SOPHIA PRESS

Sophia Press, the publishing office of the Eparchy of Newton for the Melkite Catholic Church in America, publishes the Byzantine Service Books in English for use by the Clergy and the lay faithful. In addition, Sophia Press publishes books of an historical nature related to the Apostolic Church of Antioch, as well as books related to Eastern Christian spirituality.

Steward of the Mysteries by Bishop Nicholas Samra    NEW ITEM for 2011

This collection of presentations and talks by Bishop Nicholas is the newest offering of Sopia Press.  Order Form  

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A new revised, expanded second edition of the Horologion.   Thanks to the devoted and assiduous work of Rev. Father Michael Skrocki, the new Horologion contains the entire Divine Office, as in the first edition, plus (almost 300 pages added):  the daily troparia and kontakia for each day of the year from the Menaion; the Akathist and Paraklesis; the Paschal Hour; and an expanded music section which includes, along with the music for each tone, the service music for Vespers, Orthros, and Akathist.      Same style and size as the first edition; leather-bound, gold edges, 7 silk ribbons. Black leather-bound edition sells for $60.  Order Form

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Publicans Prayer Book  

This beautiful prayer book, designed for personal use, contains over 600 pages of the traditional prayers of the Eastern Churches offered by generations of Christians - spiritual publicans - who heeded the Lord's call to repent and "seek, first, the Kingdom of God" (Mt 6:33).  More Information - Order Form  

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Melkites: Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholics of the Patriarchates of Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem, by Archimandrite Ignatios Dick

A non-technical survey of the faith, history, and life of the Melkite Church—both Catholic and Orthodox—written for the average reader. Updated and translated from the 1994 French edition. A bird's-eye view of the following topics is presented: a brief history of the Melkite Church; the division within the Church; the difficulties suffered under Islamic rule; the historical development of Church doctrine; ‘Melkite' iconography and architecture; famous writers; as well as a quick tour of the Liturgy, spirituality, monasticism, and church law. (223 pages)  Order Form  

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Saint Basil the Great, by Archbishop Joseph Tawil

An absorbing historical account of one of the Church's greatest Fathers, this book introduces you to St. Basil the man, the educator, the preacher, the father of monks, and the servant of the poor and unfortunate. With an appendix of illuminating selections from St. Basil's book on the Holy Spirit. (69 pages).  Order Form  

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The Melkite Church, by Father Serge Descy

Fr. Descy provides a well-documented historical account of the events leading up to the Melkite Patriarchate's establishing communion with Rome in 1724. He also explains "the Melkite alternative," a proposal for establishing communion with both Rome and the Antiochian Orthodox Church. (106 pages)   Order Form  

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The Place of the Patriarchs of Antioch in Church History, by Patriarchal Exarch Elias Skaff

The Place of the Patriarchs of Antioch traces with broad strokes the prestigious history of the Church of Antioch from St. Peter to Patriarch Maximos V Hakim. Exarch Elias presents—in the style of Eusebius' Church History—an erudite account of the prominent role Antioch played in the Church's missionary, dogmatic and cultural development. This son of Antioch recounts Antioch's glories with love. Historical lists of hierarchy of Antioch are included in the appendix. (487 pages)  Order Form  

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Society of Publicans Prayer Book 

A newly expanded edition of the Society of Publicans Prayer Book containing the Prayers of Intercession, Publicans prayer calendar, prayers for groups, Acathist Hymn to the Name of Jesus, Paraclisis; prayers for daily life and for various times of the day; occasional prayers, the Resurrectional Troparia; and more. (92 pages).   Order Form

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Go to the Deep, edited by Lesya Sabada

Go to the Deep is a lovely tribute to "one of the most remarkable souls to grace our Church in recent years" says Archbishop Cyril in his preface to the book. "From every page of this book shines forth evidence of Archbishop Joseph's all-consuming and delightfully enthusiastic love for God, His Church, His people, and our Byzantine Melkite spiritual tradition. This sumptuously illustrated book, lovingly assembled by Lesya Sabada, takes you through fifty years of the holy Archbishop's exciting and eventful life, bringing his words and deeds vividly to life again through the testimonies of those who knew him well and loved him dearly." Go to the Deep represents an edited version of the voluminous testimony sent to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in support of Archbishop Joseph Raya's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005" -   Order Form

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The Patriarchate of Antioch Throughout History: An Introduction,

Archbishop Joseph Tawil's  work is a complete, highly readable introduction to the Church of Antioch's contribution to the universal Church. Among the many topics included: Liturgical institutions of the East; the Melkite Popes; Christians under Islam; The Melkite Patriarchates; Rome and Constantinople. Archbishop Tawil makes the all-important and often tragic history of the Church of Antioch come alive. (280 pages).    Order Form

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The Menaia

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor's stands. They are available in newly revised and expanded editions.  Order Form

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The Great Octoechos (Paraclitiki)

The Great Octoechos contains the Propers for Vespers and Orthros for each week according to the eight Byzantine liturgical tones. Published as a four-volume set, each book contains two of the eight tones. Spiral-bound for easy use on cantor's stand.    Order Form

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The Lenten Triodion

The Triodion contains the Propers of Great Lent for the Presanctified Liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, and for Vespers, Sext, and Orthros. It also contains the Canons of Great Lent, including the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete and the narrative of St. Mary of Egypt. It is published as a four-volume set: Volume 1 contains the three preparation weeks before Great Lent. Volume 2 contains the first and second weeks of Great Lent as well as Great Compline for the first week. Volume 3 contains the third and fourth weeks. Volume 4 contains the fifth and sixth weeks including the Great Canon of St. Andrew, Lazarus Saturday, and Palm Sunday. Spiral-bound for easy use.       Order Form

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The Pentecostarion

The Pentecostarion contains the Propers of the Paschal Season from Pascha through the Sunday of All Saints for Vespers and Orthros. Published in three volumes, the first volume contains Pascha and Bright Week through the Week of the Myrrh Bearers and includes Agape Vespers Gospel in sixteen languages. Volume 2 contains Sunday of the Paralytic through the Leave-Taking of Pascha. Volume 3 contains Ascension through the All Saints Sunday and includes the Feast of the Divine Body. Spiral-bound for easy use on cantor's stand..           Order Form

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Newly released, pocket-sized prayer book containing the traditional Canons and Prayers before and after Holy Communion, the Canon of Repentance, the preparatory prayers for Holy Confession, an examination of conscience, and the Rite of Holy Confession. Beautifully presented with icon prints throughout, genuine leather cover, gilt edges, and silk ribbons. (97 pages).  Order Form  

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