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Sixth Wednesday of Great Lent
Psalm 140 (Tone 5)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
In your unshakeable steadfastness, O holy martyrs, * you endured terrible torments without renouncing Christ; * you have overcome the impudence of tyrants. *
You preserved the faith unblemished, * and have passed from earth to dwell in heaven. * Now because of the favor you enjoy with the Lord, ** beseech Him to grant us
His great mercy.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
As You walked in the flesh, O Jesus, in the land beyond the Jordan, * You said to those who were with You: * Our friend Lazarus has died and has been placed in the tomb. * But I rejoice for you, My friends, for you will learn that I know all things, * and that I am one with God, even though by nature I appear in human form. * Therefore, let us go and give life to Lazarus, * so that Death may recognize this victory, * and the perfect consummation I shall bring about, ** by granting great mercy to the world.
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
O faithful, let us imitate Martha and Mary; * let us present virtuous deeds as offerings before the Lord, * so that when He comes, He may uplift our minds, * which lie dead and full of misery as if in a tomb; * for, without life, they have no sense of what they are neglecting, * and are unaware of the awesomeness of God. * As You once had pity on Your friend Lazarus, * and by Your awesome power raised him from the dead, **
now, O Lord, in Your great mercy grant life to all.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
For two days now Lazarus has been in the tomb, * and he beholds such strange and awesome things, * for he sees countless generations of the dead held within the power of Death. * While his relatives weep bitterly before his tomb, * Christ is on His way
to give life to His friend, * that He may stir up joy in the hearts of all. ** Blessed are You, O Savior, have mercy on us.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.
Verse: I love the Lord for He has heard the cry of my appeal.
I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.
First Reading – Genesis 43:26-45:16
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 4
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name.
Verse: I trusted even when I said: “I am sorely afflicted.”
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name.
Second Reading – Proverbs 21:23-22:4
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Psalm 140 (Tone 5)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
In your unshakeable steadfastness, O holy martyrs, * you endured terrible torments without renouncing Christ; * you have overcome the impudence of tyrants. *
You preserved the faith unblemished, * and have passed from earth to dwell in heaven. * Now because of the favor you enjoy with the Lord, ** beseech Him to grant us
His great mercy.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
As You walked in the flesh, O Jesus, in the land beyond the Jordan, * You said to those who were with You: * Our friend Lazarus has died and has been placed in the tomb. * But I rejoice for you, My friends, for you will learn that I know all things, * and that I am one with God, even though by nature I appear in human form. * Therefore, let us go and give life to Lazarus, * so that Death may recognize this victory, * and the perfect consummation I shall bring about, ** by granting great mercy to the world.
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
O faithful, let us imitate Martha and Mary; * let us present virtuous deeds as offerings before the Lord, * so that when He comes, He may uplift our minds, * which lie dead and full of misery as if in a tomb; * for, without life, they have no sense of what they are neglecting, * and are unaware of the awesomeness of God. * As You once had pity on Your friend Lazarus, * and by Your awesome power raised him from the dead, **
now, O Lord, in Your great mercy grant life to all.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
For two days now Lazarus has been in the tomb, * and he beholds such strange and awesome things, * for he sees countless generations of the dead held within the power of Death. * While his relatives weep bitterly before his tomb, * Christ is on His way
to give life to His friend, * that He may stir up joy in the hearts of all. ** Blessed are You, O Savior, have mercy on us.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.
Verse: I love the Lord for He has heard the cry of my appeal.
I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.
First Reading – Genesis 43:26-45:16
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 4
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name.
Verse: I trusted even when I said: “I am sorely afflicted.”
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name.
Second Reading – Proverbs 21:23-22:4
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Schedule Change –
The Presanctifed Liturgy for Friday, April 11 will be at 5:00PM.
The Presanctifed Liturgy for Friday, April 11 will be at 5:00PM.
Fifth Friday of Great Lent
Psalm 140 (Tone 6)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Appearing in your presence, O holy Virgin, * Gabriel revealed the eternal plan to you. * He greeted you, saying: * Rejoice, O earth that has not been sown! * Rejoice, O burning bush that remains unconsumed! * Rejoice, O depth unsearchable! * Rejoice, O bridge which leads to heaven! * Rejoice, O ladder raised on high that Jacob saw! * Rejoice,
O vessel of divine manna! * Rejoice, O restoration of Adam! ** The Lord is with you.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
The spotless Maiden said to the leader of the heavenly hosts: * You appear before me
in human form, * yet you speak of things that surpass human understanding. * You have said that God is with me, * and shall make His abode within my womb. * Tell me, then, how am I to become a holy temple for Him Who rides upon the Cherubim? *
Do not mislead me with deceit, * for I have no experience of sensual pleasure, *
nor have I yet entered into wedlock. ** How then shall I bear a child?
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
Then the archangel said to her: * Whenever God so wills, the order of nature
is overcome, * and that which is beyond human power comes to pass. *
Therefore, O spotless and all-holy Lady, believe that my words are true. * She cried
aloud, saying: * Let it be done to me according to your word. * I shall give birth to Him
Who is without flesh; * He will take flesh from me, * that through this union of natures
He may raise the human race to its original dignity, ** for He alone is all-powerful.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
Today is revealed the mystery that is from all eternity: * the Son of God becomes
the Son of Man. * He accepts a share in what is worse, so that we might share in what is better. * In the beginning, Adam was deceived; * he sought to become like God, but failed in his purpose. * Now God becomes human that He might make Adam God. *
Let all creation rejoice; let nature dance with joy, * because the archangel stands in awe before the Virgin to greet her. * His greeting changes our sorrow into joy.
* In Your merciful compassion You became incarnate: ** O God, glory to You.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul,* and all my being, bless His Holy Name.
