Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ said, “Suffer not the little ones to come to me” (Matthew 19:14). The art of leading a child on the right path is pedagogy—a Greek term meaning “child-leading.” We believe this to be the purpose of true education and our core mission: to guide children on the path of salvation. Conversely, a misguided approach to education endangers not only their future careers but, more importantly, their eternal salvation.
The Saint Yared Institute for Orthodox Christian Classical Education (OCCE) aspires to be your trusted resource for all things educational. We strive to inform, equip, and empower parents and parishes to better educate the little ones in their care. To achieve this, OCCE offers an Orthodox vision of education by exploring its historical development, philosophical foundations, and practical applications. Guided by this vision, we compile and produce educational resources that combine academic excellence with an uncompromising Orthodox ethos.
We invite you to join us by sharing your feedback, lending your expertise, offering financial support, and—most importantly—keeping us in your prayers.