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

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.

This is a reproduction of a 15th century icon of St. George. St. George has long been considered one of the patron saints of Russia, especially the city of Moscow and its Grand Princes. The icons is mounted on hardwood and is suitable for hanging or placing on a shelf. Icon sizes are approximate.

This is a 16th century icon of St. Paul the Holy Apostle from St. Catherine's Monastery at Sinai.  "Zeal for thy house has consumed me."  These words from Psalm 69 are a fitting description for the fire of love that this Apostle of the Gentiles lived by.

Discover the glories of the Byzantine Divine Liturgy — as explained by a bishop who loves them above all earthly things. In Celebration! , Archbishop Joseph Raya offers a series of profoundly felt and beautifully written meditations on the Divine Liturgy and its significance as an earthly paradise and a taste of Heaven, a garden of living truth, and a place of rebirth. He offers three …

This is a 16th century icon of St. Luke, who preached the Gospel in Thebes, Rome, to the Colossians, to the Corinthians, in Lybia, and Egypt, writing his Gospel 15 years after Christ's Ascension.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Paul Hillier Drawing upon the rich treasury of 19th and 20th century liturgical hymns and carols of the nativity feast, this unique collection of Orthodox music from Russia and the Urkraine includes several first recordings of music by composers who were suppressed by the Soviet government. At the end of the 19th-century, Alexander Kastalsky founded the …

St. James the Holy Apostle Icon This is a 13th century icon of St. James the Apostle from Patmos' Monastery of St. John the Theologian. This icon is only available in sizes small (4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.)

The inside of this beautiful icon note card is blank, ready for your personalized message. Comes with white envelope. Pastor Bonus - Good Shepherd 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 is a modern Greek icon by Maria Ginala of Athens.  St. Barbara was shut up in a tower by her father Dioscorus, and beholding the beauty of God's creation, she was inspired to believe in one God.  Later she died as a martyr, finally killed by her own father.

This is St. Andrei Rublev's Russian icon of the great St. Paul who "turned the (pagan) world upside down."

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.

A new icon of Our Lady and the Child Jesus. Painted by Christina Dochwat, the self-taught iconographer who designed the icons for Washington, D.C.'s National Shrine. A profoundly spiritual image with exquisite beauty and striking colors. In an ornate gold frame under museum grade, non-glare glass.

This CD of Sacred Songs Of Russia has a wide variety of Russia's greatest Composers.  These include Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Sviridov and more!

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 is an icon of St. Nicholas painted in 1550.  He is shown seated honorably in his bishop's vestments, holding an open Gospel book.  Above him are two scenes from his life.

This is a recent Greek icon of St. George with an unusual blue background painted by N. Lionda.  St. George is often shown riding a white horse and slaying a dragon while rescuing a young maiden from danger.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Barnabas by Monk Michael of Mount Athos.  He preached in Antioch, Rome, and Milan among other places.  His name was Joseph, but he was called Barnabas because he had the gift from God to console men's hearts.

This is the first volume in the three volume series of the Catechism for the Eastern Catholic churches in the United States. It was compiled by the Eastern Catholic Bishop's Commitee for Religious Education.

This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. James, son of Alphaeus, and brother of the Apostle Matthew.  One of the 12, he preached in many places spreading the Gospel, and was crucified in Ostracina in Egypt.

This is an icon from Ochrid in present day Macedonia of St. Matthew.  He wrote his Gospel in Aramaic, and went to Parthia and Medes.