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The Orthodox Church of America is dedicated to “Our Lady of Soufanieh” the Mother of our Lord, God & Saviour Jesus Christ. She tells us to, “...announce my Son the Emmanuel...to love one another...gather...and to pray, pray, pray...” So here we are! Our Liturgical Services are from the time of the Apostles. We are in fact the Church of the Seven Ecumenical Councils...before there was the Roman Catholic or Protestant Denominations.
We are also a “new church” that is 2000 years old. We are Evangelical but not Protestant ... Orthodox but not Jewish ... Catholic but not Roman. We’ve believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith given to the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost! The prayers we use, the rituals (how we do things) & liturgical vestments (what we wear) are the same as that in the Holy Land since the 3rd & 4th Centuries!
The Divine Liturgy (Lord’s Supper or Holy Mass) was formulated by St. John Chrysostom who was the Archbishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in the 5th Century. This English translation has been prepared from the standard Greek, Slavonic, Latin & Arabic Texts used in the Early Church. It provides an opportunity to appreciate the ancient languages used since Apostolic times, and to promote congregational prayer.
Jesus Christ never turned anyone away!
“The Church is the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.”
We are also a “new church” that is 2000 years old. We are Evangelical but not Protestant ... Orthodox but not Jewish ... Catholic but not Roman. We’ve believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith given to the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost! The prayers we use, the rituals (how we do things) & liturgical vestments (what we wear) are the same as that in the Holy Land since the 3rd & 4th Centuries!
The Divine Liturgy (Lord’s Supper or Holy Mass) was formulated by St. John Chrysostom who was the Archbishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in the 5th Century. This English translation has been prepared from the standard Greek, Slavonic, Latin & Arabic Texts used in the Early Church. It provides an opportunity to appreciate the ancient languages used since Apostolic times, and to promote congregational prayer.
Jesus Christ never turned anyone away!
“The Church is the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.”
+ The Divine Liturgy +
of our Father Among the Saints
John Chrysostom
(If Celebrant is a Bishop, the Priest takes the part of the Deacon if there is no Deacon present)
(Mitre/Hat-On) - (Optional Entrance Hymn)
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(After vesting, If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will process with his Pastoral Staff to the middle of the Temple, he will then set aside the Pastoral Staff and make four Blessings for the Church and Congregation, Community and the World, using the Dikiri and Trikiri...East (facing the Holy Altar), West, South and North...chanting the following:)
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
(Immediately following the four Blessings, the Choir and Congregation shall chant the following:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
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(All Celebrants of the Divine Liturgy make three low bows toward the Altar, saying the following prayer:)
CELEBRANTS: O heavenly King +, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth,/ Who art in all + places and fillest all things;/ Treasury + of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
Glory to God + in the highest, and on earth peace, and good will among men. (twice)
O Lord, open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall declare Thy praise.
(Bell) (People STAND)
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, Master.
(The Celebrant kisses the Holy Gospel, lifts it up with both hands, and lowers it, making the Sign of the Cross over the Antimins, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(During Easter Time we immediately sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Bell) (People SIT - The Great Ektenia, Refrains)
DEACON/PRIEST: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: For the peace from above, for the salvation of our souls; for peace of the whole world, for the good estate of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all men, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: For this holy House, for those who with faith, reverence, and fear of God enter therein; for Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW., and all Orthodox Patriarchs, our Metropolitan +DMITRY., our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), the venerable Priesthood, the Diaconate in Christ, for all the clergy, the Presbyteras, and all the people, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, Whose might is beyond compare, whose glory is incomprehensible, Whose mercy is infinite, and Whose love toward mankind is ineffable: do Thou Thyself, O Master, in Thy tender compassion look down upon us and upon this Holy House, and grant us and those who pray with us Thy rich mercies and compassions.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
CHOIR: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Saviour, save us. Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: (Tes presvies tis Theotokou, Soter, soson Imas.) Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Saviour, save us.
DEACON/PRIEST: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For the President of the United States and all Civil Authorities, for our Armed Forces everywhere; that He will aid them and grant them victory over every enemy and adversary, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For this city, and for every city and land, for the faithful who dwell therein; for healthful seasons, for abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For travelers by sea, by land, and by air, for the sick and the suffering, for captives and their salvation; for our deliverance from all tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance: preserve the fullness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy house: do Thou glorify them in recompense by Thy divine power, and forsake not us who put our trust in Thee.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thine is the majesty, and Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(During singing of "Save us, O Son of God" the Bishop gives four Blessings with the Dikiri and Trikiri)
CHOIR: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia. (Soson Imas le Theou, O anastas ek nekron, Psallontas, Si: Allilouia.) Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia. Always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O, Only-Begotten Son and Word of God, Who art Immortal, yet didst deign for our salvation, to be incarnate of the Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, and without change was made man; and was crucified also, Christ our God, and by Thy death didst death subdue; Who art One of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father + and the Holy Spirit. Preserve, preserve us. Preserve, preserve us. Preserve us.
DEACON/PRIEST: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; save us; have mercy upon us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Calling to remembrance our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary the Mother of God, with all the Saints, let us commend + ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord. (See Kyrie)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Thou Who has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in Thy Name Thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants as may be most expedient for them, granting us in this world the knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come, life everlasting.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: In Thy Kingdom, remember us O Lord;
CHOIR: when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the poor in spirit;
CHOIR: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are those who mourn;
CHOIR: for they shall be comforted.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the meek;
CHOIR: for they shall inherit the earth.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness sake;
CHOIR: for they shall be filled.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the merciful;
CHOIR: for they shall obtain mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the pure in heart;
CHOIR: for they shall see God.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the peacemakers;
CHOIR: for they shall be called sons of God.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are they that are persecuted for righteousness sake;
CHOIR: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you for My sake;
CHOIR: Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven.
(Bell) (STAND – The Little Entrance)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Master, Lord our God, Who hast appointed in heaven orders and hosts of Angels and Archangels for the service of Thy glory: cause that with our entrance there may be an entrance of holy Angels serving with us and glorifying Thy goodness: for unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Altar, and takes up the book of the Holy Gospel. He goes out of the Sanctuary and stands before the Holy Doors, facing the Altar.)
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, Master, the Holy Entrance.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the Entrance of Thy Saints: always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant kisses then lifts the Gospel Book with both hands, saying loudly:)
Sofia! + Orthi! [Wisdom! Attend!]
EVERYONE: Come let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee, Alleluia.
(The Celebrant enters the Sanctuary and places the Gospel Book on the Altar. He then faces the people and blesses everyone present. -- If the Celebrant is a Bishop, they bow their heads in reverence and sing:)
CHOIR: Eispolla, Eti Despota (three times)
(Bell) (SIT – Troparia/Kontakia of the Resurrection)
FIRST TONE: The stone being sealed by the Jews, and Thy pure Body being guarded by the soldiers: Thou didst rise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life to the world. Wherefore, the heavenly powers acclaimed Thee, O giver of life, crying: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy Kingdom! Glory to Thy gracious providence, O Thou only Lover of mankind.
As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb in glory, raising the world with Thyself. Human nature praises Thee as God, for death has vanished! Adam exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage, and cries to Thee: Thou art the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!
SECOND TONE: When Thou, O Immortal Life, didst humble Thyself unto death, then didst Thou destroy death by the brightness of Thy Godhead; and when Thou didst raise the bowels of the earth, then all the heavenly powers exclaimed: O Christ, Thou art the giver of Life! Glory to Thee, O our God!
Hell became afraid. O Almighty Saviour, seeing the miracle of Thy Resurrection from the tomb! The dead arose! Creation with Adam, beheld this and rejoiced with Thee! And the world, O my Saviour, praises Thee forever.
THIRD TONE: Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad; for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death and become the First-Born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depth of Hades, granting the world great mercy.
On this day Thou didst rise from the tomb, O Merciful One, leading us from the gates of death. On this day Adam exults as Eve rejoices; with the prophets and patriarchs they unceasingly praise the divine majesty of Thy power!
FOURTH TONE: Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly broke the news to the disciples, saying: death hath been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy.
My Saviour and Redeemer as God, rose from the tomb and delivered the earthborn from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as Master, He has risen on the third day!
FIFTH TONE: Let us believers praise and worship the Word, Co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation: for He took pleasure in ascending the cross in the flesh, to suffer death, and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.
Thou didst descend into hell, O my Saviour, shattering its gates as almighty; resurrecting the dead as Creator, and destroying the sting of death. Thou hast delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Man, and we all cry to Thee: O Lord, save us!
SIXTH TONE: When Mary stood at Thy grave looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb, and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world; O Thou that art risen from the dead! O Lord, glory to Thee.
When Christ God, the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the human race. He is the Saviour of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of All.
SEVENTH TONE: Thou didst shatter death by Thy cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the mourning of the ointment-bearing women into joy, and didst bid Thine apostles proclaim warning that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting the world great mercy.
The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the prophets rejoice and cry: The Saviour has come to those in faith! Enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!
EIGHTH TONE: O Compassionate One, Thou didst descend from the heights; Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou mightest deliver us from passion. Thou art our life and our resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.
By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam. Eve exults in Thy Resurrection, and the world celebrates Thy Rising from the dead, O greatly Merciful One!
(Troparion and Kontakion of the Day is read here)
Troparion to Our Lady of Soufanieh and Iveron
CHOIR: Most Holy Mother of God, Thou has come into the world; proclaiming words of LOVE and FAITH and UNITY; A Fountain of Holy Oil to heal the infirmed, a “New Light” illuminating the East! O, Virgin Mary, OUR LADY OF SOUFANIEH and IVERON +, Intercede with Christ our God, for He has saved us.
Troparion to St. Nicholas of Myra
CHOIR: By thy righteous deeds thou hast shown to the world, examples of virtue, faith, and abstinence: Wherefore thou hast won greatness by humility, and richness and poverty. O Holy Father, among the Saints, BISHOP NICHOLAS +, intercede with Christ our God, for He has saved us.
Troparion to St. Thomas Alexander Eleftherion
CHOIR: O Blessed THOMAS + from thy childhood, thou didst honor God by a virtuous life // and was honoured by Him most worthily, a sacred vessel overcoming disabilities // fervently pray to Christ our God for all the world, and for the salvation of our souls.
