In my experience in parish ministry, it occasionally seemed that the prayers and services contained in such service books as the Book of Needs were too lengthy for a medical or emergency setting. Thus this little book. As the title suggests, it is intended for use only in emergency situations, where time is of the essence. Where time permits, I highly recommend that the longer prayers and services of the various service books be utilized instead.

In my experience in parish ministry, it occasionally seemed that the prayers and services contained in such service books as the Book of Needs were too lengthy for a medical or emergency setting. Thus this little book. As the title suggests, it is intended for use only in emergency situations, where time is of the essence. Where time permits, I highly recommend that the longer prayers and services of the various service books be utilized instead.

A selection of prayers and services for use by Orthodox Christian clergy in emergency or other situations where time is of the essence.

Comprising The Most Important Of The Private And Public Prayers, Services Of The Dominical Feasts Of The Distinguished Saints, And Of All Sundays Of The Year, In The Order Ordained By The Holy Orthodox Church Of Christ.

A Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians in color. This English language text includes Morning Prayers, the Service of Vespers, Small Compline, the Salutations to the Theotokos, Small Paraklesis, Prayers Before Meals, the Paschal Hours, the Lesser Hours, the Midnight Office, the Service of Preparation for Holy Communion, the Prayers of Thanksgiving After Holy Communion, the Prayer of the Heart, Occasional Prayers, the Fasting Periods of the Church and a Paschalion through 2026.