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Octoechos - Mode pl. 4.

On Sunday Morning

Triodion

Fourth Sunday of Lent: St John Climacus - On Sunday Morning

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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.

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Apolytikion.

Mode pl. 4.

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and consented to a three-day burial, to free us from the passions. O Lord, our life and resurrection, glory to You! [GOASD]

From Triodion - - -

Glory. For the Devout Man.

Mode pl. 4.

With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O John, our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of 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.

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Kathisma I.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode pl. 4. Automelon.

Ἀνέστης ἐκ νεκρῶν.

O Life of all, You rose from the dead; and an Angel, * his countenance like lightning, called out to the women, * “Weep no more! But go quickly and bring to the Apostles the tidings of joy. * Sing out in exultation, ‘Truly risen from the dead is Christ the Lord, * who was well pleased to save the human race, as God our only Savior.’” [GOASD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

Having risen indeed from the tomb, O Lord, * as recorded in Scripture, You told the devout * women to proclaim Your resurrection to the Apostles. * Then Peter came out and he ran to the tomb; * he was amazed beholding the light in the sepulcher. * Looking in he saw that Your holy body was missing; * the napkin and linen cloths were by themselves, lying separately. * Then he believed it and cried aloud, * “Glory to You, Christ God, for You save all people, O Savior! * You are the reflection of the Father’s glory!” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

Let us sing hymns extolling the holy ark * and the heavenly gate and the shining cloud, * the all-holy mountain, and the heavenly ladder, * the allegorical Paradise and the release of Eve, * the great and precious treasure of the entire world. * For in her humanity’s salvation was accomplished; * through her has the world received the forgiveness of age-old sins. * Let us therefore cry out to her, * “Intercede with your Son and our God, that He grant forgiveness of their offenses * to those who reverently honor your all-holy childbirth.” [GOASD]

From Octoechos - - -

Kathisma II.

Mode pl. 4.

Human beings put a seal on Your tomb; an Angel rolled the stone away from its door. Women saw You risen from the dead, O Savior, and they brought the joyful news to Your disciples in Zion, that You the life of all had risen, and that the bonds of death were shattered. Glory to You, O Lord! [GOASD]

Glory.

Mode pl. 4. O Life of all, You rose.

Ἀνέστης ἐκ νεκρῶν.

The women who were taking the burial spices * heard an angelic voice from the sepulcher saying, * “Weep no more! And instead of your sorrow take with you the tidings of joy. * Sing out in exultation, ‘Truly risen from the dead is Christ the Lord, * who was well pleased to save the human race, as God our only Savior.’” [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

In you, O Lady full of grace, all creation rejoices, the hosts of Angels and the human race. O consecrated temple and allegorical Paradise, virgins boast of you. For God became incarnate from you, yes, our eternally existing God became a child from you. He made a throne of your womb, and He made your body wider than the heavens. In you, O Lady full of grace, all creation rejoices. Glory to you! [GOASD]

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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 pl. 4.

The Myrrh-bearing Women went to the tomb of the Giver of Life, seeking the immortal Master among the dead. And receiving good tidings of joy from the Angel, they reported to the Apostles, that the Lord had risen, granting the great mercy to the world. [GOASD]

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Anavathmoi.

Antiphon 1. Mode pl. 4.

From my youth the enemy tempts me, with the pleasures he inflames me. But trusting in You, O Lord, I repel and vanquish him. [GOASD]

Let those who hate Zion become like the grass before it is plucked up. For Christ will cut their necks in pieces with the cutting blade of torments. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit is the life of all things living. He is light from light and great God. We extol Him with the Father and the Logos. [GOASD]

Antiphon 2.

Let my heart be humble-minded and covered with the fear of You, O Lord, lest it be exalted and fall from You, all-compassionate Master. [GOASD]

Whoever hopes in the Lord will not fear when He will judge and punish all things with fire. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit every holy person sees and speaks as a prophet. They do sublime miracles, praising the one God in three persons. For though It shines with three-fold light, yet the Godhead rules as monarch. [GOASD]

Antiphon 3.

