ADDED MARCH 12, 2009
(MPB) MY PRAYER BOOK
(for children) by Dionysios and Egle-Ekaterine Potamitis. The fourth children’s
book by this couple to be published in English (the first is St. Dionysios
of Zakynthos, the second is St. Catherine, the third is St. Christopher).
A most unusual prayer book for children in large format with vivid illustrations
in modern English. It contains such basic prayers as morning, evening,
before meals, the Symbol of Faith, to the Mother of God and Guardian Angel,
etc, as well as the Dismissal Hymns for five of the Great Feasts. The valuable
Introduction and explanations of the prayers in the back of the book are
a great aid in explaining prayer in general and the specific prayers (and
Feasts) to children of all ages! A most valuable addition to any home, and
excellent teaching aid for Sunday School classes. Hard Cover Large format, full color. 62pp.
d$28.00 Order
(EVE) THE EVERGETINOS: A Complete
Text translated by Bishop Chrysostomos et al. A new printing
(partially revised) in four volumes (Books 1-4), slightly enlarged from the
original, printed in red and black throughout. Available as a set or individual
volumes. Paper (NOTE: Deluxe hard cover edition is available from the
publisher). Full set: e$120.00
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Plastic covers are available for these volumes.
(EVE1) Book 1, 433pp. e$33.00 Order
(EVE2) Book 2, 390pp. e$33.00 Order
(EVE3) Book 3, 427pp. e$33.00 Order
(EVE4) Book 4, 494pp. e$33.00 Order
PLEASE NOTE:
Individual volumes of the original edition are available as indicated
on line in the section "On Spritual Life.".
(SILA) ST. SILOUAN THE
ATHONITE by Archimandrite Sophrony..A new edition of the life
of St. Silouan together with his writings, compiled by his disciple, Archimandrite
Sophrony and translated by Rosemary Edmonds. St. Silouan went to St. Panteleimon’s
Monastery on Mt. Athos from Russia in 1892 and reposed there in 1938. Although
unlearned in the ordinary sense, his struggles in the spiritual life gave
him wisdom and insight from God. 504pp.
Paper d$23.00 Order
(SIH1) THE SCHLIEPER ICONOGRAPHIC
HANDBOOK FOR ICONS OF THE LIFE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, THEOTOKOS
by H. C. Schlieper. Line drawings of incidents in the life of the
Mother of God taken from panel drawings, frescoes, mosaics and illuminated
manuscripts from many sources, rendered in a general “Slavic” style. There
are 76 drawings, with brief descriptions and 5 full color plates.
Paper 175pp. d$30.00 Order
(TM113) LAY ASIDE ALL EARTHLY
CARES by Cappella Romana. Orthodox Liturgical Singing in America,
V. 1. Selections from Vespers, Matins, the Divine Liturgy and some
Lenten services of traditional Russian Orthodox musical arrangements performed
in English. Full text in accompanying booklet. A beautiful collection.
d$17.00 Order
ADDED JANUARY 25, 2009
(COI) COMMENTARY ON ISAIAH,
V. I (Chap. 1-14) by St. Cyril of Alexandria, trans. by Robert
Charles Hill. One of the most articulate of the Church Fathers, St. Cyril
wrote many commentaries in the 5th century. Newly available, this is another
treasure of Old Testament clarification for modern readers. 373pp. Paper d$20.00 Order
(CH) SAINT CHRISTOPHER (for children) Dionysios and Engle-Ekaterine Potamitis.
The third children’s book by this couple to be published in English (the
first is St. Dionysios of Zakynthos, the second is St. Catherine). St. Christopher
was a savage giant who ended up a gentle saint who converted hundreds before
being executed by the cruel Emperior Decius. Large format, full color.
Hard Cover 28pp. d$20.00 Order
ADDED DECEMBER 14, 2008
(AKAG) AKATHIST TO ALMIGHTY
GOD FOR HELP IN TROUBLE trans. from the Russian by Reader
Isaac E. Lambertsen. One of the series published by St. Paisius Monastery.
