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Menaion - October 18

Memory of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode 3.

God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. [SAAS]

Verse 1: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon His holy name.

Verse 2: All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I defended myself against them.

Verse 3: And this came about from the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Apolytikion. For the Evangelist.

Mode 3.

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 3.

Virgin Theotokos, we sing hymns extolling you, through whom came humanity’s salvation. For your Son and our God, who is benevolent, accepted the Passion and the crucifixion, in the flesh that He assumed from you, and thus from destruction He rescued us. [GOASD]

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

CHOIR

Kathisma I.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You shine forth to the worthy the words of life * and the teachings that save, by your fiery tongue, * enriching believer’s hearts, O Apostle inspired by God. * But from the unbelievers, the same words, like fireballs, * cut down the thorns of darkness, completely uprooting them. * Therefore by the whole world you are highly regarded, * for you, O Evangelist, wrote the Gospel of Jesus Christ, O all-holy and blessed Luke. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

When the grace of the Spirit was richly poured * on your head, it made you a herald of peace. * O blessed one, being thus illumined by the light of grace, * you were counted worthy to write down in your own hand * the Gospel for the lovers of God, like Theophilus. * Wisely you recorded the divine holy secrets. * Your tongue thus became the pen of a swift-writing scribe, O Luke, * even as the Psalmist said. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Duty-bound I present you this hymn of praise, * like the widow’s two cents, out of gratitude, * O Lady, because of all your benevolent favors. * For you are my shelter and likewise my help in need; * from troubles and temptations you ever deliver me. * Therefore being rescued from the things that afflict me, * as though from a furnace fire, from my heart I cry out to you, * Theotokos help me, I pray, * interceding with your Son and God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who faithfully worship your Son, O immaculate one. [SD]

Kathisma II.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

Is there any human tongue that can extol you as is right? * Surely not, except for that of the most wise Apostle Paul. * For he made mention of you in his Epistles, * calling you, O Luke, his fellow laborer * and beloved Physician, O Evangelist. * You were together with him in his struggles, * and you share the crowns with him as well. * And now with one voice, to you we cry out: * Pray to the Lord to save our souls. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 4. Automelon.

Joseph marveled when he saw that which transcends nature’s laws: * You conceived without the seed of man, O Mother of God. * Then he remembered the dew on the fleece of Gideon, * the bush that Moses saw burning yet not consumed, * and Aaron’s rod that sprouted and blossomed forth. * And your betrothed and guardian bore witness * before the priests, and he cried aloud, * “The Virgin gives birth, and after childbirth * still she remains a virgin.” [SD]

Kathisma III.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

With the net of your sacred and godly words * O Apostle, you caught the rational fish. * You offered them to our God as the first-fruits, O blessed one. * And you taught and wrote down the Gospel of Jesus Christ, * and you authored the Acts of the Apostles for us to read. * Therefore bound by duty we assemble to honor * the feast of your memory, O Saint Luke the Evangelist, * and together we cry to you: * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

O Apostle, the Savior opened your mind * on the road, and directly you understood * the words that were God-inspired. * And when Christ had instructed you * in all heavenly wisdom, He made you an initiate * of grace divine, for He found your mind to be excellent. * Therefore He appointed you as principal herald, * to shine with His beautiful * rays of light, O Evangelist * all-admired Apostle Luke. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

As the fiery Throne of our God, rejoice! * Holy Maid, as the Chair of the King, rejoice! * Bed with purple covering, Chamber decked in gold and purple, * the most exquisite Temple and porphyry-colored Cloak, * brightly shining Lamp-stand and lightning-bearing Chariot! * City with its twelve walls, rejoice, O Theotokos; * and Gate that is wrought in gold, Bridal Chamber most beautiful, * holy Table of shiny gold; * Dwelling Place adorned by God, * O rejoice, glorious Bride on whom the sun has dripped! * O rejoice, as my soul’s only majesty! [SD]

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

CHOIR

Antiphon 1.

Mode 4.

From my youth, many passions war against me. O my Savior, I implore You, uphold me and save me. (2) [GOASD]

You who hate Zion, be shamed by the Lord; for you will be withered like grass in the fire. (2) [GOASD]

Glory.

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

Both now.

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

Prokeimenon. Psalm 18.

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

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

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

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Mode 2.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (2) Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the gate)

24:12 – 35

At that time, Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened. And behold, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk, looking sad?” Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. [RSV]

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

READER

Psalm 50 (51).

