Matins - Customizable Sunday, November 3, 2024

Books - Sources

- Sauti 2.

Octoechos - Mode 2.

Jumapili asubuhi

On Sunday Morning

Menaion - November 3

Memory of the holy Martyrs Acepsimas, Joseph, and Aeithalas; and of the Consecration of the Church of the Holy Great-martyr George in Lydda, when his Holy Body was Placed in it.

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IBADA YA ASUBUHI

MATINS

WATU

CHOIR

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

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

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

Mstari 1: Mshukuruni Bwana , litieni jina lake takatifu

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

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

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

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

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

From Octoechos - - -

Apolytikio ya ufufuo

Resurrectional Apolytikion.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Ee uliye uzima usiyekufa, ulishuka kifoni na kuangamiza kuzimu kwa mng''aro wa umungu, ulifufua watu kuzimuni mwa nchi, majeshi yote ya mbinguni yalipaza sauti: Ee Kristo Mungu wetu mpaji wa uhai, utukufu kwako. [[SWA]]

When You descended unto Death, O Lord, You who are immortal Life put Hades to death, by the lightning of Your divinity. And when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the hosts of heaven sang aloud to You, “O Christ God, Giver of life, glory to You!” [GOASD]

For the Martyrs.

Sauti 4.

Mode 4. Come quickly.

- c1211 - SDedes
- c2001 - NewByz

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You * the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. * Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls. [SD]

Utukufu.

Glory.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4.

As the one renowned for setting captives free and for defending those in poverty, the physician of the sick and the champion of emperors, great and victorious Martyr George, intercede with Christ our God, beseeching Him to save our souls. [SD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Sauti 4.

Mode 4.

Siri ili iliyofichiwa toka milele, hata malaika hawakuijua, Ee Mzazi-Mungu, kupitia kwako ilijulikana kwa watu wote; maana Mungu alipata mwili kwako kwa umoja bila kuungamana, tena kwa hiari akakubali mateso ya msalaba kwa ajili yetu; na kwa ule msalaba akamfufuka Adamu, akaokoa roho zetu mautini. [[SWA]]

O Theotokos, revealed through you to us on earth was the mystery, that was hidden for ages and unknown by the angels. God became incarnate, uniting natures without confusion, and for us He voluntarily accepted crucifixion, through which He resurrected the first-formed man, and He saved our souls from death. [GOASD]

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

WATU

CHOIR

Kathisma 1.

Kathisma I.

From Octoechos - - -

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

When he took down Your immaculate Body from the Cross, the honorable Joseph wrapped it in a clean linen shroud with spices and laid it for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day You rose, O Lord, and granted to the world the great mercy. [GOASD]

Utukufu.

Glory.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

The Angel who had come to the sepulcher said to the Myrrh-bearing women, “Ointments are appropriate for mortal men; but Christ is indeed a stranger to decay. Now go proclaim that the Lord has risen and granted to the world the great mercy.” [GOASD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Ee Mzazi-Mungu, siri zako ni vigumu kuzifahamu zote, ni tukufu sana. Ulikuwa na muhuri wa usafi, na kulindwa na ubikira; na kwa hiyo umejulikana kuwa Mama bila uwongo, ukimzaa Mungu wa kweli. Utuombee kwake, ili aokoe roho zetu. [[SWA]]

All surpassing every thought, all surpassing glorious, O Theotokos, are your mysteries. With your chastity sealed and your virginity preserved, still you are a mother in truth, for to the true God you gave birth. We pray you fervently entreat Him to save our souls. [GOASD]

From Octoechos - - -

Kathisma 2

Kathisma II.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Not preventing the sealing of the stone of the tomb, with Your rising You gave to all the rock of the faith. Glory to You, O Lord. [GOASD]

Utukufu.

