Ikos
O Immortal Lord, You have bound Hades, slain Death, and raised up the world. Therefore, the children, carrying psalms, sing praise to You as Victor, O Christ, and they cry aloud to You this day: "Hosanna to the Son of David! No longer shall the little children be slaughtered because of Mary's Child," they say, "because You alone are Crucified for all, both young and old! No more shall the sword be drawn against us, for Your side is pierced with a lance. With great rejoicing, then, we cry out: 'Blessed are You who come to restore Adam!'"
Synaxarion
On this day, which is Palm Sunday, we celebrate the glorious and radiant Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
He who once stretched out the sky as a tent-cloth by His divine word, today is seated upon the foal of a donkey, seeking to raise mankind who had fallen and become like beasts.
Wherefore, through Your indescribable mercy, O Christ, enable us to overcome our beastly passions; and make us worthy to behold Your brilliant triumph over Death and Your wondrous and life-giving Resurrection; and have mercy on us. Amen.
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Synaxarion of the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Kontakion of John Climacos in Tone One
O wise and blessed John, you gave us your teachings as fruits ever ripe to liven the hearts of those who hear them well. Your doctrine is like as ladder that leads to heavenly and everlasting glory the souls of those who honor you, O father John our teacher.
Ikos
O our father, you have become the dwelling place of God; you shine with your virtues, with faith, hope and love, as the most pure gold; you expound the divine precepts, and practiced asceticism as one who was liberated from the flesh. You acquired wisdom, courage, chastity, and humility, by which you were raised on high. Illuminated by constant prayer, you attained the tabernacles of Heaven, O father John, our teacher.
Synaxarion
On this same day, the fourth Sunday of the Fast, we celebrate the memory of our Father John, the author of “The Ladder.”
O John, while living, you seemed dead to the body. Now that you appear dead and without breath, you live forever. You left your book, through which you ascended on high, clearly teaching the ladder of ascent to Heaven to everyone.
By the prayers of Your saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
O wise and blessed John, you gave us your teachings as fruits ever ripe to liven the hearts of those who hear them well. Your doctrine is like as ladder that leads to heavenly and everlasting glory the souls of those who honor you, O father John our teacher.
Ikos
O our father, you have become the dwelling place of God; you shine with your virtues, with faith, hope and love, as the most pure gold; you expound the divine precepts, and practiced asceticism as one who was liberated from the flesh. You acquired wisdom, courage, chastity, and humility, by which you were raised on high. Illuminated by constant prayer, you attained the tabernacles of Heaven, O father John, our teacher.
Synaxarion
On this same day, the fourth Sunday of the Fast, we celebrate the memory of our Father John, the author of “The Ladder.”
O John, while living, you seemed dead to the body. Now that you appear dead and without breath, you live forever. You left your book, through which you ascended on high, clearly teaching the ladder of ascent to Heaven to everyone.
By the prayers of Your saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Synaxarion of the Third Sunday of Lent
Kontakion in Tone Seven
The Angel's fiery sword will no longer guard the gate of Paradise, for the Cross of the Lord has put it out wondrously. The power of Death has been broken, the victory of Hades wiped out, and You, my Savior, have stood up and called out to all those bound in Hell: "Come now; enter again into Paradise!"
Ikos
Pilate set up three crosses on Golgotha, two for the thieves and one for the Lord of life. Seeing this, Hades asked its servants: "Who has driven this spear into my heart? A wooden lance has pierced me, and I am torn apart. What pain has penetrated my womb and my heart! What sorrow stabs my spirit! I am forced to give up Adam and his children, those whom I had received from the forbidden Tree; for the new Tree leads them to enter again into Paradise.
Synaxarion
On this day, the third Sunday of the Fast, we celebrate the feast of the veneration of the precious and life-giving Cross.
Let the whole creation bow down in woship before You, O Word, as it venerates Your life-giving Cross.
Wherefore, through its power, O Christ our God, protect us against the snares of the evil one, make us worthy to pass safely through the struggle of the Fast. May we adore Your divine Passion and Your life-giving Resurrection. Have mercy on us, for You alone are good and the Lover of Mankind. Amen.
The Angel's fiery sword will no longer guard the gate of Paradise, for the Cross of the Lord has put it out wondrously. The power of Death has been broken, the victory of Hades wiped out, and You, my Savior, have stood up and called out to all those bound in Hell: "Come now; enter again into Paradise!"
