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20. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER

 St John Chrysostom of Constantinople
St John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was born at Antioch
circa 347 into the family of a Military Commander.
His father, Secundos, died soon after his birth, leaving his mother, St
Anthusa, widowed at the age of twenty. Although she was still so
young, she had no wish to remarry, and instead, she devoted all her
efforts in raising St John in Christian Piety, ensuring that he had the

St John of Kronstadt
best education possible.
Although St John was taught by the most erudite Philosophers and
Rhetoricians, he scorned the vain disciplines of pagan knowledge,
and concentrated on the profound study of Holy Scripture and
Prayerful Contemplation. We must believe that it is just as easy-
St Meletios, Bishop of Antioch Loved St John like a son, and joyfully or even far more easier –
guided him in our Christian Faith.
In 367, St Meletios Baptised St John, and three years later, in 370, St John to understand our Lord God’s Spiritual Gifts
was Tonsured as a Reader.
as it is for us to breathe the air that grants us life,
St Meletios was exiled by Emperor Valens in 372, so St John and St
Theodore, who would later become Bishop of Mopsuestia, continued or as easy as it is it for us to eat or drink!
their Spiritual Education – and in particular, concerning Ascetic Life -
under the experienced Presbyters, Flavian and Diodoros of Tarsos. Prayer is the very breath of our soul.
After the peaceful Repose in Christ of his beloved mother, St Anthusa, St Prayer is our Spiritual Nourishment
John was able to fully embrace the Monastic Life, which he regarded
as being the “True Philosophy.”
St John and another close friend of his, St Basil, were soon being
considered as candidates for the Episcopal Office, so they decided to
withdraw into the wilderness to avoid the distractions and
responsibility that were inevitable aspects of such a position.
While St John avoided the Episcopal Rank due to his personal, natural
Humility, he secretly assisted in St Basil’s Consecration. During this
period, St John wrote his “Six Discourses on the Priesthood,” a great
work of Orthodox Pastoral Theology.
For four years St John Struggled in the wilderness as an Ascetic - under
the Guidance of an experienced Spiritual Father.
He wrote more books entitled: “Against the Opponents of Those Attracted
to the Monastic Life”, and a collection entitled: “A Comparison of the
Monk with the Emperor” (also known as “Comparison of Imperial
Power, Wealth and Eminence, with the True and Christian Wisdom-
Loving Monastic Life”), which are marked by a profound reflection of
the worthiness of the Monastic Vocation.
For two years, St John withdrew to a cave where he lived in complete
silence, until he was forced to return to Antioch due to severe ill
health.
In 381 St Meletios, Bishop of Antioch, ordained St John as Deacon, and he
devoted the following years to new Theological Writings: “Concerning
2. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER 19.
 THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST JOHN 10: 9 – 16 Providence” (“To the Ascetic Stagirios”), “Concerning Virginity,” 2
CHRIST IS THE DOOR & THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Discourses entitled: “To a Young Widow,” and the “Book of St Babylos,
To kero ekino, ipen O Kyrios: At that time, our Lord said: and Against Julian and the Pagans.”
“Ego Imi i Thira. “I Am the Door. In 386 St John was Ordained Presbyter by Bishop Flavian of Antioch.
St John was a splendid Preacher, and his Inspired words earned him the
“Di’ emou ean tis iselthi, Sothisete, ke “If anyone enters by Me, he will be renowned title “Chrysostom” (“Golden-Mouthed.”)
iselefsete, ke exelefsete, ke nomin Saved, and will go in and will go
For twelve years St John Chrysostom preached in Church - usually twice
evrisi. out, and will find Pasture.
a week, but sometimes daily - deeply stirring the heart of those who
“O Kleptis ouk erhete, imi ina klepsi, “The Thief does not come, except to paid attention.
ke thisi, ke apolesi. steal, and to kill, and to destroy. In his Pastoral Zeal to provide Christians with a better understanding of
“Ego ilthon, in Zoin ehosi - ke perisson “I have come that they may have Life - Holy Scripture, St John employed Hermeneutics or Exegesis (the
ehosin. and more abundantly. science and methodology of interpreting and analysing the Divine
“Ego Imi O Pimin O Kalos. “I Am the Good Shepherd. Truth – the Divine Word of God.
Among St John’s Exegetical Works are his Commentaries on entire books
“O Pimin O Kalos tin Psihin Aftou “The Good Shepherd gives His Life for
tithisin iper ton Provaton. the Sheep.
of Holy Scripture – such as Genesis, the Psalter, the Gospels of St
Matthew and St John, the Epistles of St Paul, etc - and also many
“O Misthotos de - ke ouk on Pimin, ou “The Hireling - who is not the Homilies on individual texts of Holy Scripture, Instructions on the
ouk isi ta Provata idia - theory ton Shepherd, who does not own the
Feastdays, Laudations of the Saints, and Apologetic (i.e. defensive)
Likon erhomenon, ke afiisi ta Sheep - sees the Wolf coming, and
Provata ke fevgi. leaves the Sheep, and flees.
Homilies - against Anomoeans, Judaizers and pagans.
As a Priest, St John Chrysostom zealously fulfilled our Lord’s
“Ke O Likos arpazi afta, ke skorpizi ta “And the Wolf catches, and scatters
Commandment to care for the needy, and under his supervision the
Provata. the Sheep.
Antiochian Church provided sustenance each day to as many as
“O de misthotos fevgi, oti misthotos “The Hireling flees, for he is a 3,000 Virgins and Widows. They also fed, cared for, and fulfilled the
esti, ke ou meli afto peri ton hireling, and does not care about many needs of those who were bed-ridden or who were unable to
Provaton. the Sheep. leave their homes for a variety of reasons, those who wandered about
“Ego Imi O Pimin O Kalos, ke ginosko “I Am the Good Shepherd, and I know from place to place, those who were homeless and those who were
ta Ema, ke ginoskome ipo ton Mine, and Am known by Mine. sick, injured or malnourished.
Emon. St John Chrysostom began his Commentary on Genesis at the beginning
“Kathos ginoski Me O Patir, kago “As the Father knows Me, even so I of Great Lent in 388, preaching thirty-two Homilies during the Forty
ginosko ton Pater. know the Father. Day period.
