D, confessing the nicene creed and faith in the one, holy, consubstantial, undivided, and lifecreating trinity, in accordance with the seven. New varatec publishing orthodox christian books, videos. Pocket prayer book, antiochian archdiocese holy cross. A prayer book in the orthodox church is a book of prayers, usually designed for private. Parishes protection of the holy virgin monastery orthodox. Through the prayers of the theotokos, have mercy on us. Contains a full set of daily prayers and offices, as well as various litanies, the seven psalms, the fifteen psalms, the hours of the blessed virgin and the holy guardian angel, the offices of baptism, confession, burial and marriage as well as the divine liturgy in its traditional form as the liturgy of saint peter, and its english.
The building was easily adapted to orthodox worship. It also includes the divine liturgy, and akathists to jesus christ and the most holy theotokos. It is the means by which one achieves communion with god. I remember having at least three different prayer books to reference as a child when praying. Where the torment of despair dwells in the soul, there will shine the ineffable light of divinity. Well send you monthly special offers, interesting stories and other content perfect for the orthodox faith. Book of prayers english greek orthodox archdiocese of. Who, by providence, teaches thy people preservation of justice and the obliteration of the sword on earth. Visiting the monastery the monastery generates a prayerful environment to invite retreatants to a deeper personal union with the lord. Prayer to the saints from the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america. The prayer book of holy trinity monastery, jordanville, ny. Such holy figures as sergius of radonezh and metropolitan alexis helped the country to withstand years of mongol rule. Includes a variety of acathists, canons, preparation for eucharist, daily prayers, and others.
Morning and evening prayers, prayers during the day, the main prayers of the divine services from vespers to liturgy. For the eastern orthodox not the body is wicked, but the bodily way of thinking is. A book of orthodox prayers for the orthodox christian is a collection of fiftysix traditional orthodox prayers combined into one book. 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. The russian orthodox church alternatively legally known as the moscow patriarchate is one of. Canons to our lord, the mother of god and the guardian angel.
The dispossessed community, now reorganized as the cathedral of the holy virgin protection, would wait another 17 years before enough funds were raised to purchase the former olivet memorial church on east 2nd st, our current home. Orthodox prayer book hardcover february 25, 2008 by protection monastery holy author 5. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Orthodox prayer book svit black englishslavonic st tikhons monastery press. Childrens orthodox prayer book project for ages 5 8. Through the fathers tireless efforts, the monastery has been printing and publishing orthodox christian books for almost sixtyfive years. This is an english translation from old church slavonic of the traditional prayer book used by orthodox christians in russia and other slavic lands.
Who condescend to raise up military columns to help the people. I asked your prayer for me and my wife mirna and daughter mona. It uses the psalter according to the seventy produced by holy transfiguration monastery. For roca parishioners, this is the best one to use, because of the translation. The cell rule of five hundred of the optina monastery. L ord jesus christ, the son of god, having struck down the ancient serpent and bound him in tartarus by bonds of darkness, protect me from his snares. O holy and great archangel of god michael, who standest, as the first of the angels, before the ineffable and supersubstantial trinity.
Published works to date include orthodox prayer book, come, follow me. Service book of the holy orthodox apostolic church. Georges parishioners spent their sunday afternoon with the nuns. Holy protection monastery white haven pennsylvania. 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. Moreover, it is the means by which one experiences the presence of god in hisher life. The panachida is the traditional memorial service for the souls of departed loved ones. Who rises up quickly against the evil of the impious ones.
Holy protection monastery white haven pennsylvania st. Translated from the greek by the holy transfiguration 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. It may be offered at any time after physical death but is most often offered at the time of passing as well as the 3rd, 9th, and 40th days after passing. A useful large pocket sized prayer book in modern english. Previous owners name stamped on endpapers, otherwise clean and tight. The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox. Holy protection orthodox monastery, greek monastery.
Desiring to share the lessons he learned, and compelled by the holy spirit to do so, he wrote this volume so that he might impart to his readers a whole course on the life of prayer. 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. A prayer book for orthodox christians holy transfiguration. Book of prayers english greek orthodox archdiocese of australia. The third edition of the old orthodox prayer book contains the most common prayers for the layman in both english and slavonic. The english is the traditional semielizabethan ecclesiastical style favored by many orthodox in various jurisdictions. Practicing the jesus prayer is strongly linked to mastering passions of both soul and body, e. Pilgrimage to the holy protection monastery serbian. The unique website with monastic products made in mount athos, shipping all over the world shop on line. Chapters find a group of josephitemarellian laity near you pittston, pa st. Also known as the svit prayer book, this englishslavonic prayer book contains daily prayers and prayers for special needs.
