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Compline
Tis misousi ke adikousin imas O Lord, Forgive Those who hate us and
sighorison, Kyrie. those who wrong us.
The Holy Service of Compline – in Greek: ‘Apodipnon’ & in Slavic:
‘Povochemiya’ – literally means ‘After Supper’ Prayers and Psalms that Tis agathopiousin agathopiison. Do Good to those who do Good.
are read after Vespers and after the evening meal. Tis adelphis ke ikiis imon, harise ta pros To our Brethren and Relatives, grant
Compline is the final Holy Service of the day in our Daily Liturgical Cycle, Sotirian etimata ke Zoin Eonion. their Requests for Salvation and
which we read before retiring for our nightly rest. Eternal Lie.
The English word ‘Compline’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Completorium’ Tous en asthenia episkepse, ke iasin
for it is the completion of our working day. dorise. Visit the sick and grant them Healing.
The term ‘Compline’ was first used in this sense about the beginning of the Tous en thalassi kivernison. Govern those at sea.
6th Century by St Benedict in His Rule of Prayer and he also used the verb Tis en odipories sinodeson. Accompany the travellers.
‘complere’ to signify Compline: “...All having assembled in one place, let
them say Compline...” To basili simahison, tis diakonousi, ke To those who serve us and those who
eleousin imas, amartion asin dorise. help us, grant Remission of sins.
The Eastern Orthodox Compline has two distinct forms: Small Compline and
Great Compline – and, obviously, the two version are quite different in
Tis entilamenis imin tis anaxiis ehesthe Forgive those who have asked us to
iper afton, sighorison ke eleison kata pray for them, as unworthy as we
length.
to Mega Sou Eleos. are, and have Mercy on them
At Compline – whether Small or Great Compline – a Canon to our Ever
according to Thy Great Mercy.
Blessed Lady Theotokos in the Tone of the Week is normally read – and
these Canons are located in the ‘ Octeochos’ – the Book of the Eight Mnisthiti, Kyrie, panton ton Remember, O Lord, all our Fathers and
Tones. prokekimimenon Pateron ke Brethren who have departed this life,
Service to the Saints and Martyrs according to the Menaion that – for one Adelphon imon ke anapafson aftous, and Rest them where the Light of
reason or another cannot be celebrated on the day assigned to them – entha episkopi to Fos tou Prosopou Thy Countenance shineth forever.
may be chanted on the nearest convenient day at Compline. Sou.
In such cases, the Canon for the Saint or Holy Martyr would be read Mnisthiti, Kyrie, ton Adelphon imon ton Remember, O Lord, the Captives, and
together with the Canon of the Ever Blessed Theotokos, followed by he ehmaloton, ke Litrose aftous apo Deliver them from every tribulation.
Stichera (Verses)of the Saint from the Holy Service of Vespers. pasis peristaseos.
There are also particular days – such as certain Forefeasts, Afterfeasts and
days during the Pentecostarion - that have special Canons for Compline Mnisthiti, Kyrie, ton Karpoforounton ke Remember, O Lord, those who Labour
that have been composed specifically for them. kalliergounton en tes Agies Sou and bring forth Fruit in Thy Holy
The Office of Compline ends with a mutual “Asking for Forgiveness.” Ekklisies, ke dos aftis ta pros Sotirian Church, and grant to them all
In some Traditions - most notably among the Russian Orthodox - Evening etimata, ke Zoin tin Eonion. Requests for Salvation and Eternal
Prayers – Prayers Before Sleep – are read near the end of Compline. Life.
It is an ancient custom that is practised to this day on the Holy Mountain Mnisthiti, Kyrie, ke imon ton tapinon ke Remember us, as well, O Lord, Thy
(Mount Athos) and in other Holy Monasteries, for everyone present at the amartolon ke anaxion doulon Sou ke humble and sinful servants, and
end of Compline to venerate the Holy Relics and Icons in the church and Fotison imon ton noun to Foti tis Illumine our mind with the Light of
to receive the Priest’s Blessing. Gnoseos Sou ke Odigison ias en ti trio Thy Knowledge and Guide us in the
ton Entolon Sou. Way of Thy Commandments.
SMALL COMPLINE: Presvies tis panahrantou Sou Mitros, Through the Intercessions of Thy Most
Small Compline is served on most nights of the year – those nights on which
Despinis imon Theotokou, ke Sacred Mother – our Lady Theotokos
Great Compline is not served.
Aiparthenou Marias ke panton Sou and Ever Virgin Mary – and all Thy
On the Eves of Sundays and Feasts with All Night Vigils, Compline may be
ton Agion. Saints.
either read privately or suppressed altogether.
Among the Greeks, who do not normally hold All Night Vigils on Saturday Oti Evlogitos i is pantas tous eonas tonn For Thou art Blessed unto the Ages of
Evenings, Compline is said as normal. eonon. ages.
The Service of Small Compline is composed of Amin Amen
three Psalms: Psalm 50, Psalm 69 and Psalm 142,
the Small Doxology,
the Nicene Creed,
the Canon followed by
Psalm 69, Iper evodoseos ke enishiseos tou PRIEST For our Christ-loving Armed
Psalm 142, Filohristou Stratou. Forces...
the Small Doxology8,
the Canon, Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord, have mercy
‘Axion Estin...’ Iper ton apolifthenton pateron ke PRIEST For our departed relatives and
the Trisagion, miteron, ke adelphon imon friends...
‘O Lord of Hosts, be with us...’
Kyrie eleison (40), Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord, have mercy
the Prayer of the Hours, Iper ton diakonounton ke diakonisanton PRIEST For those who have mercy on us
‘More honourable than the Cherubim...’ imin. and who serve us...
the Prayer of St Ephraim,
the Trisagion, Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord, have mercy
the Supplicatory Prayers of St Paul the Monk, Iper ton misounton ke agaponton imas. PRIEST For those who hate us and thos
the Prayer of St Antiochos the Monk. who Love us...
the Mutual Forgiveness
Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord, have mercy
Instead of the normal Final Blessing by the Priest, all the Faithful prostrate Iper ton entilamenon imin tis anaxiis PRIEST For those who have
asked us to
themselves while the Priest reads a Special Intercessory Prayer, followed evhesthe iper afton. pray for them, as unworthy as we
by the Litany and the Veneration of the Holy Icons and Holy Relics. are...
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Kyrie eleison PEOPLE Lord, have mercy
Iper anariseos ton ehmaloton. PRIEST For the release of all captives...
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On Monday through Thursday of the First Week of Great Lent, we begin first with Psalm Kyrie eleison P E O P L E Lord, have mercy
69, followed by the appropriate section of the Great Canon (in which case, Psalm 69
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will be omitted in the Third Part).
Or, if it is the eve of a Great Feast, the Kontakion of the day.
Iper ton en thalassic kalos pleonton. P R I E S T For those who are travelling...
