Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments - Psalm 119:164 1.Evening Prayer 2.Compline (Soothara) Prayer 3.Night Prayer 4.Morning

Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments

- Psalm 119:1641.Evening Prayer

2.Compline (Soothara) Prayer

3.Night Prayer

4.Morning Prayer

5. 3rd Hour (9am)

6. 6th Hour (12pm)

7. 9th Hour (3pm)

PREFATORY PRAYERSPREFATORY PRAYERS+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one true God;Holy Spirit, one true God;

Glory be to Him, and may His grace and mercy be Glory be to Him, and may His grace and mercy be upon us forever. Amenupon us forever. Amen..

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, by whose Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, by whose glory, the heaven and earth are filled, Hosanna in the glory, the heaven and earth are filled, Hosanna in the Highest.Highest.

Blessed is He, who has come, and is to come, in the Blessed is He, who has come, and is to come, in the name of the Lord; Glory be to Him in the Highest.name of the Lord; Glory be to Him in the Highest.

TRISAGION (KAUMA)TRISAGION (KAUMA)Holy art thou, O God!Holy art thou, O God!Holy art thou, Almighty,Holy art thou, Almighty,Holy art thou, Immortal,Holy art thou, Immortal,† † Crucified for us, Have mercy on us.Crucified for us, Have mercy on us.(Repeat Thrice)(Repeat Thrice)

Lord, have mercy upon us,Lord, have mercy upon us,Lord be kind, and have mercy,Lord be kind, and have mercy,Lord accept Thou our officeLord accept Thou our officeAnd our entreaties, Have mercy on us.And our entreaties, Have mercy on us.

Glory be to Thee, O God!Glory be to Thee, O God!Glory be to Thee, O Creator,Glory be to Thee, O Creator,Glory be to Thee, O King,Glory be to Thee, O King,Christ who dost pity sinners, Thy servants. Christ who dost pity sinners, Thy servants. BarekmorBarekmor

THE LORD’S PRAYERTHE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, – hallowed be thy name, - Our Father who art in heaven, – hallowed be thy name, - Thy kingdom come, - Thy will be done on earth, - as it is in Thy kingdom come, - Thy will be done on earth, - as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, - and forgive us heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, - and forgive us our debts and sins, - as we also have forgiven our debtors. our debts and sins, - as we also have forgiven our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, - but deliver us from the evil Lead us not into temptation, - but deliver us from the evil one. For Thine is the kingdom, - the power and the glory, - one. For Thine is the kingdom, - the power and the glory, - forever and ever. forever and ever. ––AmenAmen

HAIL MARYHAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace, - our Lord is with thee. Hail Mary, full of grace, - our Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women, - and blessed is Blessed are thou among women, - and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, - our Lord Jesus Christ. the fruit of thy womb, - our Lord Jesus Christ. O Virgin Saint Mary, - O Mother of God, - pray O Virgin Saint Mary, - O Mother of God, - pray for us sinners, - now and at all times, - and at the for us sinners, - now and at all times, - and at the hour of our death. -Amen.hour of our death. -Amen.

OPENING PRAYEROPENING PRAYER

Priest:Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.\Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.\People: People: May His grace and mercy be upon us, - weak and May His grace and mercy be upon us, - weak and

sinful, in both worlds forever and eversinful, in both worlds forever and ever.. AmenAmen

PriestPriest:Grant us, Lord God, that while our bodies rest :Grant us, Lord God, that while our bodies rest from the from the labors of the day and our souls are labors of the day and our souls are released from released from worldly thoughts, we may stand in worldly thoughts, we may stand in your presence with your presence with tranquility at this time of tranquility at this time of evening and that we may offer evening and that we may offer you ceaseless praise you ceaseless praise and uninterrupted thanksgiving; and uninterrupted thanksgiving; that we may that we may acknowledge your loving kindness by acknowledge your loving kindness by which you which you direct and rule our lives and protect and save direct and rule our lives and protect and save our our souls; To You we offer praise and thanksgiving, souls; To You we offer praise and thanksgiving, now and always and unto the ages of ages now and always and unto the ages of ages People: People: AmenAmen

Psalm 141Psalm 141

KurielaisonKurielaison

Lord, I have called upon You, answer me: hear and Lord, I have called upon You, answer me: hear and receive my words.receive my words.

Let my prayer be like incense in Your sight, the Let my prayer be like incense in Your sight, the offering of my hands like the evening offering. Set a offering of my hands like the evening offering. Set a guard, Lord, before my mouth, a guard before my lips, guard, Lord, before my mouth, a guard before my lips, that my heart may not turn to evil words and I may not that my heart may not turn to evil words and I may not do deeds of wickedness. do deeds of wickedness.

Let me not take salt with impious men; let the just man Let me not take salt with impious men; let the just man teach me and reprove me: let not the oil of the teach me and reprove me: let not the oil of the impious anoint my head; because my prayer was impious anoint my head; because my prayer was against their evil-doing: their judges have been against their evil-doing: their judges have been restrained by the side of the rock; and they have heard restrained by the side of the rock; and they have heard how gentle are my words.how gentle are my words.

