Niko Chocheli Books

Forty meditations on Great Lent based on liturgical, scriptural and patristic texts.

Then Jesus said to them, "these are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to the Scriptures.-- Luke 24:44-45Images of Christ, cast as shadows in Old Testament texts, illuminate this book of biblical prophecy for young and old alike. Illustrator Niko Chocheli creates a stunning graphic dialog between the voice of the prophets and the coming Christ who eternally rests in their words. The Son of Man whom Daniel saw in night visions, the Branch of Jesse whom Isaiah saw shoot forth, and the apparitions of other prophets emerge as vivid icons of our Lord.Niko Chocheli was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, where he graduated with honors from Tbilisi Nikoladze Art College and Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. Awarded permanent residency status by the U.S. government as Alien of Extraordinary Abilities, Niko has received numerous awards for is artistic achievements. He has illustrated three other children's books for SVS Press, The Book of Jonah, The Praises, and Prepare O Bethlehem! All of which have been praised for artistic originality. Niko lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Kristin, where he runs his own art school.

This is a dramatically illustrated version of Psalm 148 for children. The angels and animals and natural elements, every living thing, and all people are commanded to sing, dance and make melody to the creator of all. schovat popis

Meditations for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, drawing on biblical readings, liturgical hymns, and verses of the season.

This illustrated work for children presents biblical texts and excerpts from the Orthodox Church hymns of the Pre-Feast of the Nativity which celebrate and proclaim in word and song the joy of the Incarnation. schovat popis

THE ORTHODOX FAITH series is intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church. It consists of four volumes.This volume is divided into two parts. The first outlines the doctrinal teachings of the Orthodox Church by looking at its sources, followed by a commentary on the Nicene Creed and an explanation of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Part Two contains an explanation of the primary source of Christian doctrine - Scripture - through an overview of the contents of both the Old and New Testaments.

VOLUME 4: This volume deals with the main themes of Christian Life: prayer, fasting, repentance, the virtues, witness in the world, and communion with God.

These collected lectures were written during Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko's decade as dean of St Vladimir's Seminary from 1992 to 2002, and all deal with what it means for Orthodox Christians to speak and to act in a loving manner in societal and ecclesiastical settings, particularly in twentieth-century North America. Especially relevant are his remarks regarding education and spiritual formation in Orthodox theological schools: his historical background regarding the formation of Orthodox seminaries in the United States is enlightening. In an effort to dispel misconceptions, he also presents readers with an insightful view of Orthodox participation in ecumenical activities. Additionally, he comments on the relationship between clergy and laity and makes some pertinent observations about the challenges to the Church in post-modern and post-communist societies. The thread holding these essays together is St Paul's admonition to speak the truth in love and to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ (Eph 4.15).