Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus. Holy Venerable-Martyr Eudocia (98-117). Dormition Fast. 1 Corinthians 9:2-12. Matthew 18:23-35.; August 04.
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Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy
GREAT VESPERS
Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man…” is sung.
At Psalm 140
In Tone 2
- Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.
Come, let us adore God the Word,* who was born of the Father before all ages,* and was incarnate of the Virgin Mary;* for of His own free will He suffered the Cross* and submitted Himself to burial,* and arose from the dead to save me, a sinful one.
- The just shall gather around me* when You have been good to me.
Christ our Saviour cancelled the decree that was written against us,* by nailing it to the Cross;* and He abolished the dominion of Death.* Let us glorify His resurrection on the third day.
- Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice!
Let us, together with the archangels, sing of Christ’s resurrection;* for He is the Redeemer and Saviour of our souls.* He will come again in awesome glory and mighty power* to judge the world which He has fashioned.
- Let Your ears be attentive* to the voice of my prayer.
Although You died and were buried,* the angel yet declared You as Master.* He said to the women: Come and see where the Lord was placed;* for He is risen as He foretold,* because He is almighty.* Therefore, we worship You, the only Immortal One,* and we beseech You to have mercy on us, O Giver of Life.
- If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered.
O Christ, You have abolished the curse of the tree by Your Cross;* You have destroyed the power of death by Your burial,* and You enlightened the human race by Your resurrection.* Therefore, we cry out to You:* O God and Benefactor, glory to You!
- I have waited for You as You have commanded; my soul patiently relies on Your promise,* for it has trusted in the Lord.
O Lord, the gates of death opened before You in fear,* and the gatekeepers of Hades were filled with dread at the sight of You.* You smashed the gates of brass and crushed the posts of iron.* Then You burst our chains asunder,* and led us out from the darkness, away from the shadow of death.
In Tone 1,
- From the morning watch until night* let Israel trust in the Lord.
Let us all come and prostrate ourselves in the house of the Lord,* singing this hymn of salvation:* O Christ, You were crucified on the tree and rose from the dead;* and You now abide in the bosom of the Father.* Please cleanse us of our sins.
- For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;* and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Come, let us ever sing hymns to the memory of the seven honored youths; * the brilliant seven-branched lampstand. * Let us cry out to Christ Who has crowned them:// By their prayers, Lord and Deliverer, bring peace to our life!
- Praise the Lord, all the nations;* proclaim His glory, all you people.
The seven godly youths died according to nature. * Yet they rose up at once as though from sleep * in a manner transcending nature indeed// for they had slept in the cave as dead for three hundred and seventy two years!
- Strong is the love of the Lord for us;* eternally will His truth endure.
Now let us honor John and Martinian, * Anthony and Dionysius * with the godly Iamblicus and Maximilian, * for they pray on our behalf. * Together with them let us praise with devotion// the wise Exacustodian.
In Tone 2, Glory… Now…
O Virgin, the shadow of the Law passed away* with the realization of grace.* For as the bush had burned without being consumed,* so you gave birth while a virgin* and you remained a virgin.* Instead of the pillar of fire there rose the Sun of Justice.* Instead of Moses, Christ God came forth,* the Saviour of our souls.
Aposticha
In Tone 2
Your Resurrection, O Christ our Saviour,* has enlightened the whole universe;* and, through it, You call back to Yourself all Creation.* Almighty God, glory to You!
The Lord reigns, He is clothed in majesty. Robed is the Lord, and girt about with strength.
By the wood of Your Cross, O Saviour,* You have abolished the curse of the tree;* by Your burial You have destroyed the power of death;* and by Your resurrection You enlightened the human race.* We, therefore, cry out to You:* O Christ our God, Giver of Life, glory to You!
For He has made the world firm, which shall not be moved.
O Christ, when You were nailed to the Cross,* the distorted nature of creation was made manifest.* The soldiers showed their inhumanity by piercing Your side with a lance,* and the people showed their ignorance of Your power* by asking that Your tomb be sealed.* But, in Your mercy, You accepted burial* and then arose on the third day.* O Lord, glory to You!
Holiness befits Your house, O Lord, for length of days.
