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Menaion Supplement - November 9

Memory of St. Nektarios of Pentapolis

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CHOIR

Mode 1.

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.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. As a citizen of the desert.

Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης.

That son of Silybria and guardian of Aegina * was an ardent lover of virtue * and a saint of the modern age, * that God-inspired servant of Christ, * Nektarios. So let us honor him. * He pours out all kinds of healing to those who pray * with faith and cry out reverently, “Glory to Christ who glorified you; * glory to Him for your miracles; * glory to Him who through you gives cures and healing to all.” [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 1. The stone having been sealed.

Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος.

When Gabriel had said to you, “Rejoice!” blessed Virgin, * and you had voiced your assent, the Lord of all became incarnate * in you, who became the holy Ark, * as righteous King David said of old. * You carried your Creator, and thus your womb was wider than the heavens. * Glory to Him who dwelt inside of you! * Glory to Him who came forth from You! * Glory to Him who through your childbirth has set us free! [GOASD]

The appointed Kathisma of the Psalter may be read, i.e. Kathisma 4. Then the short litany.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

For 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.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. The soldiers..

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

You rose on us, O Saint, like a sun brightly shining, * in recent history, through your most holy lifestyle, * O Father Nektarios; and you therefore have roused us all * to praise and glorify * our Christ, the Master of all things. * By the miracles and mighty signs that He gave you, * He showed that you were glorified. [SD]

Glory.

Mode 1. The soldiers..

Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ.

Your precious holy skull pours out cures in abundance * amazingly each day, by divine activation. * The perfume and fragrance of the Holy Spirit that it emits * fills with peace and joy * all those who run to your holy * monastery with profound devotion and longing, * O Father Nektarios. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 1. The soldiers..

From pure and holy blood, you gave birth to the Master * of all, who did not change from what He was; and He kept you * a virgin ineffably, even after delivery. * We all magnify all your magnificent wonders, * and we place our hope in your intense intercession, * O Lady, that we be saved. [SD]

The appointed Kathisma of the Psalter may be read, i.e. Kathisma 5. Then the 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 good and benevolent God, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR

Amen.

CHOIR

Kathisma II.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 3. You were so beautiful.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα.

Father, your way of life was marked by purity; * your ways and manners were straightforward and upright. * And as a spiritual gift from you did the Lord receive these. * Therefore He showed you to be * an abundant wellspring of cures * in Aegina for all who come * to your holy relics faithfully; * which relics give off heavenly fragrance * and divine sweet scent to all. [SD]

Glory.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

Κατεπλάγη Ἰωσήφ.

O Nektarios, the grace of doing miracles, which God * gave to you, is active in your holy relics everywhere, * and it truly amazes the minds of the faithful. * Therefore crowds converge upon your Monastery, * and pious people flock to where your relics are. * The sick and suffering receive their health, * by your assistance, O wise Hierarch. * And with rejoicing, they hymn and praise Christ, * who sanctified you, O Saint of God. [SD]

Both now.

Mode 4. Joseph marveled.

He who holds together all and made the ages, being God, * was ineffably contained completely in your holy womb, * while never absent from the Father’s bosom, O immaculate Maid. * When He came forth from you, He had two natures indeed; * you bore Him, perfect man and perfect God as well. * And Adam’s nature He deified, * and He saved the entire world. * O Theotokos, pray to your Son and God, * and entreat Him to save our souls. [SD]

The Polyeleos.

Psalm 134 (135).

Psalm 135 (136).

Selected Psalm Verses

Selected Psalm Verses for Hierarchs

Of the world. Alleluia.

1. Hear this, all you nations; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world. Alleluia. (48:2) [SAAS]

2. Both earthborn and the sons of men, rich and poor together. Alleluia. (48:3) [SAAS]

3. My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart, understanding. Alleluia. (48:4) [SAAS]

4. Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Alleluia. (33:12) [SAAS]

5. He who walks blamelessly, and works righteousness. Alleluia. (14:2) [SAAS]

6. He who has innocent hands and a pure heart; he who does not lift up his soul to vanity. Alleluia. (23:4) [SAAS]

7. I proclaimed righteousness in the great church. Alleluia. (39:10) [SAAS]

8. I did not hide Your mercy and Your truth from the great congregation. Alleluia. (39:11) [SAAS]

9. I did not hide Your righteousness in my heart. Alleluia. (39:11) [SAAS]

10. I declared Your truth and Your salvation. Alleluia. (39:11) [SAAS]

11. I will declare Your name to my brethren; in the midst of the church I will sing to You. Alleluia. (21:23) [SAAS]

12. I will wash my hands in innocence; so I will go about Your altar, O Lord. Alleluia. (25:6) [SAAS]

13. That I may hear the voice of praise and tell of all Your wondrous works. Alleluia. (25:7) [SAAS]

14. O Lord, I love the beauty of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells. Alleluia. (25:8) [SAAS]

15. I said to those who transgress the law, “Do not transgress the law,” and to those who sin I said, “Do not exalt yourselves.” Alleluia. (74:5) [SAAS]

