Matins - Customizable Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Octoechos - Mode pl. 4.

Jumapili asubuhi

On Sunday Morning

Menaion - August 25

Memory of the holy Apostles Bartholomew and Titus

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IBADA YA ASUBUHI

MATINS

WATU

CHOIR

Mode pl. 4.

Bwana ndiye Mungu naye amefunuliwa kwetu, abarikiwe yeye ajaye kwa jina la Bwana. [[SWA]]

God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. [SAAS]

Mstari 1: Mshukuruni Bwana , litieni jina lake takatifu

Verse 1: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon His holy name.

Mstari 2: Mataifa yote walinizunguka; kwa jina la Bwana niliwakatalia mbali.

Verse 2: All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I defended myself against them.

Mstari 3: Neno hili limetoka kwa Bwana nalo ni la ajabu machoni mwetu

Verse 3: And this came about from the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

From Octoechos - - -

Apolytikio ya ufufuo

Resurrectional Apolytikion.

Mode pl. 4.

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and consented to a three-day burial, to free us from the passions. O Lord, our life and resurrection, glory to You! [GOASD]

Utukufu.

Glory. For the Apostles.

Sauti ya 3.

Mode 3.

- c1211 - SDedes
- c2001 - NewByz

O holy Apostles, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses. [SD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 3.

Wewe uliyempatanisha wokovu wetu tunakusifu, Ee Bikira Mzazi-Mungu; kwa kuwa Yeye ndiye mwana wako tena Mungu wetu, kwa mwili alioupata kwako, kwa hiari alikubali kuvumilia yale mateso ya msalaba na alituokoa kutoka uharibifu; kwa sababu Yeye ni mpenda-wanadamu. [[SWA]]

Virgin Theotokos, we sing hymns extolling you, through whom came humanity’s salvation. For your Son and our God, who is benevolent, accepted the Passion and the crucifixion, in the flesh that He assumed from you, and thus from destruction He rescued us. [GOASD]

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Utusaidie, utuokoe, utuhurumie, utuhifadhi, Ee Mungu, kwa neema yako.

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Tumkumbuke Maria Mtakatifu kamili, asiye na doa, Mbarikiwa zaidi kushinda wote, Bibi wetu mtukufu mzazi Mungu na bikira daima pamoja na watakatifu wote hata sisi pia wenyewe na kila mmoja wetu na wenzetu wote, hata maisha yetu, kujiweka mikononi mwa Kristo Mungu.

Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa, utawala ni kwako na ufalme na uweza, na utukufu ni vyako, Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.

For Yours is the dominion, and Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

WATU

CHOIR

Kathisma 1.

Kathisma I.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode pl. 4. Automelon.

Ἀνέστης ἐκ νεκρῶν.

O Life of all, You rose from the dead; and an Angel, * his countenance like lightning, called out to the women, * “Weep no more! But go quickly and bring to the Apostles the tidings of joy. * Sing out in exultation, ‘Truly risen from the dead is Christ the Lord, * who was well pleased to save the human race, as God our only Savior.’” [GOASD]

Utukufu.

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

Having risen indeed from the tomb, O Lord, * as recorded in Scripture, You told the devout * women to proclaim Your resurrection to the Apostles. * Then Peter came out and he ran to the tomb; * he was amazed beholding the light in the sepulcher. * Looking in he saw that Your holy body was missing; * the napkin and linen cloths were by themselves, lying separately. * Then he believed it and cried aloud, * “Glory to You, Christ God, for You save all people, O Savior! * You are the reflection of the Father’s glory!” [GOASD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4.

Ee Mwema, uliyezaliwa na Bikira kwa ajili yetu, na kuvumilia mateso ya msalaba, na ukanyauka mauti kwa mauti, na kuonyesha ufufuo kwa sababu u Mungu: Usiwaache hao ambao uliwaumba kwa mkono wako; Ee Mwenye rehema, uonyeshe upendo wako kwa wanadamu; na kumpokea Mzazi-Mungu aliyekuzaa ambaye anatuombea kwa Wewe; na uwaokoe hawa ambao hawana kimbilio, Ee Mwokozi wetu. [[SWA]]

You were born of a Virgin, and You endured crucifixion for us, O good Lord. By Your death You divested death of spoils, and You displayed resurrection, as God. Please do not despise us, the work of Your hand. Demonstrate Your loving kindness, O merciful Master. Defer to Your Mother, the Theotokos, when she intercedes on our behalf, and save us, Your people in despair, O Savior. [GOASD]

From Octoechos - - -

Kathisma 2

Kathisma II.

Mode pl. 4.

Human beings put a seal on Your tomb; an Angel rolled the stone away from its door. Women saw You risen from the dead, O Savior, and they brought the joyful news to Your disciples in Zion, that You the life of all had risen, and that the bonds of death were shattered. Glory to You, O Lord! [GOASD]

Utukufu.

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. Automelon.

Ἀνέστης ἐκ νεκρῶν.

The women who were taking the burial spices * heard an angelic voice from the sepulcher saying, * “Weep no more! And instead of your sorrow take with you the tidings of joy. * Sing out in exultation, ‘Truly risen from the dead is Christ the Lord, * who was well pleased to save the human race, as God our only Savior.’” [GOASD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4.

