ON THE SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN
WOMAN.
The Troparion on the Resurrection in Tone 4, and that of Mid-Pentecost.
Condakion. Tone 8.
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OMING in faith to the well, the woman of Samaria beheld thee, the Water of wisdom, of whicn having plentifully quaffed, she inherited eternally the kingdom above, ever being glorified.
ON THE SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN.
The Troparion on the Resurrection in Tone 5 with its Verse to the Virgin.
Condakion. Tone 4.
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ITH blinded spiritual eyes I come to thee, O Christ, as the one blind from birth, and penitentially I cry to thee, Thou art the most bright Light of them that are in darkness.
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ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE ASCENSION.
NOTE:'ÄîTo-day Holy Pascha endeth.
Troparion. Ye faithful, come . . . .
To the Virgin. Hail! impassable gate . . . .
Condakion. With blinded spiritual eyes . . . . As on the preceding Sunday.
And the Condakion of Holy Pascha. If into the tomb thou didst descend . . . . Vide page 384.
ON THE THURSDAY OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Troparion. Tone 4.
HOU hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, having made thy Disciples joyful by the promise of the Holy Ghost, they being informed thereof by the blessing; for thou art the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.
Condakion. Tone 6.
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AVING accomplished thy dispensation for us, and united things on earth with those in heaven, thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, in nowise forsaking them that love thee, but always abiding with them, and saying unto them, I am with you, and no one is against you.
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E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, and reverence thy divine Ascension into heaven with thy most pure Flesh.
Antiphons at Liturgy,
I. '> O clap your hands together, all ye
nations, shout unto God with the voice of
melody.
God is gone up with a merry noise, the Lord with the sound of the trumpet.
Glory. Both now.
And, after each verse, Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
II. '> Great is the Lord, and exceeding great
his praise, in the city of our God, in his
holy mountain.
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth is Mount Sion, on the side of the north lieth the city of the great King.
And, after each verse,
O Son of God, who in glory didst ascend into heaven for us, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Glory. Both now.
Only-begotten Son . . . . Vide page 127.
III. '> O hear ye this, all ye people; ponder
it with your ears, all ye that dwell in the
world.
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I will incline mine ear to a parable, I will utter dark sayings upon the psaltery.
And, after each verse the Troparion, Thou hast ascended . . . .
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Introit.
OD is gone up with a merry noise, the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. O Son of God, who in glory didst ascend into heaven for us, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Prokimenon.
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E thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth.
Verse. O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready, I will give praise and sing in my glory.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
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AGNIFY, my soul, the Ascension from earth to heaven of Christ, the Giver of life. Thee, that above understanding and word art the Mother of God, and didst unspeakably bring forth in time the Timeless One, with one accord we faithful magnify.
Communion Hymn.
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OD is gone up with a merry noise, the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
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ON THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PASCHA,
We sing the Office of the 3I8 God-bearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Synod of Niccea.
The Troparion on the Resurrection in Tone 6, and that for the Fathers in the same Tone.
OST glorified art thou, O Christ our God, who didst establish our Fathers as lights upon the earth, and by them hast guided us all in the true faith. O most Merciful One, glory to thee.
And the Troparion on the Ascension.
Thou hast ascended in glory . . . .
Condakion. Tone 8.
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HE preaching of the Apostles and the doctrines of the Fathers have sealed the one faith of the Church, which, wearing the vestment of truth woven of divinity from above, regulateth and glorifieth the great mystery of piety.
NOTE:'ÄîThe Friday before Pentecost is the Octave of the Ascension, and the Office of this Festival is sung.
ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE PENTECOST.
We celebrate the memory of our fathers and brethren who in time past have fallen asleep.
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The Troparion &c. is as on the Saturday of Meat Fare. Vide page 26I.
ON THE SUNDAY OF HOLY PENTECOST.
Stichera at the Great Vespers with the Lord, I have cried in Tone I.
E celebrate the Pentecost, and the coming of the Spirit, the accomplishment of promise, and the fulfilment of our hope, and the mystery as great as it is reverend; and therefore cry to thee, Creator of all things, glory to thee, O Lord.
Glory. Both now.
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OME, ye people, and let us worship the Godhead in three Persons, the Son in the Father, with the Holy Ghost. For the Father before all time begat the Son, co-eternal and co-throned, and the Holy Ghost was in the Father, glorified with the Son, one Might, one Substance, one Divinity, adoring which we all exclaim, Holy God art thou, who madest all things by the Son, through the co-operation of the Holy Ghost. Holy and mighty thou, through whom we know the Father and the Holy Spirit sojourned in the world. Holy and immortal thou, O Spirit Paraclete, proceeding from the Father and resting in the Son. O holy Trinity, glory to thee.
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Troparion. Tone 8.
LESSED art thou, O Christ our God, who madest the fishers wise, sending the Holy Ghost on them, and by them netting all the world. Glory to thee, O Lover of mankind.
Magnifying.
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E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, and honour thy most holy Spirit, whom from the Father thou didst send unto thy divine Disciples.
Irmi of the Canon. Tone 7.
I. He that smiteth the enemies with uplifted hand covered Pharao and his chariots with the sea. Let us therefore sing to him, for he hath been glorified.
III. Thou saidst, O Christ, to thy Disciples, Abide ye in Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high; and I will send to you another Paraclete, like to myself, mine and my Father'Äôs Spirit, in whom ye shall be stablished.
Kathisma. Tone 8.
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HE lovers of the Saviour were filled with joy, and they who erst were cowards became bold, when to-day the Holy Ghost descended from on high upon the house of the Disciples, and they spake each to the nations
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in his several wise. For the tongues were divided in likeness as of fire, and them they burned not, but rather did bedew.
IV. '> Foreseeing thine advent from afar,
O Christ, the Prophet cried, I have heard
the greatness of thy might, O Lord; for
thou hast come to save all thine anointed ones.
V. '> The spirit of salvation, conceived in
fear, O Lord, within the Prophets, and
brought to birth on earth, stablisheth the
Apostles'Äô hearts, and in the faithful straight
way is renewed; for light and peace are
thy commands.
VI. '> Sick with the surge of worldly cares
and sinking in the waves of sin, cast to the
soul-destroying beast, like Jonas, Christ, I cry
to thee, O save me from the depth that
bringeth death.
Condakion. Tone 8.
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HEN the Highest descending confounded the tongues, then did he scatter the nations; and when he distributed the fiery tongues, then did he call all men to unity, and we glorify in harmony the most holy Spirit.
VII. '> Flung into the fiery furnace, the
holy Children changed the flame to dew
with hymns as thus they sang, Blessed art
thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
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VIII. '> The unburnt bush in Sinai shewed
God to Moses, the slow of speech and harsh
of tongue; and divine fervour made the
Children three invincible singers in the fur-
nace. O all ye works of the Lord, sing ye
the Lord, and set him up for ever.
IX. '> Hail! thou, O Queen, most glorious
Virgin Mother. For no well-speaking elo-
quent lips can worthily extol thee, and every
mind is at a loss to understand thy bringing
forth. Wherefore with one accord we glorify
thee.
Stichera with the Psalms of Praise.
Tone 4.
O-DAY all nations beheld wondrous things in David'Äôs city, when the Holy Ghost came down in fiery tongues, as the divinely speaking Luke relateth. For he saith, When Christ'Äôs Disciples were assembled, there came a sound as of a mighty rushing wind, and filled the house where they were sitting, and all began to speak, in strange tongues, doctrines strange and teachings strange of the holy Trinity.
