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Divine Liturgy: DL 338-340.

Epistle, 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:9; Gospel, Matthew 16:13-19.

Ambon Prayer 70: “O Lord our God, through your holy apostles Peter and Paul...” (Common for Apostles).

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God, have mercy on us and save us, through the prayers of his most pure Mother, of

the holy, glorious and illustrious pre-eminent apostles, Peter and Paul, whose feast we gloriously celebrate today...”

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 from the Canon of St. Peter, Ode 3, and 4 from the Canon of St. Paul, Ode 6.

Patronal Note: For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul was published by JK 52. Another Akathist to the Holy

Apostles Peter and Paul is found in God Is Wonderful in His Saints (Three Hierarchs Publishing, Wenatchee, WA,

2015), 429-449.

SUMMARY OF THE DIVINE LITURGY

Daily Antiphons

Troparion of the Apostles, Tone 4

.v. Glory ... Now and ever ...

Kontakion of the Apostles, Tone 2

.Prokeimenon ,Tone 8 and Alleluia, Tone 1: of the Apostles

Epistles, of the Apostles [EOT 239-240; 2011 EOT 236-237]

Gospel, of the Apostles

Instead of “It is truly proper ... “, the Exaltation and Irmos of the Feast of the Apostles

Communion Hymn: of the Apostles

Ambon Prayer 70: “O Lord our God, through your holy apostles Peter and Paul...” (Common for Apostles).

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles. The Passing of the Blessed Confessor Basil Vsevolod Velychkovsky, secret

Bishop (1973). The Passing of the Martyr and priest Zenon Kovalyk (1941). Common 5 (Apostles). FM 395-397; JUN 152-161; JKJUN 289-297; STSP 1991, 243-245.

Vespers: Format 8 without readings.

Matins: Format 7. Katavasiai of the Canon of the Theotokos.

Divine Liturgy: Format 7. Common 5 (Apostles).

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Gospel, Mark 3:13-19.

Ambon Prayer 70: O Lord our God, through your holy apostles.... “ (Common of Apostles)

[Readings of the Day, Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 12:1-8.]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from the Canon of the Twelve Apostles, Odes 3 and 6.

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to the Twelve Apostles, follow Format 9. Additional texts needs may be take

from the Common for Apostles (cf. OGM 89-98). For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or

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TYPIKON FOR JULY

SATURDAY, JULY 1

The Holy Unmercenary Healers and Wonder-workers Cosmas and Damian. Format 6. Common 17 (Unmercenary Healers). JUL 1-20; JK JUL 5-11; STSP 1990, 250-252.

Matins: There are stichera at the Praises for the Saints.

Epistle, Romans 6:11-17; Gospel, Matthew 8:14-23

SUNDAY, JULY 2

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Deposition of the Venerable Robes of our Most Holy Lady, the

Theotokos at Blachernae.

Format 17. Common 1 (Theotokos) VES 63-65; DL 133-137; 358-359; MAT 80-83; 112-116; 140; JUL 20-27;

JK JUL 30-36. Pastoral Note: this feast is celebrated as a polyeleos saint, and not as a Great Feast of the

Theotokos.

Resurrection tone 3. Matins Gospel 4 (Luke 24:1-12).

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Katavasiai: Canon of the Theotokos ("I shall open my mouth").

Readings at Vespers: Common for the Theotokos: 1) Genesis 28:10-17; 2) Ezechiel 43:27-44:4; 3) Proverbs 9:1-11)

(EOT 304-305; 2011 EOT 306-307) [Optional Readings at Vespers: S: 1) Numbers 5:5-10; 2) Sirach 8:1-10; 3)

Isaiah 48:12-22; P: 1) 1 Kings 17:8-24; 2) Malachy 1:6-11. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8.]

Epistle, Romans 6:18-23; Gospel, Matthew 8:5-13.

[Readings of the Theotokos: Hebrews 9:1-7; Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28]

Ambon Prayer 64: “Who can tell of your mighty deeds, O Lord.... “ (Common for the Theotokos.)

Historical Note: In the Roman Church, this was the traditional observance of the Feast of the Visitation of the

Theotokos to Elizabeth, now transferred to May 31. Troparion, Tone 4: Your visitation, O Theotokos, filled

Elizabeth with joy. The Forerunner, in the womb of his mother, bowed to his Master and Lord, to him who visited

the earth and filled it with blessings, to the sunrise from on high, who came to bring salvation to his people Israel

and to lead all nations on the road of peace. (The work of the priest-monk Denis, 1998) Epistle, Hebrews 2:2-10;

Gospel, Luke 1:39-49.56.


Sunday Antiphons

Troparion of Resurrection Tone 3 (DL 135-136)

Troparion of the Theotokos, Tone 8 (MAT 355)

v. Glory ... Now and ever ...

Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 3

[Option, the Kontakion of the Theotokion, Tone 4, mat be sung at v. Now and ever ... ]

Prokeimenon, and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 3, and of the Theotokos.

The Prokeimenon, and the Alleluia of the Theotokos is sung after those of the Resurrection Tone. The

Prokeimenon of the Resurrection tone is then not repeated and is replaced by the Prokeimenon of the

Theotokos, without its versicle. The Prokeimenon for the Theotokos is the common text, but the Alleluia

versicles are from Ps 131[132]:8 and 11.

Epistle, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (EOT 53-54; 2011 EOT 52-53)

The Epistle of the Theotokos may be read in the second place, without announcement (Akathist Saturday, EOT 193;

2011 EOT 189-190)

Gospel, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (and of the Theotokos)

Communion Hymn: of Sunday and of the common of the Theotokos (DL359).


MONDAY, JULY 3

The Holy Martyr Hyacinth. Format 1. Common 9 (Martyr). JUL 27-36; JK JUL 37-39.


TUESDAY, JULY 4

Our Holy Father Andrew of Jerusalem, Archbishop of Crete. Our Venerable Mother Martha, Mother of St.

Simeon the Venerable. Our Venerable Father Procopius of Sazava. Format 3. Commons 11 (Bishop-Martyr) and 15 (Venerable Woman). JUL 37-39; JK JUL 40-46; STSP 1993,

263-265.

Epistle, Romans 14:9-18; Gospel, Matthew 12:14-16.22-30.

[Readings for the Archbishop, Hebrews 7:26-8:2; Matthew 7:12-21]

Civic Note: Today we also observe the 241st anniversary of the Independence of the United States. The

Prokeimenon, Epistle, Alleluia, Gospel and Communion Hymn from the Liturgy composed for the bicentennial may

be sung. Epistle, Hebrews 12:7-11.14-17.25-28; Gospel, John 8:31-42.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Mt. Athos.

Format 8 (Litija optional, if celebrated, use Format 9). Common 8 (Venerable).

JUL 40-51 (Slav recension does not observe Lampados); JK JUL 59-68.

Readings at Vespers: 1) Reading 1 of Common 6 (FM, Composite I, 486); 2) Reading 2 of Common 7 (EOT 312-

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313; FM, Composite VI, 492); 3) Reading 1 of Common 8 (EOT 315-316).


Epistle, Galatians 5:22-6:2; Gospel, Luke 6:17-23.

[Readings for the Day: Romans 15:7-16; Matthew 12:38-45.]

Akathist: An Akathist to the our Holy Father Athanasius of Athos was published by JK 209.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great. Format 1. Common 8 (Venerable). JUL 51-53; JKJUL 85-87.

Epistle, Romans 15:17-29; Gospel, Matthew 12:46-13:3.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

Our Venerable Fathers Thomas of Maleum and Acacius, Mentioned in the Ladder. Format 3. Common 8 (Venerable). JUL 54-59; JKJUL 97-102.

If the proper texts for each saint are unavailable, follow Format 1.

Epistle, Romans 16:1-16; Gospel, Matthew 13:4-9/

Today is the anniversary of the repose of Athenagoras, Patriarch of Constantinople (1949-1972).

SATURDAY, JULY 8

The Holy Great Martyr Procopius.

Format 6. Common 9 (Martyr). JUL 59-66; JK JUL 103-108.

Matins: There are stichera at the Praises for the Saint.

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon, Common 14 (Women-Martyrs); Alleluia and Communion Hymn, Common 9

(Martyr). Epistle, Romans 8:14-21; Gospel, Matthew 9:9-13

[Readings for the Martyr, 2 Timothy 2:1-10; Matthew 10:37-11:1]

Akathist. An Akathist to Our Lady of Kazan may be found in Four Akathistos Hymns (Orthodox Monastery of the

Veil of our Lady, n.d.), 9-24.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. The Holy Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina. Format 14. Common 11 (Bishop-Martyr) VES 79-82; DL 138-142; MAT 83-87; 116-119; 141; JUL 66-69; JK

JUL 122-125; STSP 1995, 277.

Resurrection tone 4. Matins Gospel 5 (Luke 24:12-35)

Katavasiai: Canon of the Theotokos ("I shall open my mouth")

[Optional readings at Vespers: S: 1) Exodus 32:7-14; 2) Sirach 9:1-15; 3) Isaiah 14:1-11; P: 1) 2 Kings 4:38-44; 2)

Isaiah 40:1-11. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8.]



