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ADDED DECEMBER 26, 2009


(SGPH) SAINT GREGORY PALAMAS: THE HOMILIES. Edited and translated from the Greek by Christopher Veniamin and the Monastery of St. John the Baptist. The total of all 63 extant sermons by St. Gregory in one volume with an Introduction, extensive notes, full indexes of Names, Subjects, Scriptural References and Greek words. St. Gregory provided the most complete synthesis and formulation of the Apostolic Tradition of all ages in a clear, comprehensible manner, joining the dogma of the Church with the spiritual experience of her children living in the world.  Cloth   761pp.  d$55.00   Order



(TM121)
DIVNA: THE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
. The Divine Liturgy chanted in Serbian/Slavonic by Divna and the Melodi Choir to a variety of Byzantine and Slavic chants,  e $19.00  
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(TM122)
DIVNA:  LIGHTS OF BYZANTINE CHANT
. A varied collection of hymns (mainly Byzantine with some Slavic chant) in Serbian, including “Agni Partheni” by St. Nectarios chanted in Greek. A delightful collection with the Melodi Choir.  e$19.00  
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(TM123)
DIVNA:  BYZANTINE MYSTERIES
. Another collection of mostly Serbian liturgical music in Byzantine chant.  e$19.00  
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(TM124)
CHRISTMAS HYMNS
by the Greek Byzantine Choir under Lycourgos Angelopoulos. A beautiful collection of liturgical music from the Nativity Services and additional carols in Greek.  e$19.00  
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(TM77)
TCHAIKOVSKY: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
.   Selections from the Divine Liturgy chanted by the National Academic Choir of Ukraine “Dumka” under Yevhen Savchuk. Traditional mixed choir of beautiful voices.  d$14.00
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ADDED DECEMBER 6, 2009



(AEP) AN EXTRAORDINARY PEACE: St. Seraphim, Flame of Sarov by Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore). A revised edition of St. Seraphim of Sarov: A Spiritual Biography published in 1994. This life presents the study of St. Seraphim’s life and teachings in a historically accurate and easily read edition with strong emphasis on the spirituality and practical counsels presented by Fr. Lazarus.  This new edition includes original artwork, the Akathist to St. Seraphim, Prayer Rules of St. Seraphim, historical notes and index. 357pp.  Cloth d$28.00; Order    Paperback d$20.00   Order


(MTE) MEET THE EVANGELISTS: Christina Book Series by Marie C. Khoury, Ed. D.  The latest “Christina” book features Nicholas and Christina learning about the lives of the authors of the Holy Gospels – the four Evangelists - and the books of the New Testament. Helpful “Notes for Parents” and a map of the Holy Land make this a good way to introduce children to the subject.  Illustrated in full color.  Large format.  24pp.  Paper  c$10.00   Order


(OPPC) ORTHODOX PLANNING CALENDAR, 2010. A handy pocket calendar, 6-3/4” ihgh by 3-3/4” wide according to the Julian calendar (both dates given) with main feast/saint of the day and scriptural readings, fasting indications and room for appointments and notes.  Full week shown when open. Civil dates of Pascha shown through the year 2016.  $10.00   Order


(FL) ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: FESTAL LETTERS 1-12, translated by Thomas P. Schenk. These letters, catechetical in nature, were addressed to the flock of Alexandria with a pastoral version of theological issues which faced the church in the fifth century during the Christological disputes of the day. This volume contains the first 12 of 29 letters.  Subject and scriptural index included.  248pp.  Cloth  f$40.00   Order

       
ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA:  COMMENTARY ON THE TWELVE PROPHETS, translated by Robert C. Hill.  Well-known for his biblical commentaries, Cyril’s commentary on the minor prophets focuses on the history and fortunes of the people of Israel and Judah and goes on to spiritual and moral interpretations.  In two volumes.  Cloth
    (CYR1) Volume 1, 317pp.  f$40.00   Order
    (CYR2) Volume 2, index, 432pp, f$45.00   Order


(JERM) ST. JEROME: COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW.  Considered the pre-eminent  scriptural commentator among the Latin Church Fathers, this late 4th century commentary covers the text of the Gospel by means of brief comments. Familiar with both the Latin and Greek fathers preceding and contemporary to him, he avoids the heresies of the Arians, Gnostics, and others to provide a solidly Orthodox commentary.  General and scriptural index.  347pp.  Cloth  f$40.00   Order