Glory. Both now. Tone 6.
O
HEAVENLY King, O Paraclete, the Spirit of truth, that art everywhere present and that fillest all things, that art the Treasury of blessings and the Giver of life ;
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come, and make thine abode in us, and cleanse us from every defilement, and save our souls, O Blessed One.
ON THE SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS.
The Troparion on the Resurrection in Tone 8, and that for the Saints in Tone 4.
HY Church adorned with the blood of thy Martyrs in all the world as with purple and fine linen, through them crieth unto thee, O Christ our God, Send down thy bounties upon thy people, grant peace to thine estate, and great mercy to our souls.
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To the Virgin. Tone 4.
HE mystery hidden from eternity and unknown to the Angels is made manifest through thee, O Mother of God, to them that are on earth; for God, leaving not the Unity, was incarnate, and suffered on the Cross for our sake of his own goodwill, and thereby raising the first-created man, delivered our souls from death.
Condakion. Tone 6.
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O thee, O Lord, the Author of creation, the world bringeth the God bearing Martyrs as the first-fruits of nature. At their intercessions, through the Mother of God,
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preserve, O most Merciful One, thy Church and thine estate in perfect peace.
NOTE:'ÄîAfter to-day beginneth the Fast of the Apostles, which continueth until June 29, even until the Commemoration of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
XXII. TROPARIA ETC. ON THE RESURRECTION IN THE EIGHT TONES
FOR SUNDAYS.
NOTE:'ÄîThese Troparia &c. are sung successively on Sundays, beginning on the Sunday following that of All Saints.
TONE I.
Troparion.
HOUGH the stone was sealed by the Jews and the soldiers guarded thy precious Body, yet didst thou arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Therefore did the heavenly Hosts cry unto thee, the Life-giver, Glory to thy Resurrection, O Christ! Glory
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to thy Kingdom! Glory to thy Dispensation, thou who alone lovest mankind.
To the Virgin.
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HEN Gabriel bade thee, Virgin, Hail! then was the Lord of all incarnate made in thee, as in a sacred ark, according to the words of righteous David; and wider than the heavens didst thou become when bearing thy Creator. Glory to him who dwelt in thee! Glory to him who came from thee! Glory to him who by his birth delivered us from bondage.
Hypaco?´.
T
HE penitence of the thief opened Paradise, the lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women announced joy; for Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Condakion.
O
GOD, thou didst arise from the grave in glory, and didst raise the world with thee. Then doth human nature extol thee as God, and death hath vanished, and Adam, O Lord, rejoiceth, while Eve, freed from her bonds, is exceeding glad and crieth, Thou art the Christ, who givest resurrection unto all.
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TONE 2.
Troparion.
HEN thou, the Living, the Immortal, didst condescend unto death, then didst thou slay hades by the light of thy Godhead. And when thou didst raise the dead from the lowermost parts of the earth, all the heavenly Hosts cried, O Christ, Giver of life, our God, glory to thee.
To the Virgin.
M
OST glorious and above understanding are thy mysteries, O Mother of God; for, spotless and virgin, thou art acknowledged a true Mother, who didst bear the true God. Pray unto him to save our souls.
Hypaco?´.
A
FTER thy Passion the women went to the tomb to anoint thy Body, O Christ our God, and they saw Angels in the grave and were amazed; for they heard these say, The Lord is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
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Condakion.
HOU didst arise from the grave, O all-powerful Saviour, and hades, beholding the miracle, quaked, and the dead rose again, Creation, seeing this, rejoiceth with thee, and Adam is exceeding glad, and the world extolleth thee, my Saviour, for ever.
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TONE 3.
Troparion.
ET the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad; for the Lord hath stablished his power by his arm, having trampled down death by death and become the First-born from the dead, delivering us from the depths of hades, and granting great mercy to the world.
To the Virgin.
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E hymn thee, O Virgin Mother of God, who dost advocate the salvation of our race; for in the flesh taken from thee thy Son and our God suffered passion on the Cross, and, as Lover of mankind, delivered us from death.
Hypaco?´.
O
f vision amazing, but of gentle words as dew, the shining Angel saith to the myrrh-bearing women, Why seek ye the Living in the tombs? He is risen and hath emptied the tombs. The Unchangeable hath changed corruption Then say unto God, How fearful are thy works; for thou hast saved the race of men.
Condakion.
T
O-DAY, O Bountiful One, thou dist arise
from the grave and lead us away from
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the gates of death. To-day Adam rejoiceth and Eve is exceeding glad, and all the Prophets and Patriarchs unceasingly extol the divine might of thy kingdom.
TONE 4. Troparion.
HE women-disciples of the Lord, having received from the Angel the joyful gospel of the resurrection, and cast away the curse of the forefathers, cried to the Apostles, Death is overthrown, and Christ God hath risen, who giveth great mercy to the world.
To the Virgin.
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HE mystery hidden from eternity and unknown to Angels is made manifest through thee, O Mother of God, to them that are on earth; for God, leaving not the Unity, was incarnate, and suffered on the Cross for our sake of his own goodwill, and thereby raising the first - created man, delivered our souls from death.
Hypaco?´,
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AV1NG first tidings of thy most glorious Resurrection, the myrrh-bearing women, O Christ, tell the Apostles that thou art risen as God, and grantest great mercy to the world.
422 SUNDAY TROPARIA ETC. TONE 5.
Condakion.
M
Y Saviour and Redeemer, as God, hath delivered the earth-born from their bonds, and overthrown the gates of hades, and risen again, as Lord, on the third day.
TONE 5. Troparion.
E faithful, come, and hymn, and worship the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation; for he willed to ascend the Cross in flesh, and to suffer death, and to raise the dead by his glorious Resurrection.
To the Virgin.
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AIL! impassable gate of the Lord. Hail! bulwark and protection of them that flee unto thee. Hail! untroubled haven, Mother Virgin, who didst bear thy God and Maker in flesh. Cease not to pray for them that hymn and reverence thy child-bearing.
Hypaco?´.
A
WED in mind at the angelic vision, and their souls enlightened by the divine Resurrection, the myrrh-bearing women told the Apostles the glad tidings, saying, Proclaim to the gentiles the Resurrection of the
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Lord, who doeth wonders, and granteth great mercy unto us.
Condakion.
T
HOU didst go down to hades, O Saviour, and overthrow the gates by thy great power. Thou didst, as Creator, raise the dead and destroy the sting of death, and Adam is saved from the curse, O Lover of mankind. Wherefore we cry unto thee, Save us, O Lord.
TONE 6.
Troparion.
NGELIC powers are at thy tomb, and the guards are deadened, and Mary standeth at the grave seeking thy most pure Body. Thou madest hades captive, not being tempted by it. Thou didst meet the Virgin, and grantest life. O risen Lord, glory to thee.
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To the Virgin.
HOU, who didst call thy Mother blessed, of thine own will earnest to suffer, and shining on the Cross that thou mightest bring back Adam, telledst the Angels, Rejoice with me, for the lost drachma is found. O God, who in wisdom hast made all things, glory to thee.
424 SUNDAY TROPARIA ETC. TONE 7.
Hypaco?´.
O
CHRIST, by thy voluntary and life-effecting death, thou didst, as God, overthrow the gates of hades, and open unto us the ancient Paradise, and, risen from the dead, hast saved our life from corruption.
Condakion.
