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Item No 0004

ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE: HARDBACK

The New Testament and Psalms. New King James Version translation. Background information links Scripture to Orthodox daily life. Handsomely illustrated with full colour icons. Accompanied by explanatory articles, lectionary, concordance and Biblical maps.

£22.95

Item No 0009

ORTHODOX WAY, THE

BISHOP KALLISTOS OF DIOKLEIA

The companion volume to his classic text The Orthodox Church. The book draws from theologians and spiritual writers throughout the ages to show how Orthodox doctrines affect the whole of life for the individual Christian.

£8.99

Item No 0010

ORTHODOX CHURCH, THE

TIMOTHY WARE

This is the second edition (1997) of a classic text first published thirty years ago. Part one is the history of the Eastern Church over the last two thousand years and part two explains the beliefs and worship of the Orthodox Church today. Written for the non-Orthodox as well as the Orthodox Christian.

£12.99

Item No 0032

EXPLAINING ICONS

HOLDEN, FR. LUKE

An updated and newly republished edition of the excellent introduction to icons first produced in the 1980's. Written in an assessable, non academic style and well illustrated throughout.

£3.95

Item No 0036

POCKET PRAYER BOOK, A

ANTIOCHIAN ARCHDIOCESE

N/A

Contains daily prayers together with prayers for specific needs as well as the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. A bestseller for last three years running.

£3.99

Item No 0062

FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD

FR. ALEXANDER SCHMEMANN

Shows how our experience of the worship of the Church should affect our whole life. Schmemann understands issues such as secularism and Christian culture from the perspective of the unbroken experience of the Church as revealed and communicated in her worship.

£8.99

Item No 0075

OUR FAITH: A POPULAR PRESENTATION OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY

FR. JOHN MATUSIAK

N/A

A simple and excellent introduction to the Faith using many clip art illustrations. *10% discount on orders of five or more.

£1.99

Item No 0096

TWELVE THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN

A list of common items often not understood by visitors to an Orthodox Church.

£0.25

Item No 0199

HOW TO READ YOUR BIBLE

BISHOP KALLISTOS WARE

Sets forth the basics of personal Bible study from an Orthodox perspective.

£0.95

Item No 0209

BUILDING A HABIT OF PRAYER

FR. MARC DUNAWAY

A practical guide for the lay person on developing a workable Rule of Prayer. A useful aid to establishing this essential spiritual discipline.

£0.95

Item No 0211

SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION

DN. RAYMOND L. ZELL

With over 22,000 different Christian denominations how does one know the correct interpretation of the Bible? Shows how Holy Tradition provides a link to understanding Scripture.

£0.95

Item No 0213

PRAYER AND THE DEPARTED SAINTS

DAVID C. FORD , PH.D.

Discusses what happens to the soul after death and the justification for praying for and asking for the prayers of those who have departed.

£0.95

Item No 0215

WHAT ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS BELIEVE

ANON

Compiled in an A to Z format this pamphlet gives a concise one paragraph statement on thrity-three different topics. These include: Abortion, Baptism, Divocrce, Hell, Holy Spirit, Mary, New Birth, Premarital Sex, Worship and more.

£0.95

Item No 0219

GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL LIFE, A

AN ATHONITE MONK

A respected monk describes the basics of Orthodox spirituality for the seeker. Pointers for those who wish to experience union with God.

£0.95

Item No 0368

YEAR OF GRACE OF THE LORD, THE

A MONK OF THE EASTERN CHURCH

A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the Orthodox Church. Considered a standard introductory text by many.

£10.99

Item No 0501

ORTHODOXY AND CATHOLICISM WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

FR THEODORE PULCINI

A former Roman Catholic examines the issues: papal authority, the filioque, new dogmas, that led him to Orthodoxy.

£2.99

Item No 1448

YOUR BABY'S BAPTISM IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH

FR. ANTHONY CONIARIS

A first rate tour of this major sacrament, well illustrated with black and white photos showing how the service unfolds. Includes preparatory instruction for both parents and sponsors and explains how they should bring their children up in the Faith.

