“One who knows oneself, knows God: and one who knows God is worthy to worship Him as is right. Therefore, my beloveds in the Lord, know yourselves.”
— St. Anthony the Great
Great Vespers
In the world of the early Church, the lighting of household lamps heralded the evening. Early Christians, continuing a practice already long established among the pagans, would bless the evening light with a short prayer of praise. Soon they
Божественна Літургія св. Іоана Золотоустого
Літургія Іоана Золотоустого — чин літургії візантійського обряду, яка, згідно з Уставом, звершуться в більшу частину днів богослужбового року в східних католицьких та православних церквах. Складання цього чину традиційно приписують святителю Івану Золотоустому, архієпископу Константинопольскому.
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
The Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom is the most celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite. It is named after its core part, the anaphora attributed to Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople in the 5th century. It reflects
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is a form of the Eucharist that is served on specific days in the liturgical year. At one time, this Liturgy was commonly used on Sundays and at feast days according
Божественна Літургія св. Василія Великого
Літургія Василія Великого (грец. Θεία Λειτουργία του Μεγάλου Βασιλείου) — чин литургії візантійського обряду, яка, згідно з Уставом, здійснюється лише десять разів на рік. Складання даного чинопослідування традиційно приписують святителю Василію Великому, архієпископ у Кесарії Каппадокійської.
Літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів
Літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів відрізняється від літургій св. Іоана Золотоустого і св. Василія Великого тим, що на ній не буває ні проскомидії ані освячення Дарів (Євхаристії). Правиться літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів у Великий піст, а саме: 1) кожної середи і п’ятниці;
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a Byzantine Rite liturgical service which is performed on the weekdays of Great Lent wherein communion is received from Gifts (the Body and Blood of Christ) that are consecrated in advance, hence
Prayers of Preparation for Holy Communion
When you, O man, are about to eat the Master’s Body, draw nigh with fear, lest you be seared; it is Fire. And drinking of the Divine Blood in communion, first reconcile yourself with those who grieve you, and
Молитви перед Святим Причастям
Коли хочеш, чоловіче, Тіла Владики, зі страхом приступи, щоб не опалитися, — бо це Вогонь. П’ючи ж Божественну Кров для причастя, спершу примирися з тим, хто тебе засмутив, і лише тоді Поживу Таємну споживай. Перше причастя страшної жертви животворчого Тіла
On a Virtuous Life
“ The truly intelligent man pursues one sole objective: to obey and to conform to the God of all. With this single aim in view, he disciplines his soul, and whatever he may encounter in the course of his life, he gives thanks to God for the compass and depth of His providential ordering of all things. For it is absurd to be grateful to doctors who give us bitter and unpleasant medicines to cure our bodies, and yet to be ungrateful to God for what appears to us to be harsh, not grasping that all we encounter is for our benefit and in accordance with His providence. For knowledge of God and faith in Him is the salvation and perfection of the soul.””
— “On the Character of Men and on the Virtuous Life: One Hundred and Seventy Texts,” Text 2, The Philokalia: The Complete Text (Vol. 1)
— St. Anthony the GreatPRAYERS FOR VARIOUS NEEDS
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner.
(This prayer, practised properly and in faith, can become part of our subconscious being, protecting us from all temptation and evil. Monastics especially practice this prayer so that it is as much a part of their being as their breathing and heartbeat.)
At Commencement of any Work
O Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son of Your eternal Father, You have said with Your most holy lips: “Without me you can do nothing”. My Lord and my God, in faith I embrace Your words with my heart and soul and bow before Your Goodness. Help me, a sinner, to successfully complete this work which I am about to begin according to Your will, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
At the Completion of any Work
O Christ, our God and Saviour, You are the fulfillment of all that is good. Fill my soul with joy and gladness and save me, for You alone are all-merciful. Amen.
Before Lessons
Most gracious Lord! Send down upon us the grace of Your Holy Spirit to grant us intelligence and strengthen our spiritual powers that we may be attentive to our studies and grow up to glorify You, our Creator, to the joy of our parents and the benefit of our Church and people.
OR: O Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
After Lessons
We thank You, our Creator, for having granted us Your Grace to be attentive to this instruction. Bless our instructors, parents, and teachers who lead us to the knowledge of good, and grant us the intelligence and strength to persevere in our studies. Amen.
OR: It is truly worthy to bless You,
O Theotokos, ever-blessed, most pure and the Mother of our God.
More honourable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, without corruption You gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify You.
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