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(NEW) (ATU) AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE UNWILLING TO CONFESS THAT THE HOLY
VIRGIN IS THEOTOKOS. St. Cyril of Alexandria. Translated
by Protopresbyter George Dion. Dragas. Greek-English texts on facing
pages. The book shows that the Patristic dogma regarding the Theotokos
is rooted in biblical witness and that the fathers handled the Scriptures
in a different way than the ancient heretics and many contemporary
scholars. 107pp
Paper. d$14.00
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(AWB) SAINT BASIL: ASCETICAL WORKS trans. by Sr. M. Monica Wagner. Contains several ascetical discourses, the Morals, the Long Rules, Concerning Faith, Concerning Baptism and similar works. Vol. 9 of The Fathers of the Church series. Subject and scriptural index, 525 pp. Paper f$40.00 Order
(BI) BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS
by
St. John Chrysostom
Twelve instructions
to catechumens given by the great Father and Archbishop of Constantinople.
Valuable reading for all. ACW Vol. 31. 375pp Cloth d$37.00
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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
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NEW (TPR) ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: TEACHING ON THE PRIESTHOOD. A series of lectures by Protopresbyter George Dion. Dragas based on St., Cyril's "De Adoratione.". A moving study on the work of Christ, Who is the True High Priest, fulfilling the Old and granting the New Priesthood. 88pp Paper. d$10.00 Order
NEW (CYP) ST. CYPRIAN: TREATISES.
Selected treatises of the 3rd century bishop and martyr of
Carthage, including on The Lord’s Prayer. Works and Almsgiving and
more. 380pp. Cloth f$40.00
(CHR) CHRISTOLOGY. Vol. 2. ST. NEKTARIOS:Translated by St. Nektarios Monastery,
(PSE) THE COMPLETE WORKS, PSEUDO-DIONYSIUS
St. Dionysius
the Areopagite, whom the Orthodox consider to be the true author of
these writings, was one of the 70 Apostles. The writings included in
this volume, THE DIVINE NAMES, THE MYSTICAL THEOLOGY, THE CELESTIAL
HIERARCHY, THE ECCLESIASTICAL HIERARCHY and several LETTERS, were only
partially available in English before and are basic to the theology of
the Church. 336pp Paper d$25.00
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(REA) DAILY READINGS FROM THE WRITINGS OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
edited
by Anthony M. Coniaris
A selection
of 227 excerpts from the commentaries of one of the great Fathers of
the Church, ideal for daily devotions. Covering a multitude of subjects,
these short "pearls" are a great source of inspiration as well as instruction.
134pp Paper e$15.00
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(DROS) DAILY READINGS IN ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITY
Seeks to
introduce and explain the rich and joyous breadth of the Orthodox tradition
in a convenient, compact volume, easily carried in pocket or purse.. 91pp Paper d$6.00
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(DRD) DAILY READING WITH THE DESERT FATHERS
Excerpts
from the writings of the Desert Fathers (THE PARADISE) suitable for daily
reading in a convenient, compact volume, easily carried in pocket or
purse. 96pp Paper d$6.00
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(DRI) DAILY READINGS WITH ST. ISAAC OF SYRIA
Excerpts from the spiritual writings of St. Isaac in a convenient, compact volume, easily carried in pocket or purse. 96pp Paper d$5.00 Order
(DR) DEATH AND RESURRECTION
by
Joanne E. McWilliam Dewart
Selections
from the Apostolic and post-Apostolic (through 4th c.) teachings of Sts.
Clement, Ignatius, Justin, Irenaeus and others. An interesting Orthodox
intrerpretation of the writings of Augustine on the Resurrection is included.
198pp Paper d$12.00
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(DEC) A DICTIONARY OF EARLY CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: A REFERENCE GUIDE TO MORE THAN 700 TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS.