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from my lawlessness and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my lawlessness, and my sin is always before me. Against You only have I sinned and done evil in Your sight; that You may be justified in Your words, and overcome when You are judged. For behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and in sins my mother bore me. Behold, You love truth; You showed me the unknown and secret things of Your wisdom. You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; You shall wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow. You shall make me hear joy and gladness; my bones that were humbled shall greatly rejoice. Turn Your face from my sins, and blot out all my transgressions. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your guiding Spirit. I will teach transgressors Your ways, and the ungodly shall turn back to You. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall greatly rejoice in Your righteousness. O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For if You desired sacrifice, I would give it; You will not be pleased with whole burnt offerings. A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, a broken and humbled heart God will not despise. Do good, O Lord, in Your good pleasure to Zion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be built; then You will be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, with offerings and whole burnt offerings; then shall they offer young bulls on Your altar. [SAAS]

Menaion Supplement - - -

CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

At the intercession of the Apostle, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Both now.

At the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord of mercy, blot out my many offenses. [SD]

Idiomelon. Mode pl. 2.

Verse: Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy; and according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgression. [SAAS]

All-wise Fisherman, holy Disciple and laborer of the Savior, you publicized His sufferings, you traveled the world over for the Faith, and you gathered the Gentiles, who had been in error, and offered them to God as fine incense. And now you have made your way to heaven. As you stand near the Judge, intercede for us, that He free us from our iniquities, and that He deliver us from hell on Judgment Day. [SD]

PRIEST

O God, save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Look upon Your world with mercy and compassion. Raise the Orthodox Christians in glory, and send down upon us Your rich mercies:

through the intercessions of our all-immaculate Lady Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, by the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, heavenly, bodiless powers, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, our fathers among the saints, the great hierarchs and ecumenical teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom; Athanasius, Cyril, and John the Merciful, patriarchs of Alexandria, Nicholas, bishop of Myra, Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, Nektarios of Pentapolis, the wonderworkers; the holy, glorious, great martyrs George the triumphant, Demetrius the myrrh-streamer, Theodore the soldier, and Theodore the general; Menas the wonderworker; Charalampus and Eleutherius, the hieromartyrs; the holy, glorious, and victorious martyrs; the glorious great Martyr and all-laudable Euphemia; the holy and glorious Martyrs Thecla, Barbara, Anastasia, Catherine, Kyriaki, Photini, Marina, Paraskevi and Irene; our venerable and God-bearing fathers; (local patron saint); the holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna; of the holy and glorious Apostle and Evangelist Luke, whose memory we celebrate; and all Your saints:

We beseech you, only merciful Lord, hear us sinners who pray to you and have mercy on us.

CHOIR

Lord, have mercy. (12)

PRIEST

Through the mercy, compassion, and love for humankind of Your only-begotten Son, with whom You are blessed, and Your all-holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

Ode 1: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode i. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ὑγρὰν διοδεύσας.

Of old when the Israelite had crossed * the watery passage as if over a tract of land, * fleeing from the misery of Egypt, * he cried: “To God our Redeemer, O let us sing.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

By many temptations am I distressed. * Praying to be rescued, for salvation I run to you. * O Virgin and Mother of the Logos, * from all afflictions and evils deliver me. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Assaults from the passions unsettle me, * and they fill my soul to overflowing with much despair. * Quiet them, O undefiled Maiden, * with the dispassionate calm of your Son and God. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin who mothered our Savior God, * I earnestly beg that I be rescued from my distress. * For now as I flee to you for refuge, * my soul and reason I lift up in ardent prayer. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My body and soul are alike diseased. * Only Theotokos, count me worthy of your divine * providence and gracious visitation, * since you are good and the Mother of Him who is good. [SD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. The rod of Moses divided.

Ἡ κεκομμένη.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Apostle Luke, we all know that your holy mouth * is a divine mixing bowl of the wisdom from on high; * and eagerly we draw from it, and richly we obtain * the great and secret treasure of the grace of the all-holy Trinity. * To the Lord we sing in praise: “For He is greatly glorified.” [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

When Christ revealed to you heavenly mysteries, * at once explaining to you all the scriptures inspired by God, * He made you, O Apostle Luke, a wise initiate, * who preaches things ineffable to all. * And ardently you cried aloud, * saying: “Let us sing to the Lord, * for He is greatly glorified.” [GOASD]

Glory.

