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Prologue translation available under CC BY-SA 4.0

The Prayer Book

Prayers

Adapted from the St. Tikhon's Prayer Book (1982) · 9 prayers

Morning1 prayer

Morning Prayers

On rising — to begin the day in thanksgiving

18 min read·p. 5

Through the Day2 prayers

Commemoration of the Living and the Dead

Remembrance of family, friends, and the departed

7 min read·p. 25

Prayers at the Table

Blessings before and after meals

5 min read·p. 33

Evening & Night2 prayers

The Order of Compline

The Church's last service of the day

27 min read·p. 38

On lying down — for a peaceful night

19 min read·p. 68

Holy Communion4 prayers

The Three Canons

To the Saviour, the Mother of God, and the Guardian Angel

27 min read·p. 89

Canon in Preparation for Holy Communion

The canon read before receiving the Mysteries

10 min read·p. 119

Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion

The appointed prayers before Communion

28 min read·p. 130

Prayers of Thanksgiving After Communion

Thanksgiving offered after receiving

15 min read·p. 161