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Festal Matins Hymns

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Saturday 2 June 2012

Saturday of the Souls

Also the Feast of the Georgian Holy Martyrs of Persia St Nicephoros, Confessor & Patriarch of Constantinople St John, New Martyr of Sochi St Juliana, Princess of Vyazemsk, Uncovering of Holy Relics St Dodo of St David-Gareji Monastery, Georgia St Erasmos of Ochrid Monastery

PUBLISHED - 08 MAY 2012

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Psalm 117 /118

PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY

Memorial Prayers for our Salvation

Allilouia! Allilouia! Allilouia! Allilouia! Allilouia! Allilouia! STIHOS 1: Makarii ous exelexo
proselavou, Kyrie.

ke

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! VERSE 1: Blessed are those whom
Thou choose and help, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison (3) Evlogison, Pater! Hristos O Alithinos Dinami

Allilouia! Allilouia! Allilouia! STIHOS 2: Ke to mnimosinon afton

genean ke genean.

is

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! VERSE 2: And their Remembrance Alleluia! O

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Theos imon, tes presvies tis panahrantou ke panamomou Agias aftou Mitros.... tou Timiou ke Zoopiou Stavrou... ton Timion, Dinameon

Lord, have mercy (3) PEOPLE Father, Bless! May Christ our True
PEOPLE

God, through the Intercessions of His Most Pure and Holy Mother...

is from generation to generation.

Through Through Of

the Might of the Precious and Life-giving Cross... the Protection of the honourable Bodiless Powers of Heaven...

Allilouia! Allilouia! O

Allilouia!

Prostasies Ikesies

Festal Apolytikion Saturday of the Souls

vathi Sofias Filanthropos panta ikonomon, ke to simferon pasin aponemon mone Dimiourge, anapafson Kyrie tas psihas ton doulon Sou. En Si gar tin elpida anethento, to piiti ke plasti ke Teo imon. Only Creator Who out of Love for mankind arrange all things with depth of Wisdom, and impart to all what is beneficial, O Lord, grant repose to the souls of Thy Servants. For they have placed their Hope in Thee our Creator and Fashioner and God. Son, and to the Holy Spirit

Epouranion Asomaton...

tou Timiou, ke Evdoxou Profitou, Prodromou, ke Vaptisou Ioannou... Apostolon...

the honourable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John... the Holy, Glorious and All Laudable Apostles... the Holy, Glorious Triumphant Martyrs... and

Ton Agion Endoxon ke panevfimon Of Ton Ton

Agion Endoxon ke Kallinikon Martyron... Osion ke Theoforon Pateron imon... Iakim ke Annis, ke panton ton Agion... Filanthropos, ke Eleimon Theos.

Of

Doxa En

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory to the Father, and to the For they have placed their Hope in
Thee, our Creator Fashioner and God. ages. and

Of our Holy God-bearing Fathers...

the Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna; and of all the Saints... a Good, Loving and Merciful God.

Si gar tin Elpida anethento, to Piiti ke Plasti ke Theo imon.

Ton Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron Of

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon.

Eleise ke Sose imas, os Agathos, ke Have Mercy on us and Save us, as Di

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

Amin Se
ke tihos, ke limena ehomen, ke presvin evprosdekton, pros on etekes Theon, Theotoke animfevte, ton Piston i Sotiria.

Amen
Theotokion

Through the Prayers of our Holy

Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have Mercy on us and Save us.

We have Thee as our Fortress and

Port, and an acceptable Intercessor with God, Whom Thou Bore, O Unwed Theotokos, the Salvation of the Faithful.

Amin

PEOPLE

Amen

SMALL LITANY

THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

First Memorial Kathismata Saturday of the Souls

TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

Athlitike enstasis epi to skammati, The

tyrannike ekisis epi tous Martyras, ke istanto hori ton Asomaton, vravia katehontes tis Nikis, exestisan tyrannous ke Vasilis i Sofi, kathilon ton Veliar omologia Hristou. O eneshisas aftous, Kyrie, Doxa Si!

Martyr Athletes offered resistance in the ring, contesting for the Faith, and the tyrants tortured them. The Incorporeal Hosts observed and held the Victory Medals. The Truly Wise Contestants amazed the tyrants and Kings for they overturned the devil

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Eti

deometha iper ton karpoforounton ke alliergounton en to Agio ke pnasepto Nao touto, kopionton, psallonton ke iper tou periestotos laou, tou apekdehomenou to para Sou Mega ke Plousion Eleos.

PRIEST

us again pray for those who do charitable work, for those who serve in this Holy House, for those who Labour, Teach and Sing, and for all the people here present who await Thy Great and Bountiful Mercy.

Let

with their Confessions of Christ. O Lord Who Strengthened them: Glory to Thee!
STIHOS:

Kyrie eleison (3) Oti eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos

iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen: to Patri, ke to Iio, ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Lord, have mercy (3) PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful

PEOPLE

Thavmastos O Theos en tis Agiis Aftou. O Theos Israil aftos dosi Dinamin ke krateosin to Lao Aftou. Evlogitos O Theos!

VERSE:

God is Wondrous in His Saints; The God of Israel grants Power and Strength to His People. Blessed is God!

Amin Sofia! Evlogison, Pater! O on Evlogitos, Hristos

and Loving God, and to Thee we give Glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the the Ages of Ages.

Athlitikon

Agona ipominantes i Agii, ke vravia tis Nikis para Sou komisameni, katirgisan tas epinias ton paranomon, Edexanto Stefanous tis aftharsias. Di afton O Theos Soson tas psihas imon.

The

O Theos imon, pantote, Nin, ke ai, ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Amen. Wisdom! PEOPLE Father, Bless! PRIEST Blessed art Thou, O Christ
PEOPLE PRIEST

Holy Athletes endured the Contest, and they received from Thee Medals of Victory. They destroyed the machinations of the lawless, and they received Crowns of Incorruption. Through them, O God, Save our souls!

STIHI:

Tis Agiis Tis en ti gi Aftou ethavmastosen O Kyrios, panta ta Thelimata Aftu en Aftis.

VERSE

To the Saints on His Earth, in them our Lord magnified all His Will.

Amin Stereose, Kyrios O Theos, tin Agian

amomiton Pistin ton Evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, Sin ti Agia Aftou Ekklisia ke ti poli tafti is eonas eonon.

our God, always, now and forever and unto the Ages of Ages.