Ikos
Pilate set up three crosses on Golgotha, two for the thieves and one for the Lord of life. Seeing this, Hades asked its servants: "Who has driven this spear into my heart? A wooden lance has pierced me, and I am torn apart. What pain has penetrated my womb and my heart! What sorrow stabs my spirit! I am forced to give up Adam and his children, those whom I had received from the forbidden Tree; for the new Tree leads them to enter again into Paradise.
Synaxarion
On this day, the third Sunday of the Fast, we celebrate the feast of the veneration of the precious and life-giving Cross.
Let the whole creation bow down in woship before You, O Word, as it venerates Your life-giving Cross.
Wherefore, through its power, O Christ our God, protect us against the snares of the evil one, make us worthy to pass safely through the struggle of the Fast. May we adore Your divine Passion and Your life-giving Resurrection. Have mercy on us, for You alone are good and the Lover of Mankind. Amen.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Synaxarion of the Second Sunday of Lent
Kontakion of the Holy Relics in Tone Eight
Through penance and mortification, the holy martyrs of Christ have overcome the disorder of their burning passions. During their lifetime, they had received the grace of healing the sick; after their death, they have the power of performing miracles. It is a great marvel indeed that healing should come forth from mere bones. Glory to the Creator, to God alone!
Kontakion of Gregory in Tone Eight
Holy and divine instrument of wisdom, joyful trumpet of theology, with one accord we sing your praises, O Gregory inspired by God! But since you stand now in mind and spirit before the Original Mind, guide our minds to Him, O father, that we may cry out to you: "Hail, O preacher of grace!"
Ikos
You appeared on earth as an angelic messenger, proclaiming to mortal men the mysteries of God. Endowed with a human mind and flesh, yet speaking with the voice of the bodiless powers, you have filled us with amazement, O saint inspired by God, and made us cry aloud to you: "Hail, for through you the darkness is dispelled! Hail, for through you the light has returned! Hail, messenger of the uncreated Divinity! Hail, reprover of the created folly! Hail, height impossible to climb that tells us of God's nature! Hail, depth hard to scan, which speaks of His energy! Hail, for you have rightly proclaimed His glory! Hail, torch that shows us the Sun! Hail, cup filled with nectar! Hail, for through you the truth has shone forth! Hail, for through you falsehood has been plunged into darkness. Hail, preacher of grace!"
Synaxarion
On this second Sunday of the Great Fast, we commemorate our holy father Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica.
Truly, the great preacher of the wondrous and brilliant Light has been led by the Fount of Light into unsetting Light.
By his holy prayers, O our God, take pity on us and save us.
Through penance and mortification, the holy martyrs of Christ have overcome the disorder of their burning passions. During their lifetime, they had received the grace of healing the sick; after their death, they have the power of performing miracles. It is a great marvel indeed that healing should come forth from mere bones. Glory to the Creator, to God alone!
Kontakion of Gregory in Tone Eight
Holy and divine instrument of wisdom, joyful trumpet of theology, with one accord we sing your praises, O Gregory inspired by God! But since you stand now in mind and spirit before the Original Mind, guide our minds to Him, O father, that we may cry out to you: "Hail, O preacher of grace!"
Ikos
You appeared on earth as an angelic messenger, proclaiming to mortal men the mysteries of God. Endowed with a human mind and flesh, yet speaking with the voice of the bodiless powers, you have filled us with amazement, O saint inspired by God, and made us cry aloud to you: "Hail, for through you the darkness is dispelled! Hail, for through you the light has returned! Hail, messenger of the uncreated Divinity! Hail, reprover of the created folly! Hail, height impossible to climb that tells us of God's nature! Hail, depth hard to scan, which speaks of His energy! Hail, for you have rightly proclaimed His glory! Hail, torch that shows us the Sun! Hail, cup filled with nectar! Hail, for through you the truth has shone forth! Hail, for through you falsehood has been plunged into darkness. Hail, preacher of grace!"
Synaxarion
On this second Sunday of the Great Fast, we commemorate our holy father Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica.
Truly, the great preacher of the wondrous and brilliant Light has been led by the Fount of Light into unsetting Light.
By his holy prayers, O our God, take pity on us and save us.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Synaxarion - Sunday of Orthodoxy
Ikos
The mystery of our salvation was once announced by the divinely-inspired prophets. They foretold this illumination for us who have arrived at the last days. By it, we receive knowledge of God, the one God and Lord, glorified in Three Persons; and we werve Him alone, having one Faith and one Baptism, we have put on Christ. Wherefore, we confess our salvation in word and in deed, and we restore our likeness to God.
