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 St Seraphim of Sarov
St Gabriel of Imereti Fasting, Prayer, Alms,
and every other good Christian Deed
is good in itself,
No matter who we are, but the Purpose of Christian Life
or what kind of work we do, consists of not only the fulfillment
we must give an account of ourselves of one or another of them.
as to how we have performed our work The True Purpose of our Life in Christ
as a worthy, honourable and Faithful Christian... is the Acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.
As Christians, we must always But Fasting, Prayer, Alms and every Good Deed
be watchful and aware that every deed that is done for the sake of Christ
every thought, word and deed! - is a means of Acquring the Holy Spirit.
even the smallest - Only Good Deeds that are fulfilled
has a good and moral principle. for the sake of Christ
As Faithful Disciples bear the Sacred Fruit of the Holy Spirit.
who remember and struggle to fulfil Everything else that is not done
the Teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the sake of Christ,
we must perform every deed even if it is good,
so that it will benefit does not bring us a Reward in the Life to come,
the spreading of the Grace of God nor does it bring us
and His Kingdom of Heaven the Grace of God in this life.
among all mankind. This is why our Lord Jesus Christ said:
"Whoever does not gather with Me, scatters!"
(MATTHEW 12:30).

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Ke elegon afto i Mathite Aftou: Velpis
ton ohlon sinthlivonta Se, ke legis:
Tis mou ipsato?
Ke perievlepeto idin tin touto piisasan.
I de Gyni, fovithisa ke tremousa, idiia O
gegonen ep afti, lithe ke prosepesen
Afto, ke ipen Afto pasan tin Alithian.
O de ipen afti: Thigater, i Pistis Sou
sesoke Se. Ipage is Irnin, ke isthi
Igiis apo tis mastigos Sou.
St Barsanuphios the Great
It is needful for us
to do everything with Discernment,
and to take our own measure,
so that we will not be confused later.
To perform Alms, Fasting, or anything else
at the highest degree
i.e. beyond our limits or personal measure
lacks Discernment,
since later it will lead those who do so
into confusion, despondency, and grumbling.
Even our Lord God requires us
to do only that which is according
to our personal Strength and ability.
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garment?
And His Disciples said to Him: Thou
see the multitude thronging Thee
and Thou ask Who touched Me?
And He looked around to see her who
Festal Matins Hymns St Catherine of Alexandria
The
had done so.
woman, fearing and trembling,
Apodosis of the Entry of the Ever Virgin Mary
knowing what had happened to her,
went and fell down before Him and
told Him the whole truth.
Kindly use the Service Book until this point,
He said to her: Daughter, your Faith then carefully follow instructions with regard to these Hymns
has made you well. Go in Peace,
and be Healed of your affliction. PSALM 117 /118
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
Theos Kyrios ke Epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has Appeared to
Evlogimenos O erhomenos en us. Blessed is He Who comes in the
Onomati Kyriou! Name of the Lord!
1. Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, 1. Confess the Lord, for He is Good;
2.
oti is ton eona to Eleos Aftou!
Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to 2.
for His Mercy endures forever!
All the Nations surrounded me, but
Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous. in the Name of the Lord I drove
them back.
3. Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti
Thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. 3. This is the Lords doing, and it is
Marvellous in our eyes.
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ENTRY INTO TEMPLE - TONE 4
Simeron tis evdokias Theou to Proimion, Today is the prelude of Gods Good
ke tis ton anthropon Sotirias i
prokiriis. En nao tou Theou tranos i
Pleasure, and the Proclamation of
mankinds Salvation. In the Temple
Parthenos diknite, ke ton Hriston tis
pasi prokatangellete. Afti ke imis
of God, the Virgin is openly
presented, and in Herself She
megalofonos voisomen. Here, tis announces Christ to all. Let us with
Ikonomias tou Ktistou i ekplirosis. great voice, loudly cry out to Her:
Hail! O Thou who art the fulfilment
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
of our Creators Dispensation!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA TONE (5) PLAGAL 1
Tin Panevfimon Nimfin Hristou Let us Praise and Extol the All Lauded
imnisomen, Ekaterinan tin Thian ke Bride of Christ, the Protectress of
poliouhon Sina, tin voithian imon ke Sinai Catherine the Holy as one
antilipsin, oti efimose lampros, tous who grants Aid and Assistance to us,
kompsous ton asevon, tou Pnevmatos for she brilliantly suppressed the
ti Maera, ke nin os Martys stefthisa, impious orator with the Sword of the
etite pasi to Mega Eleos. Spirit. And being crowned as a
Martyr, she asks that all receive His
Great Mercy.
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 Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ENTRY
Simeron tis evdokias Theou to Proimion, Today
ke tis ton anthropon Sotirias i
prokiriis. En nao tou Theou tranos i
Parthenos diknite, ke ton Hriston tis
pasi prokatangellete. Afti ke imis
megalofonos voisomen. Here, tis
Ikonomias tou Ktistou i ekplirosis.
SMALL LITANY

FIRST FESTAL KATHISMA ST CATHERINE - TONE 1
Molousa evtharsos, pros agonas
Trismakar, andrios ton Hriston,
omologisas Martys, ke tyrannon
ilexas, dissevi ke parafrona, ke
katishinas, ritorevonton ta stifi, ke
anedrames, is Ouranious skinosis.
Dio Se Doxazomen.
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
Molousa evtharsos, pros agonas
Trismakar, andrios ton Hriston,
omologisas Martys, ke tyrannon
ilexas, dissevi ke parafrona, ke
katishinas, ritorevonton ta stifi, ke
anedrames, is Ouranious skinosis.
Dio Se Doxazomen.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
MENAION - FESTAL APOLYTION ENTRY
Dikeon
O Karpos, Ioakim ke tis Annis,
prosferete Theo, Iero en Agio, sarki
nipiazousa, i Trofos tis Zois imon, in
iilogisen, O Ieros Zaharias. Taftin
apantes, os tou Kyriou Mitera, Pistos
Makarisomen.
