This message will attempt to identify those essentials and help us latch onto them. All things in all worlds are One in Him. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in Thy judgements. O Word and God of all, in our hymns we praise Thee with the Father and Thy Holy Spirit, and we glorify Thy divine burial. Some churches observe the practice of holding the epitaphios at the door, above waist level, so the faithful most bow down under it as they come back into the church, symbolizing their entering into the death and resurrection of Christ. Meat-fare Week. Though Thou wast shut within the narrowest of sepulchres, O Jesus, all creation knew Thee as true King of Heaven and earth. Thy law is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. As Solomon said, the mouth of the transgressing Hebrews is a deep pit. Dead in outward appearance, yet alive as God, Thou hast restored dead mortals to life and slain him that slew me. The Service of Holy Saturday Vespers (Morning Service) English 176KB. Though Thou art buried in a grave, though Thou goest down to hell, O Savior Christ, yet hast Thou emptied the graves and stripped hell naked. Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts: quicken me in Thy righteousness. My study shall be in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy words. In a robe of mockery ye clothe Him who ordered all things, who adorned the heavens with stars and the earth with wonders. Today, leading film production company Cinedigm announced a major step towards becoming the premier provider of Faith & Family content with the acquisition of movie review and ratings service Dove.org and faith-based streaming platform Christian Cinema from Giving Company. All Thy commandments are true: they persecute me wrongfully; help Thou me. Is this a resurrection service? (3) Gone the Light the world knew. Thou didst shatter the dominion of the mighty by I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies. . I have run the way of Thy commandments: for Thou hast enlarged my heart. The First Sunday of Lent: a Fast and a Feast, 371. The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. O the folly of those who killed the prophets and slew Christ! Holy Friday. At midnight I rose to give thanks unto Thee because of the judgements of Thy righteousness. Though His Resurrection on earth . For therewith hast Thou delivered us from death. By observing vanities and lies you have forsaken your own mercy., Ode 7 9781936270330. Epitaphios threnos (funerary lamentation) is the name of the matins of Holy Saturday, served in Good Friday evening. A paraklesis is a service of supplication specifically for the living (as opposed to a Memorial Service, which is a supplication for the departed). By dying, O my God, Thou puttest death to death through Thy divine power. ). My zeal has consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy words. And with faithful hearts we honour the burial The flesh of God is hidden now beneath the earth, like a candle underneath a bushel, and it drives away the darkness in hell. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes; and I shall seek it always. Tremble, O earth! The Great Vespers will be at 6:00 pm followed by dinner. Thou who art Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ, and the hosts of angels were amazed and glorified Thy self-abasement. Pierced by a spear, O Savior, from Thy side Thou pourest out life upon Eve, the mother of all the living, who banished me from life; and Thou quickenest me also with her. Tomorrow morning we will celebrate the first Divine Liturgy of Pascha actually of Christs triumph down below. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, "Stop--Acts 2:38!" (..repent, turn from your sin..". Thou hast gone down into the tomb, O Christ, yet wast Thou never parted from Thy Father's side. With Thine own consent slain and laid beneath the earth, O my Jesus, Fountain of Life, Thou hast brought me back to life when I was dead through bitter sin. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy words. Pilate said to them, You have a guard; go your way, make it as secure as you know how. So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard. Habakkuk cried out trembling; For the proud domain of death Thou destroyest now 12 Tamerlain Ct., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-3984 303-773-0777 E-mail: gtdemos1@comcast.net. Texts are "pointed" to be sung according to the tonal patterns of the Common Chant (L'vov-Bakhmetev Obikhod, 1869 . To earth hast Thou come down, O Master, to save Adam: and not finding him on earth, Thou hast descended into hell, seeking him there. How unspeakable the mystery of Thy Love! Rising early from the night he cried out: Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, and I shall learn Thy commandments. Greek Orthodox Easter, also known as Pascha, is a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. O Jesus, my sweetness and light of salvation, how art Thou hidden in a dark tomb? One of the most characteristic, widely attended rites is the Epitaphios, the Good Friday procession. Ode 8 Buried in the earth like a grain of wheat, Thou hast yielded a rich harvest, raising to life the mortal sons of Adam. Without leaving Thy Father's side, O merciful Christ, Thou hast consented in Thy love to become a mortal man, and Thou hast gone down to hell. Thou hast drunk vinegar and gall, in Thy compassion, to loose us from the guilt of the forbidden fruit. My soul has cleaved unto the dust: quicken Thou me according to Thy word. The Slav practice usually reverses this order, with the choir singing the Psalm verses, while the priest reads the Praises. Uphold me according unto Thy word, and give me life: and turn me not away in shame from mine expectation. Armenian Orthodox have also the tradition of the epitaphios. He who granted me the breath of life is carried lifeless in Joseph's hands to burial. 