(DID) THE DIDACHE, THE EPISTLE OF BARNABAS, THE EPISTLES AND MARTYRDOM OF ST. POLYCARP, THE FRAGMENTS OF PAPIAS and THE EPISTLE TO DIOGNETUS
Some of the earliest writings existent in the Church. The Didache, or teachings of the 12 Apostles are catechetical instructions. A valuable introduction to Christian writings. ACW Vol. 6 235pp Cloth d$22.00 Order
(DP) DISPUTATION WITH PYRRHUS OF OUR FATHER AMONG THE SAINTS
MAXIMUS THE CONFESSOR
translated by Joseph P. Farrell
The only
English translation of this major dispute over whether our Lord had
one will or two. A valuable work. 74pp Paper OUT OF PRINT
(ECF) THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS (ON CD ROM)
The complete set of the writings of the Early Church Fathers, translated into English (The Ante-Nicene Fathers, and Series I and II of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers). Completely indexed, with interactive links between text, footnotes, Bible referenc es, etc., Mfg. suggested price $279.95. Our price $200.00 Order
(EPH) ST. EPHREM THE SYRIAN: SELECTED PROSE WORKS. The Fathers of the Church, Vol. 91, trans. by Edward Matthews and Joseph Amar. Contains: Commentary on Genesis, Commentary on Exodus, The Homily on Our Lord and Letter to Publius. 393pp. Indices Cloth f$40.00 Order
(EPIS) EPISTLES OF ST. CLEMENT OF ROME AND ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
St. Clement's
Epistle to the Corinthians, written "from the Church of Rome" by its
bishop, speaks to a schism created in Corinth by "jealousy and envy."
It is a model pastoral letter. The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch
are a series of beautiful and instructive letters to the six Christian
communities, and to St. Polycarp, written by the saint as he was being
taken under guard from Antioch to his martyrdom in Rome. An important volume
of Apostolic writings. ACW Vol. 1 162pp Cloth
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(FS) THE FATHERS SPEAK
Selected letters and life-records translated from the Greek by Georges
A. Barrios.
An Anthology
of texts from the personal correspondence between Saints Basil the
Great, Gregory the Theologian and Gregory of Nyssa. A valuable addition
to an understanding of the lives and thought of these great Fathers of
the Church. 235pp Paper d$11.00
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(APOL) FIRST AND SECOND APOLOGIES
by St. Justin Martyr
These are
the first works to defend Christian teachings as opposed to Stoic and
other philosophies of the time and St. Justin's first major works.
Vol. 56 192pp d$30.00
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(GOP) GREEK ORTHODOX PATROLOGY: An Introduction to the Study of the Church Fathers by Panagiotes K. Christou, Professor of the Aristotle University of Thessalonica, Greece. Provides a bird’s eye view of Greek Orthodox Patrology. Answers the questions of who the fathers are and their writings and contributions to Orthodox theology. Paper 236pp. d$20.00 Order
(HGP1) THE HOMILIES OF ST. GREGORY
PALAMAS, edited by Christopher Veniamin. The Homilies
of the great 14th century saint and theologian published in English for
the first time in a very “readable” translation. A treasure for all Orthodox.
Cloth d$35.00 ea
VOL. 1, Triodion period through
the Ascension 383pp. OUT OF PRINT
VOL. 2, Ascension through the
Nativity of the Mother of God, 302pp. Order
(HYM) HYMNS
St. Ephraim the Syrian, translated by Kathleen E. McVey
A staunch
defender of the Faith and prolific writer of the 4th Century, St. Ephraim
was best known for his poetic Hymns. This new translation contains Hymns
on the Nativity , Hymns Against Julian, and the Hymns
on Virginity and the Symbols of the Lord. 474pp
Paper d$33.00
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(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
(HOP) HYMNS ON PARADISE
by St. Ephraim the Syrian, translation and commentary by Sebastian Brock
Centered
on chapters 2 and 3 of Genesis, the 15 Hymns on Paradise express St.
Ephraim's awareness of the sacramental character of the created world
and the potential of creation to reveal the Creator. His theological
vision is expressed in a fresh and clearly understood way. 240pp
Paper d$16.00
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(DEF) IN DEFENSE OF THE FAITH:The
Theology of Patriarch Nikephoros of Constantinople
by John
Travis
A study
of the Patriarch (758-828) who defended icons during the iconoclastic
controversy. This defense went on to examine all the major teachings
of the Orthodox Faith, providing a systematic study of Orthodox theology.
