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Octoechos - Mode 3.

On Sunday Morning

Menaion - January 5

Forefeast of Epiphany.

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MATINS

CHOIR

Mode 3.

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

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

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

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

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Apolytikion.

Mode 3.

Let the heavens be glad. Let the earth rejoice exceedingly. For the Lord has shown strength with his arm. He trampled death by death. He became the first-born of the dead. Out of the belly of Hades, He has rescued us, and to the world He has granted the great mercy. [GOASD]

Glory. Repeat.

Both now. For the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

Jordan River once turned back when Elisha struck its stream * with his mantle in the wake of Elias’s ascent; * and the water was parted to the one side and to the other. * And thus the fluid stream became a dry way for him, * a symbol and truly a type of Baptism, * by which we now pass over the streaming passage of the present life. * And Christ appeared at the Jordan River * to sanctify the waters. [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 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 Octoechos - - -

Mode 3.

Christ has been raised from the dead; He is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. As the first-born of all creation and maker of all things that were made, in himself He renewed our human nature that had been ravaged. O Death, you no longer have dominion, for the Master of all has destroyed your power. [GOASD]

Glory.

You tasted death in the flesh, O Lord. But by Your resurrection, You cut off its bitterness and strengthened humanity against it, by reversing the failure that resulted in the ancient curse. O Defender of our life, glory to You, O Lord! [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

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

From Octoechos - - -

Kathisma II.

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα.

You voluntarily endured Your suffering, * and Your divinity remained unchanged, O Lord. * Hades was terrified by this; and lamenting, it said to itself, * “I fear Him whose physical constitution is not destroyed. * I see the invisible One mystically waging war on me. * Now those whom I am holding are crying out, * ‘Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ!’” [GOASD]

Glory.

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα.

We the believers now theologize about * the inexplicable, incomprehensible, * and hidden mystery of Your crucifixion and resurrection. * For death and the netherworld have been stripped of their spoils today, * and our human nature has now put on the imperishable. * And therefore in thanksgiving we cry aloud: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα.

You carried mystically within your womb the Lord, * incomprehensible, uncircumscribable, * and one in essence with the Father and the Spirit, O Mother of God. * Ever since your childbirth, we have learned how to glorify * the Trinity’s energy, which is single and unconfused. * And therefore in thanksgiving we sing to you: * Rejoice, O favored Maiden full of grace! [GOASD]

Resurrectional Evlogetaria.

Mode pl. 1.

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

When the hosts of the Angels saw how You were accounted among the dead, they all marveled. You, O Savior, are the One who destroyed the might of death; and when You arose You raised Adam with yourself and from Hades liberated everyone. [SD]

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

“Why do you mingle the ointments with your tears full of pity, O women disciples?” Thus the Angel who was shining in the tomb cried to the myrrh-bearing women. “See for yourselves the empty tomb and understand, that the Savior has risen from the sepulcher.”

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

Very early in the morning, the myrrh-bearing women were hastening to Your tomb lamenting. But the Angel appeared to them and uttered, “The time for lamentation has ended; weep no more. Go announce the Resurrection to the Apostles.”

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

When the myrrh-bearing women had come with their spices to Your sepulcher, O Savior, they heard the voice of an Angel clearly speaking to them, “Why do you account among the dead the One who lives? For as God, He has risen from the sepulcher.”

Glory.

We bow down in worship to the Father and His Son and the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity, one in essence; and we cry aloud with the Seraphim: Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O Lord.

Both now.

Giving birth to the Giver of life, O Virgin, you delivered Adam from sin, and to Eve you have rendered joy in place of sorrow. He who from you became incarnate, God and man, has directed to life him who fell from it.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to You, O God. (3)

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.

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Hypakoe. Mode 3.

Astounding in appearance, refreshing by the words he spoke, the dazzling Angel said to the Myrrh-bearing Women, “Why do you look in a tomb for the One who is alive? He has risen and emptied the tombs. Know that He is the unchanging Changer of death. Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your works! For You have saved the human race.’” [GOASD]

CHOIR

Anavathmoi.

Antiphon 1. Mode 3.

From Babylon You rescued the captives of Zion. O Logos, also pull me up from the passions to life. [GOASD]

Those who sow with godly tears in the south, with joy will reap the ears of everlasting life. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit, as in the Father and the Son, every gift of goodness intrinsically shines forth. And in Him all things both live and move. [GOASD]

Antiphon 2.

