Studia Theologica No. I (III) / 2017
The Triodion in Orthodox spirituality
Rev. Prof. Dr. habil. Constantin Necula The Triodion is presented in its dual significance: as an important Orthodox liturgical book used for ten weeks, from the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee to Great Saturday, and as a period of spiritual preparation for the Resurrection of the Lord. The article highlights the structure, hymnography and specific liturgical rites of the Triodion — including the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete, the Prayer of Saint Ephrem the Syrian and the Lamentation of the Lord — emphasising the indissoluble link between repentance, fasting and the Resurrection.