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28 GREAT PARAKLESIS
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The Great Paraklesis Doxa Si, Hriste O Theos, i Elpis Glory to Thee, Christ our God, our
imon, Kyrie doxa Si! Hope: Glory to Thee!

Evlogitos O Theos imon, pantote PRIEST Blessed is our God always,

O en Agiis Thavmastos, Hristos o May Christ our True God, through
Alithinos Theos imon, tes Presvies the Intercessions of Thy All-pure
nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton now and forever and to
tis Panahrantou ke panamomou and Blameless Holy Mother.... of the
eonon. the ages of ages.
Agias aftou Mitros, ton Agion Holy Glorious and Praise-Worthy
Amin CHOIR Amen Endoxon ke Panevfimon Apostles; of the Holy Glorious and
PSALM 142/1431 Apostolon, ton Agion endoxon ke Triumphant Martyrs; of [the Saint of
A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION AGAINST EVILDOERS Kallinikon Martiron ton Agion ke the Church]; of the Holy Righteous
Kyrie isakouson tis prosefhis mou, O Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to Dikeon Theopatoron Ioakim ke Ancestors of God Joachim and
enotise tin disin mou en ti Alithia my supplications in Thy Truth; Annis, tou Agiou .... ou tin mnimin Anna; of Saint .... whose Memory
Sou, epakouson mou en ti hear me in Thy Righteousness. epiteloumen, ke panton ton we celebrate today; and of all the
Dikeosini Sou. Agion, Eleise ke Sose imas, os Saints, have Mercy and Save us, as
Agathos ke Filanthropos. our Good and Loving God.
Ke mi iselthis is krisin meta tou Do not enter into Judgement with Thy
doulou Sou, oti ou dikeothisete servant, for in Thy Sight no living is Amin Amen
enopion Sou pas zon. justified. GREAT PARAKLESIS - EXAPOSTILARIA - TONE 3

Oti katedioxen o ehthros tin psihin
mou. Etapinosen is gin tin zoin
mou. Exathise me en skotinis, os
nekrous eonos, ke ikidiasen ep
eme to pnevma mou, en emi
etarahthi i kardia mou.
Emnisthin imeron arheon,
emeletisa en pasi tis ergis sou, en
piimasi ton Hiron Sou emeleton.
Diepetasa pros Se tas hiras mou.
psihi mou os gi anidros Si.
Taxi isakouson mou, Kyrie, exelipe
to pnevma mou!
Mi apostrepsis to Prosopon Sou ap
emou, ke omiothisome
katavenousin is lakkon.
Akouston piison mi to proi to Eleos
Sou, oti epi Si ilpisa.
Gnorison mi, Kyrie, odon en i
porefsome, oti pros Se ira tin
psihin mou.
Exelou me ek ton ehthron mou,
Kyrie, pros Se katefigon.
For the enemy has persecuted my
soul; he has crushed my life to the
ground; he has made me dwell in
darkness, like those who have long
been dead, and my spirit is
overwhelmed within me; my heart
within me is distressed.
I remembered the days of old; I
meditated on all Thy Works; I
pondered on the work of Thy
Hands.
I I spread out my hands to Thee; my
soul longs for Thee, like a thirsty
land.
Hear me quickly, O Lord; my spirit
fails.
Do not turn Thy Sight away from me,
tis lest I be like those who go down
into the pit.
Cause me to hear Thy Mercy in the
morning, for in Thee I have put my
trust.
Cause me to know, O Lord, the way in
which I should walk, for I lift up my
soul to Thee.
Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;
to Thee have I fled for refuge.
Apostoli ek peraton, sinathristhendes
enthade Gethsimani to horio,
kidefsate mou to soma; ke si Ie ke
Thee mou, paralave mou to
Pnevma.
O glikasmos ton Angelon, ton
thlivomenon i hara, Hristianon i
prostatis; Parthene Mitir Kyriou,
antilavou mou ke rise ton eonion
basanon
Ke se mesitrian, eho, pros ton
Filanthropon Theon; mi mou
elegxsi tas praxsis, enopion ton
Angelon; parakalo se Parthene,
voithison mi en tahi.
Hristoplokotate pirge, ke dodekatihe
polis, iliostalakte throne, kathedra
tou vasileos akatnoiton thavma;
post galouhis ton Despotin?
Epithimo Panagia, ta kalli tou
Paradisou, ton Myrismon ke ta
anthi, ke tin terpnin evodian, ke tas
odas ton Angelon, otan imnoun ton
Ion Sou
BENEDICTION & DISMISSAL
O ye Apostles from far off, being
gathered together in the village of
Gethsemane, lay my body in burial,
and Thou, my Son, and my God,
receive now my spirit from me.
Thou art the Sweetness of Angels, the
Gladness of the afflicted, Protector
of all Christians, O Virgin Mother of
our Lord; grant me now Help and
Save me from the Eternal Torments
I have Thee as Mediator before God
Who Loves mankind. May He not
question my actions before the
Hosts of the Angels. I Beseech Thee,
O Virgin, hasten now quickly to my
aid.
Thou art a Tower adorned with gold,
a City surrounded by Twelve Walls,
a shining Throne touched by the
sun, a Royal Seat for our King, O
Unexplainable Wonder, how dost
Thou nurse the Master?

Didaxon me tou piin to Thelima Teach me to do Thy Will, for Thou art Di ehon ton Agion Pateron imon, PRIEST Through the Prayers of our Holy
Sou, oti Si i O Theos mou. my God. Kyrie Iisou Hriste O Theos imon, Father,, O Lord Jesus Christ our
Eleison ke Soson imas. God, have Mercy and Save us.
1
PSALM 142/143 IS THE PRAYER OF THOSE WHO ARE AFFLICTED AND WHO WAIT IN THE
Amin PEOPLE Amen
DARKNESS OF SIN FOR THE LIGHT OF SALVATION IN ANTICIPATION OF THE LIGHT OF
DIVINE DAWN A PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING.

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 THEOTOKION
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the
Tis efsplahnias tin pilin anixson imin Open the Portal of Compassion to us, me en gi evthia. land of uprightness.
Evlogimeni Theotoke; elpizondes is O Most Blessed Theotokos; for Eneken tou Onomatos Sou, Kyrie, For Thy Names sake, O Lord, Thou
Se, mi astohisomen; risthimen dia hoping in Thee, let us not fail, we zisis me! shall quicken me.
Sou ton peristaseon; Si gar i i Sotiria pray; through Thee may we be
tou genous ton Hristianon Delivered from adversities, for Thou En ti Dikeosini Sou exaxis ek In Thy Righteousness Thou shalt bring
art the Salvation of Christians. thlipseos tin psihin mou, ke en to my soul out of trouble, and in Thy
EKTENE FERVENT SUPPLICATION Eleei Sou exolothrefsis tous Mercy, Thou shalt utterly destroy
ehthrous mou. my enemies.
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have mercy on us, O God,
Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, according to Thy Great
Ke apolis pantas tou thlivontas tin And Thou shalt destroy all those who
epakouson ke Eleison. Love. We pray Thee, psihin mou, oti ego doulos Sou afflict my soul; for I am Thy
hearken, and have Mercy. imi. servant.

Kyrie Eleison (3) PEOPLE Lord have mercy (3) Isakouson mou, Kyrie, en ti O Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to
Dikeosini Sou, ke mi iselthis is my supplications in Thy Truth;
Iper tou Papa ke Patriarchi PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope & krisin meta tou doulou Sou. [2] hear me in Thy Righteousness. [2]
THEODOROU ke Arhiepiskopou Patriarch THEODOROS and for our
imon (---NAME---) tou Timiou Archbishop (---NAME---), for the
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi Let Thy Good Spirit lead me on a
Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Venerable Priesthood of the me en gi evthia. level Path.
Diakonias, pantos tou Klirou ke tou Diaconate in Christ, for all the PSALM 117/118
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
laou tou Kyriou deithomen. Clergy and the Laity, let us pray to
the Lord. Theos Kyrios ke epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has
Kyrie Eleison (3) PEOPLE Lord have mercy (3) Evlogimenos O erhomenos en appeared to us. Blessed is He
Onomati Kyriou! Who comes in the Name of the
Eti deometha, iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, PRIEST Again we pray for Mercy, Life, Lord!
Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation,
Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, Forgiveness and Remission of the
1. Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti 1. Give Thanks to our Lord, for He is
Agathos, oti is ton eona to Good; His Mercy endureth
ton doulon tou Theou panton ton sins of the servants of God, all Pious
eleos aftou! forever!
evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, and Orthodox Christians, those
tonkatikounton ke who reside and visit in this city, the 2. Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke 2. All the Nations surrounded me,
parepidimounton en ti poli [.] members, Council members, to Onomati Kyriou iminamin but in the Name of the Lord
tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, Contributors and Benefactors of aftous. drove them back.
sindromiton ke afieronton tou this Holy Church. 3. Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti 3. This is the Lords doing, and it is
Agiou Naou toutou.
thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. marvellous in our eyes.
Kyrie Eleison (3) PEOPLE Lord have mercy (3) IPSOTHIS OF THE HOLY CROSS TONE 4
Eti deometha ke iper ton doulon tou PRIEST Again we pray for the servants of Ti Theotoko ektenos nin To the Theotokos, let us run now
Theou [ .] God ... prosdramomen, amartolis ke most fervently, as sinners and
tapini, ke prospesomen en lowly ones, let us fall down in
THE PRIEST PRAYS FOR THOSE FOR WHOM THE PARAKLESIS IS SUNG metanias, krazondes ek repentance, crying from the
vaThous psihis; Despina, depths of our soul: Lady, come
voithison, ef iminm and help us, have compassion
Kyrie Eleison (3) PEOPLE Lord have mercy (3)
splahnisthisa; Spefson, upon us; hasten now for we are
Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful and apolimetha, ipo pliThous lost in the host of our errors; do
iparhis ke Si tin doxan Loving God, and to Thee we give ptesmaton; Mi apostrepsis sous not turn Thy servants away, for
anapempomen to Patri ke to Glory, to the Father, and to the doulous kenous; Se gar ke Thou alone art a Hope to us.
Io ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now monin Elpida kektimetha
ke is tous eonas ton eonon. and ever, and unto the ages of Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory
to the Father, and the Son,
ages. and the Holy Spirit.
Amin PEOPLE Amen APOLYTIKION OF THE PATRON SAINT
REPEAT THE IPOSTHIS OR THE DESIGNATED
APOLYTIKION OF THE PATRON SAINT/S OF
THE CHURCH

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 APOLYTIKION IN HONOUR OF THE EVER BLESSED THEOTOKOS
En ti Gennisi tin Parthenian
efilaxas. En ti Kimisi ton
kosmon ou katelipes Theotoke.
Metestis pros tin Zoin, Mitir
iparhousa tis Zois. Ke tes
presvies tes ses litromeni, ek
thanatou tas psihas imon.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon
Amin
Ou siopisomen pote, Theotoke, Tas
dinastias sou, lalin I anaxii; Imi
gar si proistaso presvevousa, Tis
imas erisato ek tosouton
kindinon? Tis de diefilaxsen eos
nin eleftherous?
Ouk apostomen, Despina, ek sou;
Sous gar doulous sozis ai, Ek
pandion dinon
Tou Gavriil dexamenou Si Parthene
to here, sin ti foni esarkouto o ton
olon Despotis, en si ti Agia Kivoto,
os efi o dikeos David, edihthis
Platytera ton Ouranon, Vastasasa
ton ktistin sou.
Doxa to enikisanti en si!
Doxa to Proelthonti ek sou!
Doxa to Elevtherosanti imas dia tou Glory
tokou sou!
PSALM 50/51
THE PSALM OF REPENTANCE
Eleison me, O Theos kata to Mega
Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos ton
iktrmon Sou exalipson to anomima
mou.
Epi plion plinon me apo tis anomias
mou, ke apo tis amartias mou
katharison me.
In giving Birth, O Theotokos, Thou
has retained Thy Virginity, and in
Falling Asleep, Thou has not
forsaken the world. Thou who art
the Mother of Life, has passed
over into Life, and by Thy Prayers
Thou delivers our souls from
Death. Wherefore, by Thine
Intercessions, deliver our souls
from Death
Now and forever and unto the ages
of ages.
Amen
We shall never be silent, O
Theotokos, of Thy Mighty Acts, all
we the unworthy; for had Thou
not stood to Intercede for us, who
would have delivered us, from the
numerous perils? Who would
have preserved us all until now
with our freedom? O Lady, we
shall not depart from Thee, for
Thou always Saves Thy servants
from tribulation.
As Gabriel proclaimed unto Thee, O
Virgin: Hail! With that cry the Lord
of All became Incarnate in Thee,
the Holy Tabernacle, as
prophesied by the Righteous
David. Thou has manifested
Thyself as being more spacious
than the Heavens, in that Thou
has borne Thy Creator.
Glory to Him Who abode in Thee!
Glory to Him Who came forth from
Thee!
to Him Who through Thy
Birth-giving has set us free!
Have mercy on me, O God, according
to Thy Great Mercy. And according
to the multitude of Thy tender
Mercies blot out my iniquity.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
Kyrie Eleison [3]
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio
Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous
eonas ton eonon.
Amin Amen
OUR LORDS PRAYER
Pater imon O en tis Ouranis,
Agiasthito to Onoma Sou, eltheto i
Vasilia Sou, genithito to Thelima
Sou, os en Ourano ke epi tis Gis.
Ton Arton imon ton epiousion dos
imin simeron. Ke afes imin ta
ofelimata imon, os ke imis
afiement tis ofiletes imon. Ke mi
isenengis imas is pirasmon, alle
imas apo tou ponirou.
Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis
ke i doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke
tou Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke
is tous eonas ton eonon.
Amin PEOPLE Amen
TROPARIA TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
Eleison imas, Kyrie, eleson imas.
Pasis gar apologias aporountes,
taftin si tin ikesian, os Despoti, I
amartolis prosferomen. Eleison
imas.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to
Kyrie eleison imas epi si gar
pepthamen. Mi orgisthis imin
sfodra, mides mnisthis to
anomion imon, al epvlepson ke
nin os Efsplahnos, ke Litrose imas
ek ton ehthron imon. Si gar i
Theos imon, ke imis laos Sou;
pandes gar erga Hiron Sou, ke to
Onoma Sou epikeklimeth.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
Lord have mercy [3]
Glory To The Father, And To The
Son, And To The Holy Spirit, Now
And Ever, And Unto Ages Of
Ages.
Our Father Who art in Heaven:
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
Kingdom come. Thy Will be done
on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give
us this day our Daily Bread, and
forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass
against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but Deliver us from
the evil one.
PRIEST For Thine is the Kingdom, the
Power and the Glory, of the
Father, and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, now and ever, and
unto the Ages of Ages.
Have mercy on us, O Lord, have
mercy on us; for lacking as we
are in all defence, this
Supplication we sinners offer
Thee, as our Master: Have mercy
on us.
the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
Lord, have Mercy on us, for we have
placed all our trust in Thee. Be
not greatly angered with us, nor
remember our iniquities; but look
upon us even now, since Thou art
Compassionate, and Thou
Redeemest us from our enemies.
For Thou art our God, and we
Thine people; all art the Works of
Thy Hands, and upon Thy Name
have we called.
Now and ever, and unto the ages
of ages.
Amen