Maumbile yote yakushangilia, uliye mneemevu taratibu, la malaika na wanadamu; Hekalu takase, na Bustani kwa kufahamu. Sifa ya ubikira, uliyempa Mungu mwili na akawa mtoto aliopo kabla ya milele Mungu wetu. Kwa kuwa alifanya tumbo lako kiti, akaiunda mimba yako, pana kuliko mbingu, mbinguni, maumbile ya kushangilia uliye mneemevu, utukufu kwako. [[SWA]]

In you, O Lady full of grace, all creation rejoices, the hosts of Angels and the human race. O consecrated temple and allegorical Paradise, virgins boast of you. For God became incarnate from you, yes, our eternally existing God became a child from you. He made a throne of your womb, and He made your body wider than the heavens. In you, O Lady full of grace, all creation rejoices. Glory to you! [GOASD]

MAHIMIDI YA UFUFUO

Resurrectional Evlogetaria.

Sauti 5.

Mode pl. 1.

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

Kusanyiko la Malaika lilistaajabu kukuona ukihesabiwa katika wafu na kuharibu nguvu ya kifo, Ee Mwokozi; ukafufua Adamu pamoja nawe, ukawapa uhuru mateka wote wa kuzimu. [[SWA]]

When the hosts of the Angels saw how You were accounted among the dead, they all marveled. You, O Savior, are the One who destroyed the might of death; and when You arose You raised Adam with yourself and from Hades liberated everyone. [SD]

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

Enyi binti wanafunzi, kwa nini mnachanganya machozi na manukato kwa huzuni? Malaika aliyemetameta kaburini aliwaambia wanawake walioleta manukato; tazameni kaburini na kufahamu kwamba mwokozi amefufuka shimoni.

“Why do you mingle the ointments with your tears full of pity, O women disciples?” Thus the Angel who was shining in the tomb cried to the myrrh-bearing women. “See for yourselves the empty tomb and understand, that the Savior has risen from the sepulcher.”

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

Alfajiri mapema wanawake walioleta manukato wakienda haraka kaburini pako, Ee Bwana, na kuomboleza. Lakini Malaika aliwajia na kuwaambia. Wakati wa maombolezo umekuisha, msilie; ila wapashe mitume habari ya Ufufuo.

Very early in the morning, the myrrh-bearing women were hastening to Your tomb lamenting. But the Angel appeared to them and uttered, “The time for lamentation has ended; weep no more. Go announce the Resurrection to the Apostles.”

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

Wanawake walioleta manukato wakija nayo kaburini pako, Ee Mwokozi, walisikia Malaika akiwaambia kwa sauti ya nguvu; kwa nini mnadhani aliye hai katika wafu? Kwa kuwa ni Mungu amefufuka shimoni.

When the myrrh-bearing women had come with their spices to Your sepulcher, O Savior, they heard the voice of an Angel clearly speaking to them, “Why do you account among the dead the One who lives? For as God, He has risen from the sepulcher.”

Utukufu.

Glory.

Tunamsujudu Baba, na Mwana wake, na Roho Mtakatifu; Utatu Mtakatifu, asili moja, tukipaza sauti pamoja na Waserafi na kusema: Mtakatifu, Mtakatifu, Mtakatifu, Wewe Ee Bwana.

We bow down in worship to the Father and His Son and the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity, one in essence; and we cry aloud with the Seraphim: Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O Lord.

Sasa.

Both now.

Ee Bikira, ukimzaa Mpaji wa uhai, ulimkomboa Adamu na dhambi; na ulimpa Eva furaha badala ya huzuni; na aliyepata mwili nawe, ndiye Mungu na binadamu, amewarudisha katika uzima wale waliouangukia.

Giving birth to the Giver of life, O Virgin, you delivered Adam from sin, and to Eve you have rendered joy in place of sorrow. He who from you became incarnate, God and man, has directed to life him who fell from it.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Utukufu kwako, Ee Mungu. (3)

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. (3)

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Utusaidie, utuokoe, utuhurumie, utuhifadhi, Ee Mungu, kwa neema yako.

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa Jina Lako limebarikiwa, na Ufalme Wako umetukuzwa, wa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.

For blessed is Your name, and glorified is Your kingdom, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Ipakoi (Masomo ya Kurudia)

Hypakoe. Mode pl. 4.

Wanawake walioleta marhamu kwa Mpaji wa uhai walipofika kaburini walitafuta Bwana wa Mbwana katika wafu, Yeye asiyekufa; na wakipashwa habari njema za furaha na Malaika walihubiri kwamba Bwana amefufuka akagawia ulimwengu huruma kubwa. [[SWA]]

The Myrrh-bearing Women went to the tomb of the Giver of Life, seeking the immortal Master among the dead. And receiving good tidings of joy from the Angel, they reported to the Apostles, that the Lord had risen, granting the great mercy to the world. [GOASD]

WATU

CHOIR

Anavathmii (Nyimbo za Kupanda Juu)

Anavathmoi.

Antifono ya 1

Antiphon 1. Mode pl. 4.

Toka ujana wangu adui hunijaribu, hunichoma kwa tamaa; na mimi nikikutegemea, Ee Bwana, nitashinda adui. [[SWA]]

From my youth the enemy tempts me, with the pleasures he inflames me. But trusting in You, O Lord, I repel and vanquish him. [GOASD]

Wachukiao Sayuni, kabla ya kushambuliwa wawe kuwa kama majani; kwa kuwa Kristo akakata shingo yao akiwakata na mateso. [[SWA]]

Let those who hate Zion become like the grass before it is plucked up. For Christ will cut their necks in pieces with the cutting blade of torments. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

Katika Roho Mtakatifu ni uzima wa wote; Yeye ni nuru toka nuru, Mungu mkuu sana; twamsifu Yeye, na Baba, na Neno. [[SWA]]

In the Holy Spirit is the life of all things living. He is light from light and great God. We extol Him with the Father and the Logos. [GOASD]

Antifono ya 2

Antiphon 2.