16. I have not sat down with vain councils, nor will I go in with those who transgress the law. Alleluia. (25:4) [SAAS]

17. I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the ungodly. Alleluia. (25:5) [SAAS]

18. The mouth of the righteous shall meditate on wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment. Alleluia. (36:30) [SAAS]

19. The law of God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be tripped up. Alleluia. (36:31) [SAAS]

20. He will manage his words with judgment. Alleluia. (111:5) [SAAS]

21. He shall not be afraid because of an evil report. Alleluia. (111:7) [SAAS]

22. The righteous man shall be glad in the Lord, and shall hope in Him. Alleluia. (63:11) [SAAS]

23. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall be multiplied like the cedar in Lebanon. Alleluia. (91:13) [SAAS]

24. Those planted in the house of the Lord shall blossom forth in the courts of our God. Alleluia. (91:14) [SAAS]

25. Your priests shall clothe themselves in righteousness; Your saints shall greatly rejoice. Alleluia. (131:9) [SAAS]

26. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they shall praise You unto ages of ages. Alleluia. (83:5) [SAAS]

Glory. For the Trinity.

Mode 1.

Let us bow in worship and adore * the Father; likewise let us glorify * the Son; and also let us praise * the all-holy Spirit faithfully, * crying out in unison, * “Save us all, we implore, all-holy Trinity.” [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode 1.

We Your people now invoke the name * of Your holy Mother entreating for us. * O Good One, at her fervent prayers, * send to us Your tender mercies, O Christ, * so that we may glorify * You, the hope of our souls, O Lord. [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

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You interpreted rightly the words of God, * and the Orthodox doctrines you taught as well, * for you were a genuine * and devout, godly Hierarch. * And as such you did educate the minds of the Orthodox * in the love of God and the way to salvation. * Then you built a holy monastery for women, * in Aegina, moved by God, * for the nurture and care of souls, * holy Father Nektarios. * The nuns who live there venerate * your divine and holy relics reverently, * and we with them are observing * your holy memorial. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

St. Nektarios knew that you were portrayed * by the jar where the manna was kept of old, * O Pure one, and by the lamp * that was bright with the light of God. * And he, as a true worker of virtue, was worthily * illumined in his soul and his mind by your radiance. * Therefore he proclaimed it in Orthodox manner, * that you, Theotokos, are * at the same time a virgin pure * and the Mother of Christ our God. * He now enjoys Your Son’s holy light * incomprehensible, Lady all-immaculate, * and with the Angels he glorifies * your glory ineffable. [SD]

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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. Psalms 48, 131.

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

Verse: O Lord, Your priests shall clothe themselves in righteousness; Your saints shall greatly rejoice.

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

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Mode 2.

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

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Wisdom. Arise. Let us hear the holy Gospel.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

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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. 24:42 – 47

The Lord said, “Watch, for you do not know at what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the householder had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes will find so doing. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.” [RSV]

CHOIR

Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You.

READER

Psalm 50 (51).

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

Menaion Supplement - - -

CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

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

Both now.

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

Idiomelon. Mode pl. 2.

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

Today, Nektarios the God-bearer, the Church’s new ornament, having completed the race of virtue, has made his way to heaven. Dwelling now in the splendor of the Saints, he enjoys with face unveiled the tree of life, as he receives the illuminations of the magnificent glory. And he prays for us, asking that we be free of danger, and that we may have lasting peace 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 in Lycia, Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, the wonderworkers; the holy, glorious, great martyrs George the triumphant, Demetrios the myrrh-streamer, Theodore the soldier, and Theodore the general; Menas the wonderworker; Charalampus and Eleutherius, the hieromartyrs; the holy, glorious, and victorious martyrs; the glorious great Martyr and all-laudable Euphemia; the holy and glorious Martyrs Thecla, Barbara, Anastasia, Catherine, Kyriaki, Photini, Marina, Paraskevi and Irene; our venerable and God-bearing fathers; (local patron saint); the holy and righteous ancestors of God Joachim and Anna; our father among the saints Nektarios, Metropolitan of Pentapolis, the Wonderworker, 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.

The full canons in English are unavailable at this time. Therefore we are offering a modified order and partial canon.