As when the plough cleaves the earth their bones have As when the plough cleaves the earth their bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol. I have lifted up been scattered at the mouth of Sheol. I have lifted up my eyes to You, Lord, and in You have I put my trust, my eyes to You, Lord, and in You have I put my trust, do not cast away my soul.do not cast away my soul.

Keep me from the hand of the proud, who have laid snares Keep me from the hand of the proud, who have laid snares for me; let the wicked fall into their nets, while I pass on.for me; let the wicked fall into their nets, while I pass on.

Psalm 142Psalm 142With my voice I cried to the Lord; with my voice I With my voice I cried to the Lord; with my voice I besought the Lord and poured out my prayer before Him; I besought the Lord and poured out my prayer before Him; I showed Him my affliction, when my spirit was troubled, showed Him my affliction, when my spirit was troubled, but You know my path.but You know my path.

In the way of my walking they have laid a snare for In the way of my walking they have laid a snare for me; I look to the right and see none that knows me: the me; I look to the right and see none that knows me: the way of escape has gone from me and there is none who way of escape has gone from me and there is none who cares for my soul. I cried to You, Lord, and said: You cares for my soul. I cried to You, Lord, and said: You are my hope and my portion in the land of the living.are my hope and my portion in the land of the living.

Hear my petition because I am brought very low; deliver Hear my petition because I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors because they are too strong for me from my persecutors because they are too strong for me. Lead me forth from prison that I may give thanks to me. Lead me forth from prison that I may give thanks to your name: Your just ones shall have hope when You shall your name: Your just ones shall have hope when You shall reward me. reward me.

Psalm 119: 105-112Psalm 119: 105-112

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path; I Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path; I have sworn and am resolved to keep the judgments of have sworn and am resolved to keep the judgments of Your justice. I am greatly brought low, Lord, give me life Your justice. I am greatly brought low, Lord, give me life according to Your word; be pleased with the words of my according to Your word; be pleased with the words of my mouth, Lord, and teach me Your judgments. mouth, Lord, and teach me Your judgments.

My soul is ever in Your hands, and I have not forgotten Your My soul is ever in Your hands, and I have not forgotten Your law; sinners have laid snares for me and I have not strayed law; sinners have laid snares for me and I have not strayed from Your commands. I shall inherit Your testimony for from Your commands. I shall inherit Your testimony for ever because it is dear to my heart. I have turned my heart to ever because it is dear to my heart. I have turned my heart to do Your commands for ever in truth. do Your commands for ever in truth.

Psalm 117Psalm 117Praise the Lord all you nations; praise him all you peoples; for His Praise the Lord all you nations; praise him all you peoples; for His grace is strong over us, truly the Lord is forever.grace is strong over us, truly the Lord is forever.

And to You belongs the praise, O God. Barekmor.And to You belongs the praise, O God. Barekmor.

Priest: Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostGlory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostPeople: People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.

EkboEkboYou are bless-edYou are bless-ed

DepartedDepartedOn that day of resurrectionOn that day of resurrection

The Living Body which you ateThe Living Body which you ateAnd the Absolving Blood you drankAnd the Absolving Blood you drankShall raise you up at - his right handShall raise you up at - his right hand

Stoumen Kalos KurielaisonStoumen Kalos Kurielaison

QoloQoloGrant rest, O Messiah KingGrant rest, O Messiah King

To the souls of your servants in peaceTo the souls of your servants in peaceWith all of your saintsWith all of your saints

Where death nor suffering reignWhere death nor suffering reignNor where sorrow rules instead the lifeNor where sorrow rules instead the life

Which is eternalWhich is eternal

Barekmor.Barekmor.Shubaho…Shubaho… Men olam…Men olam…

For the dead you've done wondersFor the dead you've done wondersSo I called upon you all day andSo I called upon you all day andStretched my hands towards youStretched my hands towards youThe mighty shall praise you andThe mighty shall praise you and

Tell of your grace and that you are heTell of your grace and that you are heWho raises the deadWho raises the dead

Mother of GodMother of GodThe most high came forth from youThe most high came forth from youHumbly became small to raise up fa-Humbly became small to raise up fa-

llen earthly Adamllen earthly AdamHe has honored, magnifiedHe has honored, magnified

Your mem'ry here and in heav'n may yourYour mem'ry here and in heav'n may yourPray'r be a strongholdPray'r be a stronghold

Prophet Moses saw a fire,Prophet Moses saw a fire,Which rested on a bush and that bushWhich rested on a bush and that bush

Was not burned by itWas not burned by itLike that bush the virgin was Like that bush the virgin was

Not burned by the flame of the Son ofNot burned by the flame of the Son ofGod who dwelt in herGod who dwelt in her

SaintsSaintsPeace be with all the prophetsPeace be with all the prophets

And peace be with all the apostlesAnd peace be with all the apostlesAnd with the martyrsAnd with the martyrs

They who loved the lord of peaceThey who loved the lord of peacePeace be with the Holy Church in whomPeace be with the Holy Church in whom