O Christ, Giver of Life,* You freely endured the Passion for the sake of mortals.* In Your power You descended into Hades;* and snatching, as from a mighty monster, the souls of those who awaited Your coming,* You placed them in Paradise.* Therefore, show Your great mercy to us who glorify Your resurrection,* and cleanse our souls.
Glory… Now…
We now behold a new wonder,* greater than the wonders of old.* For who has ever known a mother to bear a child without the help of man?* Who has known a mother to hold in her arms the Source of all Creation?* It was God’s own will to be born in this manner;* and you, O most pure Virgin, carried Him as an infant in your arms.* Because of this, you can approach God with the boldness of a mother.* Therefore, we venerate you, and ask you to always beseech Him* to have mercy on us and save our souls.
Troparia
In Tone 2
When You went down to death, O Life Immortal,* You struck Hades dead with the blazing light of Your divinity.* When You raised the dead from the nether world,* all the powers of heaven cried out:* “O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory be to You!”
In Tone 4, Glory…
In their sufferings, O Lord, * Your martyrs received imperishable crowns from You, our God; * for, possessed of Your might, they disregarded the tormentors and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons. ** Through their supplications, save our souls.
Now…
O Mother of God, the mystery hidden from all eternity* and unknown even to the angels,* was revealed through you to those on earth:* God took on our human nature* and united it to His divine nature in a perfect but unconfused union.* Then, He willingly accepted the cross for our sake* and thereby raised again the first created man,*and saved our souls from death.
SUNDAY MATINS
Usual Beginning
Hexapsalm
Great Litany
God the Lord, Tone 2
Troparia, Tone 2
When You went down to death, O Life Immortal,* You struck Hades dead with the blazing light of Your divinity.* When You raised the dead from the nether world,* all the powers of heaven cried out:* “O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory be to You!”
In Tone 4, Glory…
In their sufferings, O Lord, * Your martyrs received imperishable crowns from You, our God; * for, possessed of Your might, they disregarded the tormentors and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons. ** Through their supplications, save our souls.
Now…
O Mother of God, the mystery hidden from all eternity* and unknown even to the angels,* was revealed through you to those on earth:* God took on our human nature* and united it to His divine nature in a perfect but unconfused union.* Then, He willingly accepted the cross for our sake* and thereby raised again the first created man,*and saved our souls from death.
Psalter Reading
Stasis I: Psalms 9, 10
Stasis II: Psalms 11, 12, 13
Stasis III: Psalms 14, 15, 16
Small Litany
Sessional Hymn I, Tone 2
The noble Joseph having taken down You most pure Body from the tree,* wrapped it in a fine linen shroud* covering it with fragrant spices* and placed it in a new sepulchre;* but on the third day You arose, O Lord,* granting the world great mercy.
Arise, O Lord my God, let Your hands be lifted on high;* forget not Your poor to the end.
The Angel standing by the tomb cried to the myrrh-bearing women,* ‘Myrrh is fitting for the dead,* but Christ has been revealed a stranger to corruption.* rather cry aloud: The Lord is risen,* granting the world great mercy!’
Glory… Now…
You are highly glorified, O Virgin Theotokos,* and we sing your praise,* for through the Cross of your Son Hades has been overthrown,* Death has been slain,* and we who were dead have arisen and been granted life.* We have received Paradise, our ancient delight,* therefore with thanksgiving we glorify Christ our God* as mighty and alone plenteous in mercy.
Psalter Reading
Stasis I: Psalm 17
Stasis II: Psalms 18, 19, 20
Stasis III: Psalms 21, 22, 23
Small Litany
Sessional Hymn II, Tone 2
You did not prevent the grave stone from being sealed,* and having arisen You granted to all the rock of the Faith.* O Lord, glory be to You!
I will confess You, O Lord, with my whole heart,* I will tell of all Your wonders.
The choir of Your Disciples rejoices in harmony with the Myrrh-bearing women;* for with them we celebrate a common feast to the glory and honour of Your Resurrection.* Through them, O Lord who loves mankind,* grant Your people Your great mercy.
