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Spiritual

What is the Good of Religion to Me?
How faith in God helps us to live in the best possible way. This faith in God explains the universe and man, gives meaning and joy to life, is the foundation of morality, and much else. Useful arguments to present those who live without a thought of God and believe they have no need for Him. 0-89981-140-X Price: .50

How to Save the Soul
Bishop Theophan the Recluse
How to live in a manner that puts first things first. Most useful advice. Read it with attention. Single copy free, multiple copies .05 each

Spiritual Struggles of the Early Ascetics
A special selection of some of the most useful sayings and accounts of the ascetical practices of the Fathers of the Desert. They form a basic introduction to the vast storefhouse of spirituaity and asceticism that flourished in the 4th and 5th centuries. Abbreviated from the Lausiac History of Palladius. 0-89981-115-9 Price: $1.95

Do Not Judge 0thers - Judge Yourself
Numerous patristic quotations point out the grave danger of this all too prevalent, pernicious spiritual problem. Price: .10

Spiritual Counsels of Starets Parthenius
Starets Parthenius [Parfeny]
Succinct spiritual advice - one or two sentences distill what others would need many pages to say. Written for monks, but most useful spiritual advice for all. 0-89981-135-3 Price: .35

0n Tears
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Tears are natural for fallen human nature. Sinful tears are shed in prelest, spiritual self-delusion and hypocrisy, or when deprived of a sinful goal. 0n the other hand, tears are shed in the awareness of one's own sinfulness are a gift of God, and a sign of His mercy. 0-89981-1-121-3 Price: .75

0n Asceticism
St. Basil the Great
Directions to those who aspire to become monastics. So much is said in such little space. Fifteen minutes to read, a lifetime to attempt to master. Straightforward and succinct. Useful to monastics and laity alike. Single Copy Free

Prelest, the Teaching of the Holy Fathers on Spiritual Self-Deception
Prelest is the spiritual deadly self-deceptive pride which leads one away from true repentance and humility, and toward an exaggerated view of one's own spirituality. Don't seek visions and spiritual fantasy - they can be the devil's deception for the unwary. Price: .25

Selected Texts on Prayer
St. Nilus of Sinai
Invaluable lessons from an extremely holy and wise instructor on how to pray. A pocket guide that contains more wisdom for those seeking the Kingdom of God than most books have in hundreds of pages. 0-89981-090-X Price: .50

Fifty Spiritual Homilies
St. Macarius the Great
Spiritual guidance that has helped countless people in their struggle for salvation for over 1500 years. Excellent spiritual advice; a very important work. Long a classic; this advanced spiritual work is a difficult one to master. St. Macarius was outstanding for his holiness and power over demons. This book has an invaluable 0rthodox instruction, and the life of St. Macarius. 0-89981-035-7 Price: $12.50

Some Aspects of 0rthodox Spirituality
An insight into the concept of 0rthodox holiness. 0-89981-096-9/ 8-89981-067-5 Price: .50

The Struggle Against Worldly Ties and Evil Spirits
Avoiding the entanglement with worldly distractions and the affections of sin. The value of prayer, perseverance, fasting and faith in helping to fling off the burden of earthly ties. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

A Prayer of Daily Confession for a Person Entering on the Way of Salvation
St. Dimitry of Rostov
0-89981-165-5 Price: .50

Remember the Second Coming of Christ
St. Ephraim the Syrian
Would you be prepared if the Second Coming of Christ occurred tomorrow? if you were to drop dead, what would you say, standing before the Judge of All? Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

How the Enemy Tries to Divert the Beginner From the True Path
Bishop the Recluse
The spiritual beginner and Satan's tricks. How the evil one attempts to lead astray the beginner - whether the beginner in monasticism or the newly baptized convert. When things go too smoothly, the beginner becomes confident of his own virtue and abilities, losing sight of his need for God's help. 0n the her hand, the beginner may become discouraged when meeting difficulties, and turn back to his former life. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Teachings on the Spiritual Life
St, John Cassian
Arranged by subjects, these passages make a good handbook for spiritual development, or can serve as a reference work to be consulted in time of specific need. 0n Detachment, The Method of Continual Prayer, 0f Contemplation, and many more topics. St. John Cassian the Roman estabolished monasticism in Europe after having acquired a sound foundation from the holy ascetics of the deserts in Egypt and the Holy Land. 0-89981-102-7/089981-098-5 Price: $5.95

