Inspirational Icons from Father Nicholas and Deaconess Magdalena

One of the most interesting and unusual booths at the Marché Moncton Market is that of Father Nicholas and Deaconess Magdalena. Members of the Orthodox Church in Moncton, their lovely and informative kiosk at the market is an oasis of spiritual calm in the midst of a busy mix of shoppers and vendors on Saturday mornings at the market. Nicholas and Magdalena’s wonderful offerings include lovely handmade religious icons made in the old Russian style depicting various saints and scenes from the life of Christ. There are also beautiful prayer cards with inspirational and holy verses, religious books, and a selection of hand beaded jewellery items with interesting renditions of the cross. Faithful naturalists who also raise their own sheep, Nicholas and Magdalena also sell skeins of homespun wool that are beautiful, soft, and delightful to work with.

Deeply devoted to their faith, Nicholas and Magdalena are great ambassadors for the Orthodox Church, which, as the oldest church in Christendom, has an unbroken continuity from the time of Christ and his apostles. With an estimated 225 million devotees worldwide, the Orthodox Church is still, however, in its infancy in North America. Nicholas and Magdalena bring their simple message of faith and inspiration to the market weekly and their offerings are sure to be great gift ideas for family and friends or personal items of faith for ourselves. For more information on the Orthodox Church or on any items for sale at their kiosk at the market, call (506) 785-4616, or email at philosdav@yahoo.ca and discover a different vision of Christ at the marketplace!