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On March 25 NS/April 7 OS we honor the feast of the Visitation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Theotokos. The Annunciation falls in the middle of Great Lent, and gives us a glimmer of anticipation of the birth of our Savior. Here are some resources to help you celebrate the feast of the Annunciation with your family!

Resources

• Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary from the OCA
• Annunciation Lesson from Dr. Pat
• Theotokos FOCUS Unit from OCA Department of Education
• Annunciation Lesson from Orthodox ABC
• Annunciation Lesson from Orthodox Pebbles

Activities

• Magnet Activity from Orthodox Christian Education
• Orthodox Kids Journal Page for Annunciation from Orthodox Christian Education
• Festal Learning Basket from Charming the Birds from the Trees

Products

• Mother of the Light: Prayers to the Theotokos from Draw Near Designs Marketplace
• Theotokos Soft Doll from Ancient Faith Store
• Theotokos Felt Softie by Saintly Silver
• Theotokos Snuggly Saint Doll from Draw Near Designs Marketplace
• Theotokos Banner from Draw Near Designs

Books

• The Story of Mary, the Mother of God by Dorie Papademetriou
• Twelve Great Feasts Activity Book for Children from Ancient Faith Store
• The Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God by St. John Maximovitch

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