Canon to St. Mary of Egypt: Humble Victor over Carnal Passions
$5.50
Even before going to press, many of the faithful showed tremendous interest in this new addition to the Akathist Series, which includes two canons to St. Mary of Egypt. Our nation is being devastated by a great spiritual tsunami of lustful passions. As Fr. Demetrios Carellas writes in the Introduction: “May this Canon to St. Mary, and the Spirit-filled prayers at the end, help us in our efforts to keep our souls from sinking under this soul-destroying tsunami. May we also offer it as an intercession for others who are under the control of this demonic weapon of mass destruction, and who—at present—do not have the desire, or strength, to escape its terrible impact on their souls.”
Includes a prayer against internet pornography.
Full-color cover and inner pages, abundantly illustrated.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 32
Expanding the Limits of the Heart
$18.00
By Metropolitan Ambrose (Ermakov) of Tver and Kashin
The spiritual life of every Orthodox Christian begins and ends in the heart. Whether we rejoice or suffer, love or hate, it is in our heart that we must find Christ. Metropolitan Ambrose has drawn on his decades of experience in theological education, his love for the Divine Services and his years as a monastic, to offer precious nuggets of wisdom on how to nurture the life of the heart.
Each short chapter addresses one element of the spiritual life, presenting a precious spiritual nugget in easily-accessible language. These reflections are divided into three sections: Meditations on Education, The Journey of Lent, and the Life of a Monk.
Vladyka Ambrose is the former abbot of Sretensky Monastery and has been rector of both the Moscow Theological Academy and the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. This soft-cover, perfect-bound book is richly embellished with dozens of full-color photographs. 192 pages.
The Rule for Holy Communion
$12.00
The Rule for Holy Communion: Canons, Order of Preparation, and Prayers After Holy Communion
Back by popular demand, this comprehensive booklet contains all the prayers necessary for an Orthodox Christian preparing to receive Holy Communion, as well as the post-Communion Prayers of Thanksgiving. Also included is the Synodal document "On the Participation of the Faithful in the Eucharist", recently approved by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church to express its official teachings regarding proper reverence and preparation for the holiest of Christian sacraments.
The texts are taken from the best-selling "Jordanville Prayer Book" and arranged to match the usage of Holy Trinity Monastery. Comprehensive rubrics are included to guide the reader.
Softcover, 116 pages
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Beautiful Pascha: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children (coloring book)
$12.00
Christ is Risen!
Travel through the Lenten season, from Zacchaeus Sunday through Great Lent all the way to Pascha and Bright Week while coloring! Beautiful Pascha, illustrated for children aged 5-12, boldly announces Christ's triumph over death. From the Resurrection Icon to decorated pysanky eggs, young children will develop a visual sensibility to meaningful symbols found in the Church. Printed on thick perforated paper for easy removal, may this book bless those who create within its pages.
Age Range: 5-12 years
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 64 pages
A Child's Guide to Confession
$20.00
An engaging, illustrated guide to confession for children. This 100-page, easy-to-use aid will help a child understand and prepare for confession. Designed for both younger and older children, this book assists the child with brief, inspirational thoughts followed by prayers and an age-appropriate self-examination based on 1 Corinthians 13 (the "love chapter"). A Child's Guide to Confession also includes a glossary of basic vocabulary that children typically encounter when learning about or going to confession. Fully illustrated in a simple, colorful, yet reverent style.
This work for our children was compiled by the editors, as well as various staff members and content contributors, of Ancient Faith Ministries under the supervision of several Orthodox clergy as cited on the copyright page: namely, Fr Noah Bushelli, Fr Nicholas Speier, and Fr Andrew Stephen Damick.
Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadt
$18.00
Author: Saint John of Kronstadt
Format: Paperback
Pages: 218
Each year we begin anew the journey to the radiant feast of Pascha, entering the season of repentance known as Great Lent. The homilies presented in this modest volume, from one of the spiritual giants of the Orthodox Church of Russia, can both encourage and inform us in this struggle of the Fast.
For the first time a selection of St John's Lenten sermons is presented in English translation. They follow the thematic structure of the Lenten season in the Orthodox Church, from the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee through to Great and Holy Friday. A sermon for St Thomas Sunday, that follows Holy Pascha, is offered as an Epilogue.
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Уроки покаяния в Великом Каноне святого Андрея Критского
$10.00
Книга на русском в мягком переплете. 378 стр.