Dwell the sons of peaceDwell the sons of peace

Like the wall of a city,Like the wall of a city,Moses placed the bones of Joseph inMoses placed the bones of Joseph in

The Israelite campThe Israelite campLikewise, martyrs, your bones areLikewise, martyrs, your bones are

A wall for our souls may we be guard-A wall for our souls may we be guard-ed beneath your wingsed beneath your wings

RepentanceRepentanceBe not sad, brother Joseph,Be not sad, brother Joseph,

Let your mind be not afraid lest weLet your mind be not afraid lest weShould go and leave youShould go and leave you

We remember your kindnessWe remember your kindnessWhen you did not recall our faults whenWhen you did not recall our faults when

We came to EgyptWe came to Egypt

Ocean full of mercy youOcean full of mercy youForgave the sinful woman of herForgave the sinful woman of her

Sins and offencesSins and offencesLike the publican I cryLike the publican I cry

Have mercy on me who has againstHave mercy on me who has againstYou wretchedly sinnedYou wretchedly sinned

DepartedDepartedAdam stretched his hand and ateAdam stretched his hand and ate

The fruit from the tree of knowledge inThe fruit from the tree of knowledge inWhich death was hiddenWhich death was hidden

Our Lord ascended the CrossOur Lord ascended the CrossAnd tasted death for him and restoredAnd tasted death for him and restored

His inheritanceHis inheritance

The just do not taste the deathThe just do not taste the deathWhich is fore'er, but their bodies restWhich is fore'er, but their bodies rest

As it were in sleepAs it were in sleepUntil resurrection dayUntil resurrection day

Their bodies remain in the earth andTheir bodies remain in the earth andShall rise and give praiseShall rise and give praise

Morio rahem alain vuadarainMorio rahem alain vuadarain

May God have mercy on usMay God have mercy on us

In the service of eveningIn the service of evening

Have compassion on us and Have compassion on us and

When you sit on judgment dayWhen you sit on judgment day

Raise us up at your right handRaise us up at your right hand

Barekmor. Shubaho…Men olamBarekmor. Shubaho…Men olam

An evening, Lord, full of peaceAn evening, Lord, full of peace

And a night of righteousnessAnd a night of righteousness

Grant us, Christ our Savior, forGrant us, Christ our Savior, for

You are the King of Glory You are the King of Glory

Mother of GodMother of God

Offer prayers on our behalfOffer prayers on our behalf

O Pride of the faithful onesO Pride of the faithful ones

To Him who came forth from youTo Him who came forth from you

That he may have compassion That he may have compassion

O Virgin, who was the source O Virgin, who was the source

From Whom life was transmitted From Whom life was transmitted

Intercede to Your Son thatIntercede to Your Son that

He may have mercy on usHe may have mercy on us

SaintsSaints

May prophets, apostles whoMay prophets, apostles who

spoke of you by the Spiritspoke of you by the Spirit

and martyrs who died for youand martyrs who died for you

Intercede for us O LordIntercede for us O Lord

Pray with us, O Holy SaintsPray with us, O Holy Saints

Pray to Him whose will you didPray to Him whose will you did

That He may keep from us all That He may keep from us all

Punishments and rods of wrathPunishments and rods of wrath

Your mem’ry O St. ThomasYour mem’ry O St. Thomas

Is kept here and in heavenIs kept here and in heaven

By your prayers, may they be helpedBy your prayers, may they be helped

Those who honor your memoryThose who honor your memory

RepentanceRepentance

On your door of mercy Lord,On your door of mercy Lord,

Knocks the voice of our pray-erKnocks the voice of our pray-er

Keep not from your worshippersKeep not from your worshippers

The answer to their requestsThe answer to their requests

O God, we call upon YouO God, we call upon You

for help in our helplessness for help in our helplessness

Lord, hear the voice of our prayerLord, hear the voice of our prayer

In your mercy, answer usIn your mercy, answer us

Lord correct us in mercyLord correct us in mercy

Keep from us the rods of wrath Keep from us the rods of wrath

Open your door to our prayerOpen your door to our prayer

In your mercy answer us In your mercy answer us

DepartedDeparted

Lord, May departed who wereLord, May departed who were

clothed in you in baptismclothed in you in baptism

be clothed by your right hand inbe clothed by your right hand in

glorious garb in your Kingdom glorious garb in your Kingdom

Of the departed, O Lord, Of the departed, O Lord,

Whose mem’ry we celebrate Whose mem’ry we celebrate

In your Kingdom, may names be In your Kingdom, may names be

written in the Book of life written in the Book of life

KUKILIONKUKILION

As a father loves his children – Hal – HalAs a father loves his children – Hal – Hal

So does the Lord love those – who fear Him So does the Lord love those – who fear Him

For he knows how we are formed –For he knows how we are formed –

Hal – Hal – Hal – Hal –

He remembers that – we are dustHe remembers that – we are dust

As for man, his days are like grass – As for man, his days are like grass –

Hal – Hal – Hal – Hal –

Like the flower of the field – so he bloomsLike the flower of the field – so he blooms

