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Isaac Lambertsen

At Compline, after the Trisagion prayers, the kontakion of the feast.

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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At Liturgy, 6 troparia from Ode IX, including the irmos. After the Entrance, the Troparion of the feast; Glory…, Now & ever…, the kontakion of the feast. Prokimenon, Alleluia and Communion Hymn of the feast. Epistle and Gospel appointed for the day.

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Nocturns is done as usual, with the kathisma and the usual troparia.

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At Matins, on “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the feast, thrice. After both kathismata, the sessional hymns of the feast. The canon of the feast, with 14 troparia, including the irmos. The same irmoi are used as the katavasiae. After Ode III, the sessional hymn of the feast, twice. After Ode VI, the kontakion & ikos of the feast. Before Ode IX we do not chant the Magnificat, but sing instead the refrains of the feast, as on the feast itself. Exapostilarion of the feast, twice. On the Praises, the 4 stichera of the feast, followed by the festal doxasticon. Then the Great Doxology, followed by the troparion, once. Litanies, and dismissal, whereupon we go to the narthex to read the First Hour.

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On the Hours, the troparion and kontakion of the feast.

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The service of the saint whose feast the leave-taking falleth upon is chanted at Compline, or whenever the superior desireth to serve it.

Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.

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