Ton

PEOPLE PRIEST

Amin. Tin timioteran ton Herouvim ke

O Lord our God, the Holy and Pure Faith of the Pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy Church and this city forever.

Amen Make firm,

Agion Sou i mnimi Kyrie, anedihthi os Paradisos O en Edem. En afti gar agallete pasa i ktisis, ke parashou imin, ti afton paraklisei, Irinin ke to Mega Eleos.

O Lord, the Memory of Thy Saints

is like the Paradise of Eden, for all Creation greatly rejoicesin it. Grant us Peace and Great Mercy, by their Intercessions.

Doxa En

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati tes skines ton eklekton, ke en hora ton zonton, ous proselavou iisou, evsevos kimithentas katatazon, os evdiallaktos Theos, ke emplison tou anesperou Sou Fotos, ke tis epouraniou Sou Haras axioson.

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit

First Memorial Kathisma for the Reposed Souls

PEOPLE

Amen

We

Theotokion
PEOPLE

endoxoteran asingkritos ton Seraphim. Tin adiafthoros Theon Logon tekousan, tin ontos Theotokon, Se Megalinomen.

Greater in Honour than the Cherubim, and in Glory, greater beyond compare than the Seraphim, Thou who without corruption gave Birth to God the Word, and who art truly Theotokos, we magnify!

pray for those who died in True Faith and whom Thou hast taken to Thyself, that Thou, as our placable God, place them in the Dwellings of the Elect and in the Land of the Living; fill them with Thy Never Setting Light, and grant them Thy Heavenly Joy.

Doxastikon

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon. ages.

Doxa Amin

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati, ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton eonon.

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the Ages of ages.

Amin. O
tin Evlogimenin kalesas Sou Mitera, ilthes epi to Pathos ekousia vouli, lampsas en to Stavro anazitise thelon ton Adam, legon tis Angelis.

Amen
Theotokion

Amen

Lord, Who Called the Blessed Maiden Thy Mother: Thou went to Thy Passion of Thine Own Will and Intent. Adam Thou wished to seek; Thou

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Sigharite mi, oti evrethi i apolomeni drahmi, O panta safos ikonomisas Theos, Doxa Si.

therefore shone upon the Cross, saying to the Angels: Rejoice with Me together, for I have found the Lost Coin! O Lord: Thou hast disposed all things wisely: Glory to Thee!
HOLY ICONS
AND THE

Theotokion

Se ke Tihos, ke Limena ehomen, ke We have Thee as a Fortress and a

presvin evprosdekton, pros on etekes Theon, Theotoke animfevte, ton Piston i Sotiria. Port, and as worthy Intercessor with God Whom Thou Bore, O Unwed Theotokos, the Salvation of the Faithful.

Nekrosima Evlogitaria
THE

PRIEST

CENSES

THE

CONGREGATION
STIHOS:

WHILE THE

HOLY SANCTUARY, THE HYMNS ARE SUNG:

VERSE

Fervent Prayers

me ta Dikeomata Sou.

Evlogitos i Kyrie, didaxon

art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy Statutes.

Blessed

Eleison imas O Theos kata to Mega

Eleos Sou, deometha epakouson ke eleison. Sou,

PRIEST

Ton

Agion O Horos, evre Pigin tis Zois ke Thiran Paradisou, evro kago, tin odon dia tis matanias, to apololos provaton ego imi, anakalesi me, Sotir, ke Soson me. me ta Dikeomata Sou.

The Choir of Saints has found the

Fountain of Life and the Door of Paradise. May I also find the Way through Repentance for I am the Lost Sheep. O Saviour, Call me back and Save me!
VERSE

Have Mercy on us, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy; we pray Thee: hear us and have mercy
and Orthodox Christians

Kyrie eleison (3) Eti deometha iper Kyrie eleison (3) Eti deometha

ton evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristanon.

Lord, have mercy (3) PRIEST Let us pray for Pious

PEOPLE PEOPLE PRIEST

STIHOS:

Evlogitos i Kyrie, didaxon

art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy Statutes.

Blessed

iper tou Arhiepiskopou imon (SERGIOS) ton Adelphon imon, ton Ieron, Ieromonahon,Diakonon ke Monahon, ke pasis tis en Hristo imon Adelfotitos. Eleous, Zois, Irinis, Igias, Sotirias, episkepeos, sighoriseos ke afeseos ton amartion ton doulon tou Theou, panton ton evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, ton katikounton ke Parepidimounton en ti poli tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, sindromiton ke afieroton tou Agiou Naou toutou.

Lord, have mercy (3) Let us pray for

our

Archbishop (SERGIOS)

pale men, ek mi onton plasas me, ke inkoni Sou Thia timisas, paravasi entolis de palin me epistrepsas is gin ex is elifthin, is to kath oiosin epanagage, to arheon kallos anamorfosasthe.

Of

old Thou created me from nothing and honoured me with Thy Divine Image. But when I disobeyed Thy Commandment, O Lord, Thou cast me down to the earth from where I was taken. Lead me back again to Thy Likeness, and Renew my Original Beauty. art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy Statutes.

Kyrie eleison (3) Eti deometha imper

Lord, have mercy (3) PRIEST Let us pray for our Brethren,
PEOPLE

Priests, Hieromonks, Deacons, and Monastics, and all our Brethren in Christ.
PEOPLE PRIEST

Kyrie eleison (3) Eti deometha iper

STIHOS:

me ta Dikeomata Sou.

Evlogitos i Kyrie, didaxon

VERSE

Blessed

Ikon imi, tis arritou Doxis Sou, i ke I

stigmata fero ptesmaton, ikteirison to Son plasma, Despota, ke Katharison Si Evsplaghnia, ke tin pothinin patrida parashou mi, Paradisou palin pion politin me.

am an Image of Thine Ineffable Glory, although I bear the scars of my transgressions. On Thy Creation, O Master, have Pity and Cleanse me by Thy Compassion. Grant me the Homeland for which I long, and once again make me a Citizien of Paradise.

Mercy, Life, Peace, Health, Salvation, Protection, and Forgiveness of sin for all Pious and Orthodox Christians living in and visiting this city, the Parishioners, the Members of the Parish Council, and every Ministry of this Parish, and the Donors and Benefactors of this Holy Sanctuary.