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On Great Feasts, the order of Great Compline ends here, and we continue the All-Night
Vigil with the Litia.
Kyrie eleison P E O P L E Lord, have mercy
Amin PEOPLE Amen Pater imon O en tis Ouranis, Our Father Who art in Heaven:
Agiasthito to Onoma Sou, eltheto i Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
Apodioxon af imon panta ehthron ke PRIEST Banish from us ever foe and Vasilia Sou, genithito to Thelima Kingdom come. Thy Will be done
polemion, adversary… Sou, os en Ourano ke epi tis gis. on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us
Amin PEOPLE Amen Ton Arton imon ton epiousion dos this day our Daily Bread, and
imin simeron. Ke afes imin ta forgive us our trespasses as we
Irinefson imon tin Zoin… PRIEST Make our Life peaceful… ofelimata imon, os ke imis afiement forgive those who trespass against
Amin P E O P L E Amen tis ofiletes imon. Ke mi isenengis us. And lead us not into
imas is pirasmon, alla rise imas temptation, but deliver us from the
Kyrie Eleison imas ke ton kosmon Sou ke P R I E S T Lord, have Mercy on us and Thy
apo tou ponirou. evil one.
Soson tas psihas imon os Agathos ke world, and Save our souls, for Thou
Filanthropos. art a Good God Who Lovest
36. T H E H OLY S E RVICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE T H E H OLY S ERV ICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE 5.
Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i Dinamis ke i P RIE ST For Thine is the Kingdom, the Ke dories imin, O Theos, grigoron noun, And grant to us, O God, alert mind,
Doxa ✞ tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou Power and the Glory, ✞ of the sofrona logismon, kardian nifousan, prudent thinking, sober heart, light
Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous Father, and of the Son and of the ipnon elafron ke pasis satanikis sleep, free of any satanic fantasy.
eonas ton eonon. Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the fantasias apillagmenon.
Ages of Ages.
Dianastison de imas en to kero tis Awaken us at the time of Prayer, rooted
Amin P EO P LE Amen prosevhis estirigmenous en tes in Thy Commandments, and having
entoles Sou ke tin Mnimin ton Son unbroken within us the
THE PROSTRATIONS Krimaton en eaftis aparathrafston Remembrance of Thy Ordinances.
MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND BOW DOWN EACH TIME TO OUR LORD GOD ehontas.
✞Defte proskinisomen ke prospesomen ✞O come let us worship and bow down Pannihion imin tin sin Doxaolian Harise Grant that we may sing Thy Glory
to Vasili imon Theo. to our King and God. is to Imnin ke Evlogin ke Doxazin to throughout the night, praising and
✞Defte proskinisomen ke prospesomen ✞O come let us worship and bow down Pantimon ke Megalorepes Onoma Blessing and Glorifying Thy Most
Hristo to Vasili imon Theo. to Christ, our King and God. Sou, tou Patros ke tou Iiou ke tou Honourable and Majestic Name:
✞Defte proskinisomen ke prospesomen ✞O come let us worship and bow down Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous of the Father, and of the Son, and of
Afto, Hristo to Vasili ke Theo imon before Christ Himself, our King and eonas ton eonon. the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and
our God. unto the Ages of ages.
Amin. Amen
DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT, WE BEGIN COMPLINE WITH PRAYER TO THE EVER BLESSED THEOTOKOS
PSALM 69:
Iperevdoxe, Aiparthene, Evlogimeni Most Glorious, Ever Virgin, Blessed
PSALM 69/70 Theotoke, prosagage tin imeeran Theotokos, present our Prayers
A PRAYER OF SALVATION THAT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MAY SAVE US AND GRANT US prosevhin to Iio Sou ke Theo imon, ke before Thy Son and our God, and
ETERNAL LIFE AT THE END OF OUR LIFESPAN etise ina Sosi dia Sou tas psihas imon. Entreat Him, through Thee, to Save
our soul.
O Theos, is tin voithian mou proshes, O God, make haste to help me... PRAYER TO THE ALMIGHTY HOLY TRINITY
Kyrie, is to oithise mi spefson.
Eshinthitosan ke enrapitosan i zitountes May those who seek my soul be I Elpis mou O Patir, Katafigi mou O The Father is my Hope; the Son is
tin psihin mou. dishonoured and shamed. Iios, Skepi mou to Pnevma to Agion, my Refuge; the Holy Spirit is my
Trias Agia: Doxa Si! Shelter: O Holy Trinity: Glory to
Apostrafitosan is ta opiso, ke May those be turned back and Thee!
kateshinthitosan i voulomeni mi disgraced, who plot evils against me. THEOTOKION
kaka.
Tin pasan Elpida mou, is Se O Mother of God, I have committed
Apostrafitosan paravtia eshinomeni, i May those be turned back immediately anatithimi, Mitir tou Theou, filaxon my every Hope wholly unto Thee.
legontes mi: “Evge! Evge! “ who shame me, saying: “Aha! Aha!” me ipo tin Skepin Sou. Keep me under Thy Shelter.
Agalliasthosan ke evfranthitosan epi Si May all greatly Rejoice, and be glad in
pantes, i zitountes Se, O Theos, ke Thee, who seek Thee, O God, and THE HOLY GOSPEL
legetosan diapantos: “Megalinthito O always say: “Let God be Magnified!” - DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT
Kyrios!” i Agapontes to Sotirion Sou. those who Love Thy Salvation. AFTER WHICH WE RETURN HERE
Ego de ptohos imi ke penis - O Theos, I am poor and needy – O God, help me!
PRAYERS
voithison mi!
Voithos mou ke ristis mou i Si, Kyrie, mi My Helper and Deliverer art Thou, O
Irini pasi! PRIESTPeace to you all!
hronisis Lord – do not delay. Ke meta tou pnevmatos sou PEOPLE And to thy soul
Tas kefalas imon to Kyrio Klinomen PRIEST Let us bow our head before the
AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT, WE BEGIN WITH PSALM 4
Lord
PSALM 4 MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS & BOWN DOWN TO GOD
CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE ✞ Si Kyrie PEOPLE ✞ To Thee, O Lord
En to epikalisthe me isikousas mou, O Thou heard me when I called, O God of ✞Despota Polielee, Kyrie Iisou Hriste O PRIEST ✞O Most Merciful Master, Lord
Theos tis Dikeosinis mou, en thlipsi my Righteousness - Thou Theos imon, Presvies tis Panahranton Jesus Christ our God, through the
eplatinas me. Strengthened me when I was in Despinis imon Theotokou ke Intercessions of our Most Pure Lady
distress. Aiparthenou Marias, Dinami tou Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, by
Timiou ke Zoopiou Stavrou, the Power of the Precious and Life-
ehthri mou, apostrafiisan ke greatly troubled – let them turn back Pater imon O en tis Ouranis, Agiasthito Our Father Who art in Heaven:
kateshinthiisan sfodra dia tahous. and be suddenly ashamed. to Onoma Sou, eltheto i Vasilia Sou, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
PSALM 12/13 genithito to Thelima Sou, os en Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on
ATTAIN AN EXCEEDINGLY JOYFUL HEART SINGING TO THE LORD
Ourano ke epi tis gis. Ton Arton Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this
Eos pote, Kyrie, epilisi mou is telos? How long, O Lord? Wilt Thou forget me imon ton epiousion dos imin simeron. day our Daily Bread, and forgive us
to the End? Ke afes imin ta ofelimata imon, os ke our trespasses as we forgive those
imis afiement tis ofiletes imon. Ke who trespass against us. And lead
Eos pote apostrefis to Prosopon Sou ap’ How long wilt Thou turn Thy Face from mi isenengis imas is pirasmon, alla us not into temptation, but Deliver
emou? me? rise imas apo tou ponirou. us from the evil one.