SECOND FESTAL KATHISMA ST CATHERINE TONE 4
I Parthenos ke Semni, Ekaterina i Sofi, i The
Dinami tou Hristou, epirrosthisa
Alithos, agallomeni iserhete en
stadio, ke tyrannon omon,
katavlousa sterros, ke pasan tin
plithin, ton dissevounton ehtrhon,
met evfrosinis epsallen, akatapastos
4. F E S T A L M A T I N S & D I V L I T H Y M N S S T C A T H E R I N E &
Now and ever, and to the Ages of
ages.
Amen
INTO TEMPLE - TONE 4
is the prelude of Gods Good
Pleasure, and the Proclamation of
mankinds Salvation. In the Temple
of God, the Virgin is openly
presented, and in Herself She
announces Christ to all. Let us with
great voice, loudly cry out to Her:
Hail! O Thou who art the fulfilment
of our Creators Dispensation!
Courageously Thou contested, O
Catherine, and bravely Thou
Confessed Christ as God, O Blessed
Martyr, rebuking the impious, mad
and tyrannous Emperor, utterly
shaming his eloquent orators, and
then hastening to the Heavenly
Abodes. Wherefore we honour Thee.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
Courageously Thou contested, O
Catherine, and bravely Thou
Confessed Christ as God, O Blessed
Martyr, rebuking the impious, mad
and tyrannous Emperor, utterly
shaming his eloquent orators, and
then hastening to the Heavenly
Abodes. Wherefore we honour Thee.
Now and ever, and to the Ages of
ages.
Amen
INTO TEMPLE TONE
The Offspring of the Righteous Joachim
and Anna is offered to God in the
Holy Sanctuary as an Infant in body -
the Nourisher of our Life - Blessed
by the Priest, Zacharias. Wherefore,
we all Proclaim Her with Faith,as the
Ever Blessed Mother of our Lord.
Virgin Martyr, Catherine, modest
and wise, by the Power of Christ was
truly Strengthened. Greatly Rejoicing,
she contested, and took down the
cruel, tyrannous and impious foes.
With Joy and Gladness, she sang out
loudly: O my Christ, Glory! O
THE APODOSIS25 NOVEMBER
Pantes gar ii Theou este dia tis Pisteos en You are all sons of God through Faith
Hristo Iisou. in Christ Jesus.
Osi gar is Hriston Evaptisthite, Hriston For as many of you as were Baptised
enedisasthe. into Christ have put on Christ.
Ouk eni Ioudeos oude Ellin; ouk eni There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is
doulos oude eleftheros; ouk eni arsen neither slave nor free; there is
ke thili. neither male nor female.
Pantes gar imis is este en Hristo Iisou. You are all one in Christ Jesus.
I de imis Hristou, ara tou Avraam If you are Christs then you are
sperma, este ke kat Epangelian Abrahams seed, and Heirs according
Klironomi. to the Promise.
Lego de, ef oson hronon O Klironomos - I say that the Heir as long as he is a
nipios estin - ouden diaferi doulou, child does not differ at all from a
kyrios panton on, alla ipo Epitropous slave, although he is master of all,
esti ke Ikonomous ahri tis but is under Guardians and Stewards
prothesmias tou Patros. until the time appointed by the
Father.
Outo ke imis - ote imen nipii - ipo ta Even so, we when we were children
stihia tou kosmou imen dedoulomeni. were in bondage under the elements
of the world.
Ote de lithe to pliroma tou hronou, When the fullness of time had come,
Exapestilen O Theos ton Iion Aftou - God sent forth His Son Born of a
Genomenon ek Gynekos, Genomenon Woman, Born under the Law - to
ipo Nomon - ina tous ipo Nomon Redeem those who were under the
Exagorasi, ina tin Iiothesian Law, that we might receive the
apolavomen. Adoption as sons.
THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MARK 5: 24 34
THE HEALING OF THE BLEEDING WOMAN ON THE WAY TO JAIRUS DYING DAUGHTER
To kero ekino, ikolouthi to Iisou ohlos At that time, a great multitude followed
polis, ke sinethlivon afton. our Lord Jesus and thronged Him.
Ke Gyni tis ousa en risi ematos eti And a certain Woman had a flow of
dodeka, ke polla pathousa ipo pollon blood for twelve years, and had
Iatron, ke dapanisasa ta par eaftis suffered many things from many
panta, ke miden ofelithisa, alla Physicians, and had spent all that
mallon is to hiron elthousa. she had and was no better but rather
grew worse.
Akousasa
eri tou Iisou, elthousa en to When she heard about Jesus, she went
ohlo opisthen, ipsato tou imatiou behind Him in the crowd and
Aftou. touched His garment.
Elege
gar: Oti kan ton iamation Aftou She thought: If only I may touch His
apsome, sothisome. garment, I shall be made well.
Ke evtheos exiranthi i pigi tou ematos And immediately the source of her
aftis, ke egno to somati, oti Iate apo bleeding dried up and she felt in her
tis mastigos. body that she was Healed of the
affliction.
Ke evtheos O Iisous - epingnous en Eafto And Jesus - immediately knowing in
tin ex Aftou Dinamin exelthousan - Himself that Power had gone out of
epistrafis en to ohlo, lelege: Tis Mou Him - turned around in the crowd
ipsato ton imation? and asked: Who touched My
FESTAL MATINS & DIV LIT HYMNSST CATHERINE & THE APODOSIS25 NOVEMBER 17.
 Megali Foni: Hriste mou, Doxa! Saviour and Deliverer, receive my
Sotir ke Rista, Si oun dexe to pnevma spirit!
mou!
Divine Liturgy Hymns - St Catherine of Alexandria Doxa
Pnevmati
Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
& the Apodoxis of the Entrance into the Temple I Parthenos ke Semni, Ekaterina i Sofi, i The Virgin Martyr, Catherine, modest
Dinami tou Hristou, epirrosthisa and wise, by the Power of Christ was
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ENTRANCE INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 4 Alithos, agallomeni iserhete en truly Strengthened. Greatly Rejoicing,
stadio, ke tyrannon omon, she contested, and took down the
Simeron tis evdokias Theou to proimion, Today is the prelude of Gods Good katavlousa sterros, ke pasan tin cruel, tyrannous and impious foes.
ke tis ton anthropon Sotirias i Pleasure, and the Proclamation of plithin, ton dissevounton ehtrhon, With Joy and Gladness, she sang out
prokirixis. En Nao tou Theou tranos i humanitys Salvation. In the Temple met evfrosinis epsallen, akatapastos loudly: O my Christ, Glory! O
Parthenos kiknite, ke ton Hriston tis of God, the Virgin is presented Megali Foni: Hriste mou, Doxa! Saviour and Deliverer, receive my
pasi prokatangellete. Afti ke imis openly, and in Herself She Sotir ke Rista, Si oun dexe to pnevma spirit!
megalofonos voisomen: Here! tis announces Christ to all. Let us, then, mou!
