Fourth Sunday of Great Lent Evening Vespers April 14, 2013

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast
Sunday Evening Vespers
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Fourth Sunday of Great Lent Evening Vespers April 14, 2013

Sunday Evening, April 14, 2013

Sunday Evening Lenten Vespers

Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Crescens of Myra in Lycia,

and the Holy Hieromartyr Leonidas, Bishop of Athens.
Fourth Sunday Evening in Lent
Monday of the Fifth Week

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VESPERS

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The Proemial Psalm. Great Litany.

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At the Kyrie Ekekraksa

Compunctionate Stichera of the Tone

Tone 4

Stichos 1

Bring my soul out of prison that I may confess ,

Your name.
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I want to wash away the record of my sins
with tears, O Lord, and to please You through
the rest of my life through repentance. But the
enemy deceives me and fights for my soul.
Before I utterly perish, save me, O Lord.

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Stichos 2

The righteous shall wait patiently for me until ,

You reward me.
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If a man takes refuge in this harbor from the
tempest, will he not be saved? If he kneels
before this house of healing in his agony, will
he not be cured? O Maker of all and Physician
of the sick, before I utterly perish, save me, O
Lord.

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Stichos 3

Out of the depths I have cried to You, Lord; , ,

Lord, hear my voice.
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Wash me with my tears, O Savior, for I am ,
defiled by many sins. Therefore I fall down ,
before you: I have sinned, have mercy upon , .
me, O God.
Stichos 4

Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my

supplication.
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I am a sheep of your spiritual flock, and I flee ,
to You for refuge, O Good Shepherd. I have , ,
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gone astray, O God, seek me and have mercy ,
upon me.
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Prosomoia Stichera
By Joseph

Tone 3
Great is Your Cross

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Stichos 5

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If You should mark iniquities, Lord, O Lord, , ,

who shall stand? For with You there is ; .
forgiveness.
O you faithful, let us take upon ourselves
great labors in this season of abstinence, that
we may obtain great glory, delivered from the
flames of hell through the mercy of our great
God and King.

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Stichos 6

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For Your names sake I have patiently waited , ,

for You, Lord; my soul has waited patiently ,
for Your word, my soul has hoped in the Lord. .
Now that we have passed beyond the middle
point in the time of the Fast, let us manifest in
ourselves a beginning of divine glory, and let
us hasten eagerly towards our journeys end,
the life of holiness, that we may receive the
joy that does not grow old.

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Another
By Theodore

Stichos 7

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Grave Tone
Setting aside all things

From the morning watch until night, from the ,

morning watch let Israel hope in the Lord.

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Having passed beyond the middle point in this
holy season of the Fast, with joy let us go
forward to the part that still remains,
anointing our heads with the oil of
almsgiving. So may we be counted worthy to
venerate the divine Passion of Christ our God,
and to attain His dread and holy Resurrection.

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Prosomoia Stichera from the Menaion

April 15

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Tone 4
As valiant among martyrs

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Stichos 8

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For with the Lord there is mercy, and with , '

Him is plenteous redemption; and He shall , .
redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
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Unto contests of bitter pains, to entangling
and cunning snares, unto fearful wrestlings, O
Crescens, wise in God: you went forth mostcourageously, not sparing your very flesh, but
even chose to die, in your loging and Godly
love; all the Church of Christ therefore calls
you blessed, O all-glorious martyr, as she
keeps your ever-blessed memorial.

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Stichos 9

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Praise the Lord, all you nations; praise Him, ,

all you peoples.
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As they scraped you savagely, and wounded
your sides, and scourged you until your
strength gave out, you did not renounce the
venerable Name of Christ; O crown of
athletes, and majesty of the Church: for this
we honor you in holy song, celebrating your
memory, and venerating your relics.

