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The Beginnings of a Life of Prayer
The Beginnings of a Life of Prayer
2013 St Herman Calendar
2013 St Herman Calendar
Prayers By the Lake
Prayers By the Lake
JUST IN: 2013 St. Herman Calendar, "The Beginings of a Life of Prayer" and "Prayers By the Lake" by St. Nikolai Velimirovich
Genesis, Creation and Early Man (2nd Edition) NEW Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition!!! Amidst the creation/evolution debate that is now raging, with
evidence being offered for both sides, few have made use of what Fr.
Seraphim Rose called “the missing evidence”: the timeless teaching of the
Orthodox Holy Fathers on the events of creation, the first-created world,
the natures of created things, the original nature of man, and the cosmic
consequences of man’s fall.
In the present volume, this teaching has been gathered and
set forth in a thorough, detailed, and above all honest manner. Perhaps more
than anyone else in our times, Fr. Seraphim Rose searched, studied, prayed,
and struggled to understand how the Holy Fathers noetically apprehended the
beginning of the world as revealed in the Divinely inspired book of Genesis.
Having acquired their mind, he has presented to the modern world the
harmonious Patristic vision of the cosmos.
A much-needed answer to today’s “crisis of meaning,” this
book sheds unique light on the origin and primordial condition of man and
the cosmos, showing how these mysteries are inextricably tied to those of
our redemption by Jesus Christ and of creation’s redeemed state beyond the
general resurrection. The Divine vision of the Fathers opens up deeper
levels of awareness concerning God’s creation and His ultimate intention for
it—levels that cannot be reached through merely rational or scientific
means.
Genesis, Creation, and Early Man has been
compiled posthumously from a rich array of materials left behind by Fr.
Seraphim. The second edition contains much new material to supplement Fr.
Seraphim’s work, including an updated preface outlining new developments in
the creation/evolution debate, such as the rise of the intelligent design
movement in the West and the defense of the Orthodox Patristic teaching on
creation by theological writers and scientists in Russia; new explanatory
notes on many topics pertaining to Genesis and creation, with further
quotations from the Holy Fathers and extensive references to Patristic
works; an article detailing the Scriptural-Patristic teaching on the
incorruption of man and the cosmos before the fall, and showing its
relevance to other aspects of Orthodox theology; and critiques of the modern
philosophy of evolution by
saints and holy elders, as well as by Orthodox scientists working in the
fields of biology and geology.
1144 pages, paperback, with Smyth-sewn binding, illustrated.
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2013 St. Herman Calendar
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THE ST. HERMAN CALENDAR features dates according to the Church (Julian) Calendar alongside the civil (Gregorian) calendar. Scriptural references are from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
The Orthodox (Julian or "Old") Calendar, with corresponding civil dates. A complete Calendar of Orthodox saints, Scripture readings, and fasting guidelines for every day of the year, together with a listing of uncanonized righteous ones of recent centuries. Numerous saints and righteous ones have been added to this year’s Calendar.
The 2013 St. Herman Calendar is dedicated to the Orthodox Saints of Palestine. It includes a feature article on the Saints of Palestine, which also discusses the history of the Holy Land and the challenges faced by present-day Orthodox Christian Palestinians. Also included are brief biographies and icons of some Saints of the Holy Land.
112 pages, Journal format, paperback, illustrated, full-color cover, $10.00
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A Guide to Orthodox Life: Some Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions of the Church
Written by Protopresbyter David Cownie and Presbytera Juliana Cownie
A popular, lucid, and utterly practical introduction to the Orthodox way of life, this guide covers the whole spectrum of daily living according to the Holy Tradition of Orthodoxy. This is essential reading for all Orthodox, but especially for prospective or recent converts. It supplies detailed information, unavailable for the most part anywhere else in English, on Orthodox piety, fasting, maintaining a regular cycle of prayer in the home, family life, management of money, Church etiquette, preparation for the Mysteries, and proper behavior towards clergy and when visiting monasteries.
From The Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies. paperback 124 pgs.
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A Practical Handbook for Divine Services Compiled and edited by Father Gregory Woolfenden (+ 2008). A brand new book from Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, this
handbook will encourage the laity who desire to enter more fully into an
understanding of the Church’s Typicon, the “rule” which governs how
Divine worship is offered in the church, and to internalize the
principles that underpin it. It is an invaluable guide to all --
priests, deacons, servers, readers and singers -- who seek to “to
celebrate a service in splendor.” 168 pages, paperback
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Beacon of Hope: The Teaching of Father Ilarion
By Natalia Mikhailovna Kopyttseva Translated by Nathan K. Williams
O my God and Creator… do Thou Thyself teach me to speak what I ought, both for myself and for the people here present, unto salvation of soul.
The Russian village priest, Fr. Ilarion, used this prayer of the twelfth century Greek saint, Symeon the New Theologian as he preached over a forty-year period from 1966 until his death in 2008. Here we are offered a selection of these sermons given on Sundays and other days throughout the Christian year. They are startling in their clarity and universal in their appeal. The theme of hope is persistent whilst always rooted in the necessity of repentance. Fr. Ilarion tells us that:
"Repentance is the first step on the path to turning to Christ, on the path to Christian life. Without repentance, Christianity is impossible and unthinkable. Whoever wishes to follow Christ must begin with repentance. Repentance is God’s call to men to come out of the kingdom of sin and slavery and into the kingdom of virtue and freedom… The spiritual Sun, Jesus Christ, appears, and the sinner, illumined by His presence and pervaded by His desired voice, receives His summons: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest (Mt. 11:28).”
This book is the ideal companion to the previously published Champion of Good: The Life of Father Ilarion (Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville, 2011). All who have already encountered Father Ilarion through his life will be equally engaged by his words. Those who meet him first through his preaching will want to go on to read his life. Together, they convey a potent message of the possibilities that open to the human soul that turns to God with singleness of mind and humility.
The sermons are grouped by subjects. One index lists the sermons in church calendar order and the other index lists the sermons in chronological order for those who wish to see what was preached in an historical context.
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Eternal Mysteries Beyond the Grave NEW 2nd Edition! Compiled by Archimandrite Panteleimon
Providing unique perspectives drawn from Russian Orthodox sources not
easily found in the Western world, this book explores questions
regarding the nature of God’s existence and the immortality of the human
soul. It includes many examples of the awareness of life after death
and argues that the expectation of a future life and faith in God form
the foundation of a well-ordered life. This insightful look into the
Orthodox Christian theology offers hope of something greater than a
temporal existence and discusses questions relevant to every human
being.
