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Menaion - January 17

Memory of our Devout Father Anthony the Great; and the Holy Neo-Martyr George of Ioannina.

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MATINS

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CHOIR

Mode 4.

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

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

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

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

Apolytikion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4.

Imitating the manners of Elijah the Zealot, and following the straight paths of John the Baptist, O Father Anthony, you colonized the desert, and you supported the Empire by your prayers. Therefore intercede with Christ our God to save our souls. [SD]

Glory. Repeat.

Imitating the manners of Elijah the Zealot, and following the straight paths of John the Baptist, O Father Anthony, you colonized the desert, and you supported the Empire by your prayers. Therefore intercede with Christ our God to save our souls. [SD]

Both now. Theotokion.

From Octoechos - - -

Mode 4.

The mystery hidden from all eternity and unknown to Angels has been revealed to those on earth through you, O Mother of God: God being made flesh in a union without confusion, and willingly accepting the Cross for us, through which he raised the first-formed man and saved our souls from death. [Lash]

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 keep us, O God, by your grace.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Commemorating our all-holy, pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust 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, the power, and the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

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Kathisma I.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

When you fettered your soul with the love for Christ * and you clearly detested all things mundane, * you lived in the wilderness and the mountains. And tasting then * of the tree of knowledge, you shone forth angelically * as a mystic of secrets, * righteous Father most glorious. * Therefore, you transcended the dark cloud of the carnal * within you and drove away the demons' darkness, O blessed one, * first and chief of monastics. * Intercede with Christ our God, * that He grant forgiveness of offences * to those who keep your all-holy memory with faith and love. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

By conceiving the Wisdom and Word of God * in your womb without burning, O Mother of God, * you gave birth ineffably to the One who has made all things, * and in your arms you held Him who holds up the universe, * and you have nursed the Master who nourishes everything. * Therefore, O all-holy Virgin Mary, I pray you, * that I be forgiven of my offenses when I shall stand before Him who created me. * O all-lauded Lady most pure, I implore you, grant me your assistance then. * I am sure you can accomplish whatever you wish. [GOASD]

Kathisma II.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον.

Let us honor with hymns the Ascetic of the Lord, * for he mortified every assault of passions all * by resolute endurance truly and self-control; * he also greatly put to shame the adversarial foe with all his arrogant boasting. * And now the Saint is interceding * that the Lord have mercy on our souls. [SD]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 1. As the Father and Spirit.

O impassable gateway of God the Lord, rejoice. * You are she whom the righteous of old clearly foretold. * Prophet Daniel called you mountain that was quarried not; * Bush and Jar and Rod and Cloud, Gate and Throne and also great * Mountain were you truly called by * the Psalmist David and Moses, * and all the rest. You were revealed thus to us. [SD]

Kathisma III.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. By conceiving the Wisdom.

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You withdrew from the tumult of daily life, * and you took up your cross and denied yourself, * and you dedicated yourself entirely to the Lord. * You attained a spiritual state, out of flesh and world, * and you became conversant with the Holy Spirit. * Therefore you inspired zeal for God in the people. * You emptied the cities and populated the wilderness, * O God-bearer Anthony. * Intercede with Christ our God, that He grant forgiveness of offences * to us who lovingly honor and celebrate your memory. [SD]

Glory.

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον.

By the light ineffable you were illumined; * in the desert wilderness you were resplendent like a star, * and by your teachings illumined all * who came to you with a sure soul, O Anthony. [SD]

Both now.

Mode 4. You revealed yourself today.

The all-holy Spirit came on you, O Virgin, * at the Angel's voice, and you * conceived the coessential Son * of God the Father, who shares the throne, * O restoration of Adam, and Mother of God. [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 keep us, O God, by your grace.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Commemorating our all-holy, pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR: To you, O Lord.

PRIEST

For blessed and glorified is your all-honoured and majestic name, of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit now and for ever, and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

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CHOIR

Antiphon 1.

Mode 4.

From my youth up many passions make war on me; but you, O Saviour, help me and save me. (2) [Lash]

You who hate Sion, may you be put to shame by the Lord; for you will be dried up as grass by fire. (2) [Lash]

Glory.

By the Holy Spirit every soul is given life, and by cleansing it is exalted; it is made bright by the threefold Unity in a sacred mystery. [Lash]

Both now.

By the Holy Spirit the streams of grace well up; watering all creation to engender life. [Lash]

Prokeimenon. Psalm 115.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His holy one. (2)

Verse: What shall I give back to the Lord for all He rendered to me?

