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Pentecostarion

Leave-taking of Pentecost

Menaion - June 29

Memory of the Preeminent Apostles Peter and Paul

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode pl. 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 of the Feast.

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Mode pl. 4.

Blessed are You, O Christ our God. You sent down the Holy Spirit into the fishermen, and You gave them knowledge and wisdom in everything; and through them, as in a net You caught the whole world. O Lord who loves humanity, glory to You! [SD]

Glory. For the Apostles.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4.

Preeminent Apostles and teachers of the universe, intercede with the Master of all, to grant peace to the whole world, and great mercy to our souls. [SD]

Both now.

Apolytikion of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

Blessed are You, O Christ our God. You sent down the Holy Spirit into the fishermen, and You gave them knowledge and wisdom in everything; and through them, as in a net You caught the whole world. O Lord who loves humanity, glory to You! [SD]

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.

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 Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You abandoned the fishery of the deep * and received from the Father the heaven-sent * divine revelation of the incarnation of the Logos. * And unto your Creator you cried out for all to hear,* “I know You, one in essence with the Father, O Son of God.” * Therefore you were truly and most worthily shown forth * indeed as the rock of faith and the man with the keys to grace, * O Apostle Peter. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Glory. Both now.

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Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

Let us celebrate with joy this final post-festal feast, * O believers; for it is the feast of Pentecost today, * and the fulfillment of the promise and the appointed time. * For on this day the fire of the Paraclete * descended to the earth immediately, * as in the form of tongues, and illumined the Disciples * and made them initiates of heaven. * The holy light of the Holy Spirit * has appeared and illumined the world. [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.

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 good and benevolent 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.

CHOIR

Kathisma II.

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Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You received out of heaven the call from Christ, * and were seen as a herald and preacher of light, * enlightening everyone with the teachings of grace divine. * You pared the ritual worship of the letter of the Law * and shined on the faithful the knowledge of the Spirit. * Therefore you were truly taken up and exalted * to third heaven worthily, and you reached even Paradise, * O Apostle St. Paul. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Glory. Both now.

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Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

When the well-spring of the grace of the divine Spirit came * down to those upon the earth and into fire-bearing streams * parted noetically, it refreshed the Apostles * and led them to the light. The fire became for them * a dewy cloud and rainy flame illumining them. * And we in turn through them received divine grace * by means of fire and water. * The holy light of the Holy Spirit * has appeared and illumined the world. [SD]

The Polyeleos.

Psalm 134 (135).

Psalm 135 (136).

Selected Psalm Verses

Selected Psalm Verses for Apostles

The firmament. Alleluia.

1. The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament shows the creation of His hands Alleluia. (18:2) [SAAS]

2. The heavens shall confess Your wonders, O Lord, and Your truth in the church of the saints. Alleluia. (88:6) [SAAS]

3. In place of your fathers, sons shall be born to you. Alleluia. (44:17) [SAAS]

4. You shall make them rulers over all the earth. Alleluia. (44:17) [SAAS]

5. The rulers of the people gather together with the God of Abraham. Alleluia. (46:10) [SAAS]

6. For God’s mighty ones of the earth are greatly exalted. Alleluia. (46:10) [SAAS]

7. The God of gods, the Lord, spoke, and summoned the earth. Alleluia. (49:1) [SAAS]

8. From the rising of the sun to its setting, praise the name of the Lord. Alleluia. (112:3) [SAAS]

9. Your lightning gave light to the world. Alleluia. (76:19) [SAAS]

10. The heavens proclaimed His righteousness. Alleluia. (96:6) [SAAS]

11. The rulers of Judea are their leaders. Alleluia. (67:28) [SAAS]

12. The rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali. Alleluia. (67:28) [SAAS]

13. God reigns over the nations. Alleluia. (46:9) [SAAS]

14. God is glorified in the counsel of saints. Alleluia. (88:8) [SAAS]

15. He is great and fearful toward all round about Him. Alleluia. (88:8) [SAAS]

16. Bring to the Lord, O families of the Gentiles, bring to the Lord glory and honor. Alleluia. (95:7) [SAAS]

17. Declare His glory among the Gentiles, His wonders among all peoples. Alleluia. (95:3) [SAAS]

18. Say among the Gentiles, “The Lord is King, for He established the world, which shall not be shaken. Alleluia. (95:10) [SAAS]

19. In the council of the upright and in the assembly, great are the works of the Lord. Alleluia. (110:1) [SAAS]

20. Their proclamation went forth into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. Alleluia. (18:5) [SAAS]

21. He put among them the words of His signs. Alleluia. (104:27) [SAAS]

22. And He gave them the lands of the nations, and they inherited the labors of the peoples. Alleluia. (104:44) [SAAS]

23. He subdued the peoples under us and the nations under our feet. Alleluia. (46:4) [SAAS]

24. He chose us for His inheritance. Alleluia. (46:5) [SAAS]

25. Great is our Lord, and great is His strength; His understanding exceeds every measure. Alleluia. (146:5) [SAAS]

26. The God of Israel shall give power and strength to His people. Blessed is God. Alleluia. (67:36) [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.

