We have these books the candle stand at church for children to take into liturgy and return afterwards. They have been a big hit. The bookstore has sold many copies as a result of parishioners asking for them after using them in the Liturgy.

We are so blessed to have the illustrator, Tara Pappas, as a member of our Parish! We have enjoyed her extensive artwork and now we are so happy to see her creations accompanying this beautiful book of sacred prayers. We see this book as a great blessing for every young family prayerfully raising their children in our Holy Faith. This book will find a home with every child, grandchild and godchild!

I found the book very helpful. I really appreciate the balance between the technical aspects and commentary. It’s very well written so the layman can understand and it’s very practical.

I absolutely love it! It’s very informative and gives you a history of each Saint. A great resource to have.

This is a well-made and lovely little icon. I tried fitting it to the auto visor, but preferred a location where I can see it more easily -- beside the navigation screen, where it fits perfectly and unobtrusively in a groove there. The icon's golden elements have a soft glow that reminds me of the guardian angel's presence and blessing. I highly recommend it.

This is a great book for kids. The drawings are beautiful as well!

A lovely Orthodox prayer book for children with wonderful art throughout!

Really nice prayers for everybody to use. I loved the pictures and art work!

This book was the answer to all of my questions and wondering about the angels role in history and in our current times. My forever gratitude to the soul of Mother Alexandra. I have gifted myself and friends.

One of best books I’ve ever read.

I am working my way through this book one week at a time as my pregnancy progresses. It has been wonderfully healing and helpful in keeping mindful and grounded as I experience pregnancy after multiple losses.

I use as a daily devotional in morning, short chapters explaining each name. Im learning alot and loving alot too.

Outstanding.

EXCELLENT!!!
What a way to begin the day, reading Abbot Tryphon's Morning Reflections!
He truly speaks from the heart!!!

Especially useful to those new to Orthodoxy...

I have always liked St Ignatius of Antioch. St Ignatius has always seemed a very manly saint. His icon traditionally depicts him being crawled over by ravenous lions. His descriptors of the possible tortures he would endure for the sake of Christ are so visceral, war-like, and courageous. I don’t need to repeat much here, but “let fire, the cross, the breaking of bones, the tearing of limbs, the shattering of the body, and all the torments of the devil come upon me – only let me have Jesus Christ” has such a emboldening effect on my soul that I can never imagine myself denying Christ, if only for his saintly prayers.
St Ignatius is also popular among Orthodox (and Catholic) apologists against anti-sacramental and/or anti-hierarchical Christians. He was so close to the Apostles (most likely discipled under the Apostle John himself), and so outspoken on a few key differences we have with such Protestants. He does, after all, say that praying outside of the blessing of the bishop is “praying to demons”, and that the Eucharist is the “medicine of immortality”. He is often one of the first Church Fathers recommended to read to new inquirers to Orthodox Christianity.
So it’s not surprising to see a book on him by the highly estimable Fr Andrew Stephen Damick, one of the more well-known Orthodox pastors in America who emphasizes Christian living, evangelism, correct doctrine, and the reading of good literature. What is also not surprising is that the approach Fr Andrew takes in Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch is a bit different to the one so often seen in on this saint.
Instead of focusing on the dry and intellectual “proof texts” found in St Ignatius to support Orthodox claims over others, he digs in deeper to the heart of St Ignatius’ pleading with the churches to which he wrote. His chapters include ‘Martyrdom’, ‘Salvation in Christ’, ‘The Bishop’, ‘The Unity of the Church’, and ‘The Eucharist’ – all delving into what these topics have to do about our love for God, our relationships with our brothers and sisters, and how to clothe ourselves more fully with Christ. Mention, of course, is made about how St Ignatius is strong evidence of the ancientness of Orthodox doctrine, but the focus is not convincing antagonists, but rather leading readers to imitate him as he runs to Jesus. It is therefore a book not just of benefit for Orthodox, but for all who look to Christ and want a deeper relationship with Him.
Fr Andrew draws out the pleading St Ignatius has for his fellow Christians to hold fast to God amidst the controversies and persecutions flaring up around them. How he desires for them, not the name only of Christian, but the reality itself. “Not merely be called a Christian, but truly found to be one,” he says. How he begs them to cling to what they have been taught, especially of the full divinity and full humanity of Jesus, so that they may have salvation in Him and enjoy the love of the Trinity. How they should meet often and regularly, partaking of communion, because in this not only are they strengthened, but St Ignatius is himself as well.
In this, Fr Andrew truly shows how manly St Ignatius is. Not manly because he commands his underlings to do as he says, not manly because he talks of gore and violence, not manly because he proves that we’ve been right all this time. No, he is manly because he pleads for his spiritual children to love Christ above everything, he is manly because he desires more than anything, the very best for his children – union with God, he is manly because no greater joy does he have than to be given up as a sacrifice for others, that they may have courage. In short, he is manly because he is a father.
Holy Father Ignatius, pray to God for us!

Great activities to use with my Sunday School class. Also bought a copy for my grandchildren to do at home.

Scholarly and very educational

A beautiful collection

This Holy Week and Easter Service Book is marvelous!