The Shield of Psalmic Prayer: Reflections on Translating, Interpreting, and Praying the Psalter
$20.00
In this posthumous collection of poet and teacher Donald Sheehan's reflections on Psalms and psalmic prayer, culled from his journals and teaching notes, you will find two quite different kinds of writing working in tandem: poetic and personal journaling by a man of faith, a scholar, a linguist, and, in the deepest sense, a teacher; alongside scholarly linguistic and poetic analysis by a man steeped in poetry who thought like a poet.
"In the spiritual life, two things are essential: what we do, and how we do it. In this wonderful collection of the late Donald Sheehan’s thoughts on the Psalms, we see both. He takes us into what the Psalms are in depth—the Word of God. He also demonstrates, time and again, how those depths shape his life and the world in which he lives. Thus, we are given two things: the Word of God and a life in which the Word has given shape. It is a path we all should walk." -Fr. Stephen Freeman
368 pages, paperback.
Akathist to the Mother of God, "Nurturer of Children"
$5.50
This Akathist to the Mother of God—the first in the Series of Akathists which began over twenty years ago—is now being presented as a new edition. Both the cover and inner pages have been colorfully redesigned, but the time-honored text remains the same. Thousands of people faithfully take this little book in hand to pray daily for their children by name.
Full-color cover and inner pages, abundantly illustrated.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 28
Canon of Prayer For Those Who Have Ended Their Own Life
$5.75
This new addition to the Series of Akathists is a Canon of Prayer, to be said on behalf of one who has taken his or her own life. Intended for devotional (private) use, it is offered with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco. The Introduction, written by Bishop Irenei of London, provides a sober, yet mercifully compassionate voice from the Church. For ease of use, there are two sections: one intended for the soul of a man, and the other for the soul of a woman.
Full-color cover and inner pages, abundantly illustrated.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 36
I Pray Today (board book)
$14.95
by Angela Isaacs, illustrated by Amandine Wanert
Good morning, God.
The day is new.
I say my first small prayer to You.
Lord, have mercy!
Lord, have mercy! When you're a toddler, every day is full of beautiful ups and difficult downs. And yet from sunrise to sunset, each day, each moment even, can be met with a powerful prayer that young children can remember: Lord, have mercy.
About the Author: Angela Isaacs didn’t realize she should be a writer until after getting an MA in Cognitive Psychology. Now she juggles freelance editing with book writing and raising her two daughters. Her first book for children, Goodnight Jesus, was published by Ancient Faith Publishing in 2016. She also has a forthcoming educational children’s book series, The Little Elephants' Big Adventures. When not writing or reading, Angela can usually be found knitting or cycling around the Illinois flatlands with her two daughters in tow.
About the Illustrator: Amandine Wanert is a French illustrator who currently lives in Paris. She illustrates both for the medical field and for children's book publishers, especially enjoying those projects that illuminate the world of young children. She previously illustrated In the Candle's Glow for Ancient Faith Publishing and has appreciated working on I Pray Today, bringing to life one little girl's quest to pray throughout the day. Amandine has two sons and a baby daughter.
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
Author: Angela Isaacs
Illustrator: Amandine Wanert
Format: Board book (heavy card stock, with rounded corners)
Dimensions: 6 X 8.5 inches
Page Length: 24 pages
A Journal of Thanksgiving: Record Three Years of Gratitude in a Sentence a Day
$24.95
Throughout Scripture and patristic writings, Christians are consistently enjoined to give thanks to God in all things. But it can be easy to forget to give thanks on a daily basis, especially in times of trial. This journal contains an inspiring quotation for each day of the year, plus space to record brief thanksgivings for three years in a row. With a consistent practice of giving specific thanks to God each day of the year, you will see your life transformed.
Author: Nicole M. Roccas
Paperback: 376 pages
Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
The Broken Wheel: The Triumph of Saint Katherine
$15.00
"It was a cruel invention, this wheel. A wheel that forced submission from those beneath it..."
