A Taste of Paradise: Stories of Saints and Animals
$24.00
by Katherine Bolger Hyde
Long ago in Paradise, animals and people walked side by side. When we return to Paradise, the wolf will lie down with the lamb, and a little child shall lead them. In the time in between, many holy men and women have befriended even the fiercest beasts through the power of God's love. Come and meet a few of these saints and their animal friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring stories!
About the Author: Katherine Bolger Hyde has devoted her life to books as a reader, editor, and writer. Her works include the picture books Lucia, Saint of Light and Everything Tells Us about God; the young adult fantasy The Dome-Singer of Falenda; and the adult mystery series Crime with the Classics. Katherine lives in the redwood country of the California central coast, where she shares a home with two domesticated humans and two wild and crazy cats.
About the Illustrator: Anastasia Sokolova is an artist, designer, illustrator, and teacher who lives and works in Moscow with her husband, four children, and a good-natured cat. Trained as an architect, Anastasia built a cozy wooden house with her own hands in the Russian outback, the interior of which she also designed and decorated with her own paintings. She began illustrating books in 2012. A Taste of Paradise is her first book in English.
Age Range: For children of all ages
Author: Katherine Bolger Hyde
Illustrator: Anastasiya Sokolova
Hardcover: 32 pages
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches
Agate Stone Icon: St. John of Shanghai
$80.00
This multi-tone agate features a printed icon, with hand-painted lettering and floral decorations, and an embossed halo. An acrylic display stand is included.
Measurements:
4.90 in (L) x 4.60 in (W) x 0.20 in (Ht)
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Akathist to St. John Archbishop of Shangai and San Francisco
$5.50
We are pleased to offer this new edition of the Akathist to St. John the Wonderworker. He is a saint of our times, beloved by those around the world, who continues to work countless miracles. As His Grace Bishop James relates in his Foreword to the Akathist, the miracles and extraordinary accounts concerning St. John “assure us that we are not alone in facing the difficult challenges of earthly life. Indeed, the Lord Himself promised: Behold, I shall not leave you orphans (John 14:18). St. John fulfilled this promise, having cared for so many orphans during his lifetime; and as his constant miracles attest, he continues to care for us. Therefore, let us not allow ourselves to become spiritual orphans through worrying and being anxious: may we instead turn to him in prayer and ask for his bold intercessions before our Lord.” Full-color cover and inner pages, richly illustrated with several icons of St. John.
Full-color cover and inner pages.
Format: Softcover
Pages: 28
Beeswax Lip Balm: Melon Cucumber
$3.50
Fresh, watery summer honeydew and sweet watermelon combined with crisp, cool cucumber.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beginnings of a Life of Prayer
$12.00
The beginnings of prayer arise from the longing of the heart to know God, to rest in Him Who showed His love upon the precious Cross, to abide in the fullness of communion with Him. In the present book—a primer on prayer—Archimandrite Irenei first prepares the ground by helping us to count the cost (Luke 14:28) of our lives as Christians, to take stock of the spiritual struggle we must undertake if we are to ascend toward God in prayer. Then, based on a sober appraisal of our lowly condition and of the worldly and demonic influences that assail us, he helps us to adorn our inward beings as temples of prayer.
With an eye ever on the practical application of Orthodox Christian teaching to the spiritual life, the author raises our minds and hearts to a greater awareness of the holiness and majesty of God, and at the same time of the potential for us—unworthy though we be—to enter into intimate communion with Him. This awareness inspires us to explore with the author the depths of prayer, and to strive more fervently toward eternal life in Christ—the end for which we have been created.
Archimandrite Irenei (M. C. Steenberg) received his doctorate in Theology from the University of Oxford. He has served as Professor of Theology and Head of Theology & Religious Studies at Leeds Trinity and All Saints College, England, and as the Principal of the St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy in San Francisco, California. He is currently the priest of the St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Church in San Francisco (where St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco lived during his last years), as well as the Director of the Saints Cyril and Athanasius Institute for Orthodox Studies. His books include Irenaeus on Creation: The Cosmic Christ and the Saga of Redemption and Of God and Man: Theology and Anthropology from Irenaeus to Athanasius. He is the creator of www.monachos.net, an online compendium of Orthodox patristic theology.
