Bar Soap: Blackberry Sage
$6.00
A mix of fresh tart blackberries and sage leaves complemented by notes of cedar wood. This fragrance is invigorating and bright.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Evergreen
$5.00
The heart of this fragrance is the fresh, clean scent of Siberian pine needles, softened with hints of sweet berries and apple. Perfect for the Nativity season!
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Goat Milk Fragrance Free
$7.00
This bar contains all the benefits of goat milk soap without any added fragrance for those with extra sensitive skin.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Goat Milk Lavender
$7.00
The soothing aroma of Lavender essential oil.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Goat Milk Oak Leaves & Acorns
$7.00
A sophisticated blend with notes of rustic pines, wild violets and fall leaves.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Goat Milk Oatmeal & Honey
$7.00
The soothing aroma of warm oatmeal combined with sweet honey and hints of almonds – a bestseller for the Hermitage.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Grapefruit Mangesteen
$8.00
The familiar tangy punch of grapefruit melds with exotic mangosteen—sweet and citrusy—for a fragrant, fruity burst of tropical flair.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Green Tea
$6.00
At once clean and refreshing, this bright green tea fragrance combines light notes of citrus and hints of oakmoss and soft woods.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Peach Blossom
$6.00
The familiar tangy punch of grapefruit melds with exotic mangosteen—sweet and citrusy—for a fragrant, fruity burst of tropical flair.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Sitka
$6.00
This deep evergreen fragrance of fresh-cut pine forest is warmed by hints of vanilla and sweet cream.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Taiga Berry
$5.00
The cool wintry freshness of snow-covered raspberries, sweetened with a touch of orange zest and mellowed with hints of warm musk. At once soft and brisk, this fragrance leaves you feeling light, clean and refreshed.
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Vanilla Bean
$6.00
A luxuriously rich blend of vanilla, cream and caramel. This sweet fragrance is warm and comforting.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: White Lilac
$6.00
The soft, sweet scent of lilacs in bloom.
Handcrafted soap
3.5 oz.
Bar Soap: Wild Rose
$6.00
At once bright and delicate, this fragrance captures the soft, sweet aroma of bedewed roses.
3.5 oz.
Christ is Born - Hymns for the Nativity of Christ
$14.00
Recorded at the Hermitage in 2004, this CD contains many of the hymns for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord. The music is taken primarily from the Great Znamenny melodies of the Festal Menaion, printed in St. Petersburg by the Holy Synod of the Russian Church in 1900.
Hermitage of the Holy Cross Monastic Choir
English, 52 minutes
Christ is Risen: Ancient Hymns of Pascha
$15.00
This recording by our monastic choir includes all the hymns of Paschal Matins, including the Paschal Canon in its entirety, and a few of the special hymns from the Paschal Divine Liturgy. In addition to Russian chant, the CD also includes chant of Byzantine and Georgian origin. Chanted in English.
Hermitage of the Holy Cross Monastic Choir
English, 53 minutes
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
Essential Oil: Gardenia
$10.00
The very sweet fragrance of this white blossom.
One 1/2 oz. bottle of highly concentrated fragrance.
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Add a small amount of Hermitage Anointing Oil to pure olive oil for anointing the faithful, or for use in your vigil lamp, to provide a light fragrance.
Essential Oil: Jasmine
$10.00
A strong jasmine presence presides, accompanied with light florals, citrus and smooth musk to create this pleasing scent.
One 1/2 oz. bottle of highly concentrated fragrance.
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Add a small amount of Hermitage Anointing Oil to pure olive oil for anointing the faithful, or for use in your vigil lamp, to provide a light fragrance.
Essential Oil: Rose
$10.00
This original, classic rose fragrance features a deep and rich aroma blended with fresh geranium and warm musk undertones.
One 1/2 oz. bottle of highly concentrated fragrance.
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Add a small amount of Hermitage Anointing Oil to pure olive oil for anointing the faithful, or for use in your vigil lamp, to provide a light fragrance.