Young Katherine, born into noble wealth with an insatiable hunger for knowledge, surpasses even her tutors when it comes to learning. But her learning counts for nothing when she meets the only man worthy of her - her heavenly Bridegroom. Trading worldly knowledge for eternal wisdom, Katherine challenges even the emperor himself - and he prepares a cruel invention to break her. Meet this great bride of Christ in the second graphic novel in the Among the Saints series - written to inspire both children and adults.
About the Author: Gabriel lives near his childhood home in rural Indiana with his wife Emily and their three daughters. Their home is over 100 years old - a true fixer-upper - and the subject of many of his woodworking projects. In his free time, he pursues carpentry and music and enjoys making homemade tacos with his wife and sketching with his daughters. Graphic novels are his favorite form of artwork, and aside from his comics based on the lives of saints, he has other secular novels in the works.
Author: Gabriel Wilson
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 7 x 10 inches
Page Length: 104 pages
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Icon (10 in)
$40.00
High-resolution print on wood with rounded corners.
Measures 9.875" x 7.5" x 0.40"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Friends of Christ - October
$24.00
Pages: 80
Binding: Hardcover
Introducing Friends of Christ, a new twelve volume hardcover series of books for young people. Each beautifully illustrated volume contains the lives of five Saints, which take children on a journey where the real events of history inspire them to love the Lord and His wondrous deeds in the lives of the Friends of Christ!
The October volume contains the lives of : St. John Koukouzelis (Oct 1), St. Thomas the Apostle (Oct 6), St. Athanasia and Andronikos (Oct 9), St. Longinos the Centurios (Oct 16), and St. Demetrios the Myrrhstreamer (Oct 26).
Each volume includes a large decal.
Christ, the Mother of God "of Kazan," & St. Nicholas Triptych Icon (3 in)
$18.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on a hardboard. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold & silver foil. Perfect for travel, as this triptych is foldable.
Measurements Length 3.125" Width 8" Height 0.25"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. Mark the Apostle Icon (3 in)
$6.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Measurements Length 3" Width 2.5" Height 0.125”
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God
$18.00
by Brandi Willis Schreiber
The Orthodox Church's reverence for Mary the Mother of God can be a stumbling block for converts, and a fulfilling relationship with her can prove elusive for converts and lifelong Orthodox Christians alike. In this deeply personal but beautifully universal memoir, Brandi Willis Schreiber relates her own quest to know and love the Virgin Mary and to incorporate her as a vital participant in her spiritual life. Brandi's sparkling, vulnerable account invites the reader to join her in this quest.
About the Author: Brandi Willis Schreiber is a published author of poetry, nonfiction, and award-winning fiction. A longtime native of West Texas, she writes between two horizons, where the visible expanse of the Texas plains and the invisible expanse of the human heart and faith meet. A convert to Orthodoxy, she holds an M.A. in English with an emphasis in creative writing and poetry and a B.A. in English Language and Literature, both from Texas Tech University. This is her first full-length book of creative nonfiction.
Praise for A Long Walk with Mary
"For some of us, love of the Theotokos comes easily; but for some of us (like Brandi Schreiber and myself) it's a slow, uncertain process. This beautifully-written book describes what it's like to begin to trust her, and bring her our most heartfelt needs. We then find that, just as Jesus said, she is now the Mother of us all." -Frederica Mathewes-Green
"Brandi Willis Schreiber's delicate prose invites the reader into the beautiful, everyday interactions and experiences in which, when one listens prayerfully, God and His Saints whisper to us." -Elissa Bjeletich, author of Tending the Garden of Our Hearts
"In this earthy and evocative spiritual memoir, Brandi Willis Schreiber traces the deepening of her relationship with St. Mary, the Theotokos. Through the stories of her relationships - with the nurturing earth, the parents who gave her birth, maternal strangers, and the growing child who is to make the writer herself a mother - Brandi follows a path into the heart of the Mother of God. As she hikes, drives, reads, reflects and prays her way closer in, she brings us along with her, inviting us to make Mary more our Mother, too. This book - enchanting and tender, readable and relatable - will be balm to those beginning their own search for the Theotokos." -Laura S. Jansson, author of Fertile Ground: A Pilgrimage Through Pregnancy
Author: Brandi Willis Schreiber
Paperback: 208 pages
Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
St. Lydia the Martyr Icon (4.75 in)
$12.00
Measurements Length 4.75" Width 3.75" Height 0.45"
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. Stephen the Protomartyr and Archdeacon Icon (Steven, Stephan) (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$35.00
6" Length
4.3" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. Nina of Georgia Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$38.00
6" Length
4.3" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Prayer Bracelet: Semi-Precious Stone African Jade
$45.00
African Jade is a variegated green stone and the beads in this bracelet range from dark, forest green to pale, almost clear green.
