day 16

August 16: Transfer of the Image Not-Made-By-Hands of Our Lord from Edessa to Constantinople

At “Lord, I have cried,” 4 stichera, in Tone I: Spec. Mel: “Joy of the ranks of heaven…”—

Troparion, in Tone II—

THE 16TH DAY OF THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Honoring the image of man, the Savior took on our image, yet remained unaltered by His humanity; and He hath sent to those who are afar off the very truth of His all-pure image in the setting forth of His napkin. twice

Glory…, Now & ever…: Troparion of the Dormition, in Tone I—

AFTERFEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE ALL-HOLY THEOTOKOS

Elevating the image of Adam which had fallen, to that of the Prototype, the Savior dwelt with men on earth; He Who is uncircumscribable in His essence is seen, touched and delineated.

COMMEMORATION OF THE TRANSLATION OF

The Savior restoreth creation which hath grown old, and He hath clothed Himself in the image of a servant, in truth, and not in mere appearance; and the very lineaments of His image hath He given to those who love Him for veneration.

THE IMAGE NOT-MADE-BY-HANDS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone VI—

FROM EDESSA TO CONSTANTINOPLE

O unapproachable Lord, Thou didst bow down the heavens and enter into the womb of the Virgin, becoming a man in the nature and essence of her, that Thou, O Uncircumscribable One, mightest save mankind in Thine extreme mercy.

& of the Holy Martyr Diomedes

At the Aposticha, these stichera, in Tone II: Spec. Mel: “O house of Ephratha…”—

(for this day we also provide a Vigil-rank service for the Holy Image alone)

With psalms let us celebrate in spiritual gladness, crying out with David: The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us today!

August 16: All-Night Vigil for the Transfer of the Image Not-Made-By-Hands

Stichos: The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us.

Or, on THE 16TH DAY OF THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Rejoicing, let us clap together the cymbals of our spirit, and with honor let us go forth to meet the holy depiction of the Master’s image.

AFTERFEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE ALL-HOLY THEOTOKOS

Stichos: O Lord, in the light of Thy face shall they walk, and in Thy name shall they rejoice all the day long.

The All-night Vigil Service OF THE TRANSLATION OF

From the East to the West is the seal of the very image of the Savior’s countenance brought with glory, shining like a never-setting sun.

THE IMAGE NOT-MADE-BY-HANDS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Glory…, Now & ever…, in the same tone and melody—

FROM EDESSA TO CONSTANTINOPLE

Grant unto those who hymn Thine all-pure image, O Lord, strength against the adversary and remission of sins, through the prayers of the pure Mother of God.

AT LITTLE VESPERS

We bow down before Thine all-pure image, O Good One, asking forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ God; for Thou wast well pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh of Thine own will, that what Thou hadst created Thou mightest save from slavery to the enemy. Wherefore, we cry out to Thee in thanksgiving: Thou hast filled all things with joy, O our Savior, Who hast come to save the world.

In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity, and in thy falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world, O Theotokos. Thou hast been translated to life, as thou art the Mother of Life. And by thy supplications thou dost deliver our souls from death.