2023 - 15 Oct - 20ap - 4th Luke - Sower & Seed - Tone 2 Matlit

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa
Archdiocese of Good Hope
Sunday Matins & Divine Liturgy Hymns

Used in conjunction with the relevant Service Books)
15October 2023
20th Sunday After Pentecost – 4th Sunday of St Luke
The Sower and the Seed
By the Grace of God

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By Marguerite Paizis
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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa
Archdiocese of Good Hope
Holy Orthodox Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa
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Resurrection Gospel 8: John 20 : 11 - 18
Titos 3 : 8 – 15
Re-edited & Published - 02 October 2023 Luke 8 : 5 - 15
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and praise ourselves for them. Faithful Disciples of Christ Struggle
to observe the Commandments of God, while always being
painfully conscious of the fact that we are sinful. So, what do we
Resurrection Matins Hymns – Tone 2 expect of ourselves? Tempestuous things! This is why we do not
preen, nor do we relax. We must constantly remain alert and on
20th Sunday After Pentecost – 4th Sunday of St Luke guard…”
The Sower & the Seed St Nicholas Velimirovic: “… Much Faith, few worries! Perfect Faith,
Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Perfect Detachment! Perfect Faith, Perfect Joy! One gram of Faith
is worth more than a whole load of worries. Faithful Disciples of
Kindly use the Service Book until this point,
Christ who do not realise and have not accepted it, have been
then carefully follow instructions with regard to these Hymns
Baptised in Sanctified Water, but not in God the Holy Spirit!”
O KTOIH OS - R ESURREC TION A P OLYTIKION – TO NE 2
Elder Ephraim Vatopaidinos: “… the Path of Repentance is not an easy
Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν Θάνατον, When Thou condescended to matter. It is a Process that takes long years of Ascetic Endeavour.
It is a delicate art and science that we learn, that we absorb from
ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ Ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν Death, O Life Immortal, Thou
an inexperience Spiritual Guide, from an Elder who has Lived
ᾍδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ slayed Hades with the lightning through all the stages of Repentance. Essentially, this is the
τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς flash of Thy Divinity. When also quintessence of the Patristic Tradition – the Transmission of the
τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων Thou raised up the dead from Torch of the Spirit of Repenace, of the Art of Sanctification, from
the subterranean abodes, all the one generation to another…”
Ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις
τῶν Ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον· Powers of Heaven cried aloud: St John of Kronstadt: “… The Church does not hide gloomy Reality
✵Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν ✵O Life-giver, Christ our God, from us - the deadly epidemic of sin has touched and corrupted
every one of us. In order to be Healed, all of Her Sanctified
Δόξα Σοι. Glory to Thee!
Children have wept much, prayed much, suffered in pain, Striven
mightily and been subjected to Great Trials. If we bear this in
Ote katilthes pros ton Thanaton, i When Thou condescended to Death, mind, it shall be easier for us to Strive and be Patient…”
Zoi i Athanatos, tote ton Adin O Life Immortal, Thou slayed St Joseph the Hesychast: “… To find Consolation, we have to Strive,
enekrosas ti astrapi tis Theotitos. Hades with the lightning flash of to beg with pain and sorrow, to cry like a little child, to pray
Ote de ke tous tethneotas ek ton Thy Divinity. When also Thou fervently to our Lord Jesus Chrsit and to His Sweet Mother, to open
katahthonion anestisas, pase raised up the dead from the our eyes…”
e Dinamis ton Epouranion subterranean abodes, all the
Powers of Heaven cried aloud: ✵ St Theophan the Recluse: “… Precisely because our Salvation is the
ekravgazon. ✵Zoodota Hriste, O
O Life-giver, Christ our God, most important issue in our Life, it is also the most difficult. This is
Theos imon, Doxa Si!
Glory to Thee! why we have to ceaselessly work at it. We have to Strive for our
Lord God and we shall eventually behold the Fruits of our
M E NAION – H OLY F ATHERS – TO NE (8) P L AGAL 4
Struggles…”
 Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ  Glory to the Father, and to the Monk Moses of Mount Athos: “… The present crisis is an opportunity
Πνεύματι. Son and to the Holy Spirit for us to take a sharp look at ourselves and to view others with
leniency. A kind disposition is Beautiful. Mutual understanding,
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Supremely Blessed art Thou, O mutual respect and mutual esteem are more necessary today than
Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ Φωστῆρας ἐπὶ Γῆς Christ our God. Thou
ever before! These are alike an open window in a closed up house.
τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, established the Holy Father upon Spring is a wonderful time of the year. A single candle is enough to
the Earth as Beacons, and lighten the darkness. So let us open the window of our heart with
καὶ διʼ αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν
through them Thou hast Guided Kindness, Gentleness, Compassion, Love and Peace that we all need
Ἀληθινὴν Πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς us to the True Faith.  O Greatly so very much!”
ὁδηγήσας· Πολυεύσπλαγχνε, Mercifully, Glory to Thee!
Δόξα Σοι. St John Chrysostom: “… Our Loving God, knowing the weakness of
our will and tendency to backslide, has left us powerful Medicines -
Holy Scripture that Enlightens us, and the Lives of Saints whose
Holy Virtues encourage us to imitate them.”
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deplorable and dismal Abyss of the heart, many lay people despair,
and abandon the Struggle of Cleansing them from their heart. Καὶνῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς Both now and ever, and unto the
They are unaware that this harmful condition can be treated Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ages of ages.
therapeutically through sincere Repentance, and is essentially a Amen
State of Self-knowledge, which shall soon lead to Knowledge of
Ἀμήν
God…” THEOTOKION – TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
St Isaac the Syrian: “… Constantly free yourself of all earthly things Ὁ δι' ἡμᾶς Γεννηθεὶς ἐκ Born of a Virgin and having
so that you can escape the Snares and wicked words and deeds! Do Παρθένου, καὶ Σταύρωσιν endured Crucifixion for our
not relaxe for even a moment by examining any wicked thought!
ὑπομείνας Ἀγαθέ, ὁ Θανάτῳ τὸν sake, O Good One, Thou
Do not let even one wicked thought extend its stay in your soul!
Always immediately turn to the Lord our God in Prayer, with Θάνατον σκυλεύσας, καὶ despoiled Death through Death,
Fasting and Tears of Contrition, so that you can avoid all the Traps Ἔγερσιν δείξας ὡς Θεός, μὴ and, as God, revealed
and Stumbling Blocks and the grievous passions…” παρίδῃς οὓς ἔπλασας τῇ Χειρί Resurrection. Despise not those
Dimitrios Panagopoulos: “… The world is a mighty beast. It is our Σου· Δεῖξον τὴν Φιλανθρωπίαν whom Thou hast created with
second worst enemy. If we are to make any progress as Σου Ἐλεῆμον, δέξαι τὴν Thine own Hand. Show Thy Love
‘Christians,’ we have to go against the flow of the world, because τεκοῦσάν Σε Θεοτόκον for mankind, O Merciful. Accept
there is so much evil surrounding us that it hinders us from Πρεσβεύουσαν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν καὶ the Intercessions the Theotokos,
reaching our Lord Jesus Christ. The way the world thinks and
signals is against the Lord our God and our immortal soul. We,
Σῶσον Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν, λαὸν for us, and Save, O our Saviour,
who are Faithful Disciples of Christ, have to show others what is ἀπεγνωσμένον. Thy despairing people.
Righteous and True through our own good examples – irrespective
of whether or not this makes us ‘popular’ with others. With
Discernment, we have to Illumine their ignorance…”
O di’ imas Gennithis ek Parthenou, Born of a Virgin and having
ke Stavrosin ipomenas Agathe, O endured Crucifixion for our sake,
St Symeon the New Theologian: “… What is more Beautiful than a Thanato ton Thanaton skilefsas, O Good One, Thou despoiled
soul who mourns, in the Knowledge that, if it is Patient, it shall ke egersin dixas os Theos, mi Death through Death, and, as
Inherit the greatest Joy of all? What is more Bold than “… a broken paridis ous eplasas ti Heri Sou. God, revealed Resurrection.
and Contrite heart…” which effortlessly puts to flight the hordes of Dixon tin Filanthropian Sou Despise not those whom Thou
demons and entirely routs them out? What is more Glorious than Eleimon. Dexe tin tekousan Se hast created with Thine own
the Spiritual Poverty, which is a Herald of the Eternal Kingdom of Theotokon, Presvevousan iper Hand. Show Thy Love for
Heaven? And what can be commensurate to Spiritual Poverty, both imon, ke Soson, Sotir, imon, laon mankind, O Merciful. Accept the
now and in the Age to come?” apegnosmenon. Intercessions the Theotokos, for
Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol: “… our Lord Jesus Christ does us, and Save, O our Saviour, Thy
Small Litany despairing people.
not see people as a mass. He sees each one of us as a unique
person. He Heals each of us separately and retains the essential O KTOIH OS - F IRST K ATHISM A – T ONE 2
character of each of us. He does not make all of us the same. The Ὁ Εὐσχήμων Ἰωσήφ, ἀπὸ τοῦ The noble Joseph, taking down Thy
Guarantee of and respect for our freedom show that Peace is
accomplished in each of us separately, and that there remains for Ξύλου καθελών, τὸ Ἂχραντόν spotless Body from the Tree,
us a Path – a Way – for our personal Encounter with Christ our Σου Σῶμα, Σινδόνι καθαρᾷ, wrapped it in a clean Shroud
God…” εἰλήσας καὶ ἀρώμασιν, ἐν with aromatic spices and laid it
St Justin Popovic: “… the Experience of the human race confirms that Μνήματι καινῷ, κηδεύσας for burial in a new tomb, but on
sin and Death are identical, destructive actions of the devil. ἀπέθετο· ἀλλὰ Τριήμερος the Third Day Thou arose, O
Through these, the evil one keeps sin-loving people in his horrid Ἀνέστης Κύριε, παρέχων τῷ Lord, granting the world Thy
embrace. For how long? For as long as we remain unrepentant! κόσμῳ τὸ Μέγα Ἒλεος. Great Mercy!
Only when we sincerely Repent our sins before God, are we Saved!”
 Δόξα Πατρί, και Υιώ, και ✵Glory to the Father, and to the
Archimandrite Symeon Krayiopoulos: “… The whole of the Struggle
Αγίω Πνεύματι Son, and to the Holy Spirit
that we make consists precisely of this. Not that we have
supposedly put to death our ‘self,’ nor that we do various things
Ταῖς Μυροφόροις Γυναιξί, παρὰ τὸ To the Myrrhbearing Women the Epiroton de Afton i Mathite Aftou When His Disciples asked Him
Μνῆμα ἐπιστάς, ὁ Ἄγγελος Angel standing by the Grave legontes: “Tis ii i Paravoli afti?” “What is the meaning of this
ἐβόα· “Τὰ Μύρα τοῖς θνητοῖς cried: “Myrrh is fitting for the Parable?”
ὑπάρχει ἁρμόδια, Χριστὸς δὲ dead, but Christ has been shown O de ipen: “Imin dedote gnone ta He said: “To you it has been given
mystiria tis Vasilias tou Theou, to know the secrets of the
διαφθορᾶς ἐδείχθη ἀλλότριος, to be a stranger to corruption;
tis de lipis en Paravoles, ina Kingdom of God. But for others
ἀλλὰ κραυγάσατε· Ἀνέστη ὁ therefore cry aloud: The Lord ‘..vlepontes mi vleposi ke they are in Parables, so that
Κύριος, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ has Risen, granting the world His akouontes mi siniosin.’ seeing, they may not see, and
Μέγα Ἒλεος!” Great Mercy!” hearing, they may not
understand.”
Και νυν και αεί, και εις τους Both now and ever, and to the “Esti de aft ii Paravoli:
Αιώνας των αιώνων. Ages of ages.
“This is the Parable:
“O Sporos estin O Logos tou “The Seed is the Word of God.
Αμήν. Amen Theou.
“I de para tin Odon isin i “Those along the Path are those
O efshimon Iosif, apo tou xilou The noble Joseph taking down Thy akousantes. Ita erhete O who have heard, then the devil
kathelon, to ahranton Sou Soma, spotless Body from the Tree, diabolos, ke eri ton Logon apo comes and snatches the Word
sindoni kathara, ilisas ke wrapped it in a clean Shroud tis kardias afton, ina mi from their heart, that they may
aromasin, en mnimati keno, with sweet spices and laid it for pistevsantes Sothosin. not Believe and be Saved.
kidefsas apetheto; alla trimeros burial in a new tomb, but on the “I de epi tis Petras, i otan “Those on the rock are those who,
anestis Kyrie, parehon to kosmo Third Day Thou arose, O Lord, akousosi, meta Haras dehonte when they hear the Word,
to Mega Eleos! granting the world Thy Great ton Logon, ke outi rizan ouk receive it with Joy, and these
Mercy! ehousin, i pros keron pistevousi have no root, for they believe
✵Glory to the Father, and to the ke en kero pirasmou afistante. for a while and in times of
✵ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio
temptation fall away.
Pnevmati Son, and to the Holy Spirit
To the Myrrhbearing Women the “To de is tas akanthas peson, outi “Those that fell among the thorns,
Tes Myroforis Ginexi, para to isin i akousantes, ke ipo they are those who hear, and as
Mnima epistas, O Angelos evoa: Angel standing by the Grave
cried: “Myrrh is fitting for the merimnon ke ploutou ke idonon they go on their way, they are
To Myra tis thnitis iparhi tou viou porevomeni
dead, but Christ has been shown choked by the cares and riches
armodia, Hristos de diafthoras simpnigonte, ke ou
to be a stranger to corruption; and pleasures of life, and their
edihthi allotrios; alla kravgasate: Telesforousi.
therefore cry aloud: The Lord Fruit is not Perfected.
Anesti O Kyrios, parehon to
kosmo to Mega Eleos! has Risen, granting the world His “To de en ti Kali Gi, outi isin, i “Those in the Good Earth, are
Great Mercy!” tines en kardia kali ke agathi, those who, hearing the Word,
Both now and ever, and to the akousantes ton Logon, hold it fast in an honest and
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton katehousi, ke Karpoforousin en good heart, and bring forth
eonon. Ages of ages.
Ipomoni.” Fruit with Patience.”
Amin Amen
Tafta legon efoni: “O Ehon ota When He had said these things, He
T H E OTOKION – T ONE 2 akouin - akoueto!” cried out: “He who has ears to
hear, let him hear.”
Πάντα ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν, πάντα Beyond the power of thought,
ὑπερένδοξα, τὰ Σὰ Θεοτόκε exceedingly Glorious are all Thy
Μυστήρια· Τῇ Ἁγνείᾳ Mysteries, O Birth-giver of God; The Inspired Wisdom of our Holy Fathers
ἐσφραγισμένη, καὶ Παρθενίᾳ sealed in Purity and preserved in St Ignatios Brianchaninov: “… Cast our all hatred far from you! Get
φυλαττομένη, Μήτηρ ἐγνώσθης Virginity, Thou art rid of malice from within yourself! Reject carnal love! Acquire
ἀψευδής, Θεὸν τεκοῦσα acknowledged to be, in Very Spiritual Love!”
Ἀληθινόν· Αὐτὸν ἱκέτευε Truth, the Mother who brought Elder Ephraim Vatopaidinos: “… Inner vision of the grievous passions
forth the True God. Entreat Him and sins is of such importance that our Holy Fathers consider it
Σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
so that our souls may be Saved. superior to a Vision of Angels. Since the grievous passion are that
διάβολος καὶ αἴρει τὸν Λόγον comes and snatches the Word Panta iper ennian, panta
ἀπὸ τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν, ἵνα μὴ from their heart, that they may Iperendoxa, ta Sa, Theotoke,
Mystiria. Ti Agnia esfragismeni
Πιστεύσαντες Σωθῶσιν. not Believe and be Saved.
ke Parthenia filattomeni, Mitir
“Οἱ δὲ ἐπὶ τῆς πέτρας οἳ ὅταν “Those on the rock are those who, egnosthis apsevdis, Theon
ἀκούσωσι, μετὰ Χαρᾶς δέχονται when they hear the Word, receive tekousa Alithinon. Afton iketeve,
τὸν Λόγον, καὶ οὗτοι ῥίζαν οὐκ it with Joy, and these have no Sothine tas psihas imon.
ἔχουσιν, οἳ πρὸς καιρὸν root, for they believe for a while O KTOIH OS - S EC OND KAT H ISM A - T ONE 2
πιστεύουσι καὶ ἐν καιρῷ and in times of temptation fall
Τὸν λίθον τοῦ Μνήματος, Thou did not prevent the stone of
πειρασμοῦ ἀφίστανται. away.
σφραγισθῆναι μὴ κωλύσας, τὴν the Tomb from being sealed, and
“Τὸ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας πεσόν, “Those that fell among the thorns, Πέτραν τῆς Πίστεως, ἀναστὰς Risen, Thou granted to all the
οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, καὶ they are those who hear, and as παρέσχες πᾶσι, ✵Κύριε Δόξα Rock of Faith: ✵Lord, Glory to
ὑπὸ μεριμνῶν καὶ πλούτου καὶ they go on their way, they are Σοι. Thee!
ἡδονῶν τοῦ βίου πορευόμενοι choked by the cares and riches
 Δόξα Πατρί, και Υιώ, και ✵Glory to the Father, and to the
συμπνίγονται καὶ οὐ and pleasures of life, and their
Αγίω Πνεύματι Son, and to the Holy Spirit
τελεσφοροῦσι. Fruit is not Perfected.
Τῶν Μαθητῶν Σου ὁ Χορός, Σὺν The Choir of Thy Disciples Rejoices
“Τὸ δὲ ἐν τῇ Καλῇ Γῇ, οὗτοί εἰσιν “Those in the Good Earth, are those Μυροφόροις Γυναιξίν, in Harmony with the
οἵτινες ἐν καρδίᾳ καλῇ καὶ ἀγαθῇ who, hearing the Word, hold it
Ἀγάλλεται συμφώνως· Κοινὴν Myrrhbearing Women; for with
ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον κατέχουσι fast in an honest and good heart,
γὰρ Ἐορτὴν Σὺν αὐτοῖς them we celebrate a common
καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν and bring forth Fruit with
Ἐορτάζομεν, εἰς Δόξαν καὶ Feast to the Glory and Honour of
Ὑπομονῇ.” Patience.”
Τιμὴν τῆς Σῆς Ἀναστάσεως, καὶ Thy Resurrection. Through
Ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει : “Ὁ ἔχων When He had said these things, He δι' αὐτῶν, Φιλάνθρωπε Κύριε, them, O Lord Who Lovest
ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω.” cried out: “He who has ears to τῷ Λαῷ Σου παράσχου τὸ Μέγα mankind, grant Thy people Thy
hear, let him hear.” Ἒλεος. Great Mercy!
Και νυν και αεί, και εις τους Both now and ever, and to the
To kero ekino, ipen O Kyrios tin At that time, our Lord spoke this Αιώνας των αιώνων. Ages of ages.
Paravolin taftin: Parable: Αμήν. Amen
“Exilthen O Spiron tou spire ton “A Sower went out to sow His
Sporon Aftou. Seed.
“Ke en to spirin Afton, O men “And as He sowed, some fell along Ton lithon tou Mnimatos, Thou did not prevent the Tomb
epese para tin odon, ke sfragisthine mi kolisas, tin Petran stone from being sealed, and
the Path, and was trodden
katepatithi, ke ta patina tou tis Pistos, Anastas pareshes pasi, Risen, Thou granted to all the
under foot, and the birds of the
ouranou katefagen afto. air devoured it.  Kyrie Doxa Si! Rock of Faith:  O Lord, Glory
“Ke eteron epesen epi tin petran, “And some fell on the rock, and, to Thee!
ke fien exiranthi dia to mi ehin as it grew, it withered away, for ✵Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio ✵Glory to the Father, and to the
ikmada. it had no moisture. Pnevmati Son, and to the Holy Spirit
“Ke eteron epesen en to meso ton “And some fell among thorns, and Ton Mathiton Sou O Horos, sin The Choir of Thy Disciples Rejoices
akanthon, ke simfiise e akanthe the thorns grew with it and Myroforis Ginexin, agallete in Harmony with the
apepnixan afto. choked it. simfonos; kinon gar Eortin Sin Myrrhbearing Women; for with
