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24.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Gold and Silver Icon of the Virgin Mary, the Life Giving Spring. The Virgin Mary silver icon: Of the Life Giving Spring 17cm width x 23cm height and 2cm thickness... 950 Sterling silver with 24K partial Gold plating This item is readily available at our NSW SYD Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected]

24.01.2022 AVAILABLE - the Message of the Bible: An Orthodox Christian perspective by George Gronk. This is an introduction to the study of the Bible, written from the standpoint of the biblical theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The book contains a careful and thorough survey and discussion of the content and meaning of the Bible. A commentary on the major sections of the Bible. Includes guides for the selection and use of English translations and a bibliography of study aids. U...seful for Bible study classes. Contents include: 1.) An Orthodox Christian approach to the study of the Bible 2.) God's creation and the fall of man : Genesis 1-11 3.) The Old Testament history of ancient Israel 4.) Wisdom and prophecy in the Old Testament 5.) The message of the synoptic gospels : St. Matthew, St. Mark and St. Luke 6.) The theology of the gospel according to St. John. 7.) The theology of St. Paul 8.) The testimony of the catholic epistles 9.) Revelation : St. John's vision of the kingdom of God EPILOGUE: The message of the Bible APPENDIX: Major English-language versions of the Bible. This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

23.01.2022 NEW & AVAILABLE - Fr Arseny: a Cloud if Witness by SVS Press. The stories of Fr Arseny and his work in the Soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about Fr Arseny newly translated from the most recent Russian edition. These short stories about the life and impact of Fr Arseny during the cruel oppression of the Soviet years are vivid, stirring and ultimately inspiring.... Readers who were moved by Volume 1 will be grateful that a Volume II about his remarkable life has been added. This item is readily available at our NSW SYDNEY book centre branch. To order, contact: Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected]

22.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Community of Grace: an Orthodox year in Alaska by Mary Alice Cook Throughout the Christian world and beyond, people are beginning to recognize the need for communitythe need to belong to a close and caring group of people who provide each other with physical, material, emotional, and spiritual support on a daily basis. But many are floundering in their attempts to create this kind of community. Community of Grace is not a textbook for creating community. Rather,... its the story of one successful community, made up of the stories of the people who made it happen, and told in the context of the Orthodox worship that binds them all together. Join in the lives of the parishioners of St. Johns Orthodox Cathedral in Eagle River, Alaska, as they experience the joys and sorrows, struggles and triumphs of being an intentional community dedicated to life in Christ. This item is readily available at our VIC MELBOURNE Book Centre store ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

21.01.2022 NEW & AVAILABLE - the Orthodox Churchs teaching concerning the Holy Icons by Professor Marko A. Siotis. Where did icons come from? How were they made? What are the meaning of icons ? ... How and Why did the Church start using icons? Why do we have them in church? Why do we kiss them? Do we worship icons ? This stunning short read offers answers to all these basic every while questions about the faith and our holy icons. Professor Siotis brilliantly and concisely explains the origins and purpose of the Holy images correctly explaining the views of the Fathers and theology of the Orthodox Church. This brilliant catechetical book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre branch. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

21.01.2022 All night Vigil for St. John the Merciful. Celebrating and live streaming from the parish of Saint Paraskevi in St. Albans Vic. https://www.facebook.com/StParaskeviGreekOrthodoxChurchStAlbans/videos/365248937918686/

21.01.2022 Who is Panagia / Virgin Mary? Why does she have so many names ? (Panagia Axion Estin, Panagia Triherousa, Panagia Voulkaniotissa etc) Now from Potamitis press and readily available at our book centre, we can teach our young ones the great mysterious miracles which our ancestors and all those before us experienced that led them to dedicate these special names to the Holy Virgin.... With gorgeous illustrations and a mind-blowing narrative story, these short books aim to bring to life the faith and hope in the holy mother of God for us all. ****************************************** Readily available at our Melbourne Vic book centre store. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or, Prebook your visit to our store to pick up these awesome books in person. Address - 7 Hartington st Northcote 3070 Vic. Located within the grounds of the Holy Archiepiscopal Monastery of Axion Estin.

20.01.2022 AVAILABLE- The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology. compiled by Igumen Chariton of Valamo A spiritual anthology concerned in particular with the most frequently used and best loved of all Orthodox prayersthe Jesus Prayer. Topics discussed include oral prayer, the unceasing prayer of the heart, the dangers of illusion and discouragement, the need for seclusion, and how to attain inner peace.... Texts are taken chiefly from the letters of Bishop Theopan the Recluse, along with many other writers from the Greek and Russian traditions. This title and many others are available at our MELBOURNE Branch Book Centre To order, Contact Tel: 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

