The Bridegroom Service of the Holy and Great Thursday (Great Wednesday evening)
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The Bridegroom Service of the Holy and Great Thursday (Great Wednesday evening)
Η ακολουθία του Νυμφίου της Αγίας και Μεγάλης Πέμπτης (Μεγάλη Τετάρτη εσπέρας)
Priest: Blessed is our God always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Εὐλογητὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, πάντοτε, νῦν, καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, treasury of good things and giver of life: come; take Your abode in us; cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, O Good one.
Βασιλεῦ οὐράνιε, Παράκλητε, τὸ Πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας ὁ πανταχοῦ παρὼν καὶ τὰ πάντα πληρῶν ὁ θησαυρός τῶν ἀγαθῶν καὶ ζωῆς χορηγός, ἐλθὲ καὶ σκήνωσον ἐν ἡμῖν καὶ καθάρισον ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης κηλῖδος καὶ σῶσον ἀγαθέ, τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Trisagion.
Τρισάγιον.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.(3)
Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, Ἅγιος Ἰσχυρός, Ἅγιος Ἀθάνατος, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Παναγία Τριάς, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Κύριε, ἱλάσθητι ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ἡμῶν. Δέσποτα, συγχώρησον τὰς ἀνομίας ἡμῖν. Ἅγιε, ἐπίσκεψαι καὶ ἴασαι τὰς ἀσθενείας ἡμῶν, ἕνεκεν του ὀνόματός σου.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Πάτερ ἡμῶν, ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου, ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου, γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπί τῆς γῆς. Τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν, ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν, καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν, ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ.
Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία καὶ ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ δόξα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ἁγίου Πνεύματος, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Lord, have mercy(12)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ ιβ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Come, let us worship and bow down before God our King.
Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν τῷ βασιλεῖ ἡμῶν Θεῷ.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ God our King.
Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν Χριστῷ τῷ βασιλεῖ ἡμῶν Θεῷ.
Come, let us worship and bow down before Him, Christ our King and God.
Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν αὐτῷ, Χριστῷ τῷ βασιλεῖ καὶ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Psalm 19 (20)
Ψαλμὸς ΙΘʹ (19)
May the Lord hear you in the day of afflictions; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you. May He send you help from His holy place, and may He support you from Zion. May He remember every sacrifice of yours, and may your whole burnt offering be honored. May He give you according to your heart, may He fulfill all your counsel. We will greatly rejoice in Your salvation, and in the name of our God we will be magnified. Now I know the Lord has saved His anointed; He will hear him from His holy heaven; the salvation of His right hand is mighty. Some glory in chariots, some in horses, but in the name of the Lord our God we shall be magnified. Their feet were tied together; so they fell; but we rose up and were restored. O Lord, save Your King, and hear us in the day we call upon You.
Ἐπακούσαι σου Κύριος ἐν ἡμέρᾳ θλίψεως, ὑπερασπίσαι σου τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ Ἰακώβ. Ἐξαποστείλαι σοι βοήθειαν ἐξ ἁγίου, καὶ ἐκ Σιὼν ἀντιλάβοιτό σου. Μνησθείη πάσης θυσίας σου, καὶ τὸ ὁλοκαύτωμά σου πιανάτω. Δῴη σοι Κύριος κατὰ τὴν καρδίαν σου, καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν βουλήν σου πληρῶσαι. Ἀγαλλιασόμεθα ἐν τῷ σωτηρίῳ σου, καὶ ἐν ὀνόματι Θεοῦ ἡμῶν μεγαλυνθησόμεθα. Πληρῶσαι Κύριος πάντα τὰ αἰτήματά σου. Νῦν ἔγνων ὅτι ἔσωσε Κύριος τὸν χριστὸν αὐτοῦ· ἐπακούσεται αὐτοῦ ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἁγίου αὐτοῦ· ἐν δυναστείαις ἡ σωτηρία τῆς δεξιᾶς αὐτοῦ. Οὗτοι ἐν ἅρμασιν καὶ οὗτοι ἐν ἵπποις, ἡμεῖς δὲ ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου Θεοῦ ἡμῶν μεγαλυνθησόμεθα. Αὐτοὶ συνεποδίσθησαν καὶ ἔπεσαν, ἡμεῖς δὲ ἀνέστημεν καὶ ἀνωρθώθημεν. Κύριε, σῶσον τὸν βασιλέα, καὶ ἐπάκουσον ἡμῶν ἐν ᾗ ἂν ἡμέρᾳ ἐπικαλεσώμεθά σε.
Psalm 20 (21)
Ψαλμὸς Κʹ (20)
O Lord, the king shall be glad in Your power, and in Your salvation he will greatly rejoice. You gave him his soul’s desire, and You did not deprive him of his lips’ request. For You anticipated him with blessings of goodness; You placed a crown of precious stones on his head. He asked You for life, and You gave it to him, length of days unto ages of ages. Great is his glory in Your salvation; glory and majesty You shall place upon him. For You shall give him blessing unto ages of ages; You shall fill him with the joy of Your presence. For the king hopes in the Lord, and in the mercy of the Most High he will not be shaken. May Your hand be found on all Your enemies; may Your right hand find all who hate You. You shall make them like a fiery furnace in the time of Your presence; the Lord shall throw them into confusion in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them. You shall destroy their offspring from the earth and their seed from among the sons of men. For they vented all their evils against You; they reasoned through a counsel they could not establish. For You shall make them turn their back; among Your remnants, You shall make ready their countenance. Be exalted, O Lord, in Your power; we will sing and praise Your mighty deeds.
Κύριε, ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου εὐφρανθήσεται ὁ βασιλεὺς καὶ ἐπὶ τῷ σωτηρίῳ σου ἀγαλλιάσεται σφόδρα. Τὴν ἐπιθυμίαν τῆς καρδίας αὐτοῦ ἔδωκας αὐτῷ καὶ τὴν θέλησιν τῶν χειλέων αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἐστέρησας αὐτόν. Ὅτι προέφθασας αὐτὸν ἐν εὐλογίαις χρηστότητος, ἔθηκας ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλὴν αὐτοῦ στέφανον ἐκ λίθου τιμίου. Ζωὴν ᾐτήσατό σε, καὶ ἔδωκας αὐτῷ, μακρότητα ἡμερῶν εἰς αἰῶνα αἰῶνος. Μεγάλη ἡ δόξα αὐτοῦ ἐν τῷ σωτηρίῳ σου, δόξαν καὶ μεγαλοπρέπειαν ἐπιθήσεις ἐπʼ αὐτόν. Ὅτι δώσεις αὐτῷ εὐλογίαν εἰς αἰῶνα αἰῶνος, εὐφρανεῖς αὐτὸν ἐν χαρᾷ μετὰ τοῦ προσώπου σου. Ὅτι ὁ βασιλεὺς ἐλπίζει ἐπὶ Κύριον καὶ ἐν τῷ ἐλέει τοῦ ὑψίστου οὐ μὴ σαλευθῇ. Εὑρεθείη ἡ χείρ σου πᾶσι τοῖς ἐχθροῖς σου, ἡ δεξιά σου εὕροι πάντας τοὺς μισοῦντάς σε. Ὅτι θήσεις αὐτοὺς εἰς κλίβανον πυρὸς εἰς καιρὸν τοῦ προσώπου σου. Κύριος ἐν ὀργῇ αὐτοῦ συνταράξει αὐτούς, καὶ καταφάγεται αὐτοὺς πῦρ. Τὸν καρπὸν αὐτῶν ἀπὸ γῆς ἀπολεῖς καὶ τὸ σπέρμα αὐτῶν ἀπὸ υἱῶν ἀνθρώπων. Ὅτι ἔκλιναν εἰς σὲ κακά, διελογίσαντο βουλάς, αἷς οὐ μὴ δύνωνται στῆναι. Ὅτι θήσεις αὐτοὺς νῶτον· ἐν τοῖς περιλοίποις σου ἑτοιμάσεις τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτῶν. Ὑψώθητι, Κύριε, ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου· ᾄσομεν καὶ ψαλοῦμεν τὰς δυναστείας σου.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Trisagion.
Τρισάγιον.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.(3)
Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, Ἅγιος Ἰσχυρός, Ἅγιος Ἀθάνατος, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Παναγία Τριάς, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Κύριε, ἱλάσθητι ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ἡμῶν. Δέσποτα, συγχώρησον τὰς ἀνομίας ἡμῖν. Ἅγιε, ἐπίσκεψαι καὶ ἴασαι τὰς ἀσθενείας ἡμῶν, ἕνεκεν του ὀνόματός σου.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Πάτερ ἡμῶν, ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου, ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου, γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπί τῆς γῆς. Τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν, ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν, καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν, ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ.
Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία καὶ ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ δόξα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ἁγίου Πνεύματος, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.
Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαόν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς βασιλεῦσι κατὰ βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, καὶ τὸ σὸν φυλάττων διὰ τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, granting them the victories against their adversaries. And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.
Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ ἑκουσίως, τῇ ἐπωνύμῳ σου καινῇ πολιτείᾳ τοὺς οἰκτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός· εὔφρανον ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου τοὺς πιστοὺς βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν, νίκας χορηγῶν αὐτοῖς κατὰ τῶν πολεμίων· τὴν συμμαχίαν ἔχοιεν τὴν σήν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης, ἀήττητον τρόπαιον.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
O awesome and unshamable Protection, O good and praiseworthy Theotokos, do not despise our petitions; make firm the community of the Orthodox; save those whom you have called to rule; grant them victory from heaven, for you gave birth to God and are truly blessed.
Προστασία φοβερὰ καὶ ἀκαταίσχυντε, μὴ παρίδῃς, Ἀγαθή, τὰς ἰκεσίας ἡμῶν, πανύμνητε Θεοτόκε· στήριξον Ὀρθοδόξων πολιτείαν, σῷζε οὓς ἐκέλευσας βασιλεύειν, καὶ χορήγει αὐτοῖς οὐρανόθεν τὴν νίκην· διότι ἔτεκες τὸν Θεόν, μόνη εὐλογημένη.
Priest: Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your great mercy, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, κατὰ τὸ μέγα ἔλεός σου, δεόμεθά σου, ἐπάκουσον καὶ ἐλέησον.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Priest:Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τῶν εὐσεβῶν καὶ ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Priest: Again we pray for our Archbishop (name).
Ἱερεὺς: Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τοῦ Ἀρχιεπισκόπου ἡμῶν (δεῖνος).
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Priest: For You are merciful and benevolent God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι ἐλεήμων καὶ φιλάνθρωπος Θεὸς ὑπάρχεις, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen. In the name of the Lord, Father, bless!
Ἀμήν. Ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου εὐλόγησον, πάτερ.
Priest: Glory to the holy and consubstantial and life-creating and undivided Trinity always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Δόξα τῇ ἁγίᾳ καὶ ὁμοουσίῳ καὶ ζωοποιῷ καὶ ἀδιαιρέτῳ Τριάδι πάντοτε, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
The Six Psalms
Ὁ Ἐξάψαλμος.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.(3)
Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις Θεῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη, ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία.(ἐκ γ')
O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.(2)
Κύριε, τὰ χείλη μου ἀνοίξεις, καὶ τὸ στόμα μου ἀναγγελεῖ τὴν αἴνεσίν σου.(δίς)
Psalm 3
Ψαλμὸς Γʹ (3)
O Lord, why do those who afflict me multiply? Many are those who rise up against me. Many are those who say to my soul, “There is no salvation for him in his God.” But You, O Lord, are my protector, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord will help me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who set themselves against me all around. Arise, O Lord, and save me, O my God, for You struck all those who were foolishly at enmity with me; You broke the teeth of sinners. Salvation is of the Lord, and Your blessing is upon Your people.
Κύριε, τί ἐπληθύνθησαν οἱ θλίβοντές με; Πολλοὶ ἐπανίστανται ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Πολλοὶ λέγουσι τῇ ψυχῇ μου· Οὐκ ἔστι σωτηρία αὐτῷ ἐν τῷ Θεῷ αὐτοῦ. Σὺ δέ, Κύριε, ἀντιλήπτωρ μου εἶ, δόξα μου καὶ ὑψῶν τὴν κεφαλήν μου. Φωνῇ μου πρὸς Κύριον ἐκέκραξα, καὶ ἐπήκουσέ μου ἐξ ὄρους ἁγίου αὐτοῦ. Ἐγὼ δὲ ἐκοιμήθην καὶ ὕπνωσα· ἐξηγέρθην, ὅτι Κύριος ἀντιλήψεταί μου. Οὐ φοβηθήσομαι ἀπὸ μυριάδων λαοῦ τῶν κύκλῳ συνεπιτιθεμένων μοι. Ἀνάστα, Κύριε, σῶσόν με ὁ Θεός μου, ὅτι σὺ ἐπάταξας πάντας τοὺς ἐχθραίνοντάς μοι ματαίως, ὀδόντας ἁμαρτωλῶν συνέτριψας. Τοῦ Κυρίου ἡ σωτηρία, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν λαόν σου ἡ εὐλογία σου.
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord will help me.
Ἐγὼ ἐκοιμήθην καὶ ὕπνωσα· ἐξηγέρθην, ὅτι Κύριος ἀντιλήψεταί μου.
Psalm 37 (38)
Ψαλμὸς ΛΖʹ (37)
O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your wrath, nor chasten me in Your anger. For Your arrows are fixed in me, and Your hand rests on me; there is no healing in my flesh because of Your wrath; there is no peace in my bones because of my sins. For my transgressions rise up over my head; like a heavy burden they are heavy on me. My wounds grow foul and fester because of my folly. I suffer misery, and I am utterly bowed down; I go all the day long with a sad face. For my loins are filled with mockeries, and there is no healing in my flesh. I am afflicted and greatly humbled; I roar because of the groaning of my heart. O Lord, all my desire is before You, and my groaning is not hidden from You. My heart is troubled; my strength fails me, and the light of my eyes, even this is not with me. My friends and neighbors draw near and stand against me, and my near of kin stand far off; and those who seek my soul use violence, and those who seek evil for me speak folly; and they meditate on deceit all the day long. But I like a deaf man do not hear, and I am like a mute who does not open his mouth. I am like a man who does not hear, and who has no reproofs in his mouth. For in You, O Lord, I hope; You will hear, O Lord my God. For I said, “Let not my enemies rejoice over me, for when my foot was shaken, they boasted against me.” For I am ready for wounds, and my pain is continually with me. For I will declare my transgression, and I will be anxious about my sin. But my enemies live, and are become stronger than I; and those who hate me unjustly are multiplied; those who repaid me evil for good slandered me, because I pursue righteousness; and they threw away my love as though it were a stinking corpse. Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not depart from me; give heed to help me, O Lord of my salvation.