Paperback 353 pgs
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Man of God: Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco
Archpastor,
apostle, ascetic, miracle-worker, theologian, man of prayer... Archbishop John
Maximovitch (1896-1966) was a spiritual phenomenon. Those who knew him have
described him as "a living source of God's wonders," "the
embodiment of all Christian virtues," "a miracle of ascetic
firmness," "a model archpastor," who had the gift of being able
"to see into the human heart and draw it to Christ." His was a life
of total surrender to God, a life that offers a glimpse into the mystery of
holiness.
As
a hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, the newly-glorified Saint
John was a devoted shepherd, accessible to the least among his flock and keenly
aware of the problems of modern life. At the same time, his wisdom and his ways
belonged not to this world but to the timeless reality of the heavenly realm.
And it is from this realm that he reaches down even today with his
extraordinary power of prayer, healing the sick, guiding the lost, and igniting
tired and discouraged hearts with the miracle of renewed faith and love. The
reminiscences, sermons and testimonies of miracles compiled in this volume
reflect a spiritual vitality so refreshingly different from the pallid
experience of today's Christianity. Here, truly, is a man of God.
The
reminiscences, sermons and testimonies of miracles compiled in this volume
reflect a spiritual vitality so refreshingly different from the pallid
experience of today's Christianity. Here, truly, is a man of God.
Prayers By the Lake
A very popular volume written by St. Nikolai Velimirovich!
These "Prayers by the Lake" were written in 1922 as Bishop Nikolai
gazed over the azure waters from his picturesque monastery on the shore
of Lake Ohrid. These prayers were destined to
become one of Bishop Nikolai’s most popular and deeply loved works, and
when they first appeared in print they were greeted with exceptional
enthusiasm--as is evidenced by the initial review of the book by Fr.
Justin Popovich. The prayers contained in this volume are more than
simple supplications to God by Bishop Nikolai. They are philosophical
and theological explorations of the relationships between eternity and
time, heaven and earth, life and death, reality and illusion, Creator
and creation, God and man.
Vol. V in A Treasury of Serbian Orthodox Spirituality series. 207 pgs.
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The Beginnings of a Life of Prayer
The beginnings of prayer arise from the longing of the heart to know God, to rest in Him Who showed His love upon the precious Cross, to abide in the fullness of communion with Him. In the present book—a primer on prayer—Archimandrite Irenei first prepares the ground by helping us to count the cost (Luke 14:28) of our lives as Christians, to take stock of the spiritual struggle we must undertake if we are to ascend toward God in prayer. Then, based on a sober appraisal of our lowly condition and of the worldly and demonic influences that assail us, he helps us to adorn our inward beings as temples of prayer.
With an eye ever on the practical application of Orthodox Christian teaching to the spiritual life, the author raises our minds and hearts to a greater awareness of the holiness and majesty of God, and at the same time of the potential for us—unworthy though we be—to enter into intimate communion with Him. This awareness inspires us to explore with the author the depths of prayer, and to strive more fervently toward eternal life in Christ—the end for which we have been created.
Archimandrite Irenei (M. C. Steenberg) received his doctorate in Theology from the University of Oxford. He has served as Professor of Theology and Head of Theology & Religious Studies at Leeds Trinity and All Saints College, England, and as the Principal of the St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy in San Francisco, California. He is currently the priest of the St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Church in San Francisco (where St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco lived during his last years), as well as the Director of the Saints Cyril and Athanasius Institute for Orthodox Studies. His books include Irenaeus on Creation: The Cosmic Christ and the Saga of Redemption and Of God and Man: Theology and Anthropology from Irenaeus to Athanasius. He is the creator of www.monachos.net, an online compendium of Orthodox patristic theology.
Softcover, 128 pages
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The Mystery of Faith: An Introduction to the Teaching and Spirituality of the Orthodox Church
By Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev
"Founded on spiritual experience, Orthodox theology is a living entity today no less than
hundreds of years ago. The same questions have
always confronted us: What is truth? What is the
meaning of life? How can one find joy and peace
of heart? What is the way to salvation?
"Christianity does not aim to dot all the i's by
answering every question the human spirit asks.
But it does open up another reality which
transcends all that surrounds us in this earthly
life."
In The Mystery of Faith Hilarion Alfeyev provides
a personal commentary on the teaching of the
Orthodox Church, its historical development and its relationship to the spiritual life. Drawing on ancient texts and contemporary sources, he combines a clear exposition of the central doctrines of God, the Trinity, creation, the Church, prayer and the sacraments with an exploration of their meaning for today.
Newly translated from the hugely successful Russian edition, The Mystery of Faith is now available in English for the first time. The English translation is edited by Jessica Rose.
HILARION ALFEYEV,Metropolitan of Volokolamsk, is chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations. He has studied
under Metropolitan Kallistos Ware at Oxford University, lectured at the Moscow Theological Academy and is the author of more than 300 publications on dogmatic theology, patristics and church history as well as several compositions for choir and orchestra.
JESSICA ROSE is an author and a practitioner and teacher of pastoral care.
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The Rush to Embrace Perhaps best known for his relationship with Blessed Fr Seraphim Rose, Fr Alexy Young (Priestmonk Ambrose), a former Roman Catholic, explains why today's "union fever" places Orthodoxy at a great risk. He appeals to Roman Catholics to examine the "reforms" which over the centuries have cut their Church from its ancient roots, and strongly urges his fellow Orthodox Christians to consider the consequences of uniting with a Church so radically different in dogma and spirit. 96 pages, softcover.
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Treasures New and Old: Writings By and About St. Nikolai Velimirovich
Before us is a book about a theologian, a minister, a missionary, a
writer, a poet, an apostle, a saint, a man of dialogue: this book is
about St. Nikolai Velimirovich, Bishop of Ohrid and Zhicha (1880 - 1956),
who along with his many other attributes is regarded, with good reason,
as an Enlightener of the Americas, The renewed interest in this man and
his works has resulted in the materialization of this book for
English-speaking readers who wish to become acquainted with this
extraordinary person. The collected texts provide an extensive over view
of his life, present important testimonies about his personality, and
offer essential insights into his theology. The authors penetrate the
depths of his thought with remarkable precision and also elucidate his
actions. The authors agree that the appearance of Nikolai Velimirovich
marks an era of change in the ecclesiastical and theological paradigm as
a result of his spirituality, ecclesiastical work, and theological
position. Softcover, 167 pages, 6x9
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Unseen Warfare Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, ed.
This spiritual classic was written by Lorenzo Scupoli, a sixteenth-century Venetian priest. Immensely popular in its own day, it was ranked by Francis de Sales with the Imitation of Christ. In the general rapport between Western and Eastern Christendom, it reached Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, who first recognized its immense spiritual worth, and later, in the nineteenth century, Theophan the
Recluse, both of whom edited and translated the work.