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 hallowed and glorified is Your all-honored and majestic name, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

CHOIR

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

Let us worthily praise and extol the chiefs * of the Master’s disciples, the great and bright * luminaries of the world, the all-wise Paul and Peter. * For shining with the Holy Spirit’s fire resplendently, * they burned away the dark mist of error entirely. * Therefore they were shown forth in the kingdom of heaven * as citizens worthily, and as sharing the throne of grace. * Let us therefore cry out to them, * “As Christ our God’s Apostles, entreat * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory.” [SD]

Glory. Both now. For the Feast.

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Mode pl. 4. When he perceived.

Τὸ προσταχθέν.

After Your rising from the sepulcher, O Savior, * and Your divine Ascension to the heights of heaven, * You sent down on Your Disciples Your glory, O Good One, * renewing an upright Spirit in them, O Christ. * And therefore those men who saw God proclaimed to all * Your sayings and Your economy, as if melodious guitars * that mystically are played with the pick * of the Spirit, O merciful Lord. [SD]

Antiphon 1.

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 18.

Their proclamation went forth into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. (2)

Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament shows the creation of His hands.

Their proclamation went forth into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. [SAAS]

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: And with your spirit.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the gate)

Jn. 21:14 – 25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. And he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go.” (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, “Follow me.” Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!” The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?” This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen. [RSV]

CHOIR

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]

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CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

At the intercession of the Apostles, 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 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]

Peter, chief of the glorious Apostles and rock of the Faith; and sweet-voiced Paul, preacher and beacon of the holy churches. Being present at the divine throne, make intercession on our behalf. [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; the holy, glorious, and all-laudable, paramount Apostles Peter and Paul, 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.

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CHOIR

Canon for the Feast.

Ode i. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Πόντῳ ἐκάλυψε.

The Lord is a warrior when His arm is exalted; * and He cast into the sea Pharaoh’s army and chariots. * Let us sing to Him, for He is glorified. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ, You have done what You once promised Your Disciples, * for You sent out the Paraclete Spirit and You shone * light into the world, O Lord who love mankind. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

That which of old was proclaimed in the Law and Prophets * was fulfilled; for today was the Holy Spirit’s divine * grace was poured on all have believed in Christ. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

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Ode i. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Θείῳ καλυφθείς.

Long ago, Moses entered the darkness where God was. * Obtaining divine inscriptions, he promulgated * God’s Law. For cleansing his mind’s eye he saw the only * One who Is and was given knowledge of the Holy * Spirit, whom he honored with inspired songs of praise. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

So said the divine mouth of Christ to His Disciples, * “O friends, when I am seated on the throne in heaven * Next to my Father, I will pour out abundant grace * Of the Spirit into souls who long for it to shine. * From My love you shall thus never be separated.” [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

God the Father’s Definition, Christ the Logos, * On completing His work, granted joy to His friends, * Distributing the Spirit, as He had promised, * Yes, with a rush of mighty wind and tongues of fire. * Oh, how He strengthens hearts to be calm and untroubled! [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Οὔκ ἐστι σοὶ ὅμοιος.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Today let us worthily praise in inspired songs ⁄ the greatest wonder-worker of the apostles, ⁄ brother of the first-called disciple. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Most blessed Peter, ⁄ the Eternal One foresaw you as a prince and a rock, ⁄ the first bishop of the Church. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Neither flesh nor blood, but the Father, Apostle, ⁄ inspired you to speak of Christ ⁄ the true Son of the Most High God. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Let us praise in song the holy Mountain, ⁄ the ineffable chariot, ⁄ the Theotokos who was truly Virgin after giving birth. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. (N/M)

Ἡ κεκομμένη.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Christ chose you from your Mother’s womb ⁄ by divine knowledge, most blessed Paul. ⁄ He whose excellence had not been preached ⁄ sent you to carry His holy name above all names to the gentiles, ⁄ for gloriously has He been glorified! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Christ, against whom you raged, O Paul, ⁄ appeared to you in divine brightness cleansing your error, ⁄ His form flashing forth as upon the mountain, ⁄ He darkened your flesh while He gave understanding to your soul ⁄ in the knowledge of the Trinity, ⁄ for gloriously has He been glorified! [OCA]

Glory.