Ikonomias tou Ktistou i Ekplirosis! with a Great Voice cry aloud to Her:
Rejoice! Thou art the Fulfilment of Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of ages.
our Creators Dispensation! eonon.
FESTAL APOLYTIKION ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA TONE (5) PLAGAL 1 Amin Amen
Tin Panevfimon Nimfin Hristou Let us Praise and Extol the All Lauded MENAION THE ENTRY INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 4
imnisomen, Ekaterinan tin Thian ke Bride of Christ, the Protectress of Pro Syllipseos Agni, kathigiasthis to Before Thy Conception, O Pure One,
poliouhon Sina, tin voithian imon ke Sinai Catherine the Holy as one Theo, ke tehthisa ipi Gis, doron Thou were Consecrated unto God,
antilipsin, oti efimose lampros, tous who grants Aid and Assistance to us, prosihthis nin afto, apoplirousa and being born on Earth, to Him
kompsous ton asevon, tou Pnevmatos for she brilliantly suppressed the patroan epangelian. To Tio de Nao, Thou art now offered as a Gift,
ti Maera, ke nin os Martys stefthisa, impious orator with the Sword of the os Thios ontos Naos, ek vrefous fulfilling the Pledge made by Thy
etite pasi to Mega Eleos. Spirit. And being crowned as a katharos, meta lampadon fedron, parents. In Purity returned to the
Martyr, she asks that all receive His apodothisa ofthis dohion, tou Holy Temple from infancy, with
Great Mercy. arositou ke Thiou Fotos. Megali lamps brightly shining, truly Thou
SEASONAL FESTAL KONTAKION - ENTRY -EVER BLESSED THEOTOKOS ontos, i proodos Sou, moni Theonimfe were a Holy Temple and Vessel of
O Katharotatos Naos tou Sotiros i The Most Pure Temple of the Saviour, ke Aiparthene. the Divine, Unapproachable Light.
Indeed, Great is Thy Sacred Entrance,
Politimitos Pastas ke Parthenos, to the Precious Bridal Chamber and
O Only Ever Virgin Bride of God!
Ieron Thisavrisma tis Doxis tou Virgin, the Sacred Treasure of God,
Theou, simeron isagete en to iko today enters the House of the Lord, MENAION - THIRD FESTAL KATHISMA ST CATHERINE TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
Kyriou, tin Harin sinisagousa, tin en bringing the Grace of the Divine Alexandreon i lampra ke Thia Polis, epi i Alexandria, the famous Godly City,
Pnevmati Thio, in animnousin Angeli Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. mnimi Sou Semni Panigyrizi, ke Festively celebrates Thy Memory, O
Theou: Afti iparhi Skini Epouranios. She is the Heavenly Tabernacle. gereri tous athlous Sou Ekaterina ous Modest Catherine, honouring Thy
FESTAL PROKEIMENON PSALM 67/68 TONE 4 etlis genneofronos iper Hristou. Ke Matyric Contests, which Thou had so
Thavmastos O Theos en tis Agiis Aftou Wondrous is God in His Saints. Mega vrenthiomeni Si ekvoa. O bravely endured for the sake of
Parthene pliathle, is Ouranious Christ. And with great pride Thy city
En Ekklisies Evlogite ton Theon, Kyrion In the Congregation Bless God, the Lord skinas, sinousa nin to Ktisti Sou, Here, loudly exclaims: Thou endured so
ek pigon Israil. of the Fountains of Israel. Martys Panthavmaste! many Labours, O Virgin, and now
THE EPISTLE OF ST PAUL TO THE GALATIANS 3 : 23 4 : 5 Thou dwell with our Creator in the
OUR ADOPTION AS CO-HEIRS WITH CHRIST THROUGH OUR FAITH AND HOLY BAPTISM Heights! Hail, O Martyr All
Marvellous!
Adelphi, pro tou elthin tin Pistin ipo Brethren: before Faith came, we were
MENAION - THIRD FESTAL KATHISMA THE ENTRY TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
Nomon - efrouroumetha kept under guard by the Law kept
sigkeklismeni is tin mellousan Pistin for the Faith that would afterward be Agalliastho O David O Imnografs, ke Exult, O Davd, the Hymnographer, and
apokalifthine. revealed. horeveto Ioakim Sin ti Anni, oti gonos dance for Joy, O Joachim and Anna,
Oste O Nomos Pedagogos imon - Therefore, the Law was our Tutor - to Agios ex afton proilthe. Maria i for from Thee has come forth a Most
gegonen is Hriston, ina ek Pisteos bring us to Christ, so that we might Fotofors Thia lampas, ke heri Holy Offspring! Mary, the Sacred
Dikeothomen. be Justified by Faith. iserhomeni en to Nao, in ke vlepon Lantern bearing the Light! And as
iilogisen, O varahiou iios, ke heron She entered the Temple, She
Elthousis de tis Pisteos ouketi ipo After Faith has come, we are no longer anekravgaze. Here, Tahvm Rejoiced! As he beheld Her, the
pedagogon semen. under a Tutor. Pagkosmion! Priestly son of Barachiah Blessed

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 Her, and filled with Joy, he cried Afton en kimbalis alalagmou! Pasa Praise Him with resounding cymbals!
SMALL LITANY FESTAL ANTIPHONS EK NEOTITOS aloud: Hail! O Wonder of All the pnoi enesato ton Kyrion!
Praise Him with triumphant
MOU...
world!
cymbals! Let everything that
FESTAL PROKEIMENON ST CATHERINE Harin tin tou Pnevmatos, Ekaterina breathes, Praise the Lord!
