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ADDED AUGUST 7, 2005

(PAN) MANUEL PANSELINOS: From the Holy Church of the Protaton. Panselinos (14^th c.) was the foremost exponent of the “Macedonian School” of iconography and the magnificent of frescoes of the church of the Protaton are a unique example. “The photographs of the frescoes and details of them are a treasure not to be missed. Over 200 pages of color plates. 312pp. Cloth f$95.00 Quantities limited. Order

(AKAL) AKATHIST TO THE LESNA ICON OF THE THEOTOKOS. Trans. by Isaac Lambertson, Contains a brief history of the wonder-working icon from Russia which has been at the Lesna Convent in France
since the Revolution. 24pp. paper d$3.00 Order

(MDL) MEDITATIONS ON THE DIVINE LITURGY by Nikolai Gogol. First translated and published in English in 1952, this description and explanation of the Divine Liturgy is clear and comprehensible.
58pp. Paper d$4.00 Order

ADDED JULY 15, 2005

(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 18^th century Archbishop of Corinth. 126pp. Paper d$11.00 Order

TWELVE GREAT FEASTS FOR CHILDREN - the final 3 volumes: 24pp each Paper d$6.00 ea.

(ENT) THE ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM Order

(DOR) THE DORMITON OF THE THEOTOKOS Order

(EXA) THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS   Order

ADDED JULY 6, 2005

OUR LATEST PUBLICATION:

THE HOLY MONKS OF MOUNT ATHOS
by Patrikia

A wonderful introduction to the "Holy Mountain" for children ages 2-5. Vivid, full-color illustrations show various activities of the monks in a simple way.

Available in reinforced hard cover with a dust jacket and in sewn paperback.
28pp    Large format: 11-1/4 x 11-1/4
Hard cover a$20.00 Order    Paperback a$10.00 Order

ADDED JUNE 26, 2005

(WYF) WHEN YOU FAST: RECIPES FOR LENTEN SEASONS by Catherine Mandell. A very satisfying collection of Lenten recipes with appropriate selections from the fathers on fasting. Also suggestions for a Lenten pantry and a fine introduction and Afterword by Fr. Thomas Hopko, brother of the authoress. Beautifully printed and artistically presented. 256pp. Paper d$20.00 Order

(MOP) MANUAL OF EASTERN ORTHODOX PRAYERS. Published in 1945 in England for both Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians. This is the 11^th edition of this popular prayer book Contains morning, evening, occasional prayers, Communion prayers, Festal hymns, The Order of Confession, as well as a listing of major saints for each day. 113pp. Cloth d$13.00 Order

ADDED JUNE 12, 2005

(EV3-1) EVERGETINOS, BOOK 3, Vo1. 1. The ninth volume in this excellent series of selections from the Desert Fathers. 168pp. Paper f$8.00 Order

(EL) THE EPISTLE LECTIONARY, The Apostolos of the Greek Orthodox Church According to the King James Version. This excellent edition contains all the Sunday Epistles and Alleluia Verses, as well as the weekday and feast day Epistles and appropriate Alleluia verses, and Feast day Antiphons in a compact volume. Ideal for home use. 474pp. Paper f$25.00 Order

(MAC) MACARIUS THE SPIRITBEARER: Coptic Texts Relating to Saint Macarius the Great. Contains the Sayings of St. Macarius, The Virtues of St. Macarius and the Life. 216pp. Paper d$16.00 Order

(FDF) FOUR DESERT FATHERS: PAMBO, EVAGRIUS, MACARIUS OF EGYPT AND MACARIUS OF ALEXANDRIA. Contains the lives of these saints from the Lausiac History of Palladius. 202pp. Paper d$17.00 Order

ADDED MAY 26, 2005

(ACO9) ANCIENT CHRISTIAN COMMENTARY ON SCRIPTURE, Old Testament, Vol. IX: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. The latest volume in the series of the three Wisdom books attributed to Solomon. 434pp. Cloth $40.00 Our price e$35.00 Order

