Saint Spyridon
and the Miracle of the Fish
Translated into English for
the Queen of All Skete by
Gerontissa Theonymphe, Παναγιοπουλα Μετοχι (Panagiopoula Μετochi), Corfu, Greece
Gerontissa Theonymphe has brought the English-speaking world the report of this little-known miracle of Saint Spyridon, which occurred centuries ago at the Cell on Mount Athos named for him, in which resided monks from Corfu. This was translated from Greek to Russian, and now into English. The original was recorded in the works of Saint Maximus the Greek, (Jan. 21/Feb. 3, 1556), who is known as the Spiritual Enlightener of Rus.
Pascha Baskets and Tea Towels
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A variety of designs are available. They can be customized to make a unique, one-of-a-kind wedding, Pascha, or Baptismal gift! Take a look at the full article to see all the designs available!
Exploring the depth of the "Queen of All" icon and akathist
The Holy Icon of the Mother of God known as “Queen of All, the Healer of Cancer” (Panagia Pantanassa), has a deeper meaning that transcends its visual beauty. It first revealed itself as a wonder-working icon at the Athonite Monastery of Vatopedi, where in the 17th century it began working miracles of healing, especially of cancer. Since that time, it has become known and beloved by Orthodox Christians. around the world
The Akathist hymn written for this icon exhibits unique literary styles that bring us to a deeper understanding of the role of the Virgin in our lives.
From Saint Tabitha’s Studio:
Antidoron Bags
St. John Maximovitch, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, encouraged Orthodox Christians to consume a small bit of antidoron and holy water every morning on days they would not be receiving the Eucharist. This way, he said, the first thing that goes into our body would be something blessed.
The Queen of All Skete’s Antidoron Bags are made for you to carry home the antidoron from your Church and after drying, for its storage. They are crafted of quality white linen. Each bag is an approximate 6″ square with a ribbon drawstring closure with metal crosses from Mount Athos, or ceramic beads from Greece. Click below to read the full article for details on how to purchase the bags.
Sewing Room Update
For centuries, nuns have engaged in the sacred obedience of crafting fine textile arts such as embroidery, tapestry weaving, beading, and other needlework to produce items of beauty for bishops, churches, homes of the faithful, and even for royalty. The Queen of All Skete will keep alive this ancient monastic tradition and toward this end, has undertaken the construction of Saint Tabitha’s Studio.
The Harmony of Monarchy
and Russian Orthodox Christianity
The world is intrigued this year with the crowning of Charles III of the United Kingdom. Yet let us never forget the glorious reign of another monarchy, the Romanov Dynasty. A little more than 100 years ago, just three days before the start of the Great Fast, Tsar-martyr Nicholas II abdicated the throne, on March 15, 1917, bringing to an end to more than 300 years of Romanov rule. After the light of Pascha shone on the world that year, within a few months the enemies of Christ led Russia into a dark phase of its history, with the regicide of the anointed ruler.
Archpriest Constantine Desrosiers, Ph.D., brilliantly asserts that we must not fix our eyes exclusively on earthly political events, but rather on the Mystery of the Holy Spirit working within human history.
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Akathist to the Mother of God "Pantanassa", the Healer of Cancer
Pocket-sized, glossy paper, full color, 32 pgs.
A supplicatory service prayed before the miracle-working Pantanassa Icon, known for healings of cancer and infirmities — includes the Icon’s history and a homily on healing by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
$5
Icon of the Mother of God "Pantanassa", the Healer of Cancer
EXTRA-SMALL, 3” High
A reproduction of the miraculous 17th-century Pantanassa Icon from Mount Athos’s Vatopedi Monastery — known for healings of cancer, infirmities, and sicknesses of the soul.
$7
Icon of the Mother of God "Pantanassa", the Healer of Cancer
SMALL HANGING ICON
With Plexiglas cover, frankincense, faux gems, and a cord for hanging
3 ¼” High
A reproduction of the miraculous 17th-century Pantanassa Icon from Mount Athos’s Vatopedi Monastery — known for healings of cancer, infirmities, and sicknesses of the soul.
$9
High-Quality Seriograph Icon
SMALL 4.3″ x 3.5″
Magnificent icons crafted in Greece by Master Hagiographers, featuring 925° sterling silver, 22k gold highlights on canvas and wood — each includes a certificate of authenticity.
$140
High-Quality Seriograph Icon
MEDIUM 7.4″ x 5.9″
6th-century Desert Fathers Sts. Barsanuphius and John offer timeless wisdom and divine counsel on overcoming vices and acquiring virtue.
$260
Pantanassa Pendant
A stunning 925° sterling silver pendant with 24k gold highlights, inscribed in Slavonic — ‘Rejoice Queen of All, Who Heals our Illnesses by thy Grace.’ Crafted in Greece.
$96
A Handbook of Pastoral Correspondence
By Cleopas Strongylis and Christopher Tripoulas
A gem of a gift for any pastor or church — a highly-informative, remarkable resource handbook with hundreds of letter templates for nearly every situation imaginable.
$40 + s/h
Saints Barsanuphius and John Guidance Toward Spiritual Life: Answers to the Questions of Disciples
NEW & UNUSED
Revised 2nd edition 2002, Paperback
Translated from Russian by Father Seraphim Rose
6th-century Desert Fathers Sts. Barsanuphius and John offer timeless wisdom and divine counsel on overcoming vices and acquiring virtue.
$250
Pearl Cross Bracelet
A lovely petite bracelet of 32 cultured white freshwater pearls and cubic zirconia cross — a perfect gift for youth, treasured as a symbol of love and faith
$108
QUALITY Processional Banners
A superb set of two double-sided, embroidered fabric icons on gold-fringed banners — Christ/Trinity and Theotokos/St. Nicholas — prayerfully handcrafted in a Serbian monastery with silver and gold thread.
$1500 for a Set of Two
St. Panteleimon Icon
Saint Panteleimon, physician and martyr, is rendered in this high-quality seriograph icon handcrafted in Athens — canvas on wood with sterling silver riza and 24k gold highlights
$128
Service of the Synaxis of All the Holy Doctors
by Metropolitan Kyrillos of Rhodes,
translated By Bishop Spyridon of Amastris.
A newly translated service book for the Sunday of the Synaxis of all the Holy Doctors — a celebration established by the Greek Orthodox Church in 2021, honoring the holy physicians of the faith.
$22
Icon of Saint Nicholas
A magnificent hand-painted icon of Saint Nicholas, crafted by a Greek hagiographer in Athens with 925° pure silver, gilding, and European crystals — a beautiful gift for your church.
$930
Tikhvinskaya Theotokos
An intricately detailed, completely hand-made needlepoint of the Tikhvinskaya Theotokos.
$198
14K Yellow 40x26 mm Orthodox Cross Pendant
A solid 14k yellow gold Saint Olga Cross, elegantly gift boxed and ready to treasure — 1.57″ high, 4.79 grams of beautifully crafted devotion.