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Octoechos - Mode 4.

On Sunday Morning

Triodion

Fourth Sunday of Lent - On Sunday Morning

Fourth Sunday of Lent: St John Climacus

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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.

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Apolytikion.

Mode 4.

When the women disciples of the Lord heard the Angel joyously proclaim the resurrection, they cast aside the ancestral verdict, and boasting in glory they said to the Apostles, “Death has been despoiled! Christ God has risen, granting the great mercy to the world!” [GOASD]

From Triodion - - -

Glory. For the Devout Man.

Mode pl. 4.

With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O John, our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of our souls. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode pl. 4.

You were born of a Virgin, and You endured crucifixion for us, O good Lord. By Your death You divested death of spoils, and You displayed resurrection, as God. Please do not despise us, the work of Your hand. Demonstrate Your loving kindness, O merciful Master. Defer to Your Mother, the Theotokos, when she intercedes on our behalf, and save us, Your people in despair, O Savior. [GOASD]

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Amen.

CHOIR

Kathisma I.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 4.

Looking up at the entrance to the sepulcher, then unable to endure the Angel’s radiance, the Myrrh-bearing Women were frightened; and perplexed they said, “Has He been stolen, who opened Paradise to the Robber? Has He arisen, who before His Passion announced His rising?” Indeed, Christ God has truly risen, granting life and resurrection to those in the netherworld. [GOASD]

Glory.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

By Your voluntary will, O Savior, You endured the Cross, * In a new tomb mortal men buried Your body, O Lord, * who by a word had created the universe. * Death, the ancient foe, was restrained by You * and forcefully deprived of the spoils it had. * And all the souls in Hades sang and glorified * Your resurrection, which gave them life, * “Christ the Giver of Life has risen! * And He abides forever!” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

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]

From Octoechos - - -

Kathisma II.

Mode 4. Come quickly.

Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.

You rose, as immortal Savior, from the netherworld, * and with yourself You also raised Your world by Your resurrection, O Christ our God. * Mightily You shattered the power of death, O Master. * Merciful Lord, You showed to all the resurrection. * Therefore we glorify You, only benevolent God. [GOASD]

Glory.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

From exalted heights above Gabriel came down to earth; * and he sat upon the rock wherein the Rock of life had lain. * Arrayed in white, he cried out to the weeping women, * “Women, even though you are emotional, * You no longer need to lament and mourn. * No more weeping, for the One you are seeking * has truly risen, so be of good cheer. * And go and tell it to His Apostles, * that the Lord has truly risen.” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

O pure Virgin, all the hosts of holy angels were amazed * at the awesome mystery of your pregnancy and birth, * how He whose simple command holds all things together * is held in your embrace as a mortal babe, * the pre-eternal Word accepts an origin; * and He is nursed who nourishes the whole world * in His ineffable kindness. * And they extol you and glorify you * who are truly Theotokos. [GOASD]

Resurrectional Evlogetaria.

Mode pl. 1.

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

When the hosts of the Angels saw how You were accounted among the dead, they all marveled. You, O Savior, are the One who destroyed the might of death; and when You arose You raised Adam with yourself and from Hades liberated everyone. [SD]

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

“Why do you mingle the ointments with your tears full of pity, O women disciples?” Thus the Angel who was shining in the tomb cried to the myrrh-bearing women. “See for yourselves the empty tomb and understand, that the Savior has risen from the sepulcher.”

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

Very early in the morning, the myrrh-bearing women were hastening to Your tomb lamenting. But the Angel appeared to them and uttered, “The time for lamentation has ended; weep no more. Go announce the Resurrection to the Apostles.”

Blessed are You, O Lord, teach me Your statutes.

When the myrrh-bearing women had come with their spices to Your sepulcher, O Savior, they heard the voice of an Angel clearly speaking to them, “Why do you account among the dead the One who lives? For as God, He has risen from the sepulcher.”

Glory.

We bow down in worship to the Father and His Son and the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity, one in essence; and we cry aloud with the Seraphim: Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O Lord.

Both now.

