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Menaion - February 10

Memory of the Holy Hieromartyr Haralambos

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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. Come quickly.

Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.

A pillar unshakable are you in Christ’s holy Church, * and, as your own name denotes, an ever radiant lamp, * all-blessed Haralambos, * shining throughout the whole world * by your feats as a martyr, * driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. * With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, * entreating Him to save our souls. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

A pillar unshakable are you in Christ’s holy Church, * and, as your own name denotes, an ever radiant lamp, * all-blessed Haralambos, * shining throughout the whole world * by your feats as a martyr, * driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. * With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, * entreating Him to save our souls. [SD]

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]

The appointed Kathisma of the Psalter may be read, i.e. Kathisma 16. Then the 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. )

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 3. Your confession.

Θείας πίστεως.

By your works of faith you were distinguished. * Pagan error was by you extinguished. * You were a soldier of Christ, O Haralambos. * You put to shame the arrays of the lawless hosts * and raised a trophy to God, O all-blessed one. * Glorious Martyr, pray now to Christ our God, * entreating that He grant us His great mercy. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

By your works of faith you were distinguished. * Pagan error was by you extinguished. * You were a soldier of Christ, O Haralambos. * You put to shame the arrays of the lawless hosts * and raised a trophy to God, O all-blessed one. * Glorious Martyr, pray now to Christ our God, * entreating that He grant us His great mercy. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion. Same Melody.

What a miracle, O Theotokos, * that you carried Him in your embraces, * the very Lord, who has the whole world in His hand; * and that you breastfed the Maker and Nurturer * of all creation! O Mother and Virgin, pure * and immaculate, to Him now pray fervently, * entreating that He grant us His great mercy. [SD]

The appointed Kathisma of the Psalter may be read, i.e. Kathisma 17. Then the 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. )

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. )

PRIEST

For You are good and benevolent God, 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.

( Amen. )

CHOIR

Kathisma II.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. You appeared today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

From the East you shone forth as a luminary, * you illumined believers with the flashes of your miracles, * O Hieromartyr Haralambos. * Therefore we honor your relics which God deified. [SD]

Glory.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

The all-holy Spirit showed you to be sacred * as a priest, and you became a sacred victim, offered up * to the divine Word, most sacred and * wise Hieromartyr. * By God you were glorified. [SD]

Both now.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

Moses saw the burning bush, * therein perceiving * you, the one who held the fire * that leads our souls into the light, * and you were not burnt, all-blameless one, * Lady, but rather * were filled with the dew of grace. [SD]

The Polyeleos.

Psalm 134 (135).

Psalm 135 (136).

Selected Psalm Verses

Selected Psalm Verses for Martyrs

And power. Alleluia.

1. God is our refuge and power; a help in afflictions that severely befall us. Alleluia. (45:2) [SAAS]

2. Therefore we will not fear when the earth is troubled, and when the mountains are removed into the hearts of the seas. Alleluia. (45:3) [SAAS]

3. O God, who can be likened to You? Be not silent nor appeased, O God. Alleluia. (82:2) [SAAS]

4. For behold, Your enemies made a noise, and those who hate You raised up their heads. Alleluia. (82:3) [SAAS]

5. They devised a wicked judgment against Your people, and they plotted against Your saints. Alleluia. (82:4) [SAAS]

6. They said, “Come, and let us destroy them from among the people.” Alleluia. (82:5) [SAAS]

7. They left the dead bodies of Your servants as food for the birds of heaven. Alleluia. (78:2) [SAAS]

8. The flesh of Your saints for the wild animals of the earth. Alleluia. (78:2) [SAAS]

9. Their blood flowed like water. Alleluia. (78:3) [SAAS]

10. For Your sake we are put to death all day long, we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Alleluia. (43:23) [SAAS]

11. You brought us into the snare; You laid affliction on our back. Alleluia. (65:11) [SAAS]

12. We went through fire and water, and You led us into a refreshing place. Alleluia. (65:12) [SAAS]

13. Those who afflict me revile me when they break my bones. Alleluia. (41:11) [SAAS]

14. All day long I was scourged. Alleluia. (72:14) [SAAS]

15. And they added to the pain of my wounds. Alleluia. (68:27) [SAAS]

16. The righteous cried, and the Lord heard them; and He delivered them from all their afflictions. Alleluia. (33:18) [SAAS]