Rich in its references to the teachings of the saints and Fathers, Unseen Warfare combines the insights of West and East on that spiritual combat which is the road to perfection and the stripping away of all that militates
against it.
Staretz Theophan wrote in his foreword, "the arena, the field of battle, the site where the fight actually takes place is our own heart and all our inner man. The time of battle is our whole life."
Translated by E. Kadloubovsky & G.E.H. Palmer 5.5 x 8.5, 280 pp
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The Venerable Cyril & Maria: Life, Service and Akathist
The Venerable Cyril and Maria, the parents of St. Sergius of
Radonezh, present a model of pious living which is instructive and
inspiring for monastics and laypeople alike. Here is their Life,
Service, and Akathist, together with a history of the Hotkovo Monastery
where they labored in old age. Published in 2008 by the Hermitage of the
Holy Cross in commemoration of the 700th anniversary of Hotkovo
Monastery.
trans. by Reader Isaac Lambertsen
100 pp, printed on heavy paper, full color w. illustrations, paperback 4.5 x 6.5 in.
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Elder Ambrose of Optina vol. IV
This edition of Elder Ambrose’s life
is a faithful English translation of the original Optina edition, printed
in Russia in 1912. Through its pages we enter the world of a heavenly man,
an angel in the flesh who beheld the mysteries of the future age: the
perfect love and silent oneness of immortal spirits. paperback, 470 pgs.
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Elder Anthony of Optina vol. II ELDER ANTHONY OF OPTINA is
compiled not only from the information of his own personal notes,
journals, and letters, but also from the recollections of his spiritual
children, particularly those of a disciple of
St. Herman of Alaska—the
saintly Sergius Yanovsky—who became a monk and a disciple of Elder Anthony
after returning to Russia from America. paperback, 272 pgs.
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Elder Barsanuphius of Optina vol. VII
Elder Barsanuphius
(1845–1913), a disciple of Elder Anatole (Zertsalov) and Elder Nektary, was a highly cultured man
and a successful colonel before entering the monastic life at a relatively
late age. Due to his purity of heart and spiritual sobriety, he was
transformed by God into a grace-filled Elder virtually overnight. The
period before the first World War and the Russian Revolution was a complex
one. The world was seething in unprecedented passions, and one could
clearly sense the approach of darkness. With a sympathetic soul Elder
Barsanuphius attended to the world, and the Lord parted a curtain before
him, showing him the horrors of the future. Paperback, 840 pgs.
Elder Barsanuphius
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Elder Leonid of Optina vol. I
Elder Leonid was very significant
for Optina Monastery and for all of Russia. He introduced and firmly
established in Optina the ancient tradition of eldership transmitted
through St. Paisius Velichkovsky—a
tradition founded on the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the Holy
Fathers. Also included in this volume is the
Life of Elder Leonid’s preceptor, Elder Theodore of Svir. paperback, 272 pgs.
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Elder Macarius of Optina vol. III ELDER MACARIUS OF OPTINA is a
translation of the prima vita written by one of his closest disciples,
Archimandrite Leonid Kavelin. The book also contains memoirs by his
spiritual children, as well as selections from his profound letters of
counsel.paperback, 386 pgs.
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Elder Nektary of Optina vol. V
Elder Nektary (1853–1928) was the
last Elder to function as such at Optina. He was in Optina when it was
forcibly closed by the communists in 1923, and spent his remaining years
in exile from his spiritual home. He lived through a time of persecution
worse than any other in the thousand-year history of the Russian Orthodox
Church. At this time of immeasurable sorrow for Christian believers, God
gave Elder Nektary to Russia as both a consoler of souls and a voice of
prophecy. Paperback, 520 pgs.
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Elder Sebastian of Optina vol. VI
The spiritual image of Elder
Sebastian (1884–1966) is that of a longsuffering, quiet bearer of the
vision of the Optina monastic tradition—destined to preserve Optina
eldership through decades of communist persecution of the Church. After
the closure of Optina Monastery in 1923, Fr. Sebastian—a disciple of both
Elder Joseph and Elder Nektary—matured
rapidly into a truly compassionate pastor. He suffered arrest and
imprisonment by the communists in 1933, and was sentenced to ten years in
the Karaganda concentration camps of Kazakhstan. Paperback, 496 pgs.
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Abbot Nazarius of Valaam vol. II The second volume of the Little Russian Philokalia
Series is dedicated to the “Grandfather” of an entire century of great
ascetics of Valaam Monastery, Blessed Abbot Nazarius (1735–1809). He was
the spiritual father of St. Herman of Alaska and was responsible for
sending the first Orthodox mission to North America in 1794. TheLittle Russian Philokalia
Series, Volume II also contains a short spiritual ladder by Abbot
Nazarius’ disciple, Hilarion of Valaam and Sarov Monasteries, and contains
several hymns composed by Fr. Seraphim Rose in honor of Blessed Nazarius. Paperback, 144 pgs.
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St. Theodore of Sanaxar vol. V
Elder Theodore, a spiritual
instructor of St. Herman of
Alaska, was born into a noble family in Russia in 1719. He served in
the elite Preobrazhensky Regiment in St. Petersburg and was personally
known to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. However, shaken by the sudden death
of one of his companions, he abandoned his life of ease and advantage and
fled to the wilderness to take up a life of repentance and prayer. The fifth volume of the Little Russian Philokalia
Series is dedicated to a remarkable Holy Father central to the
spiritual blossoming of 19th-century Russia. Contained in this book are:
the Life of the Elder, his spiritual counsels to the monks and nuns under
his direction, a number of his letters, the monastic rule of Sanaxar
Monastery, and a first-hand account of his canonization. Paperback, 192 pgs.
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Righteous Seraphim Rose of Platina
Blessed Fr Seraphim Rose, 20th c. style in Slavonic
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Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works
This epic biography of Hieromonk Seraphim Rose tells the unique story of a man who, having grown up in a typical American home in southern California, became one of the greatest teachers of Orthodox Christianity in our times, loved and revered throughout Russia and Eastern Europe.
Quoting at length from his letters, journals, manuscripts, recorded lectures and published writings, this book traces Fr. Seraphim’s intense search for truth and his philosophical development, setting forth his message and offering a glimpse into the soul of a man who lived, even while on this earth, in the otherworldly Kingdom of God.
“We who are given the fullness of true Christianity are obliged to be working on ourselves, to be watching the signs of the times, and to be extremely joyful, as St. Paul is constantly saying: ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say: Rejoice!’ (Phil. 4:4). We rejoice because we have something which all the death and corruption of this world cannot take away, that is, the eternal Kingdom of Jesus Christ.”
