Day: 26 April 2017

May 8, 2017
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Our Venerable Father Arsenius the Great (408-50)

GREAT VESPERS

At Psalm 140

In Tone 8

  1. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.

Most strange wonder!
The Creator of all became a Beggar,
clothing Himself in our fleshly nature.
He wished to live with mankind in his compassion.
He showed the Hebrews a multitude of wonders:
He healed the paralytic in Bethsaida, saying to him:
Rise, take up your bed and walk! Continue reading May 8, 2017 The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Our Venerable Father Arsenius the Great (408-50)

May 7, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic; Commemoration of the Appearance of the Sign of the Precious Cross over Jerusalem at the Third Hour of the Day during the Reign of Constantine (351); the Holy Martyr Acacius (286-305)

GREAT VESPERS

Kathisma Reading
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.

At Psalm 140

In Tone 3

  1. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.

By Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour,
the power of Death has been vanquished,
and the deceit of the devil has been destroyed.
Therefore, mankind, saved by faith,
offers You hymns of praise forever. Continue reading May 7, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic; Commemoration of the Appearance of the Sign of the Precious Cross over Jerusalem at the Third Hour of the Day during the Reign of Constantine (351); the Holy Martyr Acacius (286-305)

May 3, 2017
The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv and Organizer of the Cenoebitic (Common) Life in Rus’ (1074)

GREAT VESPERS

At Psalm 140

In Tone 2

  1. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice!

When the Myrrhbearers first reached the tomb
they lamented Christ, seeing the stone rolled away,
not understanding the empty tomb.
But when they heard the angel’s sayings,
confirming the Resurrection of the One Who died for us,
the disciples of Christ rejoiced! Continue reading May 3, 2017 The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv and Organizer of the Cenoebitic (Common) Life in Rus’ (1074)

April 30, 2017
Third Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian

GREAT VESPERS

Kathisma Reading
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.

At Psalm 140

In Tone 2

  1. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.

Come, let us worship the Word of God
begotten of the Father before all ages,
And incarnate of the Virgin Mary!
Having endured the Cross,
He was buried as He Himself desired!
And having risen from the dead, He saved me, the erring one. Continue reading April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian