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Hieratikon
Θεία Λειτουργία Ἁγ. Χρυσοστόμου
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Μηναῖον - Τῌ Κʹ ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ
Menaion - November 20
Τὰ Προεόρτια τῆς ἐν τῷ Ναῷ Εἰσόδου τῆς Ὑπεραγίας Θεοτόκου· καὶ Μνήμη τοῦ Ὁσίου Πατρὸς ᾑμων Γρηγορίου τοῦ Δεκαπολίτου· καὶ τοῦ ἐν Ἁγίοις Πατρὸς ἡμῶν Πρόκλου, Ἀρχιεπισκόπου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως.
The Forefeast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple; and Memory of our Devout Father Gregory of Decapolis; and our Father among the Saints Proclus, Archbishop of Constantinople.
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ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΧΡΥΣΟΣΤΟΜΟΥ
LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Ἤ, ἀντὶ τῶν Ἀντιφώνων, κατὰ τὸ τυπικόν, ψάλλονται τὰ Τυπικὰ καὶ οἱ Μακαρισμοί.
An optional alternative to the Antiphons are the Typika (Psalms 102 and 145), and the Beatitudes with the appointed troparia, which are provided here.
Ψαλμὸς 102.
Psalm 102.
Ψαλμὸς 145.
Psalm 145.
Οἱ Μακαρισμοί.
The Beatitudes.
Ἦχος δʹ.
Mode 4.
Ἐν τῇ Βασιλείᾳ σου μνήσθητι ἡμῶν Κύριε, ὅταν ἔλθῃς ἐν τῇ Βασιλείᾳ σου. Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ Βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.
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]
Μακάριοι οἱ πενθοῦντες, ὅτι αὐτοὶ παρακληθήσονται.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. [RSV]
Μακάριοι οἱ πρᾳεῖς, ὅτι αὐτοὶ κληρονομήσουσι τὴν γῆν.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. [RSV]
Μακάριοι οἱ πεινῶντες καὶ διψῶντες τὴν δικαιοσύνην, ὅτι αὐτοὶ χορτασθήσονται.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. [RSV]
Κανὼν Προεόρτιος.
Canon for the Forefeast.
ᾨδὴ γʹ. Ἦχος δʹ. Τοὺς σοὺς ὑμνολόγους.
Ode iii. Mode 4. N/M (Establish your servants.)
Τοὺς σοὺς ὑμνολόγους.
Τοῦ Μηναίου - - -
From Menaion - - -
Μακάριοι οἱ ἐλεήμονες, ὅτι αὐτοὶ ἐλεηθήσονται.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. [RSV]
Ἐξάρχουσαι κόραι τῆς Παρθένου, λαμπάδας κατέχουσαι φαιδρῶς, τὸ μέλλον ὑπογράφουσιν· ἐκ ταύτης γὰρ τεχθήσεται, ὁ φωτισμὸς τῆς γνώσεως, λύων τῆς πλάνης τὴν ζόφωσιν.
As the maidens accompany and lead the Virgin, holding their torches, they brightly portray what will eventually follow; for the Light of knowledge will be born of her, and He will dispel the darkness of error. [SD]
Μακάριοι οἱ καθαροὶ τῇ καρδίᾳ, ὅτι αὐτοὶ τὸν Θεὸν ὄψονται.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. [RSV]
Ζηλοῦσα τὴν πάλαι θεοφρόνως, ἡ Ἄννα εὐχὴν ἀποπληροῖ, καὶ σὲ προσανατίθεται, τῷ Ἱερῷ Πανάμωμε, ἱερωτάτην σύλληψιν, μέλλουσαν ἕξειν καὶ γέννησιν.
O all-blameless Virgin, your mother Anna emulates Hannah of the Old Testament, and in a godly manner fulfills her vow; and to the sanctuary she dedicates you, who will conceive and give birth in a most sacred manner. [SD]
Μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί, ὅτι αὐτοὶ Υἱοὶ Θεοῦ κληθήσονται.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [RSV]
Ἥλιος ἐφήπλωσεν ἀκτῖνας, ὁρῶν τὴν νεφέλην τοῦ φωτός, ἐφαπλουμένην νεύματι, Θεοῦ ἔνδον εἰς Ἅγια, ἐξ ἧς ὀμβρήσει ἄφεσις, τοῖς χερσωθεῖσιν ἐγκλήμασιν.
When the sun saw the cloud of light spreading out in the Holies of Holies at God’s behest, it spread out its rays. From her, He shall shower forgiveness on those who are dried up in sins. [SD]
Μακάριοι οἱ δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ Βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [RSV]
Θεοὶ με Θεὸς ἐν σοὶ σκηνώσας, διʼ οἶκτον πανάχραντε Ἁγνή, κλαπέντα βρώσει πρότερον, ἀπάτῃ τῇ τοῦ ὄφεως, καὶ τῆς φθορᾶς τὴν ἄφθαρτον, πάλιν τρυφὴν ἀντιδίδωσιν.
