The first of August on the New Calendar begins the two-week Dormition Fast, when we prepare to celebrate the Falling Asleep of the Most Holy Theotokos. During this month we also celebrate three different Feasts of the Savior: The Transfiguration of Our Lord (6 NS/19 OS), along with the lesser feasts of The Procession of the Cross (1 NS/14 OS) and the Translation of the Image "Not Made by Hands" (16 NS/29 OS). Below are some great resources to help you have a profitable fast and prepare to celebrate these feasts with your family.

Procession of the Cross (August 1 NS/14 OS)

• Procession of the Cross from the OCA
• Procession of the Cross from OrthodoxWiki
• Holy Cross Resources from Orthodox Pebbles

Transfiguration of Our Lord (August 6 NS/19 OS)

• Transfiguration Icon: The Event and the Process (Part One) from A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons
• Who's in the Transfiguration Icon? from A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons
• Transfiguration Festal Learning Basket from Charming the Birds from the Trees
• Transfiguration Lesson from Dr. Pat
• Transfiguration Resources from St. Kosmas Orthodox Christian Education Association
• Transfiguration Resources from Orthodox Education
• Transfiguration animation (video) from Enjoy Orthodoxy
• Traditions Around the Blessing of Grapes from St. Markella Orthodox Church
• Climbing Your Mt. Tabor Transfiguration Study Journal from Family Chotki
• This Is My Beloved Son: The Transfiguration of Christ by Andreas Andreopoulos (from Ancient Faith Store)
• The Transfiguration of Our Lord children's book from Orthodox Christian Children
• Short Video Lesson on the Transfiguration from Orthodox ABCs
• Line Drawing of The Transfiguration from the Orthodox Illustration Project (right click image to download)

Translation of the Image "Not-Made-By-Hands" (August 16 NS/29 OS)

• Translation of the Image "Not-Made-By-Hands" from OCA
• Explanation of Icon "Not-Made-By-Hands" from A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons
• Image "Not-Made-By-Hands" article from St. Tikhon's Seminary Press
• Icon of the Image "Made-Without-Hands" available at Uncut Mountain Supply
• Image "Not-Made-By-Hands" from OrthodoxWiki
• Line Drawing of the Image "Not-Made-By-Hands" from the Orthodox Illustration Project (right click on image to download)

Dormition Fast

• Our Fasting Resources
• The Dormition Fast from Many Mercies
• Family Fasting Tips for the Dormition Fast from Orthodox Motherhood
• Dormition Study (for adults) from Orthodox Mom
• The Life of the Theotokos coloring book from Potamitis Publishing
• Small Paraklesis to the Mother of God from Orthodox Mom
• Theotokos FOCUS Unit from the OCA Department of Education
• Printable Dormition Fast Calendar from Many Mercies
• Dormition Festal Learning Basket from Charming the Birds from the Trees

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