This richly illustrated, pocketsize, prayer book adopts the familiar translation of the st. New varatic publishing, redesigned and expanded 2006. The search for a suitable site led the sisters to the mountains west of pikes peak. It also has the slavonic text and the english text on facing pages. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox archdiocese of america, diocese of pittsburgh, under the ecclesiastical authority of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, founded by the apostle andrew in 37 a. Produced by a small orthodox publisher in british columbia, canada, this book has been thusforth not well known in the us. Beautifully bound in maroon color and gold embossed. Morning and evening prayer rules in the russian orthodox. It behooves all those who love christ and his holy church to know, and to. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. A useful large pocket sized prayer book in modern english. This book is frequently referred to as the jordanville prayer book because holy trinity monastery and the printshop of st job of pochaev are located in the village of jordanville.
Prayer book, the holy transfiguration monastery store. Orthodox prayer book by holy protection monastery ebay. This beautifully produced contains a selection of carefully and thoughtfully chosen prayers and services of the orthodox church. The book also contains over 100 pages of counsels from the holy fathers on prayer. Prayer book, holy trinity monastery, jordanville, n. At present, the monastery does not have a resident priest.
Orthodox prayers and articles about prayer from al greens comprehensive orthodox website. Jordanville prayer book holy trinity church supplies. Great, comprehensive prayer book published and translated by the holy transfiguration monastery ma that contains everything you need as a resource for major prayers and services. Book of prayers english greek orthodox archdiocese of. Manual of the hours of the orthodox church spiral bound holy myrrhbearers monastery.
A prayer book in the orthodox church is a book of prayers, usually designed for private. Includes canons, akathists, troparia, daily prayers, the divine liturgy, as well as a guide for making the sign of the cross, bows, and. Old orthodox prayer book old rite from the church of the nativity, erie, pa. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, epiphanius, the friend of saint andrew, through the saints prayers, beheld the virgin mary above the. Protection of the holy virgin monastery is a monastic community for women in the diocese of the west in the orthodox church in america. Inside holy protection orthodoxy monastery in white haven, pa from atlas of american. It also includes the divine liturgy, and akathists to jesus christ and the most holy theotokos.
Such readings have long been customary in monastic establishments. Tikhons monastery press is thrilled to announce the release of its long anticipated orthodox christian prayers, edited by hieromonk herman and priest john mikitish. Morning and evening prayers, selections from vespers and matins, the liturgy of st. Prayer book in accordance with the tradition of the. Protection of the holy virgin monastery lake george. A clean copy in excellent condition, appears unread. This translation by the monks of the holy trinity monastery of jordanville, new york, is widely used in the englishspeaking orthodox church in north america and elsewhere. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox. John chrysostom, sunday and feastday troparia, and kontakia, selections from the paschal service, canons to the savior, the mother of god and the guardian angel, akathists to the savior and the mother of. The holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox archdiocese. Reading prayer books or service books may, at least to some extent, replace church services. The orthodox prayer book svit an acceptable sidebyside text once you know enough to follow along, because the texts are not very well aligned.
Orthodox prayer book by holy protection monastery hardcover excellent condition. Through the prayers of our holy fathers, lord jesus christ our god, have mercy on us. Book of prayers english greek orthodox archdiocese of australia. Morning prayers and prayers at mealtime complete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgy. The site of the monastery is on a mountain overlooking the lehigh river valley in. On an unassuming twolane road just off the interstate, tall wrought. The monastery also serves as the diocesan office of his grace bishop longin krco, the head of the midwestern american serbian orthodox diocese. The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries, by alexei krindatch and is now available through holy cross bookstore the chapter titled, holy protection orthodoxy monastery, white haven, pennsylvania, greek orthodox archdiocese was written by chrysanthe loizos.
Author biography the monks who came to holy trinity monastery from eastern europe after world war ii inherited a tradition of printing that stretches back almost to the invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century. The monastery s main church is dedicated to the feast of the protection of the most holy mother of god. Morning prayers and prayers at mealtimecomplete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgyprincipal hymns of the feasts of the yearcomplete service of. Our monastery offers an uptodate selection of the finest in orthodox christian publishing, featuring timeless spiritual classics along with newer titles. Orthodox prayer book, published by holy protection monastery in lake george. The monastery is not online, however those interested may contact the nuns ar 7197483999 or by mail at po box 416, lake george, co 80827. My interest in the history of the morning and evening prayer rules came from a somewhat unusual source. This prayer book contains all of the common daily prayers as prayed in the orthodox particularly slavic tradition. On an unassuming twolane road just off the interstate, tall.
Published works to date include orthodox prayer book, come, follow me. Also known as the svit prayer book, this englishslavonic prayer book contains daily prayers and prayers for special needs. The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries. Its really not that hard to understand the translations.
For roca parishioners, this is the best one to use, because of the translation. Protection of the holy virgin monastery was established with the blessing of his. Manual of the hours of the orthodox church spiralbound. Protection of the most holy mother of god, serbian monastery. The aim of prayer is that we should acquire from it love of god, for in prayer are to be found all sorts of reasons for loving god. Just over one year ago, teachers and students from holy trinity orthodox archbishop averky.
The following prayers are taken from various sources within the eastern orthodox christian tradition. When you have finished, conclude with the following prayer. The saint colman prayer book is about to go to the printers and will be available to buy online sometime in the next five or six weeks i. A prayer book for orthodox christians the orthodox church, holy. Protection of the holy virgin monastery was established with the blessing of his grace, bishop tikhon in october of 1993. John chrysostom dismissal hymns paschal hours akathist hymns supplicatory canons. By new varatic publishing, holy protection monastery. Prayer book christians by orthodox church abebooks. Holy protection orthodox monastery, greek monastery.
Parishes protection of the holy virgin monastery orthodox. A multilingual selection of orthodox christian texts from holy scripture and patristic sources to contemporary authors. It is the hope and prayer of the sisterhood that a retired priest may decide to move nearby and serve at the monastery. Next should be confession and genuine contrition of soul. Russian orthodox prayers, eastern orthodox prayer, daily. Online prayer book transfiguration of our savior greek. Light and life publishing company wrote about this manual. Translated from the greek by the holy transfiguration monastery. The english is the traditional semielizabethan ecclesiastical style favored by many orthodox in various jurisdictions. Orthodox prayer book, published by holy protection monastery in lake george, colorado, is a modern english prayer book containing the common morning and evening prayers used in the russian tradition, plus prayers for loved ones and various needs, canons to our guardian angel and for repentance, paraklesis to the theokotos, and prayers before. Holy trinity bookstore eastern orthodox books in english. The original for our purpose has been the greek version of the seventy, not the hebrew. This book is frequently referred to as the jordanville prayer book because holy trinity monastery and the printshop of st job of pochaev are located in the town of jordanville. The greek orthodox archdiocese of america, with its headquarters located in the city of new york, is an eparchy of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, the mission of the archdiocese is to proclaim the gospel of christ, to teach and spread the orthodox christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the church in the united states of america according to the orthodox.
Orthodox liturgical and service books like the horologion or book of the hours, book of akathists, festal menaion, lenten triodion, the orthodox psalter according to the seventy and orthodox prayer books. Orthodox prayer book by mother cassiana 1991, hardcover. This is an english translation from old church slavonic of the traditional prayer book used by orthodox christians in russia and other slavic lands. At this point you may add your own private prayers and intercessions, using your own words or some of the prayers found in this prayer book. D, confessing the nicene creed and faith in the one, holy, consubstantial, undivided.
Tikhons 1982 edition, refining its language where necessary and presenting it in the elegant. Akathist hymns to the mother of god, the saviour, and a multitude of saints. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. A beautifullybound hardback prayer book prepared and published by holy transfiguration monastery with all the basic prayers and services. Holy trinity publications prayer book, compiled by holy. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A prayer book for orthodox christians by the orthodox church and a great selection of related books. Some of the prayers come from the liturgy and worship of the church. The perfect daily companion for any orthodox christian. It uses the psalter according to the seventy produced by holy transfiguration monastery. They are concerned with issues related to sickness, suffering, dying and death.
Roman gave regarding his death and funeral, he specifically stated that there should be no eulogies given. The holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox. The akathist hymn to the most holy theotokos supplicatory canon to our lord jesus christ both the small and the great supplicatory canons to the most holy theotokos translated to fit the greek melodies supplicatory canon to the guardian angel communion prayers clear and legible type in a size that is easily held, for use at home and at church, printed in black and red throughout. Has morning prayers and evening prayers rather than compline. Orthodox prayer book, published by holy protection monastery in lake george, colorado, is a modern english prayer book containing the common morning and evening prayers used in the russian tradition, plus prayers for loved ones and various needs, canons to our guardian angel and for repentance, paraklesis to the theotokos, and prayers before and after holy communion. The gospels in church slavonic and english i have not seen this, so i cannot say whether it is good quality or not. But as one of his many spiritual children who were so fond of hearing him offer a word at the end of liturgy, i would like to humbly offer with love and deep gratitude my observations, as one of his physicians, in witness to the final word he offered us. The prayer book of holy trinity monastery, jordanville, ny. Small compline service vespers matinsorthos divine liturgy st. Through the fathers tireless efforts, the monastery has been printing and publishing orthodox christian books for almost sixtyfive years. Besides the regular prayers used in the worship cycle of the day, this prayer book contains prayers for various needs of a family or a single person. Prayer book for orthodox christians the sacred monastery. The changing demographics of the us led the sisters to feel that the rocky mountain region would not only be an area conducive to the life of prayer, but would also be fertile ground in which to plant a monastic community.