(RA) RECENT ACTIVITIES OF THE MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE ABROAD  AND IN THE USSR by John B. Dunlop.  First published in 1970, this reprint of the 1974 edition covers the history of the Moscow Patriarchate and its activities through the 1960’s with documentation from contemporary Russian and non-Russian sources. The Appendix contains the account of the trial of B. V. Talatov and the 1972 letter of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn to Patriarch Pimen.  A valuable historical document.  147pp.  Paper  e$17.00   Order


(TM118) THE DOOR TO REPENTANCE by Katina.  12 tracks of songs performed by Katina – some re-mastered from previous cassettes – included hymns to St. John the Baptist, St. Xenia, Grand Duchess Elizabeth, St. John of Kronstadt and more.  Includes “It is truly meet” in Spanish.  PDF files include all lyrics.  d$15.00   Order


(TM119)  HYMNS FROM THE FEAST OF ST. JUSTIN THE MARTYR by the Stavropoleos Group. Byzantine Chant in Romanian beautifully executed.  Hard cover book contains Romanian text with Byzantine notation.  e$18.00   Order


(TM120) HYMNS FROM THE FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD by the Stavropoleos Group. Recorded in Jerusalem in 1999, this CD reveals a variety of chant styles. Liner notes in Romanian and English  e$17.00   Order

       
PRAYER ROPES IN SILK CORD. For those allergic to wool, we now have a selection of prayer ropes in silk cord, with metal cross “beads” with an image of the Theotokos.
    (PR3)  33-knot wrist prayer ropes (they do not stretch as much as wool and are only available in 2-1/2” circles). Available in black, red, grey and blue. e$13.00   Order
    (PR4) 33-knot “keepsake” wrist prayer rope in white. e$13.50   Order
    (PR5) 50-knot “keepsake” prayer rope in white with gold beads and details. Boxed. e$20.00   Order
    (PR6) 100-know “keepsake” prayer rope in white with gold beads and tassel. Boxed.  e$40.00   Order


(IBR) ICON BRACELET. Byzantine icons of 12 saints mounted on wood ovals separated by wooden beads on elastic bands. Includes the following: Christ Pantocrator, Theotokos of the Sign, Theotokos Hodegetria (Guide), Sts. Demetrios, Nicholas, George, Gregory the Theologian, Anthony, Spyridon, Guardian Angel and others.  $8.00   Order

SYMBOLS OF DIVINITY PLAQUES AGAIN AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SUPPLY
Hand cast and colored suitable for hanging or placing on a stand, with descriptions on the back. Smaller “Parchment” series may be used indoors or outdoors.


(FISH) THE FISH. The early Christian symbol of “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour” in pale beige and aqua, 6-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.  Indoor use. $25.00   Order


(IONA) CROSS OF IONA  Sixth century celtic cross plaque with amber center stone surrounded by carnelian semi-precious gemstones. Indoor or protected outdoor use.  6 by 8-1/2 in.  $45.00   Order

                         
PARCHMENT SERIES: 4-5/8 by 4-3/4 in. indoor or outdoor use, parchment color. $20 each
    (FISP) FISH   Order
    (XPP)  Chi-Rho Symbol   Order
    (BYZP)
Byzantine Cross
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    (BUR)  The Burning Bush   Order



ADDED NOVEMBER 5, 2009

AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN

(GDE) GRAND DUCHESS ELIZABETH OF RUSSIA, New Martyr of the Communist Yoke, Revised Edition by Lubov Millar. Now available again, this expanded edition is the most extensive to date and brings together a wealth of source material, including newly published letters and more than 160 photographs. Over500 pages.  Hard cover with dust jacket.  d$27.00   Order


(OTP) ODYSSEY THROUGH THE PSALMS WITH CHRIST: Daily Reading for Spiritual Nourishment and Contemplation, compiled and edited by Johanna Manley.  This latest volume in the “Holy Fathers Series” goes through 150 Psalms with commentaries by the Holy Fathers – all focused on Christ.  Each Psalm has 1 to 2 pages of commentary, and the Appendix contains a full subject and scriptural index, as well as sources and bibliographic information. Color and black and white illustrations.  Lovely gift item. 320pp.  Hard cover with a ribbon marker. d$20.00   Order


(BIP) BEGINNER’S INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOKALIA by Anthony M. Coniaris.  A brief look at some of the principle terms in the Philokalia, with  explanations of each concept which  will introduce the reader to the deeper meaning of the collection.  147pp.  Paper  d$13.00   Order


