional usages may also be discussed. | ||
| + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/westernriteorthodoxy Western Rite Orthodoxy] - "The congregations of the Western Rite Vicariate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America proclaim the fullness of the Orthodox Faith while worshipping according to the historic Western Catholic Rites of Rome and England." | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-rocor/ Orthodox ROCOR] - A group for members and friends of [[ROCOR]]. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arbible The Holy Bible Web Site Channel] - This is a [[Coptic]] Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic). | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celt-saints/ Celtic & Old English Saints] - "Daily Lives of the first millennium Saints of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, England, Cornwall, Isle of Man." | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | '''Clergy-only''': | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-clergy/ Orthodox-Clergy] - The Orthodox-Clergy email list is open to bishops, priests and deacons of all SCOBA jurisdictions, parishes of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oca-clergy/ OCA-Clergy] - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the [[Orthodox Church in America]] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rocorclergy/ ROCOR Clergy] - This list is open only to deacons, priests, and bishops of [[ROCOR]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Newsgroups== | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Wikipedia:Newsgroup|Newsgroups]] are usually found within the [[Wikipedia:Usenet|Usenet]] system and generally require newsreader software to interact with them. However, [http://groups.google.com/ Google Groups] provides a web interface. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox], a high-traffic group known for its tabloid style, personal attacks, and fierce exchanges | ||
| + | *[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox], a less active group than .east-orthodox, but tends to be more focused on Orthodox topics | ||
| + | *[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.russian-orthodox alt.religion.christian.russian-orthodox] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.ukrainian-orthodox alt.religion.christian.ukrainian-orthodox] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Social networks== | ||
| + | |||
| + | There are sites for [[Wikipedia:Social_networking|developing friendships]] with Orthodox Christians. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.greekorthodox.com GreekOrthodox.com] - "GreekOrthodox.com is the web's premiere Greek website. It includes a community designed specifically for those who are Greek Orthodox. Join a group, send a Saint, or even keep your friends up to date with the integrated Twitter app." | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxbiz.com Orthodoxbiz.com] - "Orthodox Biz is a business directory, business promotion, and business networking site for Orthodox business professionals. It offers an Orthodox business directory, classified ads, mini-sites, discussion forums, networking groups, Orthodox business blogging, Orthodox press releases from private businesses and Orthodox ministries, and Orthodox event listing." | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxcircle.org OrthodoxCircle.org] - "OrthodoxCircle is a free online community portal designed for Orthodox Christians! It provides fun and easy to use tools for friends and family to stay connected with each other and their parishes, ministries and organizations. It's also a great way to make new friends with other Orthodox Christians around the world and to stay informed about events and news." | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxfriends.com OrthodoxFriends.com] - This site has gone offline. [[User talk:FrJohn|Let me know]] if someone wants to revive this! | ||
| + | |||
| + | There are also some for just singles, but none for an Orthodox [[Wikipedia:Online_dating_service|dating service]], similar to [http://www.eharmony.com eHarmony.com]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox_singles/ Orthodox Singles Yahoo Group] | ||
| + | *[http://www.livejournal.com/community/orthodox_single/ Livejournal Orthodox Single Group] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Instant messaging== | ||
| + | |||
| + | There are several forms of [[Wikipedia:Instant_messaging|instant messaging]] available to communicate with others online. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | '''[[Wikipedia:Internet_Relay_Chat|Internet Relay Chat]]''' (IRC) | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://blog.kevinbasil.com/2003/02/03/holy-irc-batman/ #orthodoxy] on [http://www.lplug.org lplug.org] | ||
| + | *#orthodoxwiki on [http://freenode.net/ freenode.net] - see [[OrthodoxWiki:Chat]] | ||
| + | *#orthodox on [http://undernet.org undernet.org] | ||
| + | *[http://orthodoxy-page.narod.ru/ #orthodoxy] on [http://www.rus-net.org/ rus-net.org] (chat mainly in Russian) | ||
| + | *[http://www.anastasis.org.ru/ #anastasis] on [http://www.rus-net.org/ rus-net.org] (chat mainly in Russian) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Portals/directories== | ||
| + | *[http://arxontarikion.gr/ Arxontarikion] Selected eastern orthodox christian material | ||