+ St. Thomas Pray for Us....Lord, have mercy +
(At Easter Time we also sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For holy art Thou, O our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Holy God, Who restest in Thy Holy Place; Who art hymned by the Seraphim and thrice-holy cry, and glorified by the Cherubim, and worshipped by every heavenly Power; Who out of nothing hast brought all things into being; Who hast created man after Thine own image and likeness and hast adorned him with Thine every gift; Who givest to him that askest wisdom and understanding; Who despisest not the sinner, but hast appointed repentance unto salvation; Who hast vouchsafed unto us, Thy humble and unworthy servants, even in this hour to stand before the glory of Thy Holy Altar and to offer the worship and praise which are due unto Thee: Thyself, O Master, accept even from the mouth of us sinners the Hymn of the Trisagion, and visit us in Thy goodness. Forgive us every transgression both voluntary and involuntary; sanctify our souls and bodies; and grant us to serve Thee in holiness all the days of our life: through the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos and of all the Saints who from the beginning of the world have been well-pleasing unto Thee.
For holy art Thou, O our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Bell-Incense) (STAND - The Trisagion Hymn)
(On Christmas, Theophany, Lazarus Saturday, Easter Sunday and Pentecost, we sing the following instead of the Trisagion Hymn: FOR AS MANY AS HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST, HAVE PUT ON CHRIST, ALLELUIA)
(If a Bishop is Celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will incense as usual but carrying the Trikiri in his left hand)
EVERYONE: Holy + God, Holy + Mighty, Holy + Immortal: have mercy on us.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Quh-duh + son Allah, Quh-duh + son il Kawhi, Quh-duh + son il Laythee: lay ya-mu turhamna.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Agios + o Theos, Agios + Ischiros, Agios + Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Doxa + Patri Ke O, Ke Agio Pnevmati: Ke nin ke ai, ke is tou eonas ton eonon, Amin. Agios Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Dynamis! [Louder!]
DEACON/PRIEST: Dynamis!
PRIEST/BISHOP: Agios + o Theos, Agios + Ischiros, Agios + Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Blessed + art Thou on the throne of Thy kingdom, Who sittest upon the Cherubim: always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Bell) (SIT - The OCA-UAOC/SEC/APC Pheme)
DEACON/PRIEST: The Most Reverend and Devout Metropolitan +DMITRY., and our God Loving Hierarchs N. (NN.), appointed by God, Bishops of The Orthodox Church of America... [Standing Episcopal Conference and Autonomous Synod of Bishops - Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia ]...being equal in jurisdiction and equal in honour, our Fathers and our Prelates, may God Grant them many years.
(The Epistle Reading)
(The Priest chants the Prokeimenon for the Tone of the Day and the announces the Epistle Reading:)
DEACON/PRIEST:
Prokeimenon in the First Tone:
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just.
Prokeimenon in the Second Tone:
The Lord is my strength and my praise. The Lord chastising hath chastised me.
Prokeimenon in the Third Tone:
Sing praises to our God, sing praises. O clap your hands all ye nations.
Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone:
How great are Thy works, O Lord! Thou hast made all things in wisdom. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Prokeimenon in the Fifth Tone:
Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord; for the godly man ceaseth.
Prokeimenon in the Sixth Tone:
Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, O my God.
Prokeimenon in the Seventh Tone:
The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God.
Prokeimenon in the Eighth Tone:
Vow ye, and pay to the Lord Thy God. In Judah is God known.
DEACON/PRIEST: Wisdom! The reading is taken from the Epistle of Saint N…let us attend:
(Priest, Deacon or Reader chants the Epistle Reading)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace + be to thee that readest.
(Bell) (STAND - The Alleluia Verses for the Tone)
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
TONE ONE: (Psalm 18)
God gives vengeance to me, and subdues people under me. He magnifies the salvation of the king, and deals mercifully with His Christ, with David and His seed forever.
TONE TWO: (Psalm 20)
The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! Save the king, O Lord, and hear us on the day we call!
TONE THREE: (Psalm 47)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
TONE FOUR: (Psalm 104)
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, thou art very great!
TONE FIVE: (Psalm12)
Thou, O Lord, shalt protect us and preserve us from this generation forever. Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer any that is godly.
TONE SIX: (Psalm 28)
O Lord, save Thy people and Bless Thine inheritance. To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to me.
TONE SEVEN: (Psalm 92)
The Lord shall give strength to His people! The Lord shall Bless His people with peace! Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Off young rams to the Lord!
TONE EIGHT: (Psalm 95)
Come let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful noise to God our Saviour! Let us come before His face with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with psalms!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (two times)
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PRIEST/BISHOP: Bless Master the messenger of the Holy Gospel.
PRIEST/BISHOP: May God, through the intercessions of His Holy Evangelist, Saint N., grant power unto + you to proclaim the Gospel of His Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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EVERYONE: Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge, and open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy Gospel teachings; implant in us also the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee: for Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father + Who is from everlasting, and Thine All-Holy, good and life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(ELEVATION OF ARCHABBOT/ARCHPRIEST IS HERE)
(Mitre/Hat Off) (The Holy Gospel)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Wisdom! Attend! Let us hear the Holy Gospel. Peace + be to all.
CHOIR: And to thy spirit.
DEACON/PRIEST: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint N…let us attend.
CHOIR: Glory + to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
(Priest or Deacon chants the Gospel Reading)
CHOIR: Glory + to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will bless with the Dikiri and Trikiri here)
(The Bishop will then be given his Pastoral Staff to hold while giving the Sermon)
(Bell) (SIT – Sermon)
The Litany of Fervent Supplication
(Mitre/Hat-On)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us say with all our soul and with all our mind, let us say: O Lord almighty, the God of our fathers, we pray Thee, harken and have mercy.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Have mercy upon us, O God, according to Thy great goodness, we pray Thee, harken and have mercy.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians; all Orthodox Patriarchs, our Metropolitan +DMITRY., our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), for Priests, Deacons, and all other Clergy, the Presbyteras and for all our brethren in Christ.
CHOIR: Yarah Burham. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again, we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, and visitation for all members of the Apostolic Orthodox Church, especially N.(NN.), and for the pardon and remission of their sins.
CHOIR: Hospodee Pomeeloy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again, we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this Holy Temple; and for all our fathers and brethren, the Orthodox departed this life before us, especially N.(NN.), who here and in all the world lie asleep in the Lord, and for all members of the Apostolic Orthodox Church, departed this life, and for the pardon and remission of their sins.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again we pray for those who bear fruit and do good works in this Holy and all-venerable Temple; for those who serve and those who sing; and for all the people here present, who await Thy great and rich mercy.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison. (thrice)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over the Antimins with the Gospel Book, and places it upright before the Altar tabernacle; he unforlds the Antimins, makes the Sign of the Cross above it with the sponge, and the following prayers are said:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, accept this fervent supplication of Thy servants, and have mercy upon us according to the multitude of Thy mercy; and send down Thy compassions upon us and upon all thy people, who await the rich mercy that cometh from Thee.
For Thou art a merciful God and lovest mankind, and to Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
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The Litany For the Catechumens (Optional)
DEACON/PRIEST: Catechumens, pray to the Lord. Let us believers, pray for the Catechumens. That the Lord may have mercy upon them. That He may teach them the word of truth. That He may reveal to them the Gospel of righteousness. That He may unite them to His Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us, save us, have mercy upon us by Thy Grace. Catechumens, bow your heads unto the Lord.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, Who dwellest on high and regardest the humble of heart; Who hast sent forth as the salvation of the race of men Thine only-begotten Son and God, our Lord Jesus Christ: Look down upon Thy servants the Catechumens
(Those preparing to renounce their errors and embrace the Fullness of Thy Faith and Truth as found only in the Orthodox Church founded by Jesus Christ)
for they have bowed their necks before Thee; make them worthy in due season of the laver of regeneration, the remission of sins, and the robe of incorruption. Unite them to Thy Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and number them with Thy chosen flock: that with us they may glorify Thine All-Honourable and Majestic Name: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: That they also, with us, may glorify Thine All-Honourable and majestic Name of the Father +, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
CHOIR: Amen.
DEACON/PRIEST: As many as are Catechumens, depart. Catechumens, depart. As many as are believers, remain.
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PRIEST/BISHOP: Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: Help + us, save us, have mercy upon us and keep us O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O Lord God of the Powers, Who hast accounted us worthy to stand even now before Thy Holy Altar, and to fall down before Thy compassions for our sins and the errors of the people. Accept our supplications. O God; make us worthy to offer unto Thee prayers and supplications, and unbloody sacrifices for all Thy people. And enable us, whom Thou has placed in this Thy ministry, by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, blamelessly and without offense, in the pure witness of our conscience, to call upon Thee at all times and in every place: that hearing us Thou mayest show mercy upon us according to the plentitude of Thy goodness: for unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father + , and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Again and oftentimes we fall down before Thee and beseech Thee, O Good Lord who lovest mankind, that looking down upon our petition Thou wilt cleanse our souls and bodies from the defilement of flesh or spirit; and grant us to stand blameless and without condemnation before Thy Holy Altar. Grant also, O God, to those who pray with us growth in life and faith and spiritual understanding. Grant them always blamelessly to serve Thee with fear and love, and to partake without condemnation of Thy Holy Mysteries, and to be accounted worthy of Thy heavenly Kingdom:
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; Save us, have mercy upon us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace. Wisdom!
That guarded always by Thy might we may ascribe glory unto Thee: to the Father + , and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
No one who is bound with the desires and pleasures of the flesh is worthy to approach or draw nigh or to serve Thee, O King of Glory: for to serve Thee is a great and terrible thing even to the Heavenly Powers. Nevertheless, through Thine unspeakable and boundless love toward mankind Thou didst become man, yet without change or alteration, and as Lord of all didst take the Name of our High Priest, and deliver unto us the ministry of this liturgic and unbloody sacrifice. For Thou alone, O Lord Our God, rulest over those in heaven and on earth; Who art borne on the throne of the Cherubim; Who art Lord of the Seraphim and king of Israel; Who alone art holy and restest in The Holy Place.
Wherefore I implore Thee who alone art good and art ready to listen: Look down upon me, as sinner, and Thine unprofitable servant, and cleanse my soul and my heart from an evil conscience; and by the power of Thy Holy Spirit enable me, who am endued with the grace of the priesthood, to stand before this Thy Holy Table, and perform the Sacred Mystery of Thy holy and Immaculate Body and Precious Blood. For I draw near unto Thee, and bowing my neck I pray Thee: turn not Thy face from me, neither cast me out from among Thy children; but vouchsafe that these Gifts may be offered unto Thee by me, Thy sinful and unworthy servant: for Thou Thyself are He that offers and is offered, that accepts and is distributed, O Christ our God: and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father + Who is from everlasting, and Thine All-Holy, and Good, and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant censes the Altar, the Icons and the People. He makes three low bows before the Altar, kisses the Antimins and the Altar, turns and bows to the people, and goes to the Prothesis Table. He censes the Holy Gifts, bows and says:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, be gracious + unto me a sinner, and have mercy upon me.
