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Menaion - January 17

Memory of our Devout Father Anthony the Great; and the Holy Neo-Martyr George of Ioannina.

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode 4.

God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. [SAAS]

Verse 1: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon His holy name.

Verse 2: All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I defended myself against them.

Verse 3: And this came about from the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Apolytikion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4.

Imitating the manners of Elijah the Zealot, and following the straight paths of John the Baptist, O Father Anthony, you colonized the desert, and you supported the Empire by your prayers. Therefore intercede with Christ our God to save our souls. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 4.

O Theotokos, revealed through you to us on earth was the mystery, that was hidden for ages and unknown by the angels. God became incarnate, uniting natures without confusion, and for us He voluntarily accepted crucifixion, through which He resurrected the first-formed man, and He saved our souls from death. [GOASD]

PRIEST

Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

( Lord, have mercy. )

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

( Lord, have mercy. )

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.

( To You, O Lord. )

For Yours is the dominion, and Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

( Amen. )

CHOIR

Kathisma I.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

When you fettered your soul with the love for Christ * and you clearly detested all things mundane, * you lived in the wilderness and the mountains. And tasting then * of the tree of knowledge, you shone forth angelically * as a mystic of secrets, * righteous Father most glorious. * Therefore, you transcended the dark cloud of the carnal * within you and drove away the demons’ darkness, O blessed one, * first and chief of monastics. * Intercede with Christ our God, * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who keep your all-holy memory with faith and love. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4.

By conceiving the Wisdom and Word of God * in your womb inexplicably, Mother of God, * for the world’s sake you carried Him who has the whole world in His hand, * and in your arms you held Him who holds together the universe, * which He provides with food, as its Creator and Lord. * Therefore, O all-holy Virgin Mary, I pray you, * that I be forgiven of my offenses when I shall stand before Him who created me. * O all-lauded Lady most pure, I implore you to assist me in that hour. * I am sure you can accomplish whatever you wish. [SD]

Kathisma II.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

Let us honor with hymns the Ascetic of the Lord, * for he mortified every assault of passions all * by resolute endurance truly and self-control; * he also greatly put to shame the adversarial foe with all his arrogant boasting. * And now the Saint is interceding * that the Lord have mercy on our souls. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 1.

O impassable gateway of God the Lord, rejoice. * You are she whom the righteous of old clearly foretold. * Prophet Daniel called you mountain that was quarried not; * Bush and Jar and Rod and Cloud, Gate and Throne and also great * Mountain were you truly called by * the Psalmist David and Moses, * and all the rest. You were revealed thus to us. [SD]

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You withdrew from the tumult of daily life, * and you took up your cross and denied yourself, * and you dedicated yourself entirely to the Lord. * You attained a spiritual state, out of flesh and world, * and you became conversant with the Holy Spirit. * Therefore you inspired zeal for God in the people. * You emptied the cities and populated the wilderness, * O God-bearer Anthony. * Intercede with Christ our God, that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to us who lovingly honor and celebrate your memory. [SD]

Glory.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

By the light ineffable you were illumined; * in the desert wilderness you were resplendent like a star, * and by your teachings illumined all * who came to you with a sure soul, O Anthony. [SD]

Both now.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

The all-holy Spirit came on you, O Virgin, * at the Angel’s voice, and you * conceived the coessential Son * of God the Father, who shares the throne, * O restoration of Adam, and Mother of God. [SD]

PRIEST

Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

( Lord, have mercy. )

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

( Lord, have mercy. )

( To You, O Lord. )

For blessed is Your name, and glorified is Your kingdom, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

( Amen. )

CHOIR

First Antiphon.

Mode 4.

From my youth, many passions war against me. O my Savior, I implore You, uphold me and save me. (2) [GOASD]

You who hate Zion, be shamed by the Lord; for you will be withered like grass in the fire. (2) [GOASD]

Glory.

By the Holy Spirit every soul is animated, and when purified, it is mystically uplifted and brightened by the triune Godhead. [GOASD]

Both now.

From the Holy Spirit the streams of grace well forth; they water all creation, so that life be engendered. [GOASD]

Prokeimenon. Psalm 115.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His holy one. (2)

Verse: What shall I give back to the Lord for all He rendered to me?

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His holy one. [SAAS]

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON

Let us pray to the Lord.

( Lord, have mercy. )

PRIEST

For You, our God, are holy, and You rest among the holy ones, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR

Amen.

