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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 beautiful Russian Wall Crucifix was painted in the mid 1700's, and shows the Lord on the Cross after His side was opened and His blood and water flowed out.  On the right and left of the Cross stand the Mother of God and St. John, His beloved disciple.  The Cross stands on Golgotha, the place of Adam's skull, with angels flying overhead, looking down in wonder. The warm red and …

This is a Byzantine Greek style icon written in 1987 of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs bestowing life." - from the Byzantine Liturgy of St. John Chyrsostom.

This is a modern Greek icon of the Archangel Gabriel whose name means "Man of God" in Hebrew.  He always helps, informs, and guides God's people.

This beautiful icon of the magnificent Guardian Angel holding a cross and sword measures 3 in. x 4 in. The icon is on wood.   Sizes are approximate.

This is a modern Greek icon of the Archangel Michael by Monk Michael of Athos.

This icon of the Holy Trinity on wood measures 3  in. x 4 in. Color may vary for larger icons.

This 14th c. Byzantine icon, now in the Athens Byzantine Museum, is of the Holy Archangel Michael, who is the captain and the leader of the whole angelic host. Sizes are approximate.

This St. Raphael icon measures approximately 6in. x 3in.

Who is Mary for us today? Pope John Paul II explored this question in a series of general audiences talks given from 1995 to 1997. Collected in this volume, these catechesis form an easy-to-follow course in Marian doctrine and devotion. Basing his thought on the Council's lead, the Pope places Mary in a scriptural and ecclesial context. The humble Virgin of Nazareth appears as she really was - …

This striking icon of the Theotokos blessing was painted by Monk Michael from Karyes on Mount Athos in 1989. The Virgin is shown cradling her Son as He reaches up to touch her face with His blessed hand. On her forehead and shoulders are three stars to symbolize her virginity before, during, and after child-bearing. Sizes are approximate.

Estonian Pilharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier The period from 1880 to 1917 marked a renaissance in Russian choral music.  Previously, Russian choral music had been dominated by German and Italian influences.  Now composers returned to old Russian chant as the source for their works, thus creating a thoroughly Russian choral style.  Although Sergei Rachmaninov wrote only a few …

This icon depicts the Apostles gathered to receive the Holy Spirit on Pentecost just 50 days after the Resurrection.  Over each Apostle is a tongue of fire.

Christ seeks the lost sheep even if He must leave his flock and go out to find what has wandered away from the others in His fold.  We too are lost and have wandered from the safety of the enclosure of God's Holy Commandments,  especially to love God above all things and our neighbor as ourself.  In this modern Greek icon, we see the Lord Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd, who …

Mary Mother Of God - Her Life in Icons and Scripture Giovanna Parravicini Rare and precious Oriental icons, some created in mosaics, are arranged to tell the story of Mary. The accompanying text offers comments and explanations of the images and their symbols. A life of Mary as presented in the writings of the great fathers of the Eastern Church and in the liturgical rites of the …

Panagia - Formidable Protection - Icon This is a copy of a Nizhni-Novgordo icon of the Mother of God (Panagia - or All Holy) that settled in 1654 at a monastery named after her.

This beautiful icon of Christ was painted in 1992 by Father Andrei from Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York. The icons are done in egg-tempera and blend the Russian and Byzantine iconography, proving that the ancient art of traditional iconography is certainly alive and well to the present day. Sizes are approximate.

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 …

Washing the Discples Feet - Paschal Icon This Greek icon shows Our Savior and Lord ever so humble, washing carefully and lovingly His own disciples feet.

A great treasure of Russia, this famous and beloved icon is attributed to St. Luke, who it is said painted it on a board from the table on which the Virgin, her Son, St. Joseph the Betrothed and his children would take their meals.  Taken in 450 to Constantinople, then to Kiev in the early 12th c., she came to Vladimir in 1155.  Repainted several times, only the faces remain original.