The Church of Christ ordained you to accompany * Apostle Paul, O St. Luke, when he was sent out to preach. * And as you followed in his footsteps and were close to him, * his grace was also evident in you. * And with him you cried aloud, * saying: “Let us sing to the Lord, * for He is greatly glorified.” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Apostle Luke, in your Gospel you clarified * the manner of the divine and incomprehensible * conception of the Virgin Mary, who is praised by all. * Indeed, the Holy Spirit came on her, * and the Word overshadowed her. * Therefore let us sing to the Lord, * “For He is greatly glorified.” [GOASD]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 4.

I open my mouth and pray the Spirit fill it, like David said, * to pour out a good word to the Queen and Mother of God. * I will celebrate * her feast with joy and gladness * and sing to her merrily, lauding her miracles. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οὐρανίας ἁψῖδος.

O divine Master Builder of the celestial vault, * Founder of the Church and the ultimate object of desire, * only benevolent support of every believer, * in the love for You, O Lord, firmly establish me. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I have named you the shelter and the defense of my life. * Therefore, I entreat you, O virgin Maid who gave birth to God, * conduct me to your port, * originator of good things, * the believers’ firm support, * only all-lauded one. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I beseech you, O Virgin, dispel my soul’s turbulence, * also the tempestuous surging of grave despondency. * For you, O Bride of God, * gave birth to Christ who is Author * of serene tranquility, * only all-spotless one. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Pour the wealth of your goodness and benefactions on all, * since you bore the great Benefactor, the Cause of every good. * You carried in your womb * Christ who is mighty in power; * therefore you can do all things, * O Lady blest by God. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I implore you to help me as I am now being tried * by distressing ailments, O Virgin, and morbid suffering. * For I know you to be * an inexhaustible treasure * plenteous in remedies, * only all-blameless one. [SD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. Lord, You are the firm.

Σὺ εἶ τὸ στερέωμα.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Luke, inspired Evangelist * your holy Gospel presents to all that from on high * Day shall dawn upon us * and shall visit humanity. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

God inspired you to do * excellent acts, O Evangelist, as well as write * with great admiration * the Apostles’ historic Acts. [GOASD]

Glory.

Blessed great Apostle Paul, * in his Epistles, was first to write in praise of you, * and he wove your laurels * which he worthily laid on you. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Even as you prophesied, * all generations of humankind now call you blessed, * O all-holy Virgin, * for through you we are being saved. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Establish your servants who extol you, * O Mother of God, for they have formed * a spiritual choir for you * the living and abundant fount; * and graciously in your divine glory give glorious crowns to them. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

As a travel companion of Apostle Paul, * you endured every peril with fortitude, * all-lauded Evangelist and Apostle of Christ the Lord. * And you finished the race of the faith via martyrdom; * and together with him now in heaven you celebrate. * O all-honored Luke, as a proclaimer and author * of Christ’s holy Gospel, you have enlightened whole wide world. * And we therefore pray to you: * Intercede with Christ our God, that He grant forgiveness of offenses, * to us who celebrate your holy memory with faith and love. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Let us sing hymns in praise of the holy ark * and the heavenly gate and the shining cloud, * the all-holy mountain and the bush that was not consumed, * the rational Paradise, the restoration of Eve, * the magnificent treasure of the entire universe. * For in her and through her for the world was salvation * accomplished and forgiveness of its ancient transgressions. * Let us therefore cry out to her, * “Intercede with your Son and our God * that remission of offenses be bestowed * on those who faithfully honor your immaculate childbirth.” [SD]

Ode 4: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iv. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Εἰσακήκοα Κύριε.

I have heard the report, O Lord, * of Your incarnation, which is a mystery. * I considered Your astounding works, * and I glorified Your divinity. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I entreat you, O Bride of God * who have borne the Helmsman and Lord, to pacify * the confusion that my passions bring * and the surging waves of my iniquities. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You have borne the compassionate * Lord who is the Savior of all who sing your praise. * Hence, bestow upon me the abyss * of your own compassion which I now invoke. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We who know you, O wholly pure * Virgin, to be truly the Mother of our God, * have enjoyed so many gifts from you. * Hence, we sing this canticle of gratitude. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

In possessing you as our hope * and the stable buttress and solid battlement * of salvation, O all-lauded one, * we are liberated from all misery. [SD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. You mounted Your horses.

Ἐπέβης ἐφʼ ἵππους.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O Luke, when the light of the Holy Spirit illumined you * you were granted the privilege of writing down * His divine laws in your own hand for one Theophilos, * and for all who are singing, * faithfully, “Glory to Your strength, O Lord!” [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The grace of the all-holy Spirit made you its dwelling place. * It was richly poured out on your lips, O Luke; * and you became a herald of the peace and love of God, * unto all who are singing, * faithfully, “Glory to Your strength, O Lord!” [GOASD]

Glory.

O glorious Luke, you shared the struggles with Apostle Paul, * and you rightly received the rewards with him, * to reign in heaven, where you now forever celebrate, * and sing aloud together * joyfully, “Glory to Your strength, O Lord!” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

As Luke recorded in his Gospel, the Virgin Mother said, * the Lord has put down the mighty from their thrones, * and He has filled the hungry with good things and grace divine, * the faithful who are singing, * unto Him, “Glory to Your strength, O Lord!” [GOASD]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 4.

When the Prophet Habakkuk heard the divine * and incomprehensible counsel of Your Incarnation * from the Virgin, O Most High, * considering, he cried aloud: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord my God. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode v. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Φώτισον ἡμᾶς.

Sovereign Lord our God, * as the One who is benevolent, * with your commandments enlighten us, we pray; * and also grant us * Your peace with Your own uplifted arm. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Since you bore the prime * Source of happiness, impart to me, * O pure Maid, your unadulterated joy. * And fill my heart now * to overflowing with your happiness. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Mother of our God, * do redeem us from all jeopardy, * since the eternal Redemption you have borne, * and Peace that passes * all understanding, O Virgin pure. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Dissipate the gloom * of my trespasses, O Bride of God, * with the effulgence of your irradiance, * being the Mother * of the divine pre-eternal Light. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Cure the weakness wreaked * by my passions, O pure virgin Maid. * Account me worthy of your solicitude, * and by your earnest * intercessions give me health again. [SD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. Sovereign Lord our God.

Φώτισον ἡμᾶς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

When you had received * in your heart the spiritual light, * having been purified of every former stain, * O Luke, obeying the law of love, you shared it with all. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You were all aglow * with the flashing rays of grace divine, * O Apostle and Evangelist St. Luke; * with a fiery tongue you uttered words inspired by God. [GOASD]

Glory.

Wise Apostle Paul * called you his beloved co-worker * in the work of grace; for longingly, O Luke, * you had joined him on his journeys, O Evangelist. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Maiden pure, rejoice! * Your virginity is prized indeed. * Through you our ancestral mother is restored, * and the curse was lifted from our forefather. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Amazed was the universe by your divine magnificence. * You who were perpetually virgin * carried the heavenly God of all in your womb * and gave birth to the eternal Son, * who awards salvation to all who sing hymns of praise to you. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.

I pour out my supplication to the Lord, * and I tell Him all about my afflictions, * and that my soul has been flooded with evils, * and that my life has come close to being in hell. * Like Prophet Jonah, I entreat, * “Raise me up from corruption, O Lord my God.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Solicit * your Son and Lord to rescue me * from the enemies’ malignance, O Virgin, * as He redeemed out of death and corruption * my human nature held down by mortality * and overpowered by decay, * having freely submitted Himself to death. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, * I know you well as Patroness * of my life and most reliable sentry. * For you disperse a great throng of temptations, * and spiteful treatment by demons you drive away. * And constantly do I entreat * to be saved from my passions’ depravity. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We have you * as a protective citadel * and the absolute salvation, O Maiden, * of our souls, and in straits as a broad way. * And in your light we unceasingly jubilate. * And now, O Lady, we beseech, * from the passions and perils deliver us. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I lie now * in failing health upon my bed, * and there is no cure for my ailing body. * But I entreat, O good Lady who gave birth * to the Reliever of illnesses, who is God * the Savior of the world, and plead: * raise me up from the ravages of disease. [SD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. I pour out my supplication.

Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Like Moses, when you went up the holy mount * of the virtues, you conversed with your Loved One; * and as the prophet received the two tablets * inscribed by God, blessed Luke, you received the two * books written by the Spirit’s hand, * O Apostle and teacher of all the world. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The whole world was enlightened by what you taught * as the holy Church’s rhetor and teacher. * O God-inspired Luke, you were on fire * with the rays of the uncreated Trinity * and you became much like a star, * shining light over all of the universe. [GOASD]

Glory.