17. To the saints on His earth, in them He magnified all His will. Alleluia. (15:3) [SAAS]

18. God is wondrous in His saints. Alleluia. (67:36) [SAAS]

19. Light dawned for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart. Alleluia. (96:11) [SAAS]

20. A righteous man shall be in everlasting remembrance. Alleluia. (111:6) [SAAS]

21. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall be multiplied like the cedar in Lebanon. Alleluia. (91:13) [SAAS]

22. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice greatly, O righteous ones, and boast, all you upright in heart. Alleluia. (31:11) [SAAS]

Glory. For the Trinity.

Mode 1.

Let us bow in worship and adore * the Father; likewise let us glorify * the Son; and also let us praise * the all-holy Spirit faithfully, * crying out in unison, * “Save us all, we implore, all-holy Trinity.” [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 1.

We Your people now invoke the name * of Your holy Mother entreating for us. * O Good One, at her fervent prayers, * send to us Your tender mercies, O Christ, * so that we may glorify * You, the hope of our souls, O Lord. [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. )

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 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

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα.

Seeing the purity, O Martyr, of your life, * and how resplendently shone forth your martyrdom, * O Saint Haralambos, amazed was Greece, and with joy she calls out: * “On this day we venerate * and we honor your holy skull. * Crush the prideful insolence * of our arrogant enemies; * deliver us from all kinds of danger * and from diseases, as we sing your praise.” [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Let us sing hymns in praise * of her who knew no man * and yet gave birth to God, * and held within her womb * the One whom nothing can contain, * the all-holy Theotokos. * Only she was capable * of redeeming the human race * from the curse by giving birth * to the Savior and God of all. * And let us say to her all together: * “Rejoice, O Lady full of grace.” [SD]

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 91.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall be multiplied like the cedar in Lebanon. (2)

Verse: Those planted in the house of the Lord shall blossom forth in the courts of our God.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall be multiplied like the cedar in Lebanon. [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 Luke.

DEACON

Let us be attentive.

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

PRIEST (from the gate)

21:12-19

The Lord said to his disciples, “Beware of men who will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. This will be a time for you to bear testimony. Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death; you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.” [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 the holy Martyr, 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]

Come, you fans of the Martyrs, let us honor the God-crowned phalanx led by the radiant Martyr, that select and holy company of Hieromartyr Haralambos, which was eagerly sacrificed for Christ. Let us spiritually observe his all-sacred memory, and call out to him: “Free your people, who correctly believe in God; free us from the threat of plague, and deliver us from every adversity.” [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; the Hieromartyr Eleftherios; 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; the holy and glorious hieromartyr Haralambos the Wonder-worker, 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. )

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (When they had walked.)

Ὡς ἐν ἠπείρῳ πεζεύσας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Dancing joyously through the noetic dwellings of heaven and illumined by the unsetting light, deliver me from passions by your intercessions, wise one, that I may hymn you. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your light-bearing memory shines forth with gifts of the sun and illumines those who faithfully honor you in it, O martyr who truly bear the notmetered of most bright light. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having flooded the briny sea of unbelief with the drops of your blood, you became a river of reverence for Christ, ever truly watering the Church. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

The squalls of sins and the opposing waves of evil thoughts, and the uprisings of passions have come upon me; save me by your mighty intercession. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (I open my mouth.)

Ἀνοίξω τὸ στόμα μου.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Lord, I desire to sing hymns of your servant’s venerable head and struggles, and I ask divine illumination from above, so that I may be able to sing the praise of them. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Charalampos, you confounded Severus the godless, who was as though a roaring lion, as well as Crispus who was lacking in sense. You refuted their impiety. Thus the hand of your Creator has crowned you. [un]

Glory.

