Ke Se Mesitrian, eho, pros ton Also I have Thee as Mediator before

Filanthropon Theon; mi mou God Who Loves mankind - may He

elegxsi tas praxsis, enopion ton not reproach my actions before the
Angelon; parakalo Se Parthene, Angelic Hosts. Thee, I beseech, O
voithison mi en tahi. Virgin, hasten to my aid.
Hristoplokotate Pirge, ke Dodekatihe
Polis, iliostalakte Throne, Kathedra
A golden Tower art Thou - a Twelve-
Walled City, a sunlit Throne, a
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa
tou Vasileos akatnoiton Thavma;
pos galouhis ton Despotin?
Royal Seat for our King, O
Inexplicable Wonder! How did
Archdiocese of Good Hope
Thou nurse the Master?
Epithimo Panagia, ta Kalli tou
Paradisou, ton Myrismon ke ta
Anthi, ke tin Terpnin Evodian, ke
tas Odas ton Angelon, otan Imnoun
ton Ion Sou.

The Small Paraklesis

D ISM ISSAL P RAYE R

✞ Di ehon ton Agion Pateron imon, PRIEST ✞ Through the Prayers of our
Kyrie Iisou Hriste O Theos imon, Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ
Eleison ke Soson imas. our God, have Mercy and Save
us.
Amin PEOPLE Amen

To our Ever Blessed Lady, Theotokos

(C H ANTED AL TERNATELY 1 – 13 A UGUST )

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 Aftou Mitros, ton Agion Endoxon ke of the Holy Glorious and Praise-
Panevfimon Apostolon, ton Agion Worthy Apostles; of the Holy
Endoxon ke Kallinikon Martyron ton Glorious and Triumphant Martyrs;

The Paraklesis
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 ke Eleimon
Theos.
of [the Patron Saint of this Parish
Church]; of the Holy Righteous
Ancestors of God Joachim and
Anna; of Saint .... whom we
Commemorate today; and of all
the Saints - have Mercy and Save
us, as a Good and Loving God.

The Paraklesis (Παράκλησις) or Moleben (молебенъ) is the

Supplicatory Canon of the ancient Byzantine Rite.
It is a Holy Service of Supplication for the welfare of the Church
Militant – the Faithful Orthodox Christians who still live and T H E V E NE RATION OF THE H OLY I C ONS

Struggle throughout the Journey towards Eternity. The Faithful reverence the Holy Icon of our Ever Blessed Lady, Theotokos, while the
It is specifically addressed to our Ever Blessed, All Pure and Holy following Troparia are chanted.
Lady, the Theotokos (Mother of God) or to a Saint whose The Holy Icons are a means of Venerating those Prototypes – Christ and His Saints,
Intercessions with God are sought on our behalf through the who are depicted thereon.
chanting of the Supplicatory Canon, together with Psalms,
Just as we may kiss the photographs of our beloved ones when they are absent, so
Hymns and Ekteniae (Litanies of Fervent Prayers).
too we kiss the Holy Icons as we would have kissed them had they been physically
The Small and Great Paraklesis is addressed to our Lady,
present.
Theotokos and are chanted alternately throughout the
Holy Icons themselves are never worshipped!
Dormition Fast, beginning on 1 August, until 14 August, the
They are considered as being Holy Implements that act as “Windows in Heaven” so
Forefast of the Dormition of Theotokos.
The Small Paraklesis was composed by Theosteriktos, a Monk of that we may see the Faces of those Good and Blessed Exemplary Saints (the
the 9th Century, and the Great Paraklesis was composed by Church Triumphant) who are preceded us and whom we (the Church Militant) now
Emperor Theodore II Laskaris in the 13th Century. strive to emulate as we prepare ourselves for Eternity – to become worthy
The Small Paraklesis to our our Lady, Theotokos, is chanted Citizens of God’s Heavenly Kingdom of Love.
throughout most of the year. Our Triune Lord God – Our Heavenly Father, His Eternal, Only Begotten Son and
During the Dormition Fast, according to the Typikon, the Word, Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit are exclusively Glorified, Honoured
chanting of the Small and Great Paraklesis is prescribed as and Worshipped.
follows: The Saints and Holy Martyrs, and the Heavenly Hosts, are always present during our
Holy Services. So their Holy Icons constantly remind us of that Mystical Cloud

When 1 August falls on a Monday to Friday, the cycle begins of Witnesses who watch over us, guide us and protect us.
with the Small Paraklesis but if it falls on a Saturday or
Sunday, the cycle begins with the Great Paraklesis E X AP OSTIL ARIA – D ORM ITION OF THE OTOKOS - T ONE 3

On Saturday (the eve of Sunday) and on 5 August, the The following Exapostilaria are chanted during the Dormition Fast – 1 – 13 August
Forefeast of the Transfiguration, the Paraklesis is omitted. intead of the previous Theotokia

On Sunday nights, the Great Paraklesis is always chanted,
unless it is the Eve/Forefeast of the Transfiguration. Apostoli ek peraton, sinathristhendes O Apostles from afar being gathered
enthade Gethsimani to horio, together in the village of
The Slavonic Moleben is similar, except the Canon is omitted and kidefsate Mou to Soma; ke Si Ie ke Gethsemane, lay My Body in burial,
only the Refrains and Irmi of the 3rd, 6th and 9th Odes are Thee Mou, paralave Mou to and Thou, My Son and my God,
chanted. Molebens are of great Spiritual Benefit, and are Pnevma. receive My Spirit.
usually served by a Priest but may be done as a Reader’s O glikasmos ton Angelon, ton Thou art the Sweetness of Angels, the
Service, omitting the portions normally chanted by the Priest, thlivomenon i Hara, Hristianon i Joy of the afflicted, the Protection of
while standing before the Holy Icon of the Saint to whom it is prostatis; Parthene Mitir Kyriou! Christians, O Virgin Mother of our
addressed. Antilavou mou ke Rise ton Eonion Lord! Grant me Aid and
Basanon Delivernce From the Eternal
Torments.

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 ton katikounton ke who reside and visit in this city, the
parepidimounton en ti poli [….] members of this Parish, Council
tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, Members, Contributors and
sindromiton ke afieronton tou Benefactors of this Holy Temple.

