Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi
An educational journey through the sacred rites and patristic wisdom of the Orthodox Church.
Liturgies
The Eucharistic Center
St. John Chrysostom
The standard Sunday and weekday service.
St. Basil the Great
The expansive, historical liturgy for major feasts.
Presanctified Gifts
The somber, Lenten evening service of communion.
Liturgy of St. James
The ancient, poetic rite of Jerusalem.
Sacraments
The Holy Mysteries
Baptism & Chrismation
Illumination and the Seal of the Spirit.
Holy Confession
The Hospital of the Soul and spiritual healing.
Mystery of Marriage
The Crowning and the "Little Church."
Holy Unction
Anointing for the healing of soul and body.
Divine Office
The Daily Cycle
Vespers
The Evening Offering and the Fall of Man.
Matins (Orthros)
The Morning Light and the Resurrection.
The Hours
Connecting the day to Christ's Passion.
Compline
Prayers before sleep and watchfulness.
Private Devotions
The Inner Chamber
The Jesus Prayer
Hesychasm and the invocation of the Name.
Morning & Evening Rules
Daily discipline for the household.
Akathist to the Theotokos
A masterpiece of Mariology and praise.
Canons of Repentance
Intensive prayers for spiritual correction.