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 ST ANDREW
Os ton Apostolon Protoklitos, ke tou As first of the Apostles to receive the Oti tin anomie mou ego ginosko, ke i For I know my iniquity, and my sin is
korifeou aftadelphos, ton Despotin Call, and very brother of the prince amartia mou enopion mou esti always before me.
ton olon Andrea iketeve, irinin ti of them, intercede O Andrew, withe diapantos.
ikoumeni dorisasthe, ke tes psihes the Master of us all: peace to all the Si mono imarton, ke to poniron To Thee only have I sinned, and have
imon Mega Eleos. world to grant, and to our souls His enopion Sou epiisa. Opos an done evil before Thee: that Thou
Great Mercy. dikeothis en tis logis Sou, ke nikisis mayest be justified in Thy words,
en to krinesthe se. and mayest overcome when Thou
ST GERASIMOS art judged.
Idou gar en anomies sovelifthin, ke en For behold I was conceived in
Ton Orthodoxon prostatin ke somati Come, let us believers laud the Divine amarties ekissise me i mitir mou. iniquities; and in sins did my
Angelon, ke thavmatourgon Gerasimos newly revealed to us as mother conceive me.
Theoforon neofaventa imin, a Champion of the Orthodox: a
epeneoen pisti thiou Gerasimon, ot God-mantled Angel in the flesh and Idou gar alithian igapisas. Ta adila ke For behold Thou has loved Truth: the
Axios para Theou Apilipsen, Wonderworker; for worthily did he ta krifia tis sofias Sou edilosas mi. uncertain and hidden things of Thy
iamaton tin aenaon harin, ronnisi receive of God the neverending Gift wisdom Thou has manifested to me.
tous nosountas ke demonontas iate. of Healing, to heal the sick and to Rantiis me issopo, ke katharisthisome. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop,
Dio ke tis timosin afton, vrii iamata restore to health the afflicted. and I shall be cleansed:
Wherefore he overfloweth with Plinis me, ke iper hiona Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be
healing for those who honour him
levkanthisome. made whiter than snow.
Akoutiis mi agalliasin ke evfrosinin, To my hearing Thou shalt give Joy
(Add the Apolytikion of your Parish Church ) agaliasonte ostea tetapinomena. and Gladness: and the bones that
have been humbled shall rejoice.
Apostrepson to prosopon Sou apo tin Turn away Thy Face from my sins, and
amartion mou, ke pasas tas blot out all my iniquities.
anomias mou exalipson.
Kardian katharan ktison en emi, O Create a clean heart in me, O God:
Theos, ke pvevma evthes egkenison and renew a right spirit within me.
en tis egkatis mou.
THEOTOKION Mi aporripsis me apo tou prosopou Cast me not away from Thy Face; and
Sou, ke to Pnevma Sou to Agion mi take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
Pase ton Angelon e Stratie, Prodrome With the Angelic Hosts, with our
antanelis ap emou.
Kyriou, Apostolon i dodekas. I Agii Lords Forerunner, and His Twelve
Pandes meta tis Theotokou, Apostles, with all the Saints Most Apodos mi tin agalliasin tou sotiriou Restore unto me the Joy of Thy
piisate Presvian is to Sothine imas Holy, and with Thee, O Sou, ke pnevmati igemoniko Salvation, and Strengthen me with
Theotokos, we seek Thine stirixon me. a perfect spirit.
Intercessions for our Salvation. Didazo anomous tas odous Sou, ke Teach the unjust Thy Ways: and the
TRISAGION PRAYERS asevis epi Se apistrepsousi. wicked shall be converted to Thee.
THE CONGREGATION MUST STAND Deliver
Rise me ex ematon, O Theos, O Theos me from blood-guiltiness, O
Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy tis Sotirias mou. God, Thou God of my Salvation:
Athanatos, Eleison imas. [3] Immortal, have mercy upon us. [3] Agalliasete i glosou mou tin Dikeosinin My tongue shall extol Thy Justice.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Glory to the Father, and to the Sou.
Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now Kyrie, ta hili mou anixis, ke to stoma O Lord, Thou will open my lips: and
eonas ton eonon. and ever, and unto Ages of mou aanangeli tin Enesin Sou. my mouth shall declare Thy Praise.
Amin Ages.
Oti i ithelisas thisian, edoxa an. For if Thou had desired sacrifice,
Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie,
Amen Olokaftomata ouk evdoxisis. burnt offerings would be pleasing.
elas thiti tes amarties imon. O All Holy Trinity have Mercy on Thisia to Theo, pnevma A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit:
Despota, singhorison tas anomias us. Lord, Cleanse us of our sins. sintetrimmenon. Kardian a contrite and humbled heart, O
imin. Agie Ipiskepse, ke iase tas Master, pardon our iniquities. sintetrimmenin ke tetapinomenin O God Thou would not despise.
asthenias imon, eneken tou Holy God, Visit and Heal our Theos ouk exoudenosi.
Onomatos Sou. infirmities for Thy Names sake.

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 Deal favourably, O Lord, in Thy Good ektenos ke Voontas. Ek ton us who kneel and cry ceaselessly:
Agathinon, Kyrie, en ti evdokia Sou tin Will with Zion; so that the walls of kindinon litrosasthe imas, os deliver us from oppressions, since
Sion, ke ikodomithito ta tihi Jerusalem may be built up. Taxiarhe ton ano Dinamenon. [3] you are the Princes of the Ranks of
Ierousalim. Dominions on High. [3]
Then shall Thou accept the sacrifice of
Tote eudoxisis thisian Dieosinis, Righteousness, Oblations and
Anaforan ke Olokaftomata. Whole Burnt Offerings: ST GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR
Then shall they lay upon Thy Altar Os ton ehmaloton eleftherotis, ke ton Since Thou art a Liberator and
Tote aniisousin epi to thisiastirion Sou calves! ptohon iperaspistis, asthenounton Deliverer of captives, a Help and
moshous. Have mercy on me, O God! Iatros, vasileon Ipermahos, Succour of the poor and needy, a
Eleison me, O Theos! Tropeofore Megalomartis Georgie: healing Physician of the sick, a
presveve Hristo to Theo, sothine tas Contender and Fighter for Kingd, O
FESTAL CANON OF THE DORMITION2 psihas imon. Great Among Martyrs, the Victory-
clad George: intercede with Christ
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 1 THE HIERMOS
God for the Salvation of our souls.
Armatilatin Farao evithise, The charioteer of Pharaoh was sunk in HOLY TRINITY
teratourgousa pote Mosaiki olden times by Moses' rod, which
ravthos, stavrotipos plixasa ke worked a mighty Wonder when, in Evlogitos i Hriste O Theos imon O Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God.
thielousa thalassan Israil the the Cross's form, it struck the sea, pansofous tous aliis anadixas Thou made the Fishermen All Wise
figatha pezon othitin thiesosen, dividing it in two; and it led into katapempsas aftis to Pnevma to by sending down upon them the
asma to Theo anamelponta. safety sojourning Israel that fled by Agion, ke di afton ten ikoumiin Holy Spirit, and so through them
foot, chanting to the Lord God a saginefsas, Filanthrope, Doxa Si! Thou drew the world into Thy Net.
song of praise. O Lover of mankind: Glory to
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 1 - TROPARIA Thee

Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.

Ton lipiron epagoge himazousi tin
tapinin mou psihin ke simforon nefi
tin emin kaliptousi kardian,
Theonimfefte. Alla i Fos tetokia to
Thion ke proeonion, lampson mi to
Fos to harmosinon.
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Ex ametriton anagkon ke thlipseon ke From countless trials and afflictions,
ex ehthron dismenon ke simoforon
Viou litrothis, Panachrante, ti kratea
Dinami sou, anmno, megalino tin
ametron sou simpathian ke tin is
eme sou paraklisin.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
Nin pepidos epi tin sin katefigon
antilipsin kratean ke pros tin sin
Skepin alopsichos edramon ke goni
klino, Despina, ke thrino ke stevazo,
THE ANNUNCIATION
My humble soul is troubled by the
rising storms of afflictions and woes; Simeron tis Sotirias imon to kefaleon, Today is the Crown of our Salvation,
and clouds of misfortunes ke tou ap eonos mistirious i and the Revelation of the Mystery
overcome me, bringing darkness to fanerosis; o Ios tou Theou, Ios tis planned from Eternity; the Son of
my heart, O Bride of God. But since partenou ginete, ke Gavriil tin God, becomes the Virgins Son, and
Thou art the Mother of the Divine harin evangelizete. Dio ke imis sin Gabriel announces the Grace.
and Eternal Light, shine Thy afto, ti Theotoko voisomen: Here, Wherefore, we along with him, to
Gladsome Light and Illumine me. Keharitomeni, O Kyrios meta Sou! the Theotokos let us cry out: Hail, O
Full of Grace: the Lord is with Thee!
grievous woes, and from ST NICHOLAS
misfortunes of life have I been
delivered by Thy Mighty Strength, O Kanona pisteos ke ikona praotitos, As Rule of the Faith and Picture of
Spotless and Pure Maid. I extol engratias didaskalon, anedixe se Gentleness, and Teacher of
and I magnify Thine Immeasurable ti pimni sou, i ton paragmaton Temperance, Thou were
Sympathy, and the loving care that alithia. Dia touto ekomiso ti exhibited to Thy Flock by the
Thou has for me. tapinosi ta ipsila, ti ptohia ta Truth of the evidence. Thus Thou
plousia.Pater Irarha Nikolae, acquired the lofty through
Glory to the Father and the Son
presveve Hristo to Theo, sothine Humility, the abundant through
and the Holy Spirit.
tas psihas imon Poverty. O Father and Hierarch
Having my hope now in Thy mighty Nicholas: intercede with Christ
help, O Maid, I flee for refuge to our God, that our souls may be
Thee. Unto Thy shelter have I run saved
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 GREAT PARAKLESIS - MEGALYNARIA THE MAGNIFICAT
Tin Ipsiloteran ton Ouranon, ke
Katharoteran lampidonon iliakon,
tin litrosamenin imas ek tis kataras,
tin Despina tou kosmou, imnis
timisomen.
Apo ton polon mou amartion, astheni From the great multitude of my sins, Ill
to soma, astheni mou ke i psihi;
pros se katafevgo tin
Keharitomenin; Elpis apilpizmenon,
si mi voithison.
Despina ke Mitir tou Litrotou, dexe
paraklisis anaxsion son iketon, ina
mesitefsis pros ton ek sou
tehthenda; O Despina tou kosmou,
genou mesitria
Psalomen prothimos si tin odin, nin ti
Panimnito Theotoko, harmonikos
meta tou Prodromou, ke pandon
ton Agion, disopi Theotoke, tou
iktirise imas
Alala ta hili ton asevon ton mi
proskinoundon, tin Ikona Sou tin
septin, tin istorithisan ipo tou
Apostolou, Louka Ierotatou, tin
Odigitrian.
Apolytikia of our Parish Patron Saints
THE EVER BLESSED THEOTOKOS
En ti Gennisi tin Parthenian efilaxas.
En ti Kimisi ton kosmon ou katelipes
Theotoke. Metestis pros tin Zoin,
Mitir Iparhousa tis Zois. Ke tes
presvies tes ses litromeni, ek
thanatou tas psihas imon. (2)
THE HOLY ARCHANGELS
Ton Ouranion Stration Arhistratigi,
disopoumen imas imis i anaxii, ina
tes imon deisesi, tehisite imas, skepi
ton pterigon, tis aflou imon doxis,
frourountes imas prospiptontas,
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Higher than the Heavens above art
Thou, and More Pure than the
radiance of the sun! Thou who hast
Redeemed us from the Curse that is
upon us, our Lady of the world, with
Hymns we honour Thee.
am I in body, Ill am I also in my
soul. I flee to Thee who is All-
Blessed. O Hope of all the hopeless:
bring help to me.
Lady and the Mother of Him Who
Saves, receive the Supplications of
the lowly who pray to Thee.
Mediate between us and Him
Whom Thou brought forth. O Lady
of the world, Intercede for us.
Now with zeal we chant this Ode to
Thee. O All-Praised Lady,
Theotokos, Thee we hymn with Joy!
With the Saints Most Holy, together
with the Baptist, Beseech, O
Theotokos, for Gods Mercy on us.
Speechless are the lips of the impious -
those who do not reverence Thy
Great Icon, O Sacred One who is
called Directress, and was depicted
by the Apostle Luke the Evangelist.
In giving Birth, O Theotokos, Thou hast
retained Thy Virginity, and in
Falling Asleep, Thou hast not
forsaken the world. Thou who art
the Mother of Life hast passed
over into Life, and by Thy Prayers
Thou dost deliver our souls from
death. Wherefore, by thine
intercessions, deliver our souls from
death (2)
O ye Foremost of the Heavenly Hosts,
we who are unworthy, beseech you
that by your Petitions you
encompass us with the shadow of
your immaterial glory, preserving
mi me Paridis ton athlion, ton my knee; and I mourn and cry
Hristianon Katafigion. weeping: Do not disdain me, the
wretched one, for Thou art the
refuge of Christian folk.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
eonon. ages.
Amin Amen
Ou siopiso tou voan tranotata ta I shall not cease from making known
Megalia ta sa. I mi gar si, Kori, most manifestly Thy great deeds,
pantote pristso iper emou Maid of God; for if Thou were not
presvevousa to Iio ke Theo Sou, tis present to intercede on my
ek tosoutou me klidonos ke dinon behalf and importune Thy Son and
kindinon errisato? God, who would free and deliver
me from such storms and
turbulence, and surmount the
perils that trouble me?
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save Thy servants, O
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo Theotokos, from every danger. To
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
our Protection.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 3 THE HIERMOS
Ouranias apsidos orofourge, Kyrie, ke The Vault of the Heavens is Thee, O
Lord, Fashioner; and the Holy
tis Ekklisias Domitor, si me stereoson
Church's great Founder; likewise
en ti agapi ti si, ton efeton I akrotis,
ton piston to Stirigma mone establish me in unfeigned love for
Filanthrope. Thee, for Thou art the height of
things sought for, the staff of the
faithful and the only Friend of all.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 3 - TROPARIA
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Aporisas ek panton, odiniros krazo Si. At a loss and despairing, I cry with
Profthason, thermi prostasie, ke sin pain unto Thee: Hasten, O fervent
voithian dos mi to doulo sou, to Protection; grant Thy help unto me,
tapino ke athlio to tin sin Thy lowly slave and wretched
antilipsin epizitounti thermos. servant, O Maiden; for with
heartfelt fervour I come seeking for
thine aid.
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Ethavmastosas ontos nin ep epi, Thou, O Lady, have truly been shown
Despina, tas Evergesias Sou, Kori, to be Wondrous now in Thy
ke ta Elei Sou. Othen Doxazo Se ke Benefactions and Mercies granted
anomno ke gerero tin pollin ke to me, O Maiden; hence do I Glorify
ametron kidemonian Sou. and Acclaim Thee, whilst praising
Thy Great Loving Care and Thy
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Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
Kategis me himazi ton simforon,
Despina, ke ton lipiron trikimie
katapontizousi. Alla profthasasa,
hira mi dos voithias, I thermi
antilipsis ke prostasie mou.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin Amen.
Boundless Solicitude.
Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
Mighty storms of misfortunes, O Lady,
pass over me; and the swelling
waves of afflictions plunge me into
the depths. But be quick to come;
lend me Thy helping hand, O
Maiden, for Thou art my Fervent
Protectress and Sure Support.
Now and ever, and unto the ages of
ages.
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
En imnis Efharistis Doxologo ke
gerero to ametron Eleos, ke tin
pollin Dinamin Sou pasin
Omologo, ke tas evergesias Sou,
as iperkenosas is eme, Kiritto,
megalino, psihi te ke kardia ke
logismo ke glossi pantote.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
With Anthems of Thanksgiving I
Glorify and chant Praises to Thine
Infinite Mercy, and Thy Boundless
Might I Confess unceasingly to all.
With my soul and heart and mind
and my lips I Magnify and
proclaim the many Benefactions
that Thou hast poured upon me in
Thy Compassion, O Bride of God.
Now and ever, and unto the ages of
ages.

Alithi Theotokon omologo, Despina, Se I profess Thee, O Lady, as the True

Amin Amen
tin tou Thanatou to kratos Mother of God: Thou, who hast both Tin disin mou dexe tin penihran, ke Accept
my Entreaties and my poor
exafanisasan. Os gar fisizoos, ek banished and triumphed over the klavthmon mi Paridis ke dakria ke Prayers, and disdain not my
ton desmon ton tou Adou pros Zoin might of Death; for as the Source of stenagmon. All antilavou mou os weeping and sighs, O Maiden, nor
anigages, is Gin me refsanta. Life, Thou hast freed me from agathi, ke tas etisis Pliroson. my lament, but be quick to help
Hades' bonds, Raising me to Life, Dinase gar panta, os pansthenous me since Thou art good. Fulfil my
Although to Earth had I fallen Despotou Theou Mitir, I nefsis eti every plea which Thou can fulfil
down. monon pros tin emin iktran since Thou brought forth our
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION tapinosin. Mighty God and Master, if Thou
will look upon me and see my
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save Thy servants, O utter lowliness.
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo Theotokos, from every danger. To GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save, O Theotokos, Thy
our Protection. sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo servants from every danger. To
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All- is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
Protection.
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow. Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
THE EKTENE THE PETITIONS Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have mercy upon us, O God, mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
Eleos Sou deometha Sou according to Thy great Mercy, we
epakouson ke eleison pray unto Thee: hear us and have
mercy.
THE PRIEST CENSES THE HOLY TABLE/ALTAR AND THE PEOPLE.
Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy INCENSE HAS BEEN USED SINCE HEBREW WORSHIP IN THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM
Eti deometha iper ton evsevon ke PRIESTAgain we pray for pious and AND IN POST-APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. CENSERS MAY AT FIRST HAVE
Orthodoxon Hristianon. Orthodox Christians. BEEN FIXTURES UNTIL THE INTRODUCTION OF PORTABLE CENSERS.
INCENSE SYMBOLISES PRAYER AS EVIDENT FROM THE BLESSING VERSE OF THE
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy CELEBRANT OF THE CENSER BEFORE CENSING: WE OFFER TO THEE, CHRIST
OUR GOD, THIS INCENSE AS A SPIRITUAL FRAGRANCE; RECEIVE IT, WE PRAY,
TO THY HEAVENLY ALTAR AND SEND DOWN TO US IN RETURN, THE GRACE OF
Iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi PRIESTAgain we pray for our Pope & THY HOLY SPIRIT AND ELSEWHERE: LET MY PRAYER BE DIRECTED TO THEE AS
THEODOROU ke tou Arhiepiskopou Patriarch THEODOROS Archbishop INCENSE BEFORE THY PRESENCE
imon (---NAME---,) tou Timiou (---NAME---) for the Venerable THE 3 CHAINS FROM WHICH IT IS SUSPENDED REPRESENTS THE HOLY TRINITY WHILE
Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Diakonias, Priesthood of the Diaconate in THE 4 OR 12 BELLS ATTACHED TO THEM SIGNIFIES THE 4 EVANGELISTS OR 12
pantos tou Klirou ke tou Laou tou Christ, for all the Clergy and the HOLY APOSTLES OF CHRIST.
Kyriou deithomen. Laity, let us pray to the Lord. THE SOUND OF THE LITTLE BELLS SIGNIFIES THE CLARITY OF THE EVANGELICAL AND
APOSTOLIC WORDS TO WHICH WE MUST PAY ATTENTION IN ORDER TO GAIN
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy GOOD SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

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 Manna!
Here, Hrisi Lihnia, lampas asveste! Hail, O golden Lampstand and
Unquenchable Lamp!
Here, ton Parthenon Doxa ke Miteron Hail, O Glory of Virgins and the Boast
Oresma ke Kleos.! and Adornment of Mothers!
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save, O Theotokos, Thy
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo servants from every danger. To
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
Protection.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
GREAT PARAKLESIS -ODE 9 THE HIERMOS
Exesti epi touto O Ouranos, ke tis Gis The
Heavens were astonished and
kateplagi ta perata, oti Theos ofthi
stood in awe, and the ends of the
earth, O Maiden, were sore
tis anthropis somatikos, ke I gastir
Sou gegonen evrihorotera ton amazed, for God appeared bodily
Ouranon. Dio Se, Theotoke, to mankind as very Man. And
Angelon ke anthropon Taxiarhie behold, Thy Womb has proved to
Megalinousi. be vaster and more spacious than
Heaven's heights. For this, O
Theotokos, the choirs and
assemblies of men and Angels
magnify Thy name.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 9 - TROPARIA
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Pros tina katafigo allin, Agni? Pou To whom else shall I flee, O Maiden
prosdramo Lipon ke Sothisome? Most Pure, and to whom shall I run
Pou porevtho? Pian de efevro for Help and Salvation? Where
Katafigin? Pian thermin antilipsin? shall I go, and where shall I find a
Pian en tes thlipsesi voithon? Is se Safe Retreat? Whose warm
Monin Elpizo, is Se Monin Protection shall I have? Who shall
Kavhome, ke epi Se tharrron be a Helper in my distress? In Thee
katefigon. alone I Hope, O Maiden; in Thee
alone I Glory; and trusting in Thee,
I have fled to Thee.
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Ouk estin arithmisasthe dinaton To number Thy Great Deeds and Thy
Megalia ta sa, Theonimfevte, ke Mighty Acts is not possible for man,
ton vithon ton anexerefniton O Bride of God, nor yet can one tell
exipin ton iper noun thavmaton of the Unfathomable Abyss of
sou, ton tetelesmenon diinekos tis Thine Unending Miracles that
potho se imosi ke pisti surpass all knowledge, which are
proskinousin os alithi Theou granted to those who Venerate
lohevtrian. and Honour Thee, with longing, as
the True Mother of our Lord and
God.
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Eti deometha iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis PRIESTAgain we pray for Mercy, Life,
Igias, Sotirias, episkepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation,
Sighoriseos ke Afeseos ton amartion Pardon and Remission of the sins of
ton doulon tou Theou, ton evsevon the servants of God, all Pious and
ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, ton Orthodox Christians who reside and
katikounton ke parepidimounton visit in this city, the members,
en ti poli tafti, ton enoriton, Council members, Contributors,
epitropon, sindromiton ke afironton and Benefactors of this Holy
tou Agiou Naou touto. Church.
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Eti deometha ke Iperigias ke Sotirias PRIESTAgain we pray for the Health and
ton doulon tou Theou........ Salvation of the servants of God......
THE PRIEST PRAYS FOR THOSE FOR WHOM THE PARAKLESIS IS BEING SUNG:
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Good and Merciful
iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan God, and unto Thee we ascribe
anapempomen, to Patri ke to Io Glory, to the Father, and to the
ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke is Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
tous Eonas ton Eonon. forever and to the Ages of Ages.
Amen
Amin PEOPLE
SESSIONAL HYMN - TONE 2
Presvia Thermi ke Tihos aprosmahiton, O fervent Advocate, invincible
Eleos Pigi, tou kosmou Katafigion, Battlement, Fountain of Mercy, and
ektenos voumen Si. Theotoke sheltering Retreat for the world,
Despina, profthason ke ek kindinon earnestly we cry unto Thee: Lady
Litrose imas, i moni taheos Theotokos quickly Save us from all
Prostatevousa danger; for Thou alone art our
speedy Protectress.
PARAKLESIS - ODE 4 THE HIERMOS
Si mou ishis, Kyrie, Si mou ke Dinamis. Thouart my Strength; Thou art my
Si Theos mou, Si mou Agalliama, o Power and Might, O Lord; Thou art
patrikous kolpous mi lipon ke tin my God; Thou Who art not absent
imeteran ptohian episkepsamenos. from Thy Father's Arms, Thou, Lord,
Dio sin to Profiti Abbakoum Si art my Joy. Thou hast deigned to
kravgzo. Ti Dinami Sou Doxa, Visit our lowliness and our Poverty.
Filanthrope. To Thee, therefore, I cry out with
Habbakoum the Prophet: Glory be
to Thy Power, O Lover of mankind.
GREAT PARAKLESIS ODE 4 - TROPARIA
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Ke pou lipon allin evriso antilipsin? Where else shall I find me another to
Pou prosfigo? Pou de ke Sothisome? be my Help? To what Refuge shall I
Tina thermin exo voithon, thlipsesi hasten to be Saved? Whose Fervent
tou viou ke zales, imi! Aid shall I have in need? Alas! life's
Klonoumenos? Is Se monin Elpizo affliction and turbulence shake
ke tharro ke kavhome ke prostreho me. In Thee alone, O Maiden, do I
ti Skepi Sou. Soson me. Hope, Trust, and Glory; and I run to
Thy Shelter; Save me!
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Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Ton potamon ton glikeron tou Eleous I magnify and I proclaim, Thou All-
Sou, ton plousies Dorees drosisanta Pure One, the Sweet River of Thy
tin panathlian ke tapinin, Tender Mercy and Loving Care; for
Panagne, psihin mou, ton simforon with many Gifts has it greatly
ke ton thlipseon kamino Refreshed my tormented and truly
flogisthisan, megalino, Kiritto ke lowly soul, afire in a furnace of
prosterho ti Skepi sou. Soson me. misfortunes and sorrows; and I run
to Thy Shelter; Save me!
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save, O Theotokos, Thy
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo servants from every danger. To
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
Protection.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
GREAT PARAKLESIS -ODE 8 THE HIERMOS

Se tin Agnin, se tin Parthenon ke Thou, O pure Maid, All-Holy Virgin Ton en ori agio doxasthenta ke en Let
us ever applaud and praise the
aspilon, Monon Fero Tihos and Spotless One, art my Only Lord God Who was seen of old on
vato piri to tis Aiparthenou, to Moisi
aprosmahiton, Katafigin, Skepin Steadfast Shelter and Retreat, and the Holy Mount in Glory, Who by the
Mistirion gnorisanta Kyrion, imneite
kratean, oplon Sotirias. Mi me Mighty Wall that cannot be ke iperipsoute is pantas tous eonas.
fiery Bush revealed the Great
Paridis, ton asoton, Elpis breached, my Weapon of Mystery of the Ever-Virgin and
apilpsmenon, asthenon simmahia, Salvation. Do not disdain me, the Undefiled Maiden unto the Prophet
thlivomenon hara ke antilipsis. Prodigal, O Hope of the despairing Moses.
and Ally of the ailing, Thou art the GREAT PARAKLESIS -ODE 8 TROPARIA
Gladness and Help of the afflicted.
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of Dia splaghna Eleous Sou, Parthene, mi Be moved to Compassion, O Virgin,
eonon. ages.
Paridis, semni, pontoumenon me and disdain me not, for life's storms
Amin Amen. salo viotikon kimaton. Alla didou overwhelm me. But be quick, O
Pos exipin Sou kat axian dinisome How shall I praise Thee, how shall I mi hira voithias, kataponoumeno Modest One, and lend me Thy
tous ametrous iktirmous, O Despina, worthily sing the Praise of Thy kakosesi tou viou. helping hand, O Maiden, for I
tous tin emin pantote psihin, dinos Boundless Mercies and Perish - drowning and engulfed by
piroumenin, os idor Compassions, which have ever life's misfortunes.
peridrosisantas? All O tis Sis cooled and refreshed my soul, Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
pronias ke tis evergesias, is aflame and tormented, O Lady,
afthonos aftos parapilvsa! and grievously wounded? Indeed
Pestasis ke thlipsis ke anagke evrosan Times of sorrows, necessity, trouble,
Thy Benefactions and Providence, me, Agni, ke simfore tou viou ke and misfortunes in life have found
O Maiden, are bestowed upon me pirasmi me pantothen ekiklosan. me, O pure Maiden; and from all
most abundantly. Alla prostithi mi ke antilavou mou ti sides temptations have encircled
Kratea sou Skepi. me; but as my Ally, and Thou
Protect me in Thine Almighty
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Shelter.
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save Thy servants, O Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father and the Son and
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo Theotokos, from every danger. To the Holy Spirit.
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and En tes zales efevron se limena. En tes In distress I have Thee, O Maiden, as
our Protection. limes haran ke evfrosinin. Ke en tes my Haven, and in sorrows and grief
nosis tachinin voithian. Ken en tis Thou art my Joy and Gladness; and
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All- kindinis ristin ke prostatin en tis in all illness, Thou hast been my
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my piratiriis. quick Help, and Rescuer in perils,
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal and in all temptations my
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow. Guardian and Protectress.
GREAT PARAKLESIS ODE 5 HIERMOS
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
Ina ti me aposo apo tou prosopou Thou hast deprived me, and cast me, eonon. ages.
sou, to Fos to aditon, ke ekalipse the unfortunate one, far from Thou Amin Amen.
me to allotrion skotos ton dileon? Countenance; and the outer
All epistrepson me, ke pros to Fos darkness has enshrouded and Here, Throne Pirimorfe Kyriou! Hail, O fiery Throne of the Lord God!
ton entolon sou tas odous mou casts its gloom over me. Yet, now I Here, Thia ke Mannadohe stamen! Hail, O Sacred Vessel filled with
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Eleei ke Iktirmis, ke Filanthropia tou PRIEST By the Mercy and
Monogenous Sou Iiou, meth ou Compassion, and Love of Thine
Evlogitos I Sin to Panagio ke Agatho Only Begotten Son, with Whom
ke Zoopio Sou Pnevmati, nin ke ai Thou art Blessed, together with
ke is tous Eonas ton Eonon. Thine All-Holy and Life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and to the Ages of
Ages.
Amin PEOPLE Amen
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 7- THE HIERMOS
Pedes Evreon en kamino katepatisan The
three Hebrew Children in the
furnace trampled upon the flames
tin floga tharsaleos, ke is droson to
with courage and great boldness;
pir metevalon, voontes. Evlogitos I,
Kyrie O Theos, is tous eonas. they turned fire to dew, and cried
out with a great voice: Blessed art
Thou, O Lord our God, unto ages of
ages.
GREAT PARAKLESIS ODE 7 - TROPARIA
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Fos I tekousa, Theotoke, skotisthenta Illumine my way, for I am darkened
me nikti amartimaton, fotagogison by the night of many sins, O
si, fotos ousa dohion to katharon ke Theotokos; for Thou brought forth
amomon, ina potho os doxazo. the Light, and art Truly the
Blameless and Undefiled Vessel of
Light; hence with Love do I Praise
Thee.
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Skepi genou ke Prostasie ke Antilipsis Be my Shelter and Protection and my
ke Kafhima, Parthene, gimnothenti Help and Boast, O Virgin Theotokos.
mi nin apasis vthias, avthiton All manner of help have I now
Dinamis ke Elpis apilpsmenon. been stripped naked of! O Strength
of those bereft of Help! O Thou who
art the Hope of those without hope!
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father and the Son and
the Holy Spirit.
Oli psihi ke diania ke kardia Se ke I praise Thee with all my soul and
hilesi Doxazo, apolafsas ton Son understanding, and with all my
Megalon Harismaton. All O tis Sis heart and my lips, having truly
hristotitos ke apiron Sou Thavmaton! enjoyed Thy many Benefactions.
Yet boundless art Thine unending
Goodness and Miracles!
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
eonon. ages.
Amin Amen
Vleppson ileo ommati Sou ke Look upon me with Graciousness, and
episkepse tin kakosin, in eho. Ke dispel the evil plight that besets me;
dinon simforon kevlavis ke and from grievous distress, harm,
kindinon ke pirasmon me Litrose, temptations, and perils Deliver me
ametrito Sou Elei. by Thine Infinite Mercy.
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katevthinon, deome. beseech Thee: convert and direct
me to the Light of Thy precepts, O
Lord my God.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 5 - TROPARIA
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Efharistos Voo Si. Here, MitroParthene. As one who is grateful I cry out: Hail, O
Here, Thonimfe. Here, thia skpi. Virgin Mother! Hail, O Bride of God!
Here, oplon ke Tihos apothiton. Hail, O Holy Shelter! Hail, O
Here, prostasie ke voithe ke Sotiria Weapon and Rampart Invincible!
ton is Se prostrehonton ek Pisteos. Hail, Thou who art the Protection
and the Assistance and the
Salvation of all who hasten to Thee
with Faith!
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
I misountes me matin velemva ke xifi They who hate me without cause have
ke lakkon iitrepisan, ke epizitousi to made ready a Dart and a Sword
panathlion soma sparaxe mou, ke and Pit for me. My unfortunate
katavivase pros gin, Agni, body do they seek to destroy and to
epizitousin. All ek touton, tear apart; and they seek to bring
profthasasa, Soson me. me into the depths of Earth, O Pure
One; but be quick and Save me
from them!
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
Apo pasis anagkis, thlipseos ke nosou Thou Deliverest me from all need,
ke vlavis me litrose. Ke ti si Dinami affliction and from all disease and
en ti Skepi sou filaxon atroton ek harm; and by Thy Power, Thou
pantos kindinou ke ex ehthron ton Preservest me Unwounded in Thy
polemounton ke misounton me, Shelter, and from every Peril and
Kori, Panimnite. Foes that hate and war against me
hasten to Save me, O Maiden All-
hymned!
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
eonon. ages.
Amin Amen
Ti si Doron Prosaxo tis Efharistias, anth What Gifts of Thanksgiving shall I offer
on per apilafsa ton Sin Dorimaton in Gratitude to Thee, O Maiden, for
ke tis Sis ametritou hristotitos? Thy Boundless Goodness and the
Tigaroun doxazo, imnologo ke Favours and Gifts that I have
megalino, sou tin afanton pros me received from Thee? Hence, indeed
simpathian. I Praise Thee, and Glorify and
Magnify Thine Inexpressible
Sympathy shown to me.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save Thy servants, O
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo Theotokos, from every danger. To
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
our Protection.
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 SUPPLICATORY PRAYERS
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my Soson O Theos ton Laon Sou, ke PRIEST O God, Save Thy people, and
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal Evlogison tin Klironomian Sou. Bless Thine Inheritance;
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow. Episkepse ton Kosmon Sou en Elei ke Look upon Thy World with Mercy and
GREAT PARAKLESIS - ODE 6 THE HIERMOS Iktirmis. Compassion;
Tin deisin ekheo pros Kyrion ke afto My petition, I pour out unto the Lord, Ipsoson keras Hristianon Orthodoxon, Praise the Orthodox Christians to
apangelo mou tas thlipsis, oti and unto Him do I proclaim all my ke katapempson ef imas ta elei Sou Glory, and shower us with Thine
kakon I psihi mou eplisthi, ke I Zoi
sorrows, for many woes fill my heart ta Plousia... Abundant Mercies...
mou to Adi prosingise. Ke deome, to its limits, and unto Hades my ...presvies tis Panahrantou Despinis ...through the Intercessions of our All-
os Ionas. Ek fthoras, O Theos, me whole life has now approached; imon Theotokou ke Aiparthenou Pure Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-
anagage. like Jonas I pray unto Thee: Raise Marias... Virgin Mary,
me up from corruption, O Lord my ...Dinami tou Timiou ke Zoopiou ...through the Power of the Precious
God Stavrou... and Life-giving Cross;
GREAT PARAKLESIS ODE 6 - TROPARIA ...Prostasies ton Timion, Epouranion ...through the Protection of the
Dinamion Asomaton... Honourable, Heavenly Bodiless
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Powers;
Ta nefi ton lipiron ekalipsan tin The storm clouds of grievous sorrows ...ikesies tou Timiou, Evdoxou, Profitou, ...of the Honourable, Glorious Prophet,
athlian mou psihin ke kardian, ke and distress shroud my unfortunate Prodromou ke Vaptistou Ioannou... the Forerunner John the Baptist...
skotasmon empiousi mi, Kori. All I heart and soul in affliction, and ...ton Agion Endoxon ke Panevfimon ...of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised
gennisasa Fos to aprositon with their gloom have filled me, O Apostolon... Apostles...
apelason tafta makran, ti empnevsi Virgin. Yet, since Thou brought ...ton en Agiis Pateron imon Megalon ...of our Holy Fathers the Great
tis Thias Presvies Sou. forth the Light Unapproachable, be Ierahon ke Ikoumenikon Hierarchs and Ecumenical
quick to drive them far from me Didaskalon, Vasiliou to Megalou, Teachers: Basil the Great, Gregory
with the Breeze of Thy Holy Grigoriou tou Theologou ke the Theologian, and John
Entreaties, O Maiden. Ioannou to Hrisostomou, Chrysostom; Athanasios and Cyril,
Athanasiou ke Kyrillou, Ioannou tou John the Merciful, Patriarchs of
Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Eleimonos, Patriarchon Alexandria...
Paraklisin en tes thlipsesin ida ke ton A comfort Thou art to me in my Alexandrias...
noson iatron se ginosko, ke panteli distress, and I have Thee as a ...Nikolaou to en Myris, Spyridonos ...Nicholas of Myra, Spyridon Bishop of
sintrimmon tou thanantou ke Healer of all illness; Thou art the Episkopou Trimithountos, Ton TrimyThous, the Wonder-Workers;
potamon tis Zois anexantliton ke Most Perfect Destruction of Death; Thavmatourgon. Ton Agion of the Holy Glorious Great Martyrs
panton ton en simfores tahinin ke Thou art an Unfailing Fountain Endoxon Megalomartiron Georgiou George the Trophybearer,
oxian antilipsin. flowing with Life, and Speedy Help ton Tropeoforou, Dimitriou to Demetrios the Myrrh-flowing;
and Quick Support of all who suffer Myrovlitou, Theodorou to Tironos ke Theodore the Recruit and Theodore
misfortune, O Maiden. Theodorou tou Stratilatou.... the Commander...
...ton Ieromartiron Haralambous ke of the Holy Martyrs Charalambos and
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father and the Son
Eleftheriou.... Eleutherios...
and the Holy Spirit. ...ton Agion Endoxon ke Kallinikon ...of the Holy Glorious Triumphant
Ou kripto Sou ton vithon tou Eleous ke I shall not conceal the Ever-Flowing Martiron... Martyrs...
tin vrisin ton apiron Thavmaton, ke Spring of the Sympathy that Thou ...ton Osion ke Theoforon Pateron ...of our Pious and God-bearing
tin Pigin tin aenaon ontos, tis pros hast for me, O Lady, nor the Abyss imon... Fathers...
eme simathias Sou, Despina. All of Thine Infinite Mercy, nor yet the ...ton {.} of ... [the Saint of the Church];
apasin omologo ke voo ke Kiritto ke Fountain of Thy boundless ...ton Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron of the Holy and Righteous Ancestors of
fthengome. Miracles; but ceaselessly do I cry Ioakim ke Annis... God, Joachim and Anna;
out and confess and declare and ...tou Agiou [] ke panton sou ton ...of Saint ...... whose memory we
proclaim them, O Maiden. Agion. celebrate today; and of all Thy
Saints...
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
eonon. ages. Iketevomen Se Mone Polielee Kyrie, We beseech Thee Lord, Who alone art
epakouson imon ton amartolon All Merciful; hear the Prayers of us
Amin Amen. deomenon Sou ke Eleison imas. sinners and have mercy upon us.
Ekiklosan e tou viou me zale, osper The Turmoils of this life encircle me
melisse Kyrion, Parthene, ke tin like bees about a honeycomb, O Kyrie Eleison [12] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [12]
emin katashouse kardian, Virgin, and have seized and now
katatitroskousi veli ton thlipseon. hold my heart captive, and I am

