Catechism Information
1. Always speak with the priest.
2. Peruse the information below to begin your journey.
3. The information below is for guidance - only.
Priest
Archpriest Nectarios Eben Trevino, Jr.,
Lt. Col., USAF Ret.
Orthodox Christian Priest.
(Senior executive, leadership, and team-building experience in: corporate vision, strategic planning, and strategy development; systems integration and architecture development; information collection and analysis, planning and programming, and intelligence production in private and public sectors; Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer to the Health & Human Services, Director, Office of Global Health Affairs; adjunct professor of leadership at the Joint Military Intelligence College; retired U.S. Air Force officer.)
EDUCATION
Civilian
- Licentiate of Sacred Theology, 2002, Christ The Saviour Seminary, Johnstown, PA
- Juris Doctorate, 1983, Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC
- Bachelor of Arts, 1976, Political Science, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Military
Air War College, 1996, Maxwell AFB, AL.
National Defense Fellow, 1995-96, Mershon Center, Ohio State University
Armed Forces Staff College, National Defense University, 1989
Where You May Purchase Icons
(based on our positive experience)
1, Uncut Mountain Supply
https://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/
2. Damascene Gallery
https://damascenegallery.com/
3. Holy Trinity Icon Studio
https://iconstudio.jordanville.org/
Please note that there are other venues for purchasing Orthodox icons and religious items. The above three recommendations are not intended to exclude other suppliers but to allow the reader launching points for consideration.
General Catechism Information
1. Cathedral of St. John The Baptist - About Orthodoxy - https://stjohndc.org/en/orthodoxy-foundation/orthodox-foundation & https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnDC
2. Jonathan Pageau - The Symbolic World (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ
3. The Symbolic World - https://thesymbolicworld.com/
4. The Orthodox Ethos (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthodoxEthos
5. Fr. Stephen De Young - https://www.youtube.com/user/Harryhausen4/videos
6. Orthodox Talks by Priestmonk Kosmas - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXylAJpasmGnyoeeZSWi6dg/videos
7. Holy Trinity Press Bookstore - https://bookstore.jordanville.org/
8. New Rome Press - https://www.newromepress.com/
9. Prayers - https://azbyka.ru/molitvoslov/1/prayers-in-english
10. Orthodox Liturgical Texts
And Resources - http://www.saintjonah.org/services/
11. Eastern American Diocese Liturgical Resources - https://eadiocese.org/litresource
12. Reading List for OrthodoxEthos.com- https://orthodoxethos.com/post/reading-for-orthodoxethos
13. The Symbolic World Reading List - https://thesymbolicworld.com/reading-list/
Parish Educational Resource List
Abortion.
In the Name of Choice. The Antiochian Department of Missions & Evangelism has been making a new documentary about abortion. The documentary is now available for free on YouTube. The nine-episode series is about women who feel trapped or forced into abortion and those who are responding with help. Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-kNZLm1VGuoh8-fQ_cJfWCF-AicmPnES
Resource 1. Real Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion Resource
Resource 2. Zoe for Life Resource
Resource 3. The Justice Foundation’s “Center Against Forced Abortions”
Resource 4. Operation OutCry
Resource 5. Heartbeat International Resource
Resource 6. Your Parish Priest
Becoming An Orthodox Christian.
Resource 1. Father Stephen Freeman - Why Did You Become Orthodox? https://youtu.be/8FDfIApLAN8 | Father Stephen Freeman - How Has Your Outlook Changed Since Becoming Orthodox? https://youtu.be/tXybLJcDqHY | Father Stephen Freeman - Orthodoxy 101: For Enquirers https://youtu.be/XezBHcYO8kE | Father Stephen Freeman - What Advice Would You Give to the Newly Orthodox? https://youtu.be/F1LEggzzwus
Resource 2. Rod Dreher - Why Did You Become Orthodox? https://youtu.be/WY0i8utE3XI
Resource 3. Father Peter Heers - On Becoming Orthodox & Going Deeper https://youtu.be/aGyNOcJc-UM
Resource 4. Dr. Edith Humphrey - Why Did You Become Orthodox? (From the Salvation Army to the Orthodox Church.) https://youtu.be/aP4RgoVpo1k
Resource 5. 2018 - Bible Answer Man Hank Hanegraaff about his conversion to Orthodoxy https://youtu.be/qOsDK_BIeF8
Resource 6. Father Moses Berry - On Not Trusting Oneself https://youtu.be/hTar1V04xiY
Resource 7. Fasting.
Dr. David Bradshaw - The Cappadocian Fathers as Founders of Byzantine Thought https://youtu.be/RRLWyTKA6gs
Literature.
Resource 1. The Gulag Archipelago 50th Anniversary Edition (text) with Forward by Jordan Peterson.
Resource 2. The Master And Margarita (by Mikhail Bulgakov)
Living Your Orthodox Faith.