19.01.2022 -AVAILABLE- Jesus Christ and the Temple by Georges A. Barrois In the beginning, God spoke the Word; and God's Word was addressed to the Fathers of the Old Testament. In the fullness of time, the eternally begotten would be born a man. St Luke relates how Joseph and Mary presented the child to the Lord and how they went up as a family to Jerusalem for Passover. As a grown-up, Jesus traveled with his disciples to attend the feasts of the Temple, and St John follows the rhythm o...f the Temple calendar in composing the Gospel. Professor Barrois uses his wisdom and scholarship to describe the epic of salvation in the manner of a diptych, whose leaves ought not to be read separately - The Old Testament: the pattern of Hebrew worship and the religion of the Temple; The New Testament: the earthly life of the Messiah ushering in the new age, as the Church looks to the life of the world to come. The Author:Professor Georges A. Barrois, born and educated in France, served on the faculty of the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique Francaise in Jerusalem in the interval between the two world wars. An expert in Old Testament archeology, he took part in or conducted the exploration and excavation of several sites in the Middle East and wrote the important two-volume Manuel d'Archeologie Biblique. Following the outbreak of World War II, he came to the United States, where he taught at Princeton Theological Seminary. A convert to Orthodoxy, he was Visiting Professor of Old Testament at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. This title is readily available at our MELBOURNE Branch Book Centre To order, please contact us by Tel: 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

19.01.2022 NEW & AVAILABLE - Forty Stormy Years by Archimandrite Vasilios Bakoyiannis. Christ was to be born in "The Promised Land " (Canaan), from the descendants of Abraham, who had "moved " to Egypt. And now the Lord had to "send" them back, and He did. Their forty year journey in the wilderness to Canaan is one of the most fascinating events ever to take place. It is truly a unique event unparalleled in world history. It surpasses all levels of human imagination, the reason being ...that God himself was the "author" of this "story". This divine story provides the contemporary man with hope. Hopefully, you will find it interesting. Each reader will come to know important answers to various questions that pop into the mind, especially when reading particular things in the bible. This particular book aims to respond (through narrative) to questions such as: Is God vengeful? Does God punish? Why does God allow evil things to happen? Why do people suffer? This book is readily available at BOTH our VIC and NSW book centre stores ! To order, contact one of the centres. Or message our Facebook page for information!

19.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Biblical Figures Outside the Bible. By Michael E. Stone & Theodore A. Bergen. An exciting development of recent years in the study of early Judaism and Christianity has been the growing recognition of the importance of the extra-biblical traditions for understanding these religious movementsapocryphal and pseudepigraphical literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Nag Hammadi Gnostic texts. One major source for surviving works and traditions, however, has been l...argely ignored. This is the wealth of later Jewish and Christian (and to some extent Islamic) texts, citations, and traditions relating to biblical figures. One reason for the relative neglect of this material is that it is difficult to access, requiring a range of knowledge extending beyond the biblical traditions, through patristics, and into medieval studies.This book is designed to provide access to some of these complex traditions and to do it in such a way as to present the reader both with specialized insights and also with a work of general reference value. An international array of outstanding scholars treat the evolution of the biographical traditions of some fourteen biblical figures during the second temple, late antique, and medieval periods: Adam and Eve (Gary A. Anderson), Seth (John D. Turner), Enosh (Steven D. Fraade), Enoch (Philip S. Alexander), Noah (Devorah Dimant), Abraham (George W. E. Nickelsburg), Melchizedek (Birger A. Pearson), Levi (Marinus de Jonge and Johannes Tromp), Joseph (Harm W. Hollander), Baruch (J. Edward Wright), Ezekiel (Benjamin G. Wright, Aviva Schussman), Ezra and Nehemiah (Theodore A. Bergren). The figures were selected on the grounds of the richness and interest of the traditions connected with them and their importance in the thought worlds of early Judaism and Christianity. Michael E. Stone is Gail Levin de Nur Professor of Religion and Professor of Armenian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-author of Faith and Piety in Early Judaism: Texts and Documents, also published by Trinity Press. Theodore Bergren is Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Richmond (Virginia).1999 Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Award for the category Best Book Relating to the Old Testament> About the Authors: Michael E. Stone is Gail Levin de Nur Professor of Religion and Professor of Armenian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-author of Faith and Piety in Early Judaism: Texts and Documents, also published by Trinity Press. Theodore Bergren is Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Richmond (Virginia).Theodore Bergren is Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Richmond (Virginia). This is a highly recommended text for understanding the Old Testament and the characters in it ! This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

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17.01.2022 True Fasting according to Saint Basil the Great, isn’t aimed towards food only. This unfortunately is a mistake most of us make today. ... We tend to fall into the trap of measuring our fast by how much food we’ve eaten or by what we’ve cut during the period etc. But the Fathers saw a much more deeper meaning to the fasts. They saw the fasting period as a chance to really challenge the soul of the faithful person. Thus posing the true questions of the fast: Did you get angry? Did you curse? Did you think or speak bad about someone? Did you judge them? Did you get into an argument and not rectify ? Did you act selfishly ? All these heavy questions, that make us look into our own ego and flawed being, is what fasting is about. Transfigure on! ********************************** Many materials on fasting and Lent are readily available at both our Victorian and Nsw Book Centre stores ! To order or inquire, contact: [NSW Book Centre] Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected] Or, [Melbourne Book Centre] Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

17.01.2022 FRESH AND AVAILABLE - Delicious Natural Raw Honey. Made by the faithful of rural Victoria specially for our monastery! Garunteed to be the sweetest and most delicious youve ever tasted ! ... Its all natural colour flavour and colouring doesnt compare to the store bought sugar filled honey one can buy from their local market. To try our monastery honey, contact: 03 9998 1813 [email protected]

