Rubrics
by Daniel Olson
30
January 2018
Cheesefare
Monday
Commemoration
of the Holy Three Hierarchs
Great
Vespers on Meatfare Sunday evening
Great
Vespers immediately follows the Ninth Hour.
Priest:
Blessed is our God…
Reader:
Amen.
O
come, let us worship…, thrice
Psalm
103
Priest:
Great Litany
First
stasis of Kathisma I from the Psalter
Deacon:
Little Litany
At Lord,
I have cried…:
6
stichera of the Hierarchs from the Menaion –
3 prosomoia,
Tone IV:
First prosomoion,
As is meet…
Second prosomoion, Let the three
champions be honored…
Third prosomoion,
There is no speech nor spoken words…
3 prosomoia,
Tone II:
First prosomoion,
With what wreaths of praise…
Second prosomoion,
With what beauties of hymnody…
Third prosomoion,
With what words of praise…
Glory…, doxasticon of
the Hierarchs from the Menaion, VI, Let us praise today…
Both
now…,
dogmatic theotokion, Tone VI, Who doth not call thee blessed…
Entrance
with the censer
Deacon: Wisdom! Aright!
O
gladsome Light… is
sung.
Prokeimenon of the day,
Tone VIII, Behold now, bless ye the Lord, all ye
servants of the Lord.
Three
readings for the Hierarchs from the Menaion:
(1) Deuteronomy 1:8-11,15-17a
2) Deuteronomy 10:14-21
(3) Wisdom 3:1-9
Reader:
Vouchsafe, O Lord…
Priest:
Supplicatory Litany, Let us complete our evening
prayer…
At
the Aposticha:
3 stichera from the Triodion, Tone VIII
–
Idiomelon, Through
greed…
Verse, Unto
Thee have
I lifted up mine eyes…
Same idiomelon
Verse, Have mercy on us, O Lord…
Martyricon, O martyrs of the Lord…
Glory…
Doxasticon
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, Today
are the souls of mortals upborne
Both
now…
Idiomelon
of the forefeast of the Meeting, Tone II, Today is Christ borne into the
sanctuary…
Reader:
Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart…
Trisagion
Prayers
Priest:
For Thine is the kingdom…
Choir:
Amen.
Troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Glory…
Both now…
Dismissal
theotokion of the resurrection, Tone IV, Thy mystery hidden…
Priest:
Augmented Litany, Have mercy on us, O God…
Wisdom!
Choir:
Bless!
Priest:
He who is, is blessed…
Choir:
Amen.
Establish,
O God…
Priest:
Most holy Theotokos, save us!
Choir:
More honorable…
Priest:
Glory be to Thee, O Christ God…
Choir:
Glory… Both now…
Lord,
have mercy, thrice
Bless!
The
priest gives the dismissal.
Choir:
Amen.
Polychronion
Little
Compline on Meatfare Sunday evening
The
service is performed as set forth in the Horologion.
After
the Symbol of Faith, I believe… (the canon of
the Theotokos from the Octoechos being omitted): canon and prosomoia
of Hieromartyr Hippolytus
After the Trisagion Prayers: kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…
Midnight
Office
The
service is performed as set forth in the Horologion for a weekday.
Matins
Matins
immediately follows the Midnight Office.
Priest:
Blessed is our God…
Reader:
Amen.
O
come, let us worship…, thrice
The
rest of the Royal Office is performed as set forth in the Horologion.
After
the troparia, the priest says the Little Augmented Litany, concluding with the
exclamation, For a merciful God art Thou…
Choir:
Amen.
In the name of the Lord, father, bless!
Priest:
Glory be to the holy, consubstantial…
Choir:
Amen.
Reader:
Glory be to God in the highest…, thrice
O
Lord, Thou shalt open my lips…, twice
Six
Psalms
Priest:
Great Litany
God
is the Lord…, Tone
IV, with its appointed verses
Troparia:
Troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Glory…
Both now…
Dismissal
theotokion of the resurrection, Tone IV, Thy mystery hidden…
Choir:
Lord, have mercy, thrice
Glory…
Reader:
Both now…
Kathisma IV from the Psalter
There
is no Little Litany. Instead, the reader says, Lord, have mercy, thrice.
Sessional
hymns from the Triodion, Tone I:
Sessional hymn appointed after the
second reading from the Psalter, The gateway to divine repentance…
Glory…
Same sessional hymn
Both now…
Theotokion appointed after the second
reading from the Psalter, O most holy Virgin…
Choir:
Lord, have mercy, thrice
Glory…
Reader:
Both now…
Kathisma
V from the Psalter
Deacon:
Little Litany
Priest:
For a good God art Thou…
Sessional
hymns from the Menaion:
First
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after the first reading from the
Psalter, Tone V, Let us all praise Basil…
Second
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after the first reading from the
Psalter, Tone IV, O divinely wise fathers…
First
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after the second reading from the
Psalter, Tone III, Thou wast a pillar of the Church…
Glory…
Second
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after the second reading from the
Psalter, Tone IV, Hovering like wise bees…
Both
now…
Theotokion
appointed after the second reading from the Psalter, Tone IV, Tempest-tossed
by the threefold billows…
Polyeleos
Magnification
of the Hierarchs, with its selected psalm verses
Deacon:
Little Litany
Priest:
For blessed is Thy name…
Choir:
Amen.
