Aftou Mitros, ton Agion Endoxon ke of the Holy Glorious and Praise-

Panevfimon Apostolon, ton Agion Worthy Apostles; of the Holy

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria & All Africa

Endoxon ke Kallinikon Martyron ton Glorious and Triumphant Martyrs;
Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron, of [the Patron Saint of this Parish
Ioakim ke Annis, tou Agiou .... ou tin Church]; of the Holy Righteous
Mnimin epiteloumen, ke panton
ton Agion, Eleise ke Sose imas, os
Ancestors of God Joachim and
Anna; of Saint .... whom we
Archdiocese of Good Hope
Agathos ke Filanthropos ke Eleimon Commemorate today; and of all
Theos. the Saints - have Mercy and Save
us, as a Good and Loving God.
E X AP OSTIL ARIA – D ORM ITION OF THE OTOKOS - T ONE 3
The following Exapostilaria are chanted during the Dormition Fast – 1 – 13 August
Apostoli ek peraton, sinathristhendes O ye Apostles from afar being

The Great Paraklesis

enthade Gethsimani to horio, gathered together in the village of
kidefsate Mou to Soma; ke Si Ie ke Gethsemane, lay My Body in burial,
Thee Mou, paralave Mou to and Thou, My Son and my God,
Pnevma. receive My Spirit.
O glikasmos ton Angelon, ton Thou art the Sweetness of Angels, the
thlivomenon i Hara, Hristianon i Joy of the afflicted, the Protection of
prostatis; Parthene Mitir Kyriou! Christians, O Virgin Mother of our
Antilavou mou ke Rise ton Eonion Lord! Grant me Aid and
Basanon Delivernce From the Eternal
Torments.
Ke Se Mesitrian, eho, pros ton Also I have Thee as Mediator before
Filanthropon Theon; mi mou God Who Loves mankind - may He
elegxsi tas praxsis, enopion ton not reproach my actions before the
Angelon; parakalo Se Parthene, Angelic Hosts. Thee, I beseech, O
voithison mi en tahi. Virgin, hasten to my aid.
Hristoplokotate Pirge, ke Dodekatihe A golden Tower art Thou - a Twelve-
Polis, iliostalakte Throne, Kathedra Walled City, a sunlit Throne, a
tou Vasileos akatnoiton Thavma; Royal Seat for our King, O
pos galouhis ton Despotin? Inexplicable Wonder! How did
Thou nurse the Master?
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.
D ISM ISSAL P RAYE R

✞ Di ehon ton Agion Pateron imon, PRIEST ✞ Through the Prayers of our Holy
Kyrie Iisou Hriste O Theos imon,
Eleison ke Soson imas.
Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our
God, have Mercy and Save us. To our Ever Blessed Lady, Theotokos
Amin PEOPLE Amen (C H ANTED AL TERNATELY 1 – 13 A UGUST )

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 ton katikounton ke who reside and visit in this city, the
parepidimounton en ti poli [….] members of this Parish, Council

The Great Paraklesis

tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, Members, Contributors and
sindromiton ke afieronton tou Benefactors of this Holy Temple.
Agiou Naou toutou.

✞Evlogitos O Theos imon, pantote nin PRIEST ✞Blessed is our God always, now Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3]
ke ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. and forever and to the ages of Eti deometha ke iper igias ke PRIESTAgain we pray for the Salvation of

Amin
PSALM 142/1431
A PRAYER OF SUPPLICATION FOR PROTECTION FROM EVILDOERS
Kyrie isakouson tis Prosefhis mou,
enotise tin Deisin mou en ti Alithia
Sou, epakouson mou en ti Dikeosini
Sou.
Ke mi iselthis is Krisin meta tou doulou And
Sou, oti ou Dikeothisete Enopion Sou
pas zon.
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 tis
katavenousin is lakkon.
Akouston piison mi to proi to Eleos Sou, Cause
ages.
CHOIR Amen
O Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to
my supplications in Thy Truth; hear
me in Thy Righteousness.
do not enter into Judgement with
Thy servant, for in Thy Sight no
living is justified.
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 Face away from me,
lest I be like those who go down
into the pit.
me to hear Thy Mercy in the
sotiriaston doulon tou Theou [ ….] the servants of God ...
The Priest commemorates those for whom the Paraklesis is sung.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3]
Eti deometha iper tou diafilahthine tin PRIESTAgain we pray for the
Again Ekklisian ke tin polin (…..) safekeeping of this Holy Church
taftin, ke pasan polin ke horan apo and this city, and of all cities and
orgis, limou, limou, sismou, town from pestilence, famine,
katapontismou, piros, maheras, earthquake, flood, fire and the
epidromis allofilon, emfiliou sword, from invasion of enemies,
polemou, ke efnidiou thanatou. civil war, and unforeseen death;
Iper ton ileon, efmeni ke efdilakton, for His Mercy, that He will be Kind,
genesthe ton Agathon ke to Entreat as our Good God, Who
Filanthropon Theon imon, tou Lovest all people and that He may
apostrepse ke diaskedase pasan turn away and scatter all wrath
orgin ke noson, tin kath imon and disease that moves against us,
kinoumenin. Ke Risathei imas ek tis and Deliver us from His impending,
epikimenis Dikeas aftou apilis, ke Justified Chastisement, and have
Eleise imas. Mercy on us.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3]
Eti deometha iper tou isakouse Kyrion PRIEST Again we pray that the Lord God
ton Theon fonis tis Deiseos imon ton will hear our voices - the Petitions of
amartolon, ke eleise imas. us sinners, and have Mercy on us.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have Mercy [3]
Epakouson imon, O Theos, O Sotir PRIEST Hear us, O God, our Saviour, the
imon, I Elpis panton ton paraton tis hope of all the ends of the earth,
Gis ke ton en thalassi makran. Ke and of those who are far off upon
ileos, ileos genou imin, Despota epi the sea; and show compassion on
tes amarties imon, ke Eleison imas. us, O Master, on our many sins, and
Kyrie Eleison [3] have mercy upon us.
Lord have mercy [3]
Oti Eleimon gar ke Filanthropos Theos PEOPLE

iparhis ke Si tin Doxan PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful and

oti epi Si ilpisa. morning, for in Thee I have put my
trust. anapempomen ✞ to Patri ke to Io Loving God, and to Thee we give
ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is Glory, to the ✞ Father, and to the
Gnorison mi, Kyrie, odon en i Cause me to know, O Lord, the way in tous Eonas ton eonon. Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now
porefsome, oti pros Se ira tin psihin which I should walk, for I lift up my and ever, and unto the Ages of
mou. soul to Thee. ages.
Exelou me ek ton ehthron mou, Kyrie, Rescue me from my enemies , O Lord - Amin PEOPLE Amen
pros Se Katefigon. to Thee I flee for Refuge.
✞Doxa Si, Hriste O Theos, i Elpis imon, PRIEST ✞Gloryto Thee, Christ our God,
1 Kyrie Doxa Si! our Hope: Glory to Thee!
This is the Prayer of those who are afflicted and who wait in the Darkness of sin for the
Light of Salvation. It is a Prayer in anticipation of the Light of Divine Dawn – a physical ✞O en Agiis Thavmastos, Hristos O PRIEST ✞May Christ our True God -
and Spiritual Awakening. Alithinos Theos imon, tes Presvies tis through the Intercessions of His All-
Panahrantou ke Panamomou Agias Pure and Blameless Holy Mother....