Morning prayers and prayers at mealtime complete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgy principal hymns of the feasts of the year complete service of pascha akathist hymn to our sweetest lord jesus christ the akathist hymn to the most holy theotokos supplicatory canon to our lord jesus c. A prayer book for orthodox christians the orthodox church, holy transfiguration monastery on. Traditional western rite prayer book for orthodox christians. Prayers from the tradition of the holy orthodox church. Some of the most famous monasteries were located in the russian north, in order to. Protection of the holy virgin monastery was established with the blessing of his. Old orthodox prayer book, oldbeliever prayer book, old. Its also a very beautiful prayer book, with an attractive front cover and goldleaf pages like a bible. Through the prayers of our most holy lady, the theotokos and evervirgin mary, of the holy archangel michael and all the heavenly hosts, of the holy prophet and baptist john, of the holy evangelist john the theologian, of the holy martyr cyprian. New products from mount athos monastery products from. O holy master, almighty father and preeternal god, who alone made and directed all things. Just over one year ago, teachers and students from holy trinity orthodox archbishop averky. Orthodox prayer book by holy protection monastery isbn.
The trinity monastery north of moscow founded by sergius of radonezh became the setting for the. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox archdiocese of america, metropolis of pittsburgh, under the ecclesiastical authority of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, founded by the apostle andrew in 37 a. Prayer to the theotokos prayer to the mother of god for. If you have not already, pledge to pray in the invisible monastery. Merge onto i80 east and take exit 273 white havenfreeland. Father matta elmaskeen matthew the poor is a monk in the monastery of st macarius the great, wadi elnatroun, egypt. The jordanville prayer book is the king of orthodox prayer books. Unlike mantras, the jesus prayer may be translated into whatever language the prayer customarily. A new look and hundreds of new and rare orthodox christian books will be available. Orthodox prayer for protection of soldiers during war. John monastery is situated on 10 landscaped acres, providing quiet, scenic surroundings. Geneva nebraska holy protection orthodox monastery. First portion contains daily prayers and spiritual helps, second portion prayers and devotions for confession and holy communion, and third part the divine liturgy. Holy protection convent monasteries greek orthodox.
Subscribe to our newsletter for announcements about holy cross orthodox press titles and special discounts. O god, who commanded the forerunner john to say to the soldiers coming to. Please explore the prayer and resource categories on this page to get started. Now that you have raised me from my bed of sleep, o lord, enlighten my mind and heart and open my lips that i may praise you, o holy trinity. A russian orthodox monastic prayer rule involving the jesus prayer, psalter, gospels, and epistles. Holy protection is a local parish of gods catholic and apostolic orthodox church the orthodox church, the mother church of all christianity, and the native church of the holy land and the other lands of the bible jerusalem, antioch, egypt, asia minor, cyprus, greece, etc. Inside holy protection orthodoxy monastery in white haven, pa from atlas of. Glory to the father and to the son and to the holy spirit. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox. Prayer book, the holy transfiguration monastery store. A new extension of our bookstore is being developed and should be finished by fall of 2020. Prayer is the essence of the orthodox christian way of life.
Western rite prayer books rocor western rite england. Protection of the holy virgin monastery was established with the blessing of his grace, bishop tikhon in october of 1993. The church enjoyed protection for its land and buildings as well as freedom from taxes. The greatest treasure of our christian orthodoxy is its understanding of prayer. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox archdiocese of america, metropolis of pittsburgh, under the ecclesiastical authority. The pilgrims were given a tour of the monastery grounds, church and chapels, were acquainted with the history of holy protection monastery by sister marina, who. A prayer book for orthodox christians, cloth bound translated from the greek by the holy transfiguration monastery. Lay associates a more profound participation in our spiritual life and community. Prayer to the theotokos prayer to the mother of god for healing where bitter sorrows overcome us, there will patience and rest be revealed. Orthodox catholic orthodox easter orthodox christianity orthodox prayers russian orthodox prayer and fasting religious education prayer book orthodox icons a high quality poster designed to edify the faithful and educate the inquirer about holy orthodoxy. Prayer for the souls of the departed is an essential element of orthodox church tradition and service. D, confessing the nicene creed and faith in the one, holy, consubstantial, undivided, and lifecreating trinity, in accordance with the seven holy. Acry sponsored a trip to holy protection monastery. Morning prayers and prayers at mealtime complete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgy principal hymns of the feasts of the year.