Sessional
hymns appointed after the Polyeelos in the Menaion,
Tone IV:
First
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs, Let the all-wise
teachers…
Glory…
Second
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs, The Church doth celebrate today…
Both
now…
Theotokion,
O invincible intercessor for the afflicted…
First
antiphon of the Hymns of Ascent, From my youth…,
repeating each hymn
Prokeimenon of the
Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, Thy
priests shall be clothed with righteousness, and Thy righteous shall rejoice.
Matins
Gospel for the Hierarchs: John §36 (10:9-16)
Reader:
Psalm 50
Glory…,
Through the intercessions of the Hierarchs; Both now…, Through the
intercessions of the Theotokos…; Have mercy on me, O God…; idiomelon of the
Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone VI, Grace was poured forth…
Then
the deacon says the prayer, Save, O God, Thy people…
Choir:
Lord, have mercy, 12 times
Priest:
Through the mercy and compassions…
Canons:
Odes
I and VIII –
Irmos
(twice) and 2 troparia (excluding the theotokion) from Canon I of the Hierarchs
in the Menaion
2
troparia (excluding the theotokion) from Canon II of the Hierarchs in the
Menaion
4
troparia from the first three-ode canon in the Triodion
4
troparia from the second three-ode canon in the Triodion
After
each ode, the irmos of the second three-ode canon in the Triodion is
sung as the katavasia.
Odes
III, IV, V, VI and VII –
Irmos
(twice) and 4 troparia from the canon to the Theotokos in the Menaion
4
troparia from Canon I of the Hierarchs in the Menaion
4
troparia from Canon II of the Hierarchs in the Menaion
After
each ode, the katavasia of the Meeting of the Lord is sung.
The
festal form of the Biblical Odes is appointed.
After
Ode III: Little Litany
Sessional
hymns from the Menaion, Tone VIII:
First
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after Ode III, Together let us
praise…
Glory…
Second
sessional hymn of the Hierarchs appointed after Ode III, Receiving wisdom
from God…
Both
now…
Theotokion
appointed after Ode III, O Theotokos, in the mercy…
After
Ode VI: Little Litany
Kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…, and its
ikos, Who can open
his lips…
Reading
of the daily Synaxarion (Prologue)
After
Ode VIII, the Magnificat is not sung, but immediately Ode IX is sung as
follows:
Irmos of Canon I of the Hierarchs from
the Menaion, preceded by the refrain of the Theotokos,
Magnify, O my soul, the all-pure Virgin Theotokos, who is higher in honor
than the armies of heaven!
The refrain and the irmos are repeated.
First troparion from Canon I of the
Hierarchs in the Menaion, preceded by the refrain, Magnify,
O my soul, the three great luminaries among the hierarchs!
Second troparion from Canon I of the
Hierarchs in the Menaion, preceded by the refrain, Magnify,
O my soul, the three luminaries of the Church of Christ!
First troparion from Canon II of the
Hierarchs in the Menaion, preceded by the refrain, Magnify,
O my soul, the three pastors of the all-holy Trinity!
Second troparion from Canon II of the
Hierarchs in the Menaion, preceded by the refrain, Magnify, O my soul, the
three great luminaries of the threefold Sun!
3 troparia from the first three-ode
canon in the Triodion, each preceded by the refrain, Glory be to Thee, our
God, glory be to Thee.
Theotokion from the first three-ode canon
in the Triodion, preceded by the refrain, Most
holy Theotokos, save us.
2 troparia from the second three-ode
canon in the Triodion, each preceded by the refrain, Glory be to Thee, our
God, glory be to Thee.
Triadicon from the second three-ode
canon in the Triodion, preceded by Glory…
Theotokion from the second three-ode
canon in the Triodion, preceded by Both now…
After the ode, the irmos of the
second three-ode canon in the Triodion is sung as the katavasia.
After
the katavasia of Ode IX, It is truly meet… is not sung.
After
Ode IX: Little Litany
Exapostilaria
from the Menaion:
First
exapostilarion of the Hierarchs,
Let us praise the God-bearing fathers…
Glory…
Second
exapostilarion of the Hierarchs, Now let us all
praise…
Both
now…
Theotokion,
O sole Godhead…
The
Praises are sung in Tone V as follows –
First choir: Praise the Lord from the
heavens; to Thee is due a hymn, O God. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise
Him in the highest; to Thee is due a hymn, O God.