This semi-precious stone prayer bracelet is embellished with sterling silver accents and a sterling silver cross-bead.
Strung on clear, stretchable power cord. The standard size has 28 beads and an inner circumference of 6.5 in.
Prayer Bracelet: Semi-Precious Stone Olive Jade
$25.00
This limited edition prayer bracelet is made with olive green jade beads, and is adorned with a silver-tone "Mother of God" bead.
Strung on clear, stretchable power cord. The standard size has 28 beads and an inner circumference of 6.5 in.
The Meaning of Being Human
$16.00
In this book Metropolitan of Pergamon is dealing with the most contemporary, the most urgent, the most existential issues facing the Church today. The core of author’s argument is that personhood as an ekstatic and hypostatic mode of existence is not subject to any predetermination or necessity. The book provides a perfect opportunity to look retrospectively at Metropolitan John Zizioulas’ profound theological vision. It serves both as a significant illustration of his vitality in preserving the continuance of his thought, and of his enduring faithfulness to the constants which permeate his entire theological legacy. The restoration of personhood in Christ leads inevitably to the community of the Church which, in its turn, offers impersonal nature the possibility of being “referred” to God in its integrity through the personhood of man. This makes the Church eucharistic in its very nature, and man God by participation in God. The Church’s eucharistic identity has led Zizioulas to rethink theology as a whole on the basis of ecclesial experience as a reflection of Trinitarian life.
Paperback, 100 pages.
From Crimea to the Stars: The Story of Saint Luke the Physician
$22.00
Saint Luke was a remarkable man who blended his amazing talent for surgery, research, and drawing into a very influential personality. He had incredible physical endurance for work and during hardships, he was hard-working with a good work ethic, he was strong-willed, courageous, and kind-hearted, consistent, and responsible. He loved his people, especially those who suffered. Through all these traits, he was completely devoted to God, the Church, and his people.
Paperback, 150 pages.
Pain, Suffering and Resilience - Orthodox Christian Perspectives
$20.00
Spiritual Integration in psychotherapy together with integrative approaches in medicine are increasingly recognized as offering the best care for those who suffer as well as for those who care for them.
This volume is a compilation edited from peer-reviewed papers selected from presenters at the 2016 and 2017 national conferences of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion which includes eminent scholars, clergy, physicians, and psychotherapists seeking to serve people in their respective fields, through their respective disciplines informed and guided by the depth and riches of the Orthodox Christian Faith. This is the unifying thread for each of the contributors who bring this ancient Christian perspective into dialogue with the contributions of modern psychology and medical science as they seek to address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of pain and human suffering in a variety of contexts. The first half of the book focuses on the nature and problem of suffering, moving from the theological challenge of the story of Job and the problem of evil, to address the challenges of addiction and psychopathology, military medicine and trauma in combat as well as in the community.
The changing health care environment and the effects of stress on the healer is included and as one author concluded, “Our suffering in this life becomes an opportunity to draw near to Christ, suffer with him, find meaning in our suffering, and allow our suffering to be a vehicle for redemption in this world.” In the second half of the book, stories, reflections and discussions of chaplains physicians, priests and psychotherapists drawing from the well of Orthodox spiritual life, illumine the nature of resilience, revealing a greater depth to the human person. This is seen more clearly in the paradoxical face of resilience which is born out of the challenges of suffering that opens the way of transformative actions of the Spirit.
