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A Prayer of Preparation
There is a vocal prayer of preparation in the Christian East that forms a type of introduction to other prayers within particular...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 28, 20192 min read
Trisagion (Thrice-Holy) Prayer
The "Trisagion" or "Thrice Holy" by itself is a simple vocal prayer addressed to God, describing three qualities of His being that are...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 27, 20191 min read


The Pre-Eminent Prayer to the Holy Spirit
"Heavenly King" is a vocal prayer addressed specifically to the Holy Spirit. Not only does it affirm that the Third Person of the Most...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 26, 20191 min read
Addition to the Third Kneeling Prayer
This is a vocal prayer, which is added in after the reading of the Third Kneeling Prayer on Pentecost. It, too, gives us some passages on...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 25, 20194 min read
Addition to the Second Kneeling Prayer
This is a vocal prayer, which is added in after the reading of the Second Kneeling Prayer on Pentecost. It, too, gives us much to...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 22, 20192 min read
Second Kneeling Prayer of Pentecost
This is a vocal prayer read in the context of Vespers at Pentecost in anticipation of the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. It provides us...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 21, 20194 min read
Addition to the First Kneeling Prayer
This is a vocal prayer, which is added in after the reading of the First Kneeling Prayer on Pentecost. It, too, gives us much to meditate...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 20, 20192 min read
First Kneeling Prayer of Pentecost
Below is a vocal prayer that offers much to meditate upon (the bold type is added to assist you in starting a meditation). Before you...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 19, 20193 min read


Let the Holy Spirit Flood Your Soul
A meditation. Slowly read this prayer at least three times. Breathe deeply between each reading. Stop on the words that resonate in that...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 17, 20191 min read
Are you preparing yourself?
The days and weeks after Pascha (Easter) are ripe with opportunity to open yourself to God in a new and more complete way. Look to the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 17, 20191 min read

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