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Menaion - November 13

Memory of St. John Chrysostom

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode pl. 4.

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

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

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

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

Apolytikion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

The grace that from your mouth shone forth like a torch illumined the universe. It deposited in the world the treasures of the absence of avarice. It showed us the height that is attained by humility. Now you instruct us by your words, Father John Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ God, the Word himself, entreating Him to save our souls. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

The grace that from your mouth shone forth like a torch illumined the universe. It deposited in the world the treasures of the absence of avarice. It showed us the height that is attained by humility. Now you instruct us by your words, Father John Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ God, the Word himself, entreating Him to save our souls. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode pl. 4.

You were born of a Virgin, and You endured crucifixion for us, O good Lord. By Your death You divested death of spoils, and You displayed resurrection, as God. Please do not despise us, the work of Your hand. Demonstrate Your loving kindness, O merciful Master. Defer to Your Mother, the Theotokos, when she intercedes on our behalf, and save us, Your people in despair, O Savior. [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.

Kathisma I.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

In the wisdom of God you were fully versed, * and the grace of eloquence you received from Him. * Then brightly you shone on all, * much like gold that is purified. * And you preached the dogma of the one God in Trinity, * and with your words you shot down the error of avarice. * Therefore you were zealous to censure the Empress; * and you were unjustly sent into exile from your flock, * blessed Saint John Chrysostom. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

In the wisdom of God you were fully versed, * and the grace of eloquence you received from Him. * Then brightly you shone on all, * much like gold that is purified. * And you preached the dogma of the one God in Trinity, * and with your words you shot down the error of avarice. * Therefore you were zealous to censure the Empress; * and you were unjustly sent into exile from your flock, * blessed Saint John Chrysostom. * Intercede with Christ our God * that He grant forgiveness of offenses * to those who with longing observe your holy memory. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion. Same Melody.

Holy Virgin, you see that my humble soul * like a ship with no pilot is tossed about * in the storm of the present life, with temptations as turbulence, * and it is taking water because of the weight of sins; * and it is now in danger of entering the depth of Hell. * Come, O Theotokos, with your strong intercession, * and save me, and steer the ship of my soul to your calm port, * that with faith I may sing to you: * With your Son and God intercede, * that He grant to me forgiveness of my sins. * I your servant, O Lady, have you as my only hope. [SD]

Kathisma II.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 3. Your confession.

Θείας πίστεως.

You were shown to be a holy vessel * of the Church of Christ, O righteous Father, * and the safe and secure wealth of true belief; * and with dispassion you embellished your way of life, * and you dispensed care and mercy to those in need. * Holy Chrysostom, to Christ our God pray fervently, * beseeching Him to grant us His great mercy. [SD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

To that meadow of God-inspired words of holy Writ, * to the one who has guided us to repentance, * to the man who has endured trials of every kind, * Saint John Chrysostom, who taught us, believers, let us give * honor and praise as is worthy. * He intercedes with the Savior, to have mercy on our souls. [SD]

Both now.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

The astonishing miracle of how you conceived * and the ineffable manner of how you gave birth * that was manifest in you, O Ever-virgin and pure, * is astounding to my mind, * and your glory as well * has stunned my thoughts, Theotokos, * and it spreads out to all people, for the salvation of our souls. [SD]

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

Watered by your golden words, * the Church now offers * the refreshing beverage * of golden waters unto all, * and she is able to cure the ills * of all who praise you, * O all-blessed Chrysostom. [SD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

The unauthorized synod’s overt hostility * and the furious Empress’s animosity * were unable to extinguish the virtue in you; * but in the fire of the trials being tested like gold, * you now entreat without ceasing * the all-holy Trinity, * for the sake of which you struggled ardently. [SD]

Both now.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

I implore you to show forth your promptness to provide * your protection and help and your mercy unto me, * O pure Maid, and calm the waves of unruly thoughts, * and resurrect the fallen soul of me your servant, I entreat, * O all-holy Theotokos. * I know, I know, O Virgin, * that you can do whatever you wish. [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 48.