В наше время стало обычным то, что попытки вникнуть в слова Священного Писания «зачастую остаются практически бесплодными. Что же мешает нам познать сокровенный смысл Писания? Ответ дает апостол Павел в своем послании к Римлянам, говоря: закон [Божий] духовен, а я плотян, продан греху. По словам священника Константина Веремеенко, это и есть причина, по которой человек, живущий по закону плоти, не может уразуметь законов духовной жизни. Ключом, отверзающим эти духовные сокровища, является стремление к нравственной чистоте и праведности. К чистоте сердечной, делающей человека способным созерцать Самого Бога, приводит покаяние. И именно покаяние является главной темой Великого канона прп. Андрея Критского.
В предисловии автор, священник Константин Веремеенко, пишет: «Священное Писание содержит то, что Богу было угодно открыть нам о Себе, о Своем действии в мире и Своих отношениях с человеком, в силу этого оно является одной из форм сохранения и передачи Божественного Откровения. Об этом святитель Иоанн Златоуст говорит: «не будем, возлюбленные, пренебрегать своим спасением, все это написано для нас в научение наше. Великая защита от грехов - чтение Писания, а неведение Писания — великая стремнина, глубокая пропасть; великая гибель для спасения — не знать ничего из божественных законов»
По словам отца Константина, «в Великом каноне преподобный Андрей Критский, исследуя Писание, показывает неразрывное единство Ветхого и Нового Заветов. При этом можно проследить три связанные между собой направления его богословской мысли. Первое - догматическое - включает в себя изложение домостроительства нашего спасения. Второе - назидательное - открывает взаимоотношения между людьми, через это показывая нравственный закон. И третье направление - мистическое - затрагивает внутреннюю жизнь души, которая особенно значима для автора канона. Святой Андрей стремится донести до нас слово Божие не как совокупность знаний, открытых для человеческой любознательности, но как откровение высших истин, ведущих к богоподобной жизни, а также как откровение нравственного закона».
В данной книге обзор ветхозаветных событий начинается с исторического аспекта, продолжается с позиций веро- и нравоучительных истин, а также с точки зрения эсхатологии, открывающей тайны грядущего Царства Божия. Анализ событий ведется на основании творений святых отцов, Толковой Библии под редакцией Лопухина, работ епископа Виссариона (Нечаева), протоиерея Сергия Правдолюбова и других источников. По словам автора, в Великом каноне ветхозаветные события присутствуют не всегда в хронологической последовательности. На страницах же данной книги рассматриваются в том порядке, в каком они следуют друг за другом в Священном Писании.
Первая глава настоящей работы посвящена житию святого Андрея Критского и краткому обзору Великого канона. Во второй главе рассматриваются ветхозаветные события, упоминаемые в Книге Бытия, начиная от сотворения человека и заканчивая историей патриарха Иосифа. Третья глава посвящена истории избранного народа по Книгам Исход, Числа, Книге Иисуса Навина, повествующим о рождении Моисея, исходе евреев из Египта, сорокалетнем странствовании в пустыне и вхождении в Землю Обетованную. В четвертой главе описаны деяния царей Саула, Давида, Соломона, Озии и Манассии по Книгам Царств. Здесь же обозревается Книга Иова. И последняя, пятая, глава посвящена ветхозаветным пророкам Иеремии, Даниилу и Ионе.
Великий покаянный канон св. Андрея Критского
$7.00
Творение преп. Андрея Критского, читаемое в первые четыре дня 1-й седмивы Великого поста и в среду вечером на 5-й седмице Великого поста. сприложением жития преп. Марии Египетской.
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Книга на церковнославянском в мягком переплете.
Dimensions: 6" x 9" x 0.25"
St. Mary of Egypt 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.
Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: A Practical Guide to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
$14.00
Are you a new Orthodox Christian, confused about what you need to do to grow in your Faith? Or perhaps you've been Orthodox for some time but could use a refresher course in basic spirituality. Popular podcaster Fr. Evan Armatas explains the fundamentals of the three-legged stool of Orthodox practice - prayer, almsgiving, and fasting - in terms that everyone can understand and implement. Let Fr. Evan help you establish your life in Christ on a firm footing.
About the Author: Fr. Evan Armatas is a parish priest in Colorado, where he has served for over eighteen years. He has directed summer camps, served on national boards, and hosts a live call-in radio show on Ancient Faith Radio, Orthodoxy Live. He speaks around the country on various topics. Fr. Evan and his wife, Presbytera Anastasia, are the happy parents of four, Alexia, Eleni, Maria, and Spyridon. They live in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, where they ski, fly fish, and hike.