Glory… Now…
You are highly blessed, O Virgin Theotokos,* for through Him who was incarnate of you* Hades has been taken captive, Adam recalled, the curse slain, and Eve set free,* death has been put to death and we have been given life;* therefore with hymns we cry to you:* Blessed are You O Christ our God who has been thus well-pleased, glory be to You!
Evlogitaria
Small Litany
Hypakoe, Tone 2
The women coming to Your grave after the Passion* to anoint Your body, O Christ God,* saw Angels in the tomb and were frightened,* for they heard a message from them:* The Lord has arisen, granting the world His great mercy.
Hymn of Ascent, Tone 2
Antiphon 1
I raise the eyes of my heart to You in heaven, O Saviour.* Save me by Your radiance.
Have mercy, O my Christ, on us who fail You every hour and in many ways,* and grant to us the means to return to You* in repentance before the end.
Glory… Now…
To the Holy Spirit belongs sovereignty,* sanctification and the quickening of creation,* for He is God, one in essence with the Father* and the Word.
Antiphon 2
If the Lord was not among us,* who could be kept safe from the one* who is both our foe and a manslayer?
Do not hand Your servant over to destruction, O my Saviour.* For like a lion they come up against me,* they who are my foes.
Glory… Now…
To the Holy Spirit belongs the source of life and its honour,* for, being God, He preserves all creation* by His power* in the Father through the Son.
Antiphon 3
Those who trust in the Lord are like the holy mountain:* they are utterly unshaken* by the assaults of the enemy.
Let not those who live for God* stretch out their hands in iniquity;* for with the rod of His word Christ forbids such things.
Glory… Now…
By the Holy Spirit all wisdom flows forth,* grace to the Apostles,* crowns to the Martyrs,* and to the Prophets, prophetic vision.
Prokeimenon, Tone 2
Lord, rise up in Your anger, rise against the fury of my foes; my God, awake! You will give judgment. Let the company of nations gather round You.
verse: Lord God, I take refuge in You. From my pursuers save me and rescue me.
Let everything that lives, Tone 2
Gospel: John 21:15-25
Hymn of Resurrection
Psalm 50
Verses at Psalm 50
Canon, Tone 2
Ode 1
Irmos: Once his overwhelming power overturned the whole of Pharaoh’s army in the deep;* but the Word made flesh, the Lord of glory, blotted out the wholly wretched sin.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
The prince of this world in whose books we, who disobeyed your commands, were inscribed, O Good One, has been judged by your cross; attacking you as a mortal, he fell back from the power of your might and was exposed in his weakness.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
Deliverer of the race of mortal men and author of incorruptible life, you came into the world: for you tore in pieces the grave clothes of death in your resurrection, and this we glorify. Gloriously he is glorified.
Glory… Now…
O pure one, and ever-Virgin, you are shown to be higher than all creatures seen and unseen; for you bore the Creator since he willed to take flesh in your womb; with boldness pray to him to save our souls.
Ode 3
Irmos: The desert, the barren Church of the nations, has blossomed as a lily at your coming, O Lord;* in this my heart is made firm.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
Creation at your Passion was put to confusion to see you in mean disguise and mocked by the lawless, you whose lightest nod had established the universe.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
You fashioned me with your hands from the dust in your image; and when, through sin, I was crushed again into the dust of death, you, O Christ, went down with me to Hell and raised me up with yourself.
Glory… Now…
The ranks of angels were amazed and the hearts of men trembled, All-pure, at your giving birth; wherefore we reverence you in faith, O Mother of God.
Kontakion, Tone 7
You were transfigured on the mount, O Christ our 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.
Ikos
Awake from the lethargy that has overcome you, do not lie there on the ground; and you thoughts which weigh heavily upon my soul, arise and ascend to the summit of godliness. Let us hasten to join Peter and the sons of Zebedee, that we may behold with them the glory of God on Mount Tabor and hear the voice from heaven which they themselves heard. It impelled them to proclaim to the world that they had witnessed the glory of the Father.
Ode 4
Irmos: You came forth from the Virgin,* not an ambassador, not an angel,* but the Lord himself made flesh,* and saved my whole humanity.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
You were standing, my God, before the judgment seat as one judged, not crying out, bringing, O Lord, judgment upon the nations. Thus, through your Passion, O Christ, you wrought salvation for the world.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
By your Passion the weapons of the enemies failed, by your descent into Hell the cities of the foe were destroyed and the insolence of the tyrant overthrown.
Glory… Now…
All we the faithful know you a haven of salvation, a fortified city unshaken, Lady Mother of God; for by your prayers you deliver our souls from danger.
Ode 5
Irmos: Christ God, you are mediator between God and man:* through you, O Lord, we have access from the night of ignorance to your Father, the author of light.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
You broke as the cedars, O Christ, the insolence of the enemy when, of your own will, O Lord, you were pleased to be lifted up in the flesh on the cypress, the pine and the cedar.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
They laid you in the lowest pit, O Christ, dead, without breath; but with your stripes you raised with yourself, O Saviour, the wounded and forgotten who slept in the graves.
Glory… Now…
Pray to your Son and Lord, pure Virgin, to grant deliverance to prisoners and peace from the hostile forces surrounding those who trust in you.
Ode 6
Canon of the Resurrection
Irmos: Engulfed in sin’s unfathomed depths* I cry to the fathomless deeps of your tender compassion;* God has brought me up* from corruption.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
The righteous was judged as a criminal and nailed to the tree with the lawless with his own blood granting forgiveness to the guilty.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
As by one man, the first Adam, death came of old to the world, so by one, the Son of God, resurrection has been revealed .
Glory… Now…
You knew no man, O Virgin, you bore a child and remained for ever virgin, revealing thus the signs of true divinity of your Son and God.
Kontakion, Tone 2
You rose from the tomb, O almighty Saviour;* and Hades, seeing this wonder, was stricken with fear; and the dead arose.* Creation saw and rejoices with You, and Adam exults.* And the world, my Saviour, sings Your praises for ever.
Ikos
Light you are to those endarkened, resurrection you are to all and life to mortal man; and when you, the Saviour, raised up all with yourself and despoiled the might of death, when you, O Word, shattered the gates of Hell, the dead saw it and marvelled at the marvel and all creation rejoiced together in your resurrection, O Lover of man. For all of this we glorify and sing your coming down to us and all the universe, my Saviour, hymns you for ever.
Ode 7
Irmos: The godless decree of the lawless tyrant* re-kindled the soaring flames,* Christ let fall on the God-fearing children the dew of the Spirit.* He is blessed and glorious above all.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
Your tender compassion, O Lord, would not allow you to see mankind beneath the sway of death but you came and saved him by your own blood, becoming man. He is blessed and glorious above all.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
Seeing you clothed in the robe of vengeance, O Christ. Hell’s doorkeepers cowered in fear for you came to master, O Lord, the slave, the reasonless tyrant. He is blessed and glorious above all.
Glory… Now…
We know you the Holy of Holies, Virgin unspotted, Mother unwedded, for you alone bore the unchangeable God: by your divine giving birth you have shed incorruption on all the faithful.
Ode 8
Irmos: Once in Babylon by divine command* the blazing furnace divided its work,* the Chaldaeans consuming, the faithful bedewing,* who sang: Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
The ranks of angels saw the garment of your flesh empurpled with your blood, in trembling amazement at the magnitude of your longsuffering, crying: Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
Glory to your holy Resurrection, O Lord.
Through your rising, O Merciful, you have clothed my mortality with deathlessness; therefore in glad thanksgiving your chosen people raise to you a song of praise, crying: Truly death is swallowed up in victory.
Most holy Theotokos, save us.
The One inseparable from the Father and humanly, divinely, dwelling in your womb, you conceived without seed and brought forth inexpressibly, Birth-giver of God, all-pure. By this we know you the salvation of us all.
Magnificat
Ode 9
O my soul, extol the Lord transfigured on Mount Tabor.
Irmos You gave birth without blemish; for it was God who came forth from your womb, appearing in the flesh upon the earth and dwelling among us. Therefore, O Mother of God, we all extol you.
O my soul, extol the Lord transfigured on Mount Tabor.
Overcome with awe and enlightened with a heavenly brightness, the disciples looked at one another and fell to the ground in their fear and worshiped You, O Master of all.
O my soul, extol the Lord transfigured on Mount Tabor.
Confirming this mystery, the voice of God was heard from the cloud; for the Father of lights spoke to the apostles and said: This is my beloved Son. Hear Him!
O my soul, extol the Lord transfigured on Mount Tabor.
The disciples of the Word beheld an extraordinary mystery on Tabor; and when they heard the voice of the Father, they cried out: This is our Saviour, the Image of the Father.
Glory… Now…
We praise You, along with the Father and the Spirit, O faithful Image of the One-Who-Is, O Seal that cannot be taken away or changed, Son and Word, Wisdom and Arm of God, Right Hand and Power of the Most High.
Katavasia: You gave birth without blemish; for it was God who came forth from your womb, appearing in the flesh upon the earth and dwelling among us. Therefore, O Mother of God, we all extol you.
Small Litany
Holy is the Lord
Hymn of Light
After His resurrection the Lord asked Peter three times:* Do you love Me?* Then the Lord set Peter as a shepherd over His sheep.* When Peter saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following Him,* he asked the Lord: What about him?* And the Lord said: If I want him to wait until I come again,* what is that to you, O Peter, my beloved?
Glory… Now…
O Word and unchangeable Light,* O Light of the Unbegotten Father,* today we see in your light on Tabor* the light of the Father and the light of the Spirit* which gives light to the whole world.
Praises
Stichera of the Praises, Tone 2
Everything that breathes and every creature glorifies You, O Lord,* for through Your Cross You destroyed death* and thus shown the multitude of peoples Your Resurrection from the dead,* as You alone love mankind.
Let the Jews tell how the soldiers lost the King they were guarding.* Why then did the stone not guard the rock of life?* Either let them give up the one who was buried or adore Him as risen,* exclaiming together with us:* Glory to the multitude of Your mercies:* O Saviour, glory be to You!
Rejoice O peoples and be glad!* for an Angel sat upon the grave stone* and gave us good tidings saying:* Christ is risen from the dead* and has filled the universe with sweet fragrance.* Rejoice O peoples and be glad!’
In Tone 4
Before your noble suffering and cross, O Master,* You took your chosen apostles to Mount Tabor,* showing them your glory.* When they saw You transfigured and more brilliant than the sun,* they fell to the ground and cried out:* You are the eternal Light and the radiance of the Father;* and although unchanged, You appear in the flesh.
Before your noble suffering and cross, O Master,* You took your chosen apostles to Mount Tabor,* showing them your glory.* When they saw You transfigured and more brilliant than the sun,* they fell to the ground and cried out:* You are the eternal Light and the radiance of the Father;* and although unchanged, You appear in the flesh.
O God the Word, You are from all eternity,* and You are clothed with light as with a robe.* Transfigured before your disciples, You shone more brightly than the sun.* Moses and Elijah stood at your side* revealing You as Lord of the living and the dead.* They glorified your ineffable work of salvation,* your mercy, and great compassion,* by which You saved the world which was lost in sin.
You were born of a virginal cloud and became flesh* and were transfigured on Mount Tabor, O Lord.* A bright cloud surrounded You;* the voice of the Father clearly told the disciples that You are his beloved Son,* for You are the same essence as He and You share his throne.* At this sight, Peter spoke with wonder and said:* is good for us to be here.* He did not realize what he said, O most merciful Benefactor.
In Tone 8, Glory…
When You showed Yourself to the disciples* after Your resurrection, O Saviour,* You appointed Simon to watch over Your sheep* as a recompense for His love;* You asked him to tend the flock with care.* You said to him: If you love Me, O Peter,* feed my lambs and feed my sheep.* But at once he inquired concerning the other disciple,* revealing him to be the beloved.* Therefore, by the intercession of both, O Christ,* keep Your flock from the ravaging wolves.
In Tone 2, Now…
You are truly most blessed, O virgin Mother of God.* Through the One who was incarnate of you,* Hades was chained, Adam revived, the curse wiped out,* Eve set free, Death put to death,* and we ourselves were brought back to life.* That is why we cry out in praise;* Blessed are You, O Christ our God,* who finds in this your good pleasure. Glory to You!
Great Doxology
Trisagion Prayers
Troparion, Tone 2
You came forth from death, destroying the eternal bonds of Hades, O Lord.* You broke the curse of Death* and thus delivered us from the snares of the Evil One.* Then You appeared to your apostles and sent them forth to preach,* and through them You have bestowed your peace upon all the world,* for You alone are rich in mercy.
Insistent Litany
Litany of Supplication
Great Dismissal
DIVINE LITURGY
Troparia and Kontakia
Troparion, Tone 2: When You went down to death, O Life Immortal,* You struck Hades dead with the blazing light of Your divinity.* When You raised the dead from the nether world,* all the powers of heaven cried out:* “O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory be to You!”
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Kontakion, Tone 2: You rose from the tomb, O almighty Saviour;* and Hades, seeing this wonder, was stricken with fear; and the dead arose.* Creation saw and rejoices with You, and Adam exults.* And the world, my Saviour, sings Your praises for ever.
Now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Theotokion, Tone 2: The tomb and death could not hold the Mother of God,* unceasing in her intercession and an unfailing hope of patronage,* for as the Mother of Life she was transferred to life* by Him Who had dwelt in her ever-virgin womb.
Prokeimenon, Tone 2
The Lord is my strength and my song of praise, and He has become my salvation.
verse: The Lord has indeed chastised me, but He has not delivered me to death. (Psalm 117:14,18)
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 (NRSV)
Brothers and Sisters, If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law also say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Or does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was indeed written for our sake, for whoever plows should plow in hope and whoever threshes should thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.
Alleluia, Tone 2
verse: The Lord will hear you in the day of tribulation; the name of the God of Jacob will shield you.
verse: Lord, grant victory to the king and hear us in the day that we shall call upon You. (Psalm 19:2,10)
Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 (NRSV)
The Lord spoke this parable, “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Communion Hymn
Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest.* (Psalm 148:1) Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia.
Неділя 11-та по Зісланні Святого Духа. Свв. сімох отроків, що в Ефесі Св. прпмц. Євдокії; 04 серпня.
ВЕЧІРНЯ
Блажен муж співаємо
Стихири
- Стих: Виведи з в’язниці мою душу,* щоб дякувати імені твоєму.
(г. 2): Прийдіте, поклонімось* народженому предвічно від Отця Божому Слову,* що тіло прийняв від Діви Марії.* Він на хресті добровільно витерпів страждання* і віддався на похорон, і воскреснувши з мертвих,* спас мене, грішну людину.
- Стих: Мене обступлять праведники,* бо ти добро мені вчиниш.
Христос, Спаситель наш,* скасував наш смертний засуд,* прибивши його до хреста,* і викорінив владу смерти.* Тому поклоняємось його на третій день воскресінню.
- Стих: З глибин взиваю до тебе, Господи,* Господи, почуй мій голос.
З архангелами прославмо воскресіння Христове,* бо він – наш визволитель і спаситель душ наших,* що з славою дивною і могутньою силою* знову прийде судити світ,* що його він створив.
- Стих: Нехай будуть твої вуха уважні,* до голосу благання мого.
Ангел сповістив про тебе,* розп’ятого й похороненого Владику,* і сказав жінкам: Прийдіть і погляньте, де лежав Господь;* він бо, Всесильний, воскрес, як і прорік був.* Тому поклоняємось тобі, єдиному безсмертному:* Життєдавче, Христе, помилуй нас.
- Стих: Коли ти, Господи, зважатимеш на беззаконня,* то хто встоїться, Господи. Та в тебе є прощення.
Твоїм хрестом ти знищив прокляття райського дерева,* похороном твоїм ти здолав владу смерти,* а воскресінням твоїм ти просвітив людський рід.* Тому й кличемо до тебе:* Христе Боже наш, добротворче, – слава тобі!
- Стих: Задля імени твого надіюсь на тебе, Господи,* надіється душа моя на слово твоє; надіється душа моя на Господа.
Господи, зі страху перед тобою відкрилися брами смерти,* а дверники адові, побачивши тебе, настрахалися,* бо ти зломив мідні ворота і знищив залізні затвори,* та й вивів нас із темряви й смертної тіні,* і розірвав наші окови.
- Стих: Від ранньої сторожі до ночі* від ранньої сторожі нехай уповає Ізраїль на Господа.
Співаючи визвольну пісню, промовмо устами:* Прийдім усі до Господнього храму й припадім, кажучи:* Ти, що був розп’ятий на дереві* і воскрес із мертвих, та існуєш в Отцевому лоні,* – очисти гріхи наші.
- Стих: Бо в Господа милість і відкуплення велике в нього;* він визволить Ізраїля від усього беззаконня його.
(г. 8, подібний: О, преславне чудо): Мученики Христові преславні!* Ви ні за що мали* напасті гонителів і тяжку смерть,* відважно й хоробро* стали до змагання* та зодяглись у переможну славу,* тому зараховано вас до всіх праведників,* з якими і вас,* завжди прославляємо і ублажаємо.
- Стих: Хваліте Господа всі народи!* Прославляйте його всі люди!
Мученики Христові преблаженні!* Ви віддали себе добровільно* на смерть і жертву* та й кров’ю вашою* освятили землю,* повітря ж освітлили вашим відходом.* Тепер ви проживаєте на небі в світлі незахіднім* і молитеся завжди за нас,* Боговидці.
1. Стих: Велике бо до нас його милосердя, і вірність Господа повіки.
Мученики Христові непереможні!* Ви жару мук пройшли* без всякої шкоди* росою божественної благодаті* і сподобилися жити на водах відпочинку,* прийнявши вінки перемоги.* Тому нині з радістю* спогадуємо, Святі, вашу пам’ять,* Христа прославляючи.
Слава: І нині (догмат, г. 2): Минулася тінь Закону,* коли прийшла Благодать;* бо як кущ охоплений полум’ям не згоряв,* так і ти, Діво, породила й дівою зосталась!* Замість вогняного стовпа, засяяло Сонце правди,* замість Мойсея – Христос,* спасіння душ наших.
Стихири на стиховні
(г. 2): Воскресіння твоє, Христе Спасе,* просвітило всю вселенну* і ти покликав до себе твоє створіння.* Всесильний Господи, – слава тобі!
Стих: Господь царює,* у велич він зодягнувся.
Ти деревом, Спасе, знищив прокляття,* що від Дерева почалось,* похороном твоїм подолав владу смерти* і просвітив наш рід твоїм воскресінням.* Тому й кличемо до тебе:* Життя подателю, Христе Боже наш, – слава тобі!
Стих: Бо він утвердив вселенну,* і вона не захитається.
Ти деревом, Спасе, знищив прокляття,* що від Дерева почалось,* похороном твоїм подолав владу смерти* і просвітив наш рід твоїм воскресінням.* Тому й кличемо до тебе:* Життя подателю, Христе Боже наш, – слава тобі!
Стих: Домові твоєму, Господи,* належить святість на довгі літа.
Христе, життя подателю!* Ти добровільно витерпів страсті смертних ради* і зійшов до аду як сильний* і там, немов від лютого звіра,* вихопив дожидаючих твого приходу* і, замість аду, дарував життя в раю.* Тому й нам, що прославляємо твоє на третій день воскресіння,* дай очищення з гріхів і велику милість.
Слава і нині: О, нове чудо, над усі старовинні чуда!* Хто ж бо знав коли матір, що родила без мужа* і носила на руках того, хто держить усі створіння?* Бо народжене – це Боже уподобання,* що його ти, Пречиста, як дитину носила твоїми руками* і мала до нього матерню сміливість.* Тому не переставай молитись до нього за тих, що тебе почитають,* щоб змилувався і спас душі наші.
Тропарі
(г. 2): Коли зійшов Ти до смерти, Життя безсмертне,* тоді ад умертвив Ти блистінням божества.* Коли ж і умерлих із глибин підземних воскресив Ти,* всі сили небесні взивали:* Життєдавче, Христе Боже наш, слава Тобі.
(г. 4): Терпіннями святих, що за тебе постраждали,* дай умолитися, Господи, і зціли всі наші терпіння,* молимося тобі, Чоловіколюбче.
Слава І нині: Таємниця споконвіку закрита й ангелам незнана:* через тебе, Богородице, Бог землянам появився,* прийнявши в незлитній сполуці тіло* і витерпівши задля нас добровільно хрест;* ним він воскресив первоствореного* і спас від смерти душі наші.
БОЖЕСТВЕННА ЛІТУРГІЯ:
Тропарі і Кондаки
Тропар (глас 2): Коли зійшов Ти до смерти, Життя безсмертне,* тоді ад умертвив ти блистінням Божества.* Коли ж і умерлих із глибин підземних воскресив Ти,* всі сили небесні взивали:* Життедавче, Христе Боже наш, слава Тобі.
+Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові.
Кондак (глас 2): Воскрес єси з гробу, всесильний Спасе,* і ад, увидівши чудо, зжахнувся та й мертві встали;* а творіння, бачивши, радіє з Тобою, й Адам веселиться,* і світ, Спасе мій, повсякчас Тебе оспівує.
І нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.
Богородичний (г. 2): В молитвах невсипущу Богородицю* і в заступництвах незамінне уповання* гріб і умертвіння не втримали.* Бо як Матір Життя до життя переставив той,* хто вселився в утробу приснодівственну.
Прокімен (глас 2):
Господь – моя сила і моя пісня,* і Він став моїм спасінням (Пс 117,14).
Стих: Тяжко покарав мене Господь, та не поередав мене смерті (Пс 117,18).
Апостол: ( 1 Корінтян 9, 2-12.):
Браття і Сестри, ви достовірний доказ у Господі мого апостольства. Ось моя оборона перед тими, що мене судять. Хіба ми не маємо права їсти й пити? Хіба ми не маємо права водити сестру – жінку, як інші апостоли, брати Господні і Кифа? Чи може, один я і Варнава не маємо права на те, щоб не працювати? Хто коли своїм коштом служив у війську? Хто садить виноградник і не їсть із нього плоду? Хто пасе стадо і не живиться молоком від стада? Хіба я говорю тільки як людина? Хіба й закон не каже цього? Таж у законі Мойсея написано: Не зав’язуй рота волові, коли молотить. Чи Бог турбується про волів? Чи, може, ради нас говорить? Бож ради нас написано, що хто оре, мусить орати в надії і хто молотить, молотить теж у надії, що матиме щось з того. Коли ми сіяли у вас духовне, чи то велика річ, коли жатимемо у вас тілесне? І коли інші мають це право над вами, чому не більше ми? Та ми не користуємося цим правом, але весь час терпимо, щоб не робити ніякої перешкоди Євангелію Христа.
Алилуя (глас 2):
Стих: Вислухає тебе Господь у день печалі, захистить тебе ім’я Бога Якова (Пс 19,2).
Стих: Господи, спаси царя і вислухай нас, коли будемо взивати до Тебе (Пс 19,10).
Євангеліє: (Матея 18, 23-35):
Сказав Господь притчу оцю: Царство небесне похоже на царя, що хотів звести рахунки з слугами своїми. Коли він розпочав зводити рахунки, приведено йому одного, що був винен десять тисяч талантів. А що не мав той чим віддати, пан велів продати його, жінку, дітей і все, що він мав, і віддати. Тоді слуга, впавши йому до ніг. поклонився лицем до землі й каже: Потерпи мені, пане, все тобі верну. І змилосердився пан над тим слугою, відпустив його й подарував йому борг той. Вийшовши той слуга, здибав одного з своїх співслуг, який винен був йому сто динарів, схопив його й почав душити його, кажучи: Верни, що винен. Співслуга його впав йому в ноги й почав його просити. Потерпи мені, я тобі верну. Та той не хотів; пішов і кинув його в темницю, аж поки не верне борг. Коли товариші його побачили, що сталось, засмутились вельми, пішли до свого пана й розповіли йому про всю справу. Тоді пан покликав його і сказав йому: Слуго лукавий! Я простив тобі ввесь борг той, бо ти мене благав. Чи не слід було й тобі змилосердитись над твоїм товаришем, як я був змилосердився над тобою? І розгнівавшись його пан, передав його катам, аж поки не верне йому всього боргу. Отак і мій Отець небесний буде чинити вам, якщо кожний з вас не прощатиме братові своєму з серця свого.
Причасний:
Хваліте Господа з небес,* хваліте Його на висотах (Пс 148,1). * Алилуя (х3).