Unless the Lord builds the house of the virtues, we labor in vain. But if He is guarding the soul, no one can destroy our city. [GOASD]

O Christ, the Son of the Father, the fruit of the womb, the saints are ever adopted sons, through You in the Spirit. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit are perceived all holiness and wisdom, for He gives substance to all creation. Since He is God, let us worship Him, as we do the Father and the Logos. [GOASD]

Antiphon 3.

Blessed are those who fear the Lord: they will walk in the ways of His commandments. They shall eat every kind of life-giving fruit. [GOASD]

As you see your children’s children around your table bearing branches of good works, be glad, O arch-pastor. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit is all the wealth of glory. From Him issue grace and life to all creation. And He is extolled with the Father and the Logos. [GOASD]

Prokeimenon.

Say among the Gentiles, “The Lord is King, for He established the world, which shall not be shaken.” (2)

Verse: Oh, sing a new song to the Lord.

Say among the Gentiles, “The Lord is King, for He established the world, which shall not be shaken.” [SAAS]

Eothinon Gospel (Not EP / GOA)

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Mode 2.

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

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke.

DEACON: Let us be attentive.

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

PRIEST (from the altar table)

Eothinon 6

Luke. 24:36 – 53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, “Peace to you!” But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish and some honeycomb, and he took it and ate before them. Then he said to them, “These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city of Jerusalem, until you are clothed with power from on high.” Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen. [RSV]

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

READER

Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one. Your Cross, O Christ, we venerate, and Your holy Resurrection we praise and glorify. For You are our God; apart from You we know no other; we call upon Your name. Come, all faithful, let us venerate the holy Resurrection of Christ; for behold, through the Cross, joy has come to the whole world. Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection; for having endured the Cross for us, He destroyed death by death. [GOA]

CHOIR

Psalm 50 (51).

Mode 2. (or the Mode of the week)

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. And have mercy on me, O God. [SAAS]

Glory.

At the intercession of the Apostles, 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]

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

Jesus, having risen from the grave as He foretold, has granted us eternal life and great mercy. [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 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: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode i. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ὁ τὰ ὕδατα.

He who gathered the water into its places * of old by divine decree is the same One * who for the Israelite people parted the sea. * He is our God and Lord, and He is glorified greatly. * To Him only let us sing, for He is glorified. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

He who once laid a curse on the ground, to bring forth * for him who disobeyed thorns for his labors, * let a crown of thorns be laid on His head in the flesh, * by the hands of lawless men. He is our God, and He lifted * the ancestral curse, for He is greatly glorified. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

By submitting to death, He became the victor * triumphantly over death, taking trophies. * He assumed a passible human body and soul. * As our God and Lord, He wrestled with the tyrant and beat him. * With himself He raised all men, for He is glorified. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Without seed you gave birth to God. Now all nations * extol you, the only true Theotokos. * For the One who entered into your sanctified womb * is our God and Lord, and He assumed our whole human nature; * and when He was born from you, He was both God and man. [SD]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Χριστὸς γεννᾶται.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ come to baptism; Christ approaches Jordan; Christ now buries our sins in the waters, for He is good. In exceeding joy let us sing His praises, for He has been glorified. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ come to baptism; Christ approaches Jordan; Christ now buries our sins in the waters, for He is good. In exceeding joy let us sing His praises, for He has been glorified. [KW]

Glory.

Let the clouds, rejoicing, drop down eternal gladness. Jesus Christ comes forth to drown the rivers of sin in the streams of Jordan, granting enlightenment to all. [KW]

Both now.

Behold, the Light is made manifest; behold, our propitiation is revealed; behold, the Saviour approaches to give the light of divine brightness to those in darkness. With pure minds let us welcome Him in joy. [KW]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 2.

Behold, how the Lord, mighty in battle, * uncovered the bottom of the Red Sea, * and He led His people over it on dry ground, * and in it covered and drowned the enemies, for He is glorified. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iii. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ὁ ἐκ μὴ ὄντων.

From non-existence You brought forth all things, O God, * through the Word creating them, in the Spirit perfecting them. * Most High Ruler over all, * firmly establish me in Your love, O Master. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The ungodly one was put to shame by Your Cross. * He opened up a pit, and he fell into the hole he made. * And exalted was the horn * of the humble, O Christ, by Your resurrection. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The proclamation of knowledge and faith in God * has covered the whole wide world, * as much water covers the seas. * Risen, You revealed the light * of the Trinity, O benevolent Savior. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Glorious things have been spoken concerning you, * O Lady, the animate city of Him who forever reigns; * for it was through you that God * was seen upon the earth and lived among men. [SD]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Τῷ πρὸ τῶν αἰώνων.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

He who was enthroned before the ages with the Father and the Spirit, and who has now in the last times been made flesh of a Virgin, in ways that he alone understands, even Christ, comes to baptism, and through the divine washing He grants immortality unto all. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

Wishing to bury our sins with water in the streams of Jordan, Christ our God comes forth in His compassion and mercy, and through baptism he forms us anew who had grown corrupt. [KW]

Both now.