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His holy one. [SAAS]

Stand for the Gospel reading.

DEACON: Let us pray to the Lord.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

For You are holy, our God, who rest among the Saints, and to You we offer up glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever 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. Stand upright. Let us listen to the Holy Gospel.

PRIEST: Peace to all.

CHOIR: And to your spirit.

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PRIEST

The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

DEACON: Let us attend.

CHOIR

Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.

PRIEST (from the gate)

Mt. 11:27 – 30

The Lord said to his disciples, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [RSV]

CHOIR

Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.

READER

Psalm 50 (51).

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

From Menaion - - -

CHOIR

Glory. Mode 2.

At the intercession of Your holy Ascetic, 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]

Devout Father, the proclamation of your achievements went forth into all the earth. For your labors you found the reward in heaven. You destroyed the arrays of demons, and you attained to the orders of the Angels, whose lifestyle you emulated blamelessly. Since you have confidence before Christ our God, ask Him to grant peace to our souls. [SD]

PRIEST

O God, save your people and bless your inheritance. Look upon your world with mercy and compassion. Raise the Orthodox Christians in glory, and send down upon us your rich mercies,

through the prayers of our all-pure Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; by the power of the precious and life-giving Cross; through the protection of the honoured Bodiless Powers of heaven; through the intercessions of the honoured, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; of the holy, glorious and all-praised Apostles; our Fathers among the Saints, the great hierarchs and ecumenical teachers, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom, Athanasios, Cyril, and John the Merciful, patriarchs of Alexandria; Nicholas, bishop of Myra, Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, Nektarios of Pentapolis, the wonder-workers; the holy, glorious great Martyrs George the Victorious, Demetrios the Myrobletes, Theodore the Teron, and Theodore the General, Menas the Wonderworker, the Hieromartyrs Haralambos and Eleftherios; the holy, glorious, and victorious martyrs; the glorious great Martyr and all-laudable Euphemia; the holy and glorious Martyrs Thecla, Barbara, Anastasia, Katherine, Kyriake, Fotene, Marina, Paraskeve and Irene; of our holy God-bearing Fathers; (local patron saint); of the holy and righteous Forebears of God, Joachim and Anna, and our devout and God-bearing father Anthony the Great, whose memory we celebrate; and of 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

By the mercy and compassion and love for humankind of your only-begotten Son, with whom you are blessed, together with your all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

Ode 1: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode i. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Ὑγρὰν διοδεύσας.

Of old when the Israelite had crossed * the watery passage as if over a tract of land, * fleeing from the misery of Egypt, * he cried: “To God our Redeemer, O let us sing.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

By many temptations I am held fast, * and seeking salvation * come for refuge in flight to you * O Mother of God’s own Word and Virgin, * from my dread dangers and troubles now rescue me. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

The passions torment with their assaults, * despondency’s burden * presses heavily on my soul, * with the calm of your Son and God, pure Maiden, * O All-immaculate Virgin, now give me peace. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

To God and our Saviour, you once gave birth, * pure Maiden, I beg you, * from dread troubles may I be saved, * for as I now run to you for refuge, * it is to you that I lift both my soul and mind. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

In body and soul, sick as I am, * consider me worthy, * only Mother of our true God, * of your godly providence and kindness, * for you are good and the one who gave birth to Good. [Lash]

Ode 1: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ἁρματηλάτην Φαραώ.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Father, and bearer of the triune light, ⁄ since you have plainly received immortality and eternal life, ⁄ pray for my darkened soul to be enlightened by the light of grace, ⁄ that I may be made worthy to sing your praises! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

While young in body, you chose a new path of virtue and followed it, ⁄ free from all danger. ⁄ You obeyed the new law of the Savior, thrice-blessed one, ⁄ going the way of the Gospel’s life-giving commandments. [OCA]

Glory.

Illumined by the radiance of the triune Sun, ⁄ and burning with the love of God, O blessed saint, ⁄ you destroyed 1ike a cobweb the devils’ malicious arrogance, ⁄ the open mouths of wild beasts, and the pain of violence! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

As you have boldness before the only-begotten Word ⁄ Who was born of you, O Mother of God, ⁄ co-eternal with the Father and of one essence with the Spirit, ⁄ never cease to entreat Him to save from danger, ⁄ those who glorify you as the Theotokos, pure one. [OCA]

Ode 1: Katavasia

Ode i. Katavasia. Mode 3.

The sun once shone on dry land, mother of the deep. For the water was fixed fast like a wall on either side for the people as they marched on foot and sang a song pleasing to God, 'Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been greatly glorified.' [Lash]

Ode 3: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οὐρανίας ἁψῖδος.

You constructed the heavens’ high vault, O Lord, and the Church, * has you as its builder, do you establish me in your love. * You are the pinnacle * of all desires, and foundation, * mankind’s only Lover, of all who believe in you. (2) [Lash]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As protection I set you and as the shield of my life, * you gave birth to God, Virgin Mother, guide me as a pilot now * into your anchorage, * you the support of the faithful, * source of all good things, you alone the one all-praised. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I entreat you, O Virgin, dispel the strife in my soul, * pacify, I pray you, the tempest of my despondency, * for you, O Bride of God, * gave birth to him who is calm’s source, * you gave birth to Christ, you alone are the one all-praised. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Benefactor is he whom you bore and cause of all good, * pour out then for all the abundant wealth of his benefits, * power to do all things, * is yours who bore Christ the mighty, * powerful in strength is he, O greatly blessed by God. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Cruel illnesses test me, and passions most damaging, * help me, I beseech you, O Virgin, aid me, all-blameless one, * for I know you to be * the inexhaustible treasure, * never failing storehouse, of healings that have no price. [Lash]

Ode 3: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ὁ στερεώσας κατʼ ἀρχάς.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Strengthened in mind and measured by understanding, ⁄ you quenched the flame of passion, Father Anthony. ⁄ You girded yourself with the shining garment of dispassion, ⁄ and with the robe of salvation. [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You despised the weakness of devils, ⁄ who in their outrageous deceits took boldly the form of wild beasts, ⁄ for you had a strong helper in battle! [OCA]

Glory.

Triumphing over the powers and princes of darkness ⁄ by the strength of abstinence ⁄ Anthony was a victorious conqueror, ⁄ the glory of ascetics ⁄ and the boast of those who lead the monastic life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let Him who appeared to the world through you, pure one, ⁄ raise my mind, deadened by the works of this life, ⁄ and guide it to eternal life, ⁄ for you have destroyed for the world the gates of death! [OCA]

Ode 3: Katavasia

Ode iii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

O Lord, the firm foundation of those trust in you, confirm the Church, which you purchased with your precious blood. [Lash]

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 keep us, O God, by your grace.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Commemorating our all-holy, pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR: To you, O Lord.

PRIEST

For you are our God and to you we give glory, to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

Mid-Ode Kathisma or Hypakoe

CHOIR

Kathisma.

From Menaion - - -

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

Τὴν Σοφίαν καὶ Λόγον.

You took up the Cross of the Lord and followed Him to the end. ⁄ You did not let your mind turn back, for you were divinely wise in the world! ⁄ By your labors of abstinence you killed the passions ⁄ and prepared your own temple for the Lord. ⁄ Therefore, God-bearing Anthony, you have been rewarded with gifts of grace ⁄ to heal the sick and to cast out the spirits. ⁄ Intercede with Christ our God that those who celebrate your memory with love ⁄⁄ may be given remission of their sins. [OCA]

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

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

Immaculate Bride of the maker, Mother of the Deliverer, ⁄ you have not known a man and are the all-pure receiver of the Paraclete: ⁄ Hasten to deliver me from wrongdoing, ⁄ for I have been the shameful abode of sin and conscious toy of devils. ⁄ As you are the brilliant vessel and spotless lamp of the light, who in strength, never sinned, ⁄ drive away the darkness of the passions. ⁄ By your prayers make us worthy of the portion on high ⁄⁄ and of the Light that knows no evening! [OCA]

Ode 4: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode iv. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Εἰσακήκοα Κύριε.

I have heard the report, O Lord, * of Your incarnation, which is a mystery. * I considered Your astounding works, * and I glorified Your divinity. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I entreat you, O Bride of God, * still my passions’ tumult, the tempest of my faults, * still the raging turmoil in my soul; * you who brought to birth my pilot and my Lord. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As I call on you grant to me * your compassion’s depths, let me know your tenderness, * you who bore the Saviour of all those * who now lift their voices and who sing your praise. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

All-Immaculate Virgin, * we acknowledge you as the Mother of our God * as we offer you our hymns of thanks, * for your many gracious gifts which we enjoy. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As our hope and assurance, * rampart of salvation which none can overthrow * we have gained you, highly honoured one, * and from every trouble you deliver us. [Lash]

Ode 4: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Σύ μου ἰσχύς.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Father, you ascended to the heights, ⁄ by the ladder of divine virtues. ⁄ There you beheld God, granting gifts with open hand ⁄ to those who sing in faith: ⁄ Glory to Your might, Lover of mankind! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Consecrated wholly to God, most wise Anthony, ⁄ you were united to him through virtue and prayer, ⁄ and divine visitation granted you because of your purity. ⁄ For casting aside the earth and its pleasures, ⁄ you became worthy to find the delights of heaven. [OCA]

Glory.