O pure and immaculate Lady, God dwelt in you for His mercy’s sake, and thus He deifies me, and though once I was beguiled with food by the serpent’s deceit, He restores me to incorruptible delight instead of corruption. [SD]
Κανὼν Προεόρτιος.
Canon for the Forefeast.
Τοῦ Μηναίου - - -
From Menaion - - -
ᾨδὴ Ϛʹ. Ἦχος δʹ. Τὴν θείαν ταύτην.
Ode vi. Mode 4. N/M (O godly-minded believers.)
Τὴν θείαν ταύτην.
Μακάριοι ἐστὲ ὅταν ὀνειδίσωσιν ὑμᾶς, καὶ διώξωσι, καὶ εἴπωσι πᾶν πονηρὸν ῥῆμα καθʼ ὑμῶν, ψευδόμενοι ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely [for my sake]. [RSV]
Ῥωσθέντες τῇ θείᾳ χάριτι, οἱ θεῖοι τῆς Παρθένου γεννήτορες, ταύτην ὡς ἄμωμον, περιστερὰν εἰς τὰ Ἅγια, ἀνατραφῆναι πόθῳ ἀνατιθέασι.
The divine parents of the Virgin were invigorated by divine grace, and with longing they dedicate her like a spotless dove to be reared in the Temple. [SD]
Χαίρετε καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε, ὅτι ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. [RSV]
Σοῦ τῆς μελλούσης εἰσδέχεσθαι, τὸ φῶς τὸ ἐκ φωτὸς προερχόμενον, φῶτα ὑφάπτουσαι, κόραι σεμναὶ προπορεύονται, φωτοειδῆ πρὸς θεῖον Ναὸν χορεύουσαι.
O Maiden, who will receive the Light from Light, modest maidens carry bright lamps before you, and they proceed dancing to the luminous Temple of God. [SD]
Δόξα.
Glory.
Τὸ πλῆρες δόξης παλάτιον, τὸ μέγα Προφητῶν περιήχημα, θρόνος ὁ ἅγιος, ἔνδον εἰς Ἅγια τίθεται, τῷ Βασιλεῖ τῶν ὅλων ἑτοιμαζόμενος.
The Virgin, that palace full of glory, that great echoing of the Prophets, that holy throne, is placed in the Holy of Holies, where she is prepared for the King of all. [SD]
Καὶ νῦν.
Both now.
Ὑμνῶ σου Κόρη τὴν σύλληψιν, ὑμνῶ σου τὴν ἀπόῤῥητον γέννησιν, ὑμνῶ τὴν σκέπην σου, βλάβης διʼ ἧς πάσης ῥύομαι, ὁ πρὸς τὴν σὴν γαλήνην κατεπειγόμενος.
O Maiden, I extol your conception, I extol your ineffable birth, I extol your protection, for I am rescued from all harm when I flee to your calm refuge. [SD]
Εἰσοδικόν. Ἦχος βʹ.
Entrance Hymn. Mode 2.
Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν Χριστῷ. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ ἐν ἁγίοις θαυμαστός, ψάλλοντάς σοι, Ἀλληλούϊα.
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.
Ὕμνοι μετὰ τὴν Μικρὰν Εἴσοδον
Hymns after the Entrance.
Ἀπολυτίκιον. Προεόρτιον.
Apolytikion. For the Forefeast.
Τοῦ Μηναίου - - -
From Menaion - - -
Ἦχος δʹ. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
Mode 4. Come quickly.
Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
Χαρὰν προμνηστεύεται, σήμερον Ἄννα ἡμῖν, τῆς λύπης ἀντίθετον, καρπὸν βλαστήσασα, τὴν μόνην Ἀειπάρθενον· ἣν περ δὴ καὶ προσάγει, τὰς εὐχὰς ἐκπληροῦσα, σήμερον γηθομένη, τῷ Ναῷ τοῦ Κυρίου, ὡς ὄντως ναὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ Λόγου, καὶ Μητέρα ἁγνήν.
Today righteous Anna solicits joy for us all, * the opposite of pain and sorrow, having brought forth her fruit, * the only ever-virgin Maid; * and today in fulfillment of her prayer and her promise, * to the Temple of the Lord she joyfully leads her * who is truly the temple and pure * Mother of God the Word. [SD]
Τῶν Ἁγίων.
For the Saints.
Ἦχος δʹ.
Mode 4.
Ὁ Θεὸς τῶν πατέρων ἡμῶν, ὁ ποιῶν ἀεὶ μεθʼ ἡμῶν κατὰ τὴν σην ἐπιείκειαν, μὴ ἀποστήσῃς τὸ ἔλεός σου ἀφʼ ἡμῶν, ἀλλὰ ταῖς αὐτῶν ἱκεσίαις, ἐν εἰρήνῃ κυβέρνησον τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν.