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart, understanding. (2)

Verse: Hear this, all you nations; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world.

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart, understanding. [SAAS]

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Mode 2.

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

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to John.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the gate)

Jn. 10:1 – 9

The Lord said to the Jews who had come to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens; the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not heed them. I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” [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]

From Menaion - - -

CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

Today, Hierarchs everywhere exult in spirit, and all together we honor your memory, O righteous Hierarch Chrysostom, the Church’s luminary. [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]

Grace was poured upon your lips, O devout father, and you became a shepherd of the Church of Christ, teaching the reasonable sheep to believe in the Trinity, coessential, in one Divinity. [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 and Gregory the Theologian, 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, Demetrios 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; our father among the saints John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, 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: Menaion: Canon-1

CHOIR

The Canon

Ode i.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The rod of Moses.)

Ἁρματηλάτην Φαραώ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Since you are a fiery preacher of repentance, ⁄ Father John Chrysostom, ⁄ pray to God that I may be able to repent with all my heart! ⁄ Ask that through your suffering, ⁄ the wounds of my ancient transgressions may be healed. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, venerable Father, ⁄ you were revealed to be a shining pillar ⁄ going before the Church to guide it, ⁄ and a light-bearing cloud, most blessed one, ⁄ overshadowing the councils of the Orthodox. [OCA]

Glory.

You were a teacher ordained by Christ, ⁄ with a golden tongue and a divinely wise mind. ⁄ You abundantly poured forth divine teachings, ⁄ for you were shown to be a river of God ⁄ full of the waters of the Spirit, ⁄ divinely manifest Chrysostom! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Adorned with many forms of grace, ⁄ divinely joyous and blessed one, ⁄ you gave birth to the Word of the Father, ⁄ Who became flesh in His great compassion, ⁄ in a manner beyond understanding and telling, ⁄ while you remained an undefiled Virgin! [OCA]

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 Entry. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode iii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (In the beginning.)

Ὁ στερεώσας κατʼ ἀρχάς.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were enriched by the mind of Christ ⁄ and through your pure life you became a Savior, ⁄ a reteller and cause of the salvation of men, ⁄ divinely inspired Chrysostom, ⁄ pouring forth teachings of salvation! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were enriched by the immaterial treasures of the Spirit ⁄ and you drew forth an ever-flowing stream of teachings ⁄ from the well-springs of salvation, venerable Father, ⁄ watering the face of all the Church. [OCA]

Glory.

With the all-wise plowing of your preaching, ⁄ you cleared the stony fields of men’s souls, ⁄ wise and God-pleasing Chrysostom. ⁄ You made them fertile, watering them with heavenly showers. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

There was no blemish or impurity in you, O Virgin, ⁄ and you were shown to be a dwelling transcending heaven’s beauties, ⁄ for all the holiness of the virtues abides in you, ⁄ most immaculate one. [OCA]

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 Entry 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. N/M (By conceiving the wisdom.)

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You collected the waters of the Orthodox Faith for all ⁄ and in a godly way you drew out a wealth of knowledge of ineffable wisdom, ⁄ divinely gladdening the hearts of the faithful, ⁄ and fittingly drowning the thoughts of unbelievers! ⁄ Therefore, through the sweat of this devotion, ⁄ you showed yourself to be an invincible champion of the Trinity. ⁄ Entreat Christ God, holy John Chrysostom, ⁄ that He may grant remission of sins ⁄⁄ to those who celebrate your holy memory with love! [OCA]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. N/M (By conceiving the wisdom.)

Pondering the flames and burning of Gehenna, ⁄ the weeping and lamentation, the cursed and bitter separation, ⁄ as well as the inheritance of the saints and their joyful assembly, ⁄ contain yourself, my soul, with sighs and weeping. ⁄ Strive to erase the record of your many sins with tears of compunction, ⁄ having the pure Mother of God as your unashamed companion. ⁄ For it is for her sake that remission of sins is given ⁄⁄ to those who glorify her as the Theotokos in an Orthodox manner! [OCA]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode iv.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (You are my strength.)

Σύ μου ἰσχύς.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The good Christ takes forethought for all in His providence: ⁄ He has given you to us, most blessed John Chrysostom, ⁄ as another peer of the apostles, ⁄ an expounder of the heavenly liturgy, ⁄ and a divine recounter of celestial mysteries. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Let us honor the golden John Chrysostom of golden eloquence! ⁄ He has made everything golden through the golden brilliance of his teachings! ⁄ He has enlightened the world with his tongue, shining brighter than gold, ⁄ filled with light and pouring forth divine grace! [OCA]

Glory.

You were wholly the dwelling of God; ⁄ you were shown to be wholly the instrument of the Spirit, ⁄ resounding with a divinely inspired hymn of every virtue ⁄ and the cause of salvation! ⁄ You revealed the beauty of the kingdom of heaven, ⁄ most blessed John Chrysostom! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

We have acquired you as our intercessor after God, ⁄ for you were the Mother of God, the Creator and Fashioner, ⁄ Who took upon Himself our form and saved it from corruption and death ⁄ and has glorified it with divine glory, most immaculate one. [OCA]

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: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode v.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Why reject me.)

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

We all know you to be the most radiant beacon of the Church, ⁄ saving men’s souls, rescuing them from the jaws of death ⁄ and guiding them to everlasting life, ever-hymned Father. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Protected by the armor of devotion and with courage of soul, ⁄ you tore asunder the armies of the heretics. ⁄ Rejoicing, thrice-blessed and most holy one, ⁄ you most radiantly unite the choirs of the Orthodox ⁄ with the bond of the Spirit! [OCA]

Glory.

Your face, anointed with divine fragrance like vials of perfume, ⁄ gladdens the whole world with spiritual fragrance ⁄ through the distilled mystical teaching of your understanding ⁄ and the beauty of your words, most wise one. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You conceived God and gave birth to the Lord, the Creator and Fashioner! ⁄ All men bless you, O pure one, ⁄ and the intelligent ranks of the bodiless ones ⁄ glorify you as the Mother of God! [OCA]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

Amazed was the universe, * O Maiden, by your most august * Entry. For, O never-wedded Virgin, * you who appeared as a most pure temple yourself * did enter the Temple of God, * now awarding peace to all who extol you with hymns of praise. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode vi.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Be gracious to me.)

Ἱλάσθητί μοι Σωτήρ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

As a fruitful preacher, you enriched the whole world with spiritual wisdom, ⁄ for rich grace poured through your lips from on high, O bishop. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your sound has gone out into all the earth like lightning, ⁄ and the power of your words has sounded in all the ends of the world, ⁄ like a blaring trumpet, O Chrysostom! [OCA]

Glory.

Clad in a robe of the virtues woven from on high, ⁄ and arrayed in the beauty of your preaching, most blessed one, ⁄ you were revealed to be the glorious confirmation of the truth. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

The Lover of mankind, Who bears all things by His great power, ⁄ arrayed Himself in the weak flesh He received from you, ⁄ for the benefit of mankind, immaculate Virgin. [OCA]

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 pl. 2. When You had fulfilled.

Τὴν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν.

You received the grace of God coming down from heaven; now by means of your own lips you instruct all people how to worship in Trinity the one and only God, O devout Saint John Chrysostom, the all-blessed and golden-mouthed. It is right that we should honor you. For elucidating things divine, you are our teacher and guide. [SD]

Oikos.