Thavmastos O Theos en tis Agiis Aftou! God is Wondrous in His Saints. (2) Panendoxe, en anixi tou stomatos, Receiving Grace from the Holy Spirit, O
edexo katharasa, seaftin prothimos,
Tis Agiis tis en ti Gi aftou To the Saints on His Earth, in them He dia politias, ke logismo karteriko, tin
Catherine All Glorious, having been
Ethavmastosen O Kyrios, panta ta Magnified all His Will. Purified through a Life of Piety, Thou
ton tyrannon ofrin, katespasas. Ke
Thelimata Aftou en Aftis. opened Thy mouth to speak, and
kalli to tou Somatos, tin psihikin
with steadfastness of mind, Thou
Thavmastos O Theos en tis Agiis Aftou! God is Wondrous in His Saints. oreotitat, Theofronos antethikas,
broke the tyrants impious insolence.
THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING ST MATTHEW 25 : 1 13 Athliton egkallopisma.
TO And matching the Beauty of Thy
T HE T EN W ISE & F OO LISH V IRGINS body with the Comeliness of Thy
Ipen O Kyrios tin paravolin taftin: Our Lord told this Parable: soul, Thou was mindful of God our
...omiothi i Vasilia ton Ouranon deka ...the Kingdom of Heaven shall be
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Lord, O Adornment of Martyrs.
Parthenis, etines lavouse tas compared to ten Virgins who took Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
lampadas eafton exilthon is their lamps and went to meet the and to the Holy Spirit
apantisin tou Nymfiou. Bridegroom. MENAION ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA TONE 2
Pende de isan ex afton Fronimi ke e Five of them were foolish, and five Vion ailon eiskimeni, vima atheon Having led a Spiitual Life, Thou
pende More. were wise. katalavousa, estis tropeoforos captivated the Godless Tribunal, and
Etines more lavouse tas lampadas When the Foolish took their lamps, Ekaterina Semni, anthiforousa tou stood Victorious, O Catherine, with
eafton ouk elavon meth eafton they took no oil with them. theou tin Lamprotita, ke to Thion dignity, decked in Divine Brilliance
eleon. Sthenos Endedimeni, dogma as if with flowers And, having put
The Wise took flasks of oil with their tyrannous katemiktirisas, ke ritoron on the Power of God, Thou ridiculed
E de fronimi elavon eleon en tis lamps. epafsas, tas flinafous risis Poliathle. the tyrants decree, and stifled the
angiis afton meta ton lampadon As the Bridegroom was delayed, they nonsensical chatter of the orators, O
afton. Martyr who suffered so much.
all slumbered and slept.
Hronizontos de tou Nimfiou
At midnight there was a cry: Behold, Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
enistaxan pase ke ekthevdon. eonon. ages.
the Bridegroom comes! Go out to
Mesis de niktos kravgi gegonen: meet Him! Amin Amen
Idon O Nymphios erhete! Then, all those Maidens arose and FESTAL APOLYTIKION - ENTRY INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 2
Exerhesthe is apantisin Aftou!
trimmed their lamps.
Tote igerthisan pase e Partheni ekine The Foolish said to the Wise: Give us Simeron to Nao prosagete, i panamomos Today the All Blameless Virgin is led to
ke ekosmisan tas lampadas afton. Parthenos, is katikitirion tou the Temple, to become the Abode of
some of your oil, for our lamps are pantanaktos Theou, ke pasis tis Zois God the King of all and Nourisher of
E de More tes Fronimis ipon: Dote going out. imon trofou. Simeron to our whole Life. Today the Most Pure
imin ek tou eleou imon, oti e Katharotaton Agiasma, os trietizousa Sanctuary is introduced into the
lampades imon svenninte.
Replying the Wise said: Perhaps
damalis, is ta Agia ton Agion isagete. Holy of Holies as a Heifer three years
there will not be enough for us and
Apekrithisan de e fronimi legouse: for you; go, rather, to the sellers
Tafti ekvoisomen, os O Angelos. Here old. Let us cry out to Her as once
Mipote ouk arkesi imin ke imin. moni en gynexin Evlogimeni. did the Angel: Rejoice! O Only
and buy for yourselves.
Porevesthe de mallon pros tous Blessed among women!
polountas ke agorasate eaftes.
While they went to buy, the GREAT DOXOLOGY

Bridegroom came, and those who FESTAL APOLYTIKION ENTRANCE INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 4
Aperhomenon de afton agorase were ready, went in with Him to
ilthen O Nymfios, ke e etimi isilthon the Marriage Feast; and the Door Simeron tis evdokias Theou to proimion, Today is the prelude of Gods Good
met Aftou is tous Gamous, ke was shut. ke tis ton anthropon Sotirias i Pleasure, and the Proclamation of
eklisthi i Thira. prokirixis. En Nao tou Theou tranos i humanitys Salvation. In the Temple
Afterwards, the other Virgins came
Parthenos kiknite, ke ton Hriston tis of God, the Virgin is presented
crying out, saying: Lord! Lord! openly, and in Herself She
Isteron de erhonte ke e lipe Partheni Open to us!
pasi prokatangellete. Afti ke imis
announces Christ to all. Let us, then,
legouse: Kyrie! Kyrie! Anixon imin! megalofonos voisomen: Here! tis
He replied, saying: Truly, I say to Ikonomias tou Ktistou i Ekplirosis! with a Great Voice cry aloud to Her:
you: I do not know you! Rejoice! Thou art the Fulfilment of
O de apokrithis ipen: Amen, Lego
Watch therefore, for you know
our Creators Dispensation!
imin: ouk ida imas!
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 nipiothen embibazete. entered as a little child into the Grigorite oun, oti ouk idate tin which the Son of Man will come!!
Temple.
imeran oude tin oran en i O IIos tou
Enite ton Theon en tis Agiis Aftou! Praise God in His Saints! Praise Him Anthropon erhete.
Enite Afton en stereomati tis in the Firmament of His Power!
Dinameos Aftou! PSALM 50/51
Epangelias Agias, ke O Karpos Evkleis, I The Theotokos, Glorious Fruit of a FESTAL INTERCESSORY PRAYERS TONE 2
Theotokos ontos, anedihthi to kosmo, Sacred Promise, is truly revealed to Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
os panton ipertera. I efsevos, the world as higher than all creation. and to the Holy Spirit
prosagomeni en Iko Theou, tin Piously led into the House of God,
prosevhin ton tekonton apopliri, She fulfils the Vow of Her parents Tes TIS ATHLIFOROU Presvies, Eleimon, At the Intercessions of the Holy Martyr,
sintiroumeni Thio Pnevmati. and She is preserved by the Holy exalipson ta plithi ton emon O Merciful, blot out my offences.
