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THEOTOKIA

ΕΙΣ ΕΚΑΣΤΟΝ ΗΧΟΝ

IN EACH MODE

Ψαλλόμενα ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ ἐνιαυτῷ, μετὰ τὰ Ἀπολυτίκια τῶν μὴ ἑορταζομένων Ἁγίων

Sung throughout the year, after the Apolytikia of non-celebrated Saints

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Εἰς τὸν αʹ ἦχον

In Mode 1

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θαῦμα θαυμάτων Κεχαριτωμένη, ἐν σοὶ θεωροῦσα ἡ κτίσις ἀγάλλεται· συνέλαβες γὰρ ἀσπόρως, καὶ ἔτεκες ἀφράστως, ὃν ταξιαρχίαι Ἀγγέλων, ὁρᾷν οὐ δεδύνηνται, αὐτὸν ἱκέτευε ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Creation rejoices in you, O Lady full of grace, beholding the miracle of miracles. For you conceived without seed, and ineffably gave birth to the One whom the orders of the angels cannot see. Entreat Him earnestly on behalf of our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἄχραντε Θεοτόκε, ἡ ἐν οὐρανοῖς εὐλογημένη, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς δοξολογουμένη, χαῖρε Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.

Immaculate Theotokos, who are blest in the heavens, and glorified on earth, rejoice, O unwedded Bride.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Συλλαβοῦσα ἀφλέκτως, τὸ πῦρ τῆς Θεότητος, καὶ τεκοῦσα ἀσπόρως, πηγὴν ζωῆς τὸν Κύριον, κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε, περίσῳζε τοὺς σὲ μεγαλύνοντας.

Without burning, you conceived the fire of Divinity, and without seed you gave birth to the Lord who is source of life. O Theotokos, full of grace, preserve us who magnify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν ἀμήτορα ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν καὶ ἀκοήν, ἐπὶ γῆς ἀπάτορα ἔτεκες. Αὐτὸν Θεοτόκε ἱκέτευε, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Transcending thought and utterance, you gave birth to the One who in heaven is motherless and fatherless on earth. O Theotokos, entreat Him earnestly on behalf of our souls.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Οἱ τὴν σὴν προστασίαν κεκτημένοι, Ἄχραντε, καὶ ταῖς σαῖς ἱκεσίαις τῶν δεινῶν ἐκλυτρούμενοι, τῷ Σταυρῷ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου, ἐν παντὶ φρουρούμενοι, κατὰ χρέος σε πάντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

We have obtained your protection, O immaculate Lady, and by your earnest entreaties we are saved from calamities. In everything we are guarded by the Cross of your Son. We all dutifully magnify you piously.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἄχραντε Θεοτόκε, ἡ ἐν οὐρανοῖς εὐλογημένη, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς δοξολογουμένη, χαῖρε Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.

Immaculate Theotokos, who are blest in the heavens, and glorified on earth, rejoice, O unwedded Bride.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Συλλαβοῦσα ἀφλέκτως, τὸ πῦρ τῆς Θεότητος, καὶ τεκοῦσα ἀσπόρως, πηγὴν ζωῆς τὸν Κύριον, κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε, περίσῳζε τοὺς σὲ μεγαλύνοντας.

Without burning, you conceived the fire of Divinity, and without seed you gave birth to the Lord who is source of life. O Theotokos, full of grace, preserve us who magnify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν ἀμήτορα ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν καὶ ἀκοήν, ἐπὶ γῆς ἀπάτορα ἔτεκες. Αὐτὸν Θεοτόκε ἱκέτευε, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Transcending thought and utterance, you gave birth to the One who in heaven is motherless and fatherless on earth. O Theotokos, entreat Him earnestly on behalf of our souls.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Οἱ τὴν σὴν προστασίαν κεκτημένοι, Ἄχραντε, καὶ ταῖς σαῖς ἱκεσίαις τῶν δεινῶν ἐκλυτρούμενοι, τῷ Σταυρῷ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου, ἐν παντὶ φρουρούμενοι, κατὰ χρέος σε πάντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

We have obtained your protection, O immaculate Lady, and by your earnest entreaties we are saved from calamities. In everything we are guarded by the Cross of your Son. We all dutifully magnify you piously.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἄχραντε Θεοτόκε, ἡ ἐν οὐρανοῖς εὐλογημένη, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς δοξολογουμένη, χαῖρε Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.

Immaculate Theotokos, who are blest in the heavens, and glorified on earth, rejoice, O unwedded Bride.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τοῦ Γαβριὴλ φθεγξαμένου σοι Παρθένε τὸ Χαῖρε, σὺν τῇ φωνῇ ἐσαρκοῦτο ὁ τῶν ὅλων Δεσπότης, ἐν σοὶ τῇ ἁγίᾳ κιβωτῷ, ὡς ἔφη ὁ δίκαιος Δαυΐδ. Ἐδείχθης πλατυτέρα τῶν οὐρανῶν, βαστάσασα τὸν Κτίστην σου. Δόξα τῷ ἐνοικήσαντι ἐν σοί· δόξα τῷ προελθόντι ἐκ σοῦ· δόξα τῷ ἐλευθερώσαντι ἡμᾶς, διὰ τοῦ τόκου σου.

When Gabriel had uttered rejoice to you, O Virgin, * then with the voice was the Lord of all becoming incarnate * in you whom the holy Ark of old * prefigured, as righteous David said. * You carried your Creator and proved to be more spacious than the heavens. * Glory to Him who dwelt inside of you! * Glory to Him who came forth from You! * Glory be to Him who through your childbirth has set us free!

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν ἀμήτορα ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν καὶ ἀκοήν, ἐπὶ γῆς ἀπάτορα ἔτεκες. Αὐτὸν Θεοτόκε ἱκέτευε, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Transcending thought and utterance, you gave birth to the One who in heaven is motherless and fatherless on earth. O Theotokos, entreat Him earnestly on behalf of our souls.

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Εἰς τὸν βʹ ἦχον

In Mode 2

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Εὐσπλαγχνίας ὑπάρχουσα πηγή, συμπαθείας ἀξίωσον ἡμᾶς, Θεοτόκε, βλέψον εἰς λαὸν τὸν ἁμαρτήσαντα, δεῖξον ὡς ἀεὶ τὴν δυναστείαν σου· εἰς σὲ γὰρ ἐλπίζοντες, τὸ Χαῖρε βοῶμέν σοι, ὡς ποτὲ ὁ Γαβριήλ, ὁ τῶν Ἀσωμάτων Ἀρχιστράτηγος.