Lord, have mercy (3) Let us again pray for

STIHOS:

Evlogitos i Kyrie, didaxon me ta Dikeomata Sou.

VERSE

Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy Statutes.

Kyrie eleison (3) Eti deometha iper ton Makarion ke

aidimon ktitoron tis Agias Ekklisias taftis, ke iper panton ton proanapafsamenon Pateron ke Adelphon imon, ton enthade evsevos, kimenon, ke apantahou Orthodoxon.

Lord, have mercy (3) PRIEST Let us again pray for

PEOPLE

Anapafson,

O Theos, tous doulous Sou, ke katataxon aftous en Paradiso, opou hori ton Agion, Kyrie, ke i Dikei eklampsousin os fostires, tous kekimimenous doulous Sou anapafson, paroron afton panta ta egklimata.

Grant

rest, O God, to Thy Servants, and place them in Paradise, where the Choirs of hte Saints and the Righteous will shine like Stars of Heaven. To Thy Departed Servants, grant Rest, O Lord, and forgive all their offences.

the Blessed and Ever Memorable Founders of this Holy Church, and for all our Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters who are asleep in the Lord and for Orthodox Christians everywhere.

Kyrie eleison (3)

PEOPLE

Lord, have mercy (3)

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Kyrie Eleison [3] Doxa Patri ke Amin

E VER YO NE PRA YS

Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Lord have mercy [3] Glory to the Father, and to the

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

Doxa

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati.

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit

Amen
Trisagion Hymns

Amen
Our Lords Prayer
IN UN I SON

To

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. 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.

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.

Trilampes tis Mias Theotitos, evsevos imnisomen voontes: Agios i, O Patir O Anarhos, O Sinanarhos Iios ke Thion Pnevma. Fotison imas Pisti Si latrevontas, ke tou eoniou piros exarpason.

The

Threefold Radiance of the One God let us praise and let us shout in song: Holy art Thou, O Eternal Father, CoEternal Son, and Divine Spirit. Illumine us who worship Thee in Faith, and Deliver us from the Eternal Fire.

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon. ages.

Amin

Amen
Theotokion
O Gracious Lady, for the Salvation of all gave Birth to God in the Flesh, and through Whom the human race has found Salvation. Through Thee, O Pure and Blessed Theotokos, may we find Paradise.
[3]
[3]

Here Semni, i Theon Sarki teousa, Rejoice,

is panton sotirian, di is genos ton anthropon evrato tin Sotirian, dia Sou evrimen Paradison, Theotoke, Agni Evlogimeni!

Oti

PRIEST

Amin
Apolytikion

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 to the Ages of Ages. Amen

PEOPLE

TONE (8) PLAGAL 4

Alleluia
[3]

[3]

Doxa

Si, O Theos!

Alleluia
God!

Glory

to Thee, O

vathi Sofias Filanthropos panta ikonomon, ke to simferon pasin aponemon mone Dimiourge, anapafson Kyrie tas psihas ton doulon Sou. En Si gar tin Elpida anethento, to piiti ke plasti ke Theo imon.

Only Creator Who out of Love for mankind arranges all things with Profound Wisdom, and impart to all what is Beneficial. O Lord: grant Repose to the souls of Thy Servants. For they have placed their Hope in Thee, our Creator and Fashioner, and God. Son, and to the Holy Spirit Thee, our Creator, Fashioner, and God. ages.

THE PRIEST EXITS THE HOLY SANCTUARY THROUGH THE ROYAL GATES, AND, STANDING BEFORE THE HOLY ICON OF CHRIST, INTONES THE MEMORIAL PETITIONS:

The Memorial Petitions

Eleison

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

PRIEST

Have Mercy on us, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy: we pray Thee to hear us and have Mercy. Lord have mercy (3) Again we pray for the Blessed

Doxa En

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory to the Father, and to the For they have placed their Hope in
and

Kyrie Eleison (3) Eti deometha

PEOPLE PRIEST

Si gar tin Elpida anethento, to Piiti ke Plasti ke Theo imon.

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon.

Amin

Amen

iper Makarias mnimis ke eoniou anapafsos panton ton ep Elpidi Anastseos Zois eoniou kekimimenon evsevos Orthodoxon Hristianon, Basileon, Patriarhon, Arhiereon, Iereon, Ieromonahon, Ierodiakonon, Monahon, Pateron, Propatoron, Pappon, Propappon, Geneon, sizigon, teknon, Adelphon ke Singenon imon ek ton ap arhis ke mehri ton eshaton, ke iper tou

Memory and Eternal Repose of all Pious Orthodox Christians who have fallen asleep in the Hope of Resurrection into Life Everlasting: Emperors, Patriarch, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Heiromonks, DeaconMonks, Monks, Nuns, Fathers, Forebears, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Parents, Spouses, Children, Siblings and all our Relatives, from the

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sighorithine plimmelima akousion.

aftis ekousion

te

pan ke

beginning until the end of time; and for the Forgiveness of all their sins both voluntary and involuntary.
PEOPLE PRIEST

Kyrie eleison (3) Opos, Kyrios O

Theos, taxis tas psihas afton entha i Dikei anapafonte. Ta elei tou Theou, tin Basilian ton Ouranon ke afesin ton afton amartion para Hristo to Athanato Vasili ke Theo imon etisometha.

Lord have mercy (3) May the Lord God place their

pangeni katesthion ton Anthropon. All elthon O Despotis, kathile ton drakonta, ke anapafsin imin edorisato. Pros afton oun voisomen. Fise Sotir, ke ous proselavou, meta ton ekleton Sou anapafson.

souls where the Righteous Repose. Let us ask for Divine Mercy, the Kingdom of Heaven and the Forgiveness of sins from Christ our Immortal King and God.

entered and devoured the entire human race. Then our Master came and put the dragon down, and granted us Rest. Let us call out to Him: Spare us, O Saviour! And to those whom Thou hast taken, grant Repose with Thine Elect! Theotokion

Ofthis

Parashou Kyrie Tou Kyriou deithomen. Kyrie, eleison. O Theos ton Pnevmaton

ke pasis sarkos, O ton Thanaton katapatisas, ton de diavolon katargisas ke zoin to kosmo Sou dorisamenos, Aftos, Kyrie, anapafson ke tas psihas ton kekimimenon doulon Sou, Vasileon, Patriarhon, Arhiereon, Iereon, Ieromonahon, Ierodiakonon, Monahon, Monazouson ke Panton ton apo peraton eos peraton tis ikoumenis kekimimenon evsevos Orthodoxon Hristianon, Pateron, Propateron, Pappon, Propappon, Goneon, Sizigon, teknon, Adelphon ke singenon imon en topo fotino, en topo hloero, en topo anapsixeos, entha apedra odini, lipi ke stenagmos. Pan amartima to par afton prahthen, en logo i ergo i diavia, os agathos ke Filanthropos Theos, sighorison, oti ouk estin anthropos, os zisete epi tis gis ke ouh amartisi. Si gar monos ektos amartias iperhis. I Dikeosini Sou Dikeosini is ton eona ke O Logos Sou Alithia.

