The Matins of Holy Saturday: With the Lamentations and Psalm 119 (Orthodox Service Books in Large Print)

By D.D. Bartholomew

This book offers an introduction to the Matins of Holy Saturday, a profoundly moving service usually celebrated on Friday evening in the Orthodox Church. Often called the "First Resurrection" service, it marks the transition from Christ's burial to the proclamation of His victory over death. With its evocative readings, solemn hymns, and the chanting of the Lamentations at the Tomb, this service bridges sorrow and hope in a uniquely powerful way. It includes rubrics and practical notes for liturgical use, as well as a streamlined approach to the Lamentations, combining four verses of the psalm with one troparion between each. This preserves the integrity of the service while making it more manageable for parishes with limited liturgical resources. This book is not intended to serve as an official typicon of any particular jurisdiction within the Orthodox Church, but as a helpful guide for prayerful and practical use in the context of parish or mission services.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5MTB44Q
• ISBN13: 9798280068773
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"