Great Canon

Last night I attended the service of the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete at my parish.

The Great Canon is read (in portions) throughout the first week of Great Lent and in its entirety (along with the Life of Saint Mary of Egypt) during the fifth week.

The text of the Canon can be found in the Lenten Triodion. An online version of the text (arranged for the services of the first week of Lent) can be found here.

An online version of the Life of Saint Mary of Egypt can be found here.

Some good commentary on the Great Canon can be found here.

An online version of the Life of Saint Andrew of Crete can also be found here.