Grant this, O Lord PRIEST Let us pray to the Lord PEOPLE Lord have mercy PRIEST O God of Spirits and
PEOPLE

of all flesh, Thou hast trampled down Death and hast abolished the Power of the Devil, granting Life to Thy World. Grant Rest to the souls of Thy departed Servats, Emperors, Patriarchs, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Hieromonks, Deacon-Monks, Monks, Nuns, all Pious Orthodox Christians who have fallen asleep in the Hope of Resurrection into Life Everlasting, from all the ends of the world: Fathers, Forebears, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Parents, Spouses, Children, Siblings, and all our Relatives. Grant them rest in a Place of Light, in a Place of Repose, in a Place of Refreshment, where there is no pain, no sorrow and no suffering. As a Good and Loving God, forgive every sin they have committed in thought, word or deed, for there is no one who lives and is sinless. Thou alone art without sin. Thy Righteousness is an Everlasting Righteousness, and Thy Word is Truth.

endietima, Theoprepes Panagia, ke Theon ehorisas, ke Theon egennisas apirogame, ke vrotis oromenon, en disin ousies, en mia de ipostasi Agni, afton disopison, ton Mongeni ke prototokon, ton Se Parthenon amomon ke meta ton tokon filaxanta, psihas anapafse, ton Pisti kimithenton en Foti, en akirato fedrotiti, ke Makariotiti.

Thou

became a most befitting Dwelling Place for God; in Thy Body Thou held God, and also gave Birth to Him, O Holy Virgin Maiden. He was seen by mankind, as our Lord and Saviour, in One Person and Two Essences. Earnestly pray to Him, Thy Firstborn and Only Beloved Son, Who after being born kept Thee Spotless and preserved Thy Virginity. Beseech Him to grant Rest to the souls of those who have fallen asleep in Faith, that they may dwell in Thy Light and Pure Splendour, and in Blessedness.

Dismissal Prayers

Agathon to exomologisthe to Kyrio,

ke psallin to Onomati Sou Ipsiste. Tou anangellin to proi to Eleos Sou, ke tin alithian Sou kata nikta.

PRIEST:

It is good to give Thanks to the Lord and to sing to Thy Name, O Most High, to proclaim Thy Mercy in the morning and Thy Truth at night. (PSALM 91)

Trisagion Prayers

Agios
(3)

O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios Athanatos, Eleison imas.

Holy
(3)

God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us.

Doxa

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Glory

to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.

Amin Panagia

Oti

Si i i Anastasi, i Zoi ke i Anapafsis Panton ton keimimenon evsevos

For Thou art the Resurrection, the

Life and the Repose of all departed Faithful Orthodox

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

Trinity have mercy upon us. Lord, wash away our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy Names sake.

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having shed Thy Holy Blood for all mankind, Thou Ransomed the whole world for a price that gave us Life.
STIHOS:

Makarii, ous exelexo ke proselavou, Kyrie.

VERSE:

Blessed are those whom Thou Choose and Help, O Lord!

Orthodoxon Hristainon, Hriste O Theos imon ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen Sin to Anarho Sou Patri ke to Panagio ke Agatho ke Zoopio Sou Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Christians, O Christ our God, and to Thee we give Glory, with Thine Eternal Father and Thine All Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever, and to the Ages of ages.

Nekrosin

ipeminas, zoopion ekousios, ke zoin epigasas, ke trifin aidion, Pistis dedokas, Theiki Despota, evsplaghnia mone, paniktirmon anamartite. En i deometha, tous kekimimenous kataxon, elpidi Anastaseos, lisin ton ptesmaton doroumenos, ina dia panton imnite Sou to Onoma Hriste, ke sesosmeni doxazomen, tin Filanthropian Sou.

Willingly

Thou underwent Lifegiving Death, as our Saviour, and became the Well of Life, and to the Faithful granted Eternal Delight, all by Thy Most Divine Tender Love, O Master, Only Sinless and Compassionate. We not Entreat Thee for those who have Reposed in Faith and Hope of Resurrection, to forgive all their sins and place them in Thy Delight; thus in every manner, Thy Name is extolled, O Christ our God, and being Saved we Glorify Thy Love for mankind. souls shall dwell among Good Things.

Amin Amen Second Memorial Kathisma Saturday of the Souls

TONE (5) PLAGAL 1

Anapafson

Sotir imon, meta Dikeon tous doulous Sou, ke toutous kataskinoson en tes avles Sou, kathos gegrapte, paroron os agathos, ta plimmelimata afton, ta ekousia, ke ta akousia, ke panta ta en Agnia ke gnosi Filathrope.

Grant

rest with the Righteous to Thy Servants, O our Saviour, and grant them to dwell in Thy courss, as it is is written. Since Thou art Good, overlook their offences, both voluntary and involuntary, and all that they committed in Knowledge or in ignorance, O Lover of mankind.

Doxa ...

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory

STIHOS:

psihe afton, en agathis avlisthisonte.

VERSE:

Their

ta ekousia, ke ta akousia, ke panta ta en agnia ke gnosi Filanthrope.

Zonton

Kyrievonta, Thearhiki exousia, ke nekron despozonta, Se Hriste ginoskontes iketevomen, tous Pistous doulous Sou, tous pros Se ton Monon, evergetin ekdimisantas, aftos anapafson, sin tis eklektis Sou Filanthrope, en topo anapsixeos, en tes ton Agion Lamprotisi. Thelitis eleous iparhis gar ke sozis os Theos, ous kat ikona Sou eplasas, Mone Polielee.

to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit ... both voluntary and involuntary, and all that they committed in Knowledge or in ignorance, O Lover of mankind.