£10.99

Item No 1549

PRESERVE THEM, O LORD A GUIDE FOR ORTHODOX COUPLES IN DEVELOPING MARITAL UNITY

FR. JOHN MACK

This book is an excellent resource for both couples seeking to marry, newly weds and those who have been married for many years. It combines an Orthodox view of the theology of marriage with practical issues such as communication and money management. Includes seventy pages of supplements by other Orthodox writers such as Fr. John Meyendorff, Fr. Gregory Wigenbach and Fr. Thomas Hopko.

£9.99

Item No 1742

CHRISTINA GOES TO CHURCH: A PRESCHOOLER'S INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH

MARIA KHOURY

A picture story book about a typical Sunday mornig in the life of a little Greek American girl. You see her kissing icons, lighting candles, praying for her grandparents and so on. Designed to help young children identify with the Church and for adults to reinforce and compliment basic church teachings and stimulate questions about the Orthodox faith.

£4.99

Item No 1826

CULTIST AT MY DOOR

FR. JOHN MORRIS

N/A

A brief examination of the beliefs of Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses, showing how these differ from Orthodox Christianity.

£0.95

Item No 2189

DOOR TO PARADISE: JESUS CHRIST IN ANCIENT ORTHODOXY

A very well set out introduction to the Orthodox Faith in A4 size with a beautiful full gloss front and back cover with the Rublev icon Behold, I stand at the door and knock. The history of Orthodoxy from the coming of Christ to modern times is traced and then the conclusion explains in simple terms what it means to become Orthodox today. Highly recommended for new enquirers, whether coming from another Christian tradition or otherwise.

£2.5

Item No 2705

FR. ARSENY 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father

TRANS. FROM THE RUSSIAN BY VERA BOUTENEFF

First published in Moscow in 1992 by the St. Tikhon's Theological Institute, this profoundly moving book has gone on to be one of the best selling titles in post communist Russia with more than four hundred thousand copies in print. The depth of Fr. Arseny's Christ like character is revealed in this narrative by the servant of God Alexander his spiritual child. Elegantly translated this book is in itself a spiritual experience and very difficult to put down once begun.

£11.99

Item No 2979

KATIE VISITS A MONASTERY: A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO MONASTICISM

ELIZABETH SAXILD

Suitable for ages nine and upwards this is a very good introduction to monasticism through the story of a child's first visit to a monastery. Following the story there is an overview of the key elements of monastic life, a brief explanation of Mt. Athos and then a section of games, puzzles and quizzes designed to reinforce the knowledge gained through reading the text. It is a good example for children to see a happiness not based on materialistic pursuit.

£5.99

Item No 3100

ORTHODOX MYSTERIES: Sacraments and Worship of the Orthodox Church

TRANS. TUIJA VANTTINEN - NEWTON & ED. BY JESSICA ROSE

A resource for GCSE Religious Studies and for Religious Education Key Stage 4 and 5. Explains and describes the way Orthodox pray in the church and in their daily lives, and some of the traditions which have shaped those practices. With line drawings. An excellent resource.

£4.95

Item No 3506

STORY OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD, THE

PAPADEMETRIOUS, DORRIE

no description 

£9.99

Item No 3618

COMMUNION : A FAMILY AFFAIR

FR. A JAMES BERNSTEIN

A succinct explanation of why the Orthodox Church maintains the discipline of only admitting her own members to Holy Communion.

£0.95

Item No 4334

ABBOT AND I , THE ( AS TOLD BY JOSIE THE CAT)

SARAH COWIE, ILLUSTR. BY SARAH SELBY

A delightful full colour story book for young children explaining the daily activities of a typical Orthodox monastery through the eyes of the Abbot's pet cat. Some sew, some cook, some garden some print books; Josie catches mice. They chat and pray with visitors. Everyday they feed the outdoor cats that live nearby. The Abbot and Josie both take naps in the sunshine. The type of story that children like to read over and over; it shows monasticism as a fulfilling way of life.

