Hymn of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
Canon of the Forefeast, with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and 2 canons of the saint, with 8 troparia.
Glory..., Now and ever..., of the Forefeast, in Tone I, Spec. Mel: “Thy tomb, O Savior...”—
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV—
Having overcome the temptations of the enemy by the sign of the Cross and by prayer, thou wast well-pleasing to the Lord by fasting and abstinence. Wherefore, thou didst receive the gift of miracles, bestowing healing upon all who approach the shrine of thy relics with faith, O venerable Seraphim. Beseech Christ God, that He grant remission of sins unto those who honor thy holy memory with love. Twice
At “God is the Lord...,” the troparion of the saint, twice. Glory..., Now and ever..., the troparion of the Forefeast.
Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV
Canon of the Forefeast, with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the righteous one, with 8 troparia.
Glory..., Now and ever..., of the Forefeast, in Tone IV, Spec. Mel: “Go Thou quickly before...”—
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I—
Having clothed Thyself in my poverty, O my Jesus, mingling with Thy servants Thou comest forth, requesting baptism from a servant, O Thou Who lovest mankind. Wherefore, John, beholding Thee, cried out: “How can I baptize Thee Who art wholly without defilement, O all-good God?
At “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the Forefeast, twice; Glory…, that of the righteous one; Now & ever…, that of the Forefeast, once.
Canon of the forefeast, with 8 troparia, including the irmos, which is chanted twice; and that of the holy hierarch, with 4 troparia.
Glory..., Now and ever..., of the forefeast, in Tone I, Spec. Mel: “Thy tomb, O Savior...”—
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VII—
In the depths of the wilderness of Sarov thou didst kneel upon a rock, lifting up thy venerable hands unto the Lord. Wherefore, thou didst receive from the Savior the grace of the Holy Spirit, to heal the suffering bodies and enlighten the souls of the faithful. For this cause, we cry unto thee: Entreat Christ God, O venerable one, that He save us who celebrate thy holy memory! Twice
On “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the forefeast, twice; Glory…, that of the holy hierarch; Now & ever…, that of the forefeast, once.
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I—
The Rich One, having beggared Himself in His great loving-kindness, and desiring to enrich us who once made ourselves beggars through intemperance, cometh forth to enter the streams of the Jordan and to be baptized openly by John. O ye faithful, let us hymn His utter humility!
Glory…, Now & ever…: Sessional hymn of the Forefeast, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Thy tomb, O Savior…”—
Polyeleos, and this magnification—
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII—
We bless thee, O venerable father Seraphim, and we honor thy holy memory, thou instructor of monastics and converser with the angels.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Sessional hymn of the Forefeast, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—
Selected Psalm verses—
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—
A With patience I waited patiently for the Lord, and He was attentive unto me, and He hearkened unto my supplication. [Ps. 39: 2]
Glory…, Now & ever…: Sessional hymn of the Forefeast, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “Thy tomb, O Savior…”—
B He set my feet upon a rock, and He ordered my steps aright. [Ps. 39: 3]
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn of the forefeast, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “Thy tomb, O Savior…”—
A Lo, I have fled afar off and have dwelt in the wilderness. [Ps. 54: 8]
Glory…, Now & ever…: Another sessional hymn, in the same melody—
B I am become like a pelican of the wilderness. [Ps. 101: 7]
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—
A I have watched, and am like a sparrow that sitteth alone upon the housetop. [Ps. 101: 8]
Glory…, Now & ever…: Another sessional hymn, in the same melody—
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
Thy virtuous life hath now shone forth in the land of Russia, O venerable one, and thou art glorified by all with hymns of praise; for, ascending like Elijah on the chariot of the virtues, in thy soul thou hast soared aloft to heaven, and there thou hast been justly crowned with a most splendid wreath. Wherefore, we cry unto thee in thanksgiving: O blessed Seraphim, entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of sins unto us that honor thy holy memory with love. Twice
In His goodness Christ cometh forth to the streams of the River Jordan, and therein He desireth to accomplish our salvation through grace. O godly Forerunner, receive Him, rejoicing, and in the waters wash Him Who hath desired to be baptized and alone loveth mankind.
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, §43 [Mt. 11: 27-30]
The Lord said to His disciples: “All things are delivered unto Me of My Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him. Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
Celebrating spiritually on the appointed festival of the venerable father and piously rejoicing, let us fervently cry aloud today, O ye faithful: Rejoice, O blessed Seraphim! Rejoice, heavenly man and earthly angel! Rejoice, O thou who hast guided many to the path of salvation! Rejoice, boast of pious Orthodox Christians and confirmation of the land of Russia! Pray thou in behalf of our souls!
From thine earliest childhood thou didst have the fear of God in thy heart, O blessed mother Juliana, lifting the gaze of thy spiritual eyes on high, and ever pondering the things which are to come, which thou hast now received, O righteous one. Wherefore, pray thou now, that we be given peace and great mercy. Twice
Having clothed Thyself in my poverty, O my Jesus, mingling with Thy servants Thou comest forth, requesting baptism from a servant, O Thou Who lovest mankind. Wherefore, John, beholding Thee, cried out: “How can I baptize Thee Who art wholly without defilement, O all-good God?
O righteous mother Juliana, thou wast wholly adorned by thy virtues as with fragrant flowers and precious stones; wherefore, thou wast pleasing to the incorrupt King and Master of all. Him do thou entreat, that He grant us peace and great mercy. Twice
The Rich One, having beggared Himself in His great loving-kindness, and desiring to enrich us who once made ourselves beggars through intemperance, cometh forth to enter the streams of the Jordan and to be baptized openly by John. O ye faithful, let us hymn His utter humility!
Polyeleos, and this magnification—
We magnify thee, O holy and righteous Juliana, and we honor thy holy memory; for thou dost entreat Christ our God in our behalf.
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
The all-good God, Who fashioneth all things in His wisdom and glorifieth His saints, hath glorified thee on earth and in heaven, O righteous mother Juliana; wherefore, as thou hast great boldness before Him, pray thou for all Orthodox Christians, that He grant them peace and great mercy. Twice
In His goodness Christ cometh forth to the streams of the River Jordan, and therein He desireth to accomplish our salvation through grace. O godly Forerunner, receive Him, rejoicing, and in the waters wash Him Who hath desired to be baptized and alone loveth mankind.
Prokimenon, in Tone IV—
Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.
Stichos: In congregations bless ye God, the Lord from the wellsprings of Israel.
Let every breath praise the Lord.
Gospel according to Matthew, § 104 [Mt. 25: 1-13]
The Lord spake this parable: “The Kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
We have thee as a right-pleasing mediator and intercessor before God, O righteous mother Juliana; for thou prayest for our rulers and all Orthodox people, that we be delivered from misfortunes and tribulations, and from every assault of the enemy. Wherefore, we praise thy holy memory, crying aloud: Fail thou never in thy supplications in behalf of our souls!
Having clothed Thyself in my poverty, O my Jesus, mingling with Thy servants Thou comest forth, requesting baptism from a servant, O Thou Who lovest mankind. Wherefore, beholding Thee, John cried aloud: “How can I baptize Thee Who art wholly without defilement, O all-good God?”
In His goodness Christ cometh forth to the streams of the River Jordan, and therein He desireth to accomplish our salvation through grace. O godly Forerunner, receive Him, rejoicing, and in the waters wash Him Who hath desired to be baptized and alone loveth mankind.
The Rich One, having beggared Himself in His great loving-kindness, and desiring to enrich us who once made ourselves beggars through intemperance, cometh forth to enter the streams of the Jordan and to be baptized openly by John. O ye faithful, let us hymn His utter humility!
Today have the words of Isaiah been fulfilled: The voice is heard of one crying: Prepare ye the way of the Lord and make straight His paths. For the great John, who loved the wilderness, hath sounded forth, as the prophet said, like a clarion, summoning all. Wherefore, together let us hasten and behold the most glorious deeds.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.