17.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Prayer Rope Package. Order a copy of this book and receive a FREE prayer rope ! This small booklet describes the use the prayer rope in the daily life of an Orthodox Christian. The booklet covers the following topics: history of the prayer rope explanation of the Jesus Prayer use of the prayer rope in daily life fruits of the Jesus Prayer prayer for others Printed in color on heavy stock, glossy paper. ... Includes many color illustrations with icons from St. Nektrarios Monastery in NY. Contact our VIC MELBOURNE book centre to order whilst stocks last ! To order: Email: [email protected] Tel. 03 9998 1813

16.01.2022 New & Available - Mt. Athos Handmade Prayer Ropes. Amazing brand new and hand made prayer ropes from Holy Mountain Athos. The mystical Fathers and Monks work day and night in deep prayer to produce these tools which help the every day Orthodox Christian focus on deep prayer. ... Now available in: - 33 knot (blue or red) - 33 knot (blue or red) with cross. - 50 knot (blue or red) - 100 knot (blue or red) Readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC book centre store ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia presents Saint Ypomoni Family and Friends Ministry an initiative to try connect with all. 'MINI ME FELLOWSHIP' is one of the greatest initiatives of St Ypomini Family & Friends Ministry as children come together to reflect on their best friend, Jesus. Join in every fortnight with your children via zoom at 6pm!... For more info on St Ypomini and their many other programs visit link below: https://m.facebook.com/stypomonifamilyandfriendsmission/

15.01.2022 AVAILABLE - New Testament and Psalms: Orthodox Youth Edition. The New Testament & Psalms: Orthodox Youth Edition is a true pocket-size volume for teens and young adults. This edition supports growth in faith and knowledge, with tools for studying Scripture and enhancing daily prayer. This Bible features a historical introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church, an Orthodox approach to reading Scripture, morning and evening prayers, a daily Bible reading guide, maps, lists ...of the miracles and parables of Christ, as well as several icons. Perfect for daily use, travel, college and anywhere else on the go. This awesome bible is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre branch. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or order the page directly !

14.01.2022 - AVAILABLE - Orthodox Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary: Liturgical Texts with Commentary by Hugh Wybrew Christian faith in Jesus Christ as both divine and human was formulated as doctrine by the ecumenical councils of the Church in the fourth and fifth centuries. That doctrine was given liturgical expression in the feasts of Christmas and other festivals celebrating events in the life of Christ and Mary. These honor the Christian belief that, in Jesus, the Son of ...God became human so that human beings might share in the life of God. This book presents selected Orthodox liturgical texts for these feasts of the incarnation. Freshly translated into modern English, each day's material is introduced by a short account of its thematic sources, and accompanied by a brief spiritual and theological commentary. An opening section gives a concise account of the development of the liturgical calendar and the origins of these feasts in the Orthodox Church. Orthodox Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary introduces Western Christians to the doctrinal richness of Orthodox liturgical celebrations of the Word become flesh. Hugh Wybrew is an Anglican priest who has studied Orthodoxy for many years. He is Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Oxford. He was previously Dean of St George's Anglican Cathedral in Jerusalem, where he was in close contact with Eastern churches. This title is readily available at our MELBOURNE Branch Book Centre! To order, contact Tel: 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

14.01.2022 New & Available - St Nektarios engraved Gold plated metal necklaces. Imported from Greece, these gold plated necklaces make the perfect wholesome gift. Not only for every day occasions but also a great present for a name day. ... Engraved icon of Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker in his Episcopal regalia. These gorgeous necklaces are readily available at our Melbourne Victoria Book Centre branch. To order, contact: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Book Centre Victoria. Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Address: 7 Hartington street Northcote Victoria 3070.

14.01.2022 AVAILABLE & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Lord and Master of my Life. https://neoskosmos.com//lord-and-master-of-my-life-a-new/ This item is readily available at BOTH our VIC and NSW Book Centre. ... To order, contact: Melbourne Book Centre: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or Sydney NSW Book Centre: Tel. 02 9699 6122 Email: [email protected]

14.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Guideliens for Marriage in the Orthodox Church by Rev. Stanley Harakas Id blessed memory. Fr. Stanley accomplished just what the title of this book sets out to do: to establish guidelines for marriage in the Orthodox Church. He begins with an overview of the meaning marriage in Orthodox Christianity. It is a Sacrament that is "directly and immediately related to the experience of being God's people" and to "the mystical experience of membership in the Church" (p...: 17). He also brilliantly outlines the order of the service. Speaking about each parts symbolism and sacramental meaning. A perfectly simple and small read for couples preparing for their big day. For too long, couples have stood by, partaking of these blessed ceremonies without a strong idea of what they actually mean. Harakass explanations are short and sweet, allowing for people from all backgrounds to understand the beauty of the Orthodox Church and its beautiful sacrament of marriage. This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC book centre store! To order, Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