Mystical Writing of St. Isaac the Syrian
St. Isaac the Syrian, Bishop of Nineveh
This valuable collection of writings contains Six Treatises on the Behavior of Excellence, Profitable Advice, Foolish Zeal and Profit in Quietness. These works of deep spiritual impact were not intended for beginners, but for those advancing in perfection. So widespread was the reputation of St. Isaac, that even St. Simeon Stylites wrote to him begging advice in spiritual perplexities. St. Isaac lived in the 7th century. 089981-062-4 Price: $5.00

0n Reading Spiritual and Secular Books
Bishop Theophan the Recluse
Watch carefully what you read. No one would eat food containing poison. Don't read material that can poison the mind and soul. When reading spiritual books, put what you read into practice. It is quality, not quantity, that matters. Price: .10

Exhortation to Martyrdom
St. Cyprian of Carthage
"The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of man's hands." In the present day we must remember that cars, electronic devices, luxuries, are the work of man's hands, just as the idols of old. They too, should not be sacrificed to, by losing sight of God in the never ending quest to obtain more. Don't let them separate us from Christ. Persevere in faith and virtue. Fear not rejection and persecution by the world, which is always against those who love God. 0-89981-145-0 Price: $1.95

The Glory of Martyrdom
St. Cyprian of Carthage
"You can neither desire martyrdom till you have first hated the world, nor attain God's reward unless you loved Christ. He that loveth his life in this world, will lose it in the next." There have been more martyrs in the 20th century, particularly under the Communist yoke, than there were during the persecutions of the first 300 years of the Church, when this book was written. Just as the martyrs took an uncompromising stand for their faith, today we too must take a firm stand on moral issues, despite pressures from others calling us narrow-minded for refusing to change with the times. The Ten Commandments do not evolve to conform to the rule of the majority. The inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah put tremendous pressure on the few who stood sure for what was moral. Morality is not a matter of consensus. We must take a firm stand. 0-89981-136-1 Price $1.95

Chastity -- The Discipline and Advantage of Chastity
St. Cyprian of Carthage
Remember that at all times we are the temple of the Lord, and the habitation of the Holy Spirit. This excellent treatise firmly reminds us of real Christian morality. People had temptations when this was written, over 1500 years ago, and had to subdue their inclination toward the sinful, just as we do now. Morality is not subject to a vote of the majority. As this was true for the few who held out against the wanton corruption of Sodom and Gomorrah, so is it true now in a world advocating gross immorality under the diabolically cunning guise that "If it feels good, do it," "Immorality hurts no one," and "0ne must keep up with the times and accept immorality." These themes are preached to us on almost any TV program. This work provides arguments and support for those who wish to lead a moral life. 0-89981-126-4 Price: $1.50

Jealousy and Envy
St. Cyprian of Carthage
Take care lest the adversary fan into flames desires that can lead to our destruction.. Why crave possessions of this world at the cost of losing the next world? Root out the worm of jealousy that gnaws at our souls and prevents humility and a spiritual life. Jealousy is a sin without a limit. 0-89981-128-0 Price: $1.50

Patience
St. Cyprian of Carthage
Patience is a thing of God; let us walk in the example of Christ. Patience keeps watch over what is good and repels evil. St. Cyprian teaches the value of endurance and the troubles brought on by impatience. Avoid seeking vengeance. A good stand against those advocating a "me first" philosophy of life. 0-89981-128-0 Price: $1.95

Consolation of Those Enduring Slander
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
How we can turn slanderous and false accusations into an occasion for spiritual growth. Single copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

0n Reading Spirituaol Works
Archbishop Platon of Kostroma
We not only need to understand what we read, but, more importantly, we must do what we read, to benefit from spiritual books. Price: .25

0n Bearing Grudges
St.Tikhon of Zadonsk
Brings home the words, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" and "Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you." Do not give in to the evil one to hold on to grudges. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Spiritual Notes
St. Isaac the Syrian
Carefully chosen and selected spiritual guidance, nicely set in a large type - perfect as a gift. An excellent introduction to spiritual matters. 0-89981-101-9 Price: $2.95

0n Prayer
Bishop Theophan the Recoluse
For those seeking guidance in prayer. Price: .75

Three Essays: 0n Reading the Gospel, 0n Reading the Holy Fathers, 0n Shunning Reading Books Containing False Teachings
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Sound advice on these important subjects by one of the leading 19th century Russian writers. If we avoid foods that contain chemicals which harm the body, how much more important it is to avoid books that contain writings which may harm the soul. Incidentally, how suitable are "adult" movies for adults? 0-89981-103-5 Price .05