O divine Charalampos, the Church received you as a royal adornment, a banisher of demons, and an expeller of all kinds of sicknesses. Thus, O Saint, we celebrate your memorial. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let us praise the undefiled Theotokos Mary, who is like a holy mountain. She is an urn of pure gold which held the One Who by nature is the Manna from above Which forever nourishes the faithful with grace. [un]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 4.

I open my mouth and pray the Spirit fill it, like David said, * to pour out a good word to the Queen and Mother of God. * I will celebrate * her feast with joy and gladness * and sing to her merrily, lauding her miracles. [SD]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (No one is holy.)

Οὔκ ἐστιν ἅγιος.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

There is no way to fully tell the fulness of miracles which you poured forth while still in this life and when you went to God, praise-worthy prize-winner martyr. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having been strengthened with divine power, you put down the powerless insolence of the lawless, as a steadfast soldier and weapon-bearer of the divine army, O prize-winner Haralambos. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Streams of blood springing forth from your body extinguished the whole flame of impiety and terrible fire and granted you the torrent of delicacies. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

All-holy one, you gave birth to God the holy of holies, being shown as a house of holiness and gate through which only Christ went, saving humanity. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Establish your servants.)

Τοὺς σοὺς ὑμνολόγους.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O God-bearer, protect and preserve those who praise you with songs and congregate in faith in your temple to venerate your holy and revered head from the stumbling blocks laid by the enemy. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, you raised a youth from the dead and cast out demons. You astounded multitudes of mortals. By your martyric blood, you snatched them out of the hand of the dragon and delivered them to Christ. [un]

Glory.

O multitude of Christians, come and faithfully praise the Lord’s Martyr. Let us crown his most revered head with spiritual songs, so that we may be loosened from our shortcomings. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

O immaculate Virgin Mother, Him Whom even the entire world cannot contain, you have contained in your womb the Son of God. O refuge of Christians, you held God the Logos in your arms. [un]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Establish your servants who extol you, * O Mother of God, for they have formed * a spiritual choir for you * the living and abundant fount; * and graciously in your divine glory give glorious crowns to them. [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. )

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 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. )

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 3. N/M (Your confession.)

Θείας πίστεως.

Prize-winner Haralambos, you were shown to be an unshaken pillar of the Church, unextinguished lamp of the world and having shown brighter than the sun, you drive away the darkness of idols, glorious martyr. Ever entreat Christ God that great mercy be granted unto us. [VPA]

Glory. Another.

Mode 1. N/M (The soldiers.)

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

Let us, the ranks of the faithful, coming piously together, honor as is worthy the martyr of Christ, Haralambos the great, the steeled bastion of piety and destroyer of the impious, the preacher of the God of all the world, Christ the god-man. [VPA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 1. N/M (The soldiers.)

Mary, the pure vessel of the Master, raise us who have fallen into the chaos of terrible ignorance and errors and afflictions, for you became the salvation of sinners and their help and strong protection and you save your slaves. [VPA]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (The holy Church of God.)

Χριστός μου δύναμις.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You became beautiful, anointed with the blood of pure martyrdom and you illumine it with beauties, Haralambos, the adornment and support of prize-winners. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

By your courage you crushed the statues of demons, showing yourself a temple of the Holy Spirit and a pillar and example of true perseverance. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having lifted up your hands, glorious one, the leaders of darkness were scratching your sides with their fingernails, granting you the true and eternal delight. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Christ the Lord is my strength and my praise, He who rose from you because of His exceeding goodness, pure one, and redeemed us from the ancient transgression. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (He who sits in holy glory.)

Ὁ καθήμενος ἐν δόξῃ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, the One Who sits in glory upon the Throne of Divinity accepted you as a dove with golden wings soaring into the tabernacles of heaven, for you were a fighter invincible and glorious. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O glorious Martyr Charalampos, you shone with the radiance of God. You stood unflinchingly before the tribunal of the enemy. You openly preached that Christ was perfect God adorned in mortal nature. [un]

Glory.

