Ancient Faith Publishing: 32 books
by Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Edited by Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou, the Ancient Faith Prayer Book brings together the most ancient and popular prayers of Orthodox Christians with some additions that address issues of contemporary life, all rendered in elegant contemporary English and presented in a compact format (4-1/2 X 7 inches) for ease of use.
The Life of Saint Brigid
Abbess of Kildare
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2014
In the green hills of Ireland long ago, when the Christian faith was yet young in the land, lived a girl whose simple faith and boundless kindness would change her homeland forever. Born a slave in the house of a chieftain, Brigid grew to be abbess over thousands of monastics in monasteries covering...
Christian Faith and Same-Sex Attraction
Eastern Orthodox Reflections
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
Father Thomas Hopko draws on the wisdom of the Orthodox Christian Church and the Holy Scriptures to help us understand same-sex attraction, with both compassion and clarity. Combining theological and pastoral insights, this small gem will aid pastors, those who experience same-sex desires, and anyone...
Ask for the Ancient Paths
Discovering What Church Is Meant to Be
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
At a time when so many disaffected Christians are trying to recreate the Church from scratch, Fr. James offers a clear and accessible apology for simply returning to what Christ’s Church was always meant to be.
An Introduction to God
Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2014
Speaking to non-believers and believers alike, Fr. Andrew Damick attempts to create a sacred space in which we can encounter God. In this compact volume, he distills the essence of the traditional Christian faith, addressing the fundamental mysteries of where God is, who God is, why we go to...
A Patristic Treasury
Early Church Wisdom for Today
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2015
The writings of the Church Fathers constitute the "first story" of the Christian faith, built upon its apostolic foundation. Patristic scholar James Payton makes the Fathers more accessible by selecting passages that are easily applicable to the average Christian’s life. With his help, we can all find stimulation, comfort, challenge, and inspiration in the Church Fathers.
Meditations for Pascha
Reflections on the Pentecostarion
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2015
Far from being merely a “vacation from fasting,” the Pascha season is a time that, properly understood, can greatly enrich our faith. During the Pascha season, we celebrate and rejoice in our Lord’s Resurrection and we prepare for the great feast of the Holy Spirit descending upon us.
by Abbot Tryphon
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014
Thousands of readers and listeners have benefited from the fatherly wisdom and insight of The Morning Offering, the blog and podcast of Abbot Tryphon of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery, Vashon Island, Washington. Now Abbot Tryphon's reflections on faith and contemporary life have been collected...
Children of My Heart
Finding Christ through Adoption
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2014
As a young professional working in Jerusalem, Ashley Lackovich-Van Gorp struggled to embrace her Orthodox faith with all her heart. She never dreamed her search for an intimate relationship with Christ would lead her to Ethiopia and into the hearts and lives of two little orphan girls—now orphans no longer.
Nearly Orthodox
On being a modern woman in an ancient tradition
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
From Catholic schoolgirl to punk rocker to emergent church planter, Angela Doll Carlson traveled a spiritual path that in many ways mirrors that of a whole generation. She takes us with her on a deep and revealing exploration of the forces that drove her toward Orthodoxy and the challenges that long kept her from fully entering in.
A Beginner's Guide to Spirituality
The Orthodox Path to a Deeper Relationship with God
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2011
Spirituality is in! Monks go platinum with recordings of chant, and books on self-help spirituality overflow supermarket bookracks. But what is the meaning of true spirituality? Aren't we all a little confused? Genuine spirituality keeps us in balance with God, our neighbor, and the material world....
Aidan's Song
A Year in the Life of a Parish Priest
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2012
Aidan of Lindisfarne was a hard-working bishop who loved his people. I have a great love for him, and that is why I’m going to call this journal Aidan’s Song. Because, bumbler that I am, I’ve got a great Celtic Spirit-bearer singing on my behalf before the throne of God. And what I...
Traveling Companions
Walking with the Saints of the Church
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2013
Thirty Steps to Heaven
The Ladder of Divine Ascent for All Walks of Life
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2015
Many laypeople have attempted to read the great spiritual classic, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, but have been frustrated in attempting to apply the lessons of this monastic text to their everyday lives in the world. In Thirty Steps, Archimandrite Vassilios interprets...