Giving birth to the Giver of life, O Virgin, you delivered Adam from sin, and to Eve you have rendered joy in place of sorrow. He who from you became incarnate, God and man, has directed to life him who fell from it.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. (3)

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Amen.

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Hypakoe. Mode 4.

The Myrrh-bearing Women hurried to declare the matter of Your paradoxal rising to Your Apostles, O Christ, that You rose, as God, and granted to the world the great mercy. [GOASD]

CHOIR

Anavathmoi.

Antiphon 1. Mode 4.

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

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

Glory. Both now.

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

Antiphon 2.

I have cried to You, O Lord, from the depth of my soul with fervor. Let Your divine ears be attentive to me. [GOASD]

Everyone who has their hope in the Lord is higher than anything that could sadden them. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

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

Antiphon 3.

Let my heart be lifted up to You, O Logos; and none of the world’s delights will entice me to be earthly-minded. [GOASD]

Whereas one has filial affection for his mother, for the Lord we ought to have a love even more fervent. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit is the wealth of knowledge of God, contemplation and wisdom. For in Him the Logos discloses all the dogmas of the Father. [GOASD]

Prokeimenon.

Arise, O Lord; help us, and redeem us, because of the glory of Your name. (2)

Verse: O God, we heard with our ears.

Arise, O Lord; help us, and redeem us, because of the glory of Your name. [SAAS]

Eothinon Gospel (Not EP / GOA)

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON

Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR

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 the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever 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.

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST

Peace be with all.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

DEACON

Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon Eothinon 1

Matthew. 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen.” [RSV]

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

READER

Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one. Your Cross, O Christ, we venerate, and Your holy Resurrection we praise and glorify. For You are our God; apart from You we know no other; we call upon Your name. Come, all faithful, let us venerate the holy Resurrection of Christ; for behold, through the Cross, joy has come to the whole world. Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection; for having endured the Cross for us, He destroyed death by death. [GOA]

CHOIR

Psalm 50 (51).

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

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. And have mercy on me, O God. [SAAS]

Idiomela from the Triodion.

Glory. Mode pl. 4.

Open to me the gates of repentance, O Giver of Life, for early in the morning my spirit hastens to Your holy temple, bringing the temple of my body all defiled. But as one compassionate, cleanse me, I pray, by Your loving-kindness and mercy. [SD]

Both now. Same Mode.

Guide me in the paths of salvation, O Theotokos, for I have befouled my soul with shameful sins and I heedlessly squandered all of my life’s resources. By your intercession deliver me from every uncleanness. [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.

When I ponder in my wretchedness on the many terrible things that I have done, I tremble for that fearful day, the Day of Judgment. But trusting in the mercy of Your compassion, like David I cry to You, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy.” [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 all-immaculate Lady Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, by 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 wonderworkers; the holy, glorious, great martyrs George the triumphant, Demetrios the myrrh-streamer, Theodore the soldier, and Theodore the general; 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; our devout father John Climacus, the author of the Ladder, 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, and Your all-holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR

Amen.

Ode 1: Octoechos: Canon-1

The Canon

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode i. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Θαλάσσης τὸ ἐρυθραῖον.

The Red Sea was crossed by ancient Israel. They walked across dry ground, * when Moses stretched his hand over the sea * with his rod, in the form of a cross; * and likewise in the wilderness, they put to flight the hosts of Amalek. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Master, You remedied our ancient fall, * when You were lifted up; * You cured our utter ruin at the tree * by the pure and immaculate tree * of Your all-holy Cross, O Lord, * who are almighty and benevolent. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

In body You were inside the tomb; as God You were in hell with Your soul * and with the Robber in Paradise. * You were also on the throne, O Christ, * with the Father and the Spirit, * filling all things as One uncircumscribed. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

The Father so willed, and by the Holy Spirit without seed you conceived * the Son of God and bore Him in the flesh, * whom the Father begot without * a mother, and whom you brought forth * without a father, for the sake of all. [SD]

Ode 1: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Τῷ Σωτῆρι Θεῷ.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

I have become like the man who fell among thieves, ⁄ Christ my Savior, ⁄ wounded and left half dead. ⁄ For through my sins, I have wounds more grevious than his. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