As the Mother of God, you are the source * of compassion. O Lady, count us worthy of pity. * Look upon us graciously, though we have sinned. * Demonstrate your power, as you always do. * For, placing our hope in you, * we cry out, Rejoice, to you, * as did Gabriel of old, * as the chief commander of the bodiless hosts.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Μήτηρ ἁγία, ἡ τοῦ ἀφράστου Φωτός, ἀγγελικοῖς σε ὕμνοις τιμῶντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

Holy Mother of the immaculate Light, we honor you with angelic hymns, and magnify you piously.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θείας γεγόναμεν κοινωνοὶ φύσεως, διὰ σοῦ Ἀειπάρθενε· Θεὸν γὰρ ἡμῖν σεσαρκωμένον ἔτεκες· διὸ κατὰ χρέος σε, πάντες εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

We have become partakers of divine nature through you, O ever-virgin Maid, since for us you gave birth unto God become incarnate. Therefore we all dutifully magnify you piously.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν, Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἡ πύλη ἡ κεκλεισμένη, διʼ ἧς ἠνοίγη ἀνθρώποις, ὁ πάλαι Παράδεισος.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and we cry out: Rejoice! You are the cloud of the never-setting Light, for in your arms you held the Lord of glory.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὑπερδεδοξασμένη ὑπάρχεις, Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ὑμνοῦμέν σε· διὰ γάρ τοῦ Σταυροῦ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου, κατεβλήθη ὁ ᾅδης, καὶ ὁ θάνατος τέθνηκε, νεκρωθέντες ἀνέστημεν, καὶ ζωῆς ἠξιώθημεν, τὸν Παράδεισον ἐλάβομεν, τὴν ἀρχαίαν ἀπόλαυσιν· διὸ εὐχαριστοῦντες δοξολογοῦμεν, ὡς κραταιὸν Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, καὶ μόνον πολυέλεον.

You are supremely glorified, O Virgin Theotokos; we sing your praise. For by means of your Son''s crucifixion has Hades been overthrown and death itself has died. We have risen, who once were dead, and have been made worthy of life. We received the original enjoyment of Paradise. And therefore with thanksgiving we send up glory to Christ our God because He is powerful and alone very merciful.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν, Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἡ πύλη ἡ κεκλεισμένη, διʼ ἧς ἠνοίγη ἀνθρώποις, ὁ πάλαι Παράδεισος.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and we cry out: Rejoice! You are the cloud of the never-setting Light, for in your arms you held the Lord of glory.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θείας γεγόναμεν κοινωνοὶ φύσεως, διὰ σοῦ Ἀειπάρθενε· Θεὸν γὰρ ἡμῖν σεσαρκωμένον ἔτεκες· διὸ κατὰ χρέος σε, πάντες εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

We have become partakers of divine nature through you, O ever-virgin Maid, since for us you gave birth unto God become incarnate. Therefore we all dutifully magnify you piously.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν, Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἡ πύλη ἡ κεκλεισμένη, διʼ ἧς ἠνοίγη ἀνθρώποις, ὁ πάλαι Παράδεισος.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and we cry out: Rejoice! You are the cloud of the never-setting Light, for in your arms you held the Lord of glory.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὑπερδεδοξασμένη ὑπάρχεις, Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ὑμνοῦμέν σε· διὰ γάρ τοῦ Σταυροῦ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου, κατεβλήθη ὁ ᾅδης, καὶ ὁ θάνατος τέθνηκε, νεκρωθέντες ἀνέστημεν, καὶ ζωῆς ἠξιώθημεν, τὸν Παράδεισον ἐλάβομεν, τὴν ἀρχαίαν ἀπόλαυσιν· διὸ εὐχαριστοῦντες δοξολογοῦμεν, ὡς κραταιὸν Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, καὶ μόνον πολυέλεον.

You are supremely glorified, O Virgin Theotokos; we sing your praise. For by means of your Son''s crucifixion has Hades been overthrown and death itself has died. We have risen, who once were dead, and have been made worthy of life. We received the original enjoyment of Paradise. And therefore with thanksgiving we send up glory to Christ our God because He is powerful and alone very merciful.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν, Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἡ πύλη ἡ κεκλεισμένη, διʼ ἧς ἠνοίγη ἀνθρώποις, ὁ πάλαι Παράδεισος.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and we cry out: Rejoice! You are the cloud of the never-setting Light, for in your arms you held the Lord of glory.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

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.

All surpassing every thought, all surpassing glorious, O Theotokos, 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 Him to save our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Μήτηρ ἁγία, ἡ τοῦ ἀφράστου Φωτός, ἀγγελικοῖς σε ὕμνοις τιμῶντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

Holy Mother of the immaculate Light, we honor you with angelic hymns, and magnify you piously.

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Εἰς τὸν γʹ ἦχον

In Mode 3

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὴν ὡραιότητα, τῆς παρθενίας σου, καὶ τὸ ὑπέρλαμπρον, τὸ τῆς ἁγνείας σου, ὁ Γαβριὴλ καταπλαγείς, ἐβόα σοι Θεοτόκε. Ποῖόν σοι ἐγκώμιον, προσαγάγω ἐπάξιον, τί δὲ ὀνομάσω σε; ἀπορῶ καὶ ἐξίσταμαι· διὸ ὡς προσετάγην βοῶ σοι· Χαῖρε ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη.

Seeing how beautiful was your virginity, * and how your purity shone forth resplendently, * amazed was Gabriel who cried to you thus, O Theotokos: * "What shall I present to you * as a worthy encomium? * What shall I address you as? * At a loss and perplexed am I. * And therefore I, as ordered, cry out to you: * Rejoice, O Maiden full of grace!"

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἕκαστος ὅπου σῴζεται, ἐκεῖ δικαίως καὶ προστρέχει, καὶ ποία ἄλλη τοιαύτη καταφυγή, ὡς σὺ Θεοτόκε, σκέπουσα τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν;

Everyone, wherever he is saved, rightly runs to you for refuge. Who else can protect us like you, O Theotokos? You are the shelter for our souls.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Καταφυγὴ καὶ δύναμις ἡμῶν Θεοτόκε, ἡ κραταιὰ βοήθεια τοῦ κόσμου, ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου σκέπε τοὺς δούλους σου, ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνάγκης, μόνη εὐλογημένη.

