Patristic Nectar brings Orthodox Christian teaching to listeners first: theological lectures, daily Synaxarion readings of the saints, Scripture, catechism, Philokalia and Psalter audio, homilies, conference recordings, and The Arena podcast of sermons and reflections, gathered in one free app.^1
The entire online lecture catalog is free, so inquirers and lifelong Orthodox Christians can start without a paywall.^1 Listeners browse by section from the home screen, and a Recently Played section returns them to the Arena episode, Synaxarion reading, or lecture they paused.^1 The iOS app supports CarPlay and the Android app supports Android Auto, so listening continues in the car.^5 A family channel adds weekly saint stories, storytime with Christian children's books, children's sermons on Sunday's Gospel, and a podcast for women.^1 The app is free on iOS and Android, and Google Play lists no ads or in-app purchases.^5
Patristic Nectar Publications is a non-profit California ministry of Orthodox Christian Ministries, Inc., established in 2010.^2 It was founded and is directed by Fr. Josiah Trenham, an archpriest in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America who has pastored St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, California since 1998 and earned a Ph.D. in theology at the University of Durham.^4 The ministry publishes catechetical materials for Orthodox believers and for non-Orthodox inquirers, marked by fidelity to the Orthodox Church's teachings as expressed in the writings of the Holy Fathers.^2 Monthly recurring donors receive exclusive content, and donations are tax-deductible.^1
"I almost cried when I found all the theological lectures for free!"^6
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