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Western Rite Conference 2019 a Success
The ROCOR Western Rite Conference began in the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 30, and lasted through midday on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The Conference was facilitated by Archpriest Mark Rowe, Vicar for...
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The new address for the St. John Cassian Press is: St. John Cassian Press17745 Erickson DrAtlantic Mine, MI 49905This is also the address for the Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam monastery, which is...
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I was made aware of a new Western rite blog, which was started by Adrienne Meador. I hope you will enjoy it. A blog about Liturgical Living in the Western Rite (orthodoxwestblogs.com)
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Ordo and Calendar for 2021 Now Available!
The Ordo and Calendar for year 2021 is now available for Western Rite communities of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Send your info and payment (see below) to: Rev. Fr. Mark Rowe 2422...
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Sarum Mass in Virginia July 2, 2021
UPDATE: The Sarum Liturgy on Friday, July 2, 2021, was attended by a moderate number of worshippers, perhaps 20, and was followed by refreshments and conversation. Below are pics of the event....
View ArticleFinal Version -- Sarum Mass for Use by Orthodox
The free document is available here: https://tinyurl.com/4ybnjp3w
View ArticleComplete Rituale (Book of Needs) for ROCOR Western Rite
The Rituale has been published and copies are available here: https://bit.ly/3b7Pd1F
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Free Download of Sarum Liturgy! Sarum Video
Click below for your free download of a .pdf document, "Divine Liturgy of the Roman Rite according to the ancient use of Sarum." Free download link: https://bit.ly/3BwsyXAClick here to see video of...
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Propers for Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum"free download document. All usages below are approved for the Russian Orthodox Church...
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Propers for Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 - All Saints
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below are approved for the Russian Orthodox Church...
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Propers for Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
View ArticlePropers for Sun., Nov. 28, 2021
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
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Propers for Sat., Dec. 4, 2021 - Oblation of St. Mary in the Temple
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
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Propers for Sun., Dec. 5, 2021 - Sarum
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
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Propers for Sun., Dec. 12, 2021 - Sarum
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
View ArticlePropers for Sun., Dec. 19, 2021 - Sarum
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
View ArticlePropers for Sun., Dec. 26, 2021 - Sarum
For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox...
View ArticleResumption of Propers
An explanation about the propers. I have been working exclusively on the final of the Sarum Mass publication. It describes pretty much everything you ever wanted to know, about how to do the...
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Lent Chart for Western Rite
This chart appears on first glance to be valid for various forms of the Roman rite. The Sarum has as the gospel for the 2nd Sunday, the Woman of Canaan, for she teaches us perfect humility. Otherwise,...
View ArticlePropers for Sun., March 13, 2022 - Sarum
ANNOUNCEMENT: The current edition of the Sarum Mass was formally approved for the Vicariate, on March 2, 2022. Because of this development, propers for Sundays and high feasts will resume here. Please...
View ArticlePropers for Sun., Mar. 20, 2022 - Sarum
Now that the current edition of the Sarum Mass was formally approved for the Vicariate on March 2, 2022, Sunday propers are posted here each week. Archpriest Mark Rowe, Vicar General for ROCOR Western...
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Under Preparation: Holy Week Services
One thing about the Sarum use of the Roman rite is the beauty and earthiness of the Holy Week services and those for the morning of Pascha, that is, Easter Day. In the end of Holy Week, Vespers and...
View ArticlePropers for Mar. 27, 2022 -- Sarum Use
Now that the current edition of the Sarum Mass was formally approved for the Vicariate on March 2, 2022, Sunday propers are posted here each week. Archpriest Mark Rowe, Vicar General for ROCOR Western...
View ArticlePropers for Sunday, April 3, 2022 -- Sarum Use
Now that the current edition of the Sarum Mass was formally approved for the Vicariate on March 2, 2022, Sunday propers are posted here each week. Archpriest Mark Rowe, Vicar General for ROCOR Western...
View ArticleUpdate on this blog
Some may have noticed that the Sunday propers are no longer posted here. That is because I came to realize that not a single priest is using them for actual services. They are simply viewed as pieces...
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