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- Sauti ya 7
Octoechos - Grave Mode.
Jumamosi Jioni
On Saturday Evening
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Menaion - December 8
Forefeast of the Conception of St. Anna
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MAOMBI YA JIONI (VESPERS)
VESPERS
KASISI
PRIEST
Ahimidiwe Mungu wetu, daima, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
Blessed is our God always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
(Wakati msomaji anapoanza kusoma zaburi 104, kasisi akisimama mbele ya Meza takatifu anasoma maombi haya kwa sauti ya chini,
While the Introductory Psalm is being read, the Priest stands in front of the holy Table and reads the so-called Lamp-lighting Prayers.
MSOMAJI
READER
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu Mungu mfalme wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before God our King.
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu Kristo yu Mungu mfalme wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ God our King.
Njooni, tumwinamie na tumsujudu yeye, Kristo aliye mfalme na Mungu wetu.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Him, Christ our King and God.
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa Zaburi tangulizi.
Stand for the reading of the Introductory Psalm.
Zaburi ya 103 (104).
Psalm 103 (104).
Ee nafsi yangu, umhimidi Bwana. Wewe, Bwana, Mungu wangu, umejifanya mkuu sana; umejivika heshima na adhama. Umejivika nuru kama vazi; umezitandika mbingu kama pazia; na kuziweka nguzo za orofa zake majini. Huyafanya mawingu kuwa gari lake, na kwenda juu ya mabawa ya upepo, huwafanya malaika zake kuwa pepo, na watumishi wake kuwa moto wa miali. Uliiweka nchi juu ya misingi yake, isitikisike milele. Uliifunika kwa vilindi kama kwa vazi, maji yalikuwa yakisimama juu ya milima. Kwa kukemea kwako yakakimbia, kwa sauti ya radi yako yakaenda zake kasi, yakapanda milima, yakatelemka mabondeni, mpaka mahali ulipoyatengeneza. Umeweka mpaka yasiupite, wala yasirudi kuifunikiza nchi. Hupeleka chemchemi katika mabonde; zapita kati ya milima; zamnywesha kila mnyama wa kondeni; punda mwitu huzima kiu yao. Kandokando hukaa ndege wa angani; kati ya matawi hutoa sauti zao. Huinywesha milima toka orofa zake; nchi imeshiba mazao ya kazi zako. Huyameesha majani kwa makundi, na maboga kwa matumizi ya mwanadamu; ili atoe chakula katika nchi, na divai imfurahishe mtu moyo wake. Aung''aze uso wake kwa mafuta, na mkate umburudishe mtu moyo wake. Miti ya Bwana nayo imeshiba, mierezi ya Lebanoni aliyoipanda. Ndimo ndege wafanyamo vitundu vyao, na korongo, misunobari ni nyumba yake. Milima mirefu ndiko waliko mbuzi wa mwitu, na magenge ni kimbilio la wibari. Aliufanya mwezi kwa ajili ya nyakati, jua latambua kuchwa kwake. Wewe hufanya giza, kukawa usiku, ndipo atambaapo kila mnyama wa mwitu. Wana-simba hunguruma wakitaka mawindo, ili kutafuta chakula chao kwa Mungu. Jua lachomoza, wanakwenda zao, na kujilaza mapangoni mwao. Mwanadamu atoka kwenda zake kazini, na kwenye utumishi wake mpaka jioni. Ee Bwana, jinsi yalivyo mengi matendo yako! Kwa hekima umevifanya vyote pia. Dunia imejaa mali zako. Bahari iko kule, kubwa na upana, ndimo mlimo viendavyo visivyohesabika, viumbe hai vidogo kwa vikubwa. Ndimo zipitamo merikebu, ndimo alimo lewiathani uliyemwumba acheze humo. Hao wote wanakungoja Wewe, uwape chakula chao kwa wakati wake. Wewe huwapa, wao wanakiokota; Wewe waukunjua mkono wako, wao wanashiba mema; Wewe wauficha uso wako, wao wanafadhaika; waiondoa pumzi yao, wanakufa, na kuyarudia mavumbi yao. Waipeleka roho yako, wanaumbwa, nawe waufanya upya uso wa nchi. Utukufu wa Bwana na udumu milele; Bwana na ayafurahie matendo yake. Aitazama nchi, inatetemeka; aigusa milima, inatoka moshi. Nitamwimbia Bwana maadamu ninaishi; nitamshangilia Mungu wangu nikiwa hai; kutafakari kwangu na kuwe kutamu kwake; mimi nitamfurahia Bwana. Wenye dhambi waangamizwe katika nchi, watendao ubaya wasiwepo tena. Ee nafsi yangu, umhimidi Bwana.