You are our refuge and strength, O Theotokos, and for the world you are a mighty assistance. With your intercessions shelter your servants, from any hard necessity, O only blessed Lady.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἕκαστος ὅπου σῴζεται, ἐκεῖ δικαίως καὶ προστρέχει, καὶ ποία ἄλλη τοιαύτη καταφυγή, ὡς σὺ Θεοτόκε, σκέπουσα τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν;

Everyone, wherever he is saved, rightly runs to you for refuge. Who else can protect us like you, O Theotokos? You are the shelter for our souls.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ῥάβδον δυνάμεως κεκτημένοι, τὸν Σταυρὸν τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου Θεοτόκε, ἐν αὐτῷ καταβαλοῦμεν, τῶν ἐχθρῶν τὰ φρυάγματα, οἱ πόθῳ σε ἀπαύστως μεγαλύνοντες.

We have obtained the Cross of your Son, O Theotokos, as a rod of power. By it we subdue the insolence of the enemies. And with love we magnify you unceasingly.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Καταφυγὴ καὶ δύναμις ἡμῶν Θεοτόκε, ἡ κραταιὰ βοήθεια τοῦ κόσμου, ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου σκέπε τοὺς δούλους σου, ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνάγκης, μόνη εὐλογημένη.

You are our refuge and strength, O Theotokos, and for the world you are a mighty assistance. With your intercessions shelter your servants, from any hard necessity, O only blessed Lady.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Προφῆται προεκήρυξαν, Ἀπόστολοι ἐδίδαξαν, Μάρτυρες ὡμολόγησαν, καὶ ἡμεῖς ἐπιστεύσαμεν, Θεοτόκον σε κυρίως ὑπάρχουσαν· διὸ καὶ μεγαλύνομεν, τὸν τόκον σου τὸν ἄφραστον.

The Prophets proclaimed it beforehand, and the Apostles taught it; the Martyrs confessed it, and we have believed it: that you gave birth to God indeed, O Theotokos. And therefore we magnify your childbirth, which is ineffable.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἕκαστος ὅπου σῴζεται, ἐκεῖ δικαίως καὶ προστρέχει, καὶ ποία ἄλλη τοιαύτη καταφυγή, ὡς σὺ Θεοτόκε, σκέπουσα τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν;

Everyone, wherever he is saved, rightly runs to you for refuge. Who else can protect us like you, O Theotokos? You are the shelter for our souls.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ῥάβδον δυνάμεως κεκτημένοι, τὸν Σταυρὸν τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου Θεοτόκε, ἐν αὐτῷ καταβαλοῦμεν, τῶν ἐχθρῶν τὰ φρυάγματα, οἱ πόθῳ σε ἀπαύστως μεγαλύνοντες.

We have obtained the Cross of your Son, O Theotokos, as a rod of power. By it we subdue the insolence of the enemies. And with love we magnify you unceasingly.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Καταφυγὴ καὶ δύναμις ἡμῶν Θεοτόκε, ἡ κραταιὰ βοήθεια τοῦ κόσμου, ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου σκέπε τοὺς δούλους σου, ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνάγκης, μόνη εὐλογημένη.

You are our refuge and strength, O Theotokos, and for the world you are a mighty assistance. With your intercessions shelter your servants, from any hard necessity, O only blessed Lady.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Σὲ τὴν μεσιτεύσασαν τὴν σωτηρίαν τοῦ γένους ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνοῦμεν Θεοτόκε Παρθένε· ἐν τῇ σαρκὶ γὰρ τῇ ἐκ σοῦ προσληφθείσῃ, ὁ Υἱός σου καὶ Θεὸς ἡμῶν τὸ διὰ Σταυροῦ καταδεξάμενος πάθος, ἐλυτρώσατο ἡμᾶς, ἐκ φθορᾶς ὡς φιλάνθρωπος.

Unto you who mediated the salvation of our race we sing praises, O Virgin Theotokos. For your Son and our God in the flesh that He assumed from you accepted suffering by means of crucifixion and has thereby set us free from corruption, in His love for man.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Προφῆται προεκήρυξαν, Ἀπόστολοι ἐδίδαξαν, Μάρτυρες ὡμολόγησαν, καὶ ἡμεῖς ἐπιστεύσαμεν, Θεοτόκον σε κυρίως ὑπάρχουσαν· διὸ καὶ μεγαλύνομεν, τὸν τόκον σου τὸν ἄφραστον.

The Prophets proclaimed it beforehand, and the Apostles taught it; the Martyrs confessed it, and we have believed it: that you gave birth to God indeed, O Theotokos. And therefore we magnify your childbirth, which is ineffable.

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Εἰς τὸν δʹ ἦχον

In Mode 4

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τῇ ἀνατραφείσῃ ἐν τῷ Ναῷ, εἰς τὰ Ἅγια τῶν Ἁγίων, τῇ περιβεβλημένῃ τὴν πίστιν καὶ τὴν σοφίαν, καὶ τὴν ἄμεμπτον παρθενίαν, ὁ Ἀρχιστράτηγος Γαβριήλ, προσέφερεν οὐρανόθεν, τὸν ἀσπασμὸν καὶ τὸ χαῖρε. Χαῖρε εὐλογημένη, χαῖρε δεδοξασμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ.

To you who were raised in the Temple, in the Holy of Holies, and who were clothed in faith and wisdom and measureless virginity, the Supreme Commander Gabriel from heaven brought the salutation, "Rejoice"; "Rejoice, O blessed Maiden! Rejoice, O glorified one! The Lord is with you."

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὅτι πάντων ὑπάρχεις τῶν ποιημάτων ὑπερτέρα, ἀνυμνεῖν σε ἀξίως, μὴ εὐποροῦντες Θεοτόκε, δωρεὰν αἰτοῦμέν σε, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

We are unequipped to praise you worthily, O Theotokos, for you are the highest of all things created. Therefore, we entreat you: As a gift to us, have mercy on us.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τῇ Θεοτόκῳ ἐκτενῶς, νῦν προσδράμωμεν, ἁμαρτωλοὶ καὶ ταπεινοί, καὶ προσπέσωμεν ἐν μετανοίᾳ, κράζοντες ἐκ βάθους ψυχῆς· Δέσποινα βοήθησον, ἐφ ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεῖσα, σπεῦσον ἀπολλύμεθα, ὑπὸ πλήθους πταισμάτων, μὴ ἀποστρέψῃς σοὺς δούλους κενούς· σὲ γὰρ καὶ μόνην ἐλπίδα κεκτήμεθα.