The man stripped of all Your wealth, cried out lamenting: ⁄ Savior, I am gravely wounded! ⁄ Do not leave me to thieves and robbers! ⁄ So also I pray to You: ⁄ Save me, Merciful Lord! [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My mind has been scourged with the whips of sin: ⁄ wicked thieves and evil thoughts. ⁄ Heal me, Christ my Savior, ⁄ and save me, for You are rich in mercy. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Christ took flesh from you, undefiled Mother of God, ⁄ while always remaining in the bosom of the Father. ⁄ Pray to Him without ceasing that He may save from all harm ⁄ the creatures He has formed. [OCA]

Ode 1: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Of old when the Israelite.)

Ὑγρὰν διοδεύσας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You ascended from the darkness and sorrow of material things, ⁄ and went to dwell in spiritual light, holy John: ⁄ Give me light through your intercessions to the Lord. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were suckled on the sweetness of abstinence, ⁄ and cast away the bitterness of sensual indulgence. ⁄ Therefore, Father, you give us pleasure sweeter than honey and the honeycomb! [OCA]

Glory.

You rejected the pleasures that creep in the dust, ⁄ and ascended to the height of virtues, holy Father. ⁄ Thus you became the sweetness of salvation to your flock. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You ineffably bore the Word and Wisdom of the Father: ⁄ Heal the harsh wounds of my soul and still the anguish of my heart! [OCA]

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. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Εὐφραίνεται ἐπὶ σοί.

Your Church rejoices in You, O Christ our God, and she cries out to You, * “You are my mighty strength, O Lord, * and You are my refuge and firm support.” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The Savior, whom we perceive * to be the tree of life, the true Vine himself, * was on the Cross crucified, * to all pouring out immortality. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

As God who is incorrupt, * the Lord has risen from the tomb bodily. * He humbled hell’s haughtiness, * for He is our great and terrific God. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Through you only we on earth * procure divine and supernatural gifts, * all-holy Mother of God. * Therefore we salute you and sing, “Rejoice!” [SD]

Ode 3: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Στερέωσον ἡμᾶς ὁ Θεός.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ, as I walk on the path of life, ⁄ I am gravely wounded by thieves through my passions: ⁄ I pray that You will raise me up. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves have robbed my mind and left me half dead. ⁄ I am wounded by my sins, but heal me, Lord. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My passions have stripped me bare of Your commandments, Christ, ⁄ and I have been scourged by sensual pleasures, ⁄ but pour oil on my wounds, O Savior. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Pray without ceasing, pure Bride of God, ⁄ to the One who came forth from your womb, ⁄ that those who sing your praises may be delivered from the deceit of the devil. [OCA]

Ode 3: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Lord, You are the firm.)

Σὺ εἶ τὸ στερέωμα.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You burnt up the thorns of the passions ⁄ with the fiery coal of your ascetic warfare, holy one, ⁄ giving warmth with your fervor to all who follow the monastic life. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You became the myrrh of sanctification ⁄ through your ascetic labors, holy one. ⁄ You were offered up as a sweet smelling incense to God. [OCA]

Glory.

You drowned the waters of the passions through your tears ⁄ as you gave heed to the laws of the ascetic life, ⁄ as the soldiers of Pharaoh were once drowned in the Red Sea. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Check the restless tumult of my thoughts, ⁄ and guide me to your Son, pure Mother of God! [OCA]

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. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Amen.

Secondary Kontakion

From Triodion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 4. You appeared today.

In the height of self-control the Lord has placed you as a true unerring star illuminating all the earth and also guiding us to the light, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [SD]

Oikos.

You have rendered yourself God’s true abode, O Father, by your divine virtue, adorning it lucidly, as with gold that glitters from afar. You set forth faith, hope and true charity as divine axioms. As with angelic self-control, you practiced prudence, courage, and temperance. You acquired humility, by which you were exalted. Hence, you were enlightened by prayer unfailing, and you attained the mansions of heaven, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [GKD]

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1.

With your holy Cross as our weapon of salvation, ⁄ we cry aloud to you, our Savior: ⁄ You have willingly suffered for our sake: ⁄⁄ save us in your great mercy, O God of all! [OCA]

Glory. Another.

