The Order of Small Compline and Evening Prayers

About the Author\nThe monks who came to Holy Trinity Monastery from Eastern Europe after World War II inherited a tradition of printing that stretches back almost to the invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century. Through the fathers’ tireless efforts, the monastery has been printing and publishing Orthodox Christian books for almost sixty-five years. In keeping with the humble spirit required of a monk, books which are written or prepared by members of the monastic brotherhood are published under the general authorship of Holy Trinity Monastery.\nRead by many Orthodox Christians as part of their daily prayer rule, the Service of Small Compline holds a special place in the life of Holy Trinity Monastery. The monastic brotherhood gathers every evening for common prayer as a last obedience before retiring to their individual cells. The service is presented here according to the usage of Holy Trinity Monastery, complete with the Prayers Before Sleep.