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Menaion - December 27
Memory of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen, and of our Devout Father and Confessor Theodore the Inscribed, brother of Theophanes the Hymnographer.
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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 4.
Mode 4.
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.
Bring my soul out of prison to give thanks to Your name, O Lord.
The righteous shall wait for me, until You reward me.
Ee Bwana, toka vilindini nimekulilia; Bwana,
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice.
Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
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Stichera. For St. Stephen.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4. To a brave one.
Ὡς γενναῖον ἐν Μάρτυσι.
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]
Protomartyr when grace divine * had illumined your reasoning, * you looked like an angel to those who gazed at you; * the inner brightness had spread throughout your body, O holy man, * and the brilliance of your soul * was apparent to those who saw. * Through it you attained * contemplation of light divine and glory, when for you the heavens opened, * Stephen the pride of the Martyr Saints. [SD]
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]
When they stoned you, O Martyr Saint, * the barrage of the stones became * steps for you and ladders of heavenly ascent. * When you ascended them you beheld the Lord standing at the right * of the Father in the heights. * With His life-giving holy hand * He presented you * with the crown for which you were named, O Stephen. As the paramount of Athletes, * you stand beside Him victorious. [SD]
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]
Shining brightly with miracles, * signs, and wonders and teachings true, * you eclipsed the council that failed to keep the Law. And as they all executed you, and stoned you to death, O Saint, * you entreated on behalf * of your murderers, that the sin * not be charged to them. * Thus, O Stephen, you imitated Jesus and gave up your noble spirit * into the hands of the Savior Christ. [SD]
For St. Theodore.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4. To a brave one.
Ὡς γενναῖον ἐν Μάρτυσι.
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]
To the wounds of your banishment, * wounds of exile were added on, * by the ruthless tyranny of the emperor, * who as a heretic occupied the lawful throne lawlessly; * for he terribly confused * the traditions of our true Faith, * and he had removed * the immaculate icon of the Savior; but by grace divine you shamed him, * O faithful servant of Christ our God. [SD]
Msifuni Bwana enyi mataifa yote, msifuni [[SWA]]
Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; praise Him, all you peoples. [SAAS]
Neither guards nor imprisonment, * nor the darkness and solitude, * neither wounds and lashings could separate you from * your ardent love for the Savior Christ, * Confessor Saint Theodore, * nor infection and disease, * that were chronic and hard to bear, * neither lack of food. * But you bore it unflinchingly, foreseeing the rewards for your endurance, * O Saint who uttered the words of God. [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]
Now in place of affliction, praise, * and enjoyment instead of pain, * and in place of darkness, illuminating light, * has Christ the fair Judge awarded you. * Indeed to reward you for * the inscription on your face, * godly Saint, you have been inscribed * in the Book of Life; * In the Church of the Firstborn you are listed, Father Theodore, in heaven, * and with the Angels you celebrate. [SD]
Utukufu.
Glory. For St. Stephen.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 2.
To the King and Master of all, who was born on earth, Stephen is presented as a splendid crown that is decorated, not with jewels, but with his own blood. Come, you fans of the Martyrs, let us take up songs like pennants, and let us wave them above our heads; and as we sing our hymns, let us say to him: “Your soul was adorned with wisdom and grace, O Protomartyr of Christ God. Pray for us, that we may receive peace and great mercy.” [SD]
Sasa.
Both now. For the Feast.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 2.
A great and paradoxal miracle has taken place today. A Virgin has given birth, and there is no damage to her womb. The Word becomes flesh, and He is not separated from the Father. Angels and Shepherds give glory, and we join them in shouting: “Glory in the highest to God, and on earth let there be peace.” [SD]
(No Entrance)
Simameni
Stand for the hymn.
MSOMAJI
READER
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.
(x 2)
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. [SAAS] (2)
Mstari
Verse: I lifted my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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
Aposticha of the Feast.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 1. For all the powers of heaven.
Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγμάτων.
The Logos rose from the Father before the ages began, * and as the Son is ever * in the bosom of the Father. * Now, though, as an infant, He sits in the arms * of His Mother as on a throne; * and by the Angels and Shepherds and Magi Kings, * He is worshiped. Let us sing His praise. [SD]
Mstari
Verse: The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of Your feet.” [SAAS]
Let us the faithful assemble and go to Bethlehem. * We see the world’s Creator as a babe in the manger. * And we see the men of Chaldea present * to the Lord threefold precious gifts * fit for a King, fit for God, and fit for the man, * who for three days will be dead for us. [SD]
Mstari
Verse: I have begotten You from the womb before the morning star. The Lord swore and will not repent. [SAAS]
Lord, You were born of the Virgin inside a humble cave. * The hosts of Angels came down * from the heavens and shouted: * Glory in the highest to You, our God, * who were born in a servant’s form, * and in the womb of the Mother who knew no man * you refashioned the entire world. [SD]
Utukufu.
Glory. For St. Stephen.
From Menaion - - -
Mode pl. 2.
You are distinguished among Martyrs and Deacons as being the first, O blessed Stephen. You are the jewel of Athletes, the pride and joy of the faithful, and the glory of the Righteous. Pray for us who celebrate your solemn memorial, since you stand near the throne of Christ the King of all; and ask that we may receive forgiveness of sins, and be counted worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven. [SD]
Sasa.
Both now. For the Feast.
From Menaion - - -
Mode pl. 2.
All the Angels in heaven form a chorus and exult today; and all creation leaps for joy, because our Savior and Lord has been born in Bethlehem. All the deception of idols has ceased, and Christ reigns as King, forever and ever. [SD]
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.
Apolitikio.
Apolytikion. For St. Stephen.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4. Come quickly.
Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
O Stephen, a crown of royalty was laid on your head * for contests you courageously endured for Christ our God, * as first among Martyr saints. * You refuted the ravings of the Jews who accused you, * and you saw your Savior at the right hand of the Father. * We pray that you will ever entreat Him to save our souls. [GOASD]
Utukufu. Sasa.
Glory. Both now.
Apolytikion of the Feast.
From Menaion - - -
Mode 4.
Your nativity, O Christ our God, has caused the light of knowledge to rise upon the world. For therein the worshippers of the stars were by a star instructed to worship You, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know You as Orient from on high. Glory to You, O Lord. [SD]
(The “ektenia” litany has been omitted.)
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 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 was born in a cave and lay in a manger for our salvation, 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 the holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen, whose memory we celebrate, 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.