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 T : T (6) P 2
ROP ARIA ONE LAGAL
Didaxon me tou piin to Thelima Sou, Teach me to do Thy Will, for Thou art
These are usually chanted when the Paraklesis & Vespers are conducted together oti Si i O Theos mou. my God.
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi me Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the
Eleison imas Kyrie, eleison imas: pasis Have Mercy on us, O Lord, have Mercy en gi evthia. land of uprightness.
gar apologias aporoundes, taftin Si on us, for we are empty of all
tin ikesian os Despoti, i amartoli defence, as sinners we offer this Eneken tou Onomatos Sou, Kyrie, zisis For Thy Name’s sake, O Lord, Thou
proferomen; Eleison imas Supplication to Thee; O Master, me! shall quicken me.
have Mercy on us. En ti Dikeosini Sou exaxis ek thlipseos In Thy Righteousness Thou shalt bring
✞Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, tin psihin mou, ke en to Eleei Sou my soul out of trouble, and in Thy
and to the Holy Spirit exolothrefsis tous ehthrous mou. Mercy, Thou shalt utterly destroy
my enemies.
Kyrie Eleison imas epi Si gar Lord, have Mercy on us, for in Thee we
pepthamen. Mi orgisthis imin have put our trust. Be not Ke apolis pantas tou thlivontas tin And Thou shalt destroy all those who
sfodra, mides mnisthis ton anomion exceedingly angry with us, nor psihin mou, oti ego doulos Sou imi. afflict my soul; for I am Thy
imon, al epvlepson ke nin os remember our many iniquities; but servant.
Efsplahnos, ke Litrose imas ek ton look upon us now as our Isakouson mou, Kyrie, en ti Dikeosini O Lord, hear my Prayer, give ear to
ehthron imon. Si gar i Theos imon, Compassionate, and Deliver us Sou, ke mi iselthis is krisin meta tou my supplications in Thy Truth; hear
ke imis Laos Sou; pandes gar Erga from our enemies; for Thou art doulou Sou. [2] me in Thy Righteousness. [2]
Hiron Sou, ke to Onoma Sou our God, and we art Thy people -
epikeklimeth we art all the Work of Thy Hands, To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi me Let Thy Good Spirit lead me on a level
and upon Thy Name we have now en gi evthia. Path.
called. P SALM 117 /118
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the Ages of Theos Kyrios ke Epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has Appeared
eonon. ages.
Evlogimenos O erhomenos en to us. Blessed is He Who comes in
Amin Amen. Onomati Kyriou! the Name of the Lord!
T H E OTOKION
Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, oti Confess the Lord, for He is Good; for
Tis Efsplahnias tin pilin anixson imin The Doors of Caring now open to us, O is ton eona to Eleos Aftou! ✶ His Mercy endures forever! ✶
Evlogimeni Theotoke; Elpizondes is Most Blessed Theotokos, so that Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to All the Nations surrounded me, but in
Se, mi astohisomen; Risthimen dia hoping in Thee we shall not fail; Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous. ✶ the Name of the Lord I drove them
Sou ton peristaseon; Si gar i i Sotiria through Thee we may be Delivered back. ✶
tou genous ton Hristianon. from adversities, for Thou art the
Salvation of our Christian Faith. Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti This is the Lord’s doing, and it is
E KTE NE – P E TITIONS
Thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. ✶ Marvellous in our eyes. ✶
I P SOTHIS OF THE H OLY C ROSS – T ONE 4
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have Mercy on us, O God,
Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, according to Thy Great Mercy, we Ti Theotoko ektenos nin To the Theotokos, let us run now most
epakouson ke eleison. pray Thee - hearken and have prosdramomen, amartolis ke earnestly - we who are all sinners
Mercy. tapini, ke prospesomen en and wretched, let us fall down in
metanias, krazondes ek vaThous repentance, crying from the depths
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] psihis; Despina, voithison, ef of our soul: O Lady, come to our
Iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi imon PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope & iminm splahnisthisa; Spefson, aid, have compassion upon us;
(Theodorou) ke tou Arhiepiskopou Patriarch (Theodoros) and for our apolimetha, ipo pliThous hasten now for we are lost in the
imon (Sergiou,) tou Timiou Archbishop (Sergios,) for the ptesmaton; Mi apostrepsis sous throng of transgressions. Turn not
Presviteriou, tis en Hristo Diakonias, Venerable Priesthood of the doulous kenous; Se gar ke monin Thy servants away empty-handed,
pantos tou Klirou ke tou laou tou Diaconate in Christ, for all the Elpida kektimetha. for Thou alone art our Hope.
Kyriou deithomen. Clergy and the Laity, let us pray to ✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞Glory to the Father, and the Son,
the Lord. and the Holy Spirit.
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] A P OLY TIKION OF THE P ATRON S AINT

Repeat the above or the designated Apolytikion of the Patron Saint/s of the Churc/Parish
Eti deometha, iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, PRIESTAgain we pray for Mercy, Life,
Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, A P OLY TIKION - THE E VER BL ESSE D T HE OTOKOS

Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, Forgiveness and Remission of the En ti Gennisi tin Parthenian efilaxas. In giving Birth, O Theotokos, Thou has
ton doulon tou Theou panton ton sins of the servants of God, all Pious En ti Kimisi ton kosmon ou katelipes retained Thy Virginity, and in
Efsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, and Orthodox Christians, those Theotoke. Metestis pros tin Zoin, Falling Asleep, Thou has not

