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Prayers and Service Resources

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The Menaion refers to the annual fixed cycle of services in the Orthodox Church. Commemorations in the Menaion are tied to the day of the calendar year.

As Orthodox Christians, we are obligated to say certain prayers every morning and evening. Additional prayers are provided to prepare us to receive Holy Communion.

The Prologue from Ochrid is a compilation of individual entries on lives of saints of the Orthodox Church. The Prologue is the work of St. Nikolai Velimirovic. (1880-1956) The entries for individual saints are organized by the date of their feast day. In addition to a short biography or "life of a saint" the Prologue also includes hymns, reflections, and homilies, usually related to a particular saint.

An akathist is a hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or one of the persons of the Holy Trinity. The akathist par excellence is that written in the 6th century to the Theotokos.

A canon is a structured hymn used in a number of Orthodox services. It consists of nine odes, sometimes called canticles or songs depending on the translation, based on the Nine Biblical Odes.

The Holy Scripture is a collection of books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited, and canonized by the Church.

Liturgical Resources

Services of the Church, including: Divine Liturgy, Lenten Vespers, and Readers Services.

All the resources on this site, in PDF or MP3 form.

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