Mother's Day Gifts

Item No. 007435 The Orthodox Study Bible is the fruit of over twenty years of labor by many of the best Orthodox Christian theologians of our time. Here, by the grace of God, you will find the living water of His Word with comprehensive study guides and...

The Orthodox Study Bible, Ancient Faith Edition, Leathersoft: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today’s World A message from the chairman of Ancient Faith Ministries, Dn. Michael Hyatt: Item No. 009956 The Orthodox Study Bible is the fruit of...

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. 9781936270897 by Vassilios Papavassiliou Many laypeople have attempted to read the great spiritual classic, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, but have been frustrated in attempting to apply the lessons of this monastic text to their...

Item No. 003979 Small Diptych: Christ the Savior and Mother of God; imported from Greece (icon images may greatly vary from those pictured, but all will have Mother and Child on the left and Christ on the right) Each of the two icons is 1 3/8" X...

Item No. 9781955890670 by Oswin (John) Craton The existence of "fools for Christ" in the Orthodox tradition mystifies many people, even some within the Orthodox Church itself. People often wonder what purpose these sometimes comical and oftentimes...

Item No. 9781944967024 by Philip Mamalakis, PhD The Orthodox Christian tradition is filled with wisdom and guidance about the biblical path of salvation. Yet this guidance remains largely inaccessible to parents and often disconnected from the...

Item No. 005831 Large bookmark featuring the Jesus Prayer suitable for use with a Bible, large prayer book, Psalter, or other books. Includes the words of the Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on Me   Shop all...

Item No. 9781955890687 by Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis People often complain that the Divine Liturgy is always the same, week after week. But every ritual, phrase, and action in the service has meaning and purpose, drawing in worshipers with its hymns...

Item No. 9781944967529 by Sylvia Leontaritis "A psalm is a city of refuge from the demons, a means of inducing help from the angels, a weapon in fears by night, a rest from toils by day, a safeguard for infants, an adornment for those at the height of...

Item No. 9781936270163 by Albert S. Rossi, PhD with a foreword by Fr. Thomas Hopko In order to become a healing presence for others, we must first be healed ourselves—through an active relationship with the great Healer, Christ. Drawing on the...

Item No. 9781888212266 "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me." This prayer has been on the lips of Christians since the time of the Desert Fathers. What is its history? How do we make it our own? This booklet traces the development of the...

Item No. 9781936270521 by Melissa Naasko Does every fasting day or season find you scanning your pantry shelves in a panic, wondering what in the world to cook for dinner? Help is on the way! Melissa Naasko, food blogger and mother of 11,...

Item No. 9781888212211 by Patrick Henry Reardon Christ in the Psalms takes the reader on a thought-provoking and enlightening pilgrimage through this beloved prayer book of the Church. Lively and highly devotional, this book holds a wealth of insight...

Item No. 9781944967284 Burgundy cover. Edited by Vassilios Papavassiliou, The Ancient Faith Prayer Book brings together the most ancient and popular prayers of Orthodox Christians with some additions that address issues of contemporary life, all...

Item No. 9781944967413 by Fr. Lawrence R. Farley Popular biblical commentator and church historian Fr. Lawrence Farley turns his hand to hagiography in this collection of lives of saints, one or more for each day of the calendar year. His accessible...

Item No. 9781936270187 by John Kosmas Skinas Enhance your family’s celebration of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church with this beautifully designed book. Written for all ages and illustrated with icons and more, the book brings alive...

Item No. 9781944967086 A dedicated group of Orthodox monks (who wish to remain anonymous) have created a fresh English translation of the Masoretic Hebrew text of the Psalter, corrected to the Septuagint, that is eminently readable and...

Item No. 9781944967000 by Elissa Bjeletich & Caleb Shoemaker How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward—in the parish and...

Item No. 9781944967192 by Georgia Briggs Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne’s grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And...

Item No. 9781936270101 by Fr. Stephen Freeman Have you ever referred to God as “the Man upstairs”? Most Christians living in a secular society have unwittingly relegated God and all things spiritual to the “second storey” of the...

Item No. 009982 Large bookmark of Theotokos with Christ suitable for use with a Bible, large prayer book, Psalter, or other books.   Shop all bookmarks   Dimensions: 2 X 9 inches

Item No. 008447 by Archimandrite Tikhon In Communist Russia in 1984, five youths from non-religious backgrounds joined a monastery. This is the story of what they experienced and some of the "everyday saints" they met. The author says, "In this book I...

Item No. 9781944967536 by Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger Are you looking for a way to keep your family engaged in the true spiritual nourishment Lent has to offer? Tending the Garden of Our Hearts offers family devotions based on the scriptures...

Item No. 9781936270989 by Abbot Tryphon Thousands of readers and listeners have benefited from the fatherly wisdom and insight of The Morning Offering, the blog and podcast of Abbot Tryphon of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery, Vashon Island,...

Item No. 008480 by Ana Smiljanic and Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica “Love little things, and strive for that which is modest and simple. The Lord watches over us, and He is pleased that you long for His peace. Until the soul is ready, He will only...

Item No. 9781955890328 by Stephen Freeman From advertising to social media, from trauma survival to keeping up with the Joneses, shame is deeply embedded in our culture and our psyches, directing much of our behavior from far behind the scenes. But is...

Item No. 9781936270422 by Constantina R. Palmer Every monastery exudes the scent of holiness, but women's monasteries have their own special flavor. Join Constantina Palmer as she makes frequent pilgrimages to a women's monastery in Greece and absorbs...

Item No. 004867 Gold-tone St. Xenia Cross lapel pin with blue inlay; approx. 1" h; chain not included. The Saint Xenia Orthodox Cross features the letters “IC” and “XC,” the traditional Greek abbreviation for JESUS CHRIST...

Item No. 9781944967772 by Mother Alexandra First published in 1981 and long out of print, The Holy Angels has yet to be surpassed as a comprehensive and comprehensible account of the nature of the angels and their role in our salvation. In layperson's...

Item No. 9781944967857 by Melinda Johnson, Laura Jansson, Georgia Briggs, Molly Sabourin, Anna Neill, Summer Kinard, Katherine Bolger Hyde, and Melissa Naasko Written by a group of friends, ​Seven Holy Women​ is a one-of-a-kind journey into the lives...

Item No. 9780962271304 by St. Theophan the Recluse Saint Theophan, while from a different era and country, has an uncanny ability to communicate with modern Westerners. Raising Them Right provides both practical and spiritual insight into a variety of...

Item No. 9781944967604 by Laura S. Jansson Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a...

Item No. 9781944967383 by Archpriest Lawrence R. Farley Matushka Olga was the wife of a Yupik priest in an Alaskan village. She was not only mother to her own eight surviving children, but also spiritual mother to those in her parish. Olga served...

Item No. 008747 Prayer Bracelet with "Tears of the Mother of God," small silver-tone beads between each large "tear" bead, and a silver-tone cross Stretches to fit most adult-size wrists. Imported from Serbia Arrives in a clear top presentation...

Item No. 9781944967307 by Nicole M. Roccas Idleness. Apathy. Restlessness. Procrastination. These are symptoms of what early Christian theologians called despondency (acedia), a spiritual sickness rooted in a lack of care or effort. A condition as...

Item No. 008908 Budded St. Xenia Cross, Auto Visor Clip icon with a rear-mounted spring clip. The cross is a gold-tone metal with blue enamel inlay.   Dimensions: 2.5 inches tall

Item No. 9781955890694 by Annalisa Boyd Annalisa Boyd knows motherhood—its challenges, its joys, and its potential for spiritual growth. In this prayer book she offers a wide selection of prayers mothers can use to intercede for their families as...

Item No. 9781944967987 by Brandi Willis Schreiber The Orthodox Church's reverence for Mary the Mother of God can be a stumbling block for converts, and a fulfilling relationship with her can prove elusive for converts and lifelong Orthodox Christians...

Item No. 9781936270255 by Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou Far from being merely a “vacation from fasting,” the Pascha season is a time that, properly understood, can greatly enrich our faith. During the Pascha season, we celebrate...