O invincible Charalampos, your precious head has indeed manifested as a great treasure of many blessings. By the power of the Spirit it expels all kinds of sicknesses and even the worst plague. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let us sing hymns to the immaculate Theotokos Mary. She gave birth to the Sun of Righteousness, and thus she is the heavenly gate that leads those who glorify her into the Kingdom of God. [un]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 4.

When the Prophet Habakkuk heard the divine * and incomprehensible counsel of Your Incarnation * from the Virgin, O Most High, * considering, he cried aloud: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord my God. [SD]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (With Your divine light.)

Τῷ θείῳ φέγγει σου.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having firmly imitated the divine passion, which He suffered for us, O martyr of Christ, you bear most patiently the piercing of the nails in your entire body, glorious one. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The Logos, co-beginningless with the Father, having set aright the irrationality of your pursuers, all-wise one, manifestly places speech in the mouth of animals and they declare that you should be released from bonds. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having been pierced with skewers, with the spear of your manliness and endurance you wounded the heart of the awful one who makes war against those on earth, godly-minded and wonder-worthy prize-bearer. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

By your divine light, o good one, illumine my soul, darkened by pleasures and guide it on the path of salvation, the only one who bore Christ the savior. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Amazed was the universe.)

Ἐξέστη τὰ σύμπαντα.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Saint, all creation was profoundly amazed at your sacred glory. For all the faithful who have recourse to it, your precious head cures diseases, expels demons, and delivers healing and salvation from evil. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Charalampos, when your holy relics are reverently worshiped and honored, the afflictions of body and soul come to their end. For Christ has given us your relics for our healing and defense against afflictions. [un]

Glory.

O Saint, the demons and godless Greeks were amazed to see the hands of the careless and imprudent governor horrifically severed and hanging from your body. But as a follower of Christ you healed him. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

O blameless and pure Virgin, the enhypostatic Logos of God descended upon your womb like rain upon the fleece. He saved the entire mortal race, for through its fall into sin it had withered as in burning heat. [un]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Amazed was the universe by your divine magnificence. * You who were perpetually virgin * carried the heavenly God of all in your womb * and gave birth to the eternal Son, * who awards salvation to all who sing hymns of praise to you. [SD]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (I see when my life.)

Τοῦ βίου τὴν θάλασσαν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You became a lamp by the light of your struggles, illuminating the ends of the earth, confessing the notmetered of Christ before tyrants, praiseworthy prize-winner of the Lord. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Being aflame with the fire of the love of God, by the dew of the faith you put out the fire of the ungodly, showing to the unbelieving the wonders of Christ, praiseworthy one. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Longing for the eternal life, Haralambos, you put to death the passionate movements of the flesh and through prayer you raised up the dead, hymning the one who glorified you in all things. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Mother of God strengthen me who am harassed by hostile attacks of passions, as the one who gave birth to the spring of dispassion, for I run to you who are the great refuge of humanity [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (O godly-minded believers.)

Τὴν θείαν ταύτην.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Let us kiss the honorable relics of blessed Charalampos as we commemorate his holy and venerable feast. Thus we will be granted release from afflictions. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Charalampos, we ardently run to your noble head as a fountain of healing. We offer worship and sing hymns to God Who has glorified you. [un]

Glory.

O valiant athlete and Martyr Charalampos, you have receive exceedingly great grace from God. The Lord has indeed made your relics to be a fountainhead of healing. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

O pure Bride of God, the fire of the Godhead dwelt in you. Yet it did not consume your womb. Rather it cooled and illuminated you, O blessed one. [un]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 4.

O godly-minded believers, come * and celebrate this sacred and venerable feast and thus extol * the Theotokos, and clap our hands, * and glorify our God who was truly born of her. [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. )

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 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. )

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

Since the holy Church of Christ is in possession of your highly honored skull as priceless treasure, she is glad, O Hieromartyr Haralambos. Therefore she praises the Maker of all with joy. [SD]

Oikos.

