August 15 NS / 28 OS marks the last great feast of the church year—The Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Theotokos. We have spent the last two weeks fasting in preparation for this wonderful celebration of the Mother of Our Lord, when she reposed in the Lord surrounded by most of the Apostles, who had been miraculously brought to her from all around the world. Here are some resources to help you honor the Theotokos in your little church.

Resources & Activities

• Dormition of the Theotokos from the OCA
• The Orthodox Faith—Dormition of the Theotokos from the OCA
• Dormition Lesson Plan from Dr. Pat
• Dormition Resources from St. Kosmas Orthodox Christian Education
• Theotokos FOCUS Unit from the OCA Department of Education
• God's Mother, Our Mother Be the Bee #41 (video)
• On the Mother of God: Quotes from the Church Fathers from Antiochian Archdiocese
• Ways to Celebrate the Feast of the Dormition from Orthodox Motherhood
• Mother of God's Prayer Before Her Dormition from Orthodox Mom
• Dormition of the Mother of God from Orthodoxy for Kids
• Dormition Festal Learning Basket from Charming the Birds from the Trees
• Dormition Word Search and Flashcards from Orthodox Education
• Dormition icon animation (video) from Enjoy Orthodoxy

Gifts & Books

• Diptych: Hymn to the Theotokos from Ancient Faith
• 10" Theotokos Doll from Draw Near Designs
• Prayer Bracelet with Tears from the Mother of God from Ancient Faith
• Our Hymn to the Mother of God from St. Nektarios Press
• The Dormition of the Theotokos from Potamitis Publishing
• The Life of the Theotokos coloring book from Potamitis Publishing
• The Story of Mary, the Mother of God by Dorrie Papademetriou (from Ancient Faith Publishing)
• Maria the Mother of God by Athena Dasiou-Ioannou from Draw Near Designs
• Mother of Light: Prayers to the Theotokos Prayer Book from Draw Near Designs
• Heaven Meets Earth from Ancient Faith Publishing

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