Psalter of the Mother of God. Prayers to the Mother of God composed in the manner of psalms. Work of St. Dimitry of Rostov.

Psalter of the Mother of God. Prayers to the Mother of God composed in the manner of psalms. Work of St. Dimitry of Rostov

The Psalter of the Mother of God is a revered collection of supplicatory psalms dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos, composed by St. Dimitry of Rostov, and structured in the style of traditional psalms.

Characteristics:

• Author: St. Dimitry of Rostov
• Type: Prayers to the Mother of God in psalmody form
• Liturgical language: Church Slavonic or Russian (as per publication)
• Intended for personal, home, and temple prayer

Liturgical and Church Use

The Psalter of the Mother of God, following the model of liturgical psalms, is suitable for private devotions, prayer rules, and may be employed within the Orthodox church setting for intercessory prayer and contemplation in honor of the Mother of God.