All Saints Icon The Good Thief, St. Dismas, here shown at the bottom center, welcomes us to Heaven and to the Communion of the Saints. Also pictured is the Holy Patriarch who has a righteous soul in his bosom, as Christ told in his story of Lazarus and the rich man. All the Saints surround Christ in this icon.

Edited by John Willis, S.J. The Fathers of the Church have been a vital source of wisdom and inspiration for countless saints, popes, peasants, and converts throughout the history of the Church. In this powerful one-volume library, Father Willis presents more than 250 selected doctrinal topics in an exhaustive selection of writings from the major sources of the Fathers. He lets the Fathers …

This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Stephen the first Deacon and the first Christian martyr.  Gamaliel of the Sanhedrin, a secret Christian, took his body and buried it on his own land.

V ery often in the history of Christianity, "reformers", by whatever name, have aspired to return to "the early Church". The Church of their own day, for whatever reason, fails to live up to what they think Christianity should be: in their view there has been a falling away from the beautiful ideals of the early Church. Kenneth Whitehead shows in this book how the early Church has, in fact, not …

This is an icon of the Archangel Gabriel, one of the 7 great Archangels, from Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos.

This Byzantine style crucifix has a hand-painted alabaster corpus which is mounted on a walnut-stained wood cross. It measures 24 in. and is made in Italy.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Anna, painted in 1988.  After dedicating her daughter to God and being widowed, St. Anna herself went to live in the Temple in Jerusalem.  She was in fact the grandmother of the Lord Jesus Christ.  The Virgin Mary's flower represents Christ the Lord.

Father Luigi Gambero, internationally-known expert on early Christianity, presents an intriguing and comprehensive survey of the development of Marian doctrine and devotion during the first eight Christian centuries.  Focusing on the lives and works of over thirty of the most famous Church Fathers and early Christian writers, Fr. Gambero has produced a clear and readable summary of the …

This beautiful icon of the Madonna and Child was painted in 1992 by Father Andrei from Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York. The icon was done in egg-tempera and blend the Russian and Byzantine iconography, proving that the ancient art of traditional iconography is certainly alive and well to the present day. Sizes are approximate.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Veronica, the woman that Christ healed of an issue of blood because of her great faith.  Veronica means "icon of faith."  She is shown holding the Holy Napkin, the earliest image of Christ.

The grandparents of our Lord Jesus Christ are often referred to as the "ancestors of God," seen here embracing before the Temple.  This is a copy of 15th century Russian icon from the Novgorod School, on wood.  Icon is 4 in. x 3 in. Sizes are approximate

This laminated holy card features the icon of the Pantocrator and the "Jesus Prayer" on the back: "O Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, Have mercy Upon me, A sinner. Amen"

Clement Polycarp Ignatius Barnabas Justine Martyr Irenaeus Tertullian Clement of Alexandria Cyprian Dionysius Early Liturgies Apocryphal Gospels Origen Augustine Chrysostom Gregory the Great Athanasius Basil Hilary Damascene Leo the Great Eusebius Jerome Ambrose Church Councils and many, many more

Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers: A Manual of Preaching, Spiritual Reading, and Meditation This beautifully bound 4-volume, hard-cover set is a superb series for preaching, spiritual reading and meditation. It contains the Gospel reading for each Sunday and Feast Day, and parallel Gospel texts, along with several sermons for each Gospel from both early Eastern and Western Fathers of the …

This fine reproduction of a contemporary Byzantine icon portrays Christ as the bridegroom. His Crucifixion is his marital vow and His mockery and beatings are His wedding feast. Beautiful iconic symbolism of the Passion and Crucifixion is used in this holy image. The icon is mounted on wood and may be hung or set on a shelf. Icon sizes are approximate. Please order by size.