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, You are magnified exceedingly; You clothe Yourself with thanksgiving and majesty, who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, who stretch out the heavens like a curtain; You are He who covers His upper chambers with water, who makes the clouds His means of approach, who walks on the wings of the winds, who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire. He established the earth on its stable foundation; it shall not be moved unto ages of ages. The deep like a garment is His covering; the waters shall stand upon the mountains; at Your rebuke they shall flee; at the sound of Your thunder, they shall be afraid. The mountains rise up, and the plains sink down to the place You founded for them. You set a boundary they shall not pass over; neither shall they return to cover the earth. You are He who sends springs into the valley; the waters shall pass between the mountains; they shall give drink to all the wild animals of the field; the wild asses shall quench their thirst; the birds of heaven shall dwell beside them; they shall sing from the midst of the rocks. You are He who waters the mountains from His higher places; the earth shall be satisfied with the fruit of Your works. You are He who causes grass to grow for the cattle, and the green plant for the service of man, to bring forth bread from the earth; and wine gladdens the heart of man, to brighten his face with oil; and bread strengthens man’s heart. The trees of the plain shall be full of fruit, the cedars of Lebanon, which You planted; there the sparrows shall make their nests; the house of the heron takes the lead among them. The high mountains are for the deer; the cliff is a refuge for the rabbits. He made the moon for seasons; the sun knows its setting. You established darkness, and it was night, wherein all the wild animals of the forest will prowl about; the young lions roar and snatch their prey, and seek their food from God. The sun arises, and they are gathered together; and they shall be put to bed in their dens. Man shall go out to his work and to his labor until evening. O Lord, Your works shall be magnified greatly; You made all things in wisdom; the earth was filled with Your creation. There is this great and spacious sea: the creeping things are there without number; the living things are there, both small and great; there the ships pass through; there is this dragon You formed to play therein. All things wait upon You, that You may give them food in due season. When You give it to them, they shall gather it; when You open Your hand, all things shall be filled with Your goodness. But when You turn Your face away, they shall be troubled; when You take away their breath, they shall die and return again to their dust. You shall send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth. Let the glory of the Lord be forever; the Lord shall be glad in His works; He looks upon the earth and makes it tremble; He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I exist; may my words be pleasing to Him, and I shall be glad in the Lord. May sinners cease from the earth, and the lawless, so as to be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Jua latambua kuchwa kwake; Wewe hufanya giza kukawa usiku,
The sun knows its setting. You established darkness, and it was night.
Ee Bwana, jinsi yalivyo mengi matendo yako! Kwa hekima umevifanya vyote pia. [[SWA]]
O Lord, Your works shall be magnified greatly; You made all things in wisdom. [SAAS]
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.
Alleluia, Alleluia, a|leluia. Utukufu kwako, Ee Mungu. (3)
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. (3)
Matumaini yetu, Ee Bwana, utukufu kwako.
Our hope, O Lord, glory to You.
THE PEACE LITANY
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa amani, tumwombe Bwana.
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
WATU
CHOIR (after each petition)
Bwana, hurumia.
Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa ajili ya amani kutoka juu na ya wokovu wa roho zetu, tumwombe Bwana.