Mode 4. N/M (You who were lifted.)

You went to dwell in the heights of heaven, ⁄ shining with the glory of the virtues. ⁄ You entered the boundless depths of contemplation; ⁄ you exposed to mockery all the snares of the demons, ⁄ protecting mankind from their cruel violence, ⁄ and now, John, ladder of the virtues, ⁄⁄ you intercede for the salvation of your servants.

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 4. N/M (You who were lifted.)

He who is enthroned upon the cherubim ⁄ and dwells in the bosom of the Father, ⁄ rests incarnate on your bosom, O Lady, ⁄ as upon his holy throne! ⁄ As God he is the Ruler of all nations, ⁄ and with understanding we now sing to him. ⁄⁄ Pray to him for the salvation of your servants! [OCA]

Ode 4: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iv. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Ἐπαρθέντα σε ἰδοῦσα.

When the Church beheld You raised on the Cross unjustly, * O Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, crucified for our sake, * she stood in her course, like the moon, * and fittingly cried aloud, * “Glory to Your strength, O Lord!” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You were crucified, O Savior, to cure my passions * by what You suffered in Your all-immaculate body, * which You voluntarily put on. So we sing to You: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Almighty Master, when death had tasted Your sinless * and life-giving body, it was fittingly embittered * and utterly put to death. And we now sing out to You: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Remaining virgin, you conceived in your womb, O Virgin, * and even after childbirth, you remained a virgin. * Therefore with unwavering faith, O Lady, unceasingly * singing, we salute you: Rejoice! [SD]

Ode 4: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἀκήκοα Κύριε τὴν ἐκ τοῦ τάφου.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves have taken from me my godly deeds, ⁄ leaving me chastised and in agony. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My unstable thoughts have stripped me bare of Your commandments, O Savior, ⁄ and I have been scourged by my transgressions. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

The Levite, when he saw me wounded, ⁄ passed by on the other side, ⁄ but save me, O Savior! [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

We rightly glorify you, O Theotokos, ⁄ taking refuge with all the faithful beneath your protection. [OCA]

Ode 4: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. (N/M)

Εἰσακήκοα Κύριε.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You are a fragrant meadow and a living paradise of the virtues, ⁄ producing abundantly the fruit of abstinence ⁄ which gives nourishment to all who honor you. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You are truly a giver of the law like Moses, ⁄ a meek and gentle ruler like David ⁄ for all who follow the ascetic and monastic life. ⁄ Therefore we bless you, Father John. [OCA]

Glory.

Planted by the waters of abstinence, blessed father, ⁄ you have become a fruitful vine, bearing the grapes of true sanctity. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mother of God, you bore for us in time ⁄ the One who shone forth timelessly from the Father. ⁄ Entreat Him to save those who sing your praises! [OCA]

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. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode v. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Σὺ Κύριέ μου φῶς.

My Lord, You are the light. * Holy light, to the world You came * to turn people from the darkness * and the night of not knowing. And now in faith we sing Your praise. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

With sympathy for us * You descended to earth, O Lord. * You lifted humanity’s fallen nature * when You were suspended on the Cross, O Christ. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ, You took away * every charge against me for sins. * By Your divine resurrection, * O compassionate Savior, You ended the distress of death. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Against our every foe, * we have you, our unbreakable shield. * We hope in you for salvation. * We have you as our anchor, all-holy Virgin, Bride of God. [SD]

Ode 5: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἐκ νυκτὸς ὀρθρίζοντες.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Jesus, bind up the wounds of my soul, ⁄ as the Samaritan bound the wounds of the man who fell among thieves, ⁄ and heal my pain, I pray, O Christ. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My soul is sick and in agony, ⁄ scourged by my transgressions, O Christ. ⁄ I lie naked and bereft of the divine virtues; ⁄ but I beseech You, save me. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the priest and the Levite saw me, ⁄ they could not help me, ⁄ but passed me by on the other side. ⁄ But in Your compassion ⁄ You have given me salvation and kept me from harm. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My mind has been painfully scourged by thieves, ⁄ but I entreat You, O Master, ⁄ do not despise me in my wretchedness, ⁄ but take pity on me, O Savior, ⁄ at the intercessions of Your Mother. [OCA]

