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Translated by the V. Rev. Archimandrite Maximos Constas, Mother of the Light is a collection of 13 prayers and 3 canons to the Mother of God. The prayers, originally written in Greek, are ascribed to St Ephraim the Syrian (and are the first published English translations of the Greek Ephraim in 300 years). The canons are the works of St Theodore the Studite, St Methodios of Constantinople, and St John of Euchaita (Mauropous). The prayers and canons are united by their spirit of compunction, praises of the Theotokos, and entreaties for her intercessions and deliverance.
A brief, but powerful, introduction accompanies the translation that addresses the place of the Theotokos within the Orthodox Church, and the spiritual and historical importance of the translated prayers and canons.
Beautifully manufactured, Mother of the Light, is a round back hardcover, sewn bound, and offset printed on 100gsm Munken paper. It features a beautifully debossed cover, decorative endpapers, two page marker ribbons, and original artwork.
I love the size of this book. Fits my hands perfectly. New prayers and canons to add to my prayer rule.
Is absolutely wonderful. Similar to St. Ephraim the Syrian's Spiritual Psalter. The size, endsheets, and two ribbons are great extras and show great care. The paper is thick. It is a beautiful, pocket sized book. Absolutely wonderful for prayers to the Theotokos.
A wonderful prayer book to dedicate to Our Lady, Most Holy Theotokos