The Small Paraklesis

Agiou Naou toutou.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3]
Eti deometha ke iper igias ke PRIESTAgain we pray for the Salvation of
✞Evlogitos O Theos imon, pantote PRIEST✞Blessed is our God always, now
sotiriaston doulon tou Theou [ ….] the servants of God ...
nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton and forever and to the ages of
The Priest commemorates those for whom the Paraklesis is sung. eonon. ages.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] Amin CHOIR Amen
SALM 1 42 / 1 431
P
Eti deometha iper tou diafilahthine tin PRIESTAgain we pray for the A PRAYER OF SUPPLICATION FOR PROTECTION FROM EVILDOERS
Again Ekklisian ke tin polin (…..) safekeeping of this Holy Church
taftin, ke pasan polin ke horan apo and this city, and of all cities and Kyrie isakouson tis Prosefhis mou, O Lord, hear my Prayer, hearken to
orgis, limou, limou, sismou, town from pestilence, famine, enotise tin Deisin mou en ti Alithia my Supplications in Thy Truth;
katapontismou, piros, maheras, earthquake, flood, fire and the Sou, epakouson mou en ti Dikeosini hear me in Thy Righteousness.
epidromis allofilon, emfiliou sword, from invasion of enemies, Sou.
polemou, ke efnidiou thanatou. civil war, and unforeseen death; Ke mi iselthis is Krisin meta tou doulou And do not enter into Judgement with
Iper ton ileon, efmeni ke efdilakton, for His Mercy, that He will be Kind, Sou, oti ou Dikeothisete Enopion Sou Thy servant, for in Thy Sight no
genesthe ton Agathon ke to Entreat as our Good God, Who pas zon. living is justified.
Filanthropon Theon imon, tou Lovest all people and that He may
apostrepse ke diaskedase pasan turn away and scatter all wrath Oti katedioxen O ehthros tin psihin For the enemy has persecuted my
orgin ke noson, tin kath imon and disease that moves against us, mou. Etapinosen is gin tin zoin soul; he has crushed my life to the
kinoumenin. Ke Risathei imas ek tis and Deliver us from His impending, mou. Exathise me en skotinis, os ground; he has made me dwell in
epikimenis Dikeas aftou apilis, ke Justified Chastisement, and have nekrous eonos, ke ikidiasen ep eme Darkness, like those who have long
Eleise imas. Mercy on us. to pnevma mou, en emi etarahthi i been dead, and my spirit is
kardia mou. overwhelmed within me; my heart
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3] within me is distressed.
Eti deometha iper tou isakouse Kyrion PRIEST Again we pray that the Lord God Emnisthin imeron arheon, emeletisa I remembered the ancient days,
ton Theon fonis tis Deiseos imon ton will hear our voices - the Petitions of en pasi tis ergis Sou, en piimasi ton contemplating all Thy Works - on
amartolon, ke eleise imas. us sinners, and have Mercy on us. Hiron Sou emeleton. the Works of Thy Hands I
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3] contemplated.
Epakouson imon, O Theos, O Sotir PRIEST Hear us, O God, ourSaviour, the Diepetasa pros Se tas hiras mou - i I spread out my hands to Thee - my
imon, I Elpis panton ton paraton tis hope of all the ends of the earth, psihi mou os gi anidros Si. soul like a thirsty land, yearns for
Gis ke ton en thalassi makran. Ke and of those who are far off upon Thee.
ileos, ileos genou imin, Despota epi the sea; and show compassion on Taxi isakouson mou, Kyrie, exelipe to Hear me quickly, O Lord - my spirit
tes amarties imon, ke Eleison imas. us, O Master, on our many sins, and pnevma mou! fails me!
have mercy upon us.
Mi apostrepsis to Prosopon Sou ap’ Do not turn Thy Sight away from me,
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] emou, ke omiothisome tis lest I be like those who go down
Oti Eleimon gar ke Filanthropos Theos PRIESTFor Thou art a Merciful and katavenousin is lakkon. into the pit.
iparhis ke Si tin Doxan Loving God, and to Thee we give Akouston piison mi to proi to Eleos Sou, Let me hear in the morning Thy
anapempomen ✞ to Patri ke to Io Glory, to the ✞ Father, and to the oti epi Si ilpisa. Mercy, for in Thee I put my trust.
ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now Gnorison
tous Eonas ton eonon. and ever, and unto the Ages of
mi, Kyrie, odon en i Let me know, O Lord, the Way in
porefsome, oti pros Se ira tin psihin which I should walk, for I lift up my
ages.
mou. soul to Thee.
Amin PEOPLE Amen
✞Doxa Si, Hriste O Theos, i Elpis imon, PRIEST ✞Glory
to Thee, Christ our God,
Kyrie Doxa Si! our Hope: Glory to Thee! 1
This is the Prayer of those who are afflicted and who wait in the Darkness of sin for the Light of
✞O en Agiis Thavmastos, Hristos O PRIEST ✞May Christ our True God - Salvation. It is a Prayer in anticipation of the Light of Divine Dawn – a physical and Spiritual
Alithinos Theos imon, tes Presvies tis through the Intercessions of His All- Awakening.
Panahrantou ke Panamomou Agias Pure and Blameless Holy Mother....

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 T : T (6) P 2
Exelou me ek ton ehthron mou, Kyrie - Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies -
ROP ARIA ONE LAGAL

pros Se katefigon. to Thy Refuge have I fled. These are usually chanted when the Paraklesis & Vespers are conducted together

Didaxon me tou piin to Thelima Sou, Teach me to do Thy Will, for Thou art
oti Si i O Theos mou. my God. Eleison imas Kyrie, eleison imas: pasis Have Mercy on us, O Lord, have Mercy
gar apologias aporoundes, taftin Si on us, for we are empty of all
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon Odigisi me Thy Good Spirit Guides me in the Land tin ikesian os Despoti, i amartoli defence, as sinners we offer this
en Gi Evthia. of Uprightness. proferomen; Eleison imas Supplication to Thee; O Master,
Eneken tou Onomatos Sou, Kyrie, zisis For Thy Name’s sake, O Lord, Thou have Mercy on us.
me! shall quicken me. ✞Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
En ti Dikeosini Sou exaxis ek thlipseos In Thy Righteousness Thou shalt bring and to the Holy Spirit
tin psihin mou, ke en to Eleei Sou my soul out of trouble, and in Thy Kyrie Eleison imas epi Si gar Lord, have Mercy on us, for in Thee we
exolothrefsis tous ehthrous mou. Mercy, Thou shalt utterly destroy pepthamen. Mi orgisthis imin have put our trust. Be not
my enemies. sfodra, mides mnisthis ton anomion exceedingly angry with us, nor
Ke apolis pantas tou thlivontas tin And Thou shalt destroy all those who imon, al epvlepson ke nin os remember our many iniquities; but
psihin mou, oti ego doulos Sou imi. afflict my soul, for I am Thy servant. Efsplahnos, ke Litrose imas ek ton look upon us now as our
ehthron imon. Si gar i Theos imon, Compassionate, and Deliver us
Isakouson mou, Kyrie, en ti Dikeosini Hear me, O Lord, in Thy ke imis Laos Sou; pandes gar Erga from our enemies; for Thou art
Sou, ke mi iselthis is krisin meta tou Righteousness, and do not enter Hiron Sou, ke to Onoma Sou our God, and we art Thy people -
doulou Sou. [2] into Judgement with Thy servant... epikeklimeth we art all the Work of Thy Hands,
[2] and upon Thy Name we have now
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon Odigisi me Thy Good Spirit Guides me in the Land called.
en gi evthia. of Uprightness. Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the Ages of
P SALM 117 /118 eonon. ages.
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
Theos Kyrios ke Epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has Appeared
Amin Amen.
T H E OTOKION
Evlogimenos O erhomenos en to us. Blessed is He Who comes in
Onomati Kyriou! the Name of the Lord! Tis Efsplahnias tin pilin anixson imin The Doors of Caring now open to us, O
Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, oti Confess the Lord, for He is Good; for Evlogimeni Theotoke; Elpizondes is Most Blessed Theotokos, so that
is ton eona to Eleos Aftou! ✶ His Mercy endures forever! ✶ Se, mi astohisomen; Risthimen dia hoping in Thee we shall not fail;
Sou ton peristaseon; Si gar i i Sotiria through Thee we may be Delivered
Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to All the Nations surrounded me, but in tou genous ton Hristianon. from adversities, for Thou art the
Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous. ✶ the Name of the Lord I drove them Salvation of our Christian Faith.
back. ✶ E KTE NE – P E TITIONS

Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti This is the Lord’s doing, and it is Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have Mercy on us, O God,
Thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. ✶ Marvellous in our eyes. ✶ Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, according to Thy Great Mercy, we
I P SOTHIS OF THE H OLY C ROSS – T ONE 4 epakouson ke eleison. pray Thee - hearken and have
Ti Theotoko ektenos nin To the Theotokos, let us run now most Mercy.
prosdramomen, amartolis ke earnestly - we who are all sinners Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
tapini, ke prospesomen en and wretched, let us fall down in
metanias, krazondes ek vaThous repentance, crying from the depths Iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi imon PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope &
psihis; Despina, voithison, ef of our soul: O Lady, come to our (Theodorou) ke tou Arhiepiskopou Patriarch (Theodoros) and for our
iminm splahnisthisa; Spefson, aid, have compassion upon us; imon (Sergiou,) tou Timiou Archbishop (Sergios,) for the
apolimetha, ipo pliThous hasten now for we are lost in the Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Diakonias, Venerable Priesthood of the
ptesmaton; Mi apostrepsis sous throng of transgressions. Turn not pantos tou Klirou ke tou laou tou Diaconate in Christ, for all the
doulous kenous; Se gar ke monin Thy servants away empty-handed, Kyriou deithomen. Clergy and the Laity, let us pray to
Elpida kektimetha. for Thou alone art our Hope. the Lord.
✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞Glory to the Father, and the Son, Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
and the Holy Spirit. Eti deometha, iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, PRIESTAgain we pray for Mercy, Life,
A P OLY TIKION OF THE P ATRON S AINT
Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation,
Repeat the above or the designated Apolytikion of the Patron Saint/s of the Parish Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, Forgiveness and Remission of the
ton doulon tou Theou panton ton sins of the servants of God, all Pious
Efsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, and Orthodox Christians, those

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✞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.
Amin
O U R
We pray in unison:
Pater 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.
✞ Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i Dinamis ke
i Doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou
Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is
tous Eonas ton eonon.
Amin
D ISM ISSAL BL
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
M E NAION - A
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous Eonas ton
eonon.
Amin.
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. ✞Doxa to enikisanti
en Si! ✞Doxa to Proelthonti ek Sou!
✞Doxa to Elevtherosanti imas dia
tou Tokou Sou!
During the period from 1st to 14 August, the Apolytikion of the day and the
Theotokion of the Tone are chanted at this point of the Service.
2 Dikeothis en tis Logis Sou, ke nikisis
These Hymns differ with each day according to the Menaion – the Daily Feasts of each
month.
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and to the Holy Spirit, both now
and ever, and unto Ages of Ages.
Amen
LO RD ’ S P RAYE R
Our Father Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
Kingdom come. Thy Will be done
in Heaven and on Earth. 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.
PRIEST ✞ For Thine is the Kingdom, the
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 Amen
E SSINGS AND P RAYERS
✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
P OLYTIKION OF THE D AY 2 efi O Dikeos David, edihthis
Now and ever, and unto the Ages of
ages.
Amen
T H E OTOKION
Gabriel proclaimed unto Thee, O
Virgin: Hail! With that cry did the
Lord of all become Incarnate in
Thee, the Holy Ark, according to the
Righteous David. Thou hast
manifested Thyself more spacious
than the Heavens, in that Thou hast
borne Thy Creator. ✞Glory to Him
Who abode in Thee! ✞Glory to Him
Who came forth from Thee! ✞Glory
to Him Who hath set us free through
Thy Birth-giving!
TO OUR LADY, THEOTOKOS
A P OLY TIKION - THE E VER
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.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon
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
Tou Gavriil dexamenou Si Parthene to As
Here, Sin ti foni esarkouto O ton
olon Despotis, en si ti Agia Kivoto, os
Platytera ton Ouranon, Vastasasa
ton Ktistin Sou. ✞ Doxa to enikisanti
en Si! ✞ Doxa to Proelthonti ek sou!
✞ Doxa to Elevtherosanti imas dia
tou Tokou Sou!
P SALM
THE PSALM OF REPENTANCE
Eleison me, O Theos kata to Mega
Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos ton
Iktirmon Sou exalipson to anomima
mou.
Epi plion plinon me apo tis anomias
mou, ke apo tis amartias mou
Katharison me.
Oti tin anomie mou ego ginosko, ke i For
amartia mou enopion mou esti
diapantos.
Si mono imarton, ke to poniron
enopion Sou epiisa - Opos an
en to Krinesthe Se.
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BL ESSE D T HE OTOKOS
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
delivers our souls from Death.
Wherefore, by Thine Intercessions,
deliver our souls from Death
Both now and forever and unto the
ages of ages.
Amen
Of Thy Mighty Acts we the unworthy,
shalt never cease speaking, O
Theotokos,; for if Thou does not
Intercede for us, who will Deliver us
from numerous perils? Who will
Preserve us all now in True
Freedom? O Lady, we shall not turn
away from Thee, for Thou always
Saves Thy servants from all manner
of grief.
Gabriel proclaimed unto 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 hast
manifested Thyself as being more
Spacious than the Heavens, in that
Thou has borne Thy Creator.
✞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!
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Have Mercy on me, O God, according
to Thy Great Mercy, and according
to the multitude of Thy Tender
Mercies blot out my iniquity.
Thoroughly wash my iniquity from
me, and from my sins, Cleanse me.
I know my iniquity, and my sins
are always before me.
Against Thee only have I sinned, and
committed evil before Thee - that
Thou mayest be justified in Thy
Words, and mayest overcome when
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 Thou art judged. Timisomen that held us – O Lady of the world,
Idou gar en anomies sovelifthin, ke en For behold, I was conceived in Thee with Hymns we Honour.
amarties ekissise me i Mitir mou. iniquities; and in sin did my Apo ton polon mou amartion, astheni Due to the great multitude of my sins,
Mother conceive me. to soma, astheni mou ke i psihi! ill am I in body, ill am I also in my
Idou gar Alithian igapisas - ta adila For behold Thou Loves Truth - the Pros Se katafevgo tin soul! To Thee I flee, O Full of Grace,
Keharitomenin; Elpis apilpizmenon, the Hope of all the hopeless - have
ke ta krifia tis Sofias Sou edilosas mi. uncertain and hidden things of Thy
si mi Voithison. Compassion on me.
Wisdom Thou hast revealed to me.
Rantiis me Issopo, ke Katharisthisome. Sprinkle me with Hyssop, and I shall
Despina ke Mitir tou Litrotou, dexe O Lady and the Mother of our
Paraklisis anaxsion Son iketon, ina Deliverer, accept our unworthy
be Cleansed:
mesitevsis pros ton ek Sou Supplications. Mediate between us
Plinis me, ke iper hiona Wash me, and I shalt be made whiter tehthenda; O Despina tou Kosmou, and Him Who Thou brought forth. O
levkanthisome. than snow. genou Mesitria. Lady of the Universe, Mediate for
Akoutiis mi Agalliasin ke Evfrosinin - To my hearing grant Joy and us.
Agaliasonte ostea tetapinomena. Gladness - the bones that have Psalomen prothimos Si tin Odin, nin ti Chanting eagerly this Ode to Thee, O
been humbled shall Rejoice. Panimnito Theotoko, harmonikos All-praised Theotokos, we
Apostrepson to prosopon Sou apo tin Turn away Thy Sight from my sins, meta tou Prodromou, ke pandon harmonise with the Forefunner,
ton Agion, disopi Theotoke, tou and all the Saints, beseeching, O
amartion mou, ke pasas tas and all my iniquities blot out.
iktirise imas. Theotokos, pity on us.
anomias mou exalipson.
Kardian Katharan ktison en emi, O A Clean heart Create in me, O God:
Alala ta hili ton asevon ton mi Speechless be the lips of the impious
proskinoundon, tin Ikona Sou tin who do not Reverence Thy
Theos, ke pnevma evthes and a right spirit Renew in me.
Septin, tin istorithisan ipo tou Venerable Icon, by Apostle Luke
egkenison en tis egkatis mou.
Apostolou, Louka Ierotatou, tin the Evangelist, known historically
Mi aporripsis me apo tou Prosopou Cast me not away from Thy Sight; and ‘Odigitrian.’ as “ the Directress.”
Sou, ke to Pnevma Sou to Agion mi take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Pase ton Angelon e Stratie, Prodome O all ye Angelic Hosts, Forerunner of
antanelis ap emou.
Kyriou, Apostolon i Dodekas, i Agii our Lord, Twelve Apostles and all
Apodos mi tin Agalliasin tou Sotiriou Restore unto me the Joy of Thy Pantes meta tis Theotokou, piisate the Saints together with Theotokos,
Sou, ke Pnevmati igemoniko Salvation, and with a Perfect Spirit Presvian, is to Sothine imas. we pray – Intercede for our
Stirixon me. Strengthen me. Salvation!
Didazo anomous tas Odous Sou, ke Teach the unjust Thy Way, and Parestis Parthene ek dexion, tou
asevis epi Se apistrepsousi. convert to Thee the wicked. Pamvasileos, os Basilissa tou
Rise me ex ematon, O Theos - pantos, perivevlimeni, Athanasias
O Theos Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O
aiglin, arthisa meta Doxis pros ta
tis Sotirias mou. God – O God of my Salvation:
Ouranis.
Agalliasete i glosou mou tin Dikeosinin Rejoicing, shalt my tongue extol Thy T RISAGION P RAYE RS
Sou. Righteousness. The Congregation must stand
Kyrie, ta hili mou anixis, ke to stoma O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth ✞Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios ✞Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
mou a anangeli tin Enesin Sou. shalt declare Thy Praise. Athanatos, Eleison imas. [3] Immortal, have mercy upon us. [3]
Oti i ithelisas Thisian, edoxa an - For if Thou had desired Sacrifice, I ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Olokaftomata ouk evdoxisis. would have given it - with Burnt Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, now and
Offerings Thou would not be eonon. ever, and unto Ages of Ages.
delighted.
Thisia to Theo, pnevma A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit - Amin Amen
sintetrimmenon - Kardian a contrite and humbled heart, O ✞Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie, ✞All Holy Trinity have Mercy on us.
sintetrimmenin ke tetapinomenin O God Thou would not despise. elas thiti tes amarties imon. Lord, Cleanse us from our sins.
Theos ouk exoudenosi. Despota, singhorison tas anomias Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy
imin. Agie Ipiskepse, ke Iase tas God, Visit and Heal our infirmities
Agathinon, Kyrie, en ti evdokia Sou tin According to Thy Good Will, O Lord,
asthenias imon, eneken tou for Thy Name’s sake.
Sion, ke ikodomithito ta tihi deal favourably with Zion, and Onomatos Sou.
Ierousalim. may the walls of Jerusalem be built
up. Kyrie Eleison [3] Lord have mercy [3]