Glory.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

The choir of Your disciples and the Myrrh-bearing Women are greatly rejoicing together with us. For we are celebrating one and the same feast, which glorifies and honors Your resurrection. By their intercessions, O benevolent Lord, grant to us Your people the great mercy. [GOASD]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

Mbarikiwa kuliko wote u, Bikira Mzazi-Mungu; aliyepata mwili kutoka kwako nayo mauti imetekwa, Adamu ameitwa tena, laana imetenguwa, kuzimu kumekufa tele, na sisi tumepewa uzima. Kwa hivyo twaimba na kusema: mhimidiwa u Kristo Mungu wetu, uliyependa hivyo, utukufu kwako. [[SWA]]

You are supremely blessed, O Virgin Theotokos. For through Him who from you became incarnate, Hades has been captured, and Adam has been called back; the curse has been killed, and Eve has been freed; death has been put to death, and we have been brought back to life. Therefore we extol Him and cry out, “O Christ our God, You are blessed, for so was Your good pleasure. Glory to You!” [GOASD]

MAHIMIDI YA UFUFUO

Resurrectional Evlogetaria.

Sauti 5.

Mode pl. 1.

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

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

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

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

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

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

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

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

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

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

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

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

Ee Bwana, wahimidiwa, unifundishe zilizo haki zako.

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

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

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

Utukufu.

Glory.

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

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

Sasa.

Both now.

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

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

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

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

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Ipakoi (Masomo ya Kurudia) Sauti 2.

Hypakoe. Mode 2.

Baada ya mateso yako, Ee Kristo Mungu, wanawake wakienda kaburini kupaka mwili wako, waliona malaika kaburini na walishangaa; kwa kuwa walisikia sauti zao kwamba Bwana amefufuka akagawia ulimwengu huruma kubwa. [[SWA]]

After Your Passion, O Christ God, the women went to the tomb to anoint Your body. They saw Angels in the sepulcher, and they were amazed. For they heard them saying that You the Lord had risen, granting to the world the great mercy. [GOASD]

WATU

CHOIR

Anavathmii (Nyimbo za Kupanda Juu)

Anavathmoi.

Antifono ya 1 Sauti 2.

Antiphon 1. Mode 2.

Nakuinulia macho ya moyo wangu, Ee Mwokozi, mbinguni; nikomboe kwa mwanga yako. [[SWA]]

I direct the eyes of my heart to You in heaven, O Savior. Save me, I pray, shining on me Your resplendence. [GOASD]

Tuhurumie, Ee Kristo wangu, sisi tunaofanya dhambi sana kila saa kwako, na utupe njia ya kutubu kabla ya kufa. [[SWA]]

Have mercy on us who hourly offend You in many things, O my Christ; and before the end, give us ways to return to You in repentance. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

Kutawala, kutakasa na kuna mwendo ni kazi ya Roho Mtakatifu; kwa kuwa ni Mungu kwa asili moja pamoja na Baba na Neno. [[SWA]]

To the Holy Spirit it is proper to rule, to sanctify, and to move all creation; for He is God, one in essence with the Father and the Logos. [GOASD]

Antifono ya 2

Antiphon 2.

If the Lord had not been with us, who would be sufficient to preserve himself uninjured from the enemy and murderer of mankind? [GOASD]

Do not deliver me to the teeth of my enemies, O Savior, for in the manner of a lion they move against me Your servant. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit is the principle of life, and to Him belongs the honor. He is God, and in the Father through the Son He strengthens and sustains every creature. [GOASD]

Antifono ya 3

Antiphon 3.

Those who trust in the Lord are like the holy mountain. They are in no way shaken by the devil’s assaults. [GOASD]

Let those who live for God never stretch out their hands in lawlessness. For Christ will not permit the rod to be upon His inheritance. [GOASD]

Utukufu. Sasa.

Glory. Both now.

From the Holy Spirit all wisdom gushes forth, as does grace to Apostles. By Him Martyrs are awarded for their contests, and Prophets have visions. [GOASD]

Prokimeno.

Prokeimenon.

(x 2)

Awaken, O Lord my God, in the ordinance You commanded, so the congregation of the peoples shall surround You. (2)

Mstari

Verse: O Lord my God in You I hope.

Awaken, O Lord my God, in the ordinance You commanded, so the congregation of the peoples shall surround You. [SAAS]

Eothinon Gospel (Not EP / GOA)

Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Injili.

Stand for the Gospel reading.

Tumwombe Bwana.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

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

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

SHEMASI

DEACON

Na tumsihi Bwana Mungu wetu atustahilishe

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

Bwana, hurumia. (3)

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

SHEMASI

DEACON

Hekima. Simameni wima. tusikilize Evanjelio Takatifu.