“Ke eteron epesen is tin gin tin aftis Eortazomen, is Doxan ke them we celebrate a common
“And some fell into Good Soil and Timin tis Sis Anastaseos; ke di
agathin, ke fien epiise karpon it grew, and yielded Fruit a Feast to the Glory and Honour of
afton Filanthrope Kyrie, to lao Thy Resurrection. Through
ekatontaplasiona.” hundredfold.”
Sou parashou to Mega Eleos! them, O Lord Who Lovest
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mankind, grant Thy people Thy
Great Mercy! Aspase tous filountas imas en Pisti. Greet those who Love us in the
Faith.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and to the
eonon. ages of ages. I Haris meta panton imon. Grace be with you all.
Amin Amen Amin Amen
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✵Ὑπερευλογημένη ὑπάρχεις, ✵Most Blessed art Thou, O Virgin Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τὴν Παραβολὴν Our Lord spoke this Parable:
Θεοτόκε Παρθένε· Διὰ γὰρ τοῦ Theotokos: for through Him ταύτην·
ἐκ Σοῦ Σαρκωθέντος, ὁ Ἂδης Who became Incarnate of Thee,
Ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπεῖραι “A Sower went out to sow His Seed.
ἠχμαλώτισται, ὁ Ἀδὰμ Hades is led captive, Adam is
τὸν Σπόρον Αὐτοῦ.
ἀνακέκληται, ἡ Κατάρα recalled from the dead, the
νενέκρωται, ἡ Εὔα ἠλευθέρωται, Curse is made void, Eve is set Καὶ ἐν τῷ σπείρειν αὐτὸν ὃ μὲν And as He sowed, some fell along
ὁ Θάνατος τεθανάτωται, καὶ free, Death is slain, and we have ἔπεσε παρὰ τὴν Ὁδόν, καὶ the Path, and was trodden under
ἡμεις ἐζωοποιήθημεν· Διὸ been endowed with Life. κατεπατήθη, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ foot, and the birds of the air
ἀνυμνοῦντες βοῶμεν· Wherefore we cry aloud, οὐρανοῦ κατέφαγεν αὐτό· devoured it.
✵Εὐλογητὸς Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς extolling in song: eBlessed art Καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν, And some fell on the rock, and, as it
ἡμῶν, ὁ οὕτως Εὐδοκήσας Thou, O Christ our God, in καὶ φυὲν ἐξηράνθη διὰ τὸ μὴ grew, it withered away, for it had
✵Δόξα Σοι. Whose Sight it is thus well- ἔχειν ἰκμάδα· no moisture.
pleasing. ✵Glory to Thee! Καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν And some fell among thorns, and
ἀκανθῶν, καὶ συμφυεῖσαι αἱ the thorns grew with it and
✵Iperevlogimeni iparhis, Theotoke ✵Most Blessed art Thou, O Virgin ἄκανθαι ἀπέπνιξαν αὐτό. choked it.
Parthene, dia gar tou ek Sou Theotokos: for through Him Who
Sarkothentos O Adis ihmalotiste, became Incarnate of Thee, Hades Καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν εἰς τὴν Γῆν τὴν And some fell into Good Soil and it
O Adam anakeklite, i katara is led captive, Adam is recalled Ἀγαθήν, καὶ φυὲν ἐποίησε grew, and yielded Fruit a
nenekrote, i Eva ileftherote, O from the dead, the Curse is made καρπὸν ἑκατονταπλασίονα.” hundredfold.”
Thanatos tethanatote ke imis void, Eve is set free, Death is
ezoopiithimen. Dio animnountes slain, and we have been endowed Ἐπηρώτων δὲ Αὐτὸν οἱ Μαθηταὶ When His Disciples asked Him
Voomen. Evlogitos Hristos O with Life. Wherefore we cry Αὐτοῦ λέγοντες· “Τίς εἴη ἡ “What is the meaning of this
Theos imon, O outos evdokisas, aloud, extolling in song: Blessed παραβολή αὕτη?” Parable?”
✵Doxa Si! art Thou, O Christ our God, in
Whose Sight it is thus well- Ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· “Ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι He said: “To you it has been given
Resurrection Evlogitaria, Trisagion Hymn, pleasing. ✵ Glory to Thee! τὰ Μυστήρια τῆς Βασιλείας τοῦ to know the secrets of the
Theotokion & Small Litany Θεοῦ, τοῖς δὲ λοιποῖς ἐν Kingdom of God. But for others
O KTOIH OS - I P AKOI – T ONE 2 παραβολαῖς, ἵνα βλέποντες μὴ they are in Parables, so that
Μετὰ τὸ Πάθος πορευθεῖσαι ἐν τῷ After the Passion, the Women, O βλέπωσι καὶ ἀκούοντες μὴ seeing, they may not see, and
Μνήματι πρὸς τὸ μυρίσαι τὸ Christ God, went to the Tomb to συνιῶσιν. hearing, they may not
Σῶμά Σου αἱ Γυναῖκες Χριστὲ ὁ Anoint Thy Body, and they understand.”
Θεός, εἶδον Ἀγγέλους ἐν τῷ beheld Angels in the Sepulchre, “Ἔστι δὲ αὕτη ἡ παραβολή· “This is the Parable:
Τάφῳ καὶ ἐξέστησαν· Φωνῆς and were amazed. For they “Ὁ Σπόρος ἐστὶν ὁ Λόγος τοῦ “The Seed is the Word of God.
γὰρ ἤκουον ἐξ αὐτῶν, ὅτι heard them saying that the Lord Θεοῦ·
Ἀνέστη ὁ Κύριος, δωρούμενος has Risen granting the world
τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ Μέγα Ἒλεος. Great Mercy.
“Οἱ δὲ παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν εἰσιν οἱ “Those along the Path are those
ἀκούσαντες, εἶτα ἔρχεται ὁ who have heard, then the devil
Μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι Let our people also learn to Meta to Pathos porevthise en to After the Passion, the Women, O
Mnimati, pros to mirise to soma Christ God, went to the Tomb to
Καλῶν Ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς maintain Good Works, for Sou e Ginekes Hriste O Theos, Anoint Thy Body, and they
τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ necessary uses, so as not to be idon Angelous en to Tafo ke beheld Angels in the Sepulchre,
ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. unfruitful. exestisan. Fonis gar ikouon ex and were amazed. For they
afton, oti Anesti O Kyrios, heard them saying that the Lord
Ἀσπάζονταί Σε οἱ μετ 'ἐμοῦ Greetings to you from all who are doroumenos to kosmo to Mega has Risen granting the world
πάντες. with me. Eleos. Great Mercy
Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν Greet those who Love us in the O KTOIH OS - A NABATH M I - T ONE 2
Πίστει. Faith. Ἀντίφωνον Αʹ - Ἦχος βʹ. Antiphon 1 – Tone 2
Ἡ Χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν. Grace be with you all. Ἐν τῷ Οὐρανῷ τὰ ὄμματα, ἐκπέμπω Towards Heaven art the eyes of
Ἀμήν. Amen μου τῆς καρδίας, πρὸς Σὲ Σωτήρ, my heart raised - to Thee, O
Σῶσόν με Σῇ ἐπιλάμψει. Saviour. Save me by Thine
Illumination.
Teknon Tite, Pistos O Logos, ke peri My son, Titos, … this is a Faithful
touton voulome Se saying, and on these things I Ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς τοὺς πταίοντάς Σοι Have Mercy on us who transgress
diaveveousthe, ina frontizosin want Thee to constantly confirm πολλὰ καθ' ἑκάστην ὥραν, ὦ against Thee in many ways, in
kalon ergon proistasthe i so that those who have Believed Χριστέ μου, καὶ δὸς πρὸ τέλους every hour, O Christ, and
pepistevkotes Theo. in God may be careful to
maintain Good Works.
τρόπους, τοῦ Μετανοεῖν Σοι. grant us before our end, the
means of Repentance
Tafta estin kala ke ofelima tis These are Good and Profitable to
anthropis. mankind. acceptable to Thee.
Moras de zitisi, ke genealogias, ke Avoid foolish controversies,  Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Glory to the Father, and to the
erin, ke mahas Nomikas genealogies, dissensions, and Πνεύματι. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
periistatso isin gar anofelis ke quarrels over the Law, for they
εἰς τοὺς Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. both now and ever, and to the
matei. are unprofitable and futile.
Ages of Ages.
Eretikon anthropon - meta mian ke A heretical man, after the first and
defteran nouthesian paretou, second admonition, reject, Ἀμήν Amen
idos oti exestrapte O tioutos ke knowing that such a person is
amartani, on aftokatakritos! perverted and sinful – Self-
Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, τὸ Βασιλεύειν The Holy Spirit is Sovereign; He
Condemned. πέλει, τὸ Ἀγιάζειν, τὸ κινεῖν τὴν Governs and Sanctifies
Otan pempso Arteman pros Se i When I send Artemas or Tychikos to Κτίσιν· Θεὸς γάρ ἐστιν, Creation. For He is God, Co-
Tihikon, spoudason elthin pros you, be dilligent to come to me at Ὁμοούσιος Πατρὶ καὶ Λόγῳ. Substantial with the Father and
me is Nikopolin, eki gar kekrika Nicopolis, for I have decided to the Word.
parahimase. spend the Winter there.
Ἀντίφωνον Βʹ - Ἦχος β Antiphon 2 – Tone 2
Zinan ton Nomikon ke Apollon Zenas the Lawyer and Apollos
spoudeos propempson, ina miden speedily send on their way, Εἰμὴ ὅτι Κύριος ἦν ἐν ἡμῖν, τίς But for the Lord in our midst,
aftis lipi. lacking nothing. ἱκανὸς σῶος φυλαχθῆναι, ἐκ τοῦ who can be kept safe from the
Manthanetosan de ke i imeteri Let our people also learn to ἐχθροῦ ἅμα, καὶ ἀνθρωποκτόνου? enemy that destroys mankind?
kalon ergon proistasthe is tas maintain Good Works, for
anagkeas hrias, ina mi osin necessary uses, so as not to be
Τοῖς ὁδοῦσιν αὐτῶν, μὴ παραδῷς To the teeth of my enemies
akarpi. unfruitful. Σῶτερ τὸν Σὸν δοῦλον, λέοντος deliver me not, O my Saviour,
Aspazonte Se i met’ emou pantes. Greetings to you from all who are τρόπον κατ' ἐμοῦ κινοῦνται· καὶ for like lions they attack me.
with me. γὰρ οἱ ἐχθροί μου.
 Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Glory to the Father, and to the
Ὅτι Δίκαιος εἶ ἐπὶ πᾶσιν, οἷς For Thou art Righteous in all You
Πνεύματι. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
ἐποίησας ἡμῖν. do for us.
εἰς τοὺς Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. both now and ever, and to the
Ages of Ages.
Πρὸς Τίτον Ἐπιστολῆς Παύλου τὸ The Reading is from the Epistle of
ἀνάγνωσμα. St Paul to St Titos.
Ἀμήν Amen
Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, Ζωαρχία καὶ The Holy Spirit is the Source of Evlogitos I Kyrie, O Theos ton
γέρας· Πάντα γὰρ τὰ Κτιστά, ὡς Pateron imon.
Life and Honour. As God, He
Θεὸς ὢν Δυναμοῖ, συντηρεῖ ἐν Oti Dikeos is epi pasin, is epiisas
Strengthens and Sustains all
imin.
Πατρὶ δι' Υἱοῦ δέ. Creation in the Father, through
Pros Titon Epistolis Pavlou to
the Son. anagnosma.
Ἀντίφωνον Γʹ - Ἦχος β Antiphon 3 – Tone 2
Οἱ πεποιθότες ἐπὶ Κύριον, ἐοίκασιν Those who put their trust in the T H E E PISTLE OF S T P AUL TO S T T ITOS 3 : 8 – 15
Ὄρει τῷ Ἀγίῳ, οἳ οὐδαμῶς Lord are like the Holy My
σαλεύονται, προσβολαῖς τοῦ
Τέκνον Τίτε, …Πιστὸς ὁ Λόγος, son, Titos, … these Words of
Mountain - never shaken by the καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί Σε Faith also constantly confirm so
Βελίαρ. attacks of Belial. διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα that those who have Believed in
Ἐν ἀνομίαις χεῖρας αὐτῶν μὴ Those shalt not reach out their φροντίζωσιν Καλῶν Ἔργων God may be careful to maintain
ἐκτεινάτωσαν οἱ Θείως Ζῶντες· hands to evil who Live the προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες Good Works.
οὐ γὰρ ἐᾷ Χριστός, τῇ ῥάβδῳ τὸν Divine Life, for Christ shalt not Θεῷ.
Κλῆρον Αὐτοῦ. deliver to the rod of sinners Ταῦτά ἐστιν Καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα These are Good and Profitable to
His Inheritance. τοῖς ἀνθρώποις. mankind.
 Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Glory to the Father, and to the Μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ Avoid foolish controversies,
Πνεύματι. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ Son, and to the Holy Spirit, γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας genealogies, dissensions, and
εἰς τοὺς Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. both now and ever, and to the Νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ quarrels over the Law, for they
Ages of ages. ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. are unprofitable and futile.
Ἀμήν Amen Αἱρετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ A heretical man, after the first
Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, προσπηγάζει The Holy Spirit is the Font of all δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, and second admonition, reject,
πᾶσα Σοφία, ἔνθεν Χάρις Wisdom. Grace comes to the εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ knowing that such a person is
Ἀποστόλοις, καὶ τοῖς ἄθλοις Apostles, and for their τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν perverted and sinful – Self-
καταστέφονται Μάρτυρες, καὶ Contests the Martyrs receive αὐτοκατάκριτος. Condemned.
Προφῆται ὁρῶσι. Crowns, and to the Prophets Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς Σὲ ἢ When I send Artemas or Tychikos
Visions. Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν to you, be dilligent to come to
πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ me at Nicopolis, for I have
Antifonon 1 – Ihos 2 Antiphon 1 – Tone 2 κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. decided to spend the Winter
En to Ourano ta ommata ekpempo Towards Heaven art the eyes of there.
mou tis kardias, pros Se Sotir, my heart raised - to Thee, O
soson me Si Epilampsi. Saviour. Save me by Thine
Ζηνᾶν τὸν Νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν Zenas the Lawyer and Apollos
Illumination. σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα speedily send on their way,
Eleison imas tous pteontas Si polla, Have Mercy on us who transgress μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. lacking nothing.
kath’ ekastin oran, O Hriste mou. against Thee in many ways, in
Ke dos pro telous tropous tou every hour, O Christ, and
Theos imon, Doxa Si! O Life-giver, Christ our God, Metanoin Si. grant us before our end, the
Glory to Thee! means of Repentance
M E NAION – AP OLY TIKION – H OLY F ATHE RS - T ONE (8) P L AGAL 4 acceptable to Thee.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Glory to the Father, and to the
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Supremely Blessed art Thou, O Pnevmati. Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ Φωστῆρας ἐπὶ Γῆς Christ our God. Thou eonas ton eonon. now and ever, and to the Ages
τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, established the Holy Fathers of Ages.
καὶ διʼ αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν upon the Earth as Beacons, and Amin. Amen
Πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας· through them, Thou hast Guided Agio Pnevmati to Vasilevin peli, to The Holy Spirit is Sovereign; He
Πολυεύσπλαγχνε, Δόξα Σοι. us all to the True Faith  O Agiazin, to kinin tin Ktisin. Theos Governs and Sanctifies
Greatly Merciful, Glory to Thee! gar estin Omoousios Patri ke Logo. Creation. For He is God, Co-
Iperdedoxasmenos I, Hriste o Theos Substantial with the Father and
imon, o Fostiras epi Gis tous the Word.
Pateras imon themeliosas, ke di Antifonon 2 – Ihos 2 Antiphon 2 – Tone 2
afton pros tin Alithinin Pistin, Imi oti Kyrios in en imin, tis ikanos But for the Lord in our midst, who
pantas imas odigisas. soos filahthine, ek tou ehthrou can be kept safe from the
Poliefsplaghne, Doxa Si! ama ke anthropoktonou? enemy that destroys mankind?
Tis odousin afton mi parados Soter, To the teeth of my enemies deliver
O KTOIH OS – S E ASONAL K ONTAKION – TO NE 2 me not, O my Saviour, for like
ton son doulon. Leontos tropon
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν O Protection of the Christians kat’ emou kinounte ke gar i ehthri lions they attack me.
ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, πρὸς Unashamable, Mediation to the mou.
τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ Creator Immovable, despise not, Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Glory to the Father, and to the
Pnevmati. Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων the pleading voices of those in
both now and ever, and to the
Eonas ton eonon.
φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς sin, but hasten O Good One, to Ages of Ages.
Ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, the Aid of all who in Faith cry
Amin. Amen
τῶν Πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων Σοι· out to Thee: Hasten Thine
The
Τάχυνον εἰς Πρεσβείαν, καὶ Intercession, and press on Thy
Agio Pnevmati Zoarhia ke geras. Holy Spirit is the Source of
Panata gar ta ktista, os Theos on Life and Honour. As God, He
σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ Supplication, O Theotokos who dinami, sintiri en Patri, di’ Iou de. Strengthens and Sustains all
προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, forever protects all those who Creation in the Father, through
τῶν Τιμώντων Σε. honour Thee! the Son.
Antifonon 3 – Ihos 2 Antiphon 3 – Tone 2
Prostasia ton Hristianon I pepithotes epi Kyrion eikasin Ori to Those who put their trust in the
akateskhinte, mesitia pros ton Agio, i oudamos salevonte Lord are like the Holy Mountain
Piitin ametathete, mi Paridis, prosvoles tou Beliar. - never shaken by the attacks of
amartolon deiseon fonas, alla Belial.
profthason os agathi, is tin En anomies hiras afton, mi Those shalt not reach out their
voithian imon, ton pistos ektinatosan i Thios zontes. Ou gar hands to evil who Live the
kravgazonton Si: Tahinon is ea Hristos, ti ravdo ton Kliron Divine Life, for Christ shalt not
presvian, ke spefson is ikesian, i Aftou. deliver to the rod of sinners His
prostatevousa ai, Theotoke, ton Inheritance.
timonton Se. Glory to the Father, and to the
P ROKE IME NON – TH E P RAYE RS OF AZ ARIAH – T ONE 4
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio
Pnevmati. Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Eonas ton eonon. both now and ever, and to the
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ Κύριε ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of Ages of ages.
Πατέρων ἡμῶν. our Fathers.
Amen
Amin
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Agio Pnevmati, propigazi pasa The Holy Spirit is the Font of all Πάλιν τὸ αὐτό.  Repeat the Hymn 
Sofia. Enthen Haris Apostolis, ke Wisdom. Grace comes to the
tis athlis katastefonte Martyres, ke Apostles, and for their Contests
 Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ  Glory to the Father, and to the
Profite orosi. the Martyrs receive Crowns, Πνεύματι. Son, and to the Holy Spirit…
and to the Prophets Visions. Ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ, συμφώνως Let Heaven and Earth Rejoice today,
O KTOIH OS - P ROKE IME NON – T ONE 2
ἑορταζέτωσαν, τῆς θυγατρὸς
Ἐξεγέρθητι, Κύριε ὁ Θεός μου, ἐν Arise, O Lord my God, in the and together celebrate the Holy
τοῦ Θεοῦ, τὴν μεγαλειότητα· καὶ
προστάγματι, ᾧ Ἐνετείλω, καὶ Ordinance of Thy Daughter of God and Her
γὰρ μεγαλύνεται,
Συναγωγὴ λαῶν κυκλώσει Σε. Splendid Majesty. For now She
Commandments, and the καταβαλλομένη, τοὺς αὐτὴν
(2) is Magnified as She has deposed
Congregation of Thy People κατασμικρύνοντας.
shalt surround Thee. (2) them who had formerly
Στίχ. Κύριε ὁ Θεός μου, ἐπὶ Σοὶ Verse O Lord my God, in Thee I diminished Her.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς Both now and ever, and unto the
Ἤλπισα· Σῶσόν με ἐκ πάντων Hope. Save me from all who Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
τῶν διωκόντων με καὶ Ῥῦσαί pursue me, and Deliver me. Ages of ages.
με. Ἀμήν. Amen
Ἐξεγέρθητι, Κύριε ὁ Θεός μου, ἐν Arise, O Lord my God, in the Μητρὸς Υἱὸς ὁ Πατρός, ἀμήτωρ Without mother was the Son from
προστάγματι, ᾧ Ἐνετείλω, καὶ Ordinance of Thy τὸ πρὶν ἀπάτωρ δέ, Θεοπρεπῶς
God the Father Eternally.
Συναγωγὴ Λαῶν κυκλώσει Σε. Commandments, and the Γεννηθείς, καὶ ἀναγεννήσας με·
Without father He was Born
Congregation of Thy People Διὸ τὴν γεννήσασαν, σὺν τῷ
from His Mother. Wherefore He
shalt surround Thee. Γεννηθέντι, Εἰκονίζων
has Regenerated me. So I kiss
κατασπάζομαι.
Arise, the Icons of the Mother and the
Exegerthiti, Kyrie O Theos mou, en O Lord my God, in the
prostagmati O enetilo, ke Ordinance of Thy Son She bore.
Sinagogi laon kiklosi Se. (2) Commandments, and the
Congregation of Thy People shalt S M AL L E NTRANCE HY MNS
surround Thee. (2) O KTOIH OS - R ESURREC TION A P OLYTIKION – TO NE 2
Stihos KyrieO Theos mou, epi Si Verse O