Let my heart be humble-minded and covered with the fear of You, O Lord, lest it be exalted and fall from You, all-compassionate Master. [GOASD]

Whoever hopes in the Lord will not fear when He will judge and punish all things with fire. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit every holy person sees and speaks as a prophet. They do sublime miracles, praising the one God in three persons. For though It shines with three-fold light, yet the Godhead rules as monarch. [GOASD]

Antifono ya 3

Antiphon 3.

I cried to You, O Lord. Attend to me. Incline Your ear to me who am crying, and purify me prior to taking me from this life. [GOASD]

Everyone who sets in the earth, his mother, will again return thence, to receive the torments or honors for his life’s actions. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

From the Holy Spirit comes theology. One God, thrice-holy: The Father is without beginning, and the Son came from Him eternally, and the Spirit, sharing form and throne, shone at once from the Father. [GOASD]

Antiphon 4.

Behold now, what is so good or so pleasant as for brethren to dwell together? For in this the Lord has promised life everlasting. [GOASD]

He who adorns the lilies of the field commands us not to be concerned about our clothing. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit, the unifying Cause, all things are sustained in peaceful coexistence. This is so for He is God, with the Father and the Son being truly one in essence. [GOASD]

Prokimeno.

Prokeimenon.

(x 2)

The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. (2)

Mstari

Verse: Praise the Lord, O my soul!

The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. [SAAS]

Eothinon Gospel (Not EP / GOA)

Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Injili.

Stand for the Gospel reading.

Tumwombe Bwana.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa wewe ni mtakatifu Mungu wetu, umepumzika pamoja na watakatifu, na kwakoo tunatoa utukufu, kwa Baba ba Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele

For You, our God, are holy, and You rest among the holy ones, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana x 2 Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana. (x 2) Kila mwenye pumzi namsifu Bwana. [[SWA]]

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (2) Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

SHEMASI

DEACON

Na tumsihi Bwana Mungu wetu atustahilishe

Let us pray to the Lord our God that we may be made worthy to hear the holy Gospel.

Bwana, hurumia. (3)

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

SHEMASI

DEACON

Hekima. Simameni wima. tusikilize Evanjelio Takatifu.

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

Amani kwa wote.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

Na iwe kwa roho yako.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

KASISI

PRIEST

Injili Takatifu kama ilivyoandikwa na John.

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

Tusikilize.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

KASISI

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon 9

John. 20:19 – 31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe.” Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name. [RSV]

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

MSOMAJI

READER

Tukiwa tumeona ufufuko wake Kristo tumsujudu Yesu Bwana Mtakatifu aliye pekee bila dhambi. Tunasujudu Msalaba wako. Ee Kristo, tena tunasifu na kutukuza ufufuko wako mtakatifu. Kwa kuwa wewe ndiwe Mungu wetu, tunajua wewe pekee, hatumjui mwingine , jina lako tunaliita. Njooni, enyi waumini wote, tusujudu ufufuko mtakatifu wa Kristo. Kwa kuwa kwa Msalaba furaha umefika dunia yote, tukimhimidi Bwana siku zote, tunasifu utukufu wake; kwa sababu akivumilia msalaba kwa ajili yetu, aliangamiza kifo kwa kifo chake. [[SWA]]

Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one. Your Cross, O Christ, we venerate, and Your holy Resurrection we praise and glorify. For You are our God; apart from You we know no other; we call upon Your name. Come, all faithful, let us venerate the holy Resurrection of Christ; for behold, through the Cross, joy has come to the whole world. Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection; for having endured the Cross for us, He destroyed death by death. [GOA]

WATU

CHOIR

Zaburi ya 50 (51).

Psalm 50 (51).

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

- c1112 - Mode 2 - SDedes
- c1118 - Mode pl. 4 - SDedes

Ee Mungu, unirehemu, sawasawa na fadhili zako. Kiasi cha wingi wa rehema zako, uyafute makosa yangu.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression.

Unioshe kabisa na uovu wangu, unitakase dhambi zangu.

Wash me thoroughly from my lawlessness and cleanse me from my sin.

Maana nimejua mimi makosa yangu, na dhambi yangu i mbele yangu daima.

For I know my lawlessness, and my sin is always before me.

Nimekutendea dhambi Wewe peke yako, na kufanya maovu mbele za macho yako. Wewe ujulikane kuwa una haki unenapo, na kuwa safi utoapo hukumu.

Against You only have I sinned and done evil in Your sight; that You may be justified in Your words, and overcome when You are judged.

Tazama, mimi naliumbwa katika hali ya uovu; mama yangu alinichukua mimba hatiani.

For behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and in sins my mother bore me.

Tazama, wapendezwa na kweli iliyo moyoni; nawe utanijulisha hekima kwa siri,

Behold, You love truth; You showed me the unknown and secret things of Your wisdom.

unisafishe kwa hisopo nami nitakuwa safi, unioshe, nami nitakuwa mweupe kuliko theluji.

You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; You shall wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow.

Unifanye kusikia furaha na shangwe, mifupa uliyoiponda ifurahi.

You shall make me hear joy and gladness; my bones that were humbled shall greatly rejoice.

Usitiri uso wako usitazame dhambi zangu; uzifute hatia zangu zote.

Turn Your face from my sins, and blot out all my transgressions.

