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Menaion - September 24
Memory of the Holy Great-martyr Thecla, the Equal to the Apostles.
Menaion Supplement
The Synaxis in Honor of the Most Holy Theotokos, our Lady of the Myrtles
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MATINS
CHOIR
Mode 3.
God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. [SAAS]
Verse 1: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon His holy name.
Verse 2: All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I defended myself against them.
Verse 3: And this came about from the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.
For the Holy Woman.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 3. Your confession.
Θείας πίστεως.
All aflame with love for your Creator, * from the teachings of the sacred preacher, * you disregarded as fleeting all things mundane. * And being bold in the face of the penalties, * you gave yourself as a beautiful gift to God. * Thecla, glorious companion of the Apostle Paul, * we pray you entreat your Bridegroom, Christ, * and ask Him to grant us His great mercy. [SD]
Glory. Repeat.
Both now. For the Theotokos.
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Mode 4. Come quickly.
Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
O come, all you people, and let us in faith clap our hands * and sing sacred songs to her who is the Mother of God, * and longingly cry aloud: * “Rejoice, O protection of all those who entreat you; * rejoice, the salvation of those who honor you with longing; * rejoice, O Lady who restored * the paralyzed man to health.” [SD]
PRIEST
Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: To You, O Lord.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: Amen.
CHOIR
Kathisma I.
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Mode 4. Joseph marveled.
Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.
Behold, noetic spring * has brightly dawned on us today, * on the venerable feast * of the Mother of God, * and it delightfully perfumes the Island of Kythira. * It spreads heavenly grace over the populace * and all those who attend and gaily celebrate * and all who venerate her highly-honored * all-holy Icon and sing to her: * “Rejoice, O Virgin, our wall and shelter * and the Kytherians’ glory.” [SD]
Glory. Both now. Repeat.
Behold, noetic spring * has brightly dawned on us today, * on the venerable feast * of the Mother of God, * and it delightfully perfumes the Island of Kythira. * It spreads heavenly grace over the populace * and all those who attend and gaily celebrate * and all who venerate her highly-honored * all-holy Icon and sing to her: * “Rejoice, O Virgin, our wall and shelter * and the Kytherians’ glory.” [SD]
Kathisma II.
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Mode 3. You were so beautiful.
Τὴν ὡραιότητα.
Today the Island all exults with jubilance * at this your festival, O Lady graced by God, * and with the cymbals from the Psalms it cries out to you rejoicing: * Rejoice, you who wondrously * cured the man who was paralyzed; * rejoice, you who freely give * health to those who are suffering; * rejoice, the pride and glory of Kytherians; * Rejoice, O Maiden full of grace. [SD]
Glory. Both now. Repeat.
Today the Island all exults with jubilance * at this your festival, O Lady graced by God, * and with the cymbals from the Psalms it cries out to you rejoicing: * Rejoice, you who wondrously * cured the man who was paralyzed; * rejoice, you who freely give * health to those who are suffering; * rejoice, the pride and glory of Kytherians; * Rejoice, O Maiden full of grace. [SD]
PRIEST
Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: To You, O Lord.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: Amen.
CHOIR
Antiphon 1.
Mode 4.
From my youth, many passions war against me. O my Savior, I implore You, uphold me and save me. [GOASD] (2)
You who hate Zion, be shamed by the Lord; for you will be withered like grass in the fire. [GOASD] (2)
Glory.
By the Holy Spirit every soul is animated, and when purified, it is mystically uplifted and brightened by the triune Godhead. [GOASD]
Both now.
From the Holy Spirit the streams of grace well forth; they water all creation, so that life be engendered. [GOASD]
Prokeimenon. Psalm 44.
I will remember your name from generation to generation. (2)
Verse: My heart overflowed with a good word; I tell my works to the King.
I will remember your name from generation to generation. [SAAS]
Stand for the Gospel reading.
DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: Amen.
Mode 2.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (2) Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]
DEACON
Let us pray to the Lord our God that we may be made worthy to hear the holy Gospel.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)
DEACON
Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.
PRIEST: Peace be with all.
CHOIR: And with your spirit.
PRIEST
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
DEACON: Let us be attentive.
CHOIR
Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.
PRIEST (from the gate)
Lk. 1:39 – 49, 56
In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. [RSV]
CHOIR
Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.
READER
Psalm 50 (51).
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]
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CHOIR
Glory. Mode 2.
At the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]
Both now.
At the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]
Idiomelon. Mode pl. 2.
Verse: Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. [SAAS]
Today, the whole wide world is shined on by the rays of the Theotokos; and the Island of Kythira, beautified with myrtle blossoms, sends up a song: “O pure Virgin, the pride and joy of the Orthodox, cease not to make intercession for us to the Lord.” [SD]
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, the finding of whose holy icon “Our Lady of the Myrtles” we commemorate, 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 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; the holy Great-martyr Thecla, the Equal to the Apostles, 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.
CHOIR
Lord, have mercy. (12)
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.
CHOIR: Amen.
READER
Kontakion for the Theotokos.