Sunday Antiphons

Troparion of Resurrection Tone 4


Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 4

Prokeimenon, Alleluia, Communion Hymn, Resurrection Tone 4

Epistle, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (EOT 57-58; 2011 EOT 56-57)

Gospel, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Hymn: of Sunday

MONDAY, JULY 10

The Holy 45 Martyrs in Nicopolis in Armenia. Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Kiev Lavra. The

three Maronite Franciscan brothers, Francis, Abd-el-Mooti and Raphael Massabki, and eight others with

them, killed in Damascus in 1860. The martyrs are commemorated at Compline. JUL 69-71 (Martyrs); JK JUL 126-128 (Martyrs); JKJUL 137-149

(Anthony); STSP, 1988, 244-249 (Venerable Father Anthony).

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Format 8 (litija optional, follow Format 9). Common 8 (Venerable).

Readings at Vespers: 1) Reading 1 of Common 6 (FM, Composite I, 486); 2) Reading 2 of Common 7 (EOT 312-

313; FM, Composite VI, 492); 3) Reading 1 of Common 8 (EOT 315-316).

Matins Prokeimenon and Gospel: Common 8 (Matthew 11:27-30).


Epistle, Galatians 5:22-6:2; Gospel, Luke 6:17-23.

[Readings of the Day, Romans 16:17-24; Matthew 13:10-23.]

Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Fathers Anthony and Theodosius of the Monastery of the Caves may be found in

the Book of Akathists, vol 2 (Jordanville, NY: Holy Trinity Monastery, 2008),191-211.

TUESDAY, JULY 11

The Holy Martyr the Illustrious Euphemia. The Passing of Olga, Princess of Kiev, baptized Helen. Format 3. Common 14 (Woman Martyr Euphemia). JUL 72-78 (Euphemia); JK JUL 150-159; STSP 1988, 250-

253.

Vespers: At the aposticha, there is one extra versicle(Ps 67[68]:36) and sticheron for the Martyr Euphemia.

Matins: There are stichera at the Praises and one extra versicle (Ps 67[68]:36) and sticheron at the aposticha for St.

Euphemia.

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon and Alleluia, Common 14; Communion Hymn, Common 9.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Gospel, Matthew 13:24-30.

[Readings for St. Euphemia, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 7:36-50]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 of Tone 4 for Monday; 4 from the Canon of St. Euphemia, Ode 3.

In Benedictine communities: The Feast of our Holy Father Benedict is observed today. Follow Format 9, cf. FM

520-531.

Akathist: An Akathist to our Holy Father Benedict was published by JK 224.

Akathist: An Akathist to our Holy Mother Olga was published by JK 150.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

The Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilarion. Our Venerable Father Michael of Malein. Format 3. Commons 10 (Martyrs) and 8 (Venerable). JUL 79-81; JK JUL 170-176.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 2:9-3:8; Gospel, Matthew 13:31-36

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel. Our Venerable Father Stephen of the Monastery of St. Sabbas. Our Holy

Father Julian, Bishop of Kenoman. Format 3. Commons 3 (Angels) and 16 (Confessors). JUL 81-87; JK JUL 186-193.


[Readings for the Archangel: Hebrews 2:2-10; Luke 10:16-21]

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to St. Gabriel, follow Format 9 and the Common for Angels. (Common 3)

Additional stichera and texts needed are from the Common for Angels, cf. OGM 34-46. Ambon Prayer 66

(Common for Angels). The commemoration of the other saints is omitted. For the patronal procession, see The

Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

The Holy Apostle Aquila. Today we also observe the memory of the Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta, because of

the Feast of Vladimir tomorrow.

Format 3. Commons 5 (Apostle) and 10 (Martyrs). JUL 111-113 (Aquila) and 114-120 (Cyricus and Julitta);

JKJUL 204-211.

At Matins, there are four stichera at the Praises for the Martyrs.

Divine Liturgy: At choice, either for the Apostle (Common 5) or for the Martyrs: Prokeimenon, Common 14;

Alleluia, Tone 8, Ps 8:3a (one verse only); Communion Hymn, Common 10.

If the martyrs are observed tomorrow, then follow Format 1 and Common 5.


[Readings for the Martyrs, 1 Corinthians 13:11-14:5; Luke 10:19-21]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes: at choice, if the Apostle is commemorated, then the Troparia of Tone 4 for

Friday. If the martyrs' feast is celebrated, then 4 of Tone 4 for Friday and 4 from the Canon of the Martyrs, Ode 3.

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SATURDAY, JULY 15

The Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta. The Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles, who was

baptized Basil. Cyricus and Julitta: JUL 114-120; JK JUL 204-211 (with Aquila); Vladimir: JK JUL 212-223; MM 12 (cf. HORL

656-657; BBP 563-564.) Texts for the Vespers Stichera of St. Vladimir may also be found in STSP, 1988, 254-

257.

If the Martyrs are celebrated, then follow Format 1. There are four stichera at the Praises for the Martyrs. At the

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon, Common 14; Alleluia, Tone 8, Ps 8:3a (one verse only); Communion Hymn,

Common 10.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 14:26-40; Gospel, Matthew 21:12-14.17-20.

[Readings for the Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta: 1 Corinthians 13:11-14:5; Luke 10:19-21]

If St. Vladimir is celebrated, then follow Format 9.

Readings at Vespers: 1) 1[3] Kings 8:22-23.27-30; 2) Isaiah 61:10-62:5; 3) Isaiah 60:1-16.

Matins: Prokeimenon, Tone 4, Ps 88[89]:20d ("I have exalted one chosen from the people"), versicle, v. 22; Gospel,

John 10:9-16.

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon, Resurrection tone 3; Alleluia, Tone 6, Ps 88[89]:20c.22 (as the Prokeimenon for

Matins); Communion Hymn, Common 8 (Venerable).

Epistle, Galatians 1:11-19; Gospel, John 10:1-9.

Patronal Feast. For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Great Prince Vladimir was published by JK 161.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. MEMORY OF THE FATHERS AT THE FIRST SIX

ECUMENICAL COUNCILS. The Holy Martyrs Athenogenes, Bishop of Sebaste and His Ten Disciples. Format 14 Common 8 (Venerable). VES 95-98; DL 143-148; MAT 87-91; 120-123; 141-142; VES 95-98;

MAT 87-91; 120-123; 141-142; Fathers: DL 341-342; FM 398-401;JUL 88-110; JK JUL 194-203. (The

commemoration of the Holy Martyrs is omitted, and the Saint of the day is the Holy Fathers)

Historical Note: This feast commemorates the first six ecumenical Councils. The seventh, Nicea II, is

commemorated on the Sunday of October 11-17. Today's feast was originally the commemoration of the Council of

Chalcedon (451), which was observed on either July 11 or 16, according to the ancient manuscripts. On the present

calendar, July 11 is the feast of St. Euphemia, who, by legend, has a posthumous miraculous role in the results of

this Council. (She is also remembered on September 16.) Since July 16 was also the commemoration of another

ecumenical council (Constantinople II, 536/553), this date attracted the memory of all the other councils, except that

of Nicea II because of its importance in the Iconoclast controversy. This feast was then assigned to the Sunday

nearest to July 16. The original dates of the commemorations of the other councils are: Constantinople I, 381 -

August 3; Ephesus, 431 - September 9; Constantinople III, 680 - September 15 or 18. For Nicea I refer to its

primary commemoration. (This year on May 23.)

Resurrection tone 5. Matins Gospel 6 (Luke 24;36-53)


Vespers: The Ist kathisma is sung. At Psalm 140, 6 stichera of the resurrection tone; 4 of the Fathers; Glory, of

the Fathers; Now and Ever, Dogmaticon tone 5. Readings: 1) Genesis 14:14-20; 2) Deuteronomy 1:8-11.15-17;

3) Deuteronomy 10-14-21. (EOT 301-302; 2011 EOT 302-303) (Alternate Readings: P: 1) Jeremiah 31:27-34; 2)

Jonah 3:1-10. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8.) Litija, Stichera of the Patronal Saint of the Church; Glory,

“Holy Fathers, you were careful preservers of the traditions ... “ (cf. JK JULY); Now and ever, Theotokion of the

Menaion, Tone 3, “O Virgin Mother, you conceived the Son of God ... “ (VES 65) Aposticha of the Resurrection

tone; Glory, of the Fathers; Now and ever, Theotokion of the Menaion, FM 399. Troparia, of the Resurrection

tone; Glory, of the Fathers; Now and ever, festive Theotokion, Tone 8. (FM 400 or VES 147)

Matins: Format 15 (Sunday and Saint with a Great Doxology), except for the Canon and the sticheron at Glory ...

for the Praises. For the Canon, sing the Canons of the Resurrection tone and that of the Fathers. At the Third Ode,

the Kontakion and Ikos of the Resurrection tone; Sessional Hymns of the Fathers; at the Sixth Ode, the Kontakion

and Ikos of the Fathers. At Glory ... of the Praises, the sticheron of the Fathers replaces that of the Gospel.