“Ke tin Psihin Mou tithimi iper ton “And My Life I lay down for the Sheep. During Holy Week he spoke of how our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed,
Provaton. and about His Holy, Life-giving Cross.
“Ke alla Provata Eho, a ouk estin ek tis “And other Sheep I have, which are
During Bright Week, his Pastoral Discourse was devoted to our Saviour’s
Avlis taftis - kakina me di agagin. not of this Fold - them also I must Glorious Resurrection and what it means to us.
bring. His Exegesis of the Book of Genesis was finally concluded at the end of
October 388.
“Ke tis Fonis Mou akousousi. “And they will hear My Voice.
At Pascha in the following year, St John Chrysostom began his Homilies
“Ke genisete mia Pimni - is Pimin.” “And there will be one Flock - one on the Gospel of St John, and toward the end of 389 he began with the
Shepherd.” Gospel of St Matthew.
In 391 the Antioch Christian Community listened to his Commentary on
the Epistles of the Holy Apostle, St Paul, to the Romans and to the
Corinthians.
In 393 he explained St Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, the Ephesians, St
The Lord our God has a Plan for our life.
Timothy and St Titos, as well as the Psalms.
In his Homily on the Epistle to the Ephesians, St John denounced a schism
The enemy has a plan for our life.
in Antioch: “I tell you, and I witness before you, that to tear asunder
Be ready for both! the Church means nothing less than to fall into heresy. The Church
Just be Wise enough to know is the House of the Heavenly Father - one Body and one Spirit!”
which one to battle against The fame of this Inspired Holy Preacher grew, and in 397, after the
and which One to Embrace. Repose of Archbishop Nectariuos of Constantinople - successor to St
18. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER 3.
 Gregory the Theologian - St John Chrysostom was summoned from FESTAL KONTAKION - ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Antioch, and elected to the See of Constantinople. Ek ton Ouranon edexo tin Thian Harin,
However, in Constantinople, St John Chrysostom was unable to preach as ke dia ton Son hileon, Pantasdidaskis,
often as he had in Antioch, for far too many matters demanded his Proskinin en Triadi ton Ena Theon,
attention. Ioanni Hrisostome, Pammakariste
He began with the most important -- the Spiritual Perfection of the Osie, epazios evfimoumen Se. Iperhis
Priesthood, of which he, himself, was the best example. gar kathigitis, os ta Thia Safon.
The finances that were apportioned for him were used by St John
SEASONAL KONTAKION -
Chrysostom for the maintainance of several hospices for sick and
terminal patients, and two hostels for Pilgrims. O katharotatos Naos tou Sotiros, i
St John Chrysostom had always Fasted strictly and ate very little, so he politimitos pastas ke Parthenos, to
usually refused all invitations to dine. Ieron Thisavrisma tis Doxis tou
The Saint’s Zeal in spreading the Christian Faith extended not only to the Theou, simeron isagete, en to Iko
Kyriou, tin Harin sinisagousa, tin en
inhabitants of Constantinople, but also to Thrace - to include Slavs
Pnevmati dio: In animnousin Angeli
and Goths – as well as to Asia Minor and the Pontine region. He Theou. Afti iparhi, Skini Epouranios.
established a Bishop for the Bosphoros Church in the Crimea, and he
sent off zealous Missionaries to Phoenicia, Persia, and to the Scythians, RETURN TO THE SERVICE BOOK –
to convert pagans to Christ. TRISAGION HYMN, ETC

He also wrote letters to the Marcionites in Syria, encouraging them to PROKEIMENON- PSALM 48 – TONE 1
return to the Holy Church of Christ, which he eventually To stoma ou lalisi Sofian ...
accomplished.
In order to preserve the Holy Unity and Divine Truth of Christ’s Holy
Akousate tafta, panta ta Ethni.
THE EPISTLE OF ST PAUL TO THE
Church, St John Chrysostom refused to permit an Arian (heretical)
church to be established in Constantinople as a Imperial Reward for Adelphi: ...tioutos imin eprepen Arhierfs, Brethren:
the bravery and victory of a powerful Gothic Military Commander. Osios, Akakos, Amiantos,
St John Chrysostom, the great Archbishop of Constantinople, exerted kehorismenos apo ton amartonlon ke
much effort in enhancing the splendour of our Holy Church Services. Ipsiloteros ton Ouranon genomenos,
os ouk ehi kath’ imeran anagkin,
He compiled a Divine Liturgy, which we celebrate on most Sundays
osper i Arhieris - proteron iper ton
and Feastdays throughout the year, he introduced antiphonal idion amartion Thisias anaferin,
chanting for the All-Night Vigil, and he wrote several Prayers for the epita ton tou Laou.
Rite of Anointing the Sick with Oil.
Touto gar epiisen efapax Eafton
The Saintly Hierarch vehemently and without any compromise at all, anenegkas.
denounced the dissolute morals of the citizens of Constantinople -
particularly those at the Imperial Court - irrespective of rank or social O Nomos gar anthropous kathistisin
Arhieris ehontas asthenian, O Logos
status.
de tis Orkomosias tis meta ton
When Empress Eudoxia plotted to confiscate the property of a widow and Nomon Iion is ton Eona
children of a disgraced dignitary, St John Chrysostom defended Teteliomenon.
them. The arrogant, impious and disrespectful Empress was enraged
by his opposition and she refused to relent, and nursed a bitter
Kephaleon de epi tis legomenis:
grudge against him.
Empress Eudoxia’s hatred of St John Chrysostom became a most wicked Tiouton ehomen Arhierea, os ekathisen
en Dexia tou Thronou tis Megalosinis
obsession when sinister, trouble-making courtiers informed her that
en tis Ouranis - ton Agion Litourgos
he had apparently had her in mind when he wrote his Sermon ke tis Skinis tis Alithinis, in epixen O
concerning vain women. Kyrios, ke ouk anthropos.
