Propers for January 7 & 8, 2024
Jan. 7 – The Nativity According to the Flesh of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Різдво Господа Бога і Спаса нашого Ісуса Христа.
The Adoration of the Magi: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar.
Gal. 4:4-7; Mt. 2:1-12;
Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
From January 7th till January 18th is a Fast-free period.
Від 7січня до 18 січня – Святки, всеїдні дні
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST IN THE FLESH
(DECEMBER 25/JANUARY 7)
Antiphon one, Tone 2
Verse 1: I will praise You, Lord, with my whole heart: I will speak of all Your marvelous works.
Refrain: Through the prayers of the Birth-Giver of God, Savior, save us.
Verse 2: In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation: The works of the Lord are great.
Refrain: Through the prayers ...
Verse 3: Great are the works of the Lord: precious to those who love them.
Refrain: Through the prayers ...
Verse 4: His work is honorable and glorious: And His Righteousness endures forever.
Refrain: Through the prayers ...
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Refrain: Through the prayers ...
Antiphon Two, Tone 2
Verse 1: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord: who delights greatly in His Сommandments.
Refrain: Son of God, born of the Virgin save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Verse 2: His seed shall be mighty upon the earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Refrain: Son of God...
Verse 3: Abundance and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endures forever.
Refrain: Son of God...
Verse 4: To the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, full of compassion and righteousness.
Refrain: Son of God...
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages. Amen.
Only-Begotten Son and Word of God …
Antiphon Three, Tone 4
Verse 1: The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at My Right Hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool."
Tropar: Your Nativity, Christ our God, has shone to the world the Light of Wisdom. For by it those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore You, the Sun of Righteousness and to know You the Orient from on High. Lord, glory to You.
Verse 2:The Lord shall send You a rod of strength out of Zion, rule in the midst of Your enemies.
Tropar: Your Nativity, Christ our God...
Verse 3: With You is dominion in the day of Your power; in the splendor of Your Saints.
Tropar: Your Nativity, Christ our God...
Entrance Hymn
From the womb before the morning star have I begotten You. The Lord has sworn and will not repent: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
Tropar, Tone 4
Your Nativity, Christ our God, has shone to the world the Light of Wisdom. For by it those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore You, the Sun of Righteousness and to know You the Orient from on High. Lord, glory to You.
Kondak, Tone 3
Today, the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One. Angels with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi journey with the star. Since for our sake the Eternal God was born as a little Child.
Instead of the Thrice-Holy Hymn
As many as have been baptized into Christ, have been robed in Christ. Alleluia. (3 times)
Prokimen
Priest: Let us be attentive! Peace be with you all!
Reader: And with your spirit!
Deacon: Wisdom!
Reader: The Prokimen in Tone 8: Let all the earth worship You and praise You. Let it praise Your Name, O Most High.
Choir: (repeats the prokimen)
Reader: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth. Sing of His Name, give glory to His praise.
Choir: (repeats the prokimen)
Reader: Let all the earth worship You and praise You.
Choir: Let it praise Your Name, O Most High.
Epistle
Deacon: Wisdom!
Reader: The reading is from the Letter of St. Paul to the Galatians.
Deacon: Let us be attentive.
Reader: Brethren, when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Priest: Peace be with you.
Reader: And with your spirit. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia Verses, Tone 1
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of His Hands.
Verse: Day speaks to the day and night shows knowledge to the night.
Gospel
Matthew 2:1–12
Instead of "It is right in truth"
Magnify, my soul, the Most-Pure Virgin Birth-Giver of God who is greater in honor and more glorious than the hosts on high.
Irmos, Tone 1: A strange and wonderful mystery do I see: The cave is heaven, the Virgin the Throne of the Cherubim and the manger a room in which Christ, the Uncontainable God, is laid. Him do we praise and magnify.
Communion Verse
The Lord has sent deliverance to His people. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
ASSEMBLY
OF THE BIRTH-GIVER OF GOD
(DECEMBER 26/JANUARY 8)
Antiphons – From the Nativity p. 2-3
Entrance Hymn
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us, Son of God, Who was born of the Virgin, for we sing to You: "Alleluia!
Tropar, Tone 4
Your Nativity, Christ our God, has shone to the world the Light of Wisdom. For by it those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore You, the Sun of Righteousness and to know You the Orient from on High. Lord, glory to You.
Kondak, Tone 6
He Who was begotten before the morning star of the Father without a mother, today is made Flesh from you without a father. A star announces the glad tidings to the Magi. Angels and shepherds chant the praises of your Most-Pure Childbearing. Lady full of grace.
Prokimen
Priest: Let us be attentive! Peace be with you all!
Reader: And with your spirit!
Deacon: Wisdom!
Reader: The Prokimen in Tone 3: My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Choir: (repeats the prokimen)
Reader: For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
Choir: (repeats the prokimen)
Reader: My soul magnifies the Lord
Choir: and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Epistle
Deacon: Wisdom!
Reader: The reading is from the Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews.
Deacon: Let us be attentive.
Reader: Brethren, for both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: "I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You." And again: "I will put My trust in Him." And again: "Here am I and the children whom God has given Me." Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.
Alleluia, Tone 8
Verse: Arise Lord, into Your rest; You and the Ark of Your Holiness.
Verse: The Lord has sworn in truth to David and He will not turn from it.
Gospel
Matthew 2: 13–23
Instead of "It is right in truth ..."
Magnify, my soul, the Most-Pure Virgin Birth-Giver of God who is greater in honor and more glorious than the hosts on high.
Irmos, Tone 1: A strange and wonderful mystery do I see: The cave is heaven, the Virgin the Throne of the Cherubim and the manger a room in which Christ, the Uncontainable God, is laid. Him do we praise and magnify.
Communion Verse
The Lord has sent deliverance to His people. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
