Form IV
Recitation & Copywork

2025-2026 Recitation & Copywork

This year, we recommend a quotation on spiritual warfare by Monk Vsevolod (Filipyev), Translated by Kosara Gavrilovic for term 1, “A Morning Hymn” by St. Ambrose of Milan for term 2, and an excerpt from Thou Hast Proved Me, O God and Knowest: The Life of Hieromonk Vasily.  Find all three in this printable document.

2024-2025 Recitation & Copywork

Note that, as with all resources provided here, it is not necessary to do everything recommended. If your family already has recitation pieces planned (poetry, speeches, lines from Shakespeare, etc.), perhaps you will only use one of the recommended quotations below in a school year. In that case, each year of work we provide can last you for three years. Doing work consistently is more important that trying to fit in all the things. 

All three terms this year are devoted to reciting the communion prayer of St. Symeon the New Theologian. You can access the prayer here or use the printable handout below.

Access a printable document here.