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Menaion - September 5
Memory of the Holy Prophet Zacharias, Father of the Forerunner
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MAOMBI YA JIONI (VESPERS)
VESPERS
KASISI
PRIEST
Ahimidiwe Mungu wetu, daima, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
Blessed is our God always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
(Wakati msomaji anapoanza kusoma zaburi 104, kasisi akisimama mbele ya Meza takatifu anasoma maombi haya kwa sauti ya chini,
While the Introductory Psalm is being read, the Priest stands in front of the holy Table and reads the so-called Lamp-lighting Prayers.
MSOMAJI
READER
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu Mungu mfalme wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before God our King.
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu Kristo yu Mungu mfalme wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ God our King.
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu yeye, Kristo aliye mfalme na Mungu wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Him, Christ our King and God.
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Zaburi tangulizi.
Stand for the reading of the Introductory Psalm.
Zaburi ya 103 (104).
Psalm 103 (104).
Ee nafsi yangu, umhimidi Bwana. Wewe, Bwana, Mungu wangu, umejifanya mkuu sana; umejivika heshima na adhama. Umejivika nuru kama vazi; umezitandika mbingu kama pazia; na kuziweka nguzo za orofa zake majini. Huyafanya mawingu kuwa gari lake, na kwenda juu ya mabawa ya upepo, huwafanya malaika zake kuwa pepo, na watumishi wake kuwa moto wa miali. Uliiweka nchi juu ya misingi yake, isitikisike milele. Uliifunika kwa vilindi kama kwa vazi, maji yalikuwa yakisimama juu ya milima. Kwa kukemea kwako yakakimbia, kwa sauti ya radi yako yakaenda zake kasi, yakapanda milima, yakatelemka mabondeni, mpaka mahali ulipoyatengeneza. Umeweka mpaka yasiupite, wala yasirudi kuifunikiza nchi. Hupeleka chemchemi katika mabonde; zapita kati ya milima; zamnywesha kila mnyama wa kondeni; punda mwitu huzima kiu yao. Kandokando hukaa ndege wa angani; kati ya matawi hutoa sauti zao. Huinywesha milima toka orofa zake; nchi imeshiba mazao ya kazi zako. Huyameesha majani kwa makundi, na maboga kwa matumizi ya mwanadamu; ili atoe chakula katika nchi, na divai imfurahishe mtu moyo wake. Aung''aze uso wake kwa mafuta, na mkate umburudishe mtu moyo wake. Miti ya Bwana nayo imeshiba, mierezi ya Lebanoni aliyoipanda. Ndimo ndege wafanyamo vitundu vyao, na korongo, misunobari ni nyumba yake. Milima mirefu ndiko waliko mbuzi wa mwitu, na magenge ni kimbilio la wibari. Aliufanya mwezi kwa ajili ya nyakati, jua latambua kuchwa kwake. Wewe hufanya giza, kukawa usiku, ndipo atambaapo kila mnyama wa mwitu. Wana-simba hunguruma wakitaka mawindo, ili kutafuta chakula chao kwa Mungu. Jua lachomoza, wanakwenda zao, na kujilaza mapangoni mwao. Mwanadamu atoka kwenda zake kazini, na kwenye utumishi wake mpaka jioni. Ee Bwana, jinsi yalivyo mengi matendo yako! Kwa hekima umevifanya vyote pia. Dunia imejaa mali zako. Bahari iko kule, kubwa na upana, ndimo mlimo viendavyo visivyohesabika, viumbe hai vidogo kwa vikubwa. Ndimo zipitamo merikebu, ndimo alimo lewiathani uliyemwumba acheze humo. Hao wote wanakungoja Wewe, uwape chakula chao kwa wakati wake. Wewe huwapa, wao wanakiokota; Wewe waukunjua mkono wako, wao wanashiba mema; Wewe wauficha uso wako, wao wanafadhaika; waiondoa pumzi yao, wanakufa, na kuyarudia mavumbi yao. Waipeleka roho yako, wanaumbwa, nawe waufanya upya uso wa nchi. Utukufu wa Bwana na udumu milele; Bwana na ayafurahie matendo yake. Aitazama nchi, inatetemeka; aigusa milima, inatoka moshi. Nitamwimbia Bwana maadamu ninaishi; nitamshangilia Mungu wangu nikiwa hai; kutafakari kwangu na kuwe kutamu kwake; mimi nitamfurahia Bwana. Wenye dhambi waangamizwe katika nchi, watendao ubaya wasiwepo tena. Ee nafsi yangu, umhimidi Bwana.