I certainly hadn´t expected that my order would arrive so rapidly, crossing the Atlantic to this little corner of South America. I am delighted to receive the book by Archimandrite Sophrony, a beautif... See more
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Excellent service! The books ( Πνευματικά Κεφάλαια - Διαδρομή δια μέσου Τριωδίου και Πεντηκοσταρίου / Greek Language) were packed safely, very carefully and beautifully and in new condition exactly... See more
Until now, I've never witnessed such love and care put into the packaging and shipping of anything I've bought online. The book itself (Saint Silouan the Athonite) was beautifully bound and printed.... See more
I really couldn't be more pleased! Not only are the books themselves extraordinary, they were packaged so carefully. The shipping to the US was surprisingly quick, almost the same as if I purchased t... See more
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The official Online Bookshop of the Monastery of St John the Baptist and sale place of Christian Books written by Saint Sophrony the Athonite, Archimandrite Zacharias and other members of the community.
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The Old Rectory, Rectory road, CM9 8EZ, Maldon, United Kingdom
- orders.bookshop@essexmonastery.com
- essexmonastery.com
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Beautifully printed and carefully wrapped
The book was beautifully printed and produced, very clear and on high quality materials. With the book made so well, it will be durable and should still be in good condition in 50 years time.
I am reading the book now and enjoying it much.
The book arrived promptly and was very carefully wrapped in layers of 3-d tissue paper which meant it was undamaged and in excellent condition. Thank you!
August 26, 2026
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So beautifully produced and now a…
So beautifully produced and now a treasured possession.
Delivery was swift and well packed.
I can't thank you enough.
August 18, 2026
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The monastery is very thorough with fulfilling orders
The monastery is very thorough with fulfilling orders. I am very pleased with their services.
August 24, 2026
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Can’t wait to give this to the recipient 😆
Bought this book as a gift and can’t wait to give it to the recipient.
The service from the Monastery went above and beyond expectations with such kind and sweet messages at every stage … so typical of the joyous brethren at the Monastery. Thank you
August 20, 2026
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Very nicely wrapped
Very nicely wrapped. Reliable service. Beautiful products.
August 19, 2026
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Excellent Service
Your continuous communication with me was excellent.
Books arrived far more quickly than expected. I am very pleased with the service and the shipping. Thank you.
August 10, 2026
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Easy to order and arrived in Greece…
Easy to order and arrived in Greece safely.
August 13, 2026
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Everything
Everything. Distribution, keeping up to date with the transport.
August 10, 2026
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Beautiful books!
August 1, 2026
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A great deal of care had been taken.
From the time that my order was placed until delivery I was kept up to date. The book was dispatched promptly and arrived within a couple of days.
The book, St Silouan the Athonite, was beautifully wrapped inside the packaging - clearly a great deal of care had been taken to ensure that it arrived in pristine condition.
Very pleased.
July 28, 2026
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The book was delivered on time
The book was delivered on time, beautifully and carefully wrapped. Very grateful. Have started reading already. ++
July 28, 2026
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Shipping was surprisingly fast
Shipping was surprisingly fast. The books are also amazing. Glory to God for this beautiful monastery. I hope to visit one day.
July 20, 2026
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I could feel the love and care that…
I could feel the love and care that went into the parcel.
I am very happy and will treasure the book of Saint Silouan.
July 22, 2026
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Important books, beautifully bound.
Beautifully bound books, delivered to the back of beyond in the Hebrides in two or three days. Well packaged, could not recommend more.
July 23, 2026
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Great, as ever!
As ever, great service from this Monastery supplier: good communications, book as described, beautifully and carefully wrapped, and on time. Superb.
July 9, 2026
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Everything about the transaction went…
Everything about the transaction went excellently!
July 20, 2026
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