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Menaion - November 30

Memory of the Holy Apostle Andrew

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode 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 4.

As first called of the Apostles and brother of Peter the Preeminent, O Andrew, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace to the whole world, and great mercy to our souls. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

As first called of the Apostles and brother of Peter the Preeminent, O Andrew, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace to the whole world, and great mercy to our souls. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 4.

O Theotokos, revealed through you to us on earth was the mystery, that was hidden for ages and unknown by the angels. God became incarnate, uniting natures without confusion, and for us He voluntarily accepted crucifixion, through which He resurrected the first-formed man, and He saved our souls from death. [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 1. The soldiers keeping watch.

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

With longing we extol you, O holy Disciple, * for you indeed were first called of all Christ’s Disciples, * and faithfully cry to you, O Apostle Saint Andrew. * Free the flock which God entrusted you from all danger * and necessity and tribulation and scandal, * and from every injury. [SD]

Glory. Both now.

Theotokion. Same Melody.

O Lady, now extend your all-pure hands with pity, * providing us with help from your own sanctuary. * And grant us to live our life without danger or injury, * as we glorify your Son, our all-holy Master, * and as we entrust to you our Mistress and Lady * our hope and our pride and joy. [SD]

Kathisma II.

Mode 3. Your confession.

Christ found you His first excellent mystic * when you went to Him, O blessed Andrew; * then as if flying you preached Him throughout the world, * and you proclaimed His commandments emphatically, * and you enlightened the Gentiles with knowledge of God. * All-blessed Apostle, since He is God, * entreat Him to grant us the great mercy. [SD]

Glory. Both now.

Theotokion. Same Melody.

You in purity surpass the Angels; * therefore you became the tabernacle * of the Logos, O immaculate Mother of God. * But as for me, I surpass everybody else * in the pollutions resulting from sins of the flesh. * With the waters of your intercession wash away my filth, * All-holy Maid, and grant me the great mercy. [SD]

Kathisma III.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

Let us all now extol the Apostle of the Lord * as a preacher divine and eyewitness of the Word, * and a spiritual fisher of the Gentiles indeed. * It was he who guided us to the knowledge of Christ: * the theologian Saint Andrew. * And now unceasingly interceding, he entreats that our souls be saved. [SD]

Glory. Both now.

Theotokion. Same Melody.

O immaculate Virgin, in you we place our hope * resolutely, O Maiden, for you protect us all. * We entreat you to preserve us from any injury, * from the various temptations, from danger and from harm, * by your divine intercessions, * joining the holy Apostles, for the salvation of all who sing your praise. [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

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 Matthew.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the gate)

Mt. 4:18 – 23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. [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.

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 1.

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]

Your first-called Disciple and imitator of Your Passion, Andrew the Apostle, became like You, O Lord. With the hook of Your Cross, he pulled up those who had strayed into the deep sea of ignorance, and He brought them to You. By his intercessions, O supremely good God, bring peace into our lives, and save our souls. [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, 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; and the holy and glorious Apostle Andrew, the First-called, 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 1.

ᾨδὴν ἐπινίκιον.

An anthem of victory let us all sing now * to God as the One who wrought * wondrous and portentous signs * by His exalted arm, * and who saved Israel of old. For He is glorified. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-holy, immaculate Virgin, within time * you mothered the timeless Son, * singularly bearing Him. * Now I implore you to cure * the longtime passions that afflict my miserable soul. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My soul has been injured, and my heart is hardened; * my mind is preoccupied * with dark and disturbing thoughts. * Please make it all go away, * O sympathetic holy Virgin, by your prayers for me. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, who bore the Light and my Redeemer, * I pray you to rescue me * from eternal punishment * and outer darkness of hell. * And thus delivered, I will sing of your magnificent deeds. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I pray you, all-blameless Virgin, rid of darkness * my intellect by your light, * O Mother of Light himself. * And in your goodness, grant to me * to be a seer of the light that has come forth from you. [GOASD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. Glorified in strength.