Lift up our hands to the Holy Places, and bless + ye the Lord.
(The Cherubimic Hymn)
CHOIR: All we, all we that, in mystery, Holy, Holy, Son, we adore, and praise. Come let us, come let us, cast off, all earthly care, and forget every vain, employ. (thrice)
(Bell) (STAND – The Great Entrance)
(The Celebrant places the Aer upon his shoulders, takes up the Diskarion in his left hand and the Holy Chalice in his right hand - if there is a Deacon, he carries the Diskarion high, up front at the level of his forehead - stands at the Holy Doors and then proceeds around the temple, saying aloud:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: All of you Orthodox Christians, the Lord God remember you + in His Heavenly Kingdom, always now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Individual petitions for Hierarchs, Faithful & the Dead may be chanted.)
CHOIR: Amen. (after each petition)
(At the last petition, the Celebrant faces the people and says:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Lord God, remember + us all in His Heavenly Kingdom, always, now and ever and unto ages of Ages. Preserve, O God, the Apostolic Orthodox Church, and all + Orthodox Christians, unto ages of ages. Amen.
CHOIR: For the King of all comes in triumph, in triumph, by unseen Hosts of Angels, brought, to us, that bid Him welcome. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
(The Celebrant enters the Sanctuary and places the holy Gifts on the Altar, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Thy spotless Body from the tree, wrapped It in fine linen and spices, and sorrowing placed It in a new tomb. / In the Grave with the body, but in Hades with the soul, as God; in Paradise with the Thief, and on the Throne with the Father and the Spirit wast Thou, O Christ, filling all things, Thyself uncircumscribed. / As giving life, as more splendid than Paradise, and more radiant than any royal chamber, O Christ, is shown forth Thy tomb, the fountain of our resurrection.
(The Celebrant takes the covers from the Diskarion and Chalice and places them on the Altar, at the corners of the Antimins; he censes the Aer, places it over the Diskarion and Chalice and censes them thrice saying:)
Then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine Altar. (Three times)
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(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy he will give four Blessings with the Dikiri and Trikiri during which the Choir and Congregation shall sing the following:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
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(ORDINATION OF PRIEST IS HERE)
(Bell) (SIT - Collection) - (Optional Offertory Hymn)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us complete our prayer unto the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Kyrie Eleison)
DEACON/PRIEST: For the precious Gifts now offered; for this Holy House, and for those who with faith, reverence, and fear of God enter therein, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Yarah Burham)
DEACON/PRIEST: For our deliverance from all tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity; Help + us; save us; have mercy on us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Hospodee Pomeeloy)
DEACON/PRIEST: That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless; an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Paraskou Kyrie)
DEACON/PRIEST: Pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions; all things good and profitable for our souls and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Ista-jib, Ya Rab)
DEACON/PRIEST: That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance; a Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful; and a good defense before the dread judgment Seat of Christ, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Poday Hospodee)
DEACON/PRIEST: Calling to remembrance our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary the Mother of God, with all the Saints, let us commend + ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord. (See Kyrie)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord God Almighty, Who alone art holy; Who dost accept the sacrifice of praise from those who call upon thee with their whole heart: Accept also the prayer of us sinners, and bear it to Thy holy Altar, and enable us to offer unto Thee gifts and Spiritual Sacrifices for our sins and for the errors of the people; And make us worthy to find grace in Thy sight, that our sacrifice may be acceptable unto Thee; and that the good spirit of Thy grace may dwell upon us and upon these Gifts here offered, and upon all thy people.
Through the compassions of Thine Only-Begotten Son +, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thine All-Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Bell) (STAND – The Peace)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace be + to all. (with Cross)
CHOIR: And to thy spirit. (Ke tow Pnevmatee)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us love one another, that with one accord we may confess.
CHOIR: Father + , Son, and Holy Spirit: the Trinity, One in Essence and Undivided.
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Altar, kisses the veil covering the Holy Gifts, and says three times:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: I will love Thee, + O Lord, my strength: the Lord is my + firm foundation, my refuge, and + my deliverer.
The Doors! The Doors! In Wisdom let us attend!
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
The Nicene Creed - The Symbol of Faith
(If a Bishop is Celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he shall kneel in front of the Holy Altar. The Aer is waved above his head by the Deacons and/or Priest who is present)
(While the Creed is being said, the Celebrant gently waves the open Aer above the Holy Gifts; at the words "He rose again" he folds it up and waves it over the Gifts with a circular motion.)
EVERYONE: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-Begotten, Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven, (bow the head) and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day ------- He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father + and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead. And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
(Mitre/Hat-On) - (Optional Entrance Hymn)
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(After vesting, If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will process with his Pastoral Staff to the middle of the Temple, he will then set aside the Pastoral Staff and make four Blessings for the Church and Congregation, Community and the World, using the Dikiri and Trikiri...East (facing the Holy Altar), West, South and North...chanting the following:)
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
(Immediately following the four Blessings, the Choir and Congregation shall chant the following:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
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(All Celebrants of the Divine Liturgy make three low bows toward the Altar, saying the following prayer:)
CELEBRANTS: O heavenly King +, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth,/ Who art in all + places and fillest all things;/ Treasury + of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
Glory to God + in the highest, and on earth peace, and good will among men. (twice)
O Lord, open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall declare Thy praise.
(Bell) (People STAND)
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, Master.
(The Celebrant kisses the Holy Gospel, lifts it up with both hands, and lowers it, making the Sign of the Cross over the Antimins, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(During Easter Time we immediately sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Bell) (People SIT - The Great Ektenia, Refrains)
DEACON/PRIEST: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: For the peace from above, for the salvation of our souls; for peace of the whole world, for the good estate of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all men, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: For this holy House, for those who with faith, reverence, and fear of God enter therein; for Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW., and all Orthodox Patriarchs, our Metropolitan +DMITRY., our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), the venerable Priesthood, the Diaconate in Christ, for all the clergy, the Presbyteras, and all the people, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, Whose might is beyond compare, whose glory is incomprehensible, Whose mercy is infinite, and Whose love toward mankind is ineffable: do Thou Thyself, O Master, in Thy tender compassion look down upon us and upon this Holy House, and grant us and those who pray with us Thy rich mercies and compassions.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
CHOIR: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Saviour, save us. Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: (Tes presvies tis Theotokou, Soter, soson Imas.) Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Saviour, save us.
DEACON/PRIEST: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For the President of the United States and all Civil Authorities, for our Armed Forces everywhere; that He will aid them and grant them victory over every enemy and adversary, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For this city, and for every city and land, for the faithful who dwell therein; for healthful seasons, for abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
DEACON/PRIEST: For travelers by sea, by land, and by air, for the sick and the suffering, for captives and their salvation; for our deliverance from all tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance: preserve the fullness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy house: do Thou glorify them in recompense by Thy divine power, and forsake not us who put our trust in Thee.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thine is the majesty, and Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(During singing of "Save us, O Son of God" the Bishop gives four Blessings with the Dikiri and Trikiri)
CHOIR: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia. (Soson Imas le Theou, O anastas ek nekron, Psallontas, Si: Allilouia.) Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia. Always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O, Only-Begotten Son and Word of God, Who art Immortal, yet didst deign for our salvation, to be incarnate of the Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, and without change was made man; and was crucified also, Christ our God, and by Thy death didst death subdue; Who art One of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father + and the Holy Spirit. Preserve, preserve us. Preserve, preserve us. Preserve us.
DEACON/PRIEST: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; save us; have mercy upon us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Calling to remembrance our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary the Mother of God, with all the Saints, let us commend + ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord. (See Kyrie)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Thou Who has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in Thy Name Thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants as may be most expedient for them, granting us in this world the knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come, life everlasting.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: In Thy Kingdom, remember us O Lord;
CHOIR: when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the poor in spirit;
CHOIR: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are those who mourn;
CHOIR: for they shall be comforted.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the meek;
CHOIR: for they shall inherit the earth.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness sake;
CHOIR: for they shall be filled.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the merciful;
CHOIR: for they shall obtain mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the pure in heart;
CHOIR: for they shall see God.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are the peacemakers;
CHOIR: for they shall be called sons of God.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are they that are persecuted for righteousness sake;
CHOIR: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you for My sake;
CHOIR: Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven.
(Bell) (STAND – The Little Entrance)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Master, Lord our God, Who hast appointed in heaven orders and hosts of Angels and Archangels for the service of Thy glory: cause that with our entrance there may be an entrance of holy Angels serving with us and glorifying Thy goodness: for unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Altar, and takes up the book of the Holy Gospel. He goes out of the Sanctuary and stands before the Holy Doors, facing the Altar.)
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, Master, the Holy Entrance.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the Entrance of Thy Saints: always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant kisses then lifts the Gospel Book with both hands, saying loudly:)
Sofia! + Orthi! [Wisdom! Attend!]
EVERYONE: Come let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee, Alleluia.
(The Celebrant enters the Sanctuary and places the Gospel Book on the Altar. He then faces the people and blesses everyone present. -- If the Celebrant is a Bishop, they bow their heads in reverence and sing:)
CHOIR: Eispolla, Eti Despota (three times)
(Bell) (SIT – Troparia/Kontakia of the Resurrection)
FIRST TONE: The stone being sealed by the Jews, and Thy pure Body being guarded by the soldiers: Thou didst rise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life to the world. Wherefore, the heavenly powers acclaimed Thee, O giver of life, crying: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy Kingdom! Glory to Thy gracious providence, O Thou only Lover of mankind.
As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb in glory, raising the world with Thyself. Human nature praises Thee as God, for death has vanished! Adam exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage, and cries to Thee: Thou art the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!
SECOND TONE: When Thou, O Immortal Life, didst humble Thyself unto death, then didst Thou destroy death by the brightness of Thy Godhead; and when Thou didst raise the bowels of the earth, then all the heavenly powers exclaimed: O Christ, Thou art the giver of Life! Glory to Thee, O our God!
Hell became afraid. O Almighty Saviour, seeing the miracle of Thy Resurrection from the tomb! The dead arose! Creation with Adam, beheld this and rejoiced with Thee! And the world, O my Saviour, praises Thee forever.
THIRD TONE: Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad; for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death and become the First-Born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depth of Hades, granting the world great mercy.
On this day Thou didst rise from the tomb, O Merciful One, leading us from the gates of death. On this day Adam exults as Eve rejoices; with the prophets and patriarchs they unceasingly praise the divine majesty of Thy power!
FOURTH TONE: Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly broke the news to the disciples, saying: death hath been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy.
