Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. Hi! I like to describe myself as an extrovert, strong-willed, adventurous, goal-oriented … More
Author: Melinda Johnson
Melinda Johnson is the author of board books, a middle-grade chapter book series, and two novels, all available on Amazon.com. Her essays appear on various websites.
Five Questions: Summer
Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. My husband and I converted from Protestantism 3 years ago with our … More
Death Stories: Jocelyn
What is your relationship to the person whose death you are remembering? March 12, 2020…We found out we were pregnant! … More
Five Questions: Casey
Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. Thank you for the invitation to share. I’m a convert from New … More
You and Your Saint: Amanda
Who is your patron saint? How did you or your godparent choose this saint? St. Hannah – she chose me! … More
Five Questions: The Manuel Family
Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. Hello! My name is Diaconissa Elizabeth Manuel, and my husband and I … More
Five Questions: Nic
Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. I’m an educator, writer and comic artist born and raised in Indiana. … More
Five Senses in Church: Alexandra
Did you grow up in the Orthodox Church, or did you convert as an adult? What was the beginning of … More
You and Your Saint: Lynne
Who is your patron saint? How did you or your godparent choose this saint? My given name is Lynne. My … More
Five Questions: Lynne
Welcome to MyOrthodoxFamily.com! Tell us who you are. I grew up in the Church, the daughter of a cantor and … More
American Thanksgiving, while Orthodox: Caleb
How does your family/extended family traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is, hands down, my favorite civic holiday! There’s nothing like family … More
Hard, but Good: Erin
Describe an event in your life that was hard, but good. What happened? In June of 2020, at the age … More
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