O humble sinners, let us now run in earnest * unto the Theotokos, and in repentance * fall down to her and cry out from the depths of our souls: * Show compassion unto us * and provide your assistance. * Hasten; we are perishing * in our many transgressions. * Turn not your servants empty-handed away; * for we have found you, O Lady, our only hope.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἀδύτου φωτὸς Νεφέλη, αὐτὸν βαστάσασα ἐν κόλποις, τῆς δόξης τὸν Κύριον.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and cry out: You are the bush in which, without being burnt, Moses saw, as a flame, the fire of Divinity.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Παρθένε πανάμωμε, Μήτηρ Χριστοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ῥομφαία διῆλθέ σου, τὴν παναγίαν ψυχήν, ἡνίκα σταυρούμενον, ἔβλεψας ἑκουσίως, τὸν Υἱὸν καὶ Θεόν σου, ὅν περ εὐλογημένη, δυσωποῦσα μὴ παύσῃ, συγχώρησιν πταισμάτων, ἡμῖν δωρήσασθαι.

O Mother of Christ our God, all-blameless Virgin most pure, * as Symeon told, a sword pierced through your all-holy soul * when you saw your Son and God * crucified by transgressors of His own will, O Lady. * Cease not to importune Him, * that He grant the forgiveness * of failings to us your servants, * O only most-blessed one.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἀδύτου φωτὸς Νεφέλη, αὐτὸν βαστάσασα ἐν κόλποις, τῆς δόξης τὸν Κύριον.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and cry out: You are the bush in which, without being burnt, Moses saw, as a flame, the fire of Divinity.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸν Λόγον τοῦ Πατρός, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, ἐκ σοῦ σαρκωθέντα ἔγνωμεν, Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, μόνη ἁγνή, μόνη εὐλογημένη· διὸ ἀπαύστως σὲ ἀνυμνοῦντες μεγαλύνομεν.

We have come to know that the Word of the Father, Christ our God, became incarnate from you, O Virgin Theotokos, only pure, only blessed. Therefore we never cease to extol and magnify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὅτι πάντων ὑπάρχεις τῶν ποιημάτων ὑπερτέρα, ἀνυμνεῖν σε ἀξίως, μὴ εὐποροῦντες Θεοτόκε, δωρεὰν αἰτοῦμέν σε, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

We are unequipped to praise you worthily, O Theotokos, for you are the highest of all things created. Therefore, we entreat you: As a gift to us, have mercy on us.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Παρθένε πανάμωμε, Μήτηρ Χριστοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ῥομφαία διῆλθέ σου, τὴν παναγίαν ψυχήν, ἡνίκα σταυρούμενον, ἔβλεψας ἑκουσίως, τὸν Υἱὸν καὶ Θεόν σου, ὅν περ εὐλογημένη, δυσωποῦσα μὴ παύσῃ, συγχώρησιν πταισμάτων, ἡμῖν δωρήσασθαι.

O Mother of Christ our God, all-blameless Virgin most pure, * as Symeon told, a sword pierced through your all-holy soul * when you saw your Son and God * crucified by transgressors of His own will, O Lady. * Cease not to importune Him, * that He grant the forgiveness * of failings to us your servants, * O only most-blessed one.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἀδύτου φωτὸς Νεφέλη, αὐτὸν βαστάσασα ἐν κόλποις, τῆς δόξης τὸν Κύριον.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and cry out: You are the bush in which, without being burnt, Moses saw, as a flame, the fire of Divinity.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸ ἀπʼ αἰῶνος ἀπόκρυφον, καὶ Ἀγγέλοις ἄγνωστον μυστήριον, διὰ σού Θεοτόκε τοῖς ἐπὶ γῆς πεφανέρωται· Θεὸς ἐν ἀσυγχύτῳ ἑνώσει σαρκούμενος, καὶ Σταυρὸν ἑκουσίως ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν καταδεξάμενος· διʼ οὗ ἀναστήσας τὸν πρωτόπλαστον, ἔσωσεν ἐκ θανάτου τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

O Theotokos, through you became manifest to us on earth the mystery, which was hid from eternity, and which the Angels themselves knew not: that God, uniting natures without confusion, becomes a man and accepts crucifixion for our salvation voluntarily. By virtue of this, resurrecting man whom He had first created, He saved our souls from death.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Σὲ μεγαλύνομεν Θεοτόκε βοῶντες· Χαῖρε ἀδύτου φωτὸς Νεφέλη, αὐτὸν βαστάσασα ἐν κόλποις, τῆς δόξης τὸν Κύριον.

We magnify you, O Theotokos, and cry out: You are the bush in which, without being burnt, Moses saw, as a flame, the fire of Divinity.

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Εἰς τὸν πλ. αʹ ἦχον

In Mode pl. 1

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Μετὰ Ἀγγέλων τὰ οὐράνια, μετὰ ἀνθρώπων τὰ ἐπίγεια, ἐν φωνῇ ἀγαλλιάσεως, Θεοτόκε βοῶμέν σοι· Χαῖρε πύλη, τῶν οὐρανῶν πλατυτέρα, χαῖρε μόνη, τῶν γηγενῶν σωτηρία, χαῖρε σεμνὴ Κεχαριτωμένη, ἡ τεκοῦσα Θεὸν σεσαρκωμένον.

The heavens with the Angels, and the earth with humanity, shout to you, O Theotokos, with a voice of exultation. Rejoice, O Gate, wider than the heavens; rejoice, the only salvation for us born on earth. Rejoice, O Maiden full of grace, and Mother of incarnate God.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ ἐκ Παρθένου, ἀνατείλας τῷ κόσμῳ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, υἱοὺς φωτὸς διʼ αὐτῆς ἀναδείξας, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

O Christ our God, who from a Virgin rose upon the world, and through her made us sons of light, have mercy on us.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὴν ταχεῖάν σου σκέπην, καὶ τὴν βοήθειαν, καὶ τὸ ἔλεος δεῖξον, ἐπὶ τὸν δοῦλόν σου, καὶ τὰ κύματα Ἁγνὴ καταπράϋνον, τῶν ματαίων λογισμῶν, καὶ τὴν πεσοῦσάν μου ψυχήν, ἀνάστησον Θεοτόκε· οἶδα γὰρ ὅτι Παρθένε, ἰσχύεις ὅσα καὶ βούλεσαι.