Elder Alexander of Gethsemane captures a mystery that is at the heart of the discussions, with his observation that, “The amount of suffering that the soul can accommodate is also how much it can accommodate the grace of God.
Paperback, 326 pages.
Elder Cleopa Stories for Children: Volume 2
$15.00
Volume 2: This collection of stories, written for a young audience by one of the most important Orthodox Christian elders of Romania, contains teachings about faith, the Christian virtues, the lives of the saints, prayer, icons, and many other topics. In the second volume, Elder Cleopa tells stories about the importance of humility and a miracle with the Holy Cross.
Paperback, 38 pages.
Elder Cleopa Stories for Children: Volume 1
$18.00
Volume 1: This collection of stories, written for a young audience by one of the most important Orthodox Christian elders of Romania, contains teachings about faith, the Christian virtues, the lives of the saints, prayer, icons, and many other topics. The first volume includes stories about God's greatness, the value of faith, St. Mark of Trache, the fear of God, and one of the Psalms.
Paperback, 78 pages.
Harbor for Our Hope: On Acquiring Peace Amidst Suffering
$23.00
St Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867) is renowned as a writer on the spiritual life in general. What is less well known is that throughout most of his adult life he struggled with chronic illness and disability. Thus his own life experience disposed him to reflect on the meaning of suffering for human existence and how through it we might find “a harbor for our hope.”
The saint frequently returns to these themes in many of his letters, newly translated into English and excerpted, adapted and presented here in thematic subject groups. For the translator these writings provided a source of consolation and encouragement during her husband’s lengthy illness and eventual death. They will equally benefit all who suffer physical or spiritual pain, however great or small, and reveal how the love of God may be experienced in its midst.
"Timidity and doubt do not suit you. As you look upon the powerful winds there is one who calls upon you to walk among the sorrowful seas that separate you from your brethren: It is the Lord Himself. This calling is also a blessed election! Christ marks “His own” with the seal of suffering. He found your soul useful for Himself and that is why He marks it with his seal! And the small flock stands out, as part of Christ, from among other people; Christ’s flock holds in its hands the sign of being chosen by Christ, the cup of Christ. On their shoulders there is a banner: The Cross of Christ. Far, far were they flung from the children of the world!"
Paperback, 192 pages.
Pair of Serigraph Wedding Icons (Small)
$70.00
The icon is a replica in the Byzantine tradition, worked on by skilled hagiographers. This technique of copying original icons is called serigraphy. A serigraph is a silk screened image. With a serigraph, the original icon is digitally scanned to match every color and stroke found in the original. The finishes touching are applied by artisans specializing in woodworking and wax sealing. There is a very noticeable difference in the quality of a serigraph when compared to a lithograph (reproduction). The wood back features a wall hanger.
Each individual icons measures:
Length 5.625"
Width 4.625"
Height 0.875"
St. Andrew Rublev Icon (Canvas Print, 9 in)
$45.00
9" Length
7.25" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Sts. Sophia, Vera, Nadezhda, & Lubov (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$38.00
6" Length
4.4" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St Ignatius Brianchininov Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$36.00
6" Length
4.75" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St Euphrosynos the Cook Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$36.00
6" Length
4.50" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Vigil Lamp with Gold-plated Stand: Clear
$38.00
Glass vigil lamp in a tulip-shaped design with a gold-plated stand, embellished with Austrian crystals. Conducive to burning votive lights or wicks with oil.
Measurements:
Basin base diameter 1.25-1.35"
Basin Rim 2.75"
Height 3.75"
St. John of Kronstadt Icon (Classic Print, 6 in)
$33.00
Nov 01 / Oct 19
Jan 02 / Dec 20
Jun 14/ Jun 01
6" Length
2.9" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality classic print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. John of Kronstadt Icon (Canvas Print, 9 in)
$42.00
Nov 01, 22 / Oct 19
Jan 02, 23 / Dec 20
Jun 14, 22 / Jun 01
9" Length
4.4" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Room Spray: Fresh Pear
$8.00
Sweet and succulent, this fragrance captures the crisp inviting scent of freshly sliced pear.