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. An anthem of victory.

ᾨδὴν ἐπινίκιον.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

I pray that you intercede for me and scatter * the darkness that plagues my mind, and then illumine it, * and give me words to extol * your holy memory with joy, O St. Nektarios. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

O Father, in recent years you have arisen * like a never-setting sun, with your resplendent works; * and you most wondrously shine * in every corner of the earth the holy Gospel's light. [GOASD]

Glory.

Through living in purity, you emulated * the Lord's holy Hierarchs throughout the centuries; * and therefore you, O devout * father Nektarios, partake of equal glory and fame. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Immaculate Virgin, you remained unburned when * you held the unbearable nature within your womb * and you gave birth in the flesh * to Christ the Maker of all, without confusion or change. [GOASD]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. Firmly established be my heart.

Στερεωθήτω ἡ καρδία μου.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were instructed in the love of God * from an early age, O Nektarios, * and thus you chose to follow Christ, * and you prudently kept yourself * far away from any vanity, * O Father, and worldliness. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The sacred sayings dripping from your lips * delighted with heavenly sweetness the hearts * of all who faithfully received * what you said, O Nektarios. * Now your writings train believers' minds * to strive for the higher pursuits. [GOASD]

Glory.

O holy Hierarch Nektarios, * by your life of virtue and chastity, * you put on holiness, O Saint, * as a garment. And now you are * the most precious gem of hierarchs. * And therefore we honor you. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Glowing with splendors of virginity, * your beauty was incomprehensible. * And you gave birth to Christ our God * with a body ineffably, * all-pure Virgin, thus revoking * by your childbirth the verdict on Eve. [GOASD]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 3: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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.

CHOIR

Kathisma.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

When you finished the race of the virtues, O Saint, * you were transferred to life immortal by divine command, * O Nektarios, partaking of the company of saints. * Join with them to intercede now with Christ the King of all, * for us who are celebrating * your memory, to be granted forgiveness of sins and the salvation of soul. [GOASD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Come, believers, and let us extol and magnify * the all-pure Theotokos, who allegorically * is the precious jar of manna, for she contained God. * From the primal curse she rescued us by her childbirth, * in which she remained a virgin * and bore the superessential Logos, for the salvation of our souls. [GOASD]

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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. When you, Prophet Habbakuk.

Ἐν Πνεύματι προβλέπων.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Because you led a life that was saintly here on earth, * in heaven now you are dwell with all the Saints forevermore. * Your holy relics issue forth sanctification, * curing and saving those afflicted by diseases, * Hierarch of Christ, St. Nektarios. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your service as a priest was acceptable to Christ, * for you performed it reverently in purity, O Saint, * and as a pure and holy sacrifice you offered * to Him your blameless life, O Hierarch; and therefore * you have been befittingly glorified. [GOASD]

Glory.

Your holy skull and relics miraculously cure * diseases and infirmities of every kind, O Saint. * The grace of God that dwells inside of them is active * in a variety of ways and in the measure * of the faith of those venerating them. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Your Son was immaterial formerly and then * was born from you and took our form, always remaining God. * He rescued Adam from the curse and He remade him. * And now He makes a child of God every believer * who glorifies you as the Mother of God. [GOASD]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. O Son and Word.

Τὴν σὴν εἰρήνην.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

With wisdom of the Spirit and with sayings of life, * you tutor the hearts of believers to lead a life * of holy virtue, O Nektarios, * the erudite and wise sacred preacher of the Gospel. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

As a most godly Hierarch and steward of divine * sacraments, O Father, you made the episcopal * and sacred robes that you were vested in * even more ornate by your virtues and your good deeds. [GOASD]

Glory.

A paragon of gentleness and wisdom, O Saint, * inspired, you gathered a group of devoted nuns; * and by your words and deeds and blameless life, * you guided and led them to Christ, O holy Father. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

My sorry soul is darkened by the passions and sin. * Immaculate Virgin, I pray you to pity me, * and with your holy light illumine it; * also pierce my heart with the fear of God, O Lady. [GOASD]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. Imitating the inspired Prophet.

Τὸν Προφήτην Ἰωνᾶν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

Like a newly-shining star in theses latter days, O Saint, * you have mystically been lit in devout believers' hearts, * igniting them * with diving longing, father Nektarios. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

As the wise Apostle Paul taught of old, so you, O Saint, * wisely led a godly life on the earth in evil days; * and thus the Lord * has glorified you, father Nektarios. [GOASD]

Glory.

