GREAT VESPERS
Kathisma Reading
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.
At Psalm 140
In Tone 8
- Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.
O Christ, during this spiritual service,* we sing to You these evening prayers,* commemorating the mercy You have shown us* by Your resurrection.
- The just shall gather around me* when You have been good to me.
O Lord, O Lord, do not cast us away from Your face;* but in Your kindness have mercy on us* through Your resurrection.
- Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice!
Rejoice, O holy Zion,* the Mother of Churches and the dwelling-place of God;* for you were the first to receive the forgiveness of sins* through the resurrection.
- Let Yours ears be attentive* to the voice of my prayer.
Christ the Word was begotten by God the Father before all ages;* yet in these latter times,* He freely willed to take flesh from the Virgin who did not know man.* By His death on the cross and His resurrection,* He saved mankind from the ancient curse of death.
In Tone 6
- If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered.
The first man, Adam,* was molded in boundless love, Christ my Saviour;* the second Adam was born of the Virgin’s womb,* clothing the nakedness of the first with Divinity* by His Transfiguration on Tabor
- I have waited for You as You have commanded; my soul patiently relies on Your promise,* for it has trusted in the Lord.
Seeing Your Transfiguration on the holy mountain, O Christ,* the heralds of the law and of grace were amazed!* with them we worship You, the Father and the Spirit.
- From the morning watch until night* let Israel trust in the Lord.
All creation is radiantly illumined by Your Transfiguration, O Christ:* Your holy apostles beheld You on Mount Tabor with Moses and Elijah:* You revealed Yourself to be truly God,* shining brighter than the sun!
In Tone 1
- For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;* and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
You crossed worthily the sea of suffering,* your sail filled with the breath of the Spirit;* you made your way to the calm haven of the Kingdom of God* where you have received a rich reward for your pains.* You stand with the angels, blessed one,* before the Master of creation.
- Praise the Lord, all the nations;* proclaim His glory, all you people.
Clad in a purple robe dyed in your blood, glorious one,* and crowned with the wreath of victory by the hand of the Creator of life,* you dwell in the heavens, reigning with the compassionate one.* Therefore, we call you blessed:* You are a true martyr and a servant of the Word,* the confirmation of the faith!
- Strong is the love of the Lord for us;* eternally will His truth endure.
As a minister of the mysteries of the Master,* the wondrous Euplus brought himself forward like an innocent lamb.* He was beheaded with the sword,* becoming a divine lamb and sweet smelling sacrifice.* Therefore, we who love the martyrs call him blessed,* celebrating his hallowed suffering today in a holy manner!
In Tone 4, Glory…
O Saviour, when You were transfigured upon a high mountain,* having with You the chief disciples,* You shone with glorious majesty,* proving that those who surpass in virtue shall be made worthy of divine glory!* Moses and Elijah, talking with Christ,* showed that He is Lord of both the living and the dead;* the God Who spoke of old through the law and the prophets.* And the voice of the Father testified to Him from the cloud of light, saying:* Listen to Him, Who through the Cross has captured hell,* and has given the dead eternal life!
In Tone 8, Now…
Out of his love for mankind * the King of heaven appeared on earth and dwelt with men,* for He assumed a human body from the pure Virgin* and was seen in the flesh He received from her.* He is the One and only God having two natures but not two persons.* Wherefore we profess and declare the truth * that Christ our God is perfect God and perfect Man. * O Mother, who knew not carnal union, * intercede with Him that He may have mercy on our souls.
Aposticha
In Tone 8
O Jesus, You descended from heaven* so that You might ascend the cross.* O immortal Life, You came to die.* You are the true light to those who live in darkness,* and You are the resurrection of the fallen.* Therefore, O Saviour of all, we glorify You.
The Lord reigns, He is clothed in majesty. * Robed is the Lord, and girt about with strength.
Let us glorify Christ, the Saviour of our Souls* Who arose from the dead.* For He took upon himself a soul and a body,* and during His passion He separated the one from the other.* His pure soul went down to conquer Hades,* while His holy body lay uncorrupted in the grave.
For He has made the world firm. * which shall not be moved.
O Christ, we glorify Your resurrection with psalms and hymns.* For by Your victory over death* You delivered us from the sufferings of Hades,* and as God You granted us eternal life and great mercy.
Holiness befits Your house, O Lord, * for length of days.