Κύριε, μὴ τῷ θυμῷ σου ἐλέγξῃς με, μηδὲ τῇ ὀργῇ σου παιδεύσῃς με. Ὅτι τὰ βέλη σου ἐνεπάγησάν μοι, καὶ ἐπεστήριξας ἐπʼ ἐμὲ τὴν χεῖρά σου. Οὐκ ἔστιν ἴασις ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου ἀπὸ προσώπου τῆς ὀργῆς σου, οὐκ ἔστιν εἰρήνη ἐν τοῖς ὀστέοις μου ἀπὸ προσώπου τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν μου. Ὅτι αἱ ἀνομίαι μου ὑπερῇραν τὴν κεφαλήν μου, ὡσεὶ φορτίον βαρὺ ἐβαρύνθησαν ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Προσώζεσαν καὶ ἐσάπησαν οἱ μώλωπές μου ἀπὸ προσώπου τῆς ἀφροσύνης μου. Ἐταλαιπώρησα καὶ κατεκάμφθην ἕως τέλους, ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν σκυθρωπάζων ἐπορευόμην. Ὅτι αἱ ψόαι μου ἐπλήσθησαν ἐμπαιγμάτων, καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ἴασις ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου. Ἐκακώθην καὶ ἐταπεινώθην ἕως σφόδρα, ὠρυόμην ἀπὸ στεναγμοῦ τῆς καρδίας μου. Κύριε, ἐναντίον σου πᾶσα ἡ ἐπιθυμία μου, καὶ ὁ στεναγμός μου ἀπὸ σοῦ οὐκ ἀπεκρύβη. Ἡ καρδία μου ἐταράχθη, ἐγκατέλιπέ με ἡ ἰσχύς μου, καὶ τὸ φῶς τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν μου καὶ αὐτὸ οὐκ ἔστι μετʼ ἐμοῦ. Οἱ φίλοι μου καὶ οἱ πλησίον μου ἐξεναντίας μου ἤγγισαν καὶ ἔστησαν, καὶ οἱ ἐγγιστά μου ἀπὸ μακρόθεν ἔστησαν. Καὶ ἐξεβιάζοντο οἱ ζητοῦντες τὴν ψυχήν μου, καὶ οἱ ζητοῦντες τὰ κακά μοι ἐλάλησαν ματαιότητας, καὶ δολιότητας ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν ἐμελέτησαν. Ἐγὼ δὲ ὡσεὶ κωφὸς οὐκ ἤκουον καὶ ὡσεὶ ἄλαλος οὐκ ἀνοίγων τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ. Καὶ ἐγενόμην ὡσεὶ ἄνθρωπος οὐκ ἀκούων καὶ οὐκ ἔχων ἐν τῷ στόματι αὐτοῦ ἐλεγμούς. Ὅτι ἐπὶ σοί, Κύριε, ἤλπισα· σὺ εἰσακούση, Κύριε ὁ Θεός μου. Ὅτι εἶπον· Μήποτε ἐπιχαρῶσί μοι οἱ ἐχθροί μου· καὶ ἐν τῷ σαλευθῆναι πόδας μου ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἐμεγαλοῤῥημόνησαν. Ὅτι ἐγὼ εἰς μάστιγας ἕτοιμος, καὶ ἡ ἀλγηδών μου ἐνώπιόν μού ἐστι διὰ παντός. Ὅτι τὴν ἀνομίαν μου ἐγὼ ἀναγγελῶ καὶ μεριμνήσω ὑπὲρ τῆς ἁμαρτίας μου. Οἱ δὲ ἐχθροί μου ζῶσι καὶ κεκραταίωνται ὑπὲρ ἐμέ, καὶ ἐπληθύνθησαν οἱ μισοῦντές με ἀδίκως. Οἱ ἀνταποδίδοντές μοι κακὰ ἀντὶ ἀγαθῶν ἐνδιέβαλλόν με, ἐπεὶ κατεδίωκον ἀγαθωσύνην. Μὴ ἐγκαταλίπῃς με, Κύριε ὁ Θεός μου, μὴ ἀποστῇς ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ. Πρόσχες εἰς τὴν βοήθειάν μου, Κύριε τῆς σωτηρίας μου.
Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not depart from me. Give heed to help me, O Lord of my salvation.
Μὴ ἐγκαταλίπῃς με, Κύριε· ὁ Θεός μου, μὴ ἀποστῇς ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ· πρόσχες εἰς τὴν βοήθειάν μου, Κύριε τῆς σωτηρίας μου.
Psalm 62 (63)
Ψαλμὸς ΞΒʹ (62)
O God, my God, I rise early to be with You; my soul thirsts for You. How often my flesh thirsts for You in a desolate, impassable, and waterless land. So in the holy place I appear before You, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your mercy is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You in my life; I will lift up my hands in Your name. May my soul be filled, as if with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall sing praise to You with lips filled with rejoicing. If I remembered You on my bed, I meditated on You at daybreak; for You are my helper, and in the shelter of Your wings I will greatly rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand takes hold of me. But they seek for my soul in vain; they shall go into the lowest parts of the earth. They shall be given over to the edge of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall be glad in God; all who swear by Him shall be praised, for the mouth that speaks unrighteous things is stopped.
Ὁ Θεὸς ὁ Θεός μου, πρὸς σὲ ὀρθρίζω. Ἐδίψησέ σε ἡ ψυχή μου, ποσαπλῶς σοι ἡ σάρξ μου, ἐν γῇ ἐρήμῳ καὶ ἀβάτῳ καὶ ἀνύδρῳ. Οὕτως ἐν τῷ ἁγίῳ ὤφθην σοι τοῦ ἰδεῖν τὴν δύναμίν σου καὶ τὴν δόξαν σου. Ὅτι κρεῖσσον τὸ ἔλεός σου ὑπὲρ ζωάς· τὰ χείλη μου ἐπαινέσουσί σε. Οὕτως εὐλογήσω σε ἐν τῇ ζωῇ μου, καὶ ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου ἀρῶ τὰς χεῖράς μου. Ὡς ἐκ στέατος καὶ πιότητος ἐμπλησθείη ἡ ψυχή μου, καὶ χείλη ἀγαλλιάσεως αἰνέσει τὸ στόμα μου. Εἰ ἐμνημόνευόν σου ἐπὶ τῆς στρωμνῆς μου, ἐν τοῖς ὄρθροις ἐμελέτων εἰς σέ· ὅτι ἐγενήθης βοηθός μου, καὶ ἐν τῇ σκέπῃ τῶν πτερύγων σου ἀγαλλιάσομαι. Ἐκολλήθη ἡ ψυχή μου ὀπίσω σου, ἐμοῦ δὲ ἀντελάβετο ἡ δεξιά σου. Αὐτοὶ δὲ εἰς μάτην ἐζήτησαν τὴν ψυχήν μου, εἰσελεύσονται εἰς τὰ κατώτατα τῆς γῆς· παραδοθήσονται εἰς χεῖρας ρομφαίας, μερίδες ἀλωπέκων ἔσονται. Ὁ δὲ βασιλεὺς εὐφρανθήσεται ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ, ἐπαινεθήσεται πᾶς ὁ ὀμνύων ἐν αὐτῷ, ὅτι ἐνεφράγη στόμα λαλούντων ἄδικα.
I meditated on You at daybreak. For You are my helper, and in the shelter of Your wings I will greatly rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand takes hold of me.
Ἐν τοῖς ὄρθροις ἐμελέτων εἰς σέ· ὅτι ἐγενήθης βοηθός μου, καὶ ἐν τῇ σκέπῃ τῶν πτερύγων σου ἀγαλλιάσομαι. Ἐκολλήθη ἡ ψυχή μου ὀπίσω σου, ἐμοῦ δὲ ἀντελάβετο ἡ δεξιά σου.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God.(3)
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Δόξα σοι, ὁ Θεός.(ἐκ γ')
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Psalm 87 (88)
Ψαλμὸς ΠΖʹ (87)
O Lord God of my salvation, I cry day and night before You. Let my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my supplication, O Lord. For my soul is filled with sorrows, and my soul draws near to Hades; I am counted among those who go down into the pit; I am like a helpless man, free among the dead, like slain men thrown down and sleeping in a grave, whom You remember no more, but they are removed from Your hand. They laid me in the lowest pit, in dark places and in the shadow of death. Your wrath rested upon me, and You brought all Your billows over me. You removed my acquaintances far from me; they made me an abomination among themselves; I was betrayed, and did not go forth. My eyes weakened from poverty; O Lord, I cry to You the whole day long; I spread out my hands to You. Will You work wonders for the dead? Or will physicians raise them up, and acknowledge You? Shall anyone in the grave describe Your mercy and Your truth in destruction? Shall Your wonders be known in darkness, and Your righteousness in a forgotten land? But I cry to You, O Lord, and in the morning my prayer shall come near to You. Why, O Lord, do You reject my soul, and turn away Your face from me? I am poor and in troubles from my youth; but having been exalted, I was humbled and brought into despair. Your fierce anger passed over me, and Your terrors greatly troubled me; they compassed me like water all the day long; they surrounded me at once. You removed far from me neighbor and friend, and my acquaintances because of my misery.
Κύριε ὁ Θεὸς τῆς σωτηρίας μου, ἡμέρας ἐκέκραξα καὶ ἐν νυκτὶ ἐναντίον σου. Εἰσελθέτω ἐνώπιόν σου ἡ προσευχή μου, κλῖνον τὸ οὖς σου εἰς τὴν δέησίν μου. Ὅτι ἐπλήσθη κακῶν ἡ ψυχή μου, καὶ ἡ ζωή μου τῷ ᾅδῃ ἤγγισε. Προσελογίσθην μετὰ τῶν καταβαινόντων εἰς λάκκον, ἐγενήθην ὡσεὶ ἄνθρωπος ἀβοήθητος, ἐν νεκροῖς ἐλεύθερος, ὡσεὶ τραυματίαι καθεύδοντες ἐν τάφῳ, ὧν οὐκ ἐμνήσθης ἔτι, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐκ τῆς χειρός σου ἀπώσθησαν. Ἔθεντό με ἐν λάκκῳ κατωτάτῳ, ἐν σκοτεινοῖς καὶ ἐν σκιᾷ θανάτου. Ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἐπεστηρίχθη ὁ θυμός σου, καὶ πάντας τοὺς μετεωρισμούς σου ἐπήγαγες ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Ἐμάκρυνας τοὺς γνωστούς μου ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ, ἔθεντό με βδέλυγμα ἑαυτοῖς, παρεδόθην καὶ οὐκ ἐξεπορευόμην. Οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου ἠσθένησαν ἀπὸ πτωχείας· ἐκέκραξα πρὸς σέ, Κύριε, ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν, διεπέτασα πρὸς σὲ τὰς χεῖράς μου. Μὴ τοῖς νεκροῖς ποιήσεις θαυμάσια; ἢ ἰατροὶ ἀναστήσουσι καὶ ἐξομολογήσονταί σοι; Μὴ διηγήσεταί τις ἐν τῷ τάφῳ τὸ ἔλεός σου καὶ τὴν ἀλήθειάν σου ἐν τῇ ἀπωλείᾳ; Μὴ γνωσθήσεται ἐν τῷ σκότει τὰ θαυμάσιά σου καὶ ἡ δικαιοσύνη σου ἐν γῇ ἐπιλελησμένῃ; Κἀγὼ πρὸς σέ, Κύριε, ἐκέκραξα, καὶ τὸ πρωῒ ἡ προσευχή μου προφθάσει σε. Ἵνα τί, Κύριε, ἀπωθεῖς τὴν ψυχήν μου, ἀποστρέφεις τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ; Πτωχός εἰμι ἐγὼ καὶ ἐν κόποις ἐκ νεότητός μου, ὑψωθεὶς δὲ ἐταπεινώθην καὶ ἐξηπορήθην. Ἐπʼ ἐμὲ διῆλθον αἱ ὀργαί σου, οἱ φοβερισμοί σου ἐξετάραξάν με, ἐκύκλωσάν με ὡσεὶ ὕδωρ ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν, περιέσχον με ἅμα. Ἐμάκρυνας ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ φίλον καὶ πλησίον, καὶ τοὺς γνωστούς μου ἀπὸ ταλαιπωρίας.
O Lord God of my salvation, I cry day and night before You. Let my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my supplication, O Lord.
Κύριε ὁ Θεὸς τῆς σωτηρίας μου, ἡμέρας ἐκέκραξα καὶ ἐν νυκτὶ ἐναντίον σου. Εἰσελθέτω ἐνώπιόν σου ἡ προσευχή μου, κλῖνον τὸ οὖς σου εἰς τὴν δέησίν μου.
Psalm 102 (103)
Ψαλμὸς ΡΒʹ (102)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and everything within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His rewards: who is merciful to all your transgressions, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from corruption, who crowns you with mercy and compassion, who satisfies your desire with good things; and your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord shows mercies and judgment to all who are wronged. He made known His ways to Moses, the things He willed to the sons of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He will not become angry to the end, nor will He be wrathful forever; He did not deal with us according to our sins, nor reward us according to our transgressions; for according to the height of heaven from earth, so the Lord reigns in mercy over those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so He removes our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him, for He knows how He formed us; He remembers we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass, as a flower of the field, so he flourishes; for the wind passes through it, and it shall not remain; and it shall no longer know its place. But the mercy of the Lord is from age to age upon those who fear Him, and His righteousness upon children’s children, to such as keep His covenant and remember His commandments, to do them. The Lord prepared His throne in heaven, and His Kingdom rules over all. Bless the Lord, all you His angels, mighty in strength, who do His word, so as to hear the voice of His words. Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, His ministers who do His will; bless the Lord, all His works, in all places of His dominion; bless the Lord, O my soul.
Εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή μου, τὸν Κύριον, καί, πάντα τὰ ἐντός μου, τὸ ὄνομα τὸ ἅγιον αὐτοῦ. Εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή μου, τὸν Κύριον, καὶ μὴ ἐπιλανθάνου πάσας τὰς ἀνταποδόσεις αὐτοῦ. Τὸν εὐιλατεύοντα πάσας τὰς ἀνομίας σου, τὸν ἰώμενον πάσας τὰς νόσους σου. Τὸν λυτρούμενον ἐκ φθορᾶς τὴν ζωήν σου, τὸν στεφανοῦντά σε ἐν ἐλέει καὶ οἰκτιρμοῖς. Τὸν ἐμπιπλῶντα ἐν ἀγαθοῖς τὴν ἐπιθυμίαν σου, ἀνακαινισθήσεται ὡς ἀετοῦ ἡ νεότης σου. Ποιῶν ἐλεημοσύνας ὁ Κύριος καὶ κρῖμα πᾶσι τοῖς ἀδικουμένοις. Ἐγνώρισε τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ τῷ Μωϋσῇ, τοῖς υἱοῖς Ἰσραὴλ τὰ θελήματα αὐτοῦ. Οἰκτίρμων καὶ ἐλεήμων ὁ Κύριος, μακρόθυμος καὶ πολυέλεος· οὐκ εἰς τέλος ὀργισθήσεται, οὐδὲ εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα μηνιεῖ. Οὐ κατὰ τὰς ἀνομίας ἡμῶν ἐποίησεν ἡμῖν, οὐδὲ κατὰ τὰς ἁμαρτίας ἡμῶν ἀνταπέδωκεν ἡμῖν, ὅτι κατὰ τὸ ὕψος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἐκραταίωσε Κύριος τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς φοβουμένους αὐτόν. Καθʼ ὅσον ἀπέχουσιν ἀνατολαὶ ἀπὸ δυσμῶν, ἐμάκρυνεν ἀφʼ ἡμῶν τὰς ἀνομίας ἡμῶν. Καθὼς οἰκτίρει πατὴρ υἱούς, ᾠκτίρησε Κύριος τοὺς φοβουμένους αὐτόν, ὅτι αὐτὸς ἔγνω τὸ πλάσμα ἡμῶν, ἐμνήσθη ὅτι χοῦς ἐσμεν. Ἄνθρωπος, ὡσεὶ χόρτος αἱ ἡμέραι αὐτοῦ· ὡσεὶ ἄνθος τοῦ ἀγροῦ, οὕτως ἐξανθήσει. Ὅτι πνεῦμα διῆλθεν ἐν αὐτῷ, καὶ οὐχ ὑπάρξει, καὶ οὐκ ἐπιγνώσεται ἔτι τὸν τόπον αὐτοῦ. Τὸ δὲ ἔλεος τοῦ Κυρίου ἀπὸ τοῦ αἰῶνος καὶ ἕως τοῦ αἰῶνος ἐπὶ τοὺς φοβουμένους αὐτόν, καὶ ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ υἱοῖς υἱῶν, τοῖς φυλάσσουσι τὴν διαθήκην αὐτοῦ καὶ μεμνημένοις τῶν ἐντολῶν αὐτοῦ τοῦ ποιῆσαι αὐτάς. Κύριος ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ ἡτοίμασε τὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἡ βασιλεία αὐτοῦ πάντων δεσπόζει. Εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Κύριον, πάντες οἱ Ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ, δυνατοὶ ἰσχύϊ, ποιοῦντες τὸν λόγον αὐτοῦ, τοῦ ἀκοῦσαι τῆς φωνῆς τῶν λόγων αὐτοῦ. Εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Κύριον, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις αὐτοῦ, λειτουργοὶ αὐτοῦ, ποιοῦντες τὸ θέλημα αὐτοῦ. Εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Κύριον, πάντα τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ, ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ τῆς δεσποτείας αὐτοῦ· εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή μου, τὸν Κύριον.
In all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ τῆς δεσποτείας αὐτοῦ· εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή μου, τὸν Κύριον.
Psalm 142 (143)
Ψαλμὸς ΡΜΒʹ (142)
O Lord, hear my prayer; give ear to my supplication in Your truth; answer me in Your righteousness; do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for no one living shall become righteous in Your sight. For the enemy persecuted my soul; he humbled my life to the ground; he caused me to dwell in dark places as one long dead, and my spirit was in anguish within me; my heart was troubled within me. I remembered the days of old, and I meditated on all Your works; I meditated on the works of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a waterless land. Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faints within me; turn not Your face from me, lest I become like those who go down into the pit. Cause me to hear Your mercy in the morning, for I hope in You; make me know, O Lord, the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, for to You I flee for refuge. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your good Spirit shall guide me in the land of uprightness. For Your name’s sake, O Lord, give me life; in Your righteousness You shall bring my soul out of affliction. In Your mercy You shall destroy my enemies; You shall utterly destroy all who afflict my soul, for I am Your servant.