| + | * [http://businessdirectory.orthodoxcircle.com Orthodox Christian Business Directory] - Part of [http://orthodoxcircle.com OrthodoXCircle] | ||
| + | *[http://www.dotcollective.com dotcollective.com] - "Orthodox Christian Artist Community Directory" | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxbiz.com Orthodoxbiz.com] - "Orthodox Biz is a business directory, business promotion, and business networking site for Orthodox business professionals. It offers an Orthodox business directory, classified ads, mini-sites, discussion forums, networking groups, Orthodox business blogging, Orthodox press releases from private businesses and Orthodox ministries, and Orthodox event listing." | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxlinks.info/ Orthodox Christianity on the Web] | ||
| + | *[http://www.orthodoxnet.com/ OrthodoxNet] | ||
| + | *[http://orthodoxlife.info Orthodox Life Info Portal] | ||
| + | *[http://www.ortodoksi.net Ortodoksi.net] Finnish Orthodox info portal | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Fora''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Orthodox/Chats_and_Forums/ Orthodox Chats and Forums] at [http://www.google.com/dirhp Google Directory] | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | '''Electronic Mailing Lists''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Religion___Beliefs/Christianity/Denominations_and_Sects/Orthodox Orthodox Groups] at Yahoo! | ||
| + | *http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPage/resource/lists.html | ||
| + | *http://www.holy-trinity.org/lists.html | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Orthodox Media]] | ||
| + | * [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Church Life]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Links]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[es:Lista de comunidades ortodoxas en Internet]] | ||
| + | [[ro:Lista comunităţilor ortodoxe pe internet]] | ||
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Contents
Blogs
Below is an incomplete list of sites that offer individual opinions and thoughts on Orthodoxy. Many of the following individuals have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find them linking to many other Orthodox sites or blogs, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well. However, keep in mind that the authors do not speak for the Church, and may have opinions different from the opinions of other Orthodox Christians.
Aggregators
New
- Orthodox Life Wisconsin Wisconsin news and events for Orthodox Christians
- Conciliar Post Started in June 2014, Conciliar Post aims to be "a collection of theological conversations, journeys of faith, reflections on Christianity, and commentary on current events from a Christian perspective".
- St. Iakovos Retreat Center Construction progess blog, Kansasville, WI
Regional
- Orthodox Northwest Bulletin Board for events/happenings of interest to Orthodox Christians in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, & Montana in the US & British Columbia in Canada)
- Orthodox Portland Events and Info for Orthodox Christian Churches in the Portland, Oregon Area
- Orthodox Montana Celebrating Life in the Orthodox Christian Community of Montana
- Pittsburgh Orthodox
- Orthodox Michigan - A site about the history and presence of Orthodoxy in Michigan also posting news and information on upcoming events.
Individual Church parish blogs
- Orthodox Kokomo The blog for St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church in Kokomo, IN. "Come and see!"
- Holy Nativity Orthodox Church Langley, BC, Canada (Antiochian)
- Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood and Eastern Suburbs Inc. The blog for Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood. (South Australia)
Saints
- Woman, Thou Art Awesome A blog devoted to the lives of Women Saints in the Orthodox Church
Cooking & Recipes
- Oh She Cooks Intuitive Cooking
- Oxen and Elephants
- Orthodox Fasting Recipes
- St. Aidan's Cookbook "Cookbook" blog from St. Aidan's parish in Cranbook, BC.
Children & Education
- Orthodox Education Resources & Ideas for teaching children about the Orthodox Christian Faith
- The Liturgical Year for Little Ones A compilation of crafts and activities to carry one through the Orthodox Church year.
Icons & Iconography
- Russian Orthodox Icons' Gallery - "This Blog is devoted to describing of hand-written Russian Orthodox icons from a Gallery, which is located in the heart of Old Riga, Latvia"
- WindowIntoHeaven Byzantine Iconography by the hand of Anna Edelman
- Holy Icons- An Iconographer's Blog
Western Rite
- Orthodox Christian West - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite.
- Paruchia - blog of ROCOR Western Rite texts and related material.
- Western Orthodoxy - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church."
Other Topics
- Lost Innocents Practical helps for miscarriage from an Orthodox Christian perspective
- Orthodox Church Quotes Simply quotes of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church fathers, saints, elders, hymns, prayers, and services.
Official Church sites
- Wonder Official blog of the Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries of the Orthodox Church in America. This blog is particularly geared for young adults and college students, and those who minister to them.