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Stichos 10

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For He has made His mercy to prevail over ,

us, and the truth of the Lord abides to the .
ages.
Aflame with sacred love for your Creator, O
all-praised Crescens, you stood in the midst of
the fire, but you remained unburnt, delivering
your blessed soul into the hands of God:
having gained the crown of victory by your
strugles, we beseech you to intercede for
mercy on us sinners who honor you.

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Theotokion from the Menaion

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
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As the blameless and incorrupt and all-pure
Mother of God, who in your great holiness are
beyond compare, do not drive me away
although I am accursed and all unclean, the
inventor of frightful deeds of iniquity filled
with all disgrace; do not leave me to perish in
destruction, but deliver me from passions, and
save me who am now repentant.

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Entrance
Deacon

Wisdom. Rise.

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O gladsome light of holy glory, the

immortal Father, heavenly and holy,
blessed Jesus Christ, now that we have come
to the setting of the sun and see the light of
evening, we praise You, the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit, one God. It is worthy at
all times to praise You, with voices of holy
song, O Son of God the Giver of life (of
life): ...

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... the world does glorify (glorify) You.

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Great Prokeimenon
Deacon

Evening. Prokeimenon.

Tone Plagal 2

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Do not turn Your face away from Your

servant, for I am in trouble; hear me speedily: , , ,
hearken unto my soul, and deliver it.
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Do not turn Your face away from Your
servant, for I am in trouble; hear me speedily: , ,
hearken unto my soul, and deliver it.
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Let Your salvation, O God, be my comfort.

Do not turn Your face away from Your

servant, for I am in trouble; hear me speedily: , ,
hearken unto my soul, and deliver it.
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Let the poor see it and be glad.

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Do not turn Your face away from Your

servant, for I am in trouble; hear me speedily: , ,
hearken unto my soul, and deliver it.
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Then, Let us say with all our soul ...

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Evening Prayer

Make us worthy, O Lord, to be kept this

evening without sin. Blessed are You, O
Lord, the God of our fathers, and praised and
glorified is Your name to the ages. Amen.

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Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we

have hoped in You. Blessed are You, O Lord,
teach me Your commandments. Blessed are
You, O Master, give me understanding of

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Your commandments. Blessed are You, O . , ,
Holy One, enlighten me by Your .
commandments.
Your mercy, O Lord, endures to the ages; do
not disregard the works of Your hands. To
You belongs praise, to You belongs song, to
You belongs glory: to the Father, and to the
Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and
to the ages of ages. Amen.

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Then, Let us complete our evening ...

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Aposticha

Idiomelon from the Triodion

Grave Tone

Having planted His vineyard and called the

laborers, the Savior is at hand. Come, all who
have striven to keep the Fast, and let us enjoy
our reward; for the Giver is rich and full of
compassion. After laboring a little, let us
receive His mercy on our souls.

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Another Idiomelon
By Stefanos

Tone Plagal 2

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To You I have lifted up my eyes, to You Who

dwell in heaven. Behold, the eyes of servants
look unto the hands of their masters, as the
eyes of the handmaid look to the hands of her
mistress, so do our eyes look unto the Lord
our God, until He takes pity upon us.

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Adam fell among thieving thoughts; his mind

was robbed, his soul wounded, and he lay
naked with none to help. The priest that was
before the Law did not attend to him, the
Levite that came after the Law did not look
upon him. You alone have helped him, O God
Who came not from Samaria but from Maria
the Theotokos; glory be to You.

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Martyrikon

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us,

for we are greatly filled with lowliness.
Greatly has our soul been filled therewith; let
reproach come upon those who prosper, and
lowliness upon the proud.

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Your martyrs, O Lord, did not deny You and , ,

did not forsake Your commandments; through ,
their intercessions have mercy on us.
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Theotokion from the Triodion

Tone Plagal 2

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
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With the Archangel, O you faithful, let us
praise the heavenly Bridal Chamber and the
Gate that was kept truly sealed. Rejoice, for
through you the Savior of all came to dwell
among us, Christ the Giver of life. With your
hand, O Lady undefiled, cast down the
godless tyrants, our enemies, for you are the
hope of Christians.