My Saviour and Redeemer as God, rose from the tomb and delivered the earthborn from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as Master, He has risen on the third day!
FIFTH TONE: Let us believers praise and worship the Word, Co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation: for He took pleasure in ascending the cross in the flesh, to suffer death, and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.
Thou didst descend into hell, O my Saviour, shattering its gates as almighty; resurrecting the dead as Creator, and destroying the sting of death. Thou hast delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Man, and we all cry to Thee: O Lord, save us!
SIXTH TONE: When Mary stood at Thy grave looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb, and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world; O Thou that art risen from the dead! O Lord, glory to Thee.
When Christ God, the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the human race. He is the Saviour of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of All.
SEVENTH TONE: Thou didst shatter death by Thy cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the mourning of the ointment-bearing women into joy, and didst bid Thine apostles proclaim warning that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting the world great mercy.
The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the prophets rejoice and cry: The Saviour has come to those in faith! Enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!
EIGHTH TONE: O Compassionate One, Thou didst descend from the heights; Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou mightest deliver us from passion. Thou art our life and our resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.
By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam. Eve exults in Thy Resurrection, and the world celebrates Thy Rising from the dead, O greatly Merciful One!
(Troparion and Kontakion of the Day is read here)
Troparion to Our Lady of Soufanieh and Iveron
CHOIR: Most Holy Mother of God, Thou has come into the world; proclaiming words of LOVE and FAITH and UNITY; A Fountain of Holy Oil to heal the infirmed, a “New Light” illuminating the East! O, Virgin Mary, OUR LADY OF SOUFANIEH and IVERON +, Intercede with Christ our God, for He has saved us.
Troparion to St. Nicholas of Myra
CHOIR: By thy righteous deeds thou hast shown to the world, examples of virtue, faith, and abstinence: Wherefore thou hast won greatness by humility, and richness and poverty. O Holy Father, among the Saints, BISHOP NICHOLAS +, intercede with Christ our God, for He has saved us.
Troparion to St. Thomas Alexander Eleftherion
CHOIR: O Blessed THOMAS + from thy childhood, thou didst honor God by a virtuous life // and was honoured by Him most worthily, a sacred vessel overcoming disabilities // fervently pray to Christ our God for all the world, and for the salvation of our souls.
+ St. Thomas Pray for Us....Lord, have mercy +
(At Easter Time we also sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: For holy art Thou, O our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Holy God, Who restest in Thy Holy Place; Who art hymned by the Seraphim and thrice-holy cry, and glorified by the Cherubim, and worshipped by every heavenly Power; Who out of nothing hast brought all things into being; Who hast created man after Thine own image and likeness and hast adorned him with Thine every gift; Who givest to him that askest wisdom and understanding; Who despisest not the sinner, but hast appointed repentance unto salvation; Who hast vouchsafed unto us, Thy humble and unworthy servants, even in this hour to stand before the glory of Thy Holy Altar and to offer the worship and praise which are due unto Thee: Thyself, O Master, accept even from the mouth of us sinners the Hymn of the Trisagion, and visit us in Thy goodness. Forgive us every transgression both voluntary and involuntary; sanctify our souls and bodies; and grant us to serve Thee in holiness all the days of our life: through the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos and of all the Saints who from the beginning of the world have been well-pleasing unto Thee.
For holy art Thou, O our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Bell-Incense) (STAND - The Trisagion Hymn)
(On Christmas, Theophany, Lazarus Saturday, Easter Sunday and Pentecost, we sing the following instead of the Trisagion Hymn: FOR AS MANY AS HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST, HAVE PUT ON CHRIST, ALLELUIA)
(If a Bishop is Celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will incense as usual but carrying the Trikiri in his left hand)
EVERYONE: Holy + God, Holy + Mighty, Holy + Immortal: have mercy on us.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Quh-duh + son Allah, Quh-duh + son il Kawhi, Quh-duh + son il Laythee: lay ya-mu turhamna.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Agios + o Theos, Agios + Ischiros, Agios + Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
BISHOP: Look down from Heaven, O Lord, and behold and visit this vineyard, which has been planted by Thy right hand, and establish it.
EVERYONE: Doxa + Patri Ke O, Ke Agio Pnevmati: Ke nin ke ai, ke is tou eonas ton eonon, Amin. Agios Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Dynamis! [Louder!]
DEACON/PRIEST: Dynamis!
PRIEST/BISHOP: Agios + o Theos, Agios + Ischiros, Agios + Athanatos, Eleison Imas.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Blessed + art Thou on the throne of Thy kingdom, Who sittest upon the Cherubim: always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Bell) (SIT - The OCA-UAOC/SEC/APC Pheme)
DEACON/PRIEST: The Most Reverend and Devout Metropolitan +DMITRY., and our God Loving Hierarchs N. (NN.), appointed by God, Bishops of The Orthodox Church of America... [Standing Episcopal Conference and Autonomous Synod of Bishops - Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia ]...being equal in jurisdiction and equal in honour, our Fathers and our Prelates, may God Grant them many years.
(The Epistle Reading)
(The Priest chants the Prokeimenon for the Tone of the Day and the announces the Epistle Reading:)
DEACON/PRIEST:
Prokeimenon in the First Tone:
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just.
Prokeimenon in the Second Tone:
The Lord is my strength and my praise. The Lord chastising hath chastised me.
Prokeimenon in the Third Tone:
Sing praises to our God, sing praises. O clap your hands all ye nations.
Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone:
How great are Thy works, O Lord! Thou hast made all things in wisdom. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Prokeimenon in the Fifth Tone:
Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord; for the godly man ceaseth.
Prokeimenon in the Sixth Tone:
Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, O my God.
Prokeimenon in the Seventh Tone:
The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God.
Prokeimenon in the Eighth Tone:
Vow ye, and pay to the Lord Thy God. In Judah is God known.
DEACON/PRIEST: Wisdom! The reading is taken from the Epistle of Saint N…let us attend:
(Priest, Deacon or Reader chants the Epistle Reading)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace + be to thee that readest.
(Bell) (STAND - The Alleluia Verses for the Tone)
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
TONE ONE: (Psalm 18)
God gives vengeance to me, and subdues people under me. He magnifies the salvation of the king, and deals mercifully with His Christ, with David and His seed forever.
TONE TWO: (Psalm 20)
The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! Save the king, O Lord, and hear us on the day we call!
TONE THREE: (Psalm 47)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
TONE FOUR: (Psalm 104)
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, thou art very great!
TONE FIVE: (Psalm12)
Thou, O Lord, shalt protect us and preserve us from this generation forever. Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer any that is godly.
TONE SIX: (Psalm 28)
O Lord, save Thy people and Bless Thine inheritance. To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to me.
TONE SEVEN: (Psalm 92)
The Lord shall give strength to His people! The Lord shall Bless His people with peace! Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Off young rams to the Lord!
TONE EIGHT: (Psalm 95)
Come let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful noise to God our Saviour! Let us come before His face with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with psalms!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (two times)
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PRIEST/BISHOP: Bless Master the messenger of the Holy Gospel.
PRIEST/BISHOP: May God, through the intercessions of His Holy Evangelist, Saint N., grant power unto + you to proclaim the Gospel of His Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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EVERYONE: Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge, and open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy Gospel teachings; implant in us also the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee: for Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father + Who is from everlasting, and Thine All-Holy, good and life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(ELEVATION OF ARCHABBOT/ARCHPRIEST IS HERE)
(Mitre/Hat Off) (The Holy Gospel)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Wisdom! Attend! Let us hear the Holy Gospel. Peace + be to all.
CHOIR: And to thy spirit.
DEACON/PRIEST: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint N…let us attend.
CHOIR: Glory + to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
(Priest or Deacon chants the Gospel Reading)
CHOIR: Glory + to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he will bless with the Dikiri and Trikiri here)
(The Bishop will then be given his Pastoral Staff to hold while giving the Sermon)
(Bell) (SIT – Sermon)
The Litany of Fervent Supplication
(Mitre/Hat-On)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us say with all our soul and with all our mind, let us say: O Lord almighty, the God of our fathers, we pray Thee, harken and have mercy.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Have mercy upon us, O God, according to Thy great goodness, we pray Thee, harken and have mercy.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians; all Orthodox Patriarchs, our Metropolitan +DMITRY., our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), for Priests, Deacons, and all other Clergy, the Presbyteras and for all our brethren in Christ.
CHOIR: Yarah Burham. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again, we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, and visitation for all members of the Apostolic Orthodox Church, especially N.(NN.), and for the pardon and remission of their sins.
CHOIR: Hospodee Pomeeloy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again, we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this Holy Temple; and for all our fathers and brethren, the Orthodox departed this life before us, especially N.(NN.), who here and in all the world lie asleep in the Lord, and for all members of the Apostolic Orthodox Church, departed this life, and for the pardon and remission of their sins.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (thrice)
DEACON/PRIEST: Again we pray for those who bear fruit and do good works in this Holy and all-venerable Temple; for those who serve and those who sing; and for all the people here present, who await Thy great and rich mercy.
CHOIR: Kyrie Eleison. (thrice)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over the Antimins with the Gospel Book, and places it upright before the Altar tabernacle; he unforlds the Antimins, makes the Sign of the Cross above it with the sponge, and the following prayers are said:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, accept this fervent supplication of Thy servants, and have mercy upon us according to the multitude of Thy mercy; and send down Thy compassions upon us and upon all thy people, who await the rich mercy that cometh from Thee.
For Thou art a merciful God and lovest mankind, and to Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
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The Litany For the Catechumens (Optional)
DEACON/PRIEST: Catechumens, pray to the Lord. Let us believers, pray for the Catechumens. That the Lord may have mercy upon them. That He may teach them the word of truth. That He may reveal to them the Gospel of righteousness. That He may unite them to His Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us, save us, have mercy upon us by Thy Grace. Catechumens, bow your heads unto the Lord.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord our God, Who dwellest on high and regardest the humble of heart; Who hast sent forth as the salvation of the race of men Thine only-begotten Son and God, our Lord Jesus Christ: Look down upon Thy servants the Catechumens
(Those preparing to renounce their errors and embrace the Fullness of Thy Faith and Truth as found only in the Orthodox Church founded by Jesus Christ)
for they have bowed their necks before Thee; make them worthy in due season of the laver of regeneration, the remission of sins, and the robe of incorruption. Unite them to Thy Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and number them with Thy chosen flock: that with us they may glorify Thine All-Honourable and Majestic Name: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: That they also, with us, may glorify Thine All-Honourable and majestic Name of the Father +, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
CHOIR: Amen.
