Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV.
Glory..., Now & ever...: The foregoing is repeated.
After the first chanting of the Psalter, this Sessional hymn, in Tone II—
One canon from the Octoechos, and two for the saints:
At “God is the Lord...,” the troparion of the icon, thrice.
Glory..., Now & ever...: The foregoing is repeated.
After the second chanting of the Psalter, this Sessional hymn, in Tone III—
Yesterday, the holy Church hymned the hosts of heaven, our good protectors; and today we chant a hymn to thee, the all-hymned Theotokos, the mighty protection of the world, and we glorify thy goodness joyfully. Wherefore, with the incorporeal ones pray thou that we be saved.
Glory..., Now & ever..., Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, glory to Thee, O God. Thrice
After the Polyeleos, this Sessional hymn, in Tone VIII—
Like the most radiant moon hath thy holy icon been shown forth in the honorable Monastery of the Archangels, O Virgin who art quick to hear; for thou shinest with the grace of miracles upon those who are in the night of misfortunes, and grantest speedy help, for the salvation of our souls.
Glory..., Now & ever...: The foregoing is repeated.
Polyeleos, and this Magnification—
We magnify thee, O all-holy Virgin, and we honor thy holy image, whereby thou pourest forth healings upon all who with faith have recourse unto thee.
Selected Psalm—
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; she shall not be shaken. [Ps. 45:6]
B The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David, and He will not annul it. [Ps. 131:11a]
A Of the fruit of thy loins will I set upon thy throne. [Ps. 131:11b]
B For the Lord hath chosen Sion; He hath desired 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. 95:6]
A Holy is Thy temple, wonderful in righteousness. [Ps. 64:5-6]
B Holiness becometh Thy house, O Lord, for ever. [Ps. 92:5]
A I shall commemorate thy name in every generation and generation. [Ps. 44:17a]
B Blessed be the Lord for evermore, yea, for ever and ever. [Ps. 88:52]
Standing with reverence around the precious image of the Mother of the Light, we earnestly offer supplications to her as the most good one who is quick to hear; for in His love for mankind the Lord hath made her an animate heaven, pouring forth His gifts through her like rain, for the salvation of our souls.
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 St. Luke. §4 (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 Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 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 VII—
Fulfill the petitions of thy servants who call upon thee with faith, O all-holy Virgin. Free us all from all tribulations, infirmities and afflictions, that with thanksgiving we may hymn thee, who readily hearkenest to those who pray to thee and grantest great mercy unto the faithful.
Two canons of the Theotokos.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.