28pp. Paper d$4.00
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(MJ) MACARIUS OF JERUSALEM:
Letter to the Armenians, AD 335 by Abraham Terian. Translated
from the Armenian. The early 4th century bishop of Jerusalem wrote this
letter to the elder son and 2nd successor to St. Gregory the Illuminator
on pre-Nicene baptismal and Eucharistic traditions as host to a large
gathering of bishops “from every city” at the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre. An important document which pre-dates St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s
Catechetical Lectures, this is of great interest to students of early
Christianity. 184pp. Cloth
d$30.00 Order
(ACO7) ANCIENT CHRISTIAN
COMMENTARY ON SCRIPTURE: Old Testament, Vol. 7: Psalms 1-50
458pp. Cloth $40.00 Our Price: e$35.00 Order
(TM110) GREAT DOXOLOGY IN
THE EIGHT MODES. Doxologies in the 18th through 20th
century arrangements, chanted in English by the Mount Lebanon Choir..
Includes several examples of the hymns from Matins following the doxology.
d$18.00 Order
(TM111) SACRED GEORGIAN
CHANTS. Songs and chants in
polyphonic tradition from one of the oldest Christian countries by the Georgian
Harmony Choir lead by Nana Peradze. Fascinatingly different from both Byzantine
and Slavic chant. e$17.00
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(TM112) RUSSIAN ORTHODOX
CHRISTMAS. Selections from the Vigil and Liturgy of the Nativity
chanted in Slavonic by the Angeloglasny Ensemble, Choir of the Alexander
Nevsky Cathedral (Boris Christoff, bass) and the Bulgarian National
Choir. d$8.00 Order
ADDED NOVEMBER 30, 2008
(ADS) WITNESS TO HOLINESS: Abba
Daniel of Scetis by Tom Vivian.
Translation of the Greek, Coptic, Ethiopic, Syriac, Armenian, Latin,
Old Church Slavonic and Arabic accounts of the sixth century monk, priest
and elder who had very broad influence on the early Church. For the first
time, the many accounts of his life and teachings have been drawn together
in one edifying volume. 399pp. Paper
d$40.00 Order
(NSA) NIL SORSKY:
THE AUTHENTIC WRITINGS edited and translated by David M. Goldfrank.
Utilizing Old Slavic and Greek originals, the translator has attempted
to provide the most accurate and complete edition of the the “Ustav”
(Rules), Epistles, “Sobornik Apologiai” (“Apology” for his writings
on the Saints), and Testament. Included in the Appendix is additional
contemporary material. The illuminating study of St. Nil which forms
the first part of this volume reveals the saint as a gifted teach and defender
of the Faith. 369pp. Paper
d$40.00 Order
(MA3) MOUNT ATHOS 365. A fascinating volume of 365+ photographs
from Mount Athos, ranging from individual monks at their daily tasks,
to sweeping views of the mountain and sea surrounding it, to church
services and icons, and interior views of the buildings, and includes
several detailed maps. Each photograph is accompanied by a small map
of its location on the peninsula, and descriptive paragraph in Greek and
English revealing much about life on the Holy Mountain. Full color
illustrations. 800pp. Hard Cover e$79.00
LIMITED SUPPLY
$2.00 SURCHARGE FOR EXPEDITED SHIPMENT. Order
(CHB) A CONCISE HISTORY
OF BYZANTIUM by Warren Treadgold. A short but comprehensive
history of the Byzantine Empire from 285 to 1453, following the several
cycles of declines and recoveries and their causes. This lively narrative
surveys society and culture as well as government and economy in the
Christian Empire which lasted 1200 years, yet is virtually unknown in
the west. Contains numerous illustrations and maps, bibliography
and index. 273pp. Paper d$30.00
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(PTW) PASCHA TRANSFORMS
WOLFMAN TOM: The True Story of a Repentant Murderer. Translated from the Russian, this is the
story of a 19th century murderer transformed through repentance is an
example for anyone who had sinned. 57pp.
Paper d$5.00 Order
(HIE) THE HERMIT, THE ICON AND THE EMPEROR: The Holy Virgin Comes
to Cyprus by Chrissi Hart, illustrated by Niko Chocheli.