12.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Travelling Companions: Walking with the Saints of the Church by Christopher Moorey. Do you long to establish a relationship with the saints, but find them or the volumes written about them a little intimidating? The saints started out as ordinary Christians, just like us, and they are waiting to accompany us on our journey to heaven if we will only reach out our hands. Traveling Companions is a manageable volume that briefly introduces saints from a variety of ti...mes, places, and walks of life, all in language that brings them close to contemporary readers lives. You re sure to find companions here that you will be happy to walk with all the way to the Kingdom. About the Author: Born in Sussex, England, in 1948, Chris Moorey attended St. Catherine's College, Oxford, and Surrey University. Having worked for British Telecomm for about twenty years, he solved his midlife crisis in 1994 by moving with his wife to Greece. Here Chris found a new career teaching English and they both found a new spiritual home in the Orthodox Church, into which they were baptized in 2001. Chris is the author of an introduction to Greek Orthodox churches for visitors and a book of saints' lives, published in Greek translation. He lives with his wife Eleni in Elounda, Crete. This item is readily available at all Melbourne Victoria book centre. To order: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

12.01.2022 More Icon Orders on their way. Small, Medium and Large available ! To order your favourite icon, contact: ... Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] #SaintJohntheBaptist #VirginMary #Theotokos #StAristides

12.01.2022 NEW & AVAILABLE - Sasha and the Dragon by Laura E. Wolfe, illustrated by Nicholas Malara. Walking the lonely streets of a new, unfamiliar town, Sasha feels displaced and alone. His grandmother is dying; the children in the neighborhood laugh when he walks by. And there is a dragon under his bedhe is sure! When Sasha cries for help, God and His saints hear him, and he has an experience that both changes his life and sweetens his soul. Sasha and the Dragon is a modern fairy t...ale to be treasured by children and adults alike. Reviews for Sasha and the Dragon from parents and readers: I could not have received Sasha and the Dragon at a better time in our children's life. Our little 'Sasha' had been having his own fears and this book was instrumental in helping him face these dragons through the intersessions of Archangel Michael. - MamaBirdEmma, Charming the Birds from the Trees blog The powerful image of St. Michael coming to Sasha's aid is one that will stick in children's minds and make its way to their hearts. - Lisa A., Through the Mind to the Heart blog This book EMPOWERS our children to face their fears. It is beautifully written, and captures the heart of something we all face as we grow up. At first, I thought the dragon in the book might be scary to my girls, but the story had the opposite effect. They were captivated - Erin Lynn I sit with tears of gratitude tonight after reading this beautiful story twice to my 5-year-old who struggles with many worries. He was white and tense during the first pages, but as soon as St. Michael's sword showed up, he was awestruck The joy and excitement in his eyes said it all. - GS This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

11.01.2022 NEW & AVAILABLE - Prosohoro stamps, hand made and carved from the Holy Mt. Athos. *******************************... Enhance your spiritual baking experience today with our newly handmade bread stamps. - thick carved seal - guaranteed results - blessed from the fathers of Mt Athos Get your hands on these limited stocked items! These prosphoro stamps are readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or pick up and visit: 7 Hartington street Northcote, 3070 Vic.

11.01.2022 In a variety of ways, the early church bore witness to a life in a one-storey world in which God is truly ‘everywhere present’. ************ Have you ever felt that was absent from a moment or situation in your life? ... A highly recommended book that puts all our struggles into a clear understandable perspective. This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

11.01.2022 More wonderful icons on their way to completion. Don’t miss out on customising and ordering your blessed icons! Available for preordering ! ... To inquire or make an order contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] #stnektarios #stnicholas #stJohnthebaptist #virginmaryproussiotissa

11.01.2022 AVAILABLE - The Way Of Christ: Gospel, Spiritual Life And Renewal In Orthodoxy by Theodore G. Stylianopoulos Those who know the writings of Fr Stylianopoulos will look forward to this, the collection of the numerous addresses and lectures he has given over the years on questions of spirituality, theology, and renewal in the Orthodox church. All of these are informed by his deep knowledge of the scriptures and the ecclesial tradition. This is fundamentally a pastoral book, a b...ook for spiritual reflection. It is designed first and foremost for those who are within the lived Orthodox experience: clergy, students and parishioners. As such it is a fine resource for parishes who might with to make a study programme based on it, and systematically to consider some of the issues of renewal which it covers. This is a pastoral book with a difference, however, for "Fr Ted" is not simply an ordinary parish priest. He is a deeply experienced pastor, but one who is also one of the country's (indeed the world's) leading Orthodox scripture scholars, and someone who for many decades has been a key figure in the ecumenical discussions between the Orthodox church and other ecclesial communities. Review: Readers will discover here an amazing spiritual wealth . . . covering vast areas of vital significance for Orthodoxy - as Church, as theology, as history, as worship, as a way of life ... a refreshing spiritual and intellectual achievement." - Archbishop Demetrios of America. "The author has once again shown the wisdom, spiritual insight, and contemporary relevance of the Orthodox approach to Scripture and Holy Tradition. Readers will perceive the profound presence of the Holy Spirit in this book and profit from it greatly." - Fr. Stanley S. Harakas This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

10.01.2022 Wishing Australia’s Orthodox Christian community a safe, happy and holy Easter this weekend. Jenny and I were pleased to be able to join his Eminence Archbisho...p Makarios at the Greek Orthodox Parish’s Easter Service in Kogarah, Sydney last night. Across Australia, the Orthodox Christian community has shown great strength and unity in the face of great challenges over the past year. It was lovely to see families and loved ones coming together once again to celebrate Orthodox Easter and also looking forward with a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the future.