When the wind blows over it, it is no more – Hal – Hal - When the wind blows over it, it is no more – Hal – Hal -

And its place remembers - it no more And its place remembers - it no more

Barekmor.Barekmor. Shubaho…Men olamShubaho…Men olam

EKBOEKBO

The thunder of the – resurrection will The thunder of the – resurrection will thunder over – the depths of Sheolthunder over – the depths of Sheol

Death will hear and be dismayed Death will hear and be dismayed

O Lord –renew your servants – O Lord –renew your servants –

who slept in - your - hope who slept in - your - hope

Stoumen Kalos KurielaisonStoumen Kalos Kurielaison

KOLOKOLO

Abraham offered incense Abraham offered incense

Noah offered sacrificeNoah offered sacrifice

We offer incense for - your We offer incense for - your

Servants, - Lord give rest to them Servants, - Lord give rest to them


Have mercy – Lord on ourHave mercy – Lord on our

Departed – who like seed are laidDeparted – who like seed are laid

In the earth – O Lord raise –In the earth – O Lord raise –

Them up and – comfort those who mournThem up and – comfort those who mourn

Moriyo…Moriyo…

BOVOOSO (ST. JACOB)BOVOOSO (ST. JACOB)

O Lord, Give rest to your servants - among the just,O Lord, Give rest to your servants - among the just,

in that Kingdom among the saints which has no end in that Kingdom among the saints which has no end

All who enter this evil world - are worn out by All who enter this evil world - are worn out by

It and those who love it are not allowed to stayIt and those who love it are not allowed to stay

Like settlers and heirs they labor - in the world butLike settlers and heirs they labor - in the world but

Just like nomads and pilgrims they depart from it Just like nomads and pilgrims they depart from it

In the days of their life men command as if GodIn the days of their life men command as if God

But at the time of their end they all – die like beastsBut at the time of their end they all – die like beasts

Yesterday they were proud kings, exalted with powerYesterday they were proud kings, exalted with power

Today they are dead, fallen, cast down and wretchedToday they are dead, fallen, cast down and wretched

Christ Who prayed that the cup of death might pass Christ Who prayed that the cup of death might pass from youfrom you

Make to pass from us the cup of the second death Make to pass from us the cup of the second death

Moran Yeshu MashiaMoran Yeshu Mashia

Jesus Christ, our Lord, close not the door of Thy mercy Jesus Christ, our Lord, close not the door of Thy mercy upon our faces. We confess we are sinners, have mercy upon our faces. We confess we are sinners, have mercy

upon us. O Lord, Thy love for us did make Thee to come upon us. O Lord, Thy love for us did make Thee to come down to us from Thy place, that by Thy death our death down to us from Thy place, that by Thy death our death

might be abolished. Have mercy upon us. Amenmight be abolished. Have mercy upon us. Amen

KaumaKauma











KOLO KOLO (Sheelipikenne)(Sheelipikenne)

Teach me the way of – Your commandments O Teach me the way of – Your commandments O LordLord

And I will keep them, – I will live – in graceAnd I will keep them, – I will live – in graceLord, guard the doors ofLord, guard the doors of

My limbs that lie open - lest the treasure of - Your My limbs that lie open - lest the treasure of - Your gifts be stolen gifts be stolen


Holy Lord who is – hallowed by the holy,Holy Lord who is – hallowed by the holy,

Cleanse and sanctify - the thoughts of us all Cleanse and sanctify - the thoughts of us all

So that our thoughts may – hallow Your name as So that our thoughts may – hallow Your name as the - Seraphim hallow:the - Seraphim hallow:

Holy are you Lord! Moriyo…Holy are you Lord! Moriyo…

BOVOOSO (ST. JACOB)BOVOOSO (ST. JACOB)

O Lord, - our Lord, we - call to you, - come to our aidO Lord, - our Lord, we - call to you, - come to our aidHear our - request and have mercy - upon our soulsHear our - request and have mercy - upon our souls

Woe to - the earth when - the last day - shall come and Woe to - the earth when - the last day - shall come and - when - when

it shall - be corrupted by sin - and defilementit shall - be corrupted by sin - and defilement

The earth - will cry out like a mo-ther – who gives birth, The earth - will cry out like a mo-ther – who gives birth,

and when - wars and disasters rise – she will collapse and when - wars and disasters rise – she will collapse

The world - will cease from - sacrifice - and service in-The world - will cease from - sacrifice - and service in-stead stead

greed - and love of - money shall - prevail on earth greed - and love of - money shall - prevail on earth

In the – last days na-tion shall rise- against nation In the – last days na-tion shall rise- against nation

and the - towns and cities shall be - devastated and the - towns and cities shall be - devastated

Lord care - for the churches and monasteries for Lord care - for the churches and monasteries for

the day - is near when your praise shall cease - within the day - is near when your praise shall cease - within them them

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BOVOOSA MOR EPHREMBOVOOSA MOR EPHREM1.Lord, Thy mercy on us cast, 1.Lord, Thy mercy on us cast, Use our service, ev’ry piece,Use our service, ev’ry piece,Grant us from Thy treasure vast,Grant us from Thy treasure vast,Mercy, blessing and release.Mercy, blessing and release.