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, You are magnified exceedingly; You clothe Yourself with thanksgiving and majesty, who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, who stretch out the heavens like a curtain; You are He who covers His upper chambers with water, who makes the clouds His means of approach, who walks on the wings of the winds, who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire. He established the earth on its stable foundation; it shall not be moved unto ages of ages. The deep like a garment is His covering; the waters shall stand upon the mountains; at Your rebuke they shall flee; at the sound of Your thunder, they shall be afraid. The mountains rise up, and the plains sink down to the place You founded for them. You set a boundary they shall not pass over; neither shall they return to cover the earth. You are He who sends springs into the valley; the waters shall pass between the mountains; they shall give drink to all the wild animals of the field; the wild asses shall quench their thirst; the birds of heaven shall dwell beside them; they shall sing from the midst of the rocks. You are He who waters the mountains from His higher places; the earth shall be satisfied with the fruit of Your works. You are He who causes grass to grow for the cattle, and the green plant for the service of man, to bring forth bread from the earth; and wine gladdens the heart of man, to brighten his face with oil; and bread strengthens man’s heart. The trees of the plain shall be full of fruit, the cedars of Lebanon, which You planted; there the sparrows shall make their nests; the house of the heron takes the lead among them. The high mountains are for the deer; the cliff is a refuge for the rabbits. He made the moon for seasons; the sun knows its setting. You established darkness, and it was night, wherein all the wild animals of the forest will prowl about; the young lions roar and snatch their prey, and seek their food from God. The sun arises, and they are gathered together; and they shall be put to bed in their dens. Man shall go out to his work and to his labor until evening. O Lord, Your works shall be magnified greatly; You made all things in wisdom; the earth was filled with Your creation. There is this great and spacious sea: the creeping things are there without number; the living things are there, both small and great; there the ships pass through; there is this dragon You formed to play therein. All things wait upon You, that You may give them food in due season. When You give it to them, they shall gather it; when You open Your hand, all things shall be filled with Your goodness. But when You turn Your face away, they shall be troubled; when You take away their breath, they shall die and return again to their dust. You shall send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth. Let the glory of the Lord be forever; the Lord shall be glad in His works; He looks upon the earth and makes it tremble; He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I exist; may my words be pleasing to Him, and I shall be glad in the Lord. May sinners cease from the earth, and the lawless, so as to be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Jua latambua kuchwa kwake; Wewe hufanya giza kukawa usiku,
The sun knows its setting. You established darkness, and it was night.
Ee Bwana, jinsi yalivyo mengi matendo yako! Kwa hekima umevifanya vyote pia. [[SWA]]
O Lord, Your works shall be magnified greatly; You made all things in wisdom. [SAAS]
Utukufu kwa Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu. Sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele. Amina.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Alleluia, Alleluia, a|leluia. Utukufu kwako, Ee Mungu. (3)
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. (3)
Matumaini yetu, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.
Our hope, O Lord, glory to You.
THE PEACE LITANY
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
WATU
CHOIR (after each petition)
Bwana, hurumia.
Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa ajili ya amani kutoka juu na ya wokovu wa roho zetu, tumwombe Bwana.
For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya amani ya dunia yote, na kusimama imara kwa Ekklesia Takatifu ya Mungu, na ya umoja wa wote, tumwombe Bwana.
For the peace of the whole world, for the stability of the holy churches of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya nyumba hii takatifu na waingiamo kwa imani, heshima na kumcha Mungu, tumwombe Bwana.