Κύριε, εἰσάκουσον τῆς προσευχῆς μου, ἐνώτισαι τὴν δέησίν μου ἐν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ σου, εἰσάκουσόν μου ἐν τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ σου· καὶ μὴ εἰσέλθῃς εἰς κρίσιν μετὰ τοῦ δούλου σου, ὅτι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐνώπιόν σου πᾶς ζῶν. Ὅτι κατεδίωξεν ὁ ἐχθρὸς τὴν ψυχήν μου, ἐταπείνωσεν εἰς γῆν τὴν ζωήν μου, ἐκάθισέ με ἐν σκοτεινοῖς ὡς νεκροὺς αἰῶνος· καὶ ἠκηδίασεν ἐπ᾽ ἐμὲ τὸ πνεῦμά μου, ἐν ἐμοὶ ἐταράχθη ἡ καρδία μου. Ἐμνήσθην ἡμερῶν ἀρχαίων, ἐμελέτησα ἐν πᾶσι τοῖς ἔργοις σου, ἐν ποιήμασι τῶν χειρῶν σου ἐμελέτων. Διεπέτασα πρὸς σὲ τὰς χεῖράς μου, ἡ ψυχή μου ὡς γῆ ἄνυδρός σοι. Ταχὺ εἰσάκουσόν μου, Κύριε, ἐξέλιπε τὸ πνεῦμά μου· μὴ ἀποστρέψῃς τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἀπ᾽ ἐμοῦ, καὶ ὁμοιωθήσομαι τοῖς καταβαίνουσιν εἰς λάκκον. Ἀκουστὸν ποίησόν μοι τὸ πρωῒ τὸ ἔλεός σου, ὅτι ἐπὶ σοὶ ἤλπισα· γνώρισόν μοι, Κύριε, ὁδόν, ἐν ᾗ πορεύσομαι, ὅτι πρὸς σὲ ἦρα τὴν ψυχήν μου· ἐξελοῦ με ἐκ τῶν ἐχθρῶν μου, Κύριε· πρὸς σὲ κατέφυγον. Δίδαξόν με τοῦ ποιεῖν τὸ θέλημά σου, ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ Θεός μου· τὸ πνεῦμά σου τὸ ἀγαθὸν ὁδηγήσει με ἐν γῇ εὐθείᾳ. Ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόματός σου, Κύριε, ζήσεις με· ἐν τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ σου ἐξάξεις ἐκ θλίψεως τὴν ψυχήν μου· καὶ ἐν τῷ ἐλέει σου ἐξολοθρεύσεις τοὺς ἐχθρούς μου· καὶ ἀπολεῖς πάντας τοὺς θλίβοντας τὴν ψυχήν μου, ὅτι ἐγὼ δοῦλός σού εἰμι.
Answer me in Your righteousness, O Lord. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant.
Εἰσάκουσόν μου, Κύριε, ἐν τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ σου· καὶ μὴ εἰσέλθῃς εἰς κρίσιν μετὰ τοῦ δούλου σου.
Answer me in Your righteousness, O Lord. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant.
Εἰσάκουσόν μου, Κύριε, ἐν τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ σου· καὶ μὴ εἰσέλθῃς εἰς κρίσιν μετὰ τοῦ δούλου σου.
Your good Spirit shall guide me in the land of uprightness.
Τὸ πνεῦμά σου τὸ ἀγαθὸν ὁδηγήσει με ἐν γῇ εὐθείᾳ.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Δόξα σοι, ὁ Θεός.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Δόξα σοι, ὁ Θεός.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. Our hope, O Lord, glory to You.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Δόξα σοι, ὁ Θεός. Ἡ ἐλπὶς ἡμῶν, Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Priest: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἐν εἰρήνῃ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τῆς ἄνωθεν εἰρήνης καὶ τῆς σωτηρίας τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For the peace of the whole world, for the stability of the holy churches of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τῆς εἰρήνης τοῦ σύμπαντος κόσμου, εὐσταθείας τῶν ἁγίων τοῦ Θεοῦ Ἐκκλησιῶν καὶ τῆς τῶν πάντων ἑνώσεως τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For this holy house and for those who enter it with faith, reverence, and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τοῦ ἁγίου οἴκου τούτου καὶ τῶν μετὰ πίστεως, εὐλαβείας καὶ φόβου Θεοῦ εἰσιόντων ἐν αὐτῷ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For pious and Orthodox Christians, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τῶν εὐσεβῶν καὶ ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For our Archbishop (name), for the honorable presbyterate, for the diaconate in Christ, and for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τοῦ Ἀρχιεπισκόπου ἡμῶν (δεῖνος), τοῦ τιμίου πρεσβυτερίου, τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ διακονίας, παντὸς τοῦ κλήρου καὶ τοῦ λαοῦ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For our country, the president, all those in public service, and for our armed forces everywhere, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τοῦ εὐσεβοῦς ἡμῶν γένους, τοῦ προέδρου καὶ πάσης ἀρχῆς καὶ ἐξουσίας ἐν τῷ κράτει ἡμῶν, καὶ τοῦ κατὰ ξηρὰν θάλασσαν καὶ ἀέρα φιλοχρίστου ἡμῶν στρατοῦ, τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For the Holy and Great Church of Christ, for our Sacred Archdiocese, [for this Sacred Metropolis,] for this city and parish, for every city and land, and for the faithful who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τῆς Ἁγίας τοῦ Χριστοῦ Μεγάλης Ἐκκλησίας, τῆς Ἱερᾶς ἡμῶν Ἀρχιεπισκοπῆς, [τῆς Ἱερᾶς Μητροπόλεως ταύτης,] τῆς πόλεως καὶ κοινότητος ταύτης, πάσης πόλεως, χώρας καὶ τῶν πίστει οἰκούντων ἐν αὐταῖς, τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ εὐκρασίας ἀέρων, εὐφορίας τῶν καρπῶν τῆς γῆς καὶ καιρῶν εἰρηνικῶν τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For those who travel by land, sea, and air, for the sick, the suffering, the captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ πλεόντων, ὁδοιπορούντων, νοσούντων, καμνόντων, αἰχμαλώτων καὶ τῆς σωτηρίας αὐτῶν τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and distress, let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὑπὲρ τοῦ ῥυσθῆναι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης θλίψεως, ὀργῆς, κινδύνου καὶ ἀνάγκης τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest:Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀντιλαβοῦ, σῶσον, ἐλέησον καὶ διαφύλαξον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, τῇ σῇ χάριτι.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῆς παναγίας, ἀχράντου, ὑπερευλογημένης, ἐνδόξου, δεσποίνης ἡμῶν, Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων μνημονεύσαντες, ἑαυτοὺς καὶ ἀλλήλους καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ παραθώμεθα.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest: For to You belong all glory, honor, and worship, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι πρέπει σοι πᾶσα δόξα, τιμὴ καὶ προσκύνησις, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Verse 1. My spirit rises early in the morning to You, O God, for Your commands are a light upon the earth.
Στίχ. αʹ. Ἐκ νυκτὸς ὀρθρίζει τὸ πνεῦμά μου πρὸς σέ, ὁ Θεός, διότι φῶς τὰ προστάγματά σου ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Verse 2. Learn righteousness, you who dwell on the earth.
Στίχ. βʹ. Δικαιοσύνην μάθετε, οἱ ἐνοικοῦντες ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Verse 3. Jealousy will seize an untaught people; and now fire will devour the adversaries.
Στίχ. γʹ. Ζῆλος λήψεται λαὸν ἀπαίδευτον, καὶ νῦν πῦρ τοὺς ὑπεναντίους ἔδεται.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Verse 4. Bring more evils on them, O Lord, bring more evils on them, on the glorious of the earth.
Στίχ. δʹ. Πρόσθες αὐτοῖς κακά, Κύριε, πρόσθες αὐτοῖς κακά, τοῖς ἐνδόξοις τῆς γῆς.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀλληλούϊα.
Troparion. Mode pl. 4.
Τροπάριον. Ἦχος πλ. δʹ
While the glorious Disciples were being illumined at the washing of the feet during the Supper, then, too, did Judas the ungodly one, succumb to darkness, being sick with avarice. And he delivered You, the righteous Judge, to lawless judges. Look here, O lover of money, and see the one who for money’s sake hanged himself. Flee from the greed that made him dare commit such a deed against the Teacher. O Lord benevolent to all, glory be to You.
Ὅτε οἱ ἔνδοξοι Μαθηταί, ἐν τῷ νιπτῆρι τοῦ Δείπνου ἐφωτίζοντο, τότε Ἰούδας ὁ δυσσεβής, φιλαργυρίαν νοσήσας ἐσκοτίζετο, καὶ ἀνόμοις κριταῖς, σὲ τὸν δίκαιον Κριτὴν παραδίδωσι. Βλέπε χρημάτων ἐραστά, τὸν διὰ ταῦτα ἀγχόνῃ χρησάμενον· φεῦγε ἀκόρεστον ψυχήν, τὴν Διδασκάλῳ τοιαῦτα τολμήσασαν. Ὁ περὶ πάντας ἀγαθός, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
While the glorious Disciples were being illumined at the washing of the feet during the Supper, then, too, did Judas the ungodly one, succumb to darkness, being sick with avarice. And he delivered You, the righteous Judge, to lawless judges. Look here, O lover of money, and see the one who for money’s sake hanged himself. Flee from the greed that made him dare commit such a deed against the Teacher. O Lord benevolent to all, glory be to You.
Ὅτε οἱ ἔνδοξοι Μαθηταί, ἐν τῷ νιπτῆρι τοῦ Δείπνου ἐφωτίζοντο, τότε Ἰούδας ὁ δυσσεβής, φιλαργυρίαν νοσήσας ἐσκοτίζετο, καὶ ἀνόμοις κριταῖς, σὲ τὸν δίκαιον Κριτὴν παραδίδωσι. Βλέπε χρημάτων ἐραστά, τὸν διὰ ταῦτα ἀγχόνῃ χρησάμενον· φεῦγε ἀκόρεστον ψυχήν, τὴν Διδασκάλῳ τοιαῦτα τολμήσασαν. Ὁ περὶ πάντας ἀγαθός, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
While the glorious Disciples were being illumined at the washing of the feet during the Supper, then, too, did Judas the ungodly one, succumb to darkness, being sick with avarice. And he delivered You, the righteous Judge, to lawless judges. Look here, O lover of money, and see the one who for money’s sake hanged himself. Flee from the greed that made him dare commit such a deed against the Teacher. O Lord benevolent to all, glory be to You.
Ὅτε οἱ ἔνδοξοι Μαθηταί, ἐν τῷ νιπτῆρι τοῦ Δείπνου ἐφωτίζοντο, τότε Ἰούδας ὁ δυσσεβής, φιλαργυρίαν νοσήσας ἐσκοτίζετο, καὶ ἀνόμοις κριταῖς, σὲ τὸν δίκαιον Κριτὴν παραδίδωσι. Βλέπε χρημάτων ἐραστά, τὸν διὰ ταῦτα ἀγχόνῃ χρησάμενον· φεῦγε ἀκόρεστον ψυχήν, τὴν Διδασκάλῳ τοιαῦτα τολμήσασαν. Ὁ περὶ πάντας ἀγαθός, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
The Gospel
Τὸ Εὐαγγέλιον
Priest: Let us pray to the Lord our God that we may be made worthy to hear the holy Gospel.
Ἱερεὺς: Καὶ ὑπέρ τοῦ καταξιωθῆναι ἡμᾶς τῆς ἀκροάσεως τοῦ ἁγίου Εὐαγγελίου, Κύριον τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν ἱκετεύσωμεν.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Priest: Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.
Ἱερεὺς: Σοφία. Ὀρθοί. Ἀκούσωμεν τοῦ ἁγίου Εὐαγγελίου.
Priest: Peace be with all.
Ἱερεὺς: Εἰρήνη πᾶσι.
And with your spirit.
Καὶ τῷ πνεύματί σου.
Priest: The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἐκ τοῦ κατὰ Λουκᾶν ἁγίου Εὐαγγελίου τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα.
Priest: Let us be attentive.
Ἱερεὺς: Πρόσχωμεν.
Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι, Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Luke 22:1 – 39
Λουκᾶν 22:1 – 39
Priest: At that time, the feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve; he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad, and engaged to give him money. So he agreed, and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude. Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the passover for us, that we may eat it.” They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters, and tell the householder, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I am to eat the passover with my disciples?’ And he will show you a large upper room furnished; there make ready.” And they went, and found it as he had told them; and they prepared the passover. And when the hour came, he sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you I shall not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after supper, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But behold the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. For the Son of man goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would do this. A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For which is the greater, one who sits at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at table? But I am among you as one who serves. You are those who have continued with me in my trials; and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.” And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” He said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you three times deny that you know me.” And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” He said to them, “But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one. For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was reckoned with transgressors’; for what is written about me has its fulfillment.” And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.” And he came out, and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἤγγιζεν ἡ ἑορτὴ τῶν ἀζύμων ἡ λεγομένη πάσχα. καὶ ἐζήτουν οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς τὸ πῶς ἀνέλωσιν τὸν Ἰησοῦν· ἐφοβοῦντο γὰρ τὸν λαόν. Εἰσῆλθε δὲ ὁ σατανᾶς εἰς Ἰούδαν τὸν ἐπικαλούμενον Ἰσκαριώτην, ὄντα ἐκ τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τῶν δώδεκα, καὶ ἀπελθὼν συνελάλησε τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσι καὶ γραμματεῦσι καὶ στρατηγοῖς τὸ πῶς αὐτὸν παραδῷ αὐτοῖς. καὶ ἐχάρησαν, καὶ συνέθεντο αὐτῷ ἀργύρια δοῦναι· καὶ ἐξωμολόγησε, καὶ ἐζήτει εὐκαιρίαν τοῦ παραδοῦναι αὐτὸν αὐτοῖς ἄτερ ὄχλου. Ἦλθε δὲ ἡ ἡμέρα τῶν ἀζύμων, ἐν ᾗ ἔδει θύεσθαι τὸ πάσχα, καὶ ἀπέστειλε Πέτρον καὶ Ἰωάννην εἰπών· πορευθέντες ἑτοιμάσατε ἡμῖν τὸ πάσχα ἵνα φάγωμεν. οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· ποῦ θέλεις ἑτοιμάσωμεν; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ἰδοὺ εἰσελθόντων ὑμῶν εἰς τὴν πόλιν συναντήσει ὑμῖν ἄνθρωπος κεράμιον ὕδατος βαστάζων· ἀκολουθήσατε αὐτῷ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν οὗ εἰσπορεύεται, καὶ ἐρεῖτε τῷ οἰκοδεσπότῃ τῆς οἰκίας· λέγει σοι ὁ διδάσκαλος, ποῦ ἐστι τὸ κατάλυμα ὅπου τὸ πάσχα μετὰ τῶν μαθητῶν μου φάγω; κἀκεῖνος ὑμῖν δείξει ἀνώγαιον μέγα ἐστρωμένον· ἐκεῖ ἑτοιμάσατε. ἀπελθόντες δὲ εὗρον καθὼς εἴρηκεν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἡτοίμασαν τὸ πάσχα. Καὶ ὅτε ἐγένετο ἡ ὥρα, ἀνέπεσε, καὶ οἱ δώδεκα ἀπόστολοι σὺν αὐτῷ. καὶ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτούς· ἐπιθυμίᾳ ἐπεθύμησα τοῦτο τὸ πάσχα φαγεῖν μεθ᾿ ὑμῶν πρὸ τοῦ με παθεῖν· λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐκέτι οὐ μὴ φάγω ἐξ αὐτοῦ ἕως ὅτου πληρωθῇ ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ Θεοῦ. καὶ δεξάμενος τὸ ποτήριον εὐχαριστήσας εἶπε· λάβετε τοῦτο καὶ διαμερίσατε ἑαυτοῖς· λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐ μὴ πίω ἀπὸ τοῦ γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου ἕως ὅτου ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ ἔλθῃ. καὶ λαβὼν ἄρτον εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασε καὶ ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· τοῦτό ἐστι τὸ σῶμά μου τὸ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν διδόμενον· τοῦτο ποιεῖτε εἰς τὴν ἐμὴν ἀνάμνησιν. ὡσαύτως καὶ τὸ ποτήριον μετὰ τὸ δειπνῆσαι λέγων· τοῦτο τὸ ποτήριον ἡ καινὴ διαθήκη ἐν τῷ αἵματί μου, τὸ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἐκχυνόμενον. πλὴν ἰδοὺ ἡ χεὶρ τοῦ παραδιδόντος με μετ᾿ ἐμοῦ ἐπὶ τῆς τραπέζης. καὶ ὁ μὲν υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου πορεύεται κατὰ τὸ ὡρισμένον· πλὴν οὐαὶ τῷ ἀνθρώπῳ ἐκείνῳ δι᾿ οὗ παραδίδοται. καὶ αὐτοὶ ἤρξαντο συζητεῖν πρὸς ἑαυτοὺς τὸ τίς ἄρα εἴη ἐξ αὐτῶν ὁ τοῦτο μέλλων πράσσειν. Ἐγένετο δὲ καὶ φιλονεικία ἐν αὐτοῖς, τὸ τίς αὐτῶν δοκεῖ εἶναι μείζων. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· οἱ βασιλεῖς τῶν ἐθνῶν κυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν, καὶ οἱ ἐξουσιάζοντες αὐτῶν εὐεργέται καλοῦνται· ὑμεῖς δὲ οὐχ οὕτως, ἀλλ᾿ ὁ μείζων ἐν ὑμῖν γινέσθω ὡς ὁ νεώτερος, καὶ ὁ ἡγούμενος ὡς ὁ διακονῶν. τίς γὰρ μείζων, ὁ ἀνακείμενος ἢ ὁ διακονῶν; οὐχὶ ὁ ἀνακείμενος; ἐγὼ δέ εἰμι ἐν μέσῳ ὑμῶν ὡς ὁ διακονῶν. ὑμεῖς δέ ἐστε οἱ διαμεμενηκότες μετ᾿ ἐμοῦ ἐν τοῖς πειρασμοῖς μου· κἀγὼ διατίθεμαι ὑμῖν καθὼς διέθετό μοι ὁ πατήρ μου βασιλείαν, ἵνα ἐσθίητε καὶ πίνητε ἐπὶ τῆς τραπέζης μου ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ μου, καὶ καθίσεσθε ἐπὶ θρόνων κρίνοντες τὰς δώδεκα φυλὰς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ. Εἶπε δὲ ὁ Κύριος· Σίμων Σίμων, ἰδοὺ ὁ σατανᾶς ἐξῃτήσατο ὑμᾶς τοῦ σινιάσαι ὡς τὸν σῖτον· ἐγὼ δὲ ἐδεήθην περὶ σοῦ ἵνα μὴ ἐκλίπῃ ἡ πίστις σου· καὶ σύ ποτε ἐπιστρέψας στήριξον τοὺς ἀδελφούς σου. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Κύριε, μετὰ σοῦ ἕτοιμός εἰμι καὶ εἰς φυλακὴν καὶ εἰς θάνατον πορεύεσθαι. ὁ δὲ εἶπε· λέγω σοι, Πέτρε, οὐ φωνήσει σήμερον ἀλέκτωρ πρὶν ἢ τρὶς ἀπαρνήσῃ μὴ εἰδέναι με. Καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ὅτε ἀπέστειλα ὑμᾶς ἄτερ βαλλαντίου καὶ πήρας καὶ ὑποδημάτων, μή τινος ὑστερήθητε; οἱ δὲ εἶπον· οὐθενός. εἶπεν οὖν αὐτοῖς· ἀλλὰ νῦν ὁ ἔχων βαλλάντιον ἀράτω, ὁμοίως καὶ πήραν, καὶ ὁ μὴ ἔχων πωλήσει τὸ ἱμάτιον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀγοράσει μάχαιραν. λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι ἔτι τοῦτο τὸ γεγραμμένον δεῖ τελεσθῆναι ἐν ἐμοί, τὸ καὶ μετὰ ἀνόμων ἐλογίσθη· καὶ γὰρ τὰ περὶ ἐμοῦ τέλος ἔχει. οἱ δὲ εἶπον· Κύριε, ἰδοὺ μάχαιραι ὧδε δύο. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ἱκανόν ἐστι. Καὶ ἐξελθὼν ἐπορεύθη κατὰ τὸ ἔθος εἰς τὸ ὄρος τῶν ἐλαιῶν· ἠκολούθησαν δὲ αὐτῷ καὶ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ.
Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι, Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Psalm 50 (51)
Ψαλμὸς Nʹ (50)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from my lawlessness and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my lawlessness, and my sin is always before me. Against You only have I sinned and done evil in Your sight; that You may be justified in Your words, and overcome when You are judged. For behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and in sins my mother bore me. Behold, You love truth; You showed me the unknown and secret things of Your wisdom. You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; You shall wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow. You shall make me hear joy and gladness; my bones that were humbled shall greatly rejoice. Turn Your face from my sins, and blot out all my transgressions. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your guiding Spirit. I will teach transgressors Your ways, and the ungodly shall turn back to You. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall greatly rejoice in Your righteousness. O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For if You desired sacrifice, I would give it; You will not be pleased with whole burnt offerings. A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, a broken and humbled heart God will not despise. Do good, O Lord, in Your good pleasure to Zion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be built; then You will be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, with offerings and whole burnt offerings; then shall they offer young bulls on Your altar.
Ἐλέησόν με, ὁ Θεός, κατὰ τὸ μέγα ἔλεός σου, καὶ κατὰ τὸ πλῆθος τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν σου ἐξάλειψον τὸ ἀνόμημά μου. Ἐπὶ πλεῖον πλῦνόν με ἀπὸ τῆς ἀνομίας μου, καὶ απὸ τῆς ἁμαρτίας μου καθάρισόν με. Ὅτι τὴν ἀνομίαν μου ἐγὼ γινώσκω, καὶ ἡ ἁμαρτία μου ἐνώπιόν μού ἐστι διὰ παντός. Σοὶ μόνῳ ἥμαρτον, καὶ τὸ πονηρὸν ἐνώπιόν σου ἐποίησα· ὅπως ἂν δικαιωθῇς ἐν τοῖς λόγοις σου, καὶ νικήσῃς ἐν τῷ κρίνεσθαί σε. Ἰδοὺ γὰρ ἐν ἀνομίαις συνελήφθην, καὶ ἐν ἁμαρτίαις ἐκίσσησέ με ἡ μήτηρ μου. Ἰδοὺ γὰρ ἀλήθειαν ἠγάπησας· τὰ ἄδηλα καὶ τὰ κρύφια τῆς σοφίας σου ἐδήλωσάς μοι. Ῥαντιεῖς με ὑσσώπῳ, καὶ καθαρισθήσομαι· πλυνεῖς με καὶ ὑπὲρ χιόνα λευκανθήσομαι. Ἀκουτιεῖς μοι ἀγαλλίασιν καὶ εὐφροσύνην· ἀγαλλιάσονται ὀστέα τεταπεινωμένα. Ἀπόστρεψον τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἀπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν μου, καὶ πάσας τὰς ἀνομίας μου ἐξάλειψον. Καρδίαν καθαρὰν κτίσον ἐν ἐμοί, ὁ Θεός, καὶ πνεῦμα εὐθὲς ἐγκαίνισον ἐν τοῖς ἐγκάτοις μου. Μὴ ἀποῤῥίψῃς με ἀπὸ τοῦ προσώπου σου, καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμά σου τὸ ἅγιον μὴ ἀντανέλῃς ἀπ᾽ ἐμοῦ. Ἀπόδος μοι τὴν ἀγαλλίασιν τοῦ σωτηρίου σου καὶ πνεύματι ἡγεμονικῷ στήριξόν με. Διδάξω ἀνόμους τὰς ὁδούς σου, καὶ ἀσεβεῖς ἐπὶ σὲ ἐπιστρέψουσι. Ῥῦσαί με ἐξ αἱμάτων, ὁ Θεός, ὁ Θεὸς τῆς σωτηρίας μου· ἀγαλλιάσεται ἡ γλῶσσά μου τὴν δικαιοσύνην σου. Κύριε, τὰ χείλη μου ἀνοίξεις, καὶ τὸ στόμα μου ἀναγγελεῖ τὴν αἴνεσίν σου. Ὅτι εἰ ἠθέλησας θυσίαν, ἔδωκα ἄν· ὁλοκαυτώματα οὐκ εὐδοκήσεις. Θυσία τῷ Θεῷ πνεῦμα συντετριμμένον· καρδίαν συντετριμμένην καὶ τεταπεινωμένην ὁ Θεὸς οὐκ ἐξουδενώσει. Ἀγάθυνον, Κύριε, ἐν τῇ εὐδοκίᾳ σου τὴν Σιών, καὶ οἰκοδομηθήτω τὰ τείχη Ἰερουσαλήμ. Τότε εὐδοκήσεις θυσίαν δικαιοσύνης, ἀναφορὰν καὶ ὁλοκαυτώματα. Τότε ἀνοίσουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ θυσιαστήριόν σου μόσχους.
The Canon
Ὁ Κανών
By Kosmas the Monk.
Ποίημα Κοσμᾶ Μοναχοῦ.
Ode 1. Mode pl. 2. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ αʹ. Ἦχος πλ. βʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
The Red Sea was cut by a rod that was cut, and the undulating deep went dry; the same became passable for those who were unarmed, and a tomb for those in full armor. The former sang an ode that was pleasing to God: “He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.”
Τμηθείσῃ τμᾶται, πόντος ἐρυθρός, κυματοτρόφος δὲ ξηραίνεται βυθός, ὁ αὐτὸς ὁμοῦ ἀόπλοις γεγονὼς βατός, καὶ πανοπλίταις τάφος. ᾨδὴ δὲ θεοτερπὴς ἀνεμέλπετο. Ἐνδόξως δεδόξασται, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
The infinite Wisdom of God, which is the cause of all and the provider of life, has built himself a house, from a pure mother who knew no man; for He put on the temple of His body. He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.
Ἡπανταιτία, καὶ παρεκτικὴ ζωῆς, ἡ ἄπειρος σοφία τοῦ Θεοῦ, ᾠκοδόμησε τὸν οἶκον ἑαυτῆς, ἁγνῆς ἐξ ἀπειράνδρου μητρός· ναὸν γὰρ σωματικὸν περιθέμενος, ἐνδόξως δεδόξασται, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Initiating His friends into mysteries, the very Wisdom of God sets a soul-sustaining table, and mixes the wine of immortality in His chalice, for those who believe. Let us religiously draw near and call out: He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.
Μυσταγωγοῦσα, φίλους ἑαυτῆς, τὴν ψυχοτρόφον ἑτοιμάζει τράπεζαν, ἀμβροσίας δὲ ἡ ὄντως σοφία τοῦ Θεοῦ, κιρνᾷ κρατῆρα πιστοῖς. Προσέλθωμεν εὐσεβῶς καὶ βοήσωμεν· Ἐνδόξως δεδόξασται, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Let us listen, all we who believe, as the uncreated and innate Wisdom of God is calling from the highest point in town. For He is shouting, Taste and see that I am good, and knowing this call out: He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.
Ἀκουτισθῶμεν, πάντες οἱ πιστοί, συγκαλουμένης ὑψηλῷ κηρύγματι, τῆς ἀκτίστου καὶ ἐμφύτου σοφίας τοῦ Θεοῦ· βοᾶ γάρ, Γεύσασθε καὶ γνόντες, ὅτι χρηστὸς ἐγὼ κράξατε· Ἐνδόξως δεδόξασται, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
The Red Sea was cut by a rod that was cut, and the undulating deep went dry; the same became passable for those who were unarmed, and a tomb for those in full armor. The former sang an ode that was pleasing to God: He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.
Τμηθείσῃ τμᾶται, πόντος ἐρυθρός, κυματοτρόφος δὲ ξηραίνεται βυθός, ὁ αὐτὸς ὁμοῦ ἀόπλοις γεγονὼς βατός, καὶ πανοπλίταις τάφος. ᾨδὴ δὲ θεοτερπὴς ἀνεμέλπετο. Ἐνδόξως δεδόξασται, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.
Ode 3. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ γʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
Lord of all and Creator and God though You were, and as such impassible, yet You became poor and united our created nature to yourself. And You, the paschal lamb itself, offered yourself to those for whom You were to die, saying, Eat my body, and you will be established by faith.
Κύριος ὢν πάντων, καὶ Κτίστης Θεός, τὸ κτιστὸν ὁ ἀπαθής, πτωχεύσας σεαυτῷ ἥνωσας· καὶ τὸ Πάσχα, οἷς ἔμελλες θανεῖν, αὐτὸς ὤν σεαυτὸν προετίθης· Φάγετε, βοῶν, τὸ σῶμά μου, καὶ πίστει στερεωθήσεσθε.
Lord of all and Creator and God though You were, and as such impassible, yet You became poor and united our created nature to yourself. And You, the paschal lamb itself, offered yourself to those for whom You were to die, saying, Eat my body, and you will be established by faith.
Κύριος ὢν πάντων, καὶ Κτίστης Θεός, τὸ κτιστὸν ὁ ἀπαθής, πτωχεύσας σεαυτῷ ἥνωσας· καὶ τὸ Πάσχα, οἷς ἔμελλες θανεῖν, αὐτὸς ὤν σεαυτὸν προετίθης· Φάγετε, βοῶν, τὸ σῶμά μου, καὶ πίστει στερεωθήσεσθε.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Good one, You gave Your disciples to drink from Your cup, the redemption of the whole human race, and You filled them with gladness; for You sacrificed yourself, saying, Drink my blood, and you will be established by faith.
Ρύσιον παντός, τοῦ βροτείου γένους, τὸ οἰκεῖον Ἀγαθέ, τοὺς σοὺς Μαθητὰς ἐπότισας, εὐφροσύνης ποτήριον πλήσας· αὐτὸς γὰρ σεαυτὸν ἱερούργεις· Πίετε, βοῶν, τὸ αἷμά μου, καὶ πίστει στερεωθήσεσθε.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Let us listen, all we who believe, as the uncreated and innate Wisdom of God is calling from the highest point in town. For He is shouting, Taste and see that I am good, and knowing this call out: He is Christ our God, and He is greatly glorified.
Ἄφρων ἀνήρ, ὃς ἐν ὑμῖν προδότης, τοῖς οἰκείοις Μαθηταῖς προέφης, ὁ ἀνεξίκακος· οὐ μὴ γνώσηται ταῦτα, καὶ οὗτος ἀσύνετος ὤν, οὐ μὴ συνήσει· ὅμως ἐν ἐμοὶ μείνατε, καὶ πίστει στερεωθήσεσθε.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
Lord of all and Creator and God though You were, and as such impassible, yet You became poor and united our created nature to yourself. And You, the paschal lamb itself, offered yourself to those for whom You were to die, saying, Eat my body, and you will be established by faith.
Κύριος ὢν πάντων, καὶ Κτίστης Θεός, τὸ κτιστὸν ὁ ἀπαθής, πτωχεύσας σεαυτῷ ἥνωσας· καὶ τὸ Πάσχα, οἷς ἔμελλες θανεῖν, αὐτὸς ὤν σεαυτὸν προετίθης· Φάγετε, βοῶν, τὸ σῶμά μου, καὶ πίστει στερεωθήσεσθε.
Priest: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἔτι καὶ ἔτι ἐν εἰρήνῃ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀντιλαβοῦ, σῶσον, ἐλέησον καὶ διαφύλαξον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, τῇ σῇ χάριτι.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῆς παναγίας, ἀχράντου, ὑπερευλογημένης, ἐνδόξου, δεσποίνης ἡμῶν, Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων μνημονεύσαντες, ἑαυτοὺς καὶ ἀλλήλους καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ παραθώμεθα.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest: For You are the King of peace and the savior of our souls, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Σὺ γὰρ εἶ ὁ βασιλεὺς τῆς εἰρήνης καὶ σωτὴρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Kathisma I.
Κάθισμα Αʹ.
Mode 1. The soldiers.
Ἦχος αʹ. Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.
The Lord, who made the lakes, and the springs and the oceans, instructing us in finest humility, girded himself with a towel and then He washed the Disciples’ feet. He was humble thus, in His surpassing compassion, and He lifted us up from the pit of perdition, for He is benevolent.
Ὁ λίμνας καὶ πηγάς, καὶ θαλάσσας ποιήσας, ταπείνωσιν ἡμᾶς, ἐκπαιδεύων ἀρίστην, λεντίῳ ζωννύμενος, Μαθητῶν πόδας ἔνιψε, ταπεινούμενος, ὑπερβολῇ εὐσπλαγχνίας, καὶ ὑψῶν ἡμᾶς, ἀπὸ βαράθρων κακίας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Mode 3. Your confession.
Ἦχος γʹ. Θείας πίστεως.
You were humble in Your great compassion, and You washed the feet of Your Disciples, and by this You set them straight on the course of God. Although refusing initially to be washed, Peter submits and obeys the divine command, and is washed by You. And now he entreats You earnestly, beseeching that You grant us Your great mercy.