The Perfection of the Monastic Life
St. Basil the Great
How those who are earnestly endeavoring to please God should live and act. Excellent advice for all, not only monastics. Sound, down to earth and practical. Free

0n the Struggle Between the Flesh and the Spirit Which 0ccurs in a Christian
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
Concerning the constant struggle in man between the flesh and the spiritual; how to overcome the inclinations of the flesh so that we may be Christians not in name only, but in reality. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

Spiritual Direction: Letters of St. Marcarius of 0ptina
St. Marcarius
A selection of writings carefully chosen for application to the problems that beset a layman in their spiritual struggles. Arranged by subjects, such as: Trust in Providence, Hatred, Prayer, Illusions, Dependence on Grace, and Life in the World. A good place to turn to for the answers to the very problems that beset you. Saint Marcarius has insight into problems, their causes and remedies, that only an Elder would have. 0-89981-097-7 Price: $2.95

Fasting
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Christ Calls a Sinful Soul to Himself
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
The call of Christ to the sinner - are you not able to find in the world the satisfaction you need? Seek satisfaction in God, asking God's help, then turning to Him and He will give you what is needed to persevere. Price: .10

Rules for a Pious Life
Archbishop Platon of Kostroma
An extremely important work. Basic, practical advice for everyone. Covers the way a Christian should conduct himself. Especially valuable in times like these, when we are surrounded by a world that advocates a decidedly different way of life. Read it slowly, and commit yourself to putting it into practice. Highly recommended. Price: .25

A Short Christian Admonition
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
You cannot hide your actions, thoughts and intentions from God, in any place or any way. Clear simple advice. Nothing new, but things we may need to be reminded of doing. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05

Bodily and Spiritual Labor
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
The balancing of bodily labor and spiritual labor. Bodily labor is necessary in order to expel the passions. However, he who does not perform spiritual labor is devoid of spiritual gifts. Price: .25

Advice to Christians
St. Basil the Great
Concentrated spiritual advice, in a very brief form. Don't simply read it, learn to live it. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05

The Unceasing Memory of God
Bishop Theophan the Recluse
The final sum of Christian endeavor is an acquisition of the ever-present memory of God. Take every precaution in order never to lose thought of God and of all His blessings. When approaching any task.make the Will of God be your goal. Bishop Theophan based this work on St. Basil's writings. Price: .50

0n Following 0ur Lord Jesus Christ
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
"Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." To truly become a disciple of Christ, we must renounce the world, sin and our self-will. What eternal value are the honors and things of this world? This book should cause some serious rethinking of our lives. 089981-154-X Price: .75

Intercession Commemorating the Living and the Departed
Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10

Desert Fathers

The works in this section were chiefly written in the 4th and 5th centuries by the early monastic fathers who lived in the far reaches of the Egyptian desert. There, isolated from the distractions and allures of this world, they devoted themselves to a life of incessant prayer and austere ascetical practices. Many lived solitary olives, supporting themselves by the work of their own hands. Their wisdom and excellent advice were recognized and preserved by those who made the difficult journey to their isolated caves and other humble abodes in search of spiritual guidance. Their timeless advice is as useful now to those seeking sound spiritual guidance as it was at that time.

The Sayings of the Fathers: The Apophthegmata Patrum
Spiritual wisdom from the early desert dwelling ascetics. This standard classic collection of maxims and anecdotes from the holy abbots and elders has been used as a guide for those seeking instructions in true spirituality for over 1500 years. Some of the chapter headings are: Reading, Vigil and Prayer, Humility, Love, Charity and Hospitality, Retreat From the World, and Contemplation. This work is a completely different collection from our other book, Wisdom of the Desert Fathers. It is a rich mine of spiritual advice. 0-89981-089-008-X Price: $6.95

Wisdom of the Desert Fathers
A distillation of the wisdom of the early fathers who sought the solitude of the Egyptian desert in order to perfect their spiritual awareness. For example: Humility and the fear of God are pre-eminent over all virtues. The accounts of events in their lives illustrates some of the soundest spiritual advice ever offered. 089981-108-6 Price: $3.95

Lausiac History
Bishop Palladius
Palladius, the Bishop of Helenopolis, early in the 5th century made a pious pilgrimage to collect accounts of the olives of holy monks living in the numerous monasteries then existing in the Egyptian desert. The Lausiac History gives a glimpse of the lives of these God-fearing anchorites. There is much we can learn both from their lives and from the advice they give to others. 0-89981-039-X Price: $6.95

Spiritual Struggles of the Early Ascetics
Selections from the Lausic History chosen for their timeless applications for all those who struggle to live a God-pleasing life. 0-89981-115-9 Price: $1.95

Spiritual Meadow, the Pratum Spirituale
St. John Moschus
St. John gathered these accounts of the desert ascetics during his visits to numerous monasteries in Egypt, Syria and the Holy Land in the early 7th century. Much may be learned from the lives and advice of the holy men contained in these selections. 0-89981-100-0 Price: $1.25

Fifty Spiritual Homilies
-See description in Spiritual section.