I cried to You, O Lord. Attend to me. Incline Your ear to me who am crying, and purify me prior to taking me from this life. [GOASD]

Everyone who sets in the earth, his mother, will again return thence, to receive the torments or honors for his life’s actions. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

From the Holy Spirit comes theology. One God, thrice-holy: The Father is without beginning, and the Son came from Him eternally, and the Spirit, sharing form and throne, shone at once from the Father. [GOASD]

Antiphon 4.

Behold now, what is so good or so pleasant as for brethren to dwell together? For in this the Lord has promised life everlasting. [GOASD]

He who adorns the lilies of the field commands us not to be concerned about our clothing. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now.

In the Holy Spirit, the unifying Cause, all things are sustained in peaceful coexistence. This is so for He is God, with the Father and the Son being truly one in essence. [GOASD]

Prokeimenon.

The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. (2)

Verse: Praise the Lord, O my soul!

The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. [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.

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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 altar table)

Eothinon 8

John. 20:11 – 18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabboni,” which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, “Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and she told them that he had said these things to her. [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]

Idiomela from the Triodion.

Glory. Mode pl. 4.

Open to me the gates of repentance, O Giver of Life, for early in the morning my spirit hastens to Your holy temple, bringing the temple of my body all defiled. But as one compassionate, cleanse me, I pray, by Your loving-kindness and mercy. [SD]

Both now. Same Mode.

Guide me in the paths of salvation, O Theotokos, for I have befouled my soul with shameful sins and I heedlessly squandered all of my life’s resources. By your intercession deliver me from every uncleanness. [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.

When I ponder in my wretchedness on the many terrible things that I have done, I tremble for that fearful day, the Day of Judgment. But trusting in the mercy of Your compassion, like David I cry to You, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your 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; our devout father John Climacus, the author of the Ladder, 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: Octoechos: Canon-1

The Canon

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode i. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἁρματηλάτην Φαραώ.

The rod of Moses working wonders once submerged Phar’onic charioteers * when it smote the waters * in the figure of a cross and thereby split the sea in two; * while it rescued on dry land wayfaring fugitive Israel, * which to God resoundingly sang a song. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

How can we all not be amazed by the almighty divinity of Christ! * From the Savior’s Passion * pour out incorruption and dispassion to believers all; * from His holy side that was pierced ever flows an immortal fount; * from His empty tomb, everlasting life. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The holy Angel, whom the women see today, appears so glorious, * wearing the resplendent * emblems of intrinsic and immaterial purity, * his appearance alone indicating the resurrection’s light, * crying out, “The Lord is risen indeed!” [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

All generations call you blest, proclaiming glorious things concerning you, * as the only woman * who held God the Logos in her womb, remaining ever pure, * Virgin Mother of God; therefore we the faithful all honor you * as our mighty champion after God. [SD]

Ode 1: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Τῷ Σωτῆρι Θεῷ.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

I have become like the man who fell among thieves, ⁄ Christ my Savior, ⁄ wounded and left half dead. ⁄ For through my sins, I have wounds more grevious than his. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

The man stripped of all Your wealth, cried out lamenting: ⁄ Savior, I am gravely wounded! ⁄ Do not leave me to thieves and robbers! ⁄ So also I pray to You: ⁄ Save me, Merciful Lord! [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My mind has been scourged with the whips of sin: ⁄ wicked thieves and evil thoughts. ⁄ Heal me, Christ my Savior, ⁄ and save me, for You are rich in mercy. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

Christ took flesh from you, undefiled Mother of God, ⁄ while always remaining in the bosom of the Father. ⁄ Pray to Him without ceasing that He may save from all harm ⁄ the creatures He has formed. [OCA]

Ode 1: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Of old when the Israelite.)