I implore you to show forth your promptness to provide * your protection and help and your mercy unto me, * O pure Maid, and calm the waves of unruly thoughts, * and resurrect the fallen soul of me your servant, I entreat, * O all-holy Theotokos. * I know, I know, O Virgin, * that you can do whatever you wish.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Μήτηρ Θεοῦ Παναγία, τὸ τεῖχος τῶν Χριστιανῶν, ἐπιτάχυνον ῥῦσαι λαόν σου, συνήθως κραυγάζοντά σοι ἐκτενῶς. Ἀντιτάχθητι αἰσχροῖς, καὶ ἀλαζόσι λογισμοῖς, ἵνα βοῶμέν σοι· Χαῖρε Ἀειπάρθενε.

All-holy Mother of God, you are the fortress for Christians. As you are wont to do, deliver us your people, who intently cry to you. Counteract the shameful and prideful thoughts assailing us, so that we may shout to you, Rejoice, Ever-virgin!

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τῷ Σταυρῷ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου θεοχαρίτωτε, τῶν εἰδώλων ἡ πλάνη πᾶσα κατήργηται, καὶ τῶν δαιμόνων ἡ ἰσχὺς καταπεπάτηται· διὰ τοῦτο οἱ πιστοί, κατὰ χρέος σε ἀεί, ὑμνοῦμεν καὶ εὐλογοῦμεν, καὶ Θεοτόκον κυρίως, ὁμολογοῦντες μεγαλύνομεν.

By the Cross of your Son, all the error of the idols came to an end, and the might of the demons was trampled down, O Lady full of grace. Therefore we the faithful dutifully ever extol you and bless you, and we confess you to be Theotokos, literally the Mother of God, and we magnify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ ἐκ Παρθένου, ἀνατείλας τῷ κόσμῳ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, υἱοὺς φωτὸς διʼ αὐτῆς ἀναδείξας, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

O Christ our God, who from a Virgin rose upon the world, and through her made us sons of light, have mercy on us.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸ ξένον τῆς Παρθένου μυστήριον, τῷ κόσμῳ ἀνεδείχθη σωτήριον· ἐξ αὐτῆς γὰρ ἐτέχθης, ἄνευ σπορᾶς, καὶ σαρκὶ ἀνεδείχθης, δίχα φθορᾶς, ἡ πάντων χαρά, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

The marvelous mystery involving the Virgin proved to be the means of universal salvation. You were born of her without being sown, and You suffered no decay in the flesh. You are the Joy of all. Glory to You, O Lord.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Μήτηρ Θεοῦ Παναγία, τὸ τεῖχος τῶν Χριστιανῶν, ἐπιτάχυνον ῥῦσαι λαόν σου, συνήθως κραυγάζοντά σοι ἐκτενῶς. Ἀντιτάχθητι αἰσχροῖς, καὶ ἀλαζόσι λογισμοῖς, ἵνα βοῶμέν σοι· Χαῖρε Ἀειπάρθενε.

All-holy Mother of God, you are the fortress for Christians. As you are wont to do, deliver us your people, who intently cry to you. Counteract the shameful and prideful thoughts assailing us, so that we may shout to you, Rejoice, Ever-virgin!

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τῷ Σταυρῷ τοῦ Υἱοῦ σου θεοχαρίτωτε, τῶν εἰδώλων ἡ πλάνη πᾶσα κατήργηται, καὶ τῶν δαιμόνων ἡ ἰσχὺς καταπεπάτηται· διὰ τοῦτο οἱ πιστοί, κατὰ χρέος σε ἀεί, ὑμνοῦμεν καὶ εὐλογοῦμεν, καὶ Θεοτόκον κυρίως, ὁμολογοῦντες μεγαλύνομεν.

By the Cross of your Son, all the error of the idols came to an end, and the might of the demons was trampled down, O Lady full of grace. Therefore we the faithful dutifully ever extol you and bless you, and we confess you to be Theotokos, literally the Mother of God, and we magnify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ ἐκ Παρθένου, ἀνατείλας τῷ κόσμῳ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, υἱοὺς φωτὸς διʼ αὐτῆς ἀναδείξας, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

O Christ our God, who from a Virgin rose upon the world, and through her made us sons of light, have mercy on us.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Χαῖρε πύλη Κυρίου ἡ ἀδιόδευτος, χαῖρε τεῖχος καὶ σκέπη τῶν προστρεχόντων εἰς σέ, χαῖρε ἀχείμαστε λιμὴν καὶ Ἀπειρόγαμε, ἡ τεκοῦσα ἐν σαρκὶ τὸν Ποιητὴν σου καὶ Θεόν, πρεσβεύουσα μὴ ἐλλείπῃς, ὑπὲρ τῶν ἀνυμνούντων, καὶ προσκυνούντων τὸν Τόκον σου.

O impassable gateway of God the Lord, rejoice. * Wall and shelter of those who in you take refuge, rejoice. * Stormless haven, rejoice, O Maid who knew not man * and yet physically gave birth to your Creator and God. * Never cease interceding * on behalf of those extolling and worshiping the Son you bore.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ ἐκ Παρθένου, ἀνατείλας τῷ κόσμῳ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, υἱοὺς φωτὸς διʼ αὐτῆς ἀναδείξας, ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς.

O Christ our God, who from a Virgin rose upon the world, and through her made us sons of light, have mercy on us.

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Εἰς τὸν πλ. βʹ ἦχον

In Mode pl. 2

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ἀρχὴ σωτηρίας ἡ τοῦ Γαβριὴλ προσηγορία, πρὸς τὴν Παρθένον γέγονεν· ἤκουσε γὰρ τὸ Χαῖρε, καὶ οὐκ ἀπέφυγε τὸν ἀσπασμόν, οὐκ ἐδίστασεν ὡς ἡ Σάῤῥα ἐν τῇ σκηνῇ, ἀλλʼ οὕτως ἔλεγεν· Ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου, γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ῥῆμά σου.

Gabriel''s salutation of the Virgin was the beginning of our salvation. For she heard him say, Rejoice, and did not reject the greeting. * She did not hesitate, like Sarah in the tent, but rather this is what she said, * "Behold the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word."