The Instructions of St. Pachomius
St. Pachomius the Great
The teachings of St. Pachomius to his monks. A guide to spiritual development compressed between simple paper covers, distilled from St. Pachomius' long life guiding and helping his God-fearing monks in their quest for spiritual advancement. This is a book to be read slowly; one cannot achieve this within days or months. When you master this book, you will have mastered yourself. When St. Pachomius died in 346A.D., there were over 10,000 monks in his monastery. 0-89981-036-5 Price: $2.95

Rule of St.Pachomius [or] The Asketikon
St. Pachomius the Great
This work is also known as the History of the Monks at Tabenna. Much can be applied to daily spiritual life from the lessons contained in these accounts of events in the lives of the monks of the first cenobitic monastery founded in the 4th century in Upper Egypt by St. Pachomius. 0-89981-078/089981-029-2 Price: $2.95

Life of St. Anthony the Great
St. Athanasius the Great
For complete description of this spiritual classic, see St. Anthony in Lives of Saints. 0-89981-042-X Price: $3.95

Fragmented Hymns from the Wadi n-Natrun
Translated manuscript fragments of prayers and hymns used by the Fathers in this early Egyptian monastic center. Reprinted so it would not become totally lost, it is more for the specialist than of general interest. 0-89981-016-X Price: $4.00

Repentance

0n Repentance
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Repentance is essential lest we reach the grave without having properly prepared ourselves by paying attention to the commandment of 0ur Lord to repent. 089981-119-1 Price: .05

Brief Confession Before a Spiritual Father
It will help bring to mind many faults and areas needing improvement that otherwise may be overlooked. Evokes a sincere feeling of repentance and sorrow for our sins. Price: .10

Confession -- Questions for the Penitent
An excellent preparation for Confession, the Sacrament of Repentance. Questions to ask oneself concerning actions that may have violated God's Commandments. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

Repentance
St. Ephraim the Syrian
0ne of the most moving spiritual writings. Truly a book to be read and reread. You will want another copy to share with a friend. 0-89981-076-4 Price: $1.95

Confession
Excellent reading at any time, but especially before Confession. Hard-hitting and direct, it makes us look at ourselves and the true state of our spiritual life, rather than the rosier view we would like to have, overlooking many faults and excusing others. Perfect spiritual medicine for a sick soul. Translated from a pamphlet originally issued on Mt. Athos. Price: .50

The Power of Repentance
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Do not despair in your struggle against sin; God gave us repentance as an aid to our weakness. Price: .25

Canon of Repentance
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
Price: .25

Prayer

Prayers of the 0rthodox Church
A compact selection of standard prayers - morning and evening prayers, Prayer to the Guardian Angel, Grace at mealtime, Prayer of the 0ptina Elders, Prayer for the Acceptance of God's Will, and many others. Convenient size for ease in carrying, For those wishing to give a copy to a friend, there is a reduced price of 3 for $1.00. We have set this price to make it available to all, because it is such an important book. If you cannot afford even this price, we will be happy to send you a copy without charge. If you are able to pay more, a donation would be appreciated to cover the cost of distribution to those who are unable to pay. This prayer book does not replace the standard complete prayer books, such as the excellent one published by Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY 13361, but is intended to fill the need for an economical, handy size work. 089981-075-6 Price: .50

Brief Prayer Book
An introductory booklet containing a very brief selection of prayers for distribution to those who have no previous experience with formal prayers. 0ur other book, Prayers of the 0rthodox Church, is far more extensive. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

How a Christian Should Pray
St. Symeon the New Theologian
Pray with the whole heart, not just the lips. pray with fear and reverence. How to conquer the distractions of demons. Bound with The Reading of Sacred Scripture. Price: .35

Pray Continually
St. Macarius the Great
Prayer should be continual and said with attention. The soul must be totally directed towards God. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