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 O 9 – T – T (8) P 4
D E ROP ARIA ONE LAGAL
Tote eudoisis Thisian Dieosinis, Then shalt Thou accept the Sacrifice
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us Anaforan ke Olokaftomata. of Righteousness, Oblations and
Roin mou ton dakrion, mi apopiisis, i The streams of my tears, reject not, for Whole Burnt Offerings:
ton pandos ek prosopou, pan Thou gave Birth to the One Who Tote aniisousin epi to Thisiastirion Sou Then shalt they lay calves upon
dakrion afirikota Parthene, Hriston wipes awat all the tears, from all moshous. Thy Altar.
kiisasasa. the faces of people; the Christ was
born of Thee.
Eleison me, O Theos! Have Mercy on me, O God!
O D E S OF THE S M ALL P ARAKLE SIS
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us
O D E 1 - T HE HE IRM OS - T ONE (8) P L AGAL 4
Haras mou tin kardian, Pliroson Fill my heart with Joy, O Virgin, for
Parthene, i tis Haras dexameni to Thou received the Abundant Joy - Igran diodefsas osi xsiran, ke tin Crossing the waters as though on dry
pliroma, tis amartias tin lipin making the grief of our sinfulness Egyptian, mohthirian diafigon, O land, and thereby escaping from
exafanisasa. vanish from us. Israilitis anevoa; To Litroti ke Theo the hardships of Egypt’s land, the
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us imon asomen! Israelites cried aloud proclaiming:
To our Redeemer and our God, let
Limin ke Prostasia, ton Si A Haven and Protection, a Refuge us sing!
prosfevgondon, genou Parthene, and Shelter, a Cause of Joy and an O D E 1 – T ROP ARION – TO NE (8) P L AGAL 4
ke Tihos akradandon, Katafigi te ke unassailable Rampart, O Virgin, art
Skepi ke Agalliama Thou for those who flee to Thee.
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Polis sinehomenos pirazmis, Pros Se With my temptations surrounding me,
katafevgo, Sotirian epiziton; O searching for Salvation, I have
Fotos Sou tes aktisi, Lamprinon and to the Holy Spirit. Miter tou Logou, ke Parthene, Ton sought Refuge in Thee; O Mother of
Parthene, to Zoferon tis Agnias With the Radiance of Thy Light, disheron ke dionon me diasoson. the Word, and Ever-Virgin, from all
diokousa, tous efsevos Theotokon Illumine Thou, O Virgin, driving distresses and dangers Deliver me.
Se katangellondas. away the Darkness of ignorance ✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us
from those who piously call Thee
Theotokos.
Pathon me taratousi prosvole, Polis Assaults of the passions disquieten me,
athimias, Empiplose mou tin my soul to its limits has been filled
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and to the Ages psihin; Irinefson Kori, ti galini, Ti with despondency! Calm them O
eonon. of ages. tou Iou ke Theou Sou, Panamome Maiden, with the Serenity of Thy Son
and our God, O All-Blameless One.
Amin Amen.
Kakoseos en topo to tis asthenias Oppressed in a place of sickness, I
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
tapinothenda, Parthene have been humbled. O Virgin,
therapefson, ex arostias is rosin remedy and transform my illness, Sotira tekousa Se ke Theon, Disopo, To our Saviour and God Thou gave
metaskevazousa. granting me good health. Parthene, Litrothine me ton dinon; Birth - so I Beseech Thee, O Virgin,
M AGNIF IC AT
Si gar nin prosfevgon anatino, ke from afflictions Deliver me; for now
tin psihin ke tin dianian. un to Thee I flee for Refuge, bringing
The Priest censes the Altar, the Church and the Congregation, or the place where the both my soul and my reasoning.
Paraklesis is being held while the following Megalynaria is chanted.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the ages
✞Axion estin os Alithos, Makarizin Se ✞It is Truly meet to Bless Thee, O eonon. of ages.
tin Theotokon, tin Aimakariston ke Theotokos, who art Ever Blessed Amin Amen.
Panamomiton ke Mitera tou Theou and All Blameless, and the Mother
imon. of our God Nosounda to soma ke tin psihin, Diseased in body and the soul! Deem
episkopis thias, ke pronias tis para me truly worthy of Divine Guidance
✞Tin Timioteran ton Herouvim ke ✞More Honourable than the sou, axioson moni Theomiter, os and Thy Care; for Thou alone art
Endoxsoteran asingritos ton Serafim Cherubim, and more Glorifous Agathi AgaThou te Loheftria God’s Mother, as the Good and the
tin adiafthoros Theon Logon beyond compare than the Birthgiver of the Good.
tekousan; tin ondos Theotokon - Se Seraphim, art Thou, who without O D E 3 – H E IRMOS – T ONE (8) P LAGAL 4
Megalinomen! stain, bore God the Word, and art
Truly Theotokos - Thee we Magnify!
Ouranias apsidos orofourge Kyrie, ke The Apse of the Heavens, art Thou O
tis Ekklisias Domitor, Si me Lord, Who holds them up high, and
Tin Ipsiloteran ton Ouranon, ke Higher than the Heavens Above art Stereoson, en ti Agapi ti Si, ton as the Founder of Thy Church dost
katharoteran lampidonon iliakon, Thou, and much purer than the efeton I akrotis, ton Piston to Thou establish me in unfeigned
tin litrosamenin imas ek tis kataras, radiance of the sun - O Thou who Stirigma, mone Filanthrope Love for Thee Who art the Height of
tin Despina tou kosmou, Imnis hast Redeemed us from the Curse all Desire, and Strength of the
Faithful, O Only Lover of mankind.

