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: 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.
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
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.
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 48 pages
Greeting Card: Christmas
$2.00
Individual card 4.75" x 7" card with envelope.
Blank inside.
Greeting Card: Christmas
$2.00
Individual card 4.125" x 8.25" card with envelope.
Blank inside.
Greeting Card: Christmas
$1.50
Individual card 5.5" x 7.875" card with envelope.
Blank inside.
Greeting Card: Nativity of Christ
$2.00
Individual card 5" x 7" card with envelope.
Inside greeting:
Blessings on the Nativity!
May the Light of Christ
always shine in your heart!
Greeting Card: Nativity of Christ
$2.00
Individual card 5" x 7" card with envelope.
Front greeting:
Merry Christmas
Inside greeting, bottom panel:
Blessings to you
at Christmas
and throughout
the year!
Greeting Card: Nativity of Christ
$2.00
Individual card 5" x 7" card with envelope.
Inside greeting:
TODAY the Virgin comes to the cave
where sh will give birth in an
ineffable manner to the Word
Who is before all the ages.
from the
KONTAKION OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST
Greeting Card: Nativity of Christ
$2.00
Individual card 5" x 7" card with envelope.
Inside greeting:
Blessings TO
YOU AT Christmas
AND THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR!
Greeting Card: Nativity of Christ
$2.00
Individual card 5" x 7" card with envelope.
Inside greeting:
PREPARE,
O BETHLEHEM,
and let the manger make ready
and the cave receive; for truth hath
come, and shadow hath passed.
Christ is Born!
Hand & Body Lotion: Frankincense & Myrrh
$7.00
Sweet and succulent, this fragrance captures the crisp inviting scent of freshly sliced pear.
Hand & Body Lotion: Fresh Pear
$7.00
Sweet and succulent, this fragrance captures the crisp inviting scent of freshly sliced pear.
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
Hermitage Frankincense: Ethiopian (Boswellia Papyrifera, 1/2 lb)
$35.00
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)
$19.00
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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
Icon Ornament: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
$11.00
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 by the clergy at our affiliated church.
Lacquer Box: Nativity of Christ the Savior
$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.
Lacquer Box: Nativity of Christ the Savior
$18.00
The bright colors of Russian lacquer boxes are so lovely that each box is sure to enhance any room.
Length 4.9" Width 4.1" Height 1.35"
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.
Matryoshka: Snow Lady (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
Monastery 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.
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.
Monastery Liquid Soap: Frankincense & Myrrh
$8.00
The classic and ancient scent of Arabian frankincense and myrrh. Essential oils and resins are infused in this unique soap.
Handcrafted in the workshop of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
8 oz.
Musical Spinning Christmas Tree
$34.00
This lovely musical Christmas tree features colorful, hand-painted details. A perfect gift, this unique ornament will brighten any home during the Nativity season!
8.5" (Ht) 4.8" (D)
Plays "The Nutcracker" melody by composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
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.
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.
Nativity of Christ the Savior 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.
Nativity of Christ the Savior 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.
Nativity of Christ the Savior 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.
Nativity of Christ the Savior 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.
Ornament Set "Christmas Carolers"
$22.00
This charming 7-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
Ornament Set "Santa & Friends"
$22.00
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
Prepare, O Bethlehem!
$20.00
The Orthodox Church's hymns of the prefeast and feast of the Nativity of our Lord celebrate and proclaim in word and song the celestial joy of the incarnation. These beloved texts, so wonderfully illustrated by Niko Chocheli, are filled with beauty and power. They tell in a touching way of the all-embracing participation of creatures in the Creator's coming.
About the Author: Niko Chocheli was born in Tbilsi, Republic of Georgia. He started to draw at the age of four. He graduated with honors from both Tbilisi Nikoladze Art College and Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. His work is reminiscent of the style of the old masters, which he has studied for over sixteen years, and his concentration is in Orthodox iconography.
Format: Hardcover
Page Length: 32 pages
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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Seasonal Reflections
$4.25
A little booklet of poetical prayers on the theme of Christ's Nativity, taken from St. Nikolai Velimirovich's famous Prayers by the Lake.
A lovely Christmas gift!
Format: Softcover
Pages: 36
Soy Candle: Evergreen
$22.00
The fresh, clean scent of evergreen needles revitalizes the senses and refreshes any room. The heart of this fragrance is the aroma of Siberian pine needles with hints of sweet berries and apple. Perfect for the Nativity season!
100% Soy wax
16 oz.
Soy Candle: Frankincense & Myrrh
$22.00
Since ancient times, the rich scent of frankincense and myrrh have accompanied prayer and worship of God. This fragrance embodies the classic and enchanting aromatic blend of frankincense and myrrh, with bergamot, patchouli and sandalwood.
100% Soy wax
16 oz.