—Fr. Seraphim Rose, 1979, from the new book
A greatly revised version of Not of This World, this new Life of Fr. Seraphim incorporates years of new research and includes much additional material. Because it deals closely with events in the recent history of Orthodoxy in America, the book has been reviewed prior to publication by clergy, monastics and laypeople from most of the Orthodox jurisdictions represented in this country.
• New, previously unpublished material by Fr. Seraphim. • New reminiscences by those who knew Fr. Seraphim. • 63 new photographs. • Expanded and updated bibliography and source notes.
1160 pages, 234 illustrations, paperback, Smyth-sewn binding for greater durability
"THIS is the Fr. Seraphim I remember, and how wonderful it was to read this biography and relive it all. Fr. Damascene’s work is a fine reconstruction of the Platina Years’ that affected so many of us in a positive way. But most important of all, Fr. Seraphim lives again in these pages—just as I recall him—a warm, clear-thinking advocate of that which we need so badly these days: a suffering Orthodoxy of the heart.… This is a truly exceptional book, worthy of the noble and righteous Fr. Seraphim!”
—Hieromonk Ambrose (formerly Fr. Alexey Young), author of Letters from Father Seraphim
"The Light of Christ, shining through Fr. Seraphim, illumines the path of faith and encourages us who attempt to follow in the way. Hieromonk Damascene presents this light-filled life in words so clear and inviting that the reader eagerly follows, page after page.”
—Frederica Mathewes-Green, National Public Radio commentator, author of At the Corner of East and Now and The Illumined Heart
"This new biography of Fr. Seraphim Rose is an outstanding portrait of an American convert to Orthodoxy, who, having found the fulfillment of his life in the Orthodox Church, paved the way for thousands of others to follow him. This excellent book is both a challenge and an inspiration to all who are searching for intellectual and spiritual integrity, not only in word and thought, but as a whole way of life.”
—Hieromonk Jonah, Abbot of the Monastery of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco, editor of Divine Ascent
"In this new account of the life of Fr. Seraphim, Fr. Damascene has given a great gift to the Church—he has revealed to us the true life and ministry of an American-born saint. Here Fr. Seraphim speaks as an authentic witness, a true ‘martyrios’ and ‘confessor.’ To those who are afflicted with doubt, out of his own doubt he bears witness to the Truth. To those who are wrestling with passion, out of his own struggle he bears witness to Dispassion. And to those who are suffering, out of his own intense pain he bears witness to joy.”
—Fr. John Mack, author of Ascending the Heights and Preserve Them, O Lord
"Fr. Seraphim Rose was a lover of tradition who was also far ahead of his time. His inspiring life and thought deserve to be more widely appreciated.”
—Phillip E. Johnson, author of Darwin on Trial and The Wedge of Truth
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God's Revelation to the Human Heart
“When conversion takes place, the process of revelation occurs in a very simple way—a person is in need, he suffers, and then somehow the other world opens up. The more you are in suffering and difficulties and are ‘desperate’ for God, the more He is going to come to your aid, reveal Who He is and show you the way out.…”
—Fr. Seraphim Rose
What does man seek in religion, and what should he seek in it? How does God reveal Himself in order to bring man to a knowledge of the Truth? How does suffering help this revelation to occur? Fr. Seraphim Rose addressed these and other issues during a lecture at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1981. GOD’S REVELATION TO THE HUMAN HEART is a transcription of that lecture, together with the question-and-answer session that followed between Fr. Seraphim and the university students.
“Why is the truth, it would seem, revealed to some and not to others? Is there a special organ for receiving revelation from God? Yes, though usually we close it and do not let it open up: God’s revelation is given to something called a loving heart.”
—excerpt from GOD’S REVELATION TO THE HUMAN HEART
Drawing upon a wealth of sources—the Holy Scriptures, patristic writings, the Lives of ancient and modern saints, and accounts of persecuted Christians in today’s world—Fr. Seraphim leads the audience to the core of all Christian life: the conversion of the heart of man, which begins to burn with love for Christ and transforms one into a new being.
From the 12-year correspondence of Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) with Father Alexey Young
Hieromonk
Seraphim Rose is well known to many as an Orthodox Christian writer. He edited The
Orthodox Word and authored numerous articles and several books-including
the best-selling Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future and The
Soul After Death—before his tragically early death, in 1982, at the age of
48.
More
personal and spontaneous than his formal writings, these letters reveal the
development of many ideas that came to form the core of his teachings. There is
the call for "less head, more heart"-"Do not trust your mind too
much; thinking must be refined by suffering, or it will not stand the test of
these cruel times"—and his increasing emphasis on the "royal path,"
the need to steer between the dangers of modernism and ecumenism to the left
and the more subtle dangers of phariseeism—what Fr. Seraphim called "the
correctness disease"—to the right. The letters are instructive, engaging,
and strikingly relevant.
This
correspondence is particularly valuable in revealing for the first time Fr.
Seraphim as a spiritual father: unpretentious, never overbearing, guiding,
never dictating, always bringing into focus the very essence of Christianity.
Here is Fr. Seraphim in the mission fields, and in the daily struggle of
monastic life in the northern California wilderness. From these letters there
emerges a truthful portrait of Fr. Seraphim in his spiritual maturity,
compelling by virtue of who he was as much as by what he wrote. His own
unstinting devotion to Christ, after a restless search for truth in his youth,
gives weight to his counsel, bluntly expressed in his conviction that today
"one cannot be a half-hearted Christian, but only entirely or not at
all."
Nikodemus Orthodox Publication Society -
paperback, 336 pgs, with 40 pgs photos
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Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future
The psychic phenomena of today are symptoms of the emergence of a new spirituality that is molding the world religion of the future—phenomena such as Yoga, Zen, Tantra, Transcendental Meditation, Guru Maharaj-ji, Hare Krishna, UFO’s, the Charismatic Movement, and Jonestown.
“None of these by itself … has a crucial significance in the spiritual makeup of contemporary man; but each one in its own way typifies the striving of men today to find a new spiritual path, distinct from the Christianity of yesterday, and the sum of them together reveals a frightening unity of purpose whose final end seems just now to be looming above the horizon.”
–Fr. Seraphim Rose
This work is a concise and unequivocal Orthodox statement on contemporary trends; its urgent message rings loud and clear. Viewed from the foundation of patristic teaching, many of the spiritual movements of today are seen to be spiritual deceptions which have existed since the beginning of the Church—and not achievements of a “new religious consciousness.” Addressing soberly and directly the trends of pseudo-spirituality which appear enticing today, ORTHODOXY AND THE RELIGION OF THE FUTURE provides a beacon of discernment in these times of widespread deception.
ORTHODOXY AND THE RELIGION OF THE FUTURE examines a broad spectrum of issues facing modern Christians—each from the perspective of the early Church Fathers. As the “New Age” is becoming a household concept and is moving into wider acceptance by mainstream society, the “new religious consciousness” can be seen progressing precisely along the lines described by the late Fr. Seraphim. Included in this edition is an epilogue that chronicles the signs of the religion of the future that have made their appearance since this book was first published.
252 pages, full-color cover, paperback
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The First-Created Man
THE FIRST-CREATED
MAN is a collection of seven homilies which deal with Adam’s fall and our
redemption by Jesus Christ.
A knowledge of the beginning and end of all things is essential for us to
understand the purpose of our existence here on this earth, and what lies
beyond it. For a true interpretation of the first and last things, we must turn
to those teachers who beheld the beginning and end in a state of divine vision.
Among these great seers was St. Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022): he speaks
of the mysteries of the beginning and end precisely because he has seen them.
St. Symeon’s profound homilies on Adam and the future age give the theological
foundation for the Christian life of struggle. The original state of man from
which Adam fell tells of our deepest nature, of which our present fallen nature
is a corruption that is to be overcome; and the future state of blessedness is
the goal to which our Christian struggle is aimed, and to which we can attain,
by God’s grace, despite our fallen state.
“Adam did not wish to say, ‘I sinned,’ but said rather the contrary of this and
placed the blame for transgression upon God Who created everything ‘very good,’
saying to Him, ‘The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the
tree and I ate.’ And after him, she placed the blame on the serpent, and they
did not wish at all to repent and beg forgiveness of Him.”
—St. Symeon,
Homily 45
These homilies of St. Symeon have been selected, translated, and introduced by
Fr. Seraphim Rose with the aim of reconnecting modern man with the ancient
understanding of the true purpose of life.
The Place of Blessed Augustine in the Orthodox Church
When Fr. Seraphim learned that the early Western Father,
Blessed Augustine of Hippo, was being attacked in contemporary Eastern Orthodox
circles, then he—himself a Western convert to Orthodoxy—rose in his defense.
This book is the outcome. Fr. Seraphim said he wrote it in the hope that it
would help remove Augustine as a scapegoat for today’s academic theologians,
and thus “help free us all to see his and our own weaknesses in a little closer
light—for his weaknesses, to a surprising degree, are indeed close to our own.”
“Narrow is the mansion of my soul; enlarge
Thou it, that Thou mayest enter in … for without Thee what am I to myself
except a guide to my own downfall?”
—Blessed Augustine of Hippo
After discussing Blessed Augustine’s
strengths and weaknesses, Fr. Seraphim examines the views of other Holy Fathers
concerning him. “His main benefit to us today,” he writes, “is probably
precisely as a Father of Orthodox piety—something with which he was filled to
overflowing.… Here he is one with the simple Orthodox faithful, as well as with
all the Holy Fathers of East and West who, whatever their various failings and
differences in theoretical points of doctrine, had a single deeply Christian
heart and soul. It is this that makes him unquestionably an Orthodox Father.”
This new edition of THE PLACE OF BLESSED
AUGUSTINE IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH contains letters written by Fr. Seraphim
concerning Augustine, passages from Augustine’s Confessions which Fr. Seraphim
found especially moving, and an Orthodox service to Blessed Augustine,
commissioned by St. John Maximovitch.
The spiritual realm after death defies observation, yet mankind persists in its desire to peer beyond this threshold—a threshold through which we all must pass.
“You will not die. Your body will die, but you will go over into a different world, being alive, remembering yourself and recognizing the whole world that surrounds you.”—St. Theophan the Recluse, 19th Century
THE SOUL AFTER DEATH is a comprehensive presentation of the 2,000-year-old experience of Orthodox Christianity regarding the existence of the other world, addressing contemporary “after-death” and “out-of-body” experiences, the teachings of traditional Oriental religions and those of more recent occult societies.
Although the mystery of what lies beyond the veil of death is not fully visible to us in this life, nonetheless, writings and teachings of ancient Christianity dating from the first century have proven timeless and straightforward, yielding sound insights into the spiritual world beyond death. From the firm foundation of Orthodox patristic teaching, Fr. Seraphim Rose offers an interpretation of the meaning of the contemporary experiences which have been publicized by Drs. Kubler-Ross, Moody, Osis and Haraldsson, and other researchers.
“He who has the memory of death as his constant companion, painfully seeks to learn what awaits him after departure from this life.”—St. Symeon the New Theologian, 11th Century
Principal teachings of Orthodox Christianity concerning the properties of the soul after death are presented in a clear concise manner, as taught by Church fathers and teachers of the early centuries. THE SOUL AFTER DEATH offers an undiluted draught of pristine, mystical Christianity as it has existed since the time of Christ. 296 pages, full-color cover, paperback
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Living the Orthodox Worldview “Living the
Orthodox Worldview” is a recording of a lecture given by Fr. Seraphim Rose at
the 1982 St. Herman Pilgrimage at the St. Herman Monastery in Platina,
California. It was the final pastoral talk of Fr. Seraphim’s life—the fruit of
his spiritual growth as an Orthodox Christian and his matured outlook as an
Orthodox pastor. It contains many of the themes that he emphasized during the
final years of his life: the need to have one’s Orthodox Faith enter into and
transform the whole of one’s life, not just certain compartments of it; the
need to cultivate a loving, merciful, and forgiving heart, to be simple and
innocent in one’s spiritual life; the need to have a conscious Orthodox
Faith, an Orthodox worldview, so that one will not be easily influenced
by worldly ways of thinking and behaving; the need to be aware of the signs of
the times and of the totalitarian demands that the modern world makes on one;
the need to be down-to-earth and at the same time to have one’s heart in the
other world with Christ; the need to nourish oneself with the Divine services,
the Holy Mysteries, the Holy Scriptures, the Lives of Saints, and the writings
of the Holy Fathers; the need to form the soul through the best artistic
expressions of Christian culture, including Western Christian culture; and
finally the need to take lessons from the experience of suffering Orthodox
Christians behind the iron curtain.
“Living the Orthodox Worldview,” is the first in a series
of digitally-mastered audio recordings of lectures and talks given by Fr.
Seraphim.