Divine Liturgy; DL 146-148 and 341-342. Epistle, Romans 12:6-14 (and of the Fathers, Hebrews 13:7-16);

Gospel, Matthew 9:1-8 (and of the Fathers, John 17:1-13).

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 of Resurrection Tone 5; 4 from the Canon of the Fathers, Ode 3.

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Hours: At each Hour, Troparion of the Resurrection tone; Glory, of the Fathers; Now and ever, Theotokion of the

Hour. Kontakion of the Resurrection tone.


Sunday Antiphons

Troparion, Resurrection Tone 5. DL 146.

Troparion of the Council Fathers, Tone 8 DL 341.

v. Glory ...

Kontakion of the Council Fathers, Tone 8

v. Now and ever ...

Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 5.

[Or: v. Glory ... Now and ever ... Kontakion of the Council Fathers, Tone 8]

Prokeimenon, Tone 4 and Alleluia, Tone 1, of the Council Fathers; DL 342.

Epistle, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (EOT 61; 2011 EOT 60) and of the Council Fathers (EOT 241; 2011 EOT

238). Only the first reading is announced, “A Reading of the Letter of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Romans.” The

second reading is read immediately after the first.

Gospel, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost and of the Council Fathers [Only the first Gospel is announced.]

Communion Hymns: of Sunday and of the Council Fathers

MONDAY, JULY 17

The Holy Great Martyr Marina. The Blessed Martyr Paul Gojdich, Bishop of Prešov. Format 6. Common 14 (Woman Martyr). JUL 124-131; JK JUL 227-232. Proper texts for the Blessed Paul are

pending. You may follow Format 9 and use the texts of Common 16.

Divine Liturgy: Common 14, Communion Hymn for one Woman-Martyr.


[Readings for the Martyr, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 7:36-50]

Troparion for the Blessed Martyr, Tone 4: From your youth you loved Christ, the eternal Word. You desired to

serve him quietly and in simplicity of heart, but the right hand of the Most High chose you for the bishop’s throne,

and made you a steadfast shepherd of his people. For the sake of faith and the unity of the Church, you offered

yourself to God as a perfect sacrifice. O Father and priest-martyr Paul, pray to Christ our God for the salvation of

our souls.

[Readings for the Martyr Marina, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 7:36-50]

TUESDAY, JULY 18

The Holy Martyr Hyacinth of Amastris. The Holy Martyr Emilian The Passing of the Venerable Martyr

Tarsykia Matskiv (1944). Format 1. Common 10 (Two Martyrs). JUL 132-134; JK JUL 233-236 (Aemilian only)


WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Our Venerable Mother Macrina, Sister of St. Basil the Great. Our Venerable Father Dios. Format 3. Commons 15 (Venerable Woman) and 8 (Venerable). JUL 134-144; JK JUL 237-242. Proper texts for

this commemoration may also be found in the FM 532-539, omitting those for the polyeleos, except in patronal

institutions.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 7:12-24; Gospel, Matthew 14:35-15:11.

In churches and institutions dedicated to St. Macrina, and in the Basilian community of Uniontown: Patronal

Feast. Follow Format 9 and the texts in FM 532-539. For the litija the common aposticha for a Venerable Woman

may be used (OGM 224-225). The commemoration of St. Dios is omitted. For the patronal procession, see The

Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

FEAST OF THE HOLY AND GLORIOUS PROPHET ELIJAH. Format 9. Simple Holyday. FM 402-410; JUL 145-177; JK JUL 243-257.

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Readings at Vespers: 1) 1[3] Kings 17:1-23; 2) 1[3] Kings 18:1.17.41.44.42.45-46; 19:1-16; 3) 1[3] Kings 19:19-21;

2[4] Kings 2:1.6-14 (EOT 321-322; 2011 EOT 326-327).

Matins: Prokeimenon, Common 4 (Prophets); Gospel, Luke 4:22-30.

Katavasiai, Canon of the Theotokos ("I shall open my mouth").


Epistle, James 5:10-20; Gospel, Luke 4:22-30. Ambon Prayer 68: “O Master, Lord our God, you enlightened your holy prophets...” (Common for Prophets)

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God have mercy on us and save us through the prayers of his most pure Mother; of

the holy and glorious prophet Elijah the Thesbite whose fiery ascent to heaven we gloriously celebrate today ....”

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from the first Canon of the Saint, Ode 3; and from the second Canon of the

Saint, Ode 6.

In many churches, it has become a modern liturgical practice to bless cars on this day. (Cf. Hamtramck

Euchologion, pp. 364-365.)

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to St. Elijah, the patronal procession may take place following the Divine

Liturgy. For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Great Prophet Elijah was published by JK 62. Another Akathist to the Holy

Great-Prophet Elijah is found in God Is Wonderful in His Saints (Three Hierarchs Publishing, Wenatchee, WA,

2015), 179-196.


Daily Antiphons

Troparion of the Prophet, Tone 4


Kontakion of the Prophet, Tone 2

Prokeimenon, Tone 4 and Alleluia, Tone 4: of the Prophet

Epistle, of the Prophet [EOT 242; 2011 EOT 239]

Gospel, of the Prophet

Communion Hymn: of the Prophet

Ambon Prayer 68: “O Master, Lord our God, you enlightened your holy prophets...” (Common for Prophets)

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Our Venerable Father Simeon, Fool for Christ, and His Fellow Ascetic John. The Holy Prophet Ezekiel. Format 3. Commons 8 (Venerables) and 4 (Prophet). JUL 178-181 (The Melkite Church celebrates the Holy

Prophet Ezechiel on July 23); JKJUL 258-263.


SATURDAY, JULY 22

The Holy Myrrh-bearer Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles. Translation of the Relics of the Holy

Bishop-Martyr Phocas. Format 6. Commons 15 (Venerable Woman) and 11 (Bishop-Martyr). MM 13; JUL 181-193 (Mary Magdalene

only); JK JUL 264-271.


[Readings for St. Mary Magdalene, 1 Corinthians 9:2b-12; John 20:11-18]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 of Friday Tone 8, and 4 from the Canon of the Venerable Woman, Ode 3.

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, follow Format 9 and omit the office of St. Phocas.

Readings at Vespers: 1) Isaiah 60:1-16; 2) 2) Joel 2:23-3:2 (EOT 302); 3) Proverbs 31:8-31 (EOT 284-285) ; Matins

Prokeimenon, Common 5 (Apostle); Matins Gospel: Mark 16:9-20 (Third Resurrection Gospel). Katavasiai: Canon

of the Theotokos. For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Myrrh-bearer Mary Magdalene was published by JK 147.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. The Holy Martyrs Trophimus and Theophilus and Their

Companions. The Holy Martyrs Appolinaris and Vitalis, Bishops of Ravenna. Repose of Our Holy Father

Basil (Hopko), Bishop of Midila. Our Holy Father Sharbel (Joseph) Makhluf

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Format 14. Common 10 (Many Martyrs). VES 113-116; DL 149-153; MAT 91-94; 124-128; 142-143; JUL

193-197; JK JUL 272-275 Proper texts for the Blessed Basil are pending, you may use the texts of a Bishop-

Marytr (Common 11) If celebrated as a Saint of Polyeleos Rank, follow Format 17. Pastoral Note: please see the

comments for the Blessed Basil on May 11.

Resurrection tone 6. Matins Gospel 7 (John 20:1-10)


[Optional readings at Vespers: S: 1) Exodus 32:30-35; 2) Sirach 11:1-14; 3) Jeremiah 10:1-7; P: 1) Exodus 3:4-10;

4:10-16; ; 2) Isaiah 35:1-10. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8.]

Epistle, Romans 15:1-7; Gospel, Matthew 9:27-35

Troparion to Blessed Basil Hopko, Tone 5: O faithful, let us praise a confessor of firm faith, let us honor with songs

a high priest and good shepherd. He did not fear the infernal malice of the powerful of this world; he did not bow

his head before the enemies of Christian unity. Therefore, let us with joy cry out to him: Rejoice, O bishop martyr

Basil, a brilliant luminary of our Church.


Sunday Antiphons

Troparion, Resurrection Tone 6 (DL 152)


Kontakion , Resurrection Tone 6

Prokeimenon and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 6

Epistle, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost [ EOT 65-66; 2011 EOT 64]

Gospel, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Hymns: of Sunday

If the commemoration of the Blessed Basil Hopko is celebrated as a polyeleos saint, then:

Troparion of Resurrection Tone 6 (DL156-157)

[Troparion of the Bishop-Martyr, Tone 5 (above) or: Common, Priest-Martyr (DL 383)

.v. Glory ... Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 6

Now and ever .. .Kontakion of theBishop-Martyr, DL 384. [The Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 6 may be sung at

Glory ... Now and ever ... and the Kontakion of the Venerable Father omitted.]

Prokeimenon, and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 6 (DL 158) and in the second place, the Prokeimenon, Tone 7 and the

Alleluia, Tone 2, of the Bishop-Martyr (DL 384)

The Prokeimenon of the Bishop-Martyr is also sung, the Sunday Prokeimenon is not repeated, and the

Prokeimenon of the Bishop-Martyr is sung in its place after the versicle of the Sunday Prokeimenon. The

Prokeimenon versicle of the Bishop-Martyr is omitted. The Alleluia versicles of the Bishop-Martyr are

added.