Christ we know that Thou art Lord of both the dead and the living, and Thou Rule by Divine Power and Authority. Hence we pray to Thee and Entreat on behalf of Thy Faithful Servants, who have passed away to Thee, that Thou will grant them Rest with all Thine Elects, O Only Lover of Mankind, where they will be Refreshed indeed, in the Brilliant Splendour of all Thy Saints. Thou delight in Mercy, O Our God and Benefactor, and Thou Save those whom Thou formed in Thine Image, O Only Most Merciful Lord.

Psalm 50/51
The Psalm Of Repentance

Eleison

me, O Theos kata to mage eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos ton iktrmon Sou exalipson to anomima mou. plion plinon me apo tis anomias mou, ke apo tis amartias mou katharison me. Oti tin anomie mou ego ginosko, ke i amartia mou enopion mou esti diapantos.

Have

Mercy on me, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy. And according to the multitude of Thy Tender Mercies blot out my iniquity. me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me.

Epi

Wash

Si

Doxa

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit

mono imarton, ke to poniron enopion Sou epiisa. Opos an dikeothis en tis logis Sou, ke nikisis en to krinesthe Se.

To

Nekrosimon of St Damascene
TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

Thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before Thee: that Thou mayest be justified in Thy words, and mayest overcome when Thou art judged. behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceive me.

Idou gar en anomies sovelifthin, ke For

en amarties ekissise me i mitir mou.

Algos

to Adam ehrimatisen, i tou xilou apogefsis, pale en Edem, ote ofis ion exirefxato. Di aftou gar isilthen O Thanatos,

Of

old in Eden, the eating of the Fruit turned out to be painful, when the serpent spat out his poison. Through Adam Death

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Idou

gar Alithian igapisas. Ta adila ke ta krifia tis Sofias Sou edilosas mi.

For

behold Thou hast loved Truth: the uncertain and hidden things of Thy Wisdom Thou hast made manifest to me. shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: made whiter than snow.

the Awesome Judgement Seat of Christ, let us ask the Lord.

Parashou Kyrie Tis Panagias,

PEOPLE PRIEST

Rantiis Plinis

me issopo, katharisthisome. iper

ke hiona

Thou

me, ke levkanthisome.

Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be To my hearing Thou shalt give joy
and gladness: and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.

Akoutiis

mi agalliasin ke evfrosinin, agaliasonte ostea tetapinomena.

Ahrantou, Iperevlogimenis, Endoxou Despinis imon Theotokou ke Aiparthenou Marias, meta panton ton Agion mnimonefsantes, eaftous ke allilous ke pasan tin Zoin imon Hristo to Theo parathometha. Eleous, iktirmon, ke Filanthropias iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen, to Patri ke to Iio ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Grant this, O Lord Remembering our Most Holy,

Pure, Blessed and Glorious Lady, the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us commit ourselves and one another and our whole Life in Christ our God.

Apostrepson to

Prosopon Sou apo tin amartion mou, ke pasas tas anomias mou exalipson.

Turn away Thy Face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

Si Kyrie Oti Theos

To Thee, O Lord PRIEST For Thou art a God of Mercy,

PEOPLE

Kardian katharan ktison en emi, O Create a clean heart in me, O God:

Theos, ke pvevma evthes egkenison en tis egkatis mou. Sou, ke to Pnevma Sou to Agion mi antanelis ap emou. and renew a right spirit within me. me not away from Thy Face; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Compassion and Love for mankind, and to Thee we send up Glory: to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the Ages of Ages.

Mi aporripsis me apo tou prosopou Cast Apodos

mi tin agalliasin tou sotiriou Sou, ke pnevmati igemoniko stirixon me. asevis epi se apistrepsousi.

Restore

to me the joy of Thy Salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit.

Amin Irini pasi Ke to pnevmati sou Tas kefalas imon

klinomen

to

Kyrio

Amen PRIEST Peace be with will. PEOPLE And with your spirit PRIEST Let us bow our head
PEOPLE

to the

Didazo anomous tas odous Sou, ke I Rise

me ex ematon, O Theos, O Theos tis Sotirias mou. i glosou Dikeosinin Sou. mou tin

Lord.
PEOPLE PRIEST

will teach the unjust Thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to Thee. me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my Salvation: my tongue shall extol Thy Justice.

Si, Kyrie Son gar esti to elein ke sozin imas,

O Theos imon, ke Si tin Doxan anapempomen, to Patri ke to Iio ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Deliver And O

Agalliasete
Kyrie Oti

and Save us, O our God, and to Thee we send Glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the Ages of Ages.

To Thee, O Lord For Thou art Merciful

ta hili mou anixis, ke to stoma mou aanangeli tin enesin Sou. i ithelisas thisian, edoxa an. Olokaftomata ouk evdoxisis.

Lord, Thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare Thy praise. would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings Thou wilt not be delighted.

Amin
Aposticha

PEOPLE

Amen

TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

For if Thou had desired sacrifice, I

Ehon

Thisia

Agathinon, Kyrie, en ti Evdokia Sou Deal

tin Sion, ke ikodomithito ta tihi Ierousalim.

to Theo, pnevma sintetrimmenon. Kardian sintetrimmenin ke tetapinomenin O Theos ouk exoudenosi.

sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God Thou wilt not despise. favourably, O Lord, in Thy Good Will with Zion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built

akatalipton, tin is imas evsplaghnian ke pigin akenoton, Theikis hristotitos polielee, tous pros Se Despota, metavevikotas, en gi zonton kataskinoson, is ta skinomata, ta agapita ke pothoumena, katashesin doroumenos, tin diinekos diamenousan. Si gar iper panton, exeheas to ema Sou Hriste, ke zooforo timimati, kosmon exigorasas.

Since

incomprehensible is Thy Compassion for us, and abundant is the Well of Divine Benevolence, O Lord Most Merciful, we Entreat on behalf of Thy Faithful Servants who have died and passed away to Thee: let them dwell in the Land of the Living, in Most Beloved and longed for Dwellings, granting them a possession that is Eternal. Thou, O Christ our Saviour,

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Doxa

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages. Immortal, have mercy on

up.

Tote

eudoisis Thisian Dieosinis, Anaforan ke Olokaftomata.

Then

Amin Agios Athanatos, eleison imas. Agios

O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios Athanatos, Eleison imas.

