Welcome to Beloved Marketplace!

About Beloved Marketplace

More Than a Store. A Mission.

Beloved Marketplace was created with a simple conviction:

Orthodox Christians deserve access to beautiful, faithful, high-quality resources — and our parish deserves sustainable income to fund its mission.

We are the volunteer-led online bookstore of
St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church (Mesa, Arizona). 
1763 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa AZ 85203 
www.stjohnaz.org

Every candle.
Every icon.
Every book.
Every order.

Supports the life, worship, and outreach of our parish.

Why We Exist

In a world flooded with noise, distraction, and shallow spirituality, authentic Orthodox Christianity remains a treasure.

But finding trusted, curated Orthodox resources can be overwhelming.

So we asked:

What if we could create a marketplace that:

• Curates only faithful, high-quality Orthodox products
• Supports leading Orthodox publishers and artisans
• Makes it easy to access beautiful liturgical and spiritual items
• Funds parish mission, evangelism, and outreach

Beloved Marketplace is our answer.

What Makes Us Different

1. Curated with Care

We are not a generic religious store.

Every product is selected by Orthodox clergy and parish leaders who understand the spiritual tradition and the needs of real Orthodox families.

If we wouldn’t use it in our parish — we don’t sell it.

2. Volunteer-Led, Mission-Driven

This bookstore is operated by faithful volunteers of St. John.

That means:

• Lower overhead
• Greater stewardship
• More funds flowing directly into parish ministry

When you purchase from Beloved Marketplace, you are not funding a corporation.

You are strengthening a parish community.

3. Every Purchase Has Eternal Impact

Revenue from Beloved Marketplace helps fund:

• Liturgical life
• Parish operations
• Community outreach
• Educational programs
• Evangelism initiatives
• Future church expansion

Your purchase becomes participation in mission.

What We Offer

We proudly serve as a wholesale partner to many of the most respected Orthodox publishers and suppliers, providing:

• Orthodox books (classics, spiritual formation, patristics)
• Prayer books
• Icons
• Candles & incense
• Gifts for feast days & baptisms
• Curated seasonal offerings
• Subscription ideas (coming soon)

If you're building a domestic church, deepening your prayer life, or searching for a meaningful Orthodox gift — we are here to serve you.

Who We Serve

• Orthodox families
• Catechumens and converts
• Clergy and parishes
• Gift-givers seeking meaningful Christian items
• Anyone hungry for authentic spiritual depth

Whether you are new to Orthodoxy or lifelong faithful — you belong here.

Our Parish Home

Beloved Marketplace is a ministry of:

St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church
Mesa, Arizona
www.stjohnaz.org

Our parish exists to proclaim Christ, build faithful disciples, and serve our city with love and truth.

When you support Beloved Marketplace, you strengthen a living parish community. 

Join the Mission

You can support the mission in three ways:

1. Shop and share the marketplace
2. Join our Book of the Month or subscription offerings
3. Tell another Orthodox Christian about us

This is not just commerce.

It is stewardship.
It is partnership.
It is building something that lasts.

A Final Word

We believe beauty evangelizes.
We believe truth transforms.
We believe faithful stewardship builds the Kingdom.

Thank you for being part of this mission.

In Christ,
The Volunteers of
Beloved Marketplace