Generally, translation of Eastern hymns seek to get the meaning across without reference to the poetic quality inherent in all Byzantine worship. This particular emphasis of the monks’ work is most praiseworthy. The troparia of a given ode all follow the same pattern. For example, if you know the melodies of the Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon) to the Theotokos chanted every August, you can chant the HTM texts with no difficulty. Of special note is that the troparia typically can be chanted easily according to the original Greek melodies. For those who might find the nightly repetition of the bedtime prayers difficult, the option of Compline with a Canon or Akathist provides variety within a stable framework. Instead of the Evening Prayers, Small Compline is provided along with seven Canons and Akathists, allowing each evening to be concluded with a particular spiritual emphasis. However, like the Jordanville volume, this book includes excerpts from Orthros and Vespers, and Troparia, Theotokia and Kontakia for all the major Feast Days. The Morning Prayer section is somewhat abbreviated in comparison to the Jordanville and Sophia Press books. This prayer book provides a more liturgical rule that still works on a personal (individual) level. The Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians of Holy Transfiguration Monastery demands attention from anyone serious about following a rule of prayer. Translated from the Greek by the Holy Transfiguation Monastery
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