Divinely inspired Saint, even today * as of old, you cure the ills and diseases * of soul and body. The grace of the Spirit * and healing gift was entrusted to you by God. * Apostle Paul referred to you * as beloved physician, O holy Luke. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

The Lord God regarded you, all-blameless one, * when He came and was renewing my essence, * O Theotokos; and He who is mighty * indeed has done those great things for you, as you said. * And also through you He saved me * from corruption, as God in His love for man. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 4.

O godly-minded believers, come * and celebrate this sacred and venerable feast and thus extol * the Theotokos, and clap our hands, * and glorify our God who was truly born of her. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

A disciple you became of the divine Word. And with Paul, the chosen one, you led the world into the light and drove the darkness of ignorance away by writing the Gospel of Christ our God. [SD]

Oikos.

As a beloved physician and disciple, O Luke, with mystical surgery heal the passions of my soul and body alike, and grant me to enjoy complete health. May I joyously honor your solemn feast, and shower your holy and all-honored body with tears instead of perfume. For it is an engraved monument of life in the marvelous church of the Apostles, and it proclaims to all, as you did before when you wrote it, the Gospel of Christ our God. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On October 18 we commemorate the holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Marinos the elder.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Julian of the Euphrates.

On this day St. Mnason, Bishop of Cyprus, and the holy Forty Children died by the sword.

Today we also commemorate the holy newly appeared Martyrs Gabriel and Kyrmidoles who contested in Egypt in the year 1522.

We also commemorate our devout fathers Symeon and Theodore, and the devout woman Efrosyne, who found the holy icon of the Mother of God and started the Monastery of the Great Cave.

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

Ode 7: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οἱ ἐκ τῆς Ἰουδαίας.

Those Servants from Judea, * who of old were deported and sent to Babylon, * once treaded on the fire * of the furnace by holding * to the faith in the Trinity * and chanted: Blessed are You the God of our fathers. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As You wished our salvation * to be thusly dispensed, You abode within the womb * of the all-holy Virgin * whom You have manifested * to the world as our patroness. * O Savior, blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O pure Mother, implore Him * unto Whom you gave birth, Who delights in steadfast love, * to free from their offenses * and from their souls’ defilements * those who cry out in faith and say * to Him: O blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You have shown forth Your Mother * as a tower of safety, salvation’s treasury, * a spring of incorruption, * the doorway of repentance * unto all those who cry aloud * and say: O blessed are You * the God of our fathers. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Unto us you delivered * Christ the Savior; and hence we entreat you: Deign to heal * the bodily diseases * and spiritual ailments * of your servants who earnestly * to your divine shelter run, * O Lady Theotokos. [SD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. Servants, descendants.

Παῖδες Ἑβραίων.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Oh, how the Master, having risen * from the sepulcher, appeared to His disciples, * to Cleopas and Luke! They saw Him, and they cried out, “Blessed are You, O Lord, the God * of our fathers to the ages.” [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You had the Logos going with you, * as you walked the path of life as His Apostle. * And He opened to you, O Luke, the gates of heaven. * And you are singing, “Blessed are you, * Lord my God, unto the ages!” [GOASD]

Glory.

Luke, you became the Holy Spirit’s * human harp that played the God-inspired music * and illumined and taught the people all to cry out, * “Blessed are You, O Lord, the God * of our fathers to the ages.” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mother of God, you were saluted * by the Archangel, who said, “Rejoice!” O Virgin. * We the faithful extol your childbirth and cry out: * Blessed is the fruit of your womb, * O all-pure and holy Lady. [GOASD]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Godly-minded three * did not adore created things in the Creator’s stead; * rather, disdaining the threat * of fire, they trampled it, and joyfully they sang: * “O supremely praised * and most exalted Lord and God * of the fathers, You are blessed.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode viii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν οὐρανῶν.

O praise and bless Him * who by the armies of Angels * is extolled as King of the heavens, * supremely exalting Him unto all the ages. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not disdain us * who need the help that you offer, * virgin Maiden, and who bless and extol you, * supremely exalting you unto all the ages. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Virgin, you pour out * your great abundance of healings * over those who faithfully extol you * and exalt supremely your ineffable childbirth. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You heal the sicknesses * of my soul, O pure Virgin, * and the physical pains that afflict me. * Hence I glorify you the highly favored Maiden. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You drive away from us * the assaults of temptations * and the onsets of passions, O Virgin. * Therefore do we praise you in hymns throughout the ages. [SD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. O extol Him.

