The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit (or Tyro ) was a. Ὁ Ἅγιος Θεόδωρος ὁ Μεγαλοµάρτυρας ὁ Τήρων. February 17

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1 The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit Ὁ Ἅγιος Θεόδωρος ὁ Μεγαλοµάρτυρας ὁ Τήρων February 17 The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit (or Tyro ) was a soldier in the city of Alasium of the Pontian district (northeast province of Asia Minor, stretching along the coast of the Euxine, i.e. the Black Sea), under the command of a certain Brincus. When they commanded him to offer sacrifice to idols, Saint Theodore firmly confessed his faith in Christ the Savior in a loud voice. The commander gave him several days to think it over, during which time Saint Theodore prayed. They charged him with setting a pagan temple on fire, and threw him into prison to be starved to death. The Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him there, comforting and encouraging him. Brought to the governor, Saint Theodore boldly and fearlessly confessed his faith, for which he was subjected to new torments and condemned to burning. The martyr Theodore climbed onto the fire without hesitation, and with prayer and gave up his holy soul to God. This occurred in about AD 306 under the Roman emperor Galerius (AD ). Unharmed by the fire, the body of Saint Theodore was buried in the city of Euchaita, not far from Amasium. His relics were afterwards transferred to Constantinople, to a church dedicated to him. His head is in Italy, in the city of Gaeto. Fifty years after the death of Saint Theodore, the emperor Julian the Apostate (AD ), wanting to commit an outrage upon the Christians, commanded the city-commander of Constantinople during the first week of Great Lent to sprinkle all the food provisions in the marketplaces with the blood offered to idols. Saint Theodore appeared in a dream to Archbishop Eudoxius, ordering him to inform all the Christians that no one should buy anything at the marketplaces, but rather to eat boiled wheat with honey (kolyva). In memory of this occurrence, the Orthodox Church annually celebrates the holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit on the first Saturday of Great Lent. On Friday evening, at the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts following the prayer at the ambo, the Canon to the holy Great Martyr Theodore, composed by Saint John of Damascus, is sung. After this, kolyva is blessed and distributed to the faithful. The celebration of the Great Martyr Theodore on the first Saturday of Great Lent was set by the Patriarch Nektarios of Constantinople (AD ). The Troparion to Saint Theodore is quite similar to the Troparion for the Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths (December 17, Sunday Before Nativity). The Kontakion to Saint Theodore, who suffered martyrdom by fire, reminds us that he also had faith as his breastplate (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:8). We pray to Saint Theodore for the recovery of stolen articles. 1

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3 At Great Vespers The Proemial Psalm. Great Litany. At the Kyrie Ekekraksa Prosomoia Stichera of the Saint Tone 2 When from the tree as dead Εἰς τὸν Μεγἀλον Ἐσπερινόν Ὁ Προιµιακός. Εἰρηνικά. Εἰς τὸ «Κύριε, Ἐκέκραξα» Στιχηρὰ Προσόµοια τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος β Ὄτε ἐκ τοῦ ξύλου σε νεκρῶν Stichos 1 Stichos 1 If You should mark iniquities, Lord, O Lord, who shall stand? For with You there is forgiveness. Christ, as Benefactor and God, gives you to the world as a gift that makes it rich; for He accepts the gift of your precious blood, which was shed for Him through your burning zeal for truth and in Godly piety. As you stand now in His presence, armed with Godly boldness, O Martyr, save all who flee to you. Ἐὰν ἀνοµίας παρατηρήσῃς, Κύριε, Κύριε τίς ὑποστήσεται; ὅτι παρὰ σοὶ ὁ ἱλασµός ἐστιν. Δῶρον ὁ Χριστὸς πλουτοποιόν, σὲ τῇ οἰκουµένῃ παρέσχεν, ὡς εὐεργέτης Θεός, δῶρόν σου τὸ τίµιον αἷµα Θεόδωρε, δι' αὐτὸν ἐκχεόµενον, καὶ θεοσεβείας, ζήλῳ προσφερόµενον, αὐτῷ δεξάµενος, ᾧ νῦν εὐσεβεῖ παρρησίᾳ, Μάρτυς παριστάµενος πάντας, τοὺς εἰς σὲ προστρέχοντας διάσωσον. Stichos 2 Στίχος β For Your name s sake I have patiently waited for You, O Lord; my soul has waited patiently for Your word, my soul has hoped in the Lord. (Repeat) Christ, as Benefactor and God, gives you to the world as a gift that makes it rich; for He accepts the gift of your precious blood, which was shed for Him through your burning zeal for truth and in Godly piety. As you stand now in His presence, armed with Godly boldness, O Martyr, save all who flee to you. Ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόµατός σου ὑπέµεινά σε, Κύριε ὑπέµεινεν ἡ ψυχή µου εἰς τὸν λόγον σου, ἤλπισεν ἡ ψυχή µου ἐπὶ τὸν Κύριον. (Πάλιν) Δῶρον ὁ Χριστὸς πλουτοποιόν, σὲ τῇ οἰκουµένῃ παρέσχεν, ὡς εὐεργέτης Θεός, δῶρόν σου τὸ τίµιον αἷµα Θεόδωρε, δι' αὐτὸν ἐκχεόµενον, καὶ θεοσεβείας, ζήλῳ προσφερόµενον, αὐτῷ δεξάµενος, ᾧ νῦν εὐσεβεῖ παρρησίᾳ, Μάρτυς παριστάµενος πάντας, τοὺς εἰς σὲ προστρέχοντας διάσωσον. Stichos 3 Στίχος γ From the morning watch until night, from the morning watch let Israel hope in the Lord. As a strong tower of protection, repelling the adversaries assaults, you are the unconquered champion of those praising you; as a swift help in necessity, a fervent protector, a strong intercessor, a quick deliverer, and a comfort to all, you rescue all that beseech you in faith, O Theodore. Ἀπὸ φυλακῆς πρωΐας µέχρι νυκτός, ἀπὸ φυλακῆς πρωΐας, ἐλπισάτω Ἰσραὴλ ἐπὶ τὸν Κύριον. Πύργος χρηµατίζεις ἀσφαλής, τὰς τῶν ἐναντίων ἐφόδους ἀποκρουόµενος, πρόµαχος ἀήττητος, τῶν εὐφηµούντων σε, ὀξυτάτη ἀντίληψις, θερµὴ προστασία, σύντοµός τε λύτρωσις, κοινὴ βοήθεια, πρέσβυς δυνατώτατος µάκαρ, ῥύστης ἑτοιµότατος πάντων, τῶν πιστῶς αἰτούντων σε Θεόδωρε. Stichos 4 Στίχος δ For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Ὅτι παρὰ τῷ Κυρίῳ τὸ ἔλεος καὶ πολλὴ παρ Him is plenteous redemption; and He shall αὐτῷ λύτρωσις καὶ αὐτὸς λυτρώσεται τὸν redeem Israel out of all his iniquities. Ἰσραὴλ ἐκ πασῶν τῶν ἀνοµιῶν αὐτοῦ. 3

