Saint Basil Liturgy-The Word Liturgy
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O God, the Great and the Eternal, who is without a beginning nor an end, the great in His counsel and mighty in His works, who is omnipresent, and dwells in every one, be with us in this hour, our Master. Stand in the midst of us all. Purify our hearts and sanctify our souls. Cleanse us from all sins which we committed willingly and unwillingly. Grant us to offer You pronounced sacrifices, blessed offerings and spiritual incenses to enter into the sanctuary, Your place of the holiest holies. We ask You, our Lord and our Master to remember the peace of Your one, only, holy, catholic and apostolic church. | O God, the Great and the Eternal, who is without a beginning nor an end, the great in His counsel and mighty in His works, who is omnipresent, and dwells in every one, be with us in this hour, our Master. Stand in the midst of us all. Purify our hearts and sanctify our souls. Cleanse us from all sins which we committed willingly and unwillingly. Grant us to offer You pronounced sacrifices, blessed offerings and spiritual incenses to enter into the sanctuary, Your place of the holiest holies. We ask You, our Lord and our Master to remember the peace of Your one, only, holy, catholic and apostolic church. |
After the Absolution, the congregation chants the following hymn for the Virgin on Saturdays and Sundays ( except during the Great Fast), the major feasts, the fifty days of the Paschaltide, and all non-fasting days. | After the Absolution, the congregation chants the following hymn for the Virgin on Saturdays and Sundays ( except during the Great Fast), the major feasts, the fifty days of the Paschaltide, and all non-fasting days. |
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This censer of pure gold, bearing the aroma, is in the hands of Aaron the priest, offering up incense upon the altar. | This censer of pure gold, bearing the aroma, is in the hands of Aaron the priest, offering up incense upon the altar. |
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On all fasting days (except during the Great Fast and Jonah's Fast), Saturdays and Sundays of the Great Fast, and on the two Feasts of the Cross, the following is chanted. | On all fasting days (except during the Great Fast and Jonah's Fast), Saturdays and Sundays of the Great Fast, and on the two Feasts of the Cross, the following is chanted. |
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The golden censer is the Virgin, her aroma is our Savior. She gave birth to Him; He saved us and forgave us our sins. | The golden censer is the Virgin, her aroma is our Savior. She gave birth to Him; He saved us and forgave us our sins. |
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Saint Mary, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Saint Mary, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
Through the intercessions of the seven archangels and the heavenly orders, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through the intercessions of the seven archangels and the heavenly orders, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
Through the prayers of my masters and fathers, the apostles, and the rest of the disciples, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins | Through the prayers of my masters and fathers, the apostles, and the rest of the disciples, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins |
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Through the prayers of the Beholder of God, the Evangelist Mark, the apostle, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through the prayers of the Beholder of God, the Evangelist Mark, the apostle, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
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The verse for the saint of the church is added here, if not already mentioned above. | The verse for the saint of the church is added here, if not already mentioned above. |
Through the prayers of the victorious martyr my lord the prince George, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through the prayers of the victorious martyr my lord the prince George, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
Through the prayers of the saints of this day, each one according to their names, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through the prayers of the saints of this day, each one according to their names, O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
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In the presence of a bishop or metropolitan, the following verse is added. | In the presence of a bishop or metropolitan, the following verse is added. |
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Through their prayers, keep the life of our honored and righteous father, Abba (……) the bishop (metropolitan), O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. | Through their prayers, keep the life of our honored and righteous father, Abba (……) the bishop (metropolitan), O Lord, grant us the forgiveness of our sins. |
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On standard days of the year and on fasting days: | On standard days of the year and on fasting days: |
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We worship You, O Christ, with Your good Father and the Holy Spirit, for You have come and saved us. Have mercy on us. | We worship You, O Christ, with Your good Father and the Holy Spirit, for You have come and saved us. Have mercy on us. |
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Paul, the servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed to the Gospel of God. A reading from the Epistle of our teacher Paul to the (...). May his holy blessings be with us. Amen. | Paul, the servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed to the Gospel of God. A reading from the Epistle of our teacher Paul to the (...). May his holy blessings be with us. Amen. |
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During the reading of the Pauline Epistle, the priest says the following prayer inaudibly | During the reading of the Pauline Epistle, the priest says the following prayer inaudibly |
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O God of knowledge, giver of wisdom, who brings to light the deep things from darkness, and gives word with great power to those who preach the gospel. Out of Your goodness, You called upon Paul, who was for some time a persecutor, to be a chosen vessel; and was pleased that he became a chosen apostle and preacher of the gospel of Your kingdom. O Christ our God, we ask You now, O You the good and Philanthropic One, bestow upon us and upon all Your people a clear mind, and a pure understanding to learn and understand how profitable are Your holy teachings which are read to us now through him. And as he followed Your example, O Prince of life, so make us to be like him in deed and in faith, that we may glorify Your holy name, and ever glory in Your cross. And to You we send up the glory, the honour, and the adoration, with Your good Father and The Holy Spirit, The Life-Giver, who is of one essence with You, now and forever and unto the ages of all ages. Amen. | O God of knowledge, giver of wisdom, who brings to light the deep things from darkness, and gives word with great power to those who preach the gospel. Out of Your goodness, You called upon Paul, who was for some time a persecutor, to be a chosen vessel; and was pleased that he became a chosen apostle and preacher of the gospel of Your kingdom. O Christ our God, we ask You now, O You the good and Philanthropic One, bestow upon us and upon all Your people a clear mind, and a pure understanding to learn and understand how profitable are Your holy teachings which are read to us now through him. And as he followed Your example, O Prince of life, so make us to be like him in deed and in faith, that we may glorify Your holy name, and ever glory in Your cross. And to You we send up the glory, the honour, and the adoration, with Your good Father and The Holy Spirit, The Life-Giver, who is of one essence with You, now and forever and unto the ages of all ages. Amen. |