To the Maker of all I bend the knee, to the Word pre-eternal I extend my hands, seeking the gift of speech, so that I may extol that devout man whom He magnified. He who lives forever once said to the Prophet: “I glorify those who in faith glorify Me.” And so, He who of old exalted Samuel has now glorified the Hierarch. For he invested well the talent he was entrusted, and he offers it now to the King; and for this the Transcendent One exalted him transcendently. That is why I, the unworthy, request that speech be given me, so that I may be able to extol him piously. For, elucidating things divine, he is the world’s teacher and guide. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 13, we commemorate our father among the saints John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

We also commemorate the holy New Monastic Martyr Damaskenos of Constantinople, who witnessed in Constantinople in the year 1681.

By the intercessions of St. John Chrysostom, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

CHOIR

Ode vii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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.

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.

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.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The fire in Babylon.)

Θεοῦ συγκατάβασιν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Probing the depths of the abyss of goodness and compassion, ⁄ you showed yourself to be a pledge of salvation ⁄ for those who fervently repent and cry out to the Lord with all their soul: ⁄ Blessed is the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You set every thought straight by your teachings, Chrysostom, ⁄ and heal spiritual infirmities as a most compassionate one. ⁄ You chant in gladness to those who run the race faithfully: ⁄ Blessed is the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Glory.

As chosen, venerable, guileless, a priest of the Most High, ⁄ splendidly arrayed in righteousness, ⁄ you have been exalted, most wealthy one, ⁄ crying out with gladness: ⁄ Blessed is the God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

All-pure one, you conceived Him Who is God and Lord over all, ⁄ Whose good pleasure it was to save the human race from corruption and death. ⁄ As we fittingly sing hymns to Him we cry: ⁄ Blessed is the God of our fathers! [OCA]

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: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode viii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The tyrant king.)

Ἑπταπλασίως κάμινον.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Using your sermons with knowledge, Chrysostom, ⁄ we learn what is precious in theology; ⁄ we bear as fruit the profit of good things ⁄ and escape the harm of evil. ⁄ For you have been the common cause of our salvation, crying: ⁄ Exalt Christ above all forever! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

As you have most compassionate boldness, Father Chrysostom, ⁄ pray with your merciful and sympathetic love to the master for us, ⁄ for we, the faithful, set you before the Savior as our mediator and intercessor: ⁄ You pray fervently for us, divinely wise and most blessed hierarch John. [OCA]

Glory.

As you have most compassionate boldness, Father Chrysostom, ⁄ pray with your merciful and sympathetic love to the master for us, ⁄ for we, the faithful, set you before the Savior as our mediator and intercessor: ⁄ You pray fervently for us, divinely wise and most blessed hierarch John. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

The divinely eloquent prophets foretold, Virgin, ⁄ your supernatural and wondrous childbearing, ⁄ using bodily forms and different indistinct images ⁄ and symbolic phenomena filled with meaning. ⁄ Therefore, in gladness we hymn you with devotion, ⁄ exalting Christ above all forever! [OCA]

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 pl. 2. When You had fulfilled.

Τὴν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν.

You received the grace of God coming down from heaven; now by means of your own lips you instruct all people how to worship in Trinity the one and only God, O devout Saint John Chrysostom, the all-blessed and golden-mouthed. It is right that we should honor you. For elucidating things divine, you are our teacher and guide. [SD]

Oikos.

To the Maker of all I bend the knee, to the Word pre-eternal I extend my hands, seeking the gift of speech, so that I may extol that devout man whom He magnified. He who lives forever once said to the Prophet: “I glorify those who in faith glorify Me.” And so, He who of old exalted Samuel has now glorified the Hierarch. For he invested well the talent he was entrusted, and he offers it now to the King; and for this the Transcendent One exalted him transcendently. That is why I, the unworthy, request that speech be given me, so that I may be able to extol him piously. For, elucidating things divine, he is the world’s teacher and guide. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 13, we commemorate our father among the saints John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

We also commemorate the holy New Monastic Martyr Damaskenos of Constantinople, who witnessed in Constantinople in the year 1681.