Ὑγρὰν διοδεύσας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You ascended from the darkness and sorrow of material things, ⁄ and went to dwell in spiritual light, holy John: ⁄ Give me light through your intercessions to the Lord. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were suckled on the sweetness of abstinence, ⁄ and cast away the bitterness of sensual indulgence. ⁄ Therefore, Father, you give us pleasure sweeter than honey and the honeycomb! [OCA]

Glory.

You rejected the pleasures that creep in the dust, ⁄ and ascended to the height of virtues, holy Father. ⁄ Thus you became the sweetness of salvation to your flock. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You ineffably bore the Word and Wisdom of the Father: ⁄ Heal the harsh wounds of my soul and still the anguish of my heart! [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 miracles. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ὁ στερεώσας κατʼ ἀρχάς.

In the beginning, You O Christ, * established all of the heavens, * and You made firm the earth upon the waters, * with intelligence divine. Confirm me on the Church’s rock. * No one but You is holy, and only You are benevolent. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Condemned was Adam when he ate * and tasted sin in the Garden. * But Your physical Passion that has saved us * vindicated him, O Lord, because You were not liable * to have to undergo death, * since You were sinless, O Christ our God. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The resurrection’s brilliant light, * my God and Savior Lord Jesus, * shined on people who were sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death. * And by His own divinity, * He bound the strong man devil, * and then He plundered his house and goods. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

You are superior to all * the Angels, O Theotokos, * the Cherubim and Seraphim, O Virgin. * Only you held in your womb God, who is uncontainable. * And therefore all believers * ever extol you and call you blessed. [SD]

Ode 3: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Στερέωσον ἡμᾶς ὁ Θεός.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Christ, as I walk on the path of life, ⁄ I am gravely wounded by thieves through my passions: ⁄ I pray that You will raise me up. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves have robbed my mind and left me half dead. ⁄ I am wounded by my sins, but heal me, Lord. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My passions have stripped me bare of Your commandments, Christ, ⁄ and I have been scourged by sensual pleasures, ⁄ but pour oil on my wounds, O Savior. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Pray without ceasing, pure Bride of God, ⁄ to the One who came forth from your womb, ⁄ that those who sing your praises may be delivered from the deceit of the devil. [OCA]

Ode 3: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (Lord, You are the firm.)

Σὺ εἶ τὸ στερέωμα.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You burnt up the thorns of the passions ⁄ with the fiery coal of your ascetic warfare, holy one, ⁄ giving warmth with your fervor to all who follow the monastic life. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You became the myrrh of sanctification ⁄ through your ascetic labors, holy one. ⁄ You were offered up as a sweet smelling incense to God. [OCA]

Glory.

You drowned the waters of the passions through your tears ⁄ as you gave heed to the laws of the ascetic life, ⁄ as the soldiers of Pharaoh were once drowned in the Red Sea. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Check the restless tumult of my thoughts, ⁄ and guide me to your Son, pure Mother of God! [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 glory give glorious crowns to them. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

From Triodion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

In the height of self-control the Lord has placed you as a true unerring star illuminating all the earth and also guiding us to the light, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [SD]

Oikos.

You have rendered yourself God’s true abode, O Father, by your divine virtue, adorning it lucidly, as with gold that glitters from afar. You set forth faith, hope and true charity as divine axioms. As with angelic self-control, you practiced prudence, courage, and temperance. You acquired humility, by which you were exalted. Hence, you were enlightened by prayer unfailing, and you attained the mansions of heaven, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [GKD]

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1.

With your holy Cross as our weapon of salvation, ⁄ we cry aloud to you, our Savior: ⁄ You have willingly suffered for our sake: ⁄⁄ save us in your great mercy, O God of all! [OCA]

Glory. Another.

Mode 4. N/M (You who were lifted.)

You went to dwell in the heights of heaven, ⁄ shining with the glory of the virtues. ⁄ You entered the boundless depths of contemplation; ⁄ you exposed to mockery all the snares of the demons, ⁄ protecting mankind from their cruel violence, ⁄ and now, John, ladder of the virtues, ⁄⁄ you intercede for the salvation of your servants.

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 4. You who were lifted.