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

Amani kwa wote.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

Na iwe kwa roho yako.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

KASISI

PRIEST

Injili Takatifu kama ilivyoandikwa na John.

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

Tusikilize.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

KASISI

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon 8

John. 20:11 – 18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabboni,” which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, “Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and she told them that he had said these things to her. [RSV]

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

MSOMAJI

READER

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

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

WATU

CHOIR

Zaburi ya 50 (51).

Psalm 50 (51).

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

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

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

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

Unioshe kabisa na uovu wangu, unitakase dhambi zangu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unifanye kusikia furaha na shangwe, mifupa uliyoiponda ifurahi.

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

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

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

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

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

Usinitenge na uso wako, wala roho yako mtakatifu usiniondolee.

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

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

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

Nitawafundisha wakosaji njia zako, na wenye dhambi watarejea kwako.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Utukufu.

Glory.

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

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

Sasa.

Both now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

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

WATU

CHOIR

Bwana, hurumia. (x 12)

Lord, have mercy. (12)

KASISI

PRIEST

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Ode 1: Octoechos: Canon-1

Kanuni

The Canon

From Octoechos - - -

WATU

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode i. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἐν βυθῷ κατέστρωε.

Long ago the overwhelming Force * utterly destroyed the chariots and army of Pharaoh within the Sea. * Now the Logos put on flesh * and He wiped out malignant sin and its burdens all. * He is Lord, forever glorious, and He is greatly glorified. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Good One, disobeying Your command, * we were sadly registered to the ruler of this world as his property. * By Your Cross is he condemned; * for assaulting You as if merely a mortal man, * he fell into Your authority, and he was rendered powerless. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Master, You have come into the world * as Redeemer of the human race and as the Author of immortal life. * For You shredded shrouds of death * by Your resurrection, which we all now glorify. * For You are forever glorious, and You are greatly glorified. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

Unto the Creator you gave birth, * when in His good pleasure He became incarnate, O Maid, in your virgin womb. * Hence you are superior * to creation all, invisible and visible. * Intercede with Him with confidence, entreating Him to save our souls. [SD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M (Glorified in strength.)

Σοῦ ἡ τροπαιοῦχος.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O Martyrs, you are brightly illuminated with the glory of the Lightning of the Three Suns. Deliver those who piously honor your all-holy memorial today from the darkness of sin and sufferings [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O most sacred Martyrs, you courageously turned away from those who encouraged you into lawlessness, for your minds were walled about with the laws of the Lord God. Because you persevered in the law, you have been granted glory. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O all-blessed Martyrs, by your voluntary execution you were offered as most pure sacrifices to Christ. You are holy ministers and sacrificers of Him Who gave life to the world by His own voluntary execution. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin, ask the incomprehensible God to deliver your servants from troubles, for you gave birth to Him when He was circumscribed in a body and made flesh because of His great goodness. [un]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Τῷ ὁδηγήσαντι πάλαι.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, change the distemper and listlessness of my mind by the fire of your righteous prayers. Make my mind strong so that I may celebrate your sacred festival. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O George, it is not possible to describe your wondrous works, for you are high and exalted above the masses in both word and deed. You are an unconquerable wielder of the highest power and a mighty warrior. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O athlete, your venerable contest does not at all come within the range of praise, for I am excitable and afraid. I am at a loss and astonished even to mention the least of your victories. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O gracious Lady, you brought forth Life and thus restored our fall from life by giving birth to the Savior of all. By your intercessions He grants all of us the remission of sins. [un]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Nitafumbua kinywa changu na kitajazwa na roho na nitatoa maneno kwa malkia mama na kuonekana nikishangilia sana na kuimbia miujiza yake kwa mteremo. [[SWA]]

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 3: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode iii. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἐξήνθησεν ἡ ἔρημος.

The gentile church was formerly like the barren wilderness; * and then it blossomed as the rose * and the lily, when You appeared on earth. * My heart is established in Your Advent, O Lord. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Creation, at Your Passion, Lord, was confounded when it saw * that You, who had established all * by divine bidding, were in outward form * humiliated and sneered at by lawless men. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You fashioned me from dust, O Christ, * in Your image, with Your hand. * When I through sin was crushed again * to the dust of death, You went down with me * into Hades and raised me up again with You. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin, the angelic hosts * were amazed that you gave birth * to God, O all-immaculate; * and the hearts of the people shook in awe. * With faith we honor you as the Mother of God. [SD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M (As You are the only One.)

