Song of ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII —
O our venerable father Tikhon, adorning thy life with great abstinence, thou didst show thy disciples the path of patience and humility of mind, which leadeth to life eternal; and thyself following the teaching of the Gospel, thou didst lay waste to thy flesh by the strictness of thy life. Wherefore, dwelling now in the heavens and standing before the Godhead in three Hypostases, O blessed one, entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of offenses unto those who with love honor thy holy memory. Twice
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Both canons from the Octoechos, and that of the holy hierarch, with 4 troparia, the composition of Theophanes, in Tone VIII —
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV —
Let us hymn the portal of heaven, the ark, the most holy mountain, the radiant cloud, the unburnt bush, the noetic garden of paradise, the restoration of Eve, the great treasure of the whole universe: for in her hath the salvation of the world and the remission of the ancient offenses been accomplished. Wherefore, let us cry aloud unto her: Entreat thy Son, that He grant remission of transgressions unto those who piously worship thy most holy Offspring.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
On “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…: the resurrectional theotokion, in the same tone.
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII —
Unable to bear the violence of the world, thou didst withdraw into the wilderness; and piously laboring for Christ therein, through abstinence thou didst cause carnal understanding to wither away, and didst gain the rule over the passions of the body. Wherefore, standing now before the throne of the Lord, O most honored Tikhon, ask great mercy for all who with faith approach thy healing tomb. Twice
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Canon of supplication to the all-holy Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the saint, with 8 troparia.
O only pure Virgin Theotokos who knewest not wedlock, O only intercessor and protection of the faithful: from misfortunes, sorrows and afflictions deliver all who place their trust in thee, O Maiden, and by thy divine entreaties save thou our souls.
Polyeleos, and this magnification —
We bless thee, O venerable father Tikhon, 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
In the wilderness thou didst make thine abode, O all-blessed one, and, leading a strict way of life therein, thou didst live like an incorporeal being, gloriously assembling a choir of monastics. Wherefore, O our God-bearing father Tikhon, entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of offenses unto those who with love honor thy holy memory. Twice
All of us, the generations of men, bless thee as the Virgin who, alone among women, gave birth without seed unto God in the flesh; for the fire of the Godhead dwelt within thee, and thou didst feed the Creator and Lord with milk, as a babe. Wherefore, we, the generation of men and angels, glorify thine all-holy birthgiving and cry out to thee together: Entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of offenses unto those who with faith honor thine all-holy birthgiving.
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
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 that 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 —
Come, ye assemblies of the Orthodox, and with splendor let us celebrate the memory of our venerable father Tikhon, the boast of ascetics, the adornment of the wilderness, the teacher of piety who was illumined with the light of grace, the distributor of divine treasures, the physician of the ailing; and, praying now, let us say: O all-blessed father, cease thou never to entreat Christ God in behalf of those who honor thee, that He grant us peace and great mercy.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.