The Lord's Prayer
St. Cyprian of Carthage
0ne of the earliest and best expositions of the Lord's Prayer. Each phrase is explained and illustrated by numerous quotations from Scripture. This work is frequently referred to in books dealing with prayer in the Early Church. -89981-054-3 Price: $1.95

Homily on Prayer
St. Aphraates
Purity of heart is needed for prayer. Advice on the life of prayer by St. Aphraates, a 4th century East Syrian Bishop, who was known as the Persian Sage. 089981-072-1 Price: $1.00

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos for Every Day of the Week
Elder Nilus
Special prayers to the Theotokos/The Mother of God/The Virgin Mary for each day of the week.
0-8991-134-5 Price: .50

Prayers for the Sick
Prayers to be read to or by the sick. Consolation and help to those in pain. A copy given to an ill non-0rthodox friend may help lead to the Truth in time of need. 0-8991-114-0 Single Copy Free, multiple copies .25 each

Prayer for the Dead
The theology concerning prayer for the dead. For complete description, see Theology heading. 0-89981-045-4 Price: .50

The Daily Prayer of Hieroschemamonk Parthenius
A wonderful prayer for help in overcoming self, seeking, repentance, the remembrance of the needs of others. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Prayer for the Acceptance of God's Will
Prayer for Divine direction in our lives, to enable us to accept and fulfill what God wants us to do. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

Prayer of Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow
Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Prayer of St. Ephriam the Syrian
Lord and Master of my life, give me not the spirit of idleness, of despondency, of ambition, and of unprofitable words. But give me, Thy servant, the spirit of chastity, humility, of patience and of love. Teach me, 0 Lord, my King, to see my own faults and not to condemn my brother, for Thou are praised from ages to ages. Amen.
This prayer is used in the Lenten Services. Printed on a card. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

Prayer Life for the Beginner
Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov
Forty well laid out pieces of advice to one who is beginning to go toward God. Do not seek raptures or ecstasies; reject apparently bright ideas that come to you in prayer, they only distract you. Persevere in prayer with attention. 0-89981-156-6 Price: .50

Prayer of Intercession
Prayer for those most needing our prayers. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .05 each

The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. 0n small cards. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

Concerning the Jesus Prayer
How to pray continuously, using the Jesus Prayer. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10 each

The Prayer of the 0ptina Elders
0 Lord, grant me with tranquility of soul to meet all that the coming day may bring. Grant me to surrender myself completely to Thy holy will. At every hour of this day, guide and sustain me in aolol things. Whatsoever tidings I may receive in the course ol=f this day, teach me to receive them with peace of souol and the firm conviction that all is in Thy holy will.
Govern Thou my thoughts and feelings in all my words and deeds. In all unforeseen circumstances, let me not forget that all cometh down from Thee.
Teach me to deal uprightly and prudently with every member of my family, disturbing and grieving none.
0 Lord, grant me strength to bear the weariness of the coming day and all events in the course of the day. Govern Thou my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. Amen
Single Copy .05

Prayer to the Holy Fathers of 0ptina
A deeply moving prayer for all. Note: This is not the Prayer of the 0ptina Elders, but rather a prayer to them written at the time of their canonization in 1990. Single Copy Free, Multiple Copies .10

Concerning the Sign of the Cross
Why the Sign of the Cross is made. For complete description, see Theology section. Price: .50

Service Books

Akathist to Sts. Martha and Mary
A service of prayer, asking for the intercession of Sts. Martha and Mary. 089981-112-4 Price: $1.00

Akathist Hymn to 0ur Most Holy Lady the Theotokos, The Joy of All Who Sorrow
0-89981-114-2 Price: $1.00

Akathist to Great Martyr George
0-89981-142-6 Price: .50

Service to a Fool for Christ's Sake
Taken from the General Menaion. May be used for such saints as St. Basil the Blessed, St. Prokopy of Ustiug, and St.Theodore of Novgorod. 0-89981-093-4 Price: .75

Service to St. Tikhon of Kaluga
The text of the service to St.Tikhon of Kaluga [St. Tikhon Medinsky] reprinted from the extremely rare 1890 Moscow edition. Not an English translation; the entire text is in 0ld Church Slavonic. 0-89981-092-6 Price: $1.50

Service to St.Tikhon of Zadonsk
Text in Slavonic. Not an English translation. Reprinted from the rare original. 0-89981-151-5 Price: $2.00

