At Matins

Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.

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…” —

O Good One, Who for our sake wast born of the Virgin and, having endured crucifixion, cast down death by death, and as God revealed the resurrection: Disdain not that which Thou hast fashioned with Thine own hand. Show forth Thy love for mankind, O Merciful One; accept the Theotokos who gave Thee birth and prayeth for us; and save Thy despairing people, O our Savior!

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

At “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…, the resurrectional theotokion, in the same tone —

After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “Thy tomb, O Savior…” —

Having finished this temporal life in piety, by thy blessed end thou didst pass over to life immortal, O most honored Juliana. Like a full moon thou shinest forth rays of never-waning light, illumining the night of our passions and sufferings with the effulgence of the many miracles wherewith thou hast been enriched by the Lord Who hath crowned thee with a crown of incorrupt glory. Entreat Him in behalf of us who celebrate thy memory.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Canon of Supplication to the All-holy Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and this canon of the righteous virgin, in Tone IV —

After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “Of the Wisdom…” —

O pure Ever-virgin, fervent intercessor, invincible, excellent and unashamed hope, rampart and protection, and haven for those who flee unto thee: With the angels and the virgin Juliana entreat thy Son and God, that He grant peace and salvation to the world, and great mercy.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

A wellspring of healings, O right laudable Juliana, hath thy tomb been shown to be, which the earth did not conceal, but put forth from its bosom for our enrichment. And beholding thy relics therein, blossoming with incorruption, we rejoice and give thanks to the Lord Who hath vouchsafed us such a gift. Him do thou ever entreat for the salvation of our souls.

O Theotokos, accept the supplications of thy servants, and deliver us from all tribulation, for thou gavest birth to Christ the Savior, the Deliverer of our souls.

Polyeleos, and this magnification —

We magnify thee, O holy and righteous virgin 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

Having divinely wedded thyself unto the Lord, for Him alone didst thou preserve thy virginity immaculate, O virgin Juliana, and thou didst receive His divine bridal-chamber as an everlasting inheritance, illumined with the radiant brilliance of the effulgence of heaven. Wherefore, having received never-waning splendor, illumine our darkened souls with rays of the grace of God, and entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of sins unto those who honor thy holy memory with love.

Through the supplications of the Theotokos, Thy good Mother who knew not man, O Christ, of Thine incorporeal ones, and Thy forerunner, the apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the saints, grant that we may walk in Thy light; and in the loving-kindness of Thy mercy vouchsafe that we may inherit Thy kingdom.

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, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that 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 —

The pleasures of life which drag us down, and the glory of the princely state, didst thou spurn out of love for Christ, O blessed Juliana, and while yet of a youthful age thou didst display spiritual wisdom, wherewith thou didst render impotent all the darts of the temptations of the enemy ; and as one victorious thou didst receive a crown of heavenly glory from the right hand of the Most High. Him do thou entreat, that He vouchsafe us eternal blessedness.