Mode 2.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (2) Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

DEACON

Let us pray to the Lord our God that we may be made worthy to hear the holy Gospel.

( Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. )

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST

Peace be with all.

( And with your spirit. )

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

DEACON

Let us be attentive.

( Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You. )

PRIEST (from the gate)

Mt. 11:27-30

The Lord said to his disciples, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [RSV]

( Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You. )

READER

Psalm 50 (51).

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. [SAAS]

From Menaion - - -

CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

At the intercession of Your holy Ascetic, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Both now.

At the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Idiomelon. Mode pl. 2.

Verse: Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. [SAAS]

Devout Father, the proclamation of your achievements went forth into all the earth. For your labors you found the reward in heaven. You destroyed the arrays of demons, and you attained to the orders of the Angels, whose lifestyle you emulated blamelessly. Since you have confidence before Christ our God, ask Him to grant peace to our souls. [SD]

PRIEST

O God, save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Look upon Your world with mercy and compassion. Raise the Orthodox Christians in glory, and send down upon us Your rich mercies, through the intercessions of our most pure Lady, the Theotokos and ever virgin Mary, the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, heavenly, bodiless powers, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, our fathers among the saints, the great hierarchs and ecumenical teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom; Athanasios, Cyril, and John the Merciful, patriarchs of Alexandria, Nicholas, bishop of Myra, Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, Nektarios of Pentapolis, the wonder-workers; the holy, glorious, great martyrs George the victorious, Demetrios the Myrobletes, Theodore Teron, and Theodore Stratelates; Menas the wonderworker; Charalambos and Eleutherios, the Hieromartyrs; the holy, glorious, and victorious martyrs; the glorious great Martyr and all-laudable Euphemia; the holy and glorious Martyrs Thecla, Barbara, Anastasia, Katherine, Kyriake, Fotene, Marina, Paraskeve and Irene; our venerable and God-bearing fathers; (local patron saint); holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna; and our devout and God-bearing father Anthony the Great, whose memory we celebrate; and all Your saints; We beseech you, only merciful Lord, hear us sinners who pray to you and have mercy on us.

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy. (12)

PRIEST

Through the mercy, compassion, and love for humankind of Your only-begotten Son, with whom You are blessed, together with Your all-holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

( Amen. )

Ode 1: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode i. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ὑγρὰν διοδεύσας.

Of old when the Israelite had crossed * the watery passage as if over a tract of land, * fleeing from the misery of Egypt, * he cried: “To God our Redeemer, O let us sing.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

By many temptations am I distressed. * Praying to be rescued, for salvation I run to you. * O Virgin and Mother of the Logos, * from all afflictions and evils deliver me. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Assaults from the passions unsettle me, * and they fill my soul to overflowing with much despair. * Quiet them, O undefiled Maiden, * with the dispassionate calm of your Son and God. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin who mothered our Savior God, * I earnestly beg that I be rescued from my distress. * For now as I flee to you for refuge, * my soul and reason I lift up in ardent prayer. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My body and soul are alike diseased. * Only Theotokos, count me worthy of your divine * providence and gracious visitation, * since you are good and the Mother of Him who is good. [SD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The rod of Moses.)

Ἁρματηλάτην Φαραώ.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Father, and bearer of the triune light, ⁄ since you have plainly received immortality and eternal life, ⁄ pray for my darkened soul to be enlightened by the light of grace, ⁄ that I may be made worthy to sing your praises! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

While young in body, you chose a new path of virtue and followed it, ⁄ free from all danger. ⁄ You obeyed the new law of the Savior, thrice-blessed one, ⁄ going the way of the Gospel’s life-giving commandments. [OCA]

Glory.

Illumined by the radiance of the triune Sun, ⁄ and burning with the love of God, O blessed saint, ⁄ you destroyed 1ike a cobweb the devils’ malicious arrogance, ⁄ the open mouths of wild beasts, and the pain of violence! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

As you have boldness before the only-begotten Word ⁄ Who was born of you, O Mother of God, ⁄ co-eternal with the Father and of one essence with the Spirit, ⁄ never cease to entreat Him to save from danger, ⁄ those who glorify you as the Theotokos, pure one. [OCA]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 3.

Sunlight once hovered over the abyssal plain that was rendered dry of old. * For the water like a wall on either side became solid, * and people walked across on dry land and sang an ode, pleasing to God, * “Sing to the Lord, who triumphed; for He is greatly glorified.” [SD]

Ode 3: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οὐρανίας ἁψῖδος.