On the cherubic throne as God He is seated * and in the Father's bosom rests as the Logos. * The icons show Him physically sitting upon your lap * as upon His holy throne, O immaculate Virgin, * for He is the King of all the nations and Savior, * whom we your servants worship. And we pray * to you, O Lady: Implore Him to save our souls. [GOASD]

Ode 4: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode iv. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Σύ μου ἰσχύς.

You are my strength. * You are my power, O Christ my Lord. * God my Savior, You are my exceeding joy. You came to us, never absent from the bosom of the Father, * and You assumed human poverty. * And so I join the Prophet Habakkuk, singing: Glory * to Your strength, O benevolent Lord my God! [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You loved me much, even when I was an enemy. * By Your novel emptying, O merciful Savior, You came down to me on earth; * You were not ashamed of my degradation’s profundity. * Remaining in the heights, with Your ineffable glory * You have glorified me who was once abased. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Master Christ, who does not marvel when they observe * how through Passion death has been destroyed, and also through the Cross decay disappears; * by Your death, O Savior, Hades is plundered of all its wealth. * This wondrous feat of Your divine power is amazing, * O benevolent Lord who were crucified Lord. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

O Virgin Bride, You are the boast of believers all. * You protect us Christians and you shelter us, for you are both harbor and a wall. * O all-blameless Lady, you bring petitions before your Son. * With faith and love we know you as the pure Theotokos, * and you save us from danger and tragedy. [SD]

Ode 4: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἀκήκοα Κύριε τὴν ἐκ τοῦ τάφου.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves have taken from me my godly deeds, ⁄ leaving me chastised and in agony. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My unstable thoughts have stripped me bare of Your commandments, O Savior, ⁄ and I have been scourged by my transgressions. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

The Levite, when he saw me wounded, ⁄ passed by on the other side, ⁄ but save me, O Savior! [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

We rightly glorify you, O Theotokos, ⁄ taking refuge with all the faithful beneath your protection. [OCA]

Ode 4: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. (N/M)

Εἰσακήκοα Κύριε.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You are a fragrant meadow and a living paradise of the virtues, ⁄ producing abundantly the fruit of abstinence ⁄ which gives nourishment to all who honor you. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You are truly a giver of the law like Moses, ⁄ a meek and gentle ruler like David ⁄ for all who follow the ascetic and monastic life. ⁄ Therefore we bless you, Father John. [OCA]

Glory.

Planted by the waters of abstinence, blessed father, ⁄ you have become a fruitful vine, bearing the grapes of true sanctity. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mother of God, you bore for us in time ⁄ the One who shone forth timelessly from the Father. ⁄ Entreat Him to save those who sing your praises! [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: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode v. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Why reject me, Your servant, * from before Your face, O Lord the light that never sets? * Miserable sinner that I am, now this strange darkness covers me. * Savior, I implore You to bring me back to Your commandments, * which are light, and I pray You to guide my ways. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Leading up to Your Passion, * You endured the mocking when a robe was put on You, * covering in this way first-formed Adam’s inglorious nakedness. * Naked You were fastened unto the Cross, O Christ my Savior; * thus You stripped off the garment of death, O Lord. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

You refashioned my being, * fallen human nature, from the dust of death, O Christ, * by Your resurrection; and You made it to have immortality * and restored within it Your undistorted kingly image, * so it shines with divine incorruption’s light. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

O all-pure holy Virgin, * when you speak to Christ you have maternal confidence. * Therefore we implore you to remember your kindred concern for us. * For we Christians have you, our gracious Lady, interceding * with your Son and our Lord, to forgive our sins. [SD]

Ode 5: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἐκ νυκτὸς ὀρθρίζοντες.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Jesus, bind up the wounds of my soul, ⁄ as the Samaritan bound the wounds of the man who fell among thieves, ⁄ and heal my pain, I pray, O Christ. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My soul is sick and in agony, ⁄ scourged by my transgressions, O Christ. ⁄ I lie naked and bereft of the divine virtues; ⁄ but I beseech You, save me. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the priest and the Levite saw me, ⁄ they could not help me, ⁄ but passed me by on the other side. ⁄ But in Your compassion ⁄ You have given me salvation and kept me from harm. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