Scott Hahn Mike Aquilina There are no "self-made" success stories in the spiritual life. No do-it-yourself kits for aspiring saints. That's why Living the Mysteries is ideal for a family member, friend, or fellow parishioner who recently received the sacraments of initiation - baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. That's why it's perfect for a lifelong Catholic, too. The early …

This is a modern Byzantine Greek style icon by Monk Michael of St. Peter (died in 1964), the transformed simple fisherman first known to us in the Sacred Scriptures as Simon Bar-Jonah and subsequently as the Prince of the Apostles, the Rock upon whom the Holy Church of Christ was founded, first Pope and ultimately Martyr in Rome.

Artists: Choeur Des Moines Benedictins De L'Union

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 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 …

Prayer of St. Ephrem: O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness, meddling, ambition and vain talk. But give me a spirit of prudence, humility, patience and love. Yes Lord and King grant me to see my own sins and faults and not judge my brother. For you are Blessed Forever and Ever.  Amen

This icon is a copy of a 6th century mosaic of St. Agnes from a church in Revenna, Italy.  St. Agnes died by the sword at age 13, working many miracles both before and after her death.

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 icon is a detail of a 14th c. Greek Annunciation icon from St. Clement's Church in Ochrid of the present day Macedonia.

Athanasius (c. 295-373), Bishop of Alexandria, spiritual master and theologian, was a major figure of 4th-century Christendom.  The Life of Antony is one of the foremost classics of asceticism.  The Letter to Marcellinus is an introduction to the spiritual sense of the Psalms.

This book, another of the informative and reader-friendly 101 Questions & Answers series, provides an introductory look at the theology, practices and structure of the Eastern Catholic Churches, with a comparison to the Latin Rite Church. Although the author emphasizes the Byzantine and Maronite Churches, he takes into account all the ritual Churches.Written with Roman (Latin) Catholic …

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 extraordinary collection of full-page, full-color icons introduces reader, art appreciators, and historians to the spiritual riches of the Byznatine liturgical tradition.  Father Michael Evdokimov, a Russian Orthodox priest living in Paris, has presented an icon for each of the twelve great feasts of the Orthodox Christian liturgical year, as well as for other special moments of …

This is a contemporary Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Philip the Apostle, who preached in Asia and Greece, killing a huge snake by his prayers in Hieropolis.  The townsfolk crucified him and the Apostle Bartholomew upside down, but only Philip died.

Edited by John Slanchuk, C. Ss. R. On June 27, 2001, Pope John Paul II beatified 27 martyrs for the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Among them were four Redemptorists - Mykolay (Nicholas) Charnetsky, (184-1959), Vasyl (Basil) Vsevolod Velychkovsky, (1903-1941), Ivan Ziatyk, (1899-1952), and Zynoviy (Zenon) Kovalyk, (1903-1941). This book is a celebration of their stories. Bishop Nicholas …

A source-book of theological and historical passages from the Christian writings of the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras selected and translated by William A. Jurgens, H.E.D.       Volume 1: the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras;        Volume 2: the Post-Nicene era through St. Jerome;       Volume 3: St. Augustine to the end …

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. 1/2 lb. bag pictured.

This print is of a modern icon of St. George painted in 1992 in Nea Skiti in Greece. In the upper right hand corner is the Hand of God blessing the saint and his confession. Sizes are approximate.

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 …

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 2oz. package of yakintose incense is imported from Greece.  It is manufactured in the Greek Byzantine monastery on Mt. Athos.  Our variety of incense burners would work great for burning this incense.

by Augustine Holmes OSB Basil the Great (330-379) is one of the most important figures in christian history and a theologian and spiritual teacher of ecumenical significance. At a time when the sources of their rich spiritual heritage are being re-appropriated by Christians of many traditions, it is strange that little attention has been given to Basilian spirituality. The Rules of St. Basil …

This Byzantine crucifix is made of antiqued brass, measures 10.5 inches and is made in Italy.

This beautiful icon on wood of the Mystical Supper measures 3 in. x 4 in.