ORDERS OF SERVICE AND MUSIC FOR PREVIOUS WEEKS
SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2023
- Exaltation of the Cross Antiphons
- Exaltation of the Cross Troparion
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Great-Martyr Sophia & her Daughters Troparion
- Tone 6 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Great-Martyr Sophia & her Daughters Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2023
- Tone 6 Lord, I call
- Tone 6 Lord, I call – Resurrectional Stichera
- Lord I call – Afterfeast of the Cross & Great-Martyr Sophia and her Daughters
- Tone 6 Theotokion – Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Afterfeast of the Cross – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Great-Martyr Sophia & her Daughters Troparion
- Exaltation of the Cross Troparion
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 1
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 2
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 3
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Troparion
- Holy Virgin Martyrs Troparion
- Tone 5 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy Virgin Martyrs Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2023
FRIDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2023
THURSDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2023
SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2023
SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2023
- Tone 4 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Hieromartyr Anthimus & Ven Theoctistus – Vespers – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- Tone 4 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Saint Anthimus Troparion
SUNDAY 27th AUGUST 2023
SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2023
SUNDAY 20th AUGUST 2023
- Tone 7 Lord I call
- Tone 7 Lord I call – Stichera
- Lord, I Call – 3. Apostles Silas & Silvanus
- Lord, I Call – 2. Apostles Silas & Silvanus
- Lord, I Call – 1. Apostles Silas & Silvanus
- Tone 7 Dogmatikon
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- Tone 7 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 7 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Holy Apostles Silas and Silvanus Troparion
- Lord I call – Tone 2
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The assembly of the Jews gathers together
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The transgressor Judas O Lord
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Judas the treacherous deceiver
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Servant and deceiver
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The Lamb Whom Isaiah proclaimed
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Truly Judas is descended from those vipers
- Of Thy Mystical Supper
- Holy Thursday Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 12th MARCH 2023
SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2023
THURSDAY 2nd MARCH 2023
SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2023
- Tone 4 Lord I call
- Penitential Stichera in Tone 4
- Stichera from the Lenten Triodion
- St Procopius – Lord I call 1 – O one most richly blessed
- St Procopius – Lord I call 2 – Thou didst initially undertake ascetic endeavour
- St Procopius – Lord I call 3 – Thou didst denounce those
- Forgiveness Vespers – Great Prokeimenon
- Forgiveness Vespers – Great Prokeimenon (alternative version)
- Forgiveness Vespers – Aposticha
- Lenten Troparia
SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2023
SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2023
SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2023
WEDNESDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2023
SUNDAY 29th JANUARY 2023
SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY 2023
SUNDAY 15th JANUARY 2023
SUNDAY 8th JANUARY 2023
- Theophany Antiphons
- Theophany Troparion
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St George the Chozebite Troparion
- Tone 5 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St George the Chozebite Kontakion
- Theophany Kontakion
- Theophany Zadostoynik
THURSDAY 5th JANUARY 2023
SUNDAY 1st JANUARY 2023
Sunday Before the Theophany
Forefeast of the Theophany
The Circumcision of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER 2022
FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER 2022
SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2022
SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER 2022
SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2022
SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER 2022
SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER 2022
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2022
SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2022
SUNDAY 28th AUGUST 2022
SUNDAY 21st AUGUST 2022
MONDAY 15th AUGUST 2022
SUNDAY 14th AUGUST 2022
SUNDAY 7th AUGUST 2022
SUNDAY 24th JULY 2022
SUNDAY 17th JULY 2022
SUNDAY 10th JULY 2022
SUNDAY 26th JUNE 2022
TUESDAY 28th JUNE 2022
- Tone 2 Lord I call
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 1 (verses 8, 7, 6)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 2 (verses 5, 4, 3)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 3 (verses 2, 1)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Lord I call – Verse after ‘Now and ever’ (Tone 4 Dogmatikon)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 1st verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 2nd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 3rd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Aposticha – Verse after ‘Now & ever’ (Tone 6 Theotokion)
- Saints Peter & Paul Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE 2022
SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2022
SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 (Afternoon)
SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 (Morning)
SUNDAY 5th JUNE 2022
THURSDAY 2nd JUNE 2022
WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE 2022
WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE 2022
SUNDAY 29th MAY 2022
SUNDAY 22nd MAY 2022
SUNDAY 15th MAY 2022
SUNDAY 8th MAY 2022
SUNDAY 1st MAY 2022
FRIDAY 15th APRIL 2022 (Evening)
SATURDAY 16th APRIL 2022 (Morning)
SATURDAY 16th APRIL 2022 (Evening)
SUNDAY 10th APRIL 2022
SUNDAY 3rd APRIL 2022
SUNDAY 27th MARCH 2022
FRIDAY 25th MARCH 2022
SUNDAY 20th MARCH 2022
SUNDAY 13th MARCH 2022
First Sunday of Great Lent
SUNDAY 6th MARCH 2022 (Afternoon/Evening)
- Tone 4 Lord I call
- Penitential Stichera in Tone 4
- Stichera from the Lenten Triodion
- Hieromartyrs of Cherson: ‘O heavenly-minded fathers’
- Hieromartyrs of Cherson: ‘Let the glorious Ephraim be blessed’
- Hieromartyrs of Cherson: ‘Having mortified the carnal mind’
- Forgiveness Vespers – Great Prokeimenon
- Forgiveness Vespers – Aposticha
- Lenten Troparia
SUNDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2022
SUNDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2022
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2022
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
SUNDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2022
33rd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord
Saint Photius, Patriarch of Constantinople
- Tone 8 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Saint Photius Troparion
- Tone 8 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Saint Photius Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 30th JANUARY 2022
SUNDAY 23rd JANUARY 2022
31st Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Hieromartyr Clement of Ancyra
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 23rd January 2022
Information for Choir and Readers: Sunday 23rd January 2022
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Hieromartyr Clement Troparion
- Tone 6 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Hieromartyr Clement Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 16th JANUARY 2022
30th Sunday after Pentecost
Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy Apostle Peter
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 16th January 2022
Information for Choir and Readers: Sunday 16th January 2022
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Chains of St Peter Troparion
- Tone 5 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Chains of St Peter Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 2nd JANUARY 2022
Sunday before the Theophany
Repose of Saint Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 2nd January 2022
Information for Choir and Readers: 2nd January 2022
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Forefeast of Theophany Troparion
- Saint Seraphim Troparion
- Tone 3 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Saint Seraphim Kontakion
- Forefeast of Theophany Kontakion
SATURDAY 1st JANUARY 2022
Saturday before the Theophany
The Circumcision of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea
Hymns and Readings for the Circumcision
Information for Choir and Readers: 1st January 2022
- Circumcision of Christ Troparion
- St Basil Troparion
- St Basil Kontakion
- Circumcision of Christ Kontakion
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
SUNDAY 26th DECEMBER 2021
Sunday after the Nativity
Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos
Service for use at home on Sunday 26th December 2021
SATURDAY 25th DECEMBER 2021
The Nativity according to the Flesh of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for the Nativity
SUNDAY 19th DECEMBER 2021
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ
Sunday of the Holy Fathers
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 19th December 2021
SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER 2021
25th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 12th December 2021
SUNDAY 5th DECEMBER 2021
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Savva the Sanctified
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 5th December 2021
- Tone 7 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Saint Savva Troparion
- Tone 7 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Saint Savva Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2021
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Monk-Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for Sunday 28th November 2021
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Stephen the New Troparion
- Tone 6 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St Stephen the New Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2021
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
- Entrance of the Theotokos – Antiphon 1
- Entrance of the Theotokos – Antiphon 2
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2021
21st Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy, Glorious and All-laudable Apostle Philip
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
- Tone 4 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Holy Apostle Philip Troparion
- Tone 4 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy Apostle Philip Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2021
20th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy thirty-three Martyrs of Melitene
The Venerable Lazarus the Wonderworker of Mount Galesius
Information for Choir and Readers
Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Venerable Lazarus Troparion
- Tone 3 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy 33 Martyrs Kontakion
- Venerable Lazarus Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 31st OCTOBER 2021
19th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Apellius, Urban, Aristobulus, Amplius, Narcissus and Stachys
Sunday 31st October 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 31st October 2021: Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
- Tone 2 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Holy Apostles
- Tone 2 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Kontakion of the Holy Apostles
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER 2021
18th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Arethas & his Companion Martyrs
Sunday 24th October 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 24th October 2021: Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 1 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Holy Martyr Arethas Troparion
- Tone 1 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy Martyr Arethas Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER 2021
17th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
The Holy Physicians
Sunday 17th October 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 17th October 2021: Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 8 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Holy Fathers
- Tone 8 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Kontakion of the Holy Fathers
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER 2021
16th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia
Sunday 10th October 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 10th October 2021: Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 7 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Tone 7 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Saints Eulampius & Eulampia Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2021
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens
Sunday 3rd October 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 3rd October 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Dionysius the Areopagite Troparion
- Tone 6 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St Dionysius the Areopagite Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2021
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
Sunday 26th September 2021: Information for Choir & Readers
Sunday 26th September 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St John the Theologian Troparion
- Tone 5 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St John the Theologian Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2021
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
The Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon of Synnada
Sunday 19th September 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 19th September 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 4 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Cross
- St Trophimus & Companions Troparion
- Tone 4 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St Trophimus & Companions Kontakion
- Kontakion of the Cross
- Elevation of the Cross – Hymn to the Theotokos
TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2021
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Service for use at home on 14th September 2021
Music for the Reader’s Service:
- Exaltation of the Cross Antiphons
- Exaltation of the Cross Troparion
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Before Thy Cross
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2021
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Before the Exaltation of the Cross
Leavetaking of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
Sunday 12th September 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 12th September 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Nativity of the Theotokos Troparion
- Tone 3 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2021
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Zachariah & the Righteous Elizabeth, parents of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
Sunday 5th September 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 5th September 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
- Tone 2 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Prophet Zachariah
- Troparion of Saints Zachariah & Elizabeth
- Tone 2 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Kontakion of Saint Zachariah
- Kontakion of Saint Elizabeth
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 29th AUGUST 2021
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Beheading of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
Sunday 29th August 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 29th August 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 1 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of Saint John the Baptist
- Tone 1 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Kontakion of the Beheading of the Baptist
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST 2021
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Dormition
The Holy Martyr Agathonicus and his Companions
Sunday 22nd August 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 22nd August 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 8 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Dormition Troparion
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Tone 8 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St Agathonicus Kontakion
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion/Zadostoynik
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 22nd August 2021
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST 2021
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Sunday 15th August 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 15th August 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Dormition First Antiphon
- Dormition Second Antiphon
- Dormition Third Antiphon
- Tone 7 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Dormition Troparion
- Tone 7 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion/Zadostoynik
Reader’s Service for Sunday 15th August 2021
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST 2021
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
Saint Emilian the Confessor
Sunday 8th August 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 8th August 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Transfiguration Troparion
- Saint Emilian Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Saint Emilian Kontakion
- Transfiguration Kontakion
- Transfiguration Zadostoynik
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 8th August 2021
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST 2021
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Procession of the Honourable Wood of the Life-giving Cross
The Holy Maccabaean Martyrs
Sunday 1st August 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 1st August 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Cross
- Holy Maccabaean Martyrs Troparion
- Tone 5 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy Maccabaean Martyrs Kontakion
- Kontakion of the Cross
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 1st August 2021
SUNDAY 25th JULY 2021
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Dormition of the Righteous Anna, Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos
Sunday 25th July 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 25th July 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 25th July 2021
SUNDAY 18th JULY 2021
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
Sunday 18th July 2021: Hymns & Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 18th July 2021: Additional information for Choir & Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Tone 3 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 18th July 2021
SUNDAY 11th JULY 2021
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of all the New Martyrs
The Holy, Glorious Great Martyr Euphemia the All-praised
Sunday 11th July 2021: Hymns and Readings for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday 11th July 2021: Additional information for Choir and Readers
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Tone 2 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Euphemia Troparion
- Tone 2 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- St Euphemia Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Reader’s Typika for Sunday 11th July 2021.