Synaxarion
On this same day, the First Sunday of Lent, we commemorate the restoration of the holy icons, which came about in the reign of Michael, Emperor of Constantinople, and his mother Theodora, of eternal memory, and under the pontificate of the holy Patriarch and confessor Methodios.
The icons had once been banished; I exult as I see their veneration restored.
At the prayers of You holy Confessors, O Christ, immutable Icon of the Father, take pity on us. Amen.
The mystery of our salvation was once announced by the divinely-inspired prophets. They foretold this illumination for us who have arrived at the last days. By it, we receive knowledge of God, the one God and Lord, glorified in Three Persons; and we werve Him alone, having one Faith and one Baptism, we have put on Christ. Wherefore, we confess our salvation in word and in deed, and we restore our likeness to God.
Synaxarion
On this same day, the First Sunday of Lent, we commemorate the restoration of the holy icons, which came about in the reign of Michael, Emperor of Constantinople, and his mother Theodora, of eternal memory, and under the pontificate of the holy Patriarch and confessor Methodios.
The icons had once been banished; I exult as I see their veneration restored.
At the prayers of You holy Confessors, O Christ, immutable Icon of the Father, take pity on us. Amen.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
From the Triodion - Saturday of the First Week of Lent
Troparion of Theodore in Tone Two
Faith can accomplish great things: because of its power, through it the Holy Great Martyr Theodore rejoiced in the midst of the flames as if he had been in refreshing water. Burned by the flames, he was offered to the Holy Trinity as delightful bread. Through his intercessions, O Christ God, save our souls.
Kontakion of Theodore in Tone Eight
Your faith in Christ was like a breastplate on our heart. Through it, you overcame the enemies' power; wherefore, you are crowned in eternity with a heavenly diadem.
Ikos
O You who are seated on a throne of light, with faith and thankfulness we sing Your praise. For You have granted us a "Gift of God", Theodore, courageous in his martyrdom, thrice-blessed in his life, the champion of the truth. With firm devotion, he held fast to Christ and proved to be a mighty victor over the deceitful Enemy, wherefore he was crowned in eternity with a heavenly diadem.
Synaxarion
On the same day, the Saturday of the first week of the Great Fast, we celebrate the splendid miracle which ws performed by the glorious among the martyrs, Theodore the Recruit, through the boiled wheat.
By boiled wheat, Theodore has fed the city, frustrating the deception of the food polluted by impiety.
By his holy prayers, O our God, take pity on us and save us. Amen.
Faith can accomplish great things: because of its power, through it the Holy Great Martyr Theodore rejoiced in the midst of the flames as if he had been in refreshing water. Burned by the flames, he was offered to the Holy Trinity as delightful bread. Through his intercessions, O Christ God, save our souls.
Kontakion of Theodore in Tone Eight
Your faith in Christ was like a breastplate on our heart. Through it, you overcame the enemies' power; wherefore, you are crowned in eternity with a heavenly diadem.
Ikos
O You who are seated on a throne of light, with faith and thankfulness we sing Your praise. For You have granted us a "Gift of God", Theodore, courageous in his martyrdom, thrice-blessed in his life, the champion of the truth. With firm devotion, he held fast to Christ and proved to be a mighty victor over the deceitful Enemy, wherefore he was crowned in eternity with a heavenly diadem.
Synaxarion
On the same day, the Saturday of the first week of the Great Fast, we celebrate the splendid miracle which ws performed by the glorious among the martyrs, Theodore the Recruit, through the boiled wheat.
By boiled wheat, Theodore has fed the city, frustrating the deception of the food polluted by impiety.
By his holy prayers, O our God, take pity on us and save us. Amen.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Synaxarion - Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheesefare)
Ikos
Banished from the joys of Paradise, Adam sat outside and wept; and beating his hands upon his face, he said: "In Your compassion, have mercy on me who have fallen!" When Adam saw the angel drive him out and shut the door of the divine garden, he groaned aloud and said: "In Your compassion, have mercy on me who have fallen!" O Paradise, share in the sorrow of your master who is brought to poverty, and with the sound of your leaves, pray to the Creator that He may not keep your gate closed forever. O Merciful One, have mercy on me who have fallen! O Paradise, perfect, all-holy, and blessed, planted for Adam's sake and shut because of Eve, pray to God for the fallen! O Merciful One, have mercy on me who have fallen!
Synaxarion
On this day, we commemorate the expulsion of Adam, our first father, from the Paradise of delights.