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 Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si!
MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
GREAT PARAKLESIS DOXASTIHON TONE 2
Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
Pater, Loge, Pnevma, Trias I en
Monadi, exalipson ta plithi ton
emon egklimaton.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin Amen.
GREAT PARAKLESIS INTERCESSORY SUPPLICATIONS TONE 2
Tes tis Theotokou, Presvies, Eleimon,
exsalipson ta plithi ton emon
englimaton.
Eleimon, eleison me, O Theos, kata to Have mercy on me, O God, according
Mega Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos
ton iktirmon Sou, exalipson to
anomima mou.
Tes tis Theotokou, Presvies, Eleimon, By the Intercessions of the Theotokos,
exsalipson ta plithi ton emon
englimaton
GREAT PARAKLESIS - TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
Mi katapistefsis me, anthropini
Prostasia, Panagia Despina, ala
dexe deisin tou iketou Sou; thlipsis
gar ehi me, ferin ou Dinami, ton
demonon ta toxsevmata; Skepin ou
kektime, oude pou prosfigo O
athlios,pantothen polemoumenos
ke paramithian ouk ehon plin
Sou, Despina tou kosmou, Elpis ke
Prostasia ton Piston, mi mou Paridis
tin Deisin, to simferon piison.
Oudis prostrehon epi Si, katishimenos
apo Sou ekporevete, Agni Parthene
Theotoke; al etite tin harin ke
lamvani to Dorima, pros to simferon
tis etiseos
Metavoli ton thlivomenon, apalagi ton Thou
asthenoundon, iparhousa,
Theotoke Parthene, Soze Polin ke
Laon, ton polemoumenon i irini, ton
himazomenon i galini, i moni
Prostasia ton piston
PEOPLE Glory to Thee, O Lord, Glory
to Thee!
AND BOW DOWN TO GOD
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous
Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
O Father, Word, and Spirit, the
Trinity in Unity: blot out the
multitude of my offences.
Now and ever, and unto the ages of
ages.
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega
By the intercessions of the Theotokos, O
Merciful One, blot out the multitude
of my offences.
to Thy great Mercy; and according
to the multitude of Thy Compassion
blot out my transgression.
O Merciful One, blot out the
multitude of my offences.
Put me not into the hands of any
human protection, O our Lady,
Most Holy, But do now receive the
Prayers of Thy Supplicant; Sorrow
has overtaken me, and I am
unable to withstand and bear the
demons darts; Shelter I do not
have, nor a place to go, worthless
asI am; O Lady of humanity, the
Shelter of the Faithful and their
Hope, do not reject my Prayers to
Thee - do whatever Profits me.
No one who flees to Thee is turned
away ashamed and empty, O Pure
Virgin Theotokos, for we ask Thy
Favour and a Gift is received from
Thee, according to our request.
art the Transformation and the
Cure of the afflicted and those in
sickness, Theotokos. O Virgin, Save
Thy City and Thy People for Thou
art the Peace of those in conflict,
the Calm of those in turmoil, and
the only Protection of the Faithful.
All evrimi Se Voithin ke Dioktin ke pierced with the stings of afflictions,
Ristin, Panahrante. O Maiden; yet be, O All-Holy One,
my Defender and Helper and
Rescuer.
GREAT PARAKLESIS - THEOTOKION
Preserve and Save Thy servants, O
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo Theotokos, from every danger. To
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton Thee, after God, we all flee for
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge as our Firm Rampart and
our Protection.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite With Good Will, look upon me, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou hymned Theotokos. Behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
EKTENE - THE PETITIONS
PRIEST Have mercy upon us, O God,
Eleos Sou Deometha Sou according to Thy Great Mercy, we
Epakouson ke Eleison. pray to Thee: Hear us and have
Mercy.
Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Eti deometha iper ton evsevon ke PRIEST Again we pray for Pious and
Orthodoxon Hristianon. Orthodox Christians.
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Eti deometha iper tou Papa ke PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope &
Patriarhi imon THEODOROU ke tou Patriarch THEODOROS, and our
Arhiepiskopou imon (Sergiou), ke Archbishop (Sergios) and all the
pasis tis en Hristo imon Adelfotitos. clergy and the laity in Christ
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Eti deometha iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis PRIEST Again we pray for Mercy, Life,
Igias, Sotirias, episkepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation,
Sighoriseos ke Afeseos ton amartion Pardon and Remission of the sins of
ton doulon tou Theou, ton efsevon the servants of God, all Pious and
ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, ton Orthodox Christians who reside and
katikounton ke parepidimounton visit in this City, the Members,
en ti Poli tafti, ton enoriton, Council members, Contributors,
epitropon, sindromiton ke afironton and Benefactors of this Holy
tou Agiou Naou touto. Church.
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Eti deometha ke iper ton doulon tou PRIEST Again we pray for the servants of
Theou........ God......
THE PRIEST PRAYS THOSE FOR WHOM THE PARAKLESIS IS SUNG
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Loving and
iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan Merciful God, and unto Thee we
anapempomen, to Patri ke to Io ascribe Glory, to the Father, and
ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke to the Son, and to the Holy
is tous eonas ton eonon. Spirit, now and forever and unto
Ages of ages.