Thou who once hast clothed the shameful nakedness of our forefather Adam, art now of thine own will stripped bare; and Thou who coverest the roof of heaven with waters, wrappest Thine own self in the streams of Jordan, O Christ who alone art full of mercy. [KW]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 2.

In strength giving strength to those who govern us, He is the Lord, * exalting the horn of His anointed. * And He was from the Virgin born; and now He goes to baptism. * O faithful, let us cry aloud and say that there is no one holy like our God, * and no one is righteous except for You, 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.

Secondary Kontakion

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

From the tomb You rose today, O Lord of tender compassion, also from the gates of death You led us out, O our Savior. On this day Adam is dancing and Eve rejoices, and with them the holy Patriarchs and the Prophets are unceasingly extolling the divine power of Your authority. [GOASD]

Oikos.

Let heaven and earth join in dance today and in harmony extol Christ our God, for He raised the prisoners from their tombs. All creation celebrates together, offering worthy songs to our Redeemer, the Creator of all. For today, with himself as the Giver of Life, He raises people from the netherworld and lifts them up to heaven. He quashes the enemy’s haughtiness and smashes the gates of Hades, by the divine power of His authority. [GOASD]

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (N/M)

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

The mighty Rain comes forth in the flesh to the streams of the river, desiring baptism. Filled with amazement the divine Forerunner said to Him: ‘How shall I baptize Thee, who hast no stain at all? How shall I stretch out my right hand upon Thy head, before which all things tremble?’ [KW]

Ode 4: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iv. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ἔθου πρὸς ἡμᾶς.

Lord, You have established a mighty love of Your strength for us; * God of our deliverance, You gave Your only-begotten Son to die for us. * And now with thanksgiving we sing out and praise You: * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Suffering for us, You endured shameful treatment patiently. * You were struck and spit upon, O Christ. * You bore marks and bruises sympathetically. * By accepting it all, You worked my salvation. * Glory to Your strength, O Lord! [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You made war on death with Your mortal body, O Life itself, * because of the groaning of the poor * and of the suffering of the needy, O Christ. * You ruined him who ruined us and raised all people * with yourself, O Lord only humane and glorified. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Remember Your flock that You acquired by Your Passion, O Christ. * Listen to the sympathetic prayers * of Your glorified Mother on our behalf. * Visit it, and whenever it is afflicted * save it, by Your strength, O Lord. [SD]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Ῥάβδος ἐκ τῆς ῥίζης.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Draw ye from the water of life. Behold, the true River of peace now approaches, to dry up the troubled waters of unbelief and to pour forth enlightenment on those who sing to Him: Glory to Thy might, O Lord. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

Let the whole nature of man make glad, that formerly was barren as the wilderness and thirsty. The River of joy has now appeared in the waters of Jordan, setting loose the drought of sin. To Him let us sing with faith: Glory to Thy might, O Lord. [KW]

Both now.

The voice of one crying prophetically sounded in the minds that were barren as the wilderness: ‘Prepare ye the ways and make them straight for Christ who comes, that by baptism He may shape us anew who were grown old, loosing us from the ancient sentence.’ [KW]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 2.

When You thundered on the many waters, * O Father, and to Your Son were bearing witness, * then John, who You said was the voice of one crying * in the wilderness, clearly heard Your voice. * Being filled with the Spirit who was also present, he cried aloud, * “You are the Christ, the wisdom and the power of God.” [GOASD]

Ode 5: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode v. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Πρὸς σὲ ὀρθρίζω.

