Song of Ascents, the first antiphon of Tone IV
After the Polyeleos, this sessional hymn, in Tone VII —
After the first chanting of the Psalter, these sessional hymns, in Tone III —
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
On “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the saint, twice; Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion.
One of the Trinity, He Who became incarnate for our sake, at the word of His first-enthroned apostle raiseth up from the grave her who died in the flesh, that His confession might reign in the hearts of men through the triumph of virtue. And falling down before Him, we cry aloud: Save us, O Almighty, through the intercession of Tabitha!
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Stichos: Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
In the name of the Savior the preëminent apostle raised up Tabitha, who lay in the grave; for he is truly a righteous and pious man, and, instructed by him, we cry aloud: Wondrous is God in His saints!
O unwedded Virgin who supernaturally gavest birth to the Word of God by Whom all life and the universe are established! O our joy and hope, accept thou the entreaties of the blessed Tabitha, and thereby save us who cry unto thee: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded!
After the second chanting of the psalter, these sessional hymns, in Tone VII —
The human race rejoiceth today, and the whole world danceth for joy; for there is no more fear of corruption among mortals. The risen Christ bestoweth life and raiseth up Tabitha from the grave; and, beholding this great wonder, we cry aloud: Raise us up also, O Thou Who lovest mankind, and vouchsafe unto us Thy glory! Twice
Rejoice, O tabernacle of God! Rejoice, O holy of holies, wherein the Effulgence of the glory of the Father, Who of His own will assumed the form of a servant, doth rest, as upon the cherubim! Rejoice, thou who gavest birth unto Him Who giveth life unto all, and Who hath now by His own power, at the word of His disciple, raised up Tabitha from the grave.
Polyeleos, and this magnification —
We bless thee, O holy and righteous Tabitha, and we honor thy holy memory, for thou dost entreat Christ our God in our behalf.
Selected Psalm verses —
A With patience I waited patiently for the Lord, and He was attentive unto me, and He hearkened unto my supplication. [Ps. 39: 2]
B He set my feet upon a rock, and He ordered my steps aright. [Ps. 39: 3]
A Lo, I have fled afar off and have dwelt in the wilderness. [Ps. 54: 8]
B I am become like a pelican of the wilderness. [Ps. 101: 7]
A I have watched, and am like a sparrow that sitteth alone upon the housetop. [Ps. 101: 8]
B My knees are grown weak through fasting. [Ps. 108: 24]
A And my flesh is changed for want of oil. [Ps. 108: 24]
B With tears will I water my couch. [Ps. 6: 4]
A For many dogs have encircled me, the congregation of evil doers hath surrounded me. [Ps. 21: 17]
B They have bent their bow, a bitter thing. [Ps. 63: 4]
A That they may shoot in secret at the blameless man. [Ps. 63: 4]
B I beheld the Lord ever before me, for He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. [Ps. 15: 8]
A All the nations compassed me round about, and by the name of the Lord I warded them off. [Ps. 117: 10]
B Blessed be the Lord Who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth. [Ps. 123: 6]
A Let all Thy works, O Lord, give praise to Thee. [Ps. 144: 10]
B And let the righteous ones bless Thee. [Ps. 144: 10]
A Know also that the Lord hath made wondrous His righteous one. [Ps. 4: 4]
B He hath labored forever, and shall live to the end. [Ps. 48: 9-10]
A The Lord preserveth the souls of His saints. [Ps. 96: 10]
B The saints shall boast in glory and shall rejoice upon their beds. [Ps. 149: 5]
A Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. [Ps. 115: 6]
B Chant unto the Lord, O ye saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. [Ps. 29: 5]
Glory…, Now & ever…
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Glory to Thee, O God! Thrice
Even though, having ascended to heaven, the Destroyer of death and hell reigneth at the right hand of the Father, yet doth He abide inseparably within His Church, as the apostle promised; and He now raiseth up Tabitha from the dead, in full health, at the word of His disciple, teaching the virtues to those who believe on Him. Twice
O Lord, we are Thy people and the sheep of Thy pasture. Like a shepherd return us who have strayed, and gather us together who have been scattered by corruption. Have mercy upon Thy flock, take pity upon Thy people, through the supplications of the Theotokos, O Thou Who alone art sinless.
Prokimenon, in Tone IV —
Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.
Stichos: In congregations bless ye God, the Lord from the wellsprings of Israel.
Let every breath praise the Lord.
Gospel according to Mark, §21
[Mk. 5: 24-34]
At that time, many people followed Jesus, and thronged Him. And a certain woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched His garment. For she said, If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that virtue had gone out of Him, turned Him about in the press, and said: “Who touched My clothes?” And His disciples said unto Him: “Thou seest the multitude thronging Thee, and sayest Thou, Who touched Me?” And He looked round about to see her who had done this thing. But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him all the truth. And He said unto her: “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
After Psalm 50, this sticheron, in Tone VI —
When Tabitha reposed, the faithful of Joppa were seized with grief, especially the widows, who wept, for one had departed from among mortals, who was full of many virtues, a true heir to the promise, who had done great almsdeeds. And when the preëminent apostle was found, all the people of the Church said unto him: “Transform thou the grief and tears of all into joy, for thou dost preach the glad tidings of Him Who hath destroyed death!” And Peter stood in their midst and lifted up his voice, and uttered supplication with authority, saying: “Remain thou no longer among the dead, O thou who hast fallen asleep!”
Canon of Supplication to the Theotokos [the Paraclysis], with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the saint, with 8 troparia, the acrostic whereof is: “We all hymn thy memory and arising, O Tabitha”, in Tone IV —
Both canons from the Octoechos; and the canon of the martyrs, with 4 troparia, the acrostic whereof is: “I offer hymnody unto the two martyrs”, the composition of Joseph, in Tone IV —
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.