From the Little Mountain
$10.00
From the Little Mountain takes you through a year at the Hermitage of the Holy Cross in West Virginia. This video is an attempt to portray some of the beauty and struggle of monastic life using quotes from the Scriptures and the Holy Fathers of the Orthodox Church. Insights about monasticism from one of the senior monks at the monastery are given as you are visually taken through the Church liturgical year and the changing seasons in the mountains. This is a unique documentary of an Orthodox monastery in the 21st century, but the imagery and principles set forth are as ancient (and relevant) as those written by the 6th century instructor of monks, Abba Dorotheos.
DVD, Color, 32 minutes
Region free - will play in any country.
English
Hand & Body Lotion: Fragrance Free
$7.00
A rich, soothing lotion without added fragrance for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Hand & Body Lotion: Goat Milk Oatmeal & Honey
$8.00
The soothing aroma of warm oatmeal combined with sweet honey and hints of almonds. This lotion contains fresh goat milk and is excellent for all types of skin. Especially helpful for sensitive skin.
Hand & Body Lotion: Green Tea
$7.00
At once clean and refreshing, this bright green tea fragrance combines light notes of citrus and hints of oakmoss and soft woods.
Hand & Body Lotion: Lavender
$7.00
The classic floral aroma of Lavender essential oil.
Hand & Body Lotion: Peach Blossom
$7.00
This complex and delicate aroma delights with a gentle breath of summer peaches blended with hints of raspberry, pear and thyme.
Hand & Body Lotion: Taiga Berry
$7.00
The cool wintry freshness of snow-covered raspberries, sweetened with a touch of orange zest and mellowed with hints of warm musk. At once soft and brisk, this fragrance leaves you feeling light, clean and refreshed.
Hand & Body Lotion: Vanilla Bean
$8.00
A luxuriously rich blend of vanilla, cream and caramel. This sweet fragrance is warm and comforting. A Hermitage favorite!
Hand & Body Lotion: Wild Rose
$7.00
At once bright and delicate, this fragrance captures the rich aroma of wild roses.
Hermitage Frankincense: Ethiopian (Boswellia Papyrifera)
$7.00
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
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: High-Quality Red Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$8.00
Just like Royal Hojari Frankincense, Red Hojari is resin harvested from the boswellia sacra species of the frankincense tree. These beautiful resins—which vary in color from light pink to brownish red and golden yellow—have an equally beautiful fragrance that is sweet and mellow, with hints of citrus. It is more distinct from Royal Green in both fragrance and color than any other kind of Hojari frankincense.
As with all of our raw incense varieties, Red Hojari is an excellent option for those with respiratory sensitivities.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Premium White Hojari Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra)
$12.00
Just like Royal Hojari Frankincense, Premium White Hojari is resin harvested from the boswellia sacra species of frankincense tree. These resins, which range from whitish to very light green, are surpassed in purity only by the Royal Green variety. Their exquisite fragrance profile features prominent notes of citrus and pine.
As with all of our raw incense varieties, White Hojari is an excellent option for those with respiratory sensitivities.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Royal Green Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$16.00
From the deserts and mountains of southern Oman comes Royal Hojari, the finest frankincense in the world. Harvested from the tops of the youngest frankincense trees, Royal Hojari is all-natural and pure. Because of its rarity and unsurpassed quality, Royal Hojari is the frankincense reserved by the Sultan of Oman for his own personal use.
This beautiful jade-colored resin has a fragrance both delicate and refined, with a complex bouquet containing notes of citrus, pine, honey and eucalyptus. Producing an exquisite aroma when burned, Royal Hojari is especially ideal for worship and prayer, and is the best choice for those with respiratory sensitivities.
Royal Hojari comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped, pieces. It is then hand-cut by the brothers of the monastery for use at home or in Church.
Uncut quantities available by request
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Somalian (1st Choice)
$10.00
A rich golden, multi-colored tree resin with a very powerful and complex earthy aroma, imported from Somalia. For centuries this ancient natural resin has been used as incense in Divine Worship throughout Christendom.
"First Choice" is the top grade of Somalian Frankincense and comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped pieces. It is then processed by the brothers of the monastery to a size suitable for use at home or in Church.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Superior Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$9.00
Just like the premium Royal Hojari Frankincense, Superior Hojari is resin harvested from the boswellia sacra species of frankincense tree. Though not as pure as the Royal variety, Superior Hojari is nonetheless of an exceptional quality, consisting of yellow and whitish resins that burn cleanly. Its exquisite fragrance profile features prominent notes of citrus and pine, similar to Royal Hojari, which makes it an affordable alternative. Like all of our raw frankincense varieties, Superior Hojari is an excellent option for those with respiratory sensitivities.