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Hermitage Room Sprays offer you wonderful fragrances that contain only these healthy and environmentally friendly ingredients:
Distilled water, witch hazel, alcohol and fragrance.
Our simple formula allows you to enjoy beautiful room sprays without any harmful chemicals!
8 oz. Shake well before use.
Do not use as a linen spray as – ingredients may stain fabrics.
Copyright Hermitage of the Holy Cross
Athonite Incense: Cypress (200 grams)
$45.00
This ancient fragrance denotes the nutty and coniferous aroma of the symbolic cypress tree.
In the Christian tradition, the cypress tree is a symbol of death, life, and resurrection, and signifies the heavens calling. With its column-like shape that reaches toward the heavens, the Cypress has a deep-rooted relationship with the heavenly realm and divine light. The evergreen leaves have become a symbol of resurrection and new life.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Linden Blossom (200 grams)
$45.00
The honey from the blossoms of a linden tree is regarded as the most fragrant, best flavored and the most valuable in the world. In addition to its many healing properties, the linden blossom emits a sweet, honeyed-floral, pungent perfume.
The linden tree is one of the oldest tree species on God's green earth. Large-leaved linden trees have been known to live up to 600 years! It is sacred throughout history for many cultures and religions. Greek and Slavic cultures used to plant linden close to churches, houses, and important meetings places. They believed that lightening would not hit the holy tree, so people hid underneath it during thunderstorms. If there was an ill person or kettle at home, linden branches were brought for healing. Nobody was supposed to break or cut the tree without special needs. In the Slavic Orthodox Christian world, lindenwood was the preferred wood for panel icon painting including the linden icons by the hand of Andrei Rublev.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: O Holy Night (200 grams)
$45.00
This comforting blend of vanilla and subtle oriental spices with a touch of cinnamon and sweet honey.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Beneath the Magnificent Dome
$20.00
Pages: 38
Binding: Hardcover
Beneath the Magnificent Dome, by Anna Iakovou, and illustrated by Spyros Gousis. Translated by Dimitri Kagaras.
Beneath the Magnificent Dome tells the story of Fr. Eleftherios Noufrakis, a Cretan military chaplain, who dared to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the Great Church--Agia Sophia--465 years after the city of Constantinople fell to the Turks on May 29, 1453.
Friends of Christ - November
$22.00
Pages: 98
Binding: Hardcover
Introducing Friends of Christ, a new twelve volume hardcover series of books for young people. Each beautifully illustrated volume contains the lives of five Saints, which take children on a journey where the real events of history inspire them to love the Lord and His wondrous deeds in the lives of the Friends of Christ!
The November volume contains the lives of : Venerable David of Evia (Nov 1), St. St. Porphyrios the Mime (Nov 4), Sts. Galaktion and Episteme (Nov 5), St. John Chrysostom (Nov 13), and the Holy Great Martyr Katherine (Nov 25).
Each volume includes a large decal.
Meditations for Pascha: Reflections on the Pentecostarion
$12.00
Far from being merely a “vacation from fasting,” the Pascha season is a time that, properly understood, can greatly enrich our faith. During the Pascha season, we celebrate and rejoice in our Lord’s Resurrection and we prepare for the great feast of the Holy Spirit descending upon us.
About the Author: Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. He was born in London in 1977 and holds degrees in pastoral and social theology, classics, and Byzantine music. He is the author of the Meditations Series and Thirty Steps to Heaven (Ancient Faith Publishing), as well as Journey to the Kingdom: An Insider’s Look at the Liturgy and Beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox Church (Paraclete Press) and numerous articles on Christian Orthodox faith and theology.
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 112 pages
Meditations for the Twelve Great Feasts: Becoming Fully Human in Christ
$10.00
This volume completes the popular Meditations series by taking a brief look at each of the major feasts of the church year. Fr. Vassilios brings out the gems embodied in the church’s hymnography to enhance our understanding and participation in these milestones of our salvation.