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Reader: The Catholic epistle from the first Epistle of our teacher (St...). May his holy blessings be with us. Amen. | Reader: The Catholic epistle from the first Epistle of our teacher (St...). May his holy blessings be with us. Amen. |
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During the reading, the priest says inaudibly | During the reading, the priest says inaudibly |
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O Lord God, who has revealed unto us, through Your holy apostles, the mystery of the gospel of the glory of Your Christ, and has given unto them, according to the power of the infinite gift of Your grace, that they should proclaim among all nations the unsearchable riches of Your mercy, we ask You, our Lord, make us worthy to have a share and an inheritance with them. Graciously grant us always to walk in their footsteps, and to imitate their struggle, and to have communion with them in the suffering which they had for godliness’ sake. Protect Your flock, and increase this vine which Your right hand has planted, in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom the glory, ... | O Lord God, who has revealed unto us, through Your holy apostles, the mystery of the gospel of the glory of Your Christ, and has given unto them, according to the power of the infinite gift of Your grace, that they should proclaim among all nations the unsearchable riches of Your mercy, we ask You, our Lord, make us worthy to have a share and an inheritance with them. Graciously grant us always to walk in their footsteps, and to imitate their struggle, and to have communion with them in the suffering which they had for godliness’ sake. Protect Your flock, and increase this vine which Your right hand has planted, in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom the glory, ... |
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Hail to you, O Mary, the fair dove, who has borne to us, God the Logos. | Hail to you, O Mary, the fair dove, who has borne to us, God the Logos. |
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On standard days of the year and on fasting days: | On standard days of the year and on fasting days: |
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Blessed are You indeed, with Your good Father, and the Holy Spirit, for You have come and saved us. Have mercy on us. | Blessed are You indeed, with Your good Father, and the Holy Spirit, for You have come and saved us. Have mercy on us. |
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Reader: A reading from the Acts of our fathers the pure apostles, who were invested with the Holy Spirit. May their blessing be with us all. Amen | Reader: A reading from the Acts of our fathers the pure apostles, who were invested with the Holy Spirit. May their blessing be with us all. Amen |
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The priest puts one spoonful of incense and says inaudibly: | The priest puts one spoonful of incense and says inaudibly: |
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O God, who accepted the sacrifice of Abraham, and prepared for him a lamb in place of Isaac, now accept from us, O Lord, this sacrifice of incense, and in return send down upon us Your abundant mercy. Make us pure from all sin, and worthy to serve in holiness and righteousness before Your goodness, O Lover of mankind, all the days of our life. In Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom the glory, …. | O God, who accepted the sacrifice of Abraham, and prepared for him a lamb in place of Isaac, now accept from us, O Lord, this sacrifice of incense, and in return send down upon us Your abundant mercy. Make us pure from all sin, and worthy to serve in holiness and righteousness before Your goodness, O Lover of mankind, all the days of our life. In Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom the glory, …. |
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The Synaxarion (chronicle of the saints) is read: | The Synaxarion (chronicle of the saints) is read: |
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Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was born of the Virgin, have mercy upon us. | Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was born of the Virgin, have mercy upon us. |
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was crucified for us, have mercy upon us. | Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was crucified for us, have mercy upon us. |
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was form the dead and ascended into the heavens, have mercy upon us. | Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, who was form the dead and ascended into the heavens, have mercy upon us. |
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of age. Amen. O Holy Trinity, have mercy upon us. | Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of age. Amen. O Holy Trinity, have mercy upon us. |
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Let us pray. | Let us pray. |
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Stand up for prayer. | Stand up for prayer. |
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The priest bows his head toward his fellow priests, and, while turning toward the west, he makes the sign of the cross over the people with his right hand, and says: | The priest bows his head toward his fellow priests, and, while turning toward the west, he makes the sign of the cross over the people with his right hand, and says: |
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Peace be with all. | Peace be with all. |
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And with your spirit. | And with your spirit. |
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The priest kisses the cross and gives it to the deacon. He takes the censer and says the Litany for the Gospel. | The priest kisses the cross and gives it to the deacon. He takes the censer and says the Litany for the Gospel. |
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O Master, Lord Jesus Christ our God, who said to His saintly, honoured disciples and holy apostles,
"Many prophets and righteous men have desired to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things which you hear, and have not heard them. But as for you, blessed are your eyes for they see and your ears for they hear."