I rise early in the morning, Fashioner of all, * to You, the peace that passes all understanding. * O Lord our God, Your commands and judgments * are light. I pray You, guide me by them. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

To an unjust judge, envious leaders of the Jews * delivered You, the all-seeing God who judges * all earth righteously. And You delivered * Adam who was condemned of old. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

By the invincible power of Your Cross, O Christ, * who on the third day rose from the dead, O Savior, * grant Your peace to Your Church, we entreat You, * O Lord our God, and save our souls. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

O Ever-Virgin, you became like the holy Tent * and wider than the heavens, for you accepted * within your womb the Logos of God, * whom all creation cannot contain. [SD]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Θεὸς ὢν εἰρήνης.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

O Christ the King of peace, Thou hast appeared on earth in the likeness of the flesh and hast destroyed the middle wall of partition and enmity. Therefore John, seeing Thy coming, was seized with fear when Thou hast commanded him to lay his hand on Thee. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

Christ now comes in haste to the waters, to crush the heads of the dragons, and He cries to the trembling Baptist: ‘Stretch out thine hand and touch my head; and cast fear aside, fulfilling that which I command thee.’ [KW]

Both now.

The prophet once disclosed the grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit, when he struck the streams of Jordan with his mantle. Its waters now are parted once again, for Christ has appeared in them and makes a path for us unto divine regeneration. [KW]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 2.

It is Jesus, the Author of life, * who has come rescinding the penalty on first-created Adam. * Being God, and having no need to be purified, * He is purified for fallen Adam in the Jordan. * He put to death the enmity, and He grants to us the peace surpassing all understanding. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vi. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ἄβυσσος ἐσχάτη.

Sinfulness encircles me as the lowest depth did Jonah, * and my spirit is failing me. * I cry out to You, O Master. Reach out Your exalted arm. * Pilot, rescue me, as You saved Your Apostle of old. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Mercy and compassion encircle me now like a sea, * for in Your love You came down to me. * You became incarnate, Master, and took on the form of a slave, * and You deified and, with yourself, You glorified me. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

When he saw the One who was put to death come back to life, * he who wielded death was put to death. * These are the tokens of Your resurrection, O Christ our God, * and the prizes of Your all-immaculate Passion. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

You incomprehensibly intercede with the Creator * on behalf of humanity. * Only all-pure Virgin, pray your Son, that He be merciful * and the champion of your servants who are sinners. [SD]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Σπλάγχνων Ἰωνᾶν.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Though Thou art changeless, O Christ, yet in Thy compassionate mercy Thou comest to Thy servant in the form of a servant, asking for baptism and snatching mankind from bondage: and struck with wonder at this Thy coming, he is afraid and draws back in fear. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

How shall the streams of the river receive Thee, the unbearable fire that now approaches? How shall the angels of heaven look upon this stripping? How shall John stretch out his hand upon Thee, O Word of God who wast before all things began and who hast fashioned him from earth? [KW]

Both now.

The waters divided in two and fled, revealing to the new people a path across the stream, which the Lord has made, coming to the river in the flesh, He who once by a miracle caused springs to gush forth from the rock. Let us glorify Him as God, for He has fashioned anew our broken nature. [KW]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 2.

As he is the voice and the lamp of the divine light, * the morning star before the Sun, the Forerunner John * now in the wilderness cries out to all, “Repent; prepare and cleanse yourselves. * Behold, among us is the Christ, who redeems the world from the pit of death.” [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 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

To the flowing streams today * of River Jordan * comes the Lord and cries aloud * to John the Baptist, and He says, * “Be not afraid to baptize me now; * for I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man.” [SD]

Oikos.

I am not requiring you to cross the boundaries, O Baptist. I am not telling you, “Say to me the things you tell the lawless and exhort the sinners.” Simply baptize me in silence and anticipation of the blessings that from Baptism result, and whereby you will have the office that did not exist among the Angels. Indeed, I will make you greater than all the Prophets. None of them saw me clearly, but only in types and shadows and dreams; but you have me standing before you as I wish. For I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man. [SD]

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 5, we commemorate the holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas.

On this day we also commemorate Saint Syncletike.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Gregory who was in Acritas.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Phosterios.

On this day, the holy Martyr Sais died after being thrown into the sea.

On this day, the holy Martyr Theoeidos died when he was trampled by the executioners.

On this day, the devout woman Domnina died in peace.

On this day, the devout woman Tatiana died in peace.

The holy new monastic Martyr Romanos of Karpenisi witnessed in Byzantium in the year 1694 and died by the sword.

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

Ode 7: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vii. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ὡς πάλαι τοὺς εὐσεβεῖς.