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Hymn of Simeon the God Bearer

Priest
Now let Your servant depart in
peace, O Lord, according to Your word; for
my eyes have seen Your salvation which You
have prepared in the presence of all people, a
light for revelation to the nations, and for
glory to Your people Israel.

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Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have ,

mercy on us.
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Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have ,

mercy on us.
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Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have ,

mercy on us.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of .
ages. Amen.
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All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord,
cleanse us of our sins. Master, pardon our
iniquities. Holy One, visit and heal our
infirmities for Your names sake.

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Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, .

have mercy.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of .
ages. Amen.
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Our Father, Who art in the heavens, hallowed
be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will
be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
this day our daily bread and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass

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against us. And lead us not into temptation, ,
but deliver us from the evil one.
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Priest
For Thine is the kingdom and the
power and the glory, of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever,
and to the ages of ages.

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Amen.

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Troparia

Tone Plagal 1

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O Theotokos Virgin, Rejoice, Mary, full of

grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are
you among women, and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, for you have borne the
Savior of our souls.

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O Baptizer of Christ, remember us all, that

we may be delivered from our iniquities;
for to you was given the grace to intercede
for us.

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the .

Holy Spirit.
Intercede for us, O holy Apostles and all you
Saints, that we may be delivered from
perils and sorrows; for we have acquired
you as fervent intercessors before the
Savior.

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Theotokion

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

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Under your compassion we take refuge, O

Theotokos; turn not away from our
supplications in adversity, but protect us
from perils, O only pure and only blessed
one.

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Troparion

Lord, have mercy. (40)

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of .
ages. Amen.
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More honorable than the Cherubim, and
incomparably more glorious than the
Seraphim, the one who incorruptibly gave
birth to God the Word, truly the Theotokos,
we magnify you.

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In the name of the Lord, father, bless.

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Priest Blessed is Christ our God the

existing One, always, now, and ever, and to
the ages of ages.
Amen.

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Priest O heavenly King, protect our

faithful rulers, strengthen the faith, calm the
nations, give peace to the world, preserve
this church and this city, grant repose to our
departed fathers and brothers among the
righteous, and accept us in repentance and
confession, for You are good and love
mankind.
Amen.

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Prayer of Saint Ephrem the Syrian

Priest O Lord and Master of my life,

deliver me from the spirit of laziness and
meddling, the lust for power and gossip.

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Rather, grant the spirit of wisdom, humility,

patience, and love to me Your servant.

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Yes, O Lord and King, grant that I may see

my own faults and not judge my brother; for
You are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen.

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Dismissal
Priest
You.

Glory to You, O God, glory to

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ,

Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of .
ages. Amen.
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Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, .
have mercy.
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Holy Father, bless.

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Priest May Christ our true God, through

the intercessions of His all-pure and allblameless holy Mother; by the power of the
precious and life-giving Cross; through the
protection of the honorable heavenly
bodiless powers; through the supplications
of the honorable, glorious, prophet,
forerunner, and baptist John; of the holy,
glorious, and all-praiseworthy Apostles; of

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the holy, glorious and triumphant martyrs;

of our venerable and God-bearing fathers;
, (
of (the patron saint); of the holy and
)
righteous ancestors of God, Joachim and
,
Anna; of the Holy Martyr Crescens of Myra
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in Lycia, and of the Holy Hieromartyr

Leonidas, Bishop of Athens, whom we

commemorate; and of all the saints: have

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mercy on us and save us, for He is good and
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loves mankind.
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Troparion

All those do you shelter, O good one, those

who in their faith flee unto you, with your
strong hand you protect; we who sin have no
one else who intercedes for us, before God
endlessly, in ills and all dangers, for us
who are laden with our many sins and
mistakes; Mother, of our God in the Highest
therefore we fall down to you, humbly;
from all misfortunes, keep your servants safe.

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Priest
Through the prayers of our holy

fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God have , ,
mercy on us and save us.
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Amen.

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