Vespers
+Blessed is our God, always, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Priest: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Cantor: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Priest: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Cantor: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spi-rit. * Now and ever and to the ages of a-ges. Amen.
Priest: O All-Holy Trinity have mercy upon us, Lord, cleanse us from our sins, Master, pardon our trans-gres-sions! * O Holy One, visit us and heal our infirmities for Your name's sake.
Cantor: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mer-cy. * Lord, have mer-cy.
Priest: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spi-rit. * Now and ever and to the ages of a-ges. Amen.
All: Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temp-ta-tion, * but deliver us from the e-vil one.
Priest: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Cantor: Lord, have mercy. six times
Priest: Lord, have mercy. six times
Cantor: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spi-rit. * Now and ever and to the ages of a-ges. Amen.
Priest: Come, let us worship God our King. * Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God.
All: Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, * our King and our God.
As the cantors chant Psalm 103, the Deacon enters the Sanctuary through the South door and the appointed presbyter comes out of the Sanctuary through the North door and, standing before the Holy Doors with head uncovered, he prays the Vesperal Prayers.)
Deacon: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy churches of God and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For this holy temple and for those who enter here with faith, reverence and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For our Metropolitan, His Eminence Antony; for our Archbishop, His Eminence Daniel, for the reverend presbyters, for the deacons in Christ and for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For this city, (village or holy monastery) and for every city and community and for the faithful who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For seasonable weather, an abundance of the fruits of the earth and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For those who travel by land, sea and air, for the sick, the suffering, for captives and for the salvation of them all, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger and distress, let us pray to the Lord.
Deacon: Help us, save us, have mercy on us and preserve us, God, by Your grace.
Deacon: Remembering our Most-Holy, Most-Pure, Most-Blessed and Glorious Lady, the Birth-Giver of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, together with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and all our life, to Christ our God.
Priest: For to You are due all glory, honor and worship: to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
The Holy Doors are opened, the Deacon asks the Priest to bless the censer, they both kiss the Altar Table, and preceded by the Acolytes, passing by the High Place, they proceed out of the Sanctuary through the North door, and go to the solea in front of the Holy Doors.
Deacon: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
In the evening, in the morning, and at midday, we praise You, we bless You, we give thanks to You, and we pray to You: O Master of all, O Lord, the Lover of mankind, let our prayer arise in Your sight as incense, and incline not our hearts to words or thoughts of evil, but rescue us from all who seek after our souls. For our eyes are toward You, O Lord: Lord, in You we put our hope. Put us not to shame, O our God. For to You belong all glory, honor, and worship: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Deacon: Amen.
Deacon points to the Holy Doors with his Orarion in his right hand, he says quietly:
Deacon: Amen. Bless, Master, the holy entrance.
Priest: Blessed is the entrance of Your Saints always, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Deacon: Wisdom. Let us stand aright.
Deacon: Let us be attentive.
Priest: +Peace be to you all.
Deacon: Wisdom.
Augmented Litany
Deacon: Let us say with all our soul and with all our mind, let us say:
Deacon: Lord Almighty, God of our fathers: we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Deacon: Have mercy on us, God, in Your great loving kindness; we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Deacon: Again we pray for our Metropolitan, His Eminence Antony, Our Archbishop, His Eminence Daniel, for our brother presbyters, hieromonks and for all our brethren in Christ.
Deacon: Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, God's visitation and the forgiveness and remission of sins for the servants of God,
and for all members of this holy temple -- that they may be delivered from all affliction, wrath, danger, spiritual or physical need and that they may live in peace, good health and well-being all the days of their life: All-Merciful Lord hear us and have mercy.
Deacon: Again we pray for those who bring offerings and do good works in this holy and all-venerable temple; for those who serve and those who sing; and for all the people here present, who await Your great and abundant mercy.
For You are a Merciful and Loving God and to You we give glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Cantor: Count us worthy, Lord, of passing this evening without sin. Blessed are You, Lord God of our Fathers; may Your Name be praised and glorified to the ages. Amen.
Let Your mercy, Lord, be upon us, as we have set our hope in You. Blessed are You, Lord, teach me Your Commandments.
Blessed are You, Master, grant me understanding of Your statutes.
Blessed are You, Holy One, enlighten me by Your precepts.
Lord, Your mercy endures to the ages; despise not the work of Your Hands.
Indeed, it is fitting to praise You and sing hymns to You.
It is fitting to glorify You: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Deacon: Let us complete our evening prayer to the Lord.
Deacon: Help us, save us, have mercy on us and preserve us, God, by Your grace.
Deacon: That this whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: An angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: Forgiveness and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: All that is good and beneficial to our souls and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: That we may live out our lives in peace and repentance, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: A Christian end to our life – painless, blameless and peaceful – and a good defense before the Dread Judgment Seat of Christ, let us ask of the Lord.
Deacon: Remembering our Most-Holy, Most-Pure, Most-Blessed and Glorious Lady, the Birth-Giver of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, together with all the saints, let us commend ourselves and one another and all our life, to Christ our God.
Priest: For You are a Good and Loving God and to You we give glory: to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Priest: Peace be to you all.
Deacon: Bow your heads to the Lord.
Priest: Lord our God, You bowed the heavens and came down for the salvation of the human race; look upon Your servants and Your inheritance, for to You, the Awesome and Ever-Loving Judge, have Your servants bowed their heads and inclined their necks, awaiting not help from mortals, but entreating Your mercy and looking confidently for Your salvation. Guard them at all times, both during this present evening and in the approaching night, from every enemy, from all adverse powers of the devil, from vain thoughts and from evil fantasies.
May the Majesty of Your Kingdom be blessed and glorified, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages.
Priest: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Cantor: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Priest: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Im-mor-tal * have mer-cy on us.
Cantor: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spi-rit. * Now and ever and to the ages of a-ges. Amen.
Priest: O All-Holy Trinity have mercy upon us, Lord, cleanse us from our sins, Master, pardon our trans-gres-sions! * O Holy One, visit us and heal our infirmities for Your name's sake.
Cantor: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mer-cy. * Lord, have mer-cy.
Priest: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spi-rit. * Now and ever and to the ages of a-ges. Amen.
All: Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temp-ta-tion, * but deliver us from the e-vil one.
Priest: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.
Wisdom
Father, bless.
Priest: Christ our God, the existing one is blessed, always, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Deacon: Wisdom
Priest: Most holy Birthgiver of God, save us.
Glory to You, O Christ, our God and our hope, glory to You.
whom we commemorate today; of the holy and righteous ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna; and of all the saints: have mercy on us and save us for He is good and loves mankind.