370. Like a foolish servant, the disciple has betrayed the Abyss of Wisdom. Christ the Life, by tasting death, has delivered mortal men from death, and now gives life to all. All that crucified Thee shall be destroyed together, O Word, Thou Son of God and King of all. I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes: for therein is an everlasting reward. O Mother, do not strike thy breast in grief.. I have kept Thy commandments and Thy testimonies: for all my ways are before Thee, O Lord. Thy word is tried in the fire to the uttermost: therefore has Thy servant loved it. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609, http . The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins. Be surety for Thy servant for good: let not the proud accuse me falsely. Mine eyes have failed with waiting for Thy salvation, and for the word of Thy righteousness. Joseph hid Thee reverently in a new tomb, O Savior, and lamenting sang to Thee a funeral hymn fitting for God. How is God enclosed within a tomb?. The service of the Royal Hours - Great and Holy Friday Morning. List of Western Rite parishes that are streaming services. Numbered with the transgressors, O Christ, Thou dost free us all from the guilt brought upon us of old by the deceiver. How canst Thou dwell in a tomb? Feb 28, 2023 Cinedigm, Dove channel. But our question tonight is about real bones, Christs bones. I shall exalt all who magnify you in faith and in love.. Scheduled for 3/4/23, 7:00 AM. The fortieth day after death is considered to be the the most important day of commemoration. Thou art near, O Lord; and all Thy ways are truth. There was no one who could comfort her. Most churches host two services - one in the afternoon and another during the day. Brothers and sisters, if you are with Jesus Christ, do not fear death. O Morning Star of righteousness, Thou art gone down beneath the earth and hast raised up the dead as if from sleep, dispersing all the darkness of hell. Below are some historical notes regarding this tradition. Through it all, essentially nothing has changed. The veil of the temple is rent in twain at Thy Crucifixion, O Word, and the lights of heaven hide their radiance, when Thou, the Sun, art hidden beneath the earth. My soul is consumed with the longing that it has for Thy judgements at all times. I remembered Thy judgements of old, O Lord; and was comforted. This service is also sometimes called Jerusalem Matins. Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever. Have you ever considered what she went through? Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, according the judgement of those that love Thy Name. Do not lament me, O Mother - Russian . They draw nigh that persecute me unlawfully: they are far from Thy Law. Providently bringing Thee sweet spices, O my Christ, the Myrrh-bearers drew near. He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross. Thy Mother saw Thee drink the bitter vinegar, O Sweetness of the world, and her cheeks were wet with bitter tears. O God without beginning, Word coeternal, and Holy Spirit, in Thy love strengthen the power of our rulers against their enemies. Of old Thou didst bury the pursuing tyrant beneath the waves of the sea. Thou through Thy commandment hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for it is mine forever. Both now. What wast thou given in exchange for Him who is precious? Once they wept in every house for Rachel's child; and now the company of Christ's disciples with His Mother lament for the Virgin's Son. The angel standing by the grave cried out to the women: Myrrh is proper for the dead, but Christ has shown himself a stranger to corruption. The great Moses mystically foreshadowed this day when he said: God blessed the seventh day. As a lifeless corpse He is laid in the earth, and it quakes in terror, unable to endure His presence. Wounded in Thy side, O Word, through the life-giving drops of Thy blood as the pelican Thou hast restored Thy dead children to life. We all process out of the church, when that is possible, following Christs Body laid out on the Epitaphion in the way people lay out their departed at funerals. And the armies of the Angels was so amazed, That poor dear blessed Woman! Chant. On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epitaph Service at the Patriarchal Cathedral, concelebrants were Metropolitans Kyrillos of Moschonisia, Makarios of Anea, Meliton of Philadelphia, Seraphim of Sebastia, Eirinaios of Myriophyton and Peristasis, Chrysostomos of Myra, Theoliptos of Iconium, Nikandros of Irenopolis and Ioakeim of Seeing Thy body laid in the tomb, O Christ, Thy Mother brings Thee the offering of her tears, and she says: Arise, my Child, as Thou hast foretold.. This service includes what are called the Lamentations of the Theotokos. In obedience to Thine own Father, O Word, Thou hast descended to dread hell and raised up the race of mortal men. O my God in Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit, grant Thy mercy to the world. On Friday night, the Matins of Holy and Great Saturday, a