Dismissal Blessings

Di

ehon ton Agion Pateron imon, Kyrie Iisou Hriste O Theos imon, Eleison ke Soson imas.

PRIEST

Through the Prayers of our Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have Mercy and Save us. Amen

Amin

PEOPLE

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa Archdiocese of Good Hope

The Great Paraklesis

of the

Dormition of the Ever Blessed Theotokos

By the Grace of God

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Evlogitos O Theos imon, pantote nin
ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.
PRIEST

Dismissal Prayers

Doxa Si, Hriste O Theos, i Elpis imon,

Kyrie doxa Si!

PRIEST

Glory to Thee, Christ our God, our Hope: Glory to Thee!

and forever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR

Blessed is our God always, now Amen

1

Amin Kyrie
isakouson tis prosefhis mou, enotise tin disin mou en ti Alithia Sou, epakouson mou en ti Dikeosini Sou. Sou, oti ou dikeothisete enopion Sou pas zon.

Psalm 142/143

A PRAYER OF SUPPLICATION FOR PROTECTION FROM EVILDOERS

Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to my supplications in Thy Truth; hear me in Thy Righteousness.

Ke mi iselthis is krisin meta tou doulou Do not enter into Judgement with Thy
servant, for in Thy Sight no one living is Justified.

en Agiis Thavmastos, Hristos O Alithinos Theos imon, tes Presvies tis Panahrantou ke Panamomou Agias Aftou Mitros, ton Agion Endoxon ke Panevfimon Apostolon, ton Agion Endoxon ke Kallinikon Martiron ton Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron Ioakim ke Annis, tou Agiou .... ou tin Mnimin epiteloumen, ke panton ton Agion, Eleise ke Sose imas, os Agathos ke Filanthropos.

May

Christ our True God, through the Intercessions of Thine All-pure and Blameless Holy Mother.... of the Holy Glorious and Praiseworthy Apostles; of the Holy Glorious and Triumphant Martyrs; of [PATRONAL SAINT/FEAST OF THE CHURCH]; of the Holy Righteous Ancestors of God Joachim and Anna; of Saint .... whose memory we celebrate today; and of all the Saints, have Mercy and Save us, as a Good and Loving God.

Amin Apostoli
ek peraton, sinathristhendes enthade Gethsimani to horio, kidefsate mou to soma; ke Si Ie ke Thee mou, paralave mou to pnevma Glikasmos ton Angelon, ton thlivomenon i hara, Hristianon i prostatis; Parthene Mitir Kyriou, Antilavou mou ke Rise ton Eonion Vasanon Se Mesitrian, eho, pros ton Filanthropon Theon; mi mou elegxsi tas praxsis, enopion ton Angelon. Parakalo Se, Parthene, voithison mi en tahi. Pirge, ke Dodekatihe Polis, Iliostalakte Throne, Kathedra tou Vasileos akatnoiton Thavma; pos galouhis ton Despotin?

PEOPLE

Amen
TONE 3

Oti

katedioxen o ehthros tin psihin mou. Etapinosen is gin tin zoin mou. Exathise me en skotinis, os nekrous eonos, ke ikidiasen ep eme to pnevma mou, en emi etarahthi i kardia mou.

For

Festal Exapostilaria - Dormition

the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness, like those who have long been dead, and my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is distressed.

Apostles from far off, being gathered together in the village of Gethsemane, lay my body in burial, and Thou, my Son, and my God, receive now my spirit from me. of the afflicted, a Protection of all Christians, O Virgin Mother of our Lord: grant me Help and Save me from the Eternal Torments

Emnisthin

imeron arheon, emeletisa en pasi tis Ergis Sou, en piimasi ton Hiron Sou emeleton. pros Se tas hiras mou. psihi mou os gi anidros Si. I

remembered the days of old; I meditated on all Thy Works; I pondered on the work of Thy Hands. stretched out my hands to Thee. My soul longs for Thee, like a thirsty land. me quickly, O Lord; fails. my spirit

O Sweetness of Angels, the Gladness

Diepetasa Taxi Mi

Ke

isakouson mou, Kyrie, exelipe to pnevma mou! apostrepsis to Prosopon Sou ap emou, ke omiothisome tis katavenousin is lakkon. piison mi to proi to Eleos Sou, oti epi Si ilpisa.

Hear

Do not turn Thy Sight away from me,

lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

have Thee as Mediator before God Who Loves mankind: may He not question my actions before the Hosts of Angels. I beseech Thee, O Virgin, hasten now quickly to my aid. a City surrounded by Twelve Walls, a Shining Throne touched by the Sun, a Royal Seat for the King: O Inexplicable Wonder, how did Thou nurse the Master?

Hristoplokotate

Thou art a Tower adorned with gold,

Akouston Gnorison

Cause

me to hear Thy Mercy in the morning, for in Thee I have put my trust. which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to Thee.

mi, Kyrie, odon en i porefsome, oti pros Se ira tin psihin mou.

Cause me to know, O Lord, the way in

Epithimo

THIS IS THE PRAYER OF THOSE WHO ARE AFFLICTED AND WHO WAIT IN THE DARKNESS OF SIN FOR THE LIGHT OF SALVATION. IT IS A PRAYER IN ANTICIPATION OF THE LIGHT OF DIVINE DAWN A PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING.

Panagia, ta kalli tou Paradisou, ton Myrismon ke ta anthi, ke tin terpnin evodian, ke tas odas ton Angelon, otan imnoun ton Ion Sou

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Tis

Efsplahnias tin pilin anixson imin Evlogimeni Theotoke; Elpizondes is Se, mi astohisomen; risthimen dia Sou ton peristaseon; Si gar i i Sotiria tou genous ton Hristianon

Open the Portal of Compassion to us,

O Most Blessed Theotokos; for hoping in Thee, let us not fail, we pray; through Thee may we be Delivered from adversities, for Thou art the Salvation of Christians.
PRIEST

Exelou me ek ton ehthron mou, Kyrie, Rescue

pros Se katefigon.

me, Lord, from my enemies; to Thee have I fled for refuge.

Didaxon

me tou piin to Thelima Sou, oti Si i O Theos mou. en gi evthia.

Teach me to do Thy Will, for Thou art

my God. good Spirit shall lead me in the Land of Uprightness.

To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi me Thy Eneken tou Onomatos Sou, Kyrie, zisis For
me! tin psihin mou, ke en to Eleei Sou exolothrefsis tous ehthrous mou.

Ektene Fervent Supplication

Thy Names sake, O Lord, Thou shall quicken me.

Eleison

imas O Theos, kata to Mega Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, epakouson ke eleison.

Have Mercy on us, O God, according to Thy Great Love. We pray Thee, hearken, and have Mercy.
Pope & Patriarch THEODOROS and for our SERGIOS, for the Archbishop Venerable Priesthood of the Diaconate in Christ, for all the clergy and the laity, let us pray to the Lord.

En ti Dikeosini Sou exaxis ek thlipseos In Thy Righteousness Thou shalt bring

my soul out of trouble, and in Thy Mercy, Thou shalt utterly destroy my enemies.

Kyrie Eleison (3) Iper tou Papa

PEOPLE PRIEST

ke Patriarchi (THEODOROU) ke Arhiepiskopou imon (SERGIOU,) tou timiou Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Diakonias, pantos tou Klirou ke tou laou tou Kyriou deithomen. (3)

Lord have mercy (3) Again we pray for our

Ke

apolis pantas tou thlivontas tin psihin mou, oti ego doulos Sou imi.

And Thou shalt destroy all those who

afflict my soul; servant. for I am Thy

Isakouson mou, Kyrie, en ti Dikeosini O Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to

Sou, ke mi iselthis is krisin meta tou doulou Sou. [2] my supplications in Thy Truth; hear me in Thy Righteousness. [2]

To

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha,

PEOPLE PRIEST

iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, ton doulon tou Theou panton ton evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, tonkatikounton ke parepidimounton en ti poli [.] tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, sindromiton ke afieronton tou Agiou Naou toutou. (3) ke iper ton doulon tou
PRAYS FOR THOSE FOR

Life, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, Forgiveness and Remission of the sins of the servants of God, all Pious and Orthodox Christians, those who reside and visit in this city, the members, Council Members, Contributors and Benefactors of this Holy Church.

Lord have mercy (3) Again we pray for Mercy,

Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi me en gi evthia.

Let

Thy Good Spirit lead me on a level Path.

Psalm 117 /118

PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY

Theos
STIHOS

Kyrios ke epefanen imin. Evlogimenos O erhomenos en Onomati Kyriou!

1: Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti agathos, oti is ton eona to eleos aftou!

The

Lord is God, and has appeared to us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

VERSE 1:

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good; His Mercy endures forever!

Theos
STIHOS 2:

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha

Theou [ .]
THE PRIEST
SUNG

Lord have mercy (3) PRIEST Again we pray for the servants of
PEOPLE

Kyrios ke epefanen imin. Evlogimenos O ergomenos en Onomati Kyriou!

The

Lord is God, and has appeared to us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

God ...
WHOM THE

Panta ta ethni ekiklosan me, ke to Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous.

VERSE 2:

PARAKLESIS

IS

BEING

All the nations surrounded me, but in the Name of the Lord I drove them back.

Theos
STIHOS 3:

Kyrie Eleison (3) Oti Eleimon ke

PEOPLE PRIEST

Filanthropos Theos iparhis ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen to Patri ke to Io ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

and Loving God, and to Thee we give Glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Lord have mercy (3) For Thou art a Merciful

Kyrios ke epefanen imin. Evlogimenos O ergomenos en Onomati Kyriou!

The

Lord is God, and has appeared to us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti thavmasti en ofthalmis imon.

VERSE 3:

This is the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.

Theos

Kyrios ke epefanen imin. Evlogimenos O ergomenos en Onomati Kyriou!

The

Lord is God, and has appeared to us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

Amin Kyrie Eleison (3) Pater, Evlogison

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TONE 4

Ti

Theotoko ektenos nin prosdramomen, amartolis ke tapini, ke prospesomen en metanias, krazondes ek vathous psihis; Despina, voithison, ef iminm splahnisthisa; Spefson, apolimetha, ipo plithous ptesmaton; Mi apostrepsis sous doulous kenous; Se gar ke monin Elpida kektimetha.

To

the Theotokos, let us run now most fervently, as sinners and lowly ones, let us fall down in Repentance, crying from the depths of our soul: Lady, come and help us, have Compassion for us; hasten now for we are lost in the host of our errors; do not turn Thy servants away, for Thou alone art a Hope to us. to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Kyrie Eleison [3] Lord have mercy [3] Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto Ages of Ages.

Amin
EVERYONE
PRAYS IN UNISON

Amen
Our Lords Prayer

Pater

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Ti

Theotoko ektenos nin prosdramomen, amartolis ke tapini, ke prospesomen en metanias, krazondes ek vathous psihis; Despina, voithison, ef iminm splahnisthisa; Spefson, apolimetha, ipo plithous ptesmaton; Mi apostrepsis sous doulous kenous; Se gar ke monin Elpida kektimetha.
THIS POINT

Glory To

the Theotokos, let us run now most fervently, as sinners and lowly ones, let us fall down in Repentance, crying from the depths of our soul: Lady, come and help us, have Compassion for us; hasten now for we are lost in the host of our errors; do not turn Thy servants away, for Thou alone art a Hope to us.
HOLY
OF THE

imon O en tis Ouranis, Agiasthito to Onoma Sou, eltheto i Vasilia Sou, genithito to Thelima Sou, os en Ourano ke epi tis gis. Ton Arton imon ton epiousion dos imin simeron. Ke afes imin ta ofelimata imon, os ke imis afiement tis ofiletes imon. Ke mi isenengis imas is pirasmon, alla Rise imas apo tou ponirou.

Our

Father Who art in Heaven: Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis ke i Doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke Amin
Troparia

PRIEST

For

Thine is the Kingdom, the

tou Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Power and the Glory, of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the Ages of Ages.
PEOPLE

AT

EITHER THE

THE

REPEATED

OR

DESIGNATED

IPSOTHIS OF THE APOLYTIKION

CROSS IS PARISH

Amen

PATRON

IS CHANTED

TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

Apolytikion of the Patron Saint Apolytikion of the Ever Blessed Theotokos

Eleison

En

ti Gennisi tin Parthenian efilaxas. En ti Kimisi ton kosmon ou katelipes Theotoke. Metestis pros tin Zoin, Mitir iparhousa tis Zois. Ke tes presvies tes ses litromeni, ek thanatou tas psihas imon.

In giving Birth, O Theotokos, Thou has

retained Thy Virginity, and in Falling Asleep, Thou has not forsaken the world. Thou who art the Mother of Life, has passed over into Life, and by Thy Prayers Thou deliver our souls from Death. Wherefore, by Thine Intercessions, deliver our souls from Death

imas, Kyrie, Eleison imas. Pasis gar apologias aporountes, taftin Si tin ikesian, os Despoti, i amartolis prosferomen: Eleison imas.

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have Mercy

on us; for lacking as we are in all defence, this Supplication do we sinners offer Thee, as our Master: Have Mercy on us.

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Kyrie

Eleison imas epi Si gar pepthamen. Mi orgisthis imin sfodra, mides mnisthis to anomion imon, al epvlepson ke nin os efsplahnos, ke litrose imas ek ton ehthron imon. Si gar i Theos imon, ke imis laos Sou; pandes gar Erga Hiron Sou, ke to Onoma Sou epikeklimeth.

Glory Lord,

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Ke

nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon

Now and forever and

of ages.

unto the ages

Amin Ou siopisomen

pote, Theotoke, tas Dinastias Sou, lalin I anaxii; imi gar Si proistaso Presvevousa, tis imas erisato ek tosouton kindinon? Tis de diefilaxsen eos nin eleftherous? Ouk apostomen, Despina, ek Sou; Sous gar doulous Sozis ai, Ek pandion dinon

Amen We shall

never be silent, O Theotokos, about Thy Mighty Acts, all we the unworthy; for had Thou not Interceded for us, who would have delivered us, from the numerous perils? Who would have preserved us all until now with our freedom? O Lady, we shall not

have Mercy on us, for we have placed all our trust in Thee. Do not be greatly angered with us, nor recall our iniquities; but look upon us even now, since Thou art Compassionate, and Redeem us from our enemies. For Thou art our God, and we art Thine people; all art the Works of Thy Hands and upon Thy Name have we called. ages.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen

Amin

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ta hili ton asevon ton proskinoundon, tin Ikona Sou septin, tin istorithisan ipo Apostolou, Louka Ierotatou, Odigitrian.

mi tin tou tin

Speechless be the lips of the impious

ones, those who do not reverence Thy Great Icon - the Sacred One who is called Directress - depicted for us by one of the Apostles, Luke the Evangelist.
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depart from Thee, for Thou always Saves Thy servants from tribulation.

Theotokion

Tou Gavriil dexamenou Si Parthene to As

here, sin ti foni esarkouto O ton olon Despotis, en Si ti Agia Kivoto, os efi O Dikeos David, edihthis Platytera ton Ouranon, Vastasasa ton Ktistin Sou.

Festal Megalynarion Transfiguration

Thelon epidixe tis Mathites, dinamin e Wishing

Ipsous, ke Sofian para Patros, en Ori anilthes, Hrist to Thavorio, ke lampsas os Despotis toutous Efotisas.

to display Power from on High and the Fathers Wisdom to Thy Three Holy and Divine Disciples, O Christ, Thou ascended Mount Tabor, and, shining as the Master, Thou Illumined them. Angelic Powers and the Forerunner of the Lord act as Intercessors, O Holy Twelve Apostles and all the Saints together, that we be Saved through You.

Gabriel proclaimed to Thee, O Virgin: Hail! With that cry the Lord of All became Incarnate in Thee, the Holy Tabernacle, as prophesied by the Righteous David. Thou manifested Thyself as being more spacious than the Heavens, in that Thou has borne Thy Creator.

Pase

ton Angelon e Stratie, Prodrome Kyriou, Apostolon i Dodekas, i Agii Pantes, meta tis Theotokou, piisate Presvian, is to Sothine imas.

With the Theotokos, all You arrays of

Doxa to Enikisanti en Si! Doxa to Proelthonti ek Sou! Doxa to

Elevtherosanti imas dia tou Tokou Sou!

Glory to Him Who abode in Thee! Glory to Him Who came forth from
Thee!

Glory

to Him Who through Thy Birth-giving has set us free!

Psalm 50/51
The Psalm Of Repentance

Doxa Pase

Patri, Pnevmati

ke

Io,

ke

Agio

Glory With

to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit the Hosts of Angels, Gods Messengers, with the Lords Forerunner, and Apostles, the Chosen Twelve, with the Saints Most Holy, and with Thee, the Theotokos, we seek Thine Intercession for our Salvation.

Eleison Ke

me, O Theos kata to Mega Eleos Sou. kata to plithos ton Iktirmon Sou exalipson to anomima mou. plion plinon me apo tis anomias mou, ke apo tis amartias mou Katharison me. amartia mou enopion mou esti diapantos.

Have Mercy on me, O God, according

to Thy Great Mercy.

Theotokion
ton Angelon e Stratie, Prodrome Kyriou, Apostolon i Dodekas. I Agii Pandes meta tis Theotokou, piisate Presvian is to Sothine imas

And

according to the abundance of Thy Compassion, blot out my transgressions.

Epi

Wash

me thoroughly from my lawlessness, and Cleanse me of my sin.

Oti tin anomian mou ego ginosko, ke i For

Trisagion Prayers
THE CONGREGATION MUST STAND

I know my lawlessness, and my sin is always before me. Thee only have I sinned and done evil in Thy Sight that Thou may be Justified in Thy Words, and overcome when Thou art Judged.

Agios

O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios Athanatos, Eleison imas. [3] Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Holy

God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us. [3]

Si

Doxa

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto Ages of Ages.

mono imarton, ke to poniron enopion Sou epiisa. Opos an Dikeothis en tis Logis Sou, ke nikisis en to krinesthe Se. amarties ekissise me i mitir mou.

Against

Idou gar en anomies sinelifthin, ke en Behold, Idou gar Alithian Igapisas.

Ta adila ke ta krifia tis Sofias Sou edilosas mi.

Amin Panagia

Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie, elas thiti tes amarties imon. Despota, singhorison tas anomias imin. Agie Ipiskepse, ke iase tas asthenias imon, eneken tou Onomatos Sou.

Amen All Holy

I was conceived in transgressions, and in sins my mother bore me. Thou Love Truth Thou showed me the unknown and secret things of Thy Wisdom.

Trinity have Mercy on us. Lord, Cleanse us from our sins. Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy God, Visit and Heal our infirmities for Thy Names sake.

Behold, Thou

Randiis me issopo, ke katharisthisome.

shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be Cleansed. shall wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow.

Plinis me, ke iper hiona levkanthisome. Thou

TRANSFIGURATION,
THESE

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mi agalliasin ke evfrosinin, agaliasonte ostea tetapinomena. amartion mou, ke pasas anomias mou exalipson. tas

Thou Turn

Apostrepson to Prosopon Sou apo ton Kardian Mi

katharan ktison en emi, O Theos, ke pnevma evthes Engenison en tis engatis mou. aporripsis me apo tou Prosopou Sou, ke to Pnevma Sou to Agion mi antanelis ap emou. mi tin Agalliasin tou Sotiriou Sou, ke Pnevmati Igemoniko stirixon me.

shall make me hear Joy and Gladness my bones that were humbled shall greatly Rejoice. Thy Sight from my sins, and blot out all my transgressions.

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos. Makarizin Se tin Theotokon, tin Aimakariston ke Panamomiton ke Metera to Theou imon. Tin Timioteran ton Herouvim ke Endoxsoteran asingritos ton Serafim tin adiafthoros Theon Logon tekousan; tin ondos Theotokon Se Megalinomen.

With Good Will, look upon me, O Allhymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

Axion Estin os Alithos,

It is truly fitting to call Thee Blessed,

Create Do

in me a clean heart, O God, and Renew a right spirit within me. not cast me away from Thy Presence, and taken not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Apodos Didaxo

Restore I

to me the Joy of Thy Salvation, and uphold me with Thy Guiding Spirit.

the Theotokos, the Ever-Blessed and All-Pure Theotokos. More Honourable than the Cherubim, and more Glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, Thou who without stain bore God the Word, and art truly Theotokos: we Magnify Thee!

anomous tas Odous Sou, ke asevis epi Se epistrepsousi.

will teach transgressors Thy Ways, and the ungodly shall return to Thee. me from blood guiltiness, O God, the God of my Salvation, and my tongue shall greatly rejoice in Thy Righteousness.

Rise me ex ematon, O Theos, O Theos Deliver

tis Sotirias mou, agalliasete i glossa mou tin Dikeosinin Sou.

Kyrie

ta hili mou anixis, ke to stoma mou aanangeli tin Enesin Sou, oti i ithelisas thisian, edoka an Olokaftomata ouk evdokisis.

O Lord, Thou shall open my lips, and

my mouth will declare Thy Praise, for if Thou desired Sacrifice, I would give it Thou will not be pleased with Whole Burnt Offerings.

THE PRIEST CENSES THE HOLY TABLE/ALTAR AND THE PEOPLE. INCENSE HAS BEEN USED SINCE HEBREW WORSHIP IN THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM AND IN POST-APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. CENSERS MAY AT FIRST HAVE BEEN FIXTURES UNTIL THE INTRODUCTION OF PORTABLE CENSERS. INCENSE SYMBOLISES PRAYER AS EVIDENT FROM THE BLESSING VERSE OF THE CELEBRANT OF THE CENSER BEFORE CENSING: WE OFFER TO THEE, CHRIST OUR GOD, THIS INCENSE AS A SPIRITUAL FRAGRANCE; RECEIVE IT, WE PRAY, TO THY HEAVENLY ALTAR AND SEND DOWN TO US IN RETURN, THE GRACE OF THY HOLY SPIRIT AND ELSEWHERE: LET MY PRAYER BE DIRECTED TO THEE AS INCENSE BEFORE THY PRESENCE THE 3 CHAINS FROM WHICH IT IS SUSPENDED REPRESENTS THE HOLY TRINITY WHILE THE 4 OR 12 BELLS ATTACHED TO THEM SIGNIFIES THE 4 EVANGELISTS OR 12 HOLY APOSTLES OF CHRIST. LITTLE THE THE SOUND OF THE LITTLE BELLS SIGNIFIES THE CLARITY OF THE EVANGELICAL AND APOSTOLIC WORDS TO WHICH WE MUST PAY ATTENTION IN ORDER TO GAIN GOOD SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

Festal Megalynaria The Magnificat

Tin

Thisia

to

Theo,

pnevma

A Sacrifice to God is a broken spirit

a broken and humbled heart God will not despise. Good, O Lord, in Thy Good Pleasure to Zion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be built, then Thou will be pleased with a Sacrifice of Righteousness, with Offerings and Whole Burnt Offerings - then shall they offer young bullocks on Thine Altar.

ipsiloteran ton Ouranon, ke katharoteran lampidonon iliakon, tin litrosamenin imas ek tis kataras, tin Despina tou kosmou, imnis timisomen

Higher

sintetrimmenon Kardian sintetrimmenin ke tetapinomenin O

than the Heavens above art Thou, and Thou art much purer than the radiance of the sun; Thou who hast Redeemed us from the Curse, which is upon us; the Lady of all people: with Hymns we honour Thee.