Second choir: Praise Him, all ye His
angels, praise Him, all ye His hosts; to Thee is due a hymn, O God.
The
subsequent psalm verses of the Praises are sung antiphonally by the choirs,
beginning with the verse, Praise Him, O sun and moon…
At
the psalm verse, Praise Him for His mighty acts…, four prosomoia of the Hierarchs from the Menaion are sung in
Tone V, repeating the first of three:
First prosomoion,
Rejoice, O trinity of hierarchs, great bulwark…, twice
Second prosomoion,
Rejoice, O trinity of hierarchs, earthly angels…
Third prosomoion,
Rejoice, O trinity of hierarchs, ye earthly firmaments…
Glory…
Doxasticon
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone V, Let us sound the clarion of hymns, that we may dance…
Both
now…
Theotokion
from the Menaion, Tone V, Let us sound the clarion of hymns, for the Virgin
Mother…
Reader:
Glory be to Thee who hast shown us the light.
The
doxology is read.
Priest:
Supplicatory Litany, Let us complete our morning
prayer…
At
the Aposticha:
3 stichera from the Triodion, Tone III –
Idiomelon, When
we choose…
Verse, We
were filled in the morning with Thy mercy…
Same idiomelon
Verse, And
let the brightness of the Lord our God…
Martyricon, Come, all peoples…
Glory…
Doxasticon
of the Hierarchs (doxaticon appointed in the Menaion
at the Litia of Great Vespers), Tone VI, Assembling together…
Both
now…
Theotokion
(theotokion appointed in the Menaion at the Litia of Great Vespers), Tone VI, Assembling,
O ye who love the feasts of the Church…
Reader:
It is good to give praise…
Trisagion
Prayers
Priest:
For Thine is the kingdom…
Choir:
Amen.
Troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Glory…
Both now…
Dismissal
theotokion of the resurrection, Tone IV, Thy mystery hidden…
Priest:
Augmented Litany, Have mercy on us, O God…
Wisdom!
Choir:
Bless!
Priest:
He who is, is blessed…
Choir:
Amen.
Establish,
O God…
The
reader then says, O come, let us worship…,
thrice, and immediately begins the First Hour.
First
Hour
The
service is performed as set forth in the Horologion.
The
reader reads the Psalms of the First Hour, concluding them with Glory… Now and ever… Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, glory be to Thee, O God, thrice.
Reader:
Lord, have mercy, thrice
Glory…,
troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Both
now…,
theotokion of the First Hour, What shall we call thee…
After the Trisagion Prayers: kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…
After
the prayer of the First Hour, O Christ the true Light… –
Priest:
Glory be to Thee, O Christ God…
Choir:
Glory… Both now…
Lord,
have mercy, thrice
Bless!
The
priest gives the dismissal.
Choir:
Amen.
Polychronion
Hours
The
Hours are performed as set forth in the Horologion.
The
reader reads the Psalms of the Hour, concluding them with Glory… Now and ever… Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, glory be to Thee, O God, thrice.
Reader:
Lord, have mercy, thrice
Glory…,
troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Both
now…,
theotokion of the Hour
After the Trisagion Prayers: kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…
Liturgy
The
Typical antiphons are sung.
At
the Beatitudes, 8 troparia are appointed from the Menaion:
4
troparia from Ode III of Canon I of the Hierarchs
4
troparia from Ode VI of Canon II of the Hierarchs
After
the Little Entrance:
In
a temple of the Lord or of the Theotokos –
Troparion
of the temple
Troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Glory…
Kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…
Both
now…
Kontakion
of the temple
——————————————————————————————————
In
a temple of a saint –
Troparion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone IV, In that ye share…
Glory…
Kontakion
of the Hierarchs from the Menaion, Tone II, The sacred heralds…
Both
now…
Kontakion
of the Theotokos, Tone VI, O intercession of Christians…
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Prokeimenon of the
Hierarchs, Tone VIII, Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth, and
their words unto the ends of the world; verse, The
heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaimeth the work of His
hands.
Epistle
–
Reading appointed for Cheesefare Monday:
III John §76 (1:1-14)
Reading appointed for the Hierarchs:
Hebrews §334 (13:7-16)
Alleluia of the
Hierarchs, Tone IV, The heavens shall confess Thy wonders, O Lord, and Thy
truth in the congregation of the saints; verse, God is glorified in the
council of the saints.
Gospel
–
Reading
appointed for Cheesefare Monday: Luke §96 (19:29-40; 22:7-39)
Reading
appointed for the Hierarchs: Matthew §11 (5:14-19)
Communion
verse of the Hierarchs, Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous; praise is meet
for the upright.