unique service known as the The Lamentations at the Tomb (Epitphios Thrnos) is celebrated. Blessed art those that are blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. These two well-known brands will be . When you can get to church again, listen carefully and notice: Throughout these long Lamentations over Christ, the words of lament are put not in our mouths, but in the mouth of His Mother.The Orthodox Church does not focus much on Christ's suffering, great as it was. Willingly, O Savior, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, and Thou hast restored the dead to life, leading them back to the glory of the Father. Michael Gelsinger later became a priest and died at the Greek Orthodox Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, MA. A unique feature of the service is the chanting of the Lamentations or Praises (Enkmia), which consist of verses chanted by the clergy interspersed between the verses of Psalm 119 (which is, by far, the . Of all the days the Holy and Great Forty Day Fast is the most distinguished, but more than the Holy Forty Day Fast the Holy and Great Passion Week is exalted, and more than the days of Holy Week Great and Holy Saturday is the most exalted. As the moon hides the circle of the sun, O Savior, now the grave has hidden Thee, bodily eclipsed in death. Thou hast slept a little while, and brought the dead to life; Thou hast arisen, O loving Lord, and raised up those that from the beginning of time had fallen asleep. This is the proper rule regarding the implementation of these hymns according to Metropolitan . Bless Him, O youths, Praise Him, O priests! At the End, all good things will be raised again and restored. Yet Thou dost destroy deaths kingdom and raise the dead from hell. When the ranks of angels saw Thee, O Savior, laid out dead for our sake, they were filled with wonder and veiled their faces with their wings. I have declared my ways, and Thou heardest me: teach me Thy statutes. Pierced to the heart, the Virgin shed warm tears and cried aloud. Daystar without evening, Thou hast gone down in the flesh neath the earth; and the sun grew dark at height of noon-day, for could not bear to look upon Thee. Rivers of water have run down from mine eyes, because I kept not Thy law. 2nd Saturday of the Great Fast. Listen to Lamentations: Orthodox Chants of Holy Week by Archangel Voices on Apple Music. I will keep Thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. We magnify Thee, Jesus our King: we honor Thy burial and Thy sufferings, whereby Thou hast saved us from corruption. Thou hast brought to nothing all them that depart from Thy statutes: for their inward thought is unrighteous. The older generation served the younger generation, with students leading most of the sermons during the two-week revival chapel service. Woe is me, my Son! laments the Virgin. The Burial Shroud (in Greek, Epitaphios, Slavonic, Plashchanitsa) remains in the center of the church to symbolize Jesuss burial in the new tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. The earth trembled with fear, O Savior Christ, and the sun hid itself, seeing Thee, the Light that knows no evening, sinking in Thy body down into the tomb. Come, evil disciple, murderer of thy Lord, and show me the manner of thy wickedness, how thou hast become Christ's betrayer. 369. O bloodthirsty people, jealous and vengeful! We pray for the departed, dont we? For those who would like to follow along with the services, or who are unable to attend, or have a parish that does not have this practice, we have posted the Lamentations taken from the Lenten Triodion, translated by Mother Mary and Archimandrite Kallistos Ware. O Jesus, King of all, who hast set measures to the earth, Thou dost go this day to dwell in a narrow grave, raising up the dead from their tombs. Let my lips speak of Thy praise: for Thou hast taught me Thy statutes. Thou who art Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ: by Thy death Thou hast destroyed death and art become a fountain of life for the world. The Service at the making of a Spiritual Father. These are written with several verses under each other. I have been very greatly humbled: quicken me, O Lord, according unto Thy word. When she received Thee in her bosom, O Creator and Savior, the earth shook in fear, and with her quaking she awoke the dead. The Lamentations Service - Great and Holy Friday Evening. Glory to Thee! Understanding what we do, with the Myrrhbearers let us all anoint the Living as a corpse. A unique feature of the service is the chanting of the Lamentations or Praises, which consist of numerous verses chanted by the clergy and congregation interspersed between the verses of Psalm 119 from the Bible. So the maiden wed to God cried with loud lament; Holy Friday Lamentations. The Orthodox Celebration of the Great and Holy Saturday, by (+) Fr. Born somewhere in the time period of 805 to 810 A.D., she passed away before 865 A.D.. Kassiane (the female form of the male name Cassius) was . 2. Foreseeing Thy divine humiliation on the cross, Theotokos, most pure. Interlinear Bible 1 Corinthians 15:58 LordN-DMS - Biblical Greek Saturday of Souls Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy LIVE 3/4/23. The day continues according to Thine ordinance: for all things are Thy servants. It is the most significant holiday of the Orthodox Church. So already in tonights Epistle (1 Corinthians 5:6-8) we begin the celebration: Christ, our Passover has been sacrificed for us.