Day: 5 June 2017

June 24, 2017
The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John

 

GREAT VESPERS

Kathisma
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.

At Psalm 140

In Tone 4

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

When John was born, the silence of Zechariah was broken.
For when the Voice appeared, it was not proper that his father remain silent.
Just as disbelief bound the tongue of the father,
so now the appearance of John frees him.
Having revealed himself, he preaches good tidings to all.
The Forerunner of Light and the Voice of the Word is born,
and he prays for the salvation of our souls. Continue reading June 24, 2017 The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John

June 19, 2017
Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord According to the Flesh

 

GREAT VESPERS

Kathisma
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.

At Psalm 140

In Tone 1

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

Most wise and praised Apostle Jude,
your sound has gone out into all the earth,
guiding as lightning to the never-fading Light
those darkened by the delusion of ungodliness.
Since now you are radiant with this Light,
beseech great mercy for our souls!  Continue reading June 19, 2017 Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord According to the Flesh

June 18, 2017
Second Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; Holy Martyr Leontius (69-79). Apostles’ Fast

GREAT VESPERS

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

At Psalm 140

In Tone 1

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

Accept our evening prayer, O holy Lord,
and grant us forgiveness of sins,
for You alone manifested the Resurrection to the world. Continue reading June 18, 2017 Second Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; Holy Martyr Leontius (69-79). Apostles’ Fast

June 9, 2017
Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas

The Feast of the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas is transferred from June 11 to June 9 this year.

GREAT VESPERS

Kathisma
“Blessed is the man…” is sung.

At Psalm 140

In Tone 4

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

You drew the ends of the earth out of the depths of vainglory
and evil ungodliness
with the net of your words, O divinely eloquent Apostle.
You brought them with faith to Christ God,
Who had given you such grace.
You are His divine disciple and the preacher of His mysteries,
O Apostle Bartholomew. Continue reading June 9, 2017 Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas