AT MATINS

The 1st Antiphon of the Anavathmi in Tone 4. Matins Gospel of the Patron Saint. and Psalm 50.

the Lord is God **the Apolytikia as at Vespers.**

Glory. At the prayers of your Saint…

After the 1st Reading from the Psalter, Kathisma.

Then the Idiomel of the Patron saint.

Tone 8.

Taking counsel.

Christ revealed the Tent of Witness, godlike Moses set it up on earth and Solomon dedicated a Temple with sacrifices. But let us, as we flee with faith towards the new Jerusalem, give godly praise, like David, to him who was crucified for us, asking pardon for all those things in which we have sinned.

After the 2nd Reading from the Psalter, Kathisma.

Tone 8.

The Wisdom and Word.

Creator of ineffable wisdom, you prepared the heavens as a throne and called the earth a footstool for your feet. You have also chosen this Temple, which you have been well-pleased to be founded in your name, Lord, for your glory, as your dwelling, and to hear the supplications of those who enter it. In it we cry aloud to you, ‘Master, Christ God, send down forgiveness of faults to those who with faith worship your glory’.

After the Polyeleos, Kathisma.

Tone 4.

Speedily anticipate.

Holiness befits your house, Lord, lover of humankind, for in it your name is reverently glorified. Therefore with the Prophet we cry aloud to you in faith, ‘By your Holy Spirit now dedicate us all anew, at the prayers of the Mother of God, only Lover of humankind’.

Both now. At the prayers of the Mother of God…

The Canons, of the Dedication with the Irmi to 6 and of the Patron Saint to 8. But if it is Sunday, the Anavathmi of the Octoichos and the Resurrection Gospel are said. The Canons, of the Resurrection with that of the Mother of God to 6, of the Dedication to 4 and of the Patron Saint to 4. The Katavasias of the day.