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 icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

This is an icon of St. Christopher, by Monk Michael of Mount Athos in Greece.  St. Christopher was often called the "dog-face" because he was disfigured from battle in the imperial Roman army.

This beautiful St. Olga cross with symbols measures 1 1/4in. X 7/8in. and comes with a lovely 24in. stainless french rope chain. Packaged in an attractive gray gift box.  This item comes with a lifetime guarantee.  It it ever breaks or tarnishes just sent it back for repair or replacement. This guarantee takes precedence over our standard return policy.

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 the third 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.

John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai. His Ladder was the most widely used handbook of the ascetical life in the ancient Greek Church. 

By Fr. Tomas Spidlík S.J.; Translated by Anthony P. Gythiel Professor-emeritus of the Pontifical Oriental Institute at Rome, Fr. Tomas Spidlík dedicated his scholarly life to studying and teaching the theology and spirituality of the Christian East in the hope of reconciling Eastern and Western Christian traditions. In this encyclopaedic overview of Eastern spiritual teaching he has created a …

This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

This unique cobalt blue porcelain icon measures 7" wide and 9" tall.  Made in Greece.

Drawing on his early experience as a monk in Bethlehem and Egypt, St. John Cassian (c. 365-c. 435) journeyed to the West to found monasteries in Marseilles and the region of Provence. Conferences is his masterpiece, a study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk.  

This offers an explanation of the Eastern Catholic Tradition of Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist as practiced in the Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma. This program views the Eastern Christian celebration of the Mysteries (Sacraments) through the eyes of two Roman Catholics who have married Byzantine Catholics. We journey with them as they remember their wedding day and then grow through …

Here is a first-time translation from Russian into English of the complete writings of this 15th-century Russian spiritual writer notable for bringing to Russia the spirituality of the early Fathers and Mothers of the Desert, the hesychasm spirituality of the heart. 

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 icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

This is a contemporary Greek icon of St. John the Forerunner.  He is shown standing in the desert with the wings of an angel, for he, as the angels still are, was a "messenger of God."  In front of him lies his head on a platter, his best and final offering to God.

An engaging introduction to the spirituality of the Eastern Churches. The Eyes of the Gospel is Archbishop Joseph Raya’s heartfelt, passionate song of love for God, and for the Byzantine way of life in Christ. “God,” he writes, “is himself a celebration. Consequently, all of creation — man, animals, organic and inorganic life — each at its own level is also a celebration.” That crystalline …

This is a modern Greek icon by Monk Michael from Mount Athos of St. John the Theologian, one of the Twelve that Christ the Lord called to be His chief Apostles.

This Eastern Rite credence paten is gold plated and made in the USA.  Available with a 6in. or 7in. diameter. Height: 3 3/4in. Base: 5 1/2in.

By Sergius Bolshakoff; Introduction by Thomas Merton A panorama of the treasures of Russian Christian spirituality, richly illustrated with passages from many formative works. This book is a Cistercian publication. "[Bolshakoff has written] . . . essentially a history of the great personalities of Russian monasticism—a study of memorable saintly figures whose spiritual lives …

An overview of the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament Epistles, and the Revelation to John. A companion to The Holy Gospel: A Byzantine Perspective by the same author, this volume seeks to be useful both as preparation for studying the Apostolic Writings or as a sort of commentary to be consulted while reading the biblical texts. 334 pages, paper Author: Rev. John S. Custer

This is a modern Greek icon of the Son of Consolation, the Holy Apostle Barnabas, one of the 70.  A student together with Saul of Tarsus at Gamaliel's school, he prayed fervently for Saul's conversion, and later preached with Ss. Paul and Mark, dying later on Cyprus.

This 1in. X 3/4in. Sterling silver Byzantine-style cross has inlayed blue enamel and comes on an 18in. Sterling silver cable chain. The medal comes in a grey gift box. This item comes with a lifetime guarantee.  It it ever breaks or tarnishes just sent it back for repair or replacement. This guarantee takes precedence over our standard return policy.

This 10in brass St. Andrew Byzantine style cross is plated in 24Kt gold.  Comes gift boxed.  Made in the USA.

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 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 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 a 14th century icon from the Monastery of Decani, Serbia, where even though the Mother of God is reprimanded by Christ, He still at her intercessions works this gracious miracle.

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 icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

There's an old musician's joke that if you die and go to Heaven, the first thing they do is hand you a harp; if you go to Hell, they hand you an accordion. But with the release of Sacred Treasures III, that joke can now be amended: upon entering Heaven, you'll be handed a Russian liturgical score. The fourteen selections comprising Sacred Treasures III feature music from the Russian liturgical …

Many Orthodox Christians follow the practice of censing the icons in their homes daily, which combines with prayers to rise like a sweet aroma before the throne of God.  This incense is formulated from the finest imported gums and resins available.  No extra essential oils added for this sweet and lively fragrance. Charcoal and censer required for use.

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 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 icon pictured is 4in. x 6in.

This is a reproduction of a 13th century icon of the angel at Christ's tomb. The icons is mounted on hardwood and is suitable for hanging or placing on a shelf. Icon sizes are approximate.