O Lord of all, Creator of heaven and earth,* You are above all understanding.* Through Your passion on the cross* You freed us from the sufferings of Hades.* And, after condescending to be buried, You arose in glory;* and with Your mighty arm You also raised up Adam.* O most merciful Lord, we glorify You;* for by Your resurrection on the third day* You granted us remission of sins and eternal life.
Glory… Now…
O Virgin, You have never known wedlock,* Yet You conceived God in the flesh* in a manner which words can never describe.* You thus became the Mother of God on high.* O Immaculate Lady, receive the supplication of your servants* and grant us the cleansing of our sins.* Accept now our prayers and beseech God to save all of us.
Troparia
In Tone 8
You came down from on high, O Merciful One,* and accepted three days of burial* to free us from our sufferings.* O Lord, our life and our resurrection,* glory be to You.
In Tone 7, Glory… Now…
You were transfigured on the mount, O Christ God,* showing Your glory to Your disciples as much as they could bear.* Make Your eternal light shine* also on us who are sinners,* through the prayers of the Mother of God** O Giver of Light, glory to You!
DIVINE LITURGY
Antiphon 1
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, sing now to His name, give glory to His praise.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; Your lightning lit up the world.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
You have clothed Yourself in praise and splendour; You robe Yourself in light as with a cloak.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us.
Glory… Now… Only-begotten Son…
Antiphon 3
Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord, let us acclaim God, our Saviour.
Son of God, transfigured on the mountain, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Let us come before His face with praise, and acclaim Him in psalms.
Son of God, transfigured on the mountain, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
For God is the great Lord, and the great king over all the earth.
Son of God, transfigured on the mountain, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Entrance
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ.
Son of God, transfigured on the mountain, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Troparia and Kontakia
Troparion, Tone 8: You came down from on high, O Merciful One,* and accepted three days of burial* to free us from our sufferings.* O Lord, our life and our resurrection,* glory be to You.
Troparion, Tone 7: You were transfigured on the mount, O Christ God,* showing Your glory to Your disciples as much as they could bear.* Make Your eternal light shine* also on us who are sinners,* through the prayers of the Mother of God,* O Giver of Light, glory to You!
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Kontakion, Tone 8: When You rose from the tomb,* You also raised the dead and resurrected Adam.* Eve exults in Your resurrection,* and the ends of the world celebrate Your rising from the dead,* O most merciful One.
Now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Kontakion, Tone 7: You were transfigured on the mount, O Christ God,* and Your disciples saw Your glory as much as they could;* that when they saw You crucified* they might know that You suffered willingly*, and might proclaim to the world* that You are truly the brightness of the Father.
Prokeimenon, Tone 8
Pray and give thanks to the Lord our God.
verse: In Judea God is known; His name is great in Israel. (Psalm 75:12,2)
Epistle
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Alleluia, Tone 8
verse: Come, let us rejoice in the Lord; let us acclaim God our Saviour.
verse: Let us come before His countenance with praise and acclaim Him with psalms. (Psalm 94:1,2)
Gospel
Matthew 14:22-34
Hymn to the Mother of God
O my soul, magnify the Lord transfigured on the mountain.
And the Irmos, Tone 4: Your giving birth was received as incorrupt; for it was God who came forth from your womb; He appeared on earth in the flesh, and made His dwelling among us. Thus, O Mother of God, all of us magnify you.
Communion Hymn
Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest.* Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia. (Psalm 148:1)
9-а Неділя по Зісланні Св. Духа; Постпразденство Святого Переображення Господа Бога i Спаса нашого Ісуса Христа. Св. мч. й архидиякона Євпла. 11 липня
Антифон 1
Стих 1: Воскликніте Господеві, вся земле,* співайте ж імені його, віддайте славу хвалі Його (Пс 65,2).
Приспів: Молитвами Богородиці,* Спасе, спаси нас.
Стих 2: Голос грому твого в небокрузі, освітили блискавки твої вселенну,* здригнулася й затремтіла земля (Пс 76,19).
Приспів: Молитвами Богородиці,* Спасе, спаси нас.
Стих 3: У славу й велич одягнувся ти,* приодівся світлом, наче ризою (Пс 103,1-2).
Приспів: Молитвами Богородиці,* Спасе, спаси нас.
+Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові. І нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.
Антифон 3
Співаємо звичайні третій антифон, але зі приспівom: Спаси нас, Сину Божий, що переобразився на горі, співаємо Тобі: Алилуя.
