THE EPISTLE (For Sunday of Forgiveness) Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands, all ye nations. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (13:11-14:4) Brethren, now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of […]
Lenten Vespers with Ceremony of Mutual Forgiveness Served on Sunday, March 02, 2025; Tone 3
THE EPISTLE (For the Forty Martyrs of Sebastia) Thou, O Lord, will preