by user | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
GREAT VESPERS Before the beginning of the service, the Precious Cross is brought from the table of the Prothesis or the sacristy and placed on the Holy Table. A candle is lit and left burning in front of it. Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung....
by user | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 10. Like the prodigal, I have turned away from Your grace; I have wasted the riches of Your goodness, O Lord. I now run to You and cry out: I have sinned , O Lord, have mercy on me. 9. Like the prodigal,...
by user | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 10. Like the prodigal I squandered my paternal inheritance, and now I am in desolation. I dwell in the land of the wicked. In my folly, I became like the unreasoning beasts, stripped of all divine grace. So I...
by user | Feb 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious Cross, O Christ, You have put the Devil to shame. With Your Resurrection You have...
by user | Jan 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
[Note: This feast is moved from January 30 to January 29 due to All Souls Saturday falling on January 30] GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Let us...