You yielded yourself to the fulfillment of the eighth day circumcision, ⁄ and were a zealous advocate, Paul: ⁄ a Hebrew of the seed of Benjamin, ⁄ a Pharisee after the law. ⁄ You were manifestly driven to reject all these things as dung, ⁄ and thus you gained Christ ⁄ for gloriously has He been glorified! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Undefiled Mother of the Almighty God ⁄ and Queen of the nations, ⁄ Lady who alone has brought forth God the Lord of all, ⁄ giving birth to Him in the flesh beyond nature: ⁄ preserve me as I sing to your Son, ⁄ for gloriously has He been glorified! [OCA]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

The Lord is a warrior when His arm is exalted; * and He cast into the sea Pharaoh’s army and chariots. * Let us sing to Him, for He is glorified. [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Long ago, Moses entered the darkness where God was. * Obtaining divine inscriptions, he promulgated * God’s Law. For cleansing his mind’s eye he saw the only * One who Is and was given knowledge of the Holy * Spirit, whom he honored with inspired songs of praise. [GOASD]

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Canon for the Feast.

Ode iii. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Τὴν ἐξ ὕψους δύναμιν.

“Do not leave Jerusalem until you have been clothed * with the power to come from heaven,” * You commanded Your Disciples, O Christ. * “For I will send another Comforter like me. * This will be the Spirit of my Father and of me. * In Him your faith will be confirmed.” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the grace and power of the Holy Spirit came, * it united in holy concord * the language that was divided of old * when men badly agreed. It gives understanding * and knowledge of the Trinity to the believers, * in which we are confirmed in faith. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the grace and power of the Holy Spirit came, * it united in holy concord * the language that was divided of old * when men badly agreed. It gives understanding * and knowledge of the Trinity to the believers, * in which we are confirmed in faith. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode iii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Ἔῤῥηξε γαστρός.

Unembarrassed prayer of the Prophetess Hannah * Shattered fetters on her womb that made her barren, * Ending the irritation of her fruitful rival’s * Needling; for she brought a broken heart and spirit * To the omniscient God and only Sovereign. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Truly incomprehensible is the most divine * Holy Spirit’s grace! It made unlettered fishermen * Erudite speakers, who by their brilliant preaching * Stifled many sophists, and who drew out countless * People from the deep and dark night of ignorance. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Immortal, almighty, the light-creating Splendor * Receives by procession from Light unbegotten * Its being. Now Its fiery sound reveals that It is * The consubstantial Beacon of God the Father’s * Authority through the Son, to the nations in Zion. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. N/M (Not in our wisdom.)

Οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Christ showed you to be blessed, ⁄ sweetest spokesman of Christ our God ⁄ and the safe-keeper of the Kingdom. ⁄ Therefore we sing your praises, Peter the Apostle! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The Master Christ has built the unshakable Church ⁄ on the rock of your Divine teaching ⁄ in which we glorify you, Peter. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

As Peter in the flesh is above the angels ⁄ so Christ in His visible coming told him ⁄ that he would sit as a judge with Him. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Unwedded, pure One, ⁄ you conceived the Incarnate God: ⁄ Strengthen me, for I am tossed about by the play of the passions, ⁄ for there is no help but you. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

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

Σὺ εἶ τὸ στερέωμα.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You are the foundation stone ⁄ set up for the souls of the faithful. ⁄ One of great price: ⁄ You are the cornerstone of the Savior and Lord. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Most blessed Paul, ⁄ pray that the illumination of the virtues ⁄ may be established on your foundation. [OCA]

Glory.

You, Paul, who bear truthfully in your body ⁄ the death of Jesus at all times, ⁄ have been counted worthy of Life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

All the generations now saved through you, ⁄ call you blessed, as was prophesied, O pure One! [OCA]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

“Do not leave Jerusalem until you have been clothed * with the power to come from heaven,” * You commanded Your Disciples, O Christ. * “For I will send another Comforter like me. * This will be the Spirit of my Father and of me. * In Him your faith will be confirmed.” [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Unembarrassed prayer of the Prophetess Hannah * Shattered fetters on her womb that made her barren, * Ending the irritation of her fruitful rival’s * Needling; for she brought a broken heart and spirit * To the omniscient God and only Sovereign. [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.

READER

Kontakion.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

When the Most High God came down and confused the tongues, * He divided the nations. * When He distributed the tongues of fire, * He called all to unity. * And with one voice we glorify the all-holy Spirit. [SD]

Oikos.

Speedy and constant consolation give us, Your servants, O Jesus, when our spirits become despondent. Do not part from our souls when we are in trouble, nor be far from our minds when we are in peril. But draw near to us, draw near, O You who are everywhere. And as You are always with Your Apostles, so also unite yourself to us who long for You the Compassionate; so that united to You we may extol and glorify Your all-holy Spirit. [GKD]

Hypakoe. For the Apostles.