The account, beautifully presented and illustrated for children, of
how the icon painted by St. Luke, and now known as the Mother of God of
Kykkou, was brought from the imperial palace in Constantinople to the
Island of Cyprus. Large format. 32pp.
Hard Cover d$17.00 Order
(TM109) CHRIST IS BORN:
Ancient Hymns of Nativity and Theophany. Traditional Byzantine Chant in English
from the period of Advent through Theophany by All Saints of America Mission,
Homer, Alaska. English translations (with a few minor exceptions) by Holy
Transfiguration Monastery, and musical arrangements by Holy Transfiguration
Monastery and St. Anthony’s Monastery. d$17.00
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ADDED OCTOBER 11, 2008
(GS11) THE GREAT SYNAXARISTES,
Vol. 11: July. Next
to the last volume of the collection. Cloth
1376 pp. e$55.00 (Please note: all volumes
are now $55.00 each. Order
(SPY) ST. SPYRIDON OF TREMITHUS:
Boast of the Orthodox by Sotos Chondropoulos. A
narrative biography of the life of the humble bishop of Cyprus whose
wonder-working relics are now on the island of Corfu. This lively
story of his life and the many miracles he performed is translated
from the Greek and contains several full-color icons and pictures of
the procession on his feast day. 191pp.
Paper f$30.00 Order
(SERS) SAINT SERAPHIM OF
SOFIA: His Life, Teachings, Miracles and Glorification.
Compiled by the Convent of the Protection of the Holy Theotokos, Sofia,
Bulgaria and translated by Schemanun Seraphima. St. Seraphim, Archbishop
of Bogucharsk and Wonderworker of Sofia, was born in Russia and left
during the early years of the revolution and lived in Bulgaria for
29 years as a bishop, teaching and professing the truth of Orthodoxy
with humility and love. Many photographs in color and sepia. 231pp. Paper e$15.00
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(COM) COMMEMORATION BOOK
FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS A handy little booklet for
recording names of the living and reposed for personal remembrance.
Has some pages with heading prayers for children, the ill, etc.
Paper 20pp. d$3.00
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(PTH) PRAYERS TO THE MOST
HOLY THEOTOKOS FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK by Hieromonk
Nilus (+1870). Trans. from the Russian, these beautiful prayers can
be incuded at any time in private prayers. Also includes a prayer
(and icon) to the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy.” Color and
black and white icons. Paper
20pp. f$5.50 Order
(PSAK) THE PSALTER OF THE
PROPHET AND KING DAVID with the Nine Biblical Odes. Compiled
from the King James Version and verified from the Septuagint, this
beautiful gift edition in gold-stamped black cloth contains beautiful
full color icons and decorations throughout and two ribbon markers.
Instructions for reading the Psalter throughout the year are included.
288pp. e$48.00 Order
(PRO) THE PRAYER ROPE
A small book on the prayer rope, the Jesus Prayer and prayer for
others prepared by St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Monastery and filled
with beautiful full-color iconography. Paper 24pp. d$5.00 Order
(FC) THE FOURTH CRUSADE
and the Sack of Constantinople by
Jonathan Phillips. A comprehensive and well-written narrative account
of the crusader attack which led to the demise of the Byzantine Empire.
Extensive notes, bibliography and index. 374pp.
Paper d$15.00 Order
(ICOB) I CONFESS ONE
BAPTISM by Fr. George D. Metallinos. Again available, this
book contains the interpretation and application by the Kollyviades fathers
and Constantine Oikonomos of Canon VII of the 2nd Ecumenical Council.