2.Let me, Lord, before Thee stand, 2.Let me, Lord, before Thee stand, Wakefully my watch I'd keep,Wakefully my watch I'd keep,Should I fall to slumber’s hand,Should I fall to slumber’s hand,Guard Thou me from sinful sleepGuard Thou me from sinful sleep

3.Waking, if to wrong I take,3.Waking, if to wrong I take,Mercif'ly absolve Thou me;Mercif'ly absolve Thou me;Sleeping, if a sin I make,Sleeping, if a sin I make,Pardon grant in clemency.Pardon grant in clemency.

4.By the cross, of Thy disgrace4.By the cross, of Thy disgraceGrant me, Lord, a restful sleep,Grant me, Lord, a restful sleep,Evil dreams do Thou efface,Evil dreams do Thou efface,Wicked thoughts far from me keep.Wicked thoughts far from me keep.

5.Through the night conduct me, Lord,5.Through the night conduct me, Lord,Peaceful sleep give Thou to mePeaceful sleep give Thou to meLest foul thoughts in me find hoardLest foul thoughts in me find hoardPhantoms lest a terror be.Phantoms lest a terror be.

6.Grant Thy angel's watchful view, 6.Grant Thy angel's watchful view, Guard my limbs without abate, Guard my limbs without abate, Hateful lusts in me subdue,Hateful lusts in me subdue,By Thy living flesh I ate.By Thy living flesh I ate.

7.While I lie and sleep in calm,7.While I lie and sleep in calm,May Thy blood my keeper be.May Thy blood my keeper be.Let my soul dwell free from qualmLet my soul dwell free from qualmIn Thine image mad’st Thou me.In Thine image mad’st Thou me.

8.Overshadow with Thy hand,8.Overshadow with Thy hand,Me a handicraft of Thine,Me a handicraft of Thine,Let me in Thy fortress stand,Let me in Thy fortress stand,Mercy shielding round be mine.Mercy shielding round be mine.

9.While my body silent lies,9.While my body silent lies,May Thy pow'r its vigil keep,May Thy pow'r its vigil keep,Let my breath like incense rise,Let my breath like incense rise,T'ward Thy greatness in my sleep.T'ward Thy greatness in my sleep.

10. Let not evil touch my bed,10. Let not evil touch my bed,By Thy mother’s pleas for me,By Thy mother’s pleas for me,By Thy blood atoning shed,By Thy blood atoning shed,Satan’s harm remov-ed be.Satan’s harm remov-ed be.

11.Since Thy word abides the same,11.Since Thy word abides the same,Guarded by Thy cross I’d be;Guarded by Thy cross I’d be;Waking, I shall praise Thy Name,Waking, I shall praise Thy Name,Who didst love e’en feeble me.Who didst love e’en feeble me.

12.Grant O Lord, a list’ning ear,12.Grant O Lord, a list’ning ear,With desire to do Thy will;With desire to do Thy will;Let Thy peace at eve be near,Let Thy peace at eve be near,Night Thy righteousness fulfill.Night Thy righteousness fulfill.

13.Savior Christ, our hearts inspire,13.Savior Christ, our hearts inspire,Thee to see effulgent bright—Thee to see effulgent bright—Thee whose honor shines as fire, Thee whose honor shines as fire, Worshipped by all sons of light.Worshipped by all sons of light.

14.Jesus, Savior of the World,14.Jesus, Savior of the World,Thou who dwellest in the light,Thou who dwellest in the light,Praise we Thee for love unfurled—Praise we Thee for love unfurled—Mercy, now with future bright.Mercy, now with future bright.

15. Lord, our God, we give Thee praise.15. Lord, our God, we give Thee praise.Praise a thousand, thousand foldPraise a thousand, thousand foldTens of Thousands praises raise,Tens of Thousands praises raise,Mercy now, till time untold.Mercy now, till time untold.

16. Praise to Thee, to Thee be praise16. Praise to Thee, to Thee be praiseAngels serve Thee and adore;Angels serve Thee and adore;Lord of Angles, we too raiseLord of Angles, we too raisePray’rs and worship all the morePray’rs and worship all the more..17. Praise to Thee, who art our boast,17. Praise to Thee, who art our boast,One true God, and one alone,One true God, and one alone,Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,One in Three, and Three in One.One in Three, and Three in One.

18. Praise the Lord, who always hears18. Praise the Lord, who always hearsPrayers of feeble folk like us,Prayers of feeble folk like us,Who regards repentant tears,Who regards repentant tears,As first-fruits, gifts offered thus.As first-fruits, gifts offered thus.

19. Earthly ones to Thee give praise,19. Earthly ones to Thee give praise,Countless as the leaves of trees,Countless as the leaves of trees,Thee, whose glory angels raise,Thee, whose glory angels raise,Serving Thee as Thou dost please.Serving Thee as Thou dost please.

