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Hieratikon
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
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Menaion Supplement - November 22
Memory of St. Iakovos, Abbot of the Monastery of “Hosios Davíd”
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LITURGHIA
LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Antifono ya 1 Sauti 2.
Antiphon 1. Mode 2. Psalms 144, 86, 47.
Mstari 1:
Verse 1: Great is the Lord and exceedingly praiseworthy. [SAAS]
Kwa maombi ya Mzazi- Mungu, Ee mwokozi, utuokoe.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.
Mstari 2:
Verse 2: Glorious things were said concerning you, O city of God.
Kwa maombi ya Mzazi- Mungu, Ee mwokozi, utuokoe.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.
Mstari 3:
Verse 3: God is known in her palaces.
Kwa maombi ya Mzazi- Mungu, Ee mwokozi, utuokoe.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.
Mstari 4:
Verse 4: As we heard, so we saw.
Kwa maombi ya Mzazi- Mungu, Ee mwokozi, utuokoe.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.
Utukufu. Sasa.
Glory. Both now.
Kwa maombi ya Mzazi- Mungu, Ee mwokozi, utuokoe.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.
Antifono ya 2 Sauti 2.
Antiphon 2. Mode 2. Psalms 45, 95, 117, 64.
Mstari 1:
Verse 1: The Most High sanctified His tabernacle. [SAAS]
Ee Mwana wa Mungu, utokoe sisi twakuimbia . Alleluia.
Save us, O Son of God, who are wondrous in the saints. We sing to You, Alleluia.
Mstari 2:
Verse 2: Holiness and majesty are in His holy place.
Ee Mwana wa Mungu, utokoe sisi twakuimbia . Alleluia.
Save us, O Son of God, who are wondrous in the saints. We sing to You, Alleluia.
Mstari 3:
Verse 3: This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall go in through it.
Ee Mwana wa Mungu, utokoe sisi twakuimbia . Alleluia.
Save us, O Son of God, who are wondrous in the saints. We sing to You, Alleluia.
Mstari 4:
Verse 4: Holy is Your temple, wondrous in righteousness.
Ee Mwana wa Mungu, utokoe sisi twakuimbia . Alleluia.
Save us, O Son of God, who are wondrous in the saints. We sing to You, Alleluia.
Utukufu kwa Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele. Amina.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Uliye Mwana tena Neno la Mungu, ukiwa usiyekufa, ukakubali kwa ajili ya wokovu wetu, kupata mwili, kwa Maria Mzazi Mungu, tena Bikira daima, ukawa mtu, bila kujigeuza; na ukasulubiwa, Ee Kristo Mungu, ukakanyaga kifo kwa kifo; ukiwa mmoja wa utatu Mtakatifu, na unatukuzwa pamoja na Baba na Roho Mtakatifu, utuokoe.
Only-begotten Son and Logos of God, being immortal, You condescended for our salvation to take flesh from the holy Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary and, without change, became man. Christ, our God, You were crucified and conquered death by death. Being one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit: Save us.
Antifono ya 3 Sauti 4.
Antiphon 3. Mode 4. Psalm 44.
Mstari 1:
Verse 1: The rich among the people shall entreat your favor. [SAAS]
Mstari 2:
Verse 2: All her glory as the King’s daughter is within, adorned and embroidered with golden tassels.
Mstari 3:
Verse 3: The virgins behind her shall be brought to the King.
Sauti 4.
Apolytikion of the Feast. Mode 4.
Today is the prelude of God’s good pleasure, and the proclamation of humanity’s salvation. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and in herself she announces Christ to all. Let us, then, with a great voice cry aloud to her: “Rejoice, you are the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.” [SD]
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.
Sifa za heri.
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]
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 those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. [RSV]
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. [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]
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. [RSV]
Canon 1 for the Saint.
Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. In the beginning.
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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. [RSV]
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. [RSV]
God-bearing father, you obtained * as a reward for your labors * grace from Christ the Lord to work cures and healings * and great confidence in prayer, * by which you treated many who * were suffering severe pain, * O holy Abbot Iakovos. [SD]
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. [RSV]
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. [RSV]
Once when an airplane had been struck * in flight by strong bolts of lightning * and was seriously damaged and falling, * people saw you in midair * miraculously holding it * and guiding it to safety, * God-bearing father Iakovos. [SD]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [RSV]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [RSV]
Breaking the shackles of the flesh, * by your ascetical labors * and the grace of God, you flew like a free bird * to the heavenly abodes, * participating in the life * of ineffable brightness, * O holy father Iakovos. [SD]
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [RSV]
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [RSV]
Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Theotokion.
O Virgin Mother of the Lord, * we pray you crush all devil’s * wicked arrows and his many goads to evil, * by the power you possess, * protecting us believers who * extol and magnify you * and who with faith seek your holy help. [SD]
Canon 2 for the Saint.
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Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. I pour out my supplication.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely [for my sake]. [RSV]
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely [for my sake]. [RSV]
You fed the men * who had come from your home town * to your monastery to complete a project; * for them you wondrously increased the foodstuffs * by your entreaties, O father Iakovos, * and thus anew performed the sign * of the five loaves, O Saint, by the grace of Christ. [SD]
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. [RSV]
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. [RSV]
You ministered * as a priest in your divine * Monastery, as one worthily wearing * the sacred vestments and robes of divine grace, * O blessed Saint, and you now treat the illnesses * that plague the body and the soul, * and you drive out demonic activity. [SD]
Utukufu.
