From the passions and dangers deliver us. Rejoice, intercession's acceptable incense; People: Lord, have mercy. The experience provides the faithful significant content to listen to, watch, and read; in order to lead, grow, and inspire. Rejoice, water washing consciences clean; Save your servants from their sin, we ask of you. Webto the Most Holy and Ever-Virgin Theotokos O come, let us worship and fall down before our King and God. WebMost Holy Theotokos save us. Rejoice, wound bitterly lamented by demons. And from all dangers now deliver us Therefore do we praise you Priest: You, all-laudable Mother who gave birth to the Logos, the holiest of all who are holy(3), while accepting this offering now, deliver everyone from all calamities, and deliver from future punishment those who cry out: Alleluia. Comfort unto those estranged; Rejoice, the Church's unshakable tower; You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be made clean: You shall wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. And the pains of my body, O Virgin, WebBest [deleted] 1 yr. ago The divine liturgy is an event that takes place outside of the regular order of "time." Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ, our King and God. Together with the Baptist, Rejoice, robe of those without hope; Nonetheless, this edition continues to owe much to Hieromonk Seraphim. In 1917, the John Rylands Library (1) in Manchester, England, acquired a large panel of Egyptian papyrus. They trampled down while chanting, Lady and the Mother of Him who saves, Priest: Orthodox Hierarchs. Matins Translated and set to meter by Demetri Kangelaris and Nicholas Kasemeotes. Preserving the tradition of the Church which is older than the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, the Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin O the God of our Fathers, Blessed are You, our God. Continue Your mercy to those who know You. For while never experiencing marriage, you held, O Virgin, the God of all in your womb, and gave birth to an eternal Son who grants salvation to all who chant hymns of praise to you. For behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and in sin my mother bore me. For those Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Fill my heart, O Virgin Maiden, with gladness, for you are she who received all the fullness of joy, and made all sorrow of sinfulness to vanish. On the awesome day of judgment, save me from eternal punishment and make me an inheritor of the ineffable glory of your Son, our God. PARAKLESIS Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us! - nolongersola And they do exalt you As a hope and foundation, Rejoice, the kingdom's unassailable fortress. For You only are holy, only You are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Saved through you, O pure Virgin, Mother of our God, the Theotokos, MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS, SAVE US! O God, be attentive to help me. And our soul's most perfect salvation; As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Holy Trinity, glory to You. Fiery chariot of God the Word and risen Son. Rejoice, who enlighten initiates of the Trinity. of the King; On the Fifth Friday, we sing the entire Hymn. Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth who are present everywhere and fill all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us. Lord, teach me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. Amen. Has been filled with much despair; With their faith in the Trinity: Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. Therefore, we fall down to you, humbly; The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only. Hear me quickly, O Lord; my spirit fails. Rejoice, bringer of opposites to harmony; A Lord, You have been our refuge from generation to generation. Amen. Fill my soul to its limits, And blessed is she who believed, for there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord." Rejoice, fiery throne of the Sovereign of all. O Mother of the Word, and ever-Virgin, From all sadness and necessity. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation, my tongue shall rejoice in Your righteousness. The ends of the earth extol you, and cry out to you: Rejoice, scroll on which, O pure one, the Word was inscribed by the Father's finger. Rejoice, through whom sin was nullified; Rejoice, O Lady, through whom we are filled with joy and inherited eternal life. And speed now to supplicate, Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight, that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge. Rejoice, never-silent voice of the Apostles; Deacon: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace. Your loving help bring unto us, And in your light we rejoice to eternity; the wondrous mystery of Your salvation; Be not exceedingly angry with us, Priest: The Virgin, bearing God in her womb, hastened to visit Elizabeth, whose own babe at once knowing her greeting, rejoiced and leaping up as if in song, cried out to the Theotokos: Rejoice, branch of an unwithered shoot; Master, pardon our transgressions. People: Lord, have mercy. Rejoice, fallen Adam's restoration; Higher than the heavens above are you, And I have glorified Your great divinity. WebDn. Priest: Our parents and teachers, and all our fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers who have gone before us, those who peacefully lie here, and the Orthodox everywhere. For you have given birth Your great icon, the sacred one My petition, I pour out to the Lord, Of divine guidance and your care; Mediate between us A protection of Christians unshamable, From the dangers, Theotokos, most pure, And He rose on the third day, according to the Scriptures. Turn Your face away from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Many thanks are also due to Fathers Alkiviadis Calivas and George Papademetriou for graciously reviewing portions of the Greek and English texts. You are the sweetness of Angels, Tell me. The Archdiocese responds to the spiritual needs of the Greek Orthodox Christian Faithful through National Ministries, providing programs and services to your local parishes, Metropolises, and you. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. On the other Fridays, we proceed directly to the Dismissal. Priest: The Magi went to Babylon having become the God-bearing heralds. Translated by N. Michael Vaporis and Evie Zachariades-Holmberg, The Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Diaconate, The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood, The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Sub-Diaconate, , Guidelines and Order When a Priest Falls Asleep in the Lord, Artoklasia - The Blessing of the Five Loaves, Commemoration of the Restoration of the Holy Icons, Office of Supplication upon the Threat of Plague, The Churching of a Mother and Child After Forty Days, The Order for the Lesser Sanctification of the Water, The Service of the Small Paraklesis (Intercessory Prayer) to the Most Holy Theotokos. It is truly worthy to bless you, the Theotokos, the ever blessed and most pure and mother of our God. By providing, in addition to the original Greek text, an Englishtranslation in meterthat fits the traditionalByzantine melody,anda transliteration,makes it possible for all Orthodox to participate fully. The might and the fortress of the human race, O Undefiled. People: Lord, have mercy. And for the hungry, their food, For you always save your servants, With gladness fill my heart, Most holy Virgin lady, For you are she who received the abundant joy; Take the grief of my sinfulness, And make it disappear. Rejoice, for through you were born again those conceived in shame; Rejoice, enlightener of many with knowledge. More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. In the last days ineffably; So that hoping in you we shall not fail; Rejoice, arable land yielding an abundance of compassion; Theotokos, we hymn with joy; On the Fourth Friday, we sing only theFourth Stasis. Why then do we chant in various Services of our Orthodox Church, Most Holy Theotokos Save us? You are a tower adorned with gold, O the God of our fathers, Rejoice, fallen Adam's restoration; After the prayer, the Most Holy Virgin offered incense, and John heard a voice from Heaven, closing Her prayer with the word Amen. of the bread, set aside at the meal in memory of the Savior (the Lords Portion), and they exclaimed : Most Holy Theotokos, save us. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father who take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us, You who take away the sins of the world. The multitude of aerial spirits are defeated, O Virgin, man's salvation. For how do you speak of childbirth from a seedless conception, crying: Alleluia. Rejoice, filler of the nets of the fishermen. Priest:For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Lord, have mercy. You are honored more than the Cherubim, People: Lord, have mercy. Rejoice, deposer of the inhuman tyrant from his rule; Rejoice, faith's unshakable foundation; For you are she who received the abundant joy; Rejoice, delight of the angels. Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. You do we magnify. Rejoice, you who wash away the stain of sin. For You're the height of our longing; Rejoice, fiery pillar ushering humankind to life on high. The earliest known prayer to the Theotokos (Greek, , meaning Bearer of God) is a prayer found on a fragment of papyrus dating back to approximately AD 250. Rejoice, for you are the throne. Theotokos Vs. 3. We praise you therefore in hymns to the ages. Praise Him and exalt Him Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Rejoice, Bride of God, who carried in your womb the healer of the human race. Throughout the many ages. My humble soul is troubled by the rising storms of afflictions and woes; and clouds of misfortunes overcome me, bringing darkness to my heart, O Rejoice, height that is too difficult for human thought to ascend; WebThese are the Responses to the Canon (Most holy Theotokos, save us) and to the Oikoi in the Akathist itself: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom." He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; Rejoice, consummation of his doctrinal articles. Do not neglect those who seek the help you grant The Akathist Hymn and Small Compline are two services which are sung on the first five Fridays during Great Lent. Vs. 1. Which we have been given O cause for joy, endow our thoughts with grace that we may cry: Rejoice, O unconsumed bush and shining cloud that overshadows without ceasing the faithful. (2), You haters of Zion shall be put to shame by the Lord Almighty, for as grass in the fire, you shall all be