The Olive Jar
Play, pray, and learn
Both silly and serious, videos from the Olive Jar hope to engage, inspire, and entertain aspects of the Orthodox Christian life and faith. Join Presvytera Katie and her octopus sidekicks as they play, pray, and learn together.
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Envy
A VIDEO POEM about Envy! Octy and Anna, a baboon and a red balloon are the main characters cast in this whimsical and kind-of-crazy illustrated video poem about envy. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Divine Liturgy
Octy and Anna learn about the beauty and holiness of the Divine Liturgy, and then get a cookie!
Thursday, August 10, 2023
What is a Priest?
Guest appearance! Presvytera Katie talks with her husband, Father Steve, about being a priest! Octy and Anna, as usual, ask the most interesting questions…
Thursday, July 6, 2023
What Is a Presvytera
While Presvytera Katie bakes a cake, Octy and Anna learn what it means to be a priest’s wife. And! Gary pays an unexpected visit to their home!
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Being Kind
According to Octy, Gary was mean! Presbytera Katie takes a moment out of her busy day to talk with Octy and Anna about being kind.
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