Ee Mungu, uniumbie moyo safi, uifanye upya roho iliyotulia ndani yangu.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Usinitenge na uso wako, wala roho yako mtakatifu usiniondolee.

Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

Unirudishie furaha ya wokovu wako; unitegemeze kwa roho ya wepesi.

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your guiding Spirit.

Nitawafundisha wakosaji njia zako, na wenye dhambi watarejea kwako.

I will teach transgressors Your ways, and the ungodly shall turn back to You.

Ee MUNGU, Mungu wa wokovu wangu, uniponye na damu za watu, na ulimi wangu utaiiimba haki yako.

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall greatly rejoice in Your righteousness.

Ee Bwana, uifumbue midomo yangu, na kinywa changu kitazinena sifa zako.

O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

Maana hupendezwi na dhabihu au ningeitoa, Wewe huridhii sadaka ya kuteketezwa.

For if You desired sacrifice, I would give it; You will not be pleased with whole burnt offerings.

Dhabihu za Mungu ni roho iliyovunjika; moyo uliovunjika na kupondeka, Ee Mungu, hutaudharau.

A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, a broken and humbled heart God will not despise.

Uitendee mema Sayuni kwa radhi yako, uzijenge kuta za Yerusalemu.

Do good, O Lord, in Your good pleasure to Zion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be built.

Then You will be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, with offerings and whole burnt offerings.

Then shall they offer young bulls on Your altar. And have mercy on me, O God. [SAAS]

Utukufu.

Glory.

Kwa maombi ya mitume, Ee Mrahimu, ufute wingi wa dhambi zangu. [[SWA]]

At the intercession of the Apostles, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Sasa.

Both now.

Kwa maombi ya Mzazi-Mungu, Ee Mrahimu, ufute wingi wa dhambi zangu. [[SWA]]

At the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Mstari Ee Mungu, unirehemu, sawasawa na fadhili zako. Kiasi cha wingi wa rehema zako, uyafute makosa yangu..

Verse: Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression.

Kristo amefufuka toka kaburini kama alivyosema na ametugawia uzima wa milele na huruma kubwa. [[SWA]]

Jesus, having risen from the grave as He foretold, has granted us eternal life and great mercy. [SD]

KASISI

PRIEST

O God, save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Look upon Your world with mercy and compassion. Raise the Orthodox Christians in glory, and send down upon us Your rich mercies:

through the intercessions of our all-immaculate Lady Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, by the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, heavenly, bodiless powers, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, our fathers among the saints, the great hierarchs and ecumenical teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom; Athanasios, Cyril, and John the Merciful, patriarchs of Alexandria, Nicholas, bishop of Myra, Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, Nektarios of Pentapolis, the wonderworkers; the holy, glorious, great martyrs George the triumphant, Demetrios the myrrh-streamer, Theodore the soldier, and Theodore the general; Menas the wonderworker; Charalambos and Eleutherios, the hieromartyrs; the holy, glorious, and victorious martyrs; the glorious great Martyr and all-laudable Euphemia; the holy and glorious Martyrs Thecla, Barbara, Anastasia, Katherine, Kyriake, Fotene, Marina, Paraskeve and Irene; our venerable and God-bearing fathers; (local patron saint); holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna; and the holy Apostles Bartholomew and Titus, whose memory we observe, and all Your saints:

We beseech you, only merciful Lord, hear us sinners who pray to you and have mercy on us.

WATU

CHOIR

Bwana, hurumia. (x 12)

Lord, have mercy. (12)

KASISI

PRIEST

Through the mercy, compassion, and love for humankind of Your only-begotten Son, with whom You are blessed, and Your all-holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Ode 1: Octoechos: Canon-1

Kanuni

The Canon

From Octoechos - - -

WATU

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode i. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἁρματηλάτην Φαραώ.

The rod of Moses working wonders once submerged Phar’onic charioteers * when it smote the waters * in the figure of a cross and thereby split the sea in two; * while it rescued on dry land wayfaring fugitive Israel, * which to God resoundingly sang a song. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

How can we all not be amazed by the almighty divinity of Christ! * From the Savior’s Passion * pour out incorruption and dispassion to believers all; * from His holy side that was pierced ever flows an immortal fount; * from His empty tomb, everlasting life. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The holy Angel, whom the women see today, appears so glorious, * wearing the resplendent * emblems of intrinsic and immaterial purity, * his appearance alone indicating the resurrection’s light, * crying out, “The Lord is risen indeed!” [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

All generations call you blest, proclaiming glorious things concerning you, * as the only woman * who held God the Logos in her womb, remaining ever pure, * Virgin Mother of God; therefore we the faithful all honor you * as our mighty champion after God. [SD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (I open my mouth.)

Ἀνοίξω τὸ στόμα μου.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle Bartholomew, seer of God, the Rock of Life has shown you to be a very precious stone, on which He has built His Church. Thus we venerate you and call you blessed. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Saint, when you had found the enhypostatic Wisdom, Who deeply initiated you into the things which surpass the mind and all understanding, you made the wisdom of the Greeks foolish and made the farthest regions wise with holy instruction. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle, you cooperated with the command of God and became an entombed corpse that travelled the sea. You came from the East to the West like the sun and filled it with light. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O divinely blessed Bartholomew, He Who is full is emptied out. He Who was before the ages has a beginning, for he was born of the Maiden Mother of God. You preached Him to be in two essences but one hypostasis. [un]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (I open my mouth.)