09.01.2022 AVAILABLE - The Sign of the Cross: The Gesture, The Mystery, The History written by Rev. Dr Andreas Andreopoulos. Millions of Christians around the world use the sign of the Crossand have done so for centuriesas a gesture of blessing. It is practiced when alone, during worship, before sleep, upon waking, before eating, before travel, and many other times throughout the day. But, what does it mean? Where did it originate? What did the sign of the Cross mean to the first Chr...istians, and how has this simple movement of the hand evolved over the centuries? The sign of the Cross is literally a tracing of the Cross of Christ onto the body. By so doing, Christians invite the mystery of the Cross into their everyday lives. Now Greek scholar Andreas Andreopoulos explains the tremendous meaning, mystery, and history of this dramatic gesture shared by Christians worldwide. This readable account will fascinate and inspire all who desire to know more about the inherited spiritual practices of everyday life. About the Author: Andreas Andreopoulos was born in Greece in 1966 and is recognized throughout the world as one of the most eloquent young scholars of Christianity. He earned his Ph.D. in theology at the University of Durham and has taught in Toronto, Montreal, and Philadelphia. He is currently Lecturer of Christian Theology at the University of Wales. Reviews: This book is a little masterpiece: it informs and it explores, it recounts history and it provokes a religious quest. It is a personal book, yet it explores the great questions of theology; it is full of learning, but not ponderous; it is written from the perspective of faith, but is not off-putting to the inquirer. -Thomas OLoughlin, Professor of Historical Theology University of Wales Lampeter. Andreopoulos explains the gesture and meaning and history of why Christianity has needed symbols and signs through the ages. Throughout, his writing is as inspiriting as a restorative benediction. -ALA Booklist. The book succeeds at translating the significance of the sign of the Cross into something personal and immediate. -Publishers Weekly The Christian of today grows quickly from the innocent child into adulthood and demands understanding of any simple behavior. Why to sign with the crossing? Where did this practice begin? When and how? Andreas Andreopoulos, with his book, helps to answer these questions.... [H]e immerses us into the illuminating obscurity of the Holy Tradition. - Protopresbyter Kyrillos Leret-Aldir, Orthodox Christian Comment. This book is available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre branch. To order: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

09.01.2022 Available - Orthodox Christian seasonal Christmas Cards Different styles and types available ! * in English Language *... * Envelope included * These awesome additions are readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre. To order your Christmas cards today, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or pick up from 7 Hartington street Northcote, 3070. Vic

09.01.2022 What is the Jesus Prayer ? Why do we say this prayer? Why is this prayer called, ‘the prayer of the heart’?... So many questions, yet an answer has never been closer. Many books and lessons on the Jesus prayer available at our Archdiocese Book Centres ! To enquire and order: [Melbourne Vic Book Centre] Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or, [Sydney Book Centre ] Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 AVAILABLE - PROCLUS BISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE:HOMILIES ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Early Christian Studies 1 By Barkhuizen, Jan Harm. The homilies of Proclus are a valuable source for the christological issues of the fifth century and formed an important basis for the subsequent formulation of the orthodox faith at Chalcedon in 451, yet they have not received as much attention as the works of Cyril of Alexandria. For the first time in English the twenty-seven homilies of Proclus th...at deal with the life of Christ are presented. Several scholars are of the opinion that Proclus was one of the most accomplished preachers in the post Chrysostom era in Constantinople. Whether we can fully appreciate the rhetorically-orientated nature of his homilies or not, the style and contents are both impressive and of theological importance. This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC book centre branch. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 AVAILABLE - [Hardcover and Softcover] PRECIOUS PEARLS: Lives of Sts Barlaam and Ioasaph by St. John Damascene. Notes and comments by Augoustinos N. Kantiotes, Bishop of Florina, Greece Preface, Introduction, and New Translation by Asterios Gerostergios, et al. In the present publication, I have used as a guide the format of Augoustinos Kantiotes The Precious Pearl, namely, his division of the text and all of his comments and footnotes. I have also kept his title, The Preci...Continue reading