In 403, a court was convened composed of Hierarchs who had been
justly condemned by St John Chrysostom, such as Theophilos of
Alexandria and Bishop Severian of Gabala, who had been banished
from Constantinople due to his improprieties, and several other
Imperial sycophants (fawning flatterers).
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– TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
Thou received Divine Grace from
Heaven, and by Thine own lips
taught all to worship the One God in
Trinity. All-Blessed, Venerable John
Chrysostom, deservedly, we praise
Thee for Thou art a Teacher clearly
revealing Things Divine
ENTRANCE INTO TEMPLE
The very purest Abode of the Saviour,
and the Most Priceless Bridal
Chamber and Virgin, the Most Sacred
Treasure of the Glory of God, today
is led inside the House of the Lord,
bringing in the Grace with Her, of the
Holy Spirit. It is for Her God’s
Angels sing in praise: She is truly a
Heavenly Tabernacle!
My mouth shall speak of Wisdom...
Hear this, all you Nations!
HEBREWS 7 : 26 – 8 : 2
... such a High Priest was
fitting for us, Who is Holy, Harmless,
Undefiled, separate from sinners,
and has become Higher than the
Heavens – Who does not need daily –
as those High Priests – to offer up
sacrifices, first for His own sins and
then for those of the people.
This He did once for all when He
offered up Himself.
The Law appoints as High Priests men
who have weaknesses, but the Word
of the Oath, which came after the
Law, appoints the Son Who has been
Perfected forever.
This is the main point of the things we
are saying:
We have such a High Priest, Who is
seated at the right Hand of the
Throne of the Majesty in the
Heavens – a Minister of the
Sanctuary and of the True
Tabernacle, which the Lord erected,
and not mankind.
17.
 plexameni tis asmasi, ti Iera Sou
prosferi mnimi, pahrise ti psihi Sin tin
glotti, Ioanni Theosofe. All os ehon
parrisian Osie, presveve iper ton
psihon imon.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin.
FESTAL THEOTOKION
✞Despina prosdexe, tas deisis ton doulon ✞ O Lady, receive the Supplications of
Sou, ke litrose imas, apo pasis anagkis
ke thlipseos.
THE GREAT DOXOLOGY

FESTAL APOLYTIKION –ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM -
I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos
eklampsasa Haris, tin ikoumenin
efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo
thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis
Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni
Hrisostome, presveve to Logo Hristo
to Theo, sothine tas psihas imon.
Festal Divine Liturgy Hymns - St John Chrysostom
SMALL ENTRANCE HYMNS
ISODIKON – TONE 2
Defte proskinisomen ke prospesomen
Hristo. Soson imas Iie Theou, O en
Agiis Thavmastos, psalontas Si,
Allilouia!
MENAION-FESTAL APOLYTIKION – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
I tou stomatos Sou, kathaper Pirsos
eklampsasa Haris tin ikoumenin
Efotisen; afilargirias to kosmo
thisavrous enapetheto; to Ipsos imin,
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis
logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni
Hrisostome, Presveve to Logo Hristo
to Theo, Sothine tas psihas imon.
PATRONAL APOLYTIKION
may be Saved.
16. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER
Commemoration of Thy Sacred
Memory, She presents Thee with a
wreath woven with songs like
everlasting flowers, O Divinely Wise
Saint John, solid gold in both soul
and tongue. Since Thou pray with
confidence, O Righteous Father,
Intercede on behalf of our souls.
Now and ever, and to the Ages of
ages.
Amen
Thy servants, and Deliver us from
all necessity and affliction.
TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
The Grace that from Thy mouth shone
forth like a torch, Illumined the
Universe. Treasures from the
absence of avarice were deposited in
the world, showing us the Height
that is attained by Humility. Now
Thou instruct us by Thy words, O
Father John Chrysostom: Intercede
with Christ God -the Word Himself –
Entreating that our souls be Saved.
Come, let us worship and bow down
before Christ. Save us, O Son of God
Who art Wondrous in Thy Saints, as
we sing to Thee: Alleluia!
– TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
The Grace of Thy mouth, which has
shone like a Beacon, has Illumined
the Universe; it stored up in the
world Treasures of the absence of
avarice; it showed to us the Height
of Humility. Therefore, instructing
by Thy words, O Father John
Chrysostom, Intercede with the
Word, Christ our God, that our souls
Having been more than encouraged by the wicked Empress Eudoxia,
that court of miscreants had the audacity to declare St John
Chrysostom unworthy of his position as Archbishop of Constantinople.
They wanted him to be deposed, and even executed for insulting
their Empress!
Nevertheless, Emperor Areadios decided on exile instead of execution.
An angry crowd gathered at the church, resolved to defend their
beloved Holy Father, but in order to avoid being the cause of a
popular riot, St John Chrysostom submitted to the authorities and,
under a tight military escort, he departed into exile.
That same night there was a terrifying, destructive earthquake that
affected Constantinople and the surrounding area.
The terrified Empress Eudoxia, fearing Divine Wrath, urgently requested
Emperor Areadios to rescind St John’s banishment and return him to
the city, whereupon he promptly sent a letter to the Holy Archbishop,
beseeching him to forgive them and to return immediately.
When he had been reinstated, St John Chrysostom praised the Lord our
God in a short Homily: “For All His Ways.”
His slanderers fled to Alexandria, yet, after only two months, another
denunciation provoked the wrath of Empress Eudoxia, who had never
repented her self-indulgent lifestyle and behaviour.
In March 404, a second unjust council was convened, which decreed the
exile of St John Chrysostom, and upon his departure from
Constantinople, a tremendous fire reduced the church of Hagia
Sophia and also the Senate building to ashes. Devastating barbarian
incursions soon followed, and Empress Eudoxia died in an
unrepentant state in October 404.
Even the pagan citizens regarded these events as being God’s Divine
Retribution for the unjust judgement against the Saintly Archbishop,
who had been so compassionate and kind to all the city’s occupants.
In Armenia, St John Chrysostom strove all the more to Encourage and to
Enlighten his beloved Spiritual Children. In numerous letters to his
fellow Bishops in Asia, Africa, Europe and, particularly, to his friends
in Constantinople – of which 245 are preserved - he consoled those
who were suffering or sorrowful, and Guided, Enlightened and
Encouraged his followers.
In the winter of 406, St John Chrysostom was confined to bed due to
severe illness, yet his enemies remained unappeased. Orders from
Constantinople were issued to transfer St John to the desolate Pityos
in Abkhazia on the Black Sea.
Despite being exhausted, extremely frail and seriously ill, St John
Chrysostom began his final journey on foot, escorted by a merciless
military contigent.
For three excruciating, extremely difficult months St John Chrysostom
managed to slowly trudge along in freezing rain, sleet and frost, but
never reaching the designated place of exile, for his physical
endurance reached a sudden end at Comana.
At the crypt of St Basiliscos, St John Chrysostom was comforted by a Vision
of the Holy Martyr, who encouraged him by saying: “Despair not,
Brother John! Tomorrow we shall be together.”
FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER 5.
And so it was, for immediately after receiving the Holy Mystery of
Eucharist, our beloved Hierarch, St John Chrysostom, fell asleep in our Enite Afton en iho salpingos! Enite
Lord It was 14 September 407, (the Feast of the Exaltation/Elevation of the Afton en psaltirio ke kithara!
Holy Life-giving Cross of our Lord and Saviour) and His last words were,
“Glory to God for all things!” O stilos O pirinos, O potamos O tis
Many years later, in 438, the Holy Relics of St John Chrysostom were namasi, ton dogmaton katarritos, O
solemnly transferred to Constantinople, and a Faithful Disciple of St nous O Ouranios, tis Theologias, to
John Chrysostom, the Venerable St Isidore of Pelusium, wrote: “The paghrison stoma, amartolon engiitis,
House of David is grown strong, and the House of Saul enfeebled. tis metanias kirix O entheos,fostir O
He is Victor over the Storms of Life, and has Entered into Heavenly diavgestatos, O Epouranios
Repose.” Anthropos, O Makarios simeron,
animnistho Hrisostomos.
Although St John Chrysostom Reposed in Christ on 14 September, his
annual Commemoration has been transferred to 13 November
because of the Great HolyFeast of the Exaltation or Elevation of the
Holy Cross.
St John Chrysostom is also Commemorated on 27 January - the
Enite Afton en timpano ke horo. Enite Praise
Afton en hordes ke organo.
Translation of His Holy Relics from Comana to Constantinople - and
on 30 January – the Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs - together with Ilios polifotos, tin ikoumenin tis logis
St Basil the Great and St Gregory of Nazianzos, the Theologian. Sou, katavgazon gegenise, astir
fainotatos, lampas fanotati, pirsos
May his memory be Eternal, and may St John Chrysostom ceaselessly tous thalassi,ti kosmiki diapantos,
continue to Intercede with our Lord for the sake of our immortal soul and himazomenos O proskaloumenos,
our Eternal Salvation. pros ormon galinotaton, tis sotirias
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presveventa ton psihon imon
Enite
St John Chrysostom
Afton en kimvalis evihis! Enite
Afton en kimbalis Allalagmou.
Pasa pnoi enesato ton Kyrion!
“Discouragement does not allow
Adikos tis pimnis Sou, apelathis Pater
those who fall to get back up, Osie, prosomilisas thlipsesi, pikres
and laziness throws down those who are upright, exories te, en es ixiothis, Makariou
telous, ia genneos Athlitis,
for it deprives us constantly of the Good that we gain;
katapalesas ton polimihanon, ke
and does not allow us to escape Nikis diadimati, Se O Hristos
from the evils that are to come. estefanose, Ioanni Hrisostome,
presventa ton psihon imon.
Laziness throws us down even from Heaven,
while discouragement hurls us down
even to the very Abyss of wickedness.
Indeed, we can quickly return from there ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati
if we do not become discouraged.”
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
Hriseis epesi, ke Thefthongis didagmasi, Thou
katakosmisas tin tou Theou Ekklisian,
plouton pnevmatikon ethisavrisas en
afti, ta Sa Theoparadota Logia. Dio
Stefanon ex akiraton antheon,
6. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER
Relic’s dust as a Source of Sanctity.
Praise Him with the sound of the
trumpet! Praise Him with the harp
and lyre.
Today let us all extol that fiery column,
that solid gold Sacred Mouth of
Theology, that River with Mighty
Streams of Orthodox Dogmas,
Guarantor of sinners, that Godly
Preacher who exhorts all to
Repentance, Heavenly Intellect, who
now lives in Heaven, and shines
upon earth as a Radiant Luminary –
that Blessed John whom we honour
as Chrysostom.
Him with timbrel and dance!
Praise Him with strings and flute!
Thou became a Gloriously Glowing Sun
that Illuminates by Thy words the
entire wold, a Luminous Star and
shining Beacon, a prominent
Lighthouse, inviting everyone who
sails the stormy seas of the world in
every age, to anchor at the tranquil
Harbour of Salvation obtained by
Grace, O Golden-speech, Saint
Chrysotom, Intercessor on our
behalf.
Praise
Him with resounding cymbals!
Praise Him with triumphant
cymbals! Let everything that has
breath praise the Lord!
Father, Thou were unjustly driven from
Thy Flock and met with great
tribulations, O Holy One, and
bitterest exiles, whereby Thou were
counted Worthy of a Blessed end;
and as an Athlete brave and strong
Thou fought the crafty one and
conquered him; and Christ our
Saviour crowned Thee with the
Laurel Crown of Victory, O devout
Saint John Chrysostom, Intercessor
on our behalf.
✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
adorned God’s Church with
Golden Words and Teachings
Inspired by God, and Thou amassed
in Her a Spiritual Treasure – Thy
Divine Oracles. Therefore at the
15.
 FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE 3
Tis Hrisavgesi Logis Sou, i Hristou
Ekklisia, fedrinete lamprinete, O
Hrisostome Pater. Psihe
katevfrenonte, ton Piston gererouse,
de
tin panagian Sou mnimin. Si gar
pasin efanis, sotirias odigos, ke kirix
tis metanias.
