Pre-Order: The Book of Preparation for Holy Qurbono
Limited Quantities · Ships December 15, 2025
Size: 5.5in by 8.5in
Pages: 40
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A one of a kind spiritual companion to help the faithful prepare prayerfully and humbly for the Holy Qurbono—the Body and Blood of Christ. Rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Fathers of the Orthodox Christian Tradition, this book help guide you toward repentance and humility.
This book is offered to guide the faithful in prayerful preparation for the Holy Qurbono—the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. As St. Paul warns: “Whoever eats the body or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner is guilty of sin” (1 Corinthians 11:27). We come before the mysteries with humility and repentance, aware of our unworthiness, yet trusting in the great mercy and love of Christ. St. John Chrysostom urges us to approach with tears and contrition, while St. Symeon the New Theologian calls for purity of soul and focused prayer.
Preparation is more than reciting prayers; it is a sincere reflection on our spiritual illnesses, accompanied by regular confession, which opens the door to Christ’s healing grace. Only with clean hands and pure hearts (Psalm 24:4) can we partake of these sacred gifts, receiving them as the source of our life and healing.
Perhaps praying all the prayers in this book might be too much for you right now. Saying a few prayers from your whole heart is better than saying a bunch of prayers just from your lips. When preparing, talk to your spiritual guides to decide which prayers to include in your preparation. Although we can never really say that we are prepared to receive our Lord, our hope is that this book will help you approach the Holy Qurbono prayerfully with humility, faith, and true repentance.
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The prayers contained in this book are a compilation drawn from the rich heritage of Orthodox Christian tradition. The prayers have been updated to modern English for clarity and accessibility while preserving the depth and meaning of the original texts. They have been carefully selected and adapted from the following sources:
Service Book of the Holy Qurbono, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Prayers Before Receiving the Holy Qurbono and Prayers After Receiving the Holy Qurbono, 2017.
Orthodox Christian Prayers, St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press, Prayers Before Holy Communion and Prayers of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion, 2019.
Orthodox Christian Prayers: An Introductory Collection, St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press, Prayers Before Communion and Thanksgiving Prayers After Holy Communion, 2019.
Icons sourced from the Department of Syriac Studies, “Syriac Icons,” www.dss-syriacpatriarchate.org/syriac-arts/syriac-icons.
Pre-Order: The Book of Preparation for Holy Qurbono
Limited Quantities · Ships December 15, 2025
Size: 5.5in by 8.5in
Pages: 40
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A one of a kind spiritual companion to help the faithful prepare prayerfully and humbly for the Holy Qurbono—the Body and Blood of Christ. Rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Fathers of the Orthodox Christian Tradition, this book help guide you toward repentance and humility.
This book is offered to guide the faithful in prayerful preparation for the Holy Qurbono—the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. As St. Paul warns: “Whoever eats the body or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner is guilty of sin” (1 Corinthians 11:27). We come before the mysteries with humility and repentance, aware of our unworthiness, yet trusting in the great mercy and love of Christ. St. John Chrysostom urges us to approach with tears and contrition, while St. Symeon the New Theologian calls for purity of soul and focused prayer.
Preparation is more than reciting prayers; it is a sincere reflection on our spiritual illnesses, accompanied by regular confession, which opens the door to Christ’s healing grace. Only with clean hands and pure hearts (Psalm 24:4) can we partake of these sacred gifts, receiving them as the source of our life and healing.
Perhaps praying all the prayers in this book might be too much for you right now. Saying a few prayers from your whole heart is better than saying a bunch of prayers just from your lips. When preparing, talk to your spiritual guides to decide which prayers to include in your preparation. Although we can never really say that we are prepared to receive our Lord, our hope is that this book will help you approach the Holy Qurbono prayerfully with humility, faith, and true repentance.
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The prayers contained in this book are a compilation drawn from the rich heritage of Orthodox Christian tradition. The prayers have been updated to modern English for clarity and accessibility while preserving the depth and meaning of the original texts. They have been carefully selected and adapted from the following sources:
Service Book of the Holy Qurbono, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Prayers Before Receiving the Holy Qurbono and Prayers After Receiving the Holy Qurbono, 2017.
Orthodox Christian Prayers, St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press, Prayers Before Holy Communion and Prayers of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion, 2019.
Orthodox Christian Prayers: An Introductory Collection, St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press, Prayers Before Communion and Thanksgiving Prayers After Holy Communion, 2019.
Icons sourced from the Department of Syriac Studies, “Syriac Icons,” www.dss-syriacpatriarchate.org/syriac-arts/syriac-icons.