Copyright St. Herman's Press
Birch Box: Mother of God "of Vladimir"
$18.00
This natural birch box, carved and crafted in the Russian tradition, features a beautiful icon of the Mother of God on the lid, and a surprise landscape scene inside.
Diameter 2.625," Height 1.125"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Birch Box: Mother of God "Perpetual Help"
$18.00
This natural birch box, carved and crafted in the Russian tradition, features a beautiful icon of the Mother of God on the lid, and a surprise floral scene inside.
Diameter 2.625," Height 1.125"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Christ, the Mother of God "of Vladimir," & 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.
Framed Pair of Wedding Icons (10.25 in)
$155.00
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.
Individual measurements: 10.25" length, 8.9" width, 1" height
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Gold St. Olga Cross Pendant: Large (14kt)
$475.00
Solid 14kt yellow gold cross pendant
Dimensions: 7/8" wide by 1 3/8" high (21mm by 34mm)
This is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for "Jesus Christ", and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I sokhrani", meaning "save and protect". Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Gold St. Olga Cross Pendant: Medium (14kt White Gold)
$435.00
Solid 14kt white gold cross pendant
Dimensions: 5/8″ wide by 1 1/8″ high (17mm by 31mm)
This is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for “Jesus Christ”, and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase “spasi I sokhrani”, meaning “save and protect”. Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Gold St. Olga Cross Pendant: Medium (14kt)
$435.00
Solid 14kt yellow gold cross pendant
Dimensions: 5/8" wide by 1 1/8" high (17mm by 31mm)
This is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for "Jesus Christ", and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I sokhrani", meaning "save and protect". Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Gold St. Olga Cross Pendant: Small (14 kt White Gold)
$275.00
Solid 14kt white gold cross pendant
Dimensions: 1/2″ wide by 7/8″ high (13mm by 21mm) Standard Gauge
This is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for “Jesus Christ”, and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase “spasi I sokhrani”, meaning “save and protect”. Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Gold St. Olga Cross Pendant: Small (14kt)
$275.00
Solid 14kt yellow gold cross pendant
Dimensions: 1/2" wide by 7/8" high (13mm by 21mm)
This is a 20th century design engraved with the Russian St. Andrew Cross, IC XC for "Jesus Christ", and a symbol representing the light of Christ at the top. On the reverse side is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I sokhrani", meaning "save and protect". Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgement he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Grains of Wisdom & Piety from the Reposed Archpastors of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
$50.00
Grains of Wisdom & Piety from the Reposed Archpastors of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, on the 100th Anniversary of Its Founding
On the pages of this book, the reader will find a treasury of pastoral wisdom: one hundred “grains” from the reposed archpastors of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad on the occasion of the centenary of its establishment.
Having passed through the crucible of great trials with profound faith in God and His Benevolent Providence, by way of spiritual labors and a steadfast pursuit of Christ, many archpastors – as is evident in the materials provided here – achieved a great deal of insight and the ability to expound upon the essence of the Christian life to their flock. The goal of this collection is to capture this wisdom and pass it along for the edification of all, so it might become a shared inheritance for the contemporary Orthodox person, including the younger generations.
Christians will find in this book a cause for reflection and self-examination, a source of comfort and inspiration, and a guide to spiritual life, coming from the lips of those who lived not too long ago, encountered the challenges and horrors of modernity without taking their eyes off Christ, and planted the seeds of the word of God throughout their journeys across the world.
This high-quality, coffee-table sized book features rare photographs of the wise hierarchs quoted on its pages. Hard cover, sewn-binding, cover jacket, 226 pages.
Greek Icon: "Vladimir" Mother of God (Large)
$120.00
The icon is a replica in the Byzantine tradition, worked on stiff canvas 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 icon is then inlaid into hardboard and covered with an ornate silver riza (99.9% silver). The riza is decorated with gold-plating and hand-painted enamel. The hardboard back features a collapsible stand as well as a wall hanger.
Length 10.20"
Width 7.75"
Height 0.75"
Hermitage Incense: Honeysuckle
$10.00
A white floral bouquet of pure honeysuckle complemented with touches of jasmine, honey, citrus notes, lavender, vanilla musk and sandalwood.
Copyright Hermitage of the Holy Cross
Holy Oil: St. Sergius
$3.50
Holy oil blessed before the relics of St. Sergius.