(HRC) A  HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN CHURCH ABROAD AND THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE AMERICAN METROPOLIA’S AUTOCEPHALY:  1917-1971.  Long out of print, we have reissued this book as a historical document in light of the recent reunification of the Russian Church Abroad with the Moscow Patriarchate.  109pp.  Paper/wire bound.  e$15.00.   Order

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(HCG) HEAD COVERING FOR YOUNG GIRLS.   One of our 90-year old Greek grandmothers (yia-yia) crocheted headcoverings for her granddaughters out of soft acrylic yarn and we thought others would like them. Style 1 is white with shiny highlights. Style 2 is white with small pink flowers sewn on.  Approximately 12” across + ties, and 10” to 12” long. Each one unique.  Washable.  Style 1: $10.00; Style 2: $11.00.   Order


(ISTL)  ICON STAND  A solid wood icon stand which supports icons up to an 18” tall icon. Stand measures 5x4 inches and is 5-1/2 inches high.  $7.50.   Order

       
(RS)  READING SHELF  Uniquely designed shelf/stand custom made in maple. Angled shelf on top holds large books such as the Great Horologion with ample room, and is 49” high at the top, slopes down to 42.5” in height, and is 14” deep There are two shelves in the base, the lower one 17” high; the upper 6” high. The base is 20.5” wide and 10” deep. The back is decorated with two beautifully carved crosses.  Shipping charges will be quoted.  $300.00   Order
PLEASE NOTE:  Other wood items custom crafted, such as walking sticks, icon cabinets, etc.  Please inquire.


ADDED OCTOBER 11, 2009


(ACD) AKATHIST TO JESUS CONQUEROR OF DEATH by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, translated from the Serbian.  Although titled an “Akathist” this is actually a collection containing hymns from Vespers and Matins, with the “Akathist” inserted after Ode 6 of the Canon. Although the main theme is the Resurrection, this unique composition combines elements of the traditional with the contemporary.  43pp.  Paper  d$4.00  Order


(JUSP) THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF BLESSED JUSTIN POPOVICH: The Conscience of the Serbian Church, compiled by Holy Dormition Sisterhood. Includes Eulogies by Hieromonk Amphilochius Radovich and Bp. Gregory Grabbe and selections from his writings on “How to Read the Bible,” From Time to Eternity,” and “On the Summoning of the Great Council.”   60pp.  Paper  e$10.00  Order


(NIOC) THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF SAINT NIKOLAI, BISHOP OF OCHRID: The Serbian Chrysostom, compiled by Holy Dormition Sisterhood.  The life, together with selections from “Missionary Letters,” On the Suffering of the Russian People,” and What Was Christ Writing on the Ground?”   70pp.  Paper  e$10.00   Order  

(HERS) SAINT HERMAN OF ALASKA, His Life and Service.  The life is based on the original Valaam life by Abbot Damascene with changes based on recent research, and contains many illustrations. The Service, printed in large type in red and black, contains Small Vespers, Great Vespers, Matins, and Liturgy variations in English.  Large format.  48pp. Paper  d$9.00   Order


(GER) SAINT GERASIMOS AND THE LION, written and illustrated by Georgia Kalogerakis.  A delightful picture book for children preschool and up, recounting the story of St. Gerasimos who lived in a monastery near the Jordan River and his lion companion, Jordan.  Full color. Large format.  32pp.  Paper  a$12.00    Order


(TM117) VIGIL OF SAINT ANTHONY Chanted by the Fathers of St. Anthony’s G. O. Monastery.  Selections from Vespers, Matins and the Liturgy for St. Anthony the Great. Chanted in Greek to Byzantine Chant..  CD  d$17.00   Order

(TM12) THE MELODIES OF THE EIGHT TONES AND THE SPECIAL MELODIES of Common Usage in the Russian Orthodox Church by Jason Reissland. Again available, this cassette tape and accompanying instruction sheets make it possible to learn the chant used in most Russian churches without learning western or older Russian notation. Contains instruction for Sticheron Troparion Prokeimenon and Irmos melodies in the eight tones.  Cassette + 36pp.  $15.00   Order

       
(COR) CORNER (ICON) SHELF.  Hand crafted solid wood corner shelves, 14” each side, 20” across, 2-1/2” high with carved cross and leaves design under the shelf.  Maple finish in stock.  $40.00 + shipping surcharge of $5.00 in US. Other sizes and finishes available – please inquire for pricing.  Order