Τὸν ἐν ὄρει ἁγίῳ.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

We the faithful receive the books you authored * as if God-inscribed tablets, O Apostle, * and we delight in grace’s enlightenment, * as we praise Lord and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

To enlighten the people and to teach them * all the doctrines of grace, the Holy Spirit * used your tongue as an instrument, Apostle Luke. * Now they praise Lord and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [GOASD]

Glory.

O Evangelist Luke, as the yoke-fellow * and companion of Paul the theologian, * the two of you were bound together honorably, * as you praise Lord and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

By Elizabeth you were called the Mother * of the Lord, as she proved to be a prophet * being pregnant with the Baptist and Forerunner, * saying, “Praise Lord and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Guiltless were those Servants in the furnace. * The Son of the Theotokos went and rescued them. * He who was prefigured then, * having been incarnate now, * is gathering the whole wide world into His Church to sing: * “O all you works of the Lord, to all ages * sing praises to the Lord and exalt Him beyond measure.” [GOASD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

A disciple you became of the divine Word. And with Paul, the chosen one, you led the world into the light and drove the darkness of ignorance away by writing the Gospel of Christ our God. [SD]

Oikos.

As a beloved physician and disciple, O Luke, with mystical surgery heal the passions of my soul and body alike, and grant me to enjoy complete health. May I joyously honor your solemn feast, and shower your holy and all-honored body with tears instead of perfume. For it is an engraved monument of life in the marvelous church of the Apostles, and it proclaims to all, as you did before when you wrote it, the Gospel of Christ our God. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On October 18 we commemorate the holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Marinos the elder.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Julian of the Euphrates.

On this day St. Mnason, Bishop of Cyprus, and the holy Forty Children died by the sword.

Today we also commemorate the holy newly appeared Martyrs Gabriel and Kyrmidoles who contested in Egypt in the year 1522.

We also commemorate our devout fathers Symeon and Theodore, and the devout woman Efrosyne, who found the holy icon of the Mother of God and started the Monastery of the Great Cave.

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

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Theotokos

Ode i. Mode 4.

I open my mouth and pray the Spirit fill it, like David said, * to pour out a good word to the Queen and Mother of God. * I will celebrate * her feast with joy and gladness * and sing to her merrily, lauding her miracles. [GOASD]

Ode iii.

Establish your servants who extol you, * O Mother of God, for they have formed * a spiritual choir for you * the living and abundant fount; * and graciously in your divine glory give glorious crowns to them. [GOASD]

Ode iv.

When the Prophet Habakkuk heard the divine * and incomprehensible counsel of Your Incarnation * from the Virgin, O Most High, * considering, he cried aloud: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord my God. [GOASD]

Ode v.

Amazed was the universe by your divine magnificence. * You who were perpetually virgin * carried the heavenly God of all in your womb * and gave birth to the eternal Son, * who awards salvation to all who sing hymns of praise to you. [GOASD]

Ode vi.

O godly-minded believers, come * and celebrate this sacred and venerable feast and thus extol * the Theotokos, and clap our hands, * and glorify our God who was truly born of her. [GOASD]

Ode vii.

Godly-minded three * did not adore created things in the Creator’s stead; * rather, disdaining the threat * of fire, they trampled it, and joyfully they sang: * “O supremely praised * and most exalted Lord and God * of the fathers, You are blessed.” [GOASD]

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Guiltless were those Servants in the furnace. * The Son of the Theotokos went and rescued them. * He who was prefigured then, * having been incarnate now, * is gathering the whole wide world into His Church to sing: * “O all you works of the Lord, to all ages * sing praises to the Lord and exalt Him beyond measure.” [GOASD]

Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

DEACON

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

CHOIR

Magnificat: Mode of Canon

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode pl. 4.

Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Ode 9: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode ix. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Κυρίως Θεοτόκον.