Σοῦ ἡ τροπαιοῦχος.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

As my soul is clouded by the mud * of sinful words and conceptual images, * cleanse it by the grace of God that dwells in you, * I pray you, Andrew preacher of Christ. * Cleansed now, I will offer this hymn extolling you worthily. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

John the holy Forerunner of Christ, * the shoot of barrenness, joyfully offered you * as the precious firstfruits of his own * disciples, O St. Andrew, to Christ, * who is greatly glorified, as the fruit of a virgin womb. [GOASD]

Glory.

You began to climb the steps that lead * to divine virtue, with love and intensity. * Through unceasing practice, you made the ascents * Apostle Andrew, and you progressed * from your former weakness, attaining ultimate power from God. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Lady, you gave birth to Jesus Christ, * who is the Giver of life to the universe. * We salute you, calling you the well of grace, * the ladder, and the heavenly gate, * the unquarried mountain, the golden jar, and the lampstand. Rejoice! [GOASD]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 1.

Christ is born! Glorify Him! * Christ is come from heaven! Go and meet Him! * Christ is on earth! Arise to Him! * Sing to the Lord, all you inhabitants of earth, and all you peoples, praise Him, * and with merriment extol Him who is glorified! [GOASD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode iii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode 1.

Στερεωθήτω ἡ καρδία μου.

Firmly established be my heart, O Christ, * in Your holy will, O my Lord and God. * Heaven of heaven was made firm * over waters by You, O Word. * You established on the waters * the earth, O Almighty One. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Please drive away all the unfruitfulness * from my barren mind, by your earnest prayers * on my behalf, so that my soul produce virtue abundantly, * O all-holy Theotokos, the help of the faithful all. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

From every condemnation rescue me, * and the serpant’s numerous stumbling blocks; * and from the everlasting fire and the darkness deliver me, * O all-blameless one, who brought forth for us the unwaning light. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I am afraid of the impending trial * and a guilty verdict on Judgment Day, * from which nobody will escape, and unquenchable fire of hell. * My good Lady, hasten, save me, I implore you, before the end. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-holy Virgin Mary, blessed is * the fruit of your womb, O all-lauded one; * for He revived those who had died when they ate the forbidden fruit, * by the tree of His most precious Cross, and He granted them His grace divine. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. As You are the only One.

Ὁ μόνος εἰδώς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O Andrew, not called, but on your own, * you hastened to the wellspring of eternal life, O Saint, like a thirsty deer. * And once you found it, you made it known to all. * Once you had a drink from it, you shared with the thirsty world * the waters of incorruptibility. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O praiseworthy Andrew, you observed * the natural bonds of family and with your brother Peter shared what you found, * saying, “We found the One we were waiting for.” * Thus, though he preceded you, born before you in the flesh, * in spiritual knowledge you preceded him. [GOASD]

Glory.

Apostle, with preaching as a net, * you caught the people, as if fish, out of the deepest sea of idolatry. * And like a pure entrée you presented them, * glazed with grace divine of Him who appeared in human flesh * in the world, to the banquet of Christ on high. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

O Virgin, you remained unconsumed, * conceiving God within your womb by the all-holy Spirit’s overshadowing. * To Prophet Moses, the giver of the Law, * the unconsumed burning bush that he saw foreshadowed you, * who would receive in yourself the unbearable fire. [SD]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 1.

To the Son, begotten from the Father unchangingly before the ages, * and now becoming incarnate from the Virgin without seed; * to Christ God let us cry aloud, * “You have exalted the horn of our strength. * Only You are holy, O Lord!” [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

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.

