Canon to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Song 1
Irmos: In the depths of the post, sometimes the Pharaoh's all-army is a pre-armed force, but the incarnate Word consumed all-evil sin: the glorified Lord is gloriously glorified.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Crown bearer to the throne of Christ, the wise Nicholas, standing with the angelic hosts, grant me enlightenment, illuminating the darkness of my soul, as if I will praise, rejoicing, your all-blessed memory.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Glorify the whole Lord, who glorifies you, who has given you refuge to the faithful, who delivers from the misfortunes that flow to your shelter, Nicholas, and who calls you with faith and love, most glorious.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Compare my desire by placing the all-evil serpent in the Creator, like a captive, to delight. By You, O All-Pure One, I would cry out, having become most truly deified: You, O Mother of God, gave birth to me who deified me.
Song 3
Irmos: The desert flourished like a cran, Lord, the pagan barren, the Church by Your coming, in which my heart was established.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Blessed Nicholas, you have been a sincere disciple of the Lord, saving those who come to you from severe troubles and bitter death.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Cleanse Thy servants, the remission of sins, for it is good, granting Nicholas, Thy saint, who intercedes to You, O Thou Most Merciful.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Soothe the confusion of my soul, O Most Pure One, and nourish life, O All-Holy One, who gave birth to God, in Him my heart is established.
Song 4
Irmos: You came from the Virgin, not an intercessor, nor an Angel, but the Lord Himself, who became incarnate, and you saved all of me, a man. Thus I call to Thee: glory to Thy power, O Lord.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Approaching the pure spiritual dawn, you were a light-bearer, illuminating the ends of the world, intervening for everyone and saving everything that flows to you by faith.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Delivering from death, as if you appeared first, to Nicholas, the youth, reverend. So save me now from every situation, adversity, and misfortune, O all-blessed one.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Thou shalt shine with radiance, O all-blessed one, the most eminent imitator of Thy Master, and having saved, we call upon thee to glorify thee with reverence and love.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Find the Lord of creation incarnated on You, and saving, as you are blessed, all mankind: in the same way, faithfully, we glorify Theotokos.
Song 5
Irmos: Enlightenment of those who lie in darkness, salvation of the desperate, Christ, my Savior, to You in the morning, King of the world, enlighten me with Your radiance, for I know no other God than You.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
By your divine life, blessedly, we enlighten those condemned to die by an unrighteous saying, having appeared, you delivered those who called to the Lord Christ: for we know no other God than You.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
In Heaven, the everlasting glory is now in vain, and the unspoken and Divine dawns enjoying the brightest radiance, cover me with your intercession, O Reverend, all-honorable servant of Christ.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Yes, Your image, buried by passions, the Savior, the hidden forces of Heaven, incarnated from the Virgin, appeared to those calling You: we know no other God than You.
Song 6
Irmos: Lying in the abyss of sin, I call upon the abyss of Thy unfathomable mercy: from aphids, O God, lift me up.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Like victory, Nikolai, the crown on your verse is worthily placed, as if you were a great winner, save those who call upon you.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
I was mortified, blessed one, by sins and immersed in the troubles of passions, having appeared, save me to the haven of the Divine will.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: I have placed my hopes in You, Mother of the Ever-Virgin, for my salvation and in You, I place my life as a representative, firm and unshakable.
Kontakion voice 3
In Mireh, the holy one, you appeared as a priest; for Christ, O Reverend, having fulfilled the Gospel, you laid down your soul for your people and saved the innocent from death. For this reason you have been sanctified, as the great hidden place of God’s grace. Ikos
Let us now praise the saint with songs, as a shepherd and teacher for the worldly people, and let us be enlightened by his prayers: behold, we have appeared completely pure, incorruptible in spirit, offering to Christ an immaculate, pure sacrifice, favorable to God, as a saint, purified both in soul and body, and thus truly the representative and representative of the Church. champion of sowing, as the great hidden place of God's grace.
Song 7
Irmos: I serve the golden image, in the field of Deira, three of your youths, heedless of the godless command, cast into the middle of the fire, watered, on the waist: blessed art thou, O God of our fathers.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
We have fallen into acute temptation, we have fallen fiercely, and we have struck those who are approaching the gates of hell with sorrows; save me with your prayers, O blessed one, and raise me up, singing: Blessed art thou, O God of our fathers.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Let us shine with immaterial rays of the unstoppable light, and instruct those who are embittered in the darkness of sorrows to enlightenment and joy, singing: Blessed art thou, O God of our fathers.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Pray to Christ, Thy Son and God, the Virgin Mother of God, sold to cruel sins and the flattery of the serpent, be delivered by His honest blood, singing: Blessed art thou, O God of our father.