4 (Repeat) As a strong tower of protection, repelling the adversaries assaults, you are the unconquered champion of those praising you; as a swift help in necessity, a fervent protector, a strong intercessor, a quick deliverer, and a comfort to all, you rescue all that beseech you in faith, O Theodore. (Πάλιν) Πύργος χρηµατίζεις ἀσφαλής, τὰς τῶν ἐναντίων ἐφόδους ἀποκρουόµενος, πρόµαχος ἀήττητος, τῶν εὐφηµούντων σε, ὀξυτάτη ἀντίληψις, θερµὴ προστασία, σύντοµός τε λύτρωσις, κοινὴ βοήθεια, πρέσβυς δυνατώτατος µάκαρ, ῥύστης ἑτοιµότατος πάντων, τῶν πιστῶς αἰτούντων σε Θεόδωρε. Stichos 5 Στίχος ε Praise the Lord, all you nations, praise Him, all you peoples. Since you have the Torrent of Delight, our most merciful Christ, Whose true Martyr you are, and since you have the Water of Forgiveness, Who hears your prayers: rescue me from the torrents of sinfulness, calm the turbulent waters of passions; quell the storms of temptations, save me in the tranquility of heaven, O worthily-blessed Theodore. Stichos 6 For He has made His mercy to prevail over us, and the truth of the Lord abides to the ages. (Repeat) Since you have the Torrent of Delight, our most merciful Christ, Whose true Martyr you are, and since you have the Water of Forgiveness, Who hears your prayers: rescue me from the torrents of sinfulness, calm the turbulent waters of passions; quell the storms of temptations, save me in the tranquility of heaven, O worthily-blessed Theodore. Idiomelon of the Saint Tone 2 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, ἐπαινέσατε αὐτὸν πάντες οἱ λαοί. Ἔχων τὸν χειµάρρουν τῆς τρυφῆς, καὶ τὸ τῆς ἀφέσεως ὕδωρ, Χριστὸν εὐΐλατον, Μάρτυς ἀληθέστατος, αὐτοῦ γενόµενος, τῶν χειµάρρων µε λύτρωσαι, τῶν τῆς ἀνοµίας ὕδωρ µοι κατεύνασον, τὸ ἀνυπόστατον, παῦσον, πειρασµῶν καταιγίδας σῶσον πρὸς τὴν ἄνω γαλήνην, ἀξιοµακάριστε Θεόδωρε. Στίχος στ Ὅτι ἐκραταιώθη τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ ἐφ ἡµᾶς, καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια τοῦ Κυρίου µένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. (Πάλιν) Ἔχων τὸν χειµάρρουν τῆς τρυφῆς, καὶ τὸ τῆς ἀφέσεως ὕδωρ, Χριστὸν εὐΐλατον, Μάρτυς ἀληθέστατος, αὐτοῦ γενόµενος, τῶν χειµάρρων µε λύτρωσαι, τῶν τῆς ἀνοµίας ὕδωρ µοι κατεύνασον, τὸ ἀνυπόστατον, παῦσον, πειρασµῶν καταιγίδας σῶσον πρὸς τὴν ἄνω γαλήνην, ἀξιοµακάριστε Θεόδωρε. Ἰδιόµελον τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος β' Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι. I honor you as the namesake of divine gifts, O Θείων δωρεῶν ἐπώνυµόν σε γεραίροµεν, thrice-blessed Theodore; for appearing as an τρισµάκαρ Θεόδωρε τοῦ φωτὸς γὰρ τοῦ unwaning luminary of the Divine Light, you θείου, ἄδυτος φωστὴρ ἀναδειχθείς, illuminate all creation by your contests. κατέλαµψας ἄθλοις σου, τὴν σύµπασαν κτίσιν, Proving mightier than fire, you quench the τοῦ πυρὸς ἀκµαιότερος φανείς, τὴν φλόγα flame, and crush the head of the treacherous κατέσβεσας, καὶ τοῦ δολίου δράκοντος, τὴν dragon. Wherefore, at the time of your contest, κάραν συνέτριψας διὸ ἐν τοῖς ἄθλοις σου, Christ bowed down and crowned your divine Χριστὸς ἐπικαµφθείς, ἐστεφάνωσε τὴν θείαν head, O Great Martyr and athlete. Since you κάραν σου, Μεγαλοµάρτυς ἀθλητά. Ὡς ἔχων have boldness before God, fervently entreat παρρησίαν πρὸς Θεόν, ἐκτενῶς ἱκέτευε, ὑπὲρ Him on behalf of our souls. τῶν ψυχῶν ἡµῶν. 4

5 Theotokion Tone 2 When from the tree as dead Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Accept the hymns of petition which we address to you, O Theotokos, for we are your people. Lady, save us, for we are helpless; deliver from peril the sheep of your flock who bow down before you with faith in your holy temple; for having given birth to the Savior, you have a mother s power to intercede ceaselessly for our salvation. Stavrotheotokion µνήµην αὐτοῦ. 5 Θεοτοκίον Ἦχος β Ὄτε ἐκ τοῦ ξύλου σε νεκρῶν Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Δέξαι τὴν ἰκέσιον ᾠδήν, τῶν σῶν οἰκετῶν Θεοτόκε, ἣν σοι προσάγοµεν. Δέσποινα διάσωσον, ἀπορουµένους ἡµᾶς, καὶ κινδύνων ἐξάγαγε, τὴν ποίµνην σου ταύτην, πίστει σοι προσπίπτουσαν, ἐν τῷ σεπτῷ σου ναῷ σὺ γὰρ τὸν Σωτῆρα τεκοῦσα, ἔχεις παρρησίαν ὡς Μήτηρ, ἐκτενῶς πρεσβεύειν τοῦ σωθῆναι ἡµᾶς. Σταυροθεοτοκίον Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. When the spotless Ewe saw her Lamb willingly led as a mortal to the slaughter, she cried to Him in tears, O Christ, are You going to deprive me, Your Mother, of her Child? Why do You do this, O Redeemer of all? Nevertheless, O You Who love mankind, I sing and glorify Your ineffable and supreme goodness. Entrance O gladsome Light, and Prokeimenon of the day. Then, Let us say with all our soul, and with all our mind let us say, etc. Make us worthy, O Lord... Then, Let us complete our evening prayer..., and Prayer at the Bowing of Heads. Aposticha From the Oktoechos, or the following: Prosomoia Stichera of the Saint Tone 1 The heavenly orders Let us rejoice on this radiant festival of the divine martyr; and let us all who love to keep the feasts make glad in faith, as we honor the joyful celebration of his death. Let us sing in praise of the One Who has glorified his memory. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Ὅτε ἡ ἀµίαντος ἀµνάς, ἔβλεψε τὸν ἴδιον ἄρνα, ἐπὶ σφαγὴν ὡς κριόν, θέλοντα ἑλκόµενον, θρηνοῦσα ἔλεγεν Ἀτεκνῶσαι νῦν σπεύδεις µε, Χριστὲ τὴν τεκοῦσαν, τὶ τοῦτο πεποίηκας, ὁ Λυτρωτὴς τοῦ παντός; ὅµως, ἀνυµνῶ καὶ δοξάζω, σοῦ τὴν ὑπὲρ νοῦν τε καὶ λόγον, ἄκραν συγκατάβασιν Φιλάνθρωπε. Εἴσοδος «Φῶς ἱλαρόν...,» καὶ τὸ Προκείµενον τῆς ἡµέρας. Εἶτα «Εἴπωµεν πάντες ἐξ ὅλης της ψυχῆς καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς διανοίας ἡµῶν εἴπωµεν.» «Καταξίωσον, Κύριε...» Εἶτα «Πληρώσωµεν τὴν ἑσπερινὴν δέησιν...,» καὶ Εὐχῆ τῆς Κεφαλοκλισίας. Ἀπόστιχα Ἐκ τοῦ Ὀκτόηχου, ἢ τὸ παρόν Στιχηρὰ Προσόµοια τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος α Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγµάτων Τῇ παµφαεῖ πανηγύρει, τοῦ θείου Μάρτυρος, εὐωχηθῶµεν πάντες, καὶ πιστῶς εὐφρανθῶµεν, φιλέορτα τιµῶντες, φαιδρὰν ἑορτήν, τῆς αὐτοῦ τελειώσεως, ᾀσµατικῶς ἀνυµνοῦντες τόν, Ἰησοῦν, τὸν δοξάσαντα τὴν

6 The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall be multiplied like the cedar in Lebanon. O you faithful, let us join with one accord, and praise in mystical hymns the champion of the heavenly army, the strong warrior of our holy faith. And let us say: O martyr of Jesus, worthy of our wonder, pray for us who honor you. Those planted in the house of the Lord shall blossom forth in the courts of our God. You have gained the riches of heaven as a treasure by your sufferings and labors; you have offered all your strength as a gift acceptable to God, and by Your martyrdom you have eagerly fulfilled the promise of your God-given name. Idiomelon of the Saint Δίκαιος ὡς φοίνιξ νθήσει καὶ ὡσεὶ κέδρος ἡ ἐν τῷ Λιβάνῳ πληθυνθήσεται. Τὸν ἀριστέα τῆς ἄνω, στρατολογίας πιστοί, ὡς καρτερὸν ὁπλίτην, τῆς ἡµῶν εὐσεβείας, συµφώνως συνελθόντες, ᾠδαῖς µυστικαῖς, εὐφηµήσωµεν λέγοντες Ἀξιοθαύµαστε Μάρτυς τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, εὔχου ὑπὲρ τῶν τιµώντων σε. Πεφυτευµένος ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κυρίου, ἐν ταῖς αὐλαῖς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡµῶν ἐξανθήσει. Τῆς εὐσεβείας τὸν πλοῦτον, καὶ τὴν λαµπρότητα, ἀθλητικοῖς καµάτοις, σεαυτῷ θησαυρίσας, πᾶσαν τὴν ἰσχύν σου, δῶρον δεκτόν, τῷ Θεῷ προσενήνοχας, ἀναπληρῶν ἐν τοῖς ἄθλοις µετὰ σπουδῆς, Θεοδώρητόν σου πρόσκλησιν. Ἰδιόµελον τοῦ Ἁγίου Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. The God-given grace of your wonders, O Marrtyr Theodore, is spread out upon those who beseech you in faith, crying out: you deliver captives, you heal the sick, you enrich the poor, and you preserve seafarers; you stay the futile flight of fugitives; and to those who have been robbed, O athlete, you reveal that which they had lost; you instruct soldiers to refrain from extortion; you compassionately grant the requests of children. O most-holy athlete, fervently protect those who celebrate your sacred memorial, extolling of your martyrdom: and beseech Christ to grant us Great Mercy. Theotokion Tone 2 When from the tree as dead Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι. Τὴν θεοδώρητον χάριν τῶν θαυµάτων σου Μάρτυς Θεόδωρε, πᾶσιν ἐφαπλοῖς τοῖς πίστει σοι προστρέχουσι, δι' ἧς εὐφηµοῦµέν σε λέγοντες Αἰχµαλώτους λυτροῦσαι, θεραπεύεις νοσοῦντας, πενοµένους πλουτίζεις, καὶ διασῴζεις πλέοντας, µάταιον δρασµὸν ἐπέχεις οἰκετῶν, καὶ ζηµίας φανέρωσιν ποιεῖς, τοῖς συληθεῖσιν Ἀθλητά, καὶ στρατιώτας παιδεύεις, τῆς ἁρπαγῆς ἀπέχεσθαι νηπίοις χαρίζῃ συµπαθῶς τὰ αἰτήµατα, θερµὸς εὑρίσκῃ προστάτης τοῖς ἐπιτελοῦσί σου τὸ ἱερὸν µνηµόσυνον, µεθ' ὧν καὶ ἡµῖν, Ἀθλητὰ ἱερώτατε, τοῖς ἀνυµνοῦσί σου τὸ µαρτύριον, αἴτησαι παρὰ Χριστοῦ τὸ µέγα ἔλεος. Θεοτοκίον Ἦχος β Ὄτε ἐκ τοῦ ξύλου σε νεκρῶν Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Those who see God in heaven, see you as a Νέον, οὐρανὸν καινοφανῆ, οἱ τοῦ οὐρανίου new heaven; they declare the glory of God αὐτόπται, σὲ καθορῶντες Θεοῦ, δόξαν Who lifted you up from earth to heaven. διηγοῦντί σοι, οὐρανοµήκη πρὸς γῆν, καὶ Having the Son born from you as their χειρῶν αὐτοῦ ποίησιν, ἀγγέλλουσι κόσµῳ, 6

7 firmament, they proclaim the work of His hands to the earth, O Virgin; the message of those who preached your maternity to all the nations has resounded to the ends of the world. Stavrotheotokion ἔχοντες στερέωµα, τοῦ σαρκωθέντος ἐκ σοῦ φθόγγος γὰρ ὁ τούτων ἐξῆλθε, µέχρι γῆς περάτων Παρθένε, τόκον κηρυττόντων σὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσι. Σταυροθεοτοκίον Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. When the ewe-lamb saw You, her own Lamb, on the Cross and pierced with nails, she groaned and was struck with fear and awe: How can it be that You are dying, wishing, my Son, to tear up the debt of Adam, the firstformed man, and to redeem from death all humanity? Glory to Your dispensation, O You Who love mankind. Then, Now let Your servant depart in peace..., and Trisagion Prayers. Apolitikion and Theotokion Apolitikion of the Saint Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Ὅτε ἐν Σταυρῷ σε ἡ Ἀµνάς, ἄρνα τὸν οἰκεῖον ἑώρα, κατακεντούµενον, ἥλοις, ὠλοφύρετο ἐκπληττοµένη σφοδρῶς, καὶ δακρύουσα ἔλεγε Πῶς θνῃσκεις, Υἱέ µου, θέλων τὸ χειρόγραφον τοῦ πρωτοπλάστου Ἀδάµ, ῥῆξαι, καὶ θανάτου λυτρῶσαι, ἄπαν τὸ ἀνθρώπινον, δόξα, τῇ οἰκονοµίᾳ σου Φιλάνθρωπε. Εἶτα «Νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν δούλόν σου...,» καὶ τὸ Τρισάγιον. Ἀπολυτίκιον καὶ Θεοτοκίον Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. Theotokion Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Θεοτοκίον Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. All surpassing every thought, all surpassing glorious, O Mother of God, are your mysteries; for while bearing the seal of purity and preserved in virginity, you were deemed a Mother in truth, for to the true God you gave birth; to Him pray fervently, entreating that our souls be saved. Dismissal, May Christ our true God,... Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι, καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Πάντα ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν, πάντα ὑπερένδοξα, τὰ σὰ Θεοτόκε µυστήρια, τῇ ἁγνείᾳ ἐσφραγισµένη, καὶ παρθενίᾳ φυλαττοµένη, Μήτηρ ἐγνώσθης ἀψευδής, Θεὸν τεκοῦσα ἀληθινόν αὐτὸν ἱκέτευε σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Ἀπόλυσις «Χριστὸς ὁ ἀληθινὸς Θεὸς ἡµῶν...» 7

8 At Matins Hexapsalm. God is the Lord... Apolitikion of the Saint Εἰς τὸν Ὄρθρον Ὁ Ἑξάψαλµος, Εἰς τὸ «Θεὸς Κύριος...» Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. (Repeat) Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. Theotokion Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι. (Πάλιν) Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Θεοτοκίον Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. All surpassing every thought, all surpassing glorious, O Mother of God, are your mysteries; for while bearing the seal of purity and preserved in virginity, you were deemed a Mother in truth, for to the true God you gave birth; to Him pray fervently, entreating that our souls be saved. Small Litany Sessional Hymns After the First Stichologia From the Oktoechos. After the Second Stichologia From the Oktoechos, or the following: Sessional Hymns of Saint Theodore Tone 3 Divine faith Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Πάντα ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν, πάντα ὑπερένδοξα, τὰ σὰ Θεοτόκε µυστήρια, τῇ ἁγνείᾳ ἐσφραγισµένη, καὶ παρθενίᾳ φυλαττοµένη, Μήτηρ ἐγνώσθης ἀψευδής, Θεὸν τεκοῦσα ἀληθινόν αὐτὸν ἱκέτευε σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Συναπτὴ Μικρὰ Ἐκ τοῦ Ὀκτόηχου. Καθίσµατα Μετὰ τὴν α Στιχολογίαν Μετὰ τὴν β Στιχολογίαν Ἐκ τοῦ Ὀκτόηχου, ἢ τὸ παρόν Καθίσµατα τοῦ Ἁγίου Θεοδώρου Ἦχος γ Θείας πίστεως Burning with Orthodoxy of faith, you Ζέων πίστεως ὀρθοδοξία, πλάνην ἔσβεσας quenched the error of false teaching and κακοδοξίας, καταργήσας τῶν εἰδώλων τὸ 8