Ἀνοίξω τὸ στόμα μου.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O celebrated Titus, the grace of the Spirit has made you to overflow with diverse gifts and sends you to the ends of the world as a holy Apostle who announces the incarnation of the Logos. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-wise Apostle, blessed one, receiving the richness of divine grace inside you, you shone like the sun in darkness, and you enlightened souls. You delivered them from sin and ransomed them from the bondage of error. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O wondrous Titus, Paul, who is full of wisdom and the gifts of the Spirit, appoints you to be a minister, an interpreter of the sacred, and a teacher of the Faith. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O Bride of God and Maiden, the Lord shone from your womb. He delivered the ends of the world from error. You continually supplicate and beg Him that those who faithfully honor you may be saved. [un]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

Moses prefigured the Cross. * Lifting up the rod, he stretched out his hand and split the Sea for Israel to cross on land. * Then he stretched it out again, * and the sea returned and covered Pharaoh’s chariots. * The Cross was thus portrayed as our invincible armor. * So let us sing to the Lord, * Christ our God, for He is greatly glorified. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ὁ στερεώσας κατʼ ἀρχάς.

In the beginning, You O Christ, * established all of the heavens, * and You made firm the earth upon the waters, * with intelligence divine. Confirm me on the Church’s rock. * No one but You is holy, and only You are benevolent. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Condemned was Adam when he ate * and tasted sin in the Garden. * But Your physical Passion that has saved us * vindicated him, O Lord, because You were not liable * to have to undergo death, * since You were sinless, O Christ our God. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The resurrection’s brilliant light, * my God and Savior Lord Jesus, * shined on people who were sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death. * And by His own divinity, * He bound the strong man devil, * and then He plundered his house and goods. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

You are superior to all * the Angels, O Theotokos, * the Cherubim and Seraphim, O Virgin. * Only you held in your womb God, who is uncontainable. * And therefore all believers * ever extol you and call you blessed. [SD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Establish your servants.)

Τοὺς σοὺς ὑμνολόγους.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-wise Bartholomew, they that were captive in error and lay in the insanity and gloom of godlessness found you to be a mighty consolation, a light, and a deliverance from tribulations. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O glorious Apostle, celebrated Bartholomew, you became the mouth of God the Logos. You saved people from the mouth of the noetic wolf. You led them to the Creator through the washtub of Baptism. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O supremely wise one, with your fiery mouth you totally burnt away the bitter substance of falsehood. You plowed arid and hardened hearts, which you prepared for the cultivation of heavenly thoughts. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O immaculate Virgin and Mother, God the Logos was pleased to be unfathomably born of you in the flesh. He chose the glorious Bartholomew as a disciple and true servant. [un]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Not in our wisdom.)

Οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Titus, you cast away ignorance from souls that had recourse to you with genuine knowledge and not with the wisdom that made those who clung to it foolish. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

You cleared the field of the heritage of the nations with a holy sickle when it was overgrown with the thorns of godlessness. You planted it with the seeds of knowledge. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O blessed one, you proclaimed One Godhead in Three Persons. You cast out the haze of polytheism. You brought the farthest reaches of the world to divine knowledge. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

The One Who was born in the flesh from you has made you to be holier than the Angels and higher than all creation. Thus we venerate you as the Sovereign Lady of all. [un]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

The rod of Aaron is seen as typifying the mystery; * for it budded, and thus was the priest selected. * Now in the Church, that was barren once, the Cross of Christ, like a tree, * has blossomed forth, * as power and a firm support. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Short Litany

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Utusaidie, utuokoe, utuhurumie, utuhifadhi, Ee Mungu, kwa neema yako.

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa U mungu wetu na Kwako tunatoa utukufu, kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.

For You are our God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

WATU

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M (The soldiers.)

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

O all-famed Bartholomew, Apostle of God the Lord, the wondrous return of your holy relics has now become for us the cause of a bright and joyful feast. We piously honor you by offering reverence to your feast. You are the lamp whose light never dwindles. We magnify and worship Christ the Lord. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory. Another.

Mode pl. 4. N/M (By conceiving the wisdom.)

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

O blessed Titus extolled of all, you ran your course with the great Paul as a star with the sun. You truly brought light to the world and dispelled darkness from everywhere. You shone on the Island of Crete. When you set there, you left all your toils and teachings as divine and unsetting rays through your death. Thus we piously honor you who has illumined us for the gifts you have given to everyone. With one voice we exclaim to you: “Intercede with Christ our God that forgiveness of sins may be granted to those who desire to keep your holy memorial.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

As the fiery Throne of our God, rejoice! * Holy Maid, as the Chair of the King, rejoice! * Bed with purple covering, Chamber decked in gold and purple, * the most exquisite Temple and porphyry-colored Cloak, * brightly shining Lamp-stand and lightning-bearing Chariot! * City with its twelve walls, rejoice, O Theotokos; * and Gate that is wrought in gold, Bridal Chamber most beautiful, * holy Table of shiny gold; * Dwelling Place adorned by God, * O rejoice, glorious Bride on whom the sun has dripped! * O rejoice, as my soul’s only majesty! [SD]

Ode 4: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iv. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Σύ μου ἰσχύς.

