Top 20 Books of 2026

Item No. 9781944967550 by Stephen De Young Father Dr. Stephen De Young traces the lineage of Orthodox Christianity back to the faith and witness of the apostles, which was rooted in a first-century Jewish worldview. The Religion of the Apostles...

Item No. 9781944967703 by Dr. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou What does it mean to "think Orthodox"? What are the unspoken and unexplored premises and presumptions underlying what Christians believe? Orthodox Christianity is based on preserving the mind...

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. 9781944967888 by Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach, illustrated by Nicholas Malara Did you know there was a saint who used a dogsled for transportation? Or a saint who turned down a marriage proposal from the Roman Emperor? How about...

Item No. 9781936270170 compiled and edited by Ancient Faith Publishing  illustrated by Megan Gilbert A wonderful tool for Orthodox children! A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through...

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. 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. 9781936270903 Green 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. 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. 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. 9781955890151 by Dr. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ are central events in our salvation. Yet few Christians have a good grasp of the first-century historical and religious context in which the...

Item No. 9781955890663 Compiled and edited by Annalisa Boyd This updated, 3rd edition of Hear Me contains additional prayers covering timely topics of importance to teens and young adults. The mission of Hear Me, the best-selling prayerbook for Orthodox...

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. 9781955890786 by Elissa Bjeletich Davis Each year after Pascha, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Myrrhbearers, who cared for Jesus’ body after He was crucified. But myrrhbearing has a broader definition; it can serve as a metaphor...

Item No. 9781955890816 by Fr. Evan Armatas In this sequel to Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: A Practical Guide to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving, Fr. Evan Armatas covers three additional spiritual tools—Scripture, confession, and time. Drawing upon...

Item No. 9781955890977 by +Archpriest Pavel Soucek Written by Fr. Pavel Soucek (of blessed memory) with wisdom and a deep love of God, The Essentials: An Orthodox Christian Catechism is a book for all those who hunger to understand what it means to live...

Item No. 9781955890984 by Lawrence R. Farley The Book of Lamentations was written after the Babylonians had invaded the land, slaughtered the populace, and brought about national extinction. What remained for Jerusalem and Judah? The five poems of the...

Item No. 9781955890960 by Mike Stonelake Journey back to the sixth century and join St. Brendan the Navigator, known as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, and his crew on their seven-year seafaring adventure! As the crew of Irish monks searches for...

Item No. 9781955890908 by Amber Rose Prather, illustrated by Clare Freeman Elizabeth has a problem: She wants to pray in church more than anything, but every time she tries to pray, her feet start tapping. How can she pray if she can’t stay still?...

Item No. 9781955890946 by Bethany Marr, illustrated by Nicholas Malara Build your toddler’s love of church! Join a group of trucks and their team as they construct an Orthodox church from start to finish, ending as the community celebrates their...