Ταπεινούμενος, διʼ εὐσπλαγχνίαν, πόδας ἔνιψας, τῶν Μαθητῶν σου, καὶ πρὸς δρόμον θεῖον τούτους κατεύθυνας· ἀπαναινόμενος Πέτρος δὲ νίπτεσθαι, αὖθις τῷ θείῳ ὑπείκει προστάγματι, ἐκνιπτόμενος, καὶ σοῦ ἐκτενῶς δεόμενος, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.
Ἦχος δʹ. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.
Master, as You ate a meal with Your Disciples, You informed them mystically of Your all-holy sacrifice, by which You saved us from corruption. We duly honor Your ven’rable suffering.
Συνεσθίων Δέσποτα, τοῖς Μαθηταῖς σου, μυστικῶς ἐδήλωσας, τὴν παναγίαν σου σφαγήν· διʼ ἧς φθορᾶς ἐλυτρώθημεν, οἱ τὰ σεπτά σου, τιμῶντες Παθήματα
Ode 4. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ δʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
When Habakkuk the Prophet foresaw Your ineffable mystery, O Christ, he proclaimed prophetically: You have shown a strong and mighty love, O compassionate Father; for You, O Good One, sent Your only-begotten Son to the world as an atoning sacrifice.
Προκατιδὼν ὁ Προφήτης, τοῦ μυστηρίου σου τὸ ἀπόῤῥητον, Χριστὲ προανεφώνησεν· Ἔθου κραταιὰν ἀγάπησιν ἰσχύος, Πάτερ οἰκτίρμον· τὸν μονογενῆ Υἱὸν γὰρ ἀγαθέ, ἱλασμὸν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἀπέστειλας.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
Voluntarily going to Your Passion, the source of dispassion for all of Adam’s descendants, O Christ, You said to Your friends, I have desired to share this Passover with you; for my Father sent me, His only-begotten Son, to the world as an atoning sacrifice.
Ἐπὶ τὸ πάθος τὸ πᾶσι, τοῖς ἐξ Ἀδὰμ πηγάσαν ἀπάθειαν, Χριστὲ μολῶν τοῖς φίλοις σου, εἶπας· Μεθʼ ὑμῶν, τοῦ Πάσχα μετασχεῖν, τούτου ἐπεθύμησα· τὸν Μονογενῆ ἐπεί με ἱλασμόν, ὁ Πατὴρ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἀπέστειλεν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
As You partook of the chalice, O Immortal One, You said to the Disciples, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine, as long as I am with you in this life; for my Father sent me, His only-begotten Son, to the world as an atoning sacrifice.
Μεταλαμβάνων κρατῆρος, τοῖς Μαθηταῖς ἐβόας Ἀθάνατε· Γεννήματος ἀμπέλου δέ, πίομαι λοιπόν, οὐκ ἔτι μεθʼ ὑμῶν βιοτεύων· τὸν Μονογενῆ ἐπεί με ἱλασμόν, ὁ Πατὴρ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἀπέστειλεν.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
I tell you, in my kingdom, I will drink a new drink beyond description, Christ, You said to Your friends. For then I shall be with you, God among gods; for my Father sent me, His only-begotten Son, to the world as an atoning sacrifice.
Πόμα καινὸν ὑπὲρ λόγον, ἐγὼ φημὶ ἐν τῇ Βασιλείᾳ μου, Χριστὲ τοῖς φίλοις πίομαι· ὥστε γὰρ θεοῖς, Θεὸς ὑμῖν συνέσομαι εἶπας· τὸν Μονογενῆ ἐπεί με ἱλασμόν, ὁ Πατὴρ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἀπέστειλεν.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
When Habakkuk the Prophet foresaw Your ineffable mystery, O Christ, he proclaimed prophetically: You have shown a strong and mighty love, O compassionate Father; for You, O Good One, sent Your only-begotten Son to the world as an atoning sacrifice.
Προκατιδὼν ὁ Προφήτης, τοῦ μυστηρίου σου τὸ ἀπόῤῥητον, Χριστὲ προανεφώνησεν· Ἔθου κραταιὰν ἀγάπησιν ἰσχύος, Πάτερ οἰκτίρμον· τὸν μονογενῆ Υἱὸν γὰρ ἀγαθέ, ἱλασμὸν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἀπέστειλας.
Ode 5. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ εʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
Once the Apostles were connected to each other with the bond of love, and had devoted themselves to Christ, the Master of all, then He washed their beautiful feet, so that they might preach to all the gospel of peace.
Τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς ἀγάπης, συνδεόμενοι οἱ Ἀπόστολοι, τῷ δεσπόζοντι τῶν ὅλων, ἑαυτοὺς Χριστῷ ἀναθέμενοι, ὡραίους πόδας ἐξαπενίζοντο, εὐαγγελιζόμενοι πᾶσιν εἰρήνην.
Once the Apostles were connected to each other with the bond of love, and had devoted themselves to Christ, the Master of all, then He washed their beautiful feet, so that they might preach to all the gospel of peace.
Τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς ἀγάπης, συνδεόμενοι οἱ Ἀπόστολοι, τῷ δεσπόζοντι τῶν ὅλων, ἑαυτοὺς Χριστῷ ἀναθέμενοι, ὡραίους πόδας ἐξαπενίζοντο, εὐαγγελιζόμενοι πᾶσιν εἰρήνην.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
He who controls the lofty and uninhibited water in the ethereal sphere, and who bridles the abysses, and restrains the seas, the very Wisdom of God, now pours water into a basin, and the Master washes the feet of His servants.
Ἡ τὸ ἄσχετον κρατοῦσα, καὶ ὑπερῷον ἐν αἰθέρι ὕδωρ, ἡ ἀβύσσους χαλινοῦσα, καὶ θαλάσσας ἀναχαιτίζουσα, Θεοῦ σοφία, ὕδωρ νιπτῆρι βάλλει, πόδας ἀποπλύνει δὲ δούλων Δεσπότης.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
The Master shows a model of humility to His Disciples. He, who wraps the sky in clouds, girds himself with a towel, and He bends the knee to wash the feet of His servants, He in whose hand is the breath of every being
Μαθηταῖς ὑποδεικνύει, ταπεινώσεως ὁ Δεσπότης τύπον, ὁ νεφέλαις δὲ τὸν πόλον περιβάλλων, ζώννυται λέντιον, καὶ κάμπτει γόνυ δούλων ἐκπλῦναι πόδας· οὗ ἐν τῇ χειρὶ πνοὴ πάντων τῶν ὄντων.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
Once the Apostles were connected to each other with the bond of love, and had devoted themselves to Christ, the Master of all, then He washed their beautiful feet, so that they might preach to all the gospel of peace.
Τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς ἀγάπης, συνδεόμενοι οἱ Ἀπόστολοι, τῷ δεσπόζοντι τῶν ὅλων, ἑαυτοὺς Χριστῷ ἀναθέμενοι, ὡραίους πόδας ἐξαπενίζοντο, εὐαγγελιζόμενοι πᾶσιν εἰρήνην.
Ode 6. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ Ϛʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
The lowest depth of my sins has encircled me; and, no longer able to endure the storm, like Jonah I cry to You the Master, Bring me up from corruption.
Ἄβυσσος ἐσχάτη ἁμαρτημάτων, ἐκύκλωσέ με, καὶ τὸν κλύδωνα μηκέτι φέρων, ὡς ὁ Ἰωνᾶς, τῷ Δεσπότῃ βοῶ σοι· Ἐκ φθορᾶς με ἀνάγαγε.
The lowest depth of my sins has encircled me; and, no longer able to endure the storm, like Jonah I cry to You the Master, Bring me up from corruption.
Ἄβυσσος ἐσχάτη ἁμαρτημάτων, ἐκύκλωσέ με, καὶ τὸν κλύδωνα μηκέτι φέρων, ὡς ὁ Ἰωνᾶς, τῷ Δεσπότῃ βοῶ σοι· Ἐκ φθορᾶς με ἀνάγαγε.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Savior, You cried out, O Disciples, you call me Lord and Teacher, and you are right, for that is what I am. So imitate the example, and do as you have seen me do.
Κύριον φωνεῖτε ὦ Μαθηταί, καὶ Διδάσκαλόν με· καὶ γὰρ πέφυκα· Σωτὴρ ἐβόας· διὸ μιμεῖσθε τὸν τύπον, ὃν τρόπον ἐν ἐμοὶ ἐθεάσασθε.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
He who is not dirty does not need washing, not even of his feet. And you are clean, O my Disciples, but not all; for one of you is inclined to undisciplined insanity.
Ρύπον τις μὴ ἔχων ἀποῤῥυφθῆναι, οὐ δεῖται πόδας· καθαροὶ ὦ Μαθηταὶ ὑμεὶς δέ, ἀλλʼ οὐχὶ πάντες· ροπὴ γὰρ ἀτάκτως ἐξ ὑμῶν ἑνὸς μαίνεται.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
The lowest depth of my sins has encircled me; and, no longer able to endure the storm, like Jonah I cry to You the Master, Bring me up from corruption.
Ἄβυσσος ἐσχάτη ἁμαρτημάτων, ἐκύκλωσέ με, καὶ τὸν κλύδωνα μηκέτι φέρων, ὡς ὁ Ἰωνᾶς, τῷ Δεσπότῃ βοῶ σοι· Ἐκ φθορᾶς με ἀνάγαγε.
Priest: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἔτι καὶ ἔτι ἐν εἰρήνῃ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀντιλαβοῦ, σῶσον, ἐλέησον καὶ διαφύλαξον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, τῇ σῇ χάριτι.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῆς παναγίας, ἀχράντου, ὑπερευλογημένης, ἐνδόξου, δεσποίνης ἡμῶν, Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων μνημονεύσαντες, ἑαυτοὺς καὶ ἀλλήλους καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ παραθώμεθα.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest: For You are the King of peace and the savior of our souls, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Σὺ γὰρ εἶ ὁ βασιλεὺς τῆς εἰρήνης καὶ σωτὴρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Kontakion.
Κοντάκιον.
Mode 2. In seeking the heights.
Ἦχος βʹ. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν.
Receiving the bread in his hands, the betrayer in secret extends those very hands receiving from the priests the price of Him who had fashioned mankind with His own hands. And he remained incorrigible, Judas the slave and the knave.
Τὸν ἄρτον λαβών, εἰς χεῖρας ὁ προδότης, κρυφίως αὐτάς, ἐκτείνει καὶ λαμβάνει, τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ πλάσαντος, ταῖς οἰκείαις χερσὶ τὸν ἄνθρωπον· καὶ ἀδιόρθωτος ἔμεινεν, Ἰούδας ὁ δοῦλος καὶ δόλιος.
Oikos.
Ὁ Οἶκος.
As we all draw near with fear to the mystic table, let us receive the Bread with pure souls, remaining beside the Master, that we may see how He washes the feet of the Disciples and dries them with the towel. And let us do as we have seen, being subject to one another and washing one another’s feet; for Christ himself has ordered this, as He declared it before to His disciples. But one did not listen, Judas the slave and the knave.
Τῇ μυστικῇ ἐν φόβῳ τραπέζῃ, προσεγγίσαντες πάντες, καθαραῖς ταῖς ψυχαῖς, τὸν ἄρτον ὑποδεξώμεθα, συμπαραμένοντες τῷ Δεσπότῃ, ἵνα ἴδωμεν τοὺς πόδας πῶς ἀπονίπτει τῶν Μαθητῶν, καὶ ἐκμάσσει τῷ λεντίῳ, καὶ ποιήσωμεν ὥσπερ κατίδωμεν, ἀλλήλοις ὑποταγέντες, καὶ ἀλλήλων τοὺς πόδας ἐκπλύνοντες· αὐτὸς γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς οὕτως ἐκέλευσε, τοῖς αὐτοῦ Μαθηταῖς ὡς προέφησεν· ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἤκουσεν, Ἰούδας ὁ δοῦλος καὶ δόλιος.
Synaxarion From the Menaion, and the below
Συναξάριον τοῦ Μηναίου, καί τό παρόν
On holy and great Thursday the godly Fathers, who have arranged all things well, received from the divine Apostles and the sacred Gospels and in turn handed down to us, that today we should celebrate four things: the sacred Washing of Feet, the Mystical Supper (that is, the tradition of what we know as the awesome Mysteries of Holy Communion), the High Priestly Prayer, and finally the Betrayal itself.
Τῇ ἁγίᾳ καὶ μεγάλῃ Πέμπτῃ, οἱ τὰ πάντα καλῶς διαταξάμενοι θεῖοι Πατέρες, ἀλληλοδιαδόχως ἐκ τε τῶν θείων Ἀποστόλων, καὶ τῶν ἱερῶν Ευαγγελίων, παραδεδώκασιν ἡμῖν τέσσαρά τινα ἑορτάζειν· τὸν ἱερὸν Νιπτῆρα, τὸν μυστικὸν Δεῖπνον (δηλαδὴ τὴν παράδοσιν τῶν καθʼ ἡμᾶς φρικτῶν Μυστηρίων), τὴν ὑπερφυᾶ Προσευχήν, καὶ τὴν Προδοσίαν αὐτήν.
Verses for the sacred Washing
Στίχοι εἰς τὸν Ἱερὸν Νιπτήρα.
In the evening God washed the feet of the Disciples;
Νίπτει Μαθητῶν ἑσπέρας Θεὸς πόδας,
His own foot once walked before dusk in Eden.
Οὗ ποὺς πατῶν ἦν εἰς Ἐδὲμ δείλης πάλαι.
For the Mystical Supper.
Εἰς τὸν Μυστικὸν Δεῖπνον
Double Supper: it has the Law’s Pascha,
Διπλοῦς ὁ Δεῖπνος· Πάσχα γὰρ νόμου φέρει,
The new Pascha also, the Lord’s Blood and Body.
Καὶ Πάσχα καινόν, Αἷμα, Σῶμα Δεσπότου.
You pray: the terrors, the blood on Your forehead,
Προσεύχη· καὶ φόβητρα, θρόμβοι αἱμάτων,
As though You were begging to be spared from dying.
Χριστέ, προσώπου, παραιτούμενος δῆθεν
O Christ, by this You deceive the deceiver.
θάνατον, ἐχθρὸν ἐν τούτοις φενακίζων.
For the Betrayal
Εἰς τὴν Προδοσίαν
Why swords and clubs, O deceivers of the people?
Τί δεῖ μαχαιρῶν, τί ξύλων, λαοπλάνοι,
He is willing to die for the world’s redemption.
Πρὸς τὸ θανεῖν πρόθυμον εἰς Κόσμου λύτρον;
By Your ineffable compassion, O Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Τῇ ἀφάτῳ σου εὐσπλαγχνίᾳ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Ἀμήν.
Ode 7. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ ζʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
In Babylon those Servants did not cringe at the furnace fire; but when cast into the midst of the flames, they were refreshed and sang the hymn: Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Οἱ Παῖδες ἐν Βαβυλῶνι, καμίνου φλόγα οὐκ ἔπτηξαν, ἀλλʼ ἐν μέσῳ φλογὸς ἐμβληθέντες, δροσιζόμενοι ἔψαλλον· Εὐλογητὸς εἶ Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
Nodding his head was Judas, premeditating, setting evils in motion, looking for an opportunity to betray the Judge to be convicted, though He is Lord of all and God of our fathers.
Νευστάζων κάραν Ἰούδας, κακὰ προβλέπων ἐκίνησεν, εὐκαιρίαν ζητῶν παραδοῦναι, τὸν Κριτὴν εἰς κατάκρισιν· ὃς πάντων ἐστὶ Κύριος, καὶ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
I tell you, my friends, said Christ to the Disciples, one of you will betray me. Forgetting their gladness, they were gripped by anguish and sorrow. Tell us, who is it? they said, O God of our fathers.
Ὑμῖν ὁ Χριστὸς τοῖς φίλοις ἐβόα· εἷς παραδώσει με· εὐφροσύνης λαθόντες, ἀγωνίᾳ καὶ λύπῃ συνείχοντο. Τίς οὗτος; φράσον λέγοντες, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
For him who in his presumption has dipped his hand in the dish with me, it would have been better if he had never been born at all. Thus was he identified by the God of our fathers.
Μεθʼ ὅστις ἐμοῦ τὴν χεῖρα, τρυβλίῳ βάλλει θρασύτητι, τούτῳ πλὴν καλὸν ἦν, πύλας βίου περάσαι μηδέποτε· τοῦτον ὃς ἦν, ἐδήλου δέ, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
In Babylon those Servants did not cringe at the furnace fire; but when cast into the midst of the flames, they were refreshed and sang the hymn: Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Οἱ Παῖδες ἐν Βαβυλῶνι, καμίνου φλόγα οὐκ ἔπτηξαν, ἀλλʼ ἐν μέσῳ φλογὸς ἐμβληθέντες, δροσιζόμενοι ἔψαλλον· Εὐλογητὸς εἶ Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν.