FESTAL EXAPOSTEILARION – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE 2
Ton megalofonotaton, tis Metanias
kirika, ton thisavron tn peniton, to
stoma tis Ekklisias, to hriseon ke
evlalon, ton Grafon tin safinian,
Ioannin ton pansofon, anevfimisomen
pantes, os ip aftou stirihthentes.
THEOTOKION
Parthene Panamomite, Kyria mou ke
Despina, ton Son Iion ekdisopi, Sin to
klino Hrisostomo, peratirion risasthe,
pantion tous imnountas Se, ke eonion
apantas, Agathon axiose. Dinase gar
osa thelis.
LAUDS: THE PRAISES
ALL CREATION PRAISES THE LORD OUR GOD
Pasa pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite
ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite
Afton en tis ipsistis. Si prepi imnos
to Theo.
Enite Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou.
Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Aftou.
Si prepi imnos to Theo.
PSALM 150 – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – TONE 4
Enite Afton epi tes dynasties Aftou!
Enite Afton kata to plithos tis
Megalosinis Aftou!
Hrisou tilavgesteron, ta Iera Sou
didagmata, proheomenos pansofe,
ploutizis Hrisostome, penomenas
frenas, ke apodiokis, ton pathimaton
tin ahlin, filargirias pikron himona
te. Dio Se Makarizomen, hresostikos
ke tin konin Sou, ton lipsianon
sevometha, os Pigin Agiasmatos.
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Today the Holy Church of Christ beams
with Joy and is brightened because
of Thy words that shine like gold, O
Chrysostom our Father; and as the
Faithful celebrate Thine All Holy
Memory, their souls are gaily
rejoicing; Thou hast come to be the
Guide to Salvation for us all, and a
Preacher of Repentance.
Since we were Fortified by him, let us
extol Saint John the Wise – that great
stentorian Preacher of Charity and
Repentance, the sweetly-speaking
Golden Mouth, who taught the
Dogmas of the Church, and therefore
was called ‘Chrysostom’ – that
Treasure Chest of the paupers, the
Clarity of Scripture.
O Virgin All Immaculate, my Lady, I
beseech Thee now, with Chrysostom
the Distinguished uniting in
Supplication, implore Thy Son to
Save us from all manner of adversity,
and to grant us Eternal Goods; for
all this is in Thy Power to do for
those who extol Thee.
TO GOD - PSALM 148
Let everything that has breath praise
the Lord. Praise the Lord from the
Heavens; praise Him in the Highest.
To Thee praise is due, O God.
Praise Him, all His Angels; praise Him,
all His Powers. To Thee praise is
due, O God.
Praise Him for His Mighty Acts!
Praise Him according to the
abundance of His Magnificence!
Thou pour out Thy Sacred Teachings
which, more splendid that gold itself,
enriches our impoverished mind and
heart, O Blessed Chrysostom, Wise
and Holy Father; and by them Thou
drive out the bitter winter and the
gloom brougth on by passions,
indeed by avarice. And therefore we
are obligated to extol Thee and call
Thee Blessed, and we honour Thy
Festal Matins Hymns – St John Chrysostom
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PSALM 117 /118
PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS EVERLASTING MERCY
Theos Kyrios ke Epefanen imin. The Lord is God, and has Appeared to
Evlogimenos O erhomenos en us. Blessed is He Who comes in the
Onomati Kyriou! Name of the Lord!
1. Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, 1. Confess the Lord, for He is Good;
oti is ton eona to Eleos Aftou! ✶ for His Mercy endures forever! ✶
2. Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to 2. All the Nations surrounded me, but
Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous. ✶ in the Name of the Lord I drove
them back. ✶
3. Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti 3. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is
Thavmasti en ofthalmis imon. ✶ Marvellous in our eyes. ✶
FESTAL APOLYTIKION – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos The Grace that from Thy mouth shone
eklampsasa haris, tinikoumenin forth like a torch Illumined the
efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo Universe. Treasures from the
thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin absence of avarice it deposited in the
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis world. It showed us the Height that
Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni is attained by Humility. Now Thou
Hrisostome, Presveve to Logo Hristo instruct us by Thy Words, Father
to Theo, Sothine tas psihas imon. John Chrysostom. Intercede with
Christ God, the Word Himself,
Entreating that our souls be Saved.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
I tou stomatos Sou Kathaper pirsos The Grace that from Thy mouth shone
eklampsasa haris, tinikoumenin forth like a torch Illumined the
efotisen. Afilargirias to kosmo Universe. Treasures from the
thisavrous enapetheto. To ipsos imin absence of avarice it deposited in the
tis tapinofrosinis ipedixen. Alla Sis world. It showed us the Height that
Logis pedevon, Pater Ioanni is attained by Humility. Now Thou
Hrisostome, Presveve to Logo Hristo instruct us by Thy Words, Father
to Theo, Sothine tas psihas imon. John Chrysostom. Intercede with
Christ God, the Word Himself,
Entreating that our souls be Saved.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
eonon.
Amen
Amin
THEOTOKION – TONE (8) PLGAL 4
O di’ imas gennithis ek Parthenou ke Born of a Virgin, and suffered
stavrosin ipominas Agathe, O crucifixion for our sake, O Good
Thanato to Thanaton skilefsas ke One, Thou despoiled Death through
FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER 7.
 egersin dixas os Theos, mi paridis ous
eplasas ti Hiri Sou. Dixon tin
Filanthropian Sou Eleimon. Dexe tin
tekousan se Theotokon, Presvevousan
iper imon ke Soson Sotir imon, laon
apegnosmenon.
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FIRST FESTAL KATHISMA – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - TONE (8) PLAGAL 4
Tin Sofian ex ipsous katamathon, ke tin In
harin ton logon para Theou, tis pasin
exelampsas, os hrisos en komino, ke
tin Agian Triada, Monada ekirixas,
tin filargiron planin, toxefsas tis logis
Sou. Othen ke pros zilon, Vasilida
elegxas, adikos tis piminis Sou,
apelathis makarie, Ioanni Hrisostome.