Menaion Supplement - - -
Mode 3. On this day.
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον.
Now the Isle of Kythira * is in possession of your Icon * which was wondrously revealed * within the myrtles, all-holy Virgin. * It is like a splendid crown that has been given * by the Lord, through you, O Lady full of divine grace. * We extol you and salute you, together singing: * Rejoice, the joy of us all. [SD]
Oikos.
Send me wisdom from heaven, as I try to tell of your many renowned deeds, as the one who makes the foolish wise by divine inspiration and are a spring of wisdom. And clearly grant me the gift of words as I open my mouth, so that, rejoicing, I may sing in hymns the finding of your sacred icon, which you were well-pleased to give as a gift to the island of Kythera, O Bride of God. And grant me strength from on high to hymn the straightening of the paralytic, the inexpressible healing of the unconscious one, the salvation of the sailors in dangers, the putting out of the thunderbolts and fire, the removal of pestilent diseases, the stopping of the arrows of the pirates, the cessation of rainless drought, the healing of those suffering from incurable diseases and all your other miracles, through which you are shown to be shelter, protection and champion, firm protector and fortification of the city, benefactor and loving mother of the people of Kythera. Therefore hymning your compassion for us with faith and boundless yearning, with contrition of soul I cry to you, O Virgin: Rejoice, the joy of us all. [VPA]
Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.
Synaxarion
From the Menaion.
On September 24, we commemorate the holy Great-martyr Thecla, Peer of the Apostles.
By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Katavasias Odes 1-8
CHOIR
Katavasias of Theotokos
Ode i. Mode 4.
I open my mouth and pray the Spirit fill it, like David said, * to pour out a good word to the Queen and Mother of God. * I will celebrate * her feast with joy and gladness * and sing to her merrily, lauding her miracles. [GOASD]
Ode iii.
Establish your servants who extol you, * O Mother of God, for they have formed * a spiritual choir for you * the living and abundant fount; * and graciously in your divine glory give glorious crowns to them. [GOASD]
Ode iv.
When the Prophet Habakkuk heard the divine * and incomprehensible counsel of Your Incarnation * from the Virgin, O Most High, * considering, he cried aloud: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord my God. [GOASD]
Ode v.
Amazed was the universe by your divine magnificence. * You who were perpetually virgin * carried the heavenly God of all in your womb * and gave birth to the eternal Son, * who awards salvation to all who sing hymns of praise to you. [GOASD]
Ode vi.
O godly-minded believers, come * and celebrate this sacred and venerable feast and thus extol * the Theotokos, and clap our hands, * and glorify our God who was truly born of her. [GOASD]
Ode vii.
Godly-minded three * did not adore created things in the Creator’s stead; * rather, disdaining the threat * of fire, they trampled it, and joyfully they sang: * “O supremely praised * and most exalted Lord and God * of the fathers, You are blessed.” [GOASD]
Ode viii.
We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.
Guiltless were those Servants in the furnace. * The Son of the Theotokos went and rescued them. * He who was prefigured then, * having been incarnate now, * is gathering the whole wide world into His Church to sing: * “O all you works of the Lord, to all ages * sing praises to the Lord and exalt Him beyond measure.” [GOASD]
Stand for the singing of Ode ix.
DEACON
Let us honor and magnify in song the Theotokos and the Mother of the light.
CHOIR
Ode ix.
The Magnificat. Mode 4.
Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Verse: For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Verse: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Verse: He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. [NKJV]
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]
Ode 9: Katavasia
Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode 4.
All you born on earth, * with festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; * and all you the heavenly angelic orders, join in and celebrate; * and honoring the sacred wonders of the Mother of God, * sing the joyful salutation, “O rejoice, * Theotokos, all-blest, ever-virgin pure!” [GOASD]
PRIEST
Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: To You, O Lord.
PRIEST
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.
CHOIR: Amen.
CHOIR
Exaposteilarion. For the Holy Woman.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 2. O Women, hearken.
Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.
Fair Virgin, being strengthened by * the holy admonitions of * St. Paul the God-ordained preacher, * you followed him, disregarding * your suitor as corruptible, O Thecla, you who suffered much, * O Protomartyr, Apostles’ peer; * and therefore you were awarded * the victory crown by Christ God. [SD]
For the Theotokos.
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Mode 3. Apostles, you have assembled.
Ἀπόστολοι ἐκ περάτων.
O Lady, your light illumines * the people of Kythira Island, * who are observing your festive * celebration with longing, * and cry to you with rejoicing: * Rejoice, holy Virgin Mary. [SD]
Lauds. Mode 4.
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]
Praise Him, all you His angels; praise Him, all you His hosts. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]
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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.
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Stichera for the Theotokos.
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Mode 4. To a brave one.
Ὡς γενναῖον ἐν Μάρτυσι.
