Great Children's Orthodox Reader

The book is intended for family reading and is aimed at children of middle and high school age, their parents, as well as anyone interested in the issue of spiritual and moral development. The content is based on the integration of scientific, cultural, and theological approaches, forming a comprehensive understanding of Orthodoxy. The book contains detailed information about the values and traditions of Orthodoxy, introduces the Orthodox views on the structure of the world and the history of humanity. The structure of the material presentation ensures the satisfaction of the child's intellectual and religious needs, as well as the development of their emotional and imaginative sphere. Various creative tasks imply the formation of independent judgments regarding cultural and spiritual values. Family reading involves joint searches, reflections, and contemplations on the meaning of life and personal development. This condition is actualized by a system of questions, invitations to watch thematic films together, and sections such as "Let's Ponder About Ourselves," "Let's Discuss Together," and "Let's Argue." The text is illustrated with Orthodox icons and paintings by famous Russian artists from the 17th to the 20th centuries.