(VNM) VENERABLE NEW-MARTYR GRAND DUCHESS ELIZABETH FEODOROVNA. The life of St. Elizabeth illustrated with icons and photos, together with the Vespers & Matins service and Akathist Hymn in her honour. 90pp. Spiral e$11.00 Order

(TM64) THE SMALL PARAKLESIS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD. Chanted by the monks of Simonopetra Monastery on Mt. Athos. In Greek. CD only d$18.00 Order

ADDED APRIL 29, 2005

THE GREAT SYNAXARISTIS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH - MARCH VOLUME translated from the Greek by Holy Apostles Convent and Holy Dormition Skete. The complete lives of saints for each day. Contains many black and white icons, a bibliography and index. 1064 pp. Cloth e$45.00 Volumes September through February also available. $45.00 ea.
$2.00 postage surcharge per volume for expedited shipment. Order

ADDED APRIL 20, 2005

(TM63) THE DIVINE LITURGY OF THE HOLY ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ANTIOCH. Chanted in English by the Mt. Lebanon Choir, with Archimandrite Pandeleimon of St. Mary’s Monastery as celebrant. A very solemn and beautiful presentation. d$18.00 Order

(DA9) DIVINE ASCENT MAGAZINE, Vol. 9. Features articles on Elder Arsenios the Cave-Dweller, Archimandrite Sophrony, Metropolitan Anthony Khrapovitsky, Mother Maria of Asten and more. 176pp. e$15.00 Order

ADDED MARCH 28, 2005

from Quiet Light Candles

REAL Eggshell tealight holder on a brass base. Hand carved and decorated eggshell has been fortified with inner layers of sealer, paint and glue, and will last a lifetime. Even more beautiful when lit by a candle. A wonderful gift! $22.00 Order

ADDED MARCH 27, 2005

(EOC) ENTERING THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: The Catechism and Baptism of Adults by Met. Hierotheos of Nafpaktos. This book presents a concise preparation of catechumens in the spiritual life and worship of the Church drawn from Tradition. Starting with a section on the historical preparation of catechumens, it goes on to the spiritual life and finally the theology in the Symbol of Faith. 203pp. Paper e$17.50 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

(PBIB) THE ORTHODOX NEW TESTAMENT, Pocket Edition, translated by Holy Apostles Convent and Dormition Skete. A handy 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in leatherette covered volume of the complete New Testament text printed in a readable type. 608pp. illus. e$30.00 Order

(GCOM) THE GOSPEL COMMENTARY translated by Fr. German Ciuba. A collection of beautiful homilies for the Sundays and feast days of the church year, drawn from the Holy Fathers (mainly St. John Chrysostom). The compilation generally attributed to Patriarch Philotheus of Constantinople, who added a preface and concluding passage to each homily. Large format, printed in red and black with gold stamping. 871pp. Cloth. e$60.00 Order

(LAN) LANTERN OF GRACE: Seven Homilies in Memory of Our Father Among the Saints, John, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco by Fr. Valery Lukianov. A beautiful, full-color volume with many illustrations and photographs (some never before published). Prefaced by a brief survey of the life of the saint, the homilies contain a wealth of information and vivid descriptions of uncovering of his relics and the glorification services. 142pp. Cloth d$25.00 Order

ADDED FEBRUARY 21, 2005

(SO) THE SUNDAY OCTOECHOS. The text of the Orthodox services, according to the pre-17th century books of the Old Rite, for Small and Great Vespers, Compline, Midnight Service, Matins and the Sunday Beatitudes according to the Eight Tones. Includes all Canon Hymns (Heirmosi) in Znamenny Chant (10th-11th C). These hymns are presented in English with BOTH the ancient "hook" notation -AND- "bar-and-staff notation." Two CDs are provided containing all the chants in the book. 879pp. Cloth e$99.00. Order