C
HRIST God, the Giver of life, hath raised the dead from the dark abodes by his quickening hand, and granted resurrection to the human race; for he is the Saviour, Resurrection, Life, and God of all.
TONE 7. Troparion.
HOU hast destroyed death by thy Cross, thou hast opened Paradise to the thief, thou hast stopped the lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women, and commanded thine Apostles to preach; for thou hast risen, Christ our God, granting great mercy to the world.
To the Virgin.
A
S the treasury of our Resurrection, do thou, O all-hymned Virgin, raise us out of the pit and depth of sin; for thou hast saved them that were under the curse of sin, having borne our salvation, thou who
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before bearing wast Virgin, and in bearing wast Virgin, and after bearing ever abidest Virgin.
Hypaco?´.
T
HOU that didst take upon thyself the form of man, and in thy Body didst endure the Cross, save me by thy Resurrection, O Christ our God, the Lover of mankind.
Condakion.
N
O longer may the might of death hold man, for Christ hath come, destroying and scattering its powers Hades is held bound, the Prophets joyfully with one accord exclaim, The Saviour of the faithful hath appeared: come ye then to the Resurrection.
TONE 8. Troparion.
HOU didst descend from on high, O Bountiful One, thou didst submit to the three days'Äô burial that thou mightest deliver us from passions. O Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory to thee.
To the Virgin.
O
THOU good Lord, who, for our sake, wast born of the Virgin, didst suffer crucifixion, overcome death by death, and
426 SUNDAY TROPARIA ETC. TONE 8.
rise again as God; reject not us, the work of thine hands: shew thy loving-kindness unto us, O Merciful One; hearken unto thy holy Mother praying for us, and save, O Saviour, thy despairing people.
Hypaco?´.
T
HE myrrh-bearing women stood at the grave of the Life-giver, seeking the immortal Lord among the dead, and receiving from the Angel the glad tidings of joy, they proclaimed to the Apostles that Christ God is risen, giving great mercy to the "world.
Condakion.
H
AVING risen from the tomb, thou didst raise the dead and lift up Adam, and Eve rejoiceth in thy Resurrection, and the ends of the earth celebrate thine Arising, O most Merciful One.
XXIII. TROPARIA ETC. FOR
WEEK DAYS.
ON MONDAYS. TO THE ANGELS.
Troparion. Tone 4.
E unworthy ones pray you, O Leaders of the heavenly Hosts, by your prayers to cover us with the protection of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us who come to you and earnestly exclaim, Deliver us from sorrows, ye Principals of the Powers above.
To the Virgin.
T
O her who was brought up in the Temple for the Holy of holies, to her who was endued with faith, wisdom and perpetual virginity, the Archangel Gabriel brought from heaven greeting and hail. Hail! blessed one. Hail! most glorified one. The Lord is with thee.
428 TROPARIA ETC. FOR WEEK DAYS.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
ARCHANGELS of God, Ministers of divine glory, Princes among the Angels and Instructors of men; ask for what is profitable for us, and for much mercy, ye Leaders of the immaterial Hosts.
ON TUESDAYS. TO THE FORERUNNER. Troparion. Tone 2.
HE memory of the just is blessed, but for thee, O Baptist, the Lord'Äôs testimony sufficeth; for thou hast appeared to be verily the most honourable of the Prophets, in that thou wast blessed to baptize in the waters him whom thou didst preach. And, having joyfully suffered for the truth, thou didst announce, even to them in hades, God manifest in flesh, who taketh away the sins of the world and granteth great mercy unto us.
To the Virgin.
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E have been made partakers of the divine nature through thee, O ever-virgin Mother of God; for thou didst bring forth for us incarnate God. Therefore, as is meet, with reverence we magnify thee.
Condakion. Tone 3.
S
HE that afore was barren to-day beareth Christ'Äôs Forerunner, and in him doth end
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all prophecy; for, having in the Jordan laid his hands on him whom Prophets preached of old, he is revealed of God the Word the Prophet, Preacher, and Forerunner.
ON WEDNESDAYS. TO THE MOTHER OF GOD AT THE CROSS.
Troparion. Tone I.
O Lord, save thy people and bless thine inheritance . . . . Vide page 52.
To the Virgin at the Cross.
H
AV1NG thy mediation, most pure one, and delivered by thy prayers from dangers, and preserved in all things by the Cross of thy Son, with reverence, as is meet, we all do magnify thee.
Condakion. Tone 4.
Thou that wast of thy own will raised upon the Cross . . . . Vide page 52.
ON THURSDAYS. TO THE APOSTLES, AND TO NICOLAS THE WONDERWORKER.
Troparion to the Apostles. Tone 3.
HOLY Apostles, pray unto the merciful God that he may grant our souls remission of sins.
430 TROPARIA ETC. FOR WEEK DAYS.
Troparion to Nicolas. Tone 4.
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HE Truth hath made thee a ctpndard of faith, a pattern of meekness, and a teacher of temperance to thy flock. Thus didst thou, O holy priestly Father Nicolas, by humiliation acquire greatness, by thy poverty, riches. Pray Christ our God to save our souls.
To the Virgin.
T
HE Word of the Father, Christ our God, we acknowledge was made flesh of thee, O Virgin Mother of God, who alone art pure, alone art blessed. Therefore without ceasing we sing and magnify thee.
Condakion to the Apostles. Tone 2.
O
LORD, thou hast received those steadfast and divinely inspired Preachers, the chiefest of Apostles, into the enjoyment of thy blessings and rest; for thou hast accepted their sufferings and death as more than any sacrifice, thou that alone knowest the hearts.
Condakion to Nicolas. Tone 3.
O
HOLY Nicolas, thou didst appear in Myra as a wonderworker; for, having fulfilled the gospel of Christ, thou didst lay down thy life for thy people, and didst save the innocent from death. Therefore art thou
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sanctified as a great treasury of the grace of God.
ON FRIDAYS. TO THE HOLY CROSS. Troparion &c. as on Wednesdays.
ON SATURDAYS. TO ALL SAINTS, AND
FOR THE DEPARTED. Troparion to All Saints. Tone 2.
POSTLES, Martyrs, Prophets, Divines, Venerables and Just, who have done a good work, kept the faith, and have daring with the Saviour; pray for us to him, the Blessed One, to save our souls.
Troparion for the Departed. Tone 8.
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EMEMBER, O Lord, for thou art good, all thy servants, and forgive them all their sins throughout life; for there is none sinless save thee, who art able to give rest unto the departed.
To the Virgin.
O
HOLY Mother of the unapproachable Light, with angelic hymns we honour thee, and reverently we magnify thee.
Condakion for the Departed. Tone 8.
O
CHRIST, rest the souls of thy servants with the Saints, where there is no sickness, nor sorrow, nor lamentation, but life everlasting.
432 TROPARIA ETC. FOR WEEK DAYS.
Condakion to All Saints. Tone 8.
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O thee, O Lord, the Author of creation, the world bringeth the God-bearing Martyrs, as the first -fruits of nature. At their intercessions, through the Mother of God, preserve, O most Merciful One, thy Church and thine estate in perfect peace.
XXIV. TROPARIA ETC. FOR THE FESTIVALS OF THE LORD AND OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, AND FOR SOME OTHERS THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR.
SEP. 8. THE NATIVITY OF OUR MOST
HOLY LADY, THE MOTHER OF GOD AND
EVER-VIRGIN MARY.
Troparion. Tone 4.