Of old You refreshed with dew the God-fearing three young men * in the Chaldean furnace’s flames. * Master, with Your Godhead’s illuminating fire, * we pray You enlighten us, * as we cry out and sing to You: * Blessed are You, O God of our fathers. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The resplendent curtain of the Temple was torn in two, * when the Creator was on the Cross, * revealing to the faithful the truth that was hidden in the letter of the Law. * Now they cry out and sing to Him: * “Blessed are You, O God of our fathers.” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ, when Your holy side was pierced, providentially * from Your divine body there were drops * of life-giving blood that were spilled upon the earth * and remade those born on earth. * We all cry out and sing to You: * “Blessed are You, O God of our fathers.” [SD]

Holy Trinity, our God, have mercy on us and save us.

For the Trinity.

O faithful, let us adore and worship one principal, * the single Godhead, the one in three, * glorifying Father, only-begotten Son, * and the good Holy Spirit, God, * as we cry out and sing aloud: * “Blessed are You, O God of our fathers.” [SD]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Οἱ Παῖδες εὐσεβείᾳ.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ our salvation has appeared, granting enlightenment. Let the heavens rejoice exceedingly, and let the clouds truly pour down righteousness on those who cry: O God of our father, blessed art Thou. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

The fleece that Gideon saw prophetically, from which he wringed a bowl full of water, clearly disclosed the baptism, O Christ, which, having been Thyself baptized, Thou wast to grant unto those who sing: O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou. [KW]

Both now.

Elisha, healing the barren waters with salt, prefigured the many children which the precious Font should bear mystically for those who sing: O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou. [KW]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 2.

Young and pious men were thrown into the furnace of blazing fire. * The Angel of the Lord came down to them and drove out the fiery flame * and moist whistling wind preserved them free of harm. * Being thus refreshed in the flames, they gave glory, singing in gratitude, * “O supremely praised and most exalted Lord and God of our fathers, You are blessed.” [GOASD]

Ode 8: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode viii. Mode 3. Heirmos.

Ἀστέκτῳ πυρί.

Unharmed were the young men, who were champions * of belief in God, when they were thrown into the furnace * and they faced unbearable fire; and they sang a hymn to God: * “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The Temple’s resplendent veil was torn down, * O Lord, when Your precious Cross on Calvary was set up. * And creation was also quaking, * and in fear it sang the hymn, * “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You rose from the tomb, O Messiah, * and by divine power You raised Adam who had fallen * through a tree of old by deception. * He cried out and sang the hymn, * “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt Him beyond measure unto all the ages.” [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

All-pure Theotokos, we call you * God’s animate Temple and His Ark, for you contained Him. * To our Creator you reconciled us mortals through your childbirth. * As is right we all sing hymns to you, * and exalt you beyond measure unto all the ages. [SD]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Forefeast.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 1. (NM)

Θαύματος ὑπερφυοῦς.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

With mighty voice let us ascribe praise to the Master. He is come and is made manifest, He goes down into the waters; He who covers the heaven with clouds is stripped bare and baptized, cleansing us who sing: Let the whole creation bless the Lord and exalt Him above all for ever. [KW]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Glory.

Come ye, and let us go in spirit to the Jordan, there to see a great sight. For Jesus our Enlightenment approaches and bows His head beneath the hand of a servant, who sings with trembling: Let the whole creation bless the Lord and exalt Him above all for ever. [KW]

Both now.

The living coal that Isaiah foresaw is kindled in the waters of the Jordan, and He will burn up the whole substance of sin and grant restoration to the broken. Therefore, raising hymns of praise, let us sing: Let the whole creation bless the Lord and exalt Him above all for ever. [KW]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 2.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Of old, the furnace in Babylon portended paradoxical mysteries, when dew was exuded; * for the River Jordan would admit the immaterial fire when its Maker, who became incarnate, was baptized in its waters. * All peoples bless Him as Lord, and exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [GOASD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Oikos.

Kontakion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

Oikos.

Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 5, we commemorate the holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas.

On this day we also commemorate Saint Syncletike.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Gregory who was in Acritas.

On this day we also commemorate our devout father Phosterios.

On this day, the holy Martyr Sais died after being thrown into the sea.

On this day, the holy Martyr Theoeidos died when he was trampled by the executioners.

On this day, the devout woman Domnina died in peace.

On this day, the devout woman Tatiana died in peace.

The holy new monastic Martyr Romanos of Karpenisi witnessed in Byzantium in the year 1694 and died by the sword.

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

Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Epiphany I

Ode i. Mode 2.

Behold, how the Lord, mighty in battle, * uncovered the bottom of the Red Sea, * and He led His people over it on dry ground, * and in it covered and drowned the enemies, for He is glorified. [GOASD]

Ode iii.

Ode iv.

Ode v.

Ode vi.

Ode vii.

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Eothinon Gospel (EP / GOA)