By the intercessions of St. John Chrysostom, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Theotokos - Entry

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 Entry. [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 Entry 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, * O Maiden, by your most august * Entry. For, O never-wedded Virgin, * you who appeared as a most pure temple yourself * did enter the Temple of God, * now awarding peace to all who extol you with hymns of praise. [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: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode ix.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode pl. 4.

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-2

Canon for the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (The heavens.)

Ἐξέστη ἐπὶ τούτῳ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You truly delighted in the life for which you struggled ⁄ as far as you were able, divinely eloquent Father, ⁄ having excelled on earth by your angelic life ⁄ and acquired the tongue of Christ and a mouth of peace. ⁄ Pray that those who truly bless you with faith may be saved! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your words are words of life, thrice-blessed one, ⁄ bringing everlasting life, ⁄ for Christ has shown you to be a flowing well-spring, ⁄ a river pouring torrents of divine teachings, ⁄ a true stream of sweetness and brook of remission, ⁄ a radiant preacher of repentance. [OCA]

Glory.

You have been revealed as a most splendid mediator between God and man, ⁄ for you were revealed, all-radiant one, ⁄ as a divinely shining lamp of grace and divine understanding ⁄ and a teacher of almsgiving. ⁄ Therefore, Chrysostom, with heartfelt love we now fittingly magnify you! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Pure and all-glorious Mother of God, ⁄ save those who sing hymns to you with love, ⁄ mercifully silencing the tumult of temptations. ⁄ For having given birth to God, you do whatever you desire ⁄ and accomplish what you wish, unhindered. ⁄ Therefore we all magnify you, Virgin! [OCA]

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 Entry 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.

Exaposteilarion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 3. The Elder in the Temple.

Ἐν Πνεύματι τῷ Ἱερῷ.

Today the holy Church of Christ * beams with joy and is brightened * because of your words that shine like gold, * O Chrysostom our father; * and as the faithful celebrate * your all-holy memory, * their souls are gaily rejoicing; * you have come to be the guide * to salvation for us all, * and a preacher of repentance. [SD]

Another.

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.

Since we were fortified by him, * let us extol saint John the wise, * that great stentorian preacher * of charity and repentance, * the sweetly-speaking golden mouth * that taught the dogmas of the Church, * and therefore was called Chrysostom, * that treasure chest of the paupers, * the clarity of the Scriptures. [SD]

Theotokion.

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

O Virgin all-immaculate, * my Lady, I beseech you now, * with Chrysostom the distinguished * uniting in supplication, * implore your Son to save us from * all manner of adversity, * and to grant us eternal goods; * for all this is in your power * to do for those who extol you. [SD]

Lauds. Mode 4.

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.

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

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

Stichera. For the Saint.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. You have given.

Ἔδωκας σημείωσιν.

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

You pour out your sacred teachings which, more splendid than gold itself, * do enrich our impoverished minds * and hearts, blessed Chrysostom, * wise and holy father; * and by them you drive out the bitter winter and the gloom * brought on by passions, indeed by avarice. * And therefore we are obligated to extol you and call you blest, * and we honor your relics’ dust * as a well-spring of sanctity. [SD]

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

Today let us all extol that fiery column, that solid gold * sacred mouth of theology, * that river with mighty streams * of Orthodox dogmas, * guarantor of sinners, that godly preacher who exhorts * all to repentance, heavenly intellect, * that man who lives in heaven now and shines on earth as a radiant * luminary, that blessed John, * whom we honor as Chrysostom. [SD]

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

You became a gloriously glowing sun that illuminates * by your words the entire world, * a star that is luminous, * and a shining beacon,* a prominent lighthouse, inviting everyone who sails * the stormy sea of the world in every age, * to put in at the tranquil harbor of salvation obtained by grace, * golden-spoken saint Chrysostom, * intercessor on our behalf. [SD]