Epistle, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost [ EOT 65-66; 2011 EOT 64] and (optional) of the Bishop-Martyr, Common

as for the Sunday of the Fathers (EOT 241; 2011 EOT 238)

Only the first reading is announced, “A Reading of the Letter of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Romans,” the second

reading is read immediately after the first.

Gospel, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost and (optional) of the Bishop-Martyr (Common) [Only the first Gospel is

announced.]

Communion Hymn: of Sunday and of the Bishop-Martyr (DL 385)

MONDAY, JULY 24

The Holy Great Martyr Christine. The Holy Martyrs Boris and Gleb, baptized Roman and David. JKJUL 292-305; STSP 1988, 258-262 (Boris and Gleb); JUL 197-204; JKJUL 286-291 (Christine).

If St. Christine is celebrated, then follow Format 1 and use Common 14 (Woman Martyr). There are 4 stichera at

the Praises of Matins for St. Christine. If Sts. Boris and Gleb are celebrated, then follow Format 8 (litija optional)

and Common 10 (Many Martyrs). Readings at Vespers, 1) and 2) Readings 1 and 2 of Common 10; 3) Wisdom 4:7-

15 (cf. EOT 303,315 and 308). Matins Prokeimenon, Common 10; Matins Gospel, Luke 21:12-19. Katavasiai:

Canon of the Theotokos ("I shall open my mouth").

Epistle, Romans 8:28-39; Gospel, John 15:17-16:2.

[Readings of the Day, 1 Corinthians 9:13-18; Matthew 16:1-6.]

[Readings for St. Christine, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 7:36-50.]

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TUESDAY, JULY 25

Dormition of St. Ann, Mother of the Theotokos. Memory of the Holy Women Olympiada and Euphraxia. Commemoration of the Fifth Ecumenical Council. The Holy Women are commemorated at Compline.

Format 8 (in Ruthenian usage) or Format 7. JUL 204-221; JK JUL 315-323.

Matins: Prokeimenon, Common 10 (Many Martyrs); Gospel, not noted, use the Gospel of the Liturgy, Luke 8:16-

21. Katavasiai: Canon of the Theotokos.

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon, Common 15 (Venerable Woman); Alleluia, Tone 1, Ps 36[37]:39.40; instead of "It is

truly proper...", the Exaltation and Irmos of the Feast of the Conception of St. Ann (PEW 105-106); Communion

Hymn, Common 13 (Venerable Martyrs).

Epistle, Galatians 4:22-31; Gospel, Luke 8:16-21.

[Readings for the Day, 1 Corinthians 10:5-12; Matthew 16:6-12.]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from Odes 3 and 6 of the Canon of St. Ann.

Patronal Procession. In churches dedicated to St. Ann, follow format 9 and Common 15 (Venerable Woman),

except for the Prokeimena, Alleluiaria and Readings as noted above. For the patronal procession, see The Common

Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

The Holy Priest-Martyr Hermolaus and His Companions. The Holy Venerable Martyr Paraskevia. Our

Venerable Father Moses the Carpathian of the Monastery of the Caves. Format 1 (Format 3 optional). Common 10 (Many Martyrs) or 14 (Woman Martyr, but, at Vespers, with stichera

for a Nun-Martyr). JUL 221-229 (Hermolaus and Paraskevia); JK JUL 324-327; STSP 1992, 262-263

(Hermolaus); JKJUL 327-335 (Paraskevia)


Troparion of our Holy Father Moses, Tone 3: We praise you with sacred hymns as another Joseph, O Most

Honored Moses, great lover of purity and chastity, equal of the angels. We earnestly pray to you: Entreat Christ

our God to heal all our passions and to grant us great mercy.

Another Troparion, Tone 8: O Father, we have you as a model of virtues. For you disdained carnal pleasures and

earthly wealth. You endured temporal sufferings and received eternal joy and the glory of the Kingdom of heaven.

O Father Moses, boast of the Carpathian lands, pray to Christ our God that our souls be saved.

(Cf. the translation of Isaac Lamvertson)

THURSDAY, JULY 27

The Holy Great-Martyr Panteleimon. Memory of our Holy Father Clement, the Wonder-worker,

Archbishop of Ohrid. Format 8 (St. Panteleimon, Časoslov, p. 1148). In some books Panteleimon is celebrated as a Saint with six stichera.

Common 9 (Martyr). JUL 230-251; JK JUL 349-358; (Panteleimon); JKJUL 358-368 (Clement and his

Companions).

Readings at Vespers: 1) Isaiah 43:9-13; 2) Wisdom 3:1-9; Wisdom 5:15-6:3. (Same as All-Saints Sunday, EOT 303-

304; 2011 EOT 305-306)

Matins: Select Psalms at the Kathismata: Pss 14[15]; 15[16]; 33[34]. Matins Prokeimenon: Common 9 (Martyr);

Gospel, Luke 21:12-19. Katavasiai: Canon of the Theotokos (“I will open my mouth ... :) or the First Canon of the

Transfiguration.

Epistle, 2 Timothy 2:1-10; Gospel, John 15:17-16:2.

[Readings of the day: 1 Corinthians 120:28-11:7; Matthew 16:24-28.]

Akathist: An Akathist to the holy Great-Martyr Panteleimon may be found in the Book of Akathists (Jordanville,

NY: Holy Trinity Monastery, 1994), 331-346.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

The Holy Apostles and Deacons Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas. Our Blessed Mother Alphonsa

Muttathupadathu of Kerala. Format 1. Common 5 (Apostles). JUL 252-254; JKJUL 369-371; STSP 1991, 246.


SATURDAY, JULY 29

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The Holy Martyr Callinicus. Format 2. Common 9 (Martyr). JUL 254-258 (Callinicus and Theodota); JK JUL 394-397.


SUNDAY, JULY 30

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. The Holy Apostles Silas and Silvanus and Their Companions. Format 14. Common 5 (Apostles) VES 129-131; DL 154-158; MAT 95-98; 133-137; 143; JUL 258-260; JK

JUL 398-401.

Resurrection tone 7. Matins Gospel 8 (John 20:11-18).

Katavasiai: Canon of the Theotokos. (“I will open my mouth ... “) or: Irmosi of the First Canon of Transfiguration.

[Optional Readings at vespers: S: 1) Numbers 15:32-36; 2) Sirach 13:1-21; 3) Jeremiah 2:26-32; P: 1) 2 Kings 4:38-

44; 2) Isaiah 40:1-11. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8. ]



Sunday Antiphons

Troparion of Resurrection Tone 7 (DL156-157)

v. Glory ... Now and ever .. Kontakion of Resurrection Tone 7

Prokeimenon, and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 7 (DL 158)

Epistle, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (EOT 69-70;2011 EOT 68)

Gospel, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Hymn: of Sunday

MONDAY, JULY 31

Prefestive Day of the Procession of the Venerable and Life-creating Cross. The Holy and Righteous

Eudocimus. Our Venerable Father Ignatius of Loyola. Format 3. Commons 2 (Cross) and 8 (Venerable). JUL 261-265; JK JUL 423-429.

Format 3 is followed, with the texts of the Cross in the place of the first saint, with the exception that the Troparion

of the Venerable is sung in the first place at the end of Vespers and Matins, and the Troparia at "The Lord is God..."

at Matins follows Format 10.

Divine Liturgy: Format 10.


[Readings for the Venerable, Galatians 5:22-6:2; Matthew 11:27-30]

TYPIKON FOR AUGUST

Dormition Fast The traditional rule for the Dormition Fast is a strict abstinence from August 1 to 14, with the usual mitigations(wine

and oil) for Saturday and Sunday and the Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6). It is, therefore, observed as the

Great Fast. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880, § 2). The

observance of this fast is voluntary. In some parishes, the Paraklis to the Theotokos is sung frequently during this

Fast.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

The Procession of the Wood of the Venerable and Life-creating Cross. The Holy Seven Maccabees, their

Mother Solomone and the Elder Eleazar. FM 411-417; MM 14; AUG 1-31; JK AUG 5-22; STSP 1990, 253-255.

Red vestments are worn for all services today.

Until the Praises at Matins, follow Format 3, Two Saints on a weekday with Commons 2 (Cross) and 10 (Many

Martyrs). Readings at Vespers are optional: 1) Common 7, 2nd Reading (EOT 312-313; 2011 EOT 316); 2)

Wisdom 3:1-9 (EOT 315; 2011 EOT 319-320); 3) Proverbs 9:1-11 (EOT 305; 2011 EOT 307). The first two

readings are for the Martyrs, the Third for the Cross.

Matins: Format 3 until the Praises, except that there are Katavasiai for the Canon, the Irmosi of the Canon of the

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Cross (September 14). At the Praises, 3 stichera of the Cross; 3 of the Martyrs, Glory, of the Martyrs; Now and

ever, of the Cross. The Great Doxology follows, and then the Veneration of the Cross and the Lesser Blessing of

Water.