For this holy house and for those who enter it with faith, reverence, and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya wakristo wateule na waorthodoksi wote, tumwombe Bwana.
For pious and Orthodox Christians, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya Askofu wetu mkuu Askofu wetu mkuu (jina) Makasisi, Mashemasi wateule na watu wote tumwombe Bwana.
For our Archbishop (name), for the honorable presbyterate, for the diaconate in Christ, and for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya taifa letu (jina) na raisi wetu (jina), na viongozi wetu, na wa majeshi wapendao dini, tumwombe Bwana.
For our country, the president, all those in public service, and for our armed forces everywhere, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya mji huu na miji yote na nchi zote na waishimo kwa imani, tumwombe Bwana.
For the Holy and Great Church of Christ, for our Sacred Archdiocese, [for this Sacred Metropolis,] for this city and parish, for every city and land, and for the faithful who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya majira mema ya mwaka kupata mvua ya kutosha na hewa safi na rotuba ya kutosha kwa ardhi, tumwombe Bwana.
For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya wasafiri hewani juu, baharini majini, na nchini kavu, wachoshwa na mateka kupata uhuru, na kwa ajili ya wokovu wao, tumwombe Bwana.
For those who travel by land, sea, and air, for the sick, the suffering, the captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya kuokolewa kwa kila sitikiko, ghadhabu, hatari na uhitaji, tumwombe Bwana.
For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and distress, let us pray to the Lord.
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.
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 utukufu wote na heshima na usujudu ni haki yako, ya Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
For to You belong all glory, honor, and worship, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
WATU
CHOIR
Sauti 4.
Mode 4.
Ee Bwana nimekuita, unijie hima, unijie hima, Bwana. Ee Bwana nimekuita, unijie hima, uisikie sauti ya kilio changu, uisikie sauti yangu nikuitapo, Bwana. [[SWA]]
Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Hear me, O Lord. Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry to You. Hear me, O Lord. [SAAS]
Sala yangu ipae mbele zako kama uvumba, Kuinuliwa mikono yangu kama dhabihu ya jioni; unijie hima, Bwana. . [[SWA]]
Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Hear me, O Lord. [SAAS]
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Mstari: 10. (Zab. 141/142)
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, a door of enclosure about my lips.
Incline not my heart to evil words, to make excuses in sins.
With men who work lawlessness; and I will not join with their choice ones.
The righteous man shall correct me with mercy, and he shall reprove me; but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head.
For my prayer shall be intense in the presence of their pleasures. Their judges are swallowed up by the rock.
They shall hear my words, for they are pleasant. As a clod of ground is dashed to pieces on the earth, so their bones were scattered beside the grave.
For my eyes, O Lord, O Lord, are toward You; in You I hope; take not my soul away.
Keep me from the snares they set for me, and from the stumbling blocks of those who work lawlessness.
Sinners shall fall into their own net; I am alone, until I escape.
I cried to the Lord with my voice, with my voice I prayed to the Lord.
I shall pour out my supplication before Him; I shall declare my affliction in His presence.
When my spirit fainted within me, then You knew my paths.
For on the way I was going, they hid a trap for me.
I looked on my right, and saw there was no one who knew me.
Refuge failed me, and there was no one who cared for my soul.
I cried to You, O Lord; I said, “You are my hope, my portion in the land of the living.”
Attend to my supplication, for I was humbled exceedingly.
Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
Bring my soul out of prison to give thanks to Your name, O Lord.
The righteous shall wait for me, until You reward me.
Ee Bwana, toka vilindini nimekulilia; Bwana,
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice.
Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
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For the Prophet.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4. You have given.
Ἔδωκας σημείωσιν.