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08.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Gold and Silver Icon of the Virgin Mary, of the Soumela Mountain The Virgin Mary silver icon: Of Soumela Mountain. 17cm width x 23cm height and 2cm thickness... 950 Sterling silver with 24K partial Gold plating This item is readily available at our NSW SYD Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Finding Faith at the Movies by Barbara Mraz. Using movies to explore faith and spirituality issues is in vogue today, but it's difficult to find the time to show and discuss a full-length film in most adult or youth classes or groups. This practical, hands-on book will help Christian educators, youth leaders, and anyone wishing to use films as teaching tools to explore and discuss a film within the usual 40-50 minutes available. ... Mraz provides an introduction, related Scripture passages, carefully selected film segments (with VCR counter numbers and DVD settings), and thought-provoking discussion questions for twelve movies that explore topics such as temptation, duty, forgiveness, redemption, gratitude, and other important Christian values. This proven technique - one Mraz has been using for years - requires a minimum of preparation and generates the maximum in participation. Industry film ratings are provided so leaders can pick appropriate films. This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store. To order this intriguing and informative read, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 AVAILABLE - BOOK REVIEW: Questioning God: A Look at Genesis 1-3 by Fr. Ted Bobosh (Light & Life Publishing). Rarely have I seen an author take on such a difficult and (some might say) controversial subject and produce a book which is as spiritually satisfying as this one. Deftly moving from subject to subject, Fr. Bobosh brings to the reader a full degree of awareness of the first three chapters of the Holy Scriptures, of Biblical comments upon that text, together with the v...iews of patristic authors and of modern scientific opinion. The author remarks that these chapters of Genesis deserve to be read theologically, and should be treated neither as a history textbook nor yet as a scientific treatise. Fr Ted actually makes such a theological understanding of these important words available to the reader in a way which is straightforward, without either glossing over the difficult points or sounding in any way preachy or condescending. There are points to ponder throughout the text; in particular, the author's comments about Satan, about the Orthodox way of fasting, and the emergence of a surprising number of aspects of human existence which we generally regard as good and wholesome only after the apple had been eaten. To order, call: 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 AVAILABLE - The Mystery of the Faith: An introduction to the teaching and spirituality of the Orthodox Church. Published by SVS Press and written by Metropolitan Hilarian Alfeyev. Newly translated from the hugely successful Russian edition, The Mystery of Faith is now available in English for the first time. Founded on spiritual experience, Orthodox theology is a living entity today no less than hundreds of years ago. ... The same questions have always confronted us: What is truth? What is the meaning of life? How can one find joy and peace of heart? What is the way to salvation? Christianity does not aim to dot all the "i"s by answering every question the human spirit asks. But it does open up another reality which transcends all that surrounds us in this earthly life. In this profound work, Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev provides a personal commentary on the teaching of the Orthodox Church, its historical development and its relationship to the spiritual life. Drawing on ancient texts and contemporary sources, he combines a clear exposition of the central doctrines of God, the Trinity, creation, the Church, prayer and the sacraments with an exploration of their meaning for today. About the Author: Hilarion Alfeyev, Metropolitan of Volokolamsk, is chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations. He has studied under Metropolitan Kallistos Ware at Oxford University, lectured at the Moscow Theological Academy and is the author of more than 300 publications on dogmatic theology, patristics and church history as well as several compositions for choir and orchestra. This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre branch ! To order, Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

06.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Spiritual Fatherhood: Evagrius Ponticus on the Role of the Spiritual Father Book by Gabriel Bunge. Spiritual fatherhood is popular, controversial, and misunderstood. For Evagrius Ponticus (AD 343-99) and the early fathers, nothing can be spiritual without the Holy Spirit, and true spiritual fathers can say, with St Paul: in Christ Jesus I begot you through the gospel (1 Cor 4.15). This begets freedom, not dependence. In this relationship we see an image of the fr...eedom given to all who receive the Spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, Abba! Father! (Rom 8.15). True spiritual fatherhood is a charism and a ministry of healing and teaching. It is a timeless part of the Church s tradition, which has been maintained in the East. Fr Gabriel Bunge leads readers into the ancient understanding of spiritual fatherhood in the teaching of Evagrius, without losing sight of our contemporary condition. About the Author: FATHER GABRIEL BUNGE, a priest and schemamonk of the Russian Orthodox Church, lives in a hermitage in Switzerland, Eremo Santa Croce. He possesses a thorough knowledge of patristic literature, and is known worldwide for his writings on contemplative prayer. Two of his other studies on Evagrius Ponticus - Despondency and Dragon's Wine and Angel's Bread - are also published by St Vladimir's Seminary Press, as well as his book The Rublev Trinity. This item is readily available at our VIC book centre store ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or message the page directly !

06.01.2022 14/11/2020 - Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint Philip the holy apostle. We extend our wishes and blessings to our much loved mr. Phillip Papagiannopoulos, our book centre manager and assistant to our Archiepiscopal Vicar the very reverend Father Evmenios Vasilopoulos. May God grant him quality many years of strength to continue all his good work.

06.01.2022 New & Available - The Analogy of Love published by SVS Press and written by Rev. Dimitrios Harper. This work examines the ethical dimensions of St Maximus the Confessor's theological synthesis in order to understand an authentically Christian sense of virtue. Author Demetrios Harper considers the legacy of Immanuel Kant for contemporary approaches to morality, which tend to see morals as abstract imperatives divorced from the flow of human existence. ... Against this background, he argues that Maximus provides us with the alternative of a quintessentially Christian approach to morality: one in which love constitutes the core of both the nature of being and morals, enabling the gathering of the splintered parts of human nature into a single, consubstantial whole, initiating them into the cosmic Ecclesia of Christ. This awesome read is available at BOTH our NSW & VIC book centre stores. To order, contact: [ NSW Book Centre ] Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected] Address: 242 Cleveland street, Redfern 2016 NSW Or [VIC Book Centre] Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Address: 7 Hartington st, Northcote 3070. July Archiepiscopal Monastery of Axion Estin.