Slavonic Service Books other than the two listed above are not carried in stock. A very complete catalog of Slavonic Service Books may be obtained from:
Bookstore
Holy Trinity Monastery
Jordanville, NY 13361

Services to Saints and for Special Feast Days
For a complete listing of over 500 different menaion services, akathists and other materials available in English on reinforced sheets punched for use with a standard three ring binder, and in bound volumes by months, send $5 handling costs [current 2009] to:
St. John of Kronstadt Press
1180 0rthodox Way
Liberty TN 37095-4366
https://www.sjkp.org/

Lives of Saints

C0LLECTED LIVES 0F SAINTS

Acts of the Christian Martyrs
These deeply moving eyewitness accounts of the heroic trials and deaths of the early Christian martyrs provide much inspiration, and may prove to be examples to us, should we be called upon someday to make the same choice they did. Includes the lives of St. Phocus, St. Eugenia, St. Theodore the General, St. Demetrius, and others. 0-89981-002-0 Price: $6.95

Eastern 0rthodox Saints
Sabine Baring-Gould
The lives of thirteen saints including St. Macarius of Alexandria, St. Jonas the Gardener, St. Euphrosyne, St.Paula and St. Martinian. 0-89981-019-5 Price: $1.25

Lives of Serbian Saints
The lives of 17 Serbian saints, including the lives of St. Sava, St. Stephen Milutin, St. Arseni, St. Lazar and St. Joannicius of Devitch. 0-89981-053-5 Price: $4.95

Martyrdom of Sts. Nicander, Marcian, Timothy and Maura, Euphemia and Maximus
Five different Acts of the Martyrs from the early persecutions of the Church. Their burning zeal for God could not be swayed by the burning coals of the pagan torturers. 0-89981-132-9 Price: $3.95


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Life of St. Alexander Nevsky
St. Alexander Nevsky, a 13th century Russian prince, defended his country against numerous invaders. Ever mindful of the true victory, he died a tonsured monk. 0-89981-082-9 Price: .50

Life of St. Anthony the Great
St. Athanasius the Great
0ne of the most famous works in all hagiography, St. Anthony died in the Egyptian desert in 356. St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, wrote this inspiring life the following year. This covers his dealing with the assault of demons and the various methods the evil one uses to trick the unwary, such as false visions. We should remain alert and prayerful but not fear the devil. The life of St. Anthony has long been held as an ascetic ideal by those seeking to devote their life to the service of God. 0-889981-042-X Price: 3.95

St. Basil the Blessed, Fool for Christ's Sake, Wonderworker of Moscow
The life and some miracles done by the intercession of St. Basil. 0-89981-163-9 Price: 1.00

Life of St. Cuthbert
For description, see Early Irish and British Christianity section. 0-89981-043-8 Price: 8.50

Life of St. Cyprian
St. Pontus
The moving, first-hand account of the olife of the great Church Father, St. Cyprian of Carthage, [d. 253 A.D.], written by his deacon, St. Pontus 0-89981-046-2 Price: 1.50

The Life of Sts. Cyprian and Justina
The life of St. Cyprian, who had been a sorcerer highly trained in the black arts, and St. Justina, a Christian virgin. His conversion by the prayers of St. Justina illustrates well the power of prayer in overcoming the forces of evil. A good book to give someone troubled by dabbling in the occult and satanic practices. Sts. Cyprian and Justina are frequently asked to intercede with God in cases of satanic influence. St. Cyprian is a different saint than St. Cyprian of Carthage. 0-89981-213-9 Price: 1.00

Life of St. Ephraim the Syrian
The life of the great spiritual writer and example of humility. When,in his youth, St. Ephraim was falsely accused and imprisoned, he was given the insight to understand that it was just retribution for an earlier unpunished sin. St. Ephraim's name has been also translated Ephraem, and Ephraim by different translators of other material in this catalog. 0-89981-218-X Price: .50

Acts of the Martyrdom of St.Eudoxia
The conversion of St. Eudoxia, the distribution of her ill gotten wealth to the church and the poor, while leading a life of total repentance. Many were converted by her example, and by witnessing miracles performed by her intercession. She was martyred in the 2nd century. 0-89981-131-0 Price: 3.95

The Suffering of the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sabaste in Armenia
The moving and inspiring account of the Forty Martyrs who chose to be frozen to death in a lake rather than give in to the tempting offer of warmth in exchange for sacrificing to pagan gods. It is better to refuse the warmth of this world and avoid the fire of the next. Their steadfastness is an example to those tempted by the allure of the present materialistic, selfish and neo-pagan society. This is a full account of their sufferings and the miraculous vision that encouraged one of the guards to join them. 0-89981-122-1 Price: .75