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 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 As
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 Tokou Sou!
P SALM
THE PSALM OF REPENTANCE
Eleison me, O Theos kata to Mega
Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos ton
Iktirmon Sou exalipson to anomima
mou.
Epi plion plinon me apo tis anomias
mou, ke apo tis amartias mou
Katharison me.
Oti tin anomie mou ego ginosko, ke i For
amartia mou enopion mou esti
diapantos.
Si mono imarton, ke to poniron
enopion Sou epiisa - Opos an
Dikeothis en tis Logis Sou, ke nikisis
en to Krinesthe Se.
Idou gar en anomies sovelifthin, ke en For
amarties ekissise me i Mitir mou.
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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
Both now and forever and unto the
ages of ages.
Amen
Of Thy Mighty Acts we the unworthy,
shalt never cease speaking, O
Theotokos,; for if Thou does not
Intercede for us, who will Deliver us
from numerous perils? Who will
Preserve us all now in True
Freedom? O Lady, we shall not turn
away from Thee, for Thou always
Saves Thy servants from all manner
of grief.
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 hast
manifested Thyself as being more
Spacious than the Heavens, in that
Thou hat borne Thy Creator.
✞Glory to Him Who abode in Thee!
✞Glory to Him Who came forth from
Thee! ✞Glory to Him Who through
Thy Birth-giving has set us free!
50/51
Have Mercy on me, O God, according
to Thy Great Mercy, and according
to the multitude of Thy Tender
Mercies blot out my iniquity.
Thoroughly wash my iniquity from
me, and from my sins, Cleanse me.
I know my iniquity, and my sins
are always before me.
Against Thee only have I sinned, and
committed evil before Thee - that
Thou mayest be justified in Thy
Words, and mayest overcome when
Thou art judged.
behold, I was conceived in
iniquities; and in sin did my
Mother conceive me.
– D ORM ITION OF THE OTOKOS
ton Agion, disopi Theotoke, tou
Iktirise imas
Alala ta hili ton asevon ton
proskinoundon, tin Ikona Sou
septin, tin istorithisan ipo
Apostolou, Louka Ierotatou,
‘Odigitrian.’
Pase ton Angelon e Stratie, Prodome
Kyriou, Apostolon i Dodekas, i Agii
Pantes meta tis Theotokou, piisate
Presvian, is to Sothine imas!
T RISAGION
The Congregation must stand
✞Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios
Athanatos, Eleison imas. [3]
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
✞Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie,
elas thiti tes amarties imon.
Despota, singhorison tas anomias
imin. Agie Ipiskepse, ke iase tas
asthenias imon, eneken tou
Onomatos Sou.
Kyrie Eleison [3] Lord have Mercy [3]
✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous Eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
O U R
We pray in unison:
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, alla rise 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
G RE AT P ARAKLE SIS
of Saints, we Beseech Thee, O
Theotokos, our Defender
mi Speechless be the lips of the impious
tin who do not Reverence Thy
tou Venerable Icon, by Apostle Luke
tin the Evangelist, known historically
as “ the Directress.”
O all ye Angelic Hosts, Forerunner of
our Lord, Twelve Apostles and all
the Saints together with Theotokos,
we pray – Intercede for our
Salvation!
P RAYE RS
✞Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
Immortal, have Mercy upon us. [3]
and to the Holy Spirit, both now
and ever, and unto Ages of Ages.
Amen
✞All Holy Trinity have Mercy on us.
Lord, Cleanse us from our sins.
Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy
One, Visit and Heal our infirmities
for Thy Name’s sake.
and to the Holy Spirit, now and
ever, and unto Ages of Ages.
Amen
LO RD ’ S P RAYE R
Our Father Who art in Heaven:
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
Kingdom come. Thy Will be done
in Heaven and on Earth. 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.
PEOPLE Amen
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 kardia ke logismo ke glossi proclaiming and magnifying with Idou gar Alithian igapisas - ta adila For behold Thou Loves Truth - the
pantote. soul and heart and mind and
ke ta krifia tis Sofias Sou edilosas uncertain and hidden things of Thy
tongue forevermore!
mi. Wisdom Thou hast revealed to me.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto the
Rantiis me Issopo, ke Katharisthisome. Sprinkle me with Hyssop, and I shall
eonon. Ages of ages.
be Cleansed:
Amin Amen Plinis me, ke iper hiona Wash me, and I shalt be made whiter
Tin Deisin mou dexe tin penihran, ke My poor Prayer accept, and my levkanthisome. than snow.
klavthmon mi paridis ke dakria ke weeping and tears, and sighing, do Akoutiis mi Agalliasin ke Evfrosinin - To my hearing grant Joy and
stenagmon. All’ antilavou mou os not despise but according to Thy
Agaliasonte ostea tetapinomena. Gladness - the bones that have
Agathi, ke tas etisis Pliroson. Dinase Goodness, help me by fulfilling my
been humbled shall Rejoice.
gar panta, os Pansthenous Petitions, for Thou can do all things
Despotou Theou Mitir, I nefsis eti as Mother of our God and Master, Apostrepson to prosopon Sou apo tin Turn away Thy Sight from my sins,
monon pros tin emin iktran for Thou hast only to gesture amartion mou, ke pasas tas and all my iniquities blot out.
tapinosin. towards my wretched state. anomias mou exalipson.
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve and Save, O Theotokos, Thy Kardian Katharan ktison en emi, O A Clean heart Create in me, O God:
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo servants from every danger; after Theos, ke pnevma evthes and a right spirit Renew in me.
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton God do all of us for refuge flee unto egkenison en tis egkatis mou.
Tihos ke Prostasian Thee as our Unassailable Rampart Mi aporripsis me apo tou Prosopou Cast me not away from Thy Sight; and
and Protection.
Sou, ke to Pnevma Sou to Agion mi take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me with Thy Good Will, O antanelis ap emou.
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou All-Hymned Theotokos - behold my Apodos mi tin Agalliasin tou Sotiriou Restore unto me the Joy of Thy
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and heal
Sou, ke Pnevmati igemoniko Salvation, and with a Perfect Spirit
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
Stirixon me. Strengthen me.
M E GALY NARIA – M AGNIF IC AT