Eos tinos thisome voulas en psihi mou, How long will I take Counsel in my ✞ Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis ke i PRIEST ✞ For Thine is the Kingdom, the
odinas en kardia mou, imeras ke soul, having grief in my heart day doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou Power and the Glory, ✞ of the
niktos? and night? Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous Father, and of the Son and of the
Eos pote ipsothisete O ehthros mou ep How long will my enemy be exalted eonas ton eonon. Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
eme? over me? the Ages of Ages.
Epivlepson, isakouson mou, Kyrie, O Look upon me and hear me, O Lord my Amin PEOPLE Amen
Theos mou. God.
Fotison tous ofthalmous mou, mipote Enlighten my eyes lest I Repose in Kyrie eleison (12) Lord, have mercy (12)
Ipnoso is Thanaton, mipote ipi O Death - lest mine enemy says ‘I PRAYER TO THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS
ehthros mou.: ‘Ishisa pros afton.’ prevailed against him.’ ST PAUL THE MONK
I thlivontes me agalliasonte, ean Those who afflict me greatly rejoice, if I Aspile, amolinte, afthore, ahrante, O Spotless, Unstained, Incorruptible,
salevtho. am shaken. Agni Parthen, Theonimfe Despina, i Undefiled, Pure Virgin, Lady Bride of
Theon Logon tis anthropis ti paradox God, who through Thy Wondrous
Ego de epi to elei Sou ilpisa - agalliasete But I hope in Thy Mercy – my heart
Sou kiisi enosasa ke tin aposthisan Birth-giving, United God the Word
i kardia moue pi to Sotirio Sou. shall greatly Rejoice in Thy
fisin tou genous imon tis Ouraniis with mankind, and linked the fallen
Salvation.
sinapsasa. nature of our human race with the
Aso to Kyrio to evergetisanti me, ke I will sing to the Lord Who shows Heavenly.
psalo to Onomati Kyriou tou Ipsistou. Kindness to me, and I will sing to the I ton apilpismenon moni elis ke ton The only Hope of the hopeless, and the
Name of the Lord Most High.
plemoumenon voithia, i etimi Help of the persecuted; the Ready
antilipsis ton is Se prostrehonton, ke Support of those who seek Refuge in
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati, ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, panton ton Hristianon to Katafigion: Thee, and the Shelter of all
ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, now and Christians:
eonon. forever, and to the Ages of ages. Mi vdelizi me ton amartolon, ton enagi, Do not despise me, the wretched
Amin Amen ton eshris logismis ke logis ke sinner, who has defiled myself with
praxesin olon emavton ahriosanta, ke shameful thoughts and words and
Kyrie Eleison Lord, have Mercy ti ton idonon tou viou, rathimia deeds, and through negligence of
Allelouia (3) ✞ Doxa Si, O Theos, Allilioua (3) ✞ Glory to Thee, O God, gnomis, doulon genomenon. thought has become a slave to the
Doxa Si! Glory to Thee! pleasures of life.
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati, ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, All’ os tou Filanthropou Theou Mitir, But as the Mother of our
ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, now and Filanthropo Splaghnithiti ep emi to Compassionate God, and a Friend of
eonon. forever, and to the Ages of ages. amartolo ke asoto, ke dexe mou tin ek mankind, have Compassion on me
riparon hileon prosferomenin Si the sinner and prodigal, and accept
Amin Amen deisin. this Prayer from my impure lips.
Ide tin Tapinosin Mou, ke ton Kopon Mou Behold My Humiliation and My Pain - ✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
- ke afes pasas tas amartias mou. and forgive all My sins. and to the Holy Spirit
Ide tous ehthrous mou, oti eplithinthisan, Behold Mine enemies, for they multiply, Kyrie, i mi tous Agious Sou ihomen Lord, if we did not have Thy Saints as
ke misos adikon emisisan Me. and they hate Me with unjustified prsevevtas, ke tin Agathotita Sou Intercessors, and Thy Goodness
hatred. simpathousan imin, pos etolmomen, feeling Compassion for us, how
Soter, imnise Se, on Evlogousin would we dare, O Saviour, to sing
Filazon tin psihin mou, ke Rise Me, mi Keep My Soul, and Deliver Me; let Me apafstos Angeli? Kardiognostas, fise Hymns to Thee, Whom the Angels
kateshinthiin oti Ilpisa epi Se. not be ashamed, for in Thee I Hope. ton psihon imon. unceasingly Bless? O Thou Who
Akaki ke evthis ekollonto mi, oti ipemina The Innocent and the Upright cleave to know our heart, spare our soul.
Se, Kyrie. Me for I await Thee, O Lord. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
Litrose, O Theos, ton Israil ek pason ton Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his eonon. ages.
thlipseon aftou. Afflictions. Amin. Amen
PSALM 30/31 HYMN TO THE EVER BLESSED THEOTOKOS – TONE 2
A REVELATION OF CHRIST
Epi Si, Kyrie, ilpisa - mi katashinthiin is In Thee, O Lord, I hope – may I not be
Polla ta plithi ton emon, Theotoke, Great is the multitude of my errors, O
ptesmaton, pros Se katafigon, Agni, Mother of God; to Thee have I fled,
ton eona. ashamed forever. sotirias demenos. Episkepse tin O Pure One, seeking Salvation; visit
En ti Dikeosini Sou Rise Me, ke exelou In Thy Righteousness Deliver and asthenousan mou psihin, ke presveve my ailing soul and Intercede with
Me. Rescue Me. to Iio Souk e Theo imon, dothine mi Thy Son and our God, to grant me
tin afesin, on eoraxa dinon, Moni Forgiveness for all the evils I have
Klinon pros Me to ous Sou - tahinon tou Incline Thine Ear to Me – Rescue Me
Evlogimeni. done, O Only Blessed One.
exelesthe Me. speedily.
Genou mi is Theon iperaspistin, ke is Be to Me a God Who Protects Me, and a Panagia Theotoke, ton hronon tis zois O All Holy Theotokos, during my
mou, mi egkatalipis me, anthropini lifetime, I pray, do not abandon me,
Ikon katafigis tou Sose Me. House of Refuge to Save Me. prostasia, mi katapistevsis me, all afti nor entrust me to merely human
Oti Krateoma Mou, ke Katafigi Mou i Si, For Thou art My Strength and My antilavou, ke eleison me. protection; rather Help me Thyself
ke eneken tou Onomatos Sou Odigisis Refuge, and for Thy Name’s sake and have Mercy on me.
Me, ke Diathrepsis Me. Thou wilt Guide and Sustain Me. Tin pasan elpda mou, is Se anatithimi, O Mother of God, I have committed my
Exazis Me ek pagidos taftis, is ekripsan Thou wilt bring Me out from the Snare Mitir tou Theou, filaxon me ip tin every Hope wholly unto Thee. Keep
mi, oti Si i O Iperaspistis Mou, Kyrie. they hid for Me, for Thou art My Skepin Sou. me under Thy Shelter.
Protector, O Lord. PRAYERS
Is hiras Sou parathisome to Pnevma Into Thy Hands I shall entrust My Spirit. Kyrie eleison (40) Lord, have Mercy (40)
Mou.
O en panti kero ke pasi ora en Ourano O Christ our God, Who at all times and
Elitroso Me, Kyrie, O Theos tis Alithias. Thou Redeemed Me, O Lord God of ke epi Gis Proskinoumenos ke at every hour, both in Heaven and on
Truth. Doxazomenos Hristo O Theos, O Earth, art worshipped and Glorified;
Emisisas tous diafilassontas mateotitas Thou despise those who maintain their Makrothimos, O Polieleos, O Who art Long-suffering, Merciful and
diakenis - Ego de epi to Kyrio Ilpisa. empty vanities - but I Hope in the Polievsplaghnos, O tous Dikeous Compassionate; Who Lovest the Just
Lord. Agapon ke tous amartolous Eleon, O and showest Mercy upon the sinner;
pantas Kalon pros Sotirian dia tis Who Callest all to Salvation through
Agalliasome ke evfranthisome epi to Elei I will greatly Rejoice and be Glad epangelias ton mellonton Agathon, the Promise of Blessings to come: O
Sou, oti epides epi tin Tapinosin Mou. because of Thy Mercy, for Thou aftos Kyrie, prosdexe ke imon en ti Lord, in this Hour, receive our
beheld My Humiliation. ora tafti tas entevxis ke ithinon tin Supplications, and Direct our Life
Esosas ek ton anagkon tin Psihin Mou, Thou Saved My Soul from Distress, and Zoin imon pros tas Entolas Sou. Tas according to Thy Commandments.
ke ou sineklisas me is hiras ehthron. did not shut Me up into the hands of psihas imon Agiason, ta somata Sanctify our soul, Hallow our body,
the enemy. Agnison, tous logismous Diorthoson, Correct our thoughts, Cleanse our
tas ennias Katharon ke Rise imas apo mind; Deliver us from all tribulation,
Estisas en evrihoro tous Podos Mous. Thou set My Feet in a wide place. pasis thlipseos, kakon ke odinis. evil and distress. Encompass us with
Tihison imas Agiis Sou Angelis, ina ti Thy Holy Angels, that Guided and
10. T H E H OLY S E RVICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE T H E H OLY S ERV ICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE 31.
✞ Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis ke i PRIEST✞ For Thine is the Kingdom, the Eleison me, Kyrie, oti thlivome. Have Mercy on Me, O Lord, for I Am
doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou Power and the Glory, ✞ of the afflicted.
Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous Father, and of the Son and of the Etarahthi en Thimo O Ofthalmos Mou - i My Eye is troubled with Anger – so are
eonas ton eonon. Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto Psihi Mou, Ke I Gastir mou, oti My Soul and My Stomach, for My Life
the Ages of Ages. exelipen en odini i Zoi Mou, ke ta eti is wasted with Grief and My Years
Amin PEOPLE Amen Mou en stenagmis. with sighing.
LORD OF POWERS – TONE (6) PLAGAL 2 OR (8) PLAGAL 4 Isthenisen en ptohia i Ishis Mou, ke ta My Strength is weakened with Poverty,
Kyrie ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no Osta Mou etarahthisan. and My Bones are troubled.
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou other Helper have we in Para pantas tous ehthrous Mou I became a Reproach among all Mine
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. tribulations, but Thee. Lord of egenithin onidos, ke tis gitosi Mou enemies, and especially to all My
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Powers, have Mercy on us. sfodra, ke fovos tis gnostis Mou. Neighbours, and a Fear to all My
Enite ton Theon en tis Agiis Aftou; enite Praise God in His Saints; Praise Him in Acquaintances.
Afton en steromati tis Dynameos the Firmament of His Power. I theorountes Me exo efigon ap’ Emou. Those who saw Me outside, fled from
Aftou. Me.
Kyrie ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no Epelisthin osi nekros apo kardias. I Am forgotten like one whose heart is
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou other Helper have we in lifeless.
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. tribulations, but Thee. Lord of
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Powers, have Mercy on us.
Egenithin osi skevos apololos, oti ikousa I was made like a Vessel that is utterly
psigon pollon parikounton kiklothen - broken, for I heard the blame of
Enite Afton epi tes inasties Aftou; enite Praise Him for His Mighty Acts; Praise en to episinahthine aftous ama ep’ many who dwell round about when
Afton kata to plithos tis Megalosinis Him according to the Abundance of Eme, tou lavin tin Psihin Mou they were gathered together against
Aftou. His Greatness. evoulefsanto. Me - when they plotted to take My
Kyrie ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no
Life.
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou other Helper have we in Ego de epi Si, Kyrie, ilpisa - epa: Si i O As for Me, I Hope in Thee, O Lord - I
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. tribulations, but Thee. Lord of Theos Mou! said: Thou art My God!
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Powers, have Mercy on us.
En tes hersi Sou i Kliri Mou - Rise me My Times are in Thy Hands – Deliver
Enite Afton en iho salpingos; enite Afton Praise him with the sound of Trumpet; hiros ehthron Mou, ke ek ton me from the hand of My enemies,
en psalitirio ke kithara. Praise Him with the Harp and Lyre. katadiokonton Me. and from those who persecute Me.
Kyrie ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no Epifanon to Prosopon Sou epi ton doulon Make Thy Face shine upon Thy
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou other Helper have we in Sou. Servants.
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. tribulations, but Thee. Lord of
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Soson Me, en to Elei Sou. Save Me in thy Mercy.
Powers, have Mercy on us.
Enite Afton en timpano ke horo; enite Praise Him with Timbrel and Dance;
Kyrie, mi kateshinthiin, oti epekalesamin O Lord, do not let Me be ashamed, for I
Afton en hordes ke organo. Se. call upon Thee.
Praise Him with Strings and Flute.