Presveve Hristo to Theo, ton
ptesmaton aesin dorisasthe, tis
eortazousi potho, tin Agian Mnimin
Sou.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
Tin Sofian ex ipsous katamathon, ke tin In
harin ton logon para Theou, tis pasin
exelampsas, os hrisos en komino, ke
tin Agian Triada, Monada ekirixas,
tin filargiron planin, toxefsas tis logis
Sou. Othen ke pros zilon, Vasilida
elegxas, adikos tis piminis Sou,
apelathis makarie, Ioanni Hrisostome.
Presveve Hristo to Theo, ton
ptesmaton aesin dorisasthe, tis
eortazousi potho, tin Agian Mnimin
Sou.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
THEOTOKION
Tin psihin mou Parthene tin tapinin, tin Holy
en zali tou viou ton pirasmon, nin os
akiverniton, pontoumenin to klidoni,
amartion te forto, fanisan iperantlon,
ke is pithmena Aidou, pesin
kindinevousan, fthason Theotoke, ti
8. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER
Death, and as God, revealed ODI 3 Tous Sous Imnologous, Theotoke,
Resurrection: despise not Thy Love
izosa ke Afthonos Pigi, Thiason
for mankind, O Merciful One; accept
sigkrotisantas Pnevmatikon,
the Birth-giver of God Who bore
Stereoson. KAN TI SEPTI ISODO SOU
Thee, and Who entreats Thee for us:
Stefanon Doxis Axioson.
and Save Thy despairing people, O
our Saviour!
ODI 4 Tin anexihniaston Thian voulin
tis ek tis Parthenou sarkoseos Sou to
Ipsistou O Profitis Abbakoum
the Wisdom of God Thou were fully
katanoon ekravgaxe. Doxa ti Dinami
versed, and the Grace of Eloquence Sou, Kyrie
Thou received from Him. Then
brightly Thou shone on all, much E
O D E 5 xesti ta simpanta en TI SEPTI
like purified gold. And Thou ISODO SOU Si gar, apirogame
preached the Dogma of the One God Parthene, EVDON ISILTHES EN TO
in Trinity, and with Thy words Thou NAO TOU THEOU OSPER
shot down the error of avarice. KATHAROTATOS NAOS, PASI TIS
IMNOUSI SE SOTIRIAN VRAVEVOUSA..
Therefore Thou were zealous to
censure the Empress; and Thou ODI 6 Tin Thian Taftin ke Pantimon
were unjustly sent into exile from Telountes Eortin i Theofrones tis
Thy Flock, Blessed Saint John Theomitoros, defte tas hiras
Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ krotisomen, ton ex aftis tehthenta
our God, that He grant forgiveness Theon Doxazontes.
of offences to thsoe who with
ODI 7 Ouk elatrefsan ti ktisi i
longing observe Thy Holy Memory.
Theoforones para ton ktisanta. Alla
✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, piros apilin andrios patisantes,
and to the Holy Spirit herontes epsallon. Iperimnite, O
the Wisdom of God Thou were fully ton Pateron Kyrios ke Theos,
Evlogitos I.
versed, and the Grace of Eloquence
Thou received from Him. Then
brightly Thou shone on all, much ODI 8 ✞Enoumen, Evlogoumen ke
like purified gold. And Thou Proskinoumen ton Kyrios.
preached the Dogma of the One God
in Trinity, and with Thy words Thou
Pedas evagis en ti kamino O Tokos tis
Theotokou diesosato, tote men
shot down the error of avarice.
tipoumenos, nin de energoumenos
Therefore Thou were zealous to
tin ikoumenin apasan agiri
censure the Empress; and Thou
psallousan. Ton Kyrion Imnite ta
were unjustly sent into exile from
Erga ke iperipsoute is pantas tous
Thy Flock, Blessed Saint John
eonas.
Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ
our God, that He grant forgiveness
T H E M AGNIF IC AT

of offences to thsoe who with
FESTAL KATAVASIA OF THE 9TH ODE – ENTRY
longing observe Thy Holy Memory.
Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Apas gigenis skiratato
to pnevmati
lampadouhoumenos. Panigirizeto de
ailon noon fisis, gererousa TA IERA
Amen ISODIA tis Theomitoros ke voato:
Heris, pammakariste Theotoke Agni,
Aiparthene!
Virgin: behold how my humble
soul in the storm of temptations of SMALL LITANY

life is tosed, with no one to pilot it,
overtaken by turbulence; Thou see
it overtburdened with baggage of all
my sins, and even now, in danger of
FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER
ODE 3 O Theotokos, Thou living and
Plentiful Fount: grant Strength to
those united in Spiritual Fellowship,
who sing Hymns of praise to Thee:
AND IN THY SOLEMN ENTRANCE
vouchsafe them Crowns of Glory.
ODE 4 Perceiving the Unsearchable
Purpose of God concerning Thine
Incarnation from a Virgin, O Most
High, the Prophet Habakkuk cried:
Glory to Thy Power, O Lord!
ODE 5 T
he whole world was amazed at
THY HOLY ENTRANCE for Thou, O
Virgin, WENT INTO THE INTERIOR OF
THE TEMPLE AS AN ALL PURE TEMPLE,
bestowing Salvation upon all who
sing Thy praises.
ODE 6 As we celebrate this Sacred and
Solemn Feast of the Theotokos, let
us come, clapping our hands, O
people of the Lord, and Glorify God
Who was Born of Her.
ODE 7 The Holy Children bravely
trampled upon the threatening fire,
preferring not to worship created
things rather than the Creator, and
they sang in Joy: “Blessed art Thou
and praised above all: O Lord God of
our Fathers!”
ODE 8 ✞We Praise, we Bless and we
Worship the Lord!
The Offspring of the Theotokos saved
the Holy Children in the furnace. He
Who was then prefigured has since
been born on earth, and He gathers
together all Creation to sing: “O ye
Works of the Lord: Bless the Lord and
exalt Him above all forever!”
INTO TEMPLE
Let every mortal born on earth, carrying
his torch, in spirit leap for Joy; and
let the Order of the Angelic Powers
celebrate and honour THE HOLY
ENTRANCE of the Theotokos, and let
them cry: “Hail, All Blessed
Theotokos, Pure and Ever Virgin!”
13.
 FESTAL KONTAKION – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM-TONE (6) PLAGAL 2 thermi Sou presvia, ke Soson sinking to the depths of Hell.