For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya amani ya dunia yote, na kusimama imara kwa Ekklesia Takatifu ya Mungu, na ya umoja wa wote, tumwombe Bwana.
For the peace of the whole world, for the stability of the holy churches of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya nyumba hii takatifu na waingiamo kwa imani, heshima na kumcha Mungu, tumwombe Bwana.
For this holy house and for those who enter it with faith, reverence, and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya wakristo wateule na waorthodoksi wote, tumwombe Bwana.
For pious and Orthodox Christians, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya Askofu wetu mkuu Askofu wetu mkuu (jina) Makasisi, Mashemasi wateule na watu wote tumwombe Bwana.
For our Archbishop (name), for the honorable presbyterate, for the diaconate in Christ, and for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya taifa letu (jina) na raisi wetu (jina), na viongozi wetu, na wa majeshi wapendao dini, tumwombe Bwana.
For our country, the president, all those in public service, and for our armed forces everywhere, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya mji huu na miji yote na nchi zote na waishimo kwa imani, tumwombe Bwana.
For the Holy and Great Church of Christ, for our Sacred Archdiocese, [for this Sacred Metropolis,] for this city and parish, for every city and land, and for the faithful who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya majira mema ya mwaka kupata mvua ya kutosha na hewa safi na rotuba ya kutosha kwa ardhi, tumwombe Bwana.
For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya wasafiri hewani juu, baharini majini, na nchini kavu, wachoshwa na mateka kupata uhuru, na kwa ajili ya wokovu wao, tumwombe Bwana.
For those who travel by land, sea, and air, for the sick, the suffering, the captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya kuokolewa kwa kila sitikiko, ghadhabu, hatari na uhitaji, tumwombe Bwana.
For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and distress, let us pray to the Lord.
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.
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 utukufu wote na heshima na usujudu ni haki yako, ya Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
For to You belong all glory, honor, and worship, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
WATU
CHOIR
Sauti ya 7
Grave Mode.
Ee Bwana nimekuita, unijie hima, unijie hima, Bwana. Ee Bwana nimekuita, unijie hima, uisikie sauti ya kilio changu, uisikie sauti yangu nikuitapo, Bwana. [[SWA]]
Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Hear me, O Lord. Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry to You. Hear me, O Lord. [SAAS]
Sala yangu ipae mbele zako kama uvumba, Kuinuliwa mikono yangu kama dhabihu ya jioni; unijie hima, Bwana. . [[SWA]]
Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Hear me, O Lord. [SAAS]
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Mstari: 10. (Zab. 141/142)
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, a door of enclosure about my lips.
Incline not my heart to evil words, to make excuses in sins.
With men who work lawlessness; and I will not join with their choice ones.
The righteous man shall correct me with mercy, and he shall reprove me; but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head.
For my prayer shall be intense in the presence of their pleasures. Their judges are swallowed up by the rock.
They shall hear my words, for they are pleasant. As a clod of ground is dashed to pieces on the earth, so their bones were scattered beside the grave.
For my eyes, O Lord, O Lord, are toward You; in You I hope; take not my soul away.
Keep me from the snares they set for me, and from the stumbling blocks of those who work lawlessness.
Sinners shall fall into their own net; I am alone, until I escape.
I cried to the Lord with my voice, with my voice I prayed to the Lord.
I shall pour out my supplication before Him; I shall declare my affliction in His presence.
When my spirit fainted within me, then You knew my paths.
For on the way I was going, they hid a trap for me.
I looked on my right, and saw there was no one who knew me.
Refuge failed me, and there was no one who cared for my soul.
I cried to You, O Lord; I said, “You are my hope, my portion in the land of the living.”
Attend to my supplication, for I was humbled exceedingly.
Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
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Stichera za Ufufuo. Sauti ya 7
Resurrectional Stichera. Grave Mode.
From Octoechos - - -
Stichero 1.
Sticheron 1.