O God of our Fathers, since You always deal with us in accordance with Your gentleness, do not withdraw Your mercy from us, but at their fervent entreaties, pilot our life in peace. [SD]
Ψάλλεται τὸ Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ναοῦ. Εἴτα·
The Apolytikion of the parish church is sung. Then:
Τοῦ Μηναίου - - -
From Menaion - - -
Κοντάκιον Προεόρτιον.
Kontakion of the Forefest.
Ἦχος δʹ. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.
Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.
Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.
Εὐφροσύνης σήμερον, ἡ οἰκουμένη, ἐπληρώθη ἅπασα, ἐν τῇ εὐσήμῳ Ἑορτῇ, τῆς Θεοτόκου κραυγάζουσα· Αὕτη ὑπάρχει, σκηνὴ ἐπουράνιος.
On this day the whole wide world is filled completely * with great joy and merriment on the occasion of the feast * of the Theotokos and cries aloud: * “She is the heavenly tabernacle indeed.” [SD]
Ὁ Τρισάγιος Ὗμνος
Trisagios Hymn
Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, ἅγιος Ἰσχυρός, ἅγιος Ἀθάνατος, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. (3)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3)
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Ἅγιος Ἀθάνατος, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.
Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Ὁ Ἀπόστολος
The Epistle
Τῇ Τετάρτῃ τῆς ΚΒʹ Ἑβδομάδος
Wednesday of the 22nd Week
Προκείμενον. Ἦχος γʹ. ᾨδὴ Ἐνάτη.
Prokeimenon. Mode 3. Ode ix.
Μεγαλύνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ἠγαλλίασε τὸ πνεῦμά μου ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ τῷ σωτῆρί μου.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. [RSV]
Στίχ. Ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης αὐτοῦ· ἰδού γάρ, ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν μακαριοῦσί με πᾶσαι αἱ γενεαί.
Verse: For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [RSV]
Πρὸς Κολασσαεῖς Ἐπιστολῆς Παύλου τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα.
The reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Colossians.
Κολ 3:17 – 25; 4:1
Col. 3:17 – 25; 4:1
Ἀδελφοί, πᾶν ὅ,τι ἂν ποιῆτε ἐν λόγῳ ἢ ἐν ἔργῳ, πάντα ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ, εὐχαριστοῦντες τῷ Θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ δι᾽ αὐτοῦ. Αἱ γυναῖκες ὑποτάσσεσθε τοῖς ἀνδράσιν, ὡς ἀνῆκεν ἐν Κυρίῳ. Οἱ ἄνδρες ἀγαπᾶτε τὰς γυναῖκας καὶ μὴ πικραίνεσθε πρὸς αὐτάς. Τὰ τέκνα ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσι κατὰ πάντα· τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ Κυρίῳ. Οἱ πατέρες μὴ ἐρεθίζετε τὰ τέκνα ὑμῶν, ἵνα μὴ ἀθυμῶσιν. Οἱ δοῦλοι ὑπακούετε κατὰ πάντα τοῖς κατὰ σάρκα κυρίοις, μὴ ἐν ὀφθαλμοδουλίαις, ὡς ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι, ἀλλ᾽ ἐν ἁπλότητι καρδίας, φοβούμενοι τὸν Θεόν. καὶ πᾶν ὅ,τι ἐὰν ποιῆτε, ἐκ ψυχῆς ἐργάζεσθε, ὡς τῷ Κυρίῳ καὶ οὐκ ἀνθρώποις, εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπὸ Κυρίου ἀπολήψεσθε τὴν ἀνταπόδοσιν τῆς κληρονομίας· τῷ γὰρ Κυρίῳ Χριστῷ δουλεύετε· ὁ δὲ ἀδικῶν κομιεῖται ὃ ἠδίκησε, καὶ οὐκ ἔστι προσωποληψία. Οἱ κύριοι τὸ δίκαιον καὶ τὴν ἰσότητα τοῖς δούλοις παρέχεσθε, εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔχετε Κύριον ἐν οὐρανοῖς.
Brethren, whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. [RSV]
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἦχος πλ. δʹ. Ψαλμὸς 131.
Alleluia. Mode pl. 4. Psalm 131.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Στίχ. αʹ. Ἀνάστηθι, Κύριε, εἰς τὴν ἀνάπαυσίν σου, σὺ καὶ ἡ κιβωτὸς τοῦ ἁγιάσματός σου.
Verse 1: Arise, O Lord, into Your rest, You and the ark of Your holiness. [SAAS]
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Στίχ. βʹ. Ὤμοσε Κύριος τῷ Δαυῒδ ἀλήθειαν καὶ οὐ μὴ ἀθετήσει αὐτήν.