You established on the rock of the fear of God your blest * monastery, which you made * like a harbor unperturbed, * a safe retreat * for the salvation of souls, Nektarios. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

When the Maker of all things came to earth, He was from you * born in flesh, O Virgin pure, thus erasing Adam's curse * from long ago. * I pray, from darkness of passions, rescue me. [GOASD]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 6: Short Litany

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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.

Menaion Supplement - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode pl. 4. O Champion General.

Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ.

With hymns of praise let us extol in heartfelt jubilance * the lately shining luminary of the Orthodox faith * and the Church’s recent fortification. * By the action of the Spirit was he glorified, * and he gushes up the grace of cures abundantly * unto those who cry: * Rejoice, Father Nektarios. [SD]

Oikos.

A man, with his mind in heaven, were you, in the world still living, O Nektarios, Hierarch of Christ. You led a devout and holy life, and in everything you were truly impeccable, righteous, and inspired by God. And henceforth you hear us saying: [SD]

Rejoice, through whom the faithful are exalted; rejoice, through whom the foes are astounded.

Rejoice, for of the holy fathers you were emulous; rejoice, for you are the teacher of the Orthodox.

Rejoice, most holy house of the energy of God; rejoice, God-written book of the new way of life.

Rejoice, modern-day peer of the Saints and Fathers; rejoice, for you wisely kept your distance from matter.

Rejoice, the radiant trophy of the Faith; rejoice, the dignified instrument of grace.

Rejoice, through whom is the Church celebrating; rejoice through whom the Isle of Aegina is rejoicing.

Rejoice, Father Nektarios.

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Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

On November 9, we commemorate our father among the saints Nektarios, Metropolitan of Pentapolis in Egypt, the Wonder-worker and founder of the holy Monastery of Holy Trinity on Aegina, who reposed in holiness in the year 1920.

Verses

You drank the nectar of life eternal,

and pour out a river of cures, O Nektarios.

On the ninth, the soul of Nektarios left his body.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs Onesiphoros and Porphyrios.

On this day we also commemorate our devout mother Matrona.

On this day we also commemorate devout Saint Theoktiste of Lesbos.

On this day we also commemorate the holy women Efstolia and Sopatra.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Anthony.

On this day Saints Christopher and Maura died by the sword.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs Narses and Artemon.

On this day our devout father Saint John the Short died in peace.

On this day devout Saint Helladios died in peace.

Devout Saint Symeon Metaphrastes died in peace.

Our devout and God-bearing fathers Efthymios and Neophytos, the founders of the holy Monastery of Docheiariou on Mt. Athos, died in peace.

By their intercessions, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

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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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. O Lord and Savior.

Τοὺς ἐν καμίνῳ Παῖδας.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were a priest of Christ the King of all * and served Him with upright thoughts and with purity of heart; * and you received illumination from the Spirit * in your soul, O Saint, and sang, * “God of our fathers, unto the ages, blessed are You!” [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

In latter times you brightly rose on us * and shined metaphorically like a most resplendent sun. * O St. Nektarios, your deeds are like a beacon, * guiding the believers' minds and hearts to the light of God. * You are the Hierarchs' gem. [GOASD]

Glory.

O blessed St. Nektarios, today * the shrine of your relics grants health of body and of soul, * like an amazing sacred clinic, to the pilgrims * visiting your famous monastery with faith * and with enormous respect. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

As the all-blameless Mother of our God * and Savior, please look at me with you sympathetic eye, * and see the trouble of my sorry soul, O Virgin. * Free me from the violent evil influence and hold * the passions have over me. [GOASD]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

Ode 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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. To Him, the Creator.

Ὃν φρίττουσιν Ἄγγελοι.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

The Lord wished to indicate to us who are on earth, * the heavenly glory He has given you, O Saint. * And therefore He made your holy relics a source * of healings and many great miracles, O Father. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

All-blessed Nektarios, your precious holy bones * exuded the fragrance of immortal life to all * immediately after they opened your tomb, * and they appeared like lilies of the field, O Father. [GOASD]

Glory.

Intensely entreat the Lord, O Hierarch of Christ, * to rescue your holy monastery from all harm * and hardship and danger, as it glories in you, * who in your paternal affection ever guard it. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Without seed conceiving the Creator of the world, * unharmed you gave birth to Him when He put on our flesh. * I pray you to keep your sorry servant unharmed * from all carnal thoughts, by your grace, all-holy Virgin. [GOASD]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 4.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

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

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Stand for the singing of Ode ix.

DEACON

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

CHOIR

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 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]

Canon 1 for the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. A spring, abundantly flowing.

Τὴν ζωοδόχον πηγήν.

Saint of God, intercede for us.