Song 8
Irmos: Into the fiery furnace of the Jewish youth who came down and turned the flame into dew, sing to the deeds of the Lord and exalt unto all ages.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
For he is good and compassionate in the depths of adversity and the cruelty of freedom, Blessed Nicholas, from those who contain the cruel ones, giving permission through your prayers even to the Savior Christ, O Holy Hierarch.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
The secret leader of those who are more than the mind, the servant of the saints and the heavenly ones, God-wise, the bishop is faithful, ask for the remission of sins from our Savior, sacredly revealed.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: My mind is now exhausted, deep into the depths of dishonor, as if from everywhere I am embraced by the evil; but You, Virgin, heal, clothing dispassion with light.
Song 9
Irmos: The Beginningless Parent, the Son, God and Lord, incarnated from the Virgin, appeared to us, darkened to enlighten, fellow squandered. Thus we magnify the All-Sung Mother of God.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
We enlighten you with the lamps of grace, O God-Wise One, and you were a lamp of piety, saving those who are in adversity, and delivering those in the depths of the sea, and feeding the hungry, gloriously, all-blessed.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Who are now in the paradise of sweetness and unspeakable glory is clearly in vain, from the heavenly circle your singers are watching, delivering from passions, O God-bearing One.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us
Theotokos: Wisdom, and Power, and the Hypostatic Word of the Father, O Pure Mother of God, you gave birth to, from Your most pure blood you received your temple and united it inseparably.
Svetilen
Let us praise the great archpastor and hierarch of all, the chairman of Myra of Myra: for he saved many men who died unjustly, and appears to the king with Avlavius in a dream, deciding an unjust judgment.
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Canon to Saint and Wonderworker Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in LyciaCanon first from the service for the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas from Myra in Lycia to Bari, May 9/22
Voice 8:
Song 1
Irmos
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Let us sing a song, people, to our wonderful God, who freed Israel from work, a song of victory, singing and crying: we sing to You, the only Master.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
Receive the song of my lips, O benefactor Christ, and understand my language, not remembering my many sins, so that I may sing the honest life of Your saint in memory of the transfer of his relics.
The miraculous gift of reception and patience crowns, adorned with holiness, pray to God, Father, to grant forgiveness of sins to us who glorify your praise.
Glory: Shepherd of Christ's flock, father, you are sent to other sheep, to the Latin language, so that you may surprise everyone with your miracles and bring them to Christ, blessed one, for whom you pray unceasingly for us too.
And now, the Theotokos : Having sometimes been far away, paganism of the people through Your birth, Mother of God, brought us closer to God: For You, who deified me, gave birth to the ancient oaths of the freed One with Your blood.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to You, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
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Song 3
Irmos: The supreme creator of the heavenly circle, O Lord, and the Creator of the Church, You confirm me in Your love, the desires of the land, the true affirmation, the only Human-lover.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
Kindly in disposition and meek in manner, having an angelic life, Blessed Nicholas, do not cease praying for us to the only Lover of Mankind.
What city, blessed one, has no helper for you? What soul does not call upon your name? Or what place do you not visit in spirit, surprising everyone with your miracles, Nicholas?
Glory: The Barsky city has received your body, but your spirit is in Jerusalem on High, where the prophets, apostles, and saints rejoice, praying for us to the only Lover of Mankind.
And now, the Mother of God: Ask for enlightenment from me, most pure Lady, darkened by many sins, who gave birth to Light for the whole world, and passionate darkness far away, the only God-blessed One.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Lord have mercy. ( three times)
Sedalen, voice 1
Having sanctified yourself by a perfect life, you have appeared as a saint of the Most High God, we are strengthened from unworthiness, you have stopped the lips of heretics. Thus we brightly celebrate your transference, magnifying Christ our God.
Glory, even now, to the Mother of God
Blessed, pure Virgin Mother of God, the only faithful intercession and protection, deliver troubles, sorrows, and cruel circumstances from all, in Thee is the hope of those who have, and save our souls with Thy Divine prayers.
Song 4
Irmos: Thou art on horseback, Thy apostles, O Lord, and Thou hast accepted their bridles in Thy hand, and Thy salvation has come to those who faithfully sing: Glory to Thy power, O Lord.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
We illuminate with the light of the Most High, O saint, enlighten my heart and drive away the darkness of sin, so that, rejoicing, I sing your holy praise.
Climb the ladder of virtues, blessed one, you have appeared throughout the earth, Nicholas, and for this reason people receive your holy relics from the World of Barstia.
Glory: The faithful priests boast about you, and people who love Christ call on you, your helper in battle, and we, unworthy, urge you to God to pray for us, Nicholas.
And now, the Mother of God: The ranks of angels amaze, O Mother of God, the depth of Your mysteries, but the demons are confused by Your icon. We bow to her, honoring Thee, the Mother of God.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Song 5
Irmos: Kindle the darkness of my soul, O Light-Giver Christ God, having driven out the original darkness of the abyss, and grant me the light of Thy commandments, the Word, that in the morning I glorify Thee.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
You had a throne in Mireh, you settled your body in Bar, and you abided in heaven in spirit, Saint Nicholas, with the apostles, as a successor, with them pray for us, singing your praise.