9 destroyed the godless worship of idols. Sacrificed as a burnt offering to God, you bring joy to the ends of the earth through your miracles. O glorious martyr, pray to Christ our God that we may receive great mercy. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. The Lord Who strengthened you in your sufferings, has granted you to all the inhabited earth as a divine gift of salvation. You heal the diseases of our soul and put to flight the passions of our body. O martyr Theodore, pray to Christ our God that we may receive great mercy. Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. In your womb, O undefiled Virgin, you conceived God Whom nothing can contain: the hypostatic Word and consubstantial Son, Who shone forth changelessly from the Father before all ages. With the prophets and the martyrs, with the holy monks, the ascetics and the righteous, entreat Him that we may be granted the remission of our sins. Psalm 50. Kontakion of the Saint Read (Tone Plagal 4) You carried the faith of Christ as a shield within your heart, and trampled the power of the enemy underfoot, O greatly-suffering martyr. You received a heavenly and eternal crown, for you were undefeated in the battle. Oikos Read (Tone Plagal 4) We sing Your praise with faith and thanksgiving, O You Who are seated on the throne of light. For You granted us a divine gift: Theodore, courageous in his martyrdom, thrice-blessed in his life, the champion of truth. With firm devotion he held fast to Christ, and proved to be a mighty victor over the defeated enemy, for he was undefeated in the battle. Synaxarion 9 ἄθεον, καὶ ὁλοκαύτωµα θεῖον γενόµενος, θαυµατουργίαις δροσίζεις τὰ πέρατα. Μάρτυς ἔνδοξε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡµῖν τὸ µέγα ἔλεος. Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῶ καὶ τῷ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι. Θεῖον δῶρόν σε πρὸς σωτηρίαν, πάσῃ δέδωκε τῇ οἰκουµένῃ, ὁ ἐν τοῖς ἄθλοις δυναµώσας σε Κύριος, τὰς ψυχικὰς ἡµῶν νόσους ἰώµενος, καὶ τῶν σωµάτων τὰ πάθη τροπούµενος. Μάρτυς Θεόδωρε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡµῖν τὸ µέγα ἔλεος. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Ἡ τὸν ἀχώρητον, Θεὸν ἐν µήτρᾳ σου, Παρθένε ἄχραντε, κυοφορήσασα, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων ἐκ Πατρὸς ἀρρεύστως ἀνατείλαντα, Λόγον ἐνυπόστατον, καὶ Υἱὸν ὁµοούσιον, τοῦτον ἐκδυσώπησον, σὺν Προφήταις καὶ Μάρτυσιν. Ὁσίοις, Ἀσκηταῖς, καὶ Δικαίοις, δοῦναι ἡµῖν λύσιν πληµµεληµάτων. Ψαλµός Ν. Κοντάκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Χῦµα (Ἦχος πλ. δ') Πίστιν Χριστοῦ ὡσεὶ θώρακα, ἔνδον λαβὼν ἐν καρδίᾳ σου, τὰς ἐναντίας δυνάµεις κατεπάτησας Πολύαθλε, καὶ στέφει οὐρανίῳ ἐστέφθης αἰωνίως, ὡς ἀήττητος. Οἶκος Χῦµα(Ἦχος πλ. δ ) Τὸν ἐν θρόνῳ φωτὸς ἐποχούµενον, εὐχαρίστως ἐν πίστει ὑµνοῦµέν σε, ὅτι δώρηµα θεῖον δεδώρησαι, τὸν γενναῖον τοῖς ἄθλοις Θεόδωρον, τὸν ἐν τῷ βίῳ τρισµακάριστον, ὡς ὑπέρµαχον ὄντα τῆς ἀληθείας, εὐσεβεῖ λογισµῷ κεκτηµένος Χριστόν, ἀνεδείχθη κραταιὸς νικητὴς κατὰ τοῦ δολεροῦ, ὡς ἀήττητος. Συναξάριον

10 On the seventeenth day of the month, the memory of the holy great martyr Theodore the Recruit. On the same day, the memory of the holy Mariam, sister of the Apostle Philip. On the same day, the memory of our venerable father Auxibios. On the same day, the memory of our venerable father Theoksteriktos; and the commemoration of the opening of the relics of Saint Mena of Alexandria. On the same day, the memory of the emperor Marcian and Pulcheria his wife. Their Synaxis is celebrated in the Great Church in Constantinople. Through the intercessions of Your holy ones, Christ God, have mercy on us. Amen. Katavasiai of the Theotokos 10 Τῇ ΙΖ' τοῦ αὐτοῦ µηνός, Μνήµη τοῦ Ἁγίου Μεγαλοµάρτυρος Θεοδώρου τοῦ Τήρωνος. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡµέρᾳ, Μνήµη τῆς Ἁγίας Μαριάµνης, ἀδελφῆς τοῦ Ἁγίου Φιλίππου τοῦ Ἀποστόλου. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡµέρᾳ, Μνήµη τοῦ ὁσίου Πατρὸς ἡµῶν Αὐξιβίου. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡµέρᾳ, Μνήµη τοῦ ὁσίου Πατρὸς ἡµῶν Θεοστηρίκτου, καὶ Μνήµη τῆς εὑρέσεως τῶν λειψάνων τοῦ Ἁγίου Μηνᾶ τοῦ Καλλικελάδου. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡµέρᾳ, Μνήµη τῶν ἐν εὐσεβεῖ τῇ Μνήµῃ γενοµένων Βασιλέων Μαρκιανοῦ καὶ Πουλχερίας. Τελεῖται δὲ ἡ αὐτῶν Σύναξις ἐν τῇ µεγάλῃ Ἐκκλησίᾳ. Ταῖς αὐτῶν ἁγίαις πρεσβείαις, ὁ Θεὸς ἐλέησον καὶ σῶσον ἡµᾶς. Ἀµήν. Καταβασίαι τῆς Θεοτόκου Tone Plagal 4 Ἦχος πλ. δ Ode 1 Ἦχος δ My mouth shall I open up and by the Spirit shall it be filled; and I shall pour out a word unto the Mother and Queen; and I shall be seen in cheerful celebration; and joyfully I shall sing lauding her wonders. Ἀνοίξω τὸ στόµα µου, καὶ πληρωθήσεται Πνεύµατος, καὶ λόγον ἐρεύξοµαι, τῇ Βασιλίδι Μητρί καὶ ὀφθήσοµαι, φαιδρῶς πανηγυρίζων, καὶ ᾄσω γηθόµενος, ταύτης τὰ θαύµατα. Ode 3 Ὠδὴ γ Establish, all-holy Theotokos, O living and ever-welling fount, your choristers assembled in spiritual fellowship, and crowns of glory graciously in your divine magnificence grant to them. Τοὺς σοὺς ὑµνολόγους, Θεοτόκε, ἡ ζῶσα καὶ ἄφθονος πηγή, θίασον συγκροτήσαντας, πνευµατικὸν στερέωσον καὶ ἐν τῇ θείᾳ δόξῃ Σου, στεφάνων δόξης ἀξίωσον. Ode 4 Ὠδὴ δ Comprehending the unfathomable divine will of your incarnation by the Virgin, O most High, the prophet Habbakuk cried out: Glory to your power, O Lord. Τὴν ἀνεξιχνίαστον θείαν βουλήν, τῆς ἐκ τῆς Παρθένου σαρκώσεως, Σοῦ τοῦ Ὑψίστου, ὁ προφήτης Ἀββακούµ, κατανοῶν ἐκραύγαζε Δόξα τῇ δυνάµει Σου Κύριε. Ode 5 Ὠδὴ ε Amazed was the universe by your divine magnificence; for while never consummating marriage, you held, O virgin the God of all in your womb, and gave birth unto a timeless Son Who rewards salvation to all who chant hymns of praise to you. Ἐξέστη τὰ σύµπαντα, ἐπὶ τῇ θείᾳ δόξῃ Σου Σὺ γάρ, ἀπειρόγαµε Παρθένε, ἔσχες ἐν µήτρᾳ, τὸν ἐπὶ πάντων Θεόν, καὶ τέτοκας ἄχρονον Υἱόν, πᾶσι τοῖς ὑµνοῦσί Σε, σωτηρίαν βραβεύουσα.

