New English edition: Holy Hierarch Nectarios of Aegina, the Wonderworker

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru

Year: 2014

Number of pages: 36

Mate coated paper

Paperback, sewed

Format: 20x24 cm


 

Holy Hierarch Luke of Crimea, the Unmercenary Physician

He who would later become Bishop Luke was born in the spring of 1877,

in Russia, into the family of a pharmacist. Although he was drawn towards

painting, he decided to become a doctor for the poor so as to alleviate their

sufferings, following his parents’ example. In time he became an excellent

surgeon and, because of his piety towards the icon of the Mother of God,

every one of his interventions was a success. As an admirer and defender of

the clergy, the doctor was soon called by God to become a bishop in a time

of great oppression against the Orthodox Faith. After the outbreak of the

Bolshevik Revolution, he was arrested and exiled for confessing his faith in

Christ, from whom he received the gift of healing and wonderworking.

As a famous surgeon, a loving father and afterwards a confessing

bishop, Holy Hierarch Luke the Physician remains for us in our times

an accomplished model of life dedicated to God and people.

Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm

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Elder Paisios the Hagiorite, the Friend of Children

Little Arsenios was born almost a century ago in today’s Turkey, in a large

family. Inspired by the example of Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian, his mentor,

and gifted by God with a bright mind and a lot of faith, Arsenios was loved by

everyone for his benevolence. He helped anyone who was in need and he taught

poor children about the Orthodox faith. Ever since his childhood, Arsenios

wanted to become a monk. But this dream was fulfilled many years later in

the Holy Mount Athos where he received the name Paisios. There he became a

great ascetic and he received from God the gift of taming wild animals. He gave

sweets to the children who came to his cell and advised them to do good deeds,

and they repaid him with their love and gratitude.

For his life of prayer and self-sacrifice, Elder Paisios remained in the memory

of the faithful as a healer of sufferings, counselor of monks and Christian

families, for whom he still intercedes before God.

Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm

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Holy New Martyr Elizabeth, Grand Duchess of Russia

Born in the 19th century to a Protestant family of German nobility, Grand Duchess Elizabeth grew up surrounded by wealth and glory. Through the care of a merciful and loving mother, Elizabeth became one of the most beautiful and wise young women of her time. At the age of nineteen she married a Russian Grand Duke and through him found the Orthodox Faith. After her husband was brutally killed, Elizabeth totally renounced her fortune and the illustrious life of princess. Fulfilling the longing of her heart, she became an Orthodox nun and founded a convent which combined charitable work with the life of prayer. But this wonderful work was interrupted after the Bolshevik revolution, when Abbess Elizabeth was arrested, tortured and finally became worthy of a martyr’s crown.

This is the story of a real princess, who through the power of faith left all temporal things and became the abbess of a convent - even a martyr - in a time of great oppression against the Orthodox Church.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Translator: Alexandra Grigore

Year: 2012

Number of pages: 36

Mate coated paper

Paperback, sewed

Format: 20x24 cm

pages 4-5

pages 8-9

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The Story of Holy Hierarch John Maximovitch, the New Wonderworker

At the end of the 19th century, into a rich family of Tsarist Russia, little Michael came into the world. In spite of the fact that he was born with one leg shorter than the other and had a speech impediment, young Michael pursued his journey with determination and faith. Although exiled from his homeland, he became a Russian Cadet, and then monk, seminary teacher and, eventually, Archbishop John of Shanghai and San Francisco. A great man of prayer and tireless traveler to wherever his help was needed, Saint John Maximovitch left many testimonies of his miracles up to this day on the five continents he crossed.

His angelic life was a true comfort to people who were in need and in all kinds of pain. It brings forth an exhortation to children to show love and understanding themselves to all those in sorrow.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru

Year of publishing: 2012

Number of pages: 36

Paperback

Format: 20x24 cm

The Holy Prophet Moses and the People of Israel

Born of the people of Israel, but raised in the treasure filled palace belonging to the Pharaoh of Egypt, Moses was called by God to take His people out of the bondage of the pagans and to guide them to the land promised to their fathers. He would become the prophet who, strengthened by faith and the desire for freedom, and endowed with the power to perform miracles, received from the very hand of God the Ten Commandments for the people of Israel before the coming of the Saviour. The entire Orthodox Church lives today following the same commandments.