£5.99

Item No 4335

JESUS PRAYER, THE : A GIFT FROM THE FATHERS

FR. DAVID HESTER

The history and development of the Jesus Prayer from the Desert Fathers through the ages to Mount Athos. Discusses the modern revival in the 19th and 20th centuries. Explains how it can be used by the individual believer today.

£2.99

Item No 4338

WHAT ABOUT THE NON-ORTHODOX?

FR. DAVID TILLMAN

A balanced summary of the different understandings found in contemporary Orthodoxy regarding the place of non Orthodox Christians.

£0.95

Item No 5166

DANIEL AND THE LION

WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY CLAIRE BRANDENBURG

Daniel faces his own lion (fear) as a mischievous bully harasses him at school. Daniel's family and friends give him advice and ask the saints to pray for him. He asks Jesus to help him. The illustrations show the spiritual reality as his guardian angel and the Prophet Daniel accompanying him to school. Ages 3 to 7.

£5.99

Item No 5249

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PRAYER, A : THE ORTHODOX WAY TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD

MICHAEL KEISER

Drawing on two thousand years of Christian spiritual wisdom the author sets out in a practical and pastoral ways the steps that can be taken to establish a meaningful and regular habit of prayer. Simple and straightforward advice to help develop a closer relationship with God.

£7.99

Item No 5337

CHRISTINA LEARNS THE SACRAMENTS

MARIA KHOURY

A well illustrated book designed to teach children the basic meaning of the principal sacraments of the Church. Helpful Notes for Parents are included at the end for those who want to initiate discusiions about God with their children.

£5.99

Item No 5388

THOUGHTS AND HOW TO CONFRONT THEM

HIEROMONK BENEDICT OF HOLY MOUNT ATHOS

No Christian is immune from suggestive thoughts seeking to lead them away from God. Here we are shown how to defeat them with the traditional weapons of prayer, objection and contempt. A very practical exposition of this common problem.

£2.50

Item No 5389

MEMORIAL SERVICES AND THEIR BENEFIT

HIEROMONK BENEDICT OF HOLY MOUNT ATHOS

The importance and value of Memorial Services for the departed is expounded from Scripture and Church tradition. Includes practical matters such as when these services are appointed and gives the text of the service according to the Greek practice.

£2.50

Item No 5430

ORTHODOX ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FR. MARC DUNAWAY

Thorough and biblical answers to eight of the most common questions asked about the Orthodox Church, including the place of Mary and why priests are called Father Presented in a simple and straightforward outline form.

£2.99

Item No 5431

CONFESSION: THE HEALING SACRAMENT

JIM FOREST

A very useful introduction to this important sacrament not only for those Christians not familiar with the practice but also for those who are but struggle with it.

£0.95

Item No 5516

OUR WORSHIP: A POPULAR PRESENTATION OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY

A simple and excellent introduction to the daily cycle of Orthodox worship (Vespers,Matins and Liturgy) , the main sacraments (Baptism,Chrismation, Confession, Marriage, Anointing with Oil and Ordination) and the cycle of Feasts and Fasts. Clip art illustrations.

£2.95

Item No 5769

WALKING IN WONDER: Nurturing Orthodox Christian Virtues in Your Children

ELIZABETH WHITE

Walking in Wonder blends patristic Orthodox teaching with practical suggestions for parents, resulting in a book that is not only inspirational but full of common sense. Elizabeth White draws from her extensive experience as an educator, parent, and faithful Orthodox Christian, to outline not only what the virtues are, but the how tos of encouraging the development of those virtues in children. Each chapter ends with a list of practical ideas any parent might try to help cultivate character qualities such as attentiveness and silence. This workbook will help parents, teachers, and all caregivers provide an environment that helps develop Orthodox attitudes toward self, others, the world and Christ. Written with children under the age of eight in mind.

£5.99

Total Package Cost at Full Retail Inc. Vat

£194.85

 

Special Package Price Include. VAT

£149.99

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