The hope of all Christians, the great intercessor of the offended, the healer of the sick, the comforter of the sorrowful, and the intercessor of man to God, seek peace for our fatherland and save us from filthy conditions.
Glory: Revive my soul, immersed in many passions, Nicholas, killed by the Fall, with your prayers and direct it to repentance, so that with all the faithful I glorify your sacrifice.
And now, the Mother of God: the darkness of the angelic and seraphim multitudes are terrified and the rational creation trembles, the Virgin, like a Child, nourishing Him, seeing Him figuratively in Your hand, we always worship.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Song 6
Irmos: As you delivered the prophet from the depths of the underworld, O Christ our God, deliver me from my sins, as a Lover of mankind, and straighten my belly, I pray.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
As from the sanctuary of Your Divine Church, health of bodies and cleansing of souls is abundantly accepted, Saint Nicholas, for you sharpen miracles with the grace of undoubted faith to those who trust in you.
From various misfortunes, and from cruel misfortunes, and sorrows that beset us, and from various evil ones, father, as the glorious saint of Christ, deliver your servants, who duly honor your holy praise.
Glory: We are worn out by the sinful scum and the wind of life, like another sun, Father, having seen the likeness of your image, let me warm myself with your prayers, the servant of Christ Nicholas.
And now, the Mother of God: The earthly mind does not know the heavenly secrets, nor does the creature of the Creator understand the mind: for the human mind passes away from the Virgin the birth of the Lord.
When we pray to her by faith, we will receive forgiveness of sins. Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Lord have mercy. ( Thrice.)
Glory, even now.
Kontakion, tone 3
Up, like a star, from east to west, your relics, St. Nicholas, the sea was sanctified by your procession, and the city of Barsky received your grace: you appeared to share us, an elegant, wonderful and merciful wonderworker.
Ikos
Let us now praise the saint with songs, as a shepherd and teacher for the worldly people, and let us be enlightened by his prayers: for this one appeared pure, incorruptible in spirit, offering an immaculate, pure sacrifice to Christ, favorable to God, like a saint, purified in soul and body. Likewise, this true representative and champion of this Church and wonderworker is graceful, wonderful and merciful.
Song 7
Irmos: On the field of Deir, sometimes the tormentor sets up a cave for the torment of the God-bearing Ones, in which the three youths sing the hymns of the one God, chanting three times, saying: God of the fathers, blessed art thou.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
Today the Angels of God are rejoicing, but the demonic multitude is weeping: for you saved people from misfortune and drove away the dark spirits. The more you deserve to be called the overcomer. For this reason we cry to the Lord: our father, God, blessed art thou.
Possessed by the sadness of infirmity, various ailments and work, they are drawn with faith to your race and, having received your mercy, quickly depart, joyfully singing to the Lord: Our father, God, blessed art thou.
Glory: A gathering of faithful people stands before you, blessed one, and church teachers boast about you, and kings glorify you as an intercessor. We pray to you, save us, Nicholas, who sing to the Lord: our father, God, blessed are you.
And now, the Mother of God: Oh, how will I sing of my Savior, Whom the Angels reverently praise? But You, Mother, instruct me and the mercy of Your Son, compel us to have mercy on those who trust in You, as You, praying to Him for us, will deliver us from torment.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Song 8
Irmos: Angels and heavens, who sit on the throne of glory and as God, bless Him without ceasing, sing and extol Him forever.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
The angels of heaven will accept you as a servant, the prophets and apostles will accept you as a slander, the Lord Himself will accept you, but we, sinners, ask for mercy.
Great power has been given to you by God, Nicholas: the sea obeys, the air listens, and the pagans repent, seeing your glorious miracles.
Glory: To the New Israel, the Christian people, Savior, the most glorious of Moses, You showed Your Saint Nicholas, delivering us from all evils.
And now, the Mother of God: Ask for the cleansing of sins as the Mother of God and stretch out my hand, O Lady, immersed in the depths of despair, so that, having risen in hope, I extol Thee forever.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Song 9
Irmos: Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who raised up the horn of salvation for us in the house of David, His servant, in whom the East visited us from on high and directed us to the path of peace.
Chorus:
Sainted Father Nicholas, pray to God for us
Blessed is the Lord our God, for he has glorified the saint in the countries emitting streams of miracles, healing everything in Mireh and in Latin, and mercifully visiting Russia.
You fell asleep in an honest sleep and you let your body into the Bar for the sake of benefit, being a vigilant intercessor for everyone who called you by faith, with your prayers, Nicholas.
Glory: Blessed be the Creator of heaven and earth, God the Almighty, the Father without beginning and all-powerful, and the Son before all ages, the Word regurgitated from the depths, in Whom all things came into existence, even about us, and the Holy Spirit proceeding, Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
And now, the Mother of God: I do not achieve praise by the development of words according to the heritage of You, the greatest heavenly powers and the most honest creation of all, who gave birth to God and the Creator in the flesh. Pray to Him, Mother of God, to have mercy on us on the day of judgment.
Katavasia : Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