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 O D E 3 – T ROP ARIA - TON E (8) P LAGAL 4 ke Thiran Metanias, tis Safety, and Doorway of
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us kravgazousin edixsas. O ton Repentance, Thou revealed Thy
Pateron imon Theos, Evlogitos i. Mother to those who cry aloud to
Prostasion ke Skepin, Zois emis tithimi, The Protector and Shelter of my life Thee: “O God of our Fathers,
Se Theogenitor Parthene; Si me art Thou, O Virgin Mother of God. Blessed art Thou!”
Kivernison, pros ton Limena Sou, Guide and govern me into Thy
ton Agathon i Etia, ton Piston to sheltered Harbour, for Thou art the
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the
eonon. Ages of ages.
Stirigma, Moni Panimnite. Cause of all Good Things – the
Strength of the Faithful – O Only All Amin Amen
Praised One
Somaton malakias, ke psihon arosties The illnesses of body, and the soul’s
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us Theogenitria, to potho prosiondon, afflictions of those who run with
Iketevo Parthene, ton psihikon I Entreat Thee, O Virgin, dispel far from ti Skepi Sou ti Thia Therapevin yearning to Thee for Divine
Axioson, i ton Sotira Hriston imin Protection as God’s Holy Mother,
tarahon, ke tis athimias tin zalin me, all the grief of despair and the
apotekousa. make them worthy of remedy: for
diaskedase mou; Si gar, Theonimfe, turbulence in my soul, for Thou, O
our Saviour Christ was born from
ton arhigon tis Galinis, ton Hriston Bride of God, gave Birth to Christ
Thee.
ekiisasas moni Panaharande. our Lord, the Author of Calmness, O
O D E 8 – T HE H IE RM OS – T ONE (8) P L AGAL 4
Only Undefiled.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Ton Vasilea ton Ouranon, on imnousi, The King of Heaven, Whom the
and to the Holy Spirit. Stratie ton Angelon, Imnite ke Angelic Hosts Hymn, we Praise and
Iperipsoute, is pandas tous eonas Exalt throughout all ages.
Evergetin tekousa, ton to Kalon Etion, Having given Birth to the Cause of O D E 8 – T ROP ARIA – T ONE (8) P LAGAL 4
tis Evergesias ton plouton, pasin Good, from the Wealth of Thy
anavlison; panda gar dinase, os Loving Kindness, pour forth on all – ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us
dinaton en Ishii, ton Hriston kiisasa, for Thou can do all things having Tous voithias tis para Sou deomenous, Do not turn away from those who seek
Theomakariste carried Christ, Mighty in Power, O mi Paridis Parthene, Imnoundas ke Thee, O Virgin, for they Hymn and
Blessed of God. Iperipsoundas Se Kori, is eonas. Exalt Thee, O Maiden, throughout
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the all ages.
eonon. ages of ages. ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us
Amin Amen Ton iamaton to dapsiles epiheis tis Healings in abundance dost Thou
Halepes arosties, ke noseris With most grievous diseases, and with Pistos Imnousi Se Parthene, ke pour forth on those who with Faith
pathesin, exsetazomeno corrupt passions, I am being tried. Iperipsousi, ton afraston Sou Tokon. Hymn Thee, O Virgin, and who
Parthene, Si mi voithison; ton O Virgin help me, for I know Thee to Exalt Thine Ineffable Childbirth.
iamaton gar, anelipi Se ginosko, be an Inexhaustible Treasure of ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
thisavron Panamome, ton Unfailing Healing, O Undefiled. and to the Holy Spirit.
Adapaniton. Deliver us, all Thy servants, from Tas asthenias mou tis psihis iatrevis, The infirmities of my soul and the
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous every danger, O Theotokos! For, ke sarkos tas ordinas Parthene, ina pains of my body are healed by
doulous Sou Theotoke, oti pandes after God, we all flee to Thee for Se Doxazo tin Keharitomenin. Thee, O Virgin. Wherefore, I Glorify
meta Theon is Se katafevgomen, Refuge – O Unassailable Wall and Thee, O Full of Grace.
os arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian. our Protection.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous Eonos ton Both now and ever, and unto the
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me in Thy Great Goodness, eonon. Ages of ages.
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin O All Praise-Worthy Theotokos, and
tou somatos kakosin, ke Iase tis behold my body’s grave illnesses Amin Amen
psihis mou to algos. and Heal the cause of my soul’s Ton pirasmon Si tas prosvolas Thou drivest away the assaults of
sorrow. ekdiokis, ke pathon tas efodous temptations, and passions, O Virgin.
K ATH ISM A – T ONE 2 Parthene, othen Se Imnoumen is Wherefore Thee we do Hymn
Presvia thermi, ke Tihos aprosmahiton, O Fervent Advocate, and Invincible pandas tous eonas throughout all the ages.
Eleous Pigi, tou kosmou katafigion, Fortress, the Well-spring of Mercy, O D E 9 – H IERM OS – TO NE (8) P LAGAL 4
ektenos voomen Si, Theotoke the Refuge of the world, earnestly Kyrios Theotokon, Se Omologoumen i As the Birthgiver of our Lord, O
Despina, profthason, ke ek we cry to Thee, O Lady, Mother of dia Sou sesosmeni, Parthene Agni Theotokos, we Confess Thee,
kindinon litrose imas, i moni taheos God, hasten Thou and from all
Sin Asomatis hories, Se having been Saved through Thee,
prostatevous. Dangers Deliver us, for thou alone Megalinondes O All Pure Virgin. Together with the
art our Hasty Defender!
Angelic Hosts, Thee we Magnify.

