Apologia Anglicana's First Print Publications
We are excited to publish our first print publications for the English expression of Catholic Orthodoxy!
O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious : and his mercy endureth for ever.
We are beyond thankful to Our Lord and joyous in his abundant grace for our upcoming publications. We have seen the great need for liturgical resources in the American Prayer Book Tradition for Orthodox use. Seeing this need, we have spent the last couple years on a revision of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, which has been proposed for use in the Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate. Additionally, we have made an Office book consisting of the Office portions of the BCP, as well as a hymnal containing the Antiphons, Hymns, and propers for all of the Festivals of the Church Year.
Please pray for these projects to bear fruit, for future premium editions, and for the success of future productions.
For your convenience, we have put the books with their full description and links to pre-order below.
2025 Proposed Book of Common Prayer
Very few books have made such an impact upon English-speaking Christians as the Book of Common Prayer. It provided not only the main services of the Church within a single volume, but it also presented a way to live out the Christian life within the life and patterns of the Church. A revision of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 2025 Proposed Book of Common Prayer achieves the same goal: an accessible book for priest and lay alike to live the English liturgical tradition within the life of the Orthodox Catholic Church.
This Book contains beautiful and important liturgies, such as the Daily Office, a daily cycle of prayers throughout the hours of each day, centred on the Psalms and other Scriptures. It also contains Litanies, the Holy Mass (with relevant preparation and thanksgiving prayers), and the unique Collects for every Sunday and major Feast Day. This Book will be a welcome and fruitful addition to the prayer life of any Christian, wanting to connect to the practice and faith of the ancient church.
The Orthodox Church, in her re-evangelisation of the West, has sought to receive and make whole the traditions of those Christians who find their home in her. Due to this, she has embraced the liturgical traditions of Anglicans seeking the ancient faith and Catholic Orthodoxy, without abandoning their authentic customs and rites. The fruit of this has been English Rite liturgies within the Orthodox Church. This volume seeks to advance this mission by presenting to the Church a full Book of Common Prayer.
We are confident that this will be fruitful for all who use it and a prized treasure for many. As it has begun to be used faithfully by many, we hope for its eventual official reception into the Orthodox Church.
2025 Proposed BCP Office
The impact of the Book of Common Prayer upon American religion and spirituality can hardly be overstated. We are blessed to live in a time when, as Americans are entering the Orthodox Catholic Church, they are bringing their traditions with them. And our shepherds, inspired by the love of Christ, receive us with joy.
Provided in this Book are the Office portions of the 2025 Proposed Book of Common Prayer, designed for use in the Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate. It provides Mattins, Evensong, and the Minor Hours. Along with the Psalter are the Collects for Sundays & Red Letter Days and other important everyday rites.
We pray that it will serve you well and bring you to the true worship of the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Prayer Book Hymnal
The Prayer Book Hymnal is a supplement to the 2025 Proposed Book of Common Prayer (BCP). It provides the Office propers (with hymn notation) for every Feast Day of the Church Year. Additionally, it contains the propers of the Mass for all Feast Days not found in the BCP. This is present along with Services for the Office and Mass, noted Ferial Hymns, and other paraliturgical hymns. And for extra benefit in a parish context, there is a selection of devotional hymns most desirous through the year.
If you are interested in living the full English Orthodox liturgical tradition, or simply want a few more prayers and hymns for your Daily Office, the Prayer Book Hymnal will be an amazing and fitting contribution to your library!
Pre-order will be available soon!