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Amin PEOPLE Amen THE HOLY GOSPEL
THE CONGREGATION MUST STAND
KONTAKION TONE 2
Prostasia ton Hristianon akateohinte, O Protection of Christians who cannot Ke iper tou kataxiothine imas tis PRIEST Let us pray to the Lord our God
akroaseos tou Agiou Evangeliou, that we may be deemed worthy to
be put to shame, Thou art the most
Mesitia pros ton Piiton ametathete,
Kyrion ton Theon imon, iketefsomen hear the Holy Gospel
mi Paridis amartolon deiseon constant Mediation to the Creator.
O despise not the suppliant voices
fonas, alla profthason, os agathi, is Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy
tin voithian imon, ton pistos of those who have sinned; but be Sofia! Orthi! Akousomen to Agiou PRIEST Wisdom! Arise, O believers: Let us
kravgzonton se. quick, O Good One, to come to our
Tahinon is
Evangeliou. hear the Holy Gospel.
aid, who in Faith cry to Thee:
Presvian ke spefson is ikesian I
prostatefousa ai, Theotoke, tonHasten to Intercede, and make Irini pasi! Peace be with you all.
imonton se. speedy Supplications, O Thou who Ke to pnevmati sou PEOPLE And with Thy spirit
always protects, O Theotokos, those
who honour Thee. Ek tou kata Loukan Agiou Evangeliou PRIEST The reading is from the Holy
FIRST ANTIPHON -THE HYMNS OF ASCENT ANAVATHMOI TONE 4 to anagnosma Gospel according to St Luke

Ek neotitos mou, pola polemi me pathi From
al aftos antilavou, ke Soson, Sotir
mou. (2)
I misoundes Sion, eshinthite apo tou
Kyriou; os hortos gar, piri esesthe
apexirameni.(2)
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
Agio Pnevmati, pasa psihi zooute,
katharsi, ipsoute, lambrinete,
Triadiki Monadi, ierokrifios.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
Agio Pnevmati, anavlizi, ta tis Haritos, By the Holy Spirit, the Streams of Grace
rithra, adrevonda apasan
ktisin, pros Zoogonia.
Mnisthisome tou Onomatos Sou
pasi genea kai genea.
Akouson Thigater ke ide ke klinon to
ous sou ke epilaThou tou laou sou
ke tou ikou tou patros sou ke
epithimisi o Vasilefs tou kalous sou.
Tou Onomatos Sou mnisthisome en
pasi genea kai genea.
the years of my youth, many
passions combat me; but Thou,
Who art my Saviour, assist me and
Save me. [2]
Those who hate Zion shall be put to
shame by the Lord Almighty, for as
grass in the fire, theu shall all be
withered. [2]
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
ke By the Holy Spirit,every soul is made
ti living, is exalted, and made
shining through Purification, by the
Threefold Oneness, in a hidden
manner.
Now and ever, and unto the ages of
ages.
Amen
tin are flowing, watering, all of the
Creation, granting Life upon it.
en I shall remember Thy Holy Name from
generation to generation.
Listen, O Daughter, and see, and
incline thine ear, and forget Thy
people and Thy fathers house and
the King will desire Thy beauty.
I shall remember Thy Holy Name from
generation to generation.
Proshomen
Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si!
MAKE THE SIGN OF THE
THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST LUKE 10:38-42 & 11:27-28
Egeneto de en to porevesthe aftous ke
aftos isilthen is komin tina; gini de
tis onomati Martha
ipedexato afton is ton ikon aftis.
Ke tide in adelfi kaliumeni Maria I ke And she had a sister called Mary, who
parakathisasa para tou podas tou
Isou ikone ton logon aftou.
I de Martha periespato peri pollin
diakonian. Epistasa de ipe: Kyrie,
ou meli si oti i adelfi mou monin me
katelipe diakonin? Ipe oun afti ina
mi sinantilavite.
Apokrithi de ipen afti O Isous: Martha,
Martha: merimnas ke tirvazi peri
polla. Enos de esti hria. Maria de
tin agathin merida exelexato, itis
ouk aferethisete ap aftis.
...Egeneto de en to legin afon tafta
eparasa tis gini fonin ek tou ohlou
ipen afto: Makaria i kilia vastasasa
se kemasti ousethilasas.
Aftos de ipe: Memounge Makariii
akountes ton Logon tou Theou ke
filassontes Afton!
Let us be attentative
PEOPLE Glory to Thee, O Lord: Glory
to Thee!
CROSS AND BOW DOWN TO GOD
PRIEST At that time, Jesus entered a
certain village; and a certain
woman named Martha welcomed
Him into her house.
also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His
word.
But Martha was distracted about
much serving, and she
approached Him and said, "Lord,
dost Thou not care that my sister
has left me to serve alone?
Therefore tell her to help me."
Answering her, Jesus said: "Martha,
Martha, Thou art worried and
troubled about many things; but
One Thing is needed, and Mary
has chosen that Good Part, which
shall not be taken away from
her.
...It came to pass, as He spoke these
things, that a certain woman from
the crowd raised her voice and
said unto Him, "Blessed is the
womb that bore Thee, and the
breasts which nursed Thee!"
But He said, "More than that, Blessed
are those who hear the Word of
God and keep It!"

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