The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete with a parallel translation into Russian and explanations of the text

The Great Lent is a time of very important services. During the first four days of Lent, the Great Canon of Andrew of Crete is read. This book includes the canon with a parallel translation into modern Russian. On the fifth week of Lent, on Wednesday evening, a special service called the Standing of Mary is held: the canon of Andrew of Crete is read in full and, as a model of perfect repentance, the life of Saint Mary of Egypt is presented