Veneration of the Cross: At the end of Vespers, the Cross is put in the place of the Gospel Book, which then is

stood before the artophorion (tabernacle) as at the Divine Liturgy. A candle is placed on each side of the Cross.

During the Trisagion of the Great Doxology at Matins, the Cross is incensed from the four sides of the Holy Table.

At the end of the Great Doxology, during the Trisagion, the priest incenses the Cross on the Holy Table three times.

Then, taking the Cross and holding it towards the people, he processes around the Holy Table, leaves the sanctuary

through the Northern Door and stands in front of the Royal Doors. [The deacon precedes, incensing.] At the

conclusion of the Trisagion, the priest [or deacon] intones, "Wisdom! Be attentive!" The troparion of the Cross,

"Save Your people..." is sung three times and the priest processes to the tetrapod, places the cross on it, and incenses

it about the tetrapod three times. Then, "We bow to Your cross..." is sung three times and all venerate the Cross.

Small Blessing of Water: After the Veneration of the Cross, water is blessed. Water and a hand cross should be

present on the tetrapod. Traditionally, sprigs of basil are tied to the hand cross, but are not necessary. The order of

psalms and Troparia may be found in MM 14, in Hapgood's Service Book, pp. 470-478, and, in shortened form, in

other Euchologia. After the psalms and troparia, the following is read: Hebrews 2:11-18 and John 5:1-4 (verse 4 is

omitted in NAB and other modern translations). Then, the Litany of Peace with special petitions, and the Prayer for

the Blessing of Water and the Prayer of the Bowing of Heads. The water is then blessed by immersing the Cross

into the water, making with it the sign of the Cross. This is done three times, and at each immersion, the Troparion,

"Save your people..." is sung. The Church is then blessed with the water, and the Litany of Supplication (Suhubaja

Ektenija) is said, and the dismissal.

Historical note: Water was formerly blessed frequently, usually on the first day of the month. The blessing for

August 1 is the only one retained in the Typikon. The water blessed on these occasions was not kept, unlike the

Theophany water.

Divine Liturgy: Prokeimenon, Resurrection tone 6, with its verse, then the Prokeimenon, Common 10, without its

verse. Alleluia, Tone 4, the two verses of Common 2 and the 1st verse of Common 10. Communion Hymn:

Commons 2 and 10.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Gospel, Matthew 18:18-22; 19:13-15

[Readings for the Procession of the Cross, Common 2, 1 Corinthians 1:18-24; John 19:6-11.13-20.25-28.30b-35a]

[Readings for the Martyrs, Hebrews 11:33-40; Matthew 10:32-40]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 stichera from the Canon of the Cross, Ode 3, and 4 from the Canon of the

Martyrs, Ode 6.

In the Russian Church, Feast of the Compassionate Savior, Troparion, Tone 8: “You look down from the heavens to

help the poor. Visit us who are bent under our sins, O all-compassionate Lord, and, by the prayers of the Mother of

God grant great mercy to our souls.”

Akathist: An Akathist to our Sweetest Jesus Christ is found in: Canons and Other Prayers, Vol. 1, Akathists, ed. By

John Hutchison-Hall, john-that-theologian.com, 2013.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Translation of the Relics of the Holy Proto-Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen. Our Venerable Father Basil,

Fool for Christ. Format 6. Common 5 (Apostle). AUG 32-37; JK AUG 35-41; STSP 1992, 264-266.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 13:4-14:5; Gospel, Matthew 20:1-16

[Readings for St. Stephen, Acts 6:8-7:5a.47-60; Matthew 21:33-42, see December 27]

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Our Venerable Fathers Isaac, Dalmatus and Faustus. Format 4. Day of Alleluia. Common 8 (Venerables). AUG 38-41; JK AUG 42-45.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

The Holy Seven Children of Ephesus. The Holy Venerable Martyr Eudoxia. Format 4. Day of Alleluia. Common 10 (Many Martyrs). AUG 42-51; JKAUG 57-60.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 14:26-40; Gospel, Matthew 21:12-14.17-20.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Prefestive Day of Transfiguration. The Holy Martyr Eusignius. Format 10. Common 9 (Martyr). FM 418-419; AUG52-57; JK AUG 61-68.

Divine Liturgy: DL 345.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from the Canon of the Prefeast, Odes 3 and 6.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS

CHRIST. Format 12 Solemn Holyday. FM 420-430; AUG 58-87; MMFM 468-503; JK AUG 69-81.

Bright vestments are worn. Mitigation of the Fast.

The Feast of our Lord is celebrated and Sunday texts are omitted, except for the First Kathisma and Great

Prokeimenon at Vespers. Resurrection Tone 8 and Matins Gospel 9 are passed over, and the following Sunday

resumes with Resurrection Tone 1 and Matins Gospel 10.

Vespers: The first kathisma is sung. Great Prokeimenon of Saturday evening. Readings: 1) Exodus 24:12-18; 2)

Exodus 33:11-23; 3) 1[3] Kings 19:3-9.11-13.15-16. (EOT 322; 2011 EOT 327)

Matins: Select psalms at the kathismata: Pss 135[136]; 88[89]:2-20b; 148.

Prokeimenon, Tone 4, Ps 88[89]:13b.12a. Gospel, Luke 9:28-36.

Katavasiai: Canon of the Exaltation of the Cross.


Epistle, 2 Peter 1:10-19; Gospel, Matthew 17:1-9.

Ambon Prayer 61: “Master Jesus Christ our God, lead us upon the all-holy mountain....” This prayer may be read

until the Leave-taking (Otdanije) of the Feast (August 13).

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God, who was transfigured in glory on Mount Tabor in the presence of his holy

disciples and apostles ....” This dismissal is said until the Leave-taking (Otdanije) of the Feast.

After the Ambon Prayer of the Liturgy, fruit (especially apples and grapes) are blessed. The fruits are incensed as

the Troparion and Kontakion of the feast are sung. Then these prayers are said: "O God our Savior, who was

pleased to call Your only-begotten Son..." (MMFM 503); "Lord Jesus Christ, God of God, who said to Your

disciples..." (Hamtramck Euchologion, 298); then the blessing of the fruit with Jordan water, and then the prayer, "O

Master, Lord our God, who have commanded..." (Hamtramck Euchologion 300 and Hapgood, 262) is said. If only

one book is to be followed, then the order in the Hamtramck Euchologion is best pastorally.

Note that in the sources there is a healthy variety of orders given for this blessing. The most ancient and

authentic is that found in MMFM 502-503. The prayer from the Greek order is the most traditional (blessing of

grapes). The Roman Malyj Trebnik contains only the prayer for those who bring first fruits (third prayer of the order

above, pp. 500-501). The Zhovka Trebnik contains a fuller service with Psalm 66[67], the Troparion and Kontakion

of the Feast, a Prayer for the Gathering of the Fruits of the Vineyard and three prayers for the blessing of these

fruits. The Hamtramck Euchologion, 298-300, follows this order in a shortened form, omitting the psalm and giving

two alternate prayers for the blessing of fruit (the first a translation of the second prayer of blessing in the Zhovka

Trebnik); a prayer for the blessing of grapes, also found in Hapgood, 261, and which comes from the Greek

tradition; and a prayer for the blessing of those who offer first fruits (found in the Roman Trebnik but not in

Zhovka). MMFM 503 gives yet another prayer from the Slav tradition (503) and Hapgood's Service Book 261-262

prescribes the Prayer from the Greek tradition and the Prayer for those who offer first fruits (also in the Roman

Trebnik 500).

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to the Transfiguration, follow the order as given above. The patronal

procession may follow the Divine Liturgy. For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from the First Canon of the Feast, Ode 3, and from the Second Canon of the

Feast, Ode 6, including the irmosi.


Antiphons of Transfiguration

Third Antiphon of Transfiguration, with refrain, the Troparion of Transfiguration

Entrance Hymn of Transfiguration

Troparion of Transfiguration, Tone 7

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Kontakion of Transfiguration, Tone 7

.Prokeimenon, Tone 4 and Alleluia, Tone 8, of Transfiguration

Epistle, Transfiguration (EOT 244-245; 2011 EOT 241-242)

Gospel, Transfiguration

Instead of “It is truly proper ....” the Exaltation and Irmos of Transfiguration

Communion Hymn: of Transfiguration

Ambon Prayer 61: “Master Jesus Christ our God, lead us upon the all-holy mountain....”

Fruit is blessed after the Ambon Prayer, and before, “Blessed be the name ... “


disciples and apostles ....”

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

Postfestive Day of Transfiguration. The Holy Venerable Martyr Dometius. Format 10. Common 13 (Venerable Martyr). FM 430-433; AUG 88-95; JK AUG 82-89.

At Vespers (Sunday evening), the Great Prokeimenon, Tone 7, Psalm 113:11[115:3]; versicles, Ps 113[114]:1-

2a.3.5

Divine Liturgy: DL 350-351, for all the post-festive days.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19; Gospel, Matthew 21:18-22

[Readings for the Martyr, Ephesians 6:10-17; John 15:17-16:2]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 from the Canons of the Feast, Ode 1, including the irmosi.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

Postfestive Day of the Transfiguration. The Holy Confessor Emilian, Bishop of Cyzice. Format 10. Common 16(Confessor). FM 433-435; AUG 96-103; JKAUG 90-97; STSP 1993, 266-268.

