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Menaion - September 12

Leave-taking of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

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IBADA YA ASUBUHI

MATINS

WATU

CHOIR

Sauti 4.

Mode 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.

Apolytikion of the Feast.

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Sauti 4.

Mode 4.

(3)

Your Nativity, O Theotokos, imparted joy to the entire earth, for out of you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He nullified the curse and instead gave His blessing; and causing death to be neutralized, He granted us eternal life. [SD] (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

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.

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Sauti 4.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

Shout, O David, and declare, * what oath did God swear to you? * And he answers, “What He swore, behold, He also has fulfilled, * for He has given the Virgin as the fruit of my loins. * From her has Christ the new Adam and Fashioner * been born, as it is written, to be King on my throne. * And He whose reign is unshakable is reigning today and forevermore. * The barren woman bears the Theotokos, * the nourisher of our Life.” [SD]

Utukufu. Sasa. Rudia.

Glory. Both now. Repeat.

Shout, O David, and declare, * what oath did God swear to you? * And he answers, “What He swore, behold, He also has fulfilled, * for He has given the Virgin as the fruit of my loins. * From her has Christ the new Adam and Fashioner * been born, as it is written, to be King on my throne. * And He whose reign is unshakable is reigning today and forevermore. * The barren woman bears the Theotokos, * the nourisher of our Life.” [SD]

Kathisma 2

Kathisma II.

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Sauti 4.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

Unto us is born today Mary the child of God, * as the branch from Jesse’s root, and as the fruit of David’s loins, * and all creation is re-created and deified. * O heaven and the earth, rejoice in unison. * Sing praises unto her, O all you Gentile clans. * Joachim is exultant, and Anna is keeping festival, crying out: * “The barren woman bears the Theotokos, * the nourisher of our Life.” [SD]

Utukufu. Sasa. Rudia.

Glory. Both now. Repeat.

Unto us is born today Mary the child of God, * as the branch from Jesse’s root, and as the fruit of David’s loins, * and all creation is re-created and deified. * O heaven and the earth, rejoice in unison. * Sing praises unto her, O all you Gentile clans. * Joachim is exultant, and Anna is keeping festival, crying out: * “The barren woman bears the Theotokos, * the nourisher of our Life.” [SD]

MSOMAJI

READER

Zaburi ya 50 (51).

Psalm 50 (51).

Ee Mungu, unirehemu, sawasawa na fadhili zako. Kiasi cha wingi wa rehema zako, uyafute makosa yangu. Unioshe kabisa na uovu wangu, unitakase dhambi zangu. Maana nimejua mimi makosa yangu, na dhambi yangu i mbele yangu daima. Nimekutendea dhambi Wewe peke yako, na kufanya maovu mbele za macho yako. Wewe ujulikane kuwa una haki unenapo, na kuwa safi utoapo hukumu. Tazama, mimi naliumbwa katika hali ya uovu; mama yangu alinichukua mimba hatiani. Tazama, wapendezwa na kweli iliyo moyoni; nawe utanijulisha hekima kwa siri, unisafishe kwa hisopo nami nitakuwa safi, unioshe, nami nitakuwa mweupe kuliko theluji. Unifanye kusikia furaha na shangwe, mifupa uliyoiponda ifurahi. Usitiri uso wako usitazame dhambi zangu; uzifute hatia zangu zote. Ee Mungu, uniumbie moyo safi, uifanye upya roho iliyotulia ndani yangu. Usinitenge na uso wako, wala roho yako mtakatifu usiniondolee. Unirudishie furaha ya wokovu wako; unitegemeze kwa roho ya wepesi. Nitawafundisha wakosaji njia zako, na wenye dhambi watarejea kwako. Ee MUNGU, Mungu wa wokovu wangu, uniponye na damu za watu, na ulimi wangu utaiiimba haki yako. Ee Bwana, uifumbue midomo yangu, na kinywa changu kitazinena sifa zako. Maana hupendezwi na dhabihu au ningeitoa, Wewe huridhii sadaka ya kuteketezwa. Dhabihu za Mungu ni roho iliyovunjika; moyo uliovunjika na kupondeka, Ee Mungu, hutaudharau. Uitendee mema Sayuni kwa radhi yako, uzijenge kuta za Yerusalemu. Ndipo utakapopendezwa na dhabihu za haki, na sadaka za kuteketezwa, na kafara. Ndipo watakapotoa ng''ombe juu ya madhabahu yako. [[SWA]]

