A Public Christian Library
The St. Edward Reading Room is an Orthodox Christian public library serving both the parish of Saint Euphemia Orthodox Christian Church and the wider Midcoast community. Our library exists to support prayer, study, and theological formation through carefully curated Orthodox texts, music, and educational resources.
Library Resources
Whether you are browsing casually, preparing for deeper study, or pursuing formal theological education, the St. Edward Library offers resources to accompany every stage of the Orthodox Christian life.
Become a Patron
Library cards are available to patrons of the Reading Room and allow for extended reading through book loans from our general collection. Card holders also receive invitations to future reading groups, lectures, workshops, and seminars hosted through the St. Edward space.
Browse the Online Catalog
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
Further Resources:
The library houses a Special Collection of rare and out-of-print Orthodox publications, including historic Russian and Greek liturgical and theological texts. These materials are preserved for in-house reading and scholarly consultation, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with older and hard-to-find works.
Rare & Special Collections
Our Musical Collection includes a range of Orthodox liturgical and devotional music across multiple formats:
VHS and DVD recordings
Compact discs
Curated digital playlists
These resources support both personal listening and liturgical education, preserving traditional chant and musical heritage while making it accessible to modern audiences.
Musical Collection
The St. Edward Library maintains a focused collection of required and recommended textbooks for Orthodox theological and seminary-level study. These materials support students, catechists, clergy, and serious readers engaged in formal theological education or parish teaching ministries.