HY Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, hath brought gladness to the whole universe; for from thee Christ our God, the Sun of righteousness, hath shone, who, having destroyed the curse, giveth us blessings, and, having put away death, giveth us life everlasting.
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Condakion. Tone 4.
B
Y thy holy Nativity, O most pure one, Joakim and Anna were freed from the reproach of barrenness and Eve from deadly corruption. Thy people also celebrate the same, being thereby delivered from the punishment of sin, and cry to thee, The barren parents bear the Mother of God, the nourisher of our life.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, most holy Virgin, and honour thy holy Parents, and glorify thy most glorious Nativity.
Prokimenon as on Wednesdays. Vide page I45.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
M
AGNIFY, my soul, the most glorious Birth of the Mother of God.
Wonderful is a virgin-mother, and strange a maiden giving birth; but yet in thee, O Mother of God, were both fulfilled. Therefore we all of earthly race cease not to magnify thee.
Communion Hymn as on Wednesdays. Vide page 159.
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SEP. 14. THE EXALTATION OF THE HONOURABLE AND LIFE-EFFECTING CROSS.
Troparion and Condakion as on Wednesdays. Vide page 429.
Magnifying.
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E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, and honour thy holy Cross, by the which thou hast saved us from the yoke of the enemy.
Antiphons at Liturgy.
I. '> O God, my God, look upon me: why
hast thou forsaken me?
But thou dwellest in the holy place: thou art the praise of Israel.
Glory. Both now. And, after each verse, Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
II. '> O God, why hast thou cast us off for
ever? why doth thine anger smoke against
the sheep of thy pasture?
But God is our King from ages, who hath wrought salvation in the midst of the earth.
And, after each verse,
O Son of God, who in the flesh wast crucified, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Glory. Both now.
Only-begotten Son . . . . Vide page 127.
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III. The Lord reigneth, let the people tremble.
Bow yourselves before the Lord in his holy courts.
And, after each verse, the Troparion,
O Lord, save thy people, and bless . . . .
Introit.
E
XALT ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool, for- he is holy. O Son of God, who in the flesh wast crucified, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Prokimenon. Exalt ye the Lord our God . . . . as above. Verse. The Lord reigneth, let the people tremble.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
M
AGNIFY, my soul, the Lord'Äôs most precious Cross.
O Mother of God, thou art the mystical Paradise, which, untilled, produced Christ, through whom on earth is planted that life-bearing tree, the Cross. Therefore this now exalted we adore, and thee we magnify.
Communion Hymn.
THE light of thy countenance hath been signed upon us, O Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
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Dismissal.
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HRIST our true God, through the prayers of his all-pure Mother, through the might of his honourable and life-effecting Cross, through the intercessions of the holy, glorious, and all-praised Apostles . . . .
SEP. 26. THE DECEASE OF THE HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST, JOHN THE
DIVINE.
Troparion. Tone 2.
POSTLE beloved of Christ God, hasten to deliver a people that are without defence. He that accepted thee to rest upon his breast, accepteth thy falling down before him. Then pray him, O Divine to disperse the gathering throng of heathen, and ask for us peace and great mercy.
Condakion. Tone 2.
W
HO can tell thy mightiness, O virgin one? For thou art full of wonders, and pourest forth healings, and prayest for our souls, O Divine and Friend of Christ.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O Apostle and Evangelist of Christ, John the Divine, and honour thine afflictions and toils, in the which thou didst labour for the gospel of Christ,
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OCT. 1. THE PROTECTION OF OUR MOST
HOLY LADY, THE MOTHER OF GOD AND
EVER-VIRGIN MARY.
Troparion. Tone 4.
O-DAY we faithful hold a joyful feast, being shadowed by thy presence, O Mother of God, and, looking on thy most pure icon, humbly say, Cover us with thine honourable protection, and deliver us from all evil, praying thy Son, Christ our God, to save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 3.
T
O-DAY the Virgin is present in the Church, and with the companies of Saints invisibly prayeth unto God for us. Angels with Archbishops bow down, Apostles and Prophets exceedingly rejoice; for the Mother of God now supplicateth the eternal God for us.
NOV. 8. THE COUNCIL OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, AND THE OTHER
HEAVENLY BODILESS HOSTS.
Troparion and Condakion as on Mondays. Vide pages 427 and 428.
Magnifyings.
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E magnify you, O ye Archangels and Angels, and all ye Hosts, ye Cherubim and ye Seraphim, glorifying the Lord.
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We magnify you, O ye Archangels, ye Angels, ye Principalities, ye Virtues, ye Thrones, ye Dominations, ye Powers, ye Cherubim, and ye fearful Seraphim, praising the Lord.
NOV. 13. OUR FATHER IN THE SAINTS,
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARCHBISHOP OF
CONSTANTINOPLE.
Troparion. Tone 8.
HE grace of thy mouth, shining forth like fire, hath enlightened the universe, hath offered the world treasures of liberality, and hath shewed to us the height of humility. And, as thou instructest us by thy words, Father John Chrysostom, pray Christ, the Word of God, to save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 6.
T
HOU didst receive divine grace from heaven, and by thy lips didst teach all men to worship one God in Trinity. O most blessed and venerable John Chrysostom, we praise thee who art worthy; for thou art our instructor, and explainest divine things.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O divine Father John
Chrysostom, and honour thine honourable memory; for thou prayest for us unto Christ our God.
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NOV. 21. THE PRESENTATION IN TEMPLE OF OUR MOST HOLY LADY, THE MOTHER OF GOD AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY.
Troparion, Tone 4.
O-DAY is the foreshadowing of God'Äôs goodwill, and the preaching of the salvation of men; for the Virgin is clearly seen in the Temple, and announceth Christ unto all. Then let us cry aloud to her, Hail! thou fulfilment of the Creator'Äôs dispensation.
T
Condakion, Tone 4.
HE spotless dwelling of the Saviour, the precious palace and Virgin, the sacred treasury of God'Äôs glory is this day brought into the house of the Lord, carrying thereinto with herself grace which is in the divine Spirit, she, whom the Angels of God sing, This is the heavenly abode.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O most holy Virgin, the God-chosen Maiden, and honour thy Presentation in the Temple of the Lord.
Prokimenon and Communion Hymn as on Sep. 8th.
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Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
M
AGNIFY, my soul, her who is more honourable than the Hosts above, the most pure Virgin Mother of God.
Let hands defiled in nowise touch the spiritual ark of God; but let believing lips, ceaselessly singing the Angel'Äôs words, cry to the Mother of God with joy, Thou truly art higher than all things, Virgin pure.
NOV. 24. THE GREAT MARTYR KATHARINE.
Troparion. Tone 4.
WISE one, thou with virtues, as with rays of the sun, hast shone on them that had not faith, and, as a most bright moon, hast driven away darkness from them that walk in the night of unbelief; and thou, God-chosen Virgin, blessed Katharine, art assured of royalty and invested with martyrdom. Thou, with desire, art risen unto Christ, thy glorious Spouse, into the heavenly bridechamber, and by him art crowned with a royal crown; and with Angels thou standest before him, praying for us who keep thine honoured memory.
Condakion. Tone 2.
Y
E honourable choir that love the Martyrs, arouse ye now divinely to extol the all-
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wise Katharine; for in the arena she proclaimed Christ, treading the serpent down, and overcame the reasonings of the Orators.
Magnifying.
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E magnify thee, O holy and great Martyr Katharine, and honour thine honourable sufferings which thou hast borne for Christ'Äôs sake.
NOV. 30. THE APOSTLE ANDREW, THE FIRST-CALLED.