You are my strength. * You are my power, O Christ my Lord. * God my Savior, You are my exceeding joy. You came to us, never absent from the bosom of the Father, * and You assumed human poverty. * And so I join the Prophet Habakkuk, singing: Glory * to Your strength, O benevolent Lord my God! [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You loved me much, even when I was an enemy. * By Your novel emptying, O merciful Savior, You came down to me on earth; * You were not ashamed of my degradation’s profundity. * Remaining in the heights, with Your ineffable glory * You have glorified me who was once abased. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Master Christ, who does not marvel when they observe * how through Passion death has been destroyed, and also through the Cross decay disappears; * by Your death, O Savior, Hades is plundered of all its wealth. * This wondrous feat of Your divine power is amazing, * O benevolent Lord who were crucified Lord. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin Bride, You are the boast of believers all. * You protect us Christians and you shelter us, for you are both harbor and a wall. * O all-blameless Lady, you bring petitions before your Son. * With faith and love we know you as the pure Theotokos, * and you save us from danger and tragedy. [SD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (When the Prophet Habakkuk.)

Τὴν ἀνεξιχνίαστον.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

The prophecy has been fulfilled. The divinely speaking disciple has shone like a light for the restoration of the nations, illuminating the entire world. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle, illumined with the radiance of the Sovereign Divinity, you appeared as a second light according to divine participation, visibly serving Him Who appeared in the fullness of the flesh for us. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Bartholomew, you traveled the sea in a stone casket and made your wondrous course from East to West so that the sea may be sanctified by your journey. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin, you unfathomably conceived Him who is beyond understanding in the excess of the wealth of His compassion. Make us who have become impoverished through sin to be wealthy with divine gifts. [un]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (He who sits in holy glory.)

Ὁ καθήμενος ἐν δόξῃ.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-wise and all-celebrated Titus, you filled the impoverished minds with a wealth of truth by drawing from endless treasuries. You brought deadened hearts to life and drove away the darkness of ignorance. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Titus, the net of Paul catches you by grace’s providence. You will eagerly use the hook of your word to draw many nations to genuine religion from the depth of delusion. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O God-proclaimer, you cast the grievous wolves out of the midst, while like a lamb you followed the holy and glorious Paul. You made those born on earth to be temples of God by destroying the temples of idols to the ground. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

The holy Theotokos, the unstained tabernacle and doorway of the Light, the table and vessel of pure gold, the mountain uncut and overshadowed, is called blessed, because the Creator was contained in her. [un]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

I have heard the report, O Lord, * of Your incarnation, which is a mystery. * I considered Your astounding works, * and I glorified Your divinity. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode v. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Why reject me, Your servant, * from before Your face, O Lord the light that never sets? * Miserable sinner that I am, now this strange darkness covers me. * Savior, I implore You to bring me back to Your commandments, * which are light, and I pray You to guide my ways. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Leading up to Your Passion, * You endured the mocking when a robe was put on You, * covering in this way first-formed Adam’s inglorious nakedness. * Naked You were fastened unto the Cross, O Christ my Savior; * thus You stripped off the garment of death, O Lord. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You refashioned my being, * fallen human nature, from the dust of death, O Christ, * by Your resurrection; and You made it to have immortality * and restored within it Your undistorted kingly image, * so it shines with divine incorruption’s light. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O all-pure holy Virgin, * when you speak to Christ you have maternal confidence. * Therefore we implore you to remember your kindred concern for us. * For we Christians have you, our gracious Lady, interceding * with your Son and our Lord, to forgive our sins. [SD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Amazed was the universe.)

Ἐξέστη τὰ σύμπαντα.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Apostle Bartholomew, you acquired beautiful feet by preaching. You announced the glad tidings of good things to everyone. You preached peace and removed the ancient hostility towards the holy teachings of the Savior. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Bartholomew your word was healing for those who received the fatal poison of the snake. As the Prophet says, the land of the unrighteous was overturned by the lever of your all-wise teachings. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O God-inspired Bartholomew, long dead, yet pouring out abundant life, you traveled through the sea in the company of holy martyrs. You anchored at the Island of Lipara after crossing endless waters. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

I glorify you with the Angel’s greeting as literally the all-pure Mother of God, as I exclaim to you: “Rejoice, O blessed Virgin graced of God, dread report and tidings, and the unique abode of the Lord of creation.” [un]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Ἀσεβεῖς οὐκ ὄψονται.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Titus, as a skilled physician and a minister of grace, you healed the wound of unrighteousness that spread through the souls of the nations with the wonderful salt of your holy words. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-wise and all-venerable herald of God, you ran with Paul to all places under heaven preaching the good news of holy knowledge as you graciously submitted to his instructions. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O divinely-speaking Titus, you taught that the Logos is equal in works and of one throne with the Father. By your wisdom you convinced the weak-minded to cast away all the delusion of idols. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

With a pure mind let us venerate her who is pure, the beauty of Jacob. Proven fair by godly works, let us piously praise her as the Mother of our God. [un]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

Tree of the Cross, you are thrice-blessed, * for Jesus Christ, who is King and Lord, was crucified on you. * Through you fallen is the one who by a tree deceived us, * for he was lured by God who in the flesh indeed * was hung and nailed to you, * and who grants to our souls His peace. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἱλάσθητί μοι Σωτήρ.

Be gracious to me, O Lord, * for many are my iniquities; * and bring me up from the depth of evils, I supplicate. * Like Jonah, I cry to You. * O my Savior, hear me, * as the God of my Deliverance. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The evil one through a tree * brought down humanity mightily. * When You were hung on a tree, * O Christ, You were mightier. * Through the Cross You brought him down, * displaying his weakness, * and You raised fallen humanity. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Lord, You rose from the tomb * and had compassion on Zion, making her new instead of old, * O Christ, by Your divine blood, * our God most compassionate; * and now and forever, * as the King of all, You reign in her. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

May we, by your earnest prayers, * avoid committing the grievous sins, * Mother of God, and attain * the divine enlightenment * of the Son of God, who was ineffably incarnate of you, O all-immaculate one. [SD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (O godly-minded believers.)