11 Ode 6 Ὠδὴ ς O Godly-minded people, as we observe this solemn and divine feast in honor of the Mother of God, come let us clap our hands for joy while glorifying God Who was born of her. Τὴν θείαν ταύτην καὶ πάντιµον, τελοῦντες Ἑορτὴν οἱ θεόφρονες, τῆς Θεοµήτορος, δεῦτε τὰς χεῖρας κροτήσωµεν, τὸν ἐξ Αὐτῆς τεχθέντα, Θεὸν δοξάζοντες. Ode 7 Ὠδὴ ζ Godly-minded three did not adore created things in the Creator s stead, but bravely trampling upon the threat of the furnace fire, they chanted joyfully: O supremely praised, and most-exalted Lord and God of our fathers You are blessed. Οὐκ ἐλάτρευσαν, τῇ κτίσει οἱ θεόφρονες, παρὰ τὸν κτίσαντα ἀλλὰ πυρὸς ἀπειλήν, ἀνδρείως πατήσαντες, χαίροντες ἔψαλλον Ὑπερύµνητε, ὁ τῶν πατέρων Κύριος, καὶ Θεὸς εὐλογητὸς εἶ. Ode 8 Ὠδὴ η We praise, we bless, and we worship the Lord. Pious children stood within the furnace, the child of the Theotokos went and rescued them. He was prefigured then, manifestly acting now, is gathering together the entire universe to sing the hymn: O praise and supremely exalt the Lord, O all ye His works, unto the ages. More honorable... Katavasia Αἰνοῦµεν, εὐλογοῦµεν καὶ προσκυνοῦµεν τὸν Κύριον. Παῖδας εὐαγεῖς ἐν τῇ καµίνῳ, ὁ τόκος τῆς Θεοτόκου διεσώσατο, τότε µὲν τυπούµενος νῦν δὲ ἐνεργούµενος, τὴν οἰκουµένην ἅπασαν, ἀγείρει ψάλλουσαν Τὸν Κύριον ὑµνεῖτε τὰ ἔργα, καὶ ὑπερυψοῦτε, εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας. «Τὴν Τιµιωτέραν...» Παµµάκαρ. 11 Καταβασία Ode 9 Ὠδὴ θ Earthlings one and all, with festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; and you incorporeal angelic powers in heaven celebrate, thus honoring the sacred feast of the Mother of God and salute her: O allblessed one, ever-virgin and pure, who gave birth to God. Small Litany Exaposteilarion and Theotokion Exaposteilarion of the Saint Tone 3 O women listen O holy Theodore, you obtain the grace of healing in abundance for all; by the influence which you possess before the Lord, O blessed Martyr, you hasten to save those who call upon you with a fervent faith. Ἅπας γηγενής, σκιρτάτω τῷ πνεύµατι, λαµπαδουχούµενος πανηγυριζέτω δέ, ἀύλων Νόων, φύσις γεραίρουσα, τὰ ἱερὰ θαυµάσια, τῆς Θεοµήτορος, καὶ βοάτω Χαίροις παµµακάριστε, Θεοτόκε ἁγνή, ἀειπάρθενε. Συναπτὴ Μικρὰ Ἐξαποστειλάριον καὶ Θεοτοκίον Ἐξαποστειλάριον τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος γ Γυναῖκες ἀκουτίσθητε Τοῖς πᾶσι τὰ χαρίσµατα, τῶν ἰαµάτων Ἅγιε, σὺ δαψιλῶς, παροχεύεις, Θεόδωρε ἀθλοφόρε, ὡς ἔχων δὲ πρὸς Κύριον, τὴν παρρησίαν πάντοτε, τοὺς ἐκ θερµῆς σε πίστεως, προσκαλουµένους προφθάνεις καὶ διασῴζεις

12 Theotokion O pure Virgin, you carried in your arms the Lord Who holds the whole universe in His allpure hand; entreat Him to deliver me from the clutches of the treacherous dragon, who mercilessly draws my heart toward deadly pleasures. O holy Theotokos, He HImself has called You blessed. Praises Let every breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. To You is due praise, O God. Praise Him all you His Angels; praise Him all you His hosts. To You is due praise, O God. Prosomoia Stichera of the Saint Tone 1 The heavenly orders Θεοτοκίον Ταῖς σαῖς ἀγκάλαις Ἄχραντε, βαστάσασα τὸν Κύριον, τὸν τῇ ἀχράντῳ παλάµῃ, διακρατοῦντα τὰ πάντα, αὐτὸν θεοµακάριστε, ἱκέτευε ῥυσθῆναί µε, χειρὸς δολίου δράκοντος, τοῦ ἀναιδῶς σπαράττοντος, τὴν ταπεινήν µου καρδίαν εἰς ἡδονὰς ψυχοφθόρους. Αἶνοι Πᾶσα πνοὴ αἰνεσάτω τὸν Κύριον. Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τῶν οὐρανῶν αἰνεῖτε αὺτὸν ἐν τοῖς ὑψἰστοις Σοὶ πρέπει ὕµνος τῷ Θεῷ. Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν πάντες οἱ Ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάµεις αὐτοῦ Σοὶ πρέπει ὕµνος τῷ Θεῷ. Στιχηρὰ Προσόµοια τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος α Τῶν οὐρανίων ταγµάτων Stichos 1 Στίχος α Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to the multitude of His greatness. Let us rejoice on this radiant festival of the divine martyr; and let us all who love to keep the feasts make glad in faith, as we honor the joyful celebration of his death. Let us sing in praise of the One Who has glorified his memory. Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐπὶ ταῖς δυναστείαις αὐτοῦ, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν κατὰ τὸ πλῆθος τῆς µεγαλωσύνης αὐτοῦ. Τῇ παµφαεῖ πανηγύρει, τοῦ θείου Μάρτυρος, εὐωχηθῶµεν πάντες, καὶ πιστῶς εὐφρανθῶµεν, φιλέορτοι τιµῶντες, φαιδρὰν ἑορτήν, τῆς αὐτοῦ τελειώσεως, ᾀσµατικῶς ἀνυµνοῦντες τὸν Ἰησοῦν, τὸν δοξάσαντα τὴν µνήµην αὐτοῦ. Stichos 2 Στίχος β Praise Him with the sound of trumpet; praise Him with the psaltery and harp. (Repeat) Let us rejoice on this radiant festival of the divine martyr; and let us all who love to keep the feasts make glad in faith, as we honor the joyful celebration of his death. Let us sing in praise of the One Who has glorified his memory. Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ἤχῳ, σάλπιγγος, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ψαλτηρίῳ καὶ κιθάρᾳ. (Πάλιν) Τῇ παµφαεῖ πανηγύρει, τοῦ θείου Μάρτυρος, εὐωχηθῶµεν πάντες, καὶ πιστῶς εὐφρανθῶµεν, φιλέορτα τιµῶντες, φαιδρὰν ἑορτήν, τῆς αὐτοῦ τελειώσεως, ᾀσµατικῶς ἀνυµνοῦντες τόν, Ἰησοῦν, τὸν δοξάσαντα τὴν µνήµην αὐτοῦ. Stichos 3 Στίχος γ Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and flute. Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν τυµπάνῳ καὶ χορῷ, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν χορδαῖς καὶ ὀργάνῳ. O you faithful, let us join with one accord, and Τὸν ἀριστέα τῆς ἄνω, στρατολογίας πιστοί, ὡς praise in mystical hymns the champion of the καρτερὸν ὁπλίτην, τῆς ἡµῶν εὐσεβείας, heavenly army, the strong warrior of our holy συµφώνως συνελθόντες, ᾠδαῖς µυστικαῖς, 12

