Song of ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
Glory..., Now & ever... Alleluia... Thrice .
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone III: Spec. Mel.: “Of the divine Faith…”—
One canon from the Octoechos, and two of the saints.
Now & ever…: Theotokion—
On “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…: the resurrectional theotokion, in the same tone.
Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV
Glory…: another sessional hymn, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “The angelic choir…”—
Enlightened by the divine Spirit, with boldness thou didst preach the Tradition of Orthodoxy, O most blessed Stephen, and thou didst put the iniquitous tyrant to shame, for which thou wast unjustly imprisoned. O venerable father, entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of sins unto those who with love honor thy holy memory.
Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Canon of supplication to the Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and 2 canons of the saint, with 8 troparia.
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “The angelic choir…”—
Thy blood mystically crieth out from the earth like that of Abel, O wise and blessed one, for thou didst teach all to honor the incarnation of Christ and didst put the heresy of iconoclasm to shame; wherefore, thou didst depart unto the Lord, entering the heavenly bridal chamber of Christ our God.
Now & ever…: Theotokion—
On “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion.
Glory…: another sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go Thou quickly before…”—
The heavenly beings rejoiced and those of the earth quaked with fear when the all-pure voice came upon thee, O Theotokos; for a single festival shone forth for both when the incorporeal one brought thee joy. Wherefore, with the angel we cry out unto thee: Rejoice, O pure one, thou habitation of God!
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Canon of Supplication to the Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the venerable one, with 8 troparia, in Tone I—
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go Thou quickly before…”—
Increasing the precepts of God, thou didst keep the Faith of Orthodoxy, O Stephen; and receiving tribulations therefor, thou didst suffer wounds in prison, enduring affliction there. O venerable father, entreat Christ God, that He grant us great mercy.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Glory…: another sessional hymn, in Tone V: Spec. Mel.: “The Word Who is equally without beginning…”—
Thou didst shepherd the Church of Christ in Orthodox manner, O venerable one, and spitting upon the heretical iconoclasts thou didst drive them away, and didst put the emperor to shame. And now thou dwellest in the highest, O blessed and holy hierarch Stephen.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone V: Spec. Mel.: “The Word Who with the Father and the Spirit is equally without beginning…”—
Thou wast a divine tabernacle of the Word, O only all-pure Mother and Virgin who hast surpassed the angels in purity. With the divine waters of thy prayers cleanse me who, more than all others, have been defiled by carnal transgressions, O pure one, granting me great mercy.
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV—
Polyeleos, and this magnification—
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—
We magnify thee, O holy hierarch Stephen, and we honor thy holy memory; for thou dost entreat Christ God in our behalf.
Selected Psalm verses—
A Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye that inhabit the world. [Ps. 48: 2]
B My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. [Ps. 48: 4]
A Come, ye children, hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. [Ps. 33: 12]
B I have proclaimed the good tidings of Thy righteousness in the great congregation. [Ps. 39: 10]
A Thy truth and Thy salvation have I declared. [Ps. 39: 11]
B I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I hymn Thee. [Ps. 21: 23]
A That I may hear the voice of Thy praise, and tell of all Thy wondrous works. [Ps. 25: 7]
B O Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwelleth. [Ps. 25: 8]
A I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and with the ungodly will I not sit. [Ps. 25: 5]
B For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and I have not acted impiously toward my God. [Ps. 17: 22]
A The mouth of the righteous shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment. [Ps. 36: 30]
B His righteousness abideth unto ages of ages. [Ps. 110: 3]
A Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness, and Thy righteous shall rejoice. [Ps. 131: 9]
B Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house; unto ages of ages shall they praise Thee. [Ps. 83: 5]
Following after Christ, thou didst forsake the world, manifestly making thy flesh subject through abstinence, O all-blessed Stephen; Wherefore, thou didst receive the anointing of the priesthood. And now thou hast passed over to the immaterial choirs, praying for all of us who praise thee.
With the radiance of Orthodoxy thou didst put the dark teachings of the iconoclasts to shame, didst drive away all their heresies and wast thyself shown to be a worker of miracles, O father; and thou wast glorified by divine providence. Wherefore, we honor thee with faith, O holy hierarch Stephen, who art equal in honor with the angels.
O Bride of God, who alone gavest birth to the Creator of all, who alone hast adorned humanity with thine offspring: deliver me from the snare of the evil hunter, and set me upon the rock of Christ’s desires, earnestly beseeching Him to Whom thou gavest flesh.
Prokimenon, in Tone IV—
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints
Stichos: What shall I render unto the Lord for all that He hath rendered unto me?
Let every breath praise the Lord.
Gospel according to John
§35 from the midpoint (Jn. 10: 1-9)
The Lord said to the Jews who came to Him: “Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which He spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again: “Verily, verily, I say unto you: I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.”