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ἀρχαγγελικὸν λόγον ὑπεδέξω, καὶ Χερουβικὸς θρόνος ἀνεδείχθης, καὶ ἐν ἀγκάλαις σου ἐβάστασας Θεοτόκε, τὴν ἐλπίδα τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

You accepted the word of the Archangel, and you became a cherubic throne. O Theotokos, you held in your arms the hope of our souls.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ἐλπὶς τοῦ κόσμου ἀγαθή, Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, τὴν σὴν καὶ μόνην φοβερὰν προστασίαν αἰτοῦμεν, σπλαγχνίσθητι εἰς ἀπροστάτευτον λαόν, δυσώπησον τὸν ἐλεήμονα Θεόν, ῥυσθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν, ἐκ πάσης ἀπειλῆς, μόνη εὐλογημένη.

You are the good hope of the world, O Virgin Theotokos. * Therefore we beg for only your awe-inspiring protection. * Take pity on a people left with no defense. * Insistently supplicate our merciful God, * O only blessed Lady, to deliver our souls * from all impending danger.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Οὐδεὶς προστρέχων ἐπὶ σοί, κατῃσχυμμένος ἀπὸ σοῦ ἐκπορεύεται, ἁγνὴ Παρθένε Θεοτόκε, ἀλλʼ αἰτεῖται τὴν χάριν, καὶ λαμβάνει τὸ δώρημα, πρὸς τὸ συμφέρον τῆς αἰτήσεως.

No one who runs to you for help comes back from you ever frustrated in his cause, O Virgin Theotokos. But he asks for the favor and receives the bestowal which is appropriate for his request.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἱκέτευε τὸν Υἱόν σου, τὸν ἑκουσίως προσπαγέντα ἐν Σταυρῷ, καὶ τὸν κόσμον ἐκ πλάνης ἐλευθερώσαντα, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, τοῦ ἐλεῆσαι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

O Virgin Theotokos, entreat your Son, Christ our God, who voluntarily was nailed to the Cross, and freed the world from deception; and pray Him to have mercy on our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων ἐκ Πατρός, ἄνευ Μητρὸς γεννηθέντα, Υἱὸν καὶ Λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐπʼ ἐσχάτων τῶν χρόνων, ἐκύησας σεσαρκωμένον, ἐξ ἁγνῶν αἱμάτων σου, Θεοκυῆτορ ἄνευ ἀνδρός, ὃν αἴτησαι δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν, ἁμαρτιῶν ἄφεσιν πρὸ τοῦ τέλους.

The Son and Logos of God was begotten of the Father without a Mother before the ages. In the latter times you bore Him, incarnate from your pure blood, without a man, O Mother of God. Entreat Him to grant us forgiveness of sins before the end.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ἁγία Δέσποινα Ἁγνή, τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν Μήτηρ, ἡ τῶν ἁπάντων ποιητήν, ἀποῤῥήτως τεκοῦσα, ἱκέτευε σὺν Ἀποστόλοις ἱεροῖς, ἑκάστοτε τὴν ἀγαθότητα αὐτοῦ, παθῶν ἡμᾶς λυτρώσασθαι, καὶ ἄφεσιν ἡμῖν, δοῦναι ἁμαρτημάτων.

O Lady holy and pure, as our God''s blessed Mother, * you ineffably gave birth to the Creator of all. * We beseech you to join the sacred Apostles in imploring His goodness every day, * to deliver us from passions and grant us forgiveness of sins.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Μεγάλων χαρισμάτων ἁγνή, Παρθένε Θεομῆτορ σεμνή, ἠξιώθης, ὅτι ἔτεκες σαρκί, τὸν ἕνα τῆς Τριάδος, Χριστὸν τὸν ζωοδότην, εἰς σωτηρίαν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Pure Virgin, holy Mother of God, * from Him you have received great gifts * of divine grace, * for you physically gave birth * unto Christ the life-giver, * who is one of the persons * of the Trinity, to save our souls.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἱκέτευε τὸν Υἱόν σου, τὸν ἑκουσίως προσπαγέντα ἐν Σταυρῷ, καὶ τὸν κόσμον ἐκ πλάνης ἐλευθερώσαντα, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, τοῦ ἐλεῆσαι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

O Virgin Theotokos, entreat your Son, Christ our God, who voluntarily was nailed to the Cross, and freed the world from deception; and pray Him to have mercy on our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων ἐκ Πατρός, ἄνευ Μητρὸς γεννηθέντα, Υἱὸν καὶ Λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐπʼ ἐσχάτων τῶν χρόνων, ἐκύησας σεσαρκωμένον, ἐξ ἁγνῶν αἱμάτων σου, Θεοκυῆτορ ἄνευ ἀνδρός, ὃν αἴτησαι δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν, ἁμαρτιῶν ἄφεσιν πρὸ τοῦ τέλους.

The Son and Logos of God was begotten of the Father without a Mother before the ages. In the latter times you bore Him, incarnate from your pure blood, without a man, O Mother of God. Entreat Him to grant us forgiveness of sins before the end.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὁ τὴν εὐλογημένην καλέσας σου Μητέρα ἦλθες ἐπὶ τὸ πάθος ἑκουσίᾳ βουλῇ, λάμψας ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, ἀναζητῆσαι θέλων τὸν Ἀδάμ, λέγων τοῖς Ἀγγέλοις· Συγχάρητέ μοι, ὅτι εὑρέθη ἡ ἀπολομένη δραχμή, ὁ πάντα σοφῶς οἰκονομήσας, δόξα σοι.

O Lord, who called the blessed Maid Your Mother, You came to the Passion of Your own will and intent. Adam You wished to seek; You therefore shone upon the Cross, saying to the Angels, "Rejoice with me together, for I have found the coin that was lost." O Lord, You have disposed all things wisely. Glory to You.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων ἐκ Πατρός, ἄνευ Μητρὸς γεννηθέντα, Υἱὸν καὶ Λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐπʼ ἐσχάτων τῶν χρόνων, ἐκύησας σεσαρκωμένον, ἐξ ἁγνῶν αἱμάτων σου, Θεοκυῆτορ ἄνευ ἀνδρός, ὃν αἴτησαι δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν, ἁμαρτιῶν ἄφεσιν πρὸ τοῦ τέλους.

