Sanctifying Life Teachings for the Orthodox faithful and those drawing near
A living archive of catechism, sacramental theology, and patristic instruction, offered weekly from the classroom of Fr. George P. Bithos.
Catechetical Series
Ordered teachings that walk catechumens and the faithful through the whole life of the Church.
Weekly Lectures
New sessions posted each week, recorded live with Fr. George in the parish classroom.
Study Materials
Transcripts, handouts, and scripture references alongside every lecture.
Begin the Series
Sanctifying Life: An Overview of the Sacraments
A Study of the Sacraments in the Orthodox Church
The opening session of Fr. George's current series sets the whole sacramental life of the Church before us, before taking each of the Mysteries in turn. A foundational teaching for catechumens and faithful alike.
Watch the LectureCurrent Series
Each series proceeds as a patient walk, from the foundations of the faith into the depths of its liturgical life.
ABCs of Orthodoxy
The foundations of the Orthodox faith: Holy Tradition, the Scriptures, the sacraments, the Mother of God, the Saints, the Divine Liturgy, the icons, and the faith itself.
LiturgyThe Divine Liturgy
A guided walk through the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, its preparatory services, and the memorial practices that gather the whole Church at prayer.
Church YearFeasts of the Church
The Twelve Great Feasts and the cycle of the liturgical year unfolded as an ordered icon of the whole saving work of Christ.
Mother of GodThe Theotokos
The Mother of God in Scripture, in the hymnography of the Church, and in the lived devotion of the Orthodox faithful.
Passion & PaschaHoly Week & the Triodion
A day-by-day walk through the Lenten journey, Great and Holy Week, and the Paschal Vigil; the center of the Christian year.
The FathersPatristics & Theology
Readings from the Fathers of the Church and reflections on the enduring theological tradition of Orthodoxy, from the Apostolic age forward.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.”Colossians 3:16
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Our parish is a community of Orthodox Christians in Austin, Texas, gathered around the Divine Liturgy and the life of the sacraments. Visitors, inquirers, and catechumens are warmly welcomed.
If you are exploring the Orthodox faith for the first time, the catechumen lectures are a natural place to begin, and you are invited to worship with us in person.