Since its first publication in 1996, the RLE Apostol has proven the test of time and has become the preferred standard text in the liturgical life of the English-speaking Orthodox Church around the world, praised for its traditional language, poetic cadence, clarity and readability.
This book provides the texts of the Epistle readings, Prokeimena, Alleluia verses, Communion hymns, and Antiphons used in the divine services throughout the liturgical year. It also contains indexes based on the liturgical cycles prescribed by the Orthodox Church, and several sections outlining both daily and occasional services.
The RLE Apostol's size and format are very similar to its previous editions, which were published by St. Tikhon's Monastery Press. Readers will be able to easily transition between editions without having to relearn how to navigate it. This book features a black faux leather cover with gold foiling, and includes four sewn-in ribbon bookmarks.
The editors recognize the reality of the broad patterns of diversity in the ethnic composition, as well as the historical and jurisdictional understandings of Orthodoxy in North America. Consequently, this volume includes as many locally-revered saints as possible, with special emphasis given to saints glorified and/or especially revered by the Orthodox Church in America. We sincerely hope and pray that through the intercessions of the enlighteners, martyrs, teachers, and defenders of Orthodoxy in America, and the entreaties of the Most Holy Theotokos, we may be granted true unity of faith in this new vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ that is still, it is safe to say, in the process of being planted.
Contents include:
Instructions concerning Prokeimena and Alleluia verses
Pericopes 1-335 in Revised Liturgical English®
Antiphons, Prokeimena and Epistle readings for the entire liturgical year
Antiphons, Prokeimena and Epistle readings for the festal cycle
Sunday Prokeimena and Alleluia verses from the Octoëchos
Common Prokeimena, Alleluia verses and Communion hymns for every day
Daily Antiphons
Common services for commemoration of all the saints
Prokeimena, Epistle readings and Alleluia verses for special occasions
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