The Encounter Prayer Book

The Common Prayer Discipline of St. Philip the Evangelist

Prayer isn’t meant to be complicated—but in our busy, distracted lives it often feels that way. The Encounter prayer book was created to bring simplicity, beauty, and rhythm back to your spiritual life. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Orthodox Church, this daily prayer companion helps you step into the presence of God morning, noon, and night—whether you have three minutes or thirty.

Why The Encounter Prayerbook?

Many of us long for a deeper connection with God—but we don’t know where to begin. We try to establish a prayer rule, but life keeps getting in the way. Over time, our good intentions fade, and prayer becomes something we mean to do… but rarely follow through on.

The Encounter: The Common Discipline of the Fellowship of St. Philip the Evangelist makes prayer accessible—without losing the depth and beauty of Orthodox tradition. With carefully selected morning, noonday, and evening prayers in modern English and traditional form, you can open the book and start praying wherever you are. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deepening a lifelong habit, The Encounter helps you pray consistently, reverently, and joyfully.

This is your companion to anchor your day in Christ and stay rooted in what matters most.

What’s included:

  • Soft leather cover with elegant gold stamping

  • Gilt-edged pages

  • 188 pages of comprehensive text:

    • Daily Prayers

    • Troparia of Thanksgiving

    • Prayers for Intercession

    • Troparia to the Holy Trinity

    • Hymns to the Mother of God

    • Prayers of Intercession

    • Hymns to the Theotokos

    • The Psalms

    • Kontakion

    • The Troparion of the Resurrection

    • Prayers of Preparation Before Holy Communion

    • And more!

Praying on the go?
There’s an app for that.

The free Encounter app is the perfect digital companion to your prayer book—offering guided prayers, Scripture readings, and saint reflections right in your pocket. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or stepping into a quiet moment between daily tasks, the app helps you stay anchored in prayer wherever you are.