A Boy’s Journey to Sainthood: St. Paisios the Athonite
$22.00
Pages: 48
Binding: Hardcover
The saints of our Church, even the greatest elders and ascetics, were once children!
On one summer day, in Konitsa of Epirus (Northern Greece), the young Arseny beheld the “Light of the world” with his own eyes. Over the years, this very child grew up to become the beloved saint we know today as St. Paisios the Athonite.
In this book, children will learn about the life of St. Paisios through sweet and moving stories, filled with wisdom and joy.
A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy
$14.00 $20.00
A wonderful new tool for Orthodox children! A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through the Divine Liturgy and learn more about the Church and our faith. Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustrations, the guide is divided into six color-coded sections:
- Preparing for the Divine Liturgy
- The Divine Liturgy
- Salt and Light
- The 12 Feasts
- Words to Know
- Glossary
This guide is written to appeal to children ages two to ten. The very young child will learn basic vocabulary and come to recognize the various milestones in the Divine Liturgy. For the older child, the guide includes several longer psalms, quotes, and prayers; the 12 feast icons and kontakia; plus an extensive glossary filled with terms and vocabulary often heard throughout the liturgical year.
A Cloud of Witnesses: The Life of St. Nicholas, the Wonder-worker
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Beloved patron of many, and especially of travelers. Includes a simple Carpatho-Russian song for children (in English). 24 pages, softcover.
A Cloud of Witnesses: The Life of St. Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles
$8.00
St. Nina was taken as a prisoner to Georgia. There, by her prayers, numerous people were healed of sicknesses, including the Queen of Georgia. The Queen was converted, and her husband, and many thousands of Georgians were baptized. 24 pages, softcover.
Bless O Lord, A Prayerbook for Young Children
$12.00
Fr. Artemy Vladimirov
One of our most popular titles. Beginning with “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!” and ending with an explanation of the Creed, this book introduces young children to the fundamentals of Orthodox Christian prayer. Accompanied by appealing water color illustrations on every page.
Softcover, color illustrations, 44 pages
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Fr. Artemy Vladimirov
One of our most popular titles. Beginning with “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!” and ending with an explanation of the Creed, this book introduces young children to the fundamentals of Orthodox Christian prayer. Accompanied by appealing water color illustrations on every page.
Softcover, color illustrations, 44 pages
Elder Paisios the Hagiorite, the Friend of Children
$18.00
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Faith, Hope, Love Devotional
$14.99
100 days, 100 ways to plant seeds of faith, hope, and love! First Corinthians 13:13 shines a light on the importance of faith, hope, and love; and bestselling children’s author Amy Parker offers 100 devos to grow these concepts early on in your kids’ hearts. Based on scriptures, each short devotion explores the biblical principles of faith, hope, or love and encourages children to talk about them, think about them, and put them into action. There’s even space for kids to journal as they learn. It’s an interactive approach that will solidify these biblical principles in children’s hearts and teach them to walk in faith, reach their hopes, and grow big love. And don’t miss the board books in the Faith, Hope, Love series: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?
Format: Padded/hardcover
224 pages
From God to You: The Icon's Journey to Your Heart
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In this follow-up to the popular Pictures of God, John Skinas introduces children to some of the ancient icon archetypes most treasured by Orthodox Christians—from the Icon Not Made by Hands to the Pantocrator of Sinai.
Page Length: 32 pages
Holy Hierarch Luke of Crimea, the Unmercenary Physician
$18.00
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Holy Hierarch Nectarios of Aegina, the Wonderworker
$18.00
Little Anastasios was a meek child, thirsting for knowledge. As a young man, he decided to serve God in a Monastery and became a monk. For his love and obedience, he received many gifts from God, among which was the gift of wonderworking. His pure life showed him to people as a great Saint of the Orthodox Church, a protector of children and healer of ailments of all kinds.
The simple and graphic text and the bright watercolor illustrations carry the soul to another realm, like an exhortation to discover the sweet smell of sanctity, of which any child can partake.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Cristina Ionescu-Berechet
Year of publishing: 2011
Number of pages: 32
Paperback
Format: 23,5x26 cm
Holy New Martyr Elizabeth, Grand Duchess of Russia
$18.00
Born in the 19th century to a Protestant family of German nobility, Grand Duchess Elizabeth grew up surrounded by wealth and glory. Through the care of a merciful and loving mother, Elizabeth became one of the most beautiful and wise young women of her time. At the age of nineteen she married a Russian Grand Duke and through him found the Orthodox Faith. After her husband was brutally killed, Elizabeth totally renounced her fortune and the illustrious life of princess. Fulfilling the longing of her heart, she became an Orthodox nun and founded a convent which combined charitable work with the life of prayer. But this wonderful work was interrupted after the Bolshevik revolution, when Abbess Elizabeth was arrested, tortured and finally became worthy of a martyr’s crown.