✞Axion Estin os Alithos, Makarizin Se
tin Theotokon, tin Aimakariston ke
Panamomiton ke Mitera to Theou
imon. Tin Timioteran ton Herouvim
ke Endoxsoteran asingritos ton
Serafim tin adiafthoros Theon
Logon tekousan; tin ondos
Theotokon Se Megalinomen!
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 abundance
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 Chanting eagerly this Ode to Thee, O
Panimnito Theotoko, harmonikos
meta tou Prodromou, ke pandon
✞It is truly worthy to call Thee Blessed,
O Theotokos, the Ever-Blessed and
All-Pure Theotokos. More
Honourable than the Cherubim,
and more Glorious beyond
compare than the Seraphim – O
Thou who without stain bore God
the Word, and art truly Theotokos -
Thee we Magnify!
Higher than the Heavens, and more
Pure than the radiance of the sun -
Thou hast Redeemed us from the
curse., O Lady of the Universe, with
Hymns we honour Thee.
of my sins,
ill am I in body, ill am I also in my
soul! To Thee I flee, O Full of Grace,
Hope of the hopeless - help me!
O Lady and Mother our Saviour,
receive our unworthy Supplications,
we beseech Thee - with Him Who
from Thee came forth, O Lady of
the Universe, Mediate.
All Hymned Theotokos, together
with the Forerunner and all Ranks
Didazo anomous tas Odous Sou, ke Teach the unjust Thy Way, and
asevis epi Se apistrepsousi. convert to Thee the wicked.
Rise me ex ematon, O Theos - O Theos Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O
tis Sotirias mou. God – O God of my Salvation:
Agalliasete i glosou mou tin Dikeosinin Rejoicing, shalt my tongue extol Thy
Sou. Righteousness.
Kyrie, ta hili mou anixis, ke to stoma O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth
mou a anangeli tin Enesin Sou. shalt declare Thy Praise.
Oti i ithelisas Thisian, edoxa an - For if Thou had desired Sacrifice, I
Olokaftomata ouk evdoxisis. would have given it - with Burnt
Offerings Thou would not be
delighted.
Thisia to Theo, pnevma A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit -
sintetrimmenon - Kardian a contrite and humbled heart, O
sintetrimmenin ke tetapinomenin O God Thou would not despise.
Theos ouk exoudenosi.
Agathinon, Kyrie, en ti evdokia Sou tin According to Thy Good Will, O Lord,
Sion, ke ikodomithito ta tihi deal favourably with Zion, and
Ierousalim. may the walls of Jerusalem be built
up.
Tote eudoisis Thisian Dieosinis, Then shalt Thou accept the Sacrifice
Anaforan ke Olokaftomata. of Righteousness, Oblations and
Whole Burnt Offerings:
Tote aniisousin epi to Thisiastirion Sou Then shalt they lay calves upon Thy
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Eleison me, O Theos! Have Mercy on me, O God! Here, Throne Pirimorfe Kyriou! Here, Hail, O Fiery Throne of our Lord! Hail,
O D E S OF THE G RE AT P ARAKLE SIS Thia ke Mannadohe stamen! Here, O Sacred Vessel filled with Manna!
hrisi Lihnia, lampas asveste! Here, Hail, O Golden Lampstand and
O D E 1 – H IERMOS ton Parthenon Doxa ke Miteron Ever-shining Lamp! Hail, O Glory of
Armatilatin Farao evithise, The Charioteers of Pharaoh were oresma ke kleos! Virgins, and Mothers’ Adornment
and boast!
teratourgousa pote Mosaiki drowned when Moses' Rod, in the
Ravthos, Stavrotipos plixasa ke form of a Cross, struck the waters of Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve from danger Thy servants -
thielousa thalassan Israil the the sea and divided it in two, sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo from dangers, O Theotokos, for after
figatha pezon othitin thiesosen, whereby Israel crossed on foot, is se katafevgomen, os arrikton God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge –
asma to Theo anamelponta. chanting to God songs of Praise. Tihos ke Prostasian. a Unassailable Rampart and
O D E 1 - TR OPARIA Protection
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me with Good Will, O All-
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou Hymned Theotokos - behold my
Ton lipiron epagoge himazousi tin The assaults of many grievous and
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal
tapinin mou psihin ke simforon nefi distressing troubles storm my soul, mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow.
tin emin kaliptousi kardian, and clouds of sorrow and O D E 9 – H IERM OS
Theonimfefte. Alla i Fos tetokia to tribulation shroud my heart, O Bride
Thion ke Proeonion, lampson mi to of God. But, as Thou brought forth Exesti epi touto O Ouranos, ke tis Gis Astonished were the Heavens, and the
Fos to harmosinon. the Divine Pre-Eternal Light, kateplagi ta perata, oti Theos ofthi ends of the Earth were startled for
Illumine me with the Light of Joy. tis anthropis somatikos, ke I Gastir God Appeared bodily amongst
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us. Sou gegonen evrihorotera ton mankind, and Thy Womb proved to
Ouranon. Dio Se, Theotoke, be wider and more spacious than
Ex ametriton anagkon ke thlipseon ke From countless trials and afflictions, Angelon ke anthropon Taxiarhie Heaven. Wherefore, O Theotokos,
ex ehthron dismenon ke simoforon grievous woes, and calamities of Megalinou Si. by the Angelic Hosts and mankind
Viou Litrothis, Panahrante, ti Kratea life have I been Delivered by Thy Thou art Magnified!
Dinami Sou, anmno, megalino tin Mighty Strength, O All Pure. O D E 9 - TR OP ARIA
ametron Sou simpathian ke tin is Wherefore, I Extol and Magnify
eme Sou Paraklisin. Thine Infinite Sympathy, and
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Supplication on my behalf. Pros tina katafigo allin, Agni? Pou To whom else shall I flee, O Maiden?
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father and the Son prosdramo lipon ke sothisome? Pou To whom shall I run for Aid and
and the Holy Spirit. porevtho? Pian de efevro Salvation? Where shall I find secure
Katafigin? Pian thermin antilipsin? Refuge? Where shalt I find warm
Nin pepidos epi tin sin katefigon Now, trusting fully in Thy Mighty Pian en tes thlipsesi voithon? Is Se understanding? Where shall I find
antilipsin Kratean ke pros tin Sin Patronage, for safety have I fled Monin Elpizo, is Se monin kavhome, sympathetic assistance? Thou art
Skepin alopsichos edramon ke goni and to Thy Shelter have I run ke epi se tharrron katefigon. my only Hope - Thou art my only
klino, Despina, ke thrino ke stevazo, wholeheartedly, O Lady, and pride and to Thee I flee.
mi me Paridis ton athlion, ton lament, sighing deeply. Do not
Hristianon Katafigion. despise me, as wretched as I am,
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
for Thou art the Shelter of Christians Ouk estin arithmisasthe dinaton It is impossible to enumerate Thy
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of Megalia ta Sa, Theonimfevte, ke MagnificenT Wonders, O Bride of
eonon. ages. ton vithon ton anexerefniton exipin God, and to speak of the
ton iper noun Thavmaton Sou, ton unfathomable depths of Thine
Amin Amen tetelesmenon diinekos tis potho Se Ineffable Wonders endlessly
Ou siopiso tou voan tranotata ta I shall never cease extolling Thy imosi ke Pisti proskinousin os Alithi performed upon all who with
Megalia ta sa. I mi gar Si, Kori, Magnificence, for if Thou does not, Theou lohevtrian. yearning Honour Thee, and with
pantote pristso iper emou O Maiden, always Intercede for me, Faith Venerate Thee as Truly Birth-
presvevousa to Iio ke Theo Sou, tis Petitioning Thy Son and God, who Giver of God.
ek tosoutou me klidonos ke dinon will Rescue me from such ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞Glory to the Father and the Son and
kindinon errisato? formidable jeopardies? the Holy Spirit.
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Deliver us, all Thy servants, from En Imnis Evharistis Doxologo ke gerero With Thanksgiving Hymns I Glorify
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo every danger, O Theotokos! For, to ametron Eleos, ke tin pollin and Praise Thine Infinite Mercy,
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton after God, we all flee to Thee for Dinamin Sou pasin Omologo, ke tas and Thine Enormous Power and
Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge – O Unassailable Wall and Evergesias Sou, as Iperkenosas is Beneficience, which Thou lavishly
our Protection. eme, Kiritto, Megalino, psihi te ke grants, I confess unceasingly to all -