Ecomium on the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
St. Basil the Great
A sermon delivered by St. Basil the Great on the very site of their martyrdom. This is the principal account of their suffering which we have. Different from our other book on the Forty Martyrs, inasmuch as this is a primary source material and the other has been rewritten for ease and flow of reading. 0-89981-083-7 Price: 1.95

St. Herman, Ascetic and Enlightener of Alaska
F.A.Golder
This brief account of the life of St. Herman was the first to be published in English. Reprinted from the extremely rare original. 0-89981-141-8 Price: .75

Life of St. Hilarion and St. Paul the First Hermit
St. Jerome
A vivid portrayal of the life, ascetic practices and miracles of St. Hilarion. St. Paul the First Hermit, also known as St. Paul of Thebes, lived a solitary life in a cave for 90 years, devoting himself to prayer and mortification. 0-89981-047-0 Price: 1.95

Metropolitan Innocent of Moscow, The Apostle of Alaska
Charles R. Hale
A brief glimpse of the heroic labors of St. Innocent. Includes translations of several of his letters. St. Innocent was ceaseless in his missionary endeavors to bring the Truth of Christ to those who dwelt in darkness. May his life inspire others to such missionary fervor. Reprint of the 1888 original edition. 0-89981-058-6 Price: 1.25

Life of St. John the Almsgiver
St. John the Almsgiver was the 7th century Patriarch of Alexandria who was famed for his unstinting charity and care for his flock. His life is an inspiring example to us in the world of today, where coldness of hear and greed are the rule rather than the exception. 0-89981-048-9 Price: 1.25

St. Juliana of Nicomedia
St. Juliana, martyred during the reign of the Emperor Maximian early in the 4th century, firmly resisted the attempts of the devil to turn her from her resolution not to renounce Christ. 0-89981-130-2 Price: 1.00

The Life of St. Marcrina
St. Gregory of Nyssa
The inspiring life of St. Macrina [d. 380 A.D.] written by her brother.St.Gregory of Nyssa, who gave as his reason for his writing this his desire that "She who had reached the highest summit of human virtue and true wisdom should not fall into oblivion but be of advantage to others." 0-89981-049-7 Price: 2.95

St. Margaret of Antioch
The account of the persistent refusal of St. Margaret to renounce her Faith despite many cruel tortures imposed upon her. 0-89981-138-8 Price: 1.25

Schemamonk Mark of Sarov
Pray often, don't argue, bless and forgive. 0-89981-167-1 Price: .50

Life of St.Martin of Tours
Sulpicius Severus
The original life of the famous St. Martin, Bishop of Tours [d. 399 A.D.]. Deeply moving account of the miracles worked by God through St. Martin, written by an eyewitness. St. Martin is known to many people as the saint who cut his cloak in half in order to share it with a beggar. 0-89981-050-0 Price: 2.95

Life of St. Moses the Black
The moving account of his conversion from a fierce robber to a humble monastic. He is also known as St. Moses the Ethiopian. Highly recommended. 0-89981-113-2 Price: .75

Life of St. Nicholas
A brief, basic life of St. Nicholas -- for both adults and children. 0-89981-085-3 Price: .50

Life of St. 0nuphrius
The brief life of the great hermit of the Egyptian desert. Price: .15

Life of St. Panteleimon
The life of St. Panteleimon, the Unmercenary Physician, whose intercession is sought in times of sickness. Price: .25

Hieroschemamonk Parthenius, Elder of the Kiev Caves Larva
Life of the author of Spiritual Councils, Starets Parthenius [Parfeny] 0-89981-120-5 Price: 1.25

Tripartite Life of St. Patrick
For description, see Early Irish and British Christianity section. Price: 5.95

Passion of the Holy Martyrs Sts. Perpetua and Felicity
0ne of the most famous Acts of the Martyrs, dating from 202 A.D. The account of the martyrdom of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, and companions Revocatus, Saturnius and Secundulus and their calm facing of death is a great inspiration to all. 0-89981-113-7 Price: 2.95

Life and Miracles of St. Pitrium of Tambov
The holy life of St.Pitrium [1644-1698 A.D.], Bishop of Tambov, and an account of miracles performed by his intercession. 0-89981-209-0 Price: 1.00

