Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
Glory..., Now & ever...Alleluia... Thrice.
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone VI—
O faithful servant of God the Word and chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit, thou didst ground the house of thy soul upon the rock of the commandments of Christ, and when the winds of temptations rose up thine inner home did not collapse: wherefore, power was given thee to rebuke elemental winds and earthquakes. But shield us now from the billows of the sea of life, and steer us into the calm haven. Twice
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
At “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…, the Resurrectional theotokion, in the tone of the week.
Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV
Reading from the Gospel According to
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone V—
Human discourse is insufficient to hymn thy mighty works and to glorify thy wonders in every generation and generation, O Mistress; wherefore, with a paucity of words and with great hope we cry out to thee like the archangel: Rejoice, O thou who art full of grace!
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Canon of Supplication to the Theotokos [the Paraclesis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the holy hierarch, with 8 troparia, in Tone IV—
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV—
With faith and love do we all honor thy memory today, O heavenly man and earthly angel; for thou wast a true desert-dweller amid this greatly turbulent world. Having mortified all the passions, thou didst attain spiritual heights hard to see, and wast truly a most splendid miracle in the midst of the darkness of this age. Wherefore, we marvel at thy great glory in heaven, and with compunction we celebrate thy glorification. Twice
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
At “God is the Lord…” the troparion of the apostle, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…: the theotokion: “When Gabriel announced to thee: Rejoice, O Virgin!…”
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone II —
The divine Wisdom of the Father, the Word Who existeth from before time and is inseparable from the divine glory, from thee, O Mother of God, taketh upon Himself our poverty and incorruptibly assumeth the form of a servant, that He may lead up to the primal glory and higher blessedness those fallen therefrom. Wherefore, as ones delivered by thee, O Mistress, we unceasingly call thee blessed.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV —
Polyeleos, and this magnification—
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “Of the Wisdom…” —
We magnify thee, O holy hierarch John, and we honor thy holy memory; for thou dost entreat Christ God in our behalf.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Selected Psalm verses—
A Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye that inhabit the world. [Ps. 48: 2]
B My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. [Ps. 48: 4]
A Come, ye children, hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. [Ps. 33: 12]
B I have proclaimed the good tidings of Thy righteousness in the great congregation. [Ps. 39: 10]
A Thy truth and Thy salvation have I declared. [Ps. 39: 11]
B I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I hymn Thee. [Ps. 21: 23]
A That I may hear the voice of Thy praise, and tell of all Thy wondrous works. [Ps. 25: 7]
B O Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwelleth. [Ps. 25: 8]
A I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and with the ungodly will I not sit. [Ps. 25: 5]
B For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and I have not acted impiously toward my God. [Ps. 17: 22]
A The mouth of the righteous shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment. [Ps. 36: 30]
B His righteousness abideth unto ages of ages. [Ps. 110: 3]
A Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness, and Thy righteous shall rejoice. [Ps. 131: 9]
B Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house; unto ages of ages shall they praise Thee. [Ps. 83: 5]
O excellent lover of the glory of the ancient saints unknown to the East and neglected in the West, thou didst follow in their steps, and, having been protected by their intercession, hast been shown to dwell with them after thy death. To thine aid do we now flee: Disdain not the poor, O father john, but escort us into this assembly as laborers of the eleventh hour, that in triumph we may go up to the last place among the firstborn of the Church. Twice
Having assembled today, let us celebrate the solemnity of the wondrous hierarch John, who raised up for thee a temple, O Mistress, in that thou art the joy of all who sorrow, the help and healing of the infirm; and we fall down before thee, having him as our surety: Help us who languish amid our weaknesses and are heavy laden with many sins, that by thy supplications we may quickly find mercy with thy Son and our God.
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 John, §35 from the midpoint
(Jn. 10: 1-9)
The Lord said to the Jews who came to Him: “Verily, verily, I say unto you: He who entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which He spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
The councils of the Orthodox rejoice today, and joining chorus in splendor they magnify the new luminary whose light was equal to that of the hierarchs of old, and who in the fullness of time shone forth upon the world and illumined all the ends of the earth: the all-wondrous John, fellow faster with the venerable and converser with holy hierarchs, peer to the confessors in might, the crown and adornment of unmercenary healers, who prayeth ever in behalf of our souls.