Lord my God, in Thee I When
Ilpisa: Soson me ek panton ton Hope. Save me from all who Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν Θάνατον, Thou condescended to
pursue me, and Deliver me. ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ Ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν Death, O Life Immortal, Thou
diokonton me ke Rise me.
ᾍδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ slayed Hades with the lightning
Exegerthiti, Kyrie O Theos mou, en Arise, O Lord my God, in the
Ordinance of Thy τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς flash of Thy Divinity. When also
prostagmati O enetilo, ke
sinagogi laon kiklosi Se Commandments, and the τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων Thou raised up the dead from
Congregation of Thy People shalt Ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις the subterranean abodes, all the
Small Litany – Praises To Almighty surround Thee. Powers of Heaven cried aloud:
τῶν Ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον·
God
R ESURREC TION G OSPEL 8: J OH N 20:11-18
✵Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν ✵O Life-giver, Christ our God,
Our Risen Lord Jesus Speaks To St Mary Magdalene Δόξα Σοι. Glory to Thee!
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Μαρία εἱστήκει At that time, Mary stood weeping When Thou condescended to Death,
Ote katilthes pros ton Thanaton, i
πρὸς τὸ Μνημεῖον κλαίουσα outside the Tomb.
Zoi i Athanatos, tote ton Adin O Life Immortal, Thou slayed
ἔξω. enekrosas ti astrapi tis Theotitos. Hades with the lightning flash of
Ὡς οὖν ἔκλαιεν παρέκυψεν εἰς τὸ As she wept she stooped down and Ote de ke tous tethneotas ek ton Thy Divinity. When also Thou
katahthonion anestisas, pase raised up the dead from the
μνημεῖον͵καὶ θεωρεῖ δύο looked into the Tomb, and saw subterranean abodes, all the
e Dinamis ton Epouranion
Ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς two Angels in white sitting - one ekravgazon. ✵Zoodota Hriste, O Powers of Heaven cried aloud: ✵
Μακάριοι οἱ Καθαροὶ τῇ Καρδίᾳ, Blessed art the Pure in Heart, for καθεζομένους - ἕνα πρὸς τῇ at the head and the other at the
ὅτι αὐτοὶ τὸν Θεὸν ὄψονται. they shalt see God.