13 faith. And let us say: O martyr of Jesus, worthy of our wonder, pray for us who honor you. εὐφηµήσωµεν λέγοντες Ἀξιοθαύµαστε Μάρτυς τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, εὔχου ὑπὲρ τῶν τιµώντων σε. Stichos 4 Στίχος δ Praise Him with tuneful cymbals; praise Him with cymbals of jubilation. Let every breath praise the Lord. You have gained the riches of heaven as a treasure by your sufferings and labors; you have offered all your strength as a gift acceptable to God, and by Your martyrdom you have eagerly fulfilled the promise of your God-given name. Idiomelon of the Saint Tone Plagal 2 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. You are a gift of holiness, O Theodore, bringing the riches of the divine life to the world by your wisdom. Christ has glorified your memory, and rejoicing in your feast with one heart, we the faithful praise your labors and your sufferings. Theotokion Tone Plagal 2 Having laid up all their hope Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Wounded by the demon-robbers and lying lifeless on the road of this passing life, I have need of your mercy, O all-spotless Virgin. Come quickly to visit me, pouring oil and wine into my incurable wounds. Restore me to health, that I may glorify you and sing fittingly with love of your great deeds, O all-pure and ever-virgin Mother. Stavrotheotokion Αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν κυµβάλοις εὐήχοις, αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν κυµβάλοις ἀλαλαγµοῦ. Πᾶσα πνοὴ αἰνεσάτω τὸν Κύριον. Τῆς εὐσεβείας τὸν πλοῦτον, καὶ τὴν λαµπρότητα, ἀθλητικοῖς καµάτοις, σεαυτῷ θησαυρίσας, πᾶσαν τὴν ἰσχύν σου, δῶρον δεκτόν, τῷ Θεῷ προσενήνοχας, ἀναπληρῶν ἐν τοῖς ἄθλοις µετὰ σπουδῆς, Θεοδώρητόν σου πρόσκλησιν. Ἰδιόµελον τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἦχος πλ. β' Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι. Ἁγιωσύνης δωρεά, καὶ πλοῦτος θείας ζωῆς, πεφανέρωσαι τῷ Κόσµῳ Θεόδωρε. Χριστὸς γάρ σου σοφέ, τὴν µνήµην ἐδόξασεν ἐν ᾗ συµφώνως οἱ πιστοί, γεγηθότες ὑµνοῦµεν, τοὺς ἀγῶνας τῶν πόνων σου. Θεοτοκίον Ἦχος πλ. β Ὅλην ἀποθέµενοι Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Τετραυµατισµένον µε, ταῖς λῃστρικαῖς τῶν Δαιµόνων, ἐφόδοις καὶ κείµενον, ὅλον ἀνενέργητον Παναµώµητε, ἐν ὁδῷ πάντοτε, τοῦ ἀστάτου βίου, σοῦ ἐλέους προσδεόµενον, τάχος ἐπίσκεψαι, ἡ τῶν πεπτωκότων ἀνόρθωσις, καὶ δώρησαι τὴν ἴασιν, καὶ τὴν σωτηρίαν µοι Δέσποινα, ἵνα, σὲ δοξάζω, καὶ πόθῳ κατὰ χρέος ἀνυµνῶ, τὰ µεγαλεῖά σου ἄχραντε, µόνη Μητροπάρθενε. Σταυροθεοτοκίον Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Long ago, the sovereign and spotless Lady Τὸν ἄρνα τὸν ἴδιον, ἀµνὰς ἡ ἄσπιλος πάλαι, saw her Son lifted up on the Cross; as a καὶ ἄµωµος Δέσποινα, ἐν Σταυρῷ ὑψούµενον 13

14 mother, she exclaimed in wonder, What is this new and glorious sight, my sweet Child? How can the graceless people give You over to Pilate s judgment and condemn the Life of all to death? I, however, sing a hymn to Your unspeakable compassion, O Word. Great Doxology. Troparion Apolitikion of the Saint ὡς ἑώρακε, µητρικῶς ὠλόλυζε, καὶ ἐκπληττοµένη, ἀνεβόα Τὶ τὸ ὅραµα, τέκνον γλυκύτατον, τοῦτο τὸ καινὸν καὶ παράδοξον, πῶς δῆµος ὁ ἀχάριστος, βήµατι Πιλάτου παρέδωκε, καὶ κατακρινοῦσι, θανάτῳ τὴν ἁπάντων σε ζωήν, ἀλλ ἀνυµνῶ σου τὴν ἄφατον, Λόγε συγκατάβασιν. Δοξολογία Μεγάλη. Τροπάριον Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. The Divine Liturgy. Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Ἡ Θεία Λειτουργία. 14