A Manual of the Orthodox Church's Divine Services A must read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the Orthodox Liturgy. This book is a thorough description of Orthodox church buildings, the vestments of the clergy, Holy Mysteries, & Divine Services. Written in Russia before the revolution. Newly edited.
by Archpriest D. Sokolof 176 pp, softcover
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A Son of the Church This title, newly translated from Slavonic to English by Fr. German Ciuba, is arranged in 100 short chapters, and has been among the favorite reading material of Old Believers for generations. It was written about 400 years ago for a convert to Orthodoxy from Catholicism. Fr. German writes in his Preface: “The little work which is here offered to the reader is presented as a primer of piety, an antidote to ignorance and indifference. It is a concise manual of rules of piety in outward behavior, but at the same time it breathes a spirit of deep inward reverence and reflectiveness. It does not merely give directions for what to do, but impresses upon the reader the importance of acting with a clean heart and a right spirit. Although it is written for those new to the life of the Church, mature Christians would do well to review it and examine their own conduct against its simple, solid standards. When we are asked for practical advice by our children, we can humbly hand them this composition which has been preserved and handed down through the centuries, as a statement of those ideals towards which we are always striving, even if we ourselves fall short of them.”2001 Paperback, 53 pages, 4.25" x 6"
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All Ye Saints, Pray to God For Us! An Alphabetical Listing of Orthodox Saints and Feastdays St Xenia Skete has published this beautiful volume that contains the Saints of the Orthodox Church, and the dates of their feasts! “We
offer—as a companion to the Church Calendar—the present reference work, All
Ye Saints, Pray to God for Us! Names of saints, icons and feast days are
arranged alphabetically. Where possible, the names are followed by the year of
the saint’s repose, or the year of the icon’s appearance. The month and date of
commemoration follow in the right column, so that one can easily look up the
day in the Calendar, Synaxarion or Prologue to learn more.” Softcover, 204 pgs.
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Christ the Eternal Tao
By Hieromonk Damascene
Not
until now has the ancient wisdom of Lao Tzu been presented alongside the
otherworldly revelation of Jesus Christ in a way that encompasses the full
significance of both. Avoiding the common pitfalls of religious syncretism,
Christ the Eternal Tao shows Lao Tzu’s Tao Teh Ching as a foreshadowing of what
would be revealed by Christ, and Lao Tzu himself as a Far-Eastern “prophet” of
the Incarnate God.
Inspired
by Fr. Seraphim Rose’s early studies of the Tao Teh Ching, this book draws from
the unpublished translations and teachings of Fr. Seraphim’s Chinese philosophy
teacher, Gi-ming Shien, in order to uncover the esoteric core of the Tao Teh
Ching. Then, through the transmission of mystics of the ancient Christian East,
Lao Tzu’s teaching is brought into a new dimension, exploding with new
meanings.
Part
I contains a “New Testament” of the Tao Teh Ching, which looks at Christ
through the eyes of Lao Tzu and presents the Gospel in Lao Tzu’s own intriguing
way. Part II unfolds the history of the revelation of God, from the creation of
man, through the fall, primordial civilization, Lao Tzu, Confucius, and the
ancient Hebrews, and finally to God’s Incarnation in Jesus Christ and His
ultimate revelation of His Being as Three Persons. Part III offers practical
advice from Eastern Orthodox teachers on how to unite oneself to Christ the
Incarnate Tao/Logos and acquire His Divine Grace (in Chinese, Teh).
Much
more than a mere study in comparative religion, Christ the Eternal Tao uses Lao
Tzu’s intuitive realizations as a springboard by which to catapult the
spiritual seekers of our day all the way into the mystical depths of Eastern
Orthodox Christianity.
An
excellent work of St. Nektarios showing the identifying characteristics of
Jesus Christ as the Savior and the brilliance of the Christian Faith.
Christianity is a mystery since the content of the Christian faith is the
incarnate God, our Lord Jesus Christ. As such, it is impossible to be grasped
by the human intellect. How then can we be assured that the Christian faith is
the only source of all truth? How can we know that Jesus Christ is the
incarnate God? How can we be certain that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the
Savior of the world, and the Giver of eternal life? The identifying
characteristics of the Savior—which are outlined with brilliant clarity in this
book—are so many in multitude and such in quality, that the sincere reader will
find it difficult not to confess with enthusiasm that Jesus Christ is the
Messiah, the perfect God Who became perfect man.
Engish. Softcover. 273 pp. Published by St.
Nektarios Monastery, Roscoe, NY.
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Fr Arseny, 1893-1973
It is one of the great mysteries of life that in atmospheres of the harshest cruelty, a certain few not only survive but emerge as beacons of light and life. Father Arseny, former scholar of church art, became Prisoner No. 18736 in the brutal "special sector" of the Soviet prison camp system. In the darkness of systematic degradation of body and soul, he shone with the light of Christ's peace and compassion. His sights set on God and his life grounded in the Church, Father Arseny lived by injunction to "bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2).
This narrative, compiled from accounts of Father Arseny's spiritual children and others whom he
brought to God, gives stirring glimpses of his life in prison camp and after his release. It also tells the stories of people whose lives,
often during times of almost unimaginable crisis, were touched and transfigured through their connection with Father Arseny.
Emerging from the context of the particular tragedies of Soviet Russia, this book carries a universal impact certain to be felt by readers in the West today.
6 x 9, 279 pages, paperback
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Fr Arseny: Cloud of Witnesses The stories of Father Arseny and his work in the Soviet prison camps
have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. In
this second volume readers will find additional narratives about Father
Arseny newly translated from the most recent Russian edition.
6 x 9, 244 pages, paperback
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Great-Martyr Tsar Lazar of Serbia: His Life and Service
Life by Fr. Daniel M. Rogich Service translated by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood
Great-Martyr Tsar Lazar was one of the greatest men in the history of the Serbian nation and the entire world. He ruled the Kingdom of Serbia, which was united by him, at a most pivotal moment in history. At a time when the Moslem horde was threatening to overrun all of Europe, this truly valiant leader, having been inspired by an angelic vision, sacrificed himself
and his army at the fateful battle of Kosovo on June 15, 1389. Choosing the heavenly kingdom over the earthly one, he and his army went to victorious martyrdom.
When receiving the Eucharist at the Divine Liturgy prior to battle, they all chanted in unison, “For the honorable Cross and golden freedom!”,followed by the famous words of St. Sava of Serbia, “Give up everything for
Christ, but Christ for nothing!”
As a result of the battle that Tsar Lazar waged on Kosovo Field, the Moslems never regained strength to take Western Europe. Thus, the Orthodox Kingdom of Serbia must always be acknowledged by
Western Europe as that “sacrificial” kingdom which stood in the path of total Moslem captivity.
The Holy Great-Martyr Lazar was a sterling example of an Orthodox Christian monarch, both through his own pious life and trust in the Lord, and through his many acts of charity. During his reign he built and restored a great many churches and monasteries in his own country and abroad, including on Mount Athos. His holy and incorrupt relics lie to this day in Ravanica, a monastery that he himself founded.
This large-format book, printed in two colors and suitable for use in church, contains the Life of this Great-Martyr and a complete Vigil Service to the Saint, translated from Church Slavonic.
Guidance Toward Spiritual Life
By Saints Barsanuphius and John
Translated by Fr. Seraphim Rose of Platina.