κεφαλῇ καὶ ἕνα πρὸς τοῖς ποσίν feet - where the Body of Jesus
- ὅπου ἔκειτο τὸ Σῶμα τοῦ had lain.
Τὸν Σταυρὸν Σοι προσάγομεν, εἰς We present to Thee, the Cross, O Ἰησοῦ.
πταισμάτων συγχώρησιν, ὃν Lord upon which Thou suffered And they asked her: “Woman, why
ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, κατεδέξω on our behalf, to forgive our sins
Καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῇ ἐκεῖνοι· “Γύναι͵ art Thou weeping?”
Φιλάνθρωπε. τί κλαίεις?”
and offences, O Lover of She replied: “Because they have
mankind. Λέγει αὐτοῖς· “Ὅτι ἦραν τὸν taken away my Lord, and I do
Μακάριοι οἱ Εἰρηνοποιοί, ὅτι Blessed art the Peacemakers, for Κύριόν μου͵ καὶ οὐκ οἶδα ποῦ
not know where they have laid
αὐτοὶ Υἱοὶ Θεοῦ Κληθήσονται. ἔθηκαν Αὐτόν.”
they shalt be called ‘sons of Him.”
God.’ Ταῦτα εἰποῦσα ἐστράφη εἰς τὰ When she said this, she turned
Προσκυνοῦμέν Σου Δέσποτα, τὴν We honour, O Master, Thy Burial ὀπίσω͵ καὶ θεωρεῖ τὸν Ἰησοῦν around and saw Jesus standing
Ταφὴν καὶ τὴν ἔγερσιν, διʼ ὧν and Thy Rising, whereby Thou ἑστῶτα͵καὶ οὐκ ᾔδει ὅτι Ἰησοῦς there, and did not know that it
ἐκ φθορᾶς ἐλυτρώσω, τὸν hast Delivered the world from ἐστιν. was Jesus.
κόσμον Φιλάνθρωπε. corruption, O Lover of mankind. Λέγει αὐτῇ Ἰησοῦς͵ “Γύναι͵ τί Jesus said to her: “Woman, why art
Μακάριοι οἱ δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν Blessed art those who are κλαίεις? Τίνα ζητεῖς?” Thou weeping? Whom art
Δικαιοσύνης, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ persecuted for Righteousness’ Thou seeking?”
Βασιλεία τῶν Οὐρανῶν. sake, for theirs is the Kingdom Supposing Him to be the Gardener,
of Heaven.
Ἐκείνη δοκοῦσα ὅτι ὁ Κηπουρός
ἐστιν λέγει Αὐτῷ͵ “Κύριε͵ εἰ Σὺ she said to Him: “Sir, if Thou
T H E OTOKION hast carried Him away, tell me
ἐβάστασας Αὐτόν͵ εἰπέ μοι ποῦ
Χαῖρε Θρόνε Πυρίμορφε! Χαῖρε Hail, O Fiery Throne! Hail, O ἔθηκας Αὐτόν. Κἀγὼ Αὐτὸν where Thou hast laid Him. I shall
Νύμφη Ἀνύμφευτε! Χαῖρε ἡ Unwed Bride! Hail, O Virgin who ἀρῶ.” take Him away.”
Θεὸν τοῖς ἀνθρώποις, Παρθένε gave Birth to God for mankind! Λέγει αὐτῇ Ἰησοῦς· “Μαρία!”. Jesus said to her: “Mary!”
Κυήσασα! Στραφεῖσα ἐκείνη λέγει αὐτῷ Turning around, she said to Him in
M E NAION – C ANON – H OLY F ATHE RS – OD E 6 – T ONE (8) P L AGAL 4
Ἑβραϊστί͵ “Ραββουνὶ!” (ὃ Hebrew: “Rabboni!” (which is to
Μακάριοι ἐστὲ ὅταν ὀνειδίσωσιν Blessed are you when men revile λέγεται “Διδάσκαλε!”). say: “Teacher!”).
ὑμᾶς, καὶ διώξωσι, καὶ εἴπωσι you and persecute you and Λέγει αὐτῇ ὁἸησοῦς͵ “Μή Μου Jesus said to her: “Do not cling to
πᾶν πονηρὸν ῥῆμα καθʼ ὑμῶν, utter all kinds of evil against ἅπτου͵ οὔπω γὰρ ἀναβέβηκα Me, for I have not yet Ascended
ψευδόμενοι ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ. you falsely for My sake. πρὸς τὸν Πατέρα· Πορεύου δὲ to My Father. Go to My
Ῥανάτωσαν γλυκασμόν, τὰ ὄρη Let mountains sprinkle sweet wine, πρὸς τοὺς Ἀδελφούς Μου καὶ Brethren and tell them: ‘I am
καὶ ἀγαλλίασιν· αἱρετικῶν ἡ and let the hills gird themselves εἰπὲ αὐτοῖς͵ ‘Ἀναβαίνω πρὸς Ascending to My Father and
πληθύς, ἀπεσκορακίσθη γάρ, with Joy. For now expelled art τὸν Πατέρα Μου καὶ Πατέρα your Father, and to My God
πικρὸν ἡ προχέουσα, ἰὸν τῶν the hosts of ungodly heretics, ὑμῶν καὶ Θεόν Μου καὶ Θεὸν and your God.’”
εἰκόνων, τῶν ἁγίων τὴν who taught the most venomous ὑμῶν.’”
ἀθέτησιν. and bitter rejection of Church’s Ἔρχεται Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ Mary Magdalene went and told the
Holy Images. ἀπαγγέλλουσα τοῖς Μαθηταῖς Disciples that she had seen the
Χαίρετε καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε, ὅτι ὁ Rejoice and be glad, for your ὅτι ἑώρακα τὸν Κύριον͵ καὶ Lord, and that He had spoken
μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τοῖς Reward is Great in Heaven. ταῦτα εἶπεν αὐτῇ. these things to her.
οὐρανοῖς.
Maria de istiki pros to Mnimio At that time, Mary stood weeping
kleousa exo. outside the Tomb. The Divine Liturgy – Tone 2
Os ouneklee, parekipsen is to As she wept she stooped down and
Mnimion ke theori dio Angelous looked into the Tomb, and saw T H E BE ATITUDE S - T ONE 1
en levkis kathezomenou - ena two Angels in white sitting - one Ἐν τῇ Βασιλείᾳ Σου μνήσθητι ἡμῶν In Thy Kingdom, remember us, O
pros ti kefali ke ena pros tis posin at the head and the other at the
- opou ekito to Soma tou Isou. feet - where the Body of Jesus
Κύριε, ὅταν ἔλθῃς ἐν τῇ Βασιλείᾳ Lord, when Thou come in Thy
had lain. Σου. Kingdom.
Ke legousin afti ekini: Gyne, ti kleis? And they asked her: “Woman, why Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι, Blessed art the poor in spirit, for
art Thou weeping?” ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ Βασιλεία τῶν theirs is the Kingdom of
Legi aftis: Oti iran ton Kyrion Mou, She replied: “Because they have Οὐρανῶν. Heaven.
ke ouk ida pou ethikan afton. taken away my Lord, and I do Μακάριοι οἱ πενθοῦντες, ὅτι αὐτοὶ Blessed art those who mourn, for
not know where they have laid
Him.”
παρακληθήσονται. they shalt be comforted.
Ke tafta ipousa estrafi is ta opiso, ke When she said this, she turned Μακάριοι οἱ Πρᾳεῖς, ὅτι αὐτοὶ Blessed art the Meek, for they
theori ton Isoun estota, ke ouk idi around and saw Jesus standing κληρονομήσουσι τὴν γῆν. shalt inherit the Earth.
oti Iisous esti. there, and did not know that it Μακάριοι οἱ πεινῶντες καὶ
was Jesus. Blessed art those who hunger and
διψῶντες τὴν Δικαιοσύνην, ὅτι thirst for Righteousness, for
Legi afti O Iisous: Gyne, ti kleis? Ti Jesus said to her: “Woman, why art αὐτοὶ χορτασθήσονται.
Thou weeping? Whom art they shalt be satisfied.
na zitis?
Thou seeking?”
Supposing Him to be the Gardener, En ti Vasilia Sou mnisthiti imon, In Thy Kingdom, remember us, O
Ekini dokousa oti O kipouros esti, Kyrie, otan elthis en ti Vasilia Sou. Lord, when Thou come in Thy
legi afto: “Kyrie, i si evastasas she said to Him: “Sir, if Thou
hast carried Him away, tell me Kingdom.
afton, ipe mi pou ethikas afto.
Kago afton aro. “ where Thou hast laid Him. I shall Makarii I ptohi to pnevmati, oti afton Blessed art the poor in spirit, for
take Him away.” estin I Vasilia ton Ouranon. theirs is the Kingdom of
Jesus said to her: “Mary!” Heaven.
Legi afti O Iisous: “Maria! “
Makarii I penthountes, oti afti Blessed art those who mourn, for
Strafisa ekini legi afto: “Ravouni!” Turning around, she said to Him in paraklithisonte. they shalt be comforted.
(O legete, ‘Didaskale!’.) Hebrew: “Rabboni!” (which is to
say: “Teacher!”). Makarii I prais, oti afti Blessed art the Meek, for they shalt
Jesus klironomisousi tin Gin. inherit the Earth.
Legi afti O Iisous: “Mi Mou aptou. said to her: “Do not cling to
Oupo gar anavevika pros ton Me, for I have not yet Ascended Makarii I pinontes ke dipsontes tin Blessed art those who hunger and
Patera Mou. Porevou de pros to My Father. Go to My Dikeosinin, oti afti hortasthisonte. thirst for Righteousness, for
tous Adelfous Mou ke ipe aftis. Brethren and tell them: ‘I am they shalt be satisfied.
‘Anaveno pros ton Patera Mou Ascending to My Father and O KTOIH OS – R E SU RREC TION C ANON – TH E BE ATITU DE S - TO NE 2
ke Patera imon, ke Theo Mou ke your Father, and to My God

