Intro to Orthodoxy

Item No. 9781944967154 by Barnabas Powell In the style of his beloved podcast, Fr. Barnabas Powell offers reflections for each workday of the year to inspire us to live out our faith in the real world every day. Read these brief, pithy thoughts...

Item No. 9781936270996 by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Speaking to non-believers and believers alike, Fr. Andrew Damick attempts to create a sacred space in which we can encounter God. In this compact volume, he distills the essence of the traditional...

Item No. 9781936270637 by Fr. James Guirguis At a time when so many disaffected Christians are trying to recreate the Church from scratch, Fr. James offers a clear and accessible apology for simply returning to what Christ’s Church was...

Item No. 9781888212341 by Frederica Mathewes-Green The acclaimed author takes us through a typical Divine Liturgy in her little parish of Holy Cross in Baltimore, setting of her well-loved book Facing East; Interspersed with reflections on the liturgy...

Item No. 9781936270002 by Fr. Peter Gilquist After a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical Protestants finally found their way home. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations,...

Item No. 9781936270200 by Fr Thomas Hopko This new edition has a redesigned cover, as well as the addition of a new foreword and a few other minor changes throughout the text. Father Thomas Hopko draws on the wisdom of the Orthodox Christian Church...

Item No. 9781936270507 by V. Rev. Patrick B. O’Grady Come, Let Us Worship walks the reader through the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, explaining the meaning of each element and how the congregant may best participate in...

Item No. 000341 by St. Innocent A heart-warming introduction to the Christian life that was first composed for the Aleut people of Alaska in the early nineteenth century. Originally published in the Aleut (Eskimo) language in 1833, this book is...

Item No. 002255 by Fr. Anthony Coniaris An invaluable introduction to the beliefs and practices of Orthodox Christianity. Written in a popular and easy-to-read style, this book touches all the important bases without sacrificing balance or accuracy...

Item No. INTROset The perfect bundle for seekers and inquirers, or Orthodox Christians wanting to renew their understanding of the faith. Christ the Teacher icon magnet Blue tapestry bookmark Becoming Orthodox: A Journey to the Ancient Christian...

Item No. INTROIIset The perfect bundle for seekers and inquirers, or Orthodox Christians, wanting to renew their understanding and application of prayer. Mystical Supper icon magnet Jesus Prayer tapestry bookmark The Ancient Faith Prayer Book,...

Item No. 9781955890625 by Zachary Porcu Most books aimed at introducing Orthodoxy to the non-Orthodox begin by explaining basic points of doctrine and practice that differ from what the average reader may be familiar with. But for the average American,...

Item No. 9781944967017 by Fr. Michael Shanbour Over the centuries since the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, the two groups have diverged to the point that they often no longer understand each other’s vocabulary, let alone the...

Item No. 9781936270965 by Angela Doll Carlson From Catholic schoolgirl to punk rocker to emergent church planter, Angela Doll Carlson traveled a spiritual path that in many ways mirrors that of a whole generation. She takes us with her on a deep and...

Item No. 000682 Introductory handbooks on Orthodox Faith and life. Presented in brief chapters, this series is excellent for quick reference or study, and provides valuable teaching material for both teens and adults.  Vol. 1 Doctrine &...

Item No. 9781944967543 by Benjamin D. Williams and Harold B. Anstall Ancient Faith has produced a fresh update and redesign of a book cherished by a generation of seekers. Written in an accessible manner for the average lay person, Orthodox Worship...

Item No. 9781888212235 By Fr. Theodore Pulcini A former Roman Catholic chronicles his own journey into Orthodoxy and examines the critical issues that influenced his decision—including papal authority, the filioque controversy, works salvation,...

Item No. 009201 V. Rev. David Fontes, General Editor An introduction to the eastern Orthodox faith with stories from 13 contributing authors on how they converted to Orthodoxy. What do a former Catholic Charismatic, a born-again Bible-belt Protestant,...

Item No. 9781888212952 by Fr. A. James Bernstein The story of a man searching for truth and unable to rest until he finds it. Raised in Queens, New York, by formerly Orthodox Jewish parents whose faith had been undermined by the Holocaust, Arnold...

Item No. 000391 by Archbishop Paul of Finland This unpretentious little book was written “to describe Orthodoxy from the inside to those outside.” At the same time, as its author suggests, it may serve as “an Episcopal pastoral...

Item No. 008687 by Frederica Mathewes-Green Why are modern Christians so indistinguishable from everyone else? How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not? How could the first...

Item No. 006192 by Olivier Clement  The Living God is a unique catechetical work for families, inquirers, and adults who are searching for a clear, vivid presentation of the Christian faith. This introduction to the basic teachings and life of the...

Item No. 005578 by Fr. George Grube A practical handbook of the Church for laypeople and inquirers. Packed with useful information about the Church, i.e. what it teaches, how it worships, its sacraments (mysteries), feasts, calendar and prayers. It...

Item No. 006563 by Timothy (Bishop Kallistos) Ware This revised and updated third edition of the classic introductory work on the Orthodox Church (first written 50 years ago) has become a worldwide standard in colleges and seminaries. Part One...

Item No. 006584 by Bishop Kallistos Ware An excellent companion to Bishop Kallistos's book The Orthodox Church, this book discusses the spiritual life of the Christian and sets forth basic issues of theology as a way of life for the follower of Christ...

Item No. 008689 by Andreas Andreopoulos Millions of Christians around the world use the sign of the Cross—and have done so for centuries—as a gesture of blessing. It is practiced when alone, during worship, before sleep, upon waking, before...

Item No. 9781888212280 by Matthew Gallatin This outstanding book will help Orthodox readers more deeply appreciate their faith and will give Protestant readers a more thorough understanding of the Church. Beginning in the street ministry days of the...

Item No. 9781944967819 by Fr. Evan Armatas Are you a new Orthodox Christian, confused about what you need to do to grow in your Faith? Or perhaps you've been Orthodox for some time but could use a refresher course in basic spirituality. Popular...

Item No. 008874 by Frederica Mathewes-Green There are other introductory books about Orthodoxy. This one comprehensively covers the history, theology, and practice, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church,...

Item No. 9781936270361 by Fr. Marc Dunaway A brief overview of Orthodoxy. Outlines the history of the Christian Church, with concise explanations and helpful at-a-glance timelines. Includes the Age of Persecution, the Age of Councils, the Great Schism,...