How to Create a Meaningful Orthodox Gift Set for Any Occasion

The orthodox faith is deeply rooted in the hearts of millions of Christians who closely study the lives of prominent saints and take lessons from their stories of struggle and resilience. The inspiring lives of saints in the Orthodox faith are an illustration of how good beats evil and how with Divine help, and devout faith, anything is possible.

Orthodox Christians are culturally inclined to be more spiritual and make faith and prayer the basis of everything in life - they differ in their traditions from modern Christians. For example, Christmas appears as an end-of-the-year party where the birth of Christ is celebrated as a holiday and a time to celebrate with friends and family. In the Orthodox faith, however, it is celebrated on 7th January as that aligns with the Julian calendar, which Orthodox Christians follow. And it is a time self self-reflection and prayer, much unlike the commercialized Christmas we see broadcasted online.

However, one similarity that is present in both cultures, is the practice of giving gifts. Whether it's Christmas or someone’s birthday, who doesn’t like presents what makes a good gift for an Orthodox Christian or someone looking to learn more about this faith?

What to Include in Orthodox Gift Sets

Orthodox Calendar Company offers a wide selection of religious gift sets that are meaningful and spiritual. It is true that in today’s world, a set of religious books or the bible is an unusual gift idea but if you’re looking to make a lasting impression with orthodox products, here is a list for you!

The Lives of the Saints Calendar

These beautiful hardbound books make a meaningful present for any occasion. Each page of the calendar features an awe-inspiring story from the lives of Orthodox saints. They conveniently lie flat on the countertop, making sifting through these wonderful stories easy. So if you want to take a deep look into the stories of prominent orthodox figures, this calendar is the perfect gift as it rejuvenates deep spiritual faith in anyone who goes through it.

In addition to stories, the calendars also include a list of commemorations, rules for fasting, feast references, and readings from the Gospel and Epistle.

It's available as hardcopy but you can also download it on Amazon Kindle if you’re a digital reader or if you like to read on the go when you’re on the bus or train.

Orthodox Books

The Orthodox faith is replete with inspiring stories of the lives of Orthodox saints who went through life-shattering events but championed those moments through unshakeable faith in the Divine help and steadfast patience. These saints have a lot of wisdom to impart to future generations, and this makes the central theme of the four volumes of The Wisdom of the Divine Philosophers.

These books are a collection of inspiring quotations on topics such as humility, forgiveness, marriage, repentance, and many more. They offer thought-provoking perspectives on these themes which are relevant for any era as everyone struggles with these paths in life. Therefore, they make an excellent present and can be the rope of hope on a challenging day.

Orthodox Bibles and Psalter

The Bible is a special book for most people; it is the guiding light that directs people through life. Anyone who reads religious texts always comes back with an answer or a direction that they are desperately looking for.

Orthodox calendar company offers beautiful collections of the Bible and Psalter with explanations provided by revered saints such as St. John Chrysostom or St. Basil the Great and many others. Their wise words illuminate the true meaning of the texts, making it not only easy to understand these spiritual texts but to also implement them in our lives.

Prayer Ropes

Praying is an integral part of the Orthodox faith. This practice is encouraged to seek patience and guidance in challenging times and to show gratitude on good days. To pray frequently and consistently, it is helpful to use prayer ropes.

Orthodox Calendar Company offers prayer ropes of black wool, hand-made by Athonite monks. They are offered in two sizes - one with 33 knots, and the other with 50 knots and a cross. These prayer ropes can easily fit in a pocket or a bag, and can even be worn as jewellery.

But, their main role is to allow people to pray frequently and track their prayers. Therefore, they make a wonderful spiritual present for anyone - especially orthodox Christians.

Premade Options

While all of these options are unique and unusual gifts, you don’t have to settle for just one. You can combine all or some of these options to make custom gift sets! Because, after all, a customized gift is more thoughtful and has a way of making the receiving person feel extra special.

Here are some premade options offered by Orthodox Calendar Company

Prayer Rope Gift Set

This set combines 33 or 50 knot prayer ropes with a colorful booklet, named the Prayer Rope. This short book elaborates on the Jesus Prayer, and talks about the benefits of saying this prayer and how to pray for others.

Wisdom of the Divine Gift Bundle

You can order all four of these for a discounted price of $55, and make a thoughtful gift for any reader.

Christmas Gift:

You can make a meaningful Christmas gift with these options and add a Christmas card to make your present more relevant for Christmas.

The orthodox company offers four different card options, sold as packs of 12 or 16. These cards are illustrated with orthodox themes such as the nativity scene, or the Christmas feast with modern techniques on high-quality card paper. They are the perfect way of adding a personal touch to your present.

Conclusion

If you’re looking to make custom gift sets with orthodox products, the Orthodox calendar company has some great options for you. You can choose an assortment of books, calendars, prayer ropes, and gift sets to offer meaningful calendars to someone and make a lasting impression on them.

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