May we be worthy to hear and to act according to Your Holy Gospels, through the prayers of Your saints. | O Master, Lord Jesus Christ our God, who said to His saintly, honoured disciples and holy apostles,
"Many prophets and righteous men have desired to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things which you hear, and have not heard them. But as for you, blessed are your eyes for they see and your ears for they hear."
May we be worthy to hear and to act according to Your Holy Gospels, through the prayers of Your saints. |
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Pray for the Holy Gospel | Pray for the Holy Gospel |
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Lord have mercy. | Lord have mercy. |
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Remember also, O our Master, all those who have bidden us to remember them in our supplications and prayers which we offer up unto You, O Lord our God.
Those who have already fallen asleep, repose them. Those who are sick, heal them.
For you are the life of us all, the salvation of us all, the hope of us all, the healing of us all, and the resurrection of us all. | Remember also, O our Master, all those who have bidden us to remember them in our supplications and prayers which we offer up unto You, O Lord our God.
Those who have already fallen asleep, repose them. Those who are sick, heal them.
For you are the life of us all, the salvation of us all, the hope of us all, the healing of us all, and the resurrection of us all. |
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Alleluia | Alleluia |
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The priest ascends to the sanctuary, puts the incense in the censer, goes around the altar and the deacon opposite him, bearing the Bible and the cross. Then the deacon stands at the sanctuary door with the cross raised in his hand, and says: | The priest ascends to the sanctuary, puts the incense in the censer, goes around the altar and the deacon opposite him, bearing the Bible and the cross. Then the deacon stands at the sanctuary door with the cross raised in his hand, and says: |
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Stand in the fear of God. Let us hear the Holy Gospel | Stand in the fear of God. Let us hear the Holy Gospel |
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Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord of hosts.
Bless, O Lord, the reading of the Holy Gospel according to Saint … | Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord of hosts.
Bless, O Lord, the reading of the Holy Gospel according to Saint … |
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Glory to You, O Lord | Glory to You, O Lord |
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Stand in the fear of God and listen to the Holy Gospel.A reading from the Gospel according to our teacher Saint ... the Evangelist. May his blessing be with us. Amen.
From the Psalms of our teacher David the prophet. May his blessing be with us. Amen. | Stand in the fear of God and listen to the Holy Gospel.A reading from the Gospel according to our teacher Saint ... the Evangelist. May his blessing be with us. Amen.
From the Psalms of our teacher David the prophet. May his blessing be with us. Amen. |
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The Reader reads the Psalm | The Reader reads the Psalm |
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Our Lord, God, Savior, and King of us all, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, to whom is glory forever. Glory is due to our God unto the ages of all ages. Amen. | Our Lord, God, Savior, and King of us all, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, to whom is glory forever. Glory is due to our God unto the ages of all ages. Amen. |
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Glory to You, O Lord | Glory to You, O Lord |
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Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Our Lord, God, Savior, and King of us all, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God to whom is glory forever. Amen. | Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Our Lord, God, Savior, and King of us all, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God to whom is glory forever. Amen. |
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The Reader reads the Holy Gospel | The Reader reads the Holy Gospel |
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Glory be to God forever | Glory be to God forever |
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During the reading of the gospel, the priest says this prayer inaudibly | During the reading of the gospel, the priest says this prayer inaudibly |