06.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Healing Word: Finding Our Place in God's Creation by Bishop Basil, of Amphipolis. Through deeply engaging the Word, writes Bishop Basil of AmphipolIs, we find oneness, or at-one-ment, with God, fellow believers and ourselves. And this oneness brings healing - a sense that the scatteredness of life has been overcome and that we have found our proper place in God's world. This stirring book by Bishop Basil walks us through the intimate experience of meeting Christ ...in our daily lives to the thrilling realisation of our significance in a cosmos created entirely for the purpose of bringing us into relationship with him. It draws deeply on scripture, Orthodox liturgies and insights of the early Church Fathers, speaking with clarity and relevance to the world we live in today and the divisions that exist both within the Church and in its relationships with ecology, philosophy and science. Review: Profound and authoritative. It is wonderful to have a book like this from a learned, imaginative and prayerful mind, a book which so enlarges our horizons and intensifies our gratitude and delight in the new creation.' -- Rowan Williams The Orthodox Church does not simply read Scripture. It encourages us to see, hear, touch, inhale and taste the Word of God. In The Healing Word, Bishop Basil of Amphipolis inspires us to renew and refine our spiritual senses by discerning the deepest roots of biblical truth and theological thought as well as by reaching the deepest recesses of our heart and mind. He encourages us to seek wholeness and holiness by confessing differences and divisions in our personal lives, in the Church, and in creation. This book invites us to encounter the living God as a healing presence in our world. -- His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew This item is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

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05.01.2022 AVAILABLE- Church in the Making: An Ecclesiology of Consubstantiality. By Nikolaos Loudovikos For the past fifty years, Orthodox theologies of ecclesiology have been revoling around competing schools of ecclesiology - one Universal, the other Eucharistic. Father Loudovikos, in this masterful interconnected series of studies, moves beyond this dialectic by exploring the very mode of the Church's existence.... In the end, it is the profound theological insights of St Maximus the Confessor that propel Father Loudovikos beyond the familiar borders of ecclesiology and into a new way of understanding the Church's self that is integrally linked to our union with Christ at the deepest level of our being. This titlw and many others are readily available at our MELBOURNE Branch Book Centre To order, Contact Tel: 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 AVAILABLE - The Orthodox Study Bible, Hardcover: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World by Thomas Nelson publishing. This NKJV unites innovation with ancient tradition. As the first ever Orthodox study Bible, its annotations are drawn from the perspective of the Church Fathers and the rich Eastern Orthodox heritage. Includes liturgical readings, and full colour icon illustrations. The FIRST EVER "Orthodox Study Bible" presents the Bible of the early church and the chur...ch of the early Bible. Orthodox Christianity is the face of ancient Christianity to the modern world and embraces the second largest body of Christians in the world. In this first-of-its-kind study Bible, the Bible is presented with commentary from the ancient Christian perspective that speaks to those Christians who seek a deeper experience of the roots of their faith. Features Include: - Old Testament newly translated from the Greek text of the Septuagint, including the Deuterocanon New Testament from the New King James Version Commentary drawn from the early Church Christians Easy-to-Locate liturgical readings Book Introductions and Outlines Subject Index Full-color Icons Full-color Maps Orthodox study bibles are readily available at BOTH our VICTORIA and NSW SYDNEY book centres branches. To order, contact: [Sydney Nsw Branch] Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Or [Melbourne Vic branch] Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA BOOK CENTRE NSW & VICTORIA. Open to cater for your spiritual needs! Theological books, Childrens books, Spiritual books, lives of Saints, Liturgical items, incense, icons, and much more ! ... Thank you to all who have and continue to support our Archdiocese Book Centres. Currently located in two official locations: Sydney: 242 Cleveland street Redfern Nsw 2016. Melbourne: 7 Hartington st, Northcore Vic 3070.

05.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Gold and Silver Icon of the Virgin Mary, Axion Estin. The Virgin Mary silver icon: Axion Estin. 17cm width x 23cm height and 2cm thickness... 950 Sterling silver with 24K partial Gold plating This item is readily available at our NSW SYD Book Centre. To order, contact: Tel. 02 9690 6122 Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 Available - The Kingdom of God as Liturgical Empire: A Theological Commentary on 1-2 Chronicles. by: Scott W. Hahn. "In this rich theological commentary, Scott Hahn gives a powerful account of Chronicles' inner unity: its creative recollection of Israel's canonical traditions and its inspiring vision of Israel as a priestly kingdom."--Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School Chronicles offers the first attempt to understand and interpret the entire sweep of Old Testament hist...Continue reading

03.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Orthodox Witness Today by Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev. Orthodox Witness Today is an anthology of essays by Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is an exploration of Christianity and secularization in contemporary society, expressed in the author's distinctive voice.... This anthology of essays is an exploration of Christianity and secularization in contemporary society, expressed in the author's distinctive voice. He provides a broad view of central issues in inter-Orthodox, Orthodox-Protestant, and Orthodox-Catholic dialogues. The book describes Christian churches and ecumenical bodies that are under pressure both from modern culture and due to their own, internal struggles. Social forces of secularization act on churches and individuals, causing faith to become more personal as religion is robbed of its proper public role. Some respond to modernity by trying to revise traditional standards of belief and practice. The contrast between such theological experimentation and the preservation of tradition is seen as a fundamental source of the churches' disunity. The author calls for the opening of "a true dialogue, not just a monologue"-a dialogue in which "we must be able not only to criticize others, but also to be self-critical". This item is ready available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre Branch! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