You are the Theotokos * lit’rally, O Virgin; * and we confess it, for we have been saved through you * whom we, O pure one, with choirs of angels magnify. [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not dismiss the river * of my tears, O Virgin. * For in your womb you conceived and you carried Christ * the Lord who takes every teardrop away from every face. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

With joy, all-holy Virgin, * fill my heart to fullness, * having received, O pure Maiden, the fullness of joy * and thereby causing the sorrow of sin to disappear. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

For those who flee for safety * unto you, O Virgin, * be a retreat and a fortress immovable, * defense and shelter and refuge and joyous ecstasy. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

With rays of your effulgence * brighten us, O Virgin, * who in the Orthodox manner declare you to be * the Theotokos who drives out the gloom of ignorance. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Restore my health, O Virgin; * for because of illness, * I am reduced to a state of tormenting pain. * Transform my feeble condition into vitality. [SD]

Ode 9: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Evangelist.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. When you conceived.

Ὅρους παρῆλθες.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Luke, you attained to the ultimate * of all things desired, O all-holy Evangelist. * Apostle, you have clearly obtained a blessed end, * seeing the truth, no longer * in mirrors dimly, but now face to face. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Luke, in the world you were radiant * like the sun, and now all inspired you are standing near * the Trinity on high with Paul, O theologian. * As you both now behold God, * we faithful never cease to magnify you. [GOASD]

Glory.

Luke, pray for us who are praising you, * that we may be gladdened by luminous rays from you, * all-blessed Saint, and ask God for peace in all the world, * O holy theologian, * and we will never cease to magnify you. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

You received the Word who was without flesh, * wishing to refashion my nature as He so willed. * He took on flesh, O Virgin, and you gave birth to Him. * Therefore, O Theotokos, * we faithful never cease to magnify you. [GOASD]

Magnificat: Mode of Katavasia

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode 4.

Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Verse: He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. [NKJV]

Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify. [GOASD]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode 4.

All you born on earth, * with festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; * and all you the heavenly angelic orders, join in and celebrate; * and honoring the sacred wonders of the Mother of God, * sing the joyful salutation, “O rejoice, * Theotokos, all-blest, ever-virgin pure!” [GOASD]

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

For all the powers of heaven praise You, and to You they offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

CHOIR

Exaposteilarion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 2. Let us in faith.

Τοῖς Μαθηταῖς συνέλθωμεν.

Seer of God and oracle, * mystic of holy secrets, * Teacher of Gentiles everywhere, * join Saint Paul and the Virgin, most holy pure Theotokos, * whose icon you, with much love, * depicted first and left to us, * and all together earnestly pray for us * who now call you blessed and yearly honor * the sacred day of your repose, * Luke, the Lord Christ’s Apostle. [SD]

Theotokion.

Mode 2. Let us in faith.

All-holy Lady, Queen of all, * anticipate our perils, * anticipate our troubles all. * Be with us when we need you, * especially on our last day, * lest Satan or perdition * or Hades take us unopposed. * Rather may we without guilt on Judgment Day * stand before your Son’s frightening tribunal. * For, as God’s Mother, you can do * whatever you desire. [SD]

Lauds. Mode 1.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Praise Him, all you His angels; praise Him, all you His hosts. It is fitting to sing a hymn to You, O God. [SAAS]

Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars and light.

Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. Let them praise the Lord’s name.

For He spoke, and they were made; He commanded, and they were created.

He established them forever and unto ages of ages; He set forth His ordinance, and it shall not pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth, you dragons and all the deeps.

Fire and hail, snow and ice, stormy wind, which perform His word.

Mountains and all the hills, fruitful trees and all cedars.

Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds.

Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth.

Young men and maidens, elders with younger, let them praise the Lord’s name, for His name alone is exalted.

His thanksgiving is in earth and heaven. And He shall exalt the horn of His people.

A hymn for all His saints, for the children of Israel, a people who draw near to Him.

Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of His holy ones.

Let Israel be glad in Him who made him, and let the children of Zion greatly rejoice in their King.

Let them praise His name with dance; with tambourine and harp let them sing to Him.

For the Lord is pleased with His people, and He shall exalt the gentle with salvation.

The holy ones shall boast in glory, and they shall greatly rejoice on their beds.

The high praise of God shall be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand.

To deal retribution to the nations, reproving among the peoples.

To shackle their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron.

Stichera. For the Evangelist.

The Lauds prosomoia in English were recast in the meter of a more familiar Original Melody in Mode 1.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. O Martyrs, extolled.

Πανεύφημοι μάρτυρες.