Τὴν θείαν ταύτην.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle, you became a beam of the Sun Who shone on the earth by means of the body. With your light-bearing instructions, you drove away the polytheistic night of falsehood. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle Bartholomew, preacher to the nations, you made the salvation of God plain to entire races, teaching that God manifested in the flesh because of His great goodness. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Apostle, you had the sea for your highway. You took your path through the waters. As David foretold, your footsteps in the Spirit were not known therein. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin Mother, Maiden most graced of God, you became a temple of glory, a doorway of the Light, a mountain overshadowed, and the marvelous sign that the Prophets sang of. [un]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (I will sacrifice to You.)

Θύσω σοι μετὰ φωνῆς.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Titus, Paul, who is the never-setting sun of the entire earth, sends you as a shining ray to illumine hearts that sleep in ignorant darkness. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Titus, Paul, who is the never-setting sun of the entire earth, sends you as a shining ray to illumine hearts that sleep in ignorant darkness. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O blessed one, you overflowed with life-streaming waters, and you washed away the torrents of ignorance with the rivers of your inspired teachings. You watered the nations’ gatherings. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O all-praised Lady, generations of generations venerate you. You gave birth beyond all words to the supremely praised Word of God, Who is glorified by the ranks of mortals and Angels. [un]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

In the belly of the sea beast * the prophet Jonah prayed with his arms extended crosswise; * thus he clearly prefigured the saving Passion of Christ. * When after three days he emerged, * he was depicting the supernal resurrection from the dead * of Christ God, who was physically nailed to the Cross * and by His third-day arising illumined the universe. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Short Litany

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Utusaidie, utuokoe, utuhurumie, utuhifadhi, Ee Mungu, kwa neema yako.

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa wewe ni mfalme wa amani na wokovu wa roho zetu, na kwako tunatoa utukufu, kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.

For You are the King of peace and the savior of our souls, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Ulipofufuka kutoka kaburini uliwamsha wafu na kumfufua Adamu; na Hawa anafurahi kwa sababu ya ufufuo wako, tena miisho yote ya dunia inashangilia kwa kuwa umefufuka katika wafu, Ee Mwenye rehema kubwa. [[SWA]]

When You rose from the grave, You also raised the dead, and You resurrected Adam. Because of Your Resurrection, Eve is rejoicing, and people the world over celebrate Your resurrection from the dead, O very merciful Lord. [GOASD]

Oikos.

When You ransacked the realm of Hades, and You raised the dead, O long-suffering Master, You met the Myrrh-bearing Women, and You gave them joy in place of sorrow. You showed Your Apostles the marks of Your victory, O Savior and Giver of Life, and You illumined creation, O benevolent God. Therefore the world also celebrates Your resurrection from the dead, O very merciful Lord. [GOASD]

Simameni

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxario

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On August 25, we commemorate the return of the relics of the holy Apostle Bartholomew.

By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Ode 7: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

WATU

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Θεοῦ συγκατάβασιν.

The fire in Babylon * withdrew in fear from the condescension of God. * For this reason the Servants * within the furnace as in a moist meadow danced * with feet exultant, and sang that immortal hymn, * saying, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Your glorious emptying, * the divine riches of Your poverty, O Christ, * caused amazement to Angels, * as they were watching You being crucified * for the salvation of all who believe in You * and sing, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ God, by Your descent * into the netherworld, it was filled with light; * and the darkness that chased us * was chased away; and the prisoners from all time * were resurrected; and rising they cried aloud * and sang, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

Holy Trinity, our God, have mercy on us and save us.

For the Trinity.

We call You the Lord of all, * as we profess Orthodox theology; * and we name You the Father * of one and only only-begotten Son; * we know the consubstantial, co-eternal Comforter, * the one and right Holy Spirit proceeding from You. [SD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Godly-minded three.)

Οὐκ ἐλάτρευσαν.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-lauded Bartholomew, mankind, which had lost its savor through iniquity, was healed with the savory salt of your words. You convinced everyone to sing: “O supremely praised Lord and God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed Bartholomew, with a most lofty voice you noetically announce the glory of God as a most lofty heaven, for you are an inspired Apostle. To Him we exclaim: “O Lord and God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O blessed one, You dressed in a garment which is woven from divine grace. You convinced those who had been stripped naked by the evil of the snake to sing: “O supremely praised Lord and God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O pure Theotokos, you have been given to us as a protection, an encompassing wall, and a help. We your servants continue to faithfully exclaim to you: “Rejoice, O blessed bridge leading those of earth to God.” [un]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (You saved Your Servants.)

Ὁ διασώσας ἐν πυρί.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

Titus rescued mortals from the insanity of polytheism by instructing them to praise one Divinity and to worship one Lordship, and they devoutly exclaimed: “O God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O disciple and chosen instructor of unutterable mysteries, when those who were dead in soul and who worshiped soulless matter were taught by you, they understood that God is the Giver of Life and that He was put to death for us. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O glorious Titus, you shone forth as a servant of truth and a destroyer of falsehood. As the disciple of Paul, you suffered persecutions and trials, while singing with him: “O God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O unwedded Virgin, you are arrayed in many colors of virtue. You stand at the right hand of the King of all, Who was incarnate of your blood. You eagerly implore Him that we be saved from every necessity. [un]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

The impious tyrant’s preposterous decree disturbed the populace, * breathing threats and blasphemous pronouncements hateful to God. * His brutal anger did not intimidate * the three Servants, nor did the consuming fire. * But when the dew-laden breeze whistled against the fire, they joined it and together sang, * “Blessed are You, O Lord. You are highly praised, O God, the God of our fathers.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode viii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἑπταπλασίως κάμινον.

