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 is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. George, the Great and Glorious Martyr of Christ.  His father was a martyr before him in Cappadocia, and he moved with his mother to Palestine after his death.

Hans Urs von Balthasar Von Balthasar presents one of the few serious studies available on the thought of one of the most important, and yet most neglected Fathers of the Church, Gregory of Nyssa. He was the most profound Greek philosopher of the Christian era, a mystic and an incomparable poet whom St. Maximus designated as the "Universal Doctor" and the Second Council of Nicaea declared him …

This is a contemporary Greek icon from a monastery church of the Prodigal Son returning to his father's house.  We have degraded ourselves too, may we turn again and live.

In Bogoroditza , “She who gave birth to God,” we have a mother who is always with us, caring for us, always revealing her son. Catherine shows us how to walk with Mary, gently and slowly, through the life of her Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are led to Mary's essential “school of love,” where we will learn how to restore this world to God—and that this restoration lies not in what you do, but …

The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West Second Revised Edition Robert Taft, S.J. The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the Church, providing a wealth of historical and liturgical information. From the small beginnings of a few Christians in New Testament Jerusalem, the prayer of the Church spread, changing and evolving as it …

A beautiful reissue of the greatest spiritual classic to come out of Russia.

In Sobornost , the Russian word for “unity,” Catherine leads her readers on the journey of a lifetime. She guides us along the pathway that takes us home to God’s house, into the graced intimacy of eternal belonging. Here we rediscover the final unity that flows from Divine Persons, one in love—Father, Son, and Spirit. Here Catherine holds the lost key, the forgotten …

This 24kt gold plated censer (thurible) is 10in. tall.  Matching boat with spoon available. Made in USA. Censer: A vessel suspended by chains, and used for burning incense at solemn Mass, Vespers, Benediction, processions, and other important offices of the Church. It is now commonly called a thurible. In its prevailing shape the censer consists of a cup, or bowl, which rests on a …

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.

Deisis Icon This icon, written around 1700 is from the school of Novgorod. This icon is a Deisis with Saints Peter and Paul and two angels joing the Holy Mother of God, Theotokos, and St. John the Baptist in supplication for us. In communion with all the Saints, we aksk them to pray for us. This icon is available only in sizes medium (6 in. by 8 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.)

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 …

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 …

Crucifixion Icon This is an early 19th century icon of the Crucifixion from the Palekh School. We see Our Lord peaceful in death, as He enters His secret Glory still hidden from the world at this time, while His Holy Mother, St. John, St. Longinus, and two Myrrh-bearing women look on.

This is a modern Greek style icon of St. Joseph, the Betrothed to the Virgin, by Philotheos Giffey.  It hangs in the monastery chapel of St. Isaac of Syria Skete in Wisconsin.

St. Anthony Icon Written around the year 1700, this icon is of St. Anthony of the Desert, founder of monastic life in the early Chruch. St. Anthony died in 356 after living in the north African desert as an ascetic for about 80 years. This icon is available in sizes small (4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.) only.

"Athanasius!" called out the holy old Bishop from his deathbed. There was no reply. For the Bishop's young assistant had fled the city in fear of being chosen as his successor. "Athanasius!" called out the Patriarch once more. "You think you can escape, but it shall not be so." And with these words he died. Not long afterward, the Bishops met to choose a successor …

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 modern icon from Greece of the Holy Virgin-Martyr Agnes painted i 1996.  The judge wanted to marry her, but she refused, so he tortured her until she died.

This is the 15th century Russian icon from Tver.  St. Barbara is carrying the cross of martyrdom and a crown of nobility.