withered. Who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercede The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service. You call all to salvation through the promise of good things to come. Rejoice, by whom the righteous Judge is pacified; The Orthodox Observer places the Church in the context of the current world we live in through a diverse and informative experience offering participants meaningful exchange with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, her ministries, and affiliates. Orthodox Christians do not worship Mary What does Theotokos mean? Do not turn Your face away from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit. Priest: Let us bless all those in public service. Rejoice, land of unblemished fruit. Rejoice, lamp and golden jar containing the manna which sweetens the senses of the devout. Our many sins and mistakes; We thank them and pray that through the prayers of the Theotokos, our Lord will bless them as well as all those who sing this service. For this purpose the most high God appeared on earth as a lowly man, wishing to attract to heaven those who cry to Him: Alleluia. Greek From the great multitude of my sins, Thus, it is with particular joy that Holy Cross Orthodox Press offers this edition of theParaklesisto the Orthodox faithful, a labor of love on the part of Fathers Demetri Kangelaris and Nicholas Kasemeotes, recent graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, now serving the Church in Los Angeles and St. Louis respectively. Rejoice, table laden an abundance of grace. (2). As You willed, O our Savior, Rejoice, rich mountain flowing with the milk of the Spirit. WebWhen we speak of eternal salvation, we understand that only God can save us. Have compassion upon us; Guard me with care, within your sheltered arms. Make them worthy of remedy: All of your servants, from dangers, O Theotokos; Priest: For the safety of those at sea. For Your names sake, O Lord, You shall quicken me. Turn Your face away from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. In your righteousness, You shall bring my soul out of trouble, and in Your mercy, You shall utterly destroy my enemies. In your great peacefulness; You do we magnify. For You are the source of life, and in Your light we shall see light. People: The godly-minded did not adore creation but the Creator, and bravely trampling upon the threat of the fire they rejoiced chanting: Blessed are You O supremely praised, O Lord and God of our fathers. Rejoice, protection of the world wider than a cloud. Rejoice, O true vine that cultured the ripened cluster dripping with wine, making glad the souls of all who faithfully glorify you. Rejoice, drawer of many from the abyss of ignorance; Lord, forgive our sins. But since you have invincible power, free us from all kinds of perils so that we may cry out to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. Amen. And you shall destroy all those who afflict my soul; for I am Your servant. And for the oppressed, a protection, Blessed are You, Master, teach me Your commandments. for example is one that I understand in the context of her prayers, that she bore the Redeemer, that multiple people are said to play a part in our salvation (1 Cor 9:22, Jude 23, etc. We magnify you, the true Theotokos. WebRefrain: O most holy Theotokos, save us. if you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.'. Master, pardon our transgressions. The only all-praised One. Priest: Master, You were presented as a babe to Symeon on the threshold of being transported out of this present beguiling age, but also perceived by him to be perfect God; for which cause he marveled at Your ineffable wisdom, crying: Alleluia. For I have known of you, Rejoice, uncoverer of the deceit of idolatry. Lord, have mercy. Let us stand reverently within the temple of our God and cry out: Rejoice, Mistress of the world. (Then the 1st Antiphon of the Anavathmoi of the 4th Tone. Wisdom. Amen. Arise. This is also true of the prayers beginning with "Holy God" and continuing to the end of the service with the exception that the Holy Gospel is read only on the First Friday. as we forgive those who trespass against us; WebPeople: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. I shall teach transgressors Your ways, and the ungodly shall turn back to You. All of your servants, from danger, O Theotokos; Grant unto me For us who are laiden with Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. For they fulfilled Your prophecy and proclaimed You as the Christ to all, abandoning Herod as frivolous who did not know to sing: Alleluia. I am also indebted to Maria Moschoni, Georgia Stathopoulou, and Stelyio Muksuris for the special care they took in typesetting this volume. Priest: Let us pray for the peace of the world. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition. WebBeneath Thy Protection ( Ancient Greek: ; Latin: Sub Tuum Prsidium) is an ancient Christian hymn and prayer. Most holy Theotokos, save us! The streams of my many tears, Reject not, Holy Virgin; For you gave birth to the One who dried all the tears, From all the faces of people; The Christ Amen. And was depicted for us Amen. People: Lord, have mercy(3). The bestower of mercy This has been done by the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes. The Lady of all people, We invite you to prayerfully consider sharing the resources given to you by God with a donation to the Archdiocese. Priest: Again we pray for the safekeeping of this holy church and this city, and of all cities and towns from pestilence, famine, earthquake, flood, fire and the sword, from invasion of enemies, civil war, and unforeseen death; for His mercy, that He will be kind to entreat as our good God, Who loves all people and that He may turn away and scatter all wrath and disease that moves against us, and deliver us from His impending, justified chastisement, and have mercy on us. For even if we offer You odes in number equal to the sands, O holy King, yet we do nothing worthy of what You have given us who cry to You: Alleluia. Rejoice, for you carried in your womb the Way of life. Rejoice, womb in which God became incarnate. Rejoice, through whom Hades is divested; For you alone are God's Mother, Matins (also spelled Mattins, from the Latin, matutinae, "morning"), also called Orthros (from Greek, meaning "morning", "dawn" or "day break"), is the longest and most complex of the daily cycle services. Rejoice, ark that was gilt by the Spirit; ), etc. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the multitude of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. Those who in their faith flee unto you, Having you, the all-lauded One, Priest: For those who enjoin us in our unworthiness to pray for them. Rejoice, harbor for life's navigators. Priest: For those who show mercy toward us, and for those who serve us. With Your precepts that can guide our lives, Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. Blessed is he whom He shall find watching. Come and pray to the Theotokos with us and with the Church and by her prayers and intercessions, may our souls be saved! People: Lord, have mercy. Rejoice, for you make flourish the meadows of luxury; O Lady, we shall not depart from you; If it's the 5th Friday read below, if notskipto the next section. Priest: Extolling your birth-giving, we all praise you as a living temple, O Theotokos. She is the most "blessed" among women and the closest of all the saints to God. It was you who bore the guiding Lord, Rejoice, for you abolished him who corrupts reason; The pious youth within the furnace were rescued by the offspring of the Theotokos. Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar. The only protection who speeds to us. From the curse which is upon us; Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare Your praise. Accept, O Christ, the fervent prayers of her who without seed conceived on earth and carried You who in Your great mercy will to take the form that was not Your own. I entreat you, O Virgin, Rejoice, the hope of eternal blessings. The apse of the heavens, Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. Rejoice, bridge leading those from earth to I heaven. The shelter of the faithful and their hope, You showed to all the people [4] stablish your servants who extol you, * O Mother of God, for they have formed * a spiritual choir for you * the living and abundant fount; * and crowns of Your depth of compassion . And to you, we sing a hymn of praise, I spread out my hands to You; my soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Rejoice, helper of those who pray to you faithfully. A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and a humbled heart. Priest: May Christ our true God, as a good, loving, and merciful God, have mercy upon us and save us, through the intercessions of His most pure and most holy Mother; our holy God-bearing Fathers; the holy and righteous ancestors Joachim and Anna, and all the saints. Rejoice, sweet smelling fragrance of Christ; Did bear God, the Logos; How do you nurse the Master? Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. The Akathist Hymn and Small Compline - Greek Orthodox In affliction, O Maiden, Rejoice, initiator of spiritual renewal; Rejoice, precious diadem of godly kings; Through your intercessions and your prayers. Into a wholesomeness. For which reason, O Virgin, please intercede The service of the Small Paraklesis, conducted in alternation with the Great Paraklesis during the Dormition fast (August 1-14) as well as on many other occasions, is chanted in times of distress and sorrow of soul and is one of the most popular services of the Orthodox Church. Prayer to the Most-holy Theotokos, Joy of all the Sorrowful Rejoice, vessel which accepted the divine inexhaustible ointment Poured upon you. and the soul's most inward confusion, Do not reject my prayers to you, Phone: (212) 570-3500Contact, Download VCFJoin our Mailing ListsDonate. Priest: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy and save us. The experience provides the faithful significant content to listen to, watch, and read; in order to lead, grow, and inspire. Priest: Fraught within with confusion, brought about by doubtful thoughts, the wise Joseph was troubled as he looked upon you the unwedded, and suspected you, O Blameless one. This site has been made possible by a grant from Leadership 100. In that way escaping Please reject not Theotokos, our Lady, From the enemies' evils deliver me. Updated 5/18/2023. For they beheld the once inaccessible God accessible to all as- a man living among us, while hearing from everyone: Alleluia. Who would have delivered us, Blessed are You, Lord, teach me Your commandments.
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