The Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
Glory..., Now & ever..., in Tone VIII—
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I—
Canon of the holy hierarch, the acrostic whereof is: “The glorious Hypatius do I crown with hymns”, the composition of Joseph, in Tone IV—
At “God is the Lord...”, the troparion of the icon, thrice.
Glory..., Now & ever..., in Tone V—
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this Sessional hymn, in Tone III—
The appearance of thine all-radiant countenance bringeth joy to all the faithful, and it giveth the Monastery of Iveron an ever-vigilant guardian and deliverance from misfortunes. Wherefore, we hymn thee, O all-pure one. Ever shelter us with thy protection.
Glory..., Now & ever..., Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, glory to Thee, O God. Thrice
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII—
This is the day of the Lord! Rejoice, O ye people! For, lo! the Light-bearing cloud spreadeth out upon the air and appeareth before Mount Athos in a pillar of fire, alone holding in her maternal arms the one Christ, the Creator of the universe, for the salvation of our souls.
Glory..., Now & ever...: The foregoing is repeated.
Today the flocks of Athos rejoice with splendor. They compose a multitude of hymns, lovingly honoring the immaculate one, adorning themselves with the magnitude of the grace which they have received through the advent of the icon of the all-immaculate Maiden who illumineth with rays of divine knowledge those who hymn her piously .
An all-glorious wonder is seen today: how the fiery icon of the divine Maiden appeareth on the waters, emitteth beams of radiance, and saveth the habitations of fasters by a miracle. Wherefore, let us cry out in thanksgiving: Rejoice, O thou who art full of grace!
Polyeleos, and this Magnification—
We magnify thee, O all-holy Virgin, divinely elect Maiden, and we honor thy holy image, whereby thou pourest forth healings upon all who have recourse to it.
Selected Psalm Verses—
A Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness. [Ps. 131: 1]
B How he made an oath unto the Lord, and vowed unto the God of Jacob. [Ps. 131: 2]
A Lo, we have heard of it in Ephratha, we have found it in the plains of the wood. [Ps. 131: 6]
B Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Ps. 86: 3]
A God is in the midst of her, and she shall not be shaken. [Ps. 45: 6]
B The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David, and He will not annul it. [Ps. 131: 11]
A Of the fruit of thy loins will I set upon thy throne. [Ps. 131: 11]
B For the Lord hath elected Sion, He hath chosen her to be a habitation for Himself. [Ps. 131: 13]
A The Most High hath hallowed His tabernacle. [Ps. 45: 5]
B Holiness and majesty are in His sanctuary. [Ps. 93: 6]
A Holy is Thy temple, wonderful in righteousness. [Ps. 64: 5,6]
B Holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, unto length of days. [Ps. 92: 6]
A I shall commemorate thy name in every generation and generation. [Ps. 44: 18]
B Blessed is the Lord forever, and unto the ages of ages. [cf. Ps. 88: 53]
Who can describe thy greatness, O Theotokos? For in the manifestation of thine image thou didst astound all the Orthodox, curing many infirmities and healing diseases. O most merciful Mistress, deprive us not now of thine assistance, but by thy supplications defend and save our lawful civil authorities, and by thy power protect all their Christ-loving armed forces; that, boasting in thee and placing all our hope on thee, we may not be put to shame forever.
Prokimenon, in Tone IV—
I shall commemorate thy name in every generation and generation.
Stichos: Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thine ear.
Let every breath praise the Lord.
Gospel according to Luke, § 4
[Lk. 1: 39-49, 56]
In those days, Mary arose and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; and entered into the house of Zechariah, and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit: and she spake out with a loud voice, and said: “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” And Mary said: “My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name.” And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI—
When the appearance of thy wondrous icon took place, the fathers of Athos, beholding the pillar of fire upon the sea, were astonished and stricken with awe. But, walking across the sea like a second Peter, Gabriel cried out to thee, shedding tears: O all-holy one, come thou and preserve thine inheritance unassailed by the foe!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.