Troparion. Tone 4.
ANDREW, First-called of the Apostles, and own brother of their Leader, pray the Lord of all to give peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
Condakion. Tone 2.
W
E extol him, called of God, whose name signifieth, Manly one, the first of the coming Church, Peter'Äôs near kinsman. For as in ancient time to this his brother, so now to us he saith, Come, we have found even him whom we desire.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O First-called Apostle of Christ, Andrew, and honour thine afflictions and toils, in the which thou didst labour for the gospel of Christ.
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DEC. 6. OUR FATHER IN THE SAINTS,
NICOLAS, ARCHBISHOP OF MYRA.
Troparion and Condakion as on Thursdays, Vide page 430.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O divine Father Nicolas, and honour thine honourable memory; for thou prayest for us unto Christ our God.
DEC. 25. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, COMMONLY CALLED, CHRISTMAS DAY.
Troparion. Tone 4.
CHRIST our God, upon the world thy birth hath shined the light of knowledge; for at it they that served the stars were taught by a star to worship thee, the Sun of righteousness, and to know thee, the Dayspring from on high. Glory to thee, O Lord.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, who now wast born in flesh for our sake of the unmarried and most pure Virgin Mary.
Sticheron in Tone 6 at Matins after the
Gospel.
G
LORY be to God on high, and on earth
be peace. To-day doth Bethlehem re-
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ceive him that sitteth ever with the Father. To-day the Angels glorify, as God, the Infant born. Glory be to God on high, and on earth be peace, goodwill to men.
Irmi of the Canon. Tone I.
I. Christ is born, him glorify. Christ from heaven, go to greet'Äô him. Christ on earth, be lifted up. Sing to the Lord, all the whole earth, and in gladness praise him, O ye nations; for he hath been glorified.
III. '> To the Son of the Father unspeak-
ably begotten before the worlds, and of the
Virgin without seed incarnate late in time,
to Christ our God let us exclaim, Thou
who hast lifted up our horn, holy art thou,
O Lord.
Hypaco?´. Tone 8.
O
BABE, in manger lying, the heavens brought to thee the first-fruits of the gentiles, calling the Magi by a star. Not a sceptre, nor a throne struck them with astonishment, but thine utter poverty. For what is humbler than a cave? What is meaner than a swathe? And yet in these the riches of thy Godhead clearly shone. Glory to thee, O Lord.
IV. '> Rod of the root of Jesse, and flower
thereof, O Christ, thou from the Virgin hast
bloomed forth; and thou, the Praised One,
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hast come from the thick shady mount, incarnate of a maid, O immaterial God. Glory to thy might, O Lord.
V. '> God of peace, Father of bounties, the
Angel of thy great counsel thou hast sent,
bringing us peace. And so we, led into
divine wisdom'Äôs light, after night rising be-
times, magnify thee, O Lover of mankind.
VI. '> As the sea-monster vomited from its
entrails their contents, Jonas, as it took him
in, so the Word, dwelling in the Virgin and
assuming flesh from her, kept her unchanged
as he passed through; for from that to
which he was not subject he held her that
bore him free.
Condakion. Tone 3.
T
O-DAY the Virgin beareth him above all essence, and earth ofFereth the Inaccessible a cave. Angels with Shepherds glorify, and the Magi journey with the star. For our sake he hath been born a little Child he, God before the worlds.
VII. The Children reared in piety, the
impious command despising, feared not the
threat of fire; but, standing in the midst of
flame, they sang, God of our fathers, blessed
art thou.
VIII. The furnace shedding dew portrayed
a type of wondrous portent, for it burned
VII.
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not the Youths whom it received. So too the fire of Godhead doth not burn that virgin womb which it hath entered. Therefore let us chant in song, Let all creation bless the Lord, and set him up for evermore.
IX. A mystery strange and wondrous I behold. The cave is heaven, the Virgin is the throne of Cherubim, the manger is the place where the Incomprehensible is laid, Christ our God, whom singing, we magnify.
Irmos of the Second Canon. Content as free from risk, through awe
We easier silent be. But, Virgin, for the
love of thee,
Urged on to weave harmonious songs,
Our task is hard. Then, Mother, strength, Such as we need, bestow, and give the strain.
Stichera with the Psalms of Praise. Tone 4.
E glad, ye just; ye heavens, rejoice; ye mountains, leap; for Christ is born. The Virgin sitteth like the Cherubim, and beareth in her bosom God the Word made flesh. The Shepherds glorify the Child, the Magi bring the Lord their gifts, and Angels sing, Glory to thee, O un-contained God.
Glory. Both now.
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Tone 2.
T
ODAY in Bethlehem of the Virgin Christ is born. To-day beginneth the Un-beginning, and the Word becometh flesh. The Hosts of heaven rejoice, and earth with men is glad. The Magi bring their gifts, the wonder Shepherds tell, and we unceasingly exclaim, Glory to God on high, and peace on earth, goodwill to men.
JAN. I. THE CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Troparion. Tone I.
JESUS, thou that sittest on high on the light-bearing throne with thine unbeginning Father and thy divine Spirit, didst condescend to be born on earth of a Virgin, thy husbandless Mother, and wast accordingly circumcised as man on the eighth day. Glory then to thy good counsel! Glory to thy dispensation! Glory to thy condescension, thou that alone lovest mankind.
Condakion, Tone 3.
T
HE Lord of all submitteth to circumcision, and, in his goodness, circumciseth also the sins of men, and this day giveth salvation to the world. Then doth Basil,
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the Hierarch of the Creator and light-bearing Minister of Christ, rejoice on high.
Prokimenon at Liturgy as on a Sunday of Tone 6.
Communion Hymn as on Sundays.
JAN. 6. THE DIVINE MANIFESTATION OF
OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOUR, JESUS
CHRIST, COMMONLY CALLED, THE
EPIPHANY.
Troparion. Tone 1.
N Jordan when thou wast baptized, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was manifested. For the voice of the Father bare witness unto thee, calling thee the beloved Son, and the Spirit, in appearance as a dove, confirmed the truth of the words. Thou who wast manifested, Christ our God, and enlightenedst the world, glory to thee.
Hypaco?´ after Ode III. Tone 2.
W
HEN all things thou enlightenedst by thine Epiphany, then fled the sea of unbelief, and Jordan turned back its streams, raising us to heaven. Then, through the intercessions of the Mother of God, preserve us on the wave of thy divine commandments, O Christ our God, and save us.
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Condakion. Tone 4.
T
O-DAY, O Lord, thou didst manifest thyself to all the world, and thy light hath come upon us who in understanding sing to thee, Thou didst come, thou didst appear, O Light inaccessible.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, who now hast been baptized in flesh by John in the waters of Jordan for our sake.
JAN. 30. OUR FATHERS IN THE SAINTS,
THE THREE DIVINES, BASIL THE GREAT,
GREGORY THE DIVINE, AND JOHN
CHRYSOSTOM.
Troparion. Tone I.
S equals of the Apostles, and Teachers of the universe, pray the Lord of all to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
LORD, thou hast received those priestly and divinely inspired Preachers, the chiefest of Teachers, into the enjoyment of thy blessings and rest; for thou hast accepted their sufferings and death as more than any sacrifice, thou that art glorified in the Saints.
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FEB. 2. THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Troparion. Tone I.
AIL! Virgin Mother of God full of grace. For from thee the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God, hath risen, enlightening them that are in darkness. Rejoice thou also, O righteous Elder, who didst receive in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, him that giveth resurrection unto us.