O You, who are long-suffering, true and abundant in mercy, accepts our prayers and supplications. Receive our petitions, repentance and confession upon Your holy, undefiled and heavenly altar. May we be worthy to hear Your holy gospels and to keep Your precepts and commandments and to bring forth fruit therein a hundred-fold, sixty-fold and thirty-fold, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Remember, O Lord, the sick of Your people; visit them with mercies and compassion; heal them. Remember, O Lord, our fathers and brethren who are traveling; bring them back to their homes in peace and safety. Remember, O Lord, the air of heaven and the fruits of the earth; bless them. Or he says: Remember, O Lord, the waters of the rivers; bless them, raise them to their measure according to Your grace. Or Remember, O Lord, the seeds, the herbs and the plants of the field; bless them. Remember, O Lord, the safety of the people and the beasts. Remember, O Lord, the salvation of this holy place, that is Yours, and every place and every monastery of our orthodox fathers. Remember, O Lord, Your servant, the governor of our land keep him in peace, justice and might. Remember, O Lord, those who are in captivity; save them all. Remember, O Lord, our fathers and brethren who have fallen asleep and reposed in the orthodox faith; repose their souls. Remember, O Lord, those who offered unto You these offerings, those on whose behalf they are offered, and those by whom they are offered; give them all the heavenly reward. Remember, O Lord, those who are distressed in hardships and oppressions; save them from all their hardships. Remember, O Lord, the catechumens of Your people; have mercy upon them; confirm them in the faith in You. Uproot from their hearts all traces of idolatry. Establish in their hearts Your law, Your fear, Your commandments, Your rights, and Your holy precepts. Grant that they know the steadfastness of the preaching they received. And in the set time, may they be worthy of the washing of the new birth for the remission of their sins, as You prepare them to be a temple for Your Holy Spirit, by the grace, | O You, who are long-suffering, true and abundant in mercy, accepts our prayers and supplications. Receive our petitions, repentance and confession upon Your holy, undefiled and heavenly altar. May we be worthy to hear Your holy gospels and to keep Your precepts and commandments and to bring forth fruit therein a hundred-fold, sixty-fold and thirty-fold, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Remember, O Lord, the sick of Your people; visit them with mercies and compassion; heal them. Remember, O Lord, our fathers and brethren who are traveling; bring them back to their homes in peace and safety. Remember, O Lord, the air of heaven and the fruits of the earth; bless them. Or he says: Remember, O Lord, the waters of the rivers; bless them, raise them to their measure according to Your grace. Or Remember, O Lord, the seeds, the herbs and the plants of the field; bless them. Remember, O Lord, the safety of the people and the beasts. Remember, O Lord, the salvation of this holy place, that is Yours, and every place and every monastery of our orthodox fathers. Remember, O Lord, Your servant, the governor of our land keep him in peace, justice and might. Remember, O Lord, those who are in captivity; save them all. Remember, O Lord, our fathers and brethren who have fallen asleep and reposed in the orthodox faith; repose their souls. Remember, O Lord, those who offered unto You these offerings, those on whose behalf they are offered, and those by whom they are offered; give them all the heavenly reward. Remember, O Lord, those who are distressed in hardships and oppressions; save them from all their hardships. Remember, O Lord, the catechumens of Your people; have mercy upon them; confirm them in the faith in You. Uproot from their hearts all traces of idolatry. Establish in their hearts Your law, Your fear, Your commandments, Your rights, and Your holy precepts. Grant that they know the steadfastness of the preaching they received. And in the set time, may they be worthy of the washing of the new birth for the remission of their sins, as You prepare them to be a temple for Your Holy Spirit, by the grace, |
Facing the east, the priest says the prayer of the veil inaudibly | Facing the east, the priest says the prayer of the veil inaudibly |
O God, who in Your unspeakable love toward mankind, has sent Your only begotten Son into the world to bring back the lost sheep unto Him, we ask You, O our Lord, do not turn us back when we lay our hands on this awesome and bloodless sacrifice. For we do not lean on our righteousness, but on Your mercy, whereby You gave life to our race. We ask and entreat Your goodness, O Lover of Mankind, that this mystery You have appointed for our salvation may not be a condemnation unto us nor unto Your people, but a washing away of our sins; forgiveness of our negligence; and glory and honour to Your holy name, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. | O God, who in Your unspeakable love toward mankind, has sent Your only begotten Son into the world to bring back the lost sheep unto Him, we ask You, O our Lord, do not turn us back when we lay our hands on this awesome and bloodless sacrifice. For we do not lean on our righteousness, but on Your mercy, whereby You gave life to our race. We ask and entreat Your goodness, O Lover of Mankind, that this mystery You have appointed for our salvation may not be a condemnation unto us nor unto Your people, but a washing away of our sins; forgiveness of our negligence; and glory and honour to Your holy name, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. |
The sermon may be delivered. | The sermon may be delivered. |
The response to the Gospel is chanted: | The response to the Gospel is chanted: |
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Blessed are they in truth, the saints of this day, each one according to his name, the beloved of Christ. | Blessed are they in truth, the saints of this day, each one according to his name, the beloved of Christ. |
Intercede on our behalf, O lady of us all, Mary the Mother of our Savior, that He may forgive us our sins. | Intercede on our behalf, O lady of us all, Mary the Mother of our Savior, that He may forgive us our sins. |
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