Theos ouk exoudenosi.

Apo ton polon mou amartion, astheni From

to soma, astheni mou ke i psihi; pros Se katafevgo tin Keharitomenin: Elpis apilpizmenon, Si mi voithison.

Agathinon, Kyrie, en ti evdokia Sou tin Do

Sion, ke ikodomithito ta tihi Ierousalim, tote eudokisis Thisian Dikeosinis, anaforan ke Olokaftomata - tote aniisousin epi to Thisiastirion Sou moshous.

the great multitude of my sins, ill am I in body, ill am I also in my soul; I am fleeing to Thee, the One who is All-Blessed, the Hope of all the hopeless: Please come! Bring Help to me. and the Mother of Him Who Saves: receive the Supplications of the lowly who pray to Thee; Mediate between us and the One Thou brought forth; O Lady of all people: Intercede for us. with zeal we chant this Ode to Thee; Thee, the All-praised Lady, Theotokos, we Hymn with Joy; with the Saints most Holy, together with the Baptist, beseech, O Theotokos, for Gods Mercy on us.

Despina

Eleison me, O Theos!

Have mercy on me, O God!

ke Mitir tou Litrotou, dexe paraklisis anaxsion son iketon, ina mesitefsis pros ton ek Sou tehthenda; O Despina tou kosmou, genou Mesitria

Lady

Psalomen prothimos Si tin odin, nin ti Now

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I go, and where shall I find a Safe Retreat? Whose Warm Protection shall I have? Who shall be a Helper in my distress? In Thee alone I Hope, O Maiden; in Thee alone I Glory; and trusting in Thee, I have fled to Thee.

Festal Canon The Dormition

IRMOS

- Ode One2

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us! Ouk estin arithmisasthe dinaton To number Thy Great Deeds and Thy
Megalia ta Sa, Theonimfevte, ke ton vithon ton anexerefniton exipin ton iper noun Thavmaton Sou, ton tetelesmenon diinekos tis potho Se imosi ke Pisti proskinousin os Alithi Theou lohevtrian. Mighty Acts is not possible for man, O Bride of God, nor yet can one tell of the Unfathomable Abyss of Thine Unending Miracles that surpass all knowledge, and which are granted unto those who venerate and honour Thee, with longing, as the True Mother of our Lord and God.

Armatilatin Farao evithise, teratourgousa pote Mosaiki ravthos, stavrotipos plixasa ke thielousa thalassan Israil the figatha pezon othitin thiesosen, asma to Theo anamelponta.

IRMOS

The charioteer of Pharaoh was sunk in olden times by Moses' rod, which worked a Mighty Wonder when, in the Cross's form, it struck the sea, dividing it in two; and it led into safety sojourning Israel that fled by foot, chanting to the Lord God a song of praise.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Ton lipiron epagoge himazousi

tin tapinin mou psihin ke simforon nefi tin emin kaliptousi kardian, Theonimfefte. Alla i Fos tetokia to Thion ke Proeonion, lampson mi to Fos to harmosinon.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. My humble soul is troubled by

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati

to ametron Eleos, ke tin pollin Dinamin Sou pasin Omologo, ke tas evergesias Sou, as iperkenosas is eme, Kiritto, Megalino, psihi te ke kardia ke logismo ke glossi pantote.

Glory

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

the rising storms of afflictions and woes; and clouds of misfortunes overcome me, bringing darkness to my heart, O Bride of God. But since Thou art the Mother of the Divine and Eternal Light, shine Thy Gladsome Light and Illumine me.

En Imnis Efharistis Doxologo ke gerero With

Anthems of Thanksgiving I Glorify and chant Praise to Thine Infinite Mercy, and Thy Boundless Might I Confess unceasingly to all. With my soul and heart and mind and my lips I Magnify and Proclaim the many Benefactions that Thou has poured upon me in Thy Compassion, O Bride of God.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Ex ametriton anagkon ke thlipseon ke From countless trials and afflictions,
ex ehthron dismenon ke simoforon Viou litrothis, Panahrante, ti Kratea Dinami Sou, anmno, Megalino tin ametron Sou simpathian ke tin is eme Sou paraklisin. grievous woes, and from misfortunes of life have I been Delivered by Thy Mighty Strength, O Spotless and Pure Maiden. I extol and I magnify Thine Immeasurable Sympathy, and the Loving Care that Thou has for me.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. mou dexe tin penihran, ke klavthmon mi Paridis ke dakria ke stenagmon. All antilavou mou os Agathi, ke tas etisis Pliroson. Dinase gar panta, os pansthenous Despotou Theou Mitir, I nefsis eti monon pros tin emin iktran tapinosin.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of

ages.

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Nin

pepidos epi tin sin katefigon antilipsin kratean ke pros tin sin Skepin alopsihos edramon ke goni klino, Despina, ke thrino ke stevazo, mi me Paridis ton athlion, ton Hristianon Katafigion.

Glory Having

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amin Tin disin

Amen Accept

my Appeal and my poor Prayer, and disdain not my weeping and sighs, O Maiden, nor my Lament, but be quick to help me since Thou art Good. Fulfil my every plea - Thou can do so since Thou brought forth our Mighty God and Master, if Thou but look upon me and reach down to my utter lowliness.

my hope now in Thy Mighty Help, O Maiden, I flee for Refuge to Thee. Unto Thy Shelter have I run wholeheartedly, O Lady, and I bow my knee; and I mourn and cry weeping: Do not disdain me, the wretched one, for Thou art the Refuge of Christians. ages.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. tou voan tranotata ta Megalia ta sa. I mi gar si, Kori, pantote pristso iper emou presvevousa to Iio ke Theo Sou, tis ek tosoutou me klidonos ke dinon

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen I shall not cease from making known
most manifestly Thy Great Deeds, Maiden of God; for if Thou were not present to Intercede on my behalf and importune Thy Son and
THE

Theotokia

Amin Ou siopiso

Diasoson,

apo kindinon tous doulous Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is Se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge do flee to Thee; Thou art a Firm Rampart and our Protection.

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God, who would free and deliver me from such storms and turbulence, and surmount the perils that trouble me?

Shelter.

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati En tes zales efevron Se limena.

En tes limes Haran ke evfrosinin. Ke en tes nosis tahinin voithian. Ke en tis kindinis ristin ke prostatin en tis piratiriis.

Glory In

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Theotokia

Diasoson,

apo kindinon tous doulous sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for Refuge, flee to Thee; a Firm Rampart Thou art and Thou art our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin, ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

With Good Will, look upon me, O AllKe

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

distress I have Thee, O Maiden, as my Haven, and in sorrows and grief Thou art my Joy and Gladness; and in all illness, Thou has been my quick Help, and Rescuer in perils, and in all temptations, my Guardian and Protectress. ages.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen. Rejoice, Fiery Throne of the Lord God! Rejoice, the Sacred Vessel that is
filled with Manna!

Dormition - Ode 3
IRMOS

Ouranias apsidos orofourge, Kyrie, ke tis Ekklisias Domitor, si me stereoson en ti Agapi ti Si, ton efeton I akrotis, ton Piston, to Stirigma Mone Filanthrope.

IRMOS

The Vault of the Heavens is Thee, O Lord, Fashioner; and the Holy Church's great Founder; likewise establish me in Unfeigned Love for Thee, for Thou art the Height of Things sought for, the Staff of the Faithful, and the only Friend of all.

