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Second book of the series 'Living for Christ'. Among the most haunting and luminous figures in the history of ascetic struggle stands Saint Mary of Egypt. Her life, painted with the darkest shadows of sin yet illuminated by the fiercest light of repentance, is a story that both terrifies and consoles. It reveals the abyss of human weakness, but even more, the inexhaustible depths of God’s mercy. Saint Mary of Egypt’s life remains a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God’s mercy, and that even the most wayward soul can be transformed into a beacon of holiness. This series shares ...

Prophecy, Armegeddon and the end times Prophesied by the Orthodox Fathers. Plagues, pestilences, famines, climatological disasters, wars rumors of wars. Orthodox fathers prophesied about these as well as how people will not trust politicians, lose their faith and live in fear and uncertainty. They prophesied about America, the E.U, about a n upcoming war between Greece and Turkey that will take place after the predicted Syrian war and which will finally end because of world war III (Armegeddon).Elder Paisios the Athonite, St. Cosmas of Aetolia, Elder Joseph of Vatopedi Mt Athos, St. Matrona...

For centuries the Ottoman Empire committed atrocities while swarming through Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Central Europe and others. Greece was also one of the barbarians' targets. Turks shed the blood of the innocent throughout all of Greece without any hesitation. Men, women, elderly even children were submitted to the horrifying torments of the barbaric Ottoman armies.One of These children was the later to be St. George the New Martyr. George's love and faith in Christ led him to his Martyrdom.

St. Marina was from Antioch, a young girl with a passion so fierce for the Love of Christ, she denied all that was offered her for a life of wealth and power and continued to seek only the love that Jesus gives. She was hideously and brutally tortured in ways no human could indure but the Lord, who works miracles, led her through it all, with his Grace.

Some legacies are written in stone. Others are written in blood. Beneath the shifting sands of Egypt lies the forgotten tomb of King Aniakahmun, a burial place sealed with curses, bound by shadows, and protected by the witch who damned her own bloodline. When a daring excavation pierces the tomb’s silence, ancient horrors stir awake. Amirah, a scholar drawn by fate and lineage, finds herself at the center of a deadly prophecy. Whispers claw at her mind, shadows coil at her feet, and the sins of the Pharaohs reach out to claim her. As betrayal spreads among the living and vengeance rises ...

For ages, people have been interested in the supernatural. Investigators and science researchers have written many books on the subject. The reality of the supernatural explains phenomena in a new light. Ghost sightings, poltergeists, angels, demons, the old hag syndrome and life after death are just some of the true personal accounts in these pages. Scientific research along with two thousand year old bible references mentioned to support some of these occurrences. For believers and skeptics!

For centuries the Ottoman Empire committed atrocities while swarming through Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Central Europe and others. Greece was also one of the barbarians' targets. Turks shed the blood of the innocent throughout all of Greece without any hesitation. Men, women, elderly even children were submitted to the horrifying torments of the barbaric Ottoman armies. One of these children was Constantine Morphis later named Ephraim. His innocence and his love for Christ led him through the most difficult times but also to triumph.

Dead an Eternity: Constantine’s War After two decades, the curse has spread. The dead do not rest. High upon the hills of Candia, the monastery walls bleed with secrets, vines twisting over stone as shadows gather. Constantine, damned to walk as both man and monster, faces a war that will decide the fate of kingdoms. As the armies of the living clash with the legions of the cursed, blood runs through the valleys, and no soul is safe. And the ancestors watch, but destiny demands a sacrifice. Eternal night is coming. And Constantine may be its last hope or its final conqueror.

For centuries the Ottoman Empire committed atrocities while swarming through Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Central Europe and others. Greece was also one of the barbarians' targets. Turks shed the blood of the innocent throughout all of Greece without any hesitation. Men, women, elderly even children were submitted to the horrifying torments of the barbaric Ottoman armies.One of These children was the later to be St. George the New Martyr. George's love and faith in Christ led him to his Martyrdom. Another One of these children was Constantine Morphis later named Ephraim. His innocence and his...