Condakion. Tone I.
T
HOU, O Christ our God, who by thy birth didst sanctify the Virgin, and blessedst, as was meet, the hands of Simeon, didst purpose our salvation, and hast now accomplished this. Do thou, O Lover of mankind, preserve thine estate from wars, and strengthen the princes who have found favour before thee.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, and honour thy most pure Mother, who bringeth thee, according to the law, into the Temple of the Lord.
Introit.
T
HE Lord hath declared his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in
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the sigKt of the heathen. O Son of God, who wast carried in the arms of righteous Simeon, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Prokimenon and Communion Hymn as on Sep. 8th.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
O
GOD-BEARING Virgin, the hope of Christians, protect, watch, and save them that put their trust in thee.
In the law, in shadows, and in scripture we faithful see an image. Every male that openeth the womb is holy unto God. Therefore we magnify the first-begotten Word of the unbegmning Father, who is the first-begotten Son of the Mother unknown of man.
Dismissal.
H
E that for our salvation vouchsafed to be carried in the arms of righteous Simeon, Christ our true God . . . .
MARCH 25. THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR
MOST HOLY LADY, THE MOTHER
OF GOD.
Troparion. Tone 4.
O-DAY is the crowning of our salvation, and the manifestation of the mystery which was from eternity. The Son of God becometh the Son of the Vir-
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gin, and Gabriel giveth the good tidings of grace. Then with him let us cry to the Mother of God, Hail! full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Condakion. Tone 8.
T
O thee, O Virgin, the chosen guide, thy servants sing a triumphal song, ascribing thanks to thee for the deliverance from evils, and since thou hast an invincible might, deliver us, we beseech thee, from every ill, that we may cry unto thee, Hail! O unmarried Bride.
Magnifying.
W
E sing the Archangel'Äôs song to thee, O pure one, Hail! full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prokimenon.
P
ROCLAIM ye from day to day the salvation of our God. Verse. O sing unto the Lord a new song, sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
We sing the Archangel'Äôs . . . . As above. Let hands defiled . . . . Vide page 441.
Communion Hymn.
The Lord hath elected Sion, he hath
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chosen her as an habitation for himself. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
APRIL 23. THE GREAT MARTYR AND
VICTORIOUS WONDERWORKER,
GEORGE.
Troparion. Tone 2.
ELIVERER of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O victorious and great Martyr George, pray Christ our God to save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 4.
H
USBANDED by God, thou hast appeared an honourable husbandman of piety, and hast gathered for thyself sheaves of virtues. Thou sowedst in tears and reapest in joy. Athlete, thou, through blood, art garnered unto Christ, and, by thy prayers, O Saint, gainest for all men forgiveness of sins.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O holy and victorious great Martyr George, and honour thine honourable sufferings which thou hast borne for Christ'Äôs sake.
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MAY 8. THE GLORIOUS AND ALL-PRAISED
APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST,
JOHN THE DIVINE.
Troparion, Condakion and Magnifying as on September 26. Vide page 437.
JUNE 24. THE NATIVITY OF THE HONOURABLE GLORIOUS PROPHET, FORERUNNER,
AND BAPTIST JOHN.
Troparion. Tone 4.
ROPHET and Forerunner of the advent of Christ, we, lovingly honouring thee, are insufficient worthily to extol thee; for the barren bore thee, and a dumb father spake at thy glorious and honourable Birth, which declared to the world the incarnation of the Son of God.
Condakion. Tone 3.
S
HE that afore was barren to-day beareth Christ'Äôs Forerunner, and in him doth end all prophecy; for having in the Jordan, laid his hands on him whom Prophets preached of old, he is revealed of God the Word the Prophet, Preacher, and Forerunner.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O John, Forerunner of the Saviour, and honour thy most glorious birth from a barren mother.
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JUNE 29. THE GLORIOUS AND ALL-PRAISED LEADERS OF THE APOSTLES, PETER AND PAUL.
Troparion. Tone 4.
E first-throned of the Apostles and Teachers of the universe, pray the Lord of all to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
LORD, thou hast received those steadfast and divinely inspired Preachers, the chiefest of Apostles, into the enjoyment of thy blessings and rest; for thou hast accepted their sufferings and death as more than any sacrifice, thou that alone knowest the hearts.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify you, O ye Apostles of Christ, who have enlightened all the world with your teachings, and have led all the ends of the earth unto Christ.
JULY 2O. THE GLORIOUS PROPHET
ELIAS.
Troparion. Tone 4.
HE incarnate Angel, the first of the Prophets and second Forerunner of the advent of Christ, even the glorious Elias, sent down from above grace upon
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Eliss?¶us, dispersed diseases and cleansed lepers. Therefore to them that honour him he is a fount of healing.
Condakion. Tone 2.
P
ROPHET and Foreseer of the mighty
works of God, O famous Elias, whose voice forbade the clouds discharge the rain, entreat for us the only Lover of mankind.
AUG. 6. THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD.
Troparion. Tone 6.
HOU wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, thereby shewing thy glory to thy Disciples as much as they could bear. O may thine everlasting light shine also upon us sinners, through the intercessions of the Mother of God. O Giver of light, glory to thee.
Condakion. Tone 6.
T
HOU wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, and thy Disciples, as much as they could beai, beheld thy glory, that when they should see thee crucified, they might understand thy voluntary Passion, and preach to the world that thou art verily the Light of the Father.
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Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O Christ, Giver of life, and reverence the most glorious Transfiguration of thy most pure Flesh.
Antiphons at Liturgy.
I. '> Cry aloud unto the Lord, all the earth,
sing unto his name, give glory to his praise.
Thou art invested with honour and majesty, who dost cloth thyself with light as with a garment.
Glory. Both now.
And, after each verse,
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
II. '> Beautiful for situation, the joy of the
whole earth is mount Sion, on the side of
the north lieth the city of the great King.
The hill of Sion which he loveth, and hath built, as an unicorn, for his sanctuary.
And, after each verse,
O Son of God, who wast transfigured on the mountain, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Glory. Both now.
Only-begotten Son . . . . Vide page 127.
III. '> They that put their trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: they shall be im-movable for ever who dwell at Jerusalem.
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Who shall ascend into the hill of Sion? or who shall stand in his holy place.
And, after each verse the Troparion, Thou wast transfigured . . . .
Introit.
O
LORD, send forth thy light and thy truth: these shall lead me, and bring me unto thy holy mountain. O Son of God, who wast transfigured on mount Thabor, save us who sing to thee, Alleluia.
Prokimenon.
H
OW great are thy works, O Lord: in wisdom hast thou made them all. Verse. Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art very great.
Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
M
AGNIFY, my soul, the Transfiguration of the Lord on Thabor.
Thy giving -bjrth appeareth without stain. God came forth from thee incarnate, appeared on earth, and dwelt with men. Therefore, O Mother of God, we magnify thee all.
Communion Hymn.
O
LORD, in the light of thy countenance shall we go forth, and in thy name rejoice for ever. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
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Dismissal.
H
E that was transfigured in glory on mount Thabor before his holy Disciples and Apostles, Christ our true God . . . .
AUG. 15. THE REPOSE OF OUR MOST
HOLY LADY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY.
Troparion. Tone I.
MOTHER of God, in thy child-birth thou didst retain thy virginity, in thy Repose thou didst not forsake the world. Thou hast passed away unto life, thyself being the Mother of Life, and, by thine intercessions, deliverest our souls from death.