208pp Paper e$13.00
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ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS: Writings,
translated by Frederick H. Chase, Jr.
(naming the 103 heresies condemned by the Church), and the
treatise This great 8th century Father of the Church was the first
to produce a summation of theology in his work, The Fount of Knowledge.
The volume also contains his writing, On Heresies and An Exact Exposition
of the Orthodox Faith. A valuable addition. 428pp Paper f$35.00
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(LUC) THE LAPSED and THE UNITY
OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
by St.
Cyprian
Third century
addresses by the Bishop of Carthage given after the fierce persecution
of Decius, at a time when the Church was facing several heresies. ACW
Vol. 25 133pp Cloth d$13.00
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(LSA) THE LIFE OF SAINT ANTHONY
and THE LETTER TO MARCELLINUS
by St.
Athanasius the Great
A modern
translation of the life of St. Anthony the Great together with an interpretation
of the Psalms written to the Deacon Marcellinus. 166pp Paper d$19.00
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(LPM) THE LORD’S PRAYER ACCORDING TO ST. MAKARIOS OF CORINTH, translated by fr. George Dion. Dragas. A distillation of early patristic writings compiled by the popular 18th century Archbishop of Corinth. 126pp. Paper d$11.00 Order
(LP) THE LORD'S PRAYER and THE BEATITUDES
by St.
Gregory of Nyssa...
Beautiful
interpretive sermons by a great Father of the Church on these two gifts
of our Saviour to the Church. ACW Vol. 18 210pp Hard cover. d$25.00
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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
(MMG) MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD: Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas.
Translation revised and edited by Christopher Veniamin. Six exceptional sermons by the great 14th century bishop and theologian on the
feasts of the Mother of God. This is the first volume of “thematic”
sermons which will open the rich Biblical tradition of the Church Fathers
to all. 78pp. Paper d$16.00
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(OAP) ON THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING. St. Irenaeus of Lyons.
Outlines Christian teaching in a non-polemical manner. He recounts the
deeds of God culminating in the exaltation of His crucified Son. 121pp
Paper d$10.00 .
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(OAL) ON ASCETICAL LIFE
by St.
Isaac of Nineveh ("The Syrian"), translated by Mary Hansbury
(OCM) ON THE COSMIC MYSTERY OF JESUS CHRIST
by St. Maximus the Confessor Translated by Paul M. Bloers and Robert
Louis Wilkins. Selections from the two main collections of theological
reflections and one Christological work - none of which have appeared
in English before. These writings explore the nature and consequences
of the renewal of all things in Christ. 183pp. Paper d$15.00 Order
(OCST) ON THE CHURCH: SELECT
TREATISES. St. Cyprian of
(Readers of the works of St. Cyprian WILL FIND THE ARTICLES "ON THE UNITY AND UNIQUENESS OF THE CHURCH" AND "DID ST. CYPRIAN CHANGE THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH? " EXTREMELY interesting and valuable. The first article was written at the request of Metropolitan Anthony Khrapovitsky. It was later published in the official publication of the Orthodox Church of Poland at the direction of Metropolitan Dionysius of Warsaw. These artricles were translated and published in The True Vine, Numbers 32 & 33, a double issue. Copies of the publication are available from St. Nectarios Press @$10.00 a copy. Order)
(ODI) ON THE DIVINE IMAGES
(ODL) ON THE DIVINE LITURGY
by St.
Germanus of Constantinople
An eighth-century commentary on the Divine Liturgy by a patriarch of Constantinople which was well-known (even included in the first printed edition of the Liturgy) and widely distributed up to the 14th century under the title "Ecclesiastical History and Mystical Contemplation." Explains not only portions of and implements used in the Divine Liturgy, but also various customs associated wit.h it. 107pp Paper d$11.00 Order
(ODM) ON THE DORMITION OF MARY. A collection of 12 homilies from the 7th and 8th centuries on the repose of the Theotokos. Authors include St. John of Damascus, John of Thessalonica, Andrew of Crete, Germanus of Constantinople and others. 262pp Paper d$15.00 Order
(OHI) ON THE HOLY ICONS
by St. Theodore the Studite
A great defender of the Orthodox Faith
presents 3 refutations to the Iconoclasts. 115pp Paper d$11.00
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(OHS) ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
by St. Basil the Great
A classic exposition of the teaching
on the nature of the divine Persons of the Trinity. 118pp Paper d$11.00
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(OHC) ON THE HUMAN CONDITION
by St. Basil the Great.