Kyrie ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no
Eshinthiisan asevis, ke katahthiisan is Let the ungodly be ashamed, and lead
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou Adou. them down into Hades.
other Helper have we in
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. tribulations, but Thee. Lord of Alala genithito ta hili ta dolia, ta Let deceitful lips become speechless
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Powers, have Mercy on us. lalounta kata tou Dikeou anomian, when they speak lawlessness against
Enite Afton en kymvalis evihis; enite Praise Him with resounding Cymbals; en iperifania ke exoudenosi. the Righteous with arrogance and
Afton en kymvalis alalagmou. Pasa contempt.
Praise Him with triumphant
pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Cymbals. Let everything that has Os poli to plithos tis hristotitos Sou, How Great is the abundance of Thy
breath, Praise the Lord. Kyrie, is ekripsas tis fovoumenis Se - Goodness, O Lord, which Thou hides
Kyrie exirgaso tis Elpizousin epi Se from those who Fear Thee - which
ton Dynameon, meth’ imon Lord of Powers, be with us; for no
enantion ton iion ton anthropon. Thou wilt work for those who Hope
genou. Allon gar ektos Sou other Helper have we in
voithon, en thlipsesin ouk ehomen. in Thee in the sight of sons of
tribulations, but Thee. Lord of mankind.
Kyrie ton Dynameon, eleison imas. Powers, have Mercy on us.
Enite ton Theo en tis Agiis Aftou; enite Praise God in His Saints; Praise Him in
Katakripsis aftous en apokrifo tou Thou shalt hide them in the secret of
Afton en steromati tis Dynameos Prosopou Sou, apo tarahis anthropon. Thy Presence from the disturbance
the Firmament of His Power. of mankind.
Aftou.
Skepi tou Theou tou Ouranou High shall Lodge in the Shelter of TRISAGION PRAYERS
avlisthisete. the God of Heaven. ✞Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios ✞Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
Eri to Kyrio: ‘Antiliptor Mou i, ke He shall say to the Lord: ‘Thou art My Athanatos, Eleison imas Immortal; have Mercy on us [3]
Katafigi Mou, O Theos Mou, ke Elpio Protector and My Refuge, My God. I ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
ep’ Afton, oti Aftos Risete Se ek will Hope in Him, for He shall free Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
pagidos thirevton, ke apo logou Me from the snare of the hunters, eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages.
tarahodous.’ and from every troubling word.’
Amin Amen.
En tis metafrenis Aftou episkiasi Si, ke He shall Overshadow Thee with His
ipo tas Pterigas Aftou Elpiis - oplo Shoulders, and under His Wings ✞Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie, ✞ All Holy Trinity, have Mercy on us.
kiklosi Se i Alithia Aftou. Thou shall Hope - His Truth shall elas thiti tes amarties imon. Despota, Lord, Cleanse us from our sins.
encircle Thee as though with a singhorison tas anomias imin. Agie Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy
Shield. Ipiskepse, ke iase tas asthenias imon, God, Visit and Heal our infirmities
eneken tou Onomatos Sou. for Thy Name’s sake.
Ou fovithisi apo fovou nikterinou, apo Thou shalt not be frightened by fear at
velous petomenou imeras - apo night, nor from the arrow that flies Kyrie Eleison (3) Lord have mercy (3)
pragmatos en skoti diaporevomenou, by day - not by anything moving in ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
apo simptomatos ke demoniou darkness, nor by mishap or the Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
mesimvrinou. demon of noonday. eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages.
Pesite ek tou Klitous Sou hilias, ke A thousand shall fall at Thy Side, and Amin Amen
murias ek dexion Sou, pros Se de ouk ten thousand at Thy right Hand, yet OUR LORD’S PRAYER
engii. it shall not come near Thee. EVERYONE PRAYS QUIETLY IN UNISON
Plin tis ofthalmis Sou kaanoisis, ke Thou shalt observe with Thine Eyes, Pater imon O en tis Ouranis, Agiasthito Our Father Who art in Heaven:
antapodosin amartolon opsi, oti Si, and Thou shalt behold the reward to Onoma Sou, eltheto i Vasilia Sou, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy
Kyrie, i Elpis mou - ton Ipsiston ethou of sinners, for Thou, O Lord art my genithito to Thelima Sou, os en Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on
Katafigin Sou. Hope - Thou made the Most High Ourano ke epi tis gis. Ton Arton Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this
Thy Refuge. imon ton epiousion dos imin simeron. day our Daily Bread, and forgive us
Ou proselefsete pros Se kaka, ke mastix Evils shall not come to Thee, and a Ke afes imin ta ofelimata imon, os ke our trespasses as we forgive those
ouk engii en to skinomati Sou, oti tis scourge shall not draw near Thy imis afiement tis ofiletes imon. Ke who trespass against us. And lead
Angelis Afto enelite peri Sou, tou Dwelling, for He shall command His mi isenengis imas is pirasmon, alla us not into temptation, but Deliver
diafilaxe Se en pases tes Odis Sou. Angels concerning Thee, to keep rise imas apo tou ponirou. us from the evil one.
Thee in all Thy Ways.
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28. T H E H OLY S E RVICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE T H E H OLY S ERV ICE OF G RE AT C OM PL INE 13.
God is with us. Megalinthito O Kyrios, i Agapantes to And let those who Love Thy Salvation
Ton de Fovon imon ou mi fovithomen ou Do not be afraid of their terror, nor be Sotirion Sou. always say: ‘Let God be Magnified!’
ou mi tarahthomen, oti meth’ imon troubled, for God is with us. Ego de ptohos imi ke penis - O Theos, I Am Poor and Needy - O God, help Me!
O Theos.
voithison mi.
Kyrion de ton Theon imon, afton Sanctify the Lord Himself, and He shall Voithos mou ke ristis mou i Si - Kyrie, mi Thou art My Helper and Deliverer - O
Agiasomen, ke aftos este imin Fovos, be your Fear, for God is with us.
hronisis. Lord, do not delay!
oti meth’ imon O Theos. .
PSALM 142/143
Ke ean ep Afto pepithos O este mi is And if you trust in Him, He shall be a DIVINE RIGHTEOUSNESS
Agiasmon, oti meth’ imon O Theos. Sanctuary for you, for God is with
us.
Kyrie, isakouson tis prosevhis mou, O Lord, hear my Prayer – hear my
enotise tin deisin mou en ti Alithia Supplication in Thy Truth.
Ke pepithos esome ep’ Afto, ke And I shall wait for God, and I will trust Sou.
Sothisome di Aftou, oti meth’ imon in Him, for God is with us.
O Theos..
Isakouson mou en ti Dikeosini Sou, ke mi Answer me in Thy Righteousness, and
iselthis is krisin meta tou doulou Sou, do not enter into Judgement with
Idou! Ego ke ta Pedia, a mi edoken O Behold! I and the Children whom God oti ou Dikeothisete enopion Sou tas Thy servant, for no one living is
Theos, oti meth’ imon O Theos. granted Me, for God is with us. Zon. Righteous in Thy Sight.