Spirit. egklimaton.
Enite Afton epi tes Dinasties Aftou! Praise Him for His Mighty Acts! Praise Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of ages.
Enite Afton kata to plithos tis Him according to the abundance of eonon.
Megalosinis Aftou! His Greatness! Amin. Amen
Epouranio trafisa, Parthene Arto Pistos, O Virgin, fed in Faith by Heavenly Bread Tes tis Theotokou Presvies, Eleimon, At the Intercessions of the Theotokos,
en to Nao Kyriou, apekiisas kosmo, in the Temple of the Lord, Thou hast exalipson ta plithi ton emon O Merciful, blot out my many
Zois Arton ton Logon. Ouos Naos, brought forth unto the world the egklimaton. offences.
eklektos ke panamonos, Bread of Life Who is the Word; and FESTAL IDIOMELON ST CATHERINE TONE 2
proemnistevthis to Pnevmati as His Chosen Temple without spot,
Mystikos, nimfevthisa to Theo ke Thou wast Betrothed Mystically Eleison me, O Theos, kata to Mega Have Mercy on me, O God, according
Patri. through the Spirit, to be the Bride of Eleos Sou ke kata to plithos ton to Thy Great Mercy, and according
God the Father. iktirmon Sou exalipson to anomima to the abundance of Thy
FESTAL VERSES ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA TONE 4 mou. Compassion, blot out my
transgressions.
Enite Afton en iho salpingos! Enite Praise Him with the sound of the
Afton en Psaltirio ke kithara! Trumpet! Praise Him with Harp Vion ailon exiskimeni, vima atheon Thou let a Spiritual Life, and thus Thou
and Lyre! katalavousa, estis tropeoforos captivated the Godless Tribunal, and
Ekaterina Semni, anthiforousa tou Thou stood Victorious, O Catherine,
Mnimin tin panieron, Ekaterina As we Commemorate the Sacred Feast, Theou tin lamprotita, ke to Thion with dignity, decked in Divine
panevfime, tis Septis Sou athliseos, O Catherine, O Thy Contest and sthenos endedimeni, dogma Brilliance as if with flowers. And,
telountes Doxazomen, en Fones Martyrdom, with incessant voice we tyrannous katemiktirisas, ke ritoron having put on the Power of God,
apafstis, ton dedorimenon, ipomonin Glorify our Master Who bestowed epafsas, tas flinarfous risis Poliathle. Thou ridiculed the tyrants decree,
Si karteran, ke nikiforon Se upon Thee Patient Endurance to the and Thou stifled the nonsensical
anadixanta, ke logon horigisanta, end, and Exalted Thee as Victorious, SALVATION PRAYERS
chatter of the orators, O Holy Martyr
kataptroounta tous ritoras, Iisoun ton granting Thee words of Wisdom to who suffered much.
Filanthropon, ke Sotira ke Kyrion. defeat the impious orators - Jesus FESTAL KONTAKION ENTRY INTO TEMPLE TONE 4
the Lover of mankind, and Saviour
and Lord. O Katharotatos Naos tou Sotiros, i The Immaculate Temple of our Saviour,
Enite afton en timpano ke horo! politimitos pastas ke Parthenos, to the very precious Bridal Chamber
Enite Praise Him with timbrel and dance! Ieron thisavrisama tis Doxis tou and Virgin, who is the Sacred
Afton en hordes ke organo! Praise Him with strings and flute! Theou, simeron isagete, en to Iko Treasure of the Glory of God, on this
Martys ethelousios, Ekaterina Willingly Thou went to Thy Martyrdom, Kyriou, tin Harin sinisagousa, tin en day is introduced into the House of
Panendoxe, kathoraths ton tyrannon, O Catherine All Glorious, and Pnevmati Thio. In animnousin Angeli the Lord, having brought with Her
evtonos elegxasa, ke dinin manian, tis vehemently censured the tyrants Theou. Afti iparhi skini Epouranios. the Grace of the Divine Spirit, She is
polithias, Theognosias Fotismo, impiety, as well as, by Divine Grace, Extolled by the Angels of God. She is
katavlousa, ke Thia Hariti, entevthen wisely overtuning the raving a Heavenly Tabernacle!
ke os Martyra, ke os Parthenon madness of polytheism. Wherefore, FESTAL IKOS- ENTRY INTO TEMPLE
Panamomon, O Hristos estefanosen, as Martyr and All Blameless Virgin,
O Sotir ton psihon imon. Thou hast been Crowned by Christ,
Ton aporrion tou Theou ke Thion Beholding the Grace of Gods Ineffable
Mystirion, oron en ti Partheno, tin and Divine Mysteries evident and
the Saviour of our soul.
Harin diloumenin, ke pliroumenin manifestly fulfilled in the Virgin, I
emfanos, Hero, ke to tropon enniin rejoice, and I am at a loss to
amihano ton xenon ke aporriton, pos understand the ineffable and strange
eklelegmeni i ahrantos, moni manner in which the Immaculate
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 anedixhti iper apasan tin Ktisin, tin Virgin alone proved to be chose
oratin ke tin nooumenin. Dio, above all Creation visible and
anevfimin voulomenos taftis, invisible. Wherefore, wishing to
kataplittome sfodros noun te ke Extol Her, I am greatly perplexed in
logon, omos de tolmon, kiritto ke mind and speech. Nevertheless, I
megalino. Afti iparhi Skini dare to do it, and I proclaim and
Epouranios. magnify: Her who is a Heavenly
Tabernacle.
FESTAL KONTAKION ST CATHERINE TONE 4
Horian Septin, entheos Filomartyres, A n honourable chorus, O Lovers of
egirate nin, gererontes tin Pansofon, Martyrs, Inspired by God, raise up to
Ekaterinan. Afti gar, en stadio ton sing in honour of the All Wise
Hriston ekirixe, ke ton ofin epatise, Catherine, for she proclaimed Christ
Ritoron tin gnosin kataptisasa. in the Stadium and trampled the
serpent foe, having spat upon the
knowledge of the orators.