Ode 8. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ ηʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
Braving all danger for their ancestral Laws, the blessed young men in Babylon spat disdainfully upon the king’s unreasonable decree; and being joined to the fire, by which they were not consumed, they sang a hymn worthy of God the Ruler: Sing a hymn to the Lord, all you works, and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.
Νόμων πατρῴων οἱ μακαριστοί, ἐν Βαβυλῶνι νέοι προκινδυνεύοντες, βασιλεύοντος κατέπτυσαν, προσταγῆς ἀλογίστου, καὶ συνημμένοι ᾧ οὐκ ἐχωνεύθησαν πυρί, τοῦ κρατοῦντος ἐπάξιον ἀνέμελπον τὸν ὕμνον· Τὸν Κύριον ὑμνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
Having devoted themselves to the Word in Zion, the Apostles and blessed banqueters followed close upon the Shepherd like sheep; and being joined to Christ, from whom they were separated not, they were fed the word of God and gratefully cried out: Sing a hymn to the Lord, all you works, and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.
Οἱ δαιτυμόνες οἱ μακαριστοί, ἐν τῇ Σιὼν τῷ Λόγῳ προσκαρτερήσαντες, οἱ Ἀπόστολοι παρείποντο, τῷ ποιμένι ὡς ἄρνες, καὶ συνημμένοι, ᾧ οὐκ ἐχωρίσθησαν Χριστῷ, θείῳ λόγῳ τρεφόμενοι, εὐχαρίστως ἐβόων· Τὸν Κύριον ὑμνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας.
We bless the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; we sing a hymn to Him and exalt Him beyond measure unto the ages.
Εὐλογοῦμεν Πατέρα, Υἱὸν καὶ Ἅγιον Πνεῦμα, τὸν Κύριον· ὑμνοῦμεν, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦμεν αὐτὸν εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.
Having willfully forgotten the law of friendship, the infamous Iscariot, whose feet You had just washed, prepared to betray You. And eating Your bread, Your divine body, he lifted up his heel against You, O Christ, and knew not to cry out: Sing a hymn to the Lord, all you works, and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.
Νόμου φιλίας, ὁ δυσώνυμος Ἰσκαριώτης γνώμῃ ἐπιλαθόμενος, οὓς ἐνίψατο ηὐτρέπισεν πρὸς προδοσίαν πόδας, καὶ σοῦ ἐσθίων ἄρτον, σῶμα θεῖον, ἐπῆρε πτερνισμὸν ἐπί σέ, Χριστέ, καὶ βοᾶν οὐ συνῆκε· Τὸν Κύριον ὑμνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
He took in his right hand the holy Body, the remedy for sin, and the divine Blood that was being poured out for the world, he who was devoid of conscience. And he was not ashamed to drink what he had sold for a price. He abhorred not the evil and knew not to cry out: Sing a hymn to the Lord, all you works, and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.
Ἐδεξιοῦτο τὸ λυτήριον, τῆς ἁμαρτίας σῶμα ὁ ἀσυνείδητος, καὶ τὸ αἷμα τὸ χεόμενον, ὑπὲρ κόσμου τὸ θεῖον· ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἠδεῖτο πίνων, ὁ ἐπίπρασκε τιμῆς, οὐ κακίᾳ προσώχθισε, καὶ βοᾷν οὐ συνῆκε· Τὸν Κύριον ὑμνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
Braving all danger for their ancestral Laws, the blessed young men in Babylon spat disdainfully upon the king’s unreasonable decree; and being joined to the fire, by which they were not consumed, they sang a hymn worthy of God the Ruler: Sing a hymn to the Lord, all you works, and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.
Νόμων πατρῴων οἱ μακαριστοί, ἐν Βαβυλῶνι νέοι προκινδυνεύοντες, βασιλεύοντος κατέπτυσαν, προσταγῆς ἀλογίστου, καὶ συνημμένοι ᾧ οὐκ ἐχωνεύθησαν πυρί, τοῦ κρατοῦντος ἐπάξιον ἀνέμελπον τὸν ὕμνον· Τὸν Κύριον ὑμνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας
Priest: Let us honor and magnify in song the Theotokos and the Mother of the light.
Ἱερεὺς: Τὴν Θεοτόκον καὶ μητέρα τοῦ φωτὸς ἐν ὕμνοις τιμῶντες μεγαλύνωμεν.
Ode 9. Heirmos.
ᾨδὴ θʹ. Ὁ Εἱρμός.
Come, believers, let us enjoy the Master’s hospitality and immortal table, in the upper room, that is, in elevated minds. And learning a sublime word from the Word, we magnify Him.
Ξενίας δεσποτικῆς, καὶ ἀθανάτου τραπέζης, ἐν ὑπερώῳ τόπῳ, ταῖς ὑψηλαῖς φρεσὶ πιστοὶ δεῦτε ἀπολαύσωμεν, ἐπαναβεβηκότα λόγον, ἐκ τοῦ Λόγου μαθόντες, ὃν μεγαλύνομεν.
Troparia.
Τροπάρια.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You.
Δόξα σοι ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, δόξα σοι.
The Logos said to His Disciples, Go prepare the Passover meal for you, whom I initiate into the mysteries, in the upper room, where the mind is established, with the unleavened word of truth; and magnify the staff of grace.
Ἄπιτε τοῖς Μαθηταῖς, ὁ Λόγος ἔφη, τὸ Πάσχα, ἐν ὑπερώῳ τόπῳ, ᾧ νοῦς ἐνίδρυται, οἷς μυσταγωγῶ σκευάσατε, ἀζύμῳ ἀληθείας λόγῳ· τὸ στεῤῥὸν δὲ τῆς χάριτος μεγαλύνατε.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Before the ages, the Father begets me, creative wisdom. He created me, the beginning of His ways, for the works that now are being mystically accomplished. I say this, for though I am the Logos and by nature uncreated, I appropriate the speech of the humanity that I assumed.
Δημιουργὸν ὁ Πατήρ, πρὸ τῶν αἰώνων σοφίαν, γεννᾷ ἀρχὴν ὁδῶν με, εἰς ἐργα ἔκτισε, τὰ νῦν μυστικῶς τελούμενα· Λόγος γὰρ ἄκτιστος ὢν φύσει, τὰς φωνὰς οἰκειοῦμαι, οὗ νῦν προσείληφα.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
As I am human in essence, and not in mere appearance, so the nature united to me is divine, by way of exchange. Therefore recognize me to be one single Christ, preserving the properties of and in which natures I consist.
Ὡς ἄνθρωπος ὑπάρχω, οὐσίᾳ οὐ φαντασίᾳ, οὕτω Θεὸς τῷ τρόπῳ τῆς ἀντιδόσεως, ἡ φύσις ἡ ἑνωθεῖσά μοι· Χριστὸν ἕνα, διό με γνῶτε, τὰ ἐξ ὧν ἐν οἷς, ἅπερ πέφυκα σώζοντα.
Katavasia.
Καταβασία.
Come, believers, let us enjoy the Master’s hospitality and immortal table, in the upper room, that is, in elevated minds. And learning a sublime word from the Word, we magnify Him.
Ξενίας δεσποτικῆς, καὶ ἀθανάτου τραπέζης, ἐν ὑπερώῳ τόπῳ, ταῖς ὑψηλαῖς φρεσὶ πιστοὶ δεῦτε ἀπολαύσωμεν, ἐπαναβεβηκότα λόγον, ἐκ τοῦ Λόγου μαθόντες, ὃν μεγαλύνομεν.
Priest: Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἔτι καὶ ἔτι ἐν εἰρήνῃ τοῦ Κυρίου δεηθῶμεν.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀντιλαβοῦ, σῶσον, ἐλέησον καὶ διαφύλαξον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, τῇ σῇ χάριτι.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῆς παναγίας, ἀχράντου, ὑπερευλογημένης, ἐνδόξου, δεσποίνης ἡμῶν Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων μνημονεύσαντες, ἑαυτοὺς καὶ ἀλλήλους καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ παραθώμεθα.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest:For all the powers of heaven praise You, and to You they offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι σὲ αἰνοῦσι πᾶσαι αἱ δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπουσι, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Exaposteilaria.
Ἐξαποστειλάρια.
Tone 3.
Ἦχος γʹ.
Omy Savior, now I see Your wedding hall decorated, and I have not the garment needed for me to enter it. Make this raiment of my soul brightly shine, O Giver-of-Light, and save me.
Τὸν νυμφῶνά σου βλέπω, Σωτήρ μου κεκοσμημένον, καὶ ἔνδυμα οὐκ ἔχω, ἵνα εἰσέλθῳ ἐν αὐτῷ· λάμπρυνόν μου τὴν στολὴν τῆς ψυχῆς, Φωτοδότα, καὶ σῶσόν με.
Omy Savior, now I see Your wedding hall decorated, and I have not the garment needed for me to enter it. Make this raiment of my soul brightly shine, O Giver-of-Light, and save me.
Τὸν νυμφῶνά σου βλέπω, Σωτήρ μου κεκοσμημένον, καὶ ἔνδυμα οὐκ ἔχω, ἵνα εἰσέλθῳ ἐν αὐτῷ· λάμπρυνόν μου τὴν στολὴν τῆς ψυχῆς, Φωτοδότα, καὶ σῶσόν με.
Omy Savior, now I see Your wedding hall decorated, and I have not the garment needed for me to enter it. Make this raiment of my soul brightly shine, O Giver-of-Light, and save me.
Τὸν νυμφῶνά σου βλέπω, Σωτήρ μου κεκοσμημένον, καὶ ἔνδυμα οὐκ ἔχω, ἵνα εἰσέλθῳ ἐν αὐτῷ· λάμπρυνόν μου τὴν στολὴν τῆς ψυχῆς, Φωτοδότα, καὶ σῶσόν με.
Lauds. Tone 2.
Οἱ Αἶνοι. Ἦχος αʹ.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God.
Πᾶσα πνοὴ αἰνεσάτω τὸν Κύριον. Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τῶν οὐρανῶν· αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις. Σοὶ πρέπει ὕμνος τῷ Θεῷ.
Praise Him, all you His angels; praise Him, all you His hosts. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God.
Αἰνεῖτε αὐτόν, πάντες οἱ ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ· αἰνεῖτε αὐτόν, πᾶσαι αἱ δυνάμεις αὐτοῦ. Σοὶ πρέπει ὕμνος τῷ Θεῷ.
Idiomelon. Tone 2.
Ἰδιόμελον. Ἦχος βʹ.
Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to the abundance of His greatness.
Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐπὶ ταῖς δυναστείαις αὐτοῦ, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν κατὰ τὸ πλῆθος τῆς μεγαλωσύνης αὐτοῦ.
So, the council of the Jews gathers and agrees to deliver up to Pilate the Creator and Maker of all. Oh, lawless men! Oh, faithless men! They arraign for trial the One who is coming to judge the living and the dead. They prepare for Passion the One who cures the passions. O longsuffering Lord, great is Your mercy. Glory to You!
Συντρέχει λοιπόν, τὸ συνέδριον τῶν Ἰουδαίων, ἵνα τὸν Δημιουργόν, καὶ Κτίστην τῶν ἁπάντων, Πιλάτῳ παραδώσῃ· ὢ τῶν ἀνόμων! ὢ τῶν ἀπίστων! ὅτι τὸν ἐρχόμενον, κρῖναι ζώντας καὶ νεκρούς, εἰς κρίσιν εὐτρεπίζουσι· τὸν ἰώμενον τὰ πάθη, πρὸς πάθος ἑτοιμάζουσι. Κύριε μακρόθυμε, μέγα σου τὸ ἔλεος· δόξα σοι.
Praise Him with the sound of trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre.
Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ἤχῳ σάλπιγγος, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ψαλτηρίῳ καὶ κιθάρᾳ.
Judas, the transgressor of the Law, who at the supper dipped his hand in the dish with You, O Lord, lawlessly extended his hands to take the pieces of silver. He who calculated the price of the fragrant oil was not afraid to sell You, the priceless One. He who offered his feet for You, the Master, to wash them kissed You deceitfully in order to betray You to the lawless. Thrown out of the company of Apostles, and having thrown down the thirty pieces of silver, he did not see Your Resurrection on the third day; through which, have mercy on us.
Ἰούδας ὁ παράνομος Κύριε, ὁ βάψας ἐν τῷ δείπνῳ τὴν χεῖρα, ἐν τῷ τρυβλίῳ μετὰ σοῦ, ἐξέτεινεν ἀνόμως τὰς χεῖρας, τοῦ λαβεῖν ἀργύρια· καὶ ὁ τοῦ μύρου λογισάμενος τιμήν, σὲ τὸν ἀτίμητον οὐκ ἔφριξε πωλῆσαι· ὁ τοὺς πόδας ὑφαπλώσας ἐπὶ τὸ νίψαι τὸν Δεσπότην, κατεφίλησε δολίως, εἰς τὸ προδοῦναι τοῖς ἀνόμοις· χοροῦ δὲ Ἀποστόλων ριφείς, καὶ τὰ τριάκοντα ρίψας ἀργύρια, σοῦ τὴν τριήμερον Ἀνάστασιν οὐκ εἶδε, διʼ ἧς ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.
Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute.
Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν τυμπάνῳ καὶ χορῷ, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν χορδαῖς καὶ ὀργάνῳ.
Judas, the deceitful betrayer, betrayed the Lord and Savior with a deceitful kiss. He sold the Master of all to the transgressors of the Law, as though He were but a slave. But the Lamb of God followed, like a sheep to the slaughter, as the Son of the Father, the only very merciful Lord.
Ἰούδας ὁ προδότης δόλιος ὤν, δολίῳ φιλήματι παρέδωκε τὸν Σωτῆρα Κύριον· τὸν Δεσπότην τῶν ἁπάντων, ὡς δοῦλον πέπρακε τοῖς παρανόμοις· ἀλλʼ ὡς πρόβατον ἐπὶ σφαγήν, οὕτως ἠκολούθει, ὁ Ἀμνὸς ὁ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὁ Υἱὸς ὁ τοῦ Πατρός, ὁ μόνος πολυέλεος.
Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with triumphant cymbals; let everything that breathes praise the Lord.
Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν κυμβάλοις εὐήχοις, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν κυμβάλοις ἀλαλαγμοῦ. Πᾶσα πνοὴ αἰνεσάτω τὸν Κύριον.
Judas, the servant and defrauder, the disciple and betrayer, the friend and detractor, was proven by his deeds. He followed the Teacher, and privately he plotted the betrayal. He said to himself, “Once I betray Him, the collection money will be mine.” He had wanted the costly ointment to be sold, and he plotted that Jesus be arrested through a ploy. He gave Him a kiss and gave up the Christ, who followed like a sheep to the slaughter, as the only compassionate and benevolent Lord.
Ἰούδας ὁ δοῦλος καὶ δόλιος, ὁ μαθητὴς καὶ ἐπίβουλος, ὁ φίλος καὶ διάβολος, ἐκ τῶν ἔργων ἀπεφάνθη· ἠκολούθει γὰρ τῷ Διδασκάλῳ, καὶ καθʼ ἑαυτὸν ἐμελέτησε τὴν προδοσίαν· ἔλεγεν ἐν ἑαυτῷ· Παραδώσω τοῦτον, καὶ κερδήσω τὰ συναχθέντα χρήματα· ἐπεζήτει δὲ καὶ τὸ μύρον πραθῆναι, καὶ τὸν Ἰησοῦν δόλῳ κρατηθῆναι· ἀπέδωκεν ἀσπασμόν, παρέδωκε τὸν Χριστόν· καὶ ὡς πρόβατον ἐπί σφαγήν, οὕτως ἠκολούθει, ὁ μόνος εὔσπλαγχνος καὶ φιλάνθρωπος.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Tone 2.
Ἦχος βʹ.
He, whom Isaiah proclaimed to be the Lamb, comes to His voluntary slaughter. He gives His back to whips and His cheeks to blows. He turns not away His face from the shame of spitting. He is sentenced to a shameful death. The sinless One willingly accepts it all, so that He might grant to all the resurrection from the dead.
Ὃν ἐκήρυξεν Ἀμνὸν Ἠσαΐας, ἔρχεται ἐπὶ σφαγὴν ἑκούσιον, καὶ τὸν νῶτον δίδωσιν εἰς μάστιγας, τὰς σιαγόνας εἰς ραπίσματα· τὸ δὲ πρόσωπον οὐκ ἀπεστράφη, ἀπὸ αἰσχύνης ἐμπτυσμάτων· θανάτῳ δὲ ἀσχήμονι καταδικάζεται· πάντα ὁ ἀναμάρτητος ἑκουσίως καταδέχεται, ἵνα πᾶσι δωρήσηται τὴν ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀνάστασιν.