             
(MUS) ORTHODOX MUSIC BOX.  An exquisite created music box, designed to play Christ is Risen” on a 23-note gold movement made by Sankyo Japan. Resting on 4 brass feet, and constructed of a premium grade burl wood with a high gloss finish, it features a gold Byzantine Cross engraved on the lid.  The interior features two velvet compartments, one for jewelry or other treasures, and one with the gold movement which can be viewed under the removable panel.  An unusual gift.  $99.00.  Order



ADDED AUGUST 11, 2009


(MWS)  MY WARRIOR SAINTS: Illustrated Synaxarion for Children by Dionysios and Egle-Ekaterine Potamitis. The fourth in the series of children’s lives of saints contains incidents from or short lives of 12 soldier saints, among them are St. Theodore the Recruit, St. George, St. Constantine and St. Procopius, vividly illustrated in full color. This book will surely delight all with its action and courageous Faith in Christ.  An activity/coloring book will be available later.  Large format.  64pp.  Hard cover  d$28.00   Order

ADDED AUGUST 9, 2009


(GS12) THE GREAT SYNAXARISTES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: Vol. 12, AUGUST.  The 12th volume of lives of saints, completing the Church year.  NOTE: There will be a 13th volume with an annotated master index of all 12 volumes, plus patristic commentaries and sermons for the Triodion and Pentecostarion periods. Cloth  1424pp.  e$55.00   Order      $2.00 POSTAGE SURCHARGE FOR EXPEDITED SHIPMENT


(APOC) THE APOCRYPHA translated by Edgar J. Goodspeed. A beautiful translation of the Deutorocanonical books contained in the official Orthodox version of he Old Tesatament. These works have been described by the Protestants as “Apocrypha”. Missing from this edition is the 151st Psalm and the 3rd Book of Maccabees. In the Septuagint Version: The Prayer of Manasseh is appended to II Chronicles; Susanna is at the beginning of Daniel and Bel and the Dragon at the end. Also the Hymn of the Three Young Men is found at the end of Daniel. Thus there are 11 additional books in the Septuagint Version as compared to the King James Bible. Paper   493pp. d$17.00   Order


(APO) THE APOSTOL.  Back in print, this edition from St. Tikhon’s Press is the Epistle Book as used by the chanter. It contains all the readings for Sundays and Feasts with appropriate prokeimena, following the Slavic typikon. The full text of the Acts ad Epistles is that of the King James Version.  Large format.  623pp.  Cloth with gold stamped cover, d$80.00;  Paperback, d$50.00. Order $2.00 postage surcharge for expedited delivery. 


(HSE) HYMNS (OF THANKSGIVING) OF SAINT EPHREM THE SYRIAN. Translated by Mary Hansbury. These are table blessings, continually recalling the events of salvation history. An outpouring of praise and thanksgiving to our Creator.  54pp Paper  d$8.00   Order


(SW) THE SAVING WORK OF CHRIST: SERMONS OF ST. GREGORY PALAMAS. Edited by Christopher Veniamin. St. Gregory presents the most complete and perfect formulation of the Apostolic tradition. This is the second volume in the series of sermons, and covers all the major events in God’s dispensation in the flesh, from His Nativity to the day of Pentecost.  136pp,  Paper  d$16.00    Order


(OST) ON THE SAINTS: SERMONS BY SAINT GREGORY PALAMAS. Edited by Christopher Veniamin. This is the third volume in the series of sermons and consists of seven sermons devoted to saints of the Old and New Testament, including that for St. Demetrios of Thessalonika.. 66pp.  Paper  d$10.00    Order


(WTH) WIDER THAN THE HEAVENS: Eighth-Century Homilies on the Mother of God, trans. by Mary E. Cunningham.  Several homilies by St. Andrew of Crete and St,. Germanos of Constantinople, as well as various other Church Fathers and writers in one volume.  267pp.  Paper  d$18.00  Order


(RAF) RATIONALISM AND FUNDAMENTALISM: The Two Banes of Western Theology by Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston.  An important treatise clarifying the differences between Orthodox interpretation of the Scriptures and history and that of the west.  Large format.  Paper  25pp.  f$5.00   Order


(QE) THE STORY OF QUEEN ESTHER by Jenny Koralek, illus. by Grizelda Holderness. A retelling of the Book of Esther in the Old Testament for ages 4-8 with lavish full-color illustrations. Large format.  26pp.  Hard Cover  d$17.50   Order


