
ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS
INTRODUCTION - THE PRAYERBOOK
MORNING PRAYERS
COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
PRAYERS AT THE TABLE - Before Breakfast
The Order of Compline
BEFORE SLEEP
THE THREE CANONS
CANON IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION - ODE 1 (Tone 2)
PRAYERS IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
This volume gathers the core prayers that have shaped Orthodox Christian devotion for centuries, drawing chiefly from the Russian tradition while reflecting the common heart of the wider Orthodox world. Inside you’ll find the Psalms of King David, the prayer taught by Christ to his disciples, the meditations of the desert fathers, and the timeless petitions of revered hierarchs and more recent saints. Presented in a clear, dignified English, the collection offers a ready‑made framework for anyone seeking to begin or deepen a daily rhythm of prayer.
Beyond the words themselves, the book serves as a practical guide, encouraging regular, modest practice and suggesting ways to let these ancient prayers become stepping stones for personal conversation with the Divine. Its translations balance contemporary readability with reverence, making the ancient liturgy approachable for modern listeners. Whether read at the bedside or in a quiet corner, the prayers connect each individual to the broader Body of believers, turning solitary moments into a shared act of worship.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (137K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-01-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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