Cleansing your soul and mind, Anthony, ⁄ you exposed the soul-destroying pleasures of the enemy in clear light, ⁄ with his delusions, and cruel and crafty snares. ⁄ For you learned through suffering, ⁄ and have taught multitudes of those who study the monastic life. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Pray to God Who without turning took flesh of you; ⁄ Who became one in nature with you who bore Him, ⁄ while remaining equal in nature to the Father, ⁄ that He may grant forgiveness of sins and salvation ⁄ to us who sing your praises in faith. [OCA]

Ode 4: Katavasia

Ode iv. Katavasia. Mode 3.

Your virtue, O Christ, covered the heavens, for coming forth from the Ark of your Sanctification, your undefiled Mother, you appeared in the temple of your glory as an infant carried in her arms, and the universe was filled with your praise. [Lash]

Ode 5: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode v. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Φώτισον ἡμᾶς.

Lord, enlighten us, * with your ordinances and commands, * and with your upraised arm grant unto us your peace, * for you alone, O Lord, are Lover of humanity. (2) [Lash]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Fill my heart, I pray, * with your gladness and unsullied joy, * Virgin most pure, the only Mother of our God, * for you who gave birth to him who is the cause of gladness. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Come, deliver us * from all dangers, Mother of our God, * you bore eternal liberation, Maid most pure, * the peace which passes all understanding came to birth from you. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Dissipate the fog, * Bride of God, the murk of my misdeeds, * with the illumination of your radiance, * you who gave birth to the divine and pre-eternal light. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Heal me, O Most Pure, * heal the sickness that afflicts my soul, * making it worthy of your kindness and your care, * and by your fervent intercession grant me health, I pray. [Lash]

Ode 5: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ἵνα τί με ἀπώσω.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

The all-seeing God dwelt in you, O saint, ⁄ teaching, enlightening, and granting understanding, ⁄ giving you the vision of the ascent of pure and blessed souls, ⁄ O thrice-blessed one. [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

The all-seeing God dwelt in you, O saint, ⁄ teaching, enlightening, and granting understanding, ⁄ giving you the vision of the ascent of pure and blessed souls, ⁄ O thrice-blessed one. [OCA]

Glory.

Christ gave you the grace of healing various diseases, ⁄ and power over spirits, wise saint. ⁄ For conquering nature by that which is above nature, ⁄ you share, Father, in the grace of the Spirit. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

We find our riches and our protection in you, ⁄ and guarded by your defense, we bless you! ⁄ We boast of your divine glory, ⁄ for you, most holy one, pour forth gladness and joy for our souls! [OCA]

Ode 5: Katavasia

Ode v. Katavasia. Mode 3.

When Isaias in a figure saw God on an exalted throne, escorted by Angels of glory, 'Woe is me!' he cried, 'for I have seen beforehand God in a body, Lord of the light that knows no evening and Lord of peace.' [Lash]

Ode 6: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vi. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὴν δέησιν ἐκχεῶ.

I pour out my supplication to the Lord, * and I tell Him all about my afflictions, * and that my soul has been flooded with evils, * and that my life has come close to being in hell. * Like Prophet Jonah, I entreat, * “Raise me up from corruption, O Lord my God.” (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As from death * and from corruption and decay, * when to death and to decay it captive, * he saved my nature held fast by corruption * giving himself over into the hand of death, * O Virgin, beg your Lord and Son * from the malice of foes to deliver me. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

I know you * to be my life’s sure guardian * its protection and shield, O pure Virgin, * you who dispel the great throng of temptations, * and drive away assaults of demon hordes, * unceasingly I plead with you, * 'From the passions’ corruption deliver me'. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Maiden, * complete salvation of our souls, * we have gained you as our rampart of refuge, * as our relief in afflictions and torment, * and in your light evermore we are filled with joy. * O Sovereign Lady, save us now * from the passions and dangers besetting us. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

In sickness * and with no healing in my flesh * now I lie upon my bed, yet I implore you, * as you gave birth to our God and the world’s Saviour, * to him who frees us from sickness and malady, * O good one, hear me, I implore, * 'From disease’s corruption now raise me up'. [Lash]

Ode 6: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ἄβυσσος ἁμαρτιῶν.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You took upon yourself from childhood ⁄ the ordained way of life by suffering, ⁄ and you kept it to the end, divinely-minded Father. ⁄ As a divinely courageous one, ⁄ you received the crown of victory from the King of all! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You took upon yourself from childhood ⁄ the ordained way of life by suffering, ⁄ and you kept it to the end, divinely-minded Father. ⁄ As a divinely courageous one, ⁄ you received the crown of victory from the King of all! [OCA]

Glory.

