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 15th century Russian icon of St. Paul is part of a seven piece Deisis set of icons from Novogorod. Please specify the size.

This is an ancient icon from the Stavronikita Monastery on Athos in Greece. This reproduction is available in medium and large size only. .

Customized holy cards are perfect for any occasion in life that you want to reflect your Catholic faith. This Our Lady of Perpetual Help holy card is imported from Italy and can be personalized with your message or prayer.  Cards come in sheets of eight with a minimum order of three sheets.

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Eastern Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Eastern Churches - both …

Fear, doubt, hesitation, and uncertainty are just a few of the emotions that hold us captive and prevent us from becoming all that we were called to be as sons and daughters of a loving God. How often Jesus had to ask his own disciples why they were so fearful, so reluctant to act, so slow to believe. He spoke of their lack of faith and said that if they would abide in his word, they would …

This beautiful Byzantine Cross or St. Olga Cross is made of sterling silver with enamel inlays. It measures approximately 1 and 1/3 inches in length and comes with either an 18 inch or 24 inch sterling chain. Gift-boxed and made in the U.S. About this cross This cross is worn by Byzantine Christians, both Catholic and Orthodox, Greek and Russian. In addition to the slanted footrest, it …

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Eastern Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Eastern Churches, both …

An ancient icon of St. Paul, now worn with age. This icon reproduction is available in sizes small and large only.

Customized holy cards are perfect for any occasion in life that you want to reflect your Catholic faith. This Saint Charbel holy card is imported from Italy and can be personalized with your own message or prayer.  Cards come in sheets of eight with a minimum order of three sheets.

The Divine Liturgy (Holy Qurbono) of the Syro-Malankra Catholic Church offered on July 26, 2006 in Irondale, Alabama. The Most Reverend Joseph Mar Thomas Apostolic Visitator of North America and Europe, and Auxilary Bishop of the Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum, India. 1 disc.

This beautiful sterling silver St. Andrew Cross is approximately 1 and 1/2 inches in length and is available with either an 18 inch or 24 inch sterling chain. This cross comes in a gift box and is made in the U.S. About the St. Andrew or Three Bar Cross The significance of the three-bar cross is a simple one. The short bar on the top represents the sign that was placed on the cross which read, …

A fascinating exploration of the roots of Byzantine Christianity. The Byzantine tradition -- Christian culture that arose in the eastern part of the Roman Empire -- fed the rise of Orthodoxy in the Greek and Slavic worlds. Today, thirst for authentic spirituality attracts new interest in the Byzantine tradition's taste for beauty, science of prayer, and emphasis on the quest for holiness. …

Customized holy cards are perfect for any occasion in life that you want to reflect your Catholic faith. This Saint Nicholas holy card is imported from Italy and can be personalized with your own message or prayer.  Cards come in sheets of eight with a minimum order of three sheets.

This vibrant icon of St. Paul is a late 20th. century design, written in the Greek style by a monk of Athos.  Please specify the size of the icon you wish to purchase.

A spiritual classic - finally back in print (2008) after many years! In this comprehensive guide to Christian contemplative prayer, Fr. George Maloney, S.J. a leading exponent of the Eastern Christian spiritual tradition in the decades after Vatican II, opens up this tradition of prayer--in particular the Jesus Prayer of the Eastern Church--to Western Christians in a clear and practical …

There was something about the mystery of God’s wisdom, a wisdom which was secret and hidden but which God had ordained from time immemorial for our glory and finally revealed in Christ, that intrigued and fascinated Paul. He was so thrilled by the insights which came to him the more he contemplated the mystery that he could not wait to share the good news with the world. In Christ, …