Amin Here, Throne Pirimorfe Kyriou! Here, Thia ke Mannadohe Stamen! Here, Hrisi Lihnia, lampas asveste! Here,
ton Parthenon Doxa ke Miteron oresma ke kleos! apo kindinon tous doulous sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian. en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

Rejoice, Rejoice,

the golden Lampstand and unquenchable Lamp! O Glory of Virgins and the Boast and Adornment of mothers!

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Aporisas ek panton, odiniros krazo Si. At a loss and despairing, I cry with
Profthason, thermi prostasie, ke sin voithian dos mi to doulo Sou, to tapino ke athlio to tin sin antilipsin epizitounti thermos. pain to Thee: Hasten, O Fervent Protection; grant Thy Help to me, Thy lowly and wretched servant, O Maiden; for with heartfelt fervour I come seeking for Thine Aid.

Theotokia

Diasoson,

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge, do flee to Thee; a Firm Rampart Thou art and our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow

Epivlepson,

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Ethavmastosas ontos nin ep

epi, Despina, tas evergesias Sou, Kori, ke ta Elei Sou. Othen Doxazo Se ke anomno ke gerero tin Pollin Ke Ametron Kidemonian Sou.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Thou, O Lady, have truly been shown
to be Wondrous now in Thy Benefactions and Mercies granted to me, O Maiden; hence do I Glorify and Acclaim Thee, whilst praising Thy Great Loving Care and Thy Boundless Solicitude.

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IRMOS

Exesti epi touto O Ouranos, ke tis

IRMOS

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Kategis

me himazi ton simforon, Despina, ke ton lipiron trikimie katapontizousi. Alla profthasasa, hira mi dos voithias, I thermi Antilipsis ke Prostasie mou.

Glory Mighty

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

gis kateplagi ta perata, oti Theos ofthi tis anthropis somatikos, ke i Gastir Sou gegonen evrihorotera ton Ouranon. Dio Se, Theotoke, Angelon ke anthropon Taxiarhie Megalinousi.

storms of misfortunes, O Lady, pass over me; and the swelling waves of afflictions plunge me into the depths. But hasten to come; lend me Thy helping hand, O Maiden, for Thou art my fervent Protectress and sure Support.

The Heavens were astonished and stood in awe, and the ends of the earth, O Maiden, were sore amazed, for God appeared bodily to mankind as True Man. And behold! Thy Womb has proved to be vaster and more spacious than Heaven's Heights. For this, O Theotokos, the Choirs and Assemblies of men and Angels Magnify Thy Name.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Pros tina katafigo allin, Agni?

Pou prosdramo Lipon ke Sothisome? Pou porevtho? Pian de efevro

Most Holy Theotokos Save us! To whom else shall I flee, O Maiden
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psihi ke diania ke kardia Se ke hilesi Doxazo, apolavsas ton Son megalon harismaton. All O tis Sis hristotitos ke apiron Sou Thavmaton!

I praise Thee with my whole soul and

understanding, and with all my heart and with my lips, having truly enjoyed Thy many Benefactions; yet boundless art Thy Miracles, and Thy Goodness is unending.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of

ages. Thee, O Lady, as the True Mother of God: Thou, who hast both banished and triumphed over the might of Death; for as the Source of Life, Thou hast freed me from Hades' bonds, raising me to Life, although to earth was I fallen down.

Amin Amen. Alithi Theotokon omologo, Despina, se I profess

tin tou thanatou to kratos exafanisasan. Os gar fisizoos, ek ton desmon ton tou Adou pros Zoin anigages, is gin me refsanta.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of

ages.

Amin Amen Vlepson ileo ommati Sou ke episkepse Look upon me with Graciousness, and
tin kakosin, in eho. Ke dinon simforon kevlavis ke kindinon ke pirasmon me litrose, Ametrito Sou Elei. dispel the evil plight that besets me; and from grievous distress, harm, temptations, and perils Rescue me by Thine Infinite Mercy.

Theotokia

Diasoson,

Theotokia

apo kindinon tous doulous sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

Diasoson,

apo kindinon tous doulous sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is Se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge, do flee to Thee: a Firm Rampart and our protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for Refuge do flee to Thee; a firm Rampart Thou art and Thou art our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Ektene

Fervent Supplications
PRIEST

Eleison

imas O Theos, kata to Mega Eleos Sou deometha Sou epakouson ke eleison

Dormition - Ode 8
IRMOS

Have mercy upon us, O God, according to Thy great Mercy, we pray unto Thee: hear us and have mercy.
pious and

Ton en Ori Agio Doxasthenta ke

IRMOS

en Vato Piri to tis Aiparthenou, to Moisi Mystirion gnorisanta Kyrion, imneite ke iperipsoute is pantas tous eonas.

Let us ever applaud and praise the Lord God Who was seen of old on the Holy Mount in Glory, Who by the Fiery Bush revealed the Great Mystery of the Ever-Virgin and Undefiled Maiden to the Prophet Moses.

Kyrie eleison Eti deometha

iper ton efsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon. ke Patriarhi (THEODOROU) ke tou Arhiepiskopou imon (SERGIOU) tou Timiou Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Diakonias, pantos tou Klirou ke tou laou tou Kyriou deithomen.

Lord have mercy PRIESTAgain we pray for

PEOPLE

Orthodox Christians.
PEOPLE PRIEST

Kyrie Eleison Iper tou Papa

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us! Dia splaghna Eleous Sou, Parthene, mi Be moved to Compassion, O Virgin,
Paridis, semni, pontoumenon me salo viotikon kimaton. Alla didou mi hira voithias, kataponoumeno kakosesi tou viou. and disdain me not, for life's storms overwhelm me. But be quick, O Modest One, and lend me Thy helping hand, O Maiden, for I perish drowning engulfed by life's misfortunes. and trouble, and misfortunes in life have found me, O Pure Maiden; and from all sides temptations have encircled me; but be my Ally, and protect me in Thy Almighty

our Pope & Patriarch (THEODOROS) Archbishop (SERGIOS,) for the venerable Priesthood of the Diaconate in Christ, for all the Clergy and the laity, let us pray to the Lord. Mercy, Life, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, Pardon and Remission of the sins of the servants of God, all Pious and Orthodox Christians who reside and visit in this city, the members, Council members, Contributors, and Benefactors of this Holy Church.

Lord have mercy Again we pray for

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha

PEOPLE PRIEST

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us! Pestasis ke thlipsis ke anagke evrosan Times of sorrows, necessity,
me, Agni, ke simfore tou viou ke pirasmi me pantothen ekiklosan. Alla prostithi mi ke antilavou mou ti Kratea Sou Skepi.

iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis Igias, Sotirias, episkepseos, Sighoriseos ke Afeseos ton amartion ton doulon tou Theou, ton evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, ton katikounton ke parepidimounton en ti poli tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, sindromiton ke afironton tou Agiou Naou touto.

Lord have mercy Again we pray for

Kyrie Eleison
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Again we pray for the Sanctification and Salvation of the servants of God...... THE PRIEST PRAYS FOR THOSE FOR WHOM THE PARAKLESIS IS BEING HELD:
deometha ke Iperigias ke Sotirias ton doulon tou Theou........
PRIEST

Tou ( A G I O U T O U N A O U ) . . . Ton
Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron Ioakim ke Annis, ke ( S A I N T ) T I N M N I M I N episteloumen, ke Panton Sou ton Agion...

Of ( T H E

PATRONAL SAINT/FEAST P A R I S H ) ...

OF THE

Of the Holy and Righteous Ancestors

of God, Joachim and Anna, and of
(S A I N T ) WHOSE MEMORY WE C O M M E M O R A T E T O D A Y , and of all

Kyrie Eleison Oti eleimon ke

iparhis, ke

Filanthropos Theos Si tin Doxan

Lord have mercy PRIESTFor Thou art a Good and Merciful

PEOPLE

anapempomen, to Patri ke to Io ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

God, and unto Thee we ascribe Glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto Ages of ages.
PEOPLE

Thy Saints...

