Readings

Definition

A liturgical verse, often drawn from the Psalms, sung before scriptural readings; described as the Orthodox equivalent of the Western Gradual.

Psalm 103/4 — By David. Praise the Lord, O my soul. With all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Do not forget all his kind deeds. He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your disease
Psalm 50/1 — A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the Lord has spoken, and summoned the earth to come from the east and west. From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God has come in splendor. “May our God come and not be silent.” Consumi
Luke 2:29-32 — “Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: a light, for revelation to the Gentiles
Matthew 6:9-13 — So pray this way: “Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have