Epistle, 1 Corinthians 15:29-38; Gospel, Matthew 21:23-27

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 stichera from the Canon of the Feast, Ode 3, including the irmosi.

Patronal Note: In churches dedicated to St. Emilian, follow Format 11 and Common 16. Katavasiai at Matins,

First Canon of Transfiguration. Additional stichera may be taken from the Common for a Confessor (OGM 253-

262). For the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Postfestive Day of Transfiguration. The Holy Apostle Matthias. Format 11. Common 5 (Apostle). FM 435-437; AUG 104-116; JKAUG 111-121.

Readings at Vespers: 1) Acts 1:15-26; 2) 1 John 3:21-4:6; 3) 1 John 4:11-16.

Matins Prokeimenon and Gospel: Common 5 (John 21:15-25)

Katavasiai: 1st Canon of Transfiguration.

Epistle, Acts 1:12-17.21-26; Gospel: Luke 9:1-6.

Ambon Prayer 61, for the Transfiguration or 69, “O Lord our God, through your holy apostle Matthias... “

[Readings of the day, 1 Corinthians 16:4-12; Matthew 21:28-32.]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 from the Canon of the Feast, Ode 4; 4 from the Canon of the Apostle, Ode 6.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Postfestive Day of Transfiguration. The Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome. Format 10. Common 9 (Martyr). FM 437-439; AUG 117-123; JKAUG 122-128.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 stichera from the Canons of the Feast, Ode 5, including the irmosi.

Akathist. An Akathist to the Holy Martyr Lawrence is found in God Is Wonderful in His Saints (Three Hierarchs

Publishing, Wenatchee, WA, 2015), 333-345.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Postfestive Day of Transfiguration. The Holy Martyr Euplus. Format 10. Common 9 (Martyr). FM 439-441; AUG 124-130; JKAUG 129-135; STSP 1991, 247-248.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 stichera from the Canons of the Feast, Ode 6, including the irmosi.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 The Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus. Today we also remember St. Maximus the Confessor, because of the

Otdanije tomorrow.

Format 10 (Two Saints). Commons 10 (Martyrs) and 16 (Confessor). FM 441-443; AUG 131-139; JK AUG 136-

144.

Vespers: At Psalm 140, 3 stichera of the Martyrs, 3 of the Confessor; Glory, of the Confessor; Now and ever, of the

Postfeast. Aposticha of the postfeast, with a sticheron at Glory...for the Confessor. Troparia: of the Martyrs; Glory,

of the Confessor; Now and ever, of Transfiguration.

Epistle, Romans 15:30-33; Gospel, Matthew 17:24-18:4

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 stichera from the Canons of the Feast, Odes 7 and 8, including the irmosi.

Patronal Note: In Franciscan and Poor Clare communities, the feast of St. Clare is celebrated today. The

commemoration of the Martyrs and the Confessor is omitted. Follow Format 11 and use the texts for a Common for

a Venerable Woman (Common 15, cf. also OGM 223-232). The Troparion and Kontakion of St. Clare may be

found in FM 540. In Poor Clare communities the patronal procession may follow the Liturgy, see The Common

Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Otdanije (Leave-taking) of the Feast of the Transfiguration. Our

Venerable Father Maximos the Confessor. Format 20. Saint's office transferred to Saturday. VES 31-34; DL 123-127; 345; MAT 73-76; 103-107; 144-145;

FM 420-430; AUG 140-141.

Resurrection tone 1. Matins Gospel 10 (John 21:1-14).

Katavasiai: Irmosi of the First Canon of Transfiguration.

Optional readings at Vespers: S: 1) Numbers 22:2-13; 2) Sirach 25:1-4.9-10; 3) Jeremiah 5:1-6; P: 1) Numbers 14:2-

11; 2) Daniel 6:1-23. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8.

Divine Liturgy: DL 125-127; 346-351.


Ambon Prayer 61: “Master Jesus Christ our God, lead us upon the all-holy mountain.... “


disciples and apostles .... “

Typika: 6 troparia of the Resurrection Tone; 4 from the Canon of the Feast, Ode 9, including the Irmos.


First and Second Antiphons, of the Feast.

Third Antiphon of Sunday, but with the refrain of the Feast, “O Son of God, transfigured on the mount ... “

Troparion of Resurrection Tone 1

Troparion of the Feast.. Tone 7 (DL 347)


Kontakion of the Feast , Tone 7.

Prokeimenon, and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 1and of the Feast

The Prokeimenon of the Resurrection tone is sung, but the Sunday Prokeimenon is not repeated, and the

Prokeimenon of the Feast is sung in its place after the versicle of the Sunday Prokeimenon. The

Prokeimenon versicle of the Feast is omitted. The Alleluia versicles of the feast are added to those of

Sunday.

Epistle, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (EOT 76-77; 2011 EOT 75-76)

Gospel, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Instead of “It is truly proper ....” the Exaltation and Irmos of Transfiguration (DL 349-350)

Communion Hymn: of Sunday and of the Transfiguration

Ambon Prayer 61: “Master Jesus Christ our God, lead us upon the all-holy mountain....”

Dismissal: AMay Christ our true God, who was transfigured in glory on Mount Tabor in the presence of his holy

disciples and apostles .... “

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

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Prefestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Prophet Micah. Translation of the Relics of our Father

Theodosius, Hegumen of the Pecherskaja Lavra.

FM 444-446 (Theodosius); AUG 142-148; JK AUG 162-167 (Micah). If the Prophet Micah is celebrated, then

follow Format 10, Common 4 (Prophet). If the Venerable Father Theodosius is celebrated, then follow Format 11,

Common 8 (Venerable), except that at Vespers, in place of 5 stichera for the saint, we sing only 3, and that at the

Aposticha, we sing the stichera of the prefeast, with a sticheron for the Venerable at Glory...1) Wisdom 5:15-6:3

(EOT 304-305; 2011 EOT 305-306); 2) Wisdom 3:1-9 (EOT 315; 2011 EOT 319-320); 3) Wisdom 4:7-15 (EOT

308; 2011 EOT 311) At Matins, the Prokeimenon is Common 8, Liturgy Prokeimenon; Gospel, Luke 6:17-23; and

the Katavasiai: the First Canon of Dormition.

Readings(for Theodosius): Epistle, Hebrews 13:7-16; Gospel, Matthew 11:27-30.

[Readings of the Day, 2 Corinthians 2:4-15; Matthew 23:13-23.]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 from the Canon of the Prefeast, Odes 3 and 6. If the feast of St. Theodosius is

celebrated, then 4 from the Canon of the Prefeast, Ode 3 and 4 from the Canon of the Saint, Ode 3.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

THE DORMITION OF OUR MOST HOLY LADY, THE THEOTOKOS AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY.

Format 12. Holyday of Obligation. FM 447-457; AUG 149-175; MMFM 504-529; JK 486; JKAUG 168-178.

Readings at Vespers, (Common 1 Theotokos); 1) Genesis 28:10-17; 2) Ezechiel 43:27-44:4; 3) Proverbs 9:1-11

(EOT 304-305; 2011 EOT 306-307).

Matins: Select psalms at the kathismata: Pss 134[135]; 135[136]; 131[132].

Prokeimenon, Tone 4, Psalm 44[45]:18a (Common 1) with Ps 44[45]: 11a as versicle (1st verse of the Alleluia).

Gospel, Luke 1:39-49.56.

Katavasiai: Irmosi of the First Canon of the Feast.


Epistle, Philipians 2:5-11; Gospel, Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28.

Ambon Prayer 62: “O Christ our God, through death you transferred your virgin Mother....” This prayer may be

read until the Otdanije of the feast.

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God, have mercy on us and save us, through the prayers of his most holy Mother,

whose Dormition we gloriously celebrate today....”

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 from the First Canon of the Feast, Ode 3, and 4 from the Second Canon of the

Feast, Ode 6.

Blessing of Flowers: Following the Ambon Prayer of the Liturgy, the flowers are incensed as the Troparion

(Kontakion optional) is sung, then either the prayer for the blessing of plants ("O almighty, eternal God, by Your

word alone...", Hamtramck Euchologion, p. 301) or the prayer for the blessing of flowers, "O almighty Lord, God,

Creator of the universe..." is said, and then the plants are blessed with the sprinkling of the Jordan Water.

The historical origin of this custom seems to have been the blessing of the first fruits of olives by the

Patriarch of Constantinople. DeMeester (Benedizionale Bizantino, 504) notes that in its present form it has many

borrowings from the Roman tradition. The Slav texts title it a "Blessing of Herbs," and the intention of the prayer

seems to be the blessing of herbs that were used for medicinal purposes in the summer heat which was conducive to

many infectious diseases. In more recent times, the tradition concerning the death of the Theotokos that flowers

were discovered in her tomb after her body was taken into heaven has influenced this office and made it a blessing

of flowers.