Martyrdom of St. Polycarp
The Encyclical Epistle of the Church of Smyrna concerning the martyrdom of the Holy Polycarp, with St. Polycarp's letter to the Philippians.
The straightforward eyewitness account of the martyrdom of the aged St. Polycarp in 155 A.D. His fearlessness in the face of death should strengthen those who are asked to compromise their faith or the Ten Commandments for the sake of temporal expediency. Also contains St. Polycarp's letter to the Philippians [for complete description, see Early Church]. 0-89981-056-X Price: 1.50

Life of St. Porphyry, Bishop of Gaza
Mark the Deacon
The inspiring and moving life of St. Porphyry, written by an eyewitness to the event, St. Porphyry's deacon, Mark. During the last years of paganism's attempts to retain a hold over the people, St. Porphyry stood out for his love of Christ and manner of refuting paganism. 0-89981-041-1 Price: 2.95

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Subdeacon Basil Anderson
†August 18/31,1996

The tragic death of subdeacon Basil Anderson sent a shock wave through the Orthodox community. It was a Saturday, three days after the Feast of Dormition and his thirty-fifth birthday. Assisted by his wife Sandi, and with their two adopted daughters watching, he was trimming a tree in their yard when he fell, puncturing a lung. He died before reaching the hospital.
      
We have been warned that death can come as a thief in the night. Here is a sobering example.
      
Above all, perhaps, Basil's life was a tribute to the example of his parents, Father Vladimir and Matushka Sylvia.
     
Dressed typically in jeans and cowboy boots, Basil projected a casual, easy-going attitude that masked his intense commitment to the work of God. He was third in a family of eight children (a younger sister died at the age of seven), and seven years old when the family, sponsored by Father Seraphim Rose, converted from Roman Catholicism to Orthodoxy. His father, a school teacher, launched a publishing business, Eastern Orthodox Books, to promote Orthodox missionary efforts in the English speaking world.

It was a family operation. Basil had ink on his fingers almost before he could read, and his youthful apprenticeship enabled him eventually to go into the printing business for himself. Before doing so, he enrolled in Holy Trinity Seminary, but the Russian-language requirement discouraged him from returning for his second year.

In 1986 he married Alexandra Harvey. They were well-paired: she had been baptized as an infant by St John Maximovitch and grew up with a mission church in her back yard. The couple moved to New Jersey where Basil opened a print shop in partnership with his older brother, whom he later bought out. For Basil, printing was not just a job; it was a means of serving the Church. He donated hours of labor to print Orthodox and Church-related materials at cost or below. On these terms he himself solicited the printing of The Orthodox Family, and many others were treated to the same generous discounts. Basil's greatest contribution lay in his collaboration with Fr Laurence of Holy Trinity Monastery, whose translations of services Basil printed and published (and personally financed) in handsome, hardcover editions: The Divine Liturgy, The All-night Vigil for Choir and Laity, The Horologion, Priest's Handbook (Sluzhebnik) in Slavonic and English; as well as numerous smaller booklets: the Canons for Holy Communion, the Funeral Service, and others which have significantly enhanced Orthodox worship in English.

It was evident that Basil had been raised with a strong Christian work ethic. When we would call to ask if he could do a job for us, the answer was invariably, "No problem." What this really meant was working regularly after hours and taking work home. And he extended himself in other directions, contributing countless hours of carpentry work to his parish church of St Alexander Nevsky in Lakewood and setting up a bookstore there. His spiritual father, Father Valery Lukianov, characterized Basil as having "a golden heart and golden hands." He was very capable -- whether repairing a machine or making a kiot, and, like his parents, he was compulsively generous. He was especially fond of children. One year he and Alexandra encouraged patrons of the print shop to donate gifts for the needy children of the Annunciation Community in Uganda, which they then packed and shipped.
     
The last two years of Basil's life were especially eventful. In January 1995, he and Alexandra flew to Russia to adopt two girls, sisters. In June, Basil was tonsured reader and ordained subdeacon. In February 1996 his wife was diagnosed with cancer. She had not yet finished her course of chemo-therapy when Basil died.
     
Most of us express ourselves in words -- too many words. Basil expressed himself by doing. Here was a true laborer, whose good deeds, in a short life span, paved his way into the eternal kingdom.
     
This is a difficult period of adjustment, emotionally and financially, for Basil's family. He contributed so much to the Church. May we reciprocate by praying for the repose of God's departed servant, Subdeacon Basil, and for the health and salvation of Alexandra, Svetlana and Lubov. …