Iketevomen

Se, Mone Polielee Kyrie: epakouson imon ton amartolon deomenon Sou ke Eleison imas.

We

Amin Presvia
Thermi ke Tihos aprosmahiton, Eleos Pigi, tou kosmou Katafigion, ektenos voumen Si. Theotoke Despina, profthason ke ek kindinon litrose imas, i moni taheos Prostatevousa

Amen
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beseech Thee, the Only, Most Merciful Lord: hear us sinners who pray to Thee, and have Mercy on us. and Bounties and Compassion of Thine Only Begotten Son, with Whom Thou art Blessed, together with Thine All Holy, and Good, and Lifegiving Spirit, now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.

Festal Kathisma - Dormition

fervent Advocate, invincible Battlement, Fountain of Mercy, and sheltering Retreat for the world, earnestly we cry unto Thee: O Lady Theotokos quickly Save us from all danger; for Thou alone art our speedy Protectress.

Kyrie Eleison [12] Elei, ke Iktirmis,

PEOPLE PRIEST

ke Filanthropia tou Monogenous Sou Iou, meth ou Evlogitos is, sin to Panagio, ke Agatho, ke Zoopio Sou Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke is tous Eonas ton Eonon.

Lord have mercy [12] Through the Mercies

Dormition - Ode 4
IRMOS

Amin
IRMOS

PEOPLE

Amen

Si mou ishis, Kyrie, Si mou ke Dinamis. Si Theos mou, Si mou agalliama, O patrikous kolpous mi lipon ke tin imeteran ptohian episkepsamenos. Dio sin to Profiti Abbakoum Si kravgazo. Ti Dinami Sou Doxa, Filanthrope.

IRMOS

Thou art my strength; Thou art my Power and Might, O Lord; Thou art my God; Thou Who art not absent from Thy Father's arms, Thou, Lord, art my Joy. Thou hast deigned to visit our lowliness and our poverty. To Thee, therefore, I cry out with Habbakoum the Prophet: Glory be to Thy Power, O Friend of man.

Dormition - Ode 7

Pedes Evreon en kamino katepatisan tin floga tharsaleos, ke is droson to pir metevalon, voontes. Evlogitos i, Kyrie O Theos, is tous eonas!

IRMOS

The three Hebrew Children in the furnace trampled upon the flames with courage and great boldness; they turned fire to Dew, and cried out with a great voice: Blessed art Thou, O Lord our God, unto ages of ages!

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Ke pou lipon allin evriso antilipsin? Where else shall I find me another to
Pou prosfigo? Pou de ke sothisome? Tina thermin exo voithon, thlipsesi tou viou ke zales, imi! Klonoumenos? Is Se Monin Elpizo ke Tharro ke Kavhome ke prostreho ti Skepi Sou: Soson me. be my Help? To what Refuge shall I hasten to be Saved? Whose fervent Aid shall I have in need? Alas, life's affliction and turbulence shake me. Thou alone, O Maiden, art my Only Hope, Trust, and Glory; and I run to Thy Shelter: Save me.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us! Fos I tekousa, Theotoke, skotisthenta Illumine my way, O Theotokos, for
me nikti amartimaton - Fotagogison Si, Fotos ousa dohion to Katharon ke Amomon, ina potho os Doxazo.

I am darkened by the night of many sins - Thou brought forth the Light, and are in Truth the Blameless and Undefiled Vessel of Light; hence with Love do I Praise Thee.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us! Skepi genou ke prostasie ke antilipsis Be my Shelter and Protection, and my
ke kafhima, Parthene; gimnothenti mi nin apasis voithias, avoithiton Dinamis ke Elpis apilpsmenon. Help and Boast, O Virgin Theotokos; of all manner of help have I been stripped naked, O Strength of those bereft of help Thou art the Hope of those without hope.

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Ton potamon ton glikeron tou Eleous I magnify - I proclaim the sweetness
Sou, ton plousies Dorees drosisanta tin Panathlian ke tapinin, Panagne, psihin mou, ton simforon ke ton thlipseon kamino flogisthisan, megalino, Kiritto ke prosterho ti Skepi Sou: Soson me. of Thy Tender Mercy and Loving Care, O All-Pure One, for with many Gifts has it greatly refreshed my tormented and truly lowly soul, afire in a furnace of misfortunes and sorrows; and I run to Thy

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory

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Shelter: Save me.

Soson

O Theos ton Laon Sou, ke Evlogison tin Klironomian Sou.

PRIEST

O Lord, Save Thy People and Bless Thine Inheritance.

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Se

tin Agnin, se tin Parthenon ke aspilon, monon fero Tihos aprosmahiton, Katafigin, Skepin kratean, oplon Sotirias. Mi me Paridis, ton asoton, Elpis apilpsmenon, asthenon simmahia, thlivomenon Hara ke Antilipsis.

Glory Thou,

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Episkepse Ipsoson

ton kosmon Sou en Elei ke Iktirmis.

Visit

Thy world with Mercies and Bounties. the Horn of Orthodox Christians, and send down upon us Thy rich Mercies.

Keras Hristianon Orthodoxon ke katamempson ef imas ta Elei Sou ta Plousia. tis Panahrantou Despinis imon Theotokou ke Aiparthenou Marias... tou Stavrou... Timiou ke Zoopiou

Exalt

Presvies Dinami

Through the Intercessions of our All Through Through

Pure Lady, the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary... the Might of the Precious and Life-giving Cross...

O pure Maid, All-Holy Virgin and Spotless One, art my only steadfast Shelter and Retreat, and mighty Wall that cannot be breached, my Weapon of Salvation. Do not disdain me, the Prodigal, O Hope of the despairing and Ally of the ailing, Thou art the Gladness and Help of afflicted ones. ages.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. Sou kat axian dinisome tous ametrous iktirmous, O Despina, tous tin emin pantote psihin, dinos piroumenin, os idor peridrosisantas? All O tis sis pronias ke tis evergesias, is afthonos aftos parapilfsa!

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen. How shall
I Praise Thee? How shall I worthily sing the Praises of Thy Boundless Mercies and Compassions, which have ever cooled and refreshed my soul, aflame and tormented, O Lady, and wounded grievously? Indeed Thy Benefactions and Providence, O Maiden, are bestowed upon me most abundantly.

Prostasies Ikesies

ton Timion, Epouranion Dinameon Asomaton...

the Protection of the honourable Bodiless Powers of Heaven... Forerunner and Baptist, John; of the Holy, Glorious and All Laudable Apostles...

Amin Pos exipin

tou Timiou, ke Endoxou Profitou, Prodromou, ke Vaptisou Ioannou; ton Agion Endoxon ke Panevfimon Apostolon... en Agiis Pateron imon, Megalon Ierarhon, ke Ikoumenikon Didaskalon: Vasiliou tou Megalou, Grigoriou tou Theologon ke Ioannou tou Hrisostomou; Ananasiou ke Kirillou, Patriarhon Alexandries... tou en Myris, Nektarios Pentapolis, Spyridonos Episkopou Trymithountos, ton Thavmatourgon...

Of the Honourable, Glorious Prophet,

Ton

Of

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 Almsgiver] Patriarchs of Alexandria... Nektarios of Pentapolis, Spyridon Wonderworkers of Trymithountos ...

Theotokia

Diasoson,

Nikolaou

Of our Holy Father Nicholas of Myra,

apo kindinon tous doulous sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge do flee to Thee; a Firm Rampart Thou art and our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

Epivlepson,

Ton

Agion Evdoxon Megalomartyron: Georgiou tou Tropeoforou, Dimitriou tou Mirovlitou, Theodorou tou Tironos, Theodorou tou Stratilatou, Mina tou Thavmtourgou, ke Ieromartirou Haralambos ke Eleftheriou... Agion Evdoxon, Megalon Martyron: Theklas, Varvaras, Anastasias, Ekaterinis, Kyriakis, Photinis, Marinas, Paraskevis ke Irinis... Agion Evdoxon ke Kallinikon Martyron... ton en Askisei Lampsanton...