1/2 fl oz
How Our Departed Ones Live
$22.00
Author: Monk Mitrophan
Translator: Archpriest John Shaw
Format: Paperback
Pages: 395
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Conqueror of death, and, consequently, of the death of our departed ones. Let us say to them in Him, not 'Farewell,' but 'Until we meet again, beloved spouse, good parents, dear brother or sister. Until we meet again!'
While many are now abandoning traditional religious practice, none the less, the reality of death and questions regarding the afterlife remain at the forefront of spiritual consciousness. How Our Departed Ones Live is the answer to those who seek the truth as expressed through the experience of the Orthodox Church. This comprehensive book discusses the source of death and mortality, the inner connection and mutual relationship between the living and the departed, intercession by the living for the departed, and life beyond the grave. It will comfort the grieving and inspire all Christians to strengthen their resolve as they seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness.
Copyright Holy Trinity Publications
Lacquer Box: Mother of God "of Vladimir"
$18.00
The bright colors of Russian lacquer boxes are so lovely that each box is sure to enhance any room.
Length 5.1" Width 4.25" Height 1.15"
Lacquer, linden, linseed oil, tempera.
Shades and hues you see on the monitor may vary depending on your settings. Hand-painted designs may vary slightly.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Monastery Bar Soap: Honeysuckle
$7.00
Subtle notes of spice rose and jasmine combine with the fresh scent of honeysuckle in full bloom, to create a well-rounded, wildflower bouquet.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
3.5 oz.
Monastery Bar Soap: Peach Blossom
$7.00
The familiar tangy punch of grapefruit melds with exotic mangosteen—sweet and citrusy—for a fragrant, fruity burst of tropical flair.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
3.5 oz.
Monastery Liquid Soap: Honeysuckle
$9.50
Subtle notes of spice rose and jasmine combine with the fresh scent of honeysuckle in full bloom, to create a well-rounded, wildflower bouquet.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
8 oz.
Mother of God "Assuage My Sorrows" Icon (8.6 in)
$23.00
October 22 / October 9
This icon is a high-resolution print on a hardboard with a wall mount on the back. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Measurements Length 8.625" Width 7.125" Height 0.125"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Tikhvin" Icon (3 in)
$6.00
Mother of God "Assuage My Sorrows" Icon (Утоли моя печали)
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.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" & Christ Almighty Diptych Icon (3 in)
$14.00
Each half of this diptych measures 3" x 2.5" x 0.25"
This icon is a high-resolution print on a hardboard.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" Icon (10.25 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.
Individual icon measurements: 10.25" length, 8.75" width, 1" height
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" Icon (8.6 in)
$23.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on a hardboard with a wall mount on the back. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Measurements Length 8.625" Width 7.125" Height 0.125"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" Icon (Large) (10.5 in)
$70.00
Length 10.15” Width 8.375” Height 0.65”
This embossed icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard with a wall mount, and is embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" Icon (Владимирская) (4.75 in)
$12.00
Measurements Length 4.75" Width 3.75" Height 0.375"
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Mother of God "of Vladimir" with Feast Days Triptych Icon (6.75 in)
$36.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Measurements: Width when fully open 10" Length 6.75" Height 0.25"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Recollections of Jerusalem
$22.00
Author: Anya Berezina Derrick
Form: Paperback
Pages: 232
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten. Psalm 136:5
Recollections of Jerusalem vividly opens up to us a world very different from our own. It affords the rare opportunity to see major world events through the eyes of one shaped by them, but unable to influence them.
At the outset of World War II, the author, still a young child, travelled to Jerusalem with her mother on pilgrimage. Prevented by the conflict from returning to their home in Yugoslavia, they began a new life, intimately entwined with the city of Jerusalem.
In Jerusalem Anya was raised in the spirit of Holy Russia, manifested in the life of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission, the Mount of Olives convent, the Gethsemane convent, and the Bethany School. Her spiritual life was nurtured by St John (Maximovitch) of Shanghai and San Francisco, Archbishop Antony (Sinkevich) of Los Angeles, Archpriest George Grabbe, Mother Mary (Robinson), and in particular the English priest-monk Lazarus (Moore). Through Anya’s eyes, we gain new perspectives on their lives and ministries.
Her experiences in Jerusalem would sustain her faith during later years, following her marriage in America, when the Church was geographically distant from Anya and her burgeoning family. Ultimately they would lead her back to the Holy Land with her husband and children.