The attractive text and vivid illustrations teach children that the true slavery is the lack of faith in the true God, which no wealth can replace or buy.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru

Year of publishing: 2012

Number of pages: 32

Paperback

Format: 20x24 cm

Wise Joseph and His Brothers

Several thousand years ago, when God’s chosen people were guided by angels and by the righteous people of the Old Covenant, Jacob, the last patriarch, lived together with his twelve sons in the land of Canaan. Joseph, the most beloved of them, was sold by his brothers out of envy and was taken into exile in the land of the Pharaohs. After going through many trials, Joseph received the gift of explaining dreams and through this became the Governor of Egypt. By divine providence and by his great wisdom, he managed to deliver his father and brothers, as well as the entire Egyptian people, from the terrible famine that struck the area.

The dynamic text and expressive illustrations show children an example of trust in God, and how people should be forgiven, as every Christian should do.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru

Year of publishing: 2012

Number of pages: 32

Paperback

Format: 20x24 cm

The Story of Holy Hierarch Calinic of Cernica, the Wonderworker

Baby Constantine, the future Abbot Calinic of Cernica Monastery, was born in Bucharest in the 18th Century - a time of great upheaval and troubles caused by the Turkish dominion. A man of prayer, comforter of the sick, great founder of monasteries and an innovative printer, as well as an ardent supporter of the Union of the Romanian Principalities, the Holy Hierarch Calinic managed to renew the Christian life of the Church in a short span of time.

Through a text filled with his teachings and wrought with warm illustrations, children will find an example of great courage and self-sacrifice, and learn that the True Faith overcomes all obstacles.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Cristina Ionescu-Berechet

Year of publishing: 2011

Number of pages: 32

Paperback

Format: 20x24 cm

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The Story of the Holy Hierarch Nectarios, the Wonderworker

Little Anastasios was a meek child, thirsting for knowledge. As a young man, he decided to serve God in a Monastery and became a monk. For his love and obedience, he received many gifts from God, among which was the gift of wonderworking. His pure life showed him to people as a great Saint of the Orthodox Church, a protector of children and healer of ailments of all kinds.

The simple and graphic text and the bright watercolor illustrations carry the soul to another realm, like an exhortation to discover the sweet smell of sanctity, of which any child can partake.

Author: Cătălin Grigore

Illustrator: Cristina Ionescu-Berechet

Year of publishing: 2011

Number of pages: 32

Paperback

Format: 23,5x26 cm
 

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The Story of the Trisagion Hymn (Povestea Imnului Trisaghion) (available only in Romanian)

Translated from English into Romanian from the original book: 

And then Nicholas Sang: the Story of the Trisagion Hymn

Published by arrangement with the original publisher, Conciliar Press.

Author: Elizabeth Johnson

Illustrator: Masha Lobastov

Translator: Alexandra Grigore

Year of publishing: 2010

Number of pages: 32

Hardback

Format: 20x25 cm

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Christology (Hristologia) (available only in Romanian)

Translated from English into Romanian from the original book:

Christology by Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis.

Published by arrangement with the original publisher, Saint Nektarios Monastery

Roscoe, NY.

Author: Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis

Translator: Cătălin Grigore

Year of publishing: 2010

Number of pages: 272

Paperback

Format: 13x20 cm

The Life of Saint Athanasius the Great (Viața Sfântului Atanasie cel Mare) (available only in Romanian)

Tranlated from English into Romanian from the original book:

Champion of Truth. The Life of Saint Athanasius the Great by Fr. Michael E. Molloy.

Published by arrangement with the original publisher, Alba House Books.

Author: Fr. Michael E. Molloy

Translator: Medana Oltean

Revised by: Cătălin Grigore

Year of publishing: 2011

Number of pages: 160

Paperback

Format: 13x20 cm

Other Theology Titles Available only in Romanian

Chinese New Martyrs

 

 

Holy Confessor Alexius of Ugina, the wonderworker (1867-1934) 

 

 

 

Elder Anthimos of Saint Anne's Skete

 

How to order

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St. Nectarios Press

10300 Ashworth Avenue North

Seattle, Washington 98133-9410

1-800-643-4233

www.stnectariospress.com

 

For a price list and orders from Europe please contact:

Iona Publishing House

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Bucharest, Romania

Phone: (004) 0724490846

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