03.01.2022 AVAILABLE - The Garden of the Holy Spirit: Saint Iakovos of Evia (Contemporary Orthodox Elders Series) (Volume 1) by Stylianos Papadopoulos. From his earliest years Iakovos Tsalikis wanted to become a monk, but he would have to wait. The world had to get to know him and he had to get to know the world. Born in Livisi, a picturesque village in Asia Minor, the Tsalikis family was forcibly uprooted from their ancestral homeland. Leaving the life they knew behind, they took wit...h them what was their true life - their Faith. Resettled in Northern Evia, the future Saint was raised in piety and trained in virtue by his grandmother Despina and mother Theodora. Iakovos worked hard alongside his father, Stavros, and eventually became the provider for the family. At the age of 32, he realized his calling in life by entering the Monastery of Saint David the Elder in Evia, living the rest of his life there as a monk. He rose above insurmountable obstacles, labored ascetically beyond what is human and suffered greatly for the sake of Christ. He received divine gifts as his reward, including clairvoyance and miracle-working, becoming an Elder of great stature. The author of this book, Professor Stylianos Papadopoulos, was blessed to know the Elder personally. His intimate knowledge of the Elders life together with his literary talent make the story on these pages come alive. God has not left us without Saints in our age of falsehood and agnosticism. Saint Iakovos intercedes for us today, now glorified among the Saints in heaven. From the vivid, lively stories in this book, may we be moved to glorify God and ask Saint Iakovos to intercede for us! This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre Branch. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

03.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Icon: A novel by Georgia Briggs Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosynes grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back? In a post-Christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything.... Thanks to many reader requests, Georgia Briggs has created a Discussion Questions guide for her novel that can be used by book clubs, youth groups, homeschoolers, or anyone who'd like to start a conversation about this thought-provoking story! The guide has been included in the second printing of the book, which is now available. This awesome read is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC book centre ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

02.01.2022 AVAILABLE - Scripture Readings in Orthodox Worship by George Barrois. Written by a noted theologian, this work features the scripture lessons of the Orthodox Church through the course of its liturgical seasons and feasts. Scriptural texts are interpreted within the context of the Church's worship and prayer. About the Author: Professor Georges A. Barrois, born and educated in France, served on the faculty of the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique Francaise in Jerusalem in the in...terval between the two world wars. An expert in Old Testament archeology, he took part in or conducted the exploration and excavation of several sites in the Middle East and wrote the important two-volume Manuel d'Archeologie Biblique. Following the outbreak of World War II, he came to the United States, where he taught at Princeton Theological Seminary. A convert to Orthodoxy, he was Visiting Professor of Old Testament at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. This item is readily available at our Melbourne Vic Book Centre Branch. To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]

01.01.2022 Available - God’s Philosophers: How the Midieval world laid the foundations of Modern Science. By James Hannam. A powerful and thrilling narrative history revealing the roots of modern science in the medieval world. The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilised behaviour. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. In God's Philosophers, James Hannam debunks many of the myt...hs about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth was flat, nor did Columbus prove that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for their science nor was Copernicus afraid of persecution; no Pope tried to ban human dissection or the number zero. God's Philosophers is a celebration of the forgotten scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages. Charting an epic journey through six centuries of history, it brings back to light the discoveries of neglected geniuses like John Buridan, Nicole Oresme and Thomas Bradwardine, as well as putting into context the contributions of more familiar figures like Roger Bacon, William of Ockham and Western Theologian, Thomas Aquinas. Reviews and praises: A spirited jaunt through centuries of scientific development.captures the wonder of the medieval world: its inspirational curiosity and its engaging strangeness.' - Sunday Times 'Hannam, the liveliest of guides, makes enjoyable reading out of some seriously dusty history and difficult ideas.' - Scotsman 'Here, in short, is a readable book, aimed at an intelligent but ignorant layman. You'll enjoy it.' - Daniel Hannan MEP, Daily Telegraph. This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store ! To order this awesome edition, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected] Address: 7 Hartington st, Northcote. 3070. Holy Archiepiscopal Monastery of Axion Estin.

01.01.2022 AVAILABLE - by Raymond Cohen, Saving the Holy Sepulchre: How Rival Christians Came Together to Rescue their Holiest Shrine. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the mother of all the churches, erected on the spot where Jesus Christ was crucified and rose from the dead and where every Christian was born. In 1927, Jerusalem was struck by a powerful earthquake, and for decades this venerable structure stood perilously close to collapse. In Saving the Holy Sepulchre, Raymond Coh...en tells the engaging story of how three major Christian traditions--Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Orthodox--each with jealously guarded claims to the church, struggled to restore one of the great shrines of civilization. It almost didn't happen. For centuries the communities had lived together in an atmosphere of tension and mistrust based on differences of theology, language, and culture--differences so sharp that fistfights were not uncommon. And the project of restoration became embroiled in interchurch disputes and great power politics. Cohen shows how the repair of the dilapidated basilica was the result of unprecedented cooperation among the three churches. It was tortuous at times--one French monk involved in the restoration exclaimed: "I can't take any more of it. Latins--Armenians--Greeks--it is too much. I am bent over double." But thanks to the dedicated efforts of a cast of kings, popes, patriarchs, governors, monks, and architects, the deadlock was eventually broken on the eve of Pope Paul VI's historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1964. Today, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in better shape than it has been for five hundred years. Light and space have returned to its ancient halls, and its walls and pillars stand sound and true. Saving the Holy Sepulchre is the riveting story of how Christians put aside centuries of division to make this dream a reality. This book is readily available at our MELBOURNE VIC Book Centre store ! To order, contact: Tel. 03 9998 1813 Email: [email protected]