Ὁ μόνος εἰδώς.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O sacred Akepsimas, after incinerating the passions to ashes with the fire of asceticism, you were sacrificed like a ram in a tribulation from the godless. Your blood sanctified the congregations of the faithful. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O wise Martyr, the most excellent Joseph, you did not deny the divine Name, nor did you sacrifice to the fire, even though you were unjustly tortured, beaten with sticks, and cruelly scourged in your torments, for you had been set afire with the zeal of faith. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O Aethalas, you endured as being mercilessly beaten on your back and chest as though another man was suffering. O glorious Martyr, you gazed with complete firmness of mind towards God, Who is able to save those who believe in Him with their entire soul. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O all-blameless Lady who is the all-holy Virgin Bride of God, the Sun that never sets dawned on us from you. By the rays of His light, He illuminates the world which is held in darkness and is perishing by the deceit of the destroyer. [un]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Ὁ στερεῶν βροντήν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, you could not accept seeing the fire of delusion spread. You chastised the lawless like the fire-breathing zealot, exclaiming: “There is none other God than the Lord.” [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O blessed George, when He set your soul on fire Who came to cast the fire of the Logos upon the entire earth, you did not conceal HIm at all but fervently exclaimed: “Christ is my steadfastness.” [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O divinely-wise, the tyrant assumed that he would terrify your courageous soul by showing you various tortures. But you firmly exclaimed: “Christ is my steadfastness.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O Lady, the Prophet saw you as a great mountain with a summit above all the hills of the ranks of the angels, and he thus exclaimed: “A virgin shall give birth in a manner free of blame.” [un]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Mzazi-Mungu kama chemichemi hai tena tele uwaimarishe wanaokusifu, wakifanya mkutano wa roho na uwastahilishe kuwa na taji kwa utukufu wako wa umungu. [[SWA]]

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 3: Short Litany

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

WATU

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

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

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

The courageous and noble champion Joseph, Akepsimas the destroyer of delusion, and the invincible and glorious athlete Aethalas are bright and radiant stars of the holy Faith. Truly they are worthy to be praised in hymns on this day. They diminished the glory of the Persians by refusing to offer a sacrifice to the sun or worship the fire. Thus let us faithfully exclaim: “Intercede with Christ our God that He may grant remission of all the sins of those who venerate their sacred memorial.” [un]

Utukufu.

Glory. Another.

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

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

O prizewinner and Great Martyr George, you courageously overthrew the tyrants and all their might by the strength of the sign of Christ the Savior, the sign of Whom you were fully armed with as the champion of the Faith. You strengthened the faithful in their faith when you exposed the depravity of the idols, O godly-minded George. Thus, as is right, you have received from the hand of the Lord the crowns of your victory, for you have struggled in martyrdom. Intercede with Christ our God that He may grant remission of all the sins of those who venerate your sacred memorial. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Duty-bound I present you this hymn of praise, * like the widow’s two cents, out of gratitude, * O Lady, because of all your benevolent favors. * For you are my shelter and likewise my help in need; * from troubles and temptations you ever deliver me. * Therefore being rescued from the things that afflict me, * as though from a furnace fire, from my heart I cry out to you, * Theotokos help me, I pray, * interceding with your Son and God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who faithfully worship your Son, O immaculate one. [SD]

Ode 4: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode iv. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἐλήλυθας ἐκ Παρθένου.