Doxology
Δοξολογία
To you belongs glory, O Lord our God, and to you we send up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.
Σοὶ δόξα πρέπει, Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρί, καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ, καὶ τῷ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν, καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, and we thank you, for your great glory. Lord, King, Heavenly God, Father Almighty; only-begotten Son, Lord Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit. Lord God, the Lamb of God, the Son of the Father, who take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us, you who take away the sins of the world. Accept our supplication, you who sit at the right of the Father, and have mercy on us. For you are the only Holy One, you are the only Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Every day I shall bless you, and I shall praise your name forever, and unto the ages of ages. Lord, you have become for us a refuge from generation to generation. I have said: Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul, for I have sinned against you. Lord, to you I have fled; teach me to do your will, for you are my God. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we shall see light. Extend your mercy to those who know you. Grant, O Lord, that in this day we may be kept without sin. Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our Fathers, and praised and glorified is your name unto the ages. Amen. Let your mercy, Lord, come upon us, just as we have hoped in you. Blessed are you, O Lord, teach me your commandments. Blessed are you, O Master, make me understand your commandments. Blessed are you, O Holy One, enlighten me with your commandments. Lord, your mercy remains forever, do not turn away from the works of your hands. To you belongs praise, to you belongs a hymn, to you belongs glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις Θεῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία. Ὑμνοῦμέν σε, εὐλογοῦμέν σε, προσκυνοῦμέν σε, δοξολογοῦμέν σε, εὐχαριστοῦμέν σοι, διὰ τὴν μεγάλην σου δόξαν. Κύριε Βασιλεῦ, ἐπουράνιε Θεέ, Πάτερ παντοκράτορ· Κύριε Υἱὲ μονογενές, Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, καὶ Ἅγιον Πνεῦμα. Κύριε ὁ Θεός, ὁ Ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Πατρός, ὁ αἴρων τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, ὁ αἴρων τὰς ἁμαρτίας τοῦ κόσμου. Πρόσδεξαι τὴν δέησιν ἡμῶν, ὁ καθήμενος ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ Πατρός, καὶ ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Ὅτι σὺ εἶ μόνος Ἅγιος, σὺ εἶ μόνος Κύριος, Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, εἰς δόξαν Θεοῦ Πατρός. Ἀμήν. Καθʼ ἑκάστην ἡμέραν εὐλογήσω σε, καὶ αἰνέσω τὸ ὄνομά σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, καὶ εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ αἰῶνος. Κύριε, καταφυγὴ ἐγενήθης ἡμῖν ἐν γενεᾷ καὶ γενεᾷ. Ἐγὼ εἶπα· Κύριε, ἐλέησόν με· ἴασαι τὴν ψυχήν μου, ὅτι ἥμαρτόν σοι. Κύριε, πρὸς σὲ κατέφυγον· δίδαξόν με τοῦ ποιεῖν τὸ θέλημά σου, ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ Θεός μου. Ὅτι παρὰ σοὶ πηγὴ ζωῆς· ἐν τῷ φωτί σου ὀψόμεθα φῶς. Παράτεινον τὸ ἔλεός σου τοῖς γινώσκουσί σε. Καταξίωσον, Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ταύτῃ ἀναμαρτήτους φυλαχθῆναι ἡμᾶς. Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν, καὶ αἰνετὸν καὶ δεδοξασμένον τὸ ὄνομά σου εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας. Ἀμήν. Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς, καθάπερ ἠλπίσαμεν ἐπὶ σέ. Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Κύριε· δίδαξόν με τὰ δικαιώματά σου. Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Δέσποτα· συνέτισόν με τὰ δικαιώματά σου. Εὐλογητός εἶ, Ἅγιε· φώτισόν με τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου. Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα· τὰ ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν σου μὴ παρίδῃς. Σοὶ πρέπει αἶνος, σοὶ πρέπει ὕμνος, σοὶ δόξα πρέπει, τῷ Πατρί, καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ, καὶ τῷ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν, καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Priest: Let us complete our morning prayer to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Πληρώσωμεν τὴν ἑωθινὴν δέησιν ἡμῶν τῷ Κυρίῳ.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀντιλαβοῦ, σῶσον, ἐλέησον καὶ διαφύλαξον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, τῇ σῇ χάριτι.
Lord, have mercy.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον.
Priest: That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Τὴν ἡμέραν πᾶσαν τελείαν, ἁγίαν, εἰρηνικὴν καὶ ἀναμάρτητον παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: For an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἄγγελον εἰρήνης, πιστὸν ὁδηγόν, φύλακα τῶν ψυχῶν καὶ τῶν σωμάτων ἡμῶν παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: For pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Συγγνώμην καὶ ἄφεσιν τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν καὶ τῶν πλημμελημάτων ἡμῶν παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: For that which is good and beneficial for our souls, and for peace for the world, let us ask the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Τὰ καλὰ καὶ συμφέροντα ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν καὶ εἰρήνην τῷ κόσμῳ παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Τὸν ὑπόλοιπον χρόνον τῆς ζωῆς ἡμῶν ἐν εἰρήνῃ καὶ μετανοίᾳ ἐκτελέσαι παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.
Ἱερεὺς: Χριστιανὰ τὰ τέλη τῆς ζωῆς ἡμῶν, ἀνώδυνα, ἀνεπαίσχυντα, εἰρηνικὰ καὶ καλὴν ἀπολογίαν τὴν ἐπὶ τοῦ φοβεροῦ βήματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ αἰτησώμεθα.
Grant this, O Lord.
Παράσχου, Κύριε.
Priest: Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
Ἱερεὺς: Τῆς παναγίας, ἀχράντου, ὑπερευλογημένης, ἐνδόξου, δεσποίνης ἡμῶν Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων μνημονεύσαντες, ἑαυτοὺς καὶ ἀλλήλους καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ παραθώμεθα.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest: For You are the God of mercy and compassion and love for humankind, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι Θεὸς ἐλέους, οἰκτιρμῶν, καὶ φιλανθρωπίας ὑπάρχεις, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Priest: Peace be with all.
Ἱερεὺς: Εἰρήνη πᾶσι.
And with your spirit.
Καὶ τῷ πνεύματί σου.
Priest: Let us bow our heads to the Lord.
Ἱερεὺς: Τὰς κεφαλὰς ἡμῶν τῷ Κυρίῳ κλίνωμεν.
To You, O Lord.
Σοί, Κύριε.
Priest: Holy Lord, who dwell in the highest and look upon the humble and observe all creation with Your all-seeing eye, to You we bow the neck of soul and body, and we pray You, Holy of holies: Extend Your invisible hand from Your holy heavens and bless us all. And as good and benevolent God, forgive us any misdeeds we committed voluntarily or involuntarily, and grant us Your blessings in this world and in the next.
Ἱερεὺς: Κύριε ἅγιε, ὁ ἐν ὑψηλοῖς κατοικῶν καὶ τὰ ταπεινὰ ἐφορῶν καὶ τῷ παντεφόρῳ σου ὄμματι ἐπιβλέπων ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν κτίσιν, σοὶ ἐκλίναμεν τὸν αὐχένα τῆς ψυχῆς καὶ τοῦ σώματος καὶ δεόμεθά σου, ἅγιε ἁγίων· Ἔκτεινον τὴν χεῖρά σου τὴν ἀόρατον ἐξ ἁγίου κατοικητηρίου σου καὶ εὐλόγησον πάντας ἡμᾶς· καὶ εἴ τι ἡμάρτομεν ἑκουσίως ἢ ἀκουσίως, ὡς ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος Θεὸς συγχώρησον, δωρούμενος ἡμῖν τὰ ἐγκόσμια καὶ ὑπερκόσμια ἀγαθά σου.
Priest: For Yours it is to show mercy and to save us, O our God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Σὸν γάρ ἐστι τὸ ἐλεεῖν καὶ σώζειν ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Aposticha.
Ἀπόστιχα.
Idiomelon. Tone pl. 4.
Ἰδιόμελον. Ἦχος πλ. δʹ.
Today, the evil council against Christ has gathered together, and they plotted vain things against Him, to deliver Him to Pilate, and to put Him to death, even though He is innocent. Today, Judas has put the noose of money around his own neck, and he deprives himself of life, both temporal and divine. Today, Caiaphas, not of his own accord, prophesies and says, It is expedient that one man should die for the people”; for He came to suffer for our sins, that He might free us from slavery to the enemy, as He is good and benevolent.
Σήμερον τὸ κατὰ τοῦ Χριστοῦ πονηρὸν συνήχθη συνέδριον, καὶ κατʼ αὐτοῦ κενὰ ἐβουλεύσατο, παραδοῦναι Πιλάτῳ εἰς θάνατον τὸν ἀνεύθυνον. Σήμερον τὴν τῶν χρημάτων ἀγχόνην, Ἰούδας ἑαυτῷ περιτίθησι, καὶ στερεῖται κατʼ ἄμφω ζωῆς, προσκαίρου καὶ θείας. Σήμερον Καϊάφας ἄκων προφητεύει· Συμφέρει, λέγων, ὑπὲρ τοῦ λαοῦ ἕνα ἀπολέσθαι· ἦλθε γὰρ ὑπὲρ τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν ἡμῶν τοῦ παθεῖν, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃ, ἐκ τῆς δουλείας τοῦ ἐχθροῦ, ὡς ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος.
Verse. He who ate my bread, dealt deceptively with me.
Στίχ. Ὁ ἐσθίων ἄρτους μου, ἐμεγάλυνεν ἐπʼ ἐμὲ πτερνισμόν.
Today Judas puts away the mask of charity to the poor, and reveals his greedy face. He no longer cares for the needy. It is not the sinful woman’s fragrant ointment that he sells anymore, but the ointment from heaven, and from that he appropriates the pieces of silver. He runs to the Jewish authorities and says to those villains, What will you give me, if I betray him to you?” Oh, the avarice of the betrayer! He sells for a cheap price, strikes a bargain, on the buyers’ terms, for the One who is being sold; he does not haggle over the price, but sells Him as if He were a runaway slave. After all, it is the practice of those who steal to throw away what is valuable. And here, the disciple threw away to the dogs what is holy; for the madness of avarice made him rage against the Master. Let us keep away from the love of money, and cry aloud, O long-suffering Lord, glory to You!
Σήμερον ὁ Ἰούδας τὸ τῆς φιλοπτωχείας κρύπτει προσωπεῖον, καὶ τῆς πλεονεξίας ἀνακαλύπτει τὴν μορφήν· οὐκέτι τῶν πενήτων φροντίζει· οὐκέτι τὸ μύρον πιπράσκει τὸ τῆς ἁμαρτωλοῦ, ἀλλὰ τὸ οὐράνιον μύρον, καὶ ἐξ αὐτοῦ νοσφίζεται τὰ ἀργύρια. Τρέχει πρὸς Ἰουδαίους, λέγει τοῖς παρανόμοις· Τί μοι θέλετε δοῦναι, κἀγὼ ὑμῖν παραδώσω αὐτόν; Ὢ φιλαργυρίας προδότου! εὔωνον ποιεῖται τὴν πρᾶσιν· πρὸς τὴν γνώμην τῶν ἀγοραζόντων, τοῦ πωλουμένου τὴν πραγματείαν ποιεῖται· οὐκ ἀκριβολογεῖται πρὸς τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλʼ ὡς δοῦλον φυγάδα ἀπεμπολεῖ· ἔθος γὰρ τοῖς κλέπτουσι, ρίπτειν τὰ τίμια· νῦν ἔβαλε τὰ ἅγια τοῖς κυσὶν ὁ μαθητής· ἡ γὰρ λύσσα τῆς φιλαργυρίας, κατὰ τοῦ ἰδίου Δεσπότου, μαίνεσθαι ἐποίησεν αὐτόν· ἧς τὴν πεῖραν φύγωμεν, κράζοντες· Μακρόθυμε Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Verse. He went forth and spoke the same. All my enemies whisper together against me; against me they devise evils for me.
Στίχ. Ἐξεπορεύετο ἔξω καὶ ἐλάλει ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό. Κατʼ ἐμοῦ ἐψιθύριζον πάντες οἱ ἐχθροί μου, κατʼ ἐμοῦ ἐλογίζοντο κακά μοι.
Your behavior is full of deceit, O Judas, you transgressor of the Law. Sick with love for money, you gained for yourself a hatred for humanity. You were enamored with wealth: so why become the disciple of the One who teaches about poverty? Because you loved Him? Then why did you sell Him, the priceless One, and deliver Him over to a bloody death? Shudder, O sun! Groan, O earth! Quake and cry aloud, Unresentful Lord, glory to You!
Ὁτρόπος σου δολιότητος γέμει, παράνομε Ἰούδα· νοσῶν γὰρ φιλαργυρίαν, ἐκέρδησας μισανθρωπίαν· εἰ γὰρ πλοῦτον ἠγάπας, τί τῷ περὶ πτωχείας διδάσκοντι ἐφοίτας; εἰ δὲ καὶ ἐφίλεις, ἵνα τί ἐπώλεις τὸν ἀτίμητον, προδιδοὺς εἰς μιαιφονίαν; Φρῖξον ἥλιε, στέναξον ἡ γῆ, καὶ κλονουμένη βόησον· Ἀνεξίκακε Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Verse. They testify a lawless word against me, Since he is asleep, will he rise up again?
Στίχ. Λόγον παράνομον κατέθεντο κατʼ ἐμοῦ· Mὴ ὁ κοιμώμενος οὐχὶ προσθήσει τοῦ ἀναστῆναι;
Let no one, O believers, let no one uninitiated dare to approach the table of the Lord’s supper deceitfully, like Judas. For when he received the morsel, he turned against the Bread. In appearance he was a disciple, but in reality he was there as a murderer, rejoicing with the Jews, while keeping company with the Apostles. Hating, he kissed; kissing, he sold the One who redeemed us from the curse, our God and Savior of our souls.
Μηδείς, ὦ πιστοί, τοῦ δεσποτικοῦ δείπνου ἀμύητος· μηδεὶς ὅλως ὡς ὁ Ἰούδας, δολίως προσίτω τῇ τραπέζῃ· ἐκεῖνος γὰρ τὸν ψωμὸν δεξάμενος, κατὰ τοῦ ἄρτου ἐχώρησε, σχήματι μὲν ὢν μαθητής, πράγματι δὲ παρὼν φονευτής, τοῖς μὲν Ἰουδαίοις συναγαλλόμενος, τοῖς δὲ Ἀποστόλοις συναυλιζόμενος· μισῶν ἐφίλει, φιλῶν ἐπώλει, τὸν ἐξαγοράσαντα ἡμᾶς τῆς κατάρας, τὸν Θεὸν καὶ Σωτῆρα τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Your behavior is full of deceit, O Judas, you transgressor of the Law. Sick with love for money, you gained for yourself a hatred for humanity. You were enamored with wealth: so why become the disciple of the One who teaches about poverty? Because you loved Him? Then why did you sell Him, the priceless One, and deliver Him over to a bloody death? Shudder, O sun! Groan, O earth! Quake and cry aloud, Unresentful Lord, glory to You!
Ὁτρόπος σου δολιότητος γέμει, παράνομε Ἰούδα· νοσῶν γὰρ φιλαργυρίαν, ἐκέρδησας μισανθρωπίαν· εἰ γὰρ πλοῦτον ἠγάπας, τί τῷ περὶ πτωχείας διδάσκοντι ἐφοίτας; εἰ δὲ καὶ ἐφίλεις, ἵνα τί ἐπώλεις τὸν ἀτίμητον, προδιδοὺς εἰς μιαιφονίαν; Φρῖξον ἥλιε, στέναξον ἡ γῆ, καὶ κλονουμένη βόησον· Ἀνεξίκακε Κύριε, δόξα σοι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Tone pl. 4.
Ἦχος πλ. δʹ.
Initiating Your disciples, O Lord, You instructed them, saying, O my friends, see that no fear separates you from Me. Although I suffer, yet I do so for the sake of the world. So do not fall away because of Me; for I came not to be served but to serve, and to give My life as a ransom for the world. So, if you are My friends, imitate Me. Whoever would be first, let him be last; let the master be like the servant. Abide in me, so that you may bear fruit; for I am the Vine of life.