20. Setting minds above the sod.20. Setting minds above the sod.Thank we God, exalt Him most,Thank we God, exalt Him most,Who exists as one true GodWho exists as one true GodFather, Son and Holy Ghost.Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

21. Thou who hearest pray’rs to Thee,21. Thou who hearest pray’rs to Thee,Supplications who dost heed,Supplications who dost heed,Hear us: reconcil-ed be,Hear us: reconcil-ed be,Mercy show, and grant our need.Mercy show, and grant our need.

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Psalm 91 Psalm 91 BarekmorBarekmorYou that sit in the shelter of the Most High and You that sit in the shelter of the Most High and abide in glory; in the shadow of God.abide in glory; in the shadow of God.

Say to the Lord; ‘My trust and my refuge; the God in Say to the Lord; ‘My trust and my refuge; the God in whom I confide’.whom I confide’.

For He shall deliver you from the snare of For He shall deliver you from the snare of stumbling, and from idle talk.stumbling, and from idle talk.

He shall keep you under His feathers, and by His He shall keep you under His feathers, and by His wings, you shall be covered; and His truth shall wings, you shall be covered; and His truth shall encompass you like an armor.encompass you like an armor.

You shall not fear from the terror by night, and You shall not fear from the terror by night, and from the arrow that flies by the day.from the arrow that flies by the day.

And from the Voice that travels in the darkness, and And from the Voice that travels in the darkness, and from the devastating wind in the noon.from the devastating wind in the noon.

Thousands shall fall at your side and ten thousands Thousands shall fall at your side and ten thousands at your right side.at your right side.

They shall not come near to you but with your eyes They shall not come near to you but with your eyes you shall see only; You shall see the revenge of the you shall see only; You shall see the revenge of the wickedwicked

Since You have said ‘Thou art the Lord, my trust. Since You have said ‘Thou art the Lord, my trust. Who has placed thy abode in the heights’.Who has placed thy abode in the heights’.

There shall not evil come near to you; neither shall There shall not evil come near to you; neither shall any plague draw near to your dwelling place.any plague draw near to your dwelling place.

For He shall give His angles command concerning you, For He shall give His angles command concerning you, who shall protect you in all your ways.who shall protect you in all your ways.

And they shall bear you up in their hands, lest your foot And they shall bear you up in their hands, lest your foot stumble.stumble.

You shall tread upon the adder and the basilisk; and you You shall tread upon the adder and the basilisk; and you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.shall trample down the lion and the dragon.

For the Lord has said: ‘Since he has sought me, I will For the Lord has said: ‘Since he has sought me, I will deliver him and strengthen him’.deliver him and strengthen him’.

‘‘Since he has known my name he shall call upon me Since he has known my name he shall call upon me and I will answer him, and be with him in affliction’.and I will answer him, and be with him in affliction’.

I will strengthen him and honor him. With long life, will I I will strengthen him and honor him. With long life, will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.satisfy him, and show him my salvation.

Psalm 121Psalm 121I will lift up eyes to the mountain, from whence I will lift up eyes to the mountain, from whence comes my helper.comes my helper.

My help is from the Lord who has made the heaven My help is from the Lord who has made the heaven and the earth.and the earth.

He will not suffer your foot to tremble; Your keeper He will not suffer your foot to tremble; Your keeper shall not slumber.shall not slumber.

For neither slumbers, nor sleeps the keeper of Israel; For neither slumbers, nor sleeps the keeper of Israel;

The Lord is your keeper.The Lord is your keeper.The Lord shall overshadow you with his right hand. The Lord shall overshadow you with his right hand.

The sun shall not smite you by day nor the moon by The sun shall not smite you by day nor the moon by night;night;

The Lord shall take care of you from all evil; the The Lord shall take care of you from all evil; the Lord shall take care of your life.Lord shall take care of your life.

He shall watch over your exit and your entrance, He shall watch over your exit and your entrance, henceforth forever.henceforth forever.

Meet unto Thee, O God, is glory. Meet unto Thee, O God, is glory. –Barekmor–Barekmor

Priest:Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

People: Halleluiah – Halleluiah – Halleluiah; Unto to the ages of ages and forever more

*This prayer to be said when a Priest is present

PRAYER OF MOR SEVERIOS PRAYER OF MOR SEVERIOS

O Lord, who sittest in the secret place of the Most High, O Lord, who sittest in the secret place of the Most High, shelter us beneath the shadow of the wings of thy mercy, shelter us beneath the shadow of the wings of thy mercy, and have compassion upon us.and have compassion upon us.

Thou, who hearest all things, in Thy loving kindness, Thou, who hearest all things, in Thy loving kindness, hearken to the supplication of thy servants.hearken to the supplication of thy servants.

Grant us O Messiah; our Savior! A peaceful evening and a Grant us O Messiah; our Savior! A peaceful evening and a sinless night, for Thou art a glorious king, and unto Thee, sinless night, for Thou art a glorious king, and unto Thee, are our eyes lifted up.are our eyes lifted up.

