AT MATINS

Canon of the feast, with 6 troparia, including the irmos; and that of the saints, also with 6 troparia.

After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone III: Spec. Mel.: “Today the Virgin…”—

Today the Virgin, Mary the Theotokos, the indestructible bridal-chamber of the heavenly Bridegroom, is born of Anna, the barren woman, in accordance with God’s will, being prepared as the chariot of the Word of God; for the Maiden was commanded from of old to become the Mother of Life.

At “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the feast, twice; Glory…, that of the saints; Now & ever…, that of the feast, once.

After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—

Glory…, Now & ever…: The foregoing is repeated.

O David, He Who anointed thee of old promised thee that the fruit of thy loins would occupy thy throne, hath given us Mary. For thou beholdest her sprung forth from Anna of the tribe of Judah, and thou dost rejoice, for Christ, the Savior of all, became incarnate of her, saving our race in His boundless goodness.

Glory…, Now & ever…: The foregoing is repeated.