The glorious apostle fished for the nations and taught the ends of the earth to worship Thee with the Father and the Spirit, O Christ God. For his sake establish Thy Church and send down Thy blessing upon the faithful, O Thou Who alone art merciful and lovest mankind. Twice
Through thee, O Ever-virgin Theotokos, have we come to share in the divine nature; for thou gavest birth to God incarnate for us. Wherefore, as is meet, we all piously magnify thee.
As the Sun of righteousness, Christ emitted thee like a ray, to enlighten the whole world, O glorious apostle Jude; and by thy godly supplications thou dost enlighten and by thy divine light which waneth not thou dost illumine all who keep thy holy memory with faith. Twice
O hope unashamed of those who place their trust in thee, O thou who alone supernaturally gavest birth in the flesh to Christ our God: With the holy apostle entreat Him to grant cleansing of transgressions to the world and correction of life to us all, before the end.
Polyeleos, and this magnification —
We magnify thee, O holy apostle Jude, and we honor the pangs and labors whereby thou didst struggle in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.
Selected Psalm verses —
A The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaimeth the work of His hands. [Ps. 18: 2]
B The heavens shall confess Thy wonders, O Lord. [Ps. 88: 6]
A In the stead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee. [Ps. 44: 17]
B The God of gods, the Lord, hath spoken, and He hath called the earth. [Ps. 49: 1]
A From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is to be praised. [Ps. 112: 3]
B Thy lightnings have shone forth throughout the world. [Ps. 96: 4]
A The heavens declared His righteousness. [Ps. 96: 6]
B And all the peoples saw His glory. [Ps. 96: 6]
A The princes of Judah are their rulers. [Ps. 67: 28]
B God is King over the nations. [Ps. 46: 9]
A God is glorified in the council of the saints. [Ps. 88: 8]
B Great and terrible is He toward all who are round about Him. [Ps. 88: 8]
A Say among the nations that the Lord is King. [Ps. 95: 10]
B Declare among the heathen His glory, and among all peoples His wonders. [Ps. 95: 3]
A Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth. [Ps. 18: 5]
B Their words unto the ends of the world. [Ps. 18: 5]
A He hath subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. [Ps. 46: 4]
B Great is our God, and great is His strength, and of His understanding there is no measure. [Ps. 146: 5]
A He will give power and strength unto His people. Blessed be God. [Ps. 67: 36]
Glory…, Now & ever…
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Glory to Thee, O God! Thrice
Divinely drawing the nations up from the abyss of ignorance with the net of thy discourse, with faith thou didst bring them forth; and as a wellspring of spiritual waters thou hast watered the whole world with grace. Wherefore, we who have been saved by thee, O divinely eloquent apostle Jude, bless thee as the close friend of Christ, crying out to thee: Entreat Christ God, that He grant remission of offenses unto those who honor thy holy memory with love. Twice
Having found, through thee, healing for the multifarious ailments of my flesh and the manifold passions of my soul, surcease from grief, and ready release and speedy deliverance from misfortunes and sorrows, O all-immaculate Mistress, with unwavering faith and fervent heart I confess thy mercies and the many miracles wrought through thee for the children of men; and I pray that thou wilt ever preserve and keep me always beneath the shelter of thy wings.
Prokimenon, in Tone IV —
Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
Stichos: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaimeth the work of His hands.
Let every breath praise the Lord.
St. John §67 [21:15-25]
At that time, Jesus showed Himself to His disciples, after He had risen from the dead, and said to Simon Peter: “Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou Me more than these?” He saith unto Him: “Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” He saith unto him: “Feed My lambs.” He said to him again the second time: “Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou Me?” He said unto Him: “Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee” He said unto him: “Feed My sheep.” He said unto him the third time: “Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou Me?” Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time: “Lovest thou Me?” And he said unto Him: “Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” Jesus said unto him: “Feed My sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.” This spake He, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He saith unto him: “Follow Me.” Then Peter, turning about, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who also leaned on His breast at supper, and said: “Lord, who is he who betrayeth Thee?” Peter seeing him said to Jesus: “Lord, and what shall this man do?” Jesus said unto him: “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou Me.” Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him: “He shall not die”; but, “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?” This is the disciple who testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone I —
Thy salvific sound hath gone forth into all the earth, O apostle, beholder of God, hath illumined lost souls and brought them to Christ, enlightened by grace. Wherefore, pray thou, that He grant peace and great mercy to our souls.
Canon of Supplication to the Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the apostle, the acrostic whereof is: “I make haste to hymn Jude, the beholder of God”, the composition of Theophanes, in Tone V —
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.