A mystagogic catechesis on the mysteries of baptism, chrismation and the Eucharist in the Greek tradition, with a treatment of the Old Testament figures of baptismcreation, the flood, the exodus and Elias at the Jordanwhich were seen by the Fathers as types or prefigurations of the Christian mysteries. Author: Archbishop Joseph Tawil. SOFTCOVER. 64 pages

An easy-to-read synopsis of the doctrinal themes pervading Eastern Christian spiritual life: God’s inner life (theology), God’s love revealed (economy), the Church and our response in worship. Paper, 220 pages Author: Archbishop Joseph Raya

In this volume is a translation of a collection of hymns of Christ, composed by Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306-373), the most famous and prolific of the Fathers of the Syriac-speaking Church. 

This 10in. St. Andrew Byzantine crucifix is made from 24Kt. gold plated brass.  Corpus is plated antique bronze and  measures 4in. tall.  Comes gift boxed. Made in the USA.

The Divine Liturgy of the Byzantine Slavic Tradition as sung by the choir of St Vladimir's Seminary, under the direction of David Drillock. T RACK L ISTING : 1. Great Litany 2. First Antiphon 3. Second Antiphon 4. Only Begotten Son 5. Little Litany 6. Beatitutes 7. Come, Let Us Worship 8. Troparions 9. Holy God 10. Prokeimenon 11. Alleluia 12. Augmented Litany 13. Cherubic Hymn …

This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

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 a reproduction of a 13th century icon of the angel at Christ's tomb. The icons is mounted on hardwood and is suitable for hanging or placing on a shelf. Icon sizes are approximate.

This is a modern Greek icon of the virgin St. Agatha from Palermo, Italy, who was martyred in 251.  She refused to deny Christ, was tortured, put into prison, and saw St. Peter who appeared to her for healing and strength.

This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

This St. John the Baptist icon is in a decorative brass frame with an enamel style design, a felt back and a loop for hanging.  The motiff on the frame is 2 peacocks.  The icon measures approximately 3in. x 4in.

The Psalms run like a golden thread through the beautiful garment of Orthodox and Eastern Catholic worship. In addition to inspiring the public prayer of the church, the Psalms are an indispensable part of the private devotions of all who seek a closer relationship with God. Most important, however, the Psalms point toward the ultimate liberation of humanity from sin, death and despair through …

This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …

A survey of the development of a Byzantine Rite Eastern community united with Rome from it's beginnings as a movement in the seventeenth century, characterized by a de facto communion with Rome, and it's formal establishment as a distinct entity in the eighteenth century. The later shift from a communion of autonomous churches to one of communion with the Roman Church and the …

This is a modern Russian icon of the brothers Ss. Cyril and Methodios, who were the "Enlighteners of the Slavs," creating their alphabet and translating the services and Bible into their own language.

A non-technical survey of the faith, history, and life of the Melkite Church—both Catholic and Orthodox—written for the average reader. Updated and translated from the 1994 French edition. A bird’s-eye view of the following topics is presented: a brief history of the Melkite Church; the division within the Church; the difficulties suffered under Islamic rule; the historical …

Includes 160 pages of text with drawings, 13 black and white and 51 full color plates. It is linen-cloth and paper bound. In the last decades the art of icons has gained increased attention. Once icons were passed over by the art critics, or at most classified as popular art, although painters such as Matisse or Picasso went to Russia especially for the sake of studying this art. Most recently …

This is a 16th century icon from Dionysiou Monastery on Athos.  St. John is shown here as the young 13-year-old who dedicated his life to Christ.  He grew old in service to his Lord, and laid down voluntarily in a grave when over 100 years old, and went to the Lord.

This is a 16th century Russian icon and now sits in the Andrei Rublev Museum in Moscow.  St. John is shown with his faithful disciple St. Prochoros, one of the original seven deacons of the church, who is transcribing the divine vision and words of his Gospel and the Apocalypse while on Patmos.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Barbara painted in 1976.  St. Barbara died for her faith in 306, and works countless miracles to the present day.

Chant Byzantine liturgical music on compact disc Kevin Smith, director Mark Bailey, associate director Sung by the choirs of St Vladimir's Seminary Arranged for English-language liturgical use in North America, these chants draw from various musical traditions of the Eastern Church and include, among other selections: Gladsome Light, Znamenny chant "The Shadow of the Law," …

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and other Lenten hymns as sung by the St Vladimir's Seminary Choir, directed by David Drillock. T RACK L ISTING : 1. The Great Litany 2. Lord I Call Upon Thee—Tone 3 (Kievan Chant)... 3. O Gladsome Light (Znamenny Chant) 4. Let My Prayer Arise (D. Bortniansky) 5. Now The Powers Of Heaven (D. Bortniansky) 6. Litany—The Lord's Prayer …

This is a print of a modern Greek icon of the Resurrection patterned after the ancient traditional icons of the Lord's victory over death, and giving of life. Sizes are approximate.

This 12in St. Andrew Byzantine style cross is made from walnut.  Comes gift boxed.  Made in the USA.