What guard did not hold you prisoner? ⁄ What Church has not had you as a preacher? ⁄ Damascus esteems you, Paul, for it beheld you blinded. ⁄ Rome received your blood, and through it has gained great renown, ⁄ and Tarsus greatly rejoices in the precious relics of your beloved grave clothes. ⁄ Even so establish us, Apostle Paul, ⁄⁄ the boast of the whole universe! [OCA]

From Pentecostarion - - -

Canon for the Feast.

Ode iv. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Κατανοῶν ὁ Προφήτης.

Prophet Habakkuk considered that in the last times You would come, * Christ, and to You he cried out, * “O Lord, I have heard the report of Your mighty power, * that You came for the salvation of all Your anointed ones.” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Today the Comforter Spirit, who through the Law had been declared * and who spoke in the Prophets * of old to the imperfect, is recognized as true God * by those were eyewitnesses and ministers of the Word. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Bearing the sign of the Godhead, on the Apostles as if fire * the Spirit was divided; * and in the foreign languages He was manifested, * coming as divine might from the Father of His own accord. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode iv. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Ἄναξ ἀνάκτων.

Now, O King of kings, only Logos begotten * Of the only uncaused Father, as Benefactor * To Your Apostles You send out Your unerring, * Holy, consubstantial, equipotent Spirit. * Evermore we sing, “Glory to Your might, O Lord!” [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Regarding the divine bath of regeneration, * At night You spoke to one of composite nature, * Divine Logos; then on the Cross You poured out for me * Vital water from Your most pure side that was pierced. * On this day You complete it with the Spirit’s fire. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Creation all bends the knee to the Advocate * And the Father’s Son and the consubstantial Father, * The three hypostases in the single essence, * Eternal, unapproachable, infallible. * For the Spirit’s grace has shone as light and knowledge. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Ritually worship God, the Holy Trinity, * O all you servants of the tri-solar essence. * Munificent Christ supernaturally perfects * The faithful; and lighting the way to salvation, * He richly supplies all the grace of the Spirit. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Οὗτος ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You were a fisher of mortal persons, as Christ promised you. ⁄ He made you divine for His Church, ⁄ for even at the start He entrusted you with its guidance. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Jesus, the Giver of Life to whom you intercede, ⁄ gave you the right to bind and loose: ⁄ Peter, may He be gracious to me! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Pray earnestly, Peter, ⁄ that the kingdom of heaven may be opened ⁄ for those who honor your memory in unswerving faith. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Honored Queen who conceived God, ⁄ cleanse our thoughts by your intercessions, ⁄ and show me to be fruitful, ⁄ Mother of the God of all. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (You mounted Your horses.)

Ἐπέβης ἐφʼ ἵππους.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Once Saul crouched as a lion, ⁄ vigilantly destroying the Church of Christ. ⁄ He was seized by the divine voice of the Lamb of God, ⁄ the One whom he had been persecuting. ⁄ He was given charge of the flock, ⁄ entrusted as a preeminent shepherd. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

He who was to enlighten the universe was put in darkness, ⁄ and Ananias was sent to him. ⁄ By Your divine appearing You brought light to his soul and body, ⁄ showing him to be a chosen vessel. [OCA]

Glory.

Damascus was worthily tended by Paul, ⁄ as once from Paradise ⁄ a great river of divine waters flowed, ⁄ moistening the whole earth with the knowledge of God. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

The Virgin and Mother, as God had revealed ⁄ put down the mighty from their thrones, ⁄ exalting those of low degree, who sing in faith: ⁄ Glory to Your might, O Lord! [OCA]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

Prophet Habakkuk considered that in the last times You would come, * Christ, and to You he cried out, * “O Lord, I have heard the report of Your mighty power, * that You came for the salvation of all Your anointed ones.” [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Now, O King of kings, only Logos begotten * Of the only uncaused Father, as Benefactor * To Your Apostles You send out Your unerring, * Holy, consubstantial, equipotent Spirit. * Evermore we sing, “Glory to Your might, O Lord!” [GOASD]

From Pentecostarion - - -

Canon for the Feast.

Ode v. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Τὸ διὰ τὸν φόβον σου.

That which for the fear of You was conceived, O Lord, * in the belly of the prophets, and was brought forth on the earth, * the Spirit of salvation, * now in the Apostles is creating clean hearts, * and in the believers is renewed upright. * For, as it is written, Your commandments are light and peace. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

That which on this day has come down is strength divine: * the Spirit who is good, the Spirit of the wisdom of God, * the Spirit who proceeds from the Father * and is revealed to us believers through the Son. * To those in whom He dwells He imparts the holiness, * in which He is perceived by them to have it naturally. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

That which on this day has come down is strength divine: * the Spirit who is good, the Spirit of the wisdom of God, * the Spirit who proceeds from the Father * and is revealed to us believers through the Son. * To those in whom He dwells He imparts the holiness, * in which He is perceived by them to have it naturally. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode v. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Λυτήριον κάθαρσιν.

