day 8

November 8: Synaxis of the Archangel Michael

Glory..., in Tone IV—

On “Lord, I have cried...,” 4 stichera, in Tone I: Spec. Mel: “O all-praised martyrs...”—

The 8th Day Of The Month Of November

Now and ever..., Theotokion.

O ye incorporeal angels who stand before the throne of God, luminous with the brilliance thereof and everlastingly shining with radiance. As secondary luminaries, entreat Christ, that He grant unto our souls peace and great mercy. Twice

Synaxis Of The Archangel Michael,

O immortal messengers of the truly incorruptible Life, ye most blessed ones who received life from the first Life, ye have become holy beholders of the eternal Wisdom, full of light, and reflecting lamps shown forth as is meet.

Commander Of The Heavenly Host,

O ye archangels and angels, principalities, thrones, dominions, six-winged seraphim, and divine, many-eyed cherubim, instruments of wisdom, virtues and powers most divine. Pray ye to Christ, that He grant our souls peace and great mercy.

And The Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, And Barachiel, Together With The Angels, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities, Authorities, Powers, Six-Winged Seraphim, Many-Eyed Cherubim And The Other Bodiless Powers

Commander of the angelic choirs, standing in the heavens before the throne of the three-Sunned Godhead, and richly illumined with the divine rays of light which are ceaselessly emitted therefrom. Deliver from the darkness of the passions us on earth that joyously chant the thrice-holy hymn, and enlighten us with radiance, O Michael, supreme commander, intercessor for our souls.

If the temple be dedicated to St. Michael and all Angels, or if the pastor so desireth, a vigil is served.

At Little Vespers