Forgive our debts and our sins; have mercy upon us, both Forgive our debts and our sins; have mercy upon us, both in this world and in that to come.in this world and in that to come.

May thy loving kindness shelter us, O Lord and Thy May thy loving kindness shelter us, O Lord and Thy grace be upon our faces. May Thy cross protect us, grace be upon our faces. May Thy cross protect us, from the evil one and his hosts.from the evil one and his hosts.

Let Thy right hand overshadow us all the days of our Let Thy right hand overshadow us all the days of our lives and Thy peace reign among us. Do Thou give lives and Thy peace reign among us. Do Thou give hope and salvation to the souls that pray to Thee.hope and salvation to the souls that pray to Thee.

By the prayers of St. Mary, Thy Mother, and of all By the prayers of St. Mary, Thy Mother, and of all Thy Saints, O God, forgive us our debts, and have Thy Saints, O God, forgive us our debts, and have mercy upon us.mercy upon us. –Amen –Amen

PRAISE OF THE CHERUBIMPRAISE OF THE CHERUBIM(Ezekiel 3:12)(Ezekiel 3:12)

† † Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;† † Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;† † Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever

and everand ever

Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;

Holy and glorious Trinity, have compassion and mercy upon Holy and glorious Trinity, have compassion and mercy upon us.us.

Holy art Thou and glorious for everHoly art Thou and glorious for everHoly art Thou and glorious for everHoly art Thou and glorious for ever

Holy art Thou and blessed is thy name, forever and Holy art Thou and blessed is thy name, forever and ever.ever.

Glory be to Thee, O Lord.Glory be to Thee, O Lord.Glory be to Thee, O Lord;Glory be to Thee, O Lord;

Glory be to Thee, ever our hope. Glory be to Thee, ever our hope. –Barekmor–Barekmor

Our Father who art in Heaven…Our Father who art in Heaven…Hail Mary, full of grace…Hail Mary, full of grace…

THE NICENE CREEDTHE NICENE CREEDWe believe in one true God / the Father Almighty / We believe in one true God / the Father Almighty / Maker of heaven and earth / and of all things, visible Maker of heaven and earth / and of all things, visible and invisible/and invisible/And in the One Lord Jesus Christ / the only-begotten And in the One Lord Jesus Christ / the only-begotten Son of God / begotten of the Father / before all Son of God / begotten of the Father / before all worlds / Light of Light / very God of very God / worlds / Light of Light / very God of very God / begotten, not made / being of the same substance begotten, not made / being of the same substance with the Father / and by whom all things were made/with the Father / and by whom all things were made/††Who for us men / and for our Salvation / came down Who for us men / and for our Salvation / came down from heaven/from heaven/† † And was incarnate of the Holy Virgin Mary / And was incarnate of the Holy Virgin Mary / Mother of God / by the Holy Ghost / and became Mother of God / by the Holy Ghost / and became Man/Man/††and was crucified for us / in the days of Pontius and was crucified for us / in the days of Pontius Pilate / and suffered, and died / and was buried/Pilate / and suffered, and died / and was buried/

And the third day rose again / according to His will / And the third day rose again / according to His will / and ascended into heaven / and sat on the right hand and ascended into heaven / and sat on the right hand of His Father / and shall come again in His great of His Father / and shall come again in His great glory / to judge both the living and the dead / whose glory / to judge both the living and the dead / whose kingdom shall have no end/kingdom shall have no end/

And in the One living Holy Spirit / the life-giving And in the One living Holy Spirit / the life-giving Lord of all / who proceeds from the Father / and who Lord of all / who proceeds from the Father / and who with the Father and the Son / is worshipped and with the Father and the Son / is worshipped and glorified / who spoke by the prophets and the glorified / who spoke by the prophets and the Apostles/Apostles/

And in the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church / And in the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church / And we acknowledge one Baptism / for the remission And we acknowledge one Baptism / for the remission of sins / And look for the resurrection of the dead / of sins / And look for the resurrection of the dead / and the new life in the world to come. and the new life in the world to come. Amen, Barekmor, Stoumen kalos, Kurielaison.Amen, Barekmor, Stoumen kalos, Kurielaison.

I. COMMUNION OF THE MOTHER OF GODI. COMMUNION OF THE MOTHER OF GODKUKLIYONKUKLIYON

(Tune : Ninnal Stuthiyodu…)(Tune : Ninnal Stuthiyodu…)Priest:Priest: King’s daughter stands in glory, Hal-u–Hal King’s daughter stands in glory, Hal-u–Hal

At thy right hand stands – the princessAt thy right hand stands – the princess

People: People: Thy father’s folk and home leave thou, Hal-u-Hal,Thy father’s folk and home leave thou, Hal-u-Hal, The King desires thy- beauty now- The King desires thy- beauty now- BarekmorBarekmor

Priest: Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostGlory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostPeople: People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.