We have you as a blessed and powerful intercessor before God, ⁄ one who shares our troubles, ⁄ our defender, champion and compassionate advocate. ⁄ Thus we are all saved from danger, temptation and distress! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You have truly raised the fallen nature of mankind, Theotokos, ⁄ for without seed, you bore the changeless Son, ⁄ seen in divine form, and equal to the Father! [OCA]

Ode 6: Katavasia

Ode vi. Katavasia. Mode 3.

The Elder having seen with his eyes, the salvation that had come to the people, cried aloud to you, 'O Christ, who come from God, You are my God!' [Lash]

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 keep us, O God, by your grace.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Commemorating our all-holy, pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR: To you, O Lord.

PRIEST

For you are the King of peace and the Saviour of our souls, and to you we give glory, to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

Principal Kontakion and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 2. In seeking the heights.

Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν.

You retreated from the tumult of daily life and led your life in stillness, imitating John the Baptist in every way. We honor you and him together, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

Oikos.

Heeding the voice of the Lord, you followed after His commandments. You stripped off the worldly life, and rid yourself of all concern for money, property, and servants, and even the love of your sister, O God-bearer Anthony. Then you most clearly conversed with God alone, and you received the grace of spiritual knowledge. Send me this knowledge, as I am about to sing your praise, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

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Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 17, we commemorate our devout father Anthony the Great.

On this day we also commemorate our devout and God-bearing father and Wonderworker Anthony the New, who lived as an ascetic in a Skete in Beroea.

On this day, devout St. Achillas died in peace.

On this day we also commemorate the pious Emperor Theodosius the Great.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Neomartyr George of Ioannina, who contested in the year 1838.

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

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Ode 7: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

CHOIR

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode vii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Οἱ ἐκ τῆς Ἰουδαίας.

Those Servants from Judea, * who of old were deported and sent to Babylon, * once treaded on the fire * of the furnace by holding * to the faith in the Trinity * and chanted: Blessed are You the God of our fathers. (2) [SD]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

With the will to accomplish * our salvation, O Saviour, you made your dwelling place * within the Virgin’s womb, * revealed her as the champion * and protection for all the world. * 'Blessed are you, O God, * the God of our Fathers!' [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O pure Mother implore him * who desires to grant mercy, the one you brought to birth, * that they may be set free * from faults and soul’s defilements, * those who cry out with faith and sing, * 'Blessed are you, O God, * the God of our Fathers!' [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You revealed her who bore you * as a tower of safety, as incorruption’s fount, * salvation’s treasure store * and doorway to repentance * for all those who now cry aloud, * 'Blessed are you, O God, * the God of our Fathers!' [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

As you bore Christ the Saviour * for our sake, deign to heal from all sicknesses of the soul * and weakness of the body * those who with love and longing, * O most pure, who gave birth to God, * come close to you, to draw near * to your divine protection. [Lash]

Ode 7: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Θεοῦ συγκατάβασιν.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

With your hands cupped and filled with fragrance, ⁄ you spread the sweet smell of virtue and salvation, ⁄ like the scent of a flowering field, to those who cry with love: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

With your hands cupped and filled with fragrance, ⁄ you spread the sweet smell of virtue and salvation, ⁄ like the scent of a flowering field, to those who cry with love: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Glory.

The grace of the all-holy Spirit rested on you. ⁄ Thus you were made to cast out the spirits of evil, ⁄ and to teach those who live the monastic life to cry: ⁄ Blessed are You, O God of our fathers! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

Let us praise the undefiled Mary, ⁄ for through her the grace of gifts that pass understanding ⁄ pours forth to us from divine goodness. ⁄ With reverent minds, let us now call her blessed! [OCA]

Ode 7: Katavasia

Ode vii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

God the Word, who in the fire dropped dew upon the Youths as they sang of God[64] and who dwelt in an undefiled Virgin, we praise you as we devoutly sing, 'Blessed are you the God of our Fathers’. [Lash]

Ode 8: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode viii. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν οὐρανῶν.