My mind has been painfully scourged by thieves, ⁄ but I entreat You, O Master, ⁄ do not despise me in my wretchedness, ⁄ but take pity on me, O Savior, ⁄ at the intercessions of Your Mother. [OCA]

Ode 5: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

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

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You quenched all the passions with the dew of your ascetic struggles, ⁄ kindling the lamp of abstinence ⁄ with the fire of love and faith, father. ⁄ You are a dispassionate light and a child of the day! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

With divine husbandry, Father, you tended the grapes of faith, ⁄ you gathered them into the winepress and pressed them out, ⁄ by the labors of ascetic warfare. ⁄ Filling the spiritual cup of abstinence, ⁄ you rejoice the heart of your flock! [OCA]

Glory.

You courageously endured the assaults and wounds of the enemy: ⁄ You are a firm pillar, supporting your flock, blessed father, ⁄ guiding your sheep with the staff of God, ⁄ feeding them in green pastures beside the waters of abstinence. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Virgin, as you foretold, we call you blessed, ⁄ for the Lord has truly done great things for you and magnified you! ⁄ He who was born from your womb has made you the true Mother of God! [OCA]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 6: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἱλάσθητί μοι Σωτήρ.

Be gracious to me, O Lord, * for many are my iniquities; * and bring me up from the depth of evils, I supplicate. * Like Jonah, I cry to You. * O my Savior, hear me, * as the God of my Deliverance. [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

The evil one through a tree * brought down humanity mightily. * When You were hung on a tree, * O Christ, You were mightier. * Through the Cross You brought him down, * displaying his weakness, * and You raised fallen humanity. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Lord, You rose from the tomb * and had compassion on Zion, making her new instead of old, * O Christ, by Your divine blood, * our God most compassionate; * and now and forever, * as the King of all, You reign in her. [SD]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Theotokion.

May we, by your earnest prayers, * avoid committing the grievous sins, * Mother of God, and attain * the divine enlightenment * of the Son of God, who was ineffably incarnate of you, O all-immaculate one. [SD]

Ode 6: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ἐκύκλωσέ με ἄβυσσος.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Master, I have wasted my God-given life on the passions, ⁄ and I am fiercely scourged in every member by my transgressions; ⁄ but I turn to You for refuge and pray: ⁄ Have compassion on me. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Scourging my mind with the passions, ⁄ thieves have seized my wealth and left me as dead. ⁄ But have compassion on me, and save me, O Lord. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the Levite saw how painfully I was scourged, ⁄ he was unable to endure the sight of my wounds ⁄ and he passed me by on the other side. ⁄ But in Your love You have poured out Your rich mercy on me. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

We rightly glorify you as the Bush unconsumed by fire, ⁄ the Fountain, the living Ladder and the Gate of Heaven, ⁄ glorious Mary, the pride of the Orthodox! [OCA]

Ode 6: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

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

Ἱλάσθητί μοι Σωτήρ.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You received the divine wealth of the Spirit in your soul: ⁄ blameless prayer, chastity and purity ⁄ with unceasing watchfulness and the labors of abstinence. ⁄ Through these you became a dwelling place of God. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You passed by the worthless joys of this material world, wise father, ⁄ raising your mind on the wings of immaterial prayer. ⁄ Through the perfection of your life ⁄ you received an inheritance on high. [OCA]

Glory.

You quenched the fiery darts of the enemy ⁄ with the sweat of your ascetic toil; ⁄ kindling the fire of faith, ⁄ you burnt up the proud insolence of unbelief and heresy! [OCA]

Both now.

The majesty of the Most High has shone forth from Zion! ⁄ He has put on flesh from you O Virgin, in an ineffable union, ⁄ and has brought light to the world. [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

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

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

When You rose from the grave, You also raised the dead, and You resurrected Adam. Because of Your Resurrection, Eve is rejoicing, and people the world over celebrate Your resurrection from the dead, O very merciful Lord. [GOASD]

Oikos.

