Welcome to the Blagochestie bookstore at the Russian Convent of Our Lady of Vladimir in California

In the well-intentioned works of men, esteem the light of Christ-“the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (St. John. i. 9) – and read them with love, thanking the Light-giving Christ, Who so richly bestows His light upon those who are zealous for the glory of His name.

Edifying words, the writings of the Holy Fathers, prayers, and especially the words of the Word Himself, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, are indeed living water ; water runs, and the words flow like water ; water refreshes and gives life to the body, and edifying words animate the soul, filling it with peace and joy, or with compunction and contrition for sin.

My life in Christ, St. John Kronstadt

What are our products ?   We offer Orthodox Christian and spiritual reading books in Russian and English languages and also greeting cards, calendars, posters and other gift products. Most of the selling books are offset copies of Russian pre-Revolutionary prints, publications of Russian Convent itself or from other similar publishing houses of Russian Church abroad.