Athonite Incense: Bethlehem (10 grams)
$3.00
This incense has earthy notes of sandalwood and base notes of clove.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: Bethlehem (50 grams)
$12.00
This incense has earthy notes of sandalwood and base notes of clove.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: Cinnamon (10 grams)
$3.00 $4.50
This festive incense is perfect for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere during the cold winter months.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: O Holy Night (10 grams)
$3.00
This comforting blend of vanilla and subtle oriental spices with a touch of cinnamon and sweet honey.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: O Holy Night (120 grams)
$25.00
This comforting blend of vanilla and subtle oriental spices with a touch of cinnamon and sweet honey.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: O Holy Night (50 grams)
$12.00
This comforting blend of vanilla and subtle oriental spices with a touch of cinnamon and sweet honey.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected the 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.
Athonite Incense: Spruce (10 grams)
$3.00 $4.50
Crisp and nutty, this incense offers a unique conifer fragrance that is comforting and not overwhelming.
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
$11.00
illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
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
Illustrator: Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
Paperback: 64 pages
Dimensions: 7.25 x 10 inches
Beeswax Lip Balm: Frankincense & Myrrh
$3.00
Essential oils of frankincense (boswellia serrata) and myrrh (commiphora myrrha) are blended together for an earthy citrus flavor with a warm, spicy finish.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Cherry Almond
$3.00
A rich blend of sweet cherries combined with almonds.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Fragrance Free
$3.00
All the benefits of our natural ingredients without added fragrance or flavor.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Frankincense
$3.00
Boswellia serrata essential oil gives this lip balm a bright citrus flavor, with subtle, spicy undertones of wood and resin.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Frankincense & Lavender
$3.00
This crisp, invigorating lip balm is made with the pure essential oils of frankincense and lavender.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Honey
$3.00
A delicious sweet honey flavor, with a hint of aromatic tupelo blossoms.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Beeswax Lip Balm: Peppermint Vanilla
$3.00
A mix of invigorating peppermint sweetened with vanilla.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
0.15 oz/ 4 g
Bilingual Stories: Снегурочка, The Snow Maiden
$5.00
This book, written in both the Russian and English languages, is a classic Russian fairytale about love and family. The English and Russian texts are printed parallel to each other, so that children and their parents are able to read the book in both languages, helping to quickly and easily develop language skills in English, and in Russian.
В этой книжке английский и русский тексты печатаются параллельно, так что и дети, и взрослые могут читать книгу как на одном, так и на другом языке, легко и непринуждённо помогая развивать знания обоих языков.
16 pages, 16 страниц
Softcover, мягкий переплет
Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas: A Family Devotional in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition
$14.95
With hymns, stories, meditations, and activities for each day as well as suggestions for the whole season, Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas provides an invaluable resource for families looking to restore the season of Christmas to its rightful place in their lives.
About the Author: AmandaEve Wigglesworth has been involved in ministry with children and youth for nineteen years. AmandaEve and her husband, Deacon Kevin, are members of St. Peter the Aleut Orthodox parish in Calgary, Alberta. She is a member of St. Peter's Camp board, where she is affectionately knows as Pegesus and can very occasionally be heard singing funky rap because a clever camper caught her putting her elbows on the table.
Author: AmandaEve Wigglesworth
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 48 pages
Dimensions: 8 X 10 inches
Hermitage Frankincense: Ethiopian (Boswellia Papyrifera, 1 oz)
$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
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Hermitage Frankincense: High-Quality Red Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$12.00
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)
$18.00
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)
$20.00
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.
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)
$15.00
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: 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: Frankincense & Myrrh
$8.00
Pure and natural frankincense imported from Ethiopia with hints of lemon and evergreen. The base for all of our fine, Athonite-style varieties.
And when [the Magi] had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. - Matthew 2:11
1 oz.
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Hermitage Incense: High Grade Myrrh Resin (Commiphora Myrrha)
$12.00
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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Hermitage Incense: Myrrh
$11.00
A woodland resin blend of amber, cedar, myrrh and frankincense with a soft spicy floral rose accord. One of our most popular fragrances.
“Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.” -Song of Solomon 4:6
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Holy Water Sticker (for water blessed on Theophany)
$0.50 $1.00
2.5" x 4.75"
Icon Ornament: Nativity of Christ the Savior
$10.00
This icon is a high-resolution print set into a beautiful, laser-cut frame.
Length 3.25 in Width 2.5 in Height 0.5 in (with 4 in rope).
Blessed at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Lacquer Box: Nativity of Christ the Savior
$15.00
The bright colors of Russian lacquer boxes are so lovely that each box is sure to enhance any room.
Length 5" Width 4.125" Height 1.125"
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Lacquer Box: Nativity of Christ the Savior
$15.00
The bright colors of Russian lacquer boxes are so lovely that each box is sure to enhance any room.
Length 5" Width 4.125" Height 1.125"
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Matryoshka DIY Paint Kit
$16.00
This fun painting kit includes a set of 5 nesting dolls, 6 paints, and 1 paintbrush. The largest matryoshka doll measures 4.75" and features an assortment of burnished designs.
Matryoshka: Christmas Tree (Large)
$40.00
6.25" x 3.1"
5-piece set
Hand-painted
Made in Russia
Matryoshka: Snow Lady (Large)
$40.00
6.25" x 3.1"
5-piece set
Hand-painted
Made in Russia
Matryoshka: Snowman (Large)
$40.00
6.25" x 3.1"
5-piece set
Hand-painted
Made in Russia
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 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
Monastery 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!
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
3.5 oz.
Monastery Liquid Soap: Evergreen
$8.00
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!
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
8 oz.
Nativity of Christ Icon (Canvas Print, 6 in)
$32.00
6" Length
4.375" Width
0.75" Height
High-quality canvas print icon mounted on wood, with a keyhole wall mount.
Blessed at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ the Savior Icon (3 in)
$5.00
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ the Savior Icon (3 in)
$5.00
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ the Savior Icon (3 in)
$5.00
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ the Savior Icon (3 in)
$5.00
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ the Savior Icon (3 in)
$5.00
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 at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Nativity of Christ Triptych Icon
$36.00
This icon is a high-resolution print on hardboard. The icon print is embellished with light-reflecting gold foil.
Measurements Length 7.25 in Width 10 in Height 0.25 in
Blessed at our affiliated church, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ.
Ornament Set "Red & Gold Dolls"
$24.00
This charming 6-piece set of Russian ornaments are hand-painted and will add to the bright and festive decorations on your Christmas tree!
2.2" (5.5cm) height
Room Spray: Fresh Pear
$7.00
Sweet and succulent, this fragrance captures the crisp inviting scent of freshly sliced pear.
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Hermitage Room Sprays offer you wonderful fragrances that contain only these healthy and environmentally friendly ingredients:
Distilled water, witch hazel, alcohol and fragrance.
Our simple formula allows you to enjoy beautiful room sprays without any harmful chemicals!
8 oz. Shake well before use.
Do not use as a linen spray as – ingredients may stain fabrics.
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