When You ransacked the realm of Hades, and You raised the dead, O long-suffering Master, You met the Myrrh-bearing Women, and You gave them joy in place of sorrow. You showed Your Apostles the marks of Your victory, O Savior and Giver of Life, and You illumined creation, O benevolent God. Therefore the world also celebrates Your resurrection from the dead, O very merciful Lord. [GOASD]

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Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On March 22 we commemorate the holy hieromartyr Basil, Presbyter of the Church of Ancyra.

On this day we also commemorate the holy women martyrs, Kallinike and Vasilissa, who died by the sword.

On this day we also commemorate St. Drosis, daughter of the emperor Trajan, and the five consecrated virgins with her.

The holy new devout martyr Efthymios, who contested in Constantinople in the year 1814, died by the sword.

From the Triodion.

On this day, the fourth Sunday of Lent, we commemorate our devout Father John, author of The Ladder.

Verses

John, who was dead in the flesh while living,

Ever lives, while appearing to be dead and not breathing.

He left us his book, the Ladder for ascending,

And shows us the way of his ascent to heaven.

By his intercessions, O God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

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Ode 7: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode vii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Θεοῦ συγκατάβασιν.

The fire in Babylon * withdrew in fear from the condescension of God. * For this reason the Servants * within the furnace as in a moist meadow danced * with feet exultant, and sang that immortal hymn, * saying, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Your glorious emptying, * the divine riches of Your poverty, O Christ, * caused amazement to Angels, * as they were watching You being crucified * for the salvation of all who believe in You * and sing, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

O Christ God, by Your descent * into the netherworld, it was filled with light; * and the darkness that chased us * was chased away; and the prisoners from all time * were resurrected; and rising they cried aloud * and sang, “O God of our fathers, blessed are You!” [SD]

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

For the Trinity.

We call You the Lord of all, * as we profess Orthodox theology; * and we name You the Father * of one and only only-begotten Son; * we know the consubstantial, co-eternal Comforter, * the one and right Holy Spirit proceeding from You. [SD]

Ode 7: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Ὁ ὑπερυψούμενος.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Thieves fell upon me, a poor wretch, ⁄ and scourging me, left me a lifeless corpse. ⁄ Therefore I pray to You: Come to my help. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

My restless thoughts have robbed my mind, ⁄ and scourging me through the passions, have left me dead, ⁄ because of the multitude of my transgressions. ⁄ But heal me, O Savior. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

When the Levite saw me, injured and in pain, ⁄ he thought my wounds incurable ⁄ and unable to endure the sight of them, ⁄ he passed by on the other side. ⁄ But heal me, my Savior. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Taking flesh from the Virgin, O Christ, ⁄ You saved me, pouring the oil of Your rich mercy on my wounds. ⁄ Therefore I glorify You. [OCA]

Ode 7: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

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

Οἱ ἐκ τῆς Ἰουδαίας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You led your flock to pasture, father, ⁄ in the green meadows of the heavenly kingdom: ⁄ with the rod of true dogma you drove away the beasts of heresy ⁄ singing aloud: Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You entered into the joy of the heavenly bridal chamber of Christ the King, ⁄ clothed in a garment worthy of Him who called you to the feast. ⁄ As you are seated beside Him you cry aloud: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Glory.

You are a river of abstinence, father, free from the pollution of sin, ⁄ washing clean the thoughts and purging away the filth of those who cry out in faith: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now.

The Lord of all came forth from your womb, ⁄ taking flesh from you, O Virgin. ⁄ Therefore with true Orthodox faith we honor you as the Theotokos, ⁄ and we cry to your Son: Blessed are You, O 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: Octoechos: Canon-1

From Octoechos - - -

Canon for the Resurrection.

Ode viii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ἑπταπλασίως κάμινον.