Resource 1. Hieromonk Gabriel - Greatest Temptation for Orthodox Christians https://youtu.be/yk4N45ED45E
Resource 2. Dr. David Bradshaw - Orthodoxy & Politics https://youtu.be/fr98ksNClCk
Resource 3. Dr. David Bradshaw - Orthodoxy & Philosophy https://youtu.be/5BG2W1W8LPE
Resource 4. Dr. Edith Humphrey - C. S. Lewis and Orthodoxy https://youtu.be/p-_PzEbNFIE
Resource 5. The Power of Holy Beauty https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/the-power-of-holy-beauty/
Resource 6. An Orthodox sermon on isolation and loneliness in the modern world | Fr. Patrick Reardon https://youtu.be/seG4H4vttzg
Resource 7. Talk 44: What is the Aim of Our Christian Life? | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/4dVyUv-aumw
Prayer.
Resource 1. Orthodox Christian Teachings: On Prayer. https://youtu.be/-Hu71TsjTEM
Resource 2. Metropolitan KALLISTOS Ware - What is Prayer? Orthodox Christian Lecture https://youtu.be/AqTLTUxMGbQ (lecture begins at 5:46)
Resource 3. Morning & Evening Prayers : Read in Monotone out of the Jordanville Prayerbook#1/2 https://youtu.be/z6fo5EnsoNU
Resource 4. The Psalter. http://www.synaxis.info/psalter/5_english/c_psalms/kjvsept.pdf
Resource 5. I Have Believed: Christ and the Psalms https://youtu.be/vECuSYOIZxs
Resource 6. The Psalms and Our Salvation with Father Patrick Reardon https://youtu.be/FwGBKd6h76E
Resource 7. "Why the Cross?" Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon (English) https://youtu.be/qwNXGF9upjc
Resource 8. Prayer in Our Daily Life. Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg) https://youtu.be/fiKbvWkezPI
Psychological Self-Reflection.
Resource 1. Fears of the Modern World. Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg) https://youtu.be/C-SvCcP59VM
Resource 2. Talk 44: What is the Aim of Our Christian Life? | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/4dVyUv-aumw
Saints
Resource 1. St. Alexander of Munich: A Modern Confessor in the Face of Tyranny https://youtu.be/fJVijyyGZig
Resource 2. St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All-Russia https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2016/04/07/101016-repose-of-saint-tikhon-patriarch-of-moscow-enlightener-of-north | https://www.oca.org/fs/st-tikhon-of-moscow | https://orthodoxhistory.org/2015/04/20/who-was-st-tikhon/ | https://orthochristian.com/86631.html | https://orthochristian.com/88587.html
Resource 3. Seeking Perfection in the World of Art: The Artistic Path of Father Sophrony | Orthodox Arts Journal | Christable Helena Anderson | January 3, 2019 https://orthodoxartsjournal.org/seeking-perfection-in-the-world-of-art-the-artistic-path-of-father-sophrony/
Resource 4. ‘Being’, The Art and Life of Father Sophrony | Orthodox Arts Journal | Christable Helena Anderson | September 3, 2020 https://orthodoxartsjournal.org/being-the-art-and-life-of-father-sophrony/
Resource 5. St. Moses the Ethiopian of Scete https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/08/28/102414-venerable-moses-the-ethiopian-of-scete
The Holy Mysteries.
Introduction.
Resource 1. Theosis and the Sacraments. https://youtu.be/d1GKFVoiX0c
Resource 2. Kallistos Ware: Salvation & Theosis https://youtu.be/FbnWQY-We9k
The Holy Mystery of Baptism.
Resource 1. What is the Orthodox Perspective on Original Sin? https://youtu.be/SRgPKrD31fU
Resource 2. St. Augustine & Original Sin https://www.oca.org/questions/teaching/st.-augustine-original-sin
Resource 3. The Condition of Sin According to the Orthodox Church https://youtu.be/zDOghjRnhvE
Resource 4. Baptism https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/baptism
Resource 5. Baptism https://youtu.be/n94iRABWnOY
The Holy Mystery of Chrismation.
Resource 1. Chrismation https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/chrismation
Resource 2. Chrismation https://youtu.be/KH9jVynj2S0
The Holy Mystery of The Eucharist.
Resource 1. The Holy Eucharist https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/holy-eucharist
Resource 2. FOUNTAIN OF IMMORTALITY - Meditation on the Orthodox Divine Liturgy https://youtu.be/hm2qSeiTCfI
The Holy Mystery of Repentance.
Resource 1. CONFESSION: The Path to Renewal of the Heart | Bishop Irenei (Steenberg) https://youtu.be/iDXQz02KX9c
Resource 2. A Transfigured Life through Repentance and Grace | Bishop Irenei (Steenberg) https://youtu.be/CLOQqzDrNlE
Resource 3. Rising in Repentance https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/rising_in_repentance1
Resource 4. Repentance: The Daughter of Hope https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/repentance_the_daughter_of_hope
Resource 5. Back to Forgiveness https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/back_to_forgiveness
Resource 6. The Sacrament of Confession https://youtu.be/MVm0r3kR_r4
Resource 7. Repentance https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/penance
The Holy Mystery of Holy Unction.
Resource 1. Holy Unction https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/holy-unction
Resource 2. Sermon 12: The Power of Holy Unction | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/xLBBK-jBNhU
The Holy Mystery of Matrimony.