Ode 5: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

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

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You quenched all the passions with the dew of your ascetic struggles, ⁄ kindling the lamp of abstinence ⁄ with the fire of love and faith, father. ⁄ You are a dispassionate light and a child of the day! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

With divine husbandry, Father, you tended the grapes of faith, ⁄ you gathered them into the winepress and pressed them out, ⁄ by the labors of ascetic warfare. ⁄ Filling the spiritual cup of abstinence, ⁄ you rejoice the heart of your flock! [OCA]

Glory.

You courageously endured the assaults and wounds of the enemy: ⁄ You are a firm pillar, supporting your flock, blessed father, ⁄ guiding your sheep with the staff of God, ⁄ feeding them in green pastures beside the waters of abstinence. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Virgin, as you foretold, we call you blessed, ⁄ for the Lord has truly done great things for you and magnified you! ⁄ He who was born from your womb has made you the true Mother of God! [OCA]

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. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vi. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Θύσω σοι μετὰ φωνῆς.

“I will sacrifice to You, O Lord, with a voice of praise.” * So sings the Church You delivered * from the gore of sacrificing to demons; * for You cleansed her * by the blood that for mercy poured out from Your side. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Savior, You went up on the Cross, having girt yourself * with might, and wrestled the tyrant; * and as God from heaven, You took him down. * As for Adam, Your invincible hand resurrected him. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ, dazzling and handsome, You rose from the sepulcher; * and by divine might and power, * You utterly scattered all Your opponents; * and as God You filled all things with divine joy and happiness. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

O miracle, more novel than all other miracles! * Behold, without man a Virgin * in her body conceived the One who holds * in His hands the universe, and He was not confined by her. [SD]

Ode 6: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἐκύκλωσέ με ἄβυσσος.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Master, I have wasted my God-given life on the passions, ⁄ and I am fiercely scourged in every member by my transgressions; ⁄ but I turn to You for refuge and pray: ⁄ Have compassion on me. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Scourging my mind with the passions, ⁄ thieves have seized my wealth and left me as dead. ⁄ But have compassion on me, and save me, O Lord. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the Levite saw how painfully I was scourged, ⁄ he was unable to endure the sight of my wounds ⁄ and he passed me by on the other side. ⁄ But in Your love You have poured out Your rich mercy on me. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We rightly glorify you as the Bush unconsumed by fire, ⁄ the Fountain, the living Ladder and the Gate of Heaven, ⁄ glorious Mary, the pride of the Orthodox! [OCA]

Ode 6: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Be gracious to me.)

Ἱλάσθητί μοι Σωτήρ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You received the divine wealth of the Spirit in your soul: ⁄ blameless prayer, chastity and purity ⁄ with unceasing watchfulness and the labors of abstinence. ⁄ Through these you became a dwelling place of God. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You passed by the worthless joys of this material world, wise father, ⁄ raising your mind on the wings of immaterial prayer. ⁄ Through the perfection of your life ⁄ you received an inheritance on high. [OCA]

Glory.

You quenched the fiery darts of the enemy ⁄ with the sweat of your ascetic toil; ⁄ kindling the fire of faith, ⁄ you burnt up the proud insolence of unbelief and heresy! [OCA]

Both now.

The majesty of the Most High has shone forth from Zion! ⁄ He has put on flesh from you O Virgin, in an ineffable union, ⁄ and has brought light to the world. [OCA]

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. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Remembering our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

For You are the King of peace and the savior of our souls, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR

Amen.

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

He who saved and rescued me has resurrected from the tomb and bonds of death those born on earth, for He is God. He smashed the gates of the netherworld, and on the third day, He rose, as the Lord of all. [GOASD]

Oikos.

Christ is the Giver of Life. He rose from the dead and the tomb, on the third day. He smashed the gates of death with His might today. He neutralized Hades and crushed the sting of death. And He freed Adam and Eve. Let all of us born on earth earnestly sing and praise Him with gratitude; for He is our one and mighty God, and on the third day He rose, as the Lord of all. [GOASD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On April 14 we commemorate the holy Apostles of the Seventy, Aristarchos, Pudens, and Trophimos.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Ardalion the Mime.