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 O 4 – H
Ton Osion ke Theoforon Pateron imon Of our Holy and Divine Illuminated
D E IERM OS

ton en Askisei Lampsanton... Fathers and Ascetic Beacons... Isakikoa Kyrie, tis Ikonomias Sou to I have heard, O Lord, of Thy
Tou (Agiou tou Naou)... Of (the Patron of the Parish)... Mistirion; katnoisa ta Erga Sou, ke Dispensation’s Mystery, by gaining
edoxsasa Sou tin Theotita. Knowledge of Thy Works and I have
Ton Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron Of the Holy and Righteous Forefathers glorified Thy Great Divinity.
Ioakim ke Annis... of God, Joachim and Anna... O D E 4 - TR OP ARIA

Ke ... tin mnimin episteloumen... And of St … whom we Commemorate ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
today...
To pathon mou ton tarahon, i ton The rage of my passions and the
Ke Panton Sou ton Agion... And of all Thy Saints... kivernitin tekousa Kyrion, ke ton tempest of my sins, dost Thou
Iketevomen Se, mone Polielee Kyrie, We Beseech Thee, O Only All- Merciful klidona katevnason, ton emon soothe for Thou gave Birth to our
epakouson imon ton amartolon Lord - hear us sinners who Entreat Ptesmaton Theonimfefte. Lord and Helmsman, O Bride of
deomenon Sou ke Eleison imas. Thee, and have Mercy on us. God.
Kyrie Eleison [12] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [12] ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
✞Elei, ke Iktirmis, ke Filanthropia tou PRIEST ✞Through the Mercies and Efsplahnias tin avison, epikaloumeno The depths of Thy Compassion grant
Monogenous Sou Iou, meth ou Compassion and Love of mankind tis Sis parashou mi, i ton Efsplahnon to me who beseeches Thee, for
Evlogitos is, sin to Panagio, ke of Thine Only Begotten Son, with kiisasasa, ke Sotira pridon ton Thou hast brought forth the
Agatho, ke Zoopio Sou Pnevmati, Whom Thou art Blessed, together imnoundonse Compassionate Saviour of those
nin ke ai, ke is tous Eonas ton with Thine All Holy, and Good, and who hymn Thee.
Eonon. Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, ✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and unto Ages of ages. and to the Holy Spirit
Amin PEOPLE Amen Apolavondes Panagne, ton son We are grateful, O All Pure, for all the
O D E 7 - THE H E IRMOS – T ONE (8) P L AGAL 4 Dorimaton efharistirion, Gifts that we have been granted by
I ek tis Ioudeas, katandisandes Pedes From Judea, in ancient times, did the anamelpomen efimnion, i Thee as we sing a Hymn of Praise,
en Vaviloni pote, ti Pisti tis Triados, Youths go to the Land of Babylon. ginoskondes Se Theomitera. knowing Thee as the Mother of
tin floga tis kaminou, katepatisan With their Faith in the Trinity the God.
Psalondes; O ton Pateron imon, flames of the furnace, They Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the
Theos Evlogitos i. trampled down, while chanting “O eonon. ages of ages.
God of our Fathers, Blessed art
Thou!”
Amin Amen
O D E 7 – TR OP ARIA – TON E (8) P LAGAL 4 I Elpida ke Stirigma, ke tis Sotirias As our Hope and Foundation, and
Tihos akradandon, kektimeni se Steadfast Wall of our Salvation, O
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Panimnite, diskerias pasis All-Lauded One, we are Redeemed
Tin imon Sotirian, os ithelisas, Soter O our Saviour, as Thou Willed, in Thy eklitroumetha. from all manner of advesity.
Ikonomisasthe, en Mitra tis Dispensation for our Salvation, O D E 5 – H IE RM OS – T ONE (8) P LAGAL 4
Parthenou, katokisas to kosmo, in through the Virgin’s Womb to dwell
prostatin anedixsas; O ton Pateron in the world, thus revealing Her as
Fotison imas, tis prostagmasi Sou, Enlighten us, with Thy
imon Theos, Evlogitos i. our Patron. “O God of our Fathers, Kyrie, ke to vrahioni Sou to ipsilo, tin Commandments O Lord, and with
Blessed art Thou!” Sin Irinin, paraskou imin Thy Mighty Arm from on High, Thy
Filanthrope Peace grant us, O Lover of
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas. ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us. mankind.
Thelitin tou Eleous, on egenisas Miter The Bestower of Mercy Whom Thou O D E 5 - T ROP ARIA – TON E (8) P LAGAL 4
Agni disopison, risthine ton bore, O Pure Mother, Entreat on our ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us
Ptesmaton, psihis te molismaton, behalf to Deliver from
tous en Pisti kravgazondas; O ton transgressions and from the soul’s Emblison Agni, efrosinis tin kardian Fill, O Pure One, with Joy and
Pateron imon Theos, Evlogitos i. defilement, we who most faithfully mou, tin sin akiraton didousa Gladness, my heart – with Thine
cry out: “O God of our Fathers, Haran, tis Efrosinis i Genisasa ton Undefiled Joy, for Thou gave Birth
Blessed art Thou!” etion. to the Cause of Joy.

✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
and to the Holy Spirit Litrose imas, ek kindinon Theotoke, Deliver us from dangers, O Theotokos,
Thisavron Sotiria ke Pigin Aftharsias As a Treasure of Salvation and a Agni, i Eonian Tekousa Litrosin, ke Most Pure, for Thou bore the
tin Se kiisasasan, ke Pirgon Asfalias, Fount of Incorruption, a Tower of tin Irinin tin panda noun Timeless Deliverer, and Peace that

