Author:  TITO COLLIANDER  

#:  247  

The ascetical tradition of Christianity is little known and poorly understood today. This short work is one of the finest descriptions of it, making it accessible for life in our fast paced technological world.  

Author:  FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  463  

Includes chapters Marriage as Sacrament, the Rite of Crowning, conditions for Marriage, Divorce, Family Planning, and Mixed Marriages.  

Author:  DERWAS CHITTY  

#:  1609  

The classic study of early Christian monasticism, combining detailed scholarship with vivid writings in its descriptions of the pioneers of the monastic movement. The book traces the movement to the end of the fourth century and ends with an account of the monastic history of Mt. Sinai.  

Author:  ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM  

#:  158  

Homilies on relationships in marriage and family life from the greatest preacher in Church history.  

Author:  DAVID & MARY FORD  

#:  1452  

A long awaited book that fills a need for lives of saints who lived in the world and were married. Bishop Kallistos contributes a concise foreword, followed by a general overview of the subject and daily lives of married saints for each month of the year. Includes many saints of the undivided Church of the West, particularly of these islands.  

Author:   FR. JOHN MACK  

#:  1549  

This book is an excellent resource for both couples seeking to marry, newly weds and those who have been married for many years. It combines an Orthodox view of the theology of marriage with practical issues such as communication and money management. Includes seventy pages of supplements by other Orthodox writers such as Fr. John Meyendorff, Fr. Gregory Wigenbach and Fr. Thomas Hopko.  

Author:  DR. GRAHAM SPEAKE  

#:  5625  

This prize-winning illustrated account of the Holy Mountain in English encompasses its entire history . It begins with the coming of the first hermits, through the establishment of the first communal monasteries in the ninth century and up to the renewal taking place there in our own time. This is a fascinating account of a centuries old way of life shown to be of ever greater relevance to our contemporary world.   

Author:  JOHN CHRYSAVGIS  

#:  8027  

"The Ladder of Divine Ascent", written by John Climacus in the seventh century has always been and remains to this day a seminal guide to the spiritual life for many Christians both East and West. Whilst published with an academic audience in view this is a very readable and accessible work which reflects Fr John Chryssavgis's deep engagement with St. John and his writing. The saint and his work are set in their historical context followed by chapters on central themes such as unceasing prayer, the gift of tears, inner stillness and longing for God.  

Author:  TR. BY JOHN WORTLEY  

#:  134  

"I have plucked the finest flowers of the unmown meadow and worked them into a row which I now offer to you", wrote John Moschos as he began his collection of tales of the holy men of seventh century Palestine and Egypt. This translation offers readers contemporary insights into the spirituality of the desert. Includes four maps.