Theon imon.’” and your God.’” Μακάριοι οἱ Ἐλεήμονες, ὅτι Blessed art the Merciful, for they
Erhete Maria i Magdalini Mary Magdalene went and told the αὐτοὶ ἐλεηθήσονται shalt obtain Mercy.
apangelousa tis Mathites oti Disciples that she had seen the Τὴν φωνὴν σοι προσάγομεν, τοῦ We present to Thee the Robber’s
eorake ton Kyrion, ke tafta ipen Lord, and that He had spoken Λῃστοῦ, καὶ βοῶμέν σοι·
afti. these things to her. words and we prayerfully echo
Μνήσθητι ἡμῶν Σωτήρ, ἐν τῇ them, and like him, we cry out,
Resurrection Prayer, Psalm 50/51, Βασιλείᾳ Σου. Remember us, O Saviour, in Thy
Intercessory Hymns, Prayers of
Kingdom.
Salvation, etc 
O KTOIH OS - K ONTAKION - TO NE 2
Πίστει, Μακαρίσωμεν λέγοντες· with Faith call them ‘Blessed,’
Ὦ Θεία Παρεμβολή, θεηγόροι and Extol them, saying: “O Ἀνέστης Σωτήρ, ἐκ Τάφου Thou rose from the Tomb, O
ὁπλῖται, παρατάξεως Κυρίου· Divine Battalion, Artillery of Παντοδύναμε καὶ ᾍδης ἰδών, τὸ Saviour Almighty, and Hades
beheld the Marvel and was
ἀστέρες πολύφωτοι, τοῦ νοητοῦ Theologians of the Lord’s Army! Θαῦμα ἐξεπλήττετο, καὶ νεκροὶ
struck by fear, and the dead
στερεώματος· τῆς Μυστικῆς You are Luminaries who shine ἀνίσταντο, καὶ ἡ Κτίσις ἰδοῦσα
rose up and Creation beheld and
Σιών, οἱ ἀκαθαίρετοι πύργοι· Τὰ like stars in the Spiritual συγχαίρει Σοι, καὶ ὁ Ἀδάμ Rejoiced with Thee, and Adam
μυρίπνοα Ἄνθη τοῦ Firmament, Indestructible συναγάλλεται, καὶ κόσμος was also exultant. and the
Παραδείσου· Τὰ πάγχρυσα Towers of Mystical Zion, Σωτήρ μου ἀνυμνεῖ Σε ἀεί. world, O my Saviour, sings Thy
στόματα τοῦ Λόγου· Νικαίας τὸ Fragrant Flowers of Paradise, Praise forever.
καύχημα, Οἰκουμένης solid spokesmen of the Word,
ἀγλάϊσμα· ἐκτενῶς Pride and Joy of Nicea and Anesti Sotir, ek Tafou Pantodiname, Thou rose from the Tomb, O
πρεσβεύσατε, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν celebrities of Christendom. We ke Adis idon, to Thavma Saviour Almighty, and Hades
exeplitteto, ke nekri anistanto, ke beheld the Marvel and was
ἡμῶν. earnestly implore You to
i Ktisis idousa sighere Si, Ke O struck by fear, and the dead rose
intercede for our soul!” Adam sinagallete, ke kosmos up and Creation beheld and
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς Both now and ever and unto the Sotir mou animni Se Ai. Rejoiced with Thee, and Adam
Αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ages of ages. was also exultant. and the
world, O my Saviour, sings Thy
Ἀμήν Amen
Praise forever.
O - I - T 2
Ton Agion Pateron o Horos, ek ton When the Council of Holy Fathers KTOIH OS KOS ONE
tis Ikoumenis peraton sindramon, from far and wide had convened, Σὺ εἶ τὸ Φῶς τῶν Ἐσκοτισμένων, Thou art the Light of those in
Patros ke Iiou ke Pnevmatos they defined the Dogma of the Σὺ εἶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις πάντων καὶ ἡ Darkness; Thou art the
Agiou, Mian Ousian edogmatise One Essence and Nature of the Ζωὴ τῶν βροτῶν καὶ πάντας Resurrection of all and the Life
ke fisin. Ke to Mystirion tis Father, the Son and the Holy
Thelogias, Transo paredoke ti Spirit. And they handed down
συνανέστησας, τοῦ Θανάτου τὸ of mortals, and with Thyself
Ekklisia. Ous evfimountes en the Formula of this Mystery of Κράτος Σωτὴρ σκυλεύσας, καὶ Thou Resurrected everyone, O
Pisti, Makarisomen legontes: O Theology to the Church. Let us τοῦ ᾍδου τὰς Πύλας συντρίψας Saviour, despoiling the dominion
Thia parevoli, theigori oplite, with Faith call them ‘Blessed,’ Λόγε, καὶ οἱ θνητοὶ κατιδόντες of Death, and smashing the
parataxeos Kyriou. Asteres and Extol them, saying: “O τὸ Θαῦμα ἐθαύμαζον, καὶ πᾶσα Gates of Hades, O Word. And
polifoti, tou noitou steromatos. Divine Battalion, Artillery of
Tis Mystikis Sion, I akathereti Theologians of the Lord’s Army!
Κτίσις συγχαίρει ἐν τῇ Σῇ the mortals, beholding the
pirgi. Ta piripnoa Anthi tou You are Luminaries who shine Ἀναστάσει, Φιλάνθρωπε. Διὸ Miracle, marvelled, and all
Paradisou. Ta paghrisa stomata like stars in the Spiritual καὶ πάντες Δοξάζομεν, καὶ Creation Rejoiced in Thy
tou Logou. Nikeas to kavhima, Firmament, Indestructible Ὑμνοῦμεν τὴν Σὴν Resurrection, O Lover of
ikoumenis aglaisma. Ektenos Towers of Mystical Zion, συγκατάβασιν, καὶ κόσμος mankind. Wherefore we all
presvefsate iper ton psihon imon. Fragrant Flowers of Paradise,
solid spokesmen of the Word,
Σωτήρ μου ἀνυμνεῖ Σε ἀεί. Glorify and Extol Thy
Pride and Joy of Nicea and Condescension; and the world,
celebrities of Christendom. We O my Saviour, sings Thy Praise
Theotokion – Great Doxology – earnestly implore You to forever.
Resurrection Apolytikion  intercede for our soul!”
Si i to Fos ton Eskotismenon, Si i i Thou art the Light of those in

