Welcome to our Eastern Catholicism specialty store.

We are pleased to be able to provide resources to the faithful of the Eastern Catholic churches and to others who are interested in the traditions, practices and theology of the Eastern Catholic churches.

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Although it is not commonly known in our Western world, the Catholic Church is actually a communion of Churches. According to the Constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium, the Catholic Church is understood to be "a corporate body of Churches," united with the Pope of Rome, who serves as the guardian of unity (LG, no. 23). At present there are 22 Churches that comprise the Catholic Church. The new Code of Canon Law, promulgated by Pope John Paul II, uses the phrase "autonomous ritual Churches" to describe these various Churches (canon 112). Each Church has its own hierarchy, spirituality, customs, and theological perspective.

Because of the particularities of history, there is only one Western Catholic Church, while there are 21 Eastern Catholic Churches. The Western Church, known officially as the Latin Church, is the largest of the Catholic Churches - approximately 94% of Catholics belong to this ritual church. The Latin Church is immediately subject to the Roman Pontiff as Patriarch of the West. The Eastern Catholic Churches are each led by a Patriarch, Major Archbishop, or Metropolitan, who governs their Church together with a synod of bishops. Through the Sacred Congregation for the Eastern Churches, the Roman Pontiff works to assure the health and well-being of the Eastern Catholic Churches.

While this diversity within the one Catholic Church can appear confusing at first, it in no way compromises the Church's unity. In a certain sense, it is a reflection of the mystery of the Trinity. Just as God is three Persons, yet one God, so the Church is 22 Churches, yet one Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us:

"From the beginning, this one Church has been marked by a great diversity which comes from both the variety of God's gifts and the diversity of those who receive them... Holding a rightful place in the communion of the Church there are also particular Churches that retain their own traditions. The great richness of such diversity is not opposed to the Church's unity" (CCC no. 814).

Another way to think about the "diversity in unity" of the Catholic Church is to consider Our Lord's words "In my Father's house there are many mansions."

Although there are 22 Churches, there are only eight "Rites" that are used among them. A Rite is a "liturgical, theological, spiritual and disciplinary patrimony," (Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, canon 28). "Rite" best refers to the liturgical and disciplinary traditions used in celebrating the sacraments. Many Eastern Catholic Churches use the same Rite, although they are distinct autonomous Churches. For instance, the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Melkite Catholic Church are distinct Churches with their own hierarchies but they both use the Byzantine Rite.

At present, our Eastern Catholicism specialty store carries products of interest primarily to Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine Rite. In the future we hope to be able to add more products of

This beatiful sterling silver Dagmar Cross is 1 1/8in. x 7/8in. and comes with a 24in. sterling silver chain and a deluxe gift box. This Byzantine-style cross features several holy images: to the left, then clockwise, the Blessed Virgin, St. Basil, St. John the Baptist and St. John Chrysostom,  In the center is Jesus Christ as ruler of the world: on the back is Christ crucified.  The …

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Margaret, a virgin martyr of the 3rd century, whose name means "pearl."  She died young, less than 20 years old.

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Basil the Great.  A classmate in Athens of St. Gregory the Theologian and the later emperor Julian the Apostate, we see that education alone does not make or break the man, for we have a real choice in what we do with our lives.  St. Basil chose the better part.

St. Athanasius Icon This is a Greek icon of the 16th century, showing the Holy Church Father St. Athanasius. At the time of the First Ecumenical Council the saint became famous for his learning, spiritual insight and holy zeal. This icon is only available in sizes small ( 4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.).

A brief, enlightening introduction to the profound spirituality of the Christian East — and the culture that it created Byzantine Church and Culture is the perfect introduction to the East for a Western Christian who is intrigued by Byzantine spirituality and wants to learn more. Long ago, Archbishop Joseph Raya’s friend Martin Luther King, Jr., asked him, “Father Joe, what are the roots of …

The inside of this beautiful icon note card is blank, ready for your personalized message. Comes with white envelope. Proceeds from this line of icon cards goes to support the Benedictine community of Conception Abbey and the priestly formation of students at Conception Abbey College Seminary.

This freestanding folding plaque depicts two guardian angels looking over a baby on one side and the Angel Of God Prayer on the other.  Crafted in faux wood.  Measures 4.75" wide when opened and 3.75" tall.   

This work provides a basis for understanding Tradition and its outward forms (Scripture, Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, the creeds, liturgy, and iconography) as a living encounter with the Paraclete. 100 Pages.

The inside of this beautiful icon note card is blank, ready for your personalized message. Comes with white envelope. Proceeds from this line of icon cards goes to support the Benedictine community of Conception Abbey and the priestly formation of students at Conception Abbey College Seminary.

The Letters of Saint Antony the Great Translated by Derwas J. Chitty In these seven letters, Antony, the Father of Monks, speaks. 'We are listening to the authentic voice of desert spirituality.'

‘Strannik’ is Russian for pilgrim, one with a vocation—a unique, holy calling. Pilgrimage is more than something you ‘do.’ ‘Being a pilgrim’ consumes all of you. The pilgrim is to “be the Gospel and to preach it with his words and with his being.” In Strannik , Catherine shows that pilgrimage is not just something for a few spiritual ascetics with wanderlust. Even less does it resemble the …

This beautiful 12K gold filled St. Olga cross pendant, measuring 13/16in. X 1/2in. comes with an 18k gold filled figaro chain with lobster claw clasp. This item comes with a lifetime guarantee. If it ever breaks or tarnishes just send it back for repair or replacement. This guarantee takes precedence over our standard return policy.

Edited by Rev. Werenfried van Straaten A beautiful little pocket-book size volume with original color illustrations on the fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary. The purpose of this little gem is to invite both Orthodox and Catholics to pray the Rosary together for the conversion of the materialist West, for the triumph of Christ in Russia and for reconciliation between the Orthodox and Catholic …

Artist: Slavyanka Men's Chorus The premiere release by Slavyanka brings together its founder and a first-rate musical and supporting package. The excellent introduction summarizes the development and character of the musical tradition, even giving the bibliography of the view presented. Presentation of the text is the best we've seen so far: columns across the page in Slavonic (printed in …

An easy-to-read presentation of the Eastern Churches’ vision for the Christian home along with specific directions on how to implement this vision through the year. Explains both the whys and the hows of Eastern Christian family practice, telling you where to find icons, lamps, incense, and so forth, and what to do with them. SOFTCOVER. 116 pages.

Probably written in 406-408, this dialogue between an unidentified bishop and Theodore, a deacon of the Church of Rome, has as its aim to point out Chrysostom as a model of what a true Christian bishop should be. 

This is a 1649 Greek icon of St. Jason, one of the 70 Apostles who became bishop of Tarsus.  Imprisoned on Corfu with the Apostle Sosipater, he converted the people of the island after converting 7 robbers in prison.

A reflection on the spirituality of the incarnation in the Byzantine tradition. Part One examines Eastern insights on the “first incarnation,” that taking flesh of the Word of God and the icon as the radiance of that incarnation. Part Two looks at the “second incarnation,” the divine presence in the elements of the Tradition: the Gospel, the Liturgy, and the ascetic …

St. John Chrysostom Icon This is a Greek icon of St. John Chrysostom by Monk Michael of Athos. St. John was called Chrysostom, which means "the Golden Mouth", because of his eloquent and blessed preaching, and defence of the Holy Faith, which can be still heard in his writings.