Item No. 9781936270484 by Rita Madden Orthodox Christians fast approximately half the days of the year. But in our food-obsessed society, how do we determine our approach to eating in general? Nutritional expert Rita Madden expands on her...

Item No. 9781955890205 by Matthew the Poor Part history, part theology, part devotional, The Story of Jesus explores the complete life and teachings of Our Lord from before His conception in the womb of Mary until His Ascension. Revered twentieth-century...

Item No. 9781944967673 compiled and edited by Nicole M. Roccas Throughout Scripture and patristic writings, Christians are consistently enjoined to give thanks to God in all things. But it can be easy to forget to give thanks on a daily basis,...

Item No. 006013 The Spiritual Testament of St. Seraphim (+1949) of Vyritsa, Russia This pocket-sized booklet is a letter which the Saint sent to his spiritual child, a bishop who was in a Soviet prison at the time, as a consolation and counsel that God...

Item No. 9781944967048 by Constantina R. Palmer From the author of The Scent of Holiness, The Sweetness of Grace is a collection of stories derived from conversations with Orthodox nuns, monks, and laypeople, along with experiences of Orthodox life in...

Item No. 005607 Magnet, Christ Blessing the Children icon on thick and durable 1/4-inch acrylic. Original icon by the hand of Tom Clark, iconographer.   Dimensions: approx. 2 x 3 inches

Item No. 9781944967895 by Sherry Shenoda In this hauntingly beautiful novel, a nameless Lightkeeper, ageless and outside of time, is pulled through time to tend lighthouses on far shores, battling danger, loneliness, uncertainty, and despair. What begins...

Item No. 9781944967475 by Ileana, Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austria (later Mother Alexandra) Ileana, Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austria—who in later life became Mother Alexandra, founder of the Orthodox Monastery of the...

Item No. 9781888212327 by Bev. Cooke The life of a princess is not all glamour, handsome princes, and beautiful clothes. It is also devotion to duty, sacrifice for your people, and a lot of just plain hard work. And if your country happens to suffer...

Item No. 9781955890434 by +Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska What is the spiritual significance of almsgiving in the life of a believer? Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska (OCA) draws on a wealth of patristic and modern sources to explore why God commands...

Item No. 9781936270088 A Novel by Melinda Johnson Lydia’s life is turning upside down. Her family has converted to Orthodox Christianity without her, she’s just about to leave home for college, one of her friends is pregnant, and soon...

Item No. 9781888212914 by Fr. Meletios Webber Worry, despair, insecurity, fear of death . . . these are our daily companions, and even though we attempt to ignore them or try to crowd them out, they are there, waiting for us in our quieter moments. It...

Item No. 9781944967352 by V. Rev. Michael Oleksa Popular author and speaker Archpriest Michael J. Oleksa has spent most of his life serving the Church in Alaska and advocating for the Native populations there. But he has also had many adventures in...

This title can only be ordered if shipping to a destination within the United States. Item No. 9781944967512 by Angela Doll Carlson The Philokalia - a collection of the best writings from Orthodox spiritual masters across many centuries - is a...

Item No. 004901 Magnet, Mystical Supper icon on thick and durable 1/4-inch acrylic.   Dimensions: approx. 3.5 x 1.75 inches

Item No. 9781944967574 by Stephen Siniari "[These] stories begin to paint a new kind of Icon, that of a truly American Orthodox Christian, of regular people simply trying to be or tragically rejecting being regular human beings, the kind of people...

Item No. 9781944967055 by Kevin Scherer Our first parents departed from what it means to be truly human when they ate from the forbidden tree. Ever since, humans have been working with corrupted minds and wills, employing a distorted approach to life...

Item No. 005606 Magnet, Sweet Kissing icon on thick and durable 1/4-inch acrylic. Original icon by the hand of Heather Sommer   Dimensions: approx. 2 x 3 inches

Item No. 005604 Magnet, Noah's Ark on thick and durable 1/4-inch acrylic. A wonderful gift for a child or Sunday school students!   Dimensions: approx. 2.5 inch diameter

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. 9781944967611 by Summer Kinard Disability is not a boundary to holiness, because God is with us. But it can sometimes be an obstacle to full participation in the life of the Church, simply because many do not understand what is needed to help...