With the practical aim of guiding the brothers at his monastery in the wilderness of northern California, Fr. Seraphim Rose set out to select and translate these counsels of Saints Barsanuphius the Great and John the Prophet, Desert Fathers of 6th-century Palestine. He found that many of the questions posed to Saints Barsanuphius and John were not unlike those
asked by Christian strugglers of today. The answers of the saints expose the nature of the vices, and show how to overcome them and acquire virtue.
GUIDANCE TOWARD SPIRITUAL LIFE includes the Life of Saints Barsanuphius and John by Saint Nicodemus of Mount Athos, as well as selected passages from the Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Great of Egypt.
Knowledge of God
Written by St. Tikhon's Seminary professor Harry Boosalis, the present study comprises two introductory lectures in Orthodox
theology. Written in a reader-friendly style with a deliberate attempt
at presenting the spiritual themes of Orthodox theology in a clear and
simple way, this brief book will benefit anyone interested in Eastern
Christian spirituality and the study of Orthodox theology. Based on
Holy Scripture and patristic teaching, this short study refers to the
writings of a wide variety of Orthodox theologians, especially those of
Eastern European backgrounds. This book is also original in that it
preserves its teaching purpose by maintaining a practical approach as
well as an appropriate level of language. 104 pages, paperback, 2009.
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Man of God: Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco
Archpastor,
apostle, ascetic, miracle-worker, theologian, man of prayer... Archbishop John
Maximovitch (1896-1966) was a spiritual phenomenon. Those who knew him have
described him as "a living source of God's wonders," "the
embodiment of all Christian virtues," "a miracle of ascetic
firmness," "a model archpastor," who had the gift of being able
"to see into the human heart and draw it to Christ." His was a life
of total surrender to God, a life that offers a glimpse into the mystery of
holiness.
As
a hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, the newly-glorified Saint
John was a devoted shepherd, accessible to the least among his flock and keenly
aware of the problems of modern life. At the same time, his wisdom and his ways
belonged not to this world but to the timeless reality of the heavenly realm.
And it is from this realm that he reaches down even today with his
extraordinary power of prayer, healing the sick, guiding the lost, and igniting
tired and discouraged hearts with the miracle of renewed faith and love. The
reminiscences, sermons and testimonies of miracles compiled in this volume
reflect a spiritual vitality so refreshingly different from the pallid
experience of today's Christianity. Here, truly, is a man of God.
The
reminiscences, sermons and testimonies of miracles compiled in this volume
reflect a spiritual vitality so refreshingly different from the pallid
experience of today's Christianity. Here, truly, is a man of God.
Orthodox Dogmatic Theology By Fr. Michael Pomazansky
Translated by Fr. Seraphim Rose
Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky’s Orthodox Dogmatic
Theology has long been regarded as a standard source of Orthodox theology.
Since its publication in Russian in 1963, it has been used as the main theology
textbook at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, New York; and since
the publication of the first English edition in 1983, it has come to be
regarded throughout the English-speaking world as one of the best introductory
books on Orthodox theology. Written clearly, simply and concisely, this modern-day
classic is accessible not only to theology students but to the contemporary
layman in general. As one deeply rooted in the tradition of the Orthodox
Church, Fr. Michael quotes abundantly from the Holy Scriptures and the writings
of the Holy Fathers, being concerned to present, not human opinions, but Divine
Revelation, which has been handed down to us as the Church’s certain,
unchanging teaching.
“In the writings of Fr. Michael Pomazansky, one may see a
characteristic of genuine Orthodox theology that is so often lost sight of in
our cold, rationalistic age. Theology is not primarily a matter of arguments,
criticisms, proofs and disproofs; it is first of all men’s word about God, in
accordance with the Divinely revealed teaching of Orthodoxy. Therefore, its
first purpose and intent is always to inspire, to warm the heart, to lift one
above the petty preoccupations of earth in order to glimpse the Divine
beginning and end of all things and so to give one the energy and encouragement
to struggle towards God and our heavenly homeland.…
“Fr. Michael’s theology is in this warm-hearted and inspiring
tone. He is not the only one to write Orthodox theology with this intent today,
but he is one of the few, in an older generation that is fast vanishing, who can
serve as a link between us and the genuine theology of the Holy Fathers.…
Orthodox Dogmatic Theology is his masterpiece.”
—Hieromonk Seraphim Rose
EXPANDED THIRD EDITION: In the first English edition, Fr. Seraphim
added many substantive footnotes in order to provide clarification on certain
points or to introduce helpful information not included in the main text. In
this third English edition, yet more notes have been added, primarily
consisting of quotations from the Holy Fathers, in order to further elucidate
Orthodox doctrines. This edition also includes a new preface, a new
bibliography, and an expanded index.
436 pages, paperback,
Smyth-sewn binding
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Reflections of a Humble Heart
A
fifteenth-century text on the spiritual life - adapted and translated into Russian by Archimandrite Ambrose Pogodin, English translation by Mary Mansur
When
entreated for words of wisdom, the author of this text, an unknown "elder
of blessed memory," begins by declaring, "There is nothing eternal
under the sun except the human soul." He goes on to elucidate with
penetrating simplicity the central facts of human existence: the creation and
fall of man and his restoration in the God-Man Jesus Christ. Speaking with rare
authority born of experience in the authentic Christian life, the elder urges
his listener towards spiritual vigilance: "Heed the signs, and do not
relax your trust in God." His own profound love for God and neighbor
suffuses these reflections with warmth and joy, evidence of "what
blessedness it is to be a slave of Christ."
"Earthly
life," the elder reminds us, "is short, insecure, mutable. O Man,
seek what is everlasting, eternal, and trustworthy. And what is eternal and
trustworthy can be found only in God." Here is a brief work of enduring
value, a text that speaks directly and convincingly to those seeking not only
to know but to attain that which is eternal.
Nikodemus Orthodox Publication Society -
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Repentance and Confession
Confession is the life-saving medicine for society because it is capable of saving many souls from destruction...Confession from a moral standpoint is the greatest benefaction of the Church to society. The spiritual father is the moral physician of society. He alone is capable of intercepting all the bad things that afflict society today...This is what confession is from a moral standpoint, which we unfortunately have not realized and have abandoned. This is why many bad things exist, which afflict society. - St. Nektarios. The countless miracles performed by Saint Nektarios - which have become know throughout the entire Orthodox world - have overshadowed the Hierarchs wealth of teachings and writings. This initial volume entitled "Repentance and Confession" is the first of any of Saint Nektarios works to be translated into English. It is vital for every Orthodox Christian who is concerned about the salvation of his soul to read this theological yet concise and easily understood study on a much-neglected commandment of God.