Amen Holy
us.

shalt Thou accept the Sacrifice of Righteousness, Oblations and Whole Burnt Offerings: shall they lay calves upon Thy Altar!

Tote

aniisousin epi to thisiastirion Sou moshous!

Then

Holy
PRIEST

God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Eleison me, O Theos!

Have mercy on me, O God!

Memorial Kontakion of Saturday of the Souls

Morning Prayers

Tous

Plirosomen tin eothinin deisin imon

to Kyrio.

Let us complete our Morning Prayer to the Lord. Lord, have mercy Help us, Save us, have Mercy

Kyrie eleison Antilavou, Soson, Amin Tin imeran

PEOPLE PRIEST

Eleison ke diafilxon imas, O Theos, ti Si Hariti.

on us, and Protect us, O God, by Thy Grace.

pasan, telian, Agian, Irinikin ke anamartiton, para tou Kyrious, etisometha. Piston odigon, filaka ton psihon ke ton somaton imon, para tou Kyriou etisometha.

Amin PRIEST For a Perfect, Holy, Peaceful,

PEOPLE

and sinless day, let us ask the Lord.

metastantas af imon ek ton proskeron, en tes skines ton eklekton kataskinoson, ke meta Dikeon anapafson, Soter Athanate. I gar os anthropi imarton epi gis, alla Si os anamartitos Kyrios, afes aftis ta ekousia ptesmata, ke ta akousia, mesitevousis tis tekousis Se Theotokou, ina simfonos voisomen iper afton, Allilouia!

Immortal

Parashou Kyrie Angelon irinis,

Grant this, O Lord. PRIEST For an Angel of

PEOPLE

Saviour, let those who have departed from us and from things temporary dwell in the Dwellings of the Elect, and grant them to Repose with the Righteous. Even if as human beings they sinned on earth, O Sinless Lord, forgive their voluntary and involuntary transgressions, at the Intercessions of Thy Mother, the Theotokos, so that in unison we may sing on their behalf: Alleluia! alone art Immortal, Thou Who created and fashioned mankind. For we mortals were fashioned from the earth, and to the same earth we will go again, as Thou Who fashioned me Commanded and said: You are earth, and to the earth you shall return; where all we mortals shall go, as we make our Funeral lament: Alleluia! the second of this month we Commemorate our Father among the Saints, St Nicephoros the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople. this day the Holy 38 Martyrs, having been sealed in a bathhouse, were Perfected in Martyrdom. 3 Children were Perfected in Martyrdom by the sword.

Memorial Oikos of Saturday of the Souls

Peace, a Faithful Guide, a Guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord. and Remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.

Aftos

Parashou Kyrie Signomin ke afesin Parashou Kyrie Ta

ton amartion ke ton plimelimaton imon, para tou Kyriou etisometha.

Grant this, O Lord. PRIEST For Forgiveness

PEOPLE

kala ke simferonta tes psihes imon, ke Irinin to kosmo, para tou Kyriou etisometha.

Grant this, O Lord. PRIEST For all that is Good

PEOPLE

Monos Iparhis Athanatos, O piisas ke plasas ton Anthropon. I vroti oun ek gis dieplasthimen, ke is gin tin aftin porevsometha, kathos ekelefsas O plasas me, ke ipon mi. Oti gi i, ke is gin apelefsi, opou pantes vroti porefsometha, epitafion thrinon piountes odin to, Allilouia!

Thou

and Beneficial to our souls, and for Peace in the world, let us ask the Lord.

Synaxarion - 2 June

Ti

Parashou Kyrie Ton ipolipon hronon tis Zois imon

en irini ke metania ektelese, para tou Kyriou etisometha.

PEOPLE PRIEST

of our lives in Peace and Repentance, let us ask of the Lord. to our life, Peaceful, without shame or suffering, and for a Good Account of ourselves before

Grant this, O Lord. For the completion

B tou aftou minos, Mnimi tou en Agiis Patros imon Nikiforou, Arhiepiskopou Konstantinoupoleos, tou Omologitou.

On

Ti afti imera, i Agii Triakonta okto On

Martyres, en Loutro vlithentes, tis thiras emfragisis teliounte.

Parashou Kyrie Kala ta teli tis Zois imon, anodina,

anepeshintoa, irinika, ke kalin apologian tin epi tou foverou vimatos tou Hristou etisometha.

Grant this, O Lord. PRIEST For a Christian end

PEOPLE

Agia Mitir meta ton trion aftis teknon teliounte.

On this day a Holy Mother and her

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OOsios E

Ieromartis Erasmos, O en to Hermelia tis Ahridos, en Irini telioute. dia tou Agiou Erasmou Pistevsase to Hristo ikosi hiliades xifi teliounte.

On On

this day the Righteous Hieromartyr St Erasmos of Ochrid reposed in Peace. this day te 20 000 who believed in Christ through St Erasmos were Perfected in Holy Martyrdom by the sword.

Kyrie

O Theos, O Amnos tou Theou, O Ios tou Patros, O eron tin amartian tou Kosmou, eleison imas, O eron tas amartias tou kosmou.

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the

Father, Who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us; O Thou Who takes away the sins of the world.

Prosdexe Oti

Ti afti imera, mnian panton ton ap Our

eonos kimithenton evsevos, ep elpidi Anastaseos Zois eoniou, i Thiotati Pateres ethespisan.

Most Godly Fathers ordered that on this day we remember all those who have ever reposed with correct Faith and with the Hope of the Resurrection of Life Eternal.

tin deisin imon, O kathimenos en dexia tou Patros, ke eleison imas. Si i Monos Agios, Si i Monos Kyrios, Iisous Hristos, is Doxan Theou Patros

Receive our Prayer, Thou Who sits

at the right Hand of the Father, and have mercy on us.

For

Thou alone art Holy, Thou alone art Lord, Jesus Christ, to the Glory of God the Father.

Amin.
Kath
ekastin imeran Evlogiso Se, ke enesio to Onoma Sou is ton eona ke is ton Eona tou Eonos. anamartitous filahthine imas.

Tas ton proanapafsamenon psihas O

katataxon, Despota Hriste, en tes ton Dikeon Sou skines, ke Eleison imas, os monos Athanatos.

Master Christ, assign the souls of those who have already reposed to the Dwellings of the Righteous, and have Mercy on us, as the Only Immortal One.