Verse 2: The Lord swore to David this truth, and He shall not reject it, “I shall set upon your throne one from the fruit of your loins.”
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Τὸ Εὐαγγέλιον
The Gospel
Τῇ Τετάρτῃ τῆς Ιʹ Ἑβδομάδος τοῦ Λουκᾶ
Wednesday of the 10th Week of Luke
Ἐκ τοῦ κατὰ Λουκᾶν ἁγίου Εὐαγγελίου τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα.
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Λκ 18:15 – 17, 26 – 30
Lk. 18:15 – 17, 26 – 30
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, προσέφερον τῷ Ἰησοῦ καὶ τὰ βρέφη ἵνα αὐτῶν ἅπτηται· καὶ ἰδόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ ἐπετίμησαν αὐτοῖς. ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος αὐτὰ εἶπεν· ἄφετε τὰ παιδία ἔρχεσθαι πρός με καὶ μὴ κωλύετε αὐτά· τῶν γὰρ τοιούτων ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ. ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ὃς ἐὰν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον, οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν. Λέγουσιν αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ· καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστιν. Εἶπε δὲ ὁ Πέτρος· ἰδοὺ ἡμεῖς ἀφήκαμεν πάντα καὶ ἠκολουθήσαμέν σοι. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδείς ἐστιν ὃς ἀφῆκεν οἰκίαν ἢ γονεῖς ἢ ἀδελφοὺς ἢ γυναῖκα ἢ τέκνα ἕνεκεν τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὃς οὐ μὴ ἀπολάβῃ πολλαπλασίονα ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ καὶ ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τῷ ἐρχομένῳ ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
At that time, they were bringing even infants to Jesus that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” His disciples said to him, “Then who can be saved?” And he said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Then Peter said, “Lo, we have left our homes and followed you.” And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no man who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.” [RSV]
Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Θεοτόκον.
Hymn to the Theotokos.
Ἄξιόν ἐστιν ὡς ἀληθῶς μακαρίζειν σε τὴν Θεοτόκον, τὴν ἀειμακάριστον καὶ παναμώμητον καὶ μητέρα τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν. Τὴν τιμιωτέραν τῶν Χερουβεὶμ καὶ ἐνδοξοτέραν ἀσυγκρίτως τῶν Σεραφείμ, τὴν ἀδιαφθόρως Θεὸν Λόγον τεκοῦσαν, τὴν ὄντως Θεοτόκον, σὲ μεγαλύνομεν.
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.
Κοινωνικόν. Ψαλμὸς 115.
Communion Hymn. Psalm 115.
Ποτήριον σωτηρίου λήψομαι καὶ τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου ἐπικαλέσομαι. Ἀλληλούϊα.
I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. [SAAS] Alleluia.
Ὕμνος μετὰ τὴν Θ. Κοινωνίαν.
Hymn after Holy Communion.
Ἦχος βʹ.
Mode 2.
Εἴδομεν τὸ φῶς τὸ ἀληθινόν, ἐλάβομεν Πνεῦμα ἐπουράνιον, εὓρομεν πίστιν ἀληθῆ, ἀδιαίρετον Τριάδα προσκυνοῦντες· αὕτη γὰρ ἡμᾶς ἔσωσεν.
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.
ΑΠΟΛΥΣΙΣ
DISMISSAL
Δόξα σοι, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
Glory to You, O Christ our God. Glory to You.
Χριστὸς ὁ ἀληθινὸς Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς παναχράντου καὶ παναμώμου ἁγίας αὐτοῦ Μητρός, δυνάμει τοῦ τιμίου καὶ ζωοποιοῦ Σταυροῦ, προστασίαις τῶν τιμίων ἐπουρανίων δυνάμεων ἀσωμάτων, ἱκεσίαις τοῦ τιμίου, ἐνδόξου, προφήτου, προδρόμου καὶ βαπτιστοῦ Ἰωάννου, τῶν ἁγίων ἐνδόξων καὶ πανευφήμων ἀποστόλων, τῶν ἁγίων ἐνδόξων καὶ καλλινίκων μαρτύρων· τῶν ὁσίων καὶ θεοφόρων πατέρων ἡμῶν· (τοῦ ἁγίου τοῦ ναοῦ)· τῶν ἁγίων καὶ δικαίων θεοπατόρων Ἰωακεὶμ καὶ Ἄννης, καὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων, ἐλεήσαι καὶ σώσαι ἡμᾶς, ὡς ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος καὶ ἐλεήμων Θεός.
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, and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, as He is good, benevolent, and merciful God.
Κανόνας Νηστείας
Fasting Rule
Νηστεία.
Strict: Refrain from meat, fish, oil, dairy, and eggs.
Εἶναι ἡ νηστεία πρὸ τῶν Χριστουγέννων.
It is the Christmas fast.