After the Introductory Psalm, we chant “Blessed is the man…”, the first antiphon.
A Reading from the Wisdom of Solomon
On “Lord, I have cried…”, 8 stichera: 4 in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “O most lauded martyrs…”—
Now & ever… Dogmatic theotokion, in the same tone—
A Reading from the Wisdom of Solomon
O father Euthymius, an angel of heaven was sent to announce beforehand the birth of thee who like John didst spring forth from the womb of a barren woman; for thou didst show thyself to be an emulator of him and a homeless one who spurned possessions, sharing his way of life, and, like the Baptist, sustaining thyself in the mountains, and shining forth with boundless miracles.
Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone—
A Reading from the Wisdom of Solomon
O father Euthymius, thou didst produce the fruit of barrenness, yet wast truly shown to have many children; for the desert, which before was trackless, became filled with monastics, thy spiritual seed. And now, make thou supplication, that our souls be granted peace and great mercy.
O father Euthymius, thy life was excellent and thy Faith truly Orthodox; for through activity thou didst attain unto the most exalted vision, becoming an abode of wisdom, worshipping Christ in two natures as One of the Trinity. Him do thou beseech in behalf of our souls.
O father Euthymius, sharing in the sufferings of Him Who was stretched out upon the Cross, through asceticism thou didst truly make thyself conformable to His resurrection and glory. Him do thou now entreat, that He grant to our souls peace and great mercy.
And 4 stichera, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Called from on high…”—
O thou who wast sanctified from thy mother’s womb, when the eye of Him Who seeth all things perceived thy purpose and inclination leading constantly toward those things which are higher, then, O most blessed one, declaring thee to be a God-given gift, the namesake of goodly courage, He freed thy parents from their sorrow. Wherefore, advancing from infancy, thou didst please God, our Benefactor. Him do thou beseech, that He save and enlighten our souls. Twice
Finding thee to be like a clear mirror of divine revelations, Christ illumined thee with the radiant splendor of His light, O father who art full of gifts divine. Wherefore, thou hast been shown to be a wellspring overflowing with healings and a feeder of the hungry, watering with rains the desire of the those who thirst; and, looking upon souls as pledges, O wise one, by thy discourse thou didst elevate them unto God. Him do thou entreat, that He save and enlighten our souls.
Shining forth with vision and activity, thy life was angelic, a standard and most excellent model of virtue for those who desire to worship God in perfection. And thy divinely wise discourse, O Euthymius, hath taught all to worship the Trinity, that Christ is known to be One in two natures, and that the councils were equal in number to the four Gospels of Christ. Him do thou beseech, that He save and enlighten our souls.
Glory…, in Tone III—
Dedicated to God, like another Samuel, from thy mother’s womb, O father Euthymius, thou wast the namesake of the goodly courage for the faithful, the staff and confirmation of monastics, and the pure habitation of the Holy Spirit. Ask thou great mercy for us who honor thee.
How can we not marvel at thy giving birth to the God-man, O all-honored one. For without having accepted the temptation of a man, O all-immaculate one, without a father thou gavest birth in the flesh to a Son Who was begotten without a mother before the ages, without His undergoing change, confusion or division, and yet preserved intact the character of both essences. Wherefore, O Virgin Mother and Mistress, entreat Him, that the souls of those who in Orthodox manner confess thee to be the Theotokos be saved.
Entrance. Prokimenon of the day. 3 Readings:
The righteous live for evermore; their reward also is with the Lord, and the care of them is with the Most High. Therefore shall they receive a glorious kingdom, and a beautiful crown from the Lord’s hand: for with his right hand shall He cover them, and with His arm shall He protect them. He shall take to Him His jealousy for complete armor, and make the creature His weapon for the revenge of His enemies. He shall put on righteousness as a breastplate, and true judgment for an invincible shield. His severe wrath shall He sharpen for a sword, and the world shall fight with Him against the unwise. Then shall the right-aiming thunderbolts go abroad; and from the clouds, as from a well drawn bow, shall they be cast as out of a stone bow, and the water of the sea shall rage against them, and the floods shall cruelly drown them. Yea, a mighty wind shall stand up against them, and like a storm shall blow them away: thus iniquity shall lay waste the whole earth, and ill dealing shall overthrow the thrones of the mighty. Hear, therefore, O ye kings, and understand; learn, ye that be judges of the ends of the earth. Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations. For power is given you by the Lord, and sovereignty from the Most High.
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace. For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality. And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for Himself. As gold in the furnace hath He tried them and received them as a burnt offering. And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble. They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever. Those who put their trust in Him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with Him: for grace and mercy is to His saints, and He hath care for His elect.
Though the righteous be prevented with death, yet shall he be in rest. For honorable age is not that which standeth in length of time, nor that is measured by number of years. But wisdom is the gray hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age. He pleased God, and was beloved of Him: so that living among sinners he was translated. Yea, speedily was he taken away, lest that wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul. For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest; and the wandering of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind. He, being made perfect in a short time, fulfilled a long time: for his soul pleased the Lord; therefore hasted He to take him away from among the wicked. This the people saw, and understood not, neither laid they up this in their minds: that His grace and mercy is with His saints, and that He hath respect unto His chosen.
At Litia, the sticheron of the temple; and these stichera idiomela, in Tone II—
The composition of Germanus: “Be ye of good cheer,” the angel of the Lord said to thy parents, “for a child shall be born to you of the womb, the namesake of goodly courage!” And thou wast conceived in the womb, fulfilling the promise made to them, and wast nourished with prayer from earliest infancy, O father Euthymius.
The composition of the Studite: Having strengthened thy mind with divine understanding, O father Euthymius, thou didst traverse impassable wastes, in nowise amazed by the things of this earth. In tribulations thou didst show thyself to be most valiant and great in wisdom, and humble and meek in thine ascetic struggle and goodly courage. And thou didst manifestly sail across the raging sea of this present life, attaining unto the right tranquil haven. Entreat Christ, that He have mercy on our souls.
Thou didst spurn the things of this life, O father Euthymius, as one who desired the life on high; and thou didst disdain riches, clothing thyself in humility. Thou didst hate food and didst embrace abstinence; thou didst reject unrighteousness and didst pursue righteousness. Wherefore, O venerable father, in thy holy prayers to the Lord be thou mindful of us.
Glory…, in Tone IV—
Thy good works shone forth like the sun on earth and in heaven, O Euthymius, favorite of Christ; for in Orthodox manner thou hast preached to us the true and unadulterated Faith of Christ. Wherefore, pray thou, O venerable and God-bearing father, that He grant us great mercy on the day of thy commemoration.
Mercifully regard the supplications of thy servants, O all-immaculate one, quelling the uprisings of the cruel demons against us, delivering us from every sorrow; for thee alone have we as a steadfast and sure confirmation, and we have acquired thine intercession; let not us who call upon thee be put to shame, O Mistress. Haste thou to answer the entreaty of those who cry out to thee with faith: Rejoice, thou help, joy and protection of all, and salvation of our souls!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.