What Is Orthodox Companion?

Orthodox Companion is a free, independent resource for anyone seeking to understand and live the Orthodox Christian faith — for those who are exploring, those who are newly received, and those who have been walking this path for decades.

The site brings together the liturgical calendar, theological topics, saints, Church Fathers, feasts, reading plans, prayer, and fasting guidance in one place — connected to one another and grounded in the patristic tradition.

The Companion AI draws on Orthodox theological sources — the Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, the liturgical texts — to provide grounded, faithful answers to questions about the faith.

What This Site Is Not

Orthodox Companion is not affiliated with any jurisdiction, archdiocese, or parish. It is not a substitute for a spiritual father, a parish community, or the sacramental life of the Church.

Orthodoxy is not primarily a body of information — it is a way of life, lived in community, in fasting, in prayer, and above all in the Eucharist. This site exists to support that life, not to replace it.

Sources and Standards

All theological content is drawn from the Holy Scriptures, the Seven Ecumenical Councils, the Church Fathers, and the liturgical texts of the Orthodox Church. Where contemporary sources are used, they are chosen for their fidelity to the Tradition.

The site strives to reflect the consensus of Orthodox theology, not the views of any particular school, jurisdiction, or personality. Where genuine theological diversity exists within Orthodoxy, it is noted as such.

Finding a Parish

If you are inquiring about Orthodoxy, the most important step is attending a Divine Liturgy at a local parish. No website can substitute for the living experience of Orthodox worship. Use the Parish Finder on the New Here? page to find a parish near you.

For questions, corrections, or feedback, reach us at [email protected]. We welcome corrections from priests, theologians, and knowledgeable laypeople.

What Is Orthodox Companion?

Orthodox Companion is a free, independent resource for anyone seeking to understand and live the Orthodox Christian faith — for those who are exploring, those who are newly received, and those who have been walking this path for decades.

The site brings together the liturgical calendar, theological topics, saints, Church Fathers, feasts, reading plans, prayer, and fasting guidance in one place — connected to one another and grounded in the patristic tradition.

The Companion AI draws on Orthodox theological sources — the Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, the liturgical texts — to provide grounded, faithful answers to questions about the faith.

What This Site Is Not

Orthodox Companion is not affiliated with any jurisdiction, archdiocese, or parish. It is not a substitute for a spiritual father, a parish community, or the sacramental life of the Church.

Orthodoxy is not primarily a body of information — it is a way of life, lived in community, in fasting, in prayer, and above all in the Eucharist. This site exists to support that life, not to replace it.

Sources and Standards

All theological content is drawn from the Holy Scriptures, the Seven Ecumenical Councils, the Church Fathers, and the liturgical texts of the Orthodox Church. Where contemporary sources are used, they are chosen for their fidelity to the Tradition.

The site strives to reflect the consensus of Orthodox theology, not the views of any particular school, jurisdiction, or personality. Where genuine theological diversity exists within Orthodoxy, it is noted as such.

Finding a Parish

If you are inquiring about Orthodoxy, the most important step is attending a Divine Liturgy at a local parish. No website can substitute for the living experience of Orthodox worship. Use the Parish Finder on the New Here? page to find a parish near you.

For questions, corrections, or feedback, reach us at [email protected]. We welcome corrections from priests, theologians, and knowledgeable laypeople.