Μυσταγωγῶν σου, Κύριε, τοὺς Μαθητάς, ἐδίδασκες λέγων· Ὦ φίλοι, ὁρᾶτε, μηδεὶς ἡμᾶς χωρίσει μου φόβος· εἰ γὰρ πάσχω, ἀλλʼ ὑπὲρ τοῦ κόσμου· μὴ οὖν σκανδαλίζεσθε ἐν ἐμοί· οὐ γὰρ ἦλθον διακονηθῆναι, ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι, καὶ δοῦναι τὴν ψυχήν μου, λύτρον ὑπὲρ τοῦ κόσμου. Εἰ οὖν ὑμεῖς φίλοι μού ἐστε, ἐμὲ μιμεῖσθε· ὁ θέλων πρῶτος εἶναι, ἔστω ἔσχατος· ὁ δεσπότης, ὡς ὁ διάκονος. Μείνατε ἐν ἐμοί, ἵνα βότρυν φέρητε· ἐγὼ γάρ εἰμι τῆς ζωῆς ἡ ἄμπελος.
Priest: It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your mercy in the morning and Your truth at night.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἀγαθὸν τὸ ἐξομολογεῖσθαι τῷ Κυρίῳ καὶ ψάλλειν τῷ ὀνόματί σου, Ὕψιστε· τοῦ ἀναγγέλλειν τῷ πρωΐ τὸ ἔλεός σου καὶ τὴν ἀλήθειάν σου κατὰ νύκτα.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Trisagion.
Τρισάγιον.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.(3)
Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, Ἅγιος Ἰσχυρός, Ἅγιος Ἀθάνατος, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Παναγία Τριάς, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. Κύριε, ἱλάσθητι ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ἡμῶν. Δέσποτα, συγχώρησον τὰς ἀνομίας ἡμῖν. Ἅγιε, ἐπίσκεψαι καὶ ἴασαι τὰς ἀσθενείας ἡμῶν, ἕνεκεν του ὀνόματός σου.
Lord, have mercy(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Πάτερ ἡμῶν, ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου, ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου, γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπί τῆς γῆς. Τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν, ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν, καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν, ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ.
Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία καὶ ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ δόξα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ἁγίου Πνεύματος, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Troparion before the Prophecy. Tone 3.
Τροπάριον τῆς Προφητείας. Ἦχος γʹ.
Lord, You were struck on behalf of the human race and were not enraged. Free our life from corruption and save us.
Ὁ ραπισθεὶς ὑπὲρ γένους ἀνθρώπων, καὶ μὴ ὀργισθείς, ἐλευθέρωσον ἐκ φθορᾶς τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν, Κύριε, καὶ σῶσον ἡμᾶς.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Lord, You were struck on behalf of the human race and were not enraged. Free our life from corruption and save us.
Ὁ ραπισθεὶς ὑπὲρ γένους ἀνθρώπων, καὶ μὴ ὀργισθείς, ἐλευθέρωσον ἐκ φθορᾶς τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν, Κύριε, καὶ σῶσον ἡμᾶς.
THE PROPHECY
Η ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΙΑ
Prokeimenon. Tone 1.
Προκείμενον. Ἦχος αʹ.
Psalm 82 (83).
Ψαλμὸς ΠΒʹ (82).
Let the Gentiles know Your name is the Lord.
Γνώτωσαν ἔθνη, ὅτι ὄνομά σοι Κύριος.
O God, who can be likened to You?
Ὁ Θεός, τίς ὁμοιωθήσεταί σοι;
The reading is from the Prophecy of Jeremiah.
Προφητείας Ἱερεμίου τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα.
Wisdom. Let us be attentive.
Σοφία. Πρόσχωμεν.
Jer 11:17 – 22; 12:1 – 5, 9 – 11, 14 – 15
Ιερ. ΙΑʹ, 18 – 23 ΙΒʹ 15, 9 – 11 14 – 15
O Lord, teach me, and I will know. Then I saw their purpose. For I did not know I was like an innocent lamb led to be sacrificed. They plotted an evil device against me, saying, Come, let us put wood in his bread, and destroy him root and branch from the land of the living, so his name might not be remembered any longer. But, O Lord, You who judge righteously, who tests minds and hearts, let me see Your vengeance on them, for I have revealed my righteous plea to You. Therefore thus says the Lord against the men of Anathoth, against those who seek my life, and who say, Do not prophesy in the name of the Lord, lest you die by our hands – Behold, I will visit them. The young men shall die by the sword, and their sons and daughters shall die by famine. There shall be no remnant of them, for I will bring calamities on the inhabitants of Anathoth in the year of their visitation. O Lord, You are righteous, that I may plead my case with You, to speak to You concerning judgments. Why does the way of the ungodly prosper, and all who deal treacherously flourish? You planted them, and they took root. They bear children and are fruitful. You are near in their mouth, but far from their mind. But You, O Lord, know me. You have proven my heart before You. Set them apart for the day of slaughter. How long will the land mourn and the grass of the field wither, because of the vices of those who dwell in it? The cattle and the birds are destroyed, because they said, God will not see our ways. Your feet run and grow weary. Gather together all the wild beasts of the field and let them come to devour her. Many shepherds destroyed My vineyard and defiled My portion. They turned My pleasant portion into an impassable desert. It was made a complete ruin. For thus says the Lord: “Concerning all the evil neighbors who touch My inheritance, which I divided to My people Israel – behold, I shall draw them away from their land and will cast out Judah from their midst. Then it shall come to pass, after I cast them out, that I will return them and have mercy on them. I will settle them, each in his inheritance and each in his land.
Κύριε, γνώρισόν μοι, καὶ γνώσομαι· τότε εἶδον τὰ ἐπιτηδεύματα αὐτῶν. Ἐγὼ δὲ ὡς ἀρνίον ἄκακον ἀγόμενον τοῦ θύεσθαι, οὐκ ἔγνων· ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἐλογίσαντο λογισμόν πονηρόν, λέγοντες, δεῦτε καὶ ἐμβάλωμεν ξύλον εἰς τὸν ἄρτον αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐκτρίψωμεν αὐτὸν ἀπὸ γῆς ζώντων, καὶ τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ οὐ μὴ μνησθῇ ἔτι. Κύριε τῶν δυνάμεων, κρίνων δίκαια, δοκιμάζων νεφροὺς καὶ καρδίας, ἴδοιμι τὴν παρὰ σοῦ ἐκδίκησιν ἐν αὐτοῖς, ὅτι πρὸς σὲ ἀπεκάλυψα τὸ δικαίωμά μου. Διὰ τοῦτο τάδε λέγει Κύριος ἐπὶ τοὺς ἄνδρας Ἀναθώθ, τοὺς ζητοῦντας τὴν ψυχήν μου, τοὺς λέγοντας, οὐ μὴ προφητεύσεις ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματι Κυρίου, εἰδὲ μή, ἀποθάνῃ ἐν ταῖς χερσὶν ἡμῶν. Ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἐπισκέψομαι ἐπʼ αὐτούς· οἱ νεανίσκοι αὐτῶν ἐν μαχαίρᾳ ἀποθανοῦνται, καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ αὐτῶν καὶ αἱ θυγατέρες αὐτῶν τελευτήσουσιν ἐν λιμῷ, καὶ ἐγκατάλειμμα οὐκ ἔσται αὐτῶν, ὅτι ἐπάξω κακὰ ἐπὶ τοὺς κατοικοῦντας ἐν Ἀναθώθ, ἐν ἐνιαυτῷ ἐπισκέψεως αὐτῶν. Δίκαιος εἶ Κύριε, ὅτι ἀπολογήσομαι πρὸς σέ, πλὴν κρίματα λαλήσω πρὸς σέ· τί ὅτι ὁδὸς ἀσεβῶν εὐοδοῦται; εὐθήνησαν πάντες οἱ ἀθετοῦντες ἀθετήματα; Ἐφύτευσας αὐτούς, καὶ ἐῤῥιζώθησαν, ἐτεκνοποιήσαντο, καὶ ἐποίησαν καρπόν· ἐγγὺς εἶ σὺ τοῦ στόματος αὐτῶν, καὶ πόῤῥω ἀπὸ τῶν νεφρῶν αὐτῶν. Καὶ σύ, Κύριε, γινώσκεις με, οἴδάς με, καὶ δεδοκίμακας τὴν καρδίαν μου ἐναντίον σου· ἄθροισον αὐτοὺς ὥσπερ πρόβατα εἰς σφαγήν· ἅγνισον αὐτοὺς εἰς ἡμέραν σφαγῆς αὐτῶν. Ἕως πότε πενθήσει ἡ γῆ, καὶ πᾶς ὁ χόρτος τοῦ ἀγροῦ ξηρανθήσεται ἀπὸ κακίας τῶν κατοικούντων ἐν αὐτῇ; ἠφανίσθησαν κτήνη καὶ πετεινά, ὅτι εἶπαν, οὐκ ὄψεται ὁ Θεὸς ὁδοὺς ἡμῶν. Σοῦ οἱ πόδες τρέχουσι, καὶ ἐκλύουσί σε. Συναγάγετε πάντα τὰ θηρία τοῦ ἀγροῦ, καὶ ἐλθέτωσαν τοῦ φαγεῖν αὐτήν. Ποιμένες πολλοὶ διέφθειραν τὸν ἀμπελῶνά μου, ἐμόλυναν τὴν μερίδα μου, ἔδωκαν τὴν μερίδα τὴν ἐπιθυμητήν μου εἰς ἔρημον ἄβατον, ἐτέθη εἰς ἀφανισμὸν ἀπωλείας. Ὅτι τάδε λέγει Κύριος περὶ πάντων τῶν γειτόνων τῶν πονηρῶν, τῶν ἁπτομένων τῆς κληρονομίας μου, ἧς ἐμέρισα τῷ λαῷ μου τῷ Ἰσραήλ. Ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἀποσπῶ αὐτοὺς ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς αὐτῶν, καὶ τὸν Ἰούδαν ἐκβαλῶ ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν, καὶ ἔσται μετὰ τὸ ἐκβαλεῖν με αὐτούς, ἐπιστρέψω καὶ ἐλεήσω αὐτούς, καὶ κατοικιῶ αὐτούς, ἕκαστον εἰς τὴν κληρονομίαν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἕκαστον εἰς τὴν γῆν αὐτοῦ.
Prokeimenon. Tone Pl. 2.
Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ. βʹ.
Psalm 75 (76).
Ψαλμὸς ΟΕʹ (75).
Pray and return to the Lord Your God.
Εὔξασθε, καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
In Judah God is known.
Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός.
Ἱερεὺς: Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your great mercy, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Ἱερεὺς: Ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, κατὰ τὸ μέγα ἔλεός σου, δεόμεθά σου, ἐπάκουσον καὶ ἐλέησον.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τῶν εὐσεβῶν καὶ ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for our Archbishop (name).
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τοῦ Ἀρχιεπισκόπου ἡμῶν (δεῖνος).
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for our brethren: the priests, the hieromonks, the deacons, the monastics, and all our brotherhood in Christ.
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τῶν ἀδελφῶν ἡμῶν τῶν ἱερέων, ἱερομονάχων, διακόνων καὶ μοναχῶν καὶ πάσης τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ ἡμῶν ἀδελφότητος.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, protection, forgiveness, and remission of the sins of the servants of God, all pious Orthodox Christians residing and visiting in this city: the parishioners, the members of the parish council, the stewards, and benefactors of this holy church.
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ ἐλέους, ζωῆς, εἰρήνης, ὑγείας, σωτηρίας, ἐπισκέψεως, συγχωρήσεως καὶ ἀφέσεως τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν τῶν δούλων τοῦ Θεοῦ, πάντων τῶν εὐσεβῶν καὶ ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν τῶν κατοικούντων καὶ παρεπιδημούντων ἐν τῇ πόλει ταύτῃ, τῶν ἐνοριτῶν, ἐπιτρόπων, συνδρομητῶν καὶ ἀφιερωτῶν τῆς ἁγίας Ἐκκλησίας ταύτης.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this holy church, and for all our fathers and brethren who have fallen asleep before us, who here have been piously laid to their rest, as well as the Orthodox everywhere.
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπέρ τῶν μακαρίων καὶ ἀειμνήστων κτιτόρων τῆς ἁγίας Ἐκκλησίας (ἢ τῆς ἁγίας μονῆς) ταύτης καὶ ὑπὲρ πάντων τῶν προαναπαυσαμένων πατέρων καὶ ἀδελφῶν ἡμῶν, τῶν ἐνθάδε εὐσεβῶς κειμένων καὶ ἁπανταχοῦ ὀρθοδόξων.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Again we pray for those who bear fruit and do good works in this holy and all-venerable church, for those who labor and those who sing, and for the people here present who await Your great and rich mercy.
Ἔτι δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ τῶν καρποφορούντων καὶ καλλιεργούντων ἐν τῷ ἁγίῳ καὶ πανσέπτῳ ναῷ τούτῳ, κοπιώντων, ψαλλόντων καὶ ὑπὲρ τοῦ περιεστῶτος λαοῦ, τοῦ ἀπεκδεχομένου τὸ παρὰ σοῦ μέγα καὶ πλούσιον ἔλεος.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
For You are merciful and benevolent God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ὅτι ἐλεήμων καὶ φιλάνθρωπος Θεὸς ὑπάρχεις, καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπομεν, τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ τῷ ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Wisdom
Σοφία
Holy master, give the blessing!
Δέσποτα ἅγιε, εὐλόγησον.
Blessed is Christ our God, the One who is, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Ὁ ὢν εὐλογητὸς Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν πάντοτε, νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
The Lord God make firm the holy and pure faith of the pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy and Great Church of Christ, our Sacred Archdiocese, [this Sacred Metropolis,] and this city, to the ages of ages.
Στερεώσαι Κύριος ὁ Θεός τὴν ἁγίαν καὶ ἀμώμητον πίστιν τῶν εὐσεβῶν καὶ ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν σὺν τῇ ἁγίᾳ αὐτοῦ Μεγάλῃ Ἐκκλησίᾳ, τῇ ἱερᾷ ἡμῶν Ἀρχιεπισκοπῇ, [τῇ ἱερᾷ Μητροπόλει ταύτῃ] καὶ τῇ πόλει ταύτῃ εἰς αἰῶνας αἰώνων.
Amen.
Ἀμήν.
Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify.
Τὴν τιμιωτέραν τῶν Χερουβείμ, καὶ ἐνδοξοτέραν, ἀσυγκρίτως τῶν Σεραφείμ, τὴν ἀδιαφθόρως, Θεὸν Λόγον τεκοῦσαν, τὴν ὄντως Θεοτόκον, σὲ μεγαλύνομεν.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι.
Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Κύριε ἐλέησον(ἐκ γ')
Father, bless!
Πάτερ Εὐλόγησον.
Priest: Μay He who in the washing of the feet of His disciples demonstrated the excellent way of humility through His surpassing goodness, even as far as condescending to the Cross and Grave, Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His all-pure and all-immaculate holy Mother, the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, bodiless powers of heaven, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, of the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, of the holy, glorious, and triumphant martyrs, of our righteous and God-bearing fathers, (local patron saint); of the holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna, and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, as He is good, benevolent, and merciful God.
Ἱερεὺς: Ὁ διʼ ὑπερβάλλουσαν ἀγαθότητα ὁδὸν ἀρίστην τὴν ταπείνωσιν ὑποδείξας, ἐν τῷ νῖψαι τοὺς πόδας τῶν μαθητῶν, καὶ μέχρι σταυροῦ καὶ ταφῆς συγκαταβὰς ἡμῖν, Χριστὸς ὁ ἀληθινὸς Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς παναχράντου καὶ παναμώμου ἁγίας αὐτοῦ Μητρός, δυνάμει τοῦ τιμίου καὶ ζωοποιοῦ Σταυροῦ, προστασίαις τῶν τιμίων ἐπουρανίων δυνάμεων ἀσωμάτων, ἱκεσίαις τοῦ τιμίου, ἐνδόξου, προφήτου, προδρόμου καὶ βαπτιστοῦ Ἰωάννου, τῶν ἁγίων ἐνδόξων καὶ πανευφήμων ἀποστόλων, τῶν ἁγίων ἐνδόξων καὶ καλλινίκων μαρτύρων· τῶν ὁσίων καὶ θεοφόρων πατέρων ἡμῶν· (τοῦ ἁγίου τοῦ ναοῦ)· τῶν ἁγίων καὶ δικαίων θεοπατόρων Ἰωακεὶμ καὶ Ἄννης, καὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων, ἐλεήσαι καὶ σώσαι ἡμᾶς, ὡς ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος καὶ ἐλεήμων Θεός.
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.
Διʼ εὐχῶν τῶν ἁγίων πατέρων ἡμῶν, Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.
Ἀμήν.
Ἀμήν.