(OPE) ORTHODOX PRAYERS FOR EVERYDAY translated and compiled by Maureen Girard. A small format (4-1/2 x 7-1/4) book containing the daily cycle of services, morning and evening prayers and pre-Communion prayers arranged (and somewhat abridged) for personal use. 147pp. Cloth d$17.00 Order

(BDG) BEYOND THE DESERT GATE by Mary Ray. A sequel to THE IDES OF APRIL, set in A.D. 70 in Macherus – one of the 10 Greek cities of Palestine. From afar one sees the destruction of Jerusalem and follows the path of a young Greek boy who tries to find his identity in these turbulent years. 167pp. Paper d$12.00 Order

(IDA) THE IDES OF APRIL by Mary Ray. A mystery story for teens, set in A.D. 62 in Rome. A fine picture of the society and politics at the time Christianity was beginning to spread. 165pp. Paper d$12.00 Order

(APC) A PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Dennis Engleman, illus. by Niko Chocheli. A fanciful story incorporating some of the miracles of St. Nicholas , rather like an old Russian folk tale. Written to bring children closer to the real “St. Nicholas.” For grade-school children. 25p. Hard cover d$17.00 Order

(FAT) FINE ARTS AND TRADITION: A Presentation of Kontoglou’s Teaching by Constantine Cavarnos. A concise account of Fotis Kontoglou’s general philosophy of the fine arts, as shown in four essays by the iconographer translated into English. 96pp. Paper d$7.00 Order

(DIV) THE GREAT DIVIDE: The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West by Alvin J. Schmidt. A comparison of the normal practices of Islam and Christianity from both a historical and religious view, with interesting sections on the attitude of both towards woman and slavery. Refutes the notion of Islam as a religion of peace. 352pp. Paper d$20.00 Order

(TM62) KRILOS: Liturgical Hymns of the Great Fast and Holy Week. A beautiful, compunctionate rendition by the mixed choir of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Church in Chicago of favorite lenten hymns. d$16.00 Order

(TM60) THE DIVINE LITURGY chanted by the monks of Simonopetra Monastery on Mt. Athos. Selections from the Lilturgy – in Greek. d$18.00 Order

(TM61) HYMNS FROM THE PSALTER chanted in Greek by the monks of Simonopetra Monastery on Mt. Athos. Includes Ps. 1, 8, 18, 22, 65, 83, 94, 97, 137, 148, and two “Titirem pieces) d$18.00 Order

(TM58) IN PRAISE OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD by the Male Choir of Sveta Nekelya Cathedral of Sofia, Bulgaria. A collection on of hymns in Slavonic and Bulgarian from the Nativity services, as well as carols from various regions. Concludes with a track of bell ringing. d$16.00 Order

(TM59) ANCIENT SLAVONIC CHANTS sung by Ivan Koukouzel Angeloslassny Vocal Ensemble. A classic collection of ancient chants, compunctionately presented. d$18.00 Order

(CBC) COLORING BOOK: Orthodox Christian Churches from Around the World. 26 church buildings to color from all over the world. 28pp. Paper d$4.00 Order

(TT) THINKING THEOLOGICALLY: ‘THE MYSTIC’ AND ‘THE LAWYER’ by Fr. Michael Azkoul and Abp. Lazar Puhalo. An interesting treatise examining the mystical theology of Orthodoxy with the legalistic and philosophical theology of the west. 26pp. Paper d$4.00 Order

(JPT) JUSTIFICATION: The Path to Theosis by Fr. Michael Azkoul. The concept of “justification” as understood by the Orthodox Church contrasted with the understanding of the West. 21pp. Paper d$3.00 Order

(CFS) A COMPARISON OF THE MYSTICISM OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI WITH THAT OF ST. SERAPHIM OF SAROV by Fr. George Macris. Reprinted from SYNAXIS, VOL. II. This popular article now available as a pamphlet. 24pp. Paper d$4.00

