The Passia (from Latin passio — «suffering», «passion») is one of the most moving, solemn, and penitential liturgical services of the Orthodox Church, celebrated during Great Lent. This service represents…
The Paraklesis (Greek: Παράκλησις — «Supplicatory Canon») is one of the most beloved, ancient, and consoling liturgical services in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Greek word paraklesis denotes «comfort», «consolation»,…
The Five Prayers of Saint Demetrius of Rostov (Danylo Tuptalo, 1651–1709) on the commemoration of the Five Sorrows and Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary are among the most touching…
The Theotokos Psalter (The Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is one of the most sublime, poetic, and spiritually comforting treasures of Christian contemplative hymnography. Patterned after the biblical Psalter…
Introduction: The Phenomenology and Paradox of Christian Rhythmic Prayer. In Christian ecumenical dialogue and comparative liturgical theology, prayer disciplines often serve as an apparent dividing line between East and West.…
The Short Prayer Rule of Saint Seraphim of Sarov for Laity is one of the most accessible and spiritually profound treasures of Orthodox asceticism. Recognizing the physical weakness, constant busyness,…
Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968) is one of the most beloved mystics, stigmatists, and intercessors of the modern era. Bearing the bleeding wounds of Christ’s Passion in his body…
The Theotokos Rule of Saint Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: Богородичное правило) is one of the most radiant, spiritually potent, and deeply venerated contemplative treasures of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. This prayer…
The Holy Rosary is one of the most treasured, universally practiced, and spiritually potent prayers in the Christian world. As Pope Saint John Paul II proclaimed in his landmark Apostolic…
Thanksgiving Prayers After Holy Communion are recited following the Divine Liturgy after receiving the Holy, Immortal, and Life-Giving Mysteries of Christ. This rule of the Orthodox prayer book aids in…
The Order of Preparation for Holy Communion — a fundamental liturgical prayer rule of the Orthodox Church recited before approaching the Holy Mysteries of Christ’s Body and Precious Blood. It…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 31, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Віддання Різдва Христового. Преподобної матері нашої…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 30, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Святої мучениці Анісії Преподобного Зотика, пресвітера…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 29, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Свв. немовлят, за Христа вбитих у…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 28, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 32-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 27, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Неділя по Різдві Христовому. Пам’ять святих…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 26, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Субота по Різдві Христовому. 🕃 Собор…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 25, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕀 Різдво Господа Бога і Спаса…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 24, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Навечір’я Різдва Христового Святої преподобномучениці Євгенії.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 23, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Передсвяття Різдва Христового. Свв. десятьох мучеників,…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 22, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Передсвяття Різдва Христового. Святої великомучениці Анастасії.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 21, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 31-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 20, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Неділя перед Різдвом Христовим, Святих Отців.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 19, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Субота перед Різдвом. Св. мученика Боніфатія.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 18, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. мученика Севастіана і тих, що…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 17, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Св. пророка Даниїла Свв. трьох…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 16, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. пророка Аггея. Вечірня: катизма чергова.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 15, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Св. отця нашого Стефана ісповідника,…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 14, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 30-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 13, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Неділя 29-та по Зісланні Святого Духа,…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 12, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Преподобного отця нашого Спиридона, чудотворця,…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 11, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Преподобного отця нашого Даниїла Стовпника. Вечірня:…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 10, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Свв. мучеників Мини, Єрмогена і Євграфа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 9, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕁 Непорочне Зачаття Пресвятої Богородиці св.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 8, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Преподобного отця нашого Патапія. Вечірня: катизма…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 7, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 29-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 6, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Неділя 28-ма по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 5, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕂 Преподобного й богоносного отця нашого…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 4, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Святої великомучениці Варвари Преподобного отця…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 3, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. пророка Софонії Вечірня: катизма чергова.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 2, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. пророка Аввакума Блаженного священномученика Івана…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for December 1, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. пророка Наума Вечірня: катизма чергова.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 30, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 28-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 29, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Неділя 27-ма по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 28, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Преподобномученика Стефана Нового Св. мученика…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 27, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Св. великомученика Якова Перського Преподобного отця…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 26, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Преподобного отця нашого Аліпія Стовпника Пам’ять…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 25, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Віддання Введення у храм Пресвятої Богородиці.…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 24, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day 🕃 Святої великомучениці Катерини Св. великомученика…
Commemorations, liturgical readings, and lives of the saints for November 23, 2026 according to the Revised Julian Calendar. Commemorations and Hymns of the Day Тиждень 27-ий по Зісланні Святого Духа.…
