Software Features and Description
1. Catena brings the faith that was taught by Christ, preached by the Apostles and kept by the fathers.
2. Commentaries from the original Church perspective speaks to the deeper experience in the roots of the authentic faith.
3. This gives you insights on the scripture by early Christian theologians, whose faith is the basis of all Christians.
4. Catena is the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary from the church fathers.
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Download and install Catena: Bible & Commentaries on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Catena: Bible & Commentaries app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Catena on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Catena"
- The search will reveal the Catena: Bible & Commentaries app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Catena is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Catena.
- Now enjoy Catena on PC.
- Using Catena on Mac OS:
Install Catena: Bible & Commentaries on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Catena App on Windows 11
To get Catena on Windows 11, check if there's a native Catena Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Catena:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Catena" » Click "Install" to install Catena: Bible & Commentaries
- Catena: Bible & Commentaries will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Catena: Bible & Commentaries On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
David Salib |
2491 |
4.92092 |
5.5.1 |
4+ |
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✔ Pros:
- Includes apocryphal books
- Has a tradition filter for Orthodox fathers
- Good for personal devotional study and teaching aid
☹ Cons:
- No commentary on apocryphal portions
- Missing some books like the rest of Esther
- Unclear which Bible version is used and no option to change versions
- No daily readings from Orthodox lectionary
- Difficult to filter and find specific commentaries
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Has great potential
By cothalesr (Pcmac user)
The primary issue with the app is filtering/finding the commentary that you care about.
Let’s say you want to read what Theophylact wrote on the entire book of Matthew. Every time you tap on a verse, you have to spend 20 seconds swiping to find him (alphabetical and oldest-to-newest sorting always puts him last).
Would love an option to filter commentaries based upon specific people. That would allow for an ability to compare as well which would be useful. Augustine vs Palamas for example.
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Amazing app recommended to seminarian classmates
By JGriffing (Pcmac user)
This was an app that I’d previously checked out and liked, but stopped using as I didn’t see a way to filter to only Orthodox fathers. With the tradition filter now in place, I was happy to redownload it. The inclusion of the “Apocrypha” makes it even better.
The one improvement I’d like to see, which would bump my rating to five stars, would be an option to see daily readings from the Orthodox lectionary.
God bless the developers.
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Only a few tweaks needed
By Kyle C R (Pcmac user)
This app is excellent both for personal devotional study and as a teaching aid. One thing I would be looking for in future updates, and the reason I have only given four stars, would be references as to where a comment comes - what work by the Father quoted and a reference within that work.
Once again, a very good resource that I highly recommend!
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Awesome but...
By Ajstarpack (Pcmac user)
This is a truly awesome and helpful app and I love it so far but there’s no commentary on any of the apocryphal portions? Also its missing the rest of Esther and maybe other apocryphal books? And What Bible version is it I can’t find what it is? Is there a way to change versions?
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