Resource 1. Matrimony https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/marriage
The Holy Mystery of Holy Orders.
Resource 1. Ordination https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/holy-orders
Resource 2. The Orthodox Priest & the Love of God https://youtu.be/6XXwgjnThfE
The Great Schism.
The Great Schism https://conta.cc/3jtuA28
The Island.
The Island (Russian movie with English subtitles) https://youtu.be/Wz-vegualMg
The Jesus Prayer.
Resource 1. Jesus Prayer - Иисусова молитва https://youtu.be/AHP4Z84a_WY
Resource 2. Kallistos Ware: The Jesus Prayer & Hesychasm (1/2) https://youtu.be/y-EnYXZQ7-s
Resource 3. Kallistos Ware: The Jesus Prayer & Hesychasm (2/2) https://youtu.be/cu0OJWjZzhE
Resource 4. Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer https://youtu.be/pPpyVWbEzEA (A nearly two-hour documentary.)
Resource 5. Russian Orthodox Chant: Молитва Иисусова/The Jesus Prayer https://youtu.be/C7-VLJxLEV4
Resource 6. Pray Without Ceasing: The Jesus Prayer and The Prayer Rope | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/37U80DT0Juw
Resource 7. The Jesus Prayer – Encounter with God | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/_GOK_tAxYX8
Theology.
Resource 1. Kallistos Ware: Salvation & Theosis https://youtu.be/FbnWQY-We9k
Resource 2. Kallistos Ware: God, Scripture & The Philokalia https://youtu.be/GlkDtLvMe6w
Resource 3. Kallistos Ware: Experiencing God and The Advance on the Path https://youtu.be/EzJvhWrA3k4
Resource 4. Kallistos Ware: Mystical Theology https://youtu.be/KzQVKVJkx-s
Resource 5. Kallistos Ware: Beginnings https://youtu.be/Gx31c5d42Xs
Resource 6. The Cappadocian Fathers as Founders of Byzantine Thought | Dr. David Bradshaw https://youtu.be/RRLWyTKA6gs
Resource 7. "What is Salvation?" | Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon https://youtu.be/o2LzFp7cFPQ
Resource 8. "Why the Cross?" | Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon https://youtu.be/qwNXGF9upjc
Resource 9. The Psalms and Our Salvation | Father Patrick Reardon https://youtu.be/FwGBKd6h76E
Resource 10. How Are We Sanctified? | Fr Patrick Henry Reardon https://youtu.be/ZttccOufEI0
Resource 11. Fr. Patrick Reardon on the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of the Resurrection of Christ https://youtu.be/NqYbYH9Xw-E
Resource 12. The Word “Atonement” https://youtu.be/d41Z29wZs-M
Resource 13. Radio Interview: Ancient Faith Radio | Dr. Humphrey on her recent book Scripture and Tradition: What the Bible REALLY Says. https://www.pts.edu/UserFiles/Media/Audio/edith_humphrey_05112014.mp3
Resource 14. A Lamp for Today: Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles | Dr. Edith Humphrey https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lampfortoday
Resource 15. The Kollyvades Fathers and St. Hilarion (Troitsky) | Fr. Peter Heers https://youtu.be/HCuYJMT9aVo?t=313
Resource 16. Horologion Text (Word Format) https://saintjonah.org/horologion-texts-in-word-format/
Resource 17. The ONLINE Reader Service Horologion https://saintjonah.org/orthodox-liturgical-texts-and-resources/horologion/
Resource 18. Services From the Book of Needs (Word Format) https://saintjonah.org/services-from-the-book-of-needs-in-word-format/
Resource 19. Sermon 05: Zeal That Comes From Pride | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/c0NEDcH7DUs
Feast Days
Resource 1. The Triumph of Orthodoxy | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/qisdzjkMXB0
Resource 2. The Triumph of Orthodoxy | Icons – Graven Images or Necessary for Salvation | Fr Spyridon https://youtu.be/yt6YHQX0JZs
Resource 3. The Dormition of The Theotokos | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/swhfAlkjbBg
Resource 4. Feast of Theophany | Baptism | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/1oej_4Ub2Nw
Resource 5. Feast of Ss. Peter & Paul | Two Saints, One Spirit | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/rUZwH9SV11U
Resource 6. Saint Spyridon | Fr. Spyridon https://youtu.be/zqDRkke8yqI
Resource 7. Sermon 08: Saint Xenia the Fool-for-Christ | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/_NMqUIQ_J2Q | Talk 10: The Struggle of Saint Xenia the Fool-for-Christ for Her Unrepentant Departed Husband | Priestmonk Kosmas https://youtu.be/OFdEROcGVjc
Other Topics of Interest.
Resource 1. Ukraine Church Controversy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) https://orthodoxsynaxis.org/2018/10/18/ukraine-church-controversy-frequently-asked-questions-faq/
Resource 2. Orthodox Lectures on the History of the Apostasy (Middle Ages to the Present)
by Fr. Seraphim Rose - https://saintkosmas.org/orthodox-survival-course
Ecumenism
Ecumenism: An Orthodox Examination - https://youtu.be/8LcTwdNIuCE