To fulfill among them the written judgment: this glory have all His holy ones. [SAAS]
With rejoicing, O you who dwell * on the Island of Kythira, * let us bring the Virgin a wreath of songs today, * as we all cheerfully celebrate * the Icon’s discovery, * having now acquired it * as a heavenly treasure, and * let us sing to her: * Save Kytherians honoring you, Lady, by your holy intercession, * O Maiden full of the grace of God. [SD]
Praise God in His saints; praise Him in the firmament of His power. [SAAS]
You delivered your Island from * past disgrace and obscurity, * and to godly glory you elevated it, * when you dramatically showed it your * divine Icon, which was found * among fragrant myrtle shrubs. * With the light of your miracles * you illuminate * the Kytherians who have your protection, and who gaily now extol you, * O Lady full of the grace of God. [SD]
Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to the abundance of His greatness. [SAAS]
Through your Icon you wondrously * cured the man who had had a stroke; * and you raised the other who had been paralyzed. * And from the Island you drove away * the very destructive plague, * and you frustrated the plans * of the pirates like spider webs; * the ability * to bear children you gave to barren women; on the sick you have bestowed health, * O Lady full of the grace of God. [SD]
For the Holy Woman.
From Menaion - - -
Idiomelon 1. Mode 1.
Praise Him with the sound of trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. [SAAS]
Today let us imagine the stadium of Martyrs. Come, all people, and let us cheer as we watch the extraordinary feats that are accomplished there. Thecla, the fair virgin and bride of God, is brought out like a spotless lamb, to be slaughtered for the sake of Christ our God who was slaughtered for us. By her faith in the Trinity, she defeated the godlessness of tyrants. As she dances now with the Angels, she intercedes with the Savior, for the salvation of our souls. [GOASD]
Idiomelon 2. Mode 1.
Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute. [SAAS]
Protomartyr Thecla, you had Christ as your Bridegroom in heaven, and thus you disdained your suitor and bridal chamber on earth. Wisely you did not yield to your mother’s flattery; but instead you followed Paul, and you took up the sign of the Cross on your shoulders. You did not shrink from fire. You turned the ferocity of the wild animals into docility. And by throwing yourself into a lake for holy baptism in Christ, the aggressive seals therein were killed. We pray you, O Saint, distinguished by valorous contests, never cease continually interceding with the Lord, for all who in faith celebrate your ever-venerable memory. [GOASD]
Idiomelon 3. Mode 4.
Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with triumphant cymbals; let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]
You gave yourself over to the almighty will. Confirmed as champion of Christ, and renouncing earthly love, you received the lamp of eternal life. You are like a blessed chamber, where hosts of women who have found the entrance to eternal life, find comfort. Together with them, O Apostle Thecla, earnestly pray for our souls. [GOASD]
Glory.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4.
O Protomartyr of Christ, not only did people marvel at your superhuman feats, but even wild animals were amazed. The flames of fire were reckoned as not flames, O fair virgin Thecla, because of Christ your Bridegroom; for you were happy to suffered for Him. You divorced yourself from the world so that you might obtain the blessedness of heaven. And now with confidence you intercede on behalf of our souls. [GOASD]
Both now. For the Theotokos.
Menaion Supplement - - -
Mode pl. 1.
O Bride of God, Lady full of grace, on this special day of your glorious memory, all the people of Kythira, those on the Island as well as those who are far away, are present in your Church of the Myrtles, the former physically and the latter in spirit. And waving fragrant myrtle branches, those symbols of your holy Icon, they reverently surround it, and in soulful exultation, they sing to you and salute you: “Rejoice, O Lady, who like a golden eagle gather us and care for us under your golden wings. Rejoice, O Lady, who gave us your holy Icon as heavenly treasure, and through it continually grant your gifts to us. Rejoice, O Lady, who profusely shower us with an abundance of cures and miracles, and who deliver from danger all who call upon you.” And now, all-lauded Virgin Theotokos, the glory of the people of Kythira, please entreat your Son on our behalf, that He grant us forgiveness of sins and the Kingdom of Heaven. [SD]
Stand for the Great Doxology.
Great Doxology
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]
We praise You, we bless You, we worship You, we glorify You, we give thanks to You for Your great glory.
Lord King, heavenly God, Father, Ruler over all; Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; and You, O Holy Spirit.
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.
Accept our supplication, You who sit at the right hand of the Father, and have mercy on us.
For You alone are holy, You alone are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Every day I will bless You, and Your name will I praise to eternity, and to the ages of ages.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day, that we be kept without sin.
Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Your name to the ages. Amen.
Let Your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we have set our hope on You.
Blessed are You, O Lord. Teach me Your statutes.
Blessed are You, O Lord. Teach me Your statutes.
Blessed are You, O Lord. Teach me Your statutes.
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.
Lord, I have fled to You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.
For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we shall see light.
Continue Your mercy to those who know You.
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.
Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Apolytikion. For the Theotokos.
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Mode 4. Come quickly.
Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
O come, all you people, and let us in faith clap our hands * and sing sacred songs to her who is the Mother of God, * and longingly cry aloud: * “Rejoice, O protection of all those who entreat you; * rejoice, the salvation of those who honor you with longing; * rejoice, O Lady who restored * the paralyzed man to health.” [SD]