OUR STORY

Thank you for your continued support of the Daily Lives, Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints and Fasting Calendar. Our story begins before I met Georgia. I would go to the Jersey shore with my Lives of the Saints books and bags of Almond Joys, devouring both. Later, I would share these stories with Georgia. We lamented that only the saints’ names were remembered each day on the church calendar that hung on our kitchen wall.

At the Orthodox Calendar Company, we are dedicated to bringing you an immersive experience into the lives of saints through our curated collection of Daily Lives, Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints and Fasting Calendar. Since our humble beginnings, we have strived to preserve the rich traditions and stories of Orthodox Christian saints, providing you with a deep understanding of their profound lives and teachings.

Drawing inspiration from our own personal experiences, we recognized the need to go beyond mere names and dates on a calendar. We wanted to bring the saints to life, allowing their daily lives, miracles, and wisdom to resonate with believers like never before. That's why we created the first calendar in 1996, condensing the stories into bite-sized sound bites that are easily digestible in our fast-paced, modern world.

We are committed to honoring the struggles of the saints and presenting their miracles in a way that captures the imagination. Some miracles may appear fantastical, stretching the boundaries of the natural world. We acknowledge the resemblance between these miraculous events and elements of folklore, but we assure you that our intention is to showcase the faith and power of the saints, rather than diminish their significance.

The wisdom of the saints, carefully unearthed by Georgia each year, has been warmly received by our devoted readers. These profound teachings often serve as a gentle reminder of our own imperfections and offer guidance for leading a more virtuous life. Building on this success, we have curated a series of books called Wisdom of the Divine Philosophers. These books compile the teachings of the Holy Fathers, categorized by subject, providing invaluable insights into various aspects of the Orthodox faith.

We are passionate about sharing the timeless wisdom and inspiring stories of Orthodox Christian saints. Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the daily lives, miracles, and wisdom of these revered figures. Explore our collection and discover the spiritual treasures that await you.Tom and GeorgiaOrthodox Calendar Company

Since 1996, the Daily Lives, Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints & Fasting Calendar has been a fixture in many Orthodox homes in the United States and around the world.

The calendar follows the Revised Julian Calendar (New Calendar).

The print calendar is a 365-page, spiral-bound book (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). It can lie flat on your table, desk, or home altar. The eBook can be purchased directly from Amazon, iTunes, or Barnes & Noble to download directly to your favorite reading device. Links are provided under the Digital Editions tab above.

Each day features the life of a Saint, an insightful Orthodox teaching, a list of the day's commemorations, Scripture readings, fasting or feasting guide, and major feasts.

The lives of the saints include Greek, Russian, Georgian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, American, Celtic, and others.

The teachings of the holy fathers and mothers of the Church help us with our struggle to live a life of faith in the modern world.

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About Wisdom of the Divine Philosophers

Wisdom of the Divine Philosophers is a collection of inspired thoughts from the ancient and contemporary Saints and Church fathers to help us on our path to salvation.
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These short quotations are arranged by various topics for guidance on subjects such as forgiveness, humility, marriage, repentance, and many others.

‍Revised Edition – Volume One includes teachings on 76 subjects. Changes that have been made since the first edition in 2012 include stories of the desert fathers, many new pearls of wisdom, and an index of each saint and elder. Featured is the life of St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, who is shown on the front cover.(194 pages)

‍Volume Two was published in 2016. This volume contains teachings on 77 topics and includes subject matter not covered in Volume One, such as earthly cares, miracles, hope in the Lord, clergy, and others. Also featured is a short life story of St. Seraphim of Sarov pictured on the front cover.(166 pages)

‍The newest work, Volume Three, features teachings from 129 Church fathers and mothers. New topics include depression, dreams, Christian women, the Jesus Prayer, misfortune, the second coming of Christ, stinginess, thankfulness, and others. Also included are a complete index and the life story of St. Isaac the Syrian, who is shown on the front cover.(174 pages)