Ek ton Ouranon edexo tin Thian Harin, Thou received Divine Grace coming parehousa, Son limena ton evdion, Hasten, O Theotokos, with Thy
ina Pisti kravgazo Si. Presveve to So powerful Intercessions, and Save me
ke dia ton Son hileon, pantas down from Heaven; no by means of
Iio ke Theo, ton ptesmaton doune mi by steering me to Thy Port of
didaskis, proskinin en Triadi ton ena Thine own lips Thou instructs all
tin afesin. Se gar eho elpida, O Tranqulity, that with Faith I may cry
Theon, Ioanni Hrisostome, people how to worship in Trinity the
anaxios doulos Sou. to Thee: Pray to Christ Thy Son and
pammakariste Osie. Epaxios One and Only God, O Devout Saint
our God, that He may grant me
evfimoumen Se. Iparhis gar John Chrysostom – the All Blessed
forgiveness of offences. For I, Thy
kathigitis, os ta Thia safon. and Golden-mouthed: it is right that
servants, hast Thou as my Only
we should honour Thee, for
Hope.
elucidating Things Divine, Thou art
our Teacher and Guide. SECOND FESTAL KATHISMA – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – TONE 3
FESTAL IKOS – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Skevos entheon tis Ekklisias, ploutos Thou were shown to be a Holy Vessel of
To ton olon Piiti Klino to goni, to To the Maker of all I bend the knee, to asilos tis evsevias, anedihthis Ierarha the Church of Christ, O Righteous
Hrisostome, en apathia ferinas ton Father, and the Save and secure
proeonio Logo hieras ektino, Logou the Word Pre-Eternal I extend my
vion Sou, tis deomenis epantlisas ton wealth of True Belief; and with
ziton Harisma, ina imniso ton Osion, hands, seeking the Gift of Speech, so
eleon, Pater Osie, Hriston ton Theon Dispassion Thou embellished Thy
on aftos emegaline. Fisi gar to that I may extol that devout man
iketeve, dorisasthe imin to Mega way of Life, and Thou dispensed care
Profiti, O Zon is tous eonas. Doxazo whom He magnified. He Who lives
Eleos. and mercy to those in need. Holy
tous en Pisti Doxazontas me. O oun forever once said to the Prophet: “I
Chrysostom, to Christ our God pray
en tis pale ton Samouil anipsosas, Glorify those who in Faith Glorify
fervently, beseeching Him to grant us
edoxase nin ton Ierarhin. To Me.” And so, He Who of old exalted
His Great Mercy.
talanton gar O epistevthi, kalos Samuel has now Glorified the
emporevsamenos, to Vasili prosigage. Hierarch. For he invested well the
Dio ke iperipsosen afton O talent with which he was entrusted, ✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
iperrousios. Toutou Harin eto O and he now offers it to the King; and to the Holy Spirit
anazios ego Logon dothine m, ina and for this Transcendent One SECOND FESTAL KATHISMA – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM- TONE (5) PLAGAL 1
ishiso evsevos animnise afton. Ton exalted him transcendently. That is
peraton gar iparhi kathigitis, os ta why I, the unworthy, request that Ton limona ton logon ton theopnevston To that Meadow of God-Inspired Words
Thia Safon. speech be granted to me, so that I Grafon, ton imas odigounta pros tin of Holy Writ, to the one who has
may be able to extol him piously. metanian, ton tous pikilous guided us to Repentance, to the man
For, elucidating Things Divine, He is perasmous ipominanta, ton who has endured trials of every kind,
the world’s Teacher and Guide. Hrisostom Pisti, os didahthentes ip Saint John Chrysostom, who taught
SYNAXARION OF 13 NOVEMBER aftou, timisomen kata hreos. Presvevi us, Believers, let us give honour and
gar to Kyrio, eleithine tas psihas praise as is worthy. He Intercedes
Ti IΓ’ tou aftou minos, Mnimi tou en On the 13th day of this month we imon. with the Saviour, to have mercy on
Agiis Patros imon Ioannou, Commemorate our Father among the our souls.
Arhiepiskopou Konstantinoupoleos, Saints: St John Chrysostom, Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
tou Hrisostomou. Archbishop of Constantinople. eonon. ages.
Mnimi tou Agiou Neou Osiomartyros On this day we Commemorate the Holy Amin Amen
Damaskinou Konstantinoupolitou ke New Righteous Martyr, St Damascene
THEOTOKION
en Konstantinoupoli kata to 1681 of Constantinople, who was Martyred
martyrisantos. in the year 1681. To exesion Thavma to tis sillipseos, ke O The astonishing Miracle of how Thou
Tes tou Hrisorrimonos ke panton Sou By the Intercessions of the Golden afrastos tropos O tis kiiseos, en Si Conceived and the ineffable manner
ton Agion presvies, Hriste O Theos, Mouthed One, O Christ our God, egnoriste, Agni Aiparthene, kataplitti of how Thou gave Birth that was
eleison ke Soson imas. have Mercy and Save us. mou ton noun, ke exista ton logimon, manifest in Thee, O Ever Virgin and
i doxa Sou Theotoke, tis pasin Pure, is astounding to my mind, and
Amin Amen efaploumeni, pros sotirian ton psihon Thy Glory as well has stunned my
KATAVASIE - ENTRY OF THE EVER BLESSED VIRGIN imon. thoughts, O Theotokos, and it
(7 - 20 NOVEMBER) - TONE 4 spreads out to all people, for the
Salvation of our souls.