SUNDAY 4th JULY 2021
Second Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints of the British Isles and Ireland
Typika for Sunday 4th July 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 3rd JULY 2021
Second Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints of the British Isles and Ireland (Eve of the Feast)
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for the Eve of All Saints of Britain
- Tone 1 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Tone 1 Dogmatikon
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
TUESDAY 29th JUNE 2021
The Holy, Glorious, and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter & Paul
Reader’s Service for the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul
MONDAY 28th JUNE 2021 (Evening)
The Holy, Glorious, and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter & Paul
Reader’s Vespers for Saints Peter & Paul
- Tone 2 Lord I call
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 1 (verses 8, 7, 6)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 2 (verses 5, 4, 3)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 3 (verses 2, 1)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Lord I call – Verse after ‘Now and ever’ (Tone 4 Dogmatikon)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 1st verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 2nd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 3rd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Aposticha – Verse after ‘Now & ever’ (Tone 6 Theotokion)
- Saints Peter & Paul Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 27th JUNE 2021
First Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints’ Day
Typika for Sunday 27th June 2021
SATURDAY 26th JUNE 2021
First Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints’ Day (Eve of the Feast)
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for the Eve of All Saints 2021
- Tone 8 Lord I Call 6 stichera
- All Saints – Lord I Call
- Tone 8 Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- All Saints – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- All Saints Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 20th JUNE 2021
Holy Pentecost
Typika for Sunday 20th June 2021
Pentecost Troparion, Kontakion & Zadostoynik
Vespers with the Kneeling Prayers
- Tone 4 Lord I call
- Pentecost Kneeling Prayers Lord I Call
- Pentecost Kneeling Prayers Great Prokeimenon
- Pentecost Kneeling Prayers Aposticha
- Pentecost Troparion
SATURDAY 19th JUNE 2021
Holy Pentecost (Eve)
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for the Eve of Pentecost
SUNDAY 13th JUNE 2021
Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension of Our Lord
The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Typika for Sunday 13th June 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Ascension Troparion, Kontakion & Megalynarion (Zadostoynik)
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
SATURDAY 12th JUNE 2021
Eve of the Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension of Our Lord
The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 12th June 2021
- Tone 6 Lord I call 3 stichera
- Lord I call – Afterfeast of Ascension & Holy Fathers
- Tone 6 Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Aposticha – Verses after Glory & Both now (Holy Fathers & Ascension)
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Ascension Troparion
THURSDAY 10th JUNE 2021
The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
READER’S SERVICE FOR ASCENSION DAY
WEDNESDAY 9th JUNE 2021 (Evening)
The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Eve of the Feast)
VESPERS FOR THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Ascension – Lord I Call
- Ascension – Aposticha Stichera
- Ascension – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Ascension Troparion
TUESDAY 8th JUNE 2021 (Evening)
WEDNESDAY 9th JUNE 2021
Leavetaking of Pascha
The Paschal Office is read in our homes instead of Evening Prayers on Tuesday, and Morning Prayers on Wednesday; and in place of Compline, the Midnight Office, and the Hours. It is usually read or sung through twice in place of the Third and Sixth Hours on Wednesday.
PASCHAL OFFICE – READER’S SERVICE
SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2021
Sixth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Blind Man
Typika for Sunday 6th June 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Kontakion of the Blind Man
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
SATURDAY 5th JUNE 2021 (Evening)
Eve of the Sixth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Blind Man
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING PASCHALTIDE
Vespers texts for Saturday 5th June 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 5 Lord I Call 7 stichera
- Blind Man Sunday – Lord I call
- Tone 5 Dogmatikon
- Blind Man Sunday – Aposticha
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 30th MAY 2021
Fifth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Typika for Sunday 30th May 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Midfeast of Pentecost Troparion
- Samaritan Woman Kontakion
- Midfeast of Pentecost Kontakion
- The Angel Cried
SATURDAY 29th MAY 2021 (Evening)
Eve of the Fifth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING PASCHALTIDE
Vespers texts for Saturday 29th May 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 4 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Samaritan Woman – Lord I call
- Tone 4 Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha 1st Sticheron
- Samaritan Woman – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion of Mid-Pentecost
SUNDAY 23rd MAY 2021
Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
Typika for Sunday 23rd May 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Sunday of the Paralytic Kontakion
- Kontakion of Pascha
- Zadostoynik: The Angel Cried
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here (link to external site)
SATURDAY 22nd MAY 2021 (Evening)
Eve of the Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING PASCHALTIDE
Vespers texts for Saturday 22nd May 2021
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 3 Lord I call 7 stichera
- Sunday of the Paralytic – Lord I Call
- Tone 3 Dogmatikon
- Sunday of the Paralytic – Aposticha
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
SUNDAY 16th MAY
Third Sunday of Pascha
The Holy Myrrhbearing Women
The Holy & Righteous Joseph of Arimathaea & Nicodemus
Typika for Sunday 16th May 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion of the Noble Joseph
- Troparion of the Holy Myrrhbearing Women
- Kontakion of the Holy Myrrhbearing Women
- Kontakion of Pascha
- Zadostoynik: The Angel Cried
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here (link to external site)
SATURDAY 15th MAY (Evening)
Third Sunday of Pascha (Eve)
The Holy Myrrhbearing Women
The Holy & Righteous Joseph of Arimathaea & Nicodemus
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING PASCHALTIDE
Vespers texts for Saturday 15th May 2021
- Tone 2 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Myrrhbearing Women – Lord I Call
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Myrrhbearing Women – Aposticha
SUNDAY 9th MAY
Saint Thomas Sunday
Typika for Sunday 9th May 2021
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here (link to external site)
SATURDAY 8th MAY (Evening)
Saint Thomas Sunday (Eve)
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING PASCHALTIDE
Vespers texts for Saturday 8th May 2021
- Tone 1 Lord I call
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 1: The doors being shut
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 2: Eight days after Thy Resurrection
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 3: Thomas called the Twin
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 4: The Disciples were assembled
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 5: After Thy rising, O Lord
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 6: When the doors were shut
- St Thomas Sunday – Lord I Call – 7: Verse after Glory … Now and ever
- St Thomas Sunday – Aposticha – 1
- St Thomas Sunday – Aposticha – 2
- St Thomas Sunday – Aposticha – 3
- St Thomas Sunday – Aposticha – 4: Verse after Glory … Now and ever
- St Thomas Sunday Troparion
SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2021 (Morning)
The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
Service for Palm Sunday – 25th April 2021
- Palm Sunday Antiphons
- Troparion of Palm Sunday
- Second Troparion of Palm Sunday
- Palm Sunday Kontakion
- Palm Sunday Zadostoynik / Megalynarion
SATURDAY 24th APRIL 2021 (Evening)
The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday (Eve)
VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Palm Sunday: Saturday 24th April 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Palm Sunday Lord I call
- Palm Sunday Aposticha
- Lazarus Saturday Troparion
- Palm Sunday Troparion
SATURDAY 24th APRIL 2021 (Morning)
Lazarus Saturday
Typika for Saturday 24th April 2021
Music for Typika:
FRIDAY 23rd APRIL 2021 (Evening)
Lazarus Saturday (Eve)
ORDER FOR LENTEN DAILY VESPERS ON FRIDAYS
TEXTS FOR VESPERS ON FRIDAY 23rd APRIL 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Lazarus Saturday Lord I call
- Lazarus Saturday Aposticha
- Lazarus Saturday Troparion
WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL 2021 (Evening)
Sixth Thursday of Great Lent (Eve)
Saint Theodore the Sykeote, Bishop of Anastasiopolis
ORDER FOR LENTEN DAILY VESPERS
TEXTS FOR VESPERS ON WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL 2021
SUNDAY 18th APRIL 2021
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
Our Holy Mother, Mary of Egypt
Typika for Sunday 18th April 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion of St Mary of Egypt
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Kontakion of St Mary of Egypt
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here (link to external site)
SATURDAY 17th APRIL 2021
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent (Eve)
Our Holy Mother, Mary of Egypt
Vespers texts for Saturday 17th April 2021
- Tone 4 Lord I call 6 stichera
- St Mary of Egypt – Lord I Call – Thou wast standing before the doors
- St Mary of Egypt – Lord I Call – Having worshipped at the holy places
- St Mary of Egypt – Lord I Call – Thou didst live alone
- St Mary of Egypt – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory – The power of Thy Cross
- Tone 4 Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- St Mary of Egypt – Aposticha – Verse after Glory – With the sword of abstinence
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 4 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Mary of Egypt Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2021
Fifth Thursday of Great Lent (Eve)
ORDER FOR LENTEN DAILY VESPERS
TEXTS FOR VESPERS ON WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2021
SUNDAY 11th APRIL 2021
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
Saint John of Sinai, author of The Ladder
Typika for Sunday 11th April 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St John of the Ladder Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St John of the Ladder Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here (link to external site)
SATURDAY 10th APRIL 2021
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent (Eve)
Saint John of Sinai, author of The Ladder
Vespers texts for Saturday 10th April 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 3 Lord I call 7 stichera
- St John of the Ladder – Lord I Call – The Lord’s praises
- St John of the Ladder – Lord I Call – Thou didst wash thy soul
- St John of the Ladder – Lord I Call – On the wings of faith
- St John of the Ladder – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory – O holy Father
- Tone 3 Dogmatikon
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- St John of the Ladder – Aposticha – Verse after Glory – Let us honour John
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St John of the Ladder Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
SUNDAY 4th APRIL 2021
Third Sunday of Great Lent
The Veneration of the Cross
Typika for Sunday 4th April 2021
Music for Typika:
- Tone 2 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Cross
- Before Thy Cross
- Kontakion of the Cross
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
SATURDAY 3rd APRIL 2021
Third Sunday of Great Lent (Eve)
The Veneration of the Cross
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 3rd April 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 2 Lord I call 6 stichera
- Veneration of the Cross – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- Veneration of the Cross – Aposticha – Verse after Glory … Both now
- Tone 2 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Cross
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