Amen Every

day I will Bless Thee, and praise Thy Name forever and to the Ages of Ages.

Kataxioson, Kyrie, en ti emera tafti Grant, O Lord, this day to keep us

without sin.

Amin
THE M
AGNIFICAT

Amen

Evlogitos

Memorial Katavasia of the 9th Ode Saturday of the Souls

TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

I, Kyrie, O Theos ton Pateron imon, ke Eneton ke Dedoxasmenon to Onoma Sou is tous Eonas.

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God

of our Fathers, and praised and glorified is Thy Name unto the Ages. Mercy O Lord, be upon us, as we have put our hope in Thee. me Thy Statutes [3]

Amin

Nin

eleimon stifi, disopi Se Angelon, sin Herouvim te, Thia Seraphim kathiketevi, Exousie, Throni ke Arhe ke Dinamis te Sin Arhangelis, ke Kyriotites Se etousi kratee, opos psihas apasas iktiris, as per metestisas.

O Merciful Lord, now the Choirs of

Angels implore Thee, the Cherubim and Divine Seraphim Entreat Thee, and the Powers, the Thrones, Principalities, and Hosts, Archangels and Dominions all pray to Thee, O Mighty God, that Thou be merciful to all the souls whom Thou hast translated.

Amen Genito, Kyrie, to Eleos Sou ef imas, May Thy

kathaper ilipisamen epi Se.

Evlogitos i, Kyrie, didaxon me ta Blessed art Thou, O Lord, teach

Dikeomata Sou. [3]

Kyrie,

katafigi, egenithis imin en genea ke genea. Ego ipa: Kyrie, eleison me, iase tin psihin mou oti imarton Si. Pros Se katefigon; didaxon me tou piin to Thelima Sou, oti Si I O Theos mou.

Lord,

Idou

i dimi, Se ton Profiton exetonte, ton Apostolon deonte hori, Sin, Patriarhes, stifi te Martyron, Sin Osion plithesin evparaklitos, anavoosi. Soson Filanthrope psihas, panton ton epi gis tethneoton, evsevon doulon Sou.

Behold, the Prophets Entreat Thee,

the Apostles implore Thee, and the Patriarchs, the Martyrs and the Righteous all cry out in Supplication: Save the souls of all Thy Pious Servants who have died on earth, O Lord, Who Loves humanity.

Thou hast been our Refuge from generation to generation. I said: Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. me to do Thy Will, for Thou art my God. with Thee is the Fountain of Life; in Thy Light we shall see Light. Thy Mercy to those who know Thee.

Kyrie,

O Lord, to Thee have I fled; teach

Oti para Si Pigi Zois; en to Foti Sou For

opsometha Fos.

Doxa Idas

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit

Paratinon Agios

to Eleos ginoskousi Se.

Sou

tis

Extend

ta panta vlepis, kathoras ke ginoskis, vroton ta plithi, ke to tis Zois ekastou peras, pasi didou tin ton egklimaton litrosin, ke Paradisou tis

Thou

know everything, Thou see, and Thou observe, and Thou know all people and the span of each persons life. Grant them all the forgiveness of sins,

O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios Athanatos, eleison imas.[3]

Holy

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

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Thou hast taken from us, in the Dwellings of Thy Saints forever.

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon. ages.

kallonis axiosan pantas os Theos, mone, ous exelexo iktirmon, Pistous iketas Sou.

Amin Si
i O Theos imon, O en Sofia ta panta dimiourgon, ke pliron. Profitas exapestilas Hriste, profitefse Sou tin parousian, ke Apostolous, kirixe Sou ta megalia. Ke i men proefitefsan tin elefsin Sou, i de to Vaptismati efotisan ta Ethni. Martires de pathontes, etihon onper epothoun. Ke prsvevi Si O Horos ton amfoteron, sin ti Tekousi Se. Anapafson O Theos, psihas as proselavou, ke imas kataxioson tis Vasilias Sou, O Stavron ipominas, di eme ton katakriton, O litrotis mou, ke Theos.

Amen
TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

and as the Only Compassionate God, grant the Beauty of Paradise to all Thy Faithful servants, whom Thou hast chosen. ages.

Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon.

Thou art our God, Who in Wisdom

Amin Iperagia
Despina, tou kosmou Parthene, Si panton Skepi, Zonton ke Thanonton hrimatizis, ke galini, Doxa ke trifi, ke anesis ton Se prostatin, ke voithon, ke ristin ploutounton Agathi. Othen aftous diasoson, pantas tes Ikesies Sou.

Amen
Theotokion

creates and fills all things. O Christ, Thou sent Prophets to prophesy Thy Coming, and Apostles to proclaim Thy Mighty Works. The former prophesied Thy Coming, and the latter Illumined the Nations through Baptism. Martyrs suffered and attained what they longed for; and all these, together with Thy Mother, Intercede with Thee. O God, grant rest to the souls that Thou hast taken to Thyself, and also count us worthy of Thy Kingdom. Thou art the One Who Endured the Cross for me who am Condemned, O my Redeemer and God. The Congregation Must Stand

Most Holy Virgin and Lady of the

world, Thou art the Shelter of all both the Living and the Dead; and Thou art the Calmness, the Glory, the Delight and the Relief of those who have obtained Thee as their Defender, Helper and Deliverers, O Good One. Therefore, Save them all, by Thy Prayers.

The Hiermos as Katavasia Saturday of Souls

Apori

The Great Doxology

THE BELLS (T H I S I S R E A D R A T H E R T H A N C H A N T E D ) ARE RUNG AND ALL THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON
READER:

pasa glossa, evfimin pros axian, ilingia de nous ke iperkosmios, imnin Se Theotoke. Omos Agathi iparhousa, tin Pistin dehou. Ke gar ton pothon idas ton entheon imon. Si gar Hristainon i prostatis, Se Megalinomen.

Every

Si

Doxa prepi, Kyrie, O Theos imon, ke Si tin Doxan anapemomen, to Patri, ke to Iio, ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Thee is due Glory, O Lord our God, and to Thee we send up Glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.

To

SMALL LITANY

TONE 3

tongue is dumbfounded to extol as is worthy; a super mundane mind is dizzied praising Thee with Hymns, O Theotokos. Nonetheless accept our Faith, since Thou art Full of Goodness, for Thou hast seen our longing indeed Inspired by God. O Lady, as the Protectress of Christians, we Magnify Thee.