Clergy Blogs (Blogs written or compiled by members of the Orthodox clergy)
- Bishop Seraphim (Sigrist) - Seraphim's LiveJournal
- Devshirme by Fr. Gregory Christakos
- Gladsome Light Dialogues A blog administered by Fr. Vasile Tudora featuring Orthodox theology applied to everyday life. "A journey through our faith as we live it every day"
- Ancient Church - The blog formerly known as Minor Clergy
- Orthodixie - "Southern, Orthodox, Convert, Etc." Fr. Joseph Huneycutt
- OrthodoxyToday Blog - News & commentary, compiled by Fr. Hans Jacobse
- Orthodox Way of Life Articles and information about how to live an Orthodox Christian life. The blog of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Greenville, SC.
- Paradosis - "A handing over, which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e. tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc." Fr. Dcn. James Ferrenberg
- Red River Orthodox "Eastern Christianities Engaging 'the West'." Primary author, Fr. Oliver Herbel
- Fr. Peter Preble Erstwhile and occasional writings
- Fr. Justin Hewlett
- Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy
- Pillar and Ground of the Truth Fr. Gregory Hogg
- Orthodoxy Moron Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou
- Antioch Abouna An Antiochian Orthodox priest writes from the UK
Individual blogs
- Adventures of an Orthodox Mom Blog & website of Sylvia Leontaritis, Orthodox mom and childrens' book author. Besides observations from her own life, blog includes recipes, products and brands, DIY projects, and craft ideas for kids.
- Adventures with my Kids An Orthodox Christian mom blogging about adventures with her family and teaching her kids about their faith
- Anastasia's Corner Kyrie, Elesion!
- Musings from the Fourth Rome A site dedicated to collecting and posting news from the Orthodox Christian world and other relevant areas.
- Journey East - A Young Couple's Journey to Orthodoxy through a year of exploration
- Prudence True Prudence True - Orthodoxy: "The Art of Wisdom through Ancient Words." A cradle Orthodox Christian's perspective on the Orthodox faith. Features audio collection from Homilies of Fr. Jon Braun.
- Be As A Light- An Orthodox Blog focusing on mothering, women saints, green-living and being frugal
- All of Creation Rejoices - The musings of a ROCOR reader from Great Britain
- The Aurel Jivi Society - An Orthodox Blog for Theology Students Learning English for Academic Purposes
- Ben Cabe Eastern Orthodox Christian, writer, and animator struggling to live a life in Christ.
- biblicalia
- Bigger than a Breadbox
- Bloggings Better Words | Life
- Byzantine, TX - An Eastern Christian blog
- A Catechumen's Walk - "My thoughts and meditations as I delve into the ancient paths of the Church"
- Cill Dara
- Circling Through This Life
- CJS Hayward
- A Day's Journey - Reflections on Daily Life from a Mother, Wife, & Christian
- Deb on the Run
- Dust and Ashes - "..but I have chosen you out of the world."
- Energetic Procession Energies of the Trinity (theology blog)
- Everyday Blessings - Orthodox Christian Blog on maintaining and strengthening faith in a secular world, raising a family in the faith, Bible Study Reflections, Lives of the Saints, and more!
- Flakedoves Or things sent floating at farmyard scares
- Hellenic Reporter - Fighting the good fight for all freedoms, including freedom of religion.
- Glen Rose Farm - "Notes from a Hillside Farm; being Musings and Observations on Life, Letters, and our Most Holy Faith, by a Lawyer, Sheep-farmer, and Communicant of the Orthodox Church"
- I am hope
- Jen Schroedel, Orthodox Author
- Kevin Basil - "Decimation and Reconstruction"
- Khanya
- Krasiva
- Logismoi
- Milk & Honey Spiritual Food for Thought
- Molly Sabourin, photographer
- Morning Coffee
- Notes from a Commonplace Book
- Nothing Hypothetical Orthodox Christian Poetry by David Dickens
- Orthodox Okie - a personal blog maintained by Oklahoma native ROCOR layman Aristibule Adams.
- Praying with My Feet
- Running The Race The musings of a recent evangelical convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.
- St. James' Kids Missionary blog
- Salt of the Earth "In Him We Live And Move and Have Our Being"
- Phil (SILOUAN) - "Why would a nice Protestant guy join the Orthodox Church?."
- Stephanos of Nikopolis - "Aphorisms and essays on moral philosophy, theology, Orthodox spiritual life, and New Testament commentary."
- Sophia Says
- This Side of Glory
- Tipsy Teetotaler "Intellectualoid." Because "Dilettante" Was Already Taken.