The Son and Logos of God was begotten of the Father without a Mother before the ages. In the latter times you bore Him, incarnate from your pure blood, without a man, O Mother of God. Entreat Him to grant us forgiveness of sins before the end.

__________

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Εἰς τὸν βαρὺν ἦχον

In Grave Mode

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε ἀμίαντε, τὸν Υἱόν σου, δυσώπει, σὺν ταῖς ἄνω Δυνάμεσι, συγχώρησιν πταισμάτων ἡμῖν, πρὸ τοῦ τέλους δωρήσασθαι, τοῖς πιστῶς σε δοξάζουσι.

O Virgin Theotokos, join the Powers on high, importuning your Son to grant forgiveness of offences, before the end, to us who faithfully glorify you.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὑπερέβης τὰς Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν, ὅτι ναὸς ἐδείχθης θεϊκός, εὐλογημένη Θεοτόκε, ὡς τεκοῦσα Χριστόν, τὸν Σωτῆρα τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

You have surpassed the Powers of heaven, for you have become the Temple of God, O blessed Theotokos, by giving birth to Christ, the Savior of our souls.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸ Χαῖρέ σοι προσάγομεν Θεοτόκε· τῶν Ἀγγέλων γὰρ ἀνωτέρα ἐδείχθης, Θεὸν κυήσασα.

We say to you, Rejoice, Virgin Theotokos. * You were shown to be superior to Angels * for you gave birth to God.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Εἰρήνευσον πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν, τῶν βοώντων σοι· Ἐλεῆμον Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Bring peace into our lives, O merciful Master, * through the intercessions of the Theotokos. * Glory to You, O Lord.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸν σταυρωθέντα ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεόν, καὶ καθελόντα τοῦ θανάτου τὸ κράτος, ἀπαύστως ἱκέτευε Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἵνα σώσῃ τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Christ our God was crucified for us, and He brought down the dominion of death. O Virgin Theotokos, unceasingly entreat Him to save our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Λύτρωσαι Θεοτοκε, τῶν συνεχουσῶν ἡμᾶς ἁμαρτιῶν, ὅτι ἄλλην ἐλπίδα οἱ πιστοὶ οὐκ ἔχομεν, εἰμὴ σέ, καὶ τὸν ἐκ σοῦ τεχθέντα Θεόν.

Release us from the sins that sorely oppress us. * We the faithful have no other hope, O Theotokos, * just you and God born from you.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὁ καρπὸς τῆς κοιλίας σου Ἄχραντε, τῶν Προφητῶν ὑπάρχει, καὶ τοῦ νόμου τὸ πλήρωμα· διό σε Θεοτόκον, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει δοξάζοντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

O immaculate Maiden, the fruit of your womb is the fulfillment of the Prophets and the Law. Therefore, O Theotokos, with understanding, we glorify and magnify you piously.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ καρπὸς τῆς γαστρός σου Θεόνυμφε, τοῖς ἀνθρώποις ἐδείχθη, σωτηρίας πρόξενος· διό σε Θεοτόκον, γνώμῃ καὶ γλώσσῃ δοξάζοντες, οἱ πιστοὶ μεγαλύνομεν.

O Bride of God, the fruit of your womb brought about the salvation of humanity. Therefore, we the faithful glorify you in mind and tongue, O Theotokos, and we magnify you.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸν σταυρωθέντα ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεόν, καὶ καθελόντα τοῦ θανάτου τὸ κράτος, ἀπαύστως ἱκέτευε Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἵνα σώσῃ τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Christ our God was crucified for us, and He brought down the dominion of death. O Virgin Theotokos, unceasingly entreat Him to save our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Λύτρωσαι Θεοτοκε, τῶν συνεχουσῶν ἡμᾶς ἁμαρτιῶν, ὅτι ἄλλην ἐλπίδα οἱ πιστοὶ οὐκ ἔχομεν, εἰμὴ σέ, καὶ τὸν ἐκ σοῦ τεχθέντα Θεόν.

Release us from the sins that sorely oppress us. * We the faithful have no other hope, O Theotokos, * just you and God born from you.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὡς τῆς ἡμῶν Ἀναστάσεως θησαύρισμα, τοὺς ἐπὶ σοὶ πεποιθότας Πανύμνητε, ἐκ λάκκου καὶ βυθοῦ πταισμάτων ἀνάγαγε· σὺ γὰρ τοὺς ὑπευθύνους τῇ ἁμαρτίᾳ, ἔσωσας τεκοῦσα τὴν σωτηρίαν, ἡ πρὸ τόκου Παρθένος, καὶ ἐν τόκῳ Παρθένος, καὶ μετὰ τόκον πάλιν οὖσα Παρθένος.

O all-praised Lady, our resurrection''s treasury, do from the pit and the deep of offences draw us up, as we have put our trust in you. For you have saved us who were liable for sin, by giving birth unto our salvation. Virgin prior to bearing; and in bearing, a Virgin; and after bearing, still a Virgin.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Χαῖρε ἡ τὸν ἀχώρητον ἐν οὐρανοῖς, χωρήσασα ἐν μήτρᾳ σου. Χαῖρε Παρθένε τῶν Προφητῶν τὸ κήρυγμα, ἐξ ἧς ἔλαμψεν ὁ Ἐμμανουήλ. Χαῖρε Μήτηρ Χριστοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ.

Rejoice, O Maiden who contained within your womb the One whom heaven cannot contain. Rejoice, O Virgin, the Prophets'' proclamation; through you Emmanuel has shone forth. Rejoice, O Mother of Christ our God.

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Εἰς τὸν πλ. δʹ ἦχον

In Mode pl. 4

Τῇ Κυριακῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Δευτέρᾳ πρωΐ.

On Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Χαῖρε ἡ διʼ Ἀγγέλου, τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κόσμου δεξαμένη, χαῖρε ἡ τεκοῦσα, τὸν ποιητήν σου καὶ Κύριον, χαῖρε ἡ ἀξιωθεῖσα, γενέσθαι Μήτηρ Θεοῦ.

Rejoice, O Maiden, who through an Angel received the Joy of the world! Rejoice, O Virgin who gave birth to your Creator and Lord! Rejoice! for you were counted worthy to become the Mother of God.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Χαῖρε ἡ πύλη, τοῦ Βασιλέως τῆς δόξης, ἣν ὁ Ὕψιστος μόνος διώδευσε, καὶ μόνην ἐσφραγισμένην ἐφύλαξεν, εἰς σωτηρίαν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Rejoice, O Gate of the King of glory! Only the Most High passed through you, and you alone He preserved sealed, for the salvation of our souls.