O Apostle, St. Andrew you were the first * among all the Disciples whom Christ called, * an eyewitness minister of the Word when He came to earth. * With faith and love you followed Him, whom John had proclaimed to be * the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. * Later you would also imitate His Passion * and death, which He willingly had endured in the flesh for us. * Now we prayerfully sing 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. Another.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You, O blessed St. Andrew, became the Lord’s * first Apostle. You went forth and preached the word * to Gentiles and overthrew pagan idols and insolence. * And you longed to imitate the Passion of the Savior. * Now from heaven you send to us a river of miracles. * Therefore we are rightly celebrating your sacred * and glorious memory, O Apostle of Christ the Lord, * singing hymns magnifying you. * Intercede with Christ our God, that He grant forgiveness of offenses, * to us who celebrate your holy memory with faith and love. [GOASD]

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]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode iv.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode 1.

Ἐν Πνεύματι προβλέπων.

When you, Prophet Habbakuk, inspired had foreseen * the incarnation of the Word, you shouted and declared, * “In the approaching years You shall be acknowledged; * You will be revealed when the time comes. * Glory to Your strength, O Lord.” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-holy and most pure tabernacle of the Lord, * I have been polluted by my sins, and so I pray: * With your compassion, like pure water, purify me. * Lend me a helping hand, and I will sing, O Virgin, * Glory to you, whom God has glorified! [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, you became a holy temple of God, * when incomprehensibly He dwelt within your womb. * We pray, implore Him on our behalf, that He cleanse us * from the impurity of sin, so that the Spirit * find in us a purified dwelling place. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I pray you to have mercy on me, for you gave birth * to the source of mercy, as the Mother of our God. * Rid my soul of its ailments and my heart of hardness. * Give me a faucet of ardent tears and compunction, * by your intercessions, before the end. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, when the Prophet was inspired by God, * he described you as a mount of shaded leafy trees. * By your entreaties you purge us who are afflicted * by our transgressions, which affect us like a fever. * Lady, only you have restored mankind. [GOASD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. Habakkuk the Prophet.

Ὄρος σε τῇ χάριτι.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O Andrew, when the divine power of the radiant, * omnific Spirit dwelt in you, coming on you in tongues of fire * on the day of Pentecost, * it burned away your imperfections; and you became * a sacred herald mystic theology. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

The armor that honorable Andrew put on himself, * for self-defense and to destroy the mighty strongholds of the foe, * was godly, not bodily. * And armed this way he captured the Gentiles everywhere * and he presented them as loyal subjects to Christ. [GOASD]

Glory.

O all-blessed Andrew, never cease to entreat for us, * who yearly celebrate in song your sacred memory with love, * that we may be ever filled * with the abundant gifts of grace of your Teacher Christ * and the spiritual joy, that He gives through you. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

We praise your magnificent and marvelous mystery, * all-lauded Virgin; for “I AM,” eluding all supernal hosts, * descended upon you, * as prefigured by the rain upon the fleece of old, * for our salvation and for our refashioning. [GOASD]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 1.

A rod has come forth from Jesse’s root, * and You its flower grew from it, praiseworthy Christ, now born of the Virgin, * whom Habakkuk called Paran, shady, thickly wooded mountain. * From her who knew no man You came incarnate, O immaterial God. * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [GOASD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode v.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode 1.

Τὴν σὴν εἰρήνην.

O Son and Word of God, we pray You grant us Your peace, * for You render everything to us, O Lord our God. * We know no other God; we name Your name. * For You are the God of the dead and of the living. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I pray you, holy Virgin, open the eyes of my heart, * so that I may clearly see the splendid light of God, * and your own glory indescribable. * May I receive this mercy and everlasting glory. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin all-immaculate, the Son whom you bore * has divine and human wills in one hypostasis, * being one of the Holy Trinity. * Earnestly implore Him for us all, that He save us. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-holy Virgin Mother of our Savior and God, * I your useless servant implore you to pray for me * that He protect me from all injury, * illnesses, diseases, calamities, and hardships. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, you ineffably gave birth to Christ our God. * Pray to Him to save us who faithfully sing to you: * Rejoice, O Lady! For the world has you, * its only protection, all-pure and blessed Virgin. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. By the brightness of Your coming.