Author: Fr. Evan Armatas
Paperback: 120 pages
Dimensions: 4.5 X 7 inches
Fasting as a Family
$22.00
Does every fasting day or season find you scanning your pantry shelves in a panic, wondering what in the world to cook for dinner? Help is on the way! Melissa Naasko, food blogger and mother of 11, will walk you through the process of stocking your Lenten pantry, planning meals, providing for tight budgets and dietary restrictions, and cooking easy, delicious, and varied fast-appropriate meals that both kids and adults will love. With worry about food a thing of the past, you'll be able to focus on the spiritual aspect of the fasts as never before. (Includes an extensive recipe section.)
Author: Melissa Naasko
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 8 X 8.75 inches
Page Length: 176 pages
St. Mary of Egypt Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$33.50
6" Length
4.8" 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.
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts (Clergy Service Book)
$25.00
In time for Lent, the Hermitage of the Holy Cross presents a brand new, beautiful, English language service book for the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. For many years, there has not been available to ROCOR priests and deacons, a decent and easy-to-use English language service book for the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. After over 12 years of editing and improving on existing texts, the fathers at the Hermitage have finally compiled an instructive and workable service book which uses common ROCOR prayers and petitions and which has proven to be an indispensable aid to serving the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
The fathers at the Hermitage paid special attention to the formatting in this book, so that it is very "user-friendly." That is, we emphasized the unique parts of the service so that the clergy can more easily navigate the complicated parts of the service. This new book is also very beautiful. The artwork used throughout the book is inspired by ancient illuminated texts which have been faithfully rendered and recreated, making this service book a joy to behold. It is full color and nearly 80 pages long. The font used in the book is large and easy to read. The book is 5.5 in. x 8.5 in. and is spiral bound. This type of binding makes it easier to use because the book lays flat on the priest's analogies. The Hermitage brotherhood is very happy that God has allowed the printing of this much-needed book, which is the first liturgical service book for clergy printed by the Hermitage.
76 pp., spiralbound
Food, Faith, and Fasting: A Sacred Journey to Better Health
$18.00
Orthodox Christians fast approximately half the days of the year. But in our food-obsessed society, how do we determine our approach to eating in general? Nutritional expert Rita Madden expands on her popular podcast to help us eat in a way that is healthful for both our bodies and our souls—in times of fasting, feasting, and the ordinary days in between. Includes recipes.
Rita Madden, MPH, RDN, is the nutrition director for Mediterranean Wellness, a company that focuses on sensible weight loss/management and chronic disease prevention/management. She completed her graduate work in public-health nutrition at Loma Linda University. She has a podcast on the subject of food, health, and the Eastern Orthodox Faith on Ancient Faith Radio. She also conducts workshops on this subject matter around the country. To learn more about her workshops, please visit: https://ritamaddennutrition.wordpress.com. Rita is devoted to helping people form a healthy relationship with food.
Author: Rita Madden, MPH, RDN
Format: Paperback
Pages: 264
When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-Discipline
$13.00
by L. Joseph Letendre
In this companion volume to the popular When You Pray, L. Joseph Letendre explores the underpinnings of the Church's practice of fasting and of ascetic discipline in general. Rather than being preoccupied with the details of food regulations, he helps the reader understand the purpose of fasting and how to enter into it more willingly and fully.
About the Author: L. Joseph Letendre is the author of When You Pray from Ancient Faith Publishing as well as the popular guide, Preparing for Confession. His writing has also appeared in Touchstone, The Reformation and Revival Journal, and St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly. He recorded the audiobook of St. Nicholai Velimirovic’s Prayers by the Lake for AFP. He holds degrees in psychology, philosophy, and education, as well as an MDiv from St. Vladimir’s Seminary. He is a parishioner at All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL.
Praise for When You Fast
"This excellent 'how-to' on how and why to fast is just what I need, and I've recommended it to family and friends (who need it less than I do). The book is a valuable distillation of the Orthodox mind about fasting, all of it prayerful and profound despite its brevity. No fat whatsoever! This should be on the reading table of every Orthodox Christian." -Deacon Nicholas Dujmovic, Orthodox Church in America, and professor at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
"When You Fast is a vibrant summons to follow one of the most basic teachings of the Gospels, as well as an encouraging and practical guide for doing so. Because almost everything we hear and see around us seems to promote the world, the flesh and the devil, Christian self-discipline is needed more than ever. Read this book and put it into practice. You and those around you will benefit." -James M. Kushiner, Executive Editor, Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity
"Joseph Letendre’s When You Fast is a guidebook for experienced Orthodox Christians, those new to the Faith, or those questioning why we Orthodox fast. A must read before each fast, it’s a perfect reminder that fasting is not only an obedience, but a grace-filled privilege." - Cynthia Damaskos, Holistic Christian Life/Filled With Less
Author: L. Joseph Letendre
Paperback: 104 pages
Dimensions: 4.5 x 7 inches
Love at Lent (Activity Cards)
$15.00
by Michelle Bonanno Triant, illustrated by Maria Constantinescu
Love at Lent is a project for the whole family, with daily tasks that reinforce the Lenten values of kindness, forgiveness, prayer, generosity, gratitude, and love. Choose one card each day of Great Lent and Holy Week to discover a new task to complete! Tasks such as "Connect with Your Elders" or "Celebrate a Saint" encourage behavior toward the greater good, contribution to community, mindfulness, prayer, and spiritual devotion for families. The Love at Lent cards also work well in other settings, such as Sunday school classes, church ministry groups, and homeschool cooperatives. This beautifully illustrated set includes an introduction, fifty activity cards, and three prayer cards.