Bwana kama wewe ungehesabu maovu. Ee Bwana, nani angesimama? Lakini kwako kuna msamaha. [[SWA]]
If You, O Lord, should mark transgression, O Lord, who would stand? For there is forgiveness with You. [SAAS]
Blessed Zacharias, you had the anointing and sacred robes * of the priesthood and ministered * to God like the angels do. * You prayed to the Maker * for those whom He fashioned. And manifestly you received * what the divine Spirit had revealed to you. * And therefore as we celebrate today your all-holy memory, * we extol you and glorify * Christ our God who has saved our souls. [GOASD]
Kwa ajili ya Jina lako nimekungoja, Bwana; [[SWA]]
Because of Your law, O Lord, I waited for You; my soul waited for Your word. My soul hopes in the Lord. [SAAS]
Blessed Zacharias, you had the anointing and sacred robes * of the priesthood and ministered * to God like the angels do. * You prayed to the Maker * for those whom He fashioned. And manifestly you received * what the divine Spirit had revealed to you. * And therefore as we celebrate today your all-holy memory, * we extol you and glorify * Christ our God who has saved our souls. [GOASD]
Kutoka makesha ya asubuhi hadi usiku, [[SWA]]
From the morning watch until night; from the morning watch until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. [SAAS]
Zacharias, you indeed were God-inspired. You prophesied * to your child, “You will be called * the Prophet of God Most High. * You will go before Him * to prepare His ways.” And you saw the coeternal Son * of God the Father, born of the virgin Maid. * We call you blest along with them, and we all solemnly celebrate * your all-venerable memory, * O God-bearing and blessed Saint. [GOASD]
Maana kwa Bwana kuna fadhili, na kwake [[SWA]]
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption; and He shall redeem Israel from all his transgressions. [SAAS]
Zacharias, you indeed were God-inspired. You prophesied * to your child, “You will be called * the Prophet of God Most High. * You will go before Him * to prepare His ways.” And you saw the coeternal Son * of God the Father, born of the virgin Maid. * We call you blest along with them, and we all solemnly celebrate * your all-venerable memory, * O God-bearing and blessed Saint. [GOASD]
Msifuni Bwana enyi mataifa yote, msifuni [[SWA]]
Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; praise Him, all you peoples. [SAAS]
You became the living temple of the Spirit of God, O Saint. * And as you were praying to God * with a pure and guileless heart, * in the holy Temple, * you were killed unjustly, finishing thus your godly race * as a divine martyr worthy of all praise. * And now in the celestial temple, where you rose, with your sacred blood * you pray God to show clemency * to the faithful who honor you. [GOASD]
Maana fadhili zake zimo juu yetu milele, na [[SWA]]
For His mercy rules over us; and the truth of the Lord endures forever. [SAAS]
You became the living temple of the Spirit of God, O Saint. * And as you were praying to God * with a pure and guileless heart, * in the holy Temple, * you were killed unjustly, finishing thus your godly race * as a divine martyr worthy of all praise. * And now in the celestial temple, where you rose, with your sacred blood * you pray God to show clemency * to the faithful who honor you. [GOASD]
Utukufu.
Glory.
From Menaion - - -
Mode pl. 4.
Dressed in the vestments of the priesthood of the Law, O all-blessed Zacharias, while you were serving in the Temple when your Aaronic division was on duty, you plainly saw the appearance of an Angel. We, today, all dutifully extol your transfer to heaven, and we sing hymns of praise to you, who in your old age fathered John the glorious Forerunner. We pray you intercede on our behalf, that our merciful God save us. [GOASD]
Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Both now. Theotokion.
Mode pl. 4. Lord, even though.
Κύριε, εἰ καὶ κριτηρίῳ.
Lord our God, by the intercessions of your Mother, * set a guard around your holy flock, * which in Your compassion You have ransomed * with Your precious blood You shed for us. * And keep us safe from assaults * from enemies of any kind. * And we shall glorify and praise You * who as God became incarnate for us. [GOASD]
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Simameni
Stand for the hymn.
MSOMAJI
READER
We Nuru ya furaha ya utukufu mtakatifu, ya Baba usiyekufa, wa mbinguni, mtakatifu, mhimidiwa, Yesu Kristo! Tukiwa tumefika wakati wa kuchwa kwa jua na kuona mwanga wa jioni tunamwimbia Baba, Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu Mungu. Ni wajibu wakati wote usifiwe kwa sauti safi, Ee Mwana wa Mungu, mpaji wa uhai; kwa hivyo dunia ya kutukuza. [[SWA]]
Gladsome light of holy glory of the holy, blessed, heavenly, immortal Father, O Jesus Christ: arriving at the hour of sunset and having seen the evening light, we praise the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God. It is worthy for You to be praised at all times with happy voices, O Son of God and Giver of life; * and therefore the world glorifies You. [SD]
SHEMASI
DEACON
Jioni prokimeno.
The evening Prokeimenon!
WATU
CHOIR
Prokimeno. Sauti 5.
Prokeimenon. Mode pl. 1.
(x 2)
Save me, O God, in Your name, and judge me in Your power. [SAAS] (2)
Mstari
Verse: O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Save me, O God, in Your name, and judge me in Your power.
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa ombi.
Stand for the reading of prayer.
MSOMAJI
READER
Ee Bwana, utujalie, jioni hii tusiwe na dhambi, Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana, Mungu wa baba zetu, na jina lako limesifiwa na limetukuzwa milele. Amina. Ee Bwana, huruma yako iwe nasi, tunavyokutumaini wewe. Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana; unifundishe zilizo haki zako. Wahimidiwa, Ee Rabi; unifahamishe zilizo haki zako. Wahimidiwa, Ee Mtakatifu; uniangaze kwa zilizo haki zako. Ee Bwana, huruma yako niya milele; usidharau viumbe vya mikono yako. Sifa ni zako, kukuimbia ni kwako na utukufu ni wako, wa Baba na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele. [[SWA]] ( Amina. )
O Lord, keep us this evening without sin. Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is your name to the ages. Amen. O Lord, let your mercy be upon us for we have set our hope in you. Blessed are you, O Lord, teach me your commandments. Blessed are you, Master, grant me understanding of your commandments. Blessed are you, Holy One, enlighten me with your commandments. Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not despise the works of your hands. To you is due praise, to you is due song, to you is due glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. [HC] ( Amen. )
LITANY OF COMPLETION
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tumalize maombi yetu ya jioni kwa Bwana.
Let us complete our evening prayer to the Lord.
Bwana, hurumia.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
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.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Jioni hii yote iwe kamili, takatifu, tulivu na bila dhambi, tuombe kwa Bwana.
That the whole evening may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask the Lord.
WATU
CHOIR (after each petition)
Kidhi, Ee Bwana.
Grant this, O Lord.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa ajili ya kuwa na Malaika wa amani, mwongozi mwaminifu, mlinzi wa roho zetu na miili yetu, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya msamaha na maondoleo ya dhambi zetu na makosa yetu, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya vitu vyema vifaavyo kwa roho zetu na amani ya dunia yote, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For that which is good and beneficial for our souls, and for peace for the world, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya kumaliza maisha yetu yanayobaki kwa amani na toba, tuombe kwa Bwana.
That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask the Lord.
Tuombe ili mwisho wa maisha yetu uwe wa kikristo kwa amani, bila maumivu, aibu, tena tuone teto njema mbele ya kiti cha hukumu cha Kristo.
And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.
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 U Mungu Mwema na mpenda wanadamu, na kwako tunatoa Utukufu, kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
For You are good and benevolent 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.
Amani kwa wote.
PRIEST: Peace be with all.
Na iwe kwa roho yako.
CHOIR: And with your spirit.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tuinamishe vichwa vyetu kwa Bwana.
Let us bow our heads to the Lord.
Kwako, Ee Bwana.
CHOIR: To You, O Lord.