You came, O Lord, * not an elder nor angel, but You yourself, * God incarnate, being born of a pure Virgin, thus saving me * and all of humanity. * Therefore I sing to You: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You stood trial at Caiaphas’s court, Lord, not crying out, * as You brought forth justice to the Gentiles, as Isaiah said. * This is the salvation that You worked for the whole world, * through Your Passion, O Christ. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

By Your Passion, forsaken are the swords of the enemy, * as the Prophet David said. * By Your descent into Hades, Lord, * the cities of the foe were pulled down, * and the tyrant’s insolence was overthrown. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

You, O Lady Theotokos, are known by the faithful all, * our fortress unshakable, * the harbor where we go to be saved. * By your intercessions you rescue our souls from all dangers and calamities. [SD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M ()

Ὄρος σε τῇ χάριτι.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O wise Akepsimas, you mightily wrestled your enemies to the ground with words of divine wisdom, for they were held in the darkness of ignorance. O blessed one, you did not tremble before the torments they inflicted on your sacred body. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O Joseph, those who worshiped the fire tried to treacherously coerce you into worshiping the fire. But you completely refused to yield, for your mind was burning with the love of God, and you received a refreshment that strengthened you. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O Aethalas, you fled from the muddy and bitter water of faithlessness, for you were filled with the divine floods of the Spirit. You drowned the invisible enemies with the rivers of your blood. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O blessed George, when He set your soul on fire Who came to cast the fire of the Logos upon the entire earth, you did not conceal Him at all but fervently exclaimed: “Christ is my steadfastness.” [un]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Εισακήκοα Κύριε.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O all-blessed George, because of your boldness with the Lord, you grant your glorious and laudable protection and aid to everyone who praises you. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O first-fruit of His Holies, quickly stop the advances of barbarians by your prayers, for you have unconquerable power given to you by the Holy One. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O George, protect me from the night of temptations which envelopes me all around and unstoppably throws me into a whirlpool of passions. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O all-pure Theotokos, only you held in your womb the One Who holds the whole world together. Only you gave birth to the One Who is apprehended beyond understanding. [un]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Nabii Habakuki akielewa upendo wa umungu usiochunguzika ili upate mwili kwa Bikira alipaza sauti: Utukufu kwa uwezo wako, Ee Bwana. [[SWA]]

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 5: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode v. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Μεσίτης Θεοῦ.

O Christ our God, * You are the mediator between God and men. * For through You, O Lord, we have access to Your Father, the Author of Light, * in the Spirit, as Paul said, out of the night of ignorance. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Like a cedar, O Christ, * You shattered the raging of the enemies, * when in Your good pleasure, Lord, * You were voluntarily crucified * and in the flesh exalted with the cypress, pine, and cedar. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

They laid You, O Lord, * in the lowest pit, as one helpless and dead. * By Your bruise, O Savior Christ, * with yourself You raised up those whom David said * were no longer remembered, like slain men sleeping in a grave. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O pure one, implore your Son and Lord for us who put our hope in you. * Virgin, pray He grant to us * a peaceful existence and deliverance * from adverse circumstances, whenever we encounter them. [SD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M ()

Ὁ φωτίσας τῇ ἐλλάμψει.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O celebrated Martyrs, you were blessed when you boldly declared the blessed Logos in the arena. When you gloriously triumphed, the Logos united you to the choruses of the blessed. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O wondrous Joseph, Akepsimas the initiate of sacred mysteries, and most holy Aethalas, you were manifested as unassailable castles of the Faith, which completely demolished the siege engines of the enemy. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

Although broken and wounded, the bodies of the Martyrs severed the strengthless power of the unrighteous. They righteously displayed their souls’ impervious love for the Master and Lord. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O all-blameless one, He that lived in your womb without seed preserved you the unspotted virgin to be as you were before giving birth. He came forth from you as both God and man, so that he may deify that which He had received in His goodness. [un]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Ἀνάτειλόν μοι Κύριε.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, you put the barbaric army of the demons to flight. You pierced them through with the weapon of the Cross as a holy lance. You knocked down the evil leaders of their ranks. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O George, you preserved the ship of your soul from the winds and steered it into the harbor of life. You were strong in the power of the Almighty, and you were guided by the providence that guides everyone. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O Saint, you said to the wicked man: “Why do you try to separate me from the love of my Christ by your smooth talking? It would be easier to cook a stone, write on the sea, or shoot the sky with an arrow.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O all-blameless Lady, cast down the arrogant heretics who unceasingly assault the Orthodox people, for you are the Mother of God and have the power to do as you will. [un]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Ulimwengu wote ulistaajabia utukufu wako wa umungu kwa kuwa wee Bikira usiyeolewa; uliyekuwa na roho na ulimzaa Mwana asiye na mwanzo, anayegawia wokovu wote wanaokusifu. [[SWA]]

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 6: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode vi. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἐν ἀβύσσῳ πταισμάτων.