Together with Adam and Eve, bitterly fallen, let the whole human race weep over the loss of Paradise.
Through Your ineffable compassion, O Christ our God, make us worthy of the delights of Paradise; and in Your love for mankind, take pity on us. Amen.
Banished from the joys of Paradise, Adam sat outside and wept; and beating his hands upon his face, he said: "In Your compassion, have mercy on me who have fallen!" When Adam saw the angel drive him out and shut the door of the divine garden, he groaned aloud and said: "In Your compassion, have mercy on me who have fallen!" O Paradise, share in the sorrow of your master who is brought to poverty, and with the sound of your leaves, pray to the Creator that He may not keep your gate closed forever. O Merciful One, have mercy on me who have fallen! O Paradise, perfect, all-holy, and blessed, planted for Adam's sake and shut because of Eve, pray to God for the fallen! O Merciful One, have mercy on me who have fallen!
Synaxarion
On this day, we commemorate the expulsion of Adam, our first father, from the Paradise of delights.
Together with Adam and Eve, bitterly fallen, let the whole human race weep over the loss of Paradise.
Through Your ineffable compassion, O Christ our God, make us worthy of the delights of Paradise; and in Your love for mankind, take pity on us. Amen.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
From the Triodion - Saturday of our God-bearing Fathers, the Ascetics
Troparion in Tone Four
O God of our Fathers who always deal with us according to Your compassion, do not remove Your Mercy from us; but through their intercession, direct our lives in peace.
Kontakion in Tone Eight
O Lord, all those who followed the ways of God, the Light of the Universe, were filled with joy, for they have preached and practiced piety and prevented evil deeds. Through their intercession, preserve in perfect peace those who praise You and glorify Your Name, that they may sing to You: "Alleluia!"
Ikos
Looking at the pleasures of this life and pondering their nature and effects, and reflecting on the toil and suffing they cause, I judge the life of mortal man to be filled with misery. You alone would I call blessed, for you have chosen the better part: to suffer with Christ and to remain with Him, tha you may always sing with the Prophet David: Alleluia!
Synaxarion
On this (same) day, we commemorate all the holy men and women who were outstanding in the ascetic life.
I will pour out these words as perpetual libations forever to the souls of the just whose memory will remain forever and ever.
Through the intercession of all the holy ascetics, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
O God of our Fathers who always deal with us according to Your compassion, do not remove Your Mercy from us; but through their intercession, direct our lives in peace.
Kontakion in Tone Eight
O Lord, all those who followed the ways of God, the Light of the Universe, were filled with joy, for they have preached and practiced piety and prevented evil deeds. Through their intercession, preserve in perfect peace those who praise You and glorify Your Name, that they may sing to You: "Alleluia!"
Ikos
Looking at the pleasures of this life and pondering their nature and effects, and reflecting on the toil and suffing they cause, I judge the life of mortal man to be filled with misery. You alone would I call blessed, for you have chosen the better part: to suffer with Christ and to remain with Him, tha you may always sing with the Prophet David: Alleluia!
Synaxarion
On this (same) day, we commemorate all the holy men and women who were outstanding in the ascetic life.
I will pour out these words as perpetual libations forever to the souls of the just whose memory will remain forever and ever.
Through the intercession of all the holy ascetics, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Synaxarion - Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meatfare)
FROM THE TRIODION
IKOS
O Lord, supreme in love, as I reflect upon Your awesome judgment seat and the Day of Judgment, I tremble and am filled with fear, for my own conscience accuses me. When you are seated on Your throne and bring all for examination, no one will then be able to deny their sins, for the truth will accuse them and terror hold them back. The flames of Gehenna will roar and sinners will gnash their teeth. Therefore have mercy on me before the end, O Righteous Judge, deliver me from the unquenchable fire, and make me worthy to stand at Your right.
SYNAXARION
On this day, we commemorate the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Last Judge.
When You are seated upon Your throne to judge the whole world, O Just and Righteous Judge, make me also worthy to hear You say: “Come!”
Wherefore, in the abundance of Your ineffable compassion, O Christ our God, make us worthy to hear Your glorious voice and number us among those who stand at Your right Hand. Amen.
IKOS
O Lord, supreme in love, as I reflect upon Your awesome judgment seat and the Day of Judgment, I tremble and am filled with fear, for my own conscience accuses me. When you are seated on Your throne and bring all for examination, no one will then be able to deny their sins, for the truth will accuse them and terror hold them back. The flames of Gehenna will roar and sinners will gnash their teeth. Therefore have mercy on me before the end, O Righteous Judge, deliver me from the unquenchable fire, and make me worthy to stand at Your right.