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

Father, you were driven from your flock unjustly and met with great * tribulations, O holy one, * and bitterest banishments, * in which you were counted * worthy of a blest end; * and as an athlete brave and strong * you fought the crafty one and you threw him down; * and Christ our Savior crowned you with the laurel crown for your victory, * O devout Saint John Chrysostom, * intercessor on our behalf. [SD]

Glory.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

You adorned God’s Church with golden words and teachings inspired by God, and you amassed in her a spiritual treasure, namely your divine oracles. Therefore on the occasion of your sacred memory, she presents you a wreath, woven with songs like undying flowers, O divinely wise Saint John, solid gold both in soul and tongue. Since you pray with confidence, O Righteous Father, intercede on behalf of 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.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

The grace that from your mouth shone forth like a torch illumined the universe. It deposited in the world the treasures of the absence of avarice. It showed us the height that is attained by humility. Now you instruct us by your words, Father John Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ God, the Word himself, entreating Him to save our souls. [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.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

DEACON

That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask the Lord.

CHOIR (after each petition)

Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

For an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord.

For pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.

For that which is good and beneficial for our souls, and for peace for the world, let us ask the Lord.

That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask the Lord.

And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.

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 God of mercy and compassion and love for humankind, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

DEACON

Let us bow our heads to the Lord.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST (in a low voice)

Holy Lord, who dwell in the highest and look upon the humble and observe all creation with Your all-seeing eye, to You we bow the neck of soul and body, and we pray You, Holy of holies: Extend Your invisible hand from Your holy heavens and bless us all. And as good and benevolent God, forgive us any misdeeds we committed voluntarily or involuntarily, and grant us Your blessings in this world and in the next.

PRIEST (aloud)

For Yours it is to show mercy and to save us, O our God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST: Wisdom.

READER: Father, bless!

PRIEST

Blessed is Christ our God, the One who is, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

HIERARCH or READER

The Lord God make firm the holy and pure faith of the pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy and Great Church of Christ, our Sacred Archdiocese, [this Sacred Metropolis,] and this city, to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

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.

Litanies and 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.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

DEACON

That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask the Lord.

CHOIR (after each petition)

Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

For an angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask the Lord.

For pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask the Lord.

For that which is good and beneficial for our souls, and for peace for the world, let us ask the Lord.

That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask the Lord.

And let us ask for a Christian end to our life, peaceful, without shame and suffering, and for a good defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ.

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 God of mercy and compassion and love for humankind, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

DEACON

Let us bow our heads to the Lord.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST (in a low voice)

Holy Lord, who dwell in the highest and look upon the humble and observe all creation with Your all-seeing eye, to You we bow the neck of soul and body, and we pray You, Holy of holies: Extend Your invisible hand from Your holy heavens and bless us all. And as good and benevolent God, forgive us any misdeeds we committed voluntarily or involuntarily, and grant us Your blessings in this world and in the next.

PRIEST (aloud)

For Yours it is to show mercy and to save us, O our God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST

Wisdom.

( Father, bless! )

Blessed is Christ our God, the One who is, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

HIERARCH or READER

The Lord God make firm the holy and pure faith of the pious Orthodox Christians, together with the Holy and Great Church of Christ, our Sacred Archdiocese, [this Sacred Metropolis,] and this city, to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

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.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. (3) Father, bless!

Dismissal

PRIEST

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

May Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His all-pure and all-immaculate holy Mother, the power of the precious and life-giving Cross, the protection of the honorable, bodiless powers of heaven, the supplications of the honorable, glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist, of the holy, glorious, and praiseworthy apostles, of the holy, glorious, and triumphant martyrs, of our righteous and God-bearing fathers, (local patron saint); of the holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna, our father among the saints John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, whose memory we celebrate; and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, as He is good, benevolent, and merciful God.

Conclusion, i.e. “Through the prayers…”

Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.

CHOIR: Amen.