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ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY (OCPM) is the official prison ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America (formerly SCOBA).
OCPM MISSION: bring the love of Christ to those who are in prison by providing encouragement, material support, transition and reintegration services, Christian education, spiritual guidance and the sacramental life of the Church. 
Books: Suggested $15 Donation

Orthodox Christian Prayerbook  A Service Guide of the Ancient Christian Faith, this book contains the Hours of Prayer for those who desire to pray according to the Orthodox Christian rule and tradition.  It has been specially prepared for the benefit of prisoners by our Department of Prison Ministry and conforms to the current Antiochian practice in this country. This Book of the Hours of Prayer is hereby approved and authorized for the use of all faithful Orthodox Christians.

+Metropolitan PHILIP, Primate, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

Orthodox Catechism Book and Workbook These books work together to instruct the basics of Orthodox Christian belief and Orthodox Christian living. "What is a catechism?" you may ask.  Catechism comes from a Greek word meaning "to teach or inform."  Saint Luke's Gospel was written in order to confirm to Theophilus "the things of which you have been informed" (Luke 1:4). The Bible text primarily used in the lessons is the Revised Standard Version with Apocrypha.  The Apocryphal books were used by the early Church and are still used by the Orthodox Church.

Orthodox Christian Readings: 366 Readings on the Ancient Christian Faith This collection of Readings has been selected for you with the sincere prayer that you may spiritually benefit from the wisdom and counsel of Abbas and Ammas (Fathers and Mothers in Christ) who have gone before us. These 366 Readings were selected for serious contemplation. We humbly suggest that you read slowly and prayerfuly, one Reading a day.  Allow the spiritual wisdom and counsel contained in the Reading to guide you throughout the day.  Meditate on each one as you go about your work.

Orthodox Christian Journey This book is a collection of writings of the ancient Christian faith. It includes prayers, creeds and historical accounts as well as insights from various Saints, Bishops and Priests.

Prison Ministry Training Guide Written by the Very Reverend Fr. Duane Pederson, who has volunteered in prisons, jails and juvenile halls for over 48 years. More than simply a training manual, this book is a prayerful journey packed with the spiritual insights and practical observations of Fr Duane, who guides the reader into a deeper understanding of the presence of Christ within people in prison.



Pamphlets: Suggested $5 Donation 
Fasting and Great Lent, Beliefs and Practices, Prayers for Today Traditional guidelines for observing fasting and Great Lent, beliefs and practices, morning and evening prayers of the ancient Christian faith.


Paper Icons: Suggested $3 Donation
The icons of The Guardian Angel and St. George were written by inmate Anthony.
 
Theotokos
Theotokos
Theotokos
St Moses
St Moses
St Moses
Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel
Theotokos
Theotokos
Theotokos
St. Mary of Egypt
St. Mary of Egypt
St. Mary of Egypt
Nativity of Christ
Nativity of Christ
Nativity of Christ
Jesus Prayer
Jesus Prayer
Jesus Prayer
The Holy Face
The Holy Face
The Holy Face
Ressurection
Ressurection
Ressurection
Crucifixion
Crucifixion
Crucifixion
Theotokos
Theotokos
Theotokos
St. Silas
St. Silas
St. Silas
Wise Theif
Wise Theif
Wise Theif
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Mystical Supper
Mystical Supper
Mystical Supper
St. George
St. George
St. George
St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius
St. Stephen
St. Stephen
St. Stephen
Annunciation
Annunciation
Annunciation
St. Anthony
St. Anthony
St. Anthony
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas

Christ the Prisoner: offered by St. Isaac of Syria Skete

This is offered by St. Isaac of Syria Skete and was created for OCPM Minnesota. The original of this icon helps the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry of Minnesota’s work touch the hearts of Christ’s fellow prisoners. You may click on the icon or click here to order. Please note: this link will take you out of the OCPM website. click the back button to return.
To order any of our books, pamphlets or paper icons, contact Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Publishing at:

OCPM
P.O. Box 22965
Oklahoma City, OK 73123

or send us an email at: info@ocpm-scoba.org

 

 

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