Triodion: (Greek: three odes or modes). A Liturgical book containing the hymns, prayers and services of the movable feast before Easter, beginning ten weeks before Easter with the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, until Easter Sunday. This includes the four weeks proceeding Great Lent, and Holy (Passion) Week.
The Triodion includes:
- Lenten Services: It provides texts for various services, including the Great Compline, the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, and the Akathist Hymn.
- Hymns and Prayers: The book features specific hymns for each day of Lent, including the Sundays leading up to Lent, such as the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, the Meatfare Sunday and the Cheesefare Sunday.
- Themes of Repentance: The overall focus of the Triodion is on repentance, humility, and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
The Triodion is typically used from the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee until Holy Saturday. It plays a crucial role in the spiritual life of the faithful during this sacred period.
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