SUNDAY 28th MARCH 2021
Second Sunday of Great Lent
Saint Gregory Palamas
Typika for Sunday 28th March 2021
Music for Typika:
- Tone 1 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Gregory Palamas Troparion
- St Gregory Palamas Kontakion
- Second Sunday of Lent Kontakion
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
SATURDAY 27th MARCH 2021
Second Sunday of Great Lent (Eve)
Saint Gregory Palamas
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 27th March 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 1 Lord I call 6 stichera
- St Gregory Palamas – Lord I call
- Tone 1 Dogmatikon
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- St Gregory Palamas – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 1 Troparion of the Resurrection
- St Gregory Palamas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
WEDNESDAY 24th MARCH 2021
The Annunciation to our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
(Eve of the Feast)
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Annunciation – Lord I call
NB: Stichera begin after “If Thou, O Lord, shouldst mark iniquities …”, not as shown in music! - Annunciation – Aposticha
- Annunciation – Troparion
SUNDAY 21st MARCH 2021
First Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Typika for Sunday 21st March 2021
Music for Typika and the Service of the Triumph of Orthodoxy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Kontakion
- All of Creation Rejoices in Thee
- Great Prokeimenon
- To Thee the Champion Leader
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 20th MARCH 2021
First Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of Orthodoxy (Eve)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 20th March 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 8 Lord I Call 6 stichera
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Lord I Call – O Lord, Whom nothing can contain
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Lord I Call – The Prophets bore the fruit
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Lord I Call – Thou art infinite in Thy divine nature
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Lord I Call – Today the Church of Christ
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- Sunday of Orthodoxy – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
SUNDAY 14th MARCH 2021 (Evening)
Sunday of Cheesefare
Forgiveness Sunday
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 7 Lord I call
- Forgiveness Vespers – Lord I call
- Forgiveness Vespers – Great Prokeimenon
- Forgiveness Vespers – Aposticha
- Lenten Troparia
SUNDAY 14th MARCH 2021 (Morning)
Sunday of Cheesefare
Forgiveness Sunday
Typika for Sunday 14th March 2021
Music for Typika:
SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2021
Sunday of Cheesefare (Eve)
Forgiveness Sunday
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 13th March 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 7 Lord I call 6 stichera
- Cheesefare Sunday – Lord I Call
- Tone 7 Dogmatikon
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- Cheesefare Sunday – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 7 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
SUNDAY 7th MARCH 2021
Sunday of Meatfare
Sunday of the Last Judgement
Typika for Sunday 7th March 2021
Music for Typika:
SATURDAY 6th MARCH 2021
Sunday of Meatfare (Eve)
Sunday of the Last Judgement
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 6th March 2021
- Tone 6 Lord I call 6 stichera
- Last Judgement – Lord I Call
- Tone 6 Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Last Judgement – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 6 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 6
FRIDAY 5th MARCH 2021
Memorial Saturday / Saturday of Souls (Eve)
Vespers texts for Friday 5th March 2021
SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Typika for Sunday 28th February 2021
Music for Typika:
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday of the Prodigal Son (Eve)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 27th February 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 5 Lord I Call 7 stichera
- NB: Stichera for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son start after “From the morning watch …”
- Prodigal Son – Lord I call
- Tone 5 Aposticha
- Prodigal Son – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
(Beginning of the Lenten Triodion)
Typika for Sunday 21st February 2021
Music for Typika:
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (Eve)
(Beginning of the Lenten Triodion)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 20th February 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 4 Lord I call 7 stichera
- Publican & Pharisee – Lord I call
- Tone 4 Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- Publican & Pharisee – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 5 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 4 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2021
36th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Venerable Auxentius of Bithynia
Typika for Sunday 14th February 2021
Music for Typika:
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Venerable Auxentius Troparion
- Tone 3 Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Venerable Auxentius Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2021
36th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Venerable Auxentius of Bithynia
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 13th February 2021
- Tone 3 Lord I call 7 stichera
- Venerable Auxentius – Lord I call
- Tone 3 Dogmatikon
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- Tone 3 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 3 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Venerable Auxentius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2021
35th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Talents
Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple
St Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus & Venerable Luke of Hellas
Typika for Sunday 7th February 2021
Music for Typika:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Troparion of the Venerable Fathers
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Saint Parthenius Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Zadostoynik / Megalynarion
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2021
35th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of the Talents
Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple
St Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus & Venerable Luke of Hellas
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 6th February 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 2 Lord I call (4 stichera)
- NB: For Verses between Stichera, follow the order in “Vespers texts”)
- Meeting of Our Lord – Lord I call stichera
- Saint Parthenius – Lord I call – “The great Parthenius”
- Saint Parthenius – Lord I call – “Thou didst bear God”
- Saint Parthenius – Lord I call – “A fish cast from the sea”
- Afterfeast of the Meeting – Lord I Call – Verse after “Glory”
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- Afterfeast of the Meeting – Aposticha – Verse after “Glory … Both now”
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
MONDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2021
The Meeting of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Temple (Eve of the Feast)
Vespers for the Meeting of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
- Tone 1 Lord I call
- Meeting of Our Lord – Lord I call
- Meeting of Our Lord – Aposticha
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
SUNDAY 31st JANUARY 2021
34th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
Typika for Sunday 31st January 2021
Music for Typika:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Saints Cyrus & John Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Saints Cyrus & John Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 30th JANUARY 2021
34th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 30th January 2021
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 1 Lord I call (6 stichera)
- Saints Cyrus & John – Lord I call (4 stichera) & Verse after Glory
- Tone 1 Dogmatikon
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- Saints Cyrus & John – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Saints Cyrus & John Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 24th JANUARY 2021
33rd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Blind Man
Blessed Xenia, the Fool-for-Christ, of Saint Petersburg
Typika for Sunday 24th January 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Saint Xenia Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Saint Xenia Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY 2021
33rd Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of the Blind Man
Blessed Xenia, the Fool-for-Christ, of Saint Petersburg
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 23rd January 2021
- Tone 8 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Saint Xenia – Lord I Call – As a pilgrim upon the earth
- Saint Xenia – Lord I Call – When the blow of thy husband’s death
- Saint Xenia – Lord I Call – To the people of Petersburg
- Saint Xenia – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- Saint Xenia – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 4 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Saint Xenia Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 17th JANUARY 2021
32nd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Ten Lepers
Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great
Typika for Sunday 17th January 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Saint Anthony Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Saint Anthony Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 16th JANUARY 2021
32nd Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of the Ten Lepers
Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 16th January 2021
- Tone 7 Lord I call 4 stichera
- St Anthony – Lord I Call – Burning with divine love
- St Anthony – Lord I Call – Thou wast radiant with divine light
- St Anthony – Lord I Call – O Anthony, pure in heart and soul
- St Anthony – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 7 Dogmatikon
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- St Anthony – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Saint Anthony Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 10th JANUARY 2021
31st Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Theophany
Sunday after the Theophany
Saint Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa
Typika for Sunday 10th January 2021
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Theophany Troparion
- St Gregory of Nyssa Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Gregory of Nyssa Kontakion
- Theophany Kontakion
- Theophany Zadostoynik
SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2021
31st Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Afterfeast of the Theophany
Sunday after the Theophany
Saint Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 9th January 2021
- Tone 6 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Afterfeast of Theophany – Lord I Call
- Tone 6 Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Afterfeast of Theophany – Aposticha – Verse after Both now
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Gregory of Nyssa Troparion
- Theophany Troparion
TUESDAY 5th JANUARY 2021
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER 2020
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ
Saint Joseph the Betrothed; David the King; and James, the Brother of God
The Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen
Typika for Sunday 27th December 2020
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Nativity of Our Lord Troparion
- Troparion of the Sunday after Nativity (the Righteous Ones)
- Kontakion of the Sunday after Nativity (the Righteous Ones)
- Nativity of Our Lord Kontakion
- Nativity of Our Lord Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER 2020
28th Sunday after Pentecost
Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ
Sunday before the Nativity
The Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch
Reader’s Service for Sunday 20th December 2020
- Troparion of the Resurrection in Tone 3
- Forefeast of the Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before Nativity Kontakion
- Eve of Nativity Kontakion
SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER 2020
28th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ
Sunday before the Nativity
The Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 19th December 2020
- Tone 3 Lord I call 4 stichera
- Forefeast of Nativity – Lord I call – The never-setting Sun, etc.
- Forefathers of Christ – Lord I call – The memory of the Ancestors, etc.
