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The Monastery Trapeza

by Heiromonk Gabriel, and Ancient Faith Ministries

In the Orthodox monastic tradition, meals are often accompanied by spiritually edifying reading, so that soul and body may be nourished together. This podcast features weekly highlights from the trapeza readings of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.

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  1. The Life of St. Nina, Equal of the Apostles and Enlightener of Georgia

    From "The Life of St. Nina, Equal of the Apostles & Enlightener of Georgia, with the Service," published by Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY, 1999.

  2. Sermon on the Baptism of Christ - St. Gregory of Nyssa

    From "A Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church." Edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. Second Series, Volume V, 1893. Repr., Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999. Access online at: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf205/npnf205.xii.iii.html

  3. A Conversation between Nicholas Motovilov and St. Seraphim of Sarov

    From “An Extraordinary Peace: St. Seraphim, Flame of Sarov” by Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore), pp. 112-138, published by Anaphora Press, 2009 (anaphorapress.com). To learn more, visit the Father Lazarus Moore Foundation (frlazarusmoore.com).

  4. Sermon on the Prophecy of Isaiah, and the Names Emmanuel and Jesus - St. Philaret of Moscow

    From "Select Sermons", by Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow, published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London, and available in digital format for free through Google Books.

  5. Sermon for Palm Sunday - Cyril the Monk

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  6. An Old English Homily on the Annunciation of St. Mary

    From "The Blickling Homilies of the Tenth Century," trans. by the Rev. R. Morris, London: Early English Text Society, 1880.

  7. The Life of Our Father Among the Saints Basil the Great

    From "The Great Collection of the Lives of the Saints, Vol. V: January," trans. Fr. Thomas Maretta, published by Chrysostom Press, 2000. (Available from St. Herman Press)

  8. A Narrative of the Natiity of Our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ - St. Dimitry of Rostov

    From "The Great Collection of the Lives of the Saints, Vol. IV: December," trans. Fr. Thomas Maretta, published by Chrysostom Press, 2000. (Available from St. Herman Press)

  9. Homily on the Raising of the Widow of Nain's Son - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  10. Sermon on Self-Renunciation and Taking up the Cross - St. Philaret of Moscow

    From "Select Sermons", by Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow, published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London, and available in digital format for free through Google Books.

  11. Sermon on the Nativity of the Mother of God - St. Andrew of Crete

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  12. Sermon on the Dormition of the Mother of God - St. Gregory Palamas

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  13. Sermon on Transfiguration - St. Anastasius of Sinai

  14. The Life of St. John Maximovitch

    Life and Miracles of St. John (Maximovich), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco. By Bishop Alexander (Mileant). https://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/johnmx1.htm

  15. A Panegyric in Honor of All Saints - St. John Chrysostom

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  16. Sermon for Pentecost - St. Philaret of Moscow

    From "Select Sermons", published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London, and available in digital format for free through Google Books.

  17. The First Ecumenical Council - Met. Anthony Khrapovitsky

    Khrapovitsky, Met. Anthony. "The First Ecumenical Council." Orthodox Life, Volume 34, No. 6 (1984) (Jordanville, New York: Holy Trinity Monastery) ISSN:0030-5820, orthodoxlife.org

  18. Sermon for Ascension - St. John Chrysostom

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  19. The Passion of the Holy Great Martyr George

    "The Passion & Miracles of the Great Martyr and Victorious Wonderworker George." Orthodox Life. 1957, No. 1 (Jordanville, New York: Holy Trinity Monastery) ISSN:0030-5820, orthodoxlife.org

  20. Sermon of St. Epiphanius for Holy Saturday

    An original translation by a monk of the monastery. The text is available here: https://www.holycross.org/blogs/sermons-homilies/sermon-of-st-epiphanius-of-cyprus-for-holy-saturday

  21. A Sermon on Palm Sunday - Blessed Titus of Bostra

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  22. Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  23. Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

  24. Homily for the Sunday of the Holy Cross - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  25. Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  26. Homily for the Sunday of Orthodoxy - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  27. Homily for Cheesefare Sunday

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  28. Homily for the Sunday of the Last Judgment - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  29. Homily for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  30. Homily for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  31. Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg

    The reading was taken from the magazine Orthodox Life, Volume 28, No. 4.

  32. Sermon on the Healed and Unhealed Blind Men

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  33. A Sermon on the Nativity of Christ - St. John Chrysostom

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  34. The Life of St. Herman

    From "Father Herman: Alaska's Saint", by F. A. Golder, published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 2004.

  35. The Life of St. Nikolas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia.

  36. The Story of the Kurst Root Icon of the Mother of God

  37. Homily on the Parable of the Good Samaritan - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  38. The Story of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

  39. Parable of the Sower - St. Nikolai Velimirovic

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  40. Homily on the Parable of the Vineyard

  41. Homily on the Dormition of the Mother of God - St. John of Damascus

  42. Encomium on the Dormition of the Mother of God - St. Germanus of Constantinople

    From "On the Dormition of Mary: Early Patristic Homilies", trans. By Brian E. Daley, published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1998.

  43. Homily on the Transfiguration - St. Gregory Palamas

    From "Light on the Mountain: Greek Patristic and Byzantine Homilies on the Transfiguration of the Lord", trans. by Brian E. Daley, published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2013.

  44. Homily on the Feeding of the Five Thousand - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  45. St. Panteleimon

    On Aug. 9th (July 27th O.S.) our monastery celebrates the feast of our beloved patron, St. Panteleimon. The text of the life is taken from the booklet about the saint published by the monastery, and can be found here

  46. Sermon on the Raising of the Palsied from His Bed - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  47. Healing of the Gergesene Demoniacs - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

  48. Sermon on Sts. Peter & Paul - St. John Chrysostom

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  49. Nativity of the Forerunner

    From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

  50. Homily for the Sunday of the Blind Man - St. Nikolai Velimirovich

    From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

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In the Orthodox monastic tradition, meals are often accompanied by spiritually edifying reading, so that soul and body may be nourished together. This podcast features weekly highlights from the trapeza readings of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.

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Heiromonk Gabriel, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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