The tyrant king of Babylon * had the furnace made seven times * hotter for the godly men, for he was furious. * But after he witnessed how * a higher power rescued them, * he cried out and said, “You Servants, bless the Creator; * sing hymns to the Redeemer, O you priests; and you people * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages.” [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Jesus in His divinity is above every so-called god, * and His divine might shone forth in what He did for us. * He physically tasted death, * death on a Cross, for the sake of all, * and destroyed the might of Hell. Unceasingly bless Him, * you Servants; sing a hymn, O you priests; and you people, * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

He who was crucified arose; * he who boasted has fallen down; * he who fell and shattered has been raised and stands again. * Corruption is driven out, * as incorruption blossoms forth; * perishable nature has by life now been swallowed. * You Servants, bless and praise Him; O you priests and you people, * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

Holy Trinity, our God, have mercy on us and save us.

For the Trinity.

Single is the Divinity that is shining with triple light, * radiance from one nature in three hypostases: * Father unoriginate, * and the Father’s connatural Word, * and the consubstantial, co-reigning Holy Spirit. * You Servants, bless and sing hymns, O you priests and you people, * exalting beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for St. Bartholomew.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Guiltless were those Servants.)

Παῖδας εὐαγεῖς.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Saint, you have issued forth like a river of Eden, watering everything under heaven with your instructions and drying up the waters of falsehood by grace, for you are awash in divine floods and exclaim: “Praise you the Savior, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O glorious Bartholomew, the Logos shot you into the world as a saving arrow and deeply wounded the hostile regiment, for He initiated you as a divine theologian into unutterable things. You have saved those who faithfully sing and supremely exalt Him unto the ages. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O worthy of wonder, you manifested as a mountain dripping down divine sweetness. After death you had the sea as your highway, across which you were carried by the divine powers, for honorable prizewinners escorted you over its waters without sinking. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

You both give birth and remain ever-virgin by escaping the laws of nature. For you have conceived the Logos, Who has become man in the abundance of His kindness, to Whom all of us exclaim: “You works, praise you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for St. Titus.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Guiltless were those Servants.)

Παῖδας εὐαγεῖς.

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O Apostle Titus, the strange fire of delusion was extinguished by the drops of your sweat. Maladies were expelled and demons were cast out at your prayer to God. Thus we praise you as a holy servant of Christ the King of all. [un]

Apostles of Christ, intercede for us.

O all-wise Titus, you made everyone aware of the saving Logos, Who has saved us from unreason, for you were totally dedicated to God and adorned with divine graces. With true faith we bless and supremely exalt Him to the ages. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O admirable Titus, you became a translucent vessel of light. You illuminate the entire earth with divine rays and darken the opposition of sinful enemies. You exclaimed: “Praise you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O Virgin, the sword that previously was turning about now turns away from me, for you have given birth to the Logos, Who was clothed in the flesh and recognized in two natures, before Whom the ranks of Angels quake, to Whom mortals give glory unto the ages. [un]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

Tunamsifu, tunamhimidi, na tunamsujudu Bwana.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

You three pious Servants, * same in number as the Trinity, * bless God the Father, Maker of all; * sing a hymn to the Word who condescended * and who changed the fire in the furnace into dew; * as for the all-holy Spirit, who gives life to all, exalt Him * beyond measure unto the ages. [GOASD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Oikos.

Simameni

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxario

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On August 25, we commemorate the return of the relics of the holy Apostle Bartholomew.

By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

WATU

CHOIR

Katavasia za Msalaba

Katavasias of the Cross

Ode i. Mode pl. 4.

Ode iii.

Ode iv.

I have heard the report, O Lord, * of Your incarnation, which is a mystery. * I considered Your astounding works, * and I glorified Your divinity. [GOASD]

Ode v.

Ode vi.

Ode vii.

Ode viii.

Tunamsifu, tunamhimidi, na tunamsujudu Bwana.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Eothinon Gospel (EP / GOA)

Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Injili.

Stand for the Gospel reading.

Tumwombe Bwana.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwa kuwa wewe ni mtakatifu Mungu wetu, umepumzika pamoja na watakatifu, na kwakoo tunatoa utukufu, kwa Baba ba Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele

For You, our God, are holy, and You rest among the holy ones, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana x 2 Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana. (x 2) Kila mwenye pumzi namsifu Bwana. [[SWA]]

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (2) Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

SHEMASI

DEACON

Na tumsihi Bwana Mungu wetu atustahilishe

Let us pray to the Lord our God that we may be made worthy to hear the holy Gospel.

Bwana, hurumia. (3)

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

SHEMASI

DEACON

Hekima. Simameni wima. tusikilize Evanjelio Takatifu.

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

Amani kwa wote.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

Na iwe kwa roho yako.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

KASISI

PRIEST

Injili Takatifu kama ilivyoandikwa na John.

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

Tusikilize.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

KASISI

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon 9

John. 20:19 – 31

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

MSOMAJI

READER

WATU

CHOIR

Zaburi ya 50 (51).

Psalm 50 (51).

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

- c1112 - Mode 2 - SDedes
- c1118 - Mode pl. 4 - SDedes