Glory.
O father, * Satan became your enemy, * every day waging battle against you. * He once appeared as an ugly old woman, * and in the form of a horrid and rabid dog. * But by the power of the Cross * of the Savior, you thwarted his every move. [SD]
Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Both now. Theotokion.
Immaculate * Virgin Maid, we boast in you, * and extol your all-immaculate childbirth, * By giving birth to your Son and our Savior, * you have delivered us all from the devil’s grip, * and to the human race you gave * the divine life of freedom and liberty. [SD]
Wimbo wa kuingia Sauti 2.
Entrance Hymn. Mode 2.
Njooni tumsujudie, na kumwangukia, Kristo, Ee Mwana wa Mungu, utokoe sisi twakuimbia . Alleluia.
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 of the Feast.
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Sauti 4.
Mode 4.
Today is the prelude of God’s good pleasure, and the proclamation of humanity’s salvation. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and in herself she announces Christ to all. Let us, then, with a great voice cry aloud to her: “Rejoice, you are the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.” [SD]
Kwa Watakatifu
For the Saint.
Apolitikio.
Apolytikion.
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Mode 3. Your confession.
Θείας πίστεως.
The Isle of Evia today rejoices, * for it has you as its new protector. * And the holy monastery of St. David is glad, * for it possesses your tomb, O Iakovos, * our holy father. And filled with grace of God, * like a channel of the Spirit that is unstoppable, * you pour out gifts of grace every day for us. [SD]
Kisha:
The Apolytikion of the parish church is sung. Then:
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Kontakio.
Kontakion.
Mode 4. You who were lifted.
Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ.
The Savior’s most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she. [SD]
Wimbo wa Utatu Mtakatifu (Wimbo wa Trisagio)
Trisagios Hymn
Mungu Mtakatifu, Mweza Mtakatifu, Usiyekufa Mtakatifu. Utuhurumie. (3)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3)
Utukufu kwa Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu. Sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele. Amina.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Usiyekufa Mtakatifu. Utuhurumie.
Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Waraka
The Epistle
For the Devout Man.
Prokimeno. Sauti ya 7
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 149.
The holy ones shall boast in glory. [SAAS]
Mstari
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song. [SAAS]
Somo kutoka kwa Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.
The reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.
Gal. 5:22 – 26; 6:1 – 2
Gal. 5:22 – 26; 6:1 – 2
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. [RSV]
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. [RSV]
Alleluia. Sauti 1
Alleluia. Mode 1. Psalm 111.
Alleluia, Alleluia, a|leluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Mstari 1:
Verse 1: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. [SAAS]
Alleluia, Alleluia, a|leluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Mstari 2:
Verse 2: His righteousness continues unto ages of ages.
Alleluia, Alleluia, a|leluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
INJILI
The Gospel
For the Devout Man.
Injili Takatifu kama ilivyoandikwa na Matthew.
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Mt. 11:27 – 30
Mt. 11:27 – 30
The Lord said to his disciples, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [RSV]
The Lord said to his disciples, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [RSV]
WIMBO WA MZAZI MUNGU
Hymn to the Theotokos.
Ni Wajibu kweli kukuita heri, Ee Mzazi Mungu (Theotokos), mbarikiwa daima na bila ndoa tena Mama wa Mungu wetu, uliye wa thamani kushinda Wakheruvi, unaye utukufu kupita bila kiasi Waserafi, uliye mzaa Mungu Neno bila kuharibu, uliye Mzazi – Mungu {Theotokos} kweli tuna kukuza wee.
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.
Wimbo wa Ushirika.
Communion Hymn. Psalm 111/112.
Alleluia.
The righteous will be remembered for ever. [RSV] Alleluia.
Hymn after Holy Communion.
Sauti 2.
Mode 2.
Tumeona nuru ya ukweli, tumepata Roho wa mbinguni, tumeona imani kweli, tukimsujudu utatu asiotengwa; kwa kuwa huyu ametuokoa.
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.
KUMALIZIA
DISMISSAL
Utukufu Kwako, Ee Kristo Mungu wetu. Utukufu Kwako.
Glory to You, O Christ our God. Glory to You.
Yeye Kristo Mungu wetu wa kweli, kwa maombi ya Mama yake asiye na doa na asiye na waa, mtakatifu kamili; kwa nguvu ya msalaba wenye thamani na mpaji wa uhai; kwa ulinzi wa nguvu zisizo na mwili waheshimiwa wa mbinguni; kwa maombi ya Yohana, Nabii, mtangulizi na mbatizaji, mheshimiwa na wa sifa; ya Mitume watakatifu, watukufu na wasifiwa; ya mashahidi watakatifu, wasifiwa na washindaji wazuri; ya watawa watakatifu na wacha Mungu; (Mtakatifu wa Kanisa); ya watakatifu na wenye haki Yohakim na Anna; na ya watakatifu wote, atuhurumie na atuokoe, yu Mungu mwema, mrahimu na mpenda wanadamu.
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 our Devout and God-bearing Father Iakovos of Evia, 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.