ODI 1 Anixo to stoma mou ke ODE 1 I shall open my mouth and the THIRD FESTAL KATHISMA – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – TONE 4
plirothisete Pnevmatos ke logon Spirit will inspire it, and I shall utter
erevxome ti Vasilidi Mitri. Ke the words of my song to the Queen Tis Hriseis Logis Sou, i Ekklisia, Watered by Thy Golden Words, the
ofthisome fedros Panigirizon ke aso and Mother: I shall be seen radiantly ardomeni apantas, potizi namata Church now offers the refreshing
gnothomenos TAFTIS TIN ISODON. keeping Feast and I SHALL REJOICE hrisa, ke iatrevi nosimata, ton Se beverage of golden waters to all, and
IN HER ENTRANCE. imnounton, pammakar Hrisostome. She is able to cure the ills of all who

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✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati
MENAION – 3RD FESTAL KATHISMA
Oute ehthra Synodou ousa paranomos,
oute misos Avgoustis ousis
parafronos, tas aretas tas en Si Pater
katesvesan, all os hrisos en to piri,
dokimasthis ton pirasmon,
kathiketevis apastos, tin Panagian
Triada, iper is igoniso zeon to
pnevmati.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton
eonon.
Amin
FESTAL THEOTOKION - TONE (5) PLAGAL 1
Tin tahian Sou Skepi ke tin antilipsin, ke I
to Eleos dixon epi ton doulon Sou, ke
ta kimata Agni kataravnon, ton
mateon logismon, ke tin mesousan
mou psihin, anastison Theotoke. Ida
gar ida Parthene, os panta osa vouli
ke dinase.
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FESTAL PROKEIMENON
To stoma mou lalisi Sofian, ke i meleti My
tis kardias mou sinesin. (2)
STIHO S: I Ieris Sou, Kyrie, endisonte
dikeosinin ke i Osii Sou Agalliasonte.
To stoma mou lalisi sofian, ke i meleti My
tis kardias mou sinesin.
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GOD

THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING
To kero ekino ipen O Kyrios: “ Amin,
amin, lego imin, O mi iserhomenos
dia tis Thiras is tin ailin ton
Provaton, alla anavenon
allahothen, ekinos kelptis esti ke
listis.
O de iserhomenos dia tis Thiras Piimin But He Who enters by the Door is the
esti ton Provaton. Touto O Thirors
anizi, ke ta Provata tis Fonis Aftou
akoui, ke aidia Provata kali kat’
10. FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER
praise Thee, O All Blessed
Chrysostom.
✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – TONE 5
The unauthorised Synod’s overt
hostility and the furious Empress’
animosity were unable to extinguish
the Virtue in Thee; but in the fire of
the trials being tested like gold,
Thou now Entreat without ceasing
the All Holy Trinity, for the sake of
which Thou ardently Struggled.
Now and ever, and to the Ages of
ages.
Amen
implore Thee to show forth Thy
promptness to provide Thy
Protection and Help and Mercy to
me, O Pure Maiden, and calm the
waves of unruly thoughts, and
resurrect the fallen soul of me Thy
servant, I Entreat, O All Holy
Theotokos. I know, I know, O Virgin,
that Thou can do whatever Thou
wish.
mouth shall speak Wisdom, and
the meditation of my heart,
understanding. (2)
VER SE: Thy Priests shall clothe
themselves in Righteousness; Thy
Saints shall greatly rejoice!
mouth shall speak Wisdom, and
the meditation of my heart,
understanding
TO ST JOHN 10 : 1 - 9
At that time our Lord Jesus said: “Most
assuredly, I say to you: he who does
not enter the Sheepfold by the
Door, but climbs up some other
way, the same is a thief and a
robber.
Shepherd of the Sheep. To Him the
Doorkeeper opens, and the Sheep
hear His Voice; and He calls His
onoma ke exagi afti. own Sheep by name and leads them
out.
Ke otan ta idia Provata ekvali, And when He brings out His own
amprosthen Afton Porevete, ke ta Sheep, He goes before them; and
Provata Afto akolouthi, oti idasi tin the Sheep follow Him, for they
Fonin Aftou. know His Voice.
Allotrio de ou mi akolouthisosin, alla Yet they will by no means follow a
fevxonte ap aftou, oti ouk idasi ton stranger, but will flee from him, for
allotrion tin fonin.” they do not know the voice of
strangers.”
Taftin tin parimian ipen aftis O Isous: Jesus used this illustration, but they did
Ekini de ou egnosan tina in a elali not understand the things that He
aftis. spoke to them.
Ipen oun palin aftis O Iisous: Amin, Then Jesus said to them again: “Most
amin, lego imin oti Ego Imi i Thira assuredly, I say to you: I Am the
ton Provaton. Pantes Osi ilthon pro Door of the Sheep. All who ever
Emou, klepte isi ke liste. All’ ou came before Me are thieves and
ikousan afton ta Provata. robbers, but the Sheep did not hear
them.
Ego Imi i Thira: di Emou ean tis iselthi, “I Am the Door. If anyone enters by
Sothisete, ke iselevsete ke Me, he will be Saved, and will go in
exelefsete, ke nomin evrisi. and out and find Pasture.”
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HYMNS OF DIVINE MERCY – TONE 2
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
Simeron skirtosin en pnevmati, Today, Hierarchs everywhere exult in
Arhiereon dimi, Sin imin timontes spirit, and all together we honour
Sou tin mnimin Ierarha, Hrisostome Thy Memory, O Righteous Hierarch
Osie, fostir tis Ekklisias. Chrysostom, the Church’s Luminary.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
eonon. Ages.
Amin Amen
✞Tes tis Theotokou Presvies, Eleimon, ✞Through the Intercessions of the
exalipson ta plithi ton emon Theotokos, O Merciful One, blot out
egklimaton. the multitude of my transgressions.
FESTAL IDIOMELON – ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM- TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
Eleimon eleison me, O Theos, kata to Have mercy upon me, O God,
Mega Eleos Sou ke kata to plithos according to Thy Great Mercy and
ton iktirmon Sou Exalipson to according to the abundance of Thy
anomima mou. Compassion blot out my
transgressions.
Exehithi i haris en hilesi Sou, Osie Pater, Grace was poured upon Thy lips, O
ke gegonas Piimin tis tou Hristou Devout Father, and Thou became a
Ekklisias, didaskon ta logika provata, Shepherd of the Church of Christ,
Pistevin is Triada Omoousion, en Mia teaching the Reason-endowed Sheep
Theotiti. to believe in the Co-essential Trinity
– in One Divinity.
PRAYERS OF SALVATION

FESTAL MATINS HYMNS– ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM – 13 NOVEMBER 11.