This is the story of a real princess, who through the power of faith left all temporal things and became the abbess of a convent - even a martyr - in a time of great oppression against the Orthodox Church.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2012
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Holy Week and Pascha
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Written by J. Euphemia Briere
This book takes us through the period in the life of Christ from the raising of Lazarus to the Resurrection, as reflected in the Divine Services of the Holy Orthodox Church. These beautiful and moving services draw together the Old Testament prophecies and the events which took place during week into an experience and understanding of the Passion of our Lord. Simply explained, with beautiful icons and illustrations in full color, this book is a treasure for Christians of all ages. Includes the Resurrection Hymn in Greek, English and Slavonic set to Byzantine Chant in western notation, 30 pages, softcover.
Letters to Saint Lydia
$17.95
A Novel by Melinda Johnson
Lydia’s life is turning upside down. Her family has converted to Orthodox Christianity without her, she’s just about to leave home for college, one of her friends is pregnant, and soon she’ll be facing all the trials and temptations encountered by every young adult who’s on her own for the first time. Lydia needs a friend badly—and she finds one in the most unexpected place: an icon of St. Lydia. Young Lydia pours out her troubles in letters to St. Lydia, who (invisibly to Lydia) answers, guiding her through her time of troubles with deep love and compassion.
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 5.5 X 8.5 inches
Page Length: 208 pages
Life of Christ Coloring Book: English/Alaskan Yup'ik
$8.00
This Orthodox Coloring Book features 21 with coloring guides, a beautiful poster and stickers!
24 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Alaskan Yup'ik
Life of the Theotokos Coloring Book: English/Greek
$7.00
This Orthodox Coloring Book features 15 with coloring guides, a beautiful poster and stickers!
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek.
Little Tree Found
$9.00 $13.00
In this very special children’s holiday story, Little Tree finds himself pulled from his home and dying in a mysterious place, until a Father and Son purchase him and give him new life as a Christmas tree.
The journey of Little Tree tells the true meaning of Christmas as a message of salvation and new life that comes from God and his Son Jesus Christ.
Little Tree Found gives parents and readers the opportunity to explain salvation that comes from Jesus Christ to their children. It’s the best gift a parent can give at Christmas time.
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.37
Moses' Flight from Egypt
$4.00 $9.00
The story of Moses continues with his slaying of the Egyptian and flight into Midian, where he learns to revere God's creation and is prepared to fulfill his great calling as the deliverer of Israel.
My Book of Church Feasts: Orthodox Coloring Book
$8.00
Includes not only the 12 Great Feasts, but also Lazarus Saturday, the birth of St. John the Baptist and the Feast of Feasts—the Resurrection.
Bilingual: English and Greek
16 pages
8" x 10"
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #1: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #2: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #3: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Shepherding Sam
$9.00 $13.00
Sam’s Aunt Eva says he’s like a tornado—he causes a ruckus everywhere he goes. But Aunt Eva won’t give up on Sam, and neither will Saucer, the monastery’s corgi puppy. Saucer lives at the monastery, but he dreams of herding sheep. With no sheep in his life, Saucer tries to herd everyone else—farm animals, nuns, and especially Sam. Sam doesn’t want to follow anyone, not even a funny puppy. But Saucer knows that if he just keeps trying, he can bring this lonely boy back to the flock.
A middle grade chapter book for ages 8–12
Author: Melinda Johnson
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches
Page Length: 112 pages
Snuggles, The Bunny Who Helped Me Find God
$3.00 $6.00
Snuggles is the story of a real bunny who shared the author's home and heart for many years. Snuggles is an adopted bunny whose human "mommy" is searching for God in all sorts of different places. When Snuggles becomes seriously ill, his distraught mommy reaches out to God in prayer. The story of how God answers this prayer will touch the hearts of young and old alike. Picture book, for preschool and up.
St. Nectarios of Aegina
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Written and illustrated by Euphemia Briere. In full color with egg tempera iconographic paintings, the life of this popular 20th-century saint is retold for ages 5 and up. It includes some miracles that happened during the life of the saint.
32 pages, softcover.
St. Seraphim's Beatitudes
$20.00
Illustrations by Dcn. Paul Drozdowski
Written by priest Daniel Marshall
About This Book:
This hardbound, 32-page, full-color life of St. Seraphim of Sarov delights with lavish, historically-accurate illustrations and inspiring stories that every young Christian will enjoy reading again and again. Short sayings patterned after the Lord’s Beatitudes present St. Seraphim’s wisdom in clear, memorable phrases.
Published with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Peter of Cleveland.
You and your children (and Godchildren!) will learn:
- St. Seraphim's advice to those who visited him
- The most interesting events in his life
- Virtues toward which all Christians can struggle
- A window to an era of great piety in Russia
Product Reviews:
“This is the best children’s Orthodox book I’ve seen!”
— Heiromonk Alexander, Hermitage of the Holy Cross
"Today, perhaps more then ever before, our young people need lessons to live by, and this book masterfully provides them from the life of one of our favorite Saints."
— Very Rev. Martin Swanson, Rector St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church
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Stories from the Gerontikon
$17.00
In the wilderness of the desert, far away from the comforts of modern life, positions of importance, and the praise of men, there lived a unique community of ascetics who experienced wondrous and indescribable things!
They struggled to master their human nature, as if to say: “Behold, Lord, I warred even with my own nature to show you how much I yearn for and love you!”
Their stories were recorded in handwritten manuscripts, copied by duty-bound hands across the ages, and survived until the discovery of the printing press when they were widely circulated in many languages. Their stories have touched the hearts of countless readers!
Illustrator-author Christos Gousidis now offers them to us in a new and unique way.
Format: Sewn Softcover
Pages: 32
Sweet Song: A Story of Saint Romanos the Melodist
$14.00 $19.00
Young Romanos is devoted to Christ and His Mother and longs to be able to sing his praises to them. But when he tries, his voice croaks and the words won’t come. The other cantors make fun of him—until one miraculous Christmas Eve.
The Holy Hierarch Spyridon, The Good Shepherd
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An illustrated life of the great and holy bishop of Tremithus in Cyprus. Though formally uneducated, he took part in the First Ecumenical Council and expounded the dogmas of the Faith with divine wisdom. Renowned for his hospitality and charity, St. Spyridon was a truly living icon of Christ. His holy life will be an inspiration for children and adults alike.
Age 7 and up.
Softcover, 30 pp.
The Holy Prophet Moses and the People of Israel
$18.00
Born of the people of Israel, but raised in the treasure filled palace belonging to the Pharaoh of Egypt, Moses was called by God to take His people out of the bondage of the pagans and to guide them to the land promised to their fathers. He would become the prophet who, strengthened by faith and the desire for freedom, and endowed with the power to perform miracles, received from the very hand of God the Ten Commandments for the people of Israel before the coming of the Saviour. The entire Orthodox Church lives today following the same commandments.
The attractive text and vivid illustrations teach children that the true slavery is the lack of faith in the true God, which no wealth can replace or buy.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year of publishing: 2012
Number of pages: 32
Paperback
Format: 20x24 cm
The Littlest Altar Boy
$14.00 $19.00
It's the littlest altar boy's first day to serve, and he's a little nervous. What if he trips on his robe? What if his candle catches somebody's hair on fire? Young boys looking forward to serving as acolytes will identify with this boy's anxieties and breathe easier when all goes well.
Page Length: 32 pages
The Miracle of Saint Nicholas
$17.00
It was the day before Christmas in a small Russian village. Alexi's babushka was telling him what Christmas was like when she was a girl-before the soldiers came. "Our church was as crowded as a pod full of peas. Candles made the church as bright as the sunniest day. Watching over us was the blessed icon of St. Nicholas." Alexi had many questions, including, "Why can't we celebrate Christmas tomorrow in St. Nicholas?" Babushka sadly replied that it would take a miracle after sixty years. Well, Alexi had heard enough. If there truly was such a thing as a miracle, why couldn't it happen here? And so unfolds a story that poignantly reveals how, though quiet and hidden, faith and hope cannot be suppressed-by soldiers or by time.
Hardcover, 31 pages.
The Story of Holy Hierarch Calinic of Cernica, the Wonderworker
$15.00
Baby Constantine, the future Abbot Calinic of Cernica Monastery, was born in Bucharest in the 18th Century - a time of great upheaval and troubles caused by the Turkish dominion. A man of prayer, comforter of the sick, great founder of monasteries and an innovative printer, as well as an ardent supporter of the Union of the Romanian Principalities, the Holy Hierarch Calinic managed to renew the Christian life of the Church in a short span of time.
Through a text filled with his teachings and wrought with warm illustrations, children will find an example of great courage and self-sacrifice, and learn that the True Faith overcomes all obstacles.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Cristina Ionescu-Berechet
Year of publishing: 2011
Number of pages: 32
Paperback
Format: 20x24 cm
The Story of Holy Hierarch John Maximovitch, the New Wonderworker
$18.00
At the end of the 19th century, into a rich family of Tsarist Russia, little Michael came into the world. In spite of the fact that he was born with one leg shorter than the other and had a speech impediment, young Michael pursued his journey with determination and faith. Although exiled from his homeland, he became a Russian Cadet, and then monk, seminary teacher and, eventually, Archbishop John of Shanghai and San Francisco. A great man of prayer and tireless traveler to wherever his help was needed, Saint John Maximovitch left many testimonies of his miracles up to this day on the five continents he crossed.