O laos O porevomenos en Skoti, ide, Fos Those who walk in Darkness: Behold, a Oti katadioxen O ehthros tin psihin For the enemy persecutes my soul; he
Mega, oti meth’ imon O Theos. Great Light! for God is with us. mou, etapinosen is gin tin zoin mou, humbles my life to the ground; he
I katikountes en hora, ke Skia Thanatou, You who dwell in the country of the ekathise me en skotinis os nekrous causes me to dwell in Dark Places
Fos lampsi ef imas, oti meth’ imon O Shadow of Death, upon you a Light eonos., ke ikidiasen ep’ eme to like those who have been long dead,
Theos. will shine, for God is with us. pnevma mou. and my spirit is in anguish within
me.
Oti Pedion Enennithi imin, Iios, ke edothi For unto us a Child is Born – unto us a En emi etarahthi i kardia mou. My heart is troubled within me.
imin, oti meth’ imon O Theos. Son is granted, for God is with us.
Ou i Arhi egenithi epi tou Omou Aftou, The Government will be upon His Emnisithin imeron arheon, emeletisa en I remember the days of old and I
oti meth’ imon O Theos. Shoulder, for God is with us. pasi tis Ergis Sou, en piimasi ton Meditate on the Works of Thy Hands.
Hiron Sou emeleton.
Ke is Irinis Aftou ouk estin orion, oti And of His Peace there is no end, for
Diepestasa pros Se tas Hiras mou - i I stretch out my hands to Thee – my
meth’ imon O Theos. God is with us.
psihi mou os gi anidros Si. soul thirsts for Thee like a waterless
Ke kalite to Onoma Aftou, Megalis His Name will be Called ‘the Angel of land.
Voulis Angelos, oti meth’ imon O Great Counsel,’ for God is with us.
Theos.
Tahi isakouson mou, Kyrie, exelipe to Hear me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit
pnevma mou. faints within me.
Thavmastos Symvoulos, oti meth’ imon ‘Wonderful Counsellor,’ for God is with Mi apostepsis to Prosopon Sou ap’ emou, Turn not Thy Sight from me, lest I
O Theos. us.
ke omiothisome tis katavenousin is become like those who go down into
Theos Ishiros, Exousiastis, Arhon Irinis, ‘Mighty God, Master, Prince of Peace,’ lakkon. the pit.
oti meth’ imon O Theos. for God is with us.
Akouston piison mi to proi to Eleos Sou, Cause me to hear Thy Mercy in the
Pater tou mellontos Eonos, oti meth’ ‘Father of the Age to come,’ for God is oti epi Si ilpisa. morning, for I hope in Thee.
imon O Theos. with us.
Gnorison mi, Kyrie, Odon, en i Instruct me in the Way wherein I should
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, porevsome, oti pros Se ira tin psihin walk, for I lift up my soul to Thee.
Oti meth’ imon O Theos. and to the Holy Spirit, for God is mou.
with us!
Exelou me ek ton ehthron Mou, Kyrie, oti Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of pros Se Katafigon. for to Thee I flee for Refuge.
eonon. ages.
Didaxon me tou piin to Thelima Sou, oti Teach me to fulfil Thy Will, for Thou art
Amin. Oti meth’ imon O Theos. Amen, for God is with us! Si i O Theos mou. my God.
SLOWLY CHANTED SLOWLY CHANTED:
To Pnevma Sou to Agathon odigisi me Thy Good Spirit shall Guide me in the
Meth’ imon O Theos, gnote Ethni ke God is with us. Know this, O Gentiles, en gi evthia. Land of Uprightness.
ittasthe, oti meth’ imon O Theos. and be submissive, for God is with
us.
Eneken tou Onomatos Sou, Kyrie, Zisis For Thy Name’s sake, O Lord, grant me
me. Life.
✞Defte proskinisomen ke prospesomen ✞O come let us Worship and bow down Ton Angelon te pasa i Stratia, Trisagiis The entire array of Angelic Hosts sings
Afto, Hristo to Vasili ke Theo imon before Christ Himself, our King and Se Asmasin, evfimi. its praises of Thee with Thrice Holy
our God. Hymns.
PSALM 69/70 Pro gar anton iparhis, O on Patir, ke Thou, existing before all things, O
(READ AT THIS POINT AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT) sinanarhon ehis, ton Son Iion. Father, have Thy Son Unoriginate
LORD JESUS CHRIST’S PRAYER OF ASCENT OF HEART & MIND with Thyself,
O Theos, is tin voithian Mou proshes. O God, come to My Assistance. Ke isotimon feron, Pnvema Zois, tis And the equally honoured Spirit of Life;
Kyrie, is to voithise mi spefson. Lord, make haste to help Me. Tiados Dikniis, to ameres. thus Thou show that Inseparable
arte the Three.
Eshinthitosan ke entrapitosan zitountes May those be dishonoured and shamed Panagia Parthene, Mitir Theou, i tou O All Holy Virgin Mother of God and
tin Psihin Mou. who seek My Soul.
Logou aftopte, ke ipourgi Thou servants and witnesses of the
Apostrafitosan is ta opiso, ke May those be turned back and Word,
kateshinthitosan i voulomeni mi disgraced who plot evils against Me.
kaka.
Profiton ke Martyron, pantes Hori, os With the Choirs of Prophets and
Athanton ehontes, tin Zoin. Martyred Saints, all of you who enjoy
Apostrafitosan paravtika eshinomeni, i May those be turned back immediately Everlasting Life:
legontes mi: ‘Evge! Evge!’ who shame Me, saying: ‘Well done!
Well done!’
Iper panton resvevsate, ektenos, oti Intercede in great earnest on our behalf,
pantes iparhomen, en dinis. inasmuch as we all are in dire straits;
Agalliasthosan ke evfranthitosan epi Si May all who seek Thee greatly Rejoice
pantes, i zitountes Se O Theos, ke and be Glad in Thee, O God.
Ina planis risthentes, tou ponirou, ton So that all of us – freed from the deceit
legetosan diapantos. Angelon voisomen, tin odin. of the devil – may sing the Angelic
Hymn:
Ke is ENA KYRION, IISOUN HRISTON TON ION And in ONE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE ONLY- ✞ Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis ke i PRIEST✞ For Thine is the Kingdom, the
TOU THEOU, TO MONOGENI, ton ek tou BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD, Begotten of doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou Power and the Glory, ✞ of the
Patros Gennithenta pro panton ton the Father before all ages; Light of Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous Father, and of the Son and of the
eonon. Fos ek Fotos, Theon alithinon, Light, True God of True God, eonas ton eonon. Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
ek Theou alithinou gennithenta, ou Begotten, not made; one in Essence the Ages of Ages.
piithenta, Omoousion to Patri, di Ou with the Father, by Whom all things
Amin PEOPLE Amen
ta Panta egeneto. were made: THE TROPARION OF REPENTANCE – TONE (6) PLAGAL 2
Ton di imas tous anthropous ke dia tin Who - for us men and for our Salvation Eleison imas, Kyrie, eleison imas. Have Mercy on us, O Lord have Mercy
imeteran Sotirian katelthonta ek ton - came down from Heaven, and was Pasis gar apologias aporountes, taftin on us. For with nothing to say in our
Ouranon, ke sarkothenta, ek Incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Si tin ikesian os Despoti, i amartoli own defence, we sinners offer this
Pnevmatos Agiou ke Marias tis Virgin Mary, and became Man… prosferomen. Eleison imas. Supplication to Thee, our Master:
Parthenou ke Enanthropisanta. Have Mercy on us.