What a lovely thing prayer is. We speak to God, we praise him, we ask for guidance and so much more. Every person prays differently and there are so many different ways to pray. Some of us don't pray at all because we think we don't know how to but what if we just spoke from the heart. This little prayer book is a small compilation of just that. People's warm prayers to God straight from the heart. No reciting, just what is on one's mind at that specific moment in time. A heart warming reading experience.

Darkness comes into the night, spreading fear and pain into the the early morning hours, causing rivers of tears, withering of mourning hearts and premature death. As a result of destiny, a jealous mythological god and an ancient old curse, humanity was cursed to be forever inferior to the evil demons who lurk in the shadows and lust for human blood ever since. From the beginning of the evil beings' creation they have spawned giving life to myriads of their kind, bringing chaos to all of Asia, Central America and Europe. Evil has now made its way to the kingdom of Candia and gruesome deaths...

Secret of The Crest The complete Trilogy A compelling paranormal fantasy Cassandra had planned to pursue her dream of becoming one of the world’s greatest wild nature photographers. Terovo, Greece, held the unique terrain that would finally give her the opportunity to win the competition for a scholarship that would allow her to work with a world renowned professor of photography in the United States for a year. What Cassandra hadn’t anticipated was how her arrival at Terovo would soon lead to revealing secrets she couldn’t have imagined in her wildest dreams. Dark secrets, about the ...

Cassandra had planned to pursue her dream of becoming one of the world’s greatest wild nature photographers. Terovo, Greece, held the unique terrain that would finally give her the opportunity to win the competition for a scholarship that would allow her to work with a world renowned professor of photography in the United States for a year. What Cassandra hadn’t anticipated was how her arrival at Terovo would soon lead to revealing secrets she couldn’t have imagined in her wildest dreams. Dark secrets, about the owners of the hostel, the mystical and enchanting Terovo village and ...

Secret of The Crest, A paranormal novel Cassandra, a young woman from England has a dream to fulfill but fate takes her to a desolate territory in Greece where she is compelled to stay even though there are many dark secrets revealed and unrevealed to her. Gregor, the owner of the hostel is extremely good-looking, strong and very polite. A true gentleman but is heavily burdened by his past. Little did they both know that their lives would never be the same after they met. Cassandra is torn between the life she is pursuing and the revelations at Terovo that can’t leave her in apathy. ...

Long recognized for its most beautiful natural forests, rivers and caves, the mountainous terrain of Terovo had its annual tourists come in year after year. The small but prestigious Dracopoulos hostel had become very successful and was always a safe place to be until recently. After many years away from their heritage, the Dracopoulos family came back to find themselves back in time, when tragedy had made them flee the Godforsaken place of Terovo. Now, they would fight for each other and their territory, against the dark forces that had encircled them. Darkness follows closely…

Terovo was so breathtaking, mystical and enchanting, it captured everyone’s heart. It lured travelers and hunters from around the world to its intimidating unique wilderness. Many enjoyed their holidays in the forested mountain range, others left their terrible memories and swore never to return. Cassandra and Rebecca chose to stay in beautiful Terovo, compelled by the power of love. The centuries old Dracopoulos family though, had been stricken with so much death in such a short time, it was more tragedy than one could bear. After many years of peace, death and chaos ruled in Terovo once...

Christianity is the religion most known to be pursued by the Persians, the Ottoman Empire and many others. Hideous torturings afflicted upon early Christians continued with later day Christian followers, making Holy men of them, as they were honored by God for their endless and courageous faith. Jesus said to his disciples in Matthew 16:24 "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

A Crime Romance Novella. Love becomes bitter as it hides behind secrets and lies. A lurking suspicion resides in the heart. Betrayal comes not from a foe. Deep desires bring out the worst wickedness. Forgiveness is not an option. Salvatore Luciano and his high school sweetheart, Katerina Alverino have finally made their dream come true with their fairytale wedding in Sicily. Soon the first storm clouds creep their way into their lives. Will they endure and overcome the provocations? Will their love conquer all obstacles?