A Prayer for All Times
A prayer for Orthodox Christians at all times. Read More
A prayer for Orthodox Christians at all times. Read More
This service celebrates the restoration of Holy Icons to the Orthodox Church. It is celebrated on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (the first Sunday of Lent). Read More
Order of the After Dinner Prayer Office of the Great Compline Read More
Beautiful Hymn chanted on the evening of Holy Tuesday (Matins of Great and Holy Wednesday) which speaks of repentance. Read More
Daily supplementary prayers of the Orthodox Church. Read More
A prayer used during the weekdays of the Great Fast Read More
Translations for the Paschal Greeting - Christ is Risen! - in many languages. Read More
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary. It is one of the most beloved services in the Orthodox Church. It was composed in the imperial city of Constantinople, "the city of the Virgin," by St. Romanos the Melodist, who reposed in the year 556. The Akathist Hymn has proven so popular in the liturgical life of the Church that many other hymns have been written following its format. These include Akathists to Our Lord Jesus Christ, to the Cross, and to many Saints.
Read MoreThe service for the Akathist Hymn and Small Compline. Read More
Holy Cross Orthodox Press is happy to offer the Divine Liturgy of our Father among the Saints Basil the Great, which is normally celebrated ten times during the year: on January 1, the feast of St. Basil; on the five Sundays of Lent; on the eve of Christmas and Theophany; on the former feasts when they occur on Sunday or Monday; on Holy Thursday; and on Holy Saturday.
Read MoreIt has been suggested that our Church is enjoying a "liturgical renewal". This can mean many things. But amid all the evidence, it can be observed in a heightened interest among the faithful in vesperal celebrations of the Liturgy and especially in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts during Lent. Read More