Bring my soul out of prison to give thanks to Your name, O Lord. [SAAS]
Come, let us greatly rejoice in the Lord, who broke the power of death and illumined the human race. Let us join the bodiless choirs and cry aloud, “Glory to You, our Creator and Savior!” [GOASD]
Stichero 2.
Sticheron 2.
The righteous shall wait for me, until You reward me. [SAAS]
You endured crucifixion and burial for us, O Savior. And as God You put death to death by death. And now we worship Your resurrection on the third day. Glory to You, O Lord! [GOASD]
Stichero 3.
Sticheron 3.
Ee Bwana, toka vilindini nimekulilia; Bwana, [[SWA]]
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. [SAAS]
When the Apostles saw the Creator’s resurrection, they marvelled and they shouted the angelic hymn of praise: This is the glory of the Church. This is the wealth of the Kingdom. Glory to You, O Lord who suffered for us! [GOASD]
Stichero 4.
Sticheron 4.
Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. [SAAS]
You were arrested by lawless men, O Christ, nevertheless You are my God, and I am not ashamed. You gave Your back to whips, and I do not deny You. You were nailed to a cross, and I do not hide. I boast in Your resurrection; for Your death is my life. O almighty and benevolent Lord, glory to you! [GOASD]
Sticheron 5.
Bwana kama wewe ungehesabu maovu. Ee Bwana, nani angesimama? Lakini kwako kuna msamaha. [[SWA]]
If You, O Lord, should mark transgression, O Lord, who would stand? For there is forgiveness with You. [SAAS]
Fulfilling what David prophesied, Christ revealed His greatness to the Disciples in Zion, showing himself to be the One who is ever praised and glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit, in the beginning as discarnate Logos, then later, incarnate for us, and dying as man, and rising with power, as benevolent God. [GOASD]
Sticheron 6.
Kwa ajili ya Jina lako nimekungoja, Bwana; [[SWA]]
Because of Your law, O Lord, I waited for You; my soul waited for Your word. My soul hopes in the Lord. [SAAS]
You descended into Hades, as You so willed, O Christ, and You divested death of spoils, as God and Master. You rose on the third day, and with yourself You resurrected Adam from the bonds of Hades and dissolution. He cried out to You and said, “Glory to Your resurrection, supremely benevolent Lord!” [GOASD]
Sticheron 7.
Kutoka makesha ya asubuhi hadi usiku, [[SWA]]
From the morning watch until night; from the morning watch until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. [SAAS]
You were laid in a sepulcher, O Lord, as if asleep; and You rose on the third day, like a strong man with power. With yourself You raised Adam from dissolution of death, as You are all-powerful. [GOASD]
Stichera. For the Forefeast.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 1. N/M (For all the powers.)
Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγμάτων.
Maana kwa Bwana kuna fadhili, na kwake [[SWA]]
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption; and He shall redeem Israel from all his transgressions. [SAAS]
Let us now strike up a spiritual chorus, and as we extol Christ, let us with love offer appropriate praise, as pre-festal gifts, to the Theotokos, the boast of the human race; and let us celebrate how beyond hope she was conceived according to God’s plan. [SD]
Msifuni Bwana enyi mataifa yote, msifuni [[SWA]]
Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; praise Him, all you peoples. [SAAS]
Let us now strike up a spiritual chorus, and as we extol Christ, let us with love offer appropriate praise, as pre-festal gifts, to the Theotokos, the boast of the human race; and let us celebrate how beyond hope she was conceived according to God’s plan. [SD]
Maana fadhili zake zimo juu yetu milele, na [[SWA]]
For His mercy rules over us; and the truth of the Lord endures forever. [SAAS]
In her garden, Anna receives the good news, that beyond hope she will give birth to the only Bride of God. And she clearly makes it known, that all who faithfully honor the fruit of her womb should obtain great delight and enjoyment. [SD]
Utukufu. Sasa. Sauti ya 7
Glory. Both now. Grave Mode.
From Octoechos - - -
The First Theotokion of the Mode.