When you had finished the race of your holy life, * you were majestically given a glorious * crown by Christ who glorified you, O St. Nektarios. * Now with the Saints you are honored as an equal. * Join them in praying for us who are honoring you. [GOASD]

Saint of God, intercede for us.

When you were vested in robes of a hierarch, * you made them even more sacred through your devout * efforts and your sacred works, O father Nektarios. * And now because of your chastity and pure life, * you are resplendent, O Saint, like the Fathers of old. [GOASD]

Glory.

The Church of Christ, celebrating your memory * with sacred hymns, is rejoicing in you, O Saint. * She observes it splendidly, Hierarch Nektarios. * For you were sanctified by the Holy Spirit * in latter days, and you caused her to beam with joy. [GOASD]

Both now. Theotokion.

Higher in honor are you than the hosts on high. * You are incomparably brighter than sun and stars, * O Lady, for you gave birth physically to Christ our God, * who is the Giver of light and Sun of glory. * And you illumine our souls when we magnify you. [GOASD]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode 4.

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

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

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Exaposteilarion.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 3. Having embellished heaven.

Ὁ οὐρανὸν τοῖς ἄστροις.

O Church of Christ, be exultant, * and sing a new and sacred song * to your own son and extol him, * the sacred leader of the bride, * Nektarios, who has lately * appeared as one truly holy. [SD]

Another.

Mode 3. Having embellished heaven.

Ὁ οὐρανὸν τοῖς ἄστροις.

You lived in godly manner, * hence the Creator of all things * wondrously magnified you, * O hierarch Nektarios. * The case containing your relics * became a wellspring of miracles. [SD]

Theotokion.

Mode 3. Having embellished heaven.

Having God’s favor, O Maiden, * forever earnestly entreat * your only Son and our Master * and very tender-loving God, * that He deliver the pious * from dangers, O Theotokos. [SD]

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Lauds. Mode 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Stichera. For the Saint.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. For all the powers of heaven.

Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγμάτων.

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

With songs of praise let us gather as one and celebrate * the bright commemoration of the God-bearing bishop * Nektarios, whom Christ lately glorified for his illustrious way of life. * For He was wondrously given the grace to heal * and to care for the believers all. [SD]

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

The sacred case of your relics has been perceived to be * another pool of Siloam; by the grace of the Spirit, * it brings an end to all manner of disease, * granting health and deliverance * to all of those who approach it with ardent faith, * O our Father Saint Nektarios. [SD]

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

Who can extol as is worthy Your sovereign might and rule, * O life-bestowing Savior? * You have recently given * Nektarios the truly inspired man, who devotedly worshiped You, * as an unshaken foundation of true belief * and a pillar to Your holy Church. [SD]

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

The fragrant scent of your relics, O Saint Nektarios, * truly exceeds the fragrance of the field, as is it written. * The senses of the pious it now delights. Hence the island of Aegina * beatifies you, O thrice-blessed Hierarch, * for she sees the grace of God in you. [SD]

Glory.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode pl. 1.

O devout Father, you devoted your life to the study of the Law of God, and in so doing you emulated the life of the saints of old. When you made the mind that is set on the flesh subject to the spirit, you did what was good, and you clothed yourself in holiness, as a hierarch wise in things divine and a genuine worker of virtue. Therefore, you were vividly glorified by God, and the casket of your relics became a wellspring of cures and healings, by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit. Now we pray you, O blessed Nektarios, sprinkle into our souls the nectar of your grace, and intercede with the Lord to grant us the great mercy. [SD]

From Octoechos - - -

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 1.

Now we call you blessed, O Virgin Theotokos, and we glorify you, duty-bound as believers; the city unshakable, the wall indestructible, the firm and steadfast protection, and the place of refuge for our souls. [SD]

Stand for the Great Doxology.

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Great Doxology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continue Your mercy to those who know You.

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

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

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

Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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

Apolytikion.

Menaion Supplement - - -

Mode 1. As a citizen of the desert.

Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης.

LITANY OF FERVENT SUPPLICATION

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Again we pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Again we pray for our Archbishop (name).

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

LITANY OF COMPLETION

DEACON

Let us complete our morning prayer to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Grant this, O Lord.

DEACON

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST: Peace be with all.

CHOIR: And with your spirit.

DEACON

Let us bow our heads to the Lord.

CHOIR: To You, O Lord.

PRIEST (in a low voice)

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

PRIEST (aloud)

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

CHOIR: Amen.

PRIEST: Wisdom.

READER: Father, bless!

PRIEST

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

CHOIR: Amen.

HIERARCH or READER

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

CHOIR: Amen.

Dismissal

PRIEST

Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

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

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

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

CHOIR: Amen.