Of

the Holy and Glorious Great Martyrs: George the Victorious, Demetrios the Myrrh-gusher, Theodore the Tyron, Theodore the General, Menas the Wonderworker, and the Hieromartyrs: Charalambos and Eleftherios... Holy, Glorious, Great Martyrs: Thekla, Barbara, Anastasia, Catherine, Kyriaki, Photini, Marina, Paraskevi and Irene... the Holy, Glorious and Victorious Martyrs... our Venerable and Godly Ascetic Illuminators ...

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Dormition - Ode 5
IRMOS

Ton

Of the

Ina ti me aposo apo tou Prosopou Sou, to Fos to aditon, ke ekalipse me to Allotrion Skotos ton dileon? All epistrepson me, ke pros to Fos ton Entolon Sou tas odous mou katevthinon, Deome.

IRMOS

Thou hast deprived me, and cast me, the unfortunate one, far from Thou Countenance; and the Outer Darkness has enshrouded and cast its gloom over me. Yet, now I beseech Thee: Convert and Direct me to the Light of Thy Precepts, O Lord my God.

Ton

Of

Ton Osion ke Theoforon Pateron imon Of

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Efharistos Voo Si: Here, Mitro As one grateful I cry out: Rejoice,
Parthene! Here, Theonimfe! Here, Thia Skepi! Here, Oplon ke Tihos

O Virgin Mother! Rejoice, O Bride of God! Rejoice, O Holy Shelter!

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Rejoice, O Weapon and Rampart invincible! Rejoice, Thou who art the Protection and the Assistance and Salvation of all who run to Thee.

Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si

PEOPLE

Glory to Thee, O Lord, Glory to Thee

TONE 2

Make the Sign of the Cross & bow down before God

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas I misountes me matin velemva ke

xifi ke lakkon iitrepisan, ke epizitousi to panathlion soma sparaxe mou, ke katavivase pros gin, Agni, epizitousin. All ek touton, profthasasa, Soson me.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Those who hate me without cause
have made ready a dart and a sword and pit for me. My unfortunate body they seek to destroy and to tear apart; and they seek to bring me into the depths of earth, O Pure One; but hasten to Save me from them.

Hymns of Divine Mercy

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Pater, Ke

Loge, Pnevma, Trias i en Monadi, exalipson ta plithi ton emon egklimaton.

Glory O

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Father, Word, and Spirit, the Trinity in Unity: blot out the multitude of my offences.

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of

ages. Intercessions of the Theotokos, O Merciful One, blot out the multitude of my offences.
- TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Apo

pasis anagkis, thlipseos ke nosou ke vlavis me Litrose. Ke ti Si Dinami en ti Skepi Sou filaxon atroton ek pantos kindinou ke ex ehthron ton polemounton ke misounton me, Kori, Panimnite.

Glory Thou

to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amin Amen. Tes tis Theotokou, Presvies, Eleimon, By the

exsalipson ta englimaton. plithi ton emon

Deliver me from all need, affliction and from all disease and harm; and by Thy Power, Thou Preserve me unwounded in Thy Shelter, and from every peril and foes that hate and war against me hasten to Save me, O All-hymned One. ages.

Festal Idiomelon Dormition

to Mega Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos ton iktirmon Sou, exalipson to anomima mou.

Eleimon, eleison me, O Theos, kata Have

mercy on me, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy; and according to the multitude of Thy Compassion blot out my transgression.

Ke

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. doron prosaxo tis Efharistias, anth on per apilafsa ton sin Dorimaton ke tis sis ametritou hristotitos? Tigaroun Doxazo, imnologo ke Megalino, Sou tin afanton pros me sympathian.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen What gift of Thanksgiving shall I offer
in gratitude to Thee, O Maiden, for Thy Boundless Goodness and the Favours and Gifts that I have received from Thee? Hence, indeed I Praise Thee, and Glorify and Magnify Thine Inexpressible Sympathy shown to me.

Mi

Amin Ti Si

katapistefsis me, anthropini Prostasia, Panagia Despina, ala dexe Deisin tou iketou Sou; thlipsis gar ehi me, ferin ou Dinami, ton demonon ta toxsevmata; skepin ou kektime, oude pou prosfigo O athlios, pantothen polemoumenos ke paramithian ouk ehon plin Sou, Despina tou kosmou, Elpis ke Prostasia ton Piston, mi mou Paridis tin Deisin - to simferon piison.

Put

me not into the hands of any human protection, O our Lady, Most Holy, but do now receive the Prayers of Thy supplicant: sorrow has taken me, and I am unable to withstand and bear the demons darts; shelter I do not have, nor a place to go, worthless as I am; O Lady of humanity, the Shelter of the Faithful and their Hope: do not reject my Prayers to Thee - do the things that Profit me.

Theotokia

Oudis prostrehon epi Si, katishimenos No

apo Sou ekporevete, Agni Parthene Theotoke; al etite tin Harin ke lamvani to Dorima, pros to simferon tis etiseos.

Diasoson,

apo kindinon tous doulous Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is Se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge, do flee to Thee; a firm Rampart Thou art and Thou art our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

one is turned away from Thee, ashamed and empty, who flee to Thee, O Pure Virgin Theotokos; yet one asks for the favour, and a Gift is received from Thee, to the advantage of those who request.

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos.

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Metavoli ton thlivomenon, apalagi ton The Transformation

asthenoundon, iparhousa, Theotoke Parthene, Soze plin ke laon, ton polemoumenon i Irini, ton himazomenon i galini, i Moni Prostasia ton Piston

of the afflicted, Thou art the Cure of those in sickness, Theotokos, O Virgin; Save Thy people and Thy town. Thou art the Peace of those in conflict, the Calm of those in turmoil - the Only Protector of the Faithful.

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Dormition Ode 6
IRMOS

Ke

iper tou kataxiothine imas tis akroaseos tou Agiou Evangeliou, Kyrion ton Theon imon, iketefsomen Akousomen to Agiou

PRIEST

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

Kyrie eleison Sofia! Orthi!

Evangeliou.

Lord have mercy PRIEST Wisdom! Arise! Let

PEOPLE

Tin Deisin ekheo pros Kyrion ke afto apangelo mou tas thlipsis, oti kakon I psihi mou eplisthi, ke I Zoi mou to Adi prosingise. Ke deome, os Ionas. Ek fthoras, O Theos, me anagage!

IRMOS

Holy Gospel.

My Petition, I pour out to the Lord, and to Him I proclaim all my sorrows, for many woes fill my heart to its limits, and to Hades my whole life has now approached; like Jonas I pray to Thee: Raise me up from corruption, O Lord my God!

Irini pasi! Ke to pnevmati sou Ek tou kata LOUKAN AGIOU EVANGELIOU to

anagnosma

Peace be with you! And with Thy spirit PRIEST The reading is from
PEOPLE

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Ta nefi ton lipiron ekalipsan

the Holy

Gospel according to ST LUKE

Proshomen Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si!

Let us be attentive PEOPLE Glory to Thee, O Lord:

to Thee!

Glory

tin athlian mou psihin ke kardian, ke skotasmon empiousi mi, Kori. All i Gennisasa Fos to aprositon apelason tafta makran, ti empnefsi tis Thias Presvies Sou.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. The storm clouds of grievous sorrows
and distress shroud my unfortunate heart and soul in affliction, and with their gloom have they filled me, O Virgin. Yet, since Thou brought forth the Light Unapproachable, be quick to drive them far from me with the Breeze of Thy Holy Entreaties, O Maiden.

