Canon — Request Online
A canon is a genre of church hymnography — an elaborate prayer composed of nine odes. At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, canons are read by the clergy at the request of the faithful.
Canon of Repentance
The canon of repentance — one of the most important prayer services, read during Great Lent and in times of special need.
Canon to the Guardian Angel
The Canon to the Guardian Angel — a prayer asking for heavenly patronage and protection.
Canon to the Mother of God
The Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos — a prayerful appeal to Her as Protectress and Intercessor.
Canon to Archangel Michael
The Canon to the Archangel Michael — a prayer asking for protection from all evil.
Canon to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The Canon to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker — a prayer asking for his intercession.
Canon for Health
The canon for health — reading of a canon with a special petition for the gift of health to the sick.
Canon for the Repose
The canon for the repose — reading of the memorial canon with commemoration of the names of the departed.
Canon of Thanksgiving
The canon of thanksgiving — a hymn of praise to the glory of the Lord for blessings received.