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from my lawlessness and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my lawlessness, and my sin is always before me. 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. For behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and in sins my mother bore me. Behold, You love truth; You showed me the unknown and secret things of Your wisdom. You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; You shall wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow. You shall make me hear joy and gladness; my bones that were humbled shall greatly rejoice. Turn Your face from my sins, and blot out all my transgressions. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your guiding Spirit. I will teach transgressors Your ways, and the ungodly shall turn back to You. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall greatly rejoice in Your righteousness. O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For if You desired sacrifice, I would give it; You will not be pleased with whole burnt offerings. A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, a broken and humbled heart God will not despise. 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. [SAAS]

Kontakio.

Kontakion.

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Sauti 4.

Mode 4.

Both Joachim and Anna from their sterility’s stigma, and Adam and Eve from their mortality’s ruin have been set free, O immaculate Maid, by your holy nativity. For this do your people hold celebration, redeemed from the guilt of transgression as they cry to you, “The barren one bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of our Life.” [GKD]

Oikos.

Oikos.

The prayer with the sigh, sterile and barren, of Joachim and of Anna, was well-received in the ears of the Lord. It unbound them and they blossomed the fruit that brings life to the world. For while he on the mountain did offer a prayer, she in the garden the reproach did bear. But then with joy the barren one bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of our Life. [GKD]

Simameni

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxario

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On September 12 was the veneration of the precious staves, and the contest of the holy hieromartyr Autonomus.

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.

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 iii.

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 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.

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 vi.

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 vii.

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 viii.

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]

Simameni kwa wimbaji wa Odhii ya Tisa

Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

SHEMASI

DEACON

Mzazi Mungu yu Mama wa Nuru, tumheshimu kwa nyimbo, za kumtukuza.

Let us honor and magnify in song the Theotokos and the Mother of the light.

WATU

CHOIR

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Ode ix.

Canon 1 of the Feast.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἡ τὸν πρὸ ἡλίου φωστῆρα.

(x 2)

Lady, from your virginal belly * you ineffably embodied God, * the luminary who arose before the sun, * and the One who came down to us * and dwelt among us bodily. * O blessed and all-holy one, * you, O Theotokos, do we magnify. (2)

Troparia

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

To the disobedient peoples * He poured out water from a rock, * but to the nations that obey, He gives a gift: * from the loins of one barren comes the fruit that brings us cheerfulness, * you, the pure Mother of our God, * whom as is fitting we do magnify. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You are she, who has rescinded * the severe decree of ancient times; * and you are she, who raised up our Progenitrix; * you are she, who has caused our race to be adopted back by God, * a bridge to our Creator you, * blessed Theotokos, do we magnify. [SD]

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Canon 2 of the Feast.

Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἀλλότριον τῶν μητέρων.

Virginity is a state alien to mothers, * and childbirth is foreign to those who are virgins. * But in you, Theotokos, have both of these been accomplished. * Indeed all generations everywhere * now call you blessed evermore.

Troparia

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Mother of God, as deserving of your pure virtue, * your birth comes in fulfillment of a solemn promise. * Unto her, the infertile, a fruit from God has been given; * Indeed all generations everywhere * now call you blessed evermore. [SD]

Utukufu.

Glory. For the Trinity.

Estranged indeed from the lawless is glorifying, * the Trinity eternal, the Father and the Son, who * with the all-Holy Spirit, is uncreated God almighty, * through whom the whole wide world is held in sway, * by order of His awesome might. [SD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

You carried within your womb -- you, the Virgin Mother -- * a Person of the Trinity, Christ the King and Master. * All creation sings His praises as Thrones above are seized with trembling. * Entreat Him fervently, all-honored Maid, * to grant salvation to our souls. [SD]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Katavasia.

Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode pl. 4.

Theotokos, you are mystical Paradise, * for without husbandry you have blossomed Christ, * by whom on earth the Cross, as a life-bearing tree, has been planted and watered. * As it is now exalted, * we adore Him and worship Him and magnify you. [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 Nguvu zote za Mbinguni zina kusifu, na Kwako zinakupa utukufu pamoja na Babako wa milele, pamoja na Roho wako Mtakatifu mwema na mpaji wa uhai, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.