On this day we also commemorate the holy woman Martyr Thomais.

On this day was the contest and martyrdom of the holy Neo-martyr Demetrius of Peloponnesos, who was from Ligudista, Tryphilia, and who died by the sword in Tripoli in the year 1803.

From the Triodion.

On this day, the fourth Sunday of Lent, we commemorate our devout Father John, author of The Ladder.

Verses

John, who was dead in the flesh while living,

Ever lives, while appearing to be dead and not breathing.

He left us his book, the Ladder for ascending,

And shows us the way of his ascent to heaven.

By his intercessions, O God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

Ode 7: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Ἐν τῇ καμίνῳ Ἀβραμιαῖοι.

Inside the furnace * in ancient Persia, sons of Abraham * were consumed with pious fear and the love of God * rather than the fiery flame, and sang * together, “In the temple of Your holy glory, You are blessed, O Lord.” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Having been washed clean * in the divine and holy blood of Christ, * humanity is called back to immortal life; * and with gratitude we sing to Him, * “O Savior, in the temple of Your holy glory, You are blessed, O Lord.” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Your tomb was shown forth * to be more beautiful than Paradise * and by far more splendid than any king’s * royal chamber, for it hosted Life. * It is the source of our resurrection, O Christ, for You rose from it. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Divine and hallowed * habitation of the Most High God, rejoice! * For through you, O Theotokos, was given joy * unto us who cry aloud to you: * Among all women, Lady, you are blessed, all-blameless, and immaculate. [SD]

Ode 7: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ὁ ὑπερυψούμενος.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves fell upon me, a poor wretch, ⁄ and scourging me, left me a lifeless corpse. ⁄ Therefore I pray to You: Come to my help. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My restless thoughts have robbed my mind, ⁄ and scourging me through the passions, have left me dead, ⁄ because of the multitude of my transgressions. ⁄ But heal me, O Savior. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the Levite saw me, injured and in pain, ⁄ he thought my wounds incurable ⁄ and unable to endure the sight of them, ⁄ he passed by on the other side. ⁄ But heal me, my Savior. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Taking flesh from the Virgin, O Christ, ⁄ You saved me, pouring the oil of Your rich mercy on my wounds. ⁄ Therefore I glorify You. [OCA]

Ode 7: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

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

Οἱ ἐκ τῆς Ἰουδαίας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You led your flock to pasture, father, ⁄ in the green meadows of the heavenly kingdom: ⁄ with the rod of true dogma you drove away the beasts of heresy ⁄ singing aloud: Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You entered into the joy of the heavenly bridal chamber of Christ the King, ⁄ clothed in a garment worthy of Him who called you to the feast. ⁄ As you are seated beside Him you cry aloud: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Glory.

You are a river of abstinence, father, free from the pollution of sin, ⁄ washing clean the thoughts and purging away the filth of those who cry out in faith: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now.

The Lord of all came forth from your womb, ⁄ taking flesh from you, O Virgin. ⁄ Therefore with true Orthodox faith we honor you as the Theotokos, ⁄ and we cry to your Son: Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

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.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode viii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Χεῖρας ἐκπετάσας Δανιήλ.

Daniel shut the lions’ gaping mouths inside the den of old, by stretching out his hands. * The three young men overcame the force * of the furnace fire, having girt * themselves in virtue, for they loved * godliness, and were together singing, * “Bless the Lord and praise Him, all you works of the Lord.” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Master, when You stretched Your hands upon the Cross, You gathered all the nations to yourself. * You made them one holy Church, O Christ, * which is praising and extolling You, * with those in heaven and on earth * united and all together singing, * “Bless the Lord and praise Him, all you works of the Lord.” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