Condakion. Tone 2.
T
HE grave and death could not retain the Mother of God, who is unceasing in prayers, and a strong trust in intercessions; for he who dwelt in the Ever-virgin hath taken away to life her who was the Mother of Life.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O most spotless Mother of Christ our God, and glorify thy most glorious Repose.
Prokimenon and Communion Hymn as on Sep. 8th.
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Irmos of Ode 9, with Refrain.
W
HEN the Angels beheld the Repose of the all-pure one, they marvelled as virginity went up from earth to heaven.
The bounds of nature were overpast in thee, O pure Virgin; for virginity remained in child-bearing, and death was conjoined with life. After giving birth thou continuedst virgin, and after death continuest to live, ever saving, O Mother of God, them that are thine heritage.
AUG. 29. THE BEHEADING OF THE HONOURABLE GLORIOUS PROPHET, FORERUNNER, AND BAPTIST JOHN.
Troparion as on Tuesdays. Vide page 428.
Condakion. Tone 5.
T
HE Beheading of the glorious Forerunner was the divine dispensation that he might preach to those in hades the advent of the Saviour. Lament then, Herodias, because thou askedst the unlawful murder; for thou didst not love, neither the law of God, neither eternal life, but only time'Äôs deceit-fulness.
Magnifying.
W
E magnify thee, O John, Baptist of the Saviour, and reverence thine honourable Beheading.
XXV. TROPARIA AND CONDAKIA
COMMON FOR THE SAINTS.
FOR PROPHETS.
Troparion. Tone 2.
LORD, celebrating the memory of thy Prophet N., we, through him, beseech thee, Save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 4.
T
HY pure heart, enlightened by the Spirit, became the receptacle of the brightest prophecy; for thou seest the future as though it were present. Therefore do we reverence thee, blessed and glorious Prophet N.
FOR AN APOSTLE.
Troparion. Tone 3.
HOLY Apostle N., pray the merciful God to grant our souls remission of sins.
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Condakion. Tone 4.
T
HE Church hath gained thee, O Apostle N., as a shining star, being everywhere enlightened by thy numerous miracles. Then do we cry unto Christ, O Merciful One, save them that in faith honour the memory of thine Apostle.
FOR APOSTLES.
Troparion. Tone 3.
HOLY Apostles, pray the merciful God to grant our souls remission of sins.
Condakion. Tone 4.
O
YE prudent Apostles of the Lord, ye have appeared as vines in the vineyard of Christ, bearing in virtues clusters that produce for us wine of salvation, of which having partaken, we are filled with gladness, and celebrate your honourable memory. Then pray that we may be granted mercy, and the forgiveness of sins.
FOR A DIVINE. Troparion. Tone 4.
The truth hath made thee . . . . Vide page 430.
Condakion. Tone 2.
T
HOU thunder Divine, a spiritual trumpet, a planter of faith and cutter down of
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heresy, welcome to the Trinity. O great Divine N., ever standing with the Angels, pray without ceasing for us.
FOR DIVINES. Troparion. Tone 4.
GOD of our Fathers, who ever dealest with us according to thy clemency; remove not thy mercy from us, but, through their intercessions, direct our life in peace.
Condakion. Tone 8.
O
YE invincible teachers of virtue and ornaments of the priesthood, the Church in song glorifieth you. Then, by your prayers, gain for them that lovingly honour you perfection of virtues and deliverance from temptations.
FOR A VENERABLE.
Troparion. Tone 8.
In thee, O Father, is a pattern of certain salvation . . . . Vide page 270.
Condakion. Tone 2.
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ITH pure sincerity divinely armed, and wielding the strong lance of ceaseless prayers, thou hast pierced through the demon hosts. Then Father N., pray always for us all.
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FOR VENERABLES.
Troparion. Tone 4.
O God of our Fathers . . . . Vide page 463.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
YE Venerables divinely wise, having passed unwetted through many waves, ye have sunk the bodiless enemies in the streams of your tears; and, having received the gift of miracles, ye pray unceasingly for us all.
FOR A MARTYR. Troparion. Tone 4.
HY Martyr N., O Lord, by his sufferings, hath obtained an incorruptible crown from thee, our God; for, having thy strength to help him, he overcame his persecutors, and the vain efforts of the demons. O save our souls through his prayers.
Condakion. Tone 6.
O
HOLY Martyr N., thou hast appeared as a bright star undimmed by the world, announcing by its dawn the Sun of righteousness, and hast extinguished all vanity, giving light unto us. O pray unceasingly for us.
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FOR MARTYRS. Troparion. Tone 4.
HY Martyrs, O Lord, by their sufferings, have obtained incorruptible crowns from thee, our God; for, having thy strength to help them, they overcame their persecutors and the vain efforts of the demons. O save our souls through their prayers.
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Another, in Tone I.
HROUGH the afflictions of thy Saints, which they suffered for thee, be entreated, O Lord, and heal all our afflictions, we beseech thee, O Lover of men.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
DIVINE Martyrs, appearing as bright lamps, ye have illuminated every creature with the shining of miracles, allaying sickness, and dispersing darkness, and praying Christ God without ceasing for us all.
FOR A PRIEST-MARTYR Troparion. Tone 4.
ECOME sharer in the lot and successor in a throne of the Apostles, O divinely inspired one,
thou hast found the work of an ambassador.
Wherefore, rightly dividing the word of truth,
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thou hast suffered fcr the faith even unto blood. O Priest-martyr N., pray Christ our God to save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 4.
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THOU divinely wise one, who didst live piously in the priesthood and walk in the way of martyrdom, thou didst quench the sacrifices of idols and become a defender of thy flock. Therefore we reverence thee, and mystically cry to thee, Ever deliver us from evils by thy prayers, O Father N.
FOR PRIEST-MARTYRS.
Troparion. Tone 3.
O God of our Fathers . . . . Vide page 463.
Condakion. Tone 3.
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E assemble to-day and praise you with songs, O ye Priest-martyrs, as unsetting lights of the Sun of wisdom; for ye have shined unto them that were in the darkness of folly, and bidden all to the height of piety. Therefore we cry to you, Hail! ye supporters of abstinents.
FOR A VENERABLE MARTYR. Troparion. Tone 8.
In thee, O Father . . . . As for a Venerable.
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Condakion. Tone 2.
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S a pious and tried abstinent, and an honourable willing athlete, and a model of the ascetic life, let us with songs worthily extol N., the ever-praised, for he hath trodden down the serpent.
FOR VENERABLE MARTYRS.
Troparion. Tone 4.
O God of our Fathers . . . . Vide page 463.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O ye Venerables . . . . Vide page 464.
FOR A WOMAN MARTYR. Troparion. Tone 4.
HY lamb, O Jesus, N., crieth aloud unto thee, I love thee, my Bridegroom, and, seeking for thee, I endure sufferings, crucify myself with thee, and am buried in thy baptism, and suffer for thy sake that I may reign with thee, and I die for thee that I may live with thee. Accept me then as a pure sacrifice which I lovingly bring to thee. Through her prayers, O Merciful One, save our souls.
Condakion, Tone 2.
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AVING found thy most honourable dwelling as a cure for our souls, we faithful
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cry to thee, O Virgin Martyr N., illustrious in name, pray Christ our God unceasingly for us.
FOR WOMEN MARTYRS.
Troparion. Tone I.
