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Hieratikon
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Menaion - October 18
Memory of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
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LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
An optional alternative to the Antiphons are the Typika (Psalms 102 and 145), and the Beatitudes with the appointed troparia, which are provided here.
Psalm 102.
Psalm 145.
The Beatitudes.
Mode pl. 4.
In Your kingdom. Remember us, O Lord, when You come in Your kingdom. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [RSV]
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. [RSV]
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. [RSV]
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. [RSV]
Canon for the Evangelist.
Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Lord, You are the firm.
Σὺ εἶ τὸ στερέωμα.
From Menaion - - -
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. [RSV]
Luke, inspired Evangelist * your holy Gospel presents to all that from on high * Day shall dawn upon us * and shall visit humanity. [GOASD]
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. [RSV]
God inspired you to do * excellent acts, O Evangelist, as well as write * with great admiration * the Apostles’ historic Acts. [GOASD]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [RSV]
Blessed great Apostle Paul, * in his Epistles, was first to write in praise of you, * and he wove your laurels * which he worthily laid on you. [GOASD]
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [RSV]
Theotokion.
Even as you prophesied, * all generations of humankind now call you blessed, * O all-holy Virgin, * for through you we are being saved. [GOASD]
Canon for the Evangelist.
From Menaion - - -
Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. I pour out my supplication.
Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely [for my sake]. [RSV]
Like Moses, when you went up the holy mount * of the virtues, you conversed with your Loved One; * and as the prophet received the two tablets * inscribed by God, blessed Luke, you received the two * books written by the Spirit’s hand, * O Apostle and teacher of all the world. [GOASD]
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. [RSV]
The whole world was enlightened by what you taught * as the holy Church’s rhetor and teacher. * O God-inspired Luke, you were on fire * with the rays of the uncreated Trinity * and you became much like a star, * shining light over all of the universe. [GOASD]
Glory.
Divinely inspired Saint, even today * as of old, you cure the ills and diseases * of soul and body. The grace of the Spirit * and healing gift was entrusted to you by God. * Apostle Paul referred to you * as beloved physician, O holy Luke. [GOASD]
Both now. Theotokion.
The Lord God regarded you, all-blameless one, * when He came and was renewing my essence, * O Theotokos; and He who is mighty * indeed has done those great things for you, as you said. * And also through you He saved me * from corruption, as God in His love for man. [GOASD]
Entrance Hymn. Mode 2.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, who are wondrous in the saints. We sing to You, Alleluia.
Hymns after the Entrance.
Apolytikion. For the Evangelist.
Mode 3.
O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses. [SD]
The Apolytikion of the parish church is sung. Then:
Kontakion. Mode 2.
O Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and ever those who honor you. [SD]
Trisagios Hymn
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.
The Epistle
For the Evangelist.
Prokeimenon. Mode pl. 4. Psalm 18.
His proclamation went forth into all the earth. [SAAS]
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God. [SAAS]
The reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Colossians.
Col. 4:5 – 11, 14 – 18
Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicus will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he may know how you are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions — if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nymphas and the church in his house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord.” I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen. [RSV]
Alleluia. Mode 1. Psalm 88.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Verse 1: The heavens shall confess Your wonders, O Lord. [SAAS]
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Verse 2: God is glorified in the counsel of saints.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
The Gospel
For the Evangelist.
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Lk. 10:16 – 21
The Lord said to his disciples, “He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” In that same hour he rejoiced in the spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing before you.” [RSV]
Hymn to the Theotokos.
It is truly right to bless you, Theotokos, ever blessed, most pure, and Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Logos. We magnify you, the true Theotokos.
Communion Hymn. Psalm 18.
His proclamation went forth into all the earth, and his words to the ends of the world. [SAAS] Alleluia.
Hymn after Holy Communion.
Mode 2.
We have seen the true light; we have received the heavenly Spirit; we have found the true faith, worshiping the undivided Trinity, for the Trinity has saved us.
DISMISSAL
Glory to You, O Christ our God. Glory to You.
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, of the holy and glorious Apostle and Evangelist Luke, whose memory we celebrate; and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, as He is good, benevolent, and merciful God.
Fasting Rule
Wine: Wine and oil are allowed. Refrain from meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
It is a minor feast.