O divine Master Builder of the celestial vault, * Founder of the Church and the ultimate object of desire, * only benevolent support of every believer, * in the love for You, O Lord, firmly establish me. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I have named you the shelter and the defense of my life. * Therefore, I entreat you, O virgin Maid who gave birth to God, * conduct me to your port, * originator of good things, * the believers’ firm support, * only all-lauded one. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I beseech you, O Virgin, dispel my soul’s turbulence, * also the tempestuous surging of grave despondency. * For you, O Bride of God, * gave birth to Christ who is Author * of serene tranquility, * only all-spotless one. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Pour the wealth of your goodness and benefactions on all, * since you bore the great Benefactor, the Cause of every good. * You carried in your womb * Christ who is mighty in power; * therefore you can do all things, * O Lady blest by God. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I implore you to help me as I am now being tried * by distressing ailments, O Virgin, and morbid suffering. * For I know you to be * an inexhaustible treasure * plenteous in remedies, * only all-blameless one. [SD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (In the beginning.)

Ὁ στερεώσας κατʼ ἀρχάς.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Strengthened in mind and measured by understanding, ⁄ you quenched the flame of passion, Father Anthony. ⁄ You girded yourself with the shining garment of dispassion, ⁄ and with the robe of salvation. [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You despised the weakness of devils, ⁄ who in their outrageous deceits took boldly the form of wild beasts, ⁄ for you had a strong helper in battle! [OCA]

Glory.

Triumphing over the powers and princes of darkness ⁄ by the strength of abstinence ⁄ Anthony was a victorious conqueror, ⁄ the glory of ascetics ⁄ and the boast of those who lead the monastic life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let Him who appeared to the world through you, pure one, ⁄ raise my mind, deadened by the works of this life, ⁄ and guide it to eternal life, ⁄ for you have destroyed for the world the gates of death! [OCA]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

As the firm support of those who hope in You firmly, * O Lord and our Savior, support us, Your holy * Church You purchased * with Your most precious blood, O Christ. [SD]

Ode 3: Short Litany

DEACON

Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

( Lord, have mercy. )

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

( Lord, have mercy. )

( To You, O Lord. )

For You are our God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

( Amen. )

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (By conceiving the wisdom.)

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You took up the Cross of the Lord and followed Him to the end. ⁄ You did not let your mind turn back, for you were divinely wise in the world! ⁄ By your labors of abstinence you killed the passions ⁄ and prepared your own temple for the Lord. ⁄ Therefore, God-bearing Anthony, you have been rewarded with gifts of grace ⁄ to heal the sick and to cast out the spirits. ⁄ Intercede with Christ our God that those who celebrate your memory with love ⁄⁄ may be given remission of their sins. [OCA]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. N/M (By conceiving the wisdom.)

Immaculate Bride of the maker, Mother of the Deliverer, ⁄ you have not known a man and are the all-pure receiver of the Paraclete: ⁄ Hasten to deliver me from wrongdoing, ⁄ for I have been the shameful abode of sin and conscious toy of devils. ⁄ As you are the brilliant vessel and spotless lamp of the light, who in strength, never sinned, ⁄ drive away the darkness of the passions. ⁄ By your prayers make us worthy of the portion on high ⁄⁄ and of the Light that knows no evening! [OCA]

Ode 4: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iv. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Εἰσακήκοα Κύριε.

I have heard the report, O Lord, * of Your incarnation, which is a mystery. * I considered Your astounding works, * and I glorified Your divinity. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I entreat you, O Bride of God * who have borne the Helmsman and Lord, to pacify * the confusion that my passions bring * and the surging waves of my iniquities. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You have borne the compassionate * Lord who is the Savior of all who sing your praise. * Hence, bestow upon me the abyss * of your own compassion which I now invoke. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We who know you, O wholly pure * Virgin, to be truly the Mother of our God, * have enjoyed so many gifts from you. * Hence, we sing this canticle of gratitude. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

In possessing you as our hope * and the stable buttress and solid battlement * of salvation, O all-lauded one, * we are liberated from all misery. [SD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (You are my strength.)