The Zhovka Trebnik gives the most complete order: Psalm 64[65], the Troparion and Kontakion of

Dormition as the plants are incensed, two prayers of blessing (the first translated in the Hamtramck Euchologion,

301) and a prayer of the bowing of heads. The Roman Trebnik gives only two prayers of blessing. After the prayer

of the Bowing of heads the flowers and plants are blessed with Jordan Water. In some trebniks there is also a third

prayer of blessing specifically for flowers.

The various traditions concerning the death and assumption of Mary are found in two apocryphal works:

the "Assumption of Mary" (Transitus Mariae) written at the beginning of the fifth century and the "Dormition of

Mary," written by John of Thessalonica (d. about 630).

Akathist: An Akathist to the Dormition of the Theotokos may be found in the Book of Akathists (Jordanville, NY:

Holy Trinity Monastery, 1994), 135-156. Another translation has been published privately. An Akathist to the

Dormition of the Theotokos was also published by JK 487.


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Daily Antiphons

Troparion of the Dormition, Tone 1


Kontakion of the Dormition, Tone 2

.Prokeimenon, Tone 3 and Alleluia, Tone 8, of the Dormition

Epistle, Dormition (EOT 245; 2011 EOT 242)

Gospel, Dormition

Instead of “It is truly proper ....” the Exaltation and Irmos of the Dormition

Communion Hymn: of Dormition

Ambon Prayer 62: “O Christ our God, through death you transferred your virgin Mother....”

Flowers (herbs) are blessed after the Ambon Prayer, and before, “Blessed be the name ... “


whose Dormition we gloriously celebrate today....”

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. Translation of the Icon of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, the icon

not made by human hands, from Edessa to Constantinople(944). The Holy Martyr Diomedes. FM 457-460; AUG 176-190; MM 15; JK AUG 179-206.

The Feast of the Icon may be observed either as a feast with Great Doxology, or as a feast with a Vigil.

If observed with the Great Doxology (JK AUG 179-190), follow Format 10, and St. Diomedes is remembered at

Compline. At Matins, at "The Lord is God...." the Troparion of the Icon, twice, Glory, Now and Ever, of the

Dormition, once. Two kathismata, with Sessional Hymns of the Icon and of the Postfeast. Canons of the Dormition

(6 troparia with irmois) and of the Icon (6 troparia); katavasiai: First Canon of the Feast of the Dormition. After the

Third Ode, the Kontakion and Ikos of the Dormition, Sessional Hymns of the icon; after the Sixth Ode, Kontakion

and Ikos of the Icon. Hymn of light of the Icon, Glory, Now and ever, of the Dormition. Stichera at the Praises,

with a sticheron at Now and ever for the Postfeast. The Great Doxology is sung, Troparion of the Icon, Glory, Now

and ever, of the Feast, then the litany and dismissal.

If observed as a Vigil (JK AUG 191-206), then Vespers follows Format 12, a Feast of our Lord, except that at the

Now and ever... for the Stichera at Psalm 140, the litija and the Aposticha, there is a sticheron for the postfeast.

Readings: 1) Deuteronomy 4:1.6-7.9-15; 2) Deuteronomy 5:1-7.9-10.23-26.28; 6:1-2.4-5.13.18; 3) 1[3] Kings 8:22-

23.27-30. At the Our Father, Troparion of the Icon, twice, and of the Dormition, once. At Matins, follow the same

order at above, except that after the Second Kathisma, insert the Polyeleos, Exaltation, and Sessional Hymns for the

Polyeleos. Matins Prokeimenon, Tone 4, Ps 88[89]:16b-17a; versicle, Ps 97[98]:3b. Gospel, Luke 9:51-56; 10:22-

24. Katavasiai: Irmosi of the First Canon of the Feast of the Dormition.

At the Divine Liturgy, Format 11, the "saint" being the texts for the Icon. Prokeimenon, Tone 4, Ps 97[98]:1a.3b;

Alleluia, Tone 4, Ps 88[89]:16b-17a (one verse only); Communion Hymn, same as the Alleluia verse.

Epistle, either Colossians 1:12-18 or 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Gospel, Luke 9:51-56; 10:22-24


whose Dormition we gloriously celebrate .... “ This dismissal is said until the otdanije, except for Sunday.

[Readings for the Day: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Matthew 23:29-39.]

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 from the Feast of the Dormition, Ode 1; and 4 from the Feast of the Icon, Ode

6.

Historical Note: Some modern writers identify the Icon with the shroud of Turin. Traditionally, it is the face of our

Lord sent on a cloth to Abgar, King of Edessa. (Cf. New Testament Apocrypha, ed. by Hennecke, Vol. 1, pp. 441-

444).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Martyr Myron

Format 10. Common 9 (Martyr). FM 460-462; AUG 191-198; JKAUG 207-213.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 stichera from both Canons of the Feast, Ode 3, including the irmosi.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus.

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Format 10. Common 10 (Many Martyrs). FM 462-464; AUG 199-205; JKAUG 214-221.

Epistle, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18; Gospel, Matthew 24:27-33.42-51


SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Martyr Andrew the Tribune and His Companions. Format 10. Common 10 (Many Martyrs). FM 465-467; AUG 206-213; JKAUG 222-228.



SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Prophet Samuel.

The Holy King Stephen of Hungary. Format 16. Common 4 (Prophet). VES 47-50; DL 128-132; MAT 76-79; 107-111; 145-146; FM 467-469; AUG

214-220; JK AUG 229-235.

Resurrection tone 2. Matins Gospel 11 (John 21:15-25)

Katavasiai: the First Canon of Dormition.

[Optional readings at Vespers: S: 1) Numbers 22:20-31; 2) 1 Samuel 10:17-25; 3) Isaiah 5:1-7; P: 1) Deuteronomy

15:1-11; 2) Nehemiah 5:1-3. Cf. explanatory note found on January 8. ]


Ambon Prayer 62: “O Christ our God, through death you transferred your virgin Mother.... “

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God, risen from the dead, have mercy on us and save us, through the prayers of his

most holy Mother, whose Dormition we gloriously celebrate .... “

Typika: Stichera at the Beatitudes, 6 troparia from the Resurrection Tone; 4 from the first Canons of the Feast, Ode

6, including the irmosi.

Troparion to St. Stephen, Tone 3 (Slav tradition): O holy Stephen, equal to the apostles, intercede with the merciful

God that he may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Troparion to St. Stephen Tone 1 (Greek tradition): O holy Stephen, you were recognized as a gentle and pious king

who loved what is good. You dedicated the scepter of your kingdom to God. With the Cross as your weapon, you

subjected the people of Hungary to him. Now you lead them in triumph in heaven with the angels. Glory to Christ

who chose you. Glory to Christ who gave you strength. Glory to Christ who anointed you mystically with the oil of

unction.


Sunday Antiphons


Troparion, of the Dormition, Tone 1 (DL 352)


Kontakion of the Dormition, Tone 2

Prokeimenon and Alleluia of the Resurrection Tone 2

The Prokeimenon, and the Alleluia of the Dormition (DL 353) may be sung after those of the Resurrection

Tone. The Prokeimenon of the Resurrection tone is then not repeated and is replaced by the Prokeimenon

of the Dormition, without its versicle.

Epistle, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost [EOT 80; 2011 EOT 78-79]

Gospel, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Instead of “It is truly proper...,” the Exaltation and Irmos of the Feast of the Dormition.

Communion Hymns: of Sunday and of the Dormition

Ambon Prayer 62: “O Christ our God, through death you transferred your virgin Mother....”

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God,risen from the dead, have mercy on us and save us, through the prayers of his

most holy Mother, whose Dormition we gloriously celebrate .... “

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Apostle Thaddeus. The Holy Martyr Bassa

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Format 10 (Two Saints). Commons 5 (Apostle) and 14 (Woman-Martyr). FM 469-471; AUG 221-228; JK AUG

236-244.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 6 from both Canons of the Feast, Ode 7, with the irmosi.

Patronal Note: The patronal feast of Our Holy Father Pius X, Pope of Rome, is observed today, his

commemoration on the Roman Calendar. Follow Format 11 and Common 6, for a Bishop (cf. OGM 99-109). For

the patronal procession, see The Common Typikon, p. 23 or 76.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

Postfestive Day of the Dormition. The Holy Martyr Agathonicus and His Companions. The Passing of the

Blessed Confessor Simeon Lukac, secret Bishop (1964). Today we also commemorate the Holy Martyr Lupus, because of the leave-taking of the Feast tomorrow.

Format 10 (Two Saints). Commons 10 (Martyrs) and 9 (Martyr). FM 472-474; AUG 229-237; JK AUG 245-254.

At Vespers, at Psalm 140, 3 stichera of the martyrs and 3 of the martyr Lupus, and the rest as for Format 10. The

Troparion of St. Lupus is omitted.




Otdanije (Leave-taking) of the Feast of the Dormition. The Holy Martyr Lupus. The Holy Martyr Irenaeus,

Bishop of Lyons.

Format 13. The saint=s offices are transferred to August 22. FM 447-457; AUG 238.


