The Holy Psalter
The Holy Psalter
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The unique Athonite Psalter and Cell Prayer Rule that completes the four volume liturgical scriptures set.
Second Printing (2023)
- Hardcover (cloth-bound)
- Published: 2022
- ISBN: 979-8-9865301-0-9
- 310 pages
- Trim Size: 5 x 7.5 inches
- Modern English (You/Your)
See The Holy Psalter (Audiobook) for the audio version of this title.
Description
The Holy Psalter contains the Psalms and other scriptural Odes that are used throughout the Orthodox Church's liturgical life. It uses the Greek Septuagint ("LXX") Old Testament, the scripture used by the Apostles and the early Christians, and by the Orthodox Church today.
Designed for both private reading and liturgical use, The Holy Psalter is divided into the twenty traditional Kathisma divisions, which arrange the weekly readings of the Psalms. It also includes the nine Biblical Odes which are traditionally sung at Matins each morning; together with the Eclogarion, selected Psalm verses that are sung on feast days throughout the year.
What makes the Saint Ignatius Orthodox Press Holy Psalter truly unique is the inclusion of the hymns and prayers of the "Cell Prayer Rule" after each Kathisma division. Translated into English for the first time, this material from the historic manuscripts of Pantokratoros Monastery on Mount Athos transforms the Book of Psalms into a true prayer book, as it is used especially in small monasteries (sketes) in the Athonite tradition.
Readers of our other titles will appreciate the similar translation style, completing the cohesive, prayerful feel of the entire Saint Ignatius Orthodox Press scriptural collection. The text has been rendered in a formal and dignified style of Modern English, in line with our other titles and thoroughly reviewed by our team of translators and editors. We have employed the same high quality design and printing standards to create a beautiful compliment to our other books. The rich blue foil-stamped cloth-bound hardcover features David the Prophet and King, the chief author of the Psalms.
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As an Eastern Rite Catholic, I have been searching for a psalter that makes praying the Psalms an achievable daily habit. The “Holy Psalter” provided exactly that!
The book itself is well constructed and put together. Font is easily read .
The Psalter has been the prayer and song book of the church since the beginning. I highly recommend this addition .
A wise person advised that when I struggle to pray, God has already provided words for my mouth and heart: the Psalms. Works for me!
I love this Psalter! Broken up into bite-sized readings with prayers makes it easy for me to use this Psalter during my prayers. The print (fonts) are easy to see with my old eyes, and I like how they used the color red in graphics and headings. The quality binding, paper thickness, and hardback cover make this a book that I'm sure will withstand daily use for many years. It is a beautiful book. I appreciate the people at Legacy Icons - they are both helpful and patient with me, answering my questions with grace. Thank you.
Hats off to Saint Ignatus Orthodox Press for publishing this Psalter. First the translation is an accurate, smooth reading, modern one. I have read nine of the Kathismas and they are just a joy to read. Second I love and appreciate the various Troparia and Prayers after the Kathisma is read. Third the addition of the traditional nine Odes plus Odes 10-14 as well. Also instructions on using the Psalter, the reading order, the Six Psalms of Matins, Prayers for Special Vigils, Psalms read at the services and much more. As a recent convert to the Orthodox Church (OCA) this volume is much appreciated and extremely helpful! Well done!