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- Forefathers of Christ – Aposticha – Verses after Glory & Both now
- Troparion of the Resurrection in Tone 3
- Sunday before Nativity Troparion
- Forefeast of the Nativity Troparion
SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER 2020
27th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
Reader’s Service for Sunday 13th December 2020
SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER 2020
27th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 12th December 2020
- Tone 2 Lord I call 6 stichera
- Holy Forefathers – Lord I call & Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- Holy Forefathers – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 3 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Forefathers Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER 2020
26th Sunday after Pentecost
St Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
Reader’s Service for Sunday 6th December 2020
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Nicholas Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Nicholas Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2020
25th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Paramon and the 370 Martyrs in Bithynia
The Holy Martyr Philumenus of Ancyra and his Companions
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Martyrs Paramon & Philumenus
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2020
25th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyr Paramon and the 370 Martyrs in Bithynia
The Holy Martyr Philumenus of Ancyra and his Companions
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 28th November 2020
- Tone 8 Lord I call 7 verses
- Martyr Paramon – Lord I call – Manifestly illumined by the brightness
- Martyr Paramon – Lord I call – Witnessing a great multitude
- Martyr Paramon – Lord I call – The honoured choir of athletes
- Tone 8 Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2020
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
Holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon & Archippus; Holy Martyr Apphia, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the wife of Philemon; and Saint Onesimus, disciple of Saint Paul
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
- Holy Apostles Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Holy Apostles Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Zadostoynik
Sermons in Greek and English may be found here.
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2020 (Evening)
24th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Afterfeast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
Holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon & Archippus; Holy Martyr Apphia, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the wife of Philemon; and Saint Onesimus, disciple of Saint Paul
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 21st November 2020
- Tone 7 Lord I call 4 verses
- Afterfeast of the Entrance – Lord I Call – Oh, most glorious wonder!
- Afterfeast of the Entrance – Lord I Call – The wise Joachim, together with Anna
- Afterfeast of the Entrance – Lord I Call – Come, let us now mystically gather together
- Holy Apostles – Lord I call – As a branch of the Vine of Life
- Holy Apostles – Lord I call – Gaza honours thee, O blessed Apostle
- Holy Apostles – Lord I call – In faith let us praise the wise hierarch Archippus
- Afterfeast of the Entrance – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 7 Dogmatikon
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- Afterfeast of the Entrance – Aposticha – Verse after Glory … Both now
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Holy Apostles Troparion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2020 (Morning)
The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
Service for use at home on 21st November 2020
- Entrance of the Theotokos – Antiphon 1
- Entrance of the Theotokos – Antiphon 2
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Zadostoynik
FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2020 (Evening)
The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (Eve)
Reader’s Vespers for the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
- Tone 1 Lord I call
- Entrance of the Theotokos – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2020
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus, of Edessa
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Martyrs Gurias Samonas & Abibus
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Kontakion of the Martyrs Gurias Samonas & Abibus
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons for Sunday 15th November in English and Greek may be found here.
SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2020
23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus, of Edessa
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 14th November 2020
- Tone 6 Lord I call 7 verses
- Martyrs Gurias Samonas & Abibus – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 6 Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Martyrs Gurias Samonas & Abibus – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Martyrs Gurias Samonas & Abibus
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2020
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Bodiless Powers
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Kontakion of the Bodiless Powers
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons in Greek and English for Sunday 8th November may be found here.
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2020
22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 7th November 2020
- Tone 5 Lord I Call 4 verses
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – O Michael, the Chief Captain
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – O Michael, first of Angels
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – Lord, Thou makest Thine angels spirits
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – The Eternal Wisdom established thee
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – Standing before the throne
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – Destroy the wanton violence of Hagar’s sons
- Bodiless Powers – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 5 Dogmatikon
- Tone 5 Aposticha
- Bodiless Powers – Aposticha – Verse after Glory … Both now
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Bodiless Powers
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2020
21st Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
Music for Typika:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Saints Cosmas & Damian Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Saints Cosmas & Damian Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER 2020
21st Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 31st October 2020
- Tone 4 Lord I call 6 verses
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Lord I call – Having placed all their hope in heaven
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Lord I call – The two saints who shared a single character
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Lord I call – The divinely wise Cosmas and Damian
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Lord I call – O holy unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 4 Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- Saints Cosmas & Damian – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Saints Cosmas & Damian Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2020
20th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Kontakion of the Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
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Sermons for Sunday 25th October, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER 2020
20th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 24th October 2020
- Tone 3 Lord I call – 7 verses
- Saints Marcian & Martyrius – Lord I call – Having completed the course
- Saints Marcian & Martyrius – Lord I call – You were godly twins
- Saints Marcian & Martyrius – Lord I call – You showed yourselves to be followers
- Saints Marcian & Martyrius – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 3 Dogmatikon
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- Saints Marcian & Martyrius – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 3 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius
- Tone 3 Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion
SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER 2020
19th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion of Saint Luke
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Kontakion of Saint Luke
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons for Sunday 18th October, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER 2020
19th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 17th October 2020
- Tone 2 Lord I call 4 verses
- St Luke – Lord I Call – What shall we call thee, O Apostle
- St Luke – Lord I Call – How shall we address thee, O chosen of God
- St Luke – Lord I Call – What shall we call thee, O God-inspired speaker
- St Luke – Lord I Call – What shall we call thee, O glorious one
- St Luke – Lord I Call – How shall I address thee, O divinely-speaking one
- St Luke – Lord I Call – What shall I now call thee O wondrous one
- St Luke – Lord I Call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- St Luke – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion of Saint Luke
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER 2020
18th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Holy Fathers
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Kontakion of the Holy Fathers
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
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Sermons for Sunday 11th October, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2020
18th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for Saturday 10th October 2020
- Tone 1 Lord I call 4 verses
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – The seven honourable councils
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – The book of the Law
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – You have enabled all men
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – It would have been enough
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – In your wisdom, O venerable Fathers
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 1 Dogmatikon
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- Holy Fathers – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 4 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Holy Fathers
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER 2020
17th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens
Order of Service for Reader’s Typika/Obednitsa
Music for Typika/Obednitsa:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion of Saint Hierotheus
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Kontakion of Saint Hierotheus
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
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Sermons for Sunday 4th October, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2020
17th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 3rd October 2020
- Tone 8 Lord I call
- Saint Hierotheus – Lord I call – Having received the grace of the Holy Spirit
- Saint Hierotheus – Lord I call – Thou didst offer thy soul
- Saint Hierotheus – Lord I call – Thou didst behold the twelve Apostles
- Saint Hierotheus – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 8 Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion of Saint Hierotheus
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2020
16th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Callistratus of Carthage and the forty-nine Martyrs with him
Music for Typika/Obednitsa:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of Saint Callistratus
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Kontakion of Saint Callistratus
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2020
16th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyr Callistratus of Carthage and the forty-nine Martyrs with him
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 26th September 2020
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 7 Lord I call – 7 verses & Dogmatikon
- Saint Callistratus – Lord I call verses & Verse after Glory
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- Tone 7 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of Saint Callistratus
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2020
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
The Greatmartyr Eustathius, the Martyr Theopisti, and their children
Music for Typika/Obednitsa:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Cross
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Kontakion of Saint Eustathius
- Kontakion of the Cross
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
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Sermons for Sunday 20th September, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2020
15th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
The Greatmartyr Eustathius, the Martyr Theopisti, and their children
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 19th September 2020
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 6 Lord I call 4 verses
- Tone 6 Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Troparion of the Cross
MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2020
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Reader’s Service for the Exaltation of the Cross
Music for the Reader’s Service:
- Exaltation of the Cross Antiphons
- Exaltation of the Cross Troparion
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Before Thy Cross
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2020 (Evening)
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Reader’s Vespers for the Exaltation of the Cross
Music for Vespers:
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2020
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Commemoration of the Dedication of the Church of the Resurrection at Jerusalem (the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)
Music for Typika/Obednitsa:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Dedication
- Troparion of the Forefeast of the Cross
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Kontakion of the Dedication
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Sermons for Sunday 13th September, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2020
14th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Commemoration of the Dedication of the Church of the Resurrection at Jerusalem (the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 12th September 2020
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 5 Lord I Call + 4 verses
- Dedication – Lord I call – Dedication is to be honoured
- Dedication – Lord I call – Be dedicated anew, O people!
- Dedication – Lord I call – O Christ, the pre-eternal Word
- Forefeast of the Cross – Lord I call – Rejoice, O Life-bearing Cross
- Forefeast of the Cross – Lord I call – Rejoice, O Cross of the Lord
- Forefeast of the Cross – Lord I call – Rejoice, O guide of the blind
- Dedication – Lord I call – Verse after ‘Glory’ – Celebrating the memory
- Tone 5 Dogmatikon – In the Red Sea of old
- Tone 5 Aposticha
- Dedication – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’ – We glorify Thee, O Lord
- Forefeast of the Cross – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Both now’ – The Cross of the Giver of life
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Dedication
- Troparion of the Forefeast of the Cross
TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Reader’s Service for the Nativity of the Theotokos
Music for Reader’s Service:
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 1
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 2
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Antiphon 3
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Troparion
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Reader’s Vespers for the Nativity of the Theotokos
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Lord I call & Aposticha
- Nativity of the Theotokos: Troparion
SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2020
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Commemoration of the Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Colossae
Music for Typika:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Archangel Michael Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Archangel Michael Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
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Sermons in English and Greek may be found here.
The Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Colossae
SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2020
13th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Commemoration of the Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Colossae
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 5th September 2020
Music for Vespers:
- Tone 4 Lord I call 6 verses
- Archangel Michael – Lord I Call – O Michael the Chief Captain
- Archangel Michael – Lord I Call – O Michael first of Angels
- Archangel Michael – Lord I Call – O Lord Thou makest Thine Angels spirits
- Archangel Michael – Lord I Call Glory verse – Rejoice with us
- Tone 4 Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- Archangel Michael – Aposticha – Since thou, O leader of hosts
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Archangel Michael Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 30th AUGUST 2020
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Beheading of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John
Saints Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St John the Baptist Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Beheading of St John the Baptist Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons for Sunday 30th August, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 29th AUGUST 2020
12th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Afterfeast of the Beheading of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John
Saints Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 29th August 2020
- Tone 3 Lord I call 4 verses
- Beheading of the Forerunner Afterfeast – Lord I call Verses
- Lord I call – O most blessed Alexander
- Lord I call – O honourable John
- Lord I call – Thou didst truly submit
- Beheading of the Forerunner Afterfeast – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 3 Dogmatikon
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- Beheading of the Forerunner Afterfeast – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Tone 4 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St John the Baptist Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2020
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Leavetaking of the Dormition
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Dormition Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion/Zadostoynik
Sermons for Sunday 23rd August, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST 2020
11th Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Leavetaking of the Dormition
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 22nd August 2020
- Tone 2 Lord I call 4 verses
- Dormition – Lord I call verses & Verse after Glory
- Tone 2 Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- Dormition Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Dormition Troparion
SUNDAY 16th AUGUST 2020
Afterfeast of the Dormition
Translation of the Image of Our Lord Jesus Christ “Not-made-by-hands” from Edessa to Constantinople
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Icon Not-made-by-hands Troparion
- Dormition Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Icon Not-made-by-hands Kontakion
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion/Zadostoynik
SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 2020 – Evening
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Afterfeast of the Dormition
Translation of the Image of Our Lord Jesus Christ “Not-made-by-hands” from Edessa to Constantinople
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 15th August 2020
- Tone 1 Lord I call – Verses & Dogmatikon
- Afterfeast – Lord I Call – With what unworthy lips
- Afterfeast – Lord I Call – What songs filled with awe
- Afterfeast – Lord I Call – What spiritual songs
- Icon Not-made-by-hands – Lord I call – With what eyes
- Icon Not-made-by-hands – Lord I call – With what hands
- Icon Not-made-by-hands – Lord I call – The praiseworthy day
- Icon Not-made-by-hands – Lord I call – Verse after Glory
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- Icon Not-made-by-hands – Aposticha – Verse after Glory
- Afterfeast – Aposticha – Verse after Both now
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Icon Not-made-by-hands Troparion
- Dormition Troparion
SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 2020 – Morning
Dormition of Our Most-Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
READER’S SERVICE FOR THE DORMITION
- Dormition First Antiphon
- Dormition Second Antiphon
- Dormition Third Antiphon
- Dormition Troparion
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion/Zadostoynik
FRIDAY 14th AUGUST 2020
Eve of the Dormition of Our Most-Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
READER’S VESPERS FOR THE DORMITION
SUNDAY 9th AUGUST 2020
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
The Holy Apostle Matthias
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Transfiguration Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Transfiguration Kontakion
- Transfiguration Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
Sermons for Sunday 9th August, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 8th AUGUST 2020
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
The Holy Apostle Matthias
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 8th August 2020
- Tone 8 Lord I call – Verses & Dogmatikon
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Transfiguration Troparion
THURSDAY 6th AUGUST 2020
The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Service for use at home on 6 August 2020
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Transfiguration Troparion
- Transfiguration Kontakion
- Transfiguration Megalynarion / Zadostoynik
SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2020
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Translation of the Relics of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- St Stephen Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- St Stephen Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
Sermons for Sunday 2nd August, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST 2020
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Translation of the Relics of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 1st August 2020
- Tone 7 Lord I call – Verses & Dogmatikon
- Lord I call – ‘O Stephen, chosen by the Apostles’
- Lord I call – ‘O Stephen, thou martyr of Christ’
- Lord I call – ‘O most honoured Stephen’
- Lord I call – ‘O most holy Stephen’
- Lord I call – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Tone 7 Aposticha
- Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- St Stephen Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 26th JULY 2020
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Parasceva of Rome
Sermons for Sunday 26th July, in English and Greek, may be found here.
SATURDAY 25th JULY 2020
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyr Parasceva of Rome
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 25th July 2020
- Tone 6 Lord I call & Dogmatikon
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
SUNDAY 19th JULY 2020
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
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SATURDAY 18th JULY 2020
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 18th July 2020
- Tone 5 Lord I Call & Dogmatikon
- Tone 5 Aposticha
- Tone 3 Aposticha Theotokion
- Tone 5 Troparion of the Resurrection
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 12th JULY 2020
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Holy Martyrs Proclus & Hilary
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 11th JULY 2020
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
The Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 11th July 2020
- Tone 4 Lord I call – Verses & Dogmatikon
- Tone 4 Aposticha
- Tone 4 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 5th JULY 2020
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Athanasius of Mount Athos
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Saint Athanasius Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Saint Athanasius Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 4th JULY 2020
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Saint Athanasius of Mount Athos
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 4th July 2020
- Tone 3 Lord I call verses & Dogmatikon
- St Athanasius Lord I call verses & Aposticha
- Tone 3 Aposticha
- Tone 8 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Saint Athanasius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
MONDAY 29th JUNE 2020
The Holy, Glorious, and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter & Paul
Reader’s Service for the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul
SUNDAY 28th JUNE 2020
The Holy, Glorious, and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter & Paul (Eve)
Reader’s Vespers for Saints Peter & Paul
- Tone 2 Lord I call
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 1 (verses 8, 7, 6)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 2 (verses 5, 4, 3)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call Part 3 (verses 2, 1)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Lord I call – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Lord I call – Verse after ‘Now and ever’ (Tone 4 Dogmatikon)
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 1st verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 2nd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha 3rd verse
- Saints Peter & Paul – Aposticha – Verse after ‘Glory’
- Aposticha – Verse after ‘Now & ever’ (Tone 6 Theotokion)
- Saints Peter & Paul Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 28th JUNE 2020
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Translation of the Relics of the Holy Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Saints Cyrus & John Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Saints Cyrus & John Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 27th JUNE 2020
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Eve)
Translation of the Relics of the Holy Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for 27th June 2020
- Tone 2 Lord I call & Dogmatikon
- Tone 2 Aposticha
- Tone 2 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Saints Cyrus & John Troparion
- Tone 5 Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion
SUNDAY 21st JUNE 2020
All Saints of Britain
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2020
All Saints of Britain (Eve)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for the Eve of All Saints of Britain
- Tone 1 Lord I call verses & Dogmatikon
- Tone 1 Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2020
All Saints
SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2020
All Saints (Eve)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
Vespers texts for the Eve of All Saints
- Tone 8 Lord I call (6 verses) & Dogmatikon
- All Saints – Lord I Call
- Tone 8 Aposticha
- All Saints – Aposticha
- Tone 6 Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- All Saints Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2020
Holy Pentecost
READER’S SERVICE FOR HOLY PENTECOST
SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2020
Holy Pentecost (Eve)
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
- Vespers texts for the Eve of Pentecost
- Tone 1 Lord I call
- Pentecost Lord I call
- Pentecost Aposticha
- Pentecost Troparion
SUNDAY 31st MAY 2020
Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension of Our Lord
The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION
- Ascension Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Ascension Troparion, Kontakion & Megalynarion (Zadostoynik)
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
SATURDAY 30th MAY 2020
Eve of the Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension of Our Lord
The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
READER’S VESPERS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
- Vespers texts for the Eve of the 7th Sunday of Pascha
- Tone 6 Lord I call & Dogmatikon
- Holy Fathers – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Tone 6 Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Ascension Troparion
THURSDAY 28th MAY 2020
The Ascension of Our Lord
READER’S SERVICE FOR ASCENSION DAY
WEDNESDAY 27th MAY 2020
Evening: Eve of the Ascension of Our Lord
- Tone 6 Lord I call
- Ascension – Lord I Call
- Ascension – Aposticha Verses
- Ascension – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Ascension Troparion
SUNDAY 24th MAY 2020
Sixth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Blind Man
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 24 MAY 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5 & Kontakion of the Blind Man
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2020
Eve of the Sixth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Blind Man
READER’S VESPERS SATURDAY PASCHALTIDE
- Vespers texts for the Eve of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 5 Lord I Call & Dogmatikon
- Blind Man Sunday – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
SUNDAY 17th MAY 2020
Fifth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 17 MAY 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion & Kontakion of Mid-Pentecost
- Samaritan Woman Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 16th MAY 2020
Eve of the Fifth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
READER’S VESPERS SATURDAY PASCHALTIDE
- Vespers texts for the Eve of the 5th Sunday of Pascha
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 4 Lord I call & Dogmatikon
- Samaritan Woman Vespers – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion of Mid-Pentecost
SUNDAY 10th MAY 2020
Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
Saint Simon Zelotes
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 10 MAY 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Sunday of the Paralytic Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion: “Thou didst descend into the tomb”
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2020
Eve of the Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
Saint Simon Zelotes
READER’S VESPERS SATURDAY PASCHALTIDE
- Vespers texts for the Eve of the 4th Sunday of Pascha – 10th May 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 3 Lord I call
- Sunday of the Paralytic – Lord I call & Aposticha
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Tone 3 Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion
SUNDAY 3rd MAY 2020
Third Sunday of Pascha
The Holy Myrrh-bearing Women; Righteous Joseph and Nicodemus
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 3 MAY 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparia: “The Noble Joseph” & “The Angel came” & Kontakion: “Thou didst command the Myrrhbearers”
- Paschal Kontakion: “Thou didst descend into the tomb”
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 2nd MAY 2020
Eve of the Third Sunday of Pascha
The Holy Myrrh-bearing Women; Righteous Joseph and Nicodemus
READER’S VESPERS SATURDAY PASCHALTIDE
- Vespers texts for the Eve of the 3rd Sunday of Pascha – 3rd May 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Tone 2 Lord I call
- The shadow of the Law passed (Tone 2 Theotokion/Dogmatikon)
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparia: “The Noble Joseph” & “The Angel came”
SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2020
Second Sunday of Pascha
Saint Thomas Sunday
READER’S SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2020
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- St Thomas Sunday Troparion & Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 25th APRIL 2020
Eve of Second Sunday of Pascha
Saint Thomas Sunday
READER’S VESPERS SATURDAY PASCHALTIDE
- Vespers Texts for the Eve of Saint Thomas Sunday, 26 April 2020
- Tone 1 Lord I call
- St Thomas Sunday Troparion
THURSDAY 23rd APRIL 2020
Feast of the Holy Glorious Great-Martyr George
Patron Saint of England
SERVICE FOR FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT GEORGE
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Hypakoe of Pascha
- Saint George Troparion
- Saint George Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL 2020
Eve of the Feast of the Holy Glorious Great-Martyr George
Patron Saint of England
READER’S VESPERS FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT GEORGE
WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY 19th APRIL 2020
Bright Week
To continue celebrating the joy of Pascha throughout this week, you may wish to use the Paschal Office each day. This is read instead of Morning and Evening Prayers in our homes, and in place of Compline, the Midnight Office, and the Hours. It is usually read or sung through twice in place of the Third and Sixth Hours.