YE admirable ones, called lambs of the Lamb and Shepherd, ye were conducted through martyrdom unto Christ, and have finished your course, arid kept the faith. Therefore to-day, magnifying Christ in the joy of our souls, we keep your holy memory.
Condakion. Tone 4.
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E celebrate the memory of the Martyrs of Christ, in faith asking them for help to deliver us all from every affliction, and cry, Our God is with us, who in his goodwill glorified them.
FOR A VENERABLE WOMAN.
Troparion. Tone 8.
In thee, O Mother, is a pattern . . . . Vide page 270.
Condakion. Tone 2.
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OR the love of the Lord, O venerable one, thou hast hated a life of ease, enlightening thy soul by abstinence, and hast mightily prevailed against demons. Then, by thy prayers, make naught the assaults of our enemies.
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FOR VENERABLE WOMEN.
Troparion. Tone 2.
YE glorious ones of Christ, beautiful in soul and exceeding rich, supporters of nuns and their guides, renouncing the companionship of a worldly betrothal, ye were espoused with true desire unto him, and have risen to the heights of immortality. Then pray for us unceasingly, who lovingly celebrate your memory.
Condakion. Tone 2.
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ASTING your bodies with fasting, and beseeching the Creator with vigilant prayers to obtain perfect pardon for your sins, ye have gained divine forgiveness and the kingdom of heaven. O pray for us to Christ our God.
FOR A VENERABLE WOMAN MARTYR.
Troparion. Tone 4.
Thy lamb, O Jesus . . . . Vide page 467.
Condakion. Tone 4.
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HY divine memory, O N., shining to-day, telleth of thy life, and appeareth to the world as a sun; for thou, through continence, hast put down the uprisings of the flesh, and, through the blood of suffering, wast espoused unto Christ. Therefore deliver them that praise thee from every ill, that we may cry unto thee, Hail! O venerable Mother.
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FOR A CONFESSOR. Troparion. Tone 8.
NSTRUCTOR of orthodoxy, teacher of piety and purity, light of the world, divinely inspired ornament of high priests, O most prudent N., thou spiritual trumpet, who hast enlightened all men by thy teachings; pray Christ our God to save our souls.
Condakion. Tone 2.
O
DIVINELY wise and sacred Father N., thou hast purified thyself by continence, quelling the desires of the flesh and increasing in faith, and thou appearest as a tree of life that hath flourished in Paradise.
FOR THE UNMERCENARY. Troparion. Tone 8.
HOLY and unmercenary Wonderworkers, visit our infirmities; for freely have ye received, so freely give.
Condakion. Tone 2.
H
AVING received the grace of healing, O Physicians and glorious Wonderworkers, ye extend health to those in want. Come then, and, by your presence, drive away the daring of adversaries, and heal the world by your miracles.
XXVI. DIPTYCHS,
OR REMEMBRANCER.
EMEMBER, O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, thine eternal mercies and bounties, according to which thou didst become man, and didst condescend to suffer crucifixion and death for them that rightly believe in thee, and didst rise from the dead, ascend into heaven, and sit on the right hand of God the Father, and lookest down on the humble prayers of them that call upon thee from all their heart. Bend down thine ear, and hearken unto the humble supplication of me, thine unworthy servant, which I offer unto thee as a sweet-smelling, spiritual perfume for all thy people. And firstly, remember thy holy Church, catholic and apostolical, which thou hast saved by thine honourable Blood, and con-
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firm and strengthen her, extend and multiply her, and pacify her, and preserve her for ever unprevailed by the gates of hell. Quiet the dissensions of churches, quench the rage of the heathen, and quickly destroy and uproot the risings of heresies, and turn them into naught by the power of thy Holy Ghost.
Genuflection.
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AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon our Sovereign. (Here shall mention be made of the Reigning House, and of all the Authorities.) Surround their government with peace, and subdue under their feet all enemies and adversaries, and speak peaceful and good things in their hearts in favour of thy holy Church and of all thy people, that we, in their peace, may also lead a peaceful and quiet life, in the true Faith and in all godliness and honesty. Genuflection.
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AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon the most holy Governing Synod, and upon the most holy ecumenical Patriarchs, and all the most reverend orthodox Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops, the Priesthood and Diaconate, and all church Officers whom thou hast appointed to feed thy spiritual flock, and, by their prayers, have mercy upon me, and save me, a sinner.
Genuflection.
OR REMEMBRANCER. 473
S
AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon my spiritual Father N., and, by his holy prayers, forgive my transgressions.
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Genuflection.
AVE , O Lord, and have mercy upon my parents, brothers, and sisters, NN., and my kinsmen in flesh, and all the neighbours of my family, and my friends; and grant thy blessings unto them in this world, and in the world to come. Genuflection.
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AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon the aged and the young, upon the poor, upon the orphans and widows, and upon them thy servants that are in sickness, sorrow, misfortune and grief, in privations and captivity, in prison and in exile, and more especially upon them that, for thy sake and their orthodox Faith, are being persecuted by ungodly nations, by apostates, and by heretics; and remember them, visit them, strengthen and comfort them, and quickly, by thy power, grant unto them remission, freedom and deliverance. Genuflection.
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AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon those of our fathers and brethren that are sent on service, or are journeying, and upon all orthodox Christians. Genuflection.
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AVE, O Lord, and have mercy upon them that hate and injure me, and do evil
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unto me, and let them not perish on account of me, a sinner. Genuflection.
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NLIGHTEN with the light of thy knowledge all them that have seceded from the orthodox Faith, and are blinded by perilous heresies, and unite them to thy holy, apostolical, and catholic Church. Genuflection.
FOR THE DEPARTED.
EMEMBER, O Lord, all them that have departed this life, all orthodox Kings and Queens, pious Dukes and Duchesses, the most holy Patriarchs, Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops, and them that have served thee in priestly Orders, or in church Offices, or in monastic Orders, and rest them with the Saints in thine eternal habitations. Genuflection.
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EMEMBER, O Lord, the souls of thy departed servants, my parents, NN., and all my kinsmen in flesh; and forgive them all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, granting unto them the kingdom and communion of thine eternal blessings, and the enjoyment of thine everlasting, infinite, and blissful life. Genuflection.
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EMEMBER also, O Lord, all our fathers, brethren and sisters, who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection and life
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eternal, and all orthodox Christians, here or elsewhere lying, and make them dwell with thy Saints where the light of thy countenance shineth, and have mercy upon us; for thou art good and lovest mankind. Amen.
Genuflection.
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RANT, O Lord, remission of sins to all our fathers, brethren and sisters, who have before departed in faith and in the hope of resurrection, and render unto them, Everlasting remembrance, thrice.
And, in conclusion,
It is very meet . . . . Vide page 6I.
Glory. Both now.
Lord, have mercy, thrice.
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LORD Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of thy most holy Mother, of our venerable and God-bearing Fathers, and of all the Saints, have mercy upon us. Amen.
XXVII. OF THE RECITATION
OF THE PSALTER.
The Psalter is divided into 20 Kathisms, and each of these is subdivided into 3 parts, called Stases, according to Table I.
And the Kathisms are recited in the Daily Office according to Table II.
NOTE:'ÄîAt the conclusion of every Stasis the Reader saith,
Glory to the Father . . . .
And the Choir singeth,
Both now, and ever . . . .
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, glory to thee, O God, thrice.
Lord, have mercy, thrice.
Glory to the Father . . . .
Then the Reader saith,
Both now, and ever . . . .
And continueth reading, beginning the next Stasis.
TABLE I.