O Theotokos, you became a mother in a manner passing nature. You remained a virgin in a manner passing speech and thought, and no language is capable of explaining the marvel of your childbirth. O Virgin pure, as conception was a paradox, incomprehensible is the manner of birth; for where God wills, the order of nature yields. And now, all we who know you, the Mother of God, earnestly implore you: Intercede with Him for the salvation of our souls. [GOASD]
Simameni kwa Ingilio.
Stand for the Entrance.
SHEMASI (kwa mnong''ono)
DEACON (in a low voice)
Tumwombe Bwana.
Let us pray to the Lord.
KASISI (kwa mnong''ono)
PRIEST (in a low voice)
Ombi la Kuingia.
ENTRANCE PRAYER
Jioni, asubuhi na adhuhuri twakusifu, twakuhimidi, twakushukuru na twakuomba, Ee Rabi wa wote, Bwana mpenda wanadamu. Elekeza maombi yetu mbele zako kama uvumba, na mioyo yetu isipotoshwe kwenye maneno namafikira maovu, utuokoe kwa kila jaribio rohoni mwetu; kwa kuwa macho yetu yaelekea kwako ewe Bwana na tumekukimbilia wewe, usituambishe, Ee Mungu wetu, (kwa sauti):Kwa kuwa utukufu wote na heshima na usujudu ni haki yako, Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtaktifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
In the evening, in the morning, and at midday, we praise You, we bless You, we give thanks to You, and we pray to You, Master of all, benevolent Lord. Let our prayer be set forth before You as incense. Incline not our hearts to evil words or thoughts, but deliver us all from those who pursue our souls. For our eyes, O Lord, O Lord, are toward You, and in You we hope. Leave us not embarrassed, O our God.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Hekima. Simameni wima.
Wisdom. Arise.
/WATU
CLERGY AND PEOPLE
Sauti 2.
Mode 2.
We Nuru ya furaha ya utukufu mtakatifu, ya Baba usiyekufa, wa mbinguni, mtakatifu, mhimidiwa, Yesu Kristo! Tukiwa tumefika wakati wa kuchwa kwa jua na kuona mwanga wa jioni tunamwimbia Baba, Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu Mungu. Ni wajibu wakati wote usifiwe kwa sauti safi, Ee Mwana wa Mungu, mpaji wa uhai; kwa hivyo dunia ya kutukuza. [[SWA]]
Gladsome light of holy glory of the holy, blessed, heavenly, immortal Father, O Jesus Christ: arriving at the hour of sunset and having seen the evening light, we praise the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God. It is worthy for You to be praised at all times with happy voices, O Son of God and Giver of life; * and therefore the world glorifies You. [SD]
SHEMASI
DEACON
Jioni prokimeno.
The evening Prokeimenon!
WATU
CHOIR
Prokimeno. Sauti ya 6.
Prokeimenon. Mode pl. 2.
The Lord reigns; He clothed Himself with majesty. [SAAS]
Mstari
Verse: The Lord clothed and girded Himself with power.
The Lord reigns; He clothed Himself with majesty.
Mstari
Verse: And He established the world, which shall not be moved.
The Lord reigns; He clothed Himself with majesty.
LITANY OF FERVENT SUPPLICATION
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tuseme sisi sote kwa roho yetu na kwa mawazo yetu yote tuseme hivi.
Let us all say with all our soul and with all our mind, let us all say.
Bwana, hurumia.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Ee Bwana Mwenyezi Mungu wa mababu wetu tunakuomba utusikilize na kutuhurumia.
Lord, Ruler of all, God of our fathers, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Bwana, hurumia.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Utuhurumie, Ee Mungu kadiri ya huruma yako kubwa, tunakuomba utusikilize na kutuhurumia.
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your great mercy, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
WATU
CHOIR (after each petition)
Bwana, hurumia. (3)
Lord, have mercy. (3)
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tena tunakuomba kwa ajili ya Wakristo watawa waorthodoksi wote.
Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.
Tena tunaomba kwa ajili ya Askofu wetu mkuu (jina)
Again we pray for our Archbishop (name).
Tena tunakuomba kwa ajili ya ndugu zetu makasisi, mashemasi, watawa na ndugu wetu wote katika Kristo.
Again we pray for our brethren: the priests, the hieromonks, the deacons, the monastics, and all our brotherhood in Christ.
Tena tunakuomba kwa ajili ya huruma, uzima, amani, afya, wokovu, ulinzi, msamaha na maondoleo ya dhambi kwa watumishi wa Mungu, walinzi wasimamizi na washiriki wa Kanisa hili takatifu.
Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, protection, forgiveness, and remission of the sins of the servants of God, all pious Orthodox Christians residing and visiting in this city: the parishioners, the members of the parish council, the stewards, and benefactors of this holy church.
Tena tunakuomba kwa ajili ya warehemiwa wajengaji wa kanisa hili takatifu, ambao ni kwa makumbusho ya daima ya baba na ndugu zetu wote wa Orthodoksi warehemiwa, ambao wamelala hapa na mahali popote.
Again we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this holy church, and for all our fathers and brethren who have fallen asleep before us, who here have been piously laid to their rest, as well as the Orthodox everywhere.
Tena tunakuomba kwa ajili yao wanaotenda matendo mema katika nyumba hii takatifu na heshimiwa, kwa ajili yao wenye juhudi, wanaoimba, hata ya watu wote wanaosimama hapa, wakingoja huruma yako kubwa na utajiri.
Again we pray for those who bear fruit and do good works in this holy and all-venerable church, for those who labor and those who sing, and for the people here present who await Your great and rich mercy.
KASISI
PRIEST
Kwa kuwa U Mungu mrahimu na mpenda wanadamu, na kwako tunatoa utukufu, kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
For You are merciful and benevolent 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.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa ombi.
Stand for the reading of prayer.
MSOMAJI
READER
Ee Bwana, utujalie, jioni hii tusiwe na dhambi, Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana, Mungu wa baba zetu, na jina lako limesifiwa na limetukuzwa milele. Amina. Ee Bwana, huruma yako iwe nasi, tunavyokutumaini wewe. Wahimidiwa, Ee Bwana; unifundishe zilizo haki zako. Wahimidiwa, Ee Rabi; unifahamishe zilizo haki zako. Wahimidiwa, Ee Mtakatifu; uniangaze kwa zilizo haki zako. Ee Bwana, huruma yako niya milele; usidharau viumbe vya mikono yako. Sifa ni zako, kukuimbia ni kwako na utukufu ni wako, wa Baba na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele. [[SWA]] ( Amina. )
O Lord, keep us this evening without sin. Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is your name to the ages. Amen. O Lord, let your mercy be upon us for we have set our hope in you. Blessed are you, O Lord, teach me your commandments. Blessed are you, Master, grant me understanding of your commandments. Blessed are you, Holy One, enlighten me with your commandments. Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not despise the works of your hands. To you is due praise, to you is due song, to you is due glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. [HC] ( Amen. )
LITANY OF COMPLETION
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tumalize maombi yetu ya jioni kwa Bwana.
Let us complete our evening prayer to the Lord.
Bwana, hurumia.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
SHEMASI
DEACON
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.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Jioni hii yote iwe kamili, takatifu, tulivu na bila dhambi, tuombe kwa Bwana.
That the whole evening may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask the Lord.
WATU
CHOIR (after each petition)
Kidhi, Ee Bwana.
Grant this, O Lord.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Kwa ajili ya kuwa na Malaika wa amani, mwongozi mwaminifu, mlinzi wa roho zetu na miili yetu, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya msamaha na maondoleo ya dhambi zetu na makosa yetu, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya vitu vyema vifaavyo kwa roho zetu na amani ya dunia yote, tuombe kwa Bwana.