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Amin Amen Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me in Thy Good Will, O All
Vlepson ileo ommati Sou ke episkepse Look upon me with Thy Gracious Eyes, Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou Praise-Worthy Theotokos, and
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis behold my body’s grave illnesses
tin kakosin, in eho. Ke dinon and dispel the evil plight that
mou to algos. and Heal the cause of my soul’s
simforon kevlavis ke kindinon ke besets me; and from grievous
sorrow.
pirasmon me Litrose, ametrito Sou distress, harm, temptations, and
O D E 3 – H IERMOS
Elei. perils Deliver me by Thine Infinite
Mercy. Ouranias apsidos orofourge, Kyrie, ke The Vault of the Heavens art Thou, O
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve from danger Thy servants - tis Ekklisias Domitor, Si me Lord, and as Thy Church's Founder,
Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo from dangers, O Theotokos, for after Stereoson en ti Agapi ti Si, ton dost Thou establish me in
is Se katafevgomen, os Arrikton God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge – efeton I akrotis, ton Piston to Unfeigned Love for Thee, Who art
Tihos ke Prostasian. a Unassailable Rampart and Stirigma Mone Filanthrope. the Height of Desire - the Strength
Protection of the Faithful and Only Lover of
mankind.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me with Good Will, , O All- O D E 3 - TR OP ARIA
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou Hymned Theotokos - behold my
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow. Aporisas ek panton, odiniros krazo Si. Utterly bewildered with pain, I cry to
O D E 8 – H IERMOS Profthason, thermi prostasie, ke sin Thee. O Fervent Protection, hasten
Ton en Ori Agio Doxasthenta ke en On the Holy Mountain the Glory of God voithian dos mi to doulo Sou, to to grant Thine Assistance to Thy
Vato Piri to tis Aiparthenou, to Moisi was beheld and by the Burning tapino ke athlio to tin Sin humbled and wretched servant
Mystirion Gnorisanta Kyrion, Bush our Lord granted Moses Mystic antilipsin epizitounti thermos. who ardently beseech Thine Aid.
Imneite ke Iperipsoute is pantas Knowledge of the Ever Virgin who is ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
tous Eonas. Hymned and Exalted forever.
O D E 8 - TR OP ARIA
Ethavmastosas ontos nin ep epi, Wondrous in Thy Benefactions, O
Despina, tas evergesias Sou, Kori, Lady, and Mercies granted to me,
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us! ke ta Elei Sou. Othen Doxazo Se ke O Maiden, Thee I Glorify and
Dia Splaghna Eleous Sou, Parthene, By Thy Compassionate Mercy, O anomno ke gerero tin pollin ke acclaim for Thine Infinite Care and
ametron Kidemonian Sou. Solicitude.
mi Paridis, semni, pontoumenon Virgin, do not overlook me –
me salo viotikon kimaton. Alla drowning, being tossed by life’s ✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father and the Son
didou mi Hira Voithias, tempests, but grant me Thy helping and the Holy Spirit.
kataponoumeno kakosesi tou viou. hand, exhausted by the troubles of Kategis me himazi ton simforon, Overwhelmed by hurricanes of
life.
Despina, ke ton lipiron trikimie disasters, O Lady, a great flood of
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us! katapontizousi. Alla profthasasa, sorrows engulf and plunge me into
Pestasis ke thlipsis ke anagke evrosan Circumstances of sorrow and need hira mi dos voithias, I thermi the depths. But hasten, giving me
antilipsis ke prostasie mou. Thy helping hand as my Fervent
me, Agni, ke simfore tou viou ke trouble me, O Pure One, as well as
Protectress and Support.
pirasmi me pantothen ekiklosan. all life’s troubles and temptations.
Alla prostithi mi ke antilavou mou ti But Thou protects me and cares for Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the Ages of
Kratea Sou Skepi. me as my Mighty Refuge. eonon. ages.
✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞Glory to the Father and the Son and Amin Amen.
the Holy Spirit. Alithi Theotokon Omologo, Despina, Truly Theotokos, I Confess Thee, O
En tes zales efevron Se Limena. En tes When I am troubled, Thou art a Se tin tou Thanatou to Kratos Lady - O Thou, who brought forth
limes Haran ke Evfrosinin. Ke en tes Haven, and in sorrow my Joy and exafanisasan. Os gar fisizoos, ek Life, and destroyed the power of
nosis tahinin voithian. Ke nen tis Gladness. And when I am ailing, ton desmon ton tou Adou pros Zoin Death, for from the bonds of Hades
kindinis Ristin ke Prostatin en tis Thou art my Speedy Helper – also anigages, is Gin me refsanta. Thou hast raised me up, having
piratiriis. my Deliverer and Protector during sunk so deep into the Earth.
calamities Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Deliver us, all Thy servants, from
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo every danger, O Theotokos! For,
eonon. ages. is Se katafevgomen, os arrikton after God, we all flee to Thee for
Amin Amen. Tihos ke Prostasian. Refuge – O Unassailable Wall and
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 Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me in Thy Good Will, O All Tou (Agiou tou Naou)... Of the Holy and Righteous Forefathers
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou Praise-Worthy Theotokos, and Ton Agion ke Dikeon Theopatoron of God, Joachim and Anna...
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis behold my body’s grave illnesses And of St … whom we Commemorate
Ioakim ke Annis...
mou to algos. and Heal the cause of my soul’s
Ke ... tin Mnimin episteloumen... today...
sorrow.
E KTE NE – THE P ETITIONS And of all Thy Saints...
The Priest stands before the Holy Icon of the Ever Blessed Theotokos situated on a Ke Panton Sou ton Agion... We Beseech Thee, O Only All- Merciful
stand in the middle of the Soleas. Lord - hear us sinners who Entreat
Iketevomen Se, mone Polielee Kyrie,
Thee, and have Mercy on us.
Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have mercy on us, O God, epakouson imon ton amartolon
Eleos Sou, deometha Sou, according to Thy Great Love. We deomenon Sou ke Eleison imas. PEOPLE Lord have mercy [12]
epakouson ke Eleison. pray Thee, hearken, and have Kyrie Eleison [12] PRIEST ✞Through the Mercies and
Mercy. Compassion and Love of mankind
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] ✞Elei, ke Iktirmis, ke Filanthropia tou
of Thine Only Begotten Son, with
Monogenous Sou Iou, meth ou
Whom Thou art Blessed, together
Iper tou Papa ke Patriarhi (Theodorou) PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope & Evlogitos is, sin to Panagio, ke
with Thine All Holy, and Good, and
ke tou Arhiepiskopou imon Patriarch (Theodoros) Archbishop Agatho, ke Zoopio Sou Pnevmati,
Life-giving Spirit, now and ever,
(Sergiou,) tou timiou Presviteriou, tis (Sergios,) for the venerable nin ke ai, ke is tous Eonas ton
and unto Ages of ages.
en Hristo Diakonias, pantos tou Priesthood of the Diaconate in Eonon.
Klirou ke tou laou tou Kyriou Christ, for all the Clergy and the PEOPLE Amen
deithomen. laity, let us pray to the Lord. Amin
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] O D E 7 - THE H E IRMOS

Eti deometha, iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis, PRIEST Again we pray for Mercy, Life, Pedes Evreon en kamino katepatisan The Hebrew Youths trampled down
Igias, Sotirias, Epikepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, tin floga tharsaleos, ke is droson to the flames in the furnace, and like
Sighoriseos ke Afeseos to amartion, Forgiveness and Remission of the pir metevalon, voontes. Evlogitos I, dew the fire was Transformed, as
ton doulon tou Theou panton ton sins of the servants of God, all pious Kyrie O Theos, is tous eonas. they chanted: Blessed art Thou, O
evsevon ke Orthodoxon Hristianon, and Orthodox Christians, those Lord God, unto the Ages!.
ton katikounton ke who reside and visit in this city, the O D E 7 - T ROP ARIA
parepidimounton en ti poli [….] members, Council Members,
tafti, ton enoriton, epitropon, Contributors and Benefactors of this
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
sindromiton ke afieronton tou Holy Temple. Fos I tekousa, Theotoke, skotisthenta Having given Birth to the Light, O
Agiou Naou toutou. me nikti amartimaton, Fotagogison Theotokos, Illuminate me in the
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] Si, Fotos ousa dohion to katharon Darkness of the night’s
ke amomon, ina potho os Doxazo. transgressions, O Pure, Undefiled
Eti deometha ke iperigias ke Sotirias PRIEST Again we pray for the health and Vessel of Light, so that I may Glorify
ton doulon tou Theou [ ….] meta ton Salvation of the servants of God Thee!
ikion ke singenon afton... and their families...
The Priest reads the names of all those for whom the Paraklesis is sung.
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas! ✞Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
Kyrie Eleison [3] PEOPLE Lord have mercy [3] Skepi genou ke Prostasie ke Antilipsis Shelter and Protection, and my Help
ke kavhima, Parthene, gimnothenti and Boast, art Thou, O Virgin, for,
Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful and Loving mi nin apasis Voithias, avoithiton of all manner of help have I now
iparhis ke Si tin Doxan God, and to Thee we give Glory, to Dinamis ke Elpis apilpsmenon. been stripped - O Strength of those
anapempomen ✞ to Patri ke to Io ke the ✞ Father, and to the Son, and to in need and Hope of the hopeless!
to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai ke is tous the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞Glory to the Father and the Son and
Eonas ton eonon. unto the Ages of ages.
the Holy Spirit.
Amin PEOPLE Amen Oli psihi ke diania ke kardia Se ke With soul and mind, and heart and
S ESSIONAL H YM N - T ONE 2
hilesi Doxazo, apolavsas ton Son lips, I Glorify Thee, taking pleasure
Presvia Thermi ke Tihos aprosmahiton, O fervent Advocate, invincible Megalon Harismaton. All’ O tis Sis in Thy Great Gifts, yet, especially in
Eleos Pigi, tou kosmou Katafigion, Fortress, Fountain of Mercy, the hristotitos ke apiron Sou the quality and infinity of Thy
ektenos voumen si. Theotoke Refuge of the Universe, earnestly Thavmaton! Wonders!
Despina, profthason ke ek we cry unto Thee: O Lady,
kindinon Litrose imas, i moni Theotokos, quickly Deliver us from Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the ages of
taheos Prostatevousa all danger; our only speedy eonon. ages.
Protectress.