Item No. 9781955890519 by Vassilios Papavassiliou This large-print edition of Thirty Steps to Heaven includes an industry standard 16pt font on bright white paper. This edition is ideal for the visually impaired, late-night readers, or anyone who...

Item No. 9781944967031 by Angela Doll Carlson Silver Medal winner of the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Inspirational/Spiritual category How we care for and nurture our bodies has implications for all areas of our...

Item No. 9781888212617 by Molly Sabourin This book is for every young mother who's ever wished children came with an instruction manual; who's ever longed for just one quiet minute to finish a thought or utter a prayer; who's ever despaired of...

Item No. 9781955890212 by Joshua Makoul The healing journey can be disorienting and mystifying. Where do we begin? How do we know which way to go? Like a trusted map, Healing Work orients readers within the practical strategies and insights they need...

Item No. 008170 Sterling silver St Olga Orthodox Cross; approx. 1-1/8" h; includes 18" sterling silver link chain. Delivered in a velvet box with satin lining. The Saint Olga Orthodox Cross features the letters “IC” and “XC,” the...

Item No. 006003 translated in English by Fr. Nicholas Palis, edited by Rev. Theodore Petrides This inspiring collection from St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite Publication Society features the lives of 45 holy individuals – married and unmarried, lay...

Item No. 005530 Magnet, Saint Euphrosynos the Cook icon on thick and durable 1/4-inch acrylic. Saint Euphrosynos was a monk of the ninth century at a monastery in Palestine who was translated to Paradise while fulfilling his obedience as a cook. He is...

Item No. 003724 Prayer Beads, 33 wooden beads and cross. A charming gift for all occasions. Slight variations in the olive wood add unique character to every set of prayer beads. 7 inch length. 1.75 inch tall cross. Arrives in a clear-top presentation...

Item No. 9781944967086 This large-print edition of The Ancient Faith Psalter includes an industry standard 16pt font on bright white paper. This edition is ideal for the visually impaired, late-night readers, or anyone who prefers reading larger...

Item No. 008909 Sterling silver St. Xenia Cross; approx. 3/4" w X 1" h; includes 18" stainless chain. Delivered in a velvet box with satin lining. The Saint Xenia Orthodox Cross features the letters “IC” and “XC,” the...

Item No. 9781944967345 by Fr. Lawrence Farley Zion in the Old Testament is a type of the Holy Mother of God. As God chose to dwell in Zion and thus blessed and glorified her, so God also chose to dwell in Mary and to bless and glorify her. In the New...

Item No. 9781888212716 by Fr. David Smith In the Gospel of Luke, we hear the angel s timeless proclamation to Mary,  Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women  (Luke 1:28). Every generation of Christians...

Item No. 008686 by Saint Theophan the Recluse St. Theophan takes us through the yearly cycle of Gospel and Epistle readings, humbly and reverently offering us brief but powerful daily meditations on the word of God. He also addresses the problems of...

Item No. 008205 This Guardian Angel and Virgin Mary & Child tapestry pouch features a zipper closure and an inner lining (both sides are pictured). Suggestions for use include: gift bag for crosses, jewelry, or other small items travel bag for...

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, 003603 Keychain, Guardian Angel icon. Paper icon with protective cover.   Dimensions: 4.25 inches total length

Item No. 009000 Christ Blessing the Children, medium icon. A great gift for Lent and Easter!   Also available: Large icon Item No. 008999   Artist / Iconographer: Athanasios Tom Clark Format: icon print, mounted on...

Item No. 008206 Vladimir Mother of God (Virgin of Vladimir) and cross tapestry pouch featuring a zipper closure and an inner lining (both sides are pictured). Suggestions for use include: gift bag for crosses, jewelry, or other small items travel...

