Prokeimenon-Text Sheets

TONE 1: Sunday prokeimenon & epistle TONE 3: Sunday prokeimenon & epistle
Dn: Let us attend! Dn: Let us attend!

Pr: Peace be unto all! Pr: Peace be unto all!
Rdr: And to your spirit! Rdr: And to your spirit!
Pr: Wisdom! Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: Let Thy mercy, O Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Sing praises to
Lord be upon us, as we have set our hope on Thee! our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. praises!
Rdr: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
just! Rdr: Clap your hands all peoples! Shout to God with loud
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. songs of joy!
Rdr: Let Thy mercy, O Lord be upon us! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Sing praises to our God, sing praises!
Pr: Wisdom! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from Pr: Wisdom!
. Rdr: The reading is from
Pr: Let us attend! .
Rdr: chants reading “ …” Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “ …”
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: God gives vengeance to me, and subdues people Chr: Alleluia!
under me! Rdr: In Thee, O Lord, have I hoped; let me never be put to
Chr: Alleluia! shame!
Rdr: He magnifies the salvation of the king, and deals Chr: Alleluia!
mercifully with His Christ, with David and his seed Rdr: May Thou be a God of protection for me, a house of
forever! refuge in order to save me!
Chr: Alleluia! Chr: Alleluia!

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 2nd Tone: The Lord is my Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: O Lord, how
strength and my song. He has become my salvation. manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. them all!
Rdr: The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
given me over to death! Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, Thou art
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. very great!
Rdr: The Lord is my strength and my song! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: O Lord how manifold are Thy works!
Rdr: The reading is from Pr: Wisdom!
. Rdr: The reading is from
Pr: Let us attend! .
Rdr: chants reading “ …” Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “ …”
Rdr: The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name Chr: Alleluia!
of the God of Jacob protect you! Rdr: Go forth and prosper and reign, because of truth and
Chr: Alleluia! meekness and righteousness!
Rdr: Save the king, O Lord, and hear us on the day we Chr: Alleluia!
call. Rdr: You love righteousness and hate iniquity!

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 5th Tone: Thou, O Lord, Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The Lord shall
shalt protect us and preserve us from this generation give strength to His people! The Lord shall bless His
forever! people with peace!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Rdr: Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer any that is Rdr: Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Offer young
godly! rams to the Lord!
Rdr: Thou, O Lord, shalt protect us! Rdr: The Lord shall give strength to His people!
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from Rdr: The reading is from
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Pr: Let us attend! Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: chants reading “ …” Rdr: chants reading “ …”
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: I will sing of Thy mercies, O Lord, forever: with my Rdr: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises
mouth I will proclaim Thy truth from generation to to Thy name, O Most High!
generation! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: To declare Thy mercy in the morning, and Thy
Rdr: Thou hast said: ‘Mercy will be established forever, truth by night!
and My truth will be prepared in the Heavens!’ Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Pray and make
people and bless Thine inheritance! your vows before the Lord our God!
Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to Rdr: In Judah God is known, His name is great in Israel!
me! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: Pray and make your vows
Rdr: O Lord save Thy people! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from
Rdr: The reading is from .
. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “ …”
Rdr: chants reading “ …” Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Come let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful
Rdr: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will noise to God our Savior!
abide in the shadow of the heavenly God! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Let us come before His face with thanksgiving, let us
Rdr: He will say to the Lord: My protector and my refuge, make a joyful noise to Him with psalms!
my God in whom I trust! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Circumcision / St. Basil (January 1) Theophany (January 6)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed is He
people and bless Thine inheritance. that comes in the name of the Lord, God is the Lord
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. and He has given us Light.
Rdr: To Thee O Lord will I call, O my God be not silent to Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
me! Rdr: O give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for His
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. mercy endures forever.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall Rdr: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord!
be understanding. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to Titus.
Paul to the Colossians. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading“Brethren…” (Titus 2:11‐14, 3:4‐7)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Col 2:8‐12) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
followed by (Heb 7:26‐8:2) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God, offer young
Chr: Alleluia! rams to the Lord.
Rdr: Give ear O Shepherd of Israel, You who leads Joseph Chr: Alleluia!
like a sheep. Rdr: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of
Chr: Alleluia! glory thunders, the Lord, upon many waters.
Rdr: The mouth of the righteous shall speak wisdom, and Chr: Alleluia!
his tongue shall speak of judgment.
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Seraphim (January 2) Sunday before Theophany
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy
sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. people and bless Thine inheritance!
Rdr: What shall I render to the Lord for all His bounty to Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to
me? me!
Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord. Rdr: O Lord save Thy people!
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy
Paul to the Galatians. Apostle Paul to Timothy.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal 5:22‐6:2) Rdr: chants reading “My son Timothy…” (2 Tim 4:5‐8)
Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly Rdr: O God be gracious to us and bless us, and make the
delights in His commandments. light of Thy countenance to shine upon us, and have
Chr: Alleluia! mercy on us.
Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: That Thy way may be known upon earth, and Thy
salvation among all nations.
Chr: Alleluia!
Synaxis of John the Baptist (January 7) St Anthony the Great (January 17)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Precious in the
shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope on sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
him! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: What shall I render to the Lord for all His bounties to
Rdr: Hear my voice, O Lord, when I pray to Thee! me?
Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord! Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Let us attend! Paul to the Hebrews.
Rdr: chants reading “In those days….” (Acts 19:1‐8) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 13:17‐21)
Rdr: Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright Chr: Alleluia!
in heart. Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
Chr: Alleluia! delights in His commandments.
Rdr: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks Chr: Alleluia!
to his Holy name. Rdr: His descendents will be mighty in the land; the
Chr: Alleluia! generation of the upright will be blessed!
Chr: Alleluia!

Sunday after Theophany Three Hierarchs (January 30)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: Let Thy mercy, O Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
Lord be upon us, as we have set our hope on Thee! proclamation has gone into all the earth and their
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. words to the ends of the universe.
just! Rdr: The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. firmament proclaims His handiwork.
Rdr: Let Thy mercy, O Lord be upon us! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Their proclamation has gone into all the earth
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Pr: Wisdom!
Paul to the Ephesians. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Eph 4:7‐13) Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: I will sing of Thy mercies, O Lord, forever; with my Chr: Alleluia!
mouth I will proclaim Thy truth from generation to Rdr: The heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O Lord, and
generation. Thy truth in the assembly of the Saints!
Rdr: Thou hast said: “Mercy will be established forever. Rdr: God is glorified in the council of the saints.
Thy truth will be prepared in the heavens.” Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Entry into the Temple (February 2) 40 Martyrs of Sebaste (March 9)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week.
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Savior! Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 5th Tone: Thou O Lord,
Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations shall protect us and preserve us from this generation
shall call me blessed. forever.
Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord. Pr: Wisdom!
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Wisdom! Paul to the Hebrews.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Pr: Let us attend!
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 12:1‐10)
Pr: Let us attend! Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 7:7‐17) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week..
according to Thy Word. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Shout with jubilation to the Lord, all the earth, sing
Rdr: A light to enlighten the Gentiles and the glory of Thy praises to His name, give glory to His praise.
people Israel. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

St Raphael of Brooklyn (February 27) Annunciation of Mary (March 25)

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: From day to day
speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall proclaim the salvation of our God.
be understanding. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: O sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all
Rdr: Hear this all nations! Give ear, O inhabitants of the the earth!
earth! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: From day to day
Rdr: My mouth shall speak wisom! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Hebrews.
Paul to the Hebrews. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 2:11‐18)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 13:17‐21) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: He descends like the rain in the grass, like showers
Rdr: The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his
tongue speaks justice. that water the earth!
Rdr: The law of his God is in his heart; but his steps do Rdr: May His name be blessed forever, His name continue
not slip. as long as the sun!

St. Innocent (March 31) Meatfare Saturday/Memorial
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall dwell with the blessed!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul!
Rdr: Hear this, all nations! Give ear, all inhabitants of the Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
earth! Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: My mouth shall speak wisdom. Pr: Wisdom!
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Wisdom! Paul to the Corinthians.
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (1 Cor 10:23‐28)
Pr: Let us attend! followed by (1 Thess 4:13‐17)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 7:26‐8:2) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken
Rdr: The mouth of the righteous shall meditate on O Lord.
wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.
Rdr: The law of God is in his heart, his steps shall not Chr: Alleluia!
stumble.
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Tikhon (April 7) Meatfare Sunday
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Let the saints Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Great is our
exalt in glory, they will rejoice on their couches. Lord and abundant in power. His understanding is
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. beyond measure!
Rdr: Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
congregation of the saints. Rdr: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. God!
Rdr: Let the saints exalt in glory. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Great is our Lord and abundant in power!
Paul to the Ephesians. Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Let us attend! Paul to the Corinthians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Eph 6:10‐17) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (1 Cor 8:8‐9:2)
Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly Chr: Alleluia!
delights in His commandments. Rdr: Come let us rejoice in the Lord, let us make a joyful
Chr: Alleluia! noise to God our Savior!
Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Let us come before His face with thanksgiving, let us
make a joyful noise to Him with psalms!
Chr: Alleluia!

Cheesefare Saturday/Memorial 1st Saturday of Lent
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Let the Saints be Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous
exalted in glory, let them sing for joy on their shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope on
couches. him.
Rdr: The praises of God shall be in their mouths, and two‐ Rdr: Hear my voice, O God, when I pray to Thee.
edged swords in their hands. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Rdr: Let the Saints be exalted in glory Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Apostle Paul to Timothy.
Paul to the Romans. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “My Son Timothy …”
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Rom 14:19‐26) (2 Tim 2:1‐10)
followed by (Gal 5:22‐6:2) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: The righteous flourish like a palm tree, and grow like
Rdr: They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall a cedar in Lebanon.
flourish in the courts of our God. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr They that are planted in the house of the Lord will
Rdr: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, O you righteous. flourish in the courts of our God.

Cheesefare Sunday 1st Sunday of Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Pray and make Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art
your vows before the Lord our God! Thou, O Lord God of our fathers, and praised and
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. glorified is Thy name forever!
Rdr: In Judah, God is known; His name is great in Israel! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us.
Rdr: Pray and make your vows Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers.
Paul to the Romans. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Rom 13:11‐14:4) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren..”(Heb 11:24‐26, 32‐12:2)
Rdr: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises Chr: Alleluia!
to Thy name, O most high! Rdr: Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel
Chr: Alleluia! also was among those who called on His name.
Rdr: To declare Thy mercy in the morning, and Thy truth Chr: Alleluia!
by night. Rdr: They cried to the Lord and He answered them.

2nd Saturday of Lent 2nd Sunday of Lent (St. Gregory Palamas)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Rejoice in the Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 5th Tone: Thou, O Lord,
Lord: and be glad, O you righteous. shall protect us and preserve us from this generation
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. forever.
Rdr: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
sin is covered. Rdr: Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer any that is
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. godly.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
dwell with the blessed. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall
Pr: Wisdom! be understanding.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Paul to the Hebrews. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 3:12‐16) Paul to the Hebrews.
followed by (1 Thess. 4:13‐17) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 1:10‐2:3)
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! followed by (Heb 7:26‐8:2)
Chr: Alleluia! Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: The righteous cried and the Lord heard them and Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
delivered them out of all their troubles. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord Chr: Alleluia!
will deliver them out of them all. Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week..
Rdr: Blessed are those whom Thou hast chosen and
taken, O Lord.
Chr: Alleluia!

3rd Sunday of Lent (of the Cross)
Dn: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto all!
Rdr: And to your spirit!
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord, save Thy
people and bless Thine inheritance!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to
me!
Rdr: O Lord, save Thy people.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Paul to the Hebrews.
Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 4:14‐5:6)
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Remember Thy congregation which Thou hast gotten
of old.
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: God is our King before the ages; He has worked
salvation in the midst of the earth.
Chr: Alleluia!
3rd Saturday of Lent 4th Saturday of Lent
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Rejoice in the Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Rejoice in the
Lord: and be glad, O you righteous. Lord: and be glad, O you righteous.
Rdr: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose Rdr: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose
sin is covered. sin is covered.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall Rdr: Be glad in the Lord.
dwell with the blessed. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Hebrews.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 6:9‐12)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 10:32‐38) followed by (1 Cor. 15:47‐57)
followed by (1 Thess. 4:13‐17) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: The righteous cried and the Lord heard them and
Rdr: The righteous cried and the Lord heard them and delivered them out of all their troubles.
delivered them out of all their troubles. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord
Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord will deliver them out of them all.
will deliver them out of them all. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Blessed are those whom Thou hast chosen and
taken, O Lord.
Chr: Alleluia! 4th Sunday of Lent (St John Climacus)
Dn: Let us attend!
5th Saturday of Lent Pr: Peace be unto all!
Dn: Let us attend! Rdr: And to your spirit!
Pr: Peace be unto all! Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: And to your spirit! Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week.
Pr: Wisdom! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week.
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Savior. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Let the righteous
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. exult in glory! Let them sing for joy on their couches.
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations Pr: Wisdom!
shall call me blessed. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Paul to the Hebrews.
Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord Pr: Let us attend!
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 6:13‐20)
Pr: Wisdom! followed by (Eph. 5:9‐19)
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Pr: Let us attend!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 9:1‐7, 24‐28)
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week..
Rdr: Arise, O Lord, go to Thy rest, Thou and the ark of Thy Chr: Alleluia!
might. Rdr: They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall
Chr: Alleluia! flourish in the courts of our God.
Rdr: Remember O Lord, David in all his meekness. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
5th Sunday of Lent (St. Mary of Egypt) Lazarus Saturday
Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: The Lord is my
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. light and my Savior! Whom shall I fear?
Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The Lord is the defender of my life! Of whom shall I
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: God is wonderful be afraid?
in His saints, the God of Israel! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The Lord is my light and my Savior!
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 9:11‐14) Pr: Let us attend!
followed by (Gal 3:23‐29) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 12:28‐13:8)
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The Lord is King; He is robed in majesty!
Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: For He has established the world so that it shall
Chr: Alleluia! never be moved.
Chr: Alleluia!

Holy Thursday Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The rulers of the Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed is He
people have assembled against the Lord and His that comes in the name of the Lord, God is the Lord
Christ. and has revealed Himself to us.
Rdr: Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in Rdr: O give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for His
vain? mercy endures forever.
Rdr: The rulers of the people have assembled. Rdr: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord!
Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Paul to the Corinthians. Paul to the Philippians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (1 Cor 11:23‐32) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Phil 4:4‐9)
Rdr: Blessed is He who considers the poor and needy! The Rdr: Sing to the Lord a new song, for the Lord has done
Lord will deliver Him on the day of trouble! marvelous things!
Rdr: My enemies spoke evil of me: “When will he die and Rdr: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of
his name perish?” our God!
Rdr: He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.
Chr: Alleluia!

Holy Saturday Pascha
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 5th Tone: Let all the earth Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: This is the day
worship Thee and praise Thee. Let it praise Thy which the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad
name, O most high! in it!
Rdr: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! Sing of His Rdr: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His
name, give glory to His praise! mercy endures forever!
Rdr: Let all the earth worship Thee and praise Thee. Rdr: This is the day which the Lord has made!
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: In the Gospel, O Theophilus, I was concerned with
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Rom 6:3‐11) everything Jesus did and taught from the
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! beginning, until the day he was taken up, after
Rdr: And to your spirit: giving commandments through the Holy Spirit to
Arise O God, and judge the earth: For to Thee the apostles he had chosen. To them also he
belongs all nations! showed Himself alive after His passion by many
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” after each verse proofs, appearing to them during forty days and
speaking about God’s kingdom. And while eating
Rdr: God has taken His place in the divine council; in the with them, He told them no to leave Jerusalem,
midst of the gods He holds judgment. but to wait for the Father’s promise, “of which
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” you have heard,” He said, “By my mouth. For
while John baptized with water, you shall be
Rdr: How long will you judge unjustly and accept the baptized in the Holy Spirit within a few days.”
faces of sinners? Now, those gathered there questions Him, asking,
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” “Lord, is it now that you will restore the kingdom
to Israel?” But He answered them, “It is not for
Rdr: Give justice to the weak and fatherless: maintain the you to know the times or the proper moments
right of the afflicted and the destitute. the Father has set by His own authority. But you
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes
upon you, and you shall be witnesses to me in
Rdr: Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and even to
the hands of the sinner. the very ends of the earth.”
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: They have neither knowledge nor understanding; Chr: Alleluia!
they walk about in darkness. Rdr: Thou didst arise and have mercy on Zion.
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…” Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: The Lord looked down from heaven and saw all the
Rdr: Let all the foundations of the earth be shaken! I say: sons of men.
You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you: Chr: Alleluia!
nevertheless, you shall die like men, and fall like any
prince!
Chr: repeats “Arise O God…”

Rdr: sings Arise O God, and judge the earth.
Chr: finishes “For to Thee belong all the nations”

Bright Monday Bright Wednesday
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: I shall make Thy
proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and name to be remembered in all generations.
their words to the ends of the universe. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: Hearken, O daughter, see and incline your ear.
Rdr: The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
firmament proclaims His handiwork. Rdr: I shall make Thy name.
Rdr: Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth. Pr: Wisdom!
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Pr: Wisdom! Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 2:22‐36)
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
(Acts 1:12‐17, 21‐26) Chr: Alleluia!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! God my Savior!
Rdr: Let the Heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord; Thy Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His
faithfulness in the assembly of the saints. Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations
Chr: Alleluia! shall call me blessed.
Rdr: God is glorified in the council of the saints. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Bright Tuesday Bright Thursday
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Sing praises to
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing
Savior! praises!
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His Rdr: Clap your hands all peoples! Shout to God with loud
Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations songs of joy!
shall call me blessed. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: Sing praises to our God, sing praises!
Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 2:38‐43)
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 2:14‐21) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Go forth and prosper and reign, because of truth and
Rdr: Arise O Lord, into Thy resting place, Thou and the ark meekness and righteousness!
of Thy might. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: You love righteousness and hate iniquity!
Rdr: The Lord has sworn to David a sure oath from which Chr: Alleluia!
He will not turn back.
Chr: Alleluia!

Bright Friday St. Thomas Sunday
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Great is our Lord
proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and and abundant in power. His understanding is beyond
their words to the ends of the universe. measure.
Rdr: The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the Rdr: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our
firmament proclaims His handiwork. God!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My soul Rdr: Great is our Lord and abundant in power.
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Savior. Pr: Wisdom!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 3:1‐8) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
followed by (Phil 2:5‐11) Chr: Alleluia!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: Come, let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! noise to God our Savior!
Rdr: Let the Heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord; Thy Rdr: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above
faithfulness in the assembly of the saints. all the earth.
Rdr: God is glorified in the council of the saints.
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Hearken O daughter, see, and incline your ear.
Chr: Alleluia!

Bright Saturday 3rd Sunday of Pascha (Holy Myrrhbearers)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: The Lord is my Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy
light and my Savior! Whom shall I fear? people and bless Thine inheritance!
Rdr: The Lord is the defender of my life! Of whom shall I Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to
be afraid? me!
Rdr: The Lord is my light and my Savior! Rdr: O Lord save Thy people!
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 3:11‐16) Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 6:1‐7)
Rdr: The Lord is King: He is robed in majesty. Rdr: Lord, Thou wast favorable to Thy land, Thou didst
Chr: Alleluia! restore the fortunes of Jacob.
Rdr: For He has established the world so that it shall Chr: Alleluia!
never be moved. Rdr: Mercy and truth have met; righteousness and peace
Chr: Alleluia! have kissed each other.
Chr: Alleluia!

4th Sunday of Pascha (The Paralytic) 5th Sunday of Pascha (Samaritan Woman)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: Let Thy mercy, O Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Sing praises to
Lord be upon us, as we have set our hope on Thee! our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. praises!
just! Rdr: Clap your hands all peoples! Shout to God with loud
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. songs of joy!
Rdr: Let Thy mercy, O Lord be upon us Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Sing praises to our God, sing praises!
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 9:32‐43) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “In those days…”
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! (Acts 11:19‐26, 29‐30)
Rdr: I will sing of Thy mercies O Lord, forever; with my Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
mouth I will proclaim Thy truth from generation to Chr: Alleluia!
generation. Rdr: Go forth and prosper and reign, because of truth and
Chr: Alleluia! meekness and righteousness.
Rdr: Thou hast said: “Mercy will be established forever, Chr: Alleluia!
and my truth will be prepared in the heavens.” Rdr: You love righteousness and hate iniquity.

Midfeast 6th Sunday of Pascha (The Blind Man)

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Great is our Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Pray and make
Lord, and abundant in power. His understanding is your vows before the Lord our God!
beyond measure. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: In Judah God is known, His name is great in Israel!
Rdr: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
God. Rdr: Pray and make your vows
Rdr: Great is our Lord and abundant in power. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! :Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 14:6‐18) ‐Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: Look upon me and have mercy on me!
Rdr: Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast Rdr: Lead my steps according to Thy Word!
gotten of old. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: God is our King before the ages: He has worked
Chr: Alleluia!

Leavetaking of Pascha 7th Sunday of Pascha (The Holy Fathers)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: This is the day Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art
which the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and
in it! glorified is Thy name forever!
Rdr: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His Rdr: For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us!
mercy endures forever! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers
Rdr: This is the day which the Lord has made! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “In those days…”
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 20:16‐18, 28‐36)
(Acts 18:22‐28) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: The Lord, the God of gods, speaks and summons the
Rdr: Thou didst arise and have mercy on Zion. earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Rdr: The Lord looked down from heaven and saw all the Rdr: Gather to me my venerable ones, who made a
sons of men. covenant with me by sacrifice.

Ascension Saturday of the Holy Forefathers
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Be Thou Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
exalted, O God, above the heavens and Thy glory dwell with the blessed.
over all the earth! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul, O my God.
Rdr: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
will sing and make melody in my glory! Rdr: Their souls shall dwell.
Rdr: Be Thou exalted O God, above the heavens! Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Rdr: chants reading “In those days …” (Acts 28:1‐31)
Pr: Let us attend! followed by (1 Thess. 4:13‐17)
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed are those whom Thou hast chosen and
Rdr: God has gone up with a shout; the Lord with the taken, O Lord.
sound of a trumpet. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.
Rdr: Clap your hands all peoples! Shout to God with loud Chr: Alleluia!
songs of joy!
Chr: Alleluia!

Pentecost 1st Sunday after Pentecost (All Saints)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Pray and make
proclamation has gone out into all the earth; and your vows before the Lord our God!
their words to the ends of the universe. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: In Judah God is known, His name is great in Israel!
Rdr: The heavens are telling glory of God; and the Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
firmament proclaims His handiwork. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: God is wonderful
in His Saints, the God of Israel.
Rdr: Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth.
Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom! Paul to the Hebrews.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Heb 11:33‐12:1)
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: The righteous called and the Lord heard them!
Rdr: By the Word of the Lord the heavens were made; Chr: Alleluia!
and all their host by the Spirit of His mouth! Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the
Chr: Alleluia! Lord delivers them out of them all!
Rdr: The Lord looked down from heaven, and saw all the Chr: Alleluia!
sons of men.
Chr: Alleluia!

Day of the Holy Spirit 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Sts of N.A.)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: Let Thy mercy, O
people and bless Thine inheritance! Lord be upon us, as we have set our hope on Thee!
Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to Rdr: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the
me! just!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Precious in the
proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints.
their words to the ends of the universe!
Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom!
Paul to the Romans.
Paul to the Ephesians. Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Rom 2:10‐16)
Pr: Let us attend! followed by (Heb 11:33‐12:1)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Eph. 5:9‐19) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: God gives vengeance to me and subdues people
Rdr: Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great under me.
mercy. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: He magnifies the salvation of the king, and deals
Rdr: Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not mercifully with His Christ, with David and His seed
Thy Holy Spirit from me. forever.
Rdr: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, O you righteous.
Chr: Alleluia!
St. George (April 23) St. Mark the Evangelist (April 25)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Great is our Lord Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week.
and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
measure. Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our Rdr The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
God! proclamation has gone out into all the world, and
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. their words to the ends of the universe.
Rdr: Great is our Lord and abundant in power! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “ …” (Lectionary)
Rdr: chants reading “In those days….” (Acts 12:1‐11) followed by (1 Pet. 5:6‐14)
Rdr: Come let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
noise to the rock of our salvation! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above Chr: Alleluia!
all Gods. Rdr: Let the Heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord; Thy
Chr: Alleluia! faithfulness in the assembly of the saints.
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Alexis (Toth) (May 7) St. John the Theologian (May 8)
Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous Rdr The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
shall rejoice in the Lord and shall set his hope on proclamation has gone out into all the world, and
Him. their words to the ends of the universe.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Paul to the Galatians. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “ …” (Lectionary)
Rdr: chants reading “ …” (Lectionary) followed by (1 John 1:1‐7)
followed by (Gal 1:11‐19) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week.. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Let the Heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord; Thy
Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly faithfulness in the assembly of the saints.
delights in His commandments. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
SS. Cyril & Methodius (May 11) SS. Peter & Paul (June 29)
Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and
Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week. their words to the ends of the universe.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Precious in the Rdr: The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the
sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints. firmament proclaims His handiwork.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth.
Rdr: The reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Chr: finishes the prokeimenon
Pr: Let us attend! Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: chants reading “In those days…”(Acts 10:44‐11:10) Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy
followed by (Heb 7:26‐8:2) Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (2 Cor 11:21‐12:9)
Chr: Alleluia! Pr: Peace be unto you, reader.
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The heavens shall confess Thy wonders, O Lord, and
Chr: Alleluia! Thy truth in the congregation of the saints.
Rdr: Thy priests shall be clothed in righteousness and Thy Chr: Alleluia!
saints shall rejoice. Rdr: God is glorified in the council of the Saints.

Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24) St. Sergius of Radonezh (July 5)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the
shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope in sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Him! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: What shall I render to the Lord for all His bounty to
Rdr: Hear my voice, O God when I pray to Thee! me?
Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Paul to the Romans. Paul to the Galatians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Rom 13:11‐14:4) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal 5:22‐6:2)
Rdr: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
and redeemed His people. delights in His commandments.
Rdr: And you, Child, shall be called Prophet of the most Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth.
high! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Sunday of the Holy Fathers (July 12‐19) St. Seraphim (July 19)
Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art me?
Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
glorified is Thy name forever! Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
Paul to the Romans. Paul to the Galatians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…”(Lectionary reading) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal 5:22‐6:2)
followed by (Heb. 13:7‐16) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week. delights in His commandments.
Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth.
Rdr: The Lord, the God of gods, speaks and summons the
earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Vladimir (July 15) Prophet Elijah (July 20)
Dn: Let us attend!
Dn: Let us attend!
Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Sing praises to
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th tone: Thou art a priest
our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing
forever, after the order of Melchizedek!
praises!
Rdr: The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand, until
Rdr: Clap your hands all peoples! Shout to God with loud
I make Thine enemies Thy footstool.”
songs of joy!
Rdr: Thou art a priest forever.
Rdr: Sing praises to our God, sing praises!
Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom!
James.
Paul to the Hebrews.
Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (James 5:10‐20)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 13:7‐16)
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel
Rdr: I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I
was also among those who called on His Name.
have anointed him.
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: They called to the Lord and He answered them.
Rdr: My hand shall ever abide with him.
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Jacob of Alaska (July 26) Procession of the Cross (August 1)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy
shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope in people and bless Thine inheritance!
Him! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to
Rdr: Hear my voice, O God when I pray to Thee! me!
Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Rdr: O Lord save Thy people
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Paul to the Philippians. Paul to the Corinthians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Phil. 3:7‐14) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (1Cor 1:18‐24)
Rdr: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited Rdr: Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast
and redeemed His people. gotten of old.
Rdr: And you, Child, shall be called Prophet of the most Rdr: God is our King before the ages; He has worked
high! salvation in the midst of the earth.

St. Tikhon of Zadonsk (August 13) St. Herman (August 9)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: O Lord, how Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: O Lord, how
manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made
them all. them all.
Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, Thou art Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, Thou art
very great! very great!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the
speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Galatians.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Gal 5:22‐6:2)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb. 7:26‐8:2) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: The heavens are Thine, the earth is also Thine!
Rdr: The heavens are Thine, the earth is also Thine! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed are the people who know the festal shout!
Rdr: Blessed are the people who know the festal shout! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
Rdr: The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his delights in His commandments!
tongue speaks justice. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Transfiguration (August 6) Beheading of John (August 29)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: O Lord, how Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous
manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope on
them all! Him!
Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are Rdr: Hear my voice, O God, when I pray to Thee.
very great! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Rdr: O Lord how manifold are Thy works! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy Pr: Let us attend!
Apostle Peter. Rdr: chants reading “In those days…” (Acts 13:25‐32)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (2 Pet 1:10‐19) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: The righteous shall flower like a palm tree, and grow
Chr: Alleluia! like a cedar in Lebanon!
Rdr: The heavens are Thine, the earth is also Thine! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall
Rdr: Blessed are the people who know the festal shout! flourish in the courts of our God.

Church New Year (September 1)
Dn: Let us attend! Dormition (August 15)
Pr: Peace be unto all! Dn: Let us attend!
Rdr: And to your spirit! Pr: Peace be unto all!
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: And to your spirit!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: Great is our Pr: Wisdom!
Lord and abundant in power. His understanding is Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul
beyond measure! magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Savior!
Rdr: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
God! Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the shall call me blessed.
sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord.
Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle Pr: Wisdom!
Paul to Timothy. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Let us attend! Paul to the Philipians.
Rdr: chants reading “My Son Timothy…”(1 Tim. 2:1‐7) Pr: Let us attend!
followed by (Col. 3:12‐16) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Phil 2:5‐11)
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: To Thee, O God, is due a song in Zion; and prayers
Rdr: Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest, Thou and the ark of Thy
shall be lifted up to Thee in Jerusalem.
Chr: Alleluia! might!
Rdr: Thou shalt bless the crown of the year with Thy Chr: Alleluia!
bounty. Rdr: The Lord swore to David a sure oath, and will not
Chr: Alleluia! turn back.
Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly Chr: Alleluia!
delights in His commandments!
Chr: Alleluia!
Nativity of the Theotokos (September 8) Elevation of the Cross (September 14)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Extol the Lord
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my our God. Worship at His footstool for it is holy!
Savior! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The Lord reigns; Let the people tremble.
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations Rdr: Extol the Lord our God!
shall call me blessed. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord. Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Paul to the Corinthians.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (1Cor 1:18‐24)
Paul to the Philipians. Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Phil 2:5‐11) Chr: Alleluia!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! gotten of old.
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Hear O Daughter, and see, and incline your ear.
Rdr: God is our King before the ages; He has worked
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Before your face, the richest of the people will pray.
Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

St.Theodosius of Chernigov (September 9) Sunday before the Elevation of the Cross
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: O Lord save Thy
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my people and bless Thine inheritance!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His me!
Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
shall call me blessed. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the Savior!
sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Galatians.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Gal. 6:11‐18)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Phil 2:5‐11) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: I have exalted one chosen out of My people.
Rdr: Hear O Daughter, and see, and incline your ear. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: For My hand shall defend him and My arm shall
Rdr: Before your face, the richest of the people will pray. strengthen him.
Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly Rdr: Hear O Daughter, and see, and incline your ear.
delights in His commandments! Chr: Alleluia!

All Saints of Alaska (September 24) St. Sergius of Radonezh (September 25)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: The Lord has Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the
shown all the wonders of His will to the Saints who sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
are in His land. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Rdr: The Lord is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. me?
Rdr: The Lord has shown all the wonders of His will.
Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy
Apostle Paul to the Romans. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Let us attend! Paul to the Galatians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Rom. 8:28‐39) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal 5:22‐6:2)
Rdr: The righteous cried and the Lord heard them, and Chr: Alleluia!
delivered them out of all their troubles. Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord Chr: Alleluia!
will deliver them out of them all. Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth.

Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross Protection of the Theotokos (October 1)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Extol the Lord Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul
our God. Worship at His footstool for it is holy!
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my
Savior!
Rdr: The Lord reigns; Let the people tremble.
Rdr: Extol the Lord our God! Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations
Pr: Wisdom! shall call me blessed.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Paul to the Galatians. Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord.
Pr: Let us attend! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren . . .” (Gal. 2:16‐20) Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Paul to the Hebrews.
Chr: Alleluia! Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 9:1‐7)
gotten of old. Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Rdr: God is our King before the ages; He has worked Chr: Alleluia!
salvation in the midst of the earth. Rdr: Hearken O daughter, see and incline your ear!
Rdr: The rich among the people shall pray before your
face.
Chr: Alleluia!

St. Innocent (October 6) St. Tikhon (October 9)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: My mouth shall
speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall
be understanding. be understanding.
Rdr: Hear this, all nations! Give ear, all inhabitants of the Rdr: Hear this, all nations! Give ear, all inhabitants of the
earth! earth!
Rdr: My mouth shall speak wisdom. Rdr: My mouth shall speak wisdom.
Paul to the Hebrews. Paul to the Hebrews.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 7:26‐8:2) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 7:26‐8:2)
Rdr: The mouth of the righteous shall meditate on Rdr: The mouth of the righteous shall meditate on
wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment. wisdom, and his tongue shall speak of judgment.
Rdr: The law of God is in his heart, his steps shall not Rdr: The law of God is in his heart, his steps shall not
stumble. stumble.

Sunday of the Holy Fathers (October 11‐17) Demetrius Saturday – Memorial Saturday
Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. dwell with the blessed!
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
glorified is Thy name forever! Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (1 Cor 10:23‐28)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…”(Lectionary reading) followed by (1 Thess 4:13‐17)
followed by (Heb. 13:7‐16) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken
Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week. O Lord.
Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week. Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.
Rdr: The Lord, the God of gods, speaks and summons the
earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Chr: Alleluia!

Archangel Michael (November 8) St. Nicholas (December 6)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: He makes His Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous
angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire. shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall set his hope on
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Him!
Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord, my God, You are Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
very great! Rdr: Hear my voice, O God, when I pray to Thee.
Rdr: He makes His angels spirits. Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Paul to the Hebrews. Paul to the Hebrews.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 2:2‐10) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Heb 13:17‐21)
Rdr: Praise the Lord, all His angels! Praise Him, all His Rdr: Thy priests shall be clothed in righteousness and Thy
hosts! saints shall sing for joy!
Rdr: For He spoke, and they came to be! He commanded Rdr: The Lord has chosen Zion, He has desired it for His
and they were created! habitation.

Entry of the Theotokos (November 21) St. Herman (December 13)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th tone: Precious in the
magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His me?
Handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
shall call me blessed. Rdr: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Wisdom! Paul to the Galatians.
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal 5:22‐6:2)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 9:1‐7) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly
Rdr: Hear O Daughter, and see, and incline your ear. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth.
Rdr: Before your face, the richest of the people will pray. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Sunday of the Holy Forefathers Nativity of Christ (December 25)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Let all the earth
Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and worship Thee and praise Thee. Let it praise Thy holy
glorified is Thy name forever! name, O most high!
Rdr: For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us! Rdr: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! Sing of His
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. name! Give glory to His praise!
Rdr: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: Let all the earth worship Thee and praise Thee!
Paul to the Colossians. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Pr: Let us attend! Paul to the Galatians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Col 3:4‐11) Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Gal 4:4‐7)
Rdr: Moses and Aaron were among His priests, Samuel Chr: Alleluia!
also was among those who called on His name. Rdr: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the
Chr: Alleluia! firmament proclaims His handiwork.
Rdr: They cried to the Lord and He answered them! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night
declares knowledge.
Chr: Alleluia!

Sunday before Nativity Sunday after the Nativity

Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: Blessed art Rdr: chants the 1st verse in the tone of the week.
Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
glorified is Thy name forever! Rdr: chants the 2nd verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: For Thou are just in all that Thou hast done for us! Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: God is wonderful
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. in His saints, the God of Israel!
Rdr: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of Holy Apostle Paul Paul to the Galatians.
to the Hebrews. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Gal. 1:11‐19)
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
(Heb 11:9‐10, 17‐23, 32‐40) Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: 1st alleluia verse in the tone of the week.
Rdr: We have heard with our ears, O God, and our fathers Rdr: 2nd alleluia verse in the tone of the week..
have told us! Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Remember David, O Lord, and all his meekness.
Rdr: For Thou hast saved us from those who oppose us, Chr: Alleluia!
and have put to shame those who hate us.
Chr: Alleluia!

Nativity Eve (December 24) Synaxis of the Theotokos (December 26)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 1st Tone: The Lord said to Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My Soul
me: Thou art my son, this day have I begotten Thee. magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Savior.
Rdr: Ask of me, and I shall give Thee the nations for Thine Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
inheritance, and the ends of the earth as Thy Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His
possessions. handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. shall call me blessed.
Rdr: The Lord said to me: Thou art my son. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Rdr: My Soul magnifies the Lord
Paul to the Hebrews. Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (Heb 1:1‐12) Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until Chr: Alleluia!
I make Thine enemies Thy footstool.” Rdr: Arise, O Lord, and go to Thy resting place, Thou and
Chr: Alleluia! the ark of Thy might.
Rdr: The Lord will send Thee the sceptre of power from Chr: Alleluia!
Zion: “Rule in the midst of Thine enemies.” Rdr: Remember O Lord, David in all his meekness.
Rdr: With Thee is dominion on the day of Thy birth, in the
radiance of holiness: from the womb before the St. Stephen (December 27)
morning star have I begotten Thee. Dn: Let us attend!
Chr: Alleluia! Pr: Peace be unto all!
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: I shall make Your
name to be remembered in all generations!
Rdr: Hearken O daughter, see and incline your ear.
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and
their words to the ends of the universe.
Pr: Wisdom!
Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Paul to Timothy.
Pr: Let us attend!
Rdr: chants reading “My Son Timothy …”
(1 Tim 6:11‐16)
then “In those days….” (Acts 6:8‐15; 7:1‐5, 47‐60)
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Arise, O Lord, and go to Thy resting place, Thou and
the ark of Thy might.
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: The Lord has sworn to David a sure oath, and will not
turn back from it!
Chr: Alleluia!
Wedding Baptism
Pr: Let us attend! Peace be unto all! Pr: Let us attend! Peace be unto all!
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Thou hast set Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: The Lord is my
upon their heads crowns of precious stones; they Light and my Savior: Whom shall I fear?
asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it them! Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The Lord is the strength of my life: of whom then
Rdr: Yea, Thou wilt make them most blessed forever, shall I be afraid?
Thou wilt make them glad with the joy of Thy Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
presence. Rdr: The Lord is my Light and my Savior
Rdr: Thou hast set upon their heads crowns of precious Pr: Wisdom!
stones Rdr: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Chr: Finishes prokeimenon. Paul to the Romans. (Romans 6:3‐11)
Pr: Wisdom! Pr: Let us attend.
Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Rdr: Brethren: Do you not know that all of us who have
Paul to the Ephesians. (Eph 5:20‐33)
been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into
Pr: Let us attend!
his death? We were buried therefore with him by
Rdr: Brethren: Give thanks always and for everything in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from
Be subject to one another out of reverence for the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might
Christ. Wives be subject to your husbands, as to the walk in newness of life. For if we have been united
Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be
Christ is the head of the church, His body, and is united with him in a resurrection like his. We know
Himself its Savior. As the church is subject to Christ, that our old self was crucified with him so that the
so let wives also be subject in everything to their sinful body might be destroyed, and we might no
husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved longer be enslaved to sin. For he who has died is
the church and gave Himself up for her, that He freed from sin. But if we have died with Christ, we
might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the believe that we shall also live with him. For we know
washing of water with the word, that the church that Christ being raised from the dead will never die
might be presented before Him in splendor, without
again; death no longer has dominion over him. The
spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be
death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life
holy and without blemish. Even so, husbands should
love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider
his wife loves himself. For no man ever hates his yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ
own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ Jesus.
does the church, because we are members of His Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
body. ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two Chr: Alleluia!
shall become one.’ This is a great mystery, and I take
it to mean Christ and the church, however, let each
one of you love his wife as himself and let the wife
see that she respects her husband.
Chr: Alleluia!
Rdr: Thou, O Lord, shall protect us and preserve us from
this generation forever!
Chr: Alleluia!

prokeimenon & epistle prokeimenon & epistle
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Monday daily prokeimenon Wednesday daily prokeimenon
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 4th Tone: He makes His Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 3rd Tone: My soul
angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire. magnifies the Lord; and my spirit rejoices in God, my
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Savior.
Rdr: Bless the Lord, O my soul; O Lord my God, Thou art Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
very great. Rdr: For He has regarded the low estate of His
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. handmaiden, for behold, henceforth all generations
Rdr: He makes His angels spirits will call me Blessed.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: My soul magnifies the Lord
Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________ Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
___________________________________________. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________
Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( ) ___________________________________________.
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( )
Rdr: Praise the Lord, all His angels; praise Him all his Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
hosts. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear.
Rdr: For He spoke, and they were created; He Chr: Alleluia!
commanded and they were created. Rdr: Before Your face, the richest of the people will pray.

Tuesday daily prokeimenon Thursday daily prokeimenon
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: The righteous Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Their
shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in Him. proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. their words to the ends of the universe.
Rdr: Hear my prayer, O God, when I pray to Thee. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: The Heavens are telling the glory of God; and the
Rdr: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord firmament proclaims His handiwork.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth
Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________ Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
___________________________________________. Pr: Wisdom!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________
Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( ) ___________________________________________.
Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( )
Rdr: The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; like Rdr: And to your spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
the cedars of Lebanon, he shall increase. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Let the heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord, Thy
Rdr: They are planted in the house of the Lord, they shall faithfulness in the assembly of the saints.
flourish in the courts of our God. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: God is glorified in the council of the saints.
Chr: Alleluia!

Friday daily prokeimenon Prokeimenon for the departed (Monday)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 7th Tone: Extol the Lord Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
our God; worship at His footstool for He is holy. dwell with the blessed.
Rdr: The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Rdr: Extol the Lord our God Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________ Rdr: The reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle
___________________________________________. Paul to the Romans .
Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( ) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (Romans 14:6‐9)
Rdr: Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken,
gotten of old. O Lord.
Rdr: God is our King before the ages; He has worked Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.
salvation in the midst of the earth. Chr: Alleluia!
Chr: Alleluia!

Saturday daily prokeimenon Prokeimenon for the departed (Tuesday)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 8th Tone: Be glad in the Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
Lord: and rejoice, O you righteous. dwell with the blessed.
Rdr: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
sin is covered. Chr: Repeats prokeimenon.
Chr: Repeats prokeimenon. Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
Rdr: Be glad in the Lord: and rejoice Chr: Finishes prokeimenon.
Pr: Wisdom! Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy
Rdr: The reading is from the ______________________ Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
___________________________________________. Pr: Let us attend!
Pr: Let us attend! Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (1 Cor 15: 39‐57)
Rdr: chants reading “ …” ( ) Pr: Peace be unto you, reader. Wisdom!
Chr: Alleluia! Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken,
Rdr: When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears O Lord.
them; The Lord hears them and delivers them out of Chr: Alleluia!
all their troubles. Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.
Rdr: Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the
Lord delivers them out of them all.
Chr: Alleluia!

Prokeimenon for the departed (Wednesday) Prokeimenon for the departed (Friday)
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
dwell with the blessed. dwell with the blessed.
Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Rdr: Their souls shall dwell Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
Rdr: The reading is from the 2nd Epistle of the Holy Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy
Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (2 Cor 5:1‐10) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (1 Cor 15:46‐57)
Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken, Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken,
O Lord. O Lord.
Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation. Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.

Prokeimenon for the departed (Thursday) Funeral / Memorial Service
Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall Rdr: The prokeimenon is in the 6th Tone: Their souls shall
dwell with the blessed. dwell with the blessed.
Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Rdr: To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Rdr: Their souls shall dwell Rdr: Their souls shall dwell
Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Rdr: The reading is from the 1st Epistle of the Holy Apostle
Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. Paul to the Thessalonians.
Rdr: chants reading “Brethren …” (1 Cor 15: 20‐28) Rdr: chants reading “Brethren…” (1 Thes 4:13‐17)
Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken, Rdr: Blessed are they whom Thou has chosen and taken
O Lord. O Lord.
Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation. Rdr: Their memory is from generation to generation.

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