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 P RAYE RS F OR S AL V ATION O D E 4 – H IERM OS

Soson O Theos ton Laon Sou, ke
Evlogison tin Klironomian Sou.
Episkepse ton Kosmon Sou en Elei ke
Iktirmis.
Ipsoson Keras Hristianon Orthodoxon
ke katamempson ef imas ta Elei
Sou ta Plousia..
✞Presvies tis Panahrantou Despinis
imon Theotokou ke Aiparthenou
PRIEST O Lord, Save Thy people and Bless Si mou Ishis, Kyrie, Si mou ke Dinamis. Thou art my Strength, O Lord! Thou
Thine Inheritance. Si Theos mou, Si mou Agalliama, O art also my Power! Thou art my
Visit Thy world with Mercy and Patrikous kolpous mi lipon ke tin God! Thou art my Joy! O Thou Who
Compassion. imeteran ptohian episkepsamenos. deigned to visit our poverty, without
Dio Sin to Profiti Abbakoum Si leaving the Father’s Bosom at any
Exalt the Horn of Orthodox Christians, Kravgzo - ti Dinami Sou Doxa, time. Wherefore, with the Prophet
and send down upon us Thy Filanthrope. Havvakoum I cry to Thee - to Thy
Bountiful Mercies. Power be Glory, O Lover of
✞Through the Intercessions of our All mankind.
Pure Lady, the Theotokos and Ever O D E 4 - TR OP ARIA

Marias; Dinami tou Timiou ke Virgin Mary, through the Power of ✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Zoopiou Stavrou; Prostasies ton the Precious and Life-giving Cross;
Timion, Epouranion Dinameon through the Protection of the Ke pou lipon allin evriso antilipsin? Where else shalt I find another to Aid
Asomaton. Honourable Bodiless Powers of Pou prosfigo? Pou de ke Sothisome? me? And where shalt I be Saved?
Heaven... Tina thermin exo Voithon, thlipsesi Whose Fervent Aid shalt I have?
tou viou ke zales, imi! Alas, I am shattered by life’s sorrows
Ikesies tou Timiou, ke Evdoxou Profitou, Of the Honourable and Glorious Klonoumenos? Is Se Monin Elpizo and turbulence? In Thee alone do I
Prodromou, ke Vaptisou Ioannou; Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, ke tharro ke kavhome ke prostreho hope and take Courage, and
ton Agion Endoxon ke Panevfimon John; of the Holy, Glorious and All ti Skepi Sou! Soson me! boast, and to Thy Shelter I run!
Apostolon... Laudable Apostles... Save me!
Ton en Agiis Pateron imon, megalon Of our Holy Fathers, among the Saints ✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Ierarhon, ke Ikoumenikon the Great Hierarchs and
Didaskalon: Vasiliou tou Ecumenical Teachers: Basil the Ton Potamon ton Glikeron tou Eleous The Sweet River of Thy Tender Mercy,
Megalou, Grigoriou tou Theologon Great, Gregory the Theologian and Sou, ton Plousies Dorees drosisanta I magnify and proclaim, for with
ke Ioannou tou Hrysostomou; John Chrysostom; Athanasios and tin Panathlian ke tapinin, Panagne, Abundant Gifts my tormented and
Athanasiou ke Kirillou, Patriarhon Cyril [and John the Almsgiver] psihin mou, ton simforon ke ton humbled soul is refreshed - having
Alexandries... Patriarchs of Alexandria... thlipseon kamino flogisthisan, burnt in a furnace of disasters and
megalino, Kiritto ke prosterho ti grievous afflictions, and to Thy
Nikolaou tou en Myris, Nektarios Of our Holy Father Nicholas, Skepi Sou! Soson me! Shelter I run! Save me!
Pentapolis, Spiridonos episkopou Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the
Trimithountos, ton Wonder-Worker, Nektarios of ✞Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father and the Son
Thavmatourgon... Pentapolis; Spyridon of and the Holy Spirit.
Trimythountos, the Se tin Agnin, Se tin Parthenon ke Thou, O Pure, Thou O Virgin and
Wonderworkers... Aspilon, monon fero Tihos Undefiled - only Thee do I have as
Ton Agion Evdoxon Megalomartiron Of the Holy, Glorious Great Martyrs: Aprosmahiton, Katafigin, Skepin an Unassailable Rampart, a Mighty
Georgiou tou Tropeoforou, George the Trophy-bearer, Kratean, Oplon Sotirias. Mi me Shelter, an Invincible Wall, a
Dimitriou tou Myrovlitou, Demetrios the Myrrh-streaming, Paridis, ton Asoton! Elpis Weapon of Salvation – do not
Theodorou tou Tyronos, Theodore Tyron (the Recruit) and apilpsmenon, asthenon simmahia, despise me, the Prodigal! Hope of
Theodorou tou Stratilatou, Mina tou thlivomenon Hara ke antilipsis. the hopeless, Ally of the feeble and
Theodore the General, Menas the
Thavmtourgou, ke Ieromartyrou Miracle-worker, and the for the suffering Joy and Aid.
Haralambos ke Eleftheriou... Hieromartyrs, Charalambos and Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton Now and ever, and unto the Ages of
Eleftherios... eonon. ages.
Ton Agion Evdoxon, Megalon Of the Holy, Glorious, Great Martyrs, Amin Amen.
Martyron Theklas, Varvaras, Thekla, Barbara, Anastasia,
Anastasias, Ekaterinis, Kyriakis, Catherine, Kyriaki, Photini, Marina,
Pos exipin Sou kat’ axian dinisome How shall I worthily praise Thy
Fotinis, Marinis, Paraskevis ke tous ametrous Iktirmous, O Despina, boundless Tenderness, O Lady,
Paraskevi and Irene...
Irinis... tous tin emin pantote psihin, dinos which has cooled and refreshed
piroumenin, os idor my painfully burning soul – besides
Ton Agion, Evdoxon ke Kallinikon Of the Holy, Glorious and Victorious peridrosisantas? All’ O tis Sis Thy Providence and Benefactions,
Martyron... Martyrs... pronias ke tis evergesias, is bestowed upon me most
Of our Holy and Divine Illuminated afthonos aftos parapilvsa! abundantly!
Ton Osion ke Theoforon Pateron imon Fathers and Ascetic Beacons...
ton en Askisei Lampsanton...
Of (the Patron of the Parish)...
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Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous
Sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo
is Se katafevgomen, os Arrikton
Tihos ke Prostasian.
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou
somatos kakosin, ke iase tis psihis
mou to algos
O D E
Ina ti me aposo apo tou Prosopou Sou, Why
to Fos to aditon, ke ekalipse me to
Allotrion Skotos ton dileon? All
epistrepson me, ke pros to Fos ton
Entolon Sou tas odous mou
katevthinon, Deome.
O D E
✞ Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Efharistos Voo Si. Here, Mitro With Gratitude I cry out to Thee: Hail,
Parthene! Here, Theonimfe! Here,
Thia Skepi! Here, Oplon ke Tihos
apothiton! Here, Prostasie ke Voithe
ke Sotiria ton is Se prostrehonton ek
Pisteos.
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
I misountes me matin velemva ke xifi Those who hate me without cause
ke lakkon iitrepisan, ke epizitousi to
panathlion soma sparaxe mou, ke
katavivase pros Gin, Agni,
epizitousin. All ek touton,
profthasasa, Soson me.
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
Apo pasis anagkis, thlipseos ke nosou From all necessity, sorrow and illness,
ke vlavis me Litrose. Ke ti si Dinami
en ti Skepi Sou filaxon atroton ek
pantos kindinou ke ex ehthron ton
polemounton ke misounton me,
Kori, Panimnite.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton
eonon.
Amin Amen
Preserve from danger Thy servants -
from dangers, O Theotokos, for after
God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge –
a Unassailable Rampart and
Protection
Look upon me in Thy Great Goodness,
O All Praise-Worthy Theotokos, and
behold my body’s grave illnesses
and Heal the cause of my soul’s
sorrow.
5 – H IE RM OS
hast Thou cast me away from
Thy Sight, O Everlasting Light, and I
am enshrouded by the gloom of
Outer Darkness? But Thou wilt
convert me and to the Illumination
of Thy Commandments, Thou wilt
direct my way, I pray.
5 - T ROP ARIA
O Virgin Mother! Hail, O Bride of
God! Hail, O Divine Shelter! Hail, O
Weapon and Unassailable
Rampart! Hail, O Protection and
Salvation of all who turn to Thee
with Faith!
have prepared their arrows and
swords, and have dug a pit for me,
and seek to tear apart my wretched
body, and to cast me into the
depths of the Earth, O Pure One.
But come quickly - Save me!
✞ Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
and also from harm, Deliver me,
and with Thy Power Preserve me in
Thy Shelter, unharmed by all
dangers and enemies who war
against me and who hate me, O All
Praised.
Now and ever, and unto the Ages of
ages.
Aftos de ipe: Memounge makariii
akountes ton logon tou Theou ke
filassontes afton.
I NTE RCE SSORY HY M NS
✞Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati.
✞ Pater, Loge, Pnevma, Trias i en
Monadi, exsalipson ta plithi ton
emon englimaton.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin Amen
✞Tes tis Theotokou, presvies, Eleimon, ✞Through
exsalipson ta plithi ton
englimaton.
Eleimon Eleison me O Theos, kata to
Mega Eleos Sou, ke kata to plithos
ton iktirmon Sou exalipson to
anomima mou.
T ONE
Mi katapistefsis me, anthropini
prostasia, Panagia Despina, alla
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; all’ etite tin Harin ke
lamvani to Dorima, pros to simferon
tis etiseos.
Metavoli ton thlivomenon, apalagi ton The
asthenoundon, iparhousa,
Theotoke Parthene, Soze polin ke
laon, ton polemoumenon i Irini, ton
himazomenon i Galini, i Moni
Prostasia ton Piston
He said, "More than that, blessed are
those who hear the word of God
and keep it!"
FOR D IV INE M E RCY - T ONE 2
✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
✞Father, Word, and Spirit, Trinity in
Oneness, erase the multitude of my
transgressions.
Both now and ever, and unto the
Ages of ages.
the Intercessions of the
emon Theotokos, O Merciful, erase the
multitude of my transgressions
O Merciful, have Mercy on me; O God,
according to Thy Great Mercy and
according to the infinity of Thy
Compassion erase my
transgressions.
(6) P L AGAL 1
Do not entrust me to human
protection, O All Holy Lady, but
accept the Prayers of Thy
supplicant, for sorrow has fettered
me, and being powerless, I am
unable to endure nor bear the
demons’ darts. Shelter have I not,
neither anywhere to run, being
embattled from all sides, having no
Consolation except Thee, O Lady of
the Universe, the Protection and
Hope of the Faithful - do not
overlook my Prayers – do whatever
will Benefit me.
No one who turns to Thee for Help, is
ashamed nor disheartened, O Pure
Virgin Theotokos, but whoever asks
for Thy Grace and is granted it,
Benefits from their request.
Transformation of the afflicted,
the relief of the sick, art Thou O
Virgin Theotokos! Save Thy city
and Thy people for Thou art the
Peace of those in conflict, the
Calming of those in turmoil, the
Only Protector of the Faithful.