KASISI (kwa mnong''ono)
PRIEST (in a low voice)
Ee Bwana Mungu wetu, uliyeinamisha mbingu na kuja duniani kwa ajili ya wokovu wa wanadamu; tazama watumishi wako na urithi wako. Kwa kuwa watumishi wako wameinama vichwa vyao na shingo zao kwako,uliye Mungu wa kutisha na mpenda– wanadamu, wakiwa hawatumaini msaada kutoka kwa mtu, lakini wategemea huruma yako tena watazamia wokovu wako. Uwatunze wakati wote tena katika jioni hii na usiku ujao waweze kushinda madui wao wote, vitendo vyo vyote vya shetani, mawazo ya bure na kufahamu uovu.
Lord our God, who inclined the heavens and came down for the salvation of humankind, look upon Your servants and Your inheritance; for they have bowed their heads and bent their necks to You, the fearsome yet compassionate Judge, not expecting human help, but awaiting Your mercy and anticipating Your salvation. Guard them at all times, this evening and the coming night, from every enemy, from all demonic activity against them, from unprofitable reflections, and from wicked thoughts.
KASISI
PRIEST (aloud)
Uhimidiwe na Ubarikiwe, utukufu wa Ufalme wako, wa Baba, na Bwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
Blessed and glorified be the majesty of Your kingdom, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
WATU
CHOIR
Apostika.
Aposticha.
From Menaion - - -
Mode pl. 4. What a paradoxal.
Ὢ τοῦ παραδόξου.
What a paradoxal miracle! The great Archangel, who stands * near the Lord God on high, proclaims * the conception of a son, * John the Baptist and Forerunner, * to Zacharias the godly-minded priest, * in spite of old age and infertility. * Great and ineffable is your providence, O Lord! By it, O Christ, * save our souls, for you alone are most compassionate. [SD]
Mstari
Verse: Do not touch My anointed ones, and do not act wickedly towards My prophets. [SAAS]
What a paradoxal miracle! The silence of the Old * and the bright coming of the New * are now clearly prophesied * by the muteness of Zacharias. * Although not speaking, he demonstrated both * the Law fulfilled and the light of grace to come. * Wise is Your providence! * By which guard us and defend us all, O Lord, * since You are benevolent and the almighty God. [SD]
Mstari
Verse: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. [SAAS]
What a paradoxal miracle! For Zacharias has been * decorated with triple crowns: * firstly as a faithful priest, * then an excellent Martyr Saint, * and as a glorious Prophet of the Lord, * clearly announcing what was to come to pass. * Rich are Your gifts to us, * benevolent Christ our God! May we thereby * worthily experience Your divine Kingdom and Rule. [SD]
Utukufu.
Glory.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 2.
As a priest who was pure, you entered the Holy of Holies. You ministered to God blamelessly, arrayed in priestly vestments, and in the pure symbolism of their bells, you were like Aaron who taught the Law and Moses who led the tribes of Israel. And for this were assassinated. But your righteous blood became an agent of salvation and healing for us; and it is like fragrant perfume; and it opens our ears to obtain eternal life. O thrice-blessed Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, and husband of Elizabeth, we pray you earnestly intercede on behalf of our souls. [GOASD]
Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Both now. Theotokion.
Mode 2. Joseph took You down.
Ὅτε ἐκ τοῦ ξύλου.
Truly rising up over my head * are the many sins and transgressions that I committed indeed; * truly they have multiplied more than the hairs of my head. * O pure Virgin, I have incurred innumerable burdens, * too heavy for me, incorrigible wretch that I am. * Please come quickly, help me and save me, * by your prayers and strong intercession; * for you can restore those who committed sins. [GOASD]
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa maombi.
Stand for the reading of prayers
KASISI
PRIEST
Song of Simeon
Song of Simeon
Sasa, Bwana, wamruhusu mtumishi wako aende kwa amani, kama ulivyosema; kwa kuwa macho yangu yameuona wokovu wako, ulioweka tayari machoni pa watu wote; nuru ya kuwa mwangaza wa Mataifa, na kuwa utukufu wa watu wako Israeli. [[SWA]]
Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples. A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel. [NKJV]
WATU
PEOPLE
Maombi ya Trisaghio.