For that which is good and beneficial for our souls, and for peace for the world, let us ask the Lord.
Kwa ajili ya kumaliza maisha yetu yanayobaki kwa amani na toba, tuombe kwa Bwana.
That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask the Lord.
Tuombe ili mwisho wa maisha yetu uwe wa kikristo kwa amani, bila maumivu, aibu, tena tuone teto njema mbele ya kiti cha hukumu cha Kristo.
And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.
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 U Mungu Mwema na mpenda wanadamu, na kwako tunatoa Utukufu, kwa Baba na Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
For You are good and benevolent 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.
Amani kwa wote.
PRIEST: Peace be with all.
Na iwe kwa roho yako.
CHOIR: And with your spirit.
SHEMASI
DEACON
Tuinamishe vichwa vyetu kwa Bwana.
Let us bow our heads to the Lord.
Kwako, Ee Bwana.
CHOIR: To You, O Lord.
KASISI (kwa mnong''ono)
PRIEST (in a low voice)
Ee Bwana Mungu wetu, uliyeinamisha mbingu na kuja duniani kwa ajili ya wokovu wa wanadamu; tazama watumishi wako na urithi wako. Kwa kuwa watumishi wako wameinama vichwa vyao na shingo zao kwako,uliye Mungu wa kutisha na mpenda– wanadamu, wakiwa hawatumaini msaada kutoka kwa mtu, lakini wategemea huruma yako tena watazamia wokovu wako. Uwatunze wakati wote tena katika jioni hii na usiku ujao waweze kushinda madui wao wote, vitendo vyo vyote vya shetani, mawazo ya bure na kufahamu uovu.
Lord our God, who inclined the heavens and came down for the salvation of humankind, look upon Your servants and Your inheritance; for they have bowed their heads and bent their necks to You, the fearsome yet compassionate Judge, not expecting human help, but awaiting Your mercy and anticipating Your salvation. Guard them at all times, this evening and the coming night, from every enemy, from all demonic activity against them, from unprofitable reflections, and from wicked thoughts.
KASISI
PRIEST (aloud)
Uhimidiwe na Ubarikiwe, utukufu wa Ufalme wako, wa Baba, na Bwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote, hata milele na milele.
Blessed and glorified be the majesty of Your kingdom, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
WATU
CHOIR
Resurrectional Aposticha.
From Octoechos - - -
Sauti ya 7
Grave Mode.
You raised the human race along with Your body, rising from the tomb, O Savior of the world. Glory to You, O Lord! [GOASD]
Mstari Bwana ametamalaki; amejivika adhama; [[SWA]]
Verse: The Lord reigns; He clothed Himself with majesty; the Lord clothed and girded Himself with power. [SAAS]
Come, let us worship the Lord, who rose from the dead and who illumined the universe. For by His rising on the third day, He freed us from the tyranny of Hades, and He also gave us the great mercy. [GOASD]
Mstari Kwa kuwa amekaza nchi ili isitikisike. [[SWA]]
Verse: And He established the world, which shall not be moved. [SAAS]
When You descended to the netherworld, O Christ, You divested death of its spoils; and when You rose on the third day, with yourself You also raised us, who glorify Your all-powerful resurrection, O benevolent Lord. [GOASD]
Mstari Utakatifu umekuwa nyumba yako Ee Bwana [[SWA]]
Verse: Holiness is proper to Your house, O Lord, unto length of days. [SAAS]
You appeared fearsome, lying in the tomb as if asleep. And when You rose on the third day, like a strong man, with yourself You raised Adam, who shouted, “Glory to Your resurrection, supremely benevolent Lord!” [GOASD]
Utukufu. Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Glory. Both now. Theotokion.
All of us, born on earth and seeking refuge beneath your shelter, are calling out to you: O Theotokos, our hope, deliver us from numberless offenses and save our souls. [GOASD]
Simameni kwa usomwaji wa maombi.
