The Living Tradition,
In Every Language
Promoting the translation, versification, and publication of vital English liturgical resources for the faithful.
The Ministry of Liturgical Resource Development
The Ministry of Liturgical Resource Development (LRD) was established to promote the translation, versification, and publication of vital English liturgical resources for the Syriac Orthodox faithful — particularly for communities living outside of Kerala.
Our work addresses a growing pastoral need: making the ancient prayers, sacraments, and feast day services of the Church accessible to English-speaking generations, while preserving the depth and beauty of the Syriac Orthodox tradition.
“The new English translation provides a contemporary and accessible vernacular for both the present and future generations of the Church.”
— Apostolic Blessing, Baselios Marthoma Paulose IIOur resources are approved by the Holy Episcopal Synod and serve parishes, families, and individuals across North America and around the world. We are grateful to His Grace Dr. Zacharias Mar Aprem for his continued direction and support.
The LRD App
Your complete liturgical companion — downloaded over 20,000 times across multiple countries. Available free on iOS and Android.
- “Pray Now” — dynamically provides prayers for the current day, hour, feast, or fast
- Service Book of the Holy Qurbono (Qurbanakramam) with full commentary
- Shehimo, Nineveh Fast, Great Lent, Holy Week — complete hours of prayer with audio
- Liturgical Calendar with lectionary, hymns, feast days, and fasting days
- Complete RSV Bible with search and bookmarking
- Church Finder, Night Mode, Do Not Disturb, and QR code sharing
- Sacramental Offices, Feast Day Services, Pampakuda Prayers, and more
“The carefully formatted Service Book in English, phonetic Malayalam, and Malayalam fills a liturgical need in our parishes. The commentaries that accompany the Hours of Prayer and the Holy Qurbono are invaluable for making our Liturgy more accessible and meaningful for all.” — Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, Catholicos
The LRD Bookstore
Beautifully produced liturgical volumes — approved by the Holy Episcopal Synod — for parish and personal use. Over 3,000 books ordered in 2024 alone.
Service Book of the Holy Qurbono
A four-column format featuring English translation, Malayalam transliteration, Malayalam text, and contextual commentary — side by side. Approved by the Holy Episcopal Synod. Poly covers included with every new order.
Order NowShehimo: Book of Common Prayer
The daily prayers of the Syriac Orthodox Church, faithfully rendered in English. The Shehimo contains the hours of prayer for every day of the week — an essential resource for personal and family devotion.
Order NowFor orders outside the US and Canada, please email your shipping destination.
Visit Full BookstoreHelp Us Keep the
Tradition Alive
The Ministry of Liturgical Resource Development operates through the generous support of the faithful. Your donations fund the ongoing translation, versification, recording, and publication of liturgical resources — made freely available to parishes and families around the world.
Every contribution — large or small — directly supports the continuation of this sacred work for generations to come.