About the Author: Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. He was born in London in 1977 and holds degrees in pastoral and social theology, classics, and Byzantine music. He is the author of the Meditations Series and Thirty Steps to Heaven (Ancient Faith Publishing), as well as Journey to the Kingdom: An Insider’s Look at the Liturgy and Beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox Church (Paraclete Press) and numerous articles on Christian Orthodox faith and theology.
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 88 pages
All Is Well
$13.95
This deceptively small and simple book holds a great secret - the secret to achieving peace of mind in Christ. Beloved writer and teacher Dr. Al Rossi uses stories from his own life to illustrate the basic principles of watchfulness and prayer. The final chapter is a moving tribute to Dr. Rossi's close friend of many years, Fr. Tom Hopko, whose Fifty-Five Maxims are also helpful in learning to say at all times, "All is well."
About the Author: Dr. Albert S. Rossi is a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian educator who has spoken and written widely on these topics. Dr. Rossi was a member of the SCOBA Commission on Contemporary Social and Moral Issues for six years. He is currently Director of Field Education and serves as the resident clinical psychologist at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. He is the author of Becoming a Healing Presence(Ancient Faith Publishing, 2014) and hosts the podcast of the same name on Ancient Faith Radio.
Praise for All Is Well:
"Dr. Rossi, with his characteristic warmth, gentleness and openness, invites readers to draw near. Those who know and love Dr. Rossi and are familiar with his work will recognize the closeness and intimacy that is communicated in this latest book. To read this work is to sit next to Dr. Rossi as he shares himself and the lessons of a spiritual pilgrim. It is best read with a warm cup of coffee, or tea, in hand." -Dr Philip Mamalakis, Author of Parenting Toward the Kingdom
"In this book, we learn by example from a man who, though fighting intense battles of his own, is also a wellspring of deep calm, a man who can say, from the center of the maelstrom—in all sincerity and with complete conviction - 'all is well.' This light-but-profound book will reach deep into our lives with a transformative, healing force." -Dr. Peter Bouteneff, Author of How to Be a Sinner
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 136 pages
Nine Deer & Me (board book)
$14.95
Abigail is happy on the island of Inisheer, but God has other plans for her! An angel asks Abigail to search for nine white deer in the woods across the sea. When she finds them, Abigail will also find the place where God wants her to be. Journey with Abigail as she listens to ONE angel, sails with TWO fishermen, finds THREE deer, then SIX, then more! Count with Abigail all the way to her true home.
Format: board book
Page Length: 24 pages
Ages: 1-5
Akathist to Child-Martyr Gabriel Protector of Vulnerable Children
$5.50
This new addition to the Series of Akathists is to the Child-Martyr Gabriel of Poland. Though the saint lived in the late-seventeenth century and on the other side of the world from us, he is nonetheless a ready intercessor for our times. This innocent child, at the age of six, was abducted and subjected to cruel torture, yet heroically proved himself to be a true passion-bearer for Christ, attested by his wondrous incorrupt relics. Miracles of the saint’s intercession abound. For us the faithful, sorrowing over the serious sins against the youth of our own times (such as the victims of the multi-billion-dollar child-trafficking industry), we offer this publication as a means for prayer for the protection of any child who is in a vulnerable situation: those who have fallen prey to abductors, who are being abused, or those being neglected even in their own homes. The publication includes a Foreword by Fr. Nectarios, the Guardian of the Wonderworking “Hawaiian” Iveron Icon of the Holy Theotokos, as well as a Brief Life of the saint, which portrays the fascinating account of the history surrounding the saint’s holy relics. Also included in the publication is a beautiful Prayer for Children, composed by St. Nikolai Velimirovich.