(PAV) PASSIONS AND VIRTUES ACCORDING TO ST. GREGORY PALAMAS. Anestis Keselopoulos. An in-depth and comprehensive study of the writings of St. Gregory Palamas on the deifying theology that is the foundation of Orthodox spiritual life. St. Gregory’s teaching is an excellent model for the harmonious blending of dogmatic theology and personal life. 210pp. Paper e$16.00 Order

(CM) THE CHINESE NEW MARTYRS. The lives and the liturgical service to the Chinese Orthodox martyred during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, reprinted from THE TRUE VINE, issue #8. Includes an interesting historical background of the era. 56pp. Paper d$5.00 Order

(NT) NORTHERN THEBAID. Monastic Saints of the Russian North compiled and translated by Fr. Seraphim Rose and Abbot Herman Podmoshensky Contains 12 biographies of 14th to 17th century strugglers in Russia's northern"desert." New edition of an old favorite. 301pp Paper d$17.00 Order

ADDED JANUARY 28, 2005

(VCAL) VATOPAIDI DESK CALENDAR FOR 2005 A beautiful gold-embossed cloth covered desk calendar with ribbon marker featuring marvelous full-color reproductions of icons, frescoes, monastery treasures, interior and exterior views of the monastery facing each weekly page. Greek and English text. A lovely and unique gift. 7 x 9-3/4 in. Cloth e$29.00 Quantities limited. Order

ADDED DECEMBER 6, 2004

(AW) ANGEL IN THE WATERS. By Regina Doman with pictures by Ben Hatke. Angel in the Waters is a simple, non-controversial book that will make young children decidedly pro-life long before they ever hear the word “abortion” by picturing the life in the womb and through birth. Hopefully it will convince anyone contemplating abortion, to protect this life.. 48 full-color pages. Paper. d$7.00 Order
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(OPD) AN OUTLINE OF ORTHODOX PATRISTIC DOGMATICS. Protopresbyter John Romanides, Late Professor of Dogmatics at the University of Thessalonika and University of Athens. Translated by Protopresbyter George Dion. Dragas. This is a concise introduction to his understanding of the basic tenents of the Eastern Orthodox Faith and the fundamental differences from those of Western (Augustinian or Franco—Latin) Christian theology. Topics covered include The Holy Trinity, the doctrine of the Church, the Church’s Holy Tradition and many other theological subjects. Greek-English texts on facing pages. 127pp + Notes. Paper. d$16.00 Order

(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. 92 pp. Paper d$10.00 Order

(ECI) EARLY CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD IMAGES. Fr. Steven Bigham. Addresses the issue that some scholars attempt to attribute to early Christians an anti-iconographic stance.A fine rebuttal to those who attempt to create the impression that early Christians opposed the holy icons. 224pp Paper. d$17.00 Order

(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 Order

(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

(IFL) IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE LORD: THE TEACHING OF ABBA ISAIAH OF SKETIS. Translated by Pachomios Penkett & John Chryssavgis. These are among the first Christian writings to examine the relationship between the Abba and his mionks.25pp Paper. d$7.00 Order

(GD) O GOD OF DEMETRIOS: The Story of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki by Angeline Eliakopoulos, illustrations by Tom Linden. A fine account of the life of St. Demetrios, his martyrdom and his impact on the Church. Excellent book for teen-agers. ADULTS WILL WANT TO READ THIS ONE. 50pp Paper d$16.00 Order

(PC) TO PLANT A CROSS: The Story of Saint Kosmas Aitolos who fought a war with words. by Angeline Eliakopoulos. Illustrations by Claire Brandenburg. Teen-agers will enjoy the life of this marvellous monk who revived the Orthodox spirit among the faithful. Thousands would hear his sermons and become transformed by his teachings. Excellent historical background about the period. Contains a glossary of terms used in the book. ADULTS WILL WANT TO READ THIS ONE. 56pp Paper d$15.00 Order