For all the powers of heaven praise You, and to You they 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.

WATU

CHOIR

Eksapostilario

Exaposteilaria.

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Sauti 2.

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.

Today the reaches of the world * are festive and most jubilant * because of your birth, O Mary, * the Maiden and Theotokos, * and Virgin Bride who knew no man. * In being born, you have reversed * the sad reproach of barrenness * on your parents and the curse in childbirth * on Eve our ancestral mother. [SD]

Another.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.

O Adam, be renewed today, * and you, O Eve, be magnified. * O Prophets with the Apostles * together dance with the Righteous. * A common joy in all the world * is shared by Angels and mankind. * Today from righteous parentage, * from Joachim and Anna, * is born the true Theotokos. [SD]

Ainoi. Sauti 1

Lauds. Mode 1.

Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana. Msifuni Bwana kutoka mbinguni; msifuni katika mahali palipo juu. Sifa ni haki yako, Ee Mungu. [[SWA]]

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Msifuni, enyi malaika zake wote; msifuni, majeshi yake yote. Sifa ni haki yako, Ee Mungu. [[SWA]]

Praise Him, all you His angels; praise Him, all you His hosts. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Show Stichologia

Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars and light.

Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. Let them praise the Lord’s name.

For He spoke, and they were made; He commanded, and they were created.

He established them forever and unto ages of ages; He set forth His ordinance, and it shall not pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth, you dragons and all the deeps.

Fire and hail, snow and ice, stormy wind, which perform His word.

Mountains and all the hills, fruitful trees and all cedars.

Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds.

Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth.

Young men and maidens, elders with younger, let them praise the Lord’s name, for His name alone is exalted.

His thanksgiving is in earth and heaven. And He shall exalt the horn of His people.

A hymn for all His saints, for the children of Israel, a people who draw near to Him.

Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of His holy ones.

Let Israel be glad in Him who made him, and let the children of Zion greatly rejoice in their King.

Let them praise His name with dance; with tambourine and harp let them sing to Him.

For the Lord is pleased with His people, and He shall exalt the gentle with salvation.

The holy ones shall boast in glory, and they shall greatly rejoice on their beds.

The high praise of God shall be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand.

To deal retribution to the nations, reproving among the peoples.

To shackle their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron.

To fulfill among them the written judgment: this glory have all His holy ones.

Praise God in His saints; praise Him in the firmament of His power.

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Stichera for the Feast.

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Sauti 1

Mode 1. Marvel at the wondrous paradox.

Ὢ τοῦ παραδόξου θαύματος.

Msifuni kwa matendo yake makuu; msifuni kwa kadiri ya wingi wa ukuu wake. [[SWA]]

Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to the abundance of His greatness. [SAAS]

What a paradoxical miracle! * That the fountain of life from a barren wife is born, * that grace, fulgent, may commence to bear its fruit henceforth. * Be joyous, O Joachim, * having become the God-bearer’s progenitor! * There is no one else like you * in generations of paternity, O godly one, * for the God-receiving Maiden, the tabernacle of our God * the mountain all-holy, unto us has been bestowed through you. [SD]

Msifuni kwa mvumo wa baragamu; msifuni kwa kinanda na kinubi [[SWA]]

Praise Him with the sound of trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. [SAAS]

What a paradoxical miracle! * That the fountain of life from a barren wife is born, * that grace, fulgent, may commence to bear its fruit henceforth. * Be joyous, O Joachim, * having become the God-bearer’s progenitor! * There is no one else like you * in generations of paternity, O godly one, * for the God-receiving Maiden, the tabernacle of our God * the mountain all-holy, unto us has been bestowed through you. [SD]

Msifuni kwa matari na kucheza; msifuni kwa zeze na filimbi [[SWA]]

Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute. [SAAS]

What a paradoxical miracle! * The barren one’s fruit is brought forth at the command * of Him who has made all things, and our almighty God; * and deftly He has redeemed * the worldly realm that was sterile of His good things. * O mothers, in chorus join * the Theotokos’ own mother and cry aloud, “Lady full of grace, rejoice, * for the Lord is with you, and at your intercession, He bestows great mercy on the world.” [SD]

Msifuni kwa matoazi yaliayo; msifuni kwa mataoazi yavumayo sana. Kila mwenye pumzi na amsifu Bwana.. [[SWA]]

Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with triumphant cymbals; let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

Anna the renowned, appearing as * an animate pillar of chastity and a bright * container shining with grace, has truly given birth * to progeny of her own, * the efflorescence divine of virginity. * And manifestly the Maid * awards virginity’s beauty to virgins all * and to those who truly long for * the grace of virginity, * and she freely is granting * unto all the faithful great mercy. [SD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

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Sauti ya 6.

