A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy Text copyright © 2014 Ancient Faith Publishing Illustrations copyright © 2014 Megan Elizabeth Gilbert All rights reserved Published by: Ancient Faith Publishing A division of Ancient Faith Ministries PO Box 748 Chesterton IN 46304 ISBN 978–1–936270–17–0 printed in the united states of america Illustrations drawn using archival ink, watercolor, and collage. Interior book design by Amber Schley Iragui. A hearty thank you to Fathers Lawrence Farley, John Finley, Andrew Cuneo, Evan Armatas, Andrew Stephen Damick, Abbot Tryphon, and to Nick Katich, Valerie Yova, Molly Sabourin, and Gaelan Anton Gilbert for their helpful notes and comments on this guide to the liturgy for children. We would also like to thank Emily Sarisky and Deacon Gregory Hatrak, who helped provide liturgical fabric that was used in the illustrations. Images of the Twelve Feast icons (with the exception of the Exaltation of the Cross) were generously provided by Michael Kapeluck. See his work at www.archangelicons.com. The Exaltation of the Cross icon by Heather MacKean, heathermackean.com.
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CONTENTS
Welcome • 1 Preparing for the Divine Liturgy The Divine Liturgy • 13 Salt and Light • 51 The Twelve Feasts • 57 Words to Know • 71 Glossary • 97 The Jesus Prayer • 111
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W E L C O M E to A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy! We at Ancient Faith Publishing are excited to offer you this small book to use as an aid during the Divine Liturgy or simply as a tool for learning more about the Church and our Faith. This book was designed with several things in mind:
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We divided the book into color-coded sections so that each part is easy to find. We intentionally kept the amount of text in the Divine Liturgy section of this book spare. Even for children who can read, we want to encourage their attention forward, toward the altar. We included illustrations and vocabulary for the very young child, as well as prayers, quotes, and psalms for older children to learn and read. The glossary at the end defines terms and vocabulary that are often heard throughout the liturgical year.
We wish you, and all the children of the Orthodox faith, continual growth toward Christ as we all seek to be lights to the world, and as we help each other toward the Kingdom of Heaven! 1
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THE DIVINE
LITURGY
Whenever we enter the church and draw near to the heavenly mysteries, we ought to approach with all humility and fear, both because of the presence of the angelic powers and out of the reverence due to the sacred oblation; for as the angels are said to have stood by the Lord’s body when it lay in the tomb, so we must believe that they are present in the celebration of the Mysteries of His most sacred Body at the time of consecration. — St. Bede the Venerable 13
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THE DIVINE LITURGY
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Opening Prayer
Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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THE DIVINE LITURGY
In peace let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
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The Litany of Peace
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THE TWELVE FEASTS
SEPTEMBER 14
The Elevation of the Cross O Lord, save Your people, And bless Your inheritance. Grant victories to the Orthodox Christians Over their adversaries. And by virtue of Your Cross, Preserve Your habitation.
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The Twelve Feasts
NOVEMBER 21
The Presentation of the Theotokos Today is the prelude of the good will of God, of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. The Virgin appears in the temple of God, in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all. Let us rejoice and sing to her: “Rejoice, O fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.”
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