An Angel, his raiment white and dazzling with the resurrection’s unapproachable light, * appeared at the sepulcher * to the women, saying, “Why do you seek * among the dead the One who lives? * Christ has truly risen!” To whom we cry out, * “Bless the Lord and praise Him, all you works of the Lord.” [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Immaculate Virgin, in all generations only you became the Mother of God; * and you were also the dwelling place * of the Godhead, O all-blameless one, * and you were not at all consumed * by the fire of the unapproachable light. * We all now bless you, O Mary the Bride of God. [SD]

Ode 8: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Σοὶ τῷ παντουργῷ.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Robbed by my thoughts, scourged by my transgressions, ⁄ I have ruined my life, O Savior, ⁄ and I have been stripped of Your divine image. ⁄ But take pity on me, O God, the Lover of mankind. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

You came down on the earth from on high, O Savior, ⁄ taking pity on me, ⁄ for I was wounded in every member by my many offences, ⁄ and there was none to heal me, ⁄ but You have saved me in Your mercy. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Master, You gave Your body and soul as a ransom for me ⁄ when I was wounded in every member by the scourging of sin, ⁄ pouring out the oil of Your mercy on me, O compassionate Christ. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Virgin, at the word of the God-Man, ⁄ you bore the Lord in ways past understanding yet remained inviolate. ⁄ With all His works we bless you and exalt you above all forever! [OCA]

Ode 8: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (O praise and bless Him.)

Τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν οὐρανῶν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

We have a true living pillar and image of abstinence in you, ⁄ and we all honor your memory, Father John. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The assembly of monks rejoices, ⁄ while the gathering of saints and the righteous dance with gladness: ⁄ for you have received a crown with them as your just reward. [OCA]

Glory.

Adorned with the virtues, ⁄ you have entered the bridal chamber of ineffable glory, ⁄ singing the praises of Christ for ever. [OCA]

Both now.

Do not reject us, Virgin maiden, for we need your aid, ⁄ and we sing in praise of you and exalt you above all for ever. [OCA]

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.” [GOASD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

He who saved and rescued me has resurrected from the tomb and bonds of death those born on earth, for He is God. He smashed the gates of the netherworld, and on the third day, He rose, as the Lord of all. [GOASD]

Oikos.

Christ is the Giver of Life. He rose from the dead and the tomb, on the third day. He smashed the gates of death with His might today. He neutralized Hades and crushed the sting of death. And He freed Adam and Eve. Let all of us born on earth earnestly sing and praise Him with gratitude; for He is our one and mighty God, and on the third day He rose, as the Lord of all. [GOASD]

Kontakion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode 4. You appeared today.

In the height of self-control the Lord has placed you as a true unerring star illuminating all the earth and also guiding us to the light, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [SD]

Oikos.

You have rendered yourself God’s true abode, O Father, by your divine virtue, adorning it lucidly, as with gold that glitters from afar. You set forth faith, hope and true charity as divine axioms. As with angelic self-control, you practiced prudence, courage, and temperance. You acquired humility, by which you were exalted. Hence, you were enlightened by prayer unfailing, and you attained the mansions of heaven, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [GKD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On April 14 we commemorate the holy Apostles of the Seventy, Aristarchos, Pudens, and Trophimos.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Ardalion the Mime.

On this day we also commemorate the holy woman Martyr Thomais.

On this day was the contest and martyrdom of the holy Neo-martyr Demetrius of Peloponnesos, who was from Ligudista, Tryphilia, and who died by the sword in Tripoli in the year 1803.

From the Triodion.

On this day, the fourth Sunday of Lent, we commemorate our devout Father John, author of The Ladder.

Verses

John, who was dead in the flesh while living,

Ever lives, while appearing to be dead and not breathing.

He left us his book, the Ladder for ascending,

And shows us the way of his ascent to heaven.

By his intercessions, O God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Theotokos

Ode i. 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. [GOASD]

Ode iii.

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. [GOASD]

Ode iv.

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. [GOASD]

Ode v.

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. [GOASD]

Ode vi.

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. [GOASD]

Ode vii.

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.” [GOASD]

Ode viii.

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.” [GOASD]

Eothinon Gospel (EP / GOA)

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON

Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR

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 the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever 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.

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST

Peace be with all.

CHOIR

To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

DEACON

Let us be attentive.

CHOIR