- Orthodoxy A place to discuss the history and faith of Orthodoxy around the world
- Verdant Bents
- A Vow of Conversation
- the way of a pilgrim
- Orthodox Christian Bible Studies Blog Discusses the development of online, interactive multimedia Bible study resources.
Coptic
- anchorite.org Christianity, Orthodoxy, & Technology
- www.frbishoy.com The official blog of Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, DC
Non-English
- Arxontarikion Selected eastern orthodox christian material (Greek)
- Orthodoxos Logos - A Greek Orthodox blog with many Orthodox Christian radio recordings and other material. (Greek)
- Bishop Arseni of Joensuu (Church of Finland)- [1] Orthodox blog in Finnish
- Fr. Rauno Pietarinen's blog (Church of Finland) in Finnish
- Mother Kristoduli's blog (The Convent of Lintula, Church of Finland) in Finnish
- moinillon au quotidien Daily readings, lives of saints, interesting stories of interest to Orthodox (French, with a bit of Russian)
- Greek Orthodox Church of Bordeaux, France Official Blog of the Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Bordeaux (in French). The Church is dedicated to "The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple" and belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarcate of Constantinople.
- Saint-Materne Musing on the roots of Orthodox Belgium, 19 centuries Christian. (in French)
- Wüstenlicht Light of the Desert (German, with occasional posts in English)
- Edition Hagia Sophia Verlag Blog site of the publisher "Edition Hagia Sophia" which publishes Orthodox books in German
- Lithurgy, Theology, and other topics by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia (Romanian)
- Orth-o-matic - from Plamen Sivov, in Bulgarian
Fora
Internet fora are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond.
New
- 'Ask About The Orthodox Faith' Facebook community
- Orthodox family and parenting discussion community A new forum dedicated to Orthodox families and parenting.
- DotCollective Forum A moderated forum for Orthodox Christian artists.
Active:
- Illumination Learning A hub for finding Orthodox Christian education resources and sharing them with each other
- Eastern Orthodox Christian Forum A moderated forum for non threatening Orthodox discussion.
- The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox, hosted by Christian Forums
- Monachos.net Discussion Community - Online study and discourse of Orthodoxy through patristic and monastic theological heritage.
- Byzantine Forum A new Forum about Orthodoxy and Greece (in Greek)
- Orthodox Forum - Teologie.NET A Orthodox Moldavian forum in Romanian language moderated by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia
- OrthodoxChristianity.net
- OrthodoxChristianChat.com
- St. Andrew House Discussion Forum, hosted by boardhost.com
- Chant Liturgique, a French language group of liturgical discussions, help, sharing & document exchange (Eastern rite only)
- Orthodoxy Bulgaria Orthodox forum in Bulgarian
- Romanian forum Orthodox forum in Romanian
- France forum Orthodox forum in French
- Ely Forum Orthodox forum in English, on Orthodox roots of the West, has also a (new) French forum
- Central Florida Orthodox Forum Orthodox Forum catering primarily to Orthodox Christians in the Central Florida area. Has a nice Q & A forum and other features that appeal to all Orthodox Christians
- Joy in Sorrow - An Orthodox resource and community site for those suffering from depression or going through hard times
- Ortodoksi.net Orthodox forum in Finnish (also in English, Swedich or German)
- New Orthodox all-inclusive forum in English linked to Ancient Faith Radio
Less-active:
- Eastern Orthodoxy, hosted by religiousforums.com
Inactive:
- Hesychasm forum forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive
Electronic mailing lists
An electronic mailing lists allows list members to dialog via email. Sometimes the contents of these emails are archived for public view and other times they are not. List members generally have the option to receive the messages one-at-a-time or in a "daily digest" that includes all of the messages for a given time period.
- The Indiana list is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion.
- OCNet - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.
Yahoo! Groups
In order to join many of these groups they require approval from a Yahoo! member who is the moderator of the group. Yahoo! membership, however, is not a requirement.
- Orthodox China - For discussion about issues related to Orthodoxy in China, translations of Orthodox texts into Chinese, and missionary work among Chinese people abroad.
- Orthodox Converts - For discussion between people who have converted to Orthodox Christianity or are interested in Orthodoxy. Cradle Orthodox and Clergy are invited to join to offer advice to those members who are young in the faith.
- Orthodox Forum
- Orthodox Jurisdictions
- Orthodox Readers - A list for tonsured readers, as well as for any one interested in Reader Services.