The Holy Gospel According to St Luke 10:38-42 & 11:27-28

Egeneto de en to porevesthe aftous ke

aftos isilthen is komin tina; gini de tis onomati Martha ipedexato afton is ton ikon aftis. parakathisasa para tou Podas tou Isou ikone ton Logon Aftou.

PRIEST

that time, Jesus entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.

At

Iperagia Theotoke soson imas Paraklisin en tes thlipsesin ida ke

Ke tide in adelfi kaliumeni Maria, i ke And she had a Sister called Mary, who
also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word.

ton noson Iatron Se ginosko, ke panteli sintrimmon tou Thanatou ke potamon tis Zois anexantliton ke panton ton en simfores tahinin ke oxian antilipsin.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us. A comfort Thou art to me in

de Martha periespato diakonian. Epistasa de ou meli Si oti i adelfi me katelipe diakonin? ina mi sinantilavite.

peri pollin ipe: Kyrie, mou monin Ipe oun afti

But

Martha being distracted with much serving, went to Him and said:, "Lord, dost Thou not care that my Sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me."

my distress, and Thee I have as a Healer of all illness; Thou art the Most Perfect Destruction of Death; Thou art an Unfailing Fountain Flowing with Life, and Speedy Helper and Quick Supporter of all who suffer misfortune, O Maiden. to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati

tin vrisin ton apiron Thavmaton, ke tin Pigin tin aenaon ontos, tis pros eme simathias Sou, Despina. All apasin Omologo ke Voo ke Kiritto ke Fthengome.

Glory

Ou kripto Sou ton vithon tou Eleous ke I

Apokrithi

de ipen afti O Isous: Martha, Martha: merimnas ke tirvazi peri polla; enos de esti hria. Maria de tin Agathin Merida exelexato, i tis ouk aferethisete ap aftis. de en to legin afon tafta eparasa tis gini fonin ek tou ohlou ipen afto: Makaria i kilia vastasasa se kemasti ousethilasas!

Answering,

Jesus said to her: "Martha, Martha, Thou art worried and troubled about many things; but one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that Good Part, which shall not be taken away from her. it came to pass, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him: "Blessed is the Womb that bore Thee, and the breasts that nursed Thee!"

shall not conceal the Ever-flowing Spring of sympathy that Thou has for me, O Lady, nor the abyss of Thine Infinite Mercy, nor yet the Fountain of Thy Boundless Miracles; but ceaselessly do I cry out and Confess and Declare and Proclaim them, O Maiden. ages.

Ke

...Egeneto

...And

nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. e tou viou me zale, osper melisse Kyrion, Parthene, ke tin emin katashouse kardian, katatitroskousi veli ton thlipseon. All evrimi Se voithin ke dioktin ke ristin, Panahrante.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of Amen. The turmoils
of this life encircle me like bees about a honeycomb, O Virgin, and they have seized and now hold my heart captive, and I am pierced with the stings of afflictions, O Maiden; yet be, O AllHoly One, my Defender and Helper

Amin Ekiklosan

Aftos

de ipe: Memounge Makariii akountes ton Logon tou Theou ke filassontes afton.

But He said, "More than that, Blessed

are those who hear the Word of God and keep it!"

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Theotokia

Amin Prostasia
ton Hristianon akateohinte, Mesitia pros ton Piiton ametathete, mi Paridis amartolon deiseon fonas, alla profthason, os Agathi, is tin voithian imon, ton Pistos kravgzonton Se. Tahinon is Presvian ke spefson is ikesian I prostatefousa ai, Theotoke, ton imonton Se.

PEOPLE

Amen
TONE 2

Diasoson,

apo kindinon tous doulous Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian.

Preserve

Festal Kontakion Dormition

and Save, O Theotokos, Thy servants from every danger; after God, all of us for refuge do flee to Thee; a Firm Rampart Thou art and Thou art our Protection. hymned Theotokos; behold my body's grievous infirmity, and Heal the cause of my soul's sorrow.

O Protection of Christians who cannot

be put to shame, Thou art the Most Constant Mediator to the Creator. O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O Good One, to come to our aid, who in Faith cry to Thee: Hasten to Intercession, and speedily make Supplication, Thou who always protects, O Theotokos, those who honour Thee.
TONE 4

Epivlepson,

en evmenia Panimnite Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis mou to algos. imas O Theos, kata to Mega Eleos Sou deometha Sou epakouson ke eleison

With Good Will, look upon me, O All-

Ektene Fervent Supplications

Eleison

PRIEST

Have Mercy on us, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy, we pray to Thee: hear us and have mercy. Lord have mercy Again we pray for Lord have mercy Again we pray for
Pious and

First Festal Antiphon - Anavathmoi

Ek neotitos mou, pola polemi me pathi From

al aftos antilavou, ke soson, mou. Sotir

Kyrie eleison Eti deometha

PEOPLE PRIEST

the years of my youth, many passions combat me; but Thou, Who art my Saviour, assist me and Save me. [2] haters of Zion shall be put to shame by the Lord Almighty, for as grass in the fire, you shall all be withered. [2] to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

iper ton Efsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon. iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi imon ( T H E O D O R O U ) ke tou Arhiepiskopou imon ( S E R G I O U ) , ke pasis tis en Hristo imon Adelfotitos. iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis Igias, Sotirias, episkepseos, Sighoriseos ke Afeseos ton amartion ton doulon tou Theou, ton efsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, ton katikounton ke parepidimounton en ti poli tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, sindromiton ke afironton tou Agiou Naou touto. ke iper ton doulon tou
COMMEMORATES THOSE

Orthodox Christians.
PEOPLE PRIEST

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha

misoundes Sion, eshinthite apo tou Kyriou; os hortos gar, piri esesthe apexirameni. Patri, Pnevmati ke Io, ke Agio

You

our Pope & Patriarch ( T H E O D O R O S ) , and our Archbishop ( S E R G I O S ) and all the clergy and the laity in Christ

Doxa Agio

Glory

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha

PEOPLE PRIEST

Mercy, Life, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, Pardon and Remission of the sins of the servants of God, all Pious and Orthodox Christians who reside and visit in this city, the members, Council members, Contributors, and Benefactors of this Holy Church.

Lord have mercy Again we pray for

Pnevmati, pasa psihi zooute, ke Katharsi, ipsoute, lambrinete, ti Triadiki Monadi, Ierokrifios.

By the Holy Spirit, every soul is made

living, is exalted, and made shining through Purification, by the Threefold Oneness, in a hidden manner.

Ke

nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now and ever, and unto the ages of

ages. Holy Spirit, the Streams of Grace are flowing, watering, all Creation - granting Life upon it.

Amin Amen Agio Pnevmati, anavlizi, ta tis Haritos, By the

rithra, adrevonda apasan tin Ktisin - pros Zoogonia.

Kyrie Eleison Eti deometha

Theou ...
THE PRIEST
SUNG

PEOPLE PRIEST

Lord have mercy Again we pray for

WHOM THE

the servants
IS

Mnisthisome

of God ...
FOR

tou Onomatos Sou en pasi genea kai genea.

I shall remember Thy Holy Name from

generation to generation. O Daughter, and behold, and incline Thine ear, and forget Thy people and Thy Fathers house, and the King will desire Thy Beauty.

PARAKLESIS

Akouson, Thigater, ke ide, ke klinon to Listen,

ous Sou ke epilathou tou laou Sou, ke tou ikou tou Patros Sou ke epithimisi O Vasilefs tou Kalous Sou.

Kyrie Eleison Oti Eleimon ke

PEOPLE PRIEST

Filanthropos Theos iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen, to Patri ke to Io ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Loving Merciful God, and to Thee ascribe Glory, to the Father, to the Son, and to Holy Spirit, now and forever unto Ages of ages.

Lord have mercy For Thou art a

and we and the and

Tou

Onomatos Sou mnisthisome en pasi genea kai genea.

I shall remember Thy Holy Name from

generation to generation.

THE CONGREGATION MUST STAND

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