Ti si Doron prosaxo tis Efharistias, anth What Gifts of Thanksgiving shalt I offer
on per apilafsa ton Sin Dorimaton Thee for Thy Boundless Goodness
ke tis Sis ametritou hristotitos? and all Thy Favours granted to me?

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 T H E H OLY G OSPEL Tigaroun Doxazo, Imnologo ke Wherefore, Glorifying Thee indeed,
The Congregation must stand Megalino, Sou tin afanton pros me I Hymn and Magnify Thee for Thine
simpathian. Ineffable Sympathy.
Ke iper tou kataxiothine imas tis PRIESTLet us pray to the Lord, our God, Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve from danger Thy servants -
akroaseos tou Agiou Evangeliou, that we may be deemed worthy to
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta from dangers, O Theotokos, for after
Kyrion ton Theon imon, hear the Holy Gospel
Theon is se katafevgomen, os God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge –
iketevsomen
arrikton Tihos ke Prostasian. a Unassailable Rampart and
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have mercy Protection
Sofia! Orthi! Akousomen tou Agiou PRIEST Wisdom! O believers: Let us listen Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me in Thy Great Goodness,
Evangeliou to the Holy Gospel. Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou O All Praise-Worthy Theotokos, and
Irini pasi! Peace be with you all. somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis behold my body’s grave illnesses
mou to algos.. and Heal the cause of my soul’s
Ke pnevmati sou PEOPLE And with Thy spirit sorrow.
O 6 - H
Ek tou kata Loukan Agiou Evangeliou PRIESTThe reading of the Holy Gospel D E IE RM OS

