A canon is a chant that is part of every church service. We can also say that this is a kind of hymn that is dedicated to the glorification of the Savior, the Holy Trinity, the Mother of God, some holiday or saint. The canons were compiled by almost all the saints.
Lines from the canon of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord:
“...Cross, you be my strength, a fortress and a power, a deliverer and a champion for those who fight me, a shield and guardian, my victory and confirmation, always protecting and covering me...”
This is what the first page from the canon of the Honorable and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord looks like
The first canons were written by Andrew of Crete and John of Damascus
What is canon? The canon is composed of a number of songs, which consist of a pre-initial song, that is, irmos and troparia. Each song of each canon has its own theme, which is taken from the Old Testament.
Andrey Kritsky - Christian theologian, preacher and author of spiritual hymns
Previously, biblical texts were read before songs, but over time, irmos began to appear in each canon, where biblical themes were interpreted poetically. Today, these passages from the Bible can be read separately.
The Canon of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord has 8 songs
According to church tradition, the irmos in the canon are usually sung, and the troparia are read. Each troparion also has its own chorus.
Let's consider the canon of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord. There is a certain number of songs in this canon - 2,3,4,8,9.
There are 8 songs in the canon of the Life-Giving Cross.
How to correctly read the canon of the Holy Cross? The Canon of the Life-Giving Cross should be read aloud at home in front of the icon of the Savior. It is important to read aloud so that the words are better absorbed on a spiritual level. You need to read the text of the prayer thoughtfully and seriously. You cannot be distracted by anything, you need to fully concentrate on prayer.
The Canon of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord is read before the icon of the Savior
Many people ask whether the Canon of the Honorable and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord should be read standing or sitting? Usually the canon is read standing in front of the holy image. This applies to all canons. An exception is made for people who cannot stand for health reasons.
Canon to the honorable and life-giving cross
Troparion, tone 1.
The Lord save your people, and bless your inheritance, grant victory to our opposing power, and save your people with the cross (twice). Glory, and now: the same.
Canon, voice 4. Song 1, Irmos.
I will open my mouth, and the spirit will be filled, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, those miracles.
Chorus: Glory to the Lord, Thy honorable Cross (bow).
The cross is omnipotent, praise to the apostle, confirmation to the saints, and a sign to the faithful, glory to the hierarch and martyr, victory and confirmation to all who praise Thee.
Solo. The all-honorable cross, four-pointed power, splendor to the apostle, and strength to the martyr, health to the weak, resurrection to the dead, exaltation to the fallen.
Glory. Cross, you are my strength, my fortress and power, my deliverer and warrior for those who fight me, my shield and guardian, my victory and confirmation, always keeping me and covering me.
And now, the Mother of God. On the Cross, the All-Immaculate One, I saw Your Son, the sorrowful weapon tore Your womb to pieces, and You exclaimed, weeping in illness, but You glorified the power of the Cross.
Confusion. Save Your servants from troubles, by the power of Your honorable Cross, O Merciful One, as we diligently resort to You, to the Merciful Deliverer and the Master of all, the Lord Jesus (bow).
Lord, have mercy (three times, with bows).
Song 3, Irmos.
Thy singers, Mother of God, living and incorruptible Source, establish the face of Thy body, spiritually, and in the Divine glory of Ty, the crown of glory.
Solo. The Cross, like a weapon for the saints, the double sword of Christ, fertilizer for the faithful, healing and intercession for the sick, and exaltation for the dead, most honorably.
Solo. On the cross, the foundation of piety, the destroyer appeared as a demon, and beauty to the churches, destruction to the wicked, shame on the enemy on the day of judgment.
Glory. O life-giving cross, be thou my fortress, and victory, and shield, and invincible wall, driving away demons, and quenching my thoughts, and preserving my mind.
And now, the Mother of God. A diarrheal crucifixion, Virgin Lady, Your Son endured an incomparable death; but ascended, casting down the opposing enemy forces, like Immortal. Confusion.
Glory, even now. Sedalen, voice 8th. Secretly drawn in ancient times, Joshua the image of the cross, like stretching out your hand in the shape of a cross, O my Savior, and a hundred solar currents, until you destroy the enemies who oppose You, God; the same, go to the Cross in vain; and now he has destroyed the power of death, and he has bound hell.
Song 4, Irmos.
Seated in glory on the Divine throne, on a light cloud, the Most Divine Jesus came from the Most Pure Virgin, and cried out for salvation: Glory to Christ, Thy power.
Solo. This world is four-pointed, and like a triangular sword, the beginnings of darkness are cut. we imagine; The Cross, the great weapon of Christ, and the invincible omnipotent victory.
Solo. Your height, the life-giving Cross, beats the prince of the air, and the depth of the entire abyss slays the serpent, the breadth of the pack imagines, deposing the worldly prince, by Your strength.
Glory. Thou hast ascended, thou hast taken the fallen, thou hast raised up the earthly nature to the throne of God, thou art glorified, O cross, great height, worldly bridges, lifted up my soul from the passions of the depths ́re.
And now, the Mother of God. In the shape of a cross, O Most Pure Mother of God, spread out Your hands to Him erected on the cross, and now offer prayers to the Virgin, for all those who faithfully pray to You. Confusion.
Song 5, Irmos.
Everyone marveled at Your Divine glory, for You, the briar-tempted Maiden, were received in the womb of the existing God above all, and You gave birth to the Flightless Son, giving peace to all who sing Your praises.
Solo. Cross, heavenly ladder of sanctity, degree teacher, Christ's height and glory. The image of God is significant to the world, but it is of the same honor to the invisible and the visible.
Solo. The biblia, the orase is unnecessary by the sin, the consecration of the water, cleansing the air, the sanctification and enlightenment of the whole, the murder of the knowledge, and the Christoprine is indistinguishable, opposed in the zero of the crushing.
Glory. The cross is omnipotent, overthrow the wicked enemies who hate and blaspheme You madly, their tongues have fallen, and quench their vacillations. ABOUT! All-holy and Christ-bearing Cross, protect us with Your power.
And now, the Mother of God. All Queen and Lady, with the scepter of Your birth, destroy the rebellion of the Maiden, who blaspheme the power of the cross. Give strength and purification, victory and help to faithful people. Confusion.
Song 6, Irmos.
This is a divine and all-honorable celebration of the Divine Wisdom of the Mother of God. Come, let us clasp our hands, glorifying Him who was born by faith.
Solo. The Cross is the resurrection of all, the Cross is the correction of the fallen, the mortification of the passion, the nailing of the flesh. The cross is glory to souls, and light to the faithful.
Solo. The cross is a destroyer of the enemy, the cross is a plague and captivity for the wicked, and a power for the faithful; a guardian of the pious and a repellent of demons.
Glory. The cross is destruction by passion, the cross is driving away by thought, the cross is pagan destruction and temptation, and the spirit appears to be a prey.
And now, the Mother of God. The Cross is erected, and the ranks of the airy spirits fall, the Cross descends, and all the wicked are horrified, as if they see the power of the cross like lightning. Confusion.
Glory, even now. Kontakion, tone 4. I ascended to the Cross by will, the name of your present life. Grant Thy bounty, O Christ God. With Your power you have rejoiced our power, giving victories to its peers, a benefit for those who have Your weapons, an invincible victory for the world.
Ikos.
And until the third heaven he was caught up into Paradise, and having heard the Divine verbs, ineffable, which the tongues of men cannot fly. What he writes to the Galatians, as if he were a diligent reader of the Scriptures, read and understood; I say, you will not boast except about the Cross of the Lord, having suffered on it, kill the passions. Therefore, we know that we hold fast, the Cross of the Lord is the praise of all, for this tree is our salvation, a weapon for the world, an invincible victory.
The guide proclaims: Prokeimenon, Psalm of David (Tone 4): You have seen all the ends of the earth, the salvation of our God.
The singers sing the entire prokeimenon.
Instructor - verse: Sing to the Lord a new song, as the Lord has created a wondrous thing.
The singers sing the entire prokeimenon in the same way.
Therefore, the guide - the prokeimenon to the floor, and the singers sing the second half of the prokeimenon.
Then, the Jesus Prayer. Singers: Amen.
Instructor: Let every breath praise the Lord.
Singers repeat this by singing.
Verse: Praise God in His saints, praise Him in strengthening His powers.
Singers: Let every breath praise the Lord (singing).
The guide also: Every breath; singers: let him praise the Lord. Therefore, the singers in a sublime voice: Lord have mercy (three times).
Instructor: reading from the Holy Gospel from John.
Singers: Glory to You, Lord (bow).
And, protected by the sign of the cross, we listen with attention to the gospel.
Gospel of John, conceived 42 (from half).
Speech of the Lord: Father, glorify Your name. A voice came from heaven: I will glorify you, and I will glorify you again. The people stood and heard the verb: there was thunder. In and to the verb: The angel spoke to Him. Jesus answered and said: This voice was not made for my sake, but for the sake of the people. Now is judgment for this world; today the prince of this world will be cast out. And if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everything to Myself. This is the verb, denoting the death by which you want to die. The people answered him: We have heard from the law that Christ abides forever. As you say: it is fitting for the Son of Man to be exalted. Who is this Son of Man? Jesus said to them: There is still a short time for the Light to be in you; Walk until the Light is present, so that the darkness does not have you. And he walks in the darkness, no one knows who is walking. Dondezh is the Light, believe in the Light, so that you will be the sons of the Light.
Singers: Glory to You, Lord (bow).
And further, singing: Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit: Father, Word and Soul, Holy Trinity, cleanse the multitude of our sins.
And now and ever and forever and ever, amen: prayers for the sake of the Mother of God, mercifully cleanse our many sins.
Have mercy on me, God, according to Your great mercy, according to Your many compassions, cleanse my iniquities, O God my Savior.
And the stichera (according to Psalm 50), tone 6. Cross of Christ, hope for Christians, teacher for those who go astray, silence for those who labor, victory in battle, universal affirmation, doctor for the sick, resurrection for the dead, have mercy on us.
Song 7, Irmos.
The creature did not serve the wisdom of God, more than the Creator, but the fiery rebuke courageously overcame, singing with joy: He who is like our father, Lord and God, blessed are you.
Chorus: Most Holy Trinity, our God, hear the prayer of Your servants praying to You.
We theologize the indivisible and unmerged Trinity, the unity of nature. The Father is not begotten, and the Son is begotten, and the Holy One who proceeds from the Divine Spirit sings with songs: Blessed is God our father.
Solo. With Thy threefold lightnings that never set in, our intelligent eyes are illuminated, Thy kindness is more tristellar, presubstantial to behold, unknown to man, and unapproachable by angels.
Glory. With the rays of Your light, lift up my fallen soul from the depths, O good God, excellent and omnipotent, who has crawled from the gracious Light and into the deepening darkness.
And now, the Mother of God. Having stretched out my hand in a cross shape, the Pure One, to the one who spread out His hand on the tree with the cross, and I will lift up our nature, and to the one who killed the enemy regiments, pray unceasingly. Confusion.
Song 8, Irmos.
The pious youths are in the cave, the Nativity of the Mother of God saved. Then it was formed, but now it is done, the whole universe raised up with a song: sing praises to the Lord’s deeds, and exalt Him forever.
Solo. The height of Christ's passion, and the bow and weapon and sword, shameless weapons, and invincible power, Christ's footstool, and victory over the enemies, the sign of the kingdom, the scepter of the faithful appears, the Cross is victorious in a dream
Solo. You raised up our fallen nature, crucified by Christ, and brought it together. Divine height, unspeakable depth, you are a sign of Christ, rich in the Cross, and immeasurable breadth, and a sign of the incomprehensible Trinity, life-giving.
Glory. With our lips, soul and heart we worship the Cross of the Lord, come now let us lift up our veins and exalt, worshiping (bow), singing together the most pure song crying out: Rejoice, great wealth of the Cross, the Church new decoration.
And now, the Mother of God. The tree of life and salvation, the tree of immortality, the tree of reason, the tri-loving tree, incorruptible and inexhaustible, the three-part cross, the honest tree, for the Trinity bears a three-part image. Confusion.
Song 9, Irmos.
Let every earthly one leap, enlighten the spirit, let the nature of the disembodied minds rejoice, honoring the holy triumph of God's Mother, and let him sing: Rejoice, Most Blessed One, Pure Mother of God, Ever Virgin.
Chorus (bow). Whoever is heard will do, as he writes, your actions, the peace-loving Cross, powers and miracles, and the resurrection of the dead, and the whole world has risen with you, ascending to God, much desired.