Stand for the reading of prayers
KASISI
PRIEST
Song of Simeon
Song of Simeon
Sasa, Bwana, wamruhusu mtumishi wako aende kwa amani, kama ulivyosema; kwa kuwa macho yangu yameuona wokovu wako, ulioweka tayari machoni pa watu wote; nuru ya kuwa mwangaza wa Mataifa, na kuwa utukufu wa watu wako Israeli. [[SWA]]
Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples. A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel. [NKJV]
WATU
PEOPLE
Maombi ya Trisaghio.
Trisagion Prayers.
Mungu Mtakatifu, Mweza Mtakatifu, Usiyekufa Mtakatifu, utuhurumie. (3)
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.
Ee Utatu mtakatifu kamili, utuhurumie. Bwana, utusamehe dhambi zetu. Rabi, utuondolee makosa yetu. Mtakatifu, utukaribie na kutuponya magonjwa yetu, kwa ajili ya jina lako.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Bwana hurumia, Bwana hurumia, Bwana hurumia.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Baba yetu uliye Mbinguni; Jina lako litukuzwe; Ufalme wako uje; mapenzi yako yatimizwe, hapa Duniani kama huko Mbinguni. Utupe leo mkate wetu wa kila siku; na utusamehe deni zetu; kama sisi tuwasamehevyo wadeni wetu; tena usitutie majaribuni, lakini tuokoe na yule mwovu.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
KASISI
PRIEST
Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu, wa Baba, na Mwana, na Roho Mtakatifu, sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.
From Octoechos - - -
Apolytikio ya ufufuo
Resurrectional Apolytikion.
Sauti ya 7
Grave Mode.
You destroyed death by Your Cross, You opened Paradise to the Robber. You turned the Myrrh-bearing Women’s lament into joy, and You commanded Your Apostles to preach that You rose, O Christ God, granting the world the great mercy. [GOASD]
Utukufu. Sasa. Wimbo wa Mzazi-Mungu
Glory. Both now. Theotokion.
From Octoechos - - -
Sauti ya 7
Grave Mode.
Wewe ndiwe hazina ya ufufuo wetu, Ee msifiwa tele; kwa hiyo uwaondoe waliyo shimoni na kilindini mwa dhambi. Kwa kuwa Wewe ndiwe uliyewaokoa walio na hatia ya dhambi, ulipozaa wokovu ule, Wewe uliye Bikira mbele ya kuzaa, na Bikira katika kuzaa, hata baada ya kuzaa tena u Bikira. [[SWA]]
All-lauded Lady, our resurrection’s treasure house, we put our trust in you and pray you bring us up out of the pit and deep sea of our offences. For you saved us who were liable for sin when you gave birth to our salvation, as a virgin before childbirth, and a virgin during childbirth, and after childbirth a virgin still. [GOASD]
Hekima.
DEACON: Wisdom.
Ee padri, himidi.
READER: Master, give the blessing.
KASISI
PRIEST
Aliye himidiwa Kristo Mungu wetu, daima sasa na siku zote hata milele na milele.
Blessed is Christ our God, the One who is, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
/MSOMAJI
HIERARCH or READER
Bwana, Mungu imarisha, imani Takatifu isiyo na lawama ya wakristo watawa wa Orthodoksi, na hili Kanisa Takatifu na mji huu, hata milele na milele.
The Lord God make firm the holy and pure faith of the pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy and Great Church of Christ, our Sacred Archdiocese, [this Sacred Metropolis,] and this city, to the ages of ages.
Amina.
CHOIR: Amen.
KASISI
PRIEST
Utukufu Kwako, Ee Kristo Mungu wetu. Utukufu Kwako.
Glory to You, O Christ our God. Glory to You.
Yeye aliyefufuka toka kwa wafu, 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 He who rose from the dead, 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.
Kwa maombi ya mababa wetu watakatifu, Ee Bwana Yesu Kristo Mungu wetu, utuhurumie na utuokoe.
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.
WATU
CHOIR
Amina.
Amen.