Experience the fire-breathing dew of the Spirit, * Forgiving and purging your sins and offenses, * All you children of the Church who are illumined. * The grace of the Holy Spirit, as tongues of fire, * Has gone forth today as a new law from Zion. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Essentially one with the Father, the Spirit * Readily not servilely, as He was pleased, descended, * Supplying, by the tongues, the Apostles with knowledge. * By this He confirmed the vital words and the promise * Of the Savior, being himself the Father’s power. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Sovereign God and Logos, Christ cured the minds and hearts * Of His Apostles of every sin and thereby * Made them into immaculate dwellings for himself. * Today to dwell in them forever has the light * Of His coequal and consubstantial Spirit come. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Ὁ κτησάμενος ἡμᾶς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The rays of the sun were rightly struck with awe, ⁄ before your boldness towards God, springing from love, ⁄ most glorious fisherman who worked wonders through grace! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Your divine Apostle, O Christ, ⁄ did not gain gold or money for You, ⁄ but by the creation of virtue, ⁄ he was rich in the might of wonders. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

People have endured torture, ⁄ the hammer and the rack, because of your words, ⁄ for through the Spirit of God, ⁄ you have brought new and miraculous things to perfection. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

The Incarnate God has united Himself to flesh in His Person ⁄ through you, pure One, ⁄ while remaining unchanged in His bodiless Divine Nature. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Sovereign Lord.)

Φώτισον ἡμᾶς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Paul, you chose the Cross of the Lord Christ ⁄ as your true boast, ⁄ always carrying it, apostle, as a sign of victory. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

For you, to live is Christ, and to die, great gain. ⁄ for by love you were crucified ⁄ to the One who was crucified for us, ⁄ most glorious Paul. [OCA]

Glory.

You rejoice indeed in the Lord, ⁄ honorable Paul, ⁄ for you have put off the body and gone to Christ, ⁄ our God and the Giver of Life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

We truly greet you with joy, ⁄ storehouse of virginity, ⁄ recall of our first Mother Eve, ⁄ destroyer of the curse of Adam. [OCA]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

That which for the fear of You was conceived, O Lord, * in the belly of the prophets, and was brought forth on the earth, * the Spirit of salvation, * now in the Apostles is creating clean hearts, * and in the believers is renewed upright. * For, as it is written, Your commandments are light and peace. [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Experience the fire-breathing dew of the Spirit, * Forgiving and purging your sins and offenses, * All you children of the Church who are illumined. * The grace of the Holy Spirit, as tongues of fire, * Has gone forth today as a new law from Zion. [GOASD]

From Pentecostarion - - -

Canon for the Feast.

Ode vi. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Ναυτιῶν τῷ σάλῳ.

I was feeling nauseous from mundane tempestuous worries. * My sins, as if shipmates, threw me overboard into the maw of the beast that devours souls. * Now, like Prophet Jonah, I am praying, * “From this deathly Pit bring up my life, O Christ my God.” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Even as You promised, You have richly poured out Your Spirit * on all flesh, according to Your holy Prophets, * and all the earth has been filled with Your knowledge, O Lord: * From the Father You the Son are without change * begotten, and the Spirit proceeds indivisibly. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Even as You promised, You have richly poured out Your Spirit * on all flesh, according to Your holy Prophets, * and all the earth has been filled with Your knowledge, O Lord: * From the Father You the Son are without change * begotten, and the Spirit proceeds indivisibly. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode vi. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Ἱλασμὸς ἡμῖν Χριστέ.

To snatch from corruption Adam and the entire * Human race that was fallen, like Prophet Jonah * Out of the maw of the sea beast, You, our Master, * Shone forth, O Christ our God, from the immaculate * Ever-Virgin, as expiation and salvation. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

O almighty Lord, put a right and cherished Spirit * Newly deep into our souls to have forever, * Even Your Spirit who proceeds from Your Father, * Always united to You, and from our minds purges * Rotten images and all defiling matter. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

The Apostles of Christ awaited the cherished * Honor of Your coming on them with wind and fire * In Zion, O Spirit, token of the Word and Son * Naturally begotten of the consubstantial * Father; and You censured the babbling of the pagans. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Ἐν κήτει Χριστέ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

In days of old, You saved Peter, O Christ, ⁄ stretching out Your hand as he walked upon the waters. ⁄ Lead me up as I sink in a storm of great temptations! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You forsook things that were worthless, Peter, ⁄ and as a merchant found what is reality. ⁄ You clearly caught Christ, the Pearl of great price. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Yet, Peter, senselessly trying to tempt the Holy Spirit, ⁄ you put to death the One who blessed you as first ⁄ when you clearly confessed God, O blessed one. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

You brought forth the Word of God, ⁄ Who beyond all nature was made flesh for us. ⁄ Therefore with heart and voice we proclaim you as the Theotokos. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (My prayer.)

Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You turned from created beauty, ⁄ struck by love for the Master ⁄ and your desire that all be saved. ⁄ You determined to bear witness to this, blessed Paul, ⁄ and now you pray for the world. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You nobly imitated the Master, ⁄ and put Him on as a garment, Paul. ⁄ You were truly all things to all men ⁄ so that you might gain all and save people, ⁄ and truly you netted the ends of the earth for Christ! [OCA]

Glory.

Christ worthily gave you life in heaven, Apostle Paul: ⁄ for while remaining here, you did not desire an earthly city, blessed one, ⁄ but you were a faithful servant and builder of His mysteries. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

The Almighty Lord looked down on you. ⁄ He renewed my being as He did great things for you ⁄ as He foretold, all-blameless Mother of God. ⁄ Through you, He saved me from corruption ⁄ as the compassionate One, Theotokos. [OCA]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

I was feeling nauseous from mundane tempestuous worries. * My sins, as if shipmates, threw me overboard into the maw of the beast that devours souls. * Now, like Prophet Jonah, I am praying, * “From this deathly Pit bring up my life, O Christ my God.” [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

To snatch from corruption Adam and the entire * Human race that was fallen, like Prophet Jonah * Out of the maw of the sea beast, You, our Master, * Shone forth, O Christ our God, from the immaculate * Ever-Virgin, as expiation and salvation. [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.

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 2. Automelon.

Τοὺς ἀσφαλεῖς.

You have taken to yourself, O Lord, the pinnacles of Your Disciples, those unerring theologians and preachers, to enjoy Your blessings and repose. For You accepted their labors and their death as being higher than any whole-burnt offering, for only You know what is in the heart. [SD]

Oikos.

Expand my tongue, O Savior; widen my mouth, and filling it, prick my heart; so that I may follow what I say, and what I impart, accomplish first; for great is he, it says, who puts to practice what he preach. Yet, if I say, but do not do, I am rendered but a cymbal peal. Hence, grant me say the necessary, and practice what is excellent, for only You know what is in the heart. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On June 29 we commemorate the Holy, glorious, and all-praised Apostles and Chiefs, Peter and Paul

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

From Pentecostarion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Feast.

Ode vii. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Οἱ ἐν καμίνῳ τοῦ πυρός.

Those godly Servants, who were cast into the burning fiery furnace, * sang hymns to God, who transformed the fire * and made it like a moist whistling wind were blowing. * They cried out, “You, O Lord, are God of our fathers, and blessed are You!” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

As the Apostles proclaimed the mighty works of God to the large crowd, * the Holy Spirit’s activity * was considered drunkenness by unbelievers. * Through it we know the one true God of our fathers is the Trinity. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Professing Orthodox doctrine, we say one undivided nature, * God the Father unoriginate * and coequal with the Logos and the Spirit. * We cry out, “You, O Lord, are God of our fathers, and blessed are You!” [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode vii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Σύμφωνον ἐθρόησεν.

Instruments were played discordantly, demanding * Everyone fall down before the gold, lifeless image. * Rousing the faithful now to sing with reverence: * “You are blessed, equipotent, unoriginate * Trinity!” is the luminous grace of the Spirit. [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

On hearing the Apostles speaking in foreign tongues, * Not aware it was fulfillment of prophecy, * Grossly mistaken men said they were filled with new wine. * Unto You, Lord, we faithful filled with the Spirit sing: * Ever blessed are You, who renew the universe! [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Seer and Prophet Joel thundered an oracle, * Spoken on behalf of the most divine Logos: * I will pour out on all flesh my Spirit’s divine * Grace, and all who receive it will cry out together: * “Nature shining with triple splendor, You are blessed.” [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Oh how enriched with grace divine was the third hour! * For it indicated that three hypostases * In oneness of dominion ought to be worshiped. * Now on Day One of the Lord, Father, Son, and Spirit, * Holy Trinity, one essence, You are blessed. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Ὁ ἐν ἀρχῇ ἄναρχος.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Raised up by the divine providence of Christ, Peter, ⁄ you were allowed to imitate Him fully, ⁄ yet also to fall before His Passion beneath the flood of denial. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Christ who is risen from the tomb ⁄ appeared first to you, first-named one: ⁄ the greatly-loved leader of the apostles. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

By His three-fold command, Peter, ⁄ the Master strengthens your love, ⁄ healing the three-fold denial that came before the Passion. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

We all bless you as Mother of the God of all ⁄ for you conceived the Incarnate God the Word ⁄ Who shone forth from the pre-eternal Father. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. (N/M)

Ἐν πεδίῳ Δεειρᾷ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You are the Seal and Crown of Your Apostles, O Christ, ⁄ and he who was called last of all was before them all in zeal. ⁄ With him, the people of the Church sing to You: ⁄ Blessed are You, the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

If Your bound servant Paul formerly persecuted the Church, ⁄ yet he changed his old impudence by his lasting zeal for You. ⁄ For he gathered together, O Christ, the gentiles who cried: ⁄ Blessed are You, the God of our fathers. [OCA]

Glory.