Solo. Confirmation to the faithful, the blessed Cross, sign and praise, the omnipotent tree, the great and perfect Cross of Christ. The apostle is praise, the saint is affirmation, and the martyr is strength and power, the king is victory and praise.
Glory. Rejoice in the Cross, an indescribable image and many names, a demanding tree, fearful and all-blessed. Rejoice at the all-holy and omnipotent Cross, rejoice at the guardian of our life, O Lord, at the many-chanted Cross.
And now. Honest Cross, guardian of soul and body, be unto me, in His image casting down demons, driving away enemies, exercising passions, and bestowing upon me blessings, life and strength, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, and honest Fathers standing with prayers. Confusion.
Worshiper: Lady, accept the prayer of Your servant (p. 92, bow to the ground).
Trisagion, and Our Father. Prayer of Isusov. Troparion: Lord save His people. Glory, and now, kontakion: Ascended to the Cross by will. Lord have mercy (40, with bows). Glory, even now. The most honest cherub. Glory, even now. Lord have mercy (twice) Lord bless (with bows).
Let go. Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of the Most Pure Ti Mother, by the power of the honorable and life-giving Cross, and all the saints, have mercy and save us, as you are Good and Lover of Mankind. Amen.
Lord, have mercy (three times), and the usual initial bows.
The celebration of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord is celebrated on August 14
What are the canons of the Cross? The Orthodox Church reveres the Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord. The celebration of this holiday began in ancient times.
On this icon you can see the Exaltation of the Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord - also one of the significant holidays of the Russian Orthodox Church
Every year this holiday is celebrated on August 14th. The canon to the Cross, the canons of the holidays to the Venerable Cross, and the canons to the Cross from the Lenten Triodion have been written.
The Canon of the Life-Giving Cross is read for the healing of diseases
Why do they read the canon? The canon is read for healing from illnesses, help in times of need, despondency, sadness, and difficult life circumstances.
Canon of the Honorable and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord:
Song
Irmos: I will open my mouth, and be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit the word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing at Her miracles. Chorus: Glory, Lord, to Your Honest Cross.
The cross is omnipotent, the praise of the apostles, the confirmation of the saints, and the sign of the faithful, and the glory of the hierarchs and martyrs, the victory and confirmation of all who praise you.
The all-honorable cross, the four-pointed power, the splendor of the apostles, and the fortress of the martyrs, you showed health to the weak, the resurrection of the dead, the exaltation of the fallen.
Cross, be my strength, my fortress and my might, my deliverer and champion of those who fight me, my shield and guardian, my victory and my affirmation, always protecting and covering me.
Theotokos: On the cross, All-Immaculate, you saw your Son, you tore your womb to pieces with a sorrowful weapon, and you cried out, weeping in illness, but you aby glorified the power of the Cross.
Song 3
Irmos: Thy hymns, O Mother of God, living and unenvious source, spiritually establish the face of Thy body, granting crowns of glory in Thy divine glory. The Cross, the weapon of the saints, the mutual sword of Christ, the fertilization of the faithful, the healing and intercession of the sick, and the exaltation of the dead, all-honorable.
On the cross, the foundation of piety, you appeared to be a destroyer as a demon, beauty to the churches, destruction to the wicked, shame to the enemy on the day of judgment.
Life-giving Cross, be thou my fortress, and victory, and shield, and unbreakable wall, driving away demons, and extinguishing thoughts, and preserving my mind.
Theotokos: The blasphemous crucifixion, Virgin Lady, your Son endured, and an incomparable death: but he ascended, overthrowing the opposing forces of the enemy, as if he were immortal.
Sedalen, voice 8
Secretly representing the image of the cross in ancient times, Joshua, when his hand was spread out in the shape of a cross, my Savior, and the hundred sun, until the enemies overthrew those who opposed Ti, God. Now come, on the cross in vain, until you have destroyed the mortal power, you have built up the whole world.
Song 4
Irmos: Seated in glory on the throne of the Divine, in a light cloud, the Divine Jesus came with an imperishable hand, and those who called for salvation: glory, O Christ, to Thy power.
We imagine this four-pointed world, and like a triangular sword, cutting the beginnings of darkness, the Cross, the great weapon of Christ, and the invincible omnipotent victory.