Mode pl. 2.

This is the Lord’s Day, O people, be filled with gladness! Behold! The bridal chamber of the Light and the book of the Word of Life has come forth from the womb. The Temple Gate that faces east has been born, and she awaits the entry of the Great High Priest. She alone introduces the only Christ to the world, for the salvation of our souls. [GKD]

Simameni

Stand for the Great Doxology.

DOKSOLOGIA KUBWA (Wimbo wa Kumtukuza Mungu)

Great Doxology

Utukufu kwako, uliyeonyesha nuru. Utukufu kwa Mungu juu pia, na nchini amani, urathi kwa wanadamu. [[SWA]]

Glory be to You who showed the light. Glory in the highest to God. His peace is on earth, His good pleasure in mankind. [SD]

Tukusifu; tukuhimidi tukusujudu, tukutukuza, tukushukuru, kwa utukufu wako mkubwa

We praise You, we bless You, we worship You, we glorify You, we give thanks to You for Your great glory.

Ee Bwana, mfalme wa juu mbinguni Mungu, Baba mwenye enzi. Ee Bwana mwana wa pekee, Yesu Kristo na Roho Mtakatifu.

Lord King, heavenly God, Father, Ruler over all; Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; and You, O Holy Spirit.

Ee Bwana Mungu we, mwanakondoo wa Mungu Mwana wa Baba. Unayechukua dhambi za dunia, utuhurumie, unayechukua dhambi za dunia.

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us, You who take away the sins of the world.

Uyapokee maombi yetu, unayeketi kuume, kwa Baba na kutuhurumia.

Accept our supplication, You who sit at the right hand of the Father, and have mercy on us.

Kwa kuwa, u mtakatifu wa pekee, u Bwana wa pekee Yesu Kristo kwa utukufu wa Baba. Amina.

For You alone are holy, You alone are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Kila siku nitakuhidi, nitalisifu jina lako milele hata milele na milele.

Every day I will bless You, and Your name will I praise to eternity, and to the ages of ages.

Ee Bwana utujalie katika siku hii kujilinda bila dhambi.

Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day, that we be kept without sin.

Wahimidiwa Ee Bwana wa mababa zetu, jina lako linasifiwa na linatukuzwa kwa milele, Amina.

Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Your name to the ages. Amen.

Ee Bwana huruma yako iwe nasi, tulivyokutumaini wewe.

Let Your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we have set our hope on You.

Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana, unifundishe ziliso haki zako.

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

Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana, unifundishe ziliso haki zako.

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

Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana, unifundishe ziliso haki zako.

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

Wewe, Bwana, umekuwa makao yetu, kizazi baada ya kizazi. Ee Bwana, umekuwa kimbilio letu kwa kizazi na kizazi. Nalisema, Ee Bwana unihurumie, uiponye nafsi yangu, maana nimekutendea dhambi.

Lord, You have been our refuge from generation to generation. I said: Lord, have mercy on me. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.

Ee Bwana nimekimbilia kwako, unifundishe kuyatenda mapenzi yako maana ndiwe Mungu wangu.

Lord, I have fled to You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.

Maana we chemichemi ya uzima; katika nuru yako tutaona nuru.

For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we shall see light.

Zidumishe huruma zako kwao wakujuao.

Continue Your mercy to those who know You.

Mungu Mtakatifu, Mweza Mtakatifu, usiyekufa Mtakatifu utuhurumie. (3)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3)

Utukufu kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Sasa na sikuzote hata milele na milele. Amina.

Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Usiyekufa Mtakatifu utuhurumie.

Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Mungu Mtakatifu, Mweza Mtakatifu, usiyekufa Mtakatifu utuhurumie.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Apolitikio.

Apolytikion.

From Menaion - - -

Sauti 4.

Mode 4.

Your Nativity, O Theotokos, imparted joy to the entire earth, for out of you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He nullified the curse and instead gave His blessing; and causing death to be neutralized, He granted us eternal life. [SD]