Superior Hojari comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped pieces. It is then hand-cut by the brothers of the monastery for use at home or in Church.
Uncut quantities available by request
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Amber
$11.00
A sweet & woody vanilla aroma complemented with golden citrus, musk and sandalwood accords. This incense is a favorite of the Hermitage brotherhood.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Bethlehem Rose
$9.00
The latest in our line of extremely popular rose fragrances, Bethlehem Rose is a very distinct powdery rose fragrance warmed with woody musks and sweet vanilla.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Blachernae Rose
$9.00
This subtly complex bouquet combines light citrus with blends of jasmine, geranium and hyacinth, rounded with a hint of wild berries and warm moss notes to create a sweet and fresh rose scent to honor the Theotokos.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Burning Bush
$9.00
A beautiful spicy fragrance with soft floral blends, a touch of cinnamon and clove and sweetened with honey. If you like Cassia or Evergreen & Embers, you are sure to love Burning Bush incense. The original burning bush that Moses saw still exists on Mt Sinai and is often referred to as a symbol for the Mother of God.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Byzantium
$9.00
As Byzantium bridged the East and West, so this fragrance brings together our floral and spicy fragrances capturing the best of both worlds. A sweet and warm garden fragrance subtle hints of geranium, lily and wild berry, rounded out with neroli, cinnamon, clove, warm vanilla and galbanum.
This delightful fragrance was first introduced some years ago as ‘Sarov’ and since then has always remained one of the best-loved incense fragrances at the monastery. Although production stopped some time ago, due to customer demand and our own love of the fragrance we are now reintroducing it with a new name which does real justice to this wonderful and majestic incense.
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Hermitage Incense: Cassia
$9.50
A rich mixture of cinnamon and cloves, this pleasing incense lingers in the air long after being used.
“All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” -Psalm 44:8
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Constantinople Incense
$10.00
An elegant fragrance from the queen of Byzantine cities composed of powdery rose incense blended with sandalwood, sweet myrrh and soft spice.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Damask Rose
$9.00
A remarkable rose fragrance with a subtle fruity and dewy petal character, harmonized with a rich and elegant amber.
1 lb.
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Hermitage Incense: English Rose
$9.00
A strong and spicy rose scent, with hints of geranium, cloves, cardamom and berries, rounded out with woody base notes.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Evergreen & Embers
$10.00
A deep and rich mixture of fir, spruce, balsam, cedarwood and moss with touches of cinnamon, clove and eucalyptus creates a wonderful and complex aroma of evergreen. An especially delightful fragrance during the Nativity season, but wonderful for any time of the year.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Flowers of Cyprus Incense
$9.00
From the rolling meadows of Cyprus comes a magnificent floral blend of rose, orange blossom, geranium, jasmine, and carnation combined with citrus fruit oils tempered with woody and mossy base notes.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: Garden of Gethsemane
$9.00
Our newest fragrance is a complex blend of geranium, neroli and ylang and is freshened with strong top notes of rose. This pleasing blend is infused with a spicy mix of ginger, cinnamon and clove and then sweetened with undertones of vanilla.
Richly floral at first, and then becoming sweet and spicy as it persists, we have dedicated this to the Garden of Gethsemane, which is the site of the burial of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos.
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Hermitage Incense: High Grade Myrrh Resin (Commiphora Myrrha)
$8.00
Like frankincense, myrrh is resin from trees that grow primarily in parts of Arabia and Africa. Myrrh resin, however, has a fragrance completely different from frankincense—warm, earthy, spicy and slightly bitter (the word "myrrh" in fact comes from a Hebrew root meaning "bitter"). For centuries, myrrh has been used in the worship of God, often being combined with frankincense, to which it makes an excellent complement.
These multi-colored resins are processed by the monks, to rid them of obvious impurities and break them down to a small enough size for easy burning.
1 oz.
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