Age Range: 2 – 12 years
Format: 54 illustrated cards in a hinged-lid box
Dimensions: 3 x 4.25 inch cards
Preparing for Confession
$8.00
by L. Joseph Letendre
Preparing for Confession has been an extremely popular book ever since it was first published in 1987. We’re pleased to give it new life by bringing it back into print with this revised edition. From practical advice for preparation, to answering questions such as "what is sin?" and "what is the priest's role?" Preparing for Confession is the guide every Orthodox Christian needs for a more powerful experience of the Sacrament of Confession.
About the Author: L. Joseph Letendre is the author of When You Pray and When You Fast from Ancient Faith Publishing. His writing has also appeared in Touchstone, The Reformation and Revival Journal, and St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly. He recorded the audiobook of St. Nicholai Velimirovic’s Prayers by the Lake for Ancient Faith. He holds degrees in psychology, philosophy, and education, as well as an MDiv from St. Vladimir’s Seminary. He is a parishioner at All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL.
Author: L. Joseph Letendre
Paperback: 40 pages
Семь недель покаяния. Беседы о Великом посте
$19.00
Твердый переплет, 256 стр.
Архимандрит Мелхиседек - настоятель храма первоверховных апостолов Петра и Павла в Ясеневе (подворья Оптиной пустыни в Москве) и храма Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы в Ясеневе, известный проповедник, автор многих книг и православных программ на телевидении. Его новая книга "Семь недель покаяния" посвящена Великому посту - времени особого духовного сеяния, самоиспытания и вникновения в свою жизнь. Шесть постовых недель и Страстная Седмица предоставляют каждому христианину уникальную возможность покаянием и молитвой очистить душу, сбросит?
Christ the Bridegroom Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$33.50
6" Length
5.125" 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.
The Crucifixion of the King of Glory: The Amazing History and Sublime Mystery of the Passion
$23.00
by Dr. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ are central events in our salvation. Yet few Christians have a good grasp of the first-century historical and religious context in which the Crucifixion took place, nor of its true significance for the people of that time—and hence for our time as well. Biblical scholar Dr. Jeannie Constantinou puts modern readers in the center of the events of Christ's Passion, bringing the best of modern scholarship to bear while keeping her interpretation faithful in every particular to the Orthodox Tradition.
About the Author: Dr. Eugenia Constantinou is the author of the best-selling book Thinking Orthodox and host of the popular podcast Search the Scriptures Live! on Ancient Faith Radio. She has been a professor and visiting lecturer on the Bible, patristic interpretation of Scripture, and early Christianity at Orthodox and non-Orthodox universities and schools of theology. She holds master’s degrees in theology from the University of San Diego, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and Harvard Divinity School; a juris doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law; and a Ph.D. from Université Laval in Quebec City in the history of biblical interpretation. She is married to Fr. Costas, a Greek Orthodox priest.
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 368 pages
Christ Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane Icon (10.2 in)
$85.00
This beautiful icon is displayed within an ornate frame, behind glass. The icon is a high-quality print on hardboard, with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Measurements: 10.2" length, 8.75" width, 1" height
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
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
Meditations for Holy Week: Dying and Rising with Christ
$13.00
Archimandrite Vassilios brings his liturgical and devotional insights and warm, accessible style to bear on the services of Holy Week, helping the reader enter fully into this most rich and intense period of the Christian year.
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: 134 pages
Meditations for Great Lent: Reflections on the Triodion
$10.00
The Lenten Triodion exhorts us, “Let us observe a fast acceptable and pleasing to the Lord.” Using hymns from the Triodion and the Scripture readings appointed for the season, Meditations for Great Lent shows us how to make our fast acceptable: to fast not only from food but from sin; to fast with love and humility, as a means to an end and not an end in itself. Keep this gem of a book with you to inspire you for the Fast and to dip into for encouragement as you pursue your Lenten journey.
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: 96 pages