PASCHAL OFFICE – READER’S SERVICE
SUNDAY 19th APRIL 2020
Holy Pascha morning
The Office is usually read or sung through twice, in place of the Third and Sixth Hours.
PASCHAL OFFICE – READER’S SERVICE
SUNDAY 19th APRIL 2020
Holy Pascha
Midnight service
NOCTURNE – READER’S SERVICE – No music: to be read or chanted
NOCTURNE – Full service with music
PASCHAL MATINS – READER’S SERVICE – No music: to be read or chanted
PASCHAL MATINS – Full service with music
SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2020
Great and Holy Saturday
READER’S SERVICE FOR GREAT & HOLY SATURDAY MORNING
- Holy Saturday – Lord I call
- Holy Saturday – For gloriously has He been glorified
- Holy Saturday – Praise the Lord, sing and exalt Him
- Holy Saturday – Arise, O God, judge the earth
- Holy Saturday – Do not lament me, O Mother
FRIDAY 17th APRIL 2020
Great and Holy Friday
Afternoon: If possible, begin the service at around 2 pm on Friday afternoon, so that we can say or sing the prayers at around the same time.
Reader’s Vespers for Holy Friday: Taking Down from the Cross (Words only)
Holy Friday Vespers: Taking Down from the Cross (Full words and music)
THURSDAY 16th APRIL 2020
Great and Holy Thursday
Morning:
- Lord I call – Tone 2
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The assembly of the Jews gathers together
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The transgressor Judas O Lord
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Judas the treacherous deceiver
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Servant and deceiver
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – The Lamb Whom Isaiah proclaimed
- Holy Thursday – Lord I call – Truly Judas is descended from those vipers
- Of Thy Mystical Supper
- Holy Thursday Zadostoynik
Great and Holy Thursday
Evening:
Good Friday Matins with 12 Passion Gospels – Complete text and music
WEDNESDAY 15th APRIL 2020
Great and Holy Wednesday
Complete text of Holy Thursday Matins
Alleluia & Troparion “When the glorious disciples”
Exapostilarion Holy Thursday Matins
Complete music for Holy Thursday Matins (Link to external site)
SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2020
Palm Sunday
- Palm Sunday Antiphons
- Palm Sunday Troparion 1
- Palm Sunday Troparion 2 & Kontakion
- Palm Sunday Zadostoynik
SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2020
Lazarus Saturday
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa / Обедница
SUNDAY 5th APRIL 2020
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Saint Mary of Egypt
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa / Обедница
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Mary of Egypt Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Mary of Egypt Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2020
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Saint John of the Ladder
Order for Reader’s Typika / Obednitsa / Обедница
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- St John of the Ladder Troparion
- St John of the Ladder Kontakion
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH 2020
The Annunciation to Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
- Lord I Call – Tone 4
- Stichera on Lord I call – In the sixth month
- Stichera on Lord I call – Gabriel the greatest of the spiritual powers
- Lord I call Doxastichon – The Archangel Gabriel
- Troparion of the Annunciation
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2020
Third Sunday of Lent
Veneration of the Cross
The Order for Reader’s Typika (Обедница)
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Cross
- Before Thy Cross
- Kontakion of the Cross
- Steadfast Protectress of Christians
SATURDAY 14th MARCH
Second Saturday of Lent
Order of Service for the Divine Liturgy
- O Apostles Martyrs and Prophets
- Remember Thy servants O Lord
- With the Saints Give Rest
- We have thee as a wall and a haven
SUNDAY 15th MARCH 2020
Second Sunday of Lent
Saint Gregory Palamas
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Gregory Palamas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Gregory Palamas Kontakion
- Second Sunday of Lent Kontakion
SUNDAY 8th MARCH 2020
First Sunday of Lent
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Kontakion
- Great Prokeimenon
SATURDAY 29th FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 1st MARCH 2020
Forgiveness Sunday
Sunday of Cheesefare
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Casting Out of Adam from Paradise Lord I Call
- Casting Out of Adam Aposticha Doxastikon
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Cheesefare Sunday
SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2020
Sunday of the Last Judgement
Meatfare Sunday
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Meatfare Sunday
SUNDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2020
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2020
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
Leavetaking of the Meeting of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Temple
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Kontakion of the Publican and the Pharisee
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Megalynarion
SATURDAY 1st & SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2020
The Meeting of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Temple
Order of Service for Vespers with Lity om Saturday evening
- Meeting of Our Lord – Lord I call verses
- Meeting of Our Lord – Lord I Call Doxastikon
- Meeting of Our Lord Lity
- Rejoice O Virgin Theotokos
- Rich men have turned poor
- Aposticha Theotokion – Meeting of Our Lord
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
On Sunday morning:
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Megalynarion
SUNDAY 26th JANUARY 2020
32nd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Saint Xenophon, his wife, Mary, and their sons, Arcadius and John, of Constantinople
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
- Troparion of the Venerable Fathers
- Kontakion of St Xenophon & Family
SUNDAY 19th JANUARY 2020
31st Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Ten Lepers
Saint Macarius the Great of Egypt
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Macarius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- St Macarius Kontakion
SUNDAY 12th JANUARY 2020
Sunday after the Theophany
Holy Martyr Tatiana of Rome
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Theophany Antiphons
- Theophany Troparion
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- St Tatiana Kontakion
- Theophany Kontakion
- Theophany Megalynarion
MONDAY 6th JANUARY 2020
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Order of Service for the Divine Liturgy
SATURDAY 4th & SUNDAY 5th JANUARY 2020
Eve of the Theophany
Sunday before the Theophany
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Eve of Theophany – Lord I Have Called
- Eve of Theophany – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Eve of Theophany Troparion
Order of Service for Matins & Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Eve of Theophany Troparion
- Kontakion – O Christ, Who in Thy compassion
- Kontakion – In the running waters of Jordan
SUNDAY 29th DECEMBER 2019
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ
The Holy Innocents
St Joseph the Betrothed + Righteous David the Prophet and King + St James the brother of God
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Nativity Festal Antiphons
- Nativity Troparion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Sunday after Nativity Troparion
- Sunday after Nativity Kontakion
- Nativity Kontakion
- Nativity Megalynarion
SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER 2019
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ
Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Prefeast of Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before Nativity Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Kontakion of the Forefeast
- Eve of Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 15th DECEMBER 2019
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
The Holy Hieromartyr Eleutherios, Bishop of Illyria & his mother, the Holy Martyr Antheia
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Troparion of the Forefathers
- Kontakion of the Forefathers
SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER 2019
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Patapius of Thebes
Apostles of the Seventy Sosthenes, Apollos, Cephas & Tychikos
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Venerable Patapius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Venerable Patapius Kontakion
SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER 2019
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Nahum
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Prophet Nahum Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy om Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
- Prophet Nahum Troparion
- Prophet Nahum Kontakion
SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2019
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2019
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of St Gregory the Wonderworker
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2019
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2019
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Vespers Proper Hymns
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Troparion of St George
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Troparion of St George
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER 2019
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- St Demetrius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2019
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Great Martyr Artemius
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Artemius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Artemius Kontakion
SUNDAY 13th OCTOBER 2019
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Holy Fathers Kontakion
SATURDAY 5th & SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER 2019
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas – Lord I Have Called
- The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Holy Apostle Thomas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Holy Apostle Thomas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
- Holy Apostle Thomas Kontakion
SUNDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2019
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Kyriakos Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- St Kyriakos Kontakion
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2019
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- St Phocas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Phocas Kontakion
SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2019
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Tone 4 Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection
- Troparion of the Cross
- Exaltation of the Cross Antiphons
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion
SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2019
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
The Nativity of Our Most-Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Nativity of the Theotokos Troparion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Post-Gospel Sticheron
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Megalynarion
SATURDAY 31st AUGUST & SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2019
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Church New Year
Day of Prayer for the Protection of the Environment
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Indiction Troparion
- St Symeon Troparion
- Synaxis of the Theotokos Troparion
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Indiction Troparion
- St Symeon Troparion
- Synaxis of the Theotokos Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- St Symeon Kontakion
- Kontakion Indiction
SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 2019
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Titus
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Apostles
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Bartholomew Kontakion
- St Titus Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 2019
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Dormition Troparion
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion
SUNDAY 11th AUGUST 2019
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Transfiguration Troparion
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Transfiguration Kontakion
- Transfiguration Megalynarion
SATURDAY 3rd & SUNDAY 4th AUGUST 2019
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I Call Seven Sleepers
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 6
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 6
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Seven Holy Sleepers
- Transfiguration Kontakion
SUNDAY 28th JULY 2019
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
- Holy Apostles Troparion
- Holy Apostles Kontakion
- Transfiguration Kontakion
SUNDAY 21st JULY 2019
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Troparion of the Venerable Fathers
- Kontakion of Saints Symeon & John
SUNDAY 14th JULY 2019
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th JULY 2019
Third Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints of Britain
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
Music for Vespers:
- All Saints of Britain Lord I Call
- All Saints of Britain – Aposticha Doxasticon
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- All Saints of Britain Kontakion
SUNDAY 30th JUNE 2019
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious, and All-laudable Apostles
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Apostles
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Kontakion of the Apostles
SUNDAY 23rd JUNE 2019
First Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of All Saints
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- All Saints Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 16th JUNE 2019
Holy Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
Vespers with the Kneeling Prayers
SUNDAY 9th JUNE 2019
Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension
The Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Ascension Troparion Kontakion & Megalynarion
- Ascension Antiphons
SATURDAY 1st & SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 2019
Sunday of the Blind Man
The Fathers of the Second Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Paschal Troparion
- Great Vespers Propers – Blind Man
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5 & Kontakion of the Blind Man
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 19th MAY 2019
Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Sunday of the Paralytic Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 12th MAY 2019
Third Sunday of Pascha: The Holy Myrrhbearing Women
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Myrrhbearers Troparia & Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 5th MAY 2019
Second Sunday of Pascha
Saint Thomas Sunday
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- St Thomas Sunday Troparion & Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
SUNDAY 21st APRIL 2019
Palm Sunday
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Palm Sunday Antiphons
- Lazarus Saturday Troparion
- Palm Sunday Troparion & Kontakion
- Palm Sunday Megalynarion
SUNDAY 14th APRIL 2019
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Saint Mary of Egypt
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- St Mary of Egypt Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Mary of Egypt Kontakion
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th APRIL 2019
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