Item No. 005252 Handmaidens of the Lord, large icon Mounted on 5/8" wood with beveled, dark red edges and a satin finish.    Back Row (left to right): St. Marina, St. Pelagia, St. Barbara, St. Anna the Prophetess Middle Row: St. Irene of...

Item No, 003601 Keychain, Virgin of Vladimir icon. Paper icon with protective cover.Dimensions: 4.25 inches total length

Item No. 008445 by Joel Miller Explores the relationship between people and angels, through the eyes of the early church. Heaven is closer than we realize. Its boundaries overlap our own, and angels move in and out of our porous present, this moment...

Item No. 003709 Pack of ten 5 x 7 cards and 10 envelopes. Mother of God Blank Note Cards / Stationery featuring an icon by Jan Isham. Appropriate to send on many occasions (with your personal greeting added), or suitable for use as general...

Item No. 9781888212501 by Donna Farley There is enormous tension between entering fully into the Church Year and the pressures of society. We sometimes find ourselves walking a tightrope between what we think is the ideal of a holy life and the demands...

Item No. 009344 Puzzle, Creation of Birds and Sea Creatures. 99 pieces. Inspired by the rich iconography of Michael Kapeluck, this puzzle invites you to explore the intricate beauty of God’s creation through a captivating and mindful activity. A...

Item No. 000715 The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later into...

Item No. 006273 translated in English by Fr. Nicholas Palis, edited by Rev. Theodore Petrides The present volume contains twenty-four biographies of ascetics in the world. Of these, one is a bishop, one a priestmonk, five are married priests, two are...

Item No. 004597 Dyptich: Christ the Savior and Mother of God. Two medium icons hinged, mounted on 3/4" wood.   Each of the icons may also be purchased separately: Christ the Savior, medium icon Item No. 002163 Mother of God, medium icon Item...

Item No. 006046 by Sorin Alpetri lder Arsenie (Papacioc) of Romania (1914–2011) was a witness of the eternal truth of Christ, given by God to contemporary man. A man of deep prayer, he also possessed experiential knowledge of the ways of the...

Item No. 004530 Sterling silver St Olga Orthodox Cross; approx. 5/8" h and 7/16" w; includes 18" stainless curb-link chain. The reverse side of this cross is polished. Delivered in a velvet box with satin lining. The Saint Olga Orthodox Cross features...

Item No. 008327 Virgin and Child, large icon Note: Large icon of the Virgin and Child in the "Eleousa" style (sometimes rendered in English as "Virgin of Tenderness"). The Christ child is seen touching His mother's face and wrapping one arm...

Item No. 008173 14k yellow gold St Olga Orthodox Cross; approx. 1-1/8" h; chain not included. Delivered in a velvet box with satin lining. The Saint Olga Orthodox Cross features the letters “IC” and “XC,” the traditional Greek...

Item No. 003729 Prayer Beads, 33 wooden beads with cross and fringe   Dimensions: 9 inch total length, 3/4 inch cross

Item No. 005772 Axion Estin of Emmaus, large icon This icon, enshrined at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is modeled on the original Axion Estin ("It Is Truly Meet") icon of Mount Athos (feast day, June 11). It was in AD...

Item No. 003725 Prayer Beads, 50 wooden beads with cross and tassel   Dimensions: 12.5 inches total, 1.5 ht inch cross

Item No. 009266 This hand-painted design joyfully proclaims the troparion for Pascha, “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life”! Based on traditional pysanky eggs, the artist...

Item No. 008317 by Patrick Henry Reardon Who was Jesus and what was His mission? The Gospels present us with an obvious but profound and compelling thought, that the eternal Word of God became a real man of particular weight and height, with a specific...

Item No. 003624 Keychain, Guardian Angel, archedDimensions: Approx. 3.25 inches total length

Item No. 003758 Diptych: Virgin of Kazan and Christ Blessing, gold foil pressed on wood, small icons   Dimensions: 2.5 x 3.25 inches closed, 5 x 3.25 inches open

Item No. 005758 Illuminated Lord's Prayer with Icon of Christ, large icon   Artist / Iconographer: Fr Matthew Garrett Format: icon print, mounted on wood Dimensions: 8 X 10 inches Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing