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.
Athonite Incense: Mount Tabor (10 grams)
$3.00 $4.50
Rich and earthy, this fragrance is classical with light hints of musks and flora.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to 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.
Beautiful Christmas: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children (coloring book)
$11.00
Beautiful Christmas is a 64-page coloring book for children aged 5-12. As they color Christ in the cave or the shepherds glorifying God with the angels, they are cultivating their own sensibility to beauty while learning to recognize some of the meaningful symbols, elements, and motifs of the Church. May this small book bless those children who color and create within its pages.
Age Range: 5-12 years
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 64 pages
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
Beautiful Things: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children (coloring book)
$11.00
The Orthodox Christian experience is infused with beauty. God calls to us through the presence of beautiful things—from the elegant chalice that houses Christ's very body to the icons of beloved saints hanging in our homes. Beautiful Things is a 64-page coloring and activity book for our littlest believers. As they color the Good Shepherd or the Jesus Prayer, they are cultivating their own sensibility to beauty while learning to recognize some of the meaningful symbols, elements, and motifs of the Church.
Age Range: 5-12 years
Format: Paperback
Page Length: 64 pages
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
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
Feast Day of the Ascension of Christ Icon (4.75 in)
$12.00
Measurements Length 4.75" Width 3.875" Height 0.25"
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Blessed at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Feast Day of the Dormition of the Mother of God 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.
Feast Day of the Dormition of the Mother of God 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 at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Feast Day of the Dormition of the Mother of God Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$32.00
6" Length
5.25" 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.
Feast Day of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple 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 at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Feast Day of the Nativity of the Mother of God Icon (4.75 in)
$12.00
September 21 / September 8
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.
Feast of the Annunciation Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$32.00
6" Length
5.2" 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.
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
Holy Cross Monastery 2022 Photo Calendar
$17.00
This beautiful 2022 calendar features a full color photo for every month of the year. Each picture vividly captures some aspect of the monastery's life appropriate to the season.
- 9" X 12"
- Stapled binding
- 12-month calendar
- 2021 & 2023 years at a glance
- New & Old-style dates
- Primary feast or saint (according to the Old Calendar)
- Daily Gospel and Epistle readings
- Fast days noted by color & symbols
Meditations for Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Birth
$13.00
The author of the popular Meditations for Great Lent takes us through the hymnography, scripture readings, and iconography for the forty days leading up to the Nativity of Christ, showing how a full understanding of the Incarnation can enrich our spiritual lives.
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: 136 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
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 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
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.
The Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God
$9.00
“For He hath looked upon the lowliness of His handmaiden; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
—(Luke 1:48)
A right understanding of Mary, the Mother of God is essential for a right understanding of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. When her image is distorted, the image of her Son also becomes distorted.
This concise little book is a classic exposition of how the Orthodox Christian Church has venerated the Mother of God throughout the ages, and on the chief errors that have sought to change or undermine this veneration: both ancient heresies and the later deviations of Western Christendom. It clearly tells why the Virgin Mary should truly be called the Mother of God and should be honored by all generations, and why at the same time She cannot be said to have been unable to sin, or considered a Co-Redemptress along with Jesus Christ, the only Savior of the world.
Written by a miracle-worker of modern times who was in close spiritual contact with the Mother of God - St. John (Maximovitch), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco (1896-1966) - this work was translated by an American convert to the Orthodox Faith who was a beloved disciple of St. John: Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) of Platina (1934-1982).
Author: St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco (trans. Fr. Seraphim (Rose))
Format: Paperback
Pages: 88
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
Copyright Holy Trinity Publications
The Unabbreviated Horologion or Book of the Hours
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One of the most important service books of the Orthodox Church, available in a well-bound large print format. In traditional English using the Psalter as translated by Holy Transfiguration Monastery. This book has the fixed texts for all the daily services of the Orthodox Church, including the inter-hours. Clear rubrics using red ink explain how the form of the services varies between Sundays and weekdays, fasting seasons etc. This edition also includes extracts from the variable texts of the Menaion, Triodion and Pentecostarion.
Form: Hardcover
Pages: 408
Copyright Holy Trinity Publications
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
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
Двунадесятые праздники и Святая Пасха
$13.50
Двунадесятые праздники, посвященные важнейшим событиям земной жизни Господа и Божией Матери, являются центром богослужебной жизни нашей Церкви. Тексты служб этих дней наполнены размышлениями о тайне домостроительства нашего спасения, а значит, учат нас самому важному - вере в Бога, надежде на Него и любви к Нему. Эта книга поможет всем, кто хочет глубже прочувствовать богослужение величайшихцерковных праздников и лучше понять смысл событий священной истории.
Оглавление:
Рождество Пресвятой Богородицы – 7
Введение во храм Пресвятой Богородицы – 29
Благовещение Пресвятой Богородицы – 51
Рождество Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 73
Сретение Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 93
Крещение Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 113
Преображение Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 131
Вход Господа нашего Иисуса Христа в Иерусалим – 153
Воскресение Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 179
Вознесение Господа нашего Иисуса Христа – 201
Святая Пятидесятница – сошествие Святого Духа – 215
Успение Пресвятой Богородицы – 237
Воздвижение Честного и Животворящего Креста Господня – 263
Твердый переплет, 286 стр.
Дни светлой радости. Беседы о Православных праздниках
$16.00
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. Многим читателям уже полюбились его беседы о Боге и вере, о Великом посте. Надеемся, что им будет интересна и полезна новая книга о. Мелхиседека, посвященная главным православным праздникам. В ней речь идет не только об истории, традициях и особенностях церковных торжеств, но самое главное - об их духовном содержании и их значении для людей XXI века. За почти тридцать лет проповедничества архимандрит Мелхиседек выработал свою особенную манеру разговора с верующими - глубокие богословские размышления сочетаются с простой и образной манерой изложения, с яркими примерами из собственного духовного опыта и из жизни современников.