Byzantine Catholic Companion

Byzantine Companion is your daily guide to the spiritual life, rooted in the rich tradition of Byzantine Christianity. Whether you are a lifelong Eastern Catholic, exploring the faith for the first time, or simply seeking to deepen your prayer life, this app provides the tools and content you need — all in one place, completely free. LITURGICAL CALENDAR Stay connected to the rhythm of the Church year. View the liturgical tone, fasting guidelines, and feast days for any date. Know at a glance whether it's a strict fast, wine and oil day, fish day, or fast-free celebration. DAILY SAINTS Discover the saints commemorated each day with troparia, kontakia, and brief biographies. Learn about the holy men and women who have shaped the faith across the centuries. SCRIPTURE READINGS Follow the daily Gospel and Epistle readings according to the Byzantine lectionary. The app also includes the full books of Proverbs, Wisdom of Solomon, and the Prophet Isaiah for your spiritual reading. PRAYERS Access a library of essential prayers including morning prayers, evening prayers, meal prayers, and prayers of thanksgiving. Pray the Jesus Prayer with a dedicated counter, or read through the complete Psalter organized by kathismata. DIVINE LITURGY Follow along with the full text of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, the heart of Byzantine worship. CONFESSION GUIDE Prepare for the Mystery of Confession with two examination of conscience frameworks: The Ten Commandments with detailed questions for self-reflection The Eight Chief Passions from St. Ignatius Brianchaninov's "The Field" Tap any item to add it to your personal confession list. Review your list before confession, and clear it afterward to start fresh. PRAYER REMINDERS Set customizable daily reminders so you never forget your prayer rule. Choose your preferred times and let the app gently prompt you throughout the day. MEDIA & RESOURCES Explore a curated collection of Byzantine Catholic podcasts, YouTube channels, sacred music, spiritual reading, movies, and websites — hand-picked to support your journey. GLOSSARY Look up unfamiliar liturgical and theological terms with a searchable glossary of Byzantine Christian vocabulary. DAILY QUOTES Receive daily inspiration from the saints and Church Fathers to carry with you throughout the day. FEATURES AT A GLANCE Full liturgical calendar with fasting guidelines and feast rankings Daily saints with troparia and kontakia Daily Gospel and Epistle readings (Byzantine lectionary) Morning, evening, and meal prayers Jesus Prayer with counter Complete Psalter by kathismata Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Examination of conscience (Ten Commandments & Eight Chief Passions) Personal confession list Customizable prayer reminders Curated media library (podcasts, YouTube, music, reading, movies) Searchable glossary of Byzantine terms Daily quotes from the saints Theotokos devotions Eight liturgical tones reference Beautiful, clean design inspired by Byzantine tradition Byzantine Companion is and always will be completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions. It was built with love for the glory of God and the good of His Church. Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!