His angelic life was a true comfort to people who were in need and in all kinds of pain. It brings forth an exhortation to children to show love and understanding themselves to all those in sorrow.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year of publishing: 2012
Number of pages: 36
Paperback
Format: 20x24 cm
The Transfiguration of Our Lord; 12 Great Feasts Series
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Christ is revealed in His full glory as a member of the Trinity at the Transfiguration.
About the "Twelve Great Feasts for Children" series: Elegant watercolor illustrations highlight the beauty of each of the Church's feast days. The simple, psalm-like poems are written especially for children, but the whole family will enjoy them. In the Orthodox Church Year, the Feast of Feasts, in a class by itself, is the Resurrection. After the Resurrection in importance come the twelve Great Feasts. These feasts are the Church’s celebration of, and participation in, key events leading to our salvation.
Little books for little hands. 24 pages each.
The Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God: Coloring Book
$7.95
The grace of God is made manifest in the marvelous world which surrounds us. This is apparent both in the beauty of the natural world and in the everyday blessings in our lives. Yet history is filled with instances of supernatural grace, or miracles. Such was the appearance of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God found by a hunter in a forest near the Tuscary river. The text for this coloring book gives the history of this icon, miracles associated with it -- including the healing of St Seraphim of Sarov, and the hymns associated with the feast in the Orthodox Christian Church.
The artwork includes lavish borders in an old Russian the style which will be a joy to color. With illustrations and borders to color and interesting text to inspire, this will make an excellent gift or school room resource.
32 pages
Format: 8.5" x 11"
The Young Reader’s Bible
$17.00
Easy-to-read stories for eager-to-read kids! From the days of creation to the visions of Revelation, these 70 Bible stories are action packed and just the right length for new readers to finish in one sitting. The Young Reader’s Bible is fully illustrated with lots of fun bonus featuresthe perfect way to begin a lifetime adventure of personal Bible reading! Features include: 70 easy-to-read Bible storiesScripture referencesMaps and map activitiesIllustrated Bible “Who’s Who?”
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 448
Trim Size: 7.75 x 6.8 x 1.3
When God Made You
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When God made Elina, He pulled moonlight from the north, starlight from the south, sunlight from the east, and candlelight from the west. He planted the four lights around the steadfast soil of her soul, and beaming with gladness, God said, Elina, pray.
Every child around the globe is specially made by God with a unique set of virtues, talents, and interests. What beautiful things was God thinking when He made you?
About the author:
Jane G. Meyer is a children’s book author and editor who lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband and children. She loves the outdoors, learning new languages, fiddling in her garden, and making things with her hands. Besides her editorial work for Ancient Faith Publishing, she is the author of several books for children, including The Man and the Vine (Saint Vladimir Seminary Press, 2006), and The Suitcase (Paraclete Press, 2017).
Age Range: 3 - 12 years
Author: Jane G. Meyer
Illustrator: Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 8 X 10 inches
Page Length: 32 pages
Wise Joseph and His Brothers
$18.00
Several thousand years ago, when God’s chosen people were guided by angels and by the righteous people of the Old Covenant, Jacob, the last patriarch, lived together with his twelve sons in the land of Canaan. Joseph, the most beloved of them, was sold by his brothers out of envy and was taken into exile in the land of the Pharaohs. After going through many trials, Joseph received the gift of explaining dreams and through this became the Governor of Egypt. By divine providence and by his great wisdom, he managed to deliver his father and brothers, as well as the entire Egyptian people, from the terrible famine that struck the area.
The dynamic text and expressive illustrations show children an example of trust in God, and how people should be forgiven, as every Christian should do.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year of publishing: 2012
Number of pages: 32
Paperback
Format: 20x24 cm
Дюймовочка. Thumbelina (Book + CD)
$6.00 $10.00
В серии "Читаем по-английски" вниманию детей предлагаются хорошо известные сказки на английском языке. Текст адаптирован специально для детей. К каждой книге прилагается CD с записью английской и русской версии сказки. Английские версии сказок прочитаны носителями языка (из Великобритании). К каждой сказке дается иллюстрированный англо-русский словарик. Серия предназначена детям, которые изучают английский язык.
This "Reading in English" CD is specially adapted for children who wish to learn either the English or the Russian language. Each book is accompanied by a CD with the recording of both the English and Russian versions of the tale. The English version of the fairy tale is read by native speakers (from the UK). Each tale is given an illustrated English-Russian dictionary.
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