It's not just a season

The mention of Triodion for most Orthodox brings to mind the season we are now in...preparing for the Great Fast.  But, the 'other' Triodion is the service book used through the season...

During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while also motivating us towards both physical and spiritual discipline. This transformation is largely attributed to the Lenten Triodion, the cornerstone liturgical book of this sacred season. Attentive participation in services guided by the Triodion reveals that Lenten endeavours should not lead to despondency; instead, they are meant to uplift and invigorate our spirits. The Triodion portrays Lent as a period of luminosity and mirth, where genuine repentance is intertwined with joy. 

Read this complete and detailed article:  Exploring the Lenten Triodion

Then, get your own newly reprinted copy at the bookstore:  Lenten Triodion