Lives of the Saints
Daily commemorations and vivid witness from the saints of the Church.
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The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
The first faithful, uncensored, and freely available translation of St. Nikolai Velimirović' prologue.
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Direct from St. Nikolai's Serbian text
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Daily
A stable prayerful rhythm for every day
What is in each day's reading
The Prologue from Ochrid (also known as the Prologue of Ochrid or Prologue from Ohrid) is a treasury of Orthodox wisdom compiled by St. Nikolai Velimirović (1880-1956), Bishop of Ohrid and Žiča. For every day of the year, it offers:
Hymns of Praise
Poetic hymns honoring the saints and feasts of each day.
Reflections
Concise spiritual insights for daily repentance and clarity.
Homilies
Doctrinal and scriptural teachings rooted in Orthodox tradition.
Why this translation
This translation is made directly from St. Nikolai's original Serbian text, preserving his words with fidelity and clarity.
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“The saints are cleansed mirrors in which the beauty and might of the majestic person of Christ is seen. They are the fruit on the Tree of Life; the Tree is Christ and the fruit are the saints.”