February 28, 2017 1703 0 The Who’s Who of The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete As we approach Great Lent, the time given to us specifically for repentance, the Church gives us a whole host of images to help…
February 10, 2017 115 0 The Nisibene Hymns of Saint Ephrem: What Can Death Say to Christ? St. Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) was born in the region of Nisibis. He eventually found himself later on in life in the region of…
February 7, 2017 861 0 Akathist to St. Ksenia (Xenia) of St. Petersburg Kontakion 1 Blessed Mother Xenia, Holy Fool for the sake of Christ, you elected to undergo the struggle of patience and the suffering of…
November 21, 2016 223 0 Akathist to Archangel Michael Kontakion 1 Chosen captain of the heavenly hosts and defender of mankind, we – delivered by you from afflictions -offer this hymn of…
October 26, 2016 864 0 Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God of Iveron Kontakion 1 O chosen Champion, Our Lady the Mother of God, we thy servants bring thee a song of praise, bearing as it…
October 24, 2016 626 1 Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring. …
July 7, 2016 1506 0 Akathist to Saint John, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord Kontakion I Chosen from days of old to be the Forerunner and Baptist of Christ God, the Saviour of the world, Divinely-praised John, while…
May 18, 2016 353 0 Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos of the Inexhaustible Chalice Kontakion 1 A wonderful and marvellous healing has been given to us by your holy icon, O sovereign Lady Theotokos. By its appearance we…