DEACON/PRIEST: As many as are Catechumens, depart. Catechumens, depart. As many as are believers, remain.
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PRIEST/BISHOP: Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
DEACON/PRIEST: Help + us, save us, have mercy upon us and keep us O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O Lord God of the Powers, Who hast accounted us worthy to stand even now before Thy Holy Altar, and to fall down before Thy compassions for our sins and the errors of the people. Accept our supplications. O God; make us worthy to offer unto Thee prayers and supplications, and unbloody sacrifices for all Thy people. And enable us, whom Thou has placed in this Thy ministry, by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, blamelessly and without offense, in the pure witness of our conscience, to call upon Thee at all times and in every place: that hearing us Thou mayest show mercy upon us according to the plentitude of Thy goodness: for unto Thee are due all glory, honour, and worship: to the Father + , and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Again and oftentimes we fall down before Thee and beseech Thee, O Good Lord who lovest mankind, that looking down upon our petition Thou wilt cleanse our souls and bodies from the defilement of flesh or spirit; and grant us to stand blameless and without condemnation before Thy Holy Altar. Grant also, O God, to those who pray with us growth in life and faith and spiritual understanding. Grant them always blamelessly to serve Thee with fear and love, and to partake without condemnation of Thy Holy Mysteries, and to be accounted worthy of Thy heavenly Kingdom:
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; Save us, have mercy upon us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace. Wisdom!
That guarded always by Thy might we may ascribe glory unto Thee: to the Father + , and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
No one who is bound with the desires and pleasures of the flesh is worthy to approach or draw nigh or to serve Thee, O King of Glory: for to serve Thee is a great and terrible thing even to the Heavenly Powers. Nevertheless, through Thine unspeakable and boundless love toward mankind Thou didst become man, yet without change or alteration, and as Lord of all didst take the Name of our High Priest, and deliver unto us the ministry of this liturgic and unbloody sacrifice. For Thou alone, O Lord Our God, rulest over those in heaven and on earth; Who art borne on the throne of the Cherubim; Who art Lord of the Seraphim and king of Israel; Who alone art holy and restest in The Holy Place.
Wherefore I implore Thee who alone art good and art ready to listen: Look down upon me, as sinner, and Thine unprofitable servant, and cleanse my soul and my heart from an evil conscience; and by the power of Thy Holy Spirit enable me, who am endued with the grace of the priesthood, to stand before this Thy Holy Table, and perform the Sacred Mystery of Thy holy and Immaculate Body and Precious Blood. For I draw near unto Thee, and bowing my neck I pray Thee: turn not Thy face from me, neither cast me out from among Thy children; but vouchsafe that these Gifts may be offered unto Thee by me, Thy sinful and unworthy servant: for Thou Thyself are He that offers and is offered, that accepts and is distributed, O Christ our God: and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father + Who is from everlasting, and Thine All-Holy, and Good, and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant censes the Altar, the Icons and the People. He makes three low bows before the Altar, kisses the Antimins and the Altar, turns and bows to the people, and goes to the Prothesis Table. He censes the Holy Gifts, bows and says:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, be gracious + unto me a sinner, and have mercy upon me.
Lift up our hands to the Holy Places, and bless + ye the Lord.
(The Cherubimic Hymn)
CHOIR: All we, all we that, in mystery, Holy, Holy, Son, we adore, and praise. Come let us, come let us, cast off, all earthly care, and forget every vain, employ. (thrice)
(Bell) (STAND – The Great Entrance)
(The Celebrant places the Aer upon his shoulders, takes up the Diskarion in his left hand and the Holy Chalice in his right hand - if there is a Deacon, he carries the Diskarion high, up front at the level of his forehead - stands at the Holy Doors and then proceeds around the temple, saying aloud:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: All of you Orthodox Christians, the Lord God remember you + in His Heavenly Kingdom, always now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Individual petitions for Hierarchs, Faithful & the Dead may be chanted.)
CHOIR: Amen. (after each petition)
(At the last petition, the Celebrant faces the people and says:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Lord God, remember + us all in His Heavenly Kingdom, always, now and ever and unto ages of Ages. Preserve, O God, the Apostolic Orthodox Church, and all + Orthodox Christians, unto ages of ages. Amen.
CHOIR: For the King of all comes in triumph, in triumph, by unseen Hosts of Angels, brought, to us, that bid Him welcome. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
(The Celebrant enters the Sanctuary and places the holy Gifts on the Altar, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Thy spotless Body from the tree, wrapped It in fine linen and spices, and sorrowing placed It in a new tomb. / In the Grave with the body, but in Hades with the soul, as God; in Paradise with the Thief, and on the Throne with the Father and the Spirit wast Thou, O Christ, filling all things, Thyself uncircumscribed. / As giving life, as more splendid than Paradise, and more radiant than any royal chamber, O Christ, is shown forth Thy tomb, the fountain of our resurrection.
(The Celebrant takes the covers from the Diskarion and Chalice and places them on the Altar, at the corners of the Antimins; he censes the Aer, places it over the Diskarion and Chalice and censes them thrice saying:)
Then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine Altar. (Three times)
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(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy he will give four Blessings with the Dikiri and Trikiri during which the Choir and Congregation shall sing the following:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
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(ORDINATION OF PRIEST IS HERE)
(Bell) (SIT - Collection) - (Optional Offertory Hymn)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us complete our prayer unto the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Kyrie Eleison)
DEACON/PRIEST: For the precious Gifts now offered; for this Holy House, and for those who with faith, reverence, and fear of God enter therein, let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Yarah Burham)
DEACON/PRIEST: For our deliverance from all tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity; Help + us; save us; have mercy on us; and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (Hospodee Pomeeloy)
DEACON/PRIEST: That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless; an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Paraskou Kyrie)
DEACON/PRIEST: Pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions; all things good and profitable for our souls and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Ista-jib, Ya Rab)
DEACON/PRIEST: That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance; a Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful; and a good defense before the dread judgment Seat of Christ, let us ask of the Lord.
CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord. (Poday Hospodee)
DEACON/PRIEST: Calling to remembrance our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary the Mother of God, with all the Saints, let us commend + ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord. (See Kyrie)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord God Almighty, Who alone art holy; Who dost accept the sacrifice of praise from those who call upon thee with their whole heart: Accept also the prayer of us sinners, and bear it to Thy holy Altar, and enable us to offer unto Thee gifts and Spiritual Sacrifices for our sins and for the errors of the people; And make us worthy to find grace in Thy sight, that our sacrifice may be acceptable unto Thee; and that the good spirit of Thy grace may dwell upon us and upon these Gifts here offered, and upon all thy people.
Through the compassions of Thine Only-Begotten Son +, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thine All-Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Bell) (STAND – The Peace)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace be + to all. (with Cross)
CHOIR: And to thy spirit. (Ke tow Pnevmatee)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us love one another, that with one accord we may confess.
CHOIR: Father + , Son, and Holy Spirit: the Trinity, One in Essence and Undivided.
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Altar, kisses the veil covering the Holy Gifts, and says three times:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: I will love Thee, + O Lord, my strength: the Lord is my + firm foundation, my refuge, and + my deliverer.
The Doors! The Doors! In Wisdom let us attend!
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
The Nicene Creed - The Symbol of Faith
(If a Bishop is Celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he shall kneel in front of the Holy Altar. The Aer is waved above his head by the Deacons and/or Priest who is present)
(While the Creed is being said, the Celebrant gently waves the open Aer above the Holy Gifts; at the words "He rose again" he folds it up and waves it over the Gifts with a circular motion.)
EVERYONE: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-Begotten, Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven, (bow the head) and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day ------- He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father + and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead. And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
(Mitre/Hat-On
(When the Creed is finished, the Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross with the Aer over the Holy Gifts while saying aloud:)
(When the Creed is finished, the Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross with the Aer over the Holy Gifts while saying aloud:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us stand aright; let us stand with fear; let us attend, that we may offer the Holy Oblation in peace.
CHOIR: A mercy of peace, a Sacrifice of praise.
(The Clergy exchange the Kiss of Peace amongst themselves and unto the people, who exchange it with one another.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Christ is in Our Midst!
RESPONSE: He is and Always Shall Be!
(The Celebrant turns toward the people and blesses them with the folded Aer saying:)
(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he Blesses with the Dikiri and Trikiri saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, + and the Love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
CHOIR: And with thy spirit.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us lift up our hearts.
CHOIR: We lift them up unto the Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us give thanks unto the Lord.
CHOIR: It is meet and right to worship the Father, + Son and Holy Spirit: the Trinity, One in Essence, and Undivided.
PRIEST/BISHOP: It is meet and right to hymn Thee, to bless Thee, to praise Thee, to give thanks unto Thee, and to worship Thee in every place of Thy dominion: for Thou art God ineffable, inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing and eternally the same,
Thou + and Thine Only-begotten Son and Thy Holy Spirit.
Thou it was who didst bring us from non-existence into being, and when we had fallen away didst raise us up again, and didst not cease to do all things until Thou hadst brought us back to Heaven, and hadst endowed us with Thy kingdom which is to come.
For all these things we give thanks unto Thee + , and to Thine Only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit.
For all things which we know, and of which we know not, and for all the benefits bestowed upon us, both manifest and unseen.
And we give thanks unto Thee also for this ministry, which Thou dost vouchsafe to receive at our hands, even though there stand beside Thee thousands of Archangels and ten thousands of Angels, the Cherubim and the Seraphim, six-winged, many eyed, soaring aloft, borne on their pinions.
Singing the Triumphal Hymn, ---- shouting, ---- proclaiming, and ---- saying:
(As the Celebrant chants these words he touches the edges of the Diskarion with each of the points of the Asterisk in turn, makes the Sign of the Cross over it, kisses it and lays it aside.)
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
CHOIR: HOLY (Bell), HOLY (Bell), HOLY (Bell), LORD OF SABAOTH; HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE FULL OF THY GLORY: HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST: BLESSED + IS HE THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.
CHOIR: A mercy of peace, a Sacrifice of praise.
(The Clergy exchange the Kiss of Peace amongst themselves and unto the people, who exchange it with one another.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Christ is in Our Midst!
RESPONSE: He is and Always Shall Be!
(The Celebrant turns toward the people and blesses them with the folded Aer saying:)
(If a Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he Blesses with the Dikiri and Trikiri saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, + and the Love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
CHOIR: And with thy spirit.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us lift up our hearts.
CHOIR: We lift them up unto the Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us give thanks unto the Lord.
CHOIR: It is meet and right to worship the Father, + Son and Holy Spirit: the Trinity, One in Essence, and Undivided.