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
O venerable, thrice-blessed and most holy father, good shepherd and disciple of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, who laid down thy life for Russia: Pray now, O blessed Stephen our father, unto the Lord, that He grant us great mercy.
With hymns let us honor our venerable and God-bearing father Tryphon, the firm adamant and tower unshaken by the assaults of the enemy; for by his patience he wounded the adverse foe in the impassable wastes and struck him mute. And now he prayeth for our souls before the throne of God. Twice
Awesome was the wonder of the conception and ineffable the manner of the birthgiving which took place in thee, O pure Ever-virgin. They fill my mind with awe and amaze my thoughts. For thy glory hath spread forth upon all, O Theotokos, unto the salvation of our souls.
By thy wandering through the wilderness, thy fasting and abstinence, thy lying upon sharp stones, thou didst lay waste to thy flesh; and having enriched the souls of many by faith in God, and thereby pleased God, from Him thou didst receive the great gift of healings, O venerable Tryphon. Him do thou entreat in behalf of those who with love honor thy holy and right wondrous memory. Twice
By thy divine birthgiving, O all-pure one, thou didst restore the mortal nature of men which had been corrupted by the passions, and didst raise all up from death to life incorruptible. Wherefore, as thou didst foretell we all magnify thee as is meet, O all-glorious Virgin.
Polyeleos, and this magnification—
We bless thee, O venerable father Tryphon, and we honor thy holy memory, O instructor of monks and converser with the angels.
Selected Psalm verses—
A With patience I waited patiently for the Lord, and He was attentive unto me, and He hearkened unto my supplication. [Ps. 39: 2]
B He set my feet upon a rock, and He ordered my steps aright. [Ps. 39: 3]
A Lo, I have fled afar off and have dwelt in the wilderness. [Ps. 54: 8]
B I am become like a pelican of the wilderness. [Ps. 101: 7]
A I have watched, and am like a sparrow that sitteth alone upon the housetop. [Ps. 101: 8]
B My knees are grown weak through fasting. [Ps. 108: 24]
A And my flesh is changed for want of oil. [Ps. 108: 24]
B With tears will I water my couch. [Ps. 6: 4]
A For many dogs have encircled me, the congregation of evil doers hath surrounded me. [Ps. 21: 17]
B They have bent their bow, a bitter thing. [Ps. 63: 4]
A That they may shoot in secret at the blameless man. [Ps. 63: 4]
B I beheld the Lord ever before me, for He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. [Ps. 15: 8]
A All the nations compassed me round about, and by the name of the Lord I warded them off. [Ps. 117: 10]
B Blessed be the Lord Who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth. [Ps. 123: 6]
A Let all Thy works, O Lord, give praise to Thee. [Ps. 144: 10]
B And let the righteous ones bless Thee. [Ps. 144: 10]
A Know also that the Lord hath made wondrous His righteous one. [Ps. 4: 4]
B He hath labored forever, and shall live to the end. [Ps. 48: 9-10]
A The Lord preserveth the souls of His saints. [Ps. 96: 10]
B The saints shall boast in glory and shall rejoice upon their beds. [Ps. 149: 5]
A Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. [Ps. 115: 6]
B Chant unto the Lord, O ye saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. [Ps. 29: 5]
Glory…, Now & ever…
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Glory to Thee, O God! Thrice
Thou wast shown to be wondrous in thy patience, O venerable Tryphon, who pleased Christ by thy preaching, monasticism and every good thing; for, having chosen to do good things—to wander in the wilderness for the sake of God, and to teach men the ways of salvation—reasoning manfully, thou didst say: “Even though the language of the unbelievers is harsh, yet is paradise sweet because of my preaching; onerous is my wandering and travelling through the wilderness, yet blessed will it be to receive immortality!” Wherefore, O our father, we beseech thee: Pray thou to Christ in behalf of us all, that we may be counted worthy of the kingdom of heaven.
We magnify thee, O Theotokos, crying aloud: Thou alone art blessed, for from thee was Christ our God ineffably born. Rejoice, O all-glorious Mother of our Life!
Prokimenon, in Tone IV—
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Stichos: What shall I render unto the Lord for all that He hath rendered unto me?
Let every breath praise the Lord.
Gospel according to Matthew, § 10 [Mt. 4: 24-5: 12]
At that time, there followed Jesus great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judæa, and from beyond Jordan. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
Clothed from on high by the divine Spirit, with boldness thou didst proclaim the name of Christ our God to the iniquitous, O venerable father Tryphon. Thou didst cut down the hordes of the demons, and attained unto the ranks of the angels, for which cause thou hast found the reward of thy labors in the mansions of heaven. And now, as thou hast boldness before the Holy Trinity, ask thou peace for our souls.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.