{"product_id":"the-song-of-tears-9780881416831","title":"The Song of Tears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Great Canon is a jewel of Orthodoxy's ascetic spirituality, sung during Great Compline and Matins. This essay by Olivier Clement provides commentary and guidance for reading it, emphasizing the importance of awakening, repentance, and baptism. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Canon is considered a treasure of Orthodoxy's ascetic spirituality, and it is sung and declaimed in different parts during Lent. On Thursday of the fifth week, it is sung in its entirety during Matins, accompanied by bows or prostrations. The refrain throughout is: \"Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me.\" This short essay by Olivier Clement provides a valuable commentary and guide for reading The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClement begins by exploring the meaning of awakening and the fear of God, which are essential steps towards true repentance. He then delves into the Canon's path, highlighting our fallen nature, the passions, Christ's liberation from sin and death, humility, and asceticism. Clement concludes by comparing the shedding of tears to the holy chrism of baptism, emphasizing the importance of repentance as the key to living fully in Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA translation of the Great Canon is included in the text to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of this spiritual masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 127 x 10 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780881416831\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Clement","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":42668375441658,"sku":"9780881416831","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646165969658_book.jpg?v=1646917288","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-song-of-tears-9780881416831","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}