Orthodox Way
Prayer, fasting & the saints
About
This app provides daily Orthodox Christian life resources, including prayer guides, fasting rules, scripture readings, and information on saints. It offers a reverent and simple interface to support spiritual practice.
What's New in Orthodox Way
3.3.2
October 13, 2026
What's new in Orthodox Way 3.3 • Find a parish anywhere. Search more than 75,000 Orthodox parishes and monasteries in 156 countries by name or town, in any spelling or alphabet. Narrow the list by country and by state, province or region, or choose parishes, monasteries or chapels. • Parishes near you. See the churches and monasteries around you on a compass, by direction and distance, with directions in your maps app. Find it under My Parish in the menu. Your location is asked for only when you open this page. • Light a candle. Light a candle for the health of the living before the icon of the Mother of God, or for the repose of the departed before the Cross. It burns for a day, and a short prayer is said with the name. The names you bring are seen by you alone. Begin from the candle card on the Today screen. An account keeps your parish, candles and commemoration book with you. You may also continue without one. Also: tapping a notification opens the right screen, Way Points refresh each time you open them, and you will be signed out less often on a weak connection.
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FAQ
What is Orthodox Way?
Orthodox Way is a mobile application designed to support the daily spiritual life of Orthodox Christians. It provides resources for prayer, fasting, scripture readings, and information about the saints, all within a reverent interface.
Does Orthodox Way have ads?
No, Orthodox Way is ad-free. The app was built with a focus on a quiet and uncluttered experience, avoiding bright colors and nagging reminders.
What fasting levels are available in Orthodox Way?
Orthodox Way offers three levels of fasting: Beginner, Standard, and Strict, applicable across the entire liturgical year. The app details permitted and excluded foods for any given day with pastoral notes.
Can I read ahead or catch up on readings with Orthodox Way?
Yes, you can pick any date to read ahead or catch up on the daily Gospel, Epistle, and Old Testament readings from the Church's lectionary within Orthodox Way.
Does Orthodox Way support both Old and New Calendar styles?
Yes, Orthodox Way supports both Old and New Calendar styles for its liturgical calendar, feasts, and fasts, allowing users to choose their preferred system.
What kind of prayers are included in Orthodox Way?
Orthodox Way includes a library of morning prayers, evening prayers, prayers upon rising, prayers before sleep, the Trisagion, the Symbol of Faith, and prayers to the Mother of God and one's guardian angel. Prayers are grouped into Beginner, Standard, and Full rules.
Is Orthodox Way suitable for beginners in the faith?
Yes, Orthodox Way is designed to be accessible to all levels of practice. It includes short essays on the catechism for inquirers and offers beginner rules for prayer and fasting.
What devices is Orthodox Way available on?
Orthodox Way is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, supporting the iOS platform.