15 At the Divine Liturgy Εἰς τὴν Λειτουργίαν Litany of Peace. Antiphons of Sunday. Εἰρηνικά. Ἀντίφωνα τῶν Κυριακῶν. First Antiphon Ἀντίφωνον Α Tone 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all that He has done for you. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. The Lord in heaven has prepared His throne, and His Kingdom rules over all. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. Small Litany. Ἦχος β Εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή µου, τόν Κύριον, καί πάντα τά ἐντός µου τό ὄνοµα τό ἅγιον αὐτοῦ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡµᾶς. Εὐλόγει, ἡ ψυχή µου, τόν Κύριον, καί µή ἐπιλανθάνου πάσας τάς ἀνταποδόσεις αὐτοῦ. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡµᾶς. Κύριος ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ ἡτοίµασεν τόν θρόνον αὐτοῦ, καί ἡ βασιλεία αὐτοῦ πάντων δεσπόζει. Ταῖς πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Σῶτερ, σῶσον ἡµᾶς. Συναπτὴ Μικρὰ Second Antiphon Ἀντίφωνον Β Tone 2 Praise the Lord, O my soul; I will praise the Lord in my life, I will chant to my God for as long as I exist. Save us, O Son of God, Who are wondrous among Your saints; we sing to you, Alleluia. Blessed is he whose Help is the God of Jacob, whose Hope is in the Lord his God. Save us, O Son of God, Who are wondrous among Your saints; we sing to you, Alleluia. The Lord shall reign to the ages; your God, O Sion, from generation to generation. Save us, O Son of God, Who are wondrous among Your saints; we sing to you, Alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Ἦχος β Αἴνει ἡ ψυχή µου τόν Κύριον αἰνέσω Κύριον ἐν τῇ ζωῇ µου, ψαλῶ τῷ Θεῷ µου ἕως ὑπάρχω. Σῶσον ἡµᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ ὁ ἐν Ἁγίοις θαυµαστός ψάλλοντάς σοι, Ἀλληλούϊα. Μακάριος οὗ ὁ Θεός Ἰακώβ βοηθός αὐτοῦ, ἡ ἐλπίς αὐτοῦ ἐπί Κύριον τόν Θεόν αὐτοῦ. Σῶσον ἡµᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ ὁ ἐν Ἁγίοις θαυµαστός ψάλλοντάς σοι, Ἀλληλούϊα. Βασιλεύσει Κύριος εἰς τόν αἰῶνα ὁ Θεός σου, Σιών, εἰς γενεάν καί γενεάν. Σῶσον ἡµᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ ὁ ἐν Ἁγίοις θαυµαστός ψάλλοντάς σοι, Ἀλληλούϊα. Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι, καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀµήν. Only-begotten Son and Word of God, Ὁ µονογενὴς Υἱὸς καὶ Λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ, immortal One, Who for our salvation did so ἀθάνατος ὑπάρχων καὶ καταδεξάµενος διὰ τὴν humble Yourself by taking on flesh taking ἡµετέραν σωτηρίαν σαρκωθῆναι ἐκ τῆς ἁγίας flesh from (from) the Theotokos and evervirgin Mary; without change did You become ἐνανθρωπήσας, σταυρωθείς τε, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεοτόκου καὶ ἀειπαρθένου Μαρίας, ἀτρέπτως Man; You were crucified Christ our God, Θεός, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, εἷς ὤν τῆς 15

16 trampling down death by Your death; as one of the Holy Trinity, and being glorified together with the Father and the Holy Spirit: save us. Small Litany. Small Entrance Apolitikion of the Saint Ἁγίας Τριάδος, συνδοξαζόµενος τῷ Πατρὶ καὶ τῷ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύµατι, σῶσον ἡµᾶς. Συναπτὴ Μικρὰ «Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός...» 16 Μικρά Εἴσοδος Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. Entrance Hymn Come let us bow to Christ as we worship Him, the Son of God. Save us O Son of God Who are wondrous among Your saints, we sing to You: Alleluia. Apolitikion of the Saint Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Εἰσοδικόν Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωµεν καὶ προσπέσωµεν Χριστῷ. Σῶσον ἡµᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ ἐν Ἁγίοις θαυµαστός ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Great are the accomplishments of faith! On the fountain of flame, as if on refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore took delight; for by becoming a burnt offering, as bread most sweet, to the Trinity he is being offered. Through his supplications, O Christ God, save our souls. Apolitikion of the Temple Kontakion of the Theotokos Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώµατα! ἐν τῇ πηγῇ τῆς φλογός, ὡς ἐπὶ ὕδατος ἀναπαύσεως, ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρτυς Θεόδωρος ἠγάλλετο πυρὶ γὰρ ὁλοκαυτωθείς, ὡς ἄρτος ἡδύς, τῇ Τριάδι προσήνεκται. Ταῖς αὐτοῦ ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡµῶν. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ναοῦ Κοντάκιον A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our holy Maker, unwavering, reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede, and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos for those who honor you. Holy God... Trisagion Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, µεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀµετάθετε, µὴ παρίδης ἁµαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνᾶς ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἠµῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοί Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε τῶν τιµώντων σέ. Τρισάγιον

17 Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit February 17 Epistle Ἀπόστολος Of the Saint 2 Timothy 2:1-10 See October 26th Τοῦ Ἁγίου Β Τιµ. β 1-10 ζήτει τοῦτον τῇ 26ῃ Ὀκτωβρίου Gospel Εὐαγγέλιον Of the Saint Luke 20:46-47, 21:1-4 See Saturday, 17th Week of Luke Τοῦ Ἁγίου Λουκ. κ 46-47, κα 1-4 ζήτει τοῦτο τῷ Σαββάτῳ ιζ ἑβδοµάδος Λουκᾶ. At: Remembering our most-holy... Εἰς τό «Ἐξαιρέτως...» Truly it is proper to call you blessed... «Ἁξιόν ἐστίν ὁς ἀληθός...» Communion Hymn Κοινωνικόν In eternal memory, (in eternal memory), Εἰς µνηµόσυνον αἰώνιον ἔσται δίκαιος shall the righteous be (shall the righteous be. (ἔσται δίκαιος). Ἀλληλούϊα. Alleluia. During the Communion of the Faithful Of Your mystical Supper... Μετάληψης τῶν Πιστῶν «Τοῦ δείπνου σου τοῦ µυστικοῦ...» At: We have seen the Light... We have seen the true light... Εἰς τό «Εἴδοµεν τό φῶς» «Εἴδοµεν τό φῶς» Dismissal May Christ our true God,... Ἀπόλυσις «Χριστὸς ὁ ἀληθινὸς Θεὸς ἡµῶν...» 17