PRIEST/BISHOP: It is meet and right to hymn Thee, to bless Thee, to praise Thee, to give thanks unto Thee, and to worship Thee in every place of Thy dominion: for Thou art God ineffable, inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing and eternally the same,
Thou + and Thine Only-begotten Son and Thy Holy Spirit.
Thou it was who didst bring us from non-existence into being, and when we had fallen away didst raise us up again, and didst not cease to do all things until Thou hadst brought us back to Heaven, and hadst endowed us with Thy kingdom which is to come.
For all these things we give thanks unto Thee + , and to Thine Only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit.
For all things which we know, and of which we know not, and for all the benefits bestowed upon us, both manifest and unseen.
And we give thanks unto Thee also for this ministry, which Thou dost vouchsafe to receive at our hands, even though there stand beside Thee thousands of Archangels and ten thousands of Angels, the Cherubim and the Seraphim, six-winged, many eyed, soaring aloft, borne on their pinions.
Singing the Triumphal Hymn, ---- shouting, ---- proclaiming, and ---- saying:
(As the Celebrant chants these words he touches the edges of the Diskarion with each of the points of the Asterisk in turn, makes the Sign of the Cross over it, kisses it and lays it aside.)
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
CHOIR: HOLY (Bell), HOLY (Bell), HOLY (Bell), LORD OF SABAOTH; HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE FULL OF THY GLORY: HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST: BLESSED + IS HE THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.
+ The Orthodox Canon of the Liturgy +
PRIEST/BISHOP: With these blessed Powers we also, O Master who lovest mankind, cry aloud and say: Holy art Thou + and All-Holy, Thou and Thine Only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit: holy art Thou and all-holy, and magnificent is Thy glory:
Who hast so loved Thy world as to give Thine Only-begotten Son, that all who believe in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life;
Who when He had come and had fulfilled all the dispensation for us, in the night in which He was betrayed,--or rather, gave Himself up for the life of the world,--took bread in His holy and pure and blameless hands; and when He had given thanks and blessed it, and hallowed it and broken it, He gave it to His holy Disciples and Apostles, saying:
TAKE, EAT: THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS. Amen. + (Bell)
And likewise, after supper, He took the cup, saying:
DRINK YE ALL OF THIS: THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS.
Amen. + (Bell)
Having in remembrance, therefore, this saving commandment and all those things which have come to pass for us: the Cross, The Grave, the Resurrection of the third day, the Ascension into Heaven, the Session at the right hand, and the second and glorious Advent:
(The Celebrant takes up the Diskarion in his right hand, and the Chalice in his left hand, with his right hand over his left in crosswise fashion, and elevates them over the Antimins; he makes the Sign of the Cross with them over the Antimins as he lowers them saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Thine Own + of Thine Own, + we offer unto Thee, + in behalf of all, and for all.
CHOIR: We praise Thee, we bless + Thee, we give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, and we pray unto Thee, O our God.
(The Celebrant makes a low bow before the Altar, and continues with the Canon of the Liturgy.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Again, we offer unto Thee this reasonable and Unbloody Service, and Beseech Thee and pray Thee, and Supplicate Thee: (extends his hands, palms down, above the Chalice and Diskos) SEND DOWN THY HOLY SPIRIT UPON US AND UPON THESE GIFTS HERE SPREAD FORTH:
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, + Master, the Holy Bread.
(The Celebrant signs the Holy Bread with the Sign of the Cross, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: AND MAKE THIS BREAD THE PRECIOUS + BODY OF THY CHRIST; (Bell)
DEACON/PRIEST: Amen. Bless, + Master, the Holy Cup.
(The Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over the Holy Chalice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: AND THAT WHICH IS IN THIS CUP THE PRECIOUS + BLOOD OF THY CHRIST; (Bell)
DEACON/PRIEST: Amen. Bless + both, Master.
(The Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over both the Holy Gifts, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: CHANGING THEM BY THY HOLY SPIRIT; AMEN + (Bell), AMEN + (Bell), AND AMEN + (Bell).
(Bell) (SIT- Prayer to the Mother of God)
PRIEST/BISHOP: That to those who shall partake thereof they may be unto cleansing of soul, unto the remission of sins, unto the communion of the Holy Spirit, unto the fulfillment of the Kingdom of Heaven, unto boldness toward Thee, and not unto judgment or unto condemnation.
And again we offer unto Thee this reasonable service for all those who in faith have gone before us to their rest: Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Preachers, Evangelists, Martyrs, Confessors, Ascetics, and every righteous spirit made perfect in faith:
Especially our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary:
(Mitre/Hat-On - Incense)
(The Celebrant censes the Holy Gifts and continues, saying:)
EVERYONE: It is truly meet to bless Thee, O Theotokos, who art Ever-Blessed and All-Blameless, and the Mother of our God. More honourable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, Thou who without stain, barest God the Word, and art truly Theotokos: we magnify Thee.
PRIEST/BISHOP: And for the holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John; the holy glorious, and all-laudable Apostles; Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker, whose memory we celebrate; and all Thy Saints, at whose supplications look down upon us, O God.
And be mindful of all those who have fallen asleep before us in the hope of Resurrection unto life eternal: especially the Servants of God N.(NN.), and grant them rest, O our God, where the light of Thy countenance shines upon them.
And again we beseech Thee: be mindful, O Lord, of [FRANCIS., Pope of Rome and First Among Equals,] His All-Holiness BARTHOLOMEW., Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople, and all Orthodox Patriarchs, and of every Bishop of the Orthodox, who rightly divide the word of thy truth; and all the Priesthood, the Diaconate in Christ, the Presbyteras and of every monastic order.
And again we offer unto Thee this reasonable service, for the whole world, for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, for those who live in chastity and holiness of life, for all civil authorities, for the President of the United States and our Armed Forces everywhere; grant them, O Lord, peaceful times, that we, in their tranquility, may lead a calm and peaceful life in all godliness and sanctity.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Among the first be mindful, O Lord, of our Metropolitan +DMITRY.: Whom do Thou grant unto Thy holy churches in peace, safety, honour, health and length of days, and rightly dividing the Word of Thy truth.
CHOIR: And of all mankind.
PRIEST/BISHOP: And, grant us with one mouth and one heart to glorify and praise Thine All-Honourable and Majestic Name: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Bell) (STAND – The Lord’s Prayer, Elevation)
(The Celebrant, turning toward the people, blesses them, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: And the mercies of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ + be with you all.
CHOIR: And with thy spirit.
(ORDINATION OF DEACON IS HERE)
PRIEST/BISHOP: And vouchsafe, O Lord, that with boldness and without condemnation we may dare to call upon Thee, the Heavenly God, as Father, and to say:
EVERYONE: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil.
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Pater Noster, qui es in caelis: sanctificetur nomen Tuum: adveniat regnum Tuum: fiat voluntas Tua, sicut in caelo, et in terra.
Panem nostram, quotidianum da nobis hodie: et dimitte nobis debita nostris, sicut et nos, dimittimus, debitoribus nostris.
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem: sed libera nos a malo.
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PRIEST/BISHOP: With these blessed Powers we also, O Master who lovest mankind, cry aloud and say: Holy art Thou + and All-Holy, Thou and Thine Only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit: holy art Thou and all-holy, and magnificent is Thy glory:
Who hast so loved Thy world as to give Thine Only-begotten Son, that all who believe in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life;
Who when He had come and had fulfilled all the dispensation for us, in the night in which He was betrayed,--or rather, gave Himself up for the life of the world,--took bread in His holy and pure and blameless hands; and when He had given thanks and blessed it, and hallowed it and broken it, He gave it to His holy Disciples and Apostles, saying:
TAKE, EAT: THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS. Amen. + (Bell)
And likewise, after supper, He took the cup, saying:
DRINK YE ALL OF THIS: THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS.
Amen. + (Bell)
Having in remembrance, therefore, this saving commandment and all those things which have come to pass for us: the Cross, The Grave, the Resurrection of the third day, the Ascension into Heaven, the Session at the right hand, and the second and glorious Advent:
(The Celebrant takes up the Diskarion in his right hand, and the Chalice in his left hand, with his right hand over his left in crosswise fashion, and elevates them over the Antimins; he makes the Sign of the Cross with them over the Antimins as he lowers them saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Thine Own + of Thine Own, + we offer unto Thee, + in behalf of all, and for all.
CHOIR: We praise Thee, we bless + Thee, we give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, and we pray unto Thee, O our God.
(The Celebrant makes a low bow before the Altar, and continues with the Canon of the Liturgy.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Again, we offer unto Thee this reasonable and Unbloody Service, and Beseech Thee and pray Thee, and Supplicate Thee: (extends his hands, palms down, above the Chalice and Diskos) SEND DOWN THY HOLY SPIRIT UPON US AND UPON THESE GIFTS HERE SPREAD FORTH:
DEACON/PRIEST: Bless, + Master, the Holy Bread.
(The Celebrant signs the Holy Bread with the Sign of the Cross, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: AND MAKE THIS BREAD THE PRECIOUS + BODY OF THY CHRIST; (Bell)
DEACON/PRIEST: Amen. Bless, + Master, the Holy Cup.
(The Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over the Holy Chalice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: AND THAT WHICH IS IN THIS CUP THE PRECIOUS + BLOOD OF THY CHRIST; (Bell)
DEACON/PRIEST: Amen. Bless + both, Master.
(The Celebrant makes the Sign of the Cross over both the Holy Gifts, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: CHANGING THEM BY THY HOLY SPIRIT; AMEN + (Bell), AMEN + (Bell), AND AMEN + (Bell).
(Bell) (SIT- Prayer to the Mother of God)
PRIEST/BISHOP: That to those who shall partake thereof they may be unto cleansing of soul, unto the remission of sins, unto the communion of the Holy Spirit, unto the fulfillment of the Kingdom of Heaven, unto boldness toward Thee, and not unto judgment or unto condemnation.
And again we offer unto Thee this reasonable service for all those who in faith have gone before us to their rest: Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Preachers, Evangelists, Martyrs, Confessors, Ascetics, and every righteous spirit made perfect in faith:
Especially our All-Holy, Immaculate, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary:
(Mitre/Hat-On - Incense)
(The Celebrant censes the Holy Gifts and continues, saying:)
EVERYONE: It is truly meet to bless Thee, O Theotokos, who art Ever-Blessed and All-Blameless, and the Mother of our God. More honourable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, Thou who without stain, barest God the Word, and art truly Theotokos: we magnify Thee.
PRIEST/BISHOP: And for the holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John; the holy glorious, and all-laudable Apostles; Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker, whose memory we celebrate; and all Thy Saints, at whose supplications look down upon us, O God.
