(Owners of Saintly) Nektarios (on left) and Noe (on right)
Saintly — Clothing the Body, Pointing to the Kingdom
Saintly was born out of a simple but sacred desire:
to glorify God in all things — even what we wear.
In a world where clothing is often used to exalt self, trends, or ideology, we felt the call to make garments that whisper the Gospel — not with slogans that shout, but with symbols and stillness that stir the heart.
We are not here to sell fashion.
We are here to preach without speaking — to live as icons of Christ in the everyday moments of life.
“Let all your works be done in the name of the Lord. Let your life be a continual prayer.”
— St. Basil the Great
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
— Colossians 3:17
Our clothing is not the message. Christ is.
We simply pray it helps point hearts to Him.
Our Why
We were made to worship, and every part of life — even the seemingly small — can be offered to God. Clothing is no exception. From the earliest days of the Church, the saints reminded us that holiness is not reserved for temples and monasteries, but is to be woven into daily life.
“He who is humble in his thoughts and engaged in spiritual work, when he wears old clothes, does not consider himself poor. But he who is proud and puffed up, even if he is clothed in gold, considers himself naked.”
— St. Anthony the Great
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...”
— Romans 12:2
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
— 1 Samuel 16:7
In a culture that celebrates self-expression above self-emptying, Saintly offers an alternative: garments and goods that quietly carry the light of Christ.
We do not design for trends. We design for testimony.
We are not building a brand. We are building a reminder.
“Christians live within the world, but are distinct from it, much like the soul is essential to the body but not of the body itself ”
— Epistle to Diognetus
This idea to create Saintly, was planted as a seed in our hearts a couple years ago. And after much praying, thinking, and living the life in Christ, we decided to follow our heart on creating this brand in order to glorify the Triune God and not ourselves. Many times, we have met new people at the gym, restaurants, movie theaters, friendly gatherings, etc. through our christian clothing and it has sparked amazing conversations and created friendships and brought people to church who now have given their life to Christ by simply wearing clothing. Now we acknowledge it was not the clothing itself but the Holy Spirit who used the message on our backs to declare the Glory of our Lord which moved others. And so, this is our intention when we design our clothing and choose our products. This is a ministry as well, not just a "business".
What We Offer
Our collections are not about attention. They are about intention.
Each piece is created to help you carry the presence of Christ into your routine — at home, at work, at the gym, or on the street.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14
We offer:
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Scripture and tradition rooted apparel — wearable prayers and truths
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Prayer ropes (komboskini) — crafted for stillness and the Jesus Prayer and reflection of Christian Tradition dating back to Christ, the Apostles, and early christian monastics.
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Crosses, rosaries, and sacred symbols — reflecting tradition and transcendence and a declaration to the world of our Faith.
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Faith-infused everyday goods — mugs, beanies, gym gear, and more
Each item is a silent confession. A small icon. A prayer in fabric.
“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart... You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.”
— Deuteronomy 6:6–8
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
— Colossians 3:23
“Let your door stand open to receive Him… open your mind, your heart, your life.”
— St. Ambrose of Milan
Our Prayer
This is not business. This is offering. Our profit is tithed to our church and used to help Monasteries and the homeless and other Christian ministries to help the communities around us before we partake of the reward of our work.
Everything we do is a small attempt to echo the words of the Theotokos:
“Be it unto me according to Thy word.”
— Luke 1:38
“Do not adorn the body, but adorn the soul with good works.”
— St. Basil the Great
If even one soul is drawn nearer to Christ because of a symbol, a word, or a quiet witness — then glory be to God. That is our only measure of success.
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Join Us
We are not perfect.
But we are present, willing to be used.
If your desire is to live a life that silently proclaims the Gospel — through love, reverence, beauty, simplicity and truth — then you are already part of this movement.
Welcome to Saintly.
Not a brand. A community
Not a business. A beginning.
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”
— 1 Peter 2:9
Thank you and may God help us all to preach without speaking!
Saintly Owners,
-Nektarios and Noe