A collection of discourses, letters and other writings by St.
Basil on Patristic anthropology – the image of God in the human being,
creation, the Fall can cause of evil and the function of the human mind.
Some items translated into English for the first time. 126pp. Paper
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(OI) ON THE INCARNATION
by St. Athanasius the Great
The famous fourth century treatise on
the Incarnation of our Saviour written in classical simplicity.
120pp Paper d$11.00
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(OMF) ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
LIFE by St. John Chrysostom.
Selections from the homilies and commentaries on the scriptures
concerning marriage, family life and the relations of family members.
114pp Paper d$13.00
(OMG) ON THE MOTHER OF GOD
by Jacob of Serug. Trans. by Mary Hansbury.
Four poetic homilies on the Mother of
God by one of the finest early Syrian theologian and poet. 102pp. Paper d$11.00 Order
(OML) ON THE MYSTICAL LIFE,
The Ethical Discourses
by St. Symeon the New Theologian, translated
by Alexander Golitzin
Newly available in English, these treatises
comprise the most extensive treatment of the experience of God by
St. Symeon. All three volumes: d$46.00
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(OML1) Vol. 1 The Church and the Last Things
This volume comprises treatises on the Church, the sacraments, the world to come, and the day of judgment. 193pp
Paper d$16.00 Order
(OML3) Vol. 3: On Virtue and
Christian Life
Symeon's life and times, along with
an extensive discussion of his thought. 220pp, Index . Paper $17.00
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(OP) ON THE PRIESTHOOD
by St. John Chrysostom
Six discussions on the nature of the
priesthood and those called to it. A masterpiece of theology.
160pp Paper d$12.00
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(PHE) ON THE PRIESTHOOD AND THE HOLY
EUCHARIST. Translated by Protopresbyter George Dion. Dragas.
Three patristic texts on the Priesthood
and the Holy Eucharist by St. Symeon of Thessalonika, Patriarch Kallinikos of Constantinople
and St. Mark of Ephesus. These texts serve as a reminder to clergy
and laity alike that prayer and liturgy are the primary functions of
priests.
92pp Paper d$10.00
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(ORA) ON REPENTANCE AND ALMSGIVING by St. John Chrysostom. Nine homilies on Repentance and one on Almsgiving delivered in Antioch in 386 and 387. These are some of the most beautiful and compunctionate sermons on turning the heart and mind to the “mind of Christ.” Paper 159pp. f$20.00 Order
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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
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(OSJ) ON SOCIAL
JUSTICE by St. Basil the Great, trans. by C. Paul Schroeder.
A collection of five homilies on the subject of wealth and poverty delivered
in the 4th century. Very practical and timely in this day and age of material
wealth. 111pp. Paper d$14.00
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(OSR) ON THE SOUL AND THE
RESURRECTION
by St. Gregory of Nyssa
The "dialogue" of St. Gregory and his
sister St. Macrina on the resurrection. Clearly presented in modern
English. 126pp
Paper d$11.00
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(OU) ON THE UNITY OF CHRIST
by St. Cyril of Alexandria, trans. by
John Anthony McGuckin
This book is essential reading for all
those interested in the theology and spirituality of the fathers, and
the ancient church's use of scripture, and the way in which it creatively
expressed its thinking on Christ as an example for the transfigured
and redeemed life of the Christian. 155pp
Paper d$12.00
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(OWP) ON WEALTH AND POVERTY
by St. John Chrysostom
Six sermons on the parable of the rich
man and Lazarus - just as applicable today as when first delivered.