Our Righteous Father John of the Ladder
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- St John of the Ladder Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SUNDAY 31st MARCH 2019
Third Sunday of Great Lent
The Veneration of the Holy Cross
Order of Service for Matins and the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Cross
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Before Thy Cross
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Cross
- Kontakion of the Cross
- To Thee the Champion Leader
- Before Thy Cross
SUNDAY 24th MARCH 2019
Second Sunday of Great Lent
Saint Gregory Palamas
Forefeast of the Annunciation
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- St Gregory Palamas Troparion
- Forefeast of the Annunciation Troparion
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Forefeast of the Annunciation Troparion
- St Gregory Palamas Troparion
- St Gregory Palamas Kontakion
- Forefeast of the Annunciation Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2019
First Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Tone 2 Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Kontakion
- To Thee the Champion Leader
- Great Prokeimenon
SUNDAY 10th MARCH 2019
Forgiveness Sunday
Sunday of Meatfare
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Cheesefare Sunday
SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd MARCH 2019
Sunday of the Last Judgement
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Sunday of the Last Judgement – Verses on Lord I Call
- Sunday of the Last Judgement – Apostikha Doxastikon
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Meatfare Sunday
SUNDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2019
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
First & second findings of the head of Saint John the Baptist
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- 1st & 2nd Finding Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- 1st & 2nd Finding Troparion
- 1st & 2nd Finding Kontakion
- Prodigal Son Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Soldier
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 5
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of the Publican and the Pharisee
SUNDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2019
Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Hieromartyr Haralambos the Wonderworker
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Haralambos Troparion
- St Haralambos Kontakion
SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2019
36th Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Temple
Synaxis of the Holy and Righteous Simeon the God-receiver & Anna the Prophetess
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Afterfeast of the Meeting Lord I Call
- Sts Symeon and Anna Vespers hymns
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Meeting of Our Lord
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion of the Meeting of Our Lord
- Kontakion of the Meeting of Our Lord
- O Virgin Theotokos, hope of all Christians
SUNDAY 27th JANUARY 2019
35th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Translation of the Relics of Saint John Chrysostom
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- St John Chrysostom Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- St John Chrysostom Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
SUNDAY 20th JANUARY 2019
34th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Ten Lepers
Saint Euthymius the Great
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Euthymius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Euthymius Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
SUNDAY 13th JANUARY 2019
Sunday after the Theophany
The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus of Belgrade
The Venerable Fathers slain at Sinai and Raithu
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Theophany Antiphons
- Theophany Troparion
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Ss Hermylus & Stratonicus Troparion
- Venerable Fathers Troparion
- Ss Hermylus & Stratonicus Kontakion
- Holy Fathers of Sinai & Raithu Kontakion
- Theophany Kontakion
- Theophany Megalynarion
SATURDAY 5th & SUNDAY 6th JANUARY 2019
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
SUNDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2018
30th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Prefeast of Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before Nativity Kontakion
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 16th DECEMBER 2018
29th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins & the Divine Liturgy:
SATURDAY 1st & SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2018
27th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy prophet Habakkuk
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Habakkuk Lord I Have Called
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion Holy Prophet Habakkuk
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion Holy Prophet Habakkuk
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Kontakion Holy Prophet Habakkuk
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2018
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Leavetaking of the Entrance into the Temple
The Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Entrance of the Theotokos Troparion
- St Catherine Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Catherine Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Megalynarion
SUNDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2018
25th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Plato of Ancyra & Romanus of Caesarea
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Saints Plato & Romanus Troparion
- St Plato Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2018
24th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Menas, Victor & Vincent + The Holy Martyr Stephanie
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Holy Martyrs Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Holy Martyrs Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SATURDAY 3rd & SUNDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2018
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Ioannikios the Great + Hieromartyrs Nicander and Hermas
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Proper vespers hymns 4 November
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion Venerable Ioannikios the Great
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion Venerable Ioannikios the Great
- Troparion of the Martyr Nicander
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion Venerable Ioannikios the Great
SUNDAY 28th OCTOBER 2018
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Protection of the Theotokos Troparion
- Protection of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2018
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Hilarion the Great of Palestine
Order of Service for Matins & Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- St Hilarion Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Hilarion Kontakion
SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER 2018
20th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Holy Fathers Kontakion
SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2018
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Ss Sergius & Bacchus Kontakion
SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2018
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Hieromartyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Gregory, Enlightener of Greater Armenia
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Gregory Bishop of Greater Armenia Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Gregory Bishop of Greater Armenia Kontakion
SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2018
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Conception of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Conception of St John the Baptist Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Conception of St John the Baptist Kontakion
SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2018
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
Great Martyr Euphemia the All-praised
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Cross
- St Euphemia Troparion
- St Euphemia Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion
SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2018
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Synaxis of the Holy and Righteous Forebears of God, Joachim and Anna
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Nativity of the Theotokos Troparion
- Saints Joachim & Anna Troparion
- Saints Joachim & Anna Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Megalynarion
SATURDAY 1st & SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2018
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Mamas of Caesarea in Cappadocia, and his parents the Holy Martyrs Theodotus & Rufina
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Martyr Mamas and John the Faster Lord I Have Called
- Aposticha Doxastikon – Holy Martyr Mamas
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Holy Martyr Mamas Troparion
- St John the Faster Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2018
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Holy Martyrs Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Holy Martyrs Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2018
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Dormition of Our Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Dormition Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion
SUNDAY 12th AUGUST 2018
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Transfiguration Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Transfiguration Kontakion
- Transfiguration Megalynarion
SATURDAY 4th & SUNDAY 5th AUGUST 2018
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Forefeast of the Transfiguration
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I Have Called – Forefeast of Transfiguration
- Lity – Forefeast of Transfiguration
- Rejoice O Virgin
- Rich men have turned poor
- Aposticha Doxastikon – Forefeast of the Transfiguration
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Forefeast of Transfiguration
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Forefeast of Transfiguration
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Kontakion of the Forefeast of Transfiguration
SUNDAY 29th JULY 2018
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Kallinikos of Gangra
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion – St Kallinikos of Gangra
- Kontakion – St Kallinikos of Gangra
- Kontakion of the Transfiguration
SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2018
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalen
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- St Mary Magdalen Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- St Mary Magdalen Kontakion
SUNDAY 15th JULY 2018
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Great Prince Vladimir (Basil) of Kiev, Enlightener of the Russian Land
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Vladimir Troparion
- St Vladimir Troparion (alternative version)
- St Vladimir Kontakion
SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Great Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- St Procopius Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Procopius Kontakion
SATURDAY 30th JUNE & SUNDAY 1st JULY 2018
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Rome
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I Have Called Sts Cosmas and Damian at Rome
- Vespers Apostikha Doxastikon – Sts Cosmas and Damian
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion – Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion – Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion – Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
SUNDAY 24th JUNE 2018
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Nativity of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Nativity of the Forerunner Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Nativity of the Forerunner Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th JUNE 2018
Third Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints of Britain
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- All Saints of Britain Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- All Saints of Britain Kontakion
SUNDAY 10th JUNE 2018
Second Sunday after Pentecost
9.30 am: Matins
10.15 am: Divine Liturgy
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
SUNDAY 27th MAY 2018
Holy Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
Vespers with the Kneeling Prayers
Order of Service for Kneeling Vespers
SUNDAY 20th MAY 2018
Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Afterfeast of the Ascension
The Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Ascension Troparion Kontakion & Megalynarion
- Ascension Antiphons
SUNDAY 13th MAY 2018
Sixth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Blind Man
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5 & Kontakion of the Blind Man
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 6th MAY 2018
Fifth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion & Kontakion of Mid-Pentecost
- Samaritan Woman Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 29th APRIL 2018
Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Sunday of the Paralytic Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018
Third Sunday of Pascha: The Holy Myrrhbearing Women
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Myrrhbearers Troparia & Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2018
Second Sunday of Pascha – Saint Thomas Sunday
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- St Thomas Sunday Troparion & Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
SATURDAY 24th MARCH 2018
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent (Eve)
The Annunciation to Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
- The Annunciation – Verses on Lord I Have Called
- Ascension Litya Sticheron
- Lity – Annunciation to our Most Holy Lady
- Aposticha Doxastikon – Feast of the Annunciation
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Annunciation Troparion
SUNDAY 25th MARCH 2018
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
The Annunciation to Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Matins & Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Annunciation Troparion
- Annunciation Magnification
- Annunciation – Hymns After Psalm 50
- Antiphon One – Annunciation
- Antiphon Two – Annunciation
- Antiphon Three – Annunciation
- To Thee the Champion Leader
- Prokeimenon – Annunciation
- In Place of Meet It Is – Annunciation
SUNDAY 18th MARCH 2018
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
Our Righteous Father John of the Ladder
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- St John of the Ladder Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- St John of the Ladder Troparion & Kontakion
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SUNDAY 11th MARCH 2018
Third Sunday of Great Lent
Veneration of the Holy Cross
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Cross
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Before Thy Cross
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Cross
- Kontakion of the Cross
- To Thee the Champion Leader
- Before Thy Cross
SATURDAY 3rd & SUNDAY 4th MARCH 2018
Second Sunday of Great Lent
Saint Gregory Palamas
Saint Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Patron of our Parish (Feast transferred from 2nd March)
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
Music for Vespers & Lity:
- St Gregory Palamas – Lord I Have Called
- Lity verses to St Chad
- Aposticha Doxasticon – St Gregory Palamas