SYNAXARION
On this day, we commemorate the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Last Judge.
When You are seated upon Your throne to judge the whole world, O Just and Righteous Judge, make me also worthy to hear You say: “Come!”
Wherefore, in the abundance of Your ineffable compassion, O Christ our God, make us worthy to hear Your glorious voice and number us among those who stand at Your right Hand. Amen.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
From the Triodion - Saturday of the Dead
The Day before the Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meatfare)
Troparion of the Dead in Tone Eight
Unique Creator, Lord, who in the depth of Your wisdom and love for mankind direct us all, giving to each one what is good for salvation: grant rest to the souls of Your servants, for they have put their trust in You, our creator, Maker and God.
Kontakion of the Dead in Tone Eight
O Christ our God, with the Saints, grant rest to the souls of Your servants in a place where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing, but everlasting life.
Ikos
You are the only Immortal One, O Creator and Maker of man. We are mortals: out of the earth we were fashioned and to the same earth we shall return, as You have said and ordered, O my Maker: "Dust you are," said You, "and to dust you shall return." We all go down to the dust and we sing to you: Alleluia!
Synaxarion
On this day, the holy Fathers established a memorial for all those who have fallen asleep throughout the ages in faith and in the hope of everlasting life.
Remember not the transgressions of the dead, O Timeless Word: let not Your great tenderness and compassion be seen to be inactive.
Wherefore, O Christ our Lord, grant rest in the dwelling-place of the just to the souls who have fallen asleep before us and have mercy on us, for Your alone are deathless. Amen.
Troparion of the Dead in Tone Eight
Unique Creator, Lord, who in the depth of Your wisdom and love for mankind direct us all, giving to each one what is good for salvation: grant rest to the souls of Your servants, for they have put their trust in You, our creator, Maker and God.
Kontakion of the Dead in Tone Eight
O Christ our God, with the Saints, grant rest to the souls of Your servants in a place where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing, but everlasting life.
Ikos
You are the only Immortal One, O Creator and Maker of man. We are mortals: out of the earth we were fashioned and to the same earth we shall return, as You have said and ordered, O my Maker: "Dust you are," said You, "and to dust you shall return." We all go down to the dust and we sing to you: Alleluia!
Synaxarion
On this day, the holy Fathers established a memorial for all those who have fallen asleep throughout the ages in faith and in the hope of everlasting life.
Remember not the transgressions of the dead, O Timeless Word: let not Your great tenderness and compassion be seen to be inactive.
Wherefore, O Christ our Lord, grant rest in the dwelling-place of the just to the souls who have fallen asleep before us and have mercy on us, for Your alone are deathless. Amen.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Synaxarion - Sunday of the Prodigal Son
FROM THE TRIODION
IKOS
Our Savior teaches us daily with His own words. Let us therefore heed the Scripture lesson of the Prodigal who came to his senses. With faith, let us follow his good example of repentance. With a humble heart, let us cry aloud to Him who knows all secrets: We have sinned against You, O merciful Father! We do not deserve to be called Your children ever again. But since You are the Lover of Mankind, receive me now that I repent and make me as one of Your hired servants!
SYNAXARION
On this day, we commemorate the Parable of the Prodigal Son which occurs in the Holy Gospel, and which our God-bearing Fathers inserted into the Triodion.
Whoever is a Prodigal like me, draw near with confidence and peace. The Gates of the mercy of God have opened to everyone!
By Your ineffable Love for mankind, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
IKOS
Our Savior teaches us daily with His own words. Let us therefore heed the Scripture lesson of the Prodigal who came to his senses. With faith, let us follow his good example of repentance. With a humble heart, let us cry aloud to Him who knows all secrets: We have sinned against You, O merciful Father! We do not deserve to be called Your children ever again. But since You are the Lover of Mankind, receive me now that I repent and make me as one of Your hired servants!
SYNAXARION
On this day, we commemorate the Parable of the Prodigal Son which occurs in the Holy Gospel, and which our God-bearing Fathers inserted into the Triodion.
Whoever is a Prodigal like me, draw near with confidence and peace. The Gates of the mercy of God have opened to everyone!