Like a deep sea, my sins have encircled me. * I invoke the deep sea of Your ineffable * and unfathomable tender love. * Raise me up from corruption, O Lord my God. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The Righteous One was judged as a criminal, * and He has been crucified with those who broke the law; * and by His precious blood He gives * guilty sinners forgiveness of all their sins. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

As through one man, the first Adam, sin of old * came into the world and through it death spread to all, * much more through one, the Son of God, * resurrection has been manifested to all. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

You, O Virgin, conceived without knowing man * and remained a virgin, even after giving birth, * exhibiting the tokens that prove * the true divinity of your Son and God. [SD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M ()

Ἐκύκλωσεν ἡμᾶς.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O wise Martyrs, the waves of torments that greatly surged did not flood your bravery and perseverance. You arrived in joy at the calm harbor of salvation by holy helmsmanship. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O blessed Saints, you stained for yourselves a holy mantle of red with the drops of your holy blood. Now you wear it as you reign with the immortal king. [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O Martyrs worthy of wonder, you were made beautiful with the beauty of your trials. You have entered together into the bridal chamber. O Saints, you are deified in magnificence and have been adopted in glory as sons by the Father of Lights. [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O immaculate Virgin, the enemy is destroyed by your life-giving Offspring. Adam is brought to life, even though he was put to death by disobedience in ancient times when he consumed the fruit. Thus, O all-blameless Lady, he praises you and calls you blessed. [un]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Ζάλη με λογισμῶν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O all-blessed George, you kept your soul unharmed while yielding your body to torments. You had the protection from above as your provident protector in battle. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, by your prayers cause the Master to grant mercy to those who keep your memorial. Keep them from the harm of the visible and invisible raging enemies. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O Saint, the intelligent beings of heaven were amazed at how you defeated the bodiless enemies when they watched your courage from above. With manual weapons you defeated those who caused our ancient ancestors in Paradise to fall. [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O all-pure one, you have woven a purple robe for the King of all with an unfathomable weaving by the good pleasure of the Father and the Holy Spirit. He clothed Himself in your flesh without change or confusion. [un]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Sisi tunaofikiria umungu tukiadhimisha siku kuu ya Mzazi-Mungu; ya umungu na dhamani tupige makofi tukimtukuza Mungu aliyezaliwa naye. [[SWA]]

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 6: Short Litany

KASISI

PRIEST

Tena na tena kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

Kwako, Ee Bwana.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Umefufuka, Ee Mwokozi, toka kaburini; na kuzimu kukiona ile miujiza kulishangaa; wafu wamefufuka na viumbe vyote vikiona hivyo vyafurahi pamoja na Wewe; Adamu ashangilia pia, na ulimwengu wakusifu daima, Ee Mwokozi wangu. [[SWA]]

Omnipotent Lord, You rose from the sepulcher. * The netherworld saw the miracle and was stupefied, * for the dead were also raised. * But creation saw it and rejoiced with You; * Adam also greatly rejoiced. * O my Savior, the world forever sings Your praise. [GOASD]

Oikos.

You, O Word of God, are the light of those in the darkness. You are the resurrection and the life of all humanity. When You destroyed the power of death and smashed the gates of Hades, You raised everyone with yourself. Mortals saw the miracle and marveled, All creation rejoices with You in Your resurrection, O benevolent Lord. So we all now glorify and extol Your condescension, O my Savior, and the world forever sings Your praise. [GOASD]

Simameni

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxario

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 3, we commemorate the holy Martyrs Acepsimas, Joseph, and Aeithalas.

By their holy intercessions, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Ode 7: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

WATU

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode vii. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Ἀντίθεον πρόσταγμα.