And be mindful of all those who have fallen asleep before us in the hope of Resurrection unto life eternal: especially the Servants of God N.(NN.), and grant them rest, O our God, where the light of Thy countenance shines upon them.
And again we beseech Thee: be mindful, O Lord, of [FRANCIS., Pope of Rome and First Among Equals,] His All-Holiness BARTHOLOMEW., Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople, and all Orthodox Patriarchs, and of every Bishop of the Orthodox, who rightly divide the word of thy truth; and all the Priesthood, the Diaconate in Christ, the Presbyteras and of every monastic order.
And again we offer unto Thee this reasonable service, for the whole world, for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, for those who live in chastity and holiness of life, for all civil authorities, for the President of the United States and our Armed Forces everywhere; grant them, O Lord, peaceful times, that we, in their tranquility, may lead a calm and peaceful life in all godliness and sanctity.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Among the first be mindful, O Lord, of our Metropolitan +DMITRY.: Whom do Thou grant unto Thy holy churches in peace, safety, honour, health and length of days, and rightly dividing the Word of Thy truth.
CHOIR: And of all mankind.
PRIEST/BISHOP: And, grant us with one mouth and one heart to glorify and praise Thine All-Honourable and Majestic Name: of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
(Bell) (STAND – The Lord’s Prayer, Elevation)
(The Celebrant, turning toward the people, blesses them, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: And the mercies of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ + be with you all.
CHOIR: And with thy spirit.
(ORDINATION OF DEACON IS HERE)
PRIEST/BISHOP: And vouchsafe, O Lord, that with boldness and without condemnation we may dare to call upon Thee, the Heavenly God, as Father, and to say:
EVERYONE: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil.
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Pater Noster, qui es in caelis: sanctificetur nomen Tuum: adveniat regnum Tuum: fiat voluntas Tua, sicut in caelo, et in terra.
Panem nostram, quotidianum da nobis hodie: et dimitte nobis debita nostris, sicut et nos, dimittimus, debitoribus nostris.
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem: sed libera nos a malo.
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PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace + be to all. (with the Cross)
CHOIR: And to thy spirit.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us bow our heads unto the Lord.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O King invisible, who by Thy measureless power hast made all things, and in the multitude of Thy mercy hast brought all things from nothing into being. Do Thou Thyself, O Master, look down from Heaven upon those who have bowed their heads unto Thee; for they have not bowed down unto flesh and blood, but to Thee, the terrible God. Therefore, O Master, do Thou Thyself distribute these Gifts here spread forth, unto all of us for good, according to the individual need of each: voyage with those who sail by sea and air; journey with those who travel by land; heal the sick, Thou who art the physician of our souls and bodies.
Through the grace and compassion and love toward man of Thine Only-Begotten Son + ,with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thine All-Holy, good, and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Look down, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, from Thy holy dwelling place, and from the throne of the glory of Thy Kingdom; and come to sanctify us, O Thou who sittest on high with the Father, and art here invisibly present with us; and vouchsafe by Thy mighty hand to impart unto us Thine Immaculate Body and Precious Blood, and through us unto all the people.
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Holy Altar, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, be gracious + unto me, a sinner, and have mercy upon me. (three times)
(Then the Celebrant takes up the Holy Bread in both hands and elevates it, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us attend!
HOLY THINGS + (Bell) ARE FOR + (Bell) THE HOLY + (Bell).
(As the Celebrant lowers the Holy Bread, he makes with it the Sign of the Cross thrice.)
(Bell) (SIT – The Holy Communion)
EVERYONE: One is Holy, One is Lord: Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord from the Heavens: praise Him in the highest. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (twice)
(During Easter Time we sing instead: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(The Celebrant breaks the Holy Bread into four parts with great care and reverence saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Divided and distributed is the Lamb of God, Who is divided, yet never disunited; Who is ever eaten, yet never consumed, but sanctifies those who partake thereof.
(The Celebrant arranges the particles on the rim of the Diskarion in the form of a Cross, then he takes the Portion "IC" and makes with it the Sign of the Cross over the Chalice, and drops it in saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The fullness + of the Cup, of the Faith, of the Holy Spirit.
(The Celebrant takes the warm water and blesses it saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the fervor of Thy Saints, always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant pours a sufficient quantity of the warm water into the Chalice crosswise, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The fervor of Faith, full of the Holy Spirit. Amen
+ The Prayer Before Holy Communion +
EVERYONE: I believe, O Lord, and I confess, that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
And, I believe that this is truly Thine own Immaculate Body, and that this is truly Thine own Precious Blood.
Wherefore I pray Thee, have mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, of word and of deed, of knowledge and of ignorance; and make me worthy to partake, without condemnation of Thine Immaculate Mysteries, unto remission of my sins and unto life everlasting. Amen.
Of Thy Mystic Supper, O Son of God, accept me today as a communicant: for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies, neither will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas; but like the thief I will confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
Not unto judgment nor unto condemnation be my partaking of Thy Holy Mysteries, O Lord, but unto the healing of soul and body.
(The Celebrant and Priest each partake of the particle of the Holy Bread, saying:)
THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BODY OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST IS IMPARTED UNTO ME, THE UNWORTHY PRIEST N., UNTO REMISSION OF MY SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(Then, each one, takes up the Chalice with its veil, and drinks from it thrice saying:)
THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BLOOD OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST IS IMPARTED UNTO ME, THE UNWORTHY PRIEST N., IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, UNTO REMISSION OF SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(Then, each one of them wipes his lips and Chalice with the veil, kisses the Chalice base and then says:)
LO, THIS HATH THOUCHED MY LIPS, AND SHALL TAKE AWAY MINE INIQUITIES, AND PURGE AWAY MY SINS.
(The Celebrant divides the particles "NI" and "KA" of the Holy Bread for the Communion of the people, and covers the Chalice with the communion veil. The Chalice and Paten is elevated before the people, saying aloud:)
(Bell) (STAND – The Holy Communion)
PRIEST/BISHOP: With fear of God, and faith and love, draw ye near.
CHOIR: Blessed + is He that commeth in the Name of the Lord: The Lord is God and hath revealed Himself unto us.
(Those who wish to partake may draw near)
(Optional Communion Hymn)
(The people draw near for Holy Communion and say their first name)
PRIEST/BISHOP: THE SERVANT OF GOD N., PARTAKES OF THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, UNTO THE REMISSION OF SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(After all have communicated the Chalice is covered with the veil by the Celebrant and the people are Blessed with it, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, save + Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.
(Bell) (SIT – Ektenia of Thanksgiving)
EVERYONE: We have seen the True Light, we have received the Heavenly Spirit; we have found the True Faith, worshipping the Undivided Trinity: for He hath saved us.
(At Easter Time sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant wipes the remaining particles on the Diskarion into the Chalice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Wash away, O Lord, the sins of all those here commemorated, by Thy precious Blood: through the prayers of Thy Saints.
(The the Celebrant covers the Chalice, and places the folded Aer, the cover of the Diskarion, the communion veil, and the Asterisk upon the Diskarion. He censes the Chalice thrice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Thy glory above all the earth. Blessed is our God.
(The Celebrant takes the Chalice in his right hand and the Diskarion in his left and turns toward the people; he raises both slowly, Blessing them with the Chalice above the Diskarion, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Always: now + and every, and unto ages of ages.
EVERYONE: Amen. Let our mouths be filled with Thy praise, O Lord, that we may sing of Thy glory: for Thou hast permitted us to partake of Thy Holy, Divine, Immortal and Life-Giving Mysteries. Establish us in Thy Sanctification, that all the day long we may meditate upon Thy righteousness. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
(At Easter Time sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant places the Chalice and Diskarion upon the Prothesis Table, and returns to the Altar. He folds up the Antimins and makes the Sign of the Cross above it with the Gospel Book saying:)
(The Ektenia of Thanksgiving)
(Mitre/Hat-On)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Attend! Having partaken of the Divine, Holy, Immaculate, Immortal, Heavenly, Life-Giving and terrible Mysteries of Christ, let us worthily give thanks unto the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; save us; have mercy upon us; and keep us O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Asking that the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us commend ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
(The Prayer of Thanksgiving)
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O Lord who lovest mankind, benefactor of our souls and bodies, for that Thou hast vouchsafed this day to feed us with Thy heavenly and immortal Mysteries. Make straight our path; establish us all in Thy fear; guard our life; make firm our steps: through the prayers and intercessions of the glorious Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary and all the Saints:
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thou art our sanctification, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us go forth in peace.
CHOIR: In the Name of the Lord.
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy…
(The Celebrant stands before the Icon of Christ.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord, Who blessest those who bless Thee, and sanctifiest those who put their trust in Thee: save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance;
Preserve the fulness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy House; glorify them in recompence by Thy Divine Power, and forsake us not who hope on Thee.
Give peace to Thy world, to Thy Churches, to the priests, the presbyteras, to all civil authorities, to our President, the Armed Forces, and to all Thy people:
For every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from Thee, the Father of Lights, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, thanksgiving, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Blessed + be the Name of the Lord, henceforth and forevermore. (thrice)
(The Celebrant bows toward the Prothesis Table, or where the Holy Mysteries are reserved, saying:)
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Christ our God, Who art Thyself the fulfillment of the law and the Prophets, Who didst fulfill all the dispensation of the Father: fill our hearts @ with joy and gladness, always: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
(Mitre/Hat-On)
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
(STAND – The Dismissal, Final Blessing)
(If the Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he is given the Pastoral Staff and Holy Cross for the Final Blessing)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Blessing + of the Lord and His mercy come upon you through His grace and love towards man, always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Glory to Thee, O Christ or God and our hope, glory to Thee.
CHOIR: Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. Master Bless.
PRIEST/BISHOP: May He Who rose again from the dead, Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His All-Immaculate and All-Blameless Holy Mother, by the might of the precious and Life-Giving Cross; by the protection of the honourable Bodiless Powers of Heaven; at the supplication of the honourable, glorious Prophet, Fore-runner and Baptist John; of the holy, glorious and all-laudable Apostles; of the holy, glorious and right-victorious Martyrs; of our venerable and God-bearing Fathers; of the holy and righteous ancestors of God, Saints Joachim and Anna; of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint(s) N. (NN.,) and Saint Thomas Eleftherion whose memories we celebrate, and of all the Saints, have mercy upon us and save us, forasmuch as He is good and loveth mankind.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ + our God, have mercy upon us and save us.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Blessing + of the Lord and His mercy come upon you; always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Draw Near to Reverence the Holy Cross)
DEACON/PRIEST: Preserve, O Lord, our Metropolitan +DMITRY, and our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), for many years.