It examines the principles and scope of “acrivia” (strictness) and “economia”
as well as the nature of the Mystery of Baptism as defined by the Orthodox
Church. Contains canons and local decisions on the reception of
converts in an Appendix. 142pp. Paper
d$15.00 Order
(TM104) THE RESURRECTION:
Byzantine Chant of Pascha performed by The Boston Byzantine
Choir. Selections from the Vesper Liturgy of Holy Saturday,
Resurrection Matins and Liturgy, chanted in English in traditional
English. d$18.00
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(TM105) BYZANTIUM IN ROME:
Medieval Byzantine Chant from Grottaferrata perfomed by
Cappella Romana. A special collection of Byzantine Chant from medieval
manusacripts made at Grottaferrata and chanted before 1204. The extensive
booklet has original texts in Greek with English translations, photographs
of the Abbey, a sample of medieval Byzantine notation and an essay on
the music. 2 CDs. d$24.00
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(TM106) THE DIVINE LITURGY
of St. John Chrysostom in English performed by Cappella
Romana. Using the official translation of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
of Thyateira and Great Britain and traditional Byzantine chant hymns,
this production includes the entire service. The 40-page booklet included
an annotated English text of the Liturgy as well as essays on Orthodox
worship and Byzantine chant. 2CDs d$25.00
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(TM107) THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FOUNDING OF ST. TIKHON OF ZADONST MONASTERY, South Canaan,
Pennsylvania. The full Divine Liturgy chanted in
English by a 200-voice choir in traditional Russian music. A fine production.
2 CDs e$20.00 Order
(TM108) ST. TIKHON’S SEMINARY
CHOIR: Selections from the Divine Liturgy. A fine rendition of traditional Russian
Chant in 4-part harmony of the main portions of the Liturgy.
Limited quantity e$16.00
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ADDED AUGUST 17, 2008
(CW) A CLOUD OF WITNESSES: Saints and Martyrs From The Holy Land
by Bishop Demetri (Matta) Khoury. This huge volume is arranged
chronologically, with lives of prophets, martyrs, apostles, monastics
- many with small icons, Dismissal Hymns and Kontakia - and
includes the service to All Saints in Palestine for the 2nd Sunday
after Pentecost. Presented in a modern narrative way, the hundreds
of lives range from a paragraph to 5 pages in length. It is a handy
source for information about the prophets and apostles (the 12 and
the 70), about whom it is sometimes difficult to find quick information.
There is an extensive glossary and listing of the Synaxarion of the
Church of Jerusalem. Paper 665pp. d$26.00
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(BA2) BOOK OF AKATHIST,
VOL. 2. A new collection of Akathists to the Saviour, The Holy
Spirit, the Mother of God, and 18 saints, including Optina Fathers, New
Martyr Elizabeth, Evangelists Luke and Matthew and others. 465pp. Cloth d$40.00 Order
(PAR) PARADISE LOST: Smryna
1922 The Destruction of a Christian City in the Islamic World
by Giles Milton. Drawn from eyewitness accounts of survivors,
and many preserved unpublished letters and diaries of descendants,
as well as extensive research, this book describes the idyllic
setting of Smyrna before it’s tragic destruction and the events
of the time through the end of September, 1922. Presented with clarity
and insight, it describes the multi-faceted society of Smyrna –
the paradise of the Levant – and its loss. Illus. Maps, full
index. 426pp. Cloth d$28.00 Order
(TM102) THE EYES OF ALL
LOOK TO THEE WITH HOPE. A new CD by the monastery choir
of St. John of San Francisco Selections from Matins, the Liturgy
and Vespers chanted in English in a variety of traditional Slavic chants.
A beautiful and Compunctionate recording. d$15.00
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(TM103) BEHOLD YOUR GOD
A new collection of hymns from the Feasts of Nativity, Theophany
and the Meeting of the Lord by Anaphora, the choir of the Protection
of the Holy Virgin/St. Seraphim Church in Santa Rosa, CA. Chanted
in English to Russian Znammeny Chant, Carpatho Russian chant and Byzantine
Chant of Greece, the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean, this a very
welcome addition. d$18.00 Order
(PATM) PATMOS: TREASURES
OF THE MONASTERY. General Editor Athanasios D. Kominis.
The magnificent large format volume contains full color illustrations
of the Architecture, Wall Paintings, Icons, Gold Embroideries,
Church Silver, Illustrated Manuscripts and other treasures of the
Library and Archives of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian,
with historical background and descriptions, list of illustrations
and index. 383 pp. Cloth Deluxe
slip case. LIMITED QUANTITY. e$195.00 Order
BYZANTINE ART IN GREECE
A series of smaller, soft cover books on individual monasteries
or areas with exceptional examples of Byzantine frescoes and mosaics
from the 7th to 15th century. We will add to the series as we find
volumes of interest.