The godless decree of the unlawful tyrant * commanded the stoking of the furnace’s fiery flame. * But Christ joined His pious Servants, and He covered them * with the Spirit’s dewy breeze. * He is praised and blessed and exceedingly glorious. [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Lord, in Your tender love, You did not bear it * to see that humanity had succumbed to death’s tyranny. * So You came and saved the human race by Your own blood, * becoming man, O Christ our God. * You are praised and blessed and exceedingly glorious. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ, when the keepers of the doors of Hades * saw You, who were clothed in the garment of vengeance, they quaked. * For You, as the Master, went there to subdue the unwise * tyrant, making him Your slave. * You are praised and blessed and exceedingly glorious. [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

We recognize you, O undefiled Virgin, * as holy of holies. O unwedded Mother, only you * conceived and gave birth to God who is immutable. * By your childbirth you became * the spring of incorruption for the believers all. [SD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M ()

Σὲ νοητήν.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

Joseph and Aethalas shined like bright stars from the land of Persia and brought light to the world with the rays of their trials. They piously exclaimed: “O praised and supremely glorious God of our Fathers.” [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O all-glorious Martyrs of Christ, you inherited a painless life by your many pains. Thus by your prayers you constantly make every pain and temptation light for those who exclaim: “O praised and supremely glorious God of our Fathers.” [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

Let us bless with holy words the holy Martyrs Akepsiams the most holy, the wondrous Joseph, and the great Aethalas, as we exclaim: “O praised and supremely glorious God of our Fathers.” [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O all-blameless Virgin, you have indeed become the divine adornment of hierarchs, the crown of the famous prizewinners, and the steady support of all who sing every day: “O praised and supremely glorious God of our Fathers. “ [un]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ὁ διασώσας ἐν πυρί.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O blessed George, you considered the present things as though only a dream, for you desired only spiritual things and delighted only in the good things stored up in hope, as you exclaimed: “O supremely praised God of our Fathers, blessed are You.” [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O glorious Martyr, you made your mind the ruler of the passions. The excellent law of God has power over all creation, so that the better may by grace destroy the machinations of that which is worse. [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O all-blessed George, your love for God was fervent. You considered the joy of riches to be as dust, as you exclaimed: “I consider the whole earth, even if it were made of gold, to be incomparable with the love of the Master of all.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O Virgin Mother of God, break the conceit of the barbarians. Subject the counsels of the wicked to our faithful hierarchs. Magnify the horn of the Orthodox Church in glorious acts of bravery. [un]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Waliyofikiria umungu hawakuabudu viumbe badala ya Mungu, lakini wakishinda ogofyo la moto kwa uhodari walishangilia na kuimba; wahimidiwa Bwana na Mungu wa mababa wetu. [[SWA]]

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 8: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Sauti 2.

Ode viii. Mode 2. Heirmos.

Κάμινός ποτε.

Heeding the divine decree, the fiery furnace * of old in Babylon distributed its actions and energy; * for it burned up the Chaldean men, * but it refreshed the faithful young men who sang, * saying, “Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. Sing a hymn to Him.” [SD]

Troparia

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Christ, with Your own blood, Your body, like the garment, * of which Isaiah spoke, was stained crimson red. * And seeing it, all the hosts of the Angels shuddered marveling * at Your immense longsuffering, and they sang, * saying, “Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. Sing a hymn to Him.” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Tender-loving Savior, by Your resurrection * You clothed my mortal nature with the garment of immortality. * Now rejoicing and with gratitude, * Your chosen people sing Your praises, O Christ, * saying in the words of Paul, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” [SD]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

In your holy womb you conceived without seed * and you gave birth incomprehensibly to Him who inseparate * from the Father lived as God and man. * And therefore we consider you * the salvation of us all, O pure Virgin who gave birth to God. [SD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Saints.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. N/M ()

Ἐν καμίνῳ Παῖδες.

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O wise Martyrs, the enemies considered you to be an abomination. You were pushed along from place to place. You endured the perils of many scourging and exclaimed: “All you works of the Lord, praise you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O all-acclaimed Martyrs, you suffered wounds with a naked body. But you assaulted the bodiless enemy with the lance of patient resolution, while singing: “All you works of the Lord, praise you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Saints of God, intercede for us.

O men of great name, you were crushed with rocks like the ancient First Martyr. Yet you did not deny Christ, who is the true unbroken Rock. You sang: “All you works of the Lord, praise you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Mzazi-Mungu mtakatifu sana, utuokoe.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Theotokion.