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 8 stichera from both Canons of the Feast, Ode 9.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

The Holy Bishop-Martyr Eutyches, Disciple of St. John the Theologian. The Blessed Martyr and Priest-

Monk Dominic Methodius Trcka. Format 1. Common 11 (Bishop-Martyr). AUG 239-241; JK AUG 256-259.


Troparion of the Blessed Martyr Dominic Methodius Trcka: Lord, our God, who bring forth in every age the

martyrs who bear witness to your boundless love, you gave your priest-martyr Dominic Methodius outstanding

bravery in the face of trial and torture. May his prayers for your Byzantine Catholic Church give strength to the

Faith for which he gave his life and keep us true to you, O God, forever

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Return of the Relics of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew. The Holy Apostle Titus. Format 3. Common 5 (Apostles). AUG 242-248; JKAUG 260-266.

If the proper stichera of the saints are not available, then follow Format 1.


[Readings for St. Titus: Titus 1:1-4; 2:15-3:3.12-13.15; Matthew 5:14-19]

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia. Our Holy Mother May of Jesus Crucified (Mariam Baouardy). Format 2. Common 10 (Martyrs) AUG 249-255; JK AUG 267-270.


Akathist: An Akathist to the Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia was published by JK 77.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Our Venerable Father Pimen. Format 14. Common 8 (Venerable) VES 63-65; DL 133-137; MAT 80-83; 112-116; 138; AUG 256-259; JK

AUG 280-283; STSP 1995, 278-279.

Resurrection tone 3. Matins Gospel 1 (Matthew 28:16-20).

Katavasiai: Canon of the Exaltation of the Cross.

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[Optional readings at Vespers: S: 1) Numbers 24:1-9; 2) 1 Samuel 12:1-8; 3) Sirach 26:13-19a; 27:14-22; P: 1)

Deuteronomy 5:1-22; 2) Sirach 31:1-7. Cf. Note on January 8.]


SUMMARY OF THE DIVINE LITURGY .

Sunday Antiphons



Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3.

Prokeimenon, and Alleluia, Resurrection Tone 3

Epistle, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost [EOT 83-84; 2011 EOT 82].

Gospel: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost .

Communion Hymn of Sunday

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

Our Venerable Father Moses the Ethiopian. Our Holy Father Augustine, Bishop of Hippo. The Holy Martyr

Gebre Michael, Priest of Ethiopia. The Passing of our Venerable Mother Laurentia Herasymiv (1952). In

monasteries: The Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Pecherskaja Lavra. Format 1. Common 8 (Venerable). AUG 260-263; JK AUG 284-287 (Moses); JK AUG 287-296 (Venerable

Fathers) Epistle, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Gospel, Mark 3:6-12.

Troparion of our Holy Father Augustine, Tone 5: “Let us acclaim the sublime Augustine, the holy bishop of the

Church of Christ, the wise writer of the City of God. You are good, blessed Augustine, and you served the Savior in

sanctity as a wise and divinely inspired priest. O venerable Father, pray to Christ our God to grant our souls the

grace of salvation.”

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

THE BEHEADING OF THE HOLY PROPHET, FORERUNNER AND BAPTIST JOHN. Format 9. Simple Holyday. FM 475-483; AUG 264-293; MM 10; JK AUG 297-310.

Red vestments are worn today. By tradition, a strict fast is observed. Local traditions also include such practices as

not eating food from a plate or anything in the form of a head, such as cabbage, lettuce, apples, etc.

Readings at Vespers: Common 19 (John the Baptist).

Special psalms at the Kathismata of Matins: Pss 14[15]; 96[97]; 111[112].

Matins Prokeimenon, Common 11 (Bishop Martyr); Matins Gospel, Matthew 14:1-13. Katavasiai: Canon of the

Exaltation of the Holy Cross.


Epistle, Acts 13:25-33; Gospel, Mark 6:14-30.

Ambon Prayer 63: “O Christ our God, you lowered the heavens when you came down....”

Dismissal: “May Christ our true God, have mercy on us and save us through the prayers of his most pure Mother; of

the honorable and glorious prophet, forerunner and baptist of the Lord, John, whose beheading we commemorate

today....”

Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, 4 stichera from the first Canon of the Baptist, Ode 3, and 4 from the Second

Canon, Ode 6.

Akathist: An Akathist to the holy Prophet John the Baptist may be found in the Book of Akathists (Jordanville, NY:

Holy Trinity Monastery, 1994), 245-262.


Daily Antiphons

Troparion of the Feast, Tone 2


Kontakion of the Feast, Tone 5

.Prokeimenon, Tone 7 and Alleluia, Tone 4, of the Feast

Epistle, Feast (EOT 246; 2011 EOT 243)

Gospel, Feast

“It is truly proper ....”is sung as usual.

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Communion Hymn: of the Feast.

Ambon Prayer 63: “O Christ our God, you lowered the heavens when you came down....”


Postfestive Day of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. Our Holy Fathers Alexander, John and Paul the

Younger, Patriarchs of Constantinople. Common 7 (Many Bishops). FM 475; AUG 294-299; JK AUG 311-317.

Format 10, with these exceptions: the aposticha at Vespers and Matins, and the Sessional Hymns at the Kathismata

of Matins are from the Octoechos.

Note that the stichera at Psalm 140 for the postfeast are the first three stichera at Psalm 140 for the Feast of the

Beheading, and that the sticheron sung at Glory... is the fourth sticheron of the feast. At Matins, there is a special

postfestive Kontakion particular to this day.

Epistle, 2 Corinthians 9:12-10:7; Gospel, Mark 3:20-27.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

The Deposition of the Venerable Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos. Format 8. Common 1 (Theotokos). AUG 300-306; JKAUG 327-334.

Pastoral Note: this feast is celebrated as a polyeleos saint, and not as a Great Feast of the Theotokos.

Readings at Vespers: Common for the Theotokos: 1) Genesis 28:10-17; 2) Ezechiel 43:27-44:4; 3) Proverbs 9:1-11)

(EOT 304-305; 2011 EOT 306-307)

Matins Gospel: Common for the Theotokos (Luke 1:39-49.56) Katavasia: Canon of the Holy Cross.

Divine Liturgy: Common 1, except for the Alleluia verses, Tone 8, from Psalm 131[132]:8.1.

Epistle, Hebrews 9:1-7; Gospel, Luke 10-38-42; 11:27-28.

[Readings of the Day, 2 Corinthians 10:7-18; Mark 3:28-35.]


Typika: Troparia at the Beatitudes, from the Canon of the Feast, Odes 3 and 6

TYPIKON FOR SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Beginning of the Church Year (7526 in Byzantine Reckoning). Our Venerable Father Simeon the Stylite and

his mother. Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos of Miasena. The Holy Martyr Aeithalas. The Forty Holy

Women Martyred with their Instructor Ammon the Deacon. The Holy Martyr Callista and her two

Brothers, Evod and Hermogenes. The Just Joshua, Son of Nun. FM 1-9; SEP 1-14; JKSEP 7-21; STSP 1991, 249-252.

If the beginning of the Church Year is not celebrated, follow Format 8 (St. Simeon is of polyeleos rank) and

Common 8 for all readings and stichera. If the Beginning of the Church Year is celebrated, then:

Vespers: The 1st kathisma is sung. At Psalm 140, 3 stichera of the Church Year; 7 of St. Simeon; Glory, of the

Saint; Now and ever, of the New Year. Readings: 1) Isaiah 61:1-9; 2) Leviticus 26:3-12.14-17.19-24; 3) (for

Simeon) Wisdom 4:7-15 ((EOT 308; 2011 EOT 311). Aposticha of the New Year; Glory, of the Saint; Now and

ever, of the New Year. Troparia: of the New Year; Glory, of Simeon; Now and ever, of the Synaxis of the Mother

of God.

Matins: Troparia at "The Lord God...": as at Vespers, the first Troparion being sung twice. Two kathismata with

Sidalens of the New Year at the first and Sidalens of the Saint at the Second. Select psalms for the kathismata: Pss

64[65]; 66[67]; 111[112]; 148. Polyeleos and Exaltation with Sidalens of the New Year. Prokeimenon and Gospel,

of the Saint (Common 8, Venerable). Stichera at Psalm 50, of the New Year (FM 5-6). [Option: in place of the

above, the Prokeimenon Gospel and stichera at Psalm 50 of the patron of the place may be sung.] Canon of the New

Year, and of the Saint, if desired. Katavasiai: Canon of the Exaltation of the Cross. After the Third Ode, Kontakion

of the New Year; Sidalen of the New Year; Glory, of the Saint; Now and Ever, Theotokion. After the Sixth Ode, the

Kontakion and Ikos of the Saint. Svitelens, of the New Year; Glory, of the Saint; Now and ever, of the New Year.

Stichera at the Praises, 3 of the New Year; 1 of the Holy Women; Glory, of the Saint; Now and ever, of the New

Year. Great Doxology, with Troparia as at the end of Vespers.

Divine Liturgy: Troparia of the New Year, of the Synaxis of the Mother of God, and of the Saint; Glory, Kontakion

of the Saint; Now and ever, Kontakion of the New Year. [In churches dedicated to the Mother of God, the

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