(REM) REMINISCENCES: Recollections About Elder Nektary of Optina by Matushka Eugenia Rimarenko, trans. from the Russian by Mary Crockwell.  Material drawn from the diary of her trip in 1922 to Optina to visit the last of the Optina Elders, Nektary.   Appended is a short accounted of her visit with the Elder Anatoly in 1919.  48pp.  Paper  d$4.00   Order

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A SERIES OF TALKS GIVEN AT ST. ANNA’S ORTHODOX CHURCH, ROSLINDALE, MA.
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS.
THESE MUST BE PLAYED ON A REGULAR DVD PLAYER, NOT ON A COMPUTER.

     

(D-1)
  THE CREED
.  Father Pateleimon, April 10,. 2005.  $15.00
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(D-2)  ON THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST,  Father Panteleimon, March 19,. 2006  $15.00   Order

(D-7) THE MARRIAGE SERVICE AS A PART OF THE EUCHARIST. Metropolitan Ephraim. November 14, 2005. $15.00   Order

(D-8) WE BELIEVE IN ONE IN ONE GOD. Father Haralambos of Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Nov 9, 2006. $15.00   Order


     

(D-9)
THE MOTHER OF GOD
. Father Panteleimon. December 17, 2006. $15.00
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(D-10) WHY SHOULD WE LIVE A VIRTUOUS LIFE? Metropolitan Ephraim  March 11, 2007. $15.00   Order

(D-11) THE WAY OF THE CROSS: The Path to Sanctification.  Bishop Demetrios. March 25, 2007. $15.00  Order

(D-12)  THE SERVICES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH.  Archdeacon Andrew, June 28, 2009.  $15.00  Order

(D-13) AN EVENING WITH METROPOLITAN EPHRAIM, March 15, 2009, $15.00   Order
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(D-14)  ENTER IN: Exploring the Feasts of the Church.  Produced by the Greek Archdiocese of North America, this collection of 4 DVDs contains sixteen sections of approx. 15 min. each featuring the 12 major Feasts of Christ and the Mother of God and four about the meaning  and purpose of worship and the liturgical cycle of the Church. For home and church use.  d$35.00   Order


(TM114) TO THE MOTHER AND QUEEN: The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos, chanted by Ioannis Arvanitis and George Bilalis. A literal presentation from ancient manuscripts, chanted in Greek. CD is packaged with a 32-page full color hard covered book, illustrated with icons and samples of the Byzantine manuscripts. Liner notes and hymn text in Greek and English..  d$19.00   Order


(TM115) ETHIOPIAN LITURGY. A live recording from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahedi Church in Jerusalem.  d$14.00   Order


(TM116) HOSANNA IN EXELSIS chanted by the Sofie Boys’ Choir under Adriana Bladoeva. A collection of liturgical hymns chanted in modern Slavic chant.  d$16.00   Order
 



ADDED JULY 12, 2009


(CGT) CHILDREN’S GARDEN OF THE THEOTOKOS: A Kindergarten and Primary Curriculum for Homeschool, Sunday School and Catechism by Macrina Lewis. Written for children from 4 to 10, this curriculum revolves around the Church liturgical year and the lives of saints, while providing basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills. The components include: The Teaching Guide, Seasons of Grace (5 Unit Studes for use during the year), Treasury of Feasts (saint’s lives and major feast days), Children’s Garden CD of 20 songs to simple melodies for use throughout the year, Book of Days Templates for Unit 1 of Seasons of Grace, 3 Waldorf-style blank books for collecting artwork, and The Heavenly Garden, a small supplemental children’s book used in the program. Curriculum books are wire bound.  Full printed program:  $80.00 +$10.50 shipping  Order ; Digital download in mp3 format: $60.00. PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT stock this item. Orders will be shipped directly from Anaphora Press.   FOR ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION, OR TO ORDER DOWNLOAD VERSION, PLEASE GO TO ANAPHORA WEBSITE at  http://anaphorapress.com/music/education/orthodox-curriculum/  (You will NOT be able to get back to this site unless you minimize it.)