(If a Bishop is the Celebrant, the following is chanted:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
(Optional Closing Hymn)
Prayer to be said
before departing The Divine Liturgy
Prayer of St. Simeon
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Peace + be to all. (with the Cross)
CHOIR: And to thy spirit.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us bow our heads unto the Lord.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O King invisible, who by Thy measureless power hast made all things, and in the multitude of Thy mercy hast brought all things from nothing into being. Do Thou Thyself, O Master, look down from Heaven upon those who have bowed their heads unto Thee; for they have not bowed down unto flesh and blood, but to Thee, the terrible God. Therefore, O Master, do Thou Thyself distribute these Gifts here spread forth, unto all of us for good, according to the individual need of each: voyage with those who sail by sea and air; journey with those who travel by land; heal the sick, Thou who art the physician of our souls and bodies.
Through the grace and compassion and love toward man of Thine Only-Begotten Son + ,with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thine All-Holy, good, and Life-Giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Look down, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, from Thy holy dwelling place, and from the throne of the glory of Thy Kingdom; and come to sanctify us, O Thou who sittest on high with the Father, and art here invisibly present with us; and vouchsafe by Thy mighty hand to impart unto us Thine Immaculate Body and Precious Blood, and through us unto all the people.
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
(The Celebrant makes three low bows before the Holy Altar, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, be gracious + unto me, a sinner, and have mercy upon me. (three times)
(Then the Celebrant takes up the Holy Bread in both hands and elevates it, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us attend!
HOLY THINGS + (Bell) ARE FOR + (Bell) THE HOLY + (Bell).
(As the Celebrant lowers the Holy Bread, he makes with it the Sign of the Cross thrice.)
(Bell) (SIT – The Holy Communion)
EVERYONE: One is Holy, One is Lord: Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord from the Heavens: praise Him in the highest. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (twice)
(During Easter Time we sing instead: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(The Celebrant breaks the Holy Bread into four parts with great care and reverence saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Divided and distributed is the Lamb of God, Who is divided, yet never disunited; Who is ever eaten, yet never consumed, but sanctifies those who partake thereof.
(The Celebrant arranges the particles on the rim of the Diskarion in the form of a Cross, then he takes the Portion "IC" and makes with it the Sign of the Cross over the Chalice, and drops it in saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The fullness + of the Cup, of the Faith, of the Holy Spirit.
(The Celebrant takes the warm water and blesses it saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Blessed + is the fervor of Thy Saints, always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(The Celebrant pours a sufficient quantity of the warm water into the Chalice crosswise, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The fervor of Faith, full of the Holy Spirit. Amen
+ The Prayer Before Holy Communion +
EVERYONE: I believe, O Lord, and I confess, that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
And, I believe that this is truly Thine own Immaculate Body, and that this is truly Thine own Precious Blood.
Wherefore I pray Thee, have mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, of word and of deed, of knowledge and of ignorance; and make me worthy to partake, without condemnation of Thine Immaculate Mysteries, unto remission of my sins and unto life everlasting. Amen.
Of Thy Mystic Supper, O Son of God, accept me today as a communicant: for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies, neither will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas; but like the thief I will confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
Not unto judgment nor unto condemnation be my partaking of Thy Holy Mysteries, O Lord, but unto the healing of soul and body.
(The Celebrant and Priest each partake of the particle of the Holy Bread, saying:)
THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BODY OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST IS IMPARTED UNTO ME, THE UNWORTHY PRIEST N., UNTO REMISSION OF MY SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(Then, each one, takes up the Chalice with its veil, and drinks from it thrice saying:)
THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BLOOD OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST IS IMPARTED UNTO ME, THE UNWORTHY PRIEST N., IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, UNTO REMISSION OF SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(Then, each one of them wipes his lips and Chalice with the veil, kisses the Chalice base and then says:)
LO, THIS HATH THOUCHED MY LIPS, AND SHALL TAKE AWAY MINE INIQUITIES, AND PURGE AWAY MY SINS.
(The Celebrant divides the particles "NI" and "KA" of the Holy Bread for the Communion of the people, and covers the Chalice with the communion veil. The Chalice and Paten is elevated before the people, saying aloud:)
(Bell) (STAND – The Holy Communion)
PRIEST/BISHOP: With fear of God, and faith and love, draw ye near.
CHOIR: Blessed + is He that commeth in the Name of the Lord: The Lord is God and hath revealed Himself unto us.
(Those who wish to partake may draw near)
(Optional Communion Hymn)
(The people draw near for Holy Communion and say their first name)
PRIEST/BISHOP: THE SERVANT OF GOD N., PARTAKES OF THE PRECIOUS AND ALL HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, UNTO THE REMISSION OF SINS AND UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING.
(After all have communicated the Chalice is covered with the veil by the Celebrant and the people are Blessed with it, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O God, save + Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.
(Bell) (SIT – Ektenia of Thanksgiving)
EVERYONE: We have seen the True Light, we have received the Heavenly Spirit; we have found the True Faith, worshipping the Undivided Trinity: for He hath saved us.
(At Easter Time sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant wipes the remaining particles on the Diskarion into the Chalice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Wash away, O Lord, the sins of all those here commemorated, by Thy precious Blood: through the prayers of Thy Saints.
(The the Celebrant covers the Chalice, and places the folded Aer, the cover of the Diskarion, the communion veil, and the Asterisk upon the Diskarion. He censes the Chalice thrice, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Thy glory above all the earth. Blessed is our God.
(The Celebrant takes the Chalice in his right hand and the Diskarion in his left and turns toward the people; he raises both slowly, Blessing them with the Chalice above the Diskarion, saying:)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Always: now + and every, and unto ages of ages.
EVERYONE: Amen. Let our mouths be filled with Thy praise, O Lord, that we may sing of Thy glory: for Thou hast permitted us to partake of Thy Holy, Divine, Immortal and Life-Giving Mysteries. Establish us in Thy Sanctification, that all the day long we may meditate upon Thy righteousness. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
(At Easter Time sing: CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD; TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH, AND ON THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE BESTOWETH LIFE)
(Meanwhile the Celebrant places the Chalice and Diskarion upon the Prothesis Table, and returns to the Altar. He folds up the Antimins and makes the Sign of the Cross above it with the Gospel Book saying:)
(The Ektenia of Thanksgiving)
(Mitre/Hat-On)
PRIEST/BISHOP: Attend! Having partaken of the Divine, Holy, Immaculate, Immortal, Heavenly, Life-Giving and terrible Mysteries of Christ, let us worthily give thanks unto the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Help + us; save us; have mercy upon us; and keep us O God, by Thy grace.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Asking that the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us commend ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.
CHOIR: To Thee, O Lord.
(The Prayer of Thanksgiving)
PRIEST/BISHOP: We give thanks unto Thee, O Lord who lovest mankind, benefactor of our souls and bodies, for that Thou hast vouchsafed this day to feed us with Thy heavenly and immortal Mysteries. Make straight our path; establish us all in Thy fear; guard our life; make firm our steps: through the prayers and intercessions of the glorious Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary and all the Saints:
PRIEST/BISHOP: For Thou art our sanctification, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Let us go forth in peace.
CHOIR: In the Name of the Lord.
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy…
(The Celebrant stands before the Icon of Christ.)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Lord, Who blessest those who bless Thee, and sanctifiest those who put their trust in Thee: save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance;
Preserve the fulness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy House; glorify them in recompence by Thy Divine Power, and forsake us not who hope on Thee.
Give peace to Thy world, to Thy Churches, to the priests, the presbyteras, to all civil authorities, to our President, the Armed Forces, and to all Thy people:
For every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from Thee, the Father of Lights, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, thanksgiving, and worship: to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Blessed + be the Name of the Lord, henceforth and forevermore. (thrice)
(The Celebrant bows toward the Prothesis Table, or where the Holy Mysteries are reserved, saying:)
(Mitre/Hat-Off)
PRIEST/BISHOP: O Christ our God, Who art Thyself the fulfillment of the law and the Prophets, Who didst fulfill all the dispensation of the Father: fill our hearts @ with joy and gladness, always: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
(Mitre/Hat-On)
DEACON/PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.
(STAND – The Dismissal, Final Blessing)
(If the Bishop is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he is given the Pastoral Staff and Holy Cross for the Final Blessing)
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Blessing + of the Lord and His mercy come upon you through His grace and love towards man, always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: Glory to Thee, O Christ or God and our hope, glory to Thee.
CHOIR: Glory to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. Master Bless.
PRIEST/BISHOP: May He Who rose again from the dead, Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His All-Immaculate and All-Blameless Holy Mother, by the might of the precious and Life-Giving Cross; by the protection of the honourable Bodiless Powers of Heaven; at the supplication of the honourable, glorious Prophet, Fore-runner and Baptist John; of the holy, glorious and all-laudable Apostles; of the holy, glorious and right-victorious Martyrs; of our venerable and God-bearing Fathers; of the holy and righteous ancestors of God, Saints Joachim and Anna; of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint(s) N. (NN.,) and Saint Thomas Eleftherion whose memories we celebrate, and of all the Saints, have mercy upon us and save us, forasmuch as He is good and loveth mankind.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ + our God, have mercy upon us and save us.
CHOIR: Amen.
PRIEST/BISHOP: The Blessing + of the Lord and His mercy come upon you; always: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Draw Near to Reverence the Holy Cross)
DEACON/PRIEST: Preserve, O Lord, our Metropolitan +DMITRY, and our God Loving Hierarchs N.(NN.), for many years.
(If a Bishop is the Celebrant, the following is chanted:)
CHOIR: God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years; God, grant thee many years.
Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota; Eispolla, Eti Despota.
(Optional Closing Hymn)
Prayer to be said
before departing The Divine Liturgy
Prayer of St. Simeon
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.
Troparion at Kissing of the Icon
of Our Blessed Lord
Thy pure image do we adore, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in the body to save Thy creatures from bondage to the enemy. Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Saviour, to save the world.
of Our Blessed Lord
Thy pure image do we adore, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in the body to save Thy creatures from bondage to the enemy. Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Saviour, to save the world.
Troparion at Kissing of the Icon
of the Theotokos
Being a fountain of compassion, O Theotokos, make me worthy of sympathy and pity. Look upon all sinful people. Show forth thy wonted power, that like Gabriel of old, the chief of the incorporeal hosts, we may bid thee, Hail.
of the Theotokos
Being a fountain of compassion, O Theotokos, make me worthy of sympathy and pity. Look upon all sinful people. Show forth thy wonted power, that like Gabriel of old, the chief of the incorporeal hosts, we may bid thee, Hail.