Your height, the life-giving Cross, beats the airy prince; and the depth of the entire abyss slays the serpent, and imagines the breadth again, overthrowing the worldly prince with your strength.
You ascended with the fallen, you raised up the earthly nature, you were glorified to the throne of God, the Cross, great height, worldly bridge, quickly lifted up my soul from the passions of the depths.
Theotokos: In the shape of the cross, O Most Pure Virgin Mary, spread out Your hand to Him who was raised on the Cross, and now offer prayers, O Virgin, for all those who faithfully pray to You.
Song 5
Irmos: Everyone was terrified of Your divine glory: You, the unartificed Virgin, had God in your womb above all, and You gave birth to a flightless Son, giving peace to all who sing Your praises.
The Cross, the heavenly ladder of shrines, a teacher of degrees, You are Christ’s height and glory, God’s image is symbolic to the world, invisible and visible, of the same honor.
The cross, an image indescribable by power, sanctification of the waters, purification of the air, sanctification and enlightenment of everyone, a sign of courage, and the immutable scepter of Christ appeared to you, trampling the enemy into the ground.
Omnipotent Cross, overthrow the wicked enemies who madly hate and blaspheme you; the tongues fell, and quench their wavering. O All-Holy and Christ-bearing Cross, protect us with your power.
Theotokos: All Queen and Lady, destroy with the scepter of Your Nativity, O Virgin, the uprising of those who blaspheme the power of the cross, give us strength and purification, victory and help.
Song 6
Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, God-wisdom, Mother of God, come, let us clasp our hands, glorifying the God who was born from Her.
The Cross is the resurrection of all, the Cross of correction of the fallen, the mortification of passions and the nailing of flesh, the Cross of glory to souls and eternal light.
The cross of enemies is a destroyer, the cross of the wicked is a plague and captivity, and a power for the faithful, a guardian of the pious and a drive away of demons.
The cross of passions is destructive, the cross of thoughts is driven away, the cross of pagan contrition is tempting and spiritual entrapment appears.
The cross rises, and the spirits of the air ranks fall; The cross descends, and everyone is horrified at the wickedness, like seeing the power of the cross like lightning.
Kontakion, tone 4
Having ascended to the cross by will, grant Thy bounty to Thy new residence, O Christ our God; make us glad in Thy power, giving us victories as adversaries, aid to those who have Thy, weapons of peace, invincible victory.
Ikos
Who, until the third heaven, was caught up into paradise, and heard ineffable and divine verbs, which tongues (of men) could not fly to speak; that the Galatian writes, as if he were diligent in reading and knowing the scriptures: let me, he says, not boast, except in the one Cross of the Lord, on which I suffered and killed passions. Therefore, we also know that we hold the Cross of the Lord, all praise: for we have this saving Tree, a weapon of the world, an invincible victory.
Song 7
Irmos: Having not served the creation of God’s wisdom more than the Creator, but having overcome the fiery rebuke manfully, I rejoice and sing: blessed are the Lord and God of the fathers.
The undivided Trinity and the unmerged nature, we theologize in unity, the Father is unbegotten, and the Son is begotten, and the Holy emanating divine Spirit sings with songs: blessed is God our fathers.
By Thy everlasting lightnings, O Trinhypostase, our intelligent eyes are illuminated, Thy kindness, Trisvetla, the most essential to behold, unknown to man and unapproachable by an angel.
With the rays of Thy light, lift up my fallen soul from the depths, O good God, venerable and omnipotent, which crawled from the gracious light and plunged into darkness.
Theotokos: Having stretched out your hand in a cross, O Pure One, to Him who spread His hand on the tree of the cross, and Who lifted up our nature, and Who put to death hostile regiments, do not cease praying.
Song 8
Irmos: The pious youths in the cave saved the Nativity of the Theotokos; Then what is formed, now in action, raises up the entire universe to sing to You: Sing to the Lord, O works, and exalt Him to all ages.
The height of Christ's passion, and the bow, and the weapon, and the sword, a shameless weapon, and invincible power, Christ's footstool, and victory over the enemies; the sign of the Kingdom, the scepter of the faithful, appeared, O victorious Cross.
Thou hast raised up our fallen nature, crucified by Christ, and brought it together; divine height, prostrate depth, you are a sign of Christ, rich in the Cross, and immeasurable breadth, and a sign of the incomprehensible Trinity, life-bearer.