(NAS)
NOAH AND THE ARK OF SALVATION
by Mother Melania, illus. by Bonnie Gillis. Another volume in the series of “Old Testament Stories for Children” written for preschool children in verse with brightly colored illustrations.  Paper  23pp.  d$9.00  
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(BRIG)
THE LIFE OF SAINT BRIGID, ABBESS OF KILDARE
by Jane G. Meyer, illus. by Zazhary Lynch. The story of one of the favorite saints of Ireland, simply written and filled with brightly colored illustrations and Celtic designs. A delight for young and old alike.  Large format.  32pp.  Paper  d$13.00  
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(GS12) THE GREAT SYNAXARISTES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: AUGUST.  The 12th volume of lives of saints, completing the Church year.  Cloth  1424pp.  e$55.00   NOTE: There will be a 13th volume with an annotated master index of all 12 volumes, plus patristic commentaries and sermons for the Triodion and Pentecostarion periods.  
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ADDED JUNE 28, 2009



(METH) SAINT METHODIOS OF CONSTANTINOPLE: A Study of His Life and Works by George Peter Bithos.  St. Methodios the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople from 843-847 when the second and final stage of Iconoclasm ended, was responsible  for establishing the  feast of the “Triumph of Orthodoxy” on the First Sunday of Great Lent. This volume provides details on the life and times of this great patriarch and the ecclesiastic issues of the iconoclastic dispute on which he had such a great impact.  287pp.  Paper  d$20.00  Order


(ACO12) ANCIENT CHRISTIAN COMMENTARY ON SCRIPTURE, Old Testament, V. 12: Jeremiah, Lamentations.  373pp.  Cloth  $40.00 our price: e$30.00  Order


(JJD) JONAH’S JOURNEY TO THE DEEP by Mother Melania..  The story of Jonah’s sojourn in the belly of the great fish – one of the “Old Testament Stories for Children” series – written in verse and brightly illustrated for young children.  24pp.  Paper  d$9.00  Order


(PIC) PICTURES OF GOD: A Child’s Guide to Understanding Icons by John Kosmas Skinas.  A full-color illustrated book for preschool and older children explaining each icon in the book in simple terms and relating its meaning, as well as the place of icons in general, in our lives.  32pp.  Paper  d$11.00  Order


(WIW) WALKING IN WONDER: Nurturing Orthodox Christian Virtues in Your Children by Elizabeth White. A “workbook” for parents, teachers and caregivers which blends patristic and modern Orthodox teaching with practical suggestions to cultivate virtues and Orthodox attitudes toward God, the world, others and self. Includes activities for each chapter.  69pp.  Paper  d$10.00  Order


(BYZ) BYZANTIUM: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire by Judith Herring. An introduction to the thousand-year Byzantine Empire for the general reader. Divided into four chronological sections, each one reveals the complex interactions of history, Orthodoxy, society, education and external pressures to bring the life of the empire into focus. Color and black and white illustrations, numerous maps and Index.  Hard Cover  391pp    d$30.00  Order


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  TEMP. OUT OS STOCK


(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   Order    Plastic covers are available for these volumes.
    (EVE1) Book 1, 433pp.  e$33.00  Order
    (EVE2) Book 2, 390pp.  e$33.00  
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    (EVE3) Book 3, 427pp.  e$33.00  
Order
    (EVE4) Book 4, 494pp.  e$33.00
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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







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(C-1) Beeswax Votive candles, burns approx. 18 hours, $2.50 each    Order
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(C-3) Traditional votive glass. Available in amber, clear, cobalt blue, red, green, amethyst and light blue (the latter two not pictured). $2.00    Order
 
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(C-5) Frosted votive glass. Available in pastel yellow, blue, aqua and white. $2.00  Order
 
(C-6) Tealight Holder. Clear glass, straight sided, includes candle, $2.50 Order
 
(C-7) Bubble. Tealight Holder. Clear, red and green round holder; Light blue inverted bubble. Includes candle, $3.00  Order
 
 
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(C-8) Frosted Tealight Holder: Blue, pink, green, and multicolor, includes candle,   $3.00 Order
Speciality Holders
 
Egyptian Alabaster and Onyx:  Semi-translucent stone of a pale gold color with white banding.
Each one unique, and beautiful when illumined from within. Three styles available:
(C-9)  Traditional Alabaster, straight sides, with clear votive glass insert included. Can be used with votives or tea lights. 3-1/4” high, $20.00 Order
(C-10)   Byzantine (rounded) Alabaster, for use with tea lights, 3” high,  $20.00  Order
(C-11)   Onyx with pedestal, for use with tea lights, 3-3/4” high,   $12.00  Order

                                                                  
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