First Reading – Genesis 22:1-18
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 4
How many are Your works, O Lord! In wisdom You have made them all.
Verse: Bless the Lord, my soul,* Lord, God, how great You are.
Second Reading – Proverbs 17:17-18:5
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Psalm 140 (Tone 6)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Appearing in your presence, O holy Virgin, * Gabriel revealed the eternal plan to you. * He greeted you, saying: * Rejoice, O earth that has not been sown! * Rejoice, O burning bush that remains unconsumed! * Rejoice, O depth unsearchable! * Rejoice, O bridge which leads to heaven! * Rejoice, O ladder raised on high that Jacob saw! * Rejoice,
O vessel of divine manna! * Rejoice, O restoration of Adam! ** The Lord is with you.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
The spotless Maiden said to the leader of the heavenly hosts: * You appear before me
in human form, * yet you speak of things that surpass human understanding. * You have said that God is with me, * and shall make His abode within my womb. * Tell me, then, how am I to become a holy temple for Him Who rides upon the Cherubim? *
Do not mislead me with deceit, * for I have no experience of sensual pleasure, *
nor have I yet entered into wedlock. ** How then shall I bear a child?
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
Then the archangel said to her: * Whenever God so wills, the order of nature
is overcome, * and that which is beyond human power comes to pass. *
Therefore, O spotless and all-holy Lady, believe that my words are true. * She cried
aloud, saying: * Let it be done to me according to your word. * I shall give birth to Him
Who is without flesh; * He will take flesh from me, * that through this union of natures
He may raise the human race to its original dignity, ** for He alone is all-powerful.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
Today is revealed the mystery that is from all eternity: * the Son of God becomes
the Son of Man. * He accepts a share in what is worse, so that we might share in what is better. * In the beginning, Adam was deceived; * he sought to become like God, but failed in his purpose. * Now God becomes human that He might make Adam God. *
Let all creation rejoice; let nature dance with joy, * because the archangel stands in awe before the Virgin to greet her. * His greeting changes our sorrow into joy.
* In Your merciful compassion You became incarnate: ** O God, glory to You.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul,* and all my being, bless His Holy Name.
First Reading – Genesis 22:1-18
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 4
How many are Your works, O Lord! In wisdom You have made them all.
Verse: Bless the Lord, my soul,* Lord, God, how great You are.
Second Reading – Proverbs 17:17-18:5
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Fifth Wednesday of Great Lent
Psalm 140 (Tone 3)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
I am afflicted with indifference,* and I wallow in the mire of my sinful desires.* I have been wounded by the arrows of the Evil One; I have defiled the divine image in me.* But You, O Savior,* can raise up the indifferent and heal the sick:** Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
Like the foolish servant,* I have hidden and buried that talent given to me.* I have been judged and found guilty,* and I dare entreat You no more.* But in Your goodness, spare me,* that I may cry out to You:** Save me, O Lord before I become completely lost.
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
With her tears, the sinful woman washed Your most precious feet, O Lord.* She invites all to come to You and receive forgivenss of their sins.* O Savior, grant me her faith that I may cry out to You:* Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
O what unspeakable condescension!* O the marvel of this wonderous birth!* How could a virgin carry You in her arms as a newborn babe,* for You are her Maker and her God?* O Benefactor, Who willed to take flesh from her:** Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
O Lord, avenging God, avenging God, appear.
Verse: Judge of the earth, arise, give the proud what they deserve.
O Lord, avenging God, avenging God, appear.
First Reading – Genesis 17:1-9
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 6
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Verse: O sing to the Lord, bless His name.
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Second Reading – Proverbs 15:20-16:9
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Psalm 140 (Tone 3)
O Lord, I have cried out to You: hear me. Hear me, O Lord, O Lord, I have cried out
to You: hear me give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry out to You.
Hear me, O Lord!
Let my prayer rise like incense before You, and the lifting up of my hands
like an evening sacrifice. Hear me , O Lord.
Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth
and a portal around my lips.
Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
In the company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.
May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.
My words will be heard, for they were sweet. As a lump of clay is broken
on the ground, so their bones were strewn near the grave.
To You, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
In You have I hoped; let not my soul be lost.
Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling-blocks of wicked men.
The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.
Sticheron 1
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;
and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
I am afflicted with indifference,* and I wallow in the mire of my sinful desires.* I have been wounded by the arrows of the Evil One; I have defiled the divine image in me.* But You, O Savior,* can raise up the indifferent and heal the sick:** Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
Sticheron 2
Praise the Lord, all you nations; proclaim His glory all you people.
Like the foolish servant,* I have hidden and buried that talent given to me.* I have been judged and found guilty,* and I dare entreat You no more.* But in Your goodness, spare me,* that I may cry out to You:** Save me, O Lord before I become completely lost.
Sticheron 3
Strong is the love of the Lord for us; eternally will His truth endure.
With her tears, the sinful woman washed Your most precious feet, O Lord.* She invites all to come to You and receive forgivenss of their sins.* O Savior, grant me her faith that I may cry out to You:* Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever and ever. Amen.
O what unspeakable condescension!* O the marvel of this wonderous birth!* How could a virgin carry You in her arms as a newborn babe,* for You are her Maker and her God?* O Benefactor, Who willed to take flesh from her:** Save me, O Lord, before I become completely lost.
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1st Prokeimenon, Tone 4
O Lord, avenging God, avenging God, appear.
Verse: Judge of the earth, arise, give the proud what they deserve.
O Lord, avenging God, avenging God, appear.
First Reading – Genesis 17:1-9
2nd Prokeimenon, Tone 6
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Verse: O sing to the Lord, bless His name.
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Second Reading – Proverbs 15:20-16:9
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