Ὁ φωτίσας τῇ ἐλλάμψει.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O holy Apostle Andrew, you have worthily reaped the fruits * of your labors and obtained Him for whom you ardently longed; * and you now reside with Him in the imperishable mansions. * Therefore with hymns we all honor you. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

You longed for the Lord and Teacher and earnestly sought Him out. * You followed in His footsteps and were guided to life thereby. * Eminent St. Andrew, unto death you truly imitated * what He had suffered to save the world. [GOASD]

Glory.

O Andrew, the mighty Lord stretched His bow, as the Psalmist said, * and He shot you like an arrow, to go forth into all the earth, * to cause injury to demons and to cure the many people, * who were injured through idolatry. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

The hosts in the heavens see you, O Lady, and are filled with joy; * and joining them on earth is humanity that celebrates. * We have been united by your childbirth, O Theotokos, * and we glorify you worthily. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 1.

O God of peace and Father of mercies, * You have sent to us the Wonderful Counselor, * the Angel of Your great counsel, granting us peace. * And now to light of knowledge of God we have been guided, * and we rise from night to dawn and glorify You, O benevolent Lord. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode vi.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode 1.

Τὸν Προφήτην Ἰωνᾶν.

Imitating the inspired Prophet Jonah in the whale, * I cry out to You, O Lord, * “From destruction free my life * and save me, I pray * to You, O Savior of the world. Glory to You!” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I am stained by many sins; so I pray you and implore: * Truly good and wholly pure tabernacle, wash away impurities * from me, O Lady, by interceding for me. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Be my pilot as I sail on the ocean of this life, * with its turbulence and waves of temptations sinking me, and rescue me; * and to the port of salvation steer my soul. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

The assaults of wayward thoughts and the passions are like waves * that assail my sorry soul. I am sinking in the deep ocean of sin. * O holy Lady, help me and rescue me. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Lady, Christ the mighty God has done great things for you, * who are full of grace divine. Ever pray to Him for me, to pour His great * abundant mercy and grace divine on me. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. The lowest depth encircles us.

Ἐκύκλωσεν ἡμᾶς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

All-blessed Andrew, you traversed the present life * as if it were a stormy sea, * with your body as your vessel; and you found * Christ, who is in control of everything, * to be your pilot; and rejoicing, you made your way to Him. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O Andrew, by the grace that God has given you, * by word alone you exorcise * unclean spirits, and you make diseases all * depart from the sick and also drive away * the swarming illnesses of body and soul afflicting us. [GOASD]

Glory.

O blessed Andrew, you were like a tranquil wave, * propelled as by a gentle wind, * the Holy Spirit; and by His streams you dried * the wicked oceans of polytheism; * and then you poured out rivers of the knowledge of God to all. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Humanity’s progenitors now celebrate * because of you, O Virgin pure; * for through you they have regained Eden’s delights, * which they lost because of disobedience. * You are a virgin after childbirth, as you were before. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 1.

Jonah long ago * was hurled from the belly of the whale as he went in, like a newborn babe. * With the Virgin now, * when the Logos had dwelt in His Mother’s womb, * taking flesh, He then emerged, preserving her intact.* Yielding not to changeability, * He preserved her unaltered in childbirth. [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

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. The Theotokos is undying.

Τὴν ἐν πρεσβείαις.

Let us extol the Redeemer’s first called Disciple, the brother of Simon Peter, and theologian, Andrew, whose name denotes manliness. For as of old to him, now to us he cries aloud, “Come, we have found Him for whom we have been waiting.” [SD]

Oikos.

Long ago, David properly barred a sinner, like me, from speaking the statutes of God; however he again teaches us to be faithful, and with many tears he proclaims, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not become hard-hearted, like Israel once embittered Him.” Hence he adds the following Psalm, “All the earth sing to the Lord; come, we have found Him for whom we have been waiting.” [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 30, we commemorate the holy, glorious, and all-lauded Apostle Andrew the First Called.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Frumentius, Bishop of India.

