This unique collection of liturgical prayers reveals the great diversity of the Christian East, outside the Byzantine Tradition of the Greek and Russian Churches.

For the first time in many years, if not ever, this valuable anthology of prayers is presented in an English translation that respects the mystical theology and poetry of these ancient and venerable liturgies. Represented in this book are the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, the Coptic Orthodox Church and many others.

Each prayer is given a commentary by Richard Marsh, which helps readers to begin to explore an ancient and profound spirituality, which was influential in the beginnings of Celtic monasticism.