To fulfill among them the written judgment: this glory have all His holy ones. [SAAS]

With hymns, O believers, let us praise * the divine Apostle Luke. * He was a wise Gospel writer, a disciple of the Lord, * and a living image * of the Chosen Vessel Paul, * he publicized the wonders of God. And now all churches honor him. * He enlightened us who dwell on earth, * through divine grace, * with rays of theology. [SD]

Praise God in His saints; praise Him in the firmament of His power. [SAAS]

You mastered the medicine of souls * even better than of bodies; and, inspired by God’s wisdom, you appeared adept in both. * Healing souls and bodies, * O all-blest Apostle Luke, * you call us all to spiritual knowledge, every day and lift us up * to the heavens, to the love for God; * and you pray Him * for all those who honor you. [SD]

Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to the abundance of His greatness. [SAAS]

O all-blessed Luke, using your words * like a hook, you drew to Christ those, who like fish had sunk down into the depth of ignorance, * up to godly knowledge, * thus procuring for yourself * the worthy wage of honor, and they received undying endless life, * O Apostle, wise Evangelist, * and the author * of Acts and the actions of grace. [SD]

Additional Stichera.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. For all the powers of heaven.

Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγμάτων.

Praise Him with the sound of trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. [SAAS]

O congregations of Christians, come let us celebrate * this sacred feast, and cry out * psalms and hymns as we honor * Luke, the God-inspired disciple of Christ, * and extol him with godly songs. * For he is always entreating on our behalf, * and he prays the Lord to save our souls. [SD]

Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute. [SAAS]

Glorious Luke, you were truly in the Apostles’ choir, * as a physician, disciple, * and trustworthy eyewitness, * mystic of the myst’ries of God; and you led * all the earth to the light of God. * You were the travel companion of holy Paul. * Ever pray with him that we be saved. [SD]

Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with triumphant cymbals; let everything that breathes praise the Lord. [SAAS]

Blessed Apostle, you stand now * within the Trinity’s light. * Therefore as we observe now * your divine and all-holy * splendid feast, illumine our hearts with that light, * O inspired Evangelist. * And with your earnest entreaties on our behalf, * pray to God that He be merciful. [SD]

Glory.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

Let us the Faithful come together, and with songs let us cry out to Luke, that mystical preacher of the Word, using the words of David: “Your tongue became the pen of Christ, the swift-writing scribe. It made the faces of the Gentiles beautiful, when they received divine knowledge. With your tongue you preached the Gospel. You wrote the Acts of your fellow Apostles. Now, as you stand in the presence of God the Trinity, intercede for our souls.” [SD]

From Octoechos - - -

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4.

Lady, receive the supplications of your servants, and rescue us from all necessity and affliction. [SD]

Stand for the Great Doxology.

Great Doxology

Glory be to You who showed the light. Glory in the highest to God. His peace is on earth, His good pleasure in mankind. [SD]

We praise You, we bless You, we worship You, we glorify You, we give thanks to You for Your great glory.

Lord King, heavenly God, Father, Ruler over all; Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; and You, O Holy Spirit.

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us, You who take away the sins of the world.

Accept our supplication, You who sit at the right hand of the Father, and have mercy on us.

For You alone are holy, You alone are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Every day I will bless You, and Your name will I praise to eternity, and to the ages of ages.

Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day, that we be kept without sin.

Blessed are You, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Your name to the ages. Amen.

Let Your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we have set our hope on You.

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

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

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

Lord, You have been our refuge from generation to generation. I said: Lord, have mercy on me. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.

Lord, I have fled to You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.

For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we shall see light.

Continue Your mercy to those who know You.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3)

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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

Apolytikion. For the Evangelist.

Mode 3.

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses. [SD]

Litanies, End, no Dismissal

LITANY OF FERVENT SUPPLICATION

DEACON

Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your great mercy, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.

CHOIR (after each petition)

Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.

Again we pray for our Archbishop (name).

Again we pray for our brethren: the priests, the hieromonks, the deacons, the monastics, and all our brotherhood in Christ.

Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, protection, forgiveness, and remission of the sins of the servants of God, all pious Orthodox Christians residing and visiting in this city: the parishioners, the members of the parish council, the stewards, and benefactors of this holy church.

Again we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this holy church, and for all our fathers and brethren who have fallen asleep before us, who here have been piously laid to their rest, as well as the Orthodox everywhere.

Again we pray for those who bear fruit and do good works in this holy and all-venerable church, for those who labor and those who sing, and for the people here present who await Your great and rich mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

LITANY OF COMPLETION

DEACON

Let us complete our morning prayer to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

DEACON

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