Memorial Exapostilarion Saturday of the Souls

Mnimin

Amin Doxa

en Ipsistis Theo ke epi gis Irini, en anthropis Evdokia.

Amen Glory to
PEOPLE

God in the Highest, and on earth Peace, Goodwill among men.

telountes panton, ton kimithenton en Hristo, ke telefteas imeras, mnimin piisomen Pisti, iper imon te kakinon, Hriston ai disopountes.

As

we observe this Memorial of all who have Reposed in Christ, let us the Faithful also remember our own Final Day, and let us always Entreat Christ for ourselves and for them as well.

Imnoumen

Se, Evlogoumen Se, Proskinoumense, Doxologoumen Se, Efharistoumen Si, dia tin Megalin Sou Doxan. Vasilef, Epouranie Thee, Pater Pantokrator; Kyrie Ie Monogenes, Isou Hriste, ke Agion Pnevma.

We

Praise Thee, we Bless Thee, we Worship Thee, we Glorify Thee, we give Thee Thanks for Thy Great Glory.

Theotokion

Kyrie

Lord,

King, God of Heaven, Father Almighty: Lord, Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit.

Glykasmos ton Angelon, ton thlivomenon i Hara, Hristanon i prostatis, Parthene Mitir Kyriou, antilavou mou Rise, ton Eonion Vasanon.

O Sweetness of the Angels, O Joy

of those in affliction, and the Protectress of Christians, O Virgin Mother of the Lord, come to my aid and Redeem me from Eternal Torments.

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Lauds: The Praises to God-

Psalm 148

All Creation Praises The Lord Our God

Enite Nin

Pasa

pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite Afton en tis ipsistis. Si prepi imnos to Theo. Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou. Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Aftou. Si prepi imnos to Theo.

Let

everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the Heavens; praise Him in the Highest. To Thee praise is due, O God.

Afton en timpano ke horo. Enite Afton en hordes ke organo. epi ton tafon O epi Thronou, nin O en porfira fthoran ipedi. Ouk eti en Throno gar, all en mnimati kite, ide, exelipe, to Vasilion kratos, ide, os onar, ton Anthropon, parodevi O Vios. Dio kraxomen pros ton Sotira. Ous exelexo anapafson, dia to Mega Sou Eleos.

Praise

Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute. grave now. Once in Royal Purple, he is decyaing. No longer upon a throne, but in a tomb now he lies. See how imperial authority has left him. See how everyones life passes like a dream and is finished. Therefore, let us cry to our Saviour: To those Thou chose from what is temporal grant Repose, because of Thy Great Mercy.

Once upon a Throne, he is in the

Enite

Praise Him, all His Angels; praise

Him, all His Powers. To Thee praise is due, O God.
TONE (6) PLAGAL 2

Psalm 150

Saturday of Souls

Let All Things Praise The Lord!

Enite

Afton epi tes Dinasties Afton. Enite Afton kata to plithos tis Megalosinis Aftou. to telos to tou Thanatou, ke frikti i krisis i tou Despotou. To pir gar to asveston iitrepiste ekise, skolix akimitos kolazon, ke vrigmos ton odonton, skotos exoteron iparhi, ke eonia diki. Dio kraxomen pros ton Sotira. Ous exelexo ek ton proskeron anapafson, dia to Mega Sou Eleos.

Praise

Him for His Mighty Acts; praise Him according to the greatness of His Majesty. awful; and the Masters Judgement to come is also dreadful. For in Hell is prepared the Unquenchable Fire, there is the Sleepless Worm that Tortures, and the Gnashing of Teeth, the Outer Darkness and the Everlasting Sentence. Therefore, let us cry out to the Saviour: To those whom Thou chose from what is temporal, grant Repose, because of Thy Great Mercy.

Foveron

The finality of a persons death is

Enite

Afton en kimvalis evihis. Enite Afton en kimvalis alalagmou. Pasa pnoi inesato ton Kyrion. tou enthende metatethentas, epi eoniou Zois elpidi, ke vion allaxantas pantio Soter tropo, pasan katastasin ke genos, ke pasan ilikian, andras omou te ke ginekas, ke artitoka vefi, os Filanthropos, en kolpis taxon, tou Abraam te ke en topis aneseos, dia to Mega Sou Eleos.

Praise Him with tuneful cymbals;

praise Him with loud cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Pantas

Saviour, we Entreat Thee for every

person who has died in whichever way and passed on from this life in hopes of Everlasting Life, O Master, people of every race and station, of every age and stature,both men and women, youths and children, and even newborn infants. In Thy Love for mankind, place them in the Bosom of Abraham, in a place of rest, because of Thy Great Mercy.

Enite

Afton en iho salpingos. Enite Afton en psaltirio ke kithara. i to vio prostetikotes, defte en tis tafis exestikotes, egkipsate, idete tou kosmou tin apatin, pou nin tou somatos to kallos, ke i Doxa tou ploutou? Pou de i eparsis tou viou? Ontos matea panta, dio kraxomen pros ton Sotira. Ous exelexo ek ton proskeron anapafson, dia to mega Sou Eleos.

Praise Him with the sound of the

trumpet; praise Him with lute and harp.

Pantes

All

who are engrossed in mundane existence, come and be amazed as we look within the caskets. Behold, the illusion of the world and its deceptions. Where is the beauty of the body, and the glory of wealth? Where is the pride of ones status? Truly all this is useless. Therefore, let us cry out to the Saviour: to those Thou chose from what is temporal grant Repose, because of Thy Great Mercy.

Doxa

Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati

Glory to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit

TONE 2

Os

anthos marenete, ke os onar parerhete, ke dialiete pas anthropos. Palin de ihousis tis salpingos, nekri os en sissismo pantes anastisonte, pros tin sin ipantisin Hriste O Theos. Tote Despota, ous metestisas ex imon, en tes ton Agion Sou katataxon skines, ta pnevmata Despotaton Son doulon ai.

As

a flower withers, and as a dream passes, likewise every human disintegrates. Then, at the sound of the Trumpet, there will be like an earthquake, and all the dead will be raised to meet Thee, O Christ God. When that time comes, OMaser, place the spirits of Thy Servants whom

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Matins Hymns Saturday of the Souls 2 June 2012

M a t i n s H y m n s S a t u r d a y o f t h e S o u l s 2 J u n e 2 0 1 2 13.