EKBOEKBO (Tune : Bhakthar Pukazhcha…) (Tune : Bhakthar Pukazhcha…)

Priest:Priest: Thou whose praise the church doth sing Thou whose praise the church doth sing People:People: Intercession for us bring. Intercession for us bring. Unto Him, thine only Son,Unto Him, thine only Son, That He may not mercy shunThat He may not mercy shun Stoumen kalos KurielaisonStoumen kalos Kurielaison

KOLOKOLO(Tune : Mariammin Smaranam…)(Tune : Mariammin Smaranam…)

Priest: Priest: Mary’s memory Mary’s memory People: People: Blessing for us be,Blessing for us be,

May her pray’rs for usMay her pray’rs for usBe a fortress thusBe a fortress thus BarekmorBarekmor

Priest:Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostPeople:People: Fragrance sweet of smell Fragrance sweet of smell

Through the air doth swell- Through the air doth swell- For Virgin MaryFor Virgin MaryGod’s Mother holyGod’s Mother holy

Moriyo rahem melain oo aa dareinMoriyo rahem melain oo aa darein

BOVOOSABOVOOSA (Tune : Moranesu Kurishum Nin…) (Tune : Moranesu Kurishum Nin…)

Priest: Priest: By Thy cross, O Jesus Lord By Thy cross, O Jesus Lord

People: People: By Thy Mother’s praying wordBy Thy Mother’s praying word

Take from us and from our pathTake from us and from our path

Punishments and rods of wrath.Punishments and rods of wrath.

II. COMMUNION OF THE PATRON AND OTHER SAINTSII. COMMUNION OF THE PATRON AND OTHER SAINTSKUKLIYON KUKLIYON (Tune : Nayavan panapole…)(Tune : Nayavan panapole…)

Priest: Priest: Righteous shall prosper like palm trees - HalleluiahRighteous shall prosper like palm trees - HalleluiahAnd thrive like the cedars of - LebanonAnd thrive like the cedars of - Lebanon

People: People: In age they shall thrive and be flourishing– HalleluiahIn age they shall thrive and be flourishing– HalleluiahYea, growing both fattened - and pleasing Yea, growing both fattened - and pleasing BarekmorBarekmor

Priest: Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy GhostGlory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

People: People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.

EKBO EKBO (Tune : Orupolingum…) (Tune : Orupolingum…)

Priest:Priest: (O St. Thomas), as in heav’n (O St. Thomas), as in heav’n

People: Keep we here thy memory;People: Keep we here thy memory;

Hear us as we honor thee,Hear us as we honor thee,

Thy entreaties be our aidThy entreaties be our aid

Stoumen kalos Kurielaison Stoumen kalos Kurielaison

KOLOKOLO(Tune : Bhag’yam Nibiyarkum…)(Tune : Bhag’yam Nibiyarkum…)

Priest: Priest: Bliss to the prophets, Bliss to the prophets,

People:People: And the apostles,And the apostles, And to the martyrsAnd to the martyrs

At resurrectionAt resurrection BarekmorBarekmor

Priest:Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

People:People: Those martyrs who longed Those martyrs who longed For seeing the Christ For seeing the Christ By their death took wings,By their death took wings,And fluttered to heightsAnd fluttered to heights

Moriyo rahem melain oo aa dareinMoriyo rahem melain oo aa darein

BOVOOSABOVOOSA(Tune : Parishudhanmare Ningal…)(Tune : Parishudhanmare Ningal…)

Priest: Priest: Plead for us, ye holy Saints,Plead for us, ye holy Saints,

People:People: Pray to Him whose will ye did,Pray to Him whose will ye did, That from anger we be spared-That from anger we be spared- That from scourges we be hid.That from scourges we be hid.

COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTED CLERGYKUKLIYON

(Tune: Charthum neethiye…)

In righteousness Thy priests be clothed –

Hal - u – Hal – Thy righteous ones in-glorious

garb

For David’s sake, Thy servant true –

Hal - u – Hal – The face of Thine a-nointed

heed. Barekmor Shubaho… Men olam…

EKBO(Tune : Shuchiyodu Shudhya…)

May those feet that cleanly trod Keeping pure Thy holy placeTread the courts of paradise And with angels e’er abide Stoumen kalos Kurielaison

KOLO (Tune: Deyvam

Sristtichadathe)

Blest be priests whose love for ChristMarked their sacred Altar’s taskWatching angels haste to comeLeading them to courts of joy

Barekmor

Son of God forget them notPriests of Thine who served thee rightGrant them pleasantness of faceOn Thy advent sublime

Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein

Shubaho…

BOVOOSO(Tune: Aachaaryesaa meshiaa..)

Christ Who is the –

Lord of priests and – the great high-priest

Pardon, O Lord, – Your priests who served – Your

mysteries

Kurielaison, Kurielaison, Kurielaison

Lord, have mercy upon us,Lord, be kind and have mercy,Answer Lord, and have mercy.

Glory be to Thee, O Lord,Glory be to Thee, O Lord,

Glory be to Thee, ever our hope. Barekmor.

BENEDICTION

May the love of God the Father, the grace of the only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the communion and indwelling of the Life-giving

Holy Spirit, be with us all, now and ever and unto the ages of ages.

Amen.

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