What to give an Orthodox person?

In our age of religious and ideological diversity, Orthodoxy still remains an important component of society in our latitudes. We probably all have a believing friend, colleague, relative, or just a good acquaintance who takes his beliefs seriously. And such a person will be very happy and touched by your attention when he receives something very significant for his faith from you as a gift. Therefore, we decided to help you and make a list of things that are almost guaranteed to be gratefully accepted by any Orthodox person.

A gift for an Orthodox person

Orthodoxy is one of the Christian denominations along with Catholicism and Protestantism. And, as in the last two, at the center of Orthodoxy is the Word of God, which is set forth in the Holy Scriptures, the Bible. Accordingly, for a believer, this Book will be a truly best gift. But since he most likely already has a Bible, it is most reasonable to give it to new converts or people who have just become interested in the Orthodox faith. In our online store, among other options, you will find a Bible with illustrations by Dore, the famous French painter, a gift version in Ukrainian, and even a luxurious Bible-iconostasis!

Of course, for Orthodox believers, as for all Christians, the Bible is the greatest authority. But after it, such books as the Lives of the Saints and the Prayer Book play a great role in the lives of Orthodox people. The former are descriptions of the lives of people who have made a huge contribution to the preservation and development of the Orthodox faith. For their righteous deeds and lives dedicated to God, the Church granted them the special status of Saints. Therefore, by ordering, for example, this version of the Lives of the Saints on our website, you will get access to the stories of people whose destinies are an excellent example of serving God. The prayer book is a collection of prayers for all occasions  life. So such a publication in a beautiful cover will be a wonderful gift for someone who is just starting to walk the path of faith and does not know how to pray correctly. 

Another important attribute of Orthodox life is, of course, gift icons. These holy images help believers in their prayers. Among all the icons, perhaps the most important is the image of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the main figure of the Orthodox faith. From us you can order, for example, such an icon of the Savior, which, in addition to its undoubted theological value, also has enormous historical value. After Jesus Christ, the Mother of God is at the center of Orthodox icon veneration, and you can give, for example, such a rare image of Her. Icons depicting saints are also held in great respect. Among them, probably the most revered in our territory is Nicholas the Wonderworker, who is sometimes even put on the level of God among the people. This is undoubtedly wrong from the point of view of Christianity, but it indicates to us the enormous love felt for this Saint. We  have a large number of images of Nicholas the Wonderworker, but we will highlight this one, for its special penetrating atmosphere and rarity.

We will finish the list of gifts that will especially delight the heart of an Orthodox person, on scarves and crosses. Orthodox believers, referring to the words of the Apostle Paul, believe that women should be in temples and churches wearing a headdress that covers their heads. And since in our culture this role is assigned to headscarves, they have become one of the mandatory attributes of any Orthodox woman. Such a silk headdress, on the one hand, is not very colorful and bright, but on the other hand, thanks to its calm colors, it will emphasize the beauty of its owner.  Another important Orthodox accessory is crosses. Wearing them emphasizes the fact that their owners are not ashamed of their faith and even emphasize their affiliation with Orthodox Christianity. In our online store of icons and other elite gifts, you can choose, in particular, a classic gold cross or one made in a more modern design. 

Of course, the Christian faith is not expressed in things and expensive accessories. But we remain people, and for us it is the physical reflection of our beliefs that is important. Therefore, your gift will appeal to even the most zealous Orthodox person, because you have shown respect for his religious views, even if you yourself may not fully support them.