16 THE SMALL PARAKLESIS TO OUR LADY, THEOTOKOS THE SMALL PARAKLESIS TO OUR LADY, THEOTOKOS 9
 iperexousan.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
Lison tin ahlin ton ptesmaton mou,
Theonimfe, to Fotismo tis Sis
lambrotitos, i Fos tekousa to Thion
ke Proeonion.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
Iase Agni, ton pathon mou tin
astenian, episkopis Sou axsiosasa,
ke tin igian ti Presvia Sou
paraschou mi.
O D E 6 – H E IRMOS
Tin deisin ekheo pros Kyrion, ke afto
apangelo mou tas thilipsis; oti
kakon, i psihi mou eplisthi, ke i zoi
mou to Adi prosingise ke deome os
Ionas, ek fthoras O Theos me
anagage.
O D E 6 – T ROP ARIA
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Thanatou ke tis fthoras os esosen, From Death and corruption He
eafton ekdedokos to Thanato, tin ti
fthora, ke thanato mou fisin,
katestisan, Parthene, disopison,
ton Kyrion Sou ke Ion, tis ehthron
kakourgias me Risasthe.
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas
Prostatin Se tis Zois epistame, ke
frouran asfalestatin Parthene, ton
pirasmon, dialiousan ohlon, ke
epirias demonon elavnousan, ke
deome diapandos, ek fthoras ton
pathon mou Ristine me.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
Os Tihos karafigis kektimetha, ke
psihon Se Pandeli Sotirian, ke
platismon, em tes thlipsesi, Kori, ke
to Foti Sou ai, agalometha.
Despina ke nin imas, ton pathon ke
surpasses all thought. Prostasia ton Piston Calming of those in turmoil, the
✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Only Protector of the Faithful.
P RAYE R FOR S ALV ATION
and to the Holy Spirit.
Disperse the darkness of my
Soson O Theos ton Laon Sou, ke PRIESTO Lord, Save Thy people and Bless
Evlogison tin Klironomian Sou. Thine Inheritance.
trespasses, O Bride of God, with the
Brightness of Thy Radiance, for Episkepse ton Kosmon Sou en Elei ke Visit Thy world with Mercy and
Thou brought forth the Light Divine Iktirmis. Compassion.
and Pre-Eternal. Ipsoson Keras Hristianon Orthodoxon Exalt the Horn of Orthodox Christians,
Both now and ever, and to the Ages ke katamempson ef imas ta Elei and send down upon us Thy
of ages. Sou ta Plousia.. Bountiful Mercies.
Amen ✞Presvies tis Panahrantou Despinis ✞Through the Intercessions of our All
imon Theotokou ke Aiparthenou Pure Lady, the Theotokos and Ever
Heal, O Pure One, the sickness that my Marias; Dinami tou Timiou ke Virgin Mary, through the Power of
passions cause, making me worthy
Zoopiou Stavrou; Prostasies ton the Precious and Life-giving Cross;
of Thy Providence and by Thy
Timion, Epouranion Dinameon through the Protection of the
Prayers and Intercessions. grant
Asomaton. Honourable Bodiless Powers of
me Healthiness.
Heaven...
– T ONE (8) P LAGAL 4
Ikesies tou Timiou, ke Evdoxou Profitou, Of the Honourable and Glorious
My Petition, I pour out to the Lord, and Prodromou, ke Vaptisou Ioannou; Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist,
to Him I confess all my sorrows, for ton Agion Endoxon ke Panevfimon John; of the Holy, Glorious and All
wickedness fills my soul to its limits, Apostolon... Laudable Apostles...
and my life draws nigh unto Hades!
And, like Jonah, I pray to Thee, O Ton en Agiis Pateron imon, megalon Of our Holy Fathers, among the Saints
God, raise me from corruption! Ierarhon, ke Ikoumenikon the Great Hierarchs and
– T ONE (8) P LAGAL 4 Didaskalon: Vasiliou tou Ecumenical Teachers: Basil the
Megalou, Grigoriou tou Theologon Great, Gregory the Theologian and
ke Ioannou tou Hrysostomou; John Chrysostom; Athanasios and
has Athanasiou ke Kirillou, Patriarhon Cyril [and John the Almsgiver]
Saved my nature held captive by Alexandries... Patriarchs of Alexandria...
the corruption of Death – He Who Nikolaou tou en Myris, Nektarios Of our Holy Father Nicholas,
gave Himself freely to Death. Pentapolis, Spiridonos episkopou Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the
Wherefore, O Virgin, Intercede with Trimithountos, ton Wonder-Worker, Nektarios of
Him Who is in Truth, Thy Lord and Thavmatourgon... Pentapolis; Spyridon of
Son, from the enemies’ wickedness Trimythountos, the
to Deliver me. Wonderworkers...
✞Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Ton Agion Evdoxon Megalomartiron Of the Holy, Glorious Great Martyrs:
As the Protector of my Life I know Georgiou tou Tropeoforou, George the Trophy-bearer,
Thee, and as the most reliable Dimitriou tou Myrovlitou, Demetrios the Myrrh-streaming,
Custodian, O Virgin, disperse the Theodorou tou Tyronos, Theodore Tyron (the Recruit) and
hordes of my many temptations, Theodorou tou Stratilatou, Mina tou Theodore the General, Menas the
and drive away from me the Thavmtourgou, ke Ieromartyrou Miracle-worker, and the
assaults of the demons. Haralambos ke Eleftheriou... Hieromartyrs, Charalambos and
Unceasingly I pray to Thee, from Eleftherios...
the corruption of passions Deliver Ton Agion Evdoxon, Megalon Of the Holy, Glorious, Great Martyrs,
me. Martyron Theklas, Varvaras, Thekla, Barbara, Anastasia,
✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Anastasias, Ekaterinis, Kyriakis, Catherine, Kyriaki, Photini, Marina,
and to the Holy Spirit. Fotinis, Marinis, Paraskevis ke Paraskevi and Irene...
Irinis...
We have Thee as a Wall of Refuge,
and our soul’s Most Perfect Ton Agion, Evdoxon ke Kallinikon Of the Holy, Glorious and Victorious
Salvation, and our Aid in afflictions, Martyron... Martyrs...
O O Maiden, and in Thy Light we
Rejoice. O Lady, also now, from the

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 mou, oti epevlepsen epi tin the lowly estate of His handmaiden. kindinon Diasoson. passions and dangers Preserve us.
tapinosin tis doulis aftou. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever and to the ages of
Idou gar apo tou nin Makariousi me For behold henceforth all generations eonon. ages.
pase e genee. Oti epiise mi will call me Blessed; for He Who is Amin Amen
Megalia o dinatoske Agionto Mighty has done great things for
Onoma Aftou. me, and Holy is His Name!” En klini nin asthenon katakime, ke ouk On a bed of infirmities I now lie, and
Emine de Mariam sin afti osi minas tris And Mary remained with her about estin iasis ti sarki mou: al i Theon, there is no Cure for my body except
ke Sotira tou kosmou, ke ton Litira for God, both the Saviour of the
ke ipestrepsen is ton ikon aftis. three months, and returned to her
ton noson kiisasasa, Sou deome tis world and the Deliverer from our
home.
Agathis - ek fthoras nosimaton afflictions. To Thee Who art Good I
I NTE RCE SSORY HY M NS FOR D IV INE M E RCY - T ONE 2
anastison. pray - from corruption of sickness
✞Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son, raise me.
Pnevmati. and to the Holy Spirit
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve from danger Thy servants -
✞ Pater, Loge, Pnevma, Trias i en ✞Father, Word, and Spirit, Trinity in Sou, Theotoke, oti pandes meta from dangers, O Theotokos, for after
Monadi, exsalipson ta plithi ton Oneness, erase the multitude of my Theon is Se katafevgomen, os God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge –
emon englimaton. transgressions. arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian. a Unassailable Wall and Protection.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the Ahrande, i dia lougou ton Logon O Pure One, who by a word, brought
eonon. Ages of ages. anermineftos, ep’ Eshaton ton to us ineffably the Word Eternal in
Amin Amen imerion tekousa, disopison, os the Last Days, Petition Him
ehousa Mitrikin Parisian. according to Thy Motherly Favour.
✞Tes tis Theotokou, presvies, ✞Through the Intercessions of the E KTE NE – THE P ETITIONS
Eleimon, exsalipson ta plithi ton Theotokos, O Merciful, erase the The Priest stands before the Holy Icon of the Ever Blessed Theotokos situated on a
emon englimaton. multitude of my transgressions
stand in the middle of the Soleas.
Eleimon Eleison me O Theos, kata to O Merciful, have Mercy on me; O God,
Mega Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos according to Thy Great Mercy and
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIESTHave mercy on us, O God,
ton iktirmon Sou exalipson to according to the infinity of Thy Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, according to Thy Great Love. We
anomima mou. Compassion erase my epakouson ke Eleison. pray Thee, hearken, and have
transgressions. Mercy.
T ONE (6) P L AGAL 1 Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
Mi katapistefsis me, anthropini Do not entrust me to human Iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope &
prostasia, Panagia Despina, alla protection, O All Holy Lady, but (Theodorou) ke tou Patriarch (Theodoros) Archbishop
dexe Deisin tou iketou Sou, thlipsis accept the Prayers of Thy Arhiepiskopou imon (Sergiou,) (Sergios,) for the venerable
gar ehi me, ferin ou dinami, ton supplicant, for sorrow has fettered tou timiou Presviteriou, tis en Priesthood of the Diaconate in
demonon ta toxsevmata. Skepin ou me, and being powerless, I am Hristo Diakonias, pantos tou Christ, for all the Clergy and the
kektime, oude pou prosfigo O unable to endure nor bear the Klirou ke tou laou tou Kyriou laity, let us pray to the Lord.
athlios, pantothen polemoumenos demons’ darts. Shelter have I not, deithomen.
ke paramithian ouk ehon plin Sou, neither anywhere to run, being
Despina tou kosmou, Elpis ke embattled from all sides, having no Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
Prostasia ton Piston - mi mou Consolation except Thee, O Lady of Eti deometha, iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, PRIEST Again we pray for Mercy, Life,
paridis tin Deisin, to simferon the Universe, the Protection and Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation,
piison. Hope of the Faithful - do not Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, Forgiveness and Remission of the
overlook my Prayers – do whatever ton doulon tou Theou panton ton sins of the servants of God, all pious
will Benefit me. evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, and Orthodox Christians, those who
Oudis prostrehon epi Si, katishimenos No one who turns to Thee for Help, is ton katikounton ke reside and visit in this city, the
apo Sou ekporevete, Agni Parthene ashamed nor disheartened, O Pure parepidimounton en ti poli [….] members, Council Members,
Theotoke; all’ etite tin Harin ke Virgin Theotokos, but whoever asks tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, Contributors and Benefactors of this
lamvani to Dorima, pros to simferon for Thy Grace and is granted it, sindromiton ke afieronton tou Holy Temple.
tis etiseos. Benefits from their request. Agiou Naou toutou.