Тропарі і Кондаки:
Тропар (глас 8): З висоти зійшов Ти, Милосердний,* і триденне погребення прийняв Ти,* щоб нас звільнити від страждань.* Життя і воскресіння наше,*Господи, слава Тобі.
Тропар (глас 7): Переобразився ти на горі, Христе Боже,* показавши ученикам твоїм славу твою, скільки змогли.* Нехай засіяє і нам, грішним,* світло твоє повсякчасне,* молитвами Богородиці,* Світлодавче, слава тобі.
+Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові.
Кондак (глас 8): Коли Ти воскрес із гробу,* то й померлих підняв,* і Адама воскресив;* радіє Єва воскресінням Твоїм* і кінці світу прославляють* Твоє з мертвих воскресіння,* Багатомилостивий.
І нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.
Кондак (глас 7): На горі переобразився ти* і, скільки змогли, ученики твої славу твою, Христе Боже, виділи,* щоб, коли побачать, як тебе розпинають,* страждання зрозуміли добровільне,* а світові проповідять,* що ти єси воістину Отче сяяння.
Прокімен (глас 8):
Помоліться і хвалу віддайте* Господеві, Богу нашому (Пс 75,12).
Стих: Відомий Бог у Юдеї, в Ізраїлі велике ім’я Його (Пс 75,2).
Апостол: (1Кр 3,9-17): Браття і Сестри, ми бо співробітники Божі, ви – Божа нива, Божа будівля. За благодаттю Божою, даною мені, я, мов мудрий будівничий, поклав основу, а інший на ній будує. Нехай же кожний вважає, як він будує. Іншої бо основи ніхто не може покласти, крім покладеної, якою є Ісус Христос. Коли ж хтось на цій основі будує з золота, срібла, самоцвітів, дерева, сіна, соломи, – кожного діло стане явне; день бо Господній зробить його явним; бо він відкривається в огні, і вогонь випробовує діло кожного, яке воно. І коли чиєсь діло, що його він збудував, устоїться, той прийме нагороду; а коли чиєсь діло згорить, то він зазнає шкоди; однак він сам спасеться, але наче крізь вогонь. Хіба не знаєте, що ви – храм Божий, і що Дух Божий у вас перебуває? Коли хтось зруйнує храм Божий, Бог зруйнує того, бо храм Божий святий, а ним є ви.
Алилуя (глас 8):
Стих: Прийдімо з похвалами пере обличчя Його, і псалмами воскликнім Йому (Пс 94,1).
Стих: Хваліте Господа з небес, хваліте Його на висотах (Пс 94,2).
Євангеліє: (Мт 14,22-34): У той час, Іcус зараз же спонукав учнів увійти до човна й переплисти на той бік раніше від нього, тим часом як він відпускав народ. І коли відпустив народ, пішов на гору помолитися насамоті. Як звечоріло, він був там сам один. Човен уже був посеред моря і його кидали хвилі, бо вітер був супротивний. О четвертій сторожі ночі (Ісус) прийшов до них, ступаючи морем. Учні, побачивши, що він іде морем, жахнулись. “То привид!” – заговорили й закричали з переляку. Та Ісус тієї ж миті мовив до них: “Заспокойтесь, – це я, не страхайтеся!” Аж тут Петро озвавсь до нього й каже: “Господи, коли це ти, повели мені підійти водою до тебе!” “Підійди!” – сказав Ісус. І вийшов Петро з човна, почав іти по воді і підійшов до Ісуса; але, побачивши, що вітер сильний, злякався, почав потопати й крикнув: “Господи, рятуй мене!” Ісус же притьмом простягнув руку, вхопив його і мовив до нього: “Маловіре; чого засумнівався?” І як увійшли до човна, вітер ущух. А тоді ті, що були в човні, вклонилися йому до ніг, кажучи: “Ти істинно – Син Божий!” І перепливши, прибули в землю генезаретську.
Замість Достойно: Величай, душе моя, Господа, що на Таворі переобразився.
Ірмос (глас 4): Різдво твоє нетлінно явилося, Бог із боків твоїх пройшов, во плоті явився на землі і з людьми проживав. Тому тебе, Богородице, всі величаємо.
Причасний:
Хваліте Господа з небес, хваліте Його на висотах (Пс 148,1). Алилуя (х3).