FESTAL IKOS- ST CATHERINE
Tin ek Theou Sofian lavousa pedothen i From childhood the Martyr grasped the
Martys, ke tin exo kalos Sofian pasan Wisdom that comes from God and
memathike, gnousa de ek taftis tin was versed in all secular Knowledge.
ton stihion kinisin te ke piisin kata Know from this the movememtn and
logon, ke ton afta ex arhis dia logou intelligent design of the elements as
piisanta, afto tin efharistian en nikti well as the One Who created them in
ke imera prosefere, Ta de idola the beginning by His Word, she
kathile ke tous tafta afronos offered Him gratitude day and night.
latrevontas, Ritoron tin gnosin She threw down the idols along with
kataptisasa. those who worshipped them, having
spat upon the knowledge of the
orators.
SYNAXARION 25 NOVEMBER
Ti KE tou aftou minos, Mnimi tis Agias On the 25th day of this month we
Megalomartyros Ekaterinis. Commemorate the Great Holy
Martyr, St Catherine of Alexandria.
Ti afti imera, i Agii Ekaton Pentikonta On this day the Holy 150 Rhetoricians,
Ritores, i dia tis Agias Ekaterinis who believed in Christ through St
pistevsantes to Hristo, piri teliounte. Catherine, were Perfected in Holy
Martyrdom by fire.
Ti afti imera, i Agia Sailissa i gameti On this day the Holy Empress, wife of
Maxentiou, xifi telioute. Emperor Maxentios, was Perfected in
Holy Martyrdom by sword.
Ti afti imera, O Agios Porfirios, O On this day St Porphyrios the
Stratilatis, Sin tis diakosiis stratiotes, Commander and 200 Soldiers were
xifi teliounte. Perfected in Holy Martyrdom by
sword.
Ti afti imera, Mnmi tis athliseos tou On this day we Commemorate the
Agiou Megalmartyros Merkouriou. Contest of the Great Holy Martyr, St
Mercurios.
Ti afti imera, Mnmi tou Osiou Patros On this day we Commemorate our
imon Petrou tou Isihastou. Righteous Father, St Peter the
Hesychast.
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perivevlite.
FESTAL KATAVASIA OF THE 9TH ODE- NATIVITY
Megalinon psihi mou, tin Timioteran,
ke Evdoxoteran ton ano
Stratevmaton.
I R MO S Mystirion Xenon, oro ke
paradoxon: Ouranon to Spyleon!
Thronon Herouvikon, tin Parthenon!
Tin fatnin horion! En O aneklithi O
ahoritos, Hristos O Theos! On
animvountes Megalinomen!
SMALL LITANY... PRAISES TO GOD

FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION ST CATHERINE
Enevrosas to fronima, Gynekon O
Parthene, Ekaterina Pantime,
Athloforon i Doxa, ke Philosofon
anian, en Theo diilegxas, os liron
ousan ke mithon, tin Panamomon
ontos ke Mitera tou Theou, silliptora
kektimeni.
FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION THE
Tou Ierou Se simeron, Theotoke
Parthene, dexete ta Endotera, hersin
Arhiereos, en is trion apo hronon, eos
dio ke deka, dieminas trefomeni,
hersi Thiou Angelou, os Agia Kivotos,
tou panta tektinamenou.
LAUDS: THE PRAISES
All Creation Praises The Lord Our God
Pasa pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite
ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite
Afton en tis ipsistis. Si prepi imnos
to Theo.
Enite Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou.
Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Aftou.
Si prepi imnos to Theo.
PSALM 150 FESTAL VERSES- ENTRY
Tou piise en Aftis krima engrapton.
Doxa Afti este pasi tis Oiis Aftou.
Lampadifori Partheni, tin Aiparthenon,
fedros odopiouse, profitevousin ontos,
en Pnevmati to melon. Naos gar
Theou, I Theotokos iparhousa, pros
ton Naon meta doxis Parthenikis,
FESTAL MATINS & DIV LIT HYMNSST CATHERINE &
understand Him to Transcend all
bodies, even though He Himself is
vested in a Body.
OF CHRIST
Magnify, O my soul, Her who is more
Honourable and more Glorious
than the Heavenly Hosts.
H EI R MO S A Strange and Most
Wonderful Mystery do I see: The
Cave is Heaven! The Virgin is the
Throne of the Cherubim! The
Manger is a Grand Space, in which
Christ, the God Whom nothing can
contain, is laid! Him do we praise
and magnify!
OF ALEXANDRIA - TONE 3
Thou intensified the mind of women, O
Catherine, All Honoured Glory of
Martyrs! Inspired by God, Thou
criticised the Philosophers folly as
nonsense and mythology, for Thou
had the the All Blameless Mother of
God as Thy Helper!
ENTRY INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 3
The Temple, today, O Virgin Theotokos,
received Thee, into the Inner
Sanctum, at the hands of the High
Priest, wherein, from the age of three
years, until Thou were twelve, Thou
remained and received Nourishment
from the hands of an Angel, since
Thou were the Holy Ark of the
Creator of all things.
TO GOD - PSALM 148
Let everything that has breath praise
the Lord. Praise the Lord from the
Heavens; praise Him in the Highest.
To Thee praise is due, O God.
Praise Him, all His Angels; praise Him,
all His Powers. To Thee praise is
due, O God.
INTO THE TEMPLE TONE 1
To fulfil among them the Written
Judgement this Glory hast all His
Holy.
Lamp-bearing Virgins who with their
light accompanied the Ever Virgin,
verily prophesied the future in Spirit.
For the Temple of God, the
Theotokos, with Virginal Glory,
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 FESTAL THEOTOKION
Ti afti imera, i Agii Exakosii On this day the Holy 670 Holy Martyrs
Megalinon, psihi mou, tin timioteran, O my soul: Magnify Her who is greater evdomikonta Martyres xifi teliounte. were Perfected by sword.
ke Endoxoteran ton Ano in Honour and Glory than the
Stratevmaton. Armies of Heaven. Tes ton Agion Sou Presveies, O Theos, By the Intercessions of Thy Saints, O
eleison imas. God, have Mercy on us.
