Prayers Before Travel
Lord Jesus Christ my God, be my Companion, guide and protector during my journey. Keep me from all danger, misfortune...
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Prayers Before or After Any Work
Lord Jesus Christ, my God, You have said, "Apart from me You can do nothing." In faith I embrace Your...
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Evening Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to thee, our...
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Morning Prayers
Prayers In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, be...
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Holy Pentecost
In the Church’s annual liturgical cycle, Pentecost is “the last and great day.” It is the celebration by the Church...
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Pascha. Homily of St. John Chrysostom
The Paschal sermon of St John Chrysostom is read aloud in every Orthodox parish on the morning of the Great...
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Transfiguration — August 6 – Old Style / August 19 – New Style
The transfiguration of Christ is one of the central events recorded in the gospels. Immediately after the Lord was recognized...
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The Meeting of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. — February 2 – Old Style / February 15 – New Style
Apolytikion (First Tone) Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from...
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The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ — December 25 – Old Style / January 7 – New Style
The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Orthodox Church is patterned after the celebration of...
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The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary — August 15 – Old Style / August 28 – New Style
After the Lord’s Ascension, the Mother of God remained under the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and when...
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