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of St Gregory Palamas
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Order of Service for Matins & Divine Liturgy on Sunday
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of St Gregory Palamas
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of St Gregory Palamas
- Kontakion of the Second Sunday of Great Lent
- Kontakion of St Gregory Palamas
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SUNDAY 25th FEBRUARY 2018
First Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Tone 2 Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Troparion
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Kontakion
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SUNDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2018
Forgiveness Sunday
Sunday of Meatfare
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Cheesefare Sunday
Order of Service for Forgiveness Vespers
SUNDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2018
Sunday of the Last Judgement
Sunday of Meatfare
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of Meatfare Sunday
SATURDAY 3rd FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2018
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Prodigal Son – Lord I call verses
- Meeting of Our Lord – Lord I call verses
- Prodigal Son – Lord I call Doxastikon
- Prodigal Son – Aposticha Doxastikon
- Meeting of Our Lord – Aposticha Theotokion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- By the Waters of Babylon
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Meeting of Our Lord Troparion
- Prodigal Son Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Kontakion
- Meeting of Our Lord Megalynarion
SUNDAY 28th JANUARY 2018
Sunday of the Publican & the Pharisee
The New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- New Martyrs Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion – Tone 4
- Hymns of Repentance after Psalm 50
- Kontakion of the Publican and the Pharisee
- Kontakion of the Meeting of Our Lord
SUNDAY 21st JANUARY 2018
33rd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Venerable Father Maximus the Confessor
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- St Maximus Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Maximus Kontakion
- Kontakion of the Meeting of Our Lord
SUNDAY 14th JANUARY 2018
Leavetaking of the Theophany
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Theophany
- Festal Antiphons of the Theophany
- Kontakion of the Theophany
- Theophany Megalynarion
SUNDAY 7th JANUARY 2018
Sunday after the Theophany
Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
Music for Matins:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St John the Baptist Troparion
- Troparion of the Theophany
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
SUNDAY 24th DECEMBER 2017 (Morning)
Eve of the Nativity of Christ (Christmas Eve)
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Eve of the Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before the Nativity Troparion
- Sunday before the Nativity Kontakion
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th DECEMBER 2017
28th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins & the Divine Liturgy:
SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER 2017
27th Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Martyr Menas & Companions Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Martyr Menas & Companions Kontakion
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2017
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I Call – Holy Prophet Zephaniah
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Prophet Zephaniah Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 2
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- Prophet Zephaniah Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Prophet Zephaniah Kontakion
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2017
25th Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Alypius the Stylite
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St Alypius Troparion
- St Alypius Kontakion
- Eve of the Nativity Kontakion
SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2017
24th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyr Barlaam + The Holy Prophet Obadiah
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
- Holy Martyr Barlaam Troparion
- Holy Martyr Barlaam Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2017
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Saint John the Almsgiver, Patriarch of Alexandria
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St John the Almsgiver Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- St John the Almsgiver Kontakion
- Entrance of the Theotokos Kontakion
SATURDAY 4th NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2017
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Martyrs Galacteon and Epistemi of Homs
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord, I have called – Saints Galacteon & Epistemi
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Saints Galacteon & Epistemi Kontakion
SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 2017
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Martyr Anastasia the Roman
Venerable Father Abramius the Recluse
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Anastasia Troparion
- St Abramius Troparion
- St Anastasia Kontakion
- St Abramius Kontakion
SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2017
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Abercius the Wonderworker
The Seven Holy Youths martyred in Ephesus
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St Abercius Troparion
- Troparion of the Martyrs
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St Abercius Kontakion
- Holy Youths Kontakion
SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER 2017
19th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Fathers Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Fathers Kontakion
SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER 2017
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Righteous Mother Pelagia the Penitent of Antioch
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Pelagia Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- St Pelagia Kontakion
SATURDAY 30th SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2017
17th Sunday after Pentecost
The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday
- Lord I call Theotokos Protection
- Ascension Litya Sticheron
- Litya Theotokos Protection
- Rejoice O Virgin
- Rich men have turned poor
- Apostikha Doxastikon Theotokos Protection
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion Theotokos Protection
Order of Service for Matins and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- Troparion of St Romanus
- Troparion Theotokos Protection
- Kontakion of St Romanus
- Kontakion Theotokos Protection
SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2017
16th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Protomartyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Thecla
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- St Thecla Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Thecla Kontakion
SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2017
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Cross
- Exaltation of the Cross Antiphons
- Exaltation of the Cross Kontakion
- Exaltation of the Cross Megalynarion
SUNDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2017
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
The Holy Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora & Nymphodora
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Nativity of the Theotokos Troparion
- Saints Menodora, Metrodora & Nymphodora Troparion
- Saints Menodora, Metrodora & Nymphodora Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Megalynarion
SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2017
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Hieromartyr Anthimus of Nicomedia & Venerable Theoctistus, fellow ascetic with Euthymios the Great
Saint Edward the Martyr, King of England
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Hieromartyr Anthimus Troparion
- St Theoctistus Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Hieromartyr Anthimus Troparion
- St Theoctistus Troparion
- St Edward Troparion
- Hieromartyr Anthimus Kontakion
- St Edward Kontakion
- Nativity of Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 27th AUGUST 2017
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 3
- St Poemen the Great Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- St Poemen the Great Kontakion
- Nativity of the Theotokos Kontakion
SUNDAY 20th AUGUST 2017
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Dormition of Our Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Dormition Troparion
- Prophet Samuel Troparion
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Prophet Samuel Kontakion
- Dormition Kontakion
- Dormition Megalynarion
SUNDAY 13th AUGUST 2017
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Leavetaking of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Troparion of the Transfiguration
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 1
- Kontakion of the Transfiguration
- Transfiguration Megalynarion
SUNDAY 6th AUGUST 2017
The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Matins:
Divine Liturgy:
- Transfiguration Antiphons
- Troparion of the Transfiguration
- Kontakion of the Transfiguration
- Transfiguration Megalynarion
SUNDAY 30th JULY 2017
8th Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Silas, Silvan, Crescens, Epainetos and Andronikos
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 7
- Troparion of the Apostles
- Kontakion of the Apostles
- Kontakion of the Transfiguration
SUNDAY 23rd JULY 2017
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Translation of the Relics of the Holy Hieromartyr Phocas
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- St Phocas Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 16th JULY 2017
6th Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
SUNDAY 9th JULY 2017
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion & Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
- St Pancratius Troparion
- St Pancratius Kontakion
SATURDAY 1st JULY & SUNDAY 2nd JULY 2017
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Placing of the Honourable Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I call: Robe of our Lady
- Aposticha Theotokion: Robe of our Lady
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion: The Placing of the Robe at Blachernae
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Troparion: The Placing of the Robe at Blachernae
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Kontakion: Deposition of the Robe of our Lady
SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2017
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
The New Martyrs of the Turkish Yoke
The New Martyrs & Confessors of Bulgaria
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Troparion of the Holy Martyrs
- Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2
SUNDAY 11th JUNE 2017
First Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday of All Saints
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins and the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- All Saints Troparion & Kontakion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 4
SUNDAY 4th JUNE 2017
Holy Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
Vespers with the Kneeling Prayers:
Order of Service for Kneeling Vespers
SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 2017
Holy Pentecost (Eve)
SUNDAY 28th MAY 2017
Seventh Sunday of Pascha
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Holy Fathers Troparion & Kontakion
- Ascension Troparion Kontakion & Megalynarion
- Ascension Antiphons
SUNDAY 21st MAY 2017
Sixth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Blind Man
Saints Constantine & Helena
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Paschal Troparion
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Saints Constantine & Helena Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5 & Kontakion of the Blind Man
- Saints Constantine & Helena Troparion
- Saints Constantine & Helena Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 14th MAY 2017
Fifth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman and Afterfeast of Mid-Pentecost
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 4
- Troparion & Kontakion of Mid-Pentecost
- Samaritan Woman Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th MAY 2017
Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening
- Lord I Call verses – Sunday of the Paralytic
- The Paschal Stichera
- Doxasticon – Vespers Aposticha Sunday of the Paralytic
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 3
- Sunday of the Paralytic Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 30th APRIL 2017
Third Sunday of Pascha: The Holy Myrrhbearing Women
Holy Apostle James
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2
- Holy Myrrhbearers Troparia & Kontakion
- Paschal Kontakion
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 23rd APRIL 2017
Second Sunday of Pascha: Saint Thomas Sunday
Holy Glorious Great Martyr George
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Paschal Troparion
- Paschal Antiphons
- Troparion & Kontakion of St Thomas Sunday
- St George Troparion
- Kontakion of Pascha
- The Angel Cried 1
- The Angel Cried 2
- The Angel Cried – Balakirev
SUNDAY 9th APRIL 2017
The Glorious Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem: Palm Sunday
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Palm Sunday Antiphons
- Lazarus Saturday Troparion
- Palm Sunday Troparion & Kontakion
- Palm Sunday Megalynarion
SUNDAY 2nd APRIL 2017
Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Saint Mary of Egypt
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 8
- St Mary of Egypt Troparion
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
SUNDAY 26th MARCH 2017
Fourth Sunday of Great Lent – Saint John of the Ladder
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Annunciation
- By the Waters of Babylon & Hymn of Repentance
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 7
- Troparion of the Annunciation
- St Gabriel Troparion
- St Gabriel Kontakion
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SATURDAY 25th MARCH 2017
The Annunciation to Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
- Antiphon One – Annunciation
- Antiphon Two – Annunciation
- Antiphon Three – Annunciation
- Troparion of the Annunciation
- Kontakion of the Annunciation
- Prokeimenon – Annunciation
- In Place of Meet It Is – Annunciation
SUNDAY 19th MARCH 2017
Third Sunday of Great Lent – Adoration of the Holy Cross
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Cross
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 1
- By the Waters of Babylon & Hymn of Repentance
- Before Thy Cross
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6
- Troparion of the Cross
- Kontakion of the Cross
- To Thee the Champion Leader
- Before Thy Cross
SUNDAY 12th MARCH 2017
Second Sunday of Great Lent – Saint Gregory Palamas
Order of Service for Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Music for Matins:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of St Gregory Palamas
- Resurrectional Dismissal Theotokion Tone 8
- By the Waters of Babylon & Hymn of Repentance
Music for the Divine Liturgy:
- Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5
- Troparion of St Gregory Palamas
- Kontakion of the Second Sunday of Great Lent
- Kontakion of St Gregory Palamas
- To Thee the Champion Leader
SATURDAY 4th & SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2017
First Sunday of Great Lent – Sunday of Orthodoxy
Order of Service for Vespers on Saturday evening