Stavrothenta te iper imon epi Pontiou And was crucified also for us under ✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Pilatou ke panthonta ke tafenta... Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was and to the Holy Spirit
buried…
Ke Anastanta ti triti imera kata tas And on the third day He rose again,
Kyrie Eleison imas. Epi Si gar Lord, have Mercy on us, for in Thee
pepithamen. Mi orgisthis imin we Trust. Be not greatly enraged
Grafas. according to the Scriptures… sfodra, mide mnisthis ton anomion with us, nor remember our
Ke anelthonta is tous Ouranous ke And ascended into Heaven, and sits at imon. All’ epivlepson ke nin os iniquities, but look upon us now,
Kathezomenon ek dexion tou Patros; the right Hand of the Father… Evsplaghnos, ke Litrose imas ek ton being Compassionate, and Deliver us
ehthron imon. Si gar i Theos imon, from our enemies, for Thou art our
Ke palin erhomenon meta Doxis krine And He shall come again with Glory to ke imis Laos Sou. Pantes to Onoma God and we art Thy People – the
zontas ke nekrous, Ou tis Vasilias ouk Judge the living and the dead; Sou Erga Hiron Sou, ke Work of Thy Hands – and who now
este telos. Whose Kingdom shall have no end. epikeklimetha. have invoked Thy Name.
Ke is to PNEVMA TO AGION, TO KYRION, TO And I believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of
ZOOPION, to ek tou Patros LORD, AND GIVER OF LIFE, Who
eonon. ages.
Ekporevomenon, ✞ TO SIN PATRI KE IO Proceeds from the Father, ✞ Who
SIMPROSKINOUMENON KE SINDOXAZOMENON together with the Father and the
Amin Amen
to lalisan dia ton Profiton. Son is Worshipped and Glorified; THEOTOKION
Who spoke by the Prophets. Tis Evsplaghnias tin Pilin Anizon imin, Open the Gates of Compassion for
Is MIAN, AGIAN, KATHOLIKIN KE And I believe in ONE HOLY CATHOLIC Evlogimeni Theotokos. Elpizontes is us, O Blessed Theotokos, for Hoping
APOSTOLIKIN EKKLISIAN. AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH. Se, mi astohisomen. Risthiimen dia in Thee, let us not fail in our
Sou ton peristaseon. Si gar i i Sotiria, Purpose. Through Thee may we be
Omologo EN VAPTISMA is afesin I Confess ONE BAPTISM for the remission tou genous ton Hristianon. Delivered from adversities, for Thou
amartion. of sins. art the Salvation of Christians.
Prosdoko ANASTASIN nekron. I look for THE RESURRECTION of the PRAYERS
dead.
Kyrie Eleison (40) READER Lord, have Mercy (40)
Ke ZOIN TOU MELLONTOS EONOS. And THE LIFE OF THE AGE TO COME.
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati, ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Amin Amen ke nin ke ai ke is tous Eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, now and
eonon. forever, and to the Ages of ages.
Amin Amen
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INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
Katakamptomenos pollo desmo sidiro, is I am bent down with so many iron
to mi ananefse tin kefalin mou - ke chains that I shake my head over my Panagia Despina Theotoke, presveve O All Holy Lady and Theotokos,
ouk esti mi anesis. sins – neither do I have any relief. iper imon ton amartolon. (3) Intercede for us sinners. (3)
Dioti parorgisa ton Thimon Sou, ke to For I have provoked Thine Anger and Pase e Ouranie Dynamis ton Agion All you Heavenly Hosts of Holy
poniron enopion Sou epiisa - mi piisas done evil against Thy Will - I have set Angelon ke Arhangelon, presvevsate Angels and Archangels, Intercede for
to Thelima Sou, ke mi filaxas ta up abominations and multiple idols iper imon ton amartolon. (2) us sinners. (2)
prostagmata Sou. before Thee. Agie Ioanni, Profita ke Prodrome, ke Saint John the Baptist, Prophet and
Ke nin, lino goni kardias, deomenos tis And now, I bow the knee of my heart, Vaptista tou Kyriou imon Iisou Forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ,
para Sou Hristotitos. begging Thy Goodness from Thee. Hristou, presveve iper imon ton Intercede for us sinners. (2)
amartolon (2)
Imartika, Kyrie, imartika, ke tas I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, and
anomias mou ego ginosko. I know my lawlessness. Agii Endoxi Apostoli, Profite, ke pantes Holy, Glorious Apostles, Prophets,
Agii, presvesate iper imon ton Martyrs, and all Saints, Intercede for
All’ etoume deomenos: Anes mi, Kyrie, I beseech Thee: forgive me, O Lord –
amartolon. (2) us sinners. (2)
anes mi, ke mi sinaplesis me tes forgive me, and do not destroy me
anomies mou, mide is ton eona because of my lawlessness; neither Osii, Theofori Pateres imon, Pimenes, Devout, God-bearing Fathers,
minisas tirisis ta kaka mi, mide reserve evils for me, nor be wrathful ke Didaskali tis ikoumenis, Shepherds, and Teachers of the
katadikasis me en tis katotatis tis Gis, forever; nor condemn me to the presvevsate iper imon ton amartolon. whole world, Intercede for us
dioti Si i Theos - Theos ton lowest parts of the Earth, for Thou (2) sinners. (2)
metanoounton. art the Lord God – the God of those (... O Agios tou Naou...) presveve iper (...Parish Patron Saint), Intercede for
who Repent.
imon ton amartolon. (2) us sinners. (2)
Ke en emi dixis pasan tin Agathosinin And in me, Thou wilt show Thy I aittitos, ke akatalitos, ke Thia O Invincible and Indestructible and
Sou, oti anaxion onta, Sosis me kata Goodness, although I am unworthy,
Dynamis tou Timiou ke Zoopiou Divine Power of the Precious, Life-
to pli Eleos Sou. and wilt Save me according to Thy
Stavrou, mi egkatalipis imas tous giving Cross, do not abandon us
Great Mercy.
amartolous. (2) sinners (2)
Ke eneso Se dia pantos en tes imeres tis And I shall praise Thee continually all
O Theos, ilasthiti imin tis amartolis. O God, be Gracious to us sinners (3)
zois mou. the days of my life.