By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

CHOIR

Ode vii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos (not metered). Mode 1.

Τοὺς ἐν καμίνῳ Παῖδας.

O Lord and Savior, fire did not harm, * nor touch at all, * Your Servants in the furnace of old. * Those three young men then shouted in unison, * blessing and extolling God, and sang, * “God of our fathers, unto the ages, blessed are You!” (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Immaculate, all-holy Virgin pure, * I pray to you, * to sanctify my polluted soul; * and quickly drive away from me, your servant, * all assaults demons aim at me, * the captivity of my mind, and my hardness of heart. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

The carnal passions have deadened my soul. * Immaculate * Virgin, I pray you revive my mind. * Enable me to do all that pleases God. * I will magnify and glorify * your goodness towards me, O Lady, forevermore. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As you are pure, O Lady, wash away * the sordidness * from my lowly soul; and put to death * the carnal passions that are afflicting me. * O Virgin, save me, and rescue me, * when the invisible enemies accuse my soul. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-holy Virgin, we your servants pray * at every hour, * and we supplicate you, day and night; * and with a broken spirit and humbled heart, * we implore you: Intercede for us, * that we obtain from our Savior the forgiveness of sins. [GOASD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. We who believe know you.

Σὲ νοητήν.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Truly fulfilled was Your certain promise to Your faithful followers, O Christ. * Your disciple, inspired by God, by a word alone rebuked * turbulence and swelling waves and changed them into joyous tranquility, * singing, “O God of our fathers, supremely praised and glorious!” [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Being enjoined to ascend the spiritual mountain of Zion by the Lord, * O Apostle, you took the cup of salvation joyfully; * and you were transported via death to divine life with Christ, * who is the God of our fathers, supremely praised and glorious. [GOASD]

Glory.

Though you were born of the earth, your miracles are supernal and from on high. * For through love united to Christ, faithfully you followed Him, * who loved you and called you, O Apostle Andrew, first of all. * He is the God of our fathers, supremely praised and glorious. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Virgin, rejoice! We salute you, Adam’s fleece, from which came forth the Shepherd Christ. * For your highly exalted Son, who truly put on my flesh, * in your womb refashioned me and humanity entirely. * He is the God of our fathers, supremely praised and glorious. [GOASD]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 1.

Brought up together piously, the Servants * with contempt regarded the impious king’s decree. * The threat of the furnace did not frighten them. * Rather, standing in the midst of flames, they prayed and sang, * “Blessed are You, O Lord God of our fathers!” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Ode viii.

Canon for the Theotokos.

From Menaion - - -

Heirmos. Mode 1.

Ὃν φρίττουσιν Ἄγγελοι.

To Him, the Creator and the Lord, at whom all hosts * and armies of Angels shudder, sing a hymn of praise, * you priests, and you Servants, glorify Him and bless, * and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Our bodiless God became incarnate from you, * all-pure, holy Virgin. Pray that He will put to death * the passions within my soul, which most wicked sin * put to death of old, and implore Him to revive it. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You healed what was shattered in the first man made of dust, * O Virgin, when you gave birth to our Savior and God. * Implore Him to treat the chronic wounds of my soul, * O Lady; for only He is able to cure it. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I lie in the deep abyss of evils and my sins. * I pray you to raise me up, and fight against my foes. * The indecent pleasures penetrated my soul. * Despise me not, O Virgin. Take pity and save me. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Immaculate Virgin, cure the ailments of my heart, * as you are the Mother of the Physician of all. * O Lady, I pray, by your entreaties to Christ, * that I may be granted a place among the Righteous. [GOASD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. Three young men of Israel.

Ἐν καμίνῳ Παῖδες.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

O St. Andrew, Apostle of Christ, * this luminous and joyous * celebration of your sacred * memory is emitting brilliant rays of cures on us * who sing, “Bless the Lord, all you works; to the Lord sing a hymn * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Andrew, human nature was your lot, * and yet you have transcended * its laws, for you were translated * to the place where Angels dwell, O Apostle, joining them * singing, “Bless the Lord, all you works; to the Lord sing a hymn * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Glory.

When the wind of the Spirit of God * came down to you from heaven, * igniting you, O Apostle, * you became a fiery preacher, O Andrew, crying out * to Christ “Bless the Lord, all you works; to the Lord sing a hymn * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let us all extol her who conceived * seedlessly and transcending * nature, by the divine lightning, * and gave birth to Christ, the pearl of great price, and cry aloud, * singing, “Bless the Lord, all you works; to the Lord sing a hymn * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 1.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Babylon’s bedewing furnace bore the image of an extraordinary wonder. * For it did not burn the youths it was holding, * nor did the fire of Divinity consume the Virgin’s womb wherein it went. * And so let us songfully extol and praise, * “Let all creation bless the Lord, sing a hymn to Him, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [GOASD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode pl. 2. The Theotokos is undying.

Τὴν ἐν πρεσβείαις.

Oikos.

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On November 30, we commemorate the holy, glorious, and all-lauded Apostle Andrew the First Called.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Frumentius, Bishop of India.

By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Christmas I

Ode i. Mode 1.

Ode iii.

Ode iv.

Ode v.

Ode vi.

Ode vii.

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

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 1.

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 1.

Τὴν φωτοφόρον νεφέλην.

The cloud that radiates brightly * and into which, as the rain fell * upon the fleece, the Lord of all * from the heavens descended * and was incarnated for us * becoming a man, though Unoriginate, * the immaculate Mother * of our God do we all magnify in song. (2) [GOASD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Having persued every pleasure, * with no concern about sinning, * O Lady, now I am afraid * of the impartial judgment. * May I escape being condemned, * O Bride of God, by your holy prayers for me, * so that I may extol you, * my protectress, and forever call you blessed. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I am afraid of the judgment, * the inescapable inquest * of Christ your Son, for here on earth * I have done what is shameful. * Therefore I cry aloud to you: * Please help me, O Virgin, and deliver me * from that imminent trial. * O most sympathetic Lady, rescue me. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

So terrifying and fearful * will be that great day of judgment! * So will the verdict be as well, * and the shame will be awful. * Who will be able to endure? * I pray you for mercy on my sorry soul, * O immaculate Lady, * and forgiveness of my sins before the end. [GOASD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My heart and mind have been darkened * by the assaults of the demons. * I have enraged my Lord and God, * by my sins and transgressions. * All-blameless Mother of the Light, * illumine my soul, and guide my way * to the perform deeds of virtue, * for all blessings come through you, who are their cause. [GOASD]

Ode 9: Menaion: Canon-2

Canon 1 for the Apostle.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. Burning, yet remaining.

Τύπον τῆς ἁγνῆς.

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

As an excellent disciple of your Teacher who was crucified voluntarily, * emulating Him, who was your Master, even to death, * you rejoiced in ascending the cross as well, * and set off on your journey * to heaven, blessed Apostle of Christ. [GOASD]

Apostle of Christ, intercede for us.

Paradise’s gate was opened wide * for you, and heaven’s ladder was set for your ascent, * and you were received into the mansions on high, O Saint. * Now rejoicing you stand near the throne of Christ, * the Master and life-giver, * Apostle Andrew, and you pray for us. [GOASD]

Glory.

You were glorified by sufferings * that equaled what your Teacher had suffered for the world. * For by crucifixion you receive your divine demise. * By participation you were deified. * O wise and blessed Andrew, * we pray you ever intercede for us. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Lady, from forefather David’s root, * which was prophetic, you, holy Virgin, blossomed forth. * And David himself has been by you truly glorified, * for you bore Him of whom he had prophesied, * indeed the Lord of glory, * whom we appropriately magnify. [GOASD]

Magnificat: Mode of Katavasia