Ipo tin Sin Efsplaghnian, tous For us who faithfully hasten to Thy
katafevgontas Pisti, ke proskinountas Compassion for refuge, O Virgin Amin. Amen
efsevos, ton Iion Sou Parthene, Mother of our God, and who piously FOREFEAST - NATIVITY KATHISMA 1 - THE ODES - TONE 1
Theogennitor os Theon, tou kosmou worship Thy Son as God of all the
ke Kyrion iketeve, ek fthoras ke world and Master, Entreat Him now
Hristos Gennate, Doxasate! Hristos ex Christ is Born: Glorify Him! Christ has
Ouranon, apantisate! Hristos epi gis, descended from Heaven: Receive
kindinon litrothine, ke pantion most fervently that He Save us from
Ipsothite! Asate to Kyrio, pas i gi, ke Him! Christ is on earth: Elevate Him!
perasmon. injury and dangers and temptations
en evfrosini animnisate, lai, oti O all the earth: sing to the Lord! Sing
of all kinds.
Dedoxaste! praises in gladness, O ye people, for
FESTAL CANON ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA TONE (80 PLAGAL 4
He has been Glorified!
Agia tou Theou, Presveve iper imon. O Saint of God, Intercede for us. To pro ton eonon, ek Patros Gennithenti To the Son Who was Begotten of the
Metestis pros thalamous Fotoidis, Thou were Translated to Radiant arrefstos Iio, ke ep Eshaton ek Father without change before all
nimfikis kosmoumeni stolismasi, Nuptial Chambers, adorned with Parthenou, Sarkothenti asporos, ages, and in the Last Times, without
Parthenikin, ehousa lampada ti Wedding Jewlry and holding in Thy Hristo to Theo Voisomen; O seed, became Flesh of the Virgin: to
dexia, ti de etera ferousa, tin right hand a Virgins Lamp, while in anipsosas to keras imon! Agios i Christ our God let us cry aloud:
apotmithisan Sou kephalin, ke nin the other hand holding Thy head Kyrie! Thou hast raised up our horn! Holy
paristameni, Hristo to So Nimfio, tous that was cut off. And, now, as Thou art Thou, O Lord!
Se imnountas perifrourison. stand near Christ Thy Bridegroom, Ravdos ek tis Rizis, Iesse, ke Anthos ex Rod of the Root of Jesse, and Flower
Agia tou Theou, Presveve iper imon. protect us who extol Thee. aftis, Hriste, ek tis Parthenou that blossomed from his stem, O
Edehthi Sou Theofron i prosevhi. Tous O Saint of God, Intercede for us.
anevlostisas. Ex Orous O enetos, Christ, Thou hast sprung from the
kataskiou daseos, ilthes sarkothis es Virgin. From the Mountain
gar Pisti tin Sin onomazontas, klisin O Godly-minded, Thy Prayer was apirandrou, O ailos ke Theos. Doxa overshadowed by the Forest Thou
semni, sozi O Despotis ek pirasmon, received and our Master now Saves ti Dinami Sou Kyrie! hast come, made Flesh from her that
ke evrostian Didosi, noson apallatton from trials those who invoke Thy knew not wedlock, O God Who art
pantodapon, psihon te ke somaton. name with Faith, and grants them not formed from matter. Glory to
Dio Se gegithotes, Ikaterina good health and frees them from Thy Power, O Lord!
Makarizomen. every disease of soul and body.
Wherefore, we celebrate and call Theos on Irinis, Patrir iktirmon, tis As Thou art God of Peace and Father of
Thee, O Catherine, Blessed. Megalis Voulis Sou ton Angelon, Irinin Mercies, Thou hast sent to us Thine
parehomenon, apestilas imin. Othen Angel of Great Counsel, granting us
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Theognosias, pros Fos Odigithentes, Peace. So are we guided towards the
and to the Holy Spirit Light of the Knowledge of God, and,
ek niktos orthrizontes,
Limeni kathormisthis nin galino, efstalos Having arrived at the calm Port now, Doxologoumen Se Filanthrope! watching by night, we Glorify Thee,
te ke koufos tin thalassan, tin Thou hast crossed the sea of this O Lover of mankind!
kosmikin, Martys dielthousa world with ease, without succumbing Splaghnon Ionan emvrion apimesen, The sea monster spat forth Jonah as it
Trikimion, mi pirasthisa Pansofe, to temptation, bringing to Christ as enalios thir, ion edexato. Ti Partheno had received him - like a babe from
plouton olipikilon to Hristo, diverse Wealth, the Company of de, enikisas O Logos, ke Sarka lavon, the womb - while the Word, having
prosferousa Parthene, ton dimon ton Martyrs, O Catherine All Blessed. dililithe psilaxas adiafthoron. Is gar dwelt in the Virgin and taken Flesh,
Martyron, Ekaterina Pammakariste. ouhipesti pefseos, tin tekousan came forth from Her yet kept Her
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of ages. kateshen apimanton. uncorrupted. For being Himself not
eonon. subject to decay, He preserved His
Mother free from harm.
Amin Amen
THEOTOKION I Pedes efsevia sintrafentes, dissevous, Scorning the impious Decree, the
prostagmatos katafronisantes, piros Children brought up together in
Orathis O Parthene Mitir Theou, iper Thou became the Virgin Mother of God, apilin ouk eptoithisan, all en meso tis Godliness feared not the threat of
fisin tekousa en somati, ton Agathon, when in an extraordinary manner flogos, estotes epsallon. O Ton fire - while standing in the midst of
Logon ek Kardias tis Eaftou, on O above nature Thou physically gave Pateron Theos Evlogitos i! the flames, they sang O God of our
Patir Irefsato, panton Pro Eonon os Bith to the Good Word, which the Fathers, Blessed art Thou!
Agathos. On nin ke ton somaton, Divine Father poured forth from His Enoumen, Evlogoumen ke
epekina nooumen, i ke to soma own Heart before all agaes. We now Proskinoumen ton Kyrion! We Praise, we Bless and we Worship
the Lord!

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 Thavmatos iperfious i drosovolos, The furnace - moist with Dew - was the
exikonise kaminos tipon. Ou gar ous image and figure of a Wonder
edexato flegi neous, os oude pir tis beyond nature. For it burnt not the
Theotitos, Parthenou in ipedi nidin. Children whom it had received, even
Dio animnountes anamelpsomen. as the Fire of the Godhead
Evlogito is ktisis pasa ton Kyrion, ke consumed not the Virgins Womb
iperpsouto, is pantas tous eonas! into which It had descended.