Σύ μου ἰσχύς.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Father, you ascended to the heights, ⁄ by the ladder of divine virtues. ⁄ There you beheld God, granting gifts with open hand ⁄ to those who sing in faith: ⁄ Glory to Your might, Lover of mankind! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Consecrated wholly to God, most wise Anthony, ⁄ you were united to him through virtue and prayer, ⁄ and divine visitation granted you because of your purity. ⁄ For casting aside the earth and its pleasures, ⁄ you became worthy to find the delights of heaven. [OCA]

Glory.

Cleansing your soul and mind, Anthony, ⁄ you exposed the soul-destroying pleasures of the enemy in clear light, ⁄ with his delusions, and cruel and crafty snares. ⁄ For you learned through suffering, ⁄ and have taught multitudes of those who study the monastic life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Pray to God Who without turning took flesh of you; ⁄ Who became one in nature with you who bore Him, ⁄ while remaining equal in nature to the Father, ⁄ that He may grant forgiveness of sins and salvation ⁄ to us who sing your praises in faith. [OCA]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 3.

The heavens were covered by Your virtue, O Christ. * For coming forth from the Ark of Your holiness, Your Mother who sustained no corruption, * You appeared today in Your glorious Temple, as an infant held in arms. * And the entire creation was filled with Your praise. [SD]

Ode 5: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode v. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Φώτισον ἡμᾶς.

Sovereign Lord our God, * as the One who is benevolent, * with your commandments enlighten us, we pray; * and also grant us * Your peace with Your own uplifted arm. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Since you bore the prime * Source of happiness, impart to me, * O pure Maid, your unadulterated joy. * And fill my heart now * to overflowing with your happiness. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Mother of our God, * do redeem us from all jeopardy, * since the eternal Redemption you have borne, * and Peace that passes * all understanding, O Virgin pure. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Dissipate the gloom * of my trespasses, O Bride of God, * with the effulgence of your irradiance, * being the Mother * of the divine pre-eternal Light. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Cure the weakness wreaked * by my passions, O pure virgin Maid. * Account me worthy of your solicitude, * and by your earnest * intercessions give me health again. [SD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Why reject me.)

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

The all-seeing God dwelt in you, O saint, ⁄ teaching, enlightening, and granting understanding, ⁄ giving you the vision of the ascent of pure and blessed souls, ⁄ O thrice-blessed one. [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

The all-seeing God dwelt in you, O saint, ⁄ teaching, enlightening, and granting understanding, ⁄ giving you the vision of the ascent of pure and blessed souls, ⁄ O thrice-blessed one. [OCA]

Glory.

Christ gave you the grace of healing various diseases, ⁄ and power over spirits, wise saint. ⁄ For conquering nature by that which is above nature, ⁄ you share, Father, in the grace of the Spirit. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

We find our riches and our protection in you, ⁄ and guarded by your defense, we bless you! ⁄ We boast of your divine glory, ⁄ for you, most holy one, pour forth gladness and joy for our souls! [OCA]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 3.

Isaiah had a mystical vision of God * sitting on a throne lifted up, * and around Him stood the glorious Seraphim. * The Prophet cried out, “Woe is me! * With my eyes I have foreseen incarnate God; * and He is the Master of never-setting light and peace.” [SD]

Ode 6: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.

I pour out my supplication to the Lord, * and I tell Him all about my afflictions, * and that my soul has been flooded with evils, * and that my life has come close to being in hell. * Like Prophet Jonah, I entreat, * “Raise me up from corruption, O Lord my God.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Solicit * your Son and Lord to rescue me * from the enemies’ malignance, O Virgin, * as He redeemed out of death and corruption * my human nature held down by mortality * and overpowered by decay, * having freely submitted Himself to death. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, * I know you well as Patroness * of my life and most reliable sentry. * For you disperse a great throng of temptations, * and spiteful treatment by demons you drive away. * And constantly do I entreat * to be saved from my passions’ depravity. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We have you * as a protective citadel * and the absolute salvation, O Maiden, * of our souls, and in straits as a broad way. * And in your light we unceasingly jubilate. * And now, O Lady, we beseech, * from the passions and perils deliver us. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I lie now * in failing health upon my bed, * and there is no cure for my ailing body. * But I entreat, O good Lady who gave birth * to the Reliever of illnesses, who is God * the Savior of the world, and plead: * raise me up from the ravages of disease. [SD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The abyss.)

Ἄβυσσος ἁμαρτιῶν.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You took upon yourself from childhood ⁄ the ordained way of life by suffering, ⁄ and you kept it to the end, divinely-minded Father. ⁄ As a divinely courageous one, ⁄ you received the crown of victory from the King of all! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Glory.

We have you as a blessed and powerful intercessor before God, ⁄ one who shares our troubles, ⁄ our defender, champion and compassionate advocate. ⁄ Thus we are all saved from danger, temptation and distress! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You have truly raised the fallen nature of mankind, Theotokos, ⁄ for without seed, you bore the changeless Son, ⁄ seen in divine form, and equal to the Father! [OCA]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 3.

To You, the Elder cried out, on seeing * with his own eyes the salvation that You prepared for all people, * “God from God are You, Christ my Savior.” [SD]

Ode 6: Short Litany

PRIEST

Again and again, in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

( Lord, have mercy. )

Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.

( Lord, have mercy. )

( To You, O Lord. )

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 forever and to the ages of ages.

( Amen. )

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 2. In seeking the heights.

Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν.

You retreated from the tumult of daily life and led your life in stillness, imitating John the Baptist in every way. We honor you and him together, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

Oikos.

Heeding the voice of the Lord, you followed after His commandments. You stripped off the worldly life, and rid yourself of all concern for money, property, and servants, and even the love of your sister, O God-bearer Anthony. Then you most clearly conversed with God alone, and you received the grace of spiritual knowledge. Send me this knowledge, as I am about to sing your praise, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 17, we commemorate our devout father Anthony the Great.

On this day we also commemorate our devout and God-bearing father and Wonderworker Anthony the New, who lived as an ascetic in a Skete in Beroea.

On this day, devout St. Achillas died in peace.

On this day we also commemorate the pious Emperor Theodosios the Great.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Neomartyr George of Ioannina, who contested in the year 1838.

By their holy intercessions, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Ode 7: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οἱ ἐκ τῆς Ἰουδαίας.

Those Servants from Judea, * who of old were deported and sent to Babylon, * once treaded on the fire * of the furnace by holding * to the faith in the Trinity * and chanted: Blessed are You the God of our fathers. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As You wished our salvation * to be thusly dispensed, You abode within the womb * of the all-holy Virgin * whom You have manifested * to the world as our patroness. * O Savior, blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O pure Mother, implore Him * unto Whom you gave birth, Who delights in steadfast love, * to free from their offenses * and from their souls’ defilements * those who cry out in faith and say * to Him: O blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You have shown forth Your Mother * as a tower of safety, salvation’s treasury, * a spring of incorruption, * the doorway of repentance * unto all those who cry aloud * and say: O blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Unto us you delivered * Christ the Savior; and hence we entreat you: Deign to heal * the bodily diseases * and spiritual ailments * of your servants who earnestly * to your divine shelter run, * O Lady Theotokos. [SD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The fire in Babylon.)

Θεοῦ συγκατάβασιν.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

With your hands cupped and filled with fragrance, ⁄ you spread the sweet smell of virtue and salvation, ⁄ like the scent of a flowering field, to those who cry with love: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Glory.

The grace of the all-holy Spirit rested on you. ⁄ Thus you were made to cast out the spirits of evil, ⁄ and to teach those who live the monastic life to cry: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let us praise the undefiled Mary, ⁄ for through her the grace of gifts that pass understanding ⁄ pours forth to us from divine goodness. ⁄ With reverent minds, let us now call her blessed! [OCA]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

Servants in the furnace spoke of God. * You bedewed them, O God the Logos; * and You dwelt in the womb of the immaculate, holy Virgin. We praise You * and sing to You devoutly: * Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers. [SD]

Ode 8: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode viii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν οὐρανῶν.

O praise and bless Him * who by the armies of Angels * is extolled as King of the heavens, * supremely exalting Him unto all the ages. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not disdain us * who need the help that you offer, * virgin Maiden, and who bless and extol you, * supremely exalting you unto all the ages. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Virgin, you pour out * your great abundance of healings * over those who faithfully extol you * and exalt supremely your ineffable childbirth. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You heal the sicknesses * of my soul, O pure Virgin, * and the physical pains that afflict me. * Hence I glorify you the highly favored Maiden. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You drive away from us * the assaults of temptations * and the onsets of passions, O Virgin. * Therefore do we praise you in hymns throughout the ages. [SD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The tyrant king.)