From a historical perspective, these recollections offer a window into the struggles and aspirations of the Russian diaspora after the Communist takeover of their ancestral homeland. It shows how events such as the Bolshevik revolution, the Russian civil war, and the Arab–Israeli conflict have shaped present realities.
Copyright Holy Trinity Publications
Reversible Hanging Car Icon: Theotokos of "Vladimir" & Christ the Savior
$8.50
This double-sided hanging icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard.
2.25" diameter
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Royal Family Martyrs of Russia Icon (5.3 in)
$15.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on a hardboard with a wall mount on the back. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Measurements Length 5.3" Width 4.375" Height 0.125"
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Royal Family Martyrs of Russia Icon (Canvas Print, 9 in)
$44.00
9" Length
6.9" 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.
Saint Sergius: A Beacon in the Wilderness of Radonezh
$20.00
Saint Sergius: A Beacon in the Wilderness of Radonezh, by George and Christian Danias, authors of Christ Amongst Us and Vested in Christ. Translated by Fr. Peter Chamberas.
About 700 years ago, in the dense forest of Radonezh not far from Moscow, a humble monk built a small wooden church and dedicated it to the Holy Trinity. In the span of a few years, that ascetic’s reputation began to spread far and wide. People began to visit the area in order to consult with the elder — even royalty considered it an honor to speak with him! Today, there is a magnificent monastery in the place where that small Church once stood. But what happened to that humble monk?
In the pages of this book, you will read all about the wondrous life of that monk — Saint Sergius of Radonezh — and how he became a beacon of the holy Orthodox faith and a river of holiness!
Format: hardcover
Pages: 49
Salvation and the Free Life of the Spirit in the Orthodox Canonical Tradition
$12.00
An Interview with Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos
With a unique blend of clarity, incisiveness, and compassion, Professor Lewis J. Patsavos, canonist for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, explores the canonical heritage of the Orthodox Church. Dr. Patsavos’ warm pastoral approach answers questions and dispels misconceptions as he affirms the Orthodox canonical tradition as a living gift of the Holy Spirit to be approached with reverence and embraced with gratitude.
38 pages, softcover, black and white photo.
Silver St. Vladimir Cross Pendant
$70.00
Sterling silver cross pendant
Dimensions: 7/8" wide by 1 1/2" high
This elegant 19th century design incorporates the St. Andrew Cross, a repeating outline at the points and a floral decoration which presents the cross of Christ as the tree of life in Paradise. Tradition teaches that when the Apostle Andrew preached in southern Russia he placed a life-size three-bar cross at his side. While explaining the Last Judgment he tilted the foot plate to signify that those on the right side of Christ will go up into heaven and those on the left will go down into hell. On the reverse is the Slavonic phrase "spasi I Sokhrani", meaning "save and protect".
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Soy Candle: Blueberry Cobbler
$28.00
The inviting aroma of freshly baked cobbler, with wafts of sweet vanilla, juicy blueberries, and a buttery graham cracker topping. Turns any day into a summertime picnic!
100% Soy wax
16 oz.
St. Boris & St. Gleb Icon (4.75 in)
$12.00
July 24 / August 6
May 15 / May 2
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. Boris & St. Gleb Icon (Classic Print, 6 in)
$30.00
July 24 / August 6
May 15 / May 2
6" Length
4.5" 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. Elizabeth the New Martyr Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$32.00
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 wall mount, hand-painted burnt sienna edging, as well as a representation of the thickness and smooth finish of the natural wood icon supported by traditional Russian slats. 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 Shanghai and San Francisco Icon (Canvas Print, 9 in)
$44.00
9" 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.
St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco Icon. (8.25 in)
$30.00
Length 8.25” Width 6.75” Height 0.75”
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. John the Baptist Icon (4.75 in)
$12.00
Measurements Length 4.75" Width 3.75" Height 0.375"
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Blessed by the clergy at our affiliated church.
St. Nicholas & St. Alexandra Icon (3.75 in)
$12.00
Measurements Length 3.75" Width 4.75" 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. Olga Equal-to-the-Apostles Icon (3 in)
$6.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.
Measurements Length 3" Width 2.5" Height 0.125”
Blessed at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
St. Paul the Apostle 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.