With our lips, soul and heart kissing the Cross of the Lord, come now let us lift up everything and magnify it; bowing with your mouth together the most pure song, crying out: Rejoice, great wealth, Cross, church decoration.
The tree of life and salvation, the tree of immortality, the tree of reason, the tri-loving tree; incorruptible and inexhaustible, the three-part cross, the honorable tree: the Trinity bears a trinitarian image.
Song 9
Irmos: Let every earth-born leap, we are enlightened by the Spirit, let the nature of the disembodied minds triumph, honoring the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, and let it cry out: Rejoice, all-blessed Mother of God, pure Ever-Virgin.
Whoever heard will do, as he writes, your actions, peace-loving Cross, powers and miracles, the rise of the dead. And you have exalted the whole world, having ascended to God, having many desires.
Confirmation of the faithful The blessed cross, a sign and praise; the omnipotent tree, the great and perfect Cross of Christ, the praise of the apostles, the affirmation of the saints, and the strength of the martyrs, victory and praise.
Rejoice, Cross, an indescribable and multi-named image, a treasured tree, terrible and all-blessed; Rejoice, All-Holy and All-Powerful Cross. Rejoice, guardian of our life, many-chanted Cross of the Lord.
Be the honorable Cross, guardian of soul and body, in your image casting down demons, driving away enemies, abolishing passions, and bestowing blessings, life, and strength, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit and honest Most Pure prayers.
Svetilen
The Cross is the guardian of the entire universe, the Cross is the beauty of the Church, the Cross is the affirmation of the faithful, the Cross is the glory of angels, and the plague of demons (three times).
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Canon of the Honorable Cross.
Through the prayers of the saints, our fathers.
Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of Truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come to dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord have mercy. (Thrice) Glory, and now [1].
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil [2].
Lord have mercy. (12 times). Glory, even now. Come, let us worship our God the King (Bow). Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King God. (Bow). Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow).
Psalm 142
Lord, hear my prayer, inspire my prayer in Thy truth, hear me in Thy righteousness, and do not enter into judgment with Thy servant, for every living person will not be justified before You. As if the enemy drove my soul, he humbled my belly to eat, he planted me to eat in dark, like dead centuries. And my spirit is depressed within me, my heart is troubled within me. I have remembered the days of old, I have learned in all Your works, I have learned Your hand in all creation. My hands have lifted up to You, my soul, like a waterless land, has lifted up to You. Hear me soon, Lord, my spirit has disappeared, do not turn Your face away from me, and I will become like those who go down into the pit. I hear Thy mercy upon me in the morning, for I trust in Thee. Tell me, Lord, the way, where I will go, as if I have taken my soul to You. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, I have fled to You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Your good Spirit will guide me to the right land. For Thy name's sake, Lord, live me by Thy righteousness, remove my soul from sorrow, and by Thy mercy consume my enemies and destroy all my cold souls, for I am Thy servant.
Glory, even now. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, glory to You, O God. (Three times). Lord have mercy (12 times). Glory, even now.
God is the Lord and He has appeared to us, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse 1: Confess to the Lord that He is good, for His mercy endures forever. Chorus: God is the Lord and He has appeared to us, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse 2; They cheated me and resisted them in the name of the Lord. God is the Lord and He has appeared to us, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse 3: I will not die, but I will live and carry on the work of the Lord, God is the Lord, and He who has appeared to us, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse 4: The stone that was built carelessly, This was at the head of the corner, This was from the Lord This is marvelous in our minds. God is the Lord and He has appeared to us, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Troparion, tone 1
Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thy inheritance, granting victories to Orthodox Christians against resistance and preserving Thy life through Thy Cross. (Twice). Glory, And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Save, Lord, Your people...
Psalm 50
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me. To You alone have I sinned and done evil before You; so that you may be justified in all Your words, and may you be victorious and never judge You. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, you have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the unknown and secret wisdom of Yours. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. My hearing brings joy and joy; humble bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit away from me. Reward me with the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Master’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, and wickedness will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; My tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had wanted sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then favor the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; Then they will place the bullock on Your altar.
And we read, canon.
[1] When it is written “Glory”, “And now”, it should be read in full: “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”, “And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen". [2] A layman after the “Our Father” says the Jesus Prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us, Amen.