O Virgin, Jacob once beheld you as a ladder by which God the Logos descended to earth and led us to the height. O Theotokos, we praise him without ceasing, and we supremely exalt Him unto all the ages. [un]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M ()

Γῆ καὶ πάντα τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Martyr, You warded off the gang of demons by the staff of your holy words. You delivered the flocks of the faithful from their desolation. Now the faithful sings to Christ: “All you works, bless you the Lord, and supremely exalt Him unto all the ages.” [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, the morning light rose upon you as God had promised while you fixated your gaze upon Heaven. He appeared to you while you were praying to Him, and He exclaimed: “I come to you as a defender; cast aside all fear and be courageous unto the ages.” [un]

Utukufu.

Glory.

O George, Christ showed your attack to be terrifying to the godless and conceited captains. You demolished their machinations like the web of a spider, as you exclaimed: “I supremely bless You, O Christ, unto all the ages.” [un]

Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu

Both now. Theotokion.

O pure Virgin, your Child has ended the unceasing torrent of the corruption of death. He has given life to all men, who praise and supremely exalt Him as the God and Lord of all unto all the ages. [un]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Katavasia. Sauti 4.

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Tunamsifu, tunamhimidi, na tunamsujudu Bwana.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Mzao wa Mzazi-Mungu aliwaokoa vijana wenye haki toka tanurini zamani zile kama alama na sasa ni utimilifu wa uzao; kwa kusanyiko ulimwengu wote ukiimba: Enyi viumbe vyote, msifuni Bwana milele na milele. [[SWA]]

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]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

MSOMAJI

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Oikos.

Simameni

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxario

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 3, we commemorate the holy Martyrs Acepsimas, Joseph, and Aeithalas.

By their holy intercessions, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

WATU

CHOIR

Katavasia

Katavasias of Theotokos

Sauti 4.

Ode i. Mode 4.

Nitafumbua kinywa changu na kitajazwa na roho na nitatoa maneno kwa malkia mama na kuonekana nikishangilia sana na kuimbia miujiza yake kwa mteremo. [[SWA]]

Ode iii.

Mzazi-Mungu kama chemichemi hai tena tele uwaimarishe wanaokusifu, wakifanya mkutano wa roho na uwastahilishe kuwa na taji kwa utukufu wako wa umungu. [[SWA]]

Ode iv.

Nabii Habakuki akielewa upendo wa umungu usiochunguzika ili upate mwili kwa Bikira alipaza sauti: Utukufu kwa uwezo wako, Ee Bwana. [[SWA]]

Ode v.

Ulimwengu wote ulistaajabia utukufu wako wa umungu kwa kuwa wee Bikira usiyeolewa; uliyekuwa na roho na ulimzaa Mwana asiye na mwanzo, anayegawia wokovu wote wanaokusifu. [[SWA]]

Ode vi.

Sisi tunaofikiria umungu tukiadhimisha siku kuu ya Mzazi-Mungu; ya umungu na dhamani tupige makofi tukimtukuza Mungu aliyezaliwa naye. [[SWA]]

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.

Waliyofikiria umungu hawakuabudu viumbe badala ya Mungu, lakini wakishinda ogofyo la moto kwa uhodari walishangilia na kuimba; wahimidiwa Bwana na Mungu wa mababa wetu. [[SWA]]

Ode viii.

Tunamsifu, tunamhimidi, na tunamsujudu Bwana.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Eothinon Gospel (EP / GOA)

Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Injili.

Stand for the Gospel reading.

Tumwombe Bwana.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

Bwana, hurumia.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

KASISI

PRIEST

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

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

Amina.

CHOIR: Amen.

Sauti 2.

Mode 2.

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

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

SHEMASI

DEACON

Na tumsihi Bwana Mungu wetu atustahilishe

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

Bwana, hurumia. (3)

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

SHEMASI

DEACON

Hekima. Simameni wima. tusikilize Evanjelio Takatifu.

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

Amani kwa wote.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

Na iwe kwa roho yako.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

KASISI

PRIEST

Injili Takatifu kama ilivyoandikwa na John.

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

Tusikilize.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

KASISI

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon 8

John. 20:11 – 18

WATU

CHOIR

Utukufu kwako, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

MSOMAJI

READER

WATU

CHOIR

Zaburi ya 50 (51).

Psalm 50 (51).

Sauti 2.

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

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