Let us come together and extol Haralambos, the all-glorious great Martyr, the steadfast warrior and soldier of Christ. He contended splendidly for Christ and the truth. He openly preached the Orthodox faith, and put an end to the error of idolatry. He rebuked the most unlawful king, and with joy and exultation he was beheaded. Therefore he received the crown from the right hand of the Most High, and he became a fellow citizen of the Angels. This is why the Orthodox Church venerates his all-honored skull, and crowns it with praises. By it she is freed from many hardships and diseases, and she praises the Maker of all with joy. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On February 10, we commemorate the holy Hieromartyr Haralambos.

On this day the holy Martyrs Baptos and Porphyrios, who had tortured St. Haralambos, died by the sword.

On this day the three holy women who believed [through St. Haralambos] died by the sword.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs and virgins Ennatha, Valentina, and Paul.

On this day we also commemorate our father among the saints Anastasios, Archbishop of Constantinople.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Zeno the courier.

By the intercessions of Your saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (In Babylon those Servants.)

Οἱ Παῖδες ἐν Βαβυλῶνι.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Struggling with tortures and anointed with fire, praiseworthy one of Christ, you became purer than gold and were truly deemed a holy offering [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

By the dew of your prayers, the fire of the lawless ones was extinguished, wise one, and were saved while singing to the maker: Blessed are you, Lord, the God of our Fathers. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

By prolonging your struggles, you were shown to be a tree with tall branches, overshadowing the faithful from the flames of sins, as they cry: Blessed are you, Lord, the God of our Fathers. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Having received the joy in your most pure womb, pure Theotokos, fill my heart with gladness, driving away the darkness of passions, ever-virgin. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Godly-minded three.)

Οὐκ ἐλάτρευσαν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

We sing hymns to you and exclaim: “Rejoice, O glorious Martyr Charalampos. You have offered us your sacred head as a fountain pouring out inviolable wealth that makes the souls of those who faithfully glorify you to be joyful.” [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O holy Great Martyr of Christ, we magnify your trials and struggles. O acclaimed Charalampos, you have defeated the solemnities of idolatry and bravely demolished the bloated arrogance of the demons. [un]

Glory.

O Saint, your head has dawned upon us like a light that shines forever. It brings us out of dark error, troubles, and trials. It delivers us from destructive illnesses, for it grants health. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

The great never-setting Sun has risen upon all mortals from your womb. With the light of knowledge He has enlightened everyone who exclaims: “Blessed, O all-pure, is the Fruit of your womb.” [un]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Godly-minded three * did not adore created things in the Creator’s stead; * rather, disdaining the threat * of fire, they trampled it, and joyfully they sang: * “O supremely praised * and most exalted Lord and God * of the fathers, You are blessed.” [SD]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (From the flame.)

Ἐκ φλογὸς τοῖς Ὁσίοις.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

With the rivers of your blood still dripping, adorned with the beauty of your wounds, and having been decorated with the diadem of victory, you stand before God, O martyr. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The fullness of tortures did not cover your manliness and bravery, O Martyr, and the opposition of those pursuing you did not darken your most bright endurance, godly-minded one. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were shown to be truly a priest and unconquerable martyr, courageous soldier and unshakeable pillar, support of the faithful, opponent of impiety, godly-minded prize-winner. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

He who made everything by His divine will, willingly dwelt in your womb, immaculate one, wishing to refashion us who had fallen. We exalt him beyond measure unto all the ages. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Guiltless were those Servants.)

Παῖδας εὐαγεῖς.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O wise Charalampos, you have manifested as a great protector of the Orthodox and a rescuer from troubles. You always rescue those who have your relics as their refuge, for they ask you for deliverance from evil, and supremely exalt Christ unto the ages. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O glorious Charalampos, you stood before Severus in the stadium like an unbreakable rock and an immovable pillar. O blessed one, you preached that Christ is God and man. In no way did you yield to the words of those who destroy the soul in their blood-guilt. [un]

Glory.