By Your ineffable Love for mankind, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Synaxarion - The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
FROM THE TRIODION
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
IKOS
Brethren: Let us all humble ourselves. Let us stir up our conscience with sighing and lamentation, that at the Last Judgment we may be counted among the faithful and the just, and find forgiveness. Let us pray that we may see the true peace of the Age to Come, where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing, in that wondrous Eden fashioned by Christ, for He is God, coeternal with the Father.
SYNARXARION
Today we remember the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican recorded in the Holy Gospel.
If you resemble the Pharisee, flee far from the Temple; for inside dwells Christ, to whom only the humble are acceptable.
O Creator of all things in Heaven and on earth, receive from the Angels the Trinity Hymn, and from us mortals a noble and reverent Triodion.
Through the prayers of Your wonder-working Saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
IKOS
Brethren: Let us all humble ourselves. Let us stir up our conscience with sighing and lamentation, that at the Last Judgment we may be counted among the faithful and the just, and find forgiveness. Let us pray that we may see the true peace of the Age to Come, where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing, in that wondrous Eden fashioned by Christ, for He is God, coeternal with the Father.
SYNARXARION
Today we remember the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican recorded in the Holy Gospel.
If you resemble the Pharisee, flee far from the Temple; for inside dwells Christ, to whom only the humble are acceptable.
O Creator of all things in Heaven and on earth, receive from the Angels the Trinity Hymn, and from us mortals a noble and reverent Triodion.
Through the prayers of Your wonder-working Saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
From the Triodion
I sank to the depths of the sea; I was swallowed up by the waves of my countless sins; but You, O God of Love, have pulled my life up from the pit.
From the canon, Orthros, Saturday, Third Week of Lent
You are the only Immortal One, O Creator and Maker of man. We are mortals: out of the earth we were fashioned and to the same earth we shall return, as You have said, and ordered, O my Maker: Dust you are, You said, and to dust you shall return. We all go down to the dust and we sing to You: Alleluia!
Ikos, Orthros, Satuday, Third Week of Lent
By her fault and transgression, Eve brought about the curse; but, O Virgin Theotokos, by the Fruit of your womb, you have made the blessing blossom for the world; and we all magnify you!
From the canon, Orthros, Saturday, Third Week of Lent
O Cross of the Lord to which the world aspires, let the light-giving flashes of your grace lift up the hearts of those who honor you. We welcome you with divine love, O you through which the dismay of tears has passed away, and by which we have been saved from the snares of death and carried up into imperishable joy. Through Your Cross, O Lord, reveal to us the splendor of Your beauty, granting the reward for their abstinence to Your servants who ask in faith for Your generous help and your great mercy.
From O Lord, to You I Call, Third Sunday of Lent
Beholding You, the Fashioner and creator of all, hanging naked on the Cross, the whole creation was overcome with fear and it lamented. The light of the sun grew dark and the earth quaked. The rocks were split and the veil of the Temple was torn in half. The dead rose from their tombs and the angelic powers cried aloud in amazement: O strange wonder! The Judge is judges and suffers willingly for the salvation and renewal of the world!
From the Aposticha, Vespers, Third Sunday of Lent
From the canon, Orthros, Saturday, Third Week of Lent
You are the only Immortal One, O Creator and Maker of man. We are mortals: out of the earth we were fashioned and to the same earth we shall return, as You have said, and ordered, O my Maker: Dust you are, You said, and to dust you shall return. We all go down to the dust and we sing to You: Alleluia!
Ikos, Orthros, Satuday, Third Week of Lent
By her fault and transgression, Eve brought about the curse; but, O Virgin Theotokos, by the Fruit of your womb, you have made the blessing blossom for the world; and we all magnify you!
From the canon, Orthros, Saturday, Third Week of Lent
O Cross of the Lord to which the world aspires, let the light-giving flashes of your grace lift up the hearts of those who honor you. We welcome you with divine love, O you through which the dismay of tears has passed away, and by which we have been saved from the snares of death and carried up into imperishable joy. Through Your Cross, O Lord, reveal to us the splendor of Your beauty, granting the reward for their abstinence to Your servants who ask in faith for Your generous help and your great mercy.
From O Lord, to You I Call, Third Sunday of Lent
Beholding You, the Fashioner and creator of all, hanging naked on the Cross, the whole creation was overcome with fear and it lamented. The light of the sun grew dark and the earth quaked. The rocks were split and the veil of the Temple was torn in half. The dead rose from their tombs and the angelic powers cried aloud in amazement: O strange wonder! The Judge is judges and suffers willingly for the salvation and renewal of the world!
From the Aposticha, Vespers, Third Sunday of Lent
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