The King of heaven, * whose praise the Angels are singing, * all the hosts of the bodiless powers * praise him and exalt him most highly to all ages. (2) [Lash]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not despise those * who beg your help, O pure Virgin, * as their raise their song up in your honour, * praising and exalting you, Maiden, to the ages. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Unending rivers * of healings you pour, O Virgin, * for all those who him and extol and praise you, * those whose songs exalt your Birth-Giving beyond language. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

You cure, O Virgin, * all my soul’s weakness and sickness, * and the flesh’s tormenting afflictions, * so that I may sing of your glory, Highly Favoured. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

The passions’ onslaughts * and the assaults of temptations * you, O Virgin, repel and drive from us, * wherefore we shall praise and hymn you to all ages. [Lash]

Ode 8: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ἑπταπλασίως κάμινον.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

You were wakeful in prayer, strong in fasting, ⁄ courageous in temptations, Anthony. ⁄ Gaining purity of mind, you lived on earth as an angel, ⁄ raising your cry to God: ⁄ Children and people, bless and exalt the Lord above all forever! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Ever drawing near to God by prayers and supplications, ⁄ you hastened to the lofty height, ⁄ fleeing from the snares of devils. ⁄ You were set free from their tyranny, divinely-minded saint, singing: ⁄ Priests and people, exalt Him above all forever! [OCA]

Glory.

You were a new Moses bringing victory ⁄ over the enemy and hostile adversary in the wilderness, ⁄ leading forward a people, a band of monks, in gladness ⁄ into a new and worthy way of life, crying: ⁄ Exalt the Master, priests, and praise Him, people, above all forever! [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

All-pure Mother of God, cleanse the wounds of my soul and the scars of my sin ⁄ in the stream flowing from the side of Him Whom you bore, ⁄ for I raise my cry to you; I take refuge in you and I call on you, full of grace! [OCA]

Ode 8: Katavasia

Ode viii. Katavasia. Mode 3.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

The Youths, being piety's defenders, * as if joining battle with the unbearable fire, * and uninjured by the flame, sang a divine hymn exultantly, * "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt supremely unto all the ages." [SD]

Kontakia and Synaxarion

From Menaion - - -

READER

Kontakion.

Mode 2. In seeking the heights.

Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν.

You retreated from the tumult of daily life and led your life in stillness, imitating John the Baptist in every way. We honor you and him together, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

Oikos.

Heeding the voice of the Lord, you followed after His commandments. You stripped off the worldly life, and rid yourself of all concern for money, property, and servants, and even the love of your sister, O God-bearer Anthony. Then you most clearly conversed with God alone, and you received the grace of spiritual knowledge. Send me this knowledge, as I am about to sing your praise, most holy Father of Fathers, Saint Anthony. [SD]

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Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion.

Synaxarion

From the Menaion.

On January 17, we commemorate our devout father Anthony the Great.

On this day we also commemorate our devout and God-bearing father and Wonderworker Anthony the New, who lived as an ascetic in a Skete in Beroea.

On this day, devout St. Achillas died in peace.

On this day we also commemorate the pious Emperor Theodosius the Great.

On this day we also commemorate the holy Neomartyr George of Ioannina, who contested in the year 1838.

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

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Katavasias Odes 1-8

CHOIR

Katavasias of the Meeting

Ode i. Mode 3.

The sun once shone on dry land, mother of the deep. For the water was fixed fast like a wall on either side for the people as they marched on foot and sang a song pleasing to God, 'Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been greatly glorified.' [Lash]

Ode iii.

O Lord, the firm foundation of those trust in you, confirm the Church, which you purchased with your precious blood. [Lash]

Ode iv.

Your virtue, O Christ, covered the heavens, for coming forth from the Ark of your Sanctification, your undefiled Mother, you appeared in the temple of your glory as an infant carried in her arms, and the universe was filled with your praise. [Lash]

Ode v.

When Isaias in a figure saw God on an exalted throne, escorted by Angels of glory, 'Woe is me!' he cried, 'for I have seen beforehand God in a body, Lord of the light that knows no evening and Lord of peace.' [Lash]

Ode vi.

The Elder having seen with his eyes, the salvation that had come to the people, cried aloud to you, 'O Christ, who come from God, You are my God!' [Lash]

Ode vii.

God the Word, who in the fire dropped dew upon the Youths as they sang of God[64] and who dwelt in an undefiled Virgin, we praise you as we devoutly sing, 'Blessed are you the God of our Fathers’. [Lash]

Ode viii.

We praise and we bless and we worship the Lord.

The Youths, being piety's defenders, * as if joining battle with the unbearable fire, * and uninjured by the flame, sang a divine hymn exultantly, * "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord, * and exalt supremely unto all the ages." [SD]

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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

Magnificat: Mode of Canon

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode pl. 4.

Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Ode 9: Horologion: Canon-1

From Horologion - - -

Canon for the Theotokos.

Ode ix. Mode pl. 4. Heirmos.

Κυρίως Θεοτόκον.

We who through you, O Virgin, * have been saved confess you * to be most truly the one who gave birth to God, * with all the choirs of the heavens you we now magnify. [Lash]

Troparia.

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Do not reject my weeping, * tears that flow unceasing, * for you, O Virgin, gave birth to our Saviour Christ, * and it he who has wiped every tear from every face. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Come, fill my heart, O Virgin, * fill my heart with gladness, * for you received in his fullness the joy of all, * and made the pain and the sadness of sin now disappear. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

O Virgin, be the haven, * shelter and protection * of those who flee to you, rampart unshakeable, * may they have as their refuge, their gladness and their joy. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Dispel the fog of error, * ignorance’s darkness, * and let your light’s rays, O Virgin, illumine those * who with devotion proclaim you the Mother of our God. [Lash]

Most-holy Theotokos, save us.

Heal one laid low and wretched, * in a place of sickness, * a place, O Virgin, of ill and of wretchedness, * grant transformation from weakness and feebleness to health. [Lash]

Ode 9: Menaion: Canon-1

Canon for the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

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

Ἐξέστη ἐπὶ τούτῳ.

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Your light-bearing feast is at hand, most blessed Father Anthony, ⁄ filled with joy and spiritual gladness, ⁄ with the Holy Spirit, with fragrance and light! ⁄ We rejoice, with you as our lawgiver and example in the ascetic life! [OCA]

Devout Saint of God, intercede for us.

Never cease to pray to the Redeemer, most venerable Father, ⁄ for those who reverently celebrate your holy memorial, ⁄ that they may be given remission of sins, ⁄ a share of the gifts of grace, and divine protection, ⁄ the salvation of their souls and eternal delight. [OCA]

Glory.

Living on earth as an equal of the angels, ⁄ you found a brightness equal to theirs, ⁄ for you participated in the radiance of their divine vision! ⁄ You ever rejoice with them as a divine prophet, ⁄ a crowned martyr and the height for monks. [OCA]

Both now. Theotokion.

You conceived the Fashioner of all, the Word of God, ⁄ without seed from the will of the flesh, O Virgin, ⁄ and you gave birth without corruption of the pangs of motherhood. ⁄ therefore we magnify you; ⁄ we confess you with heart and lips to be the Theotokos! [OCA]

Magnificat: Mode of Katavasia

Ode ix.

The Magnificat. Mode 3.

Verse: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Verse: For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Verse: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. [NKJV]

Greater in honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

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 honour than the Cherubim * and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, * without corruption * you gave birth to God the Word; * truly the Mother of God, * we magnify you. [Lash]

Ode 9: Katavasia

Ode ix. Katavasia. Mode 3.

Mother of God, hope of all Christians, protect, watch over, guard all those who put their hope in you.

In the shadow and letter of the Law, let us the faithful discern a figure. 'Every male child that opens the womb shall be holy to God.' Therefore the Son and Word of the Father who has no beginning, the firstborn child of a Mother who had not known man, we magnify. [Lash]

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 keep us, O God, by your grace.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST

Commemorating our all-holy, pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.

CHOIR: To you, O Lord.

PRIEST

For all the Powers of heaven praise you and to you we give glory, to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages.

CHOIR: Amen.

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Exaposteilarion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 2. O Women, hearken.

Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε.

God-bearing Saint, early in life you took a new untrodden path, * which was unknown to most people, completing it with great fervor. * Not looking back, you made your way, obeying the new law of Christ; * and you became the first to teach * the way of life of the desert, * O pinnacle of monks. [LashSD]

Another.

Mode 3. The Elder in the Temple.

Ἐν Πνεύματι τῷ Ἱερῷ.

Anthony, you became * a star among luminaries, * the leader of monastics, * the glory of the Christian world. * Like a courageous commander, * you flawlessly instructed * that we should not be frightened * by assaults of the demons, * since the helper that we have * is Christ who destroyed deception. [GOASD]

Another.

Mode 3. The Elder in the Temple.

Ἐν Πνεύματι τῷ Ἱερῷ.