(BAG1) PATMOS
by Elias Kollias. Beautiful 12th and 13th century wall paintings
from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian, chapel of the Virgin,
refrectory and cave of the Apoco\alypse, uncovered during the
restorations after the 1956 earthquake. Large format, color
and black and white illustrations. 40pp Paper e$18.00
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(BAG2) HOSIOS LOUKAS
by Nano Chatzidakis. The largest and best preserved 11th
century monastery in Greece, Hosios Loukas has magnificent mosaics
in the main catholican and wall paintings in the side chapels and crypt
created by great masters of iconography from Constantinople. Large
format, full color illustrations. 94pp.
Paper e$32.00 Order
(BAG3) KASTORIA
by Stylianos Pelekanidis and Manolis Chatzidakis. This volume
covers seven Byzantine churches from the 9th to 14th century in
and around the city of Kastoria in northern Greece: Hagios Stephanos,
Hagioi Anargyroi, Hagios Nikolaos, Panagia Mavriotissa, Panagia
Koubelidiki, Taxiarches of the Metropolis and Hagios Athanasios.
Color and black and white illustrations. Large format.
119pp. Paper d$35.00
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(BAG4) NAXOS
by Manolis Chatzidakis et al. Mosaics and wall paintings
from the Island of Naxos dating from the7th to 14th century.
Eight churches from the island described in detail: Panagia Drosiani,
Panagia Protothrone, Hagia Kyriake/Hagios Artemios, Hagios Georgios
Diasoritis, Hagios Nikolaos at Sangri, Hagios Ioannis at Kerami and
Papagia at Yallou. Large format. Color and black and white
illustrations. 104pp. Paper
d$32.00 Order
ADDED JULY 30, 2008
FULL SET FINALLY AVAILABLE
(SY6-7) THE SYNAXARION, VOLUMES
6 and 7. This two volume set
completes the full year of lives of saints. Volume 6 contains July
and August. Volume 7 is an Appendix with many saints’ lives from the Communist
Yoke, the Churches of Antioch and Georgia (Iberia), and some Greek and
Byzantine lives omitted in the other volumes. In addition, Vol. 7 has a
complete alphabetical index of the full Synaxarion. Cloth V. 6: 690pp.; V. 7: 245pp. e$80.00/set
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
(SYS) FULL
SET OF 7 VOLUMES: $300.00
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Volumes
6 & 7 will follown when available.
(CBR) CHILDREN’S BIBLE READER. The English edition of a Greek publication
with lovely full-color iconographic illustrations for the
Old and New Testament stories presented in simple language for
children. Contains 15 pages of maps, and a ribbon marker.
Hard Cover 311pp. d$20.00
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE: e$15.00 Order
(BYOC) BUILD YOUR OWN CHURCH
A cut and assemble construction kit of heavy paper to build a
Orthodox church (exterior only) with diagrams and instructions.
For middle school age. 24pp Paper
e$9.00 Order
(BYOI) BUILD YOUR OWN ICONOSTASIS
AND ALTAR A cut and
assemble construction kit of heavy paper to build an iconostasis
with line icons provided to glue on, and altar with Holy Table
and Table of Oblation. For middle school age. 24pp. Paper e$9.00
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(DA10) DIVINE ASCENT,
No. 10. Major articles include translation of Reminiscences of
Met. Anthony Khrapovitsky, Prayers of St. Isaac the Syrian trans. by Sebastian
Brock, The Vatopaidi Catechesis. Parts 1-2, by Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi,
several book reviews and more. 175pp.
Paper d$15.00 Order
(DA11) DIVINE ASCENT, No.
11. Major articles include Teaching on the
Sensory and Spiritual Perception of Spirits by St. Ignatiy Brianchaninov,
The Vatopaidi Cathchesis, Parts 3-8 by Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi,
from “The Unknown Pilgrim” by Rene Gothoni, several book reviews and
more. 208pp. Paper d$15.00
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