Ἑπταπλασίως κάμινον.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were wakeful in prayer, strong in fasting, ⁄ courageous in temptations, Anthony. ⁄ Gaining purity of mind, you lived on earth as an angel, ⁄ raising your cry to God: ⁄ Children and people, bless and exalt the Lord above all forever! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Ever drawing near to God by prayers and supplications, ⁄ you hastened to the lofty height, ⁄ fleeing from the snares of devils. ⁄ You were set free from their tyranny, divinely-minded saint, singing: ⁄ Priests and people, exalt Him above all forever! [OCA]

Glory.

You were a new Moses bringing victory ⁄ over the enemy and hostile adversary in the wilderness, ⁄ leading forward a people, a band of monks, in gladness ⁄ into a new and worthy way of life, crying: ⁄ Exalt the Master, priests, and praise Him, people, above all forever! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

All-pure Mother of God, cleanse the wounds of my soul and the scars of my sin ⁄ in the stream flowing from the side of Him Whom you bore, ⁄ for I raise my cry to you; I take refuge in you and I call on you, full of grace! [OCA]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Unharmed were the young men, who were champions * of belief in God, when they were thrown into the furnace * and they faced unbearable fire; and they sang a hymn to God: * “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [SD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 2. In seeking the heights.

Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν.

You retreated from the tumult of daily life and led your life in stillness, imitating John the Baptist in every way. We honor you and him together, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

Oikos.

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 17, we commemorate our devout father Anthony the Great.

On this day we also commemorate our devout and God-bearing father and Wonderworker Anthony the New, who lived as an ascetic in a Skete in Beroea.

On this day, devout St. Achillas died in peace.

On this day we also commemorate the pious Emperor Theodosios the Great.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Neomartyr George of Ioannina, who contested in the year 1838.

By their holy intercessions, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of the Meeting

Ode i. Mode 3.

Ode iii.

As the firm support of those who hope in You firmly, * O Lord and our Savior, support us, Your holy * Church You purchased * with Your most precious blood, O Christ. [SD]

Ode iv.

Ode v.

Ode vi.

To You, the Elder cried out, on seeing * with his own eyes the salvation that You prepared for all people, * “God from God are You, Christ my Savior.” [SD]

Ode vii.

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

DEACON

Let us honor and magnify in song the Theotokos and the Mother of the light.

CHOIR

Magnificat: Mode of Canon

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode pl. 4.

Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Verse: For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Verse: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Verse: He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. [NKJV]

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. [SD]

Ode 9: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode ix. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Κυρίως Θεοτόκον.

You are the Theotokos * lit’rally, O Virgin; * and we confess it, for we have been saved through you * whom we, O pure one, with choirs of angels magnify. [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not dismiss the river * of my tears, O Virgin. * For in your womb you conceived and you carried Christ * the Lord who takes every teardrop away from every face. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

With joy, all-holy Virgin, * fill my heart to fullness, * having received, O pure Maiden, the fullness of joy * and thereby causing the sorrow of sin to disappear. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

For those who flee for safety * unto you, O Virgin, * be a retreat and a fortress immovable, * defense and shelter and refuge and joyous ecstasy. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

With rays of your effulgence * brighten us, O Virgin, * who in the Orthodox manner declare you to be * the Theotokos who drives out the gloom of ignorance. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Restore my health, O Virgin; * for because of illness, * I am reduced to a state of tormenting pain. * Transform my feeble condition into vitality. [SD]

Ode 9: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The heavens.)

Ἐξέστη ἐπὶ τούτῳ.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your light-bearing feast is at hand, most blessed Father Anthony, ⁄ filled with joy and spiritual gladness, ⁄ with the Holy Spirit, with fragrance and light! ⁄ We rejoice, with you as our lawgiver and example in the ascetic life! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Never cease to pray to the Redeemer, most venerable Father, ⁄ for those who reverently celebrate your holy memorial, ⁄ that they may be given remission of sins, ⁄ a share of the gifts of grace, and divine protection, ⁄ the salvation of their souls and eternal delight. [OCA]

Glory.

Living on earth as an equal of the angels, ⁄ you found a brightness equal to theirs, ⁄ for you participated in the radiance of their divine vision! ⁄ You ever rejoice with them as a divine prophet, ⁄ a crowned martyr and the height for monks. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You conceived the Fashioner of all, the Word of God, ⁄ without seed from the will of the flesh, O Virgin, ⁄ and you gave birth without corruption of the pangs of motherhood. ⁄ therefore we magnify you; ⁄ we confess you with heart and lips to be the Theotokos! [OCA]

Magnificat: Mode of Katavasia

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode 3.