You led an angelic life, * as though you were incorporeal, * although you were in the body. * And you shined on the whole world * resplendently, for you shone forth * like an ever-shining star, * O Anthony, the God-bearer, * the beauty of Ascetics, * and the pride and joy of Monks, * and the glory of the Fathers. [SD]

Theotokion.

Mode 3. The Elder in the Temple.

You are the good hope of the world, * O Virgin Theotokos. * We ask for your invincible * protection, all-holy Lady, * for we are afflicted by troubles, * and are also tossed about * in life’s overwhelming billows. * Stop the winds of the passions, * and direct us to the port * of knowing and doing God’s will. [SD]

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Lauds. Mode pl. 4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stichera. For the Devout Man.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4. What a paradoxal.

Ὢ τοῦ παραδόξου.

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

Venerable father Anthony, * when you had taken up your cross * on your shoulders, the yoke of Christ, * you subdued the arrogance * of Satan by means of the Cross. * You populated the desert wilderness * as a result of your holy way of life. * You, O all-blessed one, * are the pride and joy of the ascetics all. * Therefore always pray to Christ, * that He have mercy on us. [SD]

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

Venerable father Anthony, * you shut yourself in the tomb * for the sake of the life with God * and were not at all afraid * of attacks by the evil one, * nor of his beatings and noises that he made; * for you destroyed them completely with your prayers. * Steadfast in soul were you, * first ascetic of the desert. Therefore now * we correctly call you blest and rightly honor you. [SD]

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

We have come in faith, O Anthony, * to render honor to you, * the Ascetic of Christ our God; * for you joyfully sojourned * in the desert for many years. * And clearly you were the greatest teacher there. * And for this reason we rightly cry to you: * You, O all-blessed one, * are the pride and joy of every monk and nun. * Therefore pray to Christ the Savior, that He save our souls. [SD]

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

Father of Fathers, St. Anthony, * your soul was moved by desire * and insatiable love for Christ, * so you searched for Him alone * in the desert and wilderness, * where you avoided all tumults and the noise, * and thus conversed with Him one to one, alone, * united noetically, * also filled with uncreated light; with which * now illuminate the souls of us who honor you. [SD]

Glory.

From Menaion - - -

Mode pl. 4.

You boarded a chariot that rode the heavens, and by ascetic endeavor you reached the pinnacle of the virtues, O God-inspired Saint. And coming from the desert, you reached the transcendent destination of the Jerusalem on high. You worthily received the honors for your laborious efforts, and you rejoice together with the celestial hierarchies, O all-blessed one, as an heir to eternal blessings and a resident of the Kingdom. We pray you, O God-bearing Father Anthony, to intercede with the Savior of all, that He grant peace to the world and that He save our souls. [SD]

From Octoechos - - -

Both now. Theotokion.

Mode pl. 4.

Lady, receive the supplications of your servants, and rescue us from all necessity and affliction. [SD]

Stand for the Great Doxology.

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Great Doxology

Glory to you who have shown us the light. Glory in the highest to God. His peace is on earth, His good pleasure in mankind. [Lash]

We praise you, * we bless you, * we worship you, * we glorify you, * we give you thanks * for your great glory.

Lord, King, * God of heaven, * Father, Almighty, * Lord, only-begotten Son, * Jesus Christ * and holy Spirit.

Lord God, * Lamb of God, * Son of the Father, * who takes away the sin of the world, * have mercy on us; * you take away the sins of the world.

Receive our prayer, * 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.

Grant, Lord, * this day * to keep us without sin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continue Your mercy to those who know You.

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

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

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

Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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

Apolytikion.

From Menaion - - -

Mode 4.

Imitating the manners of Elijah the Zealot, and following the straight paths of John the Baptist, O Father Anthony, you colonized the desert, and you supported the Empire by your prayers. Therefore intercede with Christ our God to save our souls. [SD]

Litanies, End, no Dismissal

LITANY OF FERVENT SUPPLICATION

DEACON

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

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Let us pray for pious and Orthodox Christians.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Also we pray for our Archbishop (name).

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Let us pray for our brethren, priests, hieromonks, deacons, and monastics, and all our brotherhood in Christ.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, visitation, forgiveness and remission of the sins of all pious and Orthodox Christians living and visiting in this city, the parishioners, the members of the Parish Council and every Ministry of this Parish, and the donors and benefactors of this holy church.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON

Let us again pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this holy church, and for all our fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters who are asleep here in the Lord and for the Orthodox everywhere.

CHOIR: Lord, have mercy. (3)

DEACON