A classic exposition of the centrality of Christ to authentic human existence. Shows how the Church`s liturgical and sacramental tradition reveals Christ.

Appearing for the first time in English this book contains St Symeon`s treatises devoted to the Church, the Sacraments and to the Last Things.

Contains nine chapters on subjects such as Tradition, Worship, Eusebios` Theology of History, Chrysostom on Materialism etc.

Being interested in both Orthodox spirituality and post-Roman history, I cast about for a volume presenting all that is known to us about one of the most famous and influential figures of the 5th century, Saint Germanus, Bishop of Auxerre: and finding none, have dared distill into one booklet the works of those scholars who have cast light upon one aspect or other of St Germanus’ life and works.

St Basil’s homilies on the subject of wealth and poverty, although delivered in the fourth century, remain utterly fresh and contemporary.

The spiritual counsels of Mark, a fifth century monk in Asia Minor, are equally rich in theological insight and historical interest.

Evagrius Ponticus (AD 343–399 ) spent sixteen years in the desert of Egypt, where he gained the gift of insight into the human soul.

The essays in this book reveal the deep affinity which existed between the early Latin and Byzantine churches, transcending linguistic and cultural barriers.

In the Orthodox Church St Gregory of Nazianzus (ca. 329–ca. 390) is known as the Theologian, a title he shares only with the Evangelist John.

The twelve sermons translated in this volume were all produced in the eighth century, in Constantinople, Jerusalem, Crete, and possibly Greece or Syria.

A new translation of an ancient but timely work from the great sixth century Pope of Rome who sponsored the mission of St. Augustine to evangelise the English.

A new English translation of a classic text together with studies which trace the emergence of monasticism in Asia Minor. The work is offerred by the translator to those who see the vital need of recovering, one might also say reinventing Christian monastacism for the health of the Church.

The translations of Against the Monophysites, Concerning the Three Chapters and On the True Faith which sought to unite Justinian`s Empire and set the Christological scene for the fifth Ecumenical Council.

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church.

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church.

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church.

A native of Bet Qatraye (near present-day Bahrain) the author was consecrated Bishop but preferred to live as an anchorite. His writings have continued to have a huge effect on all Byzantine spiritual literature.

The resurrection of the body is a matter which has exercised Christians from the earliest times to the present. This volume presents the problem and the solution in the form of a dialogue between the author and his elder sister (St. Macrina).

For anyone concerned to understand the nature and purpose of the Church this is essential reading.