Trisagion Prayers.
Mungu Mtakatifu, Mweza Mtakatifu, Usiyekufa Mtakatifu, utuhurumie. (3)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Ee Utatu mtakatifu kamili, utuhurumie. Bwana, utusamehe dhambi zetu. Rabi, utuondolee makosa yetu. Mtakatifu, utukaribie na kutuponya magonjwa yetu, kwa ajili ya jina lako.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Bwana hurumia, Bwana hurumia, Bwana hurumia.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Baba yetu uliye Mbinguni; Jina lako litukuzwe; Ufalme wako uje; mapenzi yako yatimizwe, hapa Duniani kama huko Mbinguni. Utupe leo mkate wetu wa kila siku; na utusamehe deni zetu; kama sisi tuwasamehevyo wadeni wetu; tena usitutie majaribuni, lakini tuokoe na yule mwovu.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
KASISI
PRIEST
Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu, wa Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
Apolitikio.
Apolytikion.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4. Joseph marveled.
Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.
As a priest according to the Law of God you offered up * whole-burnt offerings, and they were most acceptable to Him, * dressed in the vestments of the priesthood, O Zacharias. * And you became a light, and you beheld mysteries; * and clearly you displayed the signs and symbols of grace * within yourself. And you, were assassinated * by the sword in the Temple of God. * O all-wise Prophet of Christ the Savior,* join the Forerunner in praying that our souls be saved. [SD]
Utukufu. Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Glory. Both now. Theotokion.
From Octoechos - - -
Sauti 4.
Mode 4.
We have come to know that the Word of the Father, Christ our God, became incarnate from you, O Virgin Theotokos, only pure, only blessed. Therefore we never cease to extol and magnify you. [SD]
(The “ektenia” litany has been omitted.)
Hekima.
DEACON: Wisdom.
Ee padri, himidi.
READER: Master, give the blessing.
KASISI
PRIEST
Aliye himidiwa Kristo Mungu wetu, daima sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
Blessed is Christ our God, the One who is, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
/MSOMAJI
HIERARCH or READER
Bwana, Mungu imarisha, imani Takatifu isiyo na lawama ya wakristo watawa wa Orthodoksi, na hili Kanisa Takatifu na mji huu, hata milele na milele.
The Lord God make firm the holy and pure faith of the pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy and Great Church of Christ, our Sacred Archdiocese, [this Sacred Metropolis,] and this city, to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
KASISI
PRIEST
Utukufu Kwako, Ee Kristo Mungu wetu. Utukufu Kwako.
Glory to You, O Christ our God. Glory to You.
Yeye Kristo Mungu wetu wa kweli, kwa maombi ya Mama yake asiye na doa na asiye na waa, mtakatifu kamili; kwa nguvu ya msalaba wenye thamani na mpaji wa uhai; kwa ulinzi wa nguvu zisizo na mwili waheshimiwa wa mbinguni; kwa maombi ya Yohana, Nabii, mtangulizi na mbatizaji, mheshimiwa na wa sifa; ya Mitume watakatifu, watukufu na wasifiwa; ya mashahidi watakatifu, wasifiwa na washindaji wazuri; ya watawa watakatifu na wacha Mungu; (Mtakatifu wa Kanisa); ya watakatifu na wenye haki Yohakim na Anna; na ya watakatifu wote, atuhurumie na atuokoe, yu Mungu mwema, mrahimu na mpenda wanadamu.
May Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His all-pure and all-immaculate holy Mother, the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, bodiless powers of heaven, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, of the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, of the holy, glorious, and triumphant martyrs, of our righteous and God-bearing fathers, (local patron saint); of the holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna, the Holy Prophet Zacharias, Father of the Forerunner, whose memory we are observing, and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, as He is good, benevolent, and merciful God.
Kwa maombi ya mababa wetu watakatifu, Ee Bwana Yesu Kristo Mungu wetu, utuhurumie na utuokoe.
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.