to anagnosma.
Proshomen
Make the Sign of the Cross - Bow down to our Lord God - and proclaim – before and
after the Holy Gospel:
✞Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si
T H E H OLY G OSPEL
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.
according to St Luke. [10:38 – 42]
Let us be attentive.
PEOPLE ✞Glory to Thee, O Lord, Glory
to Thee!
ACCO RD ING TO S T LU KE
PRIEST Atthat 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."
And Jesus answered and said unto
her, "Martha, Martha, Thou art
worried and troubled about many
things; but one thing is needed,
and Mary hath chosen that good
part, which shall not be taken
away from her.”
And 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!"
Tin Deisin ekheo pros Kyrion ke afto
apangelo mou tas thlipsis, oti
kakon I psihi mou eplisthi, ke I Zoi
mou to Adi prosingise. Ke deome,
os Ionas. Ek fthoras, O Theos, me
anagage!
O D E
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas
Ta nefi ton lipiron ekalipsan tin
athlian mou psihin ke kardian, ke
skotasmon empiousi mi, Kori. All I
gennisasa Fos to aprositon
apelason tafta makran, ti empnevsi
tis thias presvies sou.
✞Iperagia Theotoke Soson imas ✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
Paraklisin en tes thlipsesin ida ke ton A Comfort in times of distress and
noson Iatron Se ginosko, ke panteli
sintrimmon tou Thanantou, ke
Potamon tis Zois anexantliton ke
panton ton en simfores tahinin ke
oxian antilipsin.
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
Ou kripto Sou ton vithon tou Eleous ke I conceal not the depth of Thy Mercy,
tin vrisin ton apiron Thavmaton, ke
tin Pigin tin aenaon ontos, tis pros
eme simathias Sou, Despina. All’
‘apasin omologo ke voo ke Kiritto
ke fthengome.
Ke nin ke ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Prayers I pour forth to our Lord, and
unto Him do I proclaim all my
sorrows, for many woes fill my soul
and my whole life approaches
Hades. And I pray - like Jonas to
Thee - from corruption, O Lord,
alleviate me!
6 - TR OPARIA
✞ Most Holy Theotokos Save us.
The clouds of sorrow have
enshrouded my wretched soul and
heart, and caused a Darkness
within me, O Maiden. Yet, since
Thou brought forth the Light
Unapproachable, dispel them far
from me with Thy Breath of Divine
Interventions.
a
Healer of ailments art Thou - and
the One Who completely shattered
Death. And Thou art a never-
ending River of Life, and speedy
Helper and quick Supporer of all in
grievous calamities.
✞ Glory to the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
nor the Fountain of Thine Infinite
Wonders, nor the Source of the
ceaseless Compassion Thou
bestows on me, O Lady, but crying
out, I confess and declare and
proclaim them.
Now and ever, and unto the ages of
ages.

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 Amin Amen Oti Eleimon ke Filanthropos Theos PRIEST For Thou art a Merciful and
Ekiklosan e tou viou me zale, osper Encompassed by life’s troubles and iparhis, ke Si tin Doxan Loving God, to Whom we ascribe
melisse kyrion, Parthene, ke tin cares – like bees around a anapempomen, ✞ to Patri ke to Io Glory - ✞ to the Father, and to the
emin katashouse kardian, honeycomb, O Virgin – taking hold ke to Agio Pnevmati, nin ke ai, ke Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
katatitroskousi veli ton thlipseon. of my heart, they pierce and sorely is tous Eonas ton eonon. forever and unto the Ages of ages.
All’ evrimi Se Voithon ke dioktin ke wound it with darts of afflictions. Yet Amin PEOPLE Amen
Ristin, Panahrante. Thine Assistance repels my K ONTAKION – TO NE 2
persecutors and Delivers me, O All
Pure! Prostasia ton Hristianon akateohinte, O Steafast Help and Shield of
Mesitia pros ton Piiton ametathete - Christians, Constant Advocate with
Diasoson, apo kindinon tous doulous Preserve from danger Thy servants - mi Paridis amartolon Deiseon our Creatior – despise not the
sou Theotoke, oti pantes meta Theo from dangers, O Theotokos, for after fonas, alla profthason, os Agathi, is Prayers of us sinners who call upon
is se katafevgomen, os arrikton God, we all flee to Thee for Refuge – tin Voithian imon, ton Pistos Thee, but according to Thy
Tihos ke Prostasian. a Unassailable Rampart and Kravgzonton Se. Tahinon is Goodness, help us who in
Protection Presvian ke Spefson is ikesian I unwaverying Faith cry out to Thee -
Epivlepson, en evmenia Panimnite Look upon me with Thy Good Will, , O Prostatefousa ai, Theotoke, ton hasten to Intercede and speedily
Theotoke, epi tin emin halepin tou All-Hymned Theotokos - behold my imonton Se. Supplicate, being ever Watchful, O
somatos kakosin,ke iase tis psihis body's grievous infirmity, and Heal Theotokos, over those who honour
mou to algos. the cause of my soul's sorrow. Thee.
E KTE NE - T HE P E TITIONS
F E STAL A NABATHM I - TO NE 4

Eleison imas O Theos, kata to Mega PRIEST Have mercy upon us, O God, Ek neotitos mou, pola polemi me From my youth up many passions
Eleos Sou deometha Sou according to Thy Great Mercy, we pathi al aftos andilavou, ke Soson, have warred against me. But do
epakouson ke Eleison. pray Thee: hear us and have Sotir mou. [2] Thou succour and save me, O
Mercy. Saviour. [2]

Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have Mercy I misoundes Sion, eshinthite apo tou Those who hate Zion shall be put to
Kyriou, os hortos gar, piri esesthe shame by the Lord, for like grass in
Eti deometha iper ton Efsevon ke PRIEST Again we pray for Pious and apexirameni. [2] the fire shall you be withered up.
Orthodoxon Hristianon. Orthodox Christians. [2]
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have Mercy ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Eti deometha iper tou Papa ke PRIEST Again we pray for our Pope & and to the Holy Spirit
Patriarhi imon (Theodorou) ke tou Patriarch (Theodoros), and our Agio Pnevmati, pasa psihi Zooute, ke By the Holy Spirit is every soul filled
Arhiepiskopou imon (Sergiou), ke Archbishop (Sergios) and all the katharsi, ipsoute, lambrinete, ti with Life, and through Purification
pasis tis en Hristo imon Adelfotitos. clergy and the laity in Christ Triadiki Monadi, Ierokrifios. is raised hight and Illumined by the
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have Mercy Triune Unity in Mystic Holiness.
Eti deometha iper Eleous, Zois, Irinis PRIEST Again we pray for Mercy, Life, Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Both now and ever, and unto Ages of
Igias, Sotirias, episkepseos, Peace, Health, Salvation, Visitation, eonon. Ages.
Sighoriseos ke Afeseos ton Pardon and Remission of the sins of Amin Amen
amartion ton doulon tou Theou, the servants of God, all Pious and
ton Efsevon ke Orthodoxon Orthodox Christians who reside and Agio Pnevmati, anavlizi ta tis Haritos From the Holy Spirit streams of Grace
Hristianon, ton katikounton ke visit in this city, the Members, reithra, arthevonda, apasan tin well forth, irrigating all Creation,
parepidimounton en ti poli tafti, Council Members, Contributors, Ktisin pros Zoogonion. granting Life.
ton enoriton, epitropon, and Benefactors of this Holy P ROKE IME NON

sindromiton ke afironton tou Agiou Temple. Mnisthisome tou Onomatos Sou en Remembered shalt be Thy Name,
Naou touto. pasi genea ke genea. from generation to generation.
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have Mercy Akouson Thigater ke ide ke klinon to Hearken, O Daughter, and behold,
Eti deometha ke iper ton doulon tou PRIEST Again we pray for the servants of ous Sou ke epilathou tou laou Sou and incline Thine ear, and forget
Theou........ God...... ke tou ikou tou Patros Sou ke Thy people and Thy Father’s house,
epithimisi O Vasilefs tou Kalous Sou. and the King shall desire Thy
The Priest reads the names of all those (the Church Militant) for whom the Paraklesis is Beauty.
sung
Tou Onomatos Sou mnisthisome en Thy Name shalt be remembered from
Kyrie Eleison PEOPLE Lord have Mercy pasi genea ke genea. generation to generation.

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