Service of Vespers: Selected Passages - An Interlinear Study Guide

Designed for theological students, this book is designed to enhance the reader's knowledge of the liturgical Greek used by the Greek-speaking churches. While this particular text does not contain the complete service, it offers selected passages intended to aid students in their study of the language of the Church. With consistent use and study, the reader will expand his or her knowledge of the language as well as gain insight into the theological meaning of the service of Vespers. Contents Preface p. vii Introduction p. ix Psalm 103 p. 1 The Great Litany p. 6 First Prayer (Priest) p. 10 Psalm 140 p. 11 Psalm 141 p. 12 Verses (Stichoi) p. 13 The Evening Thanksgiving p. 16 Evening Prokeimenon p. 16 The Extended Prayers p. 20 Evening Prayer (The One Presiding) p. 23 The Concluding Prayers p. 24 Seventh Prayer (Priest) p. 27 The Bowing of the Head Prayers p. 29 The Aposticha p. 30 The Song of St. Symeon the Theodochos p. 31 The Thrice Holy p. 32 The Our Father p. 33 The Apolitikion, Theotokion p. 33 The Dismissal p. 34    Product Description Paperback: 51 Pages Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press ISBN: 978-1-885652-32-4 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 Authors:  Evie Zachariades-Holmberg Demetrios E. Tonias Publication Year: 1999