EOTC Bible vs OrthoCross

Scripture was never meant to be interpreted alone. Christ taught the Apostles, the Apostles handed that teaching to the Church, and the Fathers carried it forward for centuries. EOTC Bible puts their voices beside every passage, so you're not guessing at the meaning — you're reading with the Church that first received it. What's inside • The Bible in English and Amharic • Commentary from the Church Fathers on the verses you read, from the earliest centuries on • Homilies, chapter summaries and cross-references to see how Scripture explains Scripture • The Church year: feasts, fasts and daily lectionary readings, with reading plans for each fasting season • A Verse of the Day, daily quizzes and reading streaks to build a lasting habit • Read offline, share verses as images, and follow along with home-screen widgets New to the Bible or reading it for years, EOTC Bible helps you understand Scripture as it has been taught from the beginning — one verse closer to Christ.

OrthoCross brings the richness of Orthodox Christianity to your pocket, combining Scripture, history and spiritual practice in one intuitive app. Inside the Scripture Library, you’ll find every book from the Old and New Testaments organized by genre and tradition, along with a special section for Orthodox additional readings. Daily life in the app begins with a streak counter and a Continue Reading card that lets you pick up where you left off. A Verse of the Day offers inspiration, and the built‑in journal lets you record personal reflections alongside Scripture and prayer. Beyond reading, OrthoCross invites you to explore separate Eastern and Oriental etiquette guides, curated prayer collections and a library of saints’ lives, all accessible from the Resources tab. The Prayer Library allows you to filter prayers by tradition, Eastern, Oriental, or both, and explore core texts like the Lord’s Prayer, the Nicene Creed and more. When you open a prayer, you’ll see the full text alongside historical context and explanations to deepen your understanding. The reading experience is fully customizable: adjust font sizes, switch between scrolling and paginated views and toggle dark or light modes to suit your environment. A unique quest system guides you through the history of Christianity, unlocking eras such as the “First Heroes of Faith” and later councils as you progress through interactive timelines. OrthoCross also helps you stay connected to the liturgical rhythm with a Fasts & Feasts calendar that shows major fasts, feast days and seasonal practices for both traditions. Whether you’re reading Scripture, learning about saints or keeping track of the Church calendar, OrthoCross unifies every facet of Orthodox devotion into a modern, polished experience.