(3)
Oti Se imni pasa i Dynamis ton For all the Powers of Heaven Praise
Ke eleison imas. And have Mercy on us.
Ouranon, ke Sou estin i Doxa is tous Thee, and Thine is the Glory unto
eonas ton eonon. the Ages. Amin Amen
Amin. Amen TRISAGION PRAYERS
TRISAGION PRAYERS ✞Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios ✞Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
Athanatos, Eleison imas Immortal; have Mercy on us [3]
✞Agios O Theos, Agios Ishiros, Agios ✞Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
Athanatos, Eleison imas Immortal; have Mercy on us [3] ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages. Amin Amen.
Amin Amen. ✞Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie, ✞ All Holy Trinity, have Mercy on us.
elas thiti tes amarties imon. Despota, Lord, Cleanse us from our sins.
✞Panagia Trias Eleison imas. Kyrie, ✞ All Holy Trinity, have Mercy on us.
singhorison tas anomias imin. Agie Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy
elas thiti tes amarties imon. Despota, Lord, Cleanse us from our sins.
Ipiskepse, ke iase tas asthenias imon, God, Visit and Heal our infirmities
singhorison tas anomias imin. Agie Master, Pardon our iniquities. Holy
eneken tou Onomatos Sou. for Thy Name’s sake.
Ipiskepse, ke iase tas asthenias imon, God, Visit and Heal our infirmities
eneken tou Onomatos Sou. for Thy Name’s sake. Kyrie Eleison (3) Lord have mercy (3)
Kyrie Eleison (3) Lord have mercy (3) ✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
✞ Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. ✞Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton and to the Holy Spirit, Now and
eonon. forever, and unto the ages of ages. Amin Amen
Amin Amen
✞ Oti Sou Estin i Vasilia ke i dinamis ke i PRIEST ✞ ForThine is the Kingdom, the Kyrie Pantokratos, O Theos ton Pateron O Lord Almighty, the God of our
doxa tou Patros, ke tou Iou, ke tou Power and the Glory, ✞ of the imon, tou Avraam, ke Issak, ke Iakov, Fathers - of Abraham, Isaac, and
Agiou Pnevmatos, nin ke ai ke is tous Father, and of the Son and of the ke tou Spermatos afton tou Dikeou, O Jacob - and their Righteous Seed;
eonas ton eonon. Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto piisas ton Ouranon ke tin Gin Sin Who made Heaven and Earth with all
the Ages of Ages. panti to kosmo afton; O pedisas tin their ornamentation; Who set the
Amin PEOPLE Amen thalassan to Logo tou prostagmatos, bounds of the sea by the Word of
Sou; O klisas tin Avisson, ke Thy Command; Who closed the
Sfragisamenos aftin to Fovero ke Abyss and Sealed it with Thy Fearful
✶✶ THE HYMNS OF THE FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT Endoxo Onomati Sou; on panta frissi and Glorious Name; before Whom
ke tremi apo prosopou tis Dinameos all things tremble and Fear because
IF IT IS A FEAST DAY, THE TROPARIA OF THE FEAST IS CHANTED. IF NOT,
Sou, oti astrektos i Megaloprepia tis of Thy Power, for the Majesty of Thy
DAY BY DAY, THE FOLLOWING (WHICH ARE ALSO ENTIRELY CHANTED
Doxis Sou, ke anipostatos i Orgi tis Glory is unbearable, and the Wrath
AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT) epi amartlis Apilis Sou, ametriton te of Thy Threats towards sinners
ke anexihniaston to Eleos tis cannot be withstood; yet Thy
THE TROPARIA OF THE DAY – TONE 2 epangelias Sou. Merciful Promise is Immeasurable
and Unsearchable.
Fostison tous ofthalmous mou, Hriste O Illumine my eyes, O Christ my God, lest
Theos, mipote ipnoso is Thanaton, I sleep to Death; lest my enemy says: Si gar i Kryios Ipsistos, Evsplaghnos, Thou art the Lord Most High, and are
mipote ipi O ehthros ou: ‘Ishisa pros ‘I prevailed over him!’ Makrothimos, ke Polieleos, ke Tenderhearted, Patient, extremely
afton!’ Metanoon epi kakias anthropon. Merciful, and Forgive the evils of
mankind.
✞ Doxa Patri, ke Io, ke Agio Pnevmati ✞ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit Si, Kyrie, kata to plithos tis hristotitos Thou, O Lord, in the multitude of Thy
Sou epingilo Metanian, ke afesin tis Goodness, Promised Repentance and
Antiliptor tis psihis mou, genou, O O God, be the Protector of my soul, for imartikosi Si, ke to plithi ton iktirmon Forgiveness to those who have
Theos, oti meson diaveno pagidon I walk in the midst of many snares; Sou orisas Metanian amartolis is sinned against Thee, and in Thine
pollon, rise me ex afton, ke Soson me, Deliver me from them and Save me, Sotirian. Infinite Compassion, hast appointed
Agathe, os Filanthropos. O Gracious One, as a Good Friend of Repentance for sinners that we may
mankind. be Saved.
Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton Now and ever, and to the Ages of Si oun, Kyrie, O Theos ton Dinameon, Thou, O Lord God Almighty, have not
eonon. ages. ouk ethou Metanian Dikeis - to appointed Repentance for the
Amin. Amen Avraam, ke Isaak, ke Iakov - tis ouh Righteous – for Abraham, Isaac and
THEOTOKION
imartikosi Si, all’ ethou Metanian ep’ Jacob – who have not sinned against
emi to amartolo, dioti imarton iper Thee, but Thou has appointed
Oti ouk ehomen parrisian, dia tap olla Since we have no standing because of arithmon psammou thalassis. Repentance for me, a sinner, beause
imon amartimata, Si ton ek Sou our many sins, urgently plead with I have sinned more than the number
gennithenta disopison, Theotoke Him Who was Born of Thee, O Virgin of the grains of sand on the
Parthen. Polla gar ishii deisis Mitros, Theotokos; for the pleadings of a seashore.
pros evmenian Despotou. Mi paridis Mother have much influence with the Eplithinan e anomie mou, Kyrie - Multiplied is my lawlessness, O Lord -
amartolon ikesias i pansemnos, oti Favour of our Master. Do not eplithinan e anomie mou, ke ouk imi multiplied is my lawlessness - and I
eleimon esti, ke sozin Dinamenos, O overlook the pleas of us sinners, O axios atenise, ke idin to Ipsos tou am not worthy to fix my eyes to
ke pathin iper imon, sarki Most Venerable One, for He Who Ouranou, apo tou plithous ton behold the Heights of Heaven
katadexamenos. condescended to Suffer for us in the adikion mou. because of the multitude of my
Flesh, is Merciful and has the Power wrongdoings.
to Save us.