(OPPC) ORTHODOX POCKET PLANNING CALENDAR 2005. A pocket sized daily planning calendar with Old and New Calendar dates, major saints/feast of the day under the Julian (Old) Calendar, fasting rules, and space for entering appointments. 120pp. Paper e$8.00

(PCAL) POCKET CALENDAR for the year 2005. A handy pocket (3.25 x 5 in.) calendar published by the Holy Orthodox Church in North America. Liturgical dates according to the Julian Calendar. Contains fasting information and directory of clergy and parishes. 64pp. $2.50 Order

ADDED NOVEMBER 4, 2004

(ACAL) ADVENT CALENDAR: A Nativity Advent Calendar for Orthodox Christians. A 10x14 wall calendar starting at the beginning of the Nativity Fast, Nov. 15, through December 25. Each day has a numbered window revealing an icon of the saint(s) of the day New front for 2005 is a beautiful Russian icon of the Nativity surrounded by the Prophets. Comes with booklet containing a brief life of each saint on the calendar, with a hymn from the service to the saint. 26pp f$12.50 Order

(BOY) THE BOY, A KITCHEN AND HIS CAVE: The Tale of Saint Euphrosynos the Cook by Catherine K. Contopoulos. An embellishment on the few details known about St. Euphrosynos to acquaint young readers with monastic life and the “patron saint of cooks.” Large format, age 4 up. 32pp. Hard cover d$17.00 Order

(GAB) BLESSED ELDER GABRIEL DIONYSIATIS (Modern Orthodox Saints Vol. 11 by Constantine Cavarnos. The life and selected excerpts from the writings of the famous 20th century abbot of the Monastery of Dionysiou on Mt. Athos. 238pp. Paper d$10.00 Order

(AGA) AKATHIST TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL, Who keepeth unceasing watch over one’s life. Translated from the Russian. 40pp. Paper e$4.00 Order

(OCT-) THE OCTOECHOS: The Hymns of the Cycle of the Eight Tones for Sundays and Weekdays. Translated from the Church Slavonic by Reader Isaac Lambertsen. Also includes the eleven Resurrection Gospels and their stichera and Exapostilaria and the daily Exapostilaria. Four volumes (two tones each). Each volume between 156pp and 166pp. Paper, comb binding, e$140.00/set Order

(PERE) ORTHODOX PRAYER BOOK by Rev. L. Soroka. A Russian-English pocket prayer book in use since 1948, containing the Divine Liturgy, Memorial Service, Morning, Evening and various Prayers and more. 160pp. Leatherette cover d$9.00 Order

(HOB1) THE HOLY ORTHODOX BIBLE, V. 1, The Pentatuch. Translated from the Septuagint by Peter Papoutsis into a slightly modernized form of traditional English. This is a very readable and accurate translation, the first of a series of volumes making up the entire Old Testament. Cloth 279pp. d$52.00     Order

(OTS) OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament by Wm. Lasor et al. A standard conservative reference text, presented with clarity and effectiveness. Especially for those approaching the Old Testament for the first time. 860pp. Cloth d$49.00       Order

(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$22.00      Order

(CRE) THE CREED Several articles from The True Vine including “The Historical Setting of the Creed” and ”The First Ecumenical Council” by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and “The Creed” by the Rt. Rev. Michael Gelsinger. A valuable compilation in one booklet. 52pp. Paper d$3.00     Order

(HUM) THE HUMAN BODY: Ascesis and Exercise by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos. A brief and concise presentation of the Orthodox Church’s teaching on the human body, the organ through which the soul communicates with creation. Provoked by the Olympic Games it Athens, as well as by the modern fad of “body worshippers,” this puts the human body in perspective for Orthodox Christians. 100pp. Paper e$8.00 Order

(TM57) HAIL, O BLESSED MOTHER: Her Life Hymned in Song. A delightful CD done with great compunction by three teenagers, Sarah, David and Alex Kurian, mostly in Byzantine Chant in English, with one selection in Russian Chant and one in Arabic. e$16.00