Full-color cover and inner pages, abundantly illustrated.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 36
St. Sergius of Radonezh Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$38.00
October 8 / September 25
6" Length
5" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
The image provided of the back view is a sample depicting the perfectly centered keyhole wall mount, hand-painted wrap-around burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon. Measurements and scaling of the sample photo are not true to size. See measurements above for actual size.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Akathist to the Myrrh-streaming Icon of the Mother of God, "Softener of Evil Hearts"
$5.50
The wonderworking, myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God, “Softener of Evil Hearts,” is one of the sacred treasures of the Russian Orthodox Church today. The icon depicts the boundless sorrow and pain of heart that the Theotokos experienced during her earthly life, as prophesied by Simeon the Godreceiver, a sword shall pierce through thine own soul also... (Luke 2:35). The icon first began to stream myrrh in 1998 and continues to stream, often in response to occurrences in the world, including the 9-11 terrorist attack and the Beslan school massacre. On Pascha night, 2020, bright red drops resembling blood appeared on the icon. I n an interview with the guardian of the icon, Sergei Fomin, he speaks of the many healings that occur. Everywhere, the icon is received with joy and hope. Multitudes of people come to venerate the holy icon and to ask for healing from bodily illnesses (including cancer), for consolation in sorrows and afflictions of life, for the softening of their own hearts and those of their neighbors, for help and support for their spirits and souls. All those who turn to the Mother of God in prayer before the icon sense an easing of spiritual and physical suffering. They begin to recognize that when they pray for their enemies before the icon, their feelings of enmity are softened, and that strife and hatred abate, giving way to kindness.
Full-color cover and inner pages, abundantly illustrated.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 32
Hermitage Frankincense: Ethiopian (Boswellia Papyrifera, 1/2 lb)
$35.00
Pure and natural frankincense imported from Ethiopia with hints of lemon and evergreen. The base for all of our fine varieties.
"And when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh." -Matthew 2:11
Copyright Hermitage of the Holy Cross
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Icon (3 in)
$6.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Measurements Length 3" Width 2.5" Height 0.125”
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
The Cellarer's Celery
$19.95
by Fr. Jeremy Davis, illustrated by Luke Garrow
In a remote canyon, Saint Martin’s monks seek the Lord with all their hearts. Among them is the Cellarer, whose not-so-secret love of celery helps him remember what it means to be a monk. When misfortune strikes, his friendship with the Sower lifts these spiritual brothers above momentary hardship to find joy in God.
Written in exuberant verse, this endearing and whimsical tale hides a wealth of meaning. Smile at its rhymes, bounce to its rhythm, and rejoice in the blessings of Christian brotherhood.
Download complimentary, printable coloring pages!
About the Author: Father Jeremy Davis is both a priest and a monk. He enjoys gardening, baking, and the music of language. He graduated as co-valedictorian from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary in Yonkers, New York, and currently serves as Hierarchical Assistant to Metropolitan JOSEPH at the Antiochian Archdiocese headquarters in Englewood, NJ. He’s visited monasteries in countries around the world - including the United States, England, Greece, and Bulgaria. Before Father Jeremy was a priest-monk, he lived in Australia for a year, and he often goes back to visit friends there. That’s how he met Luke, our illustrator!
About the Illustrator: Luke Garrow is an animator and artist born in Melbourne, Australia. He moved around while growing up, living in Singapore, England, Texas, and Virginia before moving back to Melbourne at the age of fifteen. He studied animation at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and has been working as an animator ever since. In his professional life, he still goes by his birth name, Toby, but in 2018 he was received into the Orthodox Church and took St. Luke the Evangelist as his patron. Luke married his wife Emilia in 2020, and she gave birth to their first child, Elizabeth, while he was illustrating The Cellarer's Celery.
Age Range: 5 - 10 years
Author: Fr. Jeremy Davis
Hardcover: 32 pages
Monastery Liquid Soap: Frankincense & Myrrh
$10.00
The classic and ancient scent of Arabian frankincense and myrrh. Essential oils and resins are infused in this unique soap.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
8 oz.
Hand & Body Lotion: Frankincense & Myrrh
$8.00
Sweet and succulent, this fragrance captures the crisp inviting scent of freshly sliced pear.