Τῇ Δευτέρᾳ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τρίτῃ πρωΐ.

On Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸ ἀσάλευτον στήριγμα, τὸ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ σεβάσμιον δώρημα, τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, τὴν Θεοτόκον ἐν ὕμνοις μεγαλύνωμεν πιστοί. Χαῖρε ἡ τὴν πέτραν τῆς ζωῆς, ἐν γαστρί σου χωρήσασα, χαῖρε τῶν περάτων ἡ ἐλπίς, θλιβομένων ἀντίληψις, χαῖρε Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.

O Believers, let us magnify the Theotokos in hymns. She is the unshakable support of the Faith, and the venerable gift to our souls. "Rejoice! for in your womb you contained the Rock of life. Rejoice! as the hope of all the earth, and the help of those in trouble! Rejoice, O unwedded Bride!"

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Παρθένε ἄχραντε, σῶσον ἡμᾶς ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου, κινοῦσα σπλάγχνα μητρικά, τῷ Υἱῷ σου καὶ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.

By your prayers save us, O Virgin immaculate, stirring your maternal affections for your Son and our God.

Τῇ Τρίτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Τετάρτῃ πρωΐ.

On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸν ἀμνὸν καὶ ποιμένα καὶ Σωτῆρα τοῦ κόσμου, ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ θεωροῦσα, ἡ τεκοῦσα ἔλεγε δακρύουσα· ὁ μὲν κόσμος ἀγάλλεται, δεχόμενος τὴν λύτρωσιν, τὰ δὲ σπλάγχνα μου φλέγονται, ὁρώσης σου τὴν σταύρωσιν, ἣν ὑπὲρ πάντων ὑπομένεις, ὁ Υἱὸς καὶ Θεός μου.

When the Mother of the Lamb and Shepherd and Savior of the world saw Him on the Cross, she uttered tearfully, "The world rejoices at receiving redemption, but my insides are burning as I see Your crucifixion, which You endure for all, O my Son and my God."

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ καρπὸς τῆς κοιλίας σου Ἄχραντε, τῶν Προφητῶν ὑπάρχει, καὶ τοῦ νόμου τὸ πλήρωμα· διό σε Θεοτόκον, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει δοξάζοντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

O immaculate Maiden, the fruit of your womb is the fulfillment of the Prophets and the Law. Therefore, O Theotokos, with understanding, we glorify and magnify you piously.

Τῇ Τετάρτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Πέμπτῃ πρωΐ.

On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ἡ νοητὴ πύλη τῆς ζωῆς ἡμῶν, ἄχραντε Θεοτόκε, τοὺς προστρέχοντάς σοι πιστῶς, λύτρωσαι τῶν κινδύνων, ἵνα δοξάζωμεν τὸν πανάγιον τόκον σου, εἰς σωτηρίαν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

O immaculate Theotokos, as the intelligible Gate of life, rescue from peril those who run to you with faith, so that we may glorify your all-holy childbirth, for the salvation of our souls.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Παρθένε ἄχραντε, σῶσον ἡμᾶς ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου, κινοῦσα σπλάγχνα μητρικά, τῷ Υἱῷ σου καὶ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.

By your prayers save us, O Virgin immaculate, stirring your maternal affections for your Son and our God.

Τῇ Πέμπτῃ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῇ Παρασκευῇ πρωΐ.

On Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Τὸν ἀμνὸν καὶ ποιμένα καὶ Σωτῆρα τοῦ κόσμου, ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ θεωροῦσα, ἡ τεκοῦσα ἔλεγε δακρύουσα· ὁ μὲν κόσμος ἀγάλλεται, δεχόμενος τὴν λύτρωσιν, τὰ δὲ σπλάγχνα μου φλέγονται, ὁρώσης σου τὴν σταύρωσιν, ἣν ὑπὲρ πάντων ὑπομένεις, ὁ Υἱὸς καὶ Θεός μου.

When the Mother of the Lamb and Shepherd and Savior of the world saw Him on the Cross, she uttered tearfully, "The world rejoices at receiving redemption, but my insides are burning as I see Your crucifixion, which You endure for all, O my Son and my God."

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Ὁ καρπὸς τῆς κοιλίας σου Ἄχραντε, τῶν Προφητῶν ὑπάρχει, καὶ τοῦ νόμου τὸ πλήρωμα· διό σε Θεοτόκον, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει δοξάζοντες, εὐσεβῶς μεγαλύνομεν.

O immaculate Maiden, the fruit of your womb is the fulfillment of the Prophets and the Law. Therefore, O Theotokos, with understanding, we glorify and magnify you piously.

Τῇ Παρασκευῇ ἑσπέρας καὶ τῷ Σαββάτῳ πρωΐ.

On Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Εἰς τό, Θεός, Κύριος.

At, God is the Lord.

Ὁ διʼ ἡμᾶς γεννηθεὶς ἐκ Παρθένου, καὶ σταύρωσιν ὑπομείνας ἀγαθέ, ὁ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον σκυλεύσας, καὶ Ἔγερσιν δείξας ὡς Θεός, μὴ παρίδῃς οὓς ἔπλασας τῇ χειρί σου· δεῖξον τὴν φιλανθρωπίαν σου ἐλεῆμον, δέξαι τὴν τεκοῦσάν σε Θεοτόκον πρεσβεύουσαν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν καὶ σῶσον Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν, λαὸν ἀπεγνωσμένον.

Born of a Virgin, O Good One who also endured crucifixion for our sake, who by death took the spoils of death as plunder and showed resurrection, being God, O despise not the ones that You formed with Your own hand. Demonstrate Your love for man, O Lord of mercy, and accept Your Mother, the Theotokos, who intercedes on our behalf, O Savior, and save us a despairing people.

Εἰς τὸ τέλος τοῦ Ὄρθρου.

At the end of Matins.

Παρθένε ἄχραντε, σῶσον ἡμᾶς ταῖς πρεσβείαις σου, κινοῦσα σπλάγχνα μητρικά, τῷ Υἱῷ σου καὶ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.

By your prayers save us, O Virgin immaculate, stirring your maternal affections for your Son and our God.