You preached the Gospel to all, Paul, ⁄ beginning from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. ⁄ You reached even the bounds of Illyrium ⁄ where you raised your cry: ⁄ Blessed are You, the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Christ our God came down on you ⁄ as dew on the fleece of wool. ⁄ He came forth from you clothed in flesh, ⁄ uniting that which had been scattered. ⁄ He gave peace on earth and in heaven: ⁄ Blessed are You, the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

Those godly Servants, who were cast into the burning fiery furnace, * sang hymns to God, who transformed the fire * and made it like a moist whistling wind were blowing. * They cried out, “You, O Lord, are God of our fathers, and blessed are You!” [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Instruments were played discordantly, demanding * Everyone fall down before the gold, lifeless image. * Rousing the faithful now to sing with reverence: * “You are blessed, equipotent, unoriginate * Trinity!” is the luminous grace of the Spirit. [GOASD]

From Pentecostarion - - -

Canon for the Feast.

Ode viii. Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Ἄφλεκτος πυρί.

Unconsumed by fire was the burning bush on Sinai, * revealing God to Prophet Moses, who was weak in speech and slow of tongue. * And zeal for God kept the three Young Men unscathed by fire and led them to compose the hymn: * “O all you works of the Lord, sing a hymn to the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty, * energizing wind of the all-holy Spirit, * and there appeared divided tongues as of fire * on the fishermen, who proclaimed the mighty works of God. * “O all you works of the Lord, sing a hymn to the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

We who have not come now to a tangible mountain * nor are afraid of a blazing fire, * come and let us stand on Mt. Zion, in the city of the living God, * and join the Spirit-bearing Disciples and celebrate. * “O all you works of the Lord, sing a hymn to the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode viii. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Λύει τὰ δεσμά.

Emblematic of the tri-luminous Godhead, * Releasing bonds and damping flames of old, those Servants * Extolled the Lord and invited all created * Nature to bless and to exalt beyond measure * The only omnific Savior as Benefactor. [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

God the Spirit, You came in tongues of fire and rested * On the Apostles, and You brought to their remembrance * Divine and saving words that Christ from His Father * Heard and made known to them. And now all creation, * Estranged once, now reconciled, sings, “You are blessed.” [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Another Advocate is the Father’s Spirit; * Divine Light and giver of light, He is Savior, * And He comes at His own will. O Christ, You sent Him * Now as holy wind on Your Apostles to fill them. * Distribute Him, who hears us, also on Your servants. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

God-inspired mouths of the Prophets proclaimed You, * Ruler, as the One who would come to earth in body, * And the Spirit, who proceeds from the Father’s bosom, * Coequal, uncreated co-creator, whom You sent * Evincing the doctrine of Your Incarnation. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Ὁ τὰ σύμπαντα φέρων.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The Master foretold, Peter, ⁄ that you would stretch out your hands ⁄ and they would bind you to the Cross. ⁄ He commanded you to follow Him and cry: ⁄ All works of the Lord, bless the Lord! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Working wonders by the word of grace, ⁄ you raised Aeneas, greatly stricken with palsy ⁄ and Tabitha who was dead, and who cried: ⁄ All works of the Lord, bless the Lord! [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Christ, who plainly taught Peter that the gentiles were clean, ⁄ cleanse my thoughts also by the radiance of the Spirit as I cry: ⁄ All works of the Lord, bless the Lord! [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

One of the holy Persons has dwelt in you, Virgin, ⁄ and the Godhead has been entirely united with my being. ⁄ Therefore we bless you as the Theotokos. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (O extol Him.)

Τὸν ἐν ὄρει ἁγίῳ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You were stirred by your love, Paul, ⁄ and left behind a good exchange: ⁄ for you did not live for yourself, glorious one, ⁄ but had the compassionate One living in you forever. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You betrothed the Church ⁄ as a Bride presented to the Bridegroom Christ, ⁄ for you, Paul, showed yourself as the leader of the Bride! ⁄ Therefore you are honored forever. [OCA]

Glory.