Excellent reading. 140pp Paper d$12.00
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(OWK) THE ONE WHO KNOWS GOD
A collection of the writings of Clement
of Alexandria, a 2nd century church writer, newly translated into contemporary,
readable English. Among the subjects are the proper use of wealth, repentance,
love, holiness, the importance of Scripture, the Christian view of
lawsuits, women of wisdom, and much more. 144pp Paper d$8.00
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(PAS) PASTORAL CARE
by St. Gregory the Great
Like St. John Chrysostom, St. Gregory
the Great was ordained bishop (of Rome) against his wishes. Like St.
John, St. Gregory wrote this treatise as an apology for his desire
to escape ordination. Pastoral care has been called "medicine
for the soul" and a book which "opens the eyes of the mind to the stability
of life eternal" by his contemporaries, and is the priest's guide -
just as the rules of St. Basil and St. Benedict were guides for monks.
ACW Vol. 11 281pp Cloth d$25.00
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(PP) THE PATRIARCH AND THE
PRINCE: The Letter of Patriarch Photios of Constantinople to Khan
Boris of Bulgaria
by Despina S. White and Joseph R. Berrigan,
Jr.
An interesting study which illuminates
further the personality of St. Photios the Great. 102pp Paper e$5.00
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(PRF) PROOF OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING
(SAC) SACRED SONG FROM THE
BYZANTINE PULPIT: Romanos the Melodist
by R. J. Schorr. Translation and commentary
on 17 sung sermons (Kontakia) of St. Romanos, the famous 6th century
deacon of Constantinople. Attractive edition. 230pp. Cloth $55.00 Our price: e$50.00
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(SGN) ST. GREGORY OF NYSSA
ON THE HUMAN SOUL: It’s Nature, Origin, Relation to the Body, Faculties and
Destiny by John P. Cavarnos Originally written as a doctoral
thesis and later revised and enlarged, this volume is a unique exposition
on the nature of the human soul as presented by St. Gregory of Nyssa.
95pp. Paper d$7.00
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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
(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
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(SP) SELECTED POEMS: St. Gregory Nazianzen. Translated
with an Introduction by John McGuckin. Twenty poems designed to represent
St. Gregory’s writings ON THE SON AND ON THE INCARNATION. 24pp. Paper e$7.00 Order
(MAXI) SELECTED WRITINGS: ST.
MAXIMUS THE CONFESSOR
translated by George C. Berthold
Contains The Trial of Maximus, the Four
Hundred Chapters on Love, Commentary on the Our Father, Chapters on
Knowledge, and the Church Mystagogy (the latter on the symbolism of
various parts of the Divine Liturgy. Excellent volume! 240pp Paper d$25.00
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(SG) SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM THE
GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, by St. John Chrysostom, translated
by Robert Charles Hill. A collection of 1-2 page selections on various
subjects taken from the Homilies on St. Matthew. A handy volume with
a subject and biblical citation index. 175pp. Paper e$14.00 Order
(SGPS) SPIRITUAL GEMS FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS
translated by Robert
Charles Hill from the homilies of
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(TPR) ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: TEACHING ON THE
PRIESTHOOD. A series of lectures by Protopresbyter George Dion. Dragas
based on St. Cyril’s “De Adoratione.”. A moving study on the work of Christ,
Who is the True High Priest, fulfilling the Old and granting the New Priesthood.
88pp. 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
(WKS) THE WORKS OF ST. PATRICK
and ST. SECUNDINUS, HYMN ON ST. PATRICK
translated by Ludwig Bieler
Writings by two early fifth century
western saints, including letters and sayings of St. Patrick, Canons
of a local church council, Patrick's Hymn , known as Lorica
, and the Hymn on St. Patrick written by his contemporary, St.
Secundinus. Excellent early Christian writings. ACW Vol. 17 PAUL 119pp Cloth d$16.00
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(YAG) YE ARE GODS: Salvation According to the Latin Fathers
by Fr. Michael Azkoul. The teachings of the western fathers from St.
Clement of Rome (c. 96 AD) to St. Gregory the Great (+604 AD), all
completely in accord with the teachings of the Church, followed by a
chapter describing Augustine’s departure from these teachings. A valuable
addition to patristic scholarship. 59pp. Paper d$15.00 Order