- Orthodox Re-Forum
- Orthodox Tradition
- Orthodox Without My Spouse - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't.
- Normal Orthodox
- Byzantine Chant - A group founded by the European musician Fr. Ivan Moody, primarily targeted at chanters practicing in churches using the Byzantine musical tradition. Discussion focuses on the technical aspects of the tones.
- Greek Orthodox Church Music - Discussion of musical issues as practiced in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This lists embraces four-part choral music as well as Byzantine chant.
- Typikon - A discussion list intended for all kinds of discussion and enquiries regarding the Typikon (its liturgical practice and music, and ramifications thereof) of the canonical Orthodox Church.
- Ustav - "Ustav" facilitates email discussion, questions, commentary and teaching concerning the traditional Orthodox Christian typicon and music. The Russian word "ustav" means typicon, and indicates that discussion will be slanted towards the Russian Orthodox typicon and music, as practiced in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, but all other traditional usages may also be discussed.
- Western Rite Orthodoxy - "The congregations of the Western Rite Vicariate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America proclaim the fullness of the Orthodox Faith while worshipping according to the historic Western Catholic Rites of Rome and England."
- Orthodox ROCOR - A group for members and friends of ROCOR.
- The Holy Bible Web Site Channel - This is a Coptic Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic).
- Celtic & Old English Saints - "Daily Lives of the first millennium Saints of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, England, Cornwall, Isle of Man."
Clergy-only:
- Orthodox-Clergy - The Orthodox-Clergy email list is open to bishops, priests and deacons of all SCOBA jurisdictions, parishes of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
- OCA-Clergy - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the Orthodox Church in America
- ROCOR Clergy - This list is open only to deacons, priests, and bishops of ROCOR.
Newsgroups
Newsgroups are usually found within the Usenet system and generally require newsreader software to interact with them. However, Google Groups provides a web interface.
- alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox, a high-traffic group known for its tabloid style, personal attacks, and fierce exchanges
- alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox, a less active group than .east-orthodox, but tends to be more focused on Orthodox topics
- alt.religion.christian.russian-orthodox
- alt.religion.christian.ukrainian-orthodox
Social networks
There are sites for developing friendships with Orthodox Christians.
- GreekOrthodox.com - "GreekOrthodox.com is the web's premiere Greek website. It includes a community designed specifically for those who are Greek Orthodox. Join a group, send a Saint, or even keep your friends up to date with the integrated Twitter app."
- Orthodoxbiz.com - "Orthodox Biz is a business directory, business promotion, and business networking site for Orthodox business professionals. It offers an Orthodox business directory, classified ads, mini-sites, discussion forums, networking groups, Orthodox business blogging, Orthodox press releases from private businesses and Orthodox ministries, and Orthodox event listing."
- OrthodoxCircle.org - "OrthodoxCircle is a free online community portal designed for Orthodox Christians! It provides fun and easy to use tools for friends and family to stay connected with each other and their parishes, ministries and organizations. It's also a great way to make new friends with other Orthodox Christians around the world and to stay informed about events and news."
- OrthodoxFriends.com - This site has gone offline. Let me know if someone wants to revive this!
There are also some for just singles, but none for an Orthodox dating service, similar to eHarmony.com.
Instant messaging
There are several forms of instant messaging available to communicate with others online.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
- #orthodoxy on lplug.org
- #orthodoxwiki on freenode.net - see OrthodoxWiki:Chat
- #orthodox on undernet.org
- #orthodoxy on rus-net.org (chat mainly in Russian)
- #anastasis on rus-net.org (chat mainly in Russian)
Portals/directories
- Arxontarikion Selected eastern orthodox christian material
- Orthodox Christian Business Directory - Part of OrthodoXCircle
- dotcollective.com - "Orthodox Christian Artist Community Directory"
- Orthodoxbiz.com - "Orthodox Biz is a business directory, business promotion, and business networking site for Orthodox business professionals. It offers an Orthodox business directory, classified ads, mini-sites, discussion forums, networking groups, Orthodox business blogging, Orthodox press releases from private businesses and Orthodox ministries, and Orthodox event listing."
- Orthodox Christianity on the Web
- OrthodoxNet
- Orthodox Life Info Portal
- Ortodoksi.net Finnish Orthodox info portal
Fora
Electronic Mailing Lists
- Orthodox Groups at Yahoo!
- http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPage/resource/lists.html
- http://www.holy-trinity.org/lists.html