The tyrant king of Babylon * had the furnace made seven times * hotter for the godly men, for he was furious. * But after he witnessed how * a higher power rescued them, * he cried out and said, “You Servants, bless the Creator; * sing hymns to the Redeemer, O you priests; and you people * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages.” [SD]

Troparia.

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

Jesus in His divinity is above every so-called god, * and His divine might shone forth in what He did for us. * He physically tasted death, * death on a Cross, for the sake of all, * and destroyed the might of Hell. Unceasingly bless Him, * you Servants; sing a hymn, O you priests; and you people, * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

Glory to Your holy Resurrection, O Lord.

He who was crucified arose; * he who boasted has fallen down; * he who fell and shattered has been raised and stands again. * Corruption is driven out, * as incorruption blossoms forth; * perishable nature has by life now been swallowed. * You Servants, bless and praise Him; O you priests and you people, * exalt Him beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

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

For the Trinity.

Single is the Divinity that is shining with triple light, * radiance from one nature in three hypostases: * Father unoriginate, * and the Father’s connatural Word, * and the consubstantial, co-reigning Holy Spirit. * You Servants, bless and sing hymns, O you priests and you people, * exalting beyond measure, unto all the ages. [SD]

Ode 8: Triodion: Canon-1

Canon from the Triodion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 1. (N/M)

Σοὶ τῷ παντουργῷ.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Robbed by my thoughts, scourged by my transgressions, ⁄ I have ruined my life, O Savior, ⁄ and I have been stripped of Your divine image. ⁄ But take pity on me, O God, the Lover of mankind. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

You came down on the earth from on high, O Savior, ⁄ taking pity on me, ⁄ for I was wounded in every member by my many offences, ⁄ and there was none to heal me, ⁄ but You have saved me in Your mercy. [OCA]

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

Master, You gave Your body and soul as a ransom for me ⁄ when I was wounded in every member by the scourging of sin, ⁄ pouring out the oil of Your mercy on me, O compassionate Christ. [OCA]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Virgin, at the word of the God-Man, ⁄ you bore the Lord in ways past understanding yet remained inviolate. ⁄ With all His works we bless you and exalt you above all forever! [OCA]

Ode 8: Triodion: Canon-2

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Triodion - - -

Mode pl. 4. N/M (O praise and bless Him.)

Τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν οὐρανῶν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

We have a true living pillar and image of abstinence in you, ⁄ and we all honor your memory, Father John. [OCA]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The assembly of monks rejoices, ⁄ while the gathering of saints and the righteous dance with gladness: ⁄ for you have received a crown with them as your just reward. [OCA]

Glory.

Adorned with the virtues, ⁄ you have entered the bridal chamber of ineffable glory, ⁄ singing the praises of Christ for ever. [OCA]

Both now.

Do not reject us, Virgin maiden, for we need your aid, ⁄ and we sing in praise of you and exalt you above all for ever. [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

READER

From Octoechos - - -

Resurrectional Kontakion.

Oikos.

Kontakion.

From Triodion - - -

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

In the height of self-control the Lord has placed you as a true unerring star illuminating all the earth and also guiding us to the light, as our professor and mentor, O Father John. [SD]

Oikos.

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Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On March 22 we commemorate the holy hieromartyr Basil, Presbyter of the Church of Ancyra.

On this day we also commemorate the holy women martyrs, Kallinike and Vasilissa, who died by the sword.

On this day we also commemorate St. Drosis, daughter of the emperor Trajan, and the five consecrated virgins with her.

The holy new devout martyr Efthymios, who contested in Constantinople in the year 1814, died by the sword.

From the Triodion.

On this day, the fourth Sunday of Lent, we commemorate our devout Father John, author of The Ladder.

Verses

John, who was dead in the flesh while living,

Ever lives, while appearing to be dead and not breathing.

He left us his book, the Ladder for ascending,

And shows us the way of his ascent to heaven.

By his intercessions, O God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

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Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of Theotokos

Ode i. Mode 4.

Ode iii.

Ode iv.

Ode v.

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.

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

Eothinon Gospel (EP / GOA)