Anastasis panton ke i Zoi ton Darkness; Thou art the
vroton ke pantas sinanestisas, Resurrection of all and the Life of
tou Thanatou to kratos Sotir mortals, and with Thyself Thou
skilefsas, ke tou Adou tas pilas Resurrected everyone, O Saviour,
sintripsas Loge, ke i Thniti despoiling the dominion of Death, to iperfiestaton hrismologima, to Teachings and Orthodox
katidontes to Thavma and smashing the Gates of brahi rimati, ke poli sinesi, Traditions had received in
ethavmazon, ke pasa Ktisis Hades, O Word. And the mortals, Theopnefstos apefthegxanto, os themselves the Divine Radiance
sigheri en ti Si Anastasi, beholding the Miracle, marvelled, Hristokirikes, Evangelikon of the Holy Spirit, they
Filantrope. Dio ke pantes and all Creation Rejoiced in Thy proistameni, dogmaton I Makarii, proclaimed the Supernatural
doxazomen, ke imnoumen tin Sin Resurrection, O Lover of ke ton Efsevon paradoxeon, Pronouncement openly to be
sigkatavasin, ke kosmos Sotir mankind. Wherefore we all Anothen lavontes, tin touton their Conviction Inspired by God
mou animni Se ai. Glorify and Extol Thy apokalipsin safos, ke fotisthentes – the Creed, which is concise yet
Condescension; and the world, O exethento, oron Theodidakton. defines our True Faith
my Saviour, sings Thy Praise sufficiently. Clearly these
forever. Enlightened and Blessed men,
receiving from on High, the
M E NAION – K ONTAKION - H OLY FA THE RS
Revelation, declared to all the
Decision taught by God.
Ὁ ἐκ Πατρὸς ἐκλάμψας Υἱὸς The Son Who ineffably shone from
Stihiron 8. Mode 2.
ἀῤῥήτως, ἐκ γυναικὸς ἐτέχθη the Father, was of Woman born,
Stihiron 8 - Mode 2
διπλοῦς τῇ φύσει· Ὄν εἰδότες, dual in Nature. Knowing this, we Gather His Holy to Him who
do not deny the depiction of His Synagagete Afto tous Osious establish His Covenant upon
οὐκ ἀρνούμεθα τῆς μορφῆς τὸ Aftou, tous diatithemenous tin Sacrifices.
Form, but piously making
ἐκτύπωμα· Αὐτὸ δὲ εὐσεβῶς diathikin Aftou epi Thisies.
ἀνιστοροῦντες, σέβομεν
inquiry, we Faithfully Venerate When the Holy Shepherds brought
It. Wherefore the Church, Olyn sillexameni, Pimantikin all their Pastoral Knowledge to
Πιστῶς· Καὶ διὰ τοῦτο τὴν holding the True Faith, salutes epistimin, ke thimon kinisantes, the Council, and Justifiably
Ἀληθινὴν Πίστιν κρατοῦσα ἡ the Image of Christ’s nin ton Dikeotaton endikotata, expressed their most Righteous
Ἐκκλησία, ἀσπάζεται τὴν Incarnation. tous varis ilasan, ke limodis Anger, they drove out with the
Εἰκόνα τῆς Χριστοῦ Likous, ti sfendoni ti tou Sling of the Holy Spirit the
Pnevmatos, eksfendonisantes, tou offensive and corruptive Wolves,
ἐνανθρωπήσεως. tis Ekklisias pliromatos, pesontas and from the comple3ment of
os pros Thanaton, ke os aniatos the Church of Christ they
O ek Patros eklampsas Iios arritos, nosisantas, I Thii Pimenes, os expelled them all, as having
ek gynekos etehthi dipoous ti fisi. douli gnisiotati Hristou, ke tou fallen mortally, and as being ill
On idotes, ouk arnoumetha tis Entheou kirigmatos, myste and incurable. Thus they
morfis to ektipoma. Afto de Ierotati. demonstrated themselves as
efsevos anistorountes, sevomen Loyal Servants of our Lord, and
Pistos. Ke dia touto tin Alithinin as Sacred Mystics of the Divine
Pistin kratousa I Ekklisia, and Inspired Preaching of Christ.
aspazete tin Ikona tis Hristou
enanthropiseos. M E NAION – S TIH ERA – H OLY F ATHE RS – TO NE (8) P LAGAL 4
M E NAION – I KOS – H OLY F ATHE RS  Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ  Glory to the Father, and to the
Πνεύματι. Son, and to the Holy Spirit
Θέλων ὁ πανοικτίρμων Θεὸς ἡμᾶς The All Compassionate God, ever
διεγείρειν ἀεί, πρὸς μνήμην desiring to arouse us to a Perfect
Τῶν Ἁγίων Πατέρων ὁ Χορός, ἐκ When the Council of Holy Fathers
τελείαν τῆς αὑτοῦ Remembrance of His τῶν τῆς Οἰκουμένης περάτων from far and wide had convened,
ἐνανθρωπήσεως, τὴν ὑπόθεσιν Incarnation, Delivered this συνδραμών, Πατρὸς καὶ Υἱοῦ they defined the Dogma of the
ταύτην παρέδωκε τοῖς Principle to humanity to depict
καὶ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου, Μίαν One Essence and Nature of the
ἀνθρώποις, Διὰ τῆς the Venerable Figure by the
Οὐσίαν ἐδογμάτισε καὶ φύσιν· Father, the Son and the Holy
χρωματουργίας τῶν Εἰκόνων, painting of Icons, that,
Καὶ τὸ Μυστήριον τῆς Spirit. And they handed down
τὴν Σεβάσμιον ἀνατυποῦσθαι beholding this Figure with our
Θεολογίας, τρανῶς παρέδωκε τῇ the Formula of this Mystery of
Ἐκκλησίᾳ. Οὓς εὐφημοῦντες ἐν Theology to the Church. Let us
ἐκσφενδονήσαντες, τοῦ τῆς offensive and corruptive Wolves,
μορφήν· Ὄπως ταύτην ἐπʼ sight, we may believe what we
Ἐκκλησίας πληρώματος, and from the comple3ment of
ὄψεσιν ὁρῶντες, Πιστεύωμεν, have heard in word, clearly
πεσόντας ὡς πρὸς θάνατον, καὶ the Church of Christ they
ἅπερ Λόγῳ ἀκηκόαμεν, recognising the Acts and the
ὡς ἀνιάτως νοσήσαντας, οἱ expelled them all, as having
γνωρίζοντες σαφῶς τὴν πρᾶξιν Name, the Appearance and the
Θεῖοι Ποιμένες, ὡς δοῦλοι fallen mortally, and as being ill
καὶ τὸ Ὄνομα, τὸ σχῆμα καὶ Struggles of Holy Men and
γνησιώτατοι Χριστοῦ, καὶ τοῦ and incurable. Thus they
τοὺς ἄθλους τῶν Ἁγίων ἀνδρῶν· Christ, the Giver of Laurels, Who
Ἑνθέου κηρύγματος, μύσται demonstrated themselves as
Καὶ Χριστὸν τὸν στεφοδότην bestows Crowns upon His Holy
Ἱερώτατοι. Loyal Servants of our Lord, and
στεφάνους παρεχόμενον τοῖς Athletes and Martyrs, through
as Sacred Mystics of the Divine
Ἁγίοις Ἀθληταῖς τε καὶ μάρτυσι, whom His Church, now more
and Inspired Preaching of
διʼ ὧν ἄρτι τρανότερον τὴν manifestly holding the True
Christ.
Ἀληθινὴν Πίστιν κρατοῦσα ἡ Faith, salutes the Image of
Ἐκκλησία, ἀσπάζεται τὴν Christ’s Incarnation.
Stihiron 5 - Tone 2.
Εἰκόνα τῆς Χριστοῦ
Stihiron 5 – Ihos 2. Praise Him with timbrel and ἐνανθρωπήσεως.
Enite Afton en timpano ke horo! dance; praise Him with strings
Enite Afton en hordes ke and pipe.
organo!
Thelon o Paniktirmon Theos imas
When the Holy Fathers brought all diegirin ai, pros mnimin telian tis
Olyn sigkrotisantes, tin tis psihis of their Spiritual Knowledge to Aftou enanthropiseos, tin
epistimin, ke to Thio Pnevmati, the Council, they discussed ipothesin taftin paredoke tis
sindiaskepsameni, to Makarion, everything, with the Divine Spirit anthropic, dia tis hromatourgias
ke septon Symvolon, I Septi Guiding them. They inscribed ton Ikonon, tin sevasmion
Pateres, Theografos dieharaxan, the Sublime Creed and Holy anatipousthe morfin. Opos taftin
en o safestata, to Gegennikoti Symbol, as if God Himself had ep’ opsesin Orontes, Pistevomen,
sinararhon, ton Logon written It, clearly explaining that aper Logo akikoamen,
ekdidaskousi, ke panlithos Consubstantial and Unoriginate gnorizontes safos tin praxin ke
Omoousion, tes ton Apostolon, with God the Father, is the Son Onoma, to shima ke tous athlous
epomeni prodilos didahais, I and Word, Begotten Eternally. ton Agion andron. Ke Hriston
evkleis ke paolvii, ontos ke Teaching thus, these famous and ton Stafodotin Stefanous
Theofrones. truly Joyful Godly-minded men parehomenon tis Agiis Athlites te
were right and Faithfully ke Martisi, di’ on arti tranoteron
following that which the Apostles tin Alithinin Pistin kratousa I
taught. Ekklisia, aspazete tin Ikona tis
Stihiron 6 - Tone 2. Hristou enanthropiseos.
Stihiron 6 - Ihos 2. Praise Him with tuneful cymbals!
Enite afton en kimvalis evihis! Praise Him with loud cymbals! M E NAION - S Y NAX ARION – 15 O CTOBE R
Enite afton en kimvalis Let everything that has breath
alalagmou! Pasa pnoi inesato Praise the Lord! Τῇ ΙΕʹ τοῦ αὐτοῦ μηνὸς Μνήμη On this 15th day of the month, we
ton Kyrion! Repeat the Hymn 
τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἱερομάρτυρος Commemorate the Holy
Palin to afto  Stihiron 7 - Tone 2.
Λουκιανοῦ, Πρεσβυτέρου Hieromartyr, St Lucian, Presbyter
Stihiron 7 - Ihos 2 Blessedart Thou, O Lord God of
Ἀντιοχείας τῆς Μεγάλης. of Greater Antioch.
Evlogitos I Kyrie O Theos ton our Fathers, for Thou art
Pateron imon, ke Eneton ke Praiseworthy and Exalted Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡμέρᾳ Μνήμη τοῦ Ὁσίου On this day we Commemorate our
Dedoxasmenon to Onoma Sou is beyond measure unto the ages. Πατρὸς ἡμῶν Σαβίνου Holy Father, St Sabinos the
tous eonas. When those Holy Hierarchs, Ἐπισκόπου. Bishop.
Olyn isdexameni, tin noitin Preachers of Christ, and
lampidona, tou Agiou Pnevmatos, Defenders of the Gospel
Faithfully following that which
Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡμέρᾳ Μνήμη τοῦ Ὁσίου On this day we Commemorate our the Apostles taught.
Πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ Ὁμολογητοῦ Holy Father, St Barsos the Στιχηρὸν Ϛʹ. Ἦχος βʹ. Stihiron 6 - Tone 2.
Βάρσου, Ἐπισκόπου Ἐδέσσης. Confessor, Bishop of Edessa.
Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν κυμβάλοις Praise Him with tuneful cymbals!
Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡμέρᾳ Μνήμη τῆς On this day we remember the εὐήχοις! Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν Praise Him with loud cymbals!
ἀθλήσεως Μοναχοῦ τινος καὶ Contest of a certain Monk who κυμβάλοις ἀλαλαγμοῦ! Πᾶσα Let everything that has breath
Μάρτυρος, καὶ ὠφέλιμος became a Holy Martyr, whose πνοὴ αἰνεσάτω τὸν Κύριον. Praise the Lord!
διήγησις περὶ αὐτοῦ. story is edifying. Πάλιν τὸ αὐτό.  Repeat the Hymn 
Μνήμη τοῦ Ὁσίου καὶ Θεοφόρου We Commemorate our Holy, God- Στιχηρὸν Ζʹ - Ἦχος βʹ. Stihiron 7 - Tone 2.
Πατρὸς ἡμῶν Εὐθυμίου τοῦ bearing Father, St Efthymios the Εὐλογητὸς εἶ Κύριε ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of
Νέου, τοῦ ἀπὸ Ἀγκύρας. New of Ancyra. Πατέρων ἡμῶν, καὶ Αἰνετὸν our Fathers, for Thou art
Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡμέρᾳ Μνήμην On this day we Commemorate the καὶ Δεδοξασμένον τὸ Ὄνομά Praiseworthy and Exalted
ἐπιτελοῦμεν τῶν Ἁγίων καὶ Holy and Blessed Fathers who Σου εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας. beyond measure unto the ages.
Μακαρίων Πατέρων, τῶν ἐν convened in Nicea for a second Ὅλην εἰσδεξάμενοι, τὴν νοητὴν When those Holy Hierarchs,
Νικαίᾳ συνελθόντων τὸ time under the Orthodox, Christ- Λαμπηδόνα, τοῦ Ἁγίου Preachers of Christ, and
δεύτερον, ἐπὶ τῶν Εὐσεβῶν καὶ Loving Emperors, St Constantine Πνεύματος, τὸ ὑπερφυέστατον Defenders of the Gospel
Φιλοχρίστων Βασιλέων and St Irene, against those who χρησμολόγημα, τὸ βραχὺ Teachings and Orthodox
Κωνσταντίνου καὶ Εἰρήνης, in an impious, uneducated and ρήματι, καὶ πολὺ συνέσει, Traditions had received in
κατὰ τῶν δυσσεβῶς καὶ ἀμαθῶς thoughtless manner had Θεοπνεύστως ἀπεφθέγξαντο, ὡς themselves the Divine Radiance
καὶ ἀπερισκέπτως τὴν proclaimed that the Church of Χριστοκήρυκες, Εὐαγγελικῶν of the Holy Spirit, they
Ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ God practised idolatry and they προϊστάμενοι, Δογμάτων οἱ proclaimed the Supernatural
εἰδωλολατρεῖν εἰπόντων καὶ τὰς had removed the august, Holy Μακάριοι, καὶ τῶν Εὐσεβῶν Pronouncement openly to be
σεπτὰς καὶ Ἁγίας Εἰκόνας Icons. Παραδόσεων, Ἄνωθεν λαβόντες, their Conviction Inspired by God
καταβαλόντων.
τὴν τούτων ἀποκάλυψιν σαφῶς, – the Creed, which is concise yet
Ταῖς τῶν ἁγίων Πατέρων By the Intercessions of our Holy καὶ Φωτισθέντες ἐξέθεντο, ὅρον defines our True Faith
πρεσβείαις, ὁ Θεός, Ἐλέησον Father, O God, have Mercy on us. Θεοδίδακτον. sufficiently. Clearly these
ἡμᾶς. Enlightened and Blessed men,
Ἀμήν. Amen
receiving from on High, the
Revelation, declared to all the
K ATAV ASIA OF THE EVER BL ESSE D T HE OTOKOS - T ONE 4
Decision taught by God.
ᾨδὴ αʹ. Ἀνοίξω τὸ στόμα μου, Ode 1 I shalt open my mouth and
Στιχηρὸν Ηʹ - Ἦχος βʹ
Stihiron 8. Mode 2.
καὶ πληρωθήσεται Πνεύματος, the Spirit shalt Inspire it, and I Gather
καὶ λόγον ἐρεύξομαι, τῇ shalt utter the words of my song
Συναγάγετε Αὐτῷ τοὺς Ὁσίους His Holy to Him who
Αὐτοῦ, τοὺς διατιθεμένους τὴν establish His Covenant upon
Βασιλίδι Μητρί, καὶ ὀφθήσομαι, to the Queen and Mother: I shalt Sacrifices.
Διαθήκην Αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ Θυσίαις.
φαιδρῶς πανηγυρίζων, καὶ ᾄσω be seen Radiantly keeping Feast
Ὅλην συλλεξάμενοι, Ποιμαντικὴν When the Holy Shepherds brought
γηθόμενος, ταύτης τὰ θαύματα. and Joyfully Praising Her
ἐπιστήμην, καὶ θυμὸν all their Pastoral Knowledge to
Miracles
κινήσαντες, νῦν τὸν Δικαιότατον the Council, and Justifiably
ᾨδὴ γ Τοὺς Σοὺς Ὑμνολόγους Ode 3 O Mother of God, Thou ἐνδικώτατα, τοὺς βαρεῖς expressed their most Righteous
Θεοτόκε, ὡς Ζῶσα καὶ ἄφθονος living and plentiful Fount, grant ἤλασαν, καὶ λοιμώδεις Λύκους, Anger, they drove out with the
Πηγή, Θίασον Συγκροτήσαντας strength to those United in τῇ σφενδόνῃ τῇ τοῦ Πνεύματος, Sling of the Holy Spirit the
Herete lai, ke agalliasthe: Angelos Rejoice O People and be glad! An Πνευματικόν, Στερέωσον· καὶ Spiritual Fellowship, who sing
ekathisen, is to lithon tou Angel sat upon the Tomb stone. ἐν τῇ Θείᾳ Δόξῃ Σου, Στεφάνων Hymns of Praise to Thee: and in
mnimatos; aftos imas Evingelisato He gave us Good Tidings
ipon: Hristos Anesti ek nekron, O saying: “Christ has Risen from Δόξης ἀξίωσον. Thy Divine Glory grant them
Sotir tou kosmou, ke eplirose ta the dead and filled the Crowns of Glory.
simpanta evodias. Herete lai, ke Universe with Sweet Fragrance. ᾨδὴ δ Τὴν ἀνεξιχνίαστον Θείαν Ode 4 Perceiving the Unsearchable
agalliasthe. Rejoice O People and be glad!”
Stihiron 4 - Tone 2. βουλήν, τῆς ἐκ τῆς Παρθένου Purpose of God concerning
Stihiron 4 - Tone 2.
Σαρκώσεως, Σοῦ τοῦ Ὑψίστου, Thine Incarnation from a Virgin,
Enite afton en iho salpingos! Enite Praise Him with the sound of the
trumpet! Praise Him with lute
ὁ Προφήτης, Ἀββακούμ, O Most High, the Prophet
afton en psaltirio ke kithara!
and harp. κατανοῶν ἐκραύγαζε· Δόξα τῇ Habakkuk cried: Glory to Thy
An Angel before Thy Conception, Δυνάμει Σου, Κύριε. Power, O Lord!
Angelos men to Here, pro tis Sis
Sillipseos Kyrie, ti Keharitomeni O Lord, brought the Greeting ᾨδὴ εʹ Ἐξέστη τὰ σύμπαντα, ἐπὶ Ode 5 The whole world was
ekomisen. Angelos de ton lithon, ‘Rejoice!’ to the One Full of
Grace. At Thy Resurrection an
τῇ Θείᾳ Δόξῃ Σου· Σὺ γὰρ amazed at Thy Divine Glory: for
tou Endoxou Sou Mnimatos, en ti Si
Anastsi ekilisen. O men, anti tis Angel rolled the stone from Thy Ἀπειρόγαμε Παρθένε, ἔσχες ἐν Thou, O Virgin, Who has not
lipis, evfrosinis simvola minion. O Glorious Tomb; one revealed Μήτρᾳ, τὸν ἐπὶ πάντων Θεόν, known wedlock, has been
de, anti Thanatou, Despotin the Signs of Joy instead of καὶ τέτοκας Ἄχρονον Υἱόν, πᾶσι Translated from Earth to the
Zoodotin kiritton imin. Dio Voomen sorrow; the other - instead of τοῖς Ὑμνοῦσί Σε, Σωτηρίαν Eternal Mansions to the Life
Si: Energeta ton apanton, ✵Kyrie, Death - proclaimed to us a
Master and Giver of Life.
βραβεύοντα. without end, bestowing Salvation
Doxa Si! upon all who sing Thy praises.
Therefore we cry aloud to
Thee, the Benefactor of all ᾨδὴ Ϛ Τὴν Θείαν ταύτην καὶ Ode 6 As we celebrate this Sacred
mankind: ✵ O Lord, Glory to
πάντιμον, τελοῦντες Ἐορτὴν οἱ and Solemn Feast of the
Thee!’
Θεόφρονες, τῆς Θεομήτορος, Theotokos, let us come, clapping
M E NAION - S TIHERA – H OLY F ATHE RS - T ONE (6) P LAGAL 2 δεῦτε τὰς χεῖρας κροτήσωμεν, our hands, O people of the
Στιχηρὸν Εʹ -Ἦχος βʹ. Stihiron 5 - Tone 2. τὸν ἐξ αὐτῆς τεχθέντα Θεὸν Lord, and Glorifying God Who
ΑἰνεῖτεΑὐτὸν ἐν τυμπάνῳ καὶ Praise Him with timbrel and Δοξάζοντες. was Born of her.
χορῷ! Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν dance; praise Him with strings ᾨδὴ ζ Οὐκ ἐλάτρευσαν τῇ Κτίσει Ode 7 The Holy Youths bravely
χορδαῖς καὶ ὀργάνῳ! and pipe. οἱ Θεόφρονες, παρὰ τὸν trampled upon the threatening
Ὅλην συγκροτήσαντες, τὴν τῆς When the Holy Fathers brought all Κτίσαντα, ἀλλὰ Πυρὸς ἀπειλήν, fire, preferring not to worship
ψυχῆς ἐπιστήμην, καὶ τῷ Θείῳ of their Spiritual Knowledge to
ἀνδρείως πατήσαντες, χαίροντες created things rather than the
Πνεύματι, συνδιασκεψάμενοι, τὸ the Council, they discussed
ἔψαλλον. Ὑπερύμνητε, ὁ τῶν Creator, and they sang in Joy:
Μακάριον, καὶ Σεπτὸν everything, with the Divine
Πατέρων Κύριος, καὶ Θεὸς “Praise the Lord and the God of
Σύμβολον, οἱ Σεπτοὶ Πατέρες, Spirit Guiding them. They
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ. our Fathers, we Bless!”
Θεογράφως διεχάραξαν, ἐν ᾧ inscribed the Sublime Creed and ᾨδὴ η Αἰνοῦμεν, Εὐλογοῦμεν καὶ O d e 8 We Praise, we Bless and
σαφέστατα, τῷ Γεγεννηκότι Holy Symbol, as if God Himself Προσκυνοῦμεν τὸν Κύριον. we Worship the Lord!
Συνάναρχον, τὸν Λόγον had written It, clearly explaining
ἐκδιδάσκουσι, καὶ Παναληθῶς Παῖδας εὐαγεῖς ἐν τῇ καμίνῳ, ὁ The Offspring of the Theotokos
that Consubstantial and Τόκος τῆς Θεοτόκου saved the Holy Youths in the
Ὁμοούσιον, ταῖς τῶν Unoriginate with God the Father,
Ἀποστόλων, ἑπόμενοι προδήλως διεσώσατο, τότε μὲν furnace. He Who was then
is the Son and Word, Begotten τυπούμενος, νῦν δὲ prefigured has since been Born
διδαχαῖς, οἱ εὐκλεεῖς καὶ Eternally. Teaching thus, these
Πανόλβιοι, ὄντως καὶ ἐνεργούμενος, τὴν Οἰκουμένην on Earth, and He gathers
famous and truly Joyful Godly- Ἄπασαν, ἀγείρει ψάλλουσαν. together all Creation to sing: “O
Θεόφρονες. minded men were right and
“Τὸν Κύριον Ὑμνεῖτε τὰ Ἔργα, ye Works of the Lord: Bless ye the Κεχαριτωμένῃ ἐκόμισεν, Ἄγγελος ‘Rejoice!’ to the One Full of
καὶ Ὑπερυψοῦτε, εἰς πάντας τοὺς Lord and exalt Him above all δὲ τὸν λίθον τοῦ ἐνδόξου Σου Grace. At Thy Resurrection an
αἰῶνας.” forever!” Μνήματος, ἐν τῇ Σῇ Ἀναστάσει Angel rolled the stone from

