Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “By the Spirit in the holy place…” —
Irmos: Christ, the Chief Cornerstone uncut by human hands, Who united the two disparate natures, was cut from thee, the unquarried mountain, O Virgin. Wherefore, in gladness we magnify thee, O Theotokos.
On the Praises, 4 stichera, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “O Lord, even if at the tribunal…” —
Theotokion: O divinely manifest one, by thy teachings thou dost plainly teach us to worship as God the incarnate Word Who was born of the Virgin who knew not wedlock; and, believing on Him now, we offer magnification as is meet.
Come ye all, and with sacred hymns let us magnify as a hierarch and preacher of Christ James, who was rightly named the Just, the first-enthroned luminary of the Church.
O Lord, even as James stood on the pinnacle of the temple, crying out with boldness, he proclaimed Thee to be God the Word, the Creator of all Who came into the world. Through his supplications grant enlightenment unto our souls.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
We magnify thee, O James, thou godly one who hast a share in the kingdom without end, who art called the brother of God, thou initiate of the sacred mysteries who hast received a title corresponding to thy manner of life.
O Lord, even though the head of the apostle was crushed by a stave, the tree of life hath been given him in paradise, and, departing from transitory things, he rejoiceth eternally. Through his supplications send down Thy peace upon the Churches.
Now & ever…: Theotokion.
Standing, crowned, before the throne of the Trinity, O blessed James, as a right pleasing hierarch entreat thy Master, that those who honor thy memory with faith may enjoy incorruptible honors.
O Lord, the brother of God, who is truly ever-memorable, confessing Thee valiantly on earth, put to shame and subdued the heretical foes. Wherefore, having suffered, he standeth before Thee, rejoicing.
As is meet, O divinely inspired and blessed James, we, the faithful, praise thee as the brother of the Lord, glorifying thy radiant, most honorable and light-bearing memory. Pray thou earnestly for those who honor thee. Twice
O Lord, even though the Jews cast the just one down from a height, yet hath he been vouchsafed to dwell in the mansions of heaven with gladness, and to rejoice as is meet in the sustenance of delight. Wherefore, Thou dost grant peace unto our souls.
As is meet, we, the faithful, set before Thee as suppliant and fervent intercessor Thy pure Mother. Vouchsafe that Thy servants may partake of Thy glory, the portion of the righteous and the sweetness of paradise, and that we may obtain the kingdom of heaven.
Glory…, the composition of Byzantius, in Tone I —
Enlightened by the fiery beams of the divine Spirit, O James, brother of God, thou wast shown to be a godly lover of piety. Wherefore, arraying thee in the vestments of a lawful priesthood, more precious than those of Aaron of old, in His loving-kindness He accepted thee as His brother. Him do thou entreat, O boast of the apostles, that our souls be saved.
Great Doxology, litanies & dismissal.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.