Therefore in praise let us sing: Let
THE MAGNIFICAT
the whole Creation Bless the Lord
and Exalt Him above all forever!
FESTAL MAGNIFICAT ENTRY - ODE 9 FIRST CANON TONE 4
THE HIERMOS TONE 4
Angeli tin Isodon tis Panagnou, When they saw the Entry of the All
Orontes exeplittonto, pos i Pure One, the Angels were
Parthenos isilthen, is ta Agia ton astonished at how the Virgin
Agion. entered into the Holy of Holies.
Os empsiho Theou kivoto, psaveto Now let no uninitiated hand approach
midamos hir amiiton. Hili de Piston, the Living Ark of God to touch it.
ti Theotoko asigitos, fonin tou Rather let Believers lips sing out in
Angelou anameponta, en agalliasi exultation the Angels Salutation
voato. Ontos anotera panton, iparhis unceasingly to the Theotokos and
Parthene Agni. cry out: Thou, O Pure and Virgin
Maiden, are truly superior to all.
FESTAL TROPARION THE ENTRY - TONE 4
Angeli tin Isodon tis Panagnou, When they saw the Entry of the All
Orontes exeplittonto, pos meta Pure One the Angels were
Doxis isilthen, is ta Agia ton Agion. astonished at how she entered with
Glory into the Holy of Holies.
Os iperlampron Theotoke Agni, Psihis to O Pure Mother of God, since Thou hast
katharon ehousa kallos, Haritos the Beauty of Thy soul clear and
Theou d empiplameni Ouranothen, resplendent, and since Thou art
Foti aidio katavgazis ai, tous en Full of the Grace of God from
evfrosini voontas. Ontos anotera Heaven, Thou ever Illumine with
panton, iparhis Parthene Agni. Eternal Light those who cry aloud
with a glad heart: Thou, O Pure
and Virgin Maiden, art truly
superior to all.
Angeli tin Isodon tis Parthenou, When they saw the Entry of the All
Orontes exeplittonto, pos paradoxos Pure One, the Angels were
Isilthen, is ta Agia ton Agion. astonished how paradoxically she
entered into the Holy of Holies.
Iperiptate Theotoke Agni, to Thavma Soaring higher than the Power of
Sou tin dinamin ton logon. Soma gar Speech is Thy Miracle, O Pure
en si katanoo iper logon, Rois Theotokos. For beyond all reason I
amartias anepidekton. Othen perceive in Thee a body that in no
evharistos voo Si. Ontos anotera way admitted the flow of sin.
panton, iparhis Parthene Agni. Therefore with thanksgiving I cry
out: Thou, O Pure and Virgin
Maiden art truly superior to all.
Angeli ke anthropi tis Parthenou, tin Angels and people, let us all honour
Isodon timisomen, oti en doxi the Entry of the Virgin Maid, how
isilthen, is ta Agia ton Agion. she entered in the Glory of the Holy
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of Holies.
Paradoxos prodietipou Agni, O Nomos Paradoxically the Law prefigured Thee
Se skinin ke thian stamnon, Xenin as Tabernacle, Jar of Manna, Strange
kivoton, ke katapetasma ke ravdon, Ark, Veil of the Temple, Rod of
Naon akataliton, ke pilin Theou. Aaron, Indestructible Temple, and
Othen ekdidaski Si krazin. Ontos Gate of God; and so it teaches us to
anotera panton, iparhis Parthene cry to Thee: O Pure Virgin: Thou art
Agni. truly Elevated above all.
FESTAL ODE 9 - SECOND CANON ENTRY INTO TEMPLE TONE 1
HIERMOS
Megalinon psihi mou, tin O my soul, Magnify the Maiden who
prosenehthisan, en to Nao Kyriou, was offered in the Temple of the
ke evlogithisan, hersi ton Iereon. Lord and was Blessed by the
Priests hands.
Ek ton Dikeon proilthen, Ioakim ke tis Mary who bore a Divine Son, was born
Annis, epangelias O Karpos, i Herself to the Holy and Righteous
theopes Maria. Ke os thimiama Joachim and Anna as the Fruit of a
dekton, sarki nipiazousa prosferete, Promise. Now as an infant in the
Iero en Agio, os Agia, is ta Agia ikin. flesh, they offer Her as Incense
Acceptable to dwell in the Holy of
Holies of the Temple as a Holy
Maiden.
TROPARIA ENTRY INTO TEMPLE
Megalinon psihi mou, tin O my soul, Magnify the Maiden who
prosenehthisan, en to Nao Kyriou, was offered in the Temple of the
ke Evlogithisan, hersi ton Iereon. Lord and was Blessed by the Priests
hands.
Tin nipiazousan fisi, ke iper fisin She is by nature an infant who in a way
Mitera, anadihthisan tou Theou, passing nature, will be the Mother of
evfimisomen imnis. En to Nao to Her God. Let us therefore extol Her.
nomiko, Kyrio gar simeron For She is offered to the Lord in the
prosferete, is osmin evodias, ton Temple according to the Law today,
Dikeon, os karpos pnevmatikos. for a sweet-smelling Savour, as the
Spiritual Fruit of the Righteous Pair.
Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
TROPARIA- HOLY TRINITY
Megalinon, psihi mou, tis O my soul: magnify the Power and
Trisipostatou, ke adieretou Dominion of the Undivided Tri-
theotitos to kratos. Hypostatic Godhead.
Tin Trisipostaton fisin, ke adiereton Let us give Honour and Glory to the
Doxan, tin en Theotiti Mia, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit,
imnoumenin apafstos, en Ourano ke Nature in three Hypostases and
epi gis, Triadea ahoriston undivided Glory, which is
Doxasomen, sin Iio ton Patera, ke to unceasingly extolled on earth and in
Pnevma proskinountes efsevos. Heaven, the inseparable Holy Trinity,
and is in a single Godhead piously
adored.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
eonon. ages.
Amin. Amen
FESTAL MATINS & DIV LIT HYMNSST CATHERINE & THE APODOSIS25 NOVEMBER 11.