ἐκύλισεν. Ὁ μὲν ἀντὶ τῆς λύπης, Thy Glorious Tomb; one
O d i 1 Anixo to stoma mou ke Ode 1 I shalt open my mouth and Εὐφροσύνης Σύμβολα Μηνύων, ὁ revealed the Signs of Joy
plirothisete Pnevmatos ke logon the Spirit shalt Inspire it, and I δὲ ἀντὶ Θανάτου, Δεσπότην instead of sorrow; the other -
erevxome ti Vasilidi Mitri. Ke shalt utter the words of my song Ζωοδότην κηρύττων ἡμῖν. Διὸ instead of Death - proclaimed
ofthisome fedros Panigirizon ke to the Queen and Mother: I shalt βοῶμέν Σοι· Εὐεργέτα τῶν to us a Master and Giver of
aso gnothomenos Taftis Ta be seen Radiantly keeping Feast
and Joyfully Praising Her
ἁπάντων, ✵Κύριε Δόξα Σοι! Life. Therefore we cry aloud to
Thavmata.
Miracles Thee, the Benefactor of all
Odi 3 Tous Sous Imnologous, O d e 3 O Mother of God, Thou mankind: ✵O Lord, Glory to
Theotoke, izosa ke Afthonos Pigi, living and plentiful Fount, grant Thee!’
Thiason Sigkrotisantas strength to those United in
Pnevmatikon, stereoson. Ke en ti Spiritual Fellowship, who sing
Stihiron 1 – Ihos 2 Stihiron 1 – Tone 2.
Thia Doxi Sou Stefanon Doxis Hymns of Praise to Thee:
axioson. and in Thy Divine Glory grant Tou piise en aftis Frima engrapton. To execute upon them the
them Crowns of Glory. Doxa afti este pasi tis Osiis Aftou. Judgement that is decreed;
such Glory shalt be for all His
Odi 4 Tin anexihniaston Thian Ode 4 Perceiving the Unsearchable Holy.
Voulin tis ek tis Parthenou Purpose of God concerning Thine
Incarnation from a Virgin, O Pasa pnoi, ke pasa ktisis, Se Doxazi Everything that hath breath and
sarkoseos Sou to Ipsistou O
Most High, the Prophet Habakkuk Kyrie; oti dia tou Stavrou, ton all Creation Glorifies Thee, O
Profitis Abbakoum katanoon
cried: Glory to Thy Power, O Thanaton katirgisas, ina dixis tis Lord, for through Thy Cross
ekravgaxe. Doxa ti Dinami Sou,
Lord! lais, tin ek nekron Sou Anastasin, Thou destroyed Death to show
Kyrie
os Monos Filanthropos! the Nations Thy Resurrection
Odi 5 Exesti ta simpanta epi ti Thia Ode 5 The whole world was
from the dead, as Thou alone
Doxi Sou. Si gar, apirogame amazed at Thy Divine Glory: for Loves mankind!
Parthene, eshes en Mitra ton epi Thou, O Virgin, Who has not
Stihiron 2 – Tone 2
Panton Theon ke tetokas known wedlock, has been Stihiron 2 – Ihos 2
ahronon Iion, pasi tis imnousi Se Translated from Earth to the Enite ton Theon en tis Agiis Afton.
Praise God in His Saints; Praise
Sotirian vravevousa. Eternal Mansions to the Life Him in the Firmament of His
Enite Afton en Stereomati tis
without end, bestowing Salvation Power.
Dinameos Aftou.
upon all who sing Thy praises.
Ipatosan Ioudei, pos i stratiote Let the Judeans explain: how did
Odi 6 Tin Thian Taftin ke Ode 6 As we celebrate this Sacred apolesan, tirountes ton Vasilea?
the soldiers lose the King while
Pantimon Telountes Eortin i and Solemn Feast of the they were watching? And why
Dia ti gar O lithos, ouk efilaxe tin
Theofrones tis Theomitoros, defte Theotokos, let us come, clapping did the stone not guard the
Petran tis Zoiis: i ton tafenta
tas hiras krotisomen, ton ex our hands, O people of the Lord, Rock of Life? Either let them
dotosan, i Anastanta proskinitosan,
aftis tehthenta Theon and Glorifying God Who was surrender the One Who was
ligontes sin imin: eDoxa to plithi
Doxazontes. Born of her. buried or Worship Him Who
ton iktirmon Sou: Sotir imon,
Ode 7 The Holy Youths bravely
has Risen, saying with us:
✵Doxa Si!
✵Glory to the abundance of
Odi 7 Ouk elatrefsan ti Ktisi i trampled upon the threatening
Thy Mercies! O our Saviour,
Theoforones para ton Ktisanta. fire, preferring not to worship
Alla piros apilin andrios created things rather than the ✵Glory to Thee!
patisantes, herontes epsallon. Creator, and they sang in Joy: Stihiron 3 - Ihos 2 Stihiron 3 - Tone 2.
Iperimnite, O ton Pateron Kyrios “Praise the Lord and the God of Enite afton epi tes Dinasties Afton! Praise Him for His Mighty Acts!
ke Theos, Evlogitos i. our Fathers, we Bless!” Enite Afton kata to plithos tis Praise Him according to the
Megalosinis Aftou! infinity of His Majesty!
κατήργησας, ἵνα δείξῃς τοῖς λαοῖς, Thou destroyed Death to show
O d i 8 Enoumen, Evlogoumen ke Ode 8 We Praise, we Bless and
τὴν ἐκ νεκρῶν Σου Ἀνάστασιν, ὡς the Nations Thy Resurrection
Proskinoumen ton Kyrios. we Worship the Lord!
Μόνος Φιλάνθρωπος. from the dead, as Thou alone
Pedas
Loves mankind!
evagis en ti kamino O Tokos The Offspring of the Theotokos
tis Theotokou diesosato, tote men saved the Holy Youths in the
Στιχηρὸν Βʹ - Ἦχος βʹ. Stihiron 2 – Tone 2 tipoumenos, nin de furnace. He Who was then
energoumenos tin ikoumenin prefigured has since been Born
Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Θεὸν ἐν τοῖς Ἀγίοις Praise God in His Saints; Praise apasan agiri psallousan. Ton on Earth, and He gathers
Αὐτοῦ, Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν Him in the Firmament of His Kyrion imnite ta Erga ke together all Creation to sing: “O
στερεώματι τῆς Δυνάμεως Power. iperipsoute is pantas tous eonas. ye Works of the Lord: Bless ye the
Αὐτοῦ. Lord and exalt Him above all
The Magnificat forever!”
Εἰπάτωσαν Ἰουδαῖοι, πῶς οἱ Let the Judeans explain: how did
στρατιῶται ἀπώλεσαν τηροῦντες the soldiers lose the King while 9 TH ODE - K ATAV ASIA - TH E EV ER BL E SSED THE OTOKOS – T ONE 4
τὸν Βασιλέα? Διατὶ γὰρ ὁ λίθος they were watching? And why
Ἅπας γηγενής, σκιρτάτω τῷ Let every mortal born on Earth,
οὐκ ἐφύλαξε τὴν Πέτραν τῆς did the stone not guard the
πνεύματι λαμπαδουχούμενος, carrying his lamp, in spirit leap
Ζωῆς? Ἢ τὸν ταφέντα δότωσαν, Rock of Life? Either let them
πανηγυριζέτω δέ, ἀΰλων Νόων for Joy; and let the Orders of
ἢ Ἀναστάντα Προσκυνείτωσαν, surrender the One Who was
φύσις γεραίρουσα, τὰ Ἱερὰ Angelic Powers celebrate and
λέγοντες σὺν ἡμῖν· ✵Δόξα τῷ buried or Worship Him Who
Θαυμάσια τῆς Θεομήτορος, καὶ honour the Holy Feast of the
πλήθει τῶν Οἰκτιρμῶν Σου! has Risen, saying with us: ✵
βοάτω· “Χαίροις Παμμακάριστε, Theotokos, and let them cry:
Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν ✵Δόξα Σοι! Glory to the abundance of Thy
Θεοτόκε Ἁγνὴ Ἀειπάρθενε!” “Hail, All Blessed Theotokos, Pure
Mercies! O our Saviour, ✵Glory and Ever Virgin!”
to Thee!
Στιχηρὸν Γʹ. Ἦχος βʹ Stihiron 3 - Tone 2.
Apas gigenis skiratato to pnevmati Let every mortal born on Earth,
ΑἰνεῖτεΑὐτὸν ἐπὶ ταῖς δυναστείαις Praise Him for His Mighty Acts! lampadouhoumenos. Panigirizeto carrying his lamp, in spirit leap
αὐτοῦ! Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν κατὰ τὸ Praise Him according to the de ailon noon fisis, gererousa TA for Joy; and let the Orders of
IERA THAVMASIA tis Theomitoros Angelic Powers celebrate and
πλῆθος τῆς Μεγαλωσύνης infinity of His Majesty!
ke voato. Heris, Pammakariste honour the Holy Feast of the
Αὐτοῦ. Theotoke Agni, Aiparthene. Theotokos, and let them cry:
Χαίρετε λαοί, καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε! Rejoice O People and be glad! An “Hail, All Blessed Theotokos, Pure
Ἄγγελος ἐκάθισεν εἰς τὸν λίθον Small Litany & Praises  and Ever Virgin!”
Angel sat upon the Tomb
τοῦ Μνήματος! Αὐτὸς ἡμᾶς stone. He gave us Good E IGH TH R E SURREC TION E X AP OSTEILARION – T ONE 2
Εὐηγγελίσατο εἰπών· “Χριστὸς Tidings saying: “Christ has
Ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, ὁ Σωτὴρ τοῦ Δύο Ἀγγέλους βλέψασα, ἔνδοθεν Two Angels inside the Tomb
Risen from the dead and filled
κόσμου, καὶ ἐπλήρωσε τὰ τοῦ Μνημείου, Μαρία surprised Mary - and not
the Universe with Sweet
σύμπαντα εὐωδίας. Χαίρετε Λαοί, ἐξεπλήττετο, καὶ Χριστὸν recognising Christ but thinking
Fragrance. Rejoice O People
καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε!” ἀγνοοῦσα, ὡς Κηπουρὸν Him to be the Gardener - she
and be glad!”
ἐπηρώτα, “Κύριε ποῦ τὸ Σῶμα, enquired: “Lord, where hast the
Στιχηρὸν Δʹ -Ἦχος βʹ. Stihiron 4 - Tone 2.
τοῦ Ἰησοῦ μου τέθεικας?” Body of my Jesus been placed?”
Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν ἤχῳ σάλπιγγος! Praise Him with the sound of the Κλήσει δὲ τοῦτον γνοῦσα εἶναι He called her, and she knew it
Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτὸν ἐν ψαλτηρίῳ καὶ trumpet! Praise Him with lute Αὐτόν , τὸν Σωτῆρα ἤκουσε· was the Saviour, Who said: “Do
κιθάρᾳ! and harp! “Μή Μου ἅπτου, πρὸς τὸν not touch Me. I Am going to My
Ἄγγελος μὲν τὸ Χαῖρε, πρὸ τῆς Σῆς An Angel before Thy Conception, Πατέρα ἄπειμι, εἰπὲ τοῖς Father. Tell this to My
συλλήψεως Κύριε, τῇ O Lord, brought the Greeting Ἀδελφοῖς μου.” Brethren.”
Dio Angelous vlepsasa, evdothen Two Angels inside the Tomb Presvies Iperagathe, Kyrie tis Mitros Through the Intercessions of Thy
tou Mnimiou, Maria exeplitteto - surprised Mary - and not Sou, ke ton en Epta Synodis, Mother, O Master Most
ke Hriston agnoousa - os recognising Christ but thinking athristhenton Pateron, tin Benevolent, and those of all the
kipouron epirota: Kyrie, pou to Him to be the Gardener - she Ekklisian stirizon, ke tin Pistin Fathers who met in the Seven
Soma, tou Iisou mou tethikas? enquired: “Lord, where hast the kratinon. Ke Ouranon Vasilias, Synods, firmly establish Thy
Klisi de touton gnousa ine afton, Body of my Jesus been placed?” Dixon pantas kinonous, otan Church, O Lord, and Confirm our
ton Sotira ikouse. Mi Mou aptou. He called her, and she knew it elthis epi Gis tou krine pasan tin Sacred Faith, and show all to be
Pros ton Patera apimi, ipe tis was the Saviour, Who said: “Do Ktisin. Partakers of Thy Heavenly Reign
Adelfis Mou. not touch Me. I Am going to My when Thou Reappears on Earth
Father. Tell this to My to Judge all Creation.
Brethren.”
LAUDS: THE PRAISES TO GOD - PSALM 148
M E NAION – H OLY F ATHERS – TO NE 3
“Ἐν Πνεύματι τῷ Ἱερῷ…” Πᾶσα πνοὴ Αἰνεσάτω τὸν Let everything that has breath
Κύριον! Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord
Πατέρες Οὐρανόφρονες, οἱ O Fathers of Heavenly Mind, who ἐκ τῶν Οὐρανῶν! Αἰνεῖτε from the Heavens! Praise Him in
Συνόδῳ ἑβδόμῃ, convened in Nicea, the Seventh
Αὐτὸν ἐν τοῖς Ὑψίστοις! Σοὶ the Highest! To Thee Praise is
συναθροισθέντες Δέησιν, ἐκτενῆ Synod, offer up to the Trinity
πρέπει ὕμνος τῷ Θεῷ! due, O God!
τῇ Τριάδι, προσάξατε τοῦ Fervent Entreaties that we be
Ῥυσθῆναι, ἐκ πάσης αἱρέσεως, Guarded against every heresy Αἰνεῖτε Αὐτόν, πάντες οἱ Praise Him, all His Angels! Praise
καὶ Κρίσεως Αἰωνίου, and Saved from Etern ἄγγελοι Αὐτοῦ! Αἰνεῖτε Him, all His Powers!. To Thee
Βασιλείας τε τυχεῖν, Οὐρανῶν Judgement, and made worthy of Αὐτόν, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις Praise is due, O God.
τοὺς τὴν ὑμῶν, Σύναξιν Θείαν the Heavenly Reign, as we sing, Αὐτοῦ! Σοὶ πρέπει ὕμνος τῷ
ὑμνοῦντας. Praising Your Holy Assembly. Θεῷ!
Pateres Ouranofrones, I Synodo

Pasa pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite Let everything that has breath
evdomi, sinathristhentes Deisin,,
ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord
ekteni ti Triadi, prosaxate tou
Afton en tis Ipsistis. Si prepi from the Heavens! Praise Him in
Risthine, ek pasis ereseos, ke
imnos to Theo. the Highest! To Thee Praise is
Kriseos Eoniou, Basilias te tihin,
due, O God!
Ouranon tous tin imon, Synaxin
Thian imnountas. Enite Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou. Praise Him, all His Angels! Praise
T H E OTOKION Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Him, all His Powers!. To Thee
Aftou. Si prepi imnos to Theo. Praise is due, O God.
Πρεσβείαις Ὑπεράγαθε, Κύριε τῆς Through the Intercessions of Thy
Μητρός Σου, καὶ τῶν ἐν Ἑπτὰ Mother, O Master Most O KTOIH OS - L AUD S - R ESU RRREC TION S TIHE RA
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Συνόδοις, ἀθροισθέντων Benevolent, and those of all the SALM NE
Πατέρων, τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν Fathers who met in the Seven Στιχηρὸν Αʹ - Ἦχος βʹ Stihiron 1 – Tone 2.
στήριξον, καὶ τὴν Πίστιν Synods, firmly establish Thy Τοῦ ποιῆσαι ἐν αὐτοῖς Κρῖμα To execute upon them the
κράτυνον. Καὶ Οὐρανῶν Church, O Lord, and Confirm ἔγγραπτον· Δόξα Αὕτη ἔσται Judgement that is decreed;
Βασιλείας, δεῖξον πάντας our Sacred Faith, and show all to πᾶσι τοῖς Ὁσίοις Αὐτοῦ. such Glory shalt be for all His
κοινωνούς, ὅταν ἔλθῃς ἐπὶ Γῆς, be Partakers of Thy Heavenly Saints.
τοῦ κρῖναι πᾶσαν τὴν Κτίσιν. Reign when Thou Reappears on Πᾶσα πνοή, καὶ πᾶσα Κτίσις, Σὲ Everything that hath breath and
Earth to Judge all Creation. Δοξάζει Κύριε, ὅτι διὰ τοῦ every creature Glorifies Thee,
Σταυροῦ τὸν Θάνατον O Lord, for through Thy Cross

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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa

Archdiocese of Good Hope

Sunday Matins & Divine Liturgy Hymns

By the Grace of God

40. 4TH SUNDAY OF ST LUKE–SOWER & SEED–TONE 2 MATLIT 15 OCT 2023

Stihos KyrieO Theos mou, epi Si Verse O

ὅτι αὐτοὶ τὸν Θεὸν ὄψονται. they shalt see God.

ke Patera imon, ke Theo Mou ke your Father, and to My God

Si i to Fos ton Eskotismenon, Si i i Thou art the Light of those in

αἰῶνας.” forever!” Μνήματος, ἐν τῇ Σῇ Ἀναστάσει Angel rolled the stone from

Pateres Ouranofrones, I Synodo

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