O Charalampos, loosen the ropes of my sins as I sing the praises of your head which continues to always pour forth rivers of healings. Grant remission of transgressions and salvation from grievous illness to me who sing hymns to you unto all the ages. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

O Lady Bride of God, your Bridegroom from on high dwelt in you, for he found you to be a rose among thorns, a fragrant flower in the valley, and a lily without any blemish. Through you He made the whole word fragrant, which supremely exalts you unto all the ages. [un]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Guiltless were those Servants in the furnace. * The Son of the Theotokos went and rescued them. * He who was prefigured then, * having been incarnate now, * is gathering the whole wide world into His Church to sing: * “O all you works of the Lord, to all ages * sing praises to the Lord and exalt Him beyond measure.” [SD]

Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

DEACON

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

CHOIR

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]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 2. N/M (It is impossible.)

Θεὸν ἀνθρώποις.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Truly neither fire, nor sword, not even death, nor pursuit, nor affliction, nor famine nor danger, nor tortures of many designs were able to separate you from the love of the one who created you, praiseworthy wondrous one. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Having put aside the garments of death by the scratches of the nails, you adorned yourself with the robes of blood. Therefore with boldness, O unconquered martyr, you stand rejoicing in the presence of the Master and God of all. [VPA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your memory, truly causing joy and divine brightness to the world, arose dispelling the winter of the passions, illuminating all. Celebrating it, may we have atonement for our errors by your entreaties. [VPA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

The wave of passions troubles me and the swell of evils overwhelms me, all-blameless one who gave birth to Christ the pilot. Stretch out a helping hand and save me, the only protection of those who bless you with faith. [VPA]

Canon 2 for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (All you born on earth.)

Ἅπας γηγενής.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Let us the faithful approach the relics of the revered Martyr, for the Lord of all has bestowed great grace upon them. Thus they expel demons, terminate illness, and give to those who touch them soundness, health, and mercy. [un]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

On this day earth and Heaven are amazed at the wonders of the Great Martyr. O glorious one, the ranks of demons are expelled, the sick is given strength of body, and the plague is abated by the touch of your relics. [un]

Glory.

Let us stand with reverence in the house of our God. Let us worship the head which is truly venerable, holy, and worthy of praise, for it was made red with the blood of the righteous Martyr. It works amazing miracles, for the hand of the Almighty crowned it. [un]

Both now. Theotokion.

O Bride of God, accept these hymns from us. Mother of God, who is the most graced of God, grant us your grace in return, for we are your servants who sing of you in piety, O Maiden. Make Christ, to Whom you ineffably gave birth, to have mercy upon us. [un]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode 4.

All you born on earth, * with festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; * and all you the heavenly angelic orders, join in and celebrate; * and honoring the sacred wonders of the Mother of God, * sing the joyful salutation, “O rejoice, * Theotokos, all-blest, ever-virgin pure!” [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. )

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 all the powers of heaven praise You, 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. )

CHOIR

Exaposteilarion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.

Your flame of love was lit by God; * and longing for the King of all, * O blessed Saint, very bravely * you threw down the prideful serpent; * and you rebuked the inhumane * and brutal tyrant Severus, * O Hieromartyr Haralambos. * And you received worthy honor * and your reward from the Master. [SD]

Theotokion.

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

O Mary, as the place we go * for refuge, pride of Christians all, * guard and protect us your servants * from harm and keep us uninjured. * With longing we extol you now. * We pray you to deliver us * from dangerous predicaments, * through your intense intercession * and prayers to your Son and our God. [SD]

Lauds. Mode 1.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Praise Him, all you His angels; praise Him, all you His hosts. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Show Stichologia

Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars and light.

Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. Let them praise the Lord’s name.

For He spoke, and they were made; He commanded, and they were created.

He established them forever and unto ages of ages; He set forth His ordinance, and it shall not pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth, you dragons and all the deeps.

Fire and hail, snow and ice, stormy wind, which perform His word.

Mountains and all the hills, fruitful trees and all cedars.

Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds.

Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth.

Young men and maidens, elders with younger, let them praise the Lord’s name, for His name alone is exalted.

His thanksgiving is in earth and heaven. And He shall exalt the horn of His people.

A hymn for all His saints, for the children of Israel, a people who draw near to Him.

Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of His holy ones.

Let Israel be glad in Him who made him, and let the children of Zion greatly rejoice in their King.

Let them praise His name with dance; with tambourine and harp let them sing to Him.