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Saint Seraphim Wonderworker of Sarov From St Xenia Skete comes this volume on the life of St. Seraphim of Sarov written by Helen Kontzevitch and translated St. Xenia Skete. In the preface, “At the beginning of the nineteenth century [...a] renaissance occurred.
[...] St. Seraphim appeared as the greatest and brightest example of this epoch
of rebirth. In his holiness he was not only one of the saints of the Russian
nation, but he holds a place among the greatest lights of the Christian
world—‘as one of the ancients.’ He is a great gift of Orthodox Russia to
Universal Orthodoxy.” Softcover 366 pages, 2004
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Salt of the Earth
By
St. Paul Florensky: SALT OF THE EARTH is the heartwarming biography of Hieromonk
Isidore (1814–1908), the great Elder of Gethsemane Hermitage in Russia.
Radiant with Christ-like love and childlike simplicity, Elder Isidore lived in
another world, yet kept both feet firmly planted on the ground. He was one of
those whom Christ called the salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13)—a repository of the
rare otherworldly savor of ancient Christianity.
“One glance of his could destroy all
human conventions, because he was above the world and enjoyed the highest
spiritual freedom. It seemed as if he didn’t walk upon the earth, but was
rather suspended by invisible threads to some other land. All of this filled
him with an inner lightness. All those who came to him heavily burdened would
lose their heaviness. With a light smile, as if playing, he could, with
impunity, turn any human conditions of common life into joy.”
—excerpt
from SALT OF THE EARTH
In SALT OF THE EARTH, both the life and personality of Elder Isidore
have been captured with remarkable clarity by the Elder’s spiritual son, New
Martyr Paul Florensky (†1937). He takes the reader directly into Fr. Isidore’s
world, so that by the time the book is finished, the Elder is already a dear
friend.
“…It is impossible to distinguish his simplicity and love from his detachment
to all worldly things. He turned everything upside down and in such a way that
it was impossible to find one ounce of self-will or anything ostentatious. His
simplicity was an irony and his irony was simplicity itself. He could change
all existing conditions in order to allow them to be seen through the window of
eternity; and—amazingly enough—he would do this without offending anyone. He
would uproot everything in his guests; he would push each one off his pedestal
of self-complacency and bring him back down to earth….”
—excerpt
from SALT OF THE EARTH
This
revised second edition contains additional material on the Elder by
Metropolitan Benjamin (Fedchenkov).
Spruce Island, Alaska: A Pilgrim's Guide Since the first centuries of Christianity, pilgrims have traversed land and sea to pray at the holy sites associated with the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and His saints. Every Orthodox land has its own places of pilgrimage, to which the faithful come to supplicate the saints for salvation, health and peace.
North America has not been left without the consolation of its own pilgrimage sites— Spruce Island, Alaska being the first. In the early nineteenth century, St. Herman, America’s first saint, made Spruce Island his home. There, he lived the ascetic life while serving as a father to the local native population. Through his prayers and miracles, St. Herman sanctified the island, leaving his grace-filled legacy for future generations.
Hundreds of pilgrims come to Spruce Island each year to visit the saint’s grave, drink from his holy spring, and ask his intercession before the Lord. Spruce Island, Alaska: A Pilgrim’s Guide is the first full-color guide to St. Herman’s beloved isle. It includes pictures and descriptions of all the holy sites on Spruce Island, a brief history of the Russian Mission to Alaska, and a brief Life of St. Herman. It is an indispensable guide for those planning a trip to Spruce Island or for those who just want to know more about America’s first saint. Softcover, 48 pages, full color
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The Arena
St. Ignatius was a great 19th century Russian hierarch, monastic leader, and teacher of the Church, who wrote this book initially for monks and nuns. An austere call to a more ascetic life.
by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov 276 pp, paperback
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The New Chrysostom: Bishop Nikolaj Velimirovic
A new book on the life of St. Nikolai Velimirovic by Bishop Artemije! "Thirty years have passed since Bishop Nikolaj departed from this world to a much better one, to God's eternal world. Long before, however, this great man from Lelich, the Bishop of Ohrid and Zhicha of blessed repose, was rightfully known as our New Chrysostom"
"On this thirtieth anniversary of his repose, it is my pleasure to reveal some more facts about his than are generally known by the people or Lelich in particular, the Serbian people in general, and by the Orthodox and Christian world at large. I am aware of my modest means in contrast to the complexities and greatness of the person and works of Bishop Nikolaj. However, as his closest compatriot and neighbor, I will attempt to present his evangelical life and his varied and prolific pastoral work, beginning with his birth in Lelich in 1880 and ending with his blessed repose in America in 1956" Bishop Artemije
Softcover, 150 pgs.
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The Orthodox Veneration of Mary The Birthgiver of God
By St John Maximovitch, translated by Fr Seraphim Rose
“For He hath looked upon the lowliness of His handmaiden; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
—(Luke 1:48)
A right understanding of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is not possible without a right understanding of Mary, the Birthgiver of God. When her image is distorted, the image of her Son also becomes distorted.
This concise work is a classic exposition of how the Church has venerated the Mother of God throughout the ages, and the chief errors that have attacked this veneration: both ancient heresies and the modern deviations of Western heterodoxy. It clearly tells why the Virgin Mary should be honored by all generations, but not considered a co-redemptress along with Jesus Christ, the only Savior of the world.
This book is of special value in that it was written by a saint and miracle-worker of modern times who had direct spiritual contact with the Mother of God. The sources of St. John’s theology are the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Fathers (especially the great Fathers of the 4th and 5th centuries), and the divine services of the Orthodox Church.
From apostolic times, all who truly love Christ give veneration to her who gave birth to Him, raised Him and protected Him in the days of His youth. In THE ORTHODOX VENERATION OF MARY THE BIRTHGIVER OF GOD, St. John traces her veneration from the time of the Apostles to the present.
The Spiritual Life and How To Be Attuned to It
By St. Theophan the Recluse
Once, in the middle of the dance floor at some annual
ball, a young lady had a sudden glimpse of the immortality
of her soul; and as this vision flashed upon her inward
eye she was struck with the thought that all this swirling
around the dance floor was utterly futile. Amazed and
disturbed, she wrote to the then recluse-bishop Theophan,
evoking a correspondence which resulted in this volume
of his letters. This is a valuable text book on spiritual
life, written in a simple and accessible manner.
304 pgs, stitched paperback
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What Has God Done for Our Salvation
A nourishing collection of select chapters from St. Nikodemos' classic work, "Spiritual Exercises," this beautiful translation is available for the first time in the English language.Ranging from topics such as: "On the Greatness of the Divine Eucharist" & "The Denial of Peter" to, "Our Sins and Ingratitude towards God" & "The War that Christ Began," both the clergy and laity alike will find all 18 chapters easily accessible and soul-profiting.