Metavoli ton thlivomenon, apalagi ton The
asthenoundon, iparhousa,
Theotoke Parthene, Soze polin ke
laon, ton polemoumenon i Irini, ton
himazomenon i Galini, i Moni
Transformation of the afflicted,
the relief of the sick, art Thou O
Virgin Theotokos! Save Thy city
and Thy people for Thou art the
Peace of those in conflict, the
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
Eti deometha ke iperigias ke Sotirias PRIEST Again we pray for the health and
ton doulon tou Theou [ ….] meta Salvation of the servants of God and
ton ikion ke singenon afton... their families...

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The Priest reads the names of all those for whom the Paraklesis is sung. Tou Onomatos Sou mnisthisome en Thy Name shalt be remembered from
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] pasi genea ke genea. generation to generation.
T H E H OLY G OSPEL
Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful and Loving
The Congregation must stand
iparhis ke Si tin Doxan God, and to Thee we give Glory, to
anapempomen ✞ to Patri ke to Io ke the ✞ Father, and to the Son, and to Ke iper tou kataxiothine imas tis PRIESTLet us pray to the Lord, our God,
to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and akroaseos tou Agiou Evangeliou, that we may be deemed worthy to
Eonas ton eonon. unto the Ages of ages. Kyrion ton Theon imon, hear the Holy Gospel
iketevsomen
Amin PEOPLE Amen
K ONTAKION – TO NE 2
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLELord have mercy
Prostasia ton Hristianon akateshinde, O Steafast Help and Shield of Christians, Sofia! Orthi! Akousomen tou Agiou PRIESTWisdom! O believers: Let us listen
Mesitia pros ton piitin ametathete, Constant Advocate with our Creatior Evangeliou to the Holy Gospel.
me Paridis amartolon Deiseon – despise not the Prayers of us Irini pasi! Peace be with you all.
fonas, alla profthason, os Agathi, is sinners who call upon Thee, but
Ke pnevmati sou PEOPLE And with Thy spirit
tin voithian imon, ton Pistos according to Thy Goodness, help us
kravgazondon Si: Tahinon is who in unwaverying Faith cry out to Ek tou kata Loukan Agiou Evangeliou PRIESTThe reading of the Holy Gospel
Presvian ke spefson is ikesian, i Thee - hasten to Intercede and to anagnosma. according to St Luke. [10:38 – 42]
Prostatevousa ai, Theotoke ton speedily Supplicate, being ever
Timondon Se. Watchful, O Theotokos, over those Proshomen Let us be attentive.
who honour Thee.
F E STAL A NABATHM I - TO NE 4
Make the Sign of the Cross - Bow down to our Lord God - and proclaim – before an
after the Holy Gospel:
Ek neotitos mou, pola polemi me From my youth up many passions
pathi al aftos andilavou, ke Soson, have warred against me. But do
Sotir mou. [2] Thou succour and save me, O ✞Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si PEOPLE ✞Glory to Thee, O Lord, Glory
Saviour. [2] to Thee!
I misoundes Sion, eshinthite apo tou Those who hate Zion shall be put to
Kyriou, os hortos gar, piri esesthe shame by the Lord, for like grass in En tes imeres anastasa de Mariam PRIEST In those days Mary arose and
apexirameni. [2] the fire shall you be withered up. taftes eporevthi is tin orinin meta went in haste to the hill country, to
[2] spoudis is polin Iouda, k isilthen is a city of Judah, and she entered
ton ikon Zahariou ke ispasato in the house of Zachariah and
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Elisavet. greeted Elizabeth.
and to the Holy Spirit
Ke egeneto os ikousen i Elisavet tou And when Elizabeth heard the
Agio Pnevmati, pasa psihi Zooute, ke By the Holy Spirit is every soul filled aspasmon tis Marias, eskirtise to greeting of Mary, the babe leaped
katharsi, ipsoute, lambrinete, ti with Life, and through Purification vrefos enti kilia aftis. Ke eplisthi in her womb; and Elizabeth was
Triadiki Monadi, Ierokrifios. is raised hight and Illumined by the Pnevmatos Agiou i Elisavet ke filled with the Holy Spirit and she
Triune Unity in Mystic Holiness. anefonise foni megali ke ipen: exclaimed with a loud cry: “Blessed
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto Ages of Evlogimeni si en ginexi ke art Thou among women, and
eonon. Ages. evlogimenos o karpos tis kilias sou. blessed is the fruit o Thy womb!
Amin Amen Ke pothen mi touto ina elthi i Mitir tou And why is this granted to me, that
Kyrioumou pros me? the Mother of my Lord should come
Agio Pnevmati, anavlizi ta tis Haritos From the Holy Spirit streams of Grace to me?
reithra, arthevonda, apasan tin well forth, irrigating all Creation,
Ktisin pros Zoogonion. granting Life. Idou gar os egeneto i foni tou For behold, when the voice of Thy
P ROKE IME NON aspasmou sou is ta ota mou, greeting came to my ears, the babe
eskirtisen en agalliasi to vrefos en ti in my womb leaped for joy.
Mnisthisome tou Onomatos Sou en Thy Name shalt be remembered from kilia mou.
pasi genea ke genea. generation to generation.
Ke Makaris i pistevsasa oti este teliosis And Blessed is she who believed, for
Akouson Thigater ke ide ke klinon to Hearken, O Daughter, and behold, tis lelalimenis afti para Kyriou. there would be a fulfilment of what
ous Sou ke epilathou tou laou Sou and incline Thine ear, and forget was spoken to her from the Lord.”
ke tou ikou tou Patros Sou ke Thy people and Thy Father’s house,
epithimisi O Vasilefs tou Kalous Sou. and the King shall desire Thy Ke ipe Mariam: Megalini i psihi And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the
Beauty. mouton Kyrion ke igaliase to Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God
pnevma mou epi to Theo to Sotiri my Saviour, for He has regarded

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