You fought the good fight and fairly finished the course; ⁄ you kept the treasures of the faith, ⁄ and so you have gone rejoicing to Christ, leading one, ⁄ counted worthy of the crowns of righteousness, O Paul. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Rejoice, fiery Throne of the Lord, ⁄ Rejoice, unwedded Bride! ⁄ Rejoice, radiant Cloud bringing forth the Sun of righteousness ⁄ Whom we exalt above all forever. [OCA]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Unconsumed by fire was the burning bush on Sinai, * revealing God to Prophet Moses, who was weak in speech and slow of tongue. * And zeal for God kept the three Young Men unscathed by fire and led them to compose the hymn: * “O all you works of the Lord, sing a hymn to the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Emblematic of the tri-luminous Godhead, * Releasing bonds and damping flames of old, those Servants * Extolled the Lord and invited all created * Nature to bless and to exalt beyond measure * The only omnific Savior as Benefactor. [GOASD]

Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

DEACON

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

CHOIR

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode ix. Canon 1.

Grave Mode. Heirmos.

Μὴ τῆς φθορᾶς.

When you conceived, you experienced no deflowerment. * You lent your flesh to the Logos, through whom all things were made. * Therefore we magnify you, Virgin Theotokos, * Mother who knew no man, space and holder of your Maker, who is uncontainable and infinite. (2)

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

That fire breathing and zealot Elijah joyfully * boarded the blazing and fiery chariot of old, * prefiguring fiery tongues, the Spirit who from heaven * inspired the Apostles, who being thus illumined made the Trinity known to everyone. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Something unnatural and uncommon was heard today. * For by the grace of the Spirit, the voice of each Disciple * spoke a variety of languages. And therefore * the peoples, tongues, and races heard the mighty works of God and learned about the Holy Trinity. [GOASD]

Canon 2 of the Feast.

From Pentecostarion - - -

Ode ix. Mode 4. Heirmos.

Χαίροις Ἄνασσα.

Theotokos, rejoice! Queen of all and the glory * Of mothers and virgins! There is no eloquence, * There is no hymn, no poetry, that can worthily * Honor you. And when we think about your childbirth, * Every mind is dazed. Therefore we all glorify you. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

To extol the Virgin who mothered Life is truly * Right, for only she in her womb held the Logos. * Assuming flesh, He healed our ailing human nature. * Now in heaven, at the right hand of the Father * Seated, He has sent down the grace of the Spirit. [GOASD]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Let us glorify the tri-luminous Essence * As being wise, indivisible, equipotent, * The Godhead, from which we have received the divine breath * Of dazzling grace that flows therefrom and that has made us * Resplendent through a mystical transformation. [GOASD]

Canon for St. Peter.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. (N/M)

Σὲ τὴν ὑπερένδοξον νύμφην.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Your eminent grace is manifested worthily, Peter, ⁄ and it banishes the suffering of the shadow of your weaknesses. ⁄ Therefore we magnify you. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Simon the magician was puffed up with his mysteries, ⁄ but Peter brought him down ineffably with divine might and is blessed. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

By your prayers, Apostle, ⁄ grant remission of sins and enlightenment of heart ⁄ with gladness of spirit to those who sing your memorial. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Virgin who conceived God, ⁄ you are named Theotokos. ⁄ Therefore the faithful rightly glorify you together, ⁄ and magnify you in songs. [OCA]

Canon for St. Paul.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (When you conceived.)

Ὅρους παρῆλθες.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

We venerate the chains you wore ⁄ as a criminal for the sake of Christ, ⁄ and with our lips we honor the marks you bear ⁄ on your glorious and triumphant body. [OCA]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Now you are set free, Apostle, ⁄ to the One whom you desired from eternity. ⁄ Now you dwell with Him as His servant, ⁄ drawing your servants by your prayers. [OCA]

Glory.

Christ is no longer seen by you in hidden sayings ⁄ or in a dark glass, ⁄ but face to face you behold Him ⁄ revealing perfect understanding of the divine Nature to you. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Virgin, you bore the Incarnate Word, ⁄ Who as the Word without flesh desired to renew my nature. ⁄ Therefore we magnify you without ceasing, Theotokos! [OCA]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Katavasias

Canon 1. Grave Mode.

When you conceived, you experienced no deflowerment. * You lent your flesh to the Logos, through whom all things were made. * Therefore we magnify you, Virgin Theotokos, * Mother who knew no man, space and holder of your Maker, who is uncontainable and infinite. [GOASD]

Iambic. Mode 4.

Theotokos, rejoice! Queen of all and the glory * Of mothers and virgins! There is no eloquence, * There is no hymn, no poetry, that can worthily * Honor you. And when we think about your childbirth, * Every mind is dazed. Therefore we all glorify you. [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 all the powers of heaven praise You, and to You they offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.