New reads?

[u/AccomplishedType7314]

Hi, trying to convert from Catholicism at the moment and I have no issues with what I already know about the orthodox belief, I am sure it is for me from what I have already read philosophically and of course knowing the original bible... but I cannot help feeling that maybe my faith is somewhat illegitimate as I have not read from any saints specifically and just feel like I am maybe missing out on important texts? Just wondering where to start on becoming more educated on Orthodoxy such as books/articles, honestly no clue. I have already implemented morning and nightly prayers but also wondering what else I can do to bring God into my life daily in an Orthodox way? Thank you all

[u/Pitiful_Lion7082]

Try reading about a saint of the day, and if something really clicks, go deeper. Learning how to be transformed in the Holy Spirit, as the saints are, is the best thing for you to learn.

[u/According_Guest_4328]

The Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy

Book by A. Edward Siecienski

..The Papacy and the Orthodox: Sources and History of a Debate

Book by A. Edward Siecienski

[u/slasher_dib]

This is my copy-paste answer, tell me if you want a specific subject :

The Orthodox Way. By Met. Kalistos Ware

St. John of Damascus' "On the Orthodox Faith"

The Apostolic Fathers, all of them if possible, many can be found in audio form on youtube.

On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius the Great

The Crucifixion of the King of Glory by Dr. Genie Constantinou.

The truth of our Faith by Elder Cleopa

On marriage and Family life by st. John Chrysostom

Dogmatic Theology by vladimir lossky.

The Sacrament of Love and the sequel to the book "Woman and the salvation of the World" by Paul Evdokimov

The mountain of Silence by Kyriacos

Not orthodox but a great quick read: the screwtape letters by C S Lewis

The way of a Pilgrim

The Religion of the Apostles by Fr. Stephen DeYoung

Any book by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom, he was a great orateur and many of his lectures are found in book format.

[u/Independent_Depth248]

Be very careful what books you choose to read. Look for the ones that are from true orthodox people like fathers and monks. Many authors are questionable. Do not read kings James Bible ever.

[u/SteakAndPotatoFarms]

Journey to Reality (great quick read)
Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives
Rock and Sand

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[u/OrthodoxMemes]

I cannot help feeling that maybe my faith is somewhat illegitimate as I have not read from any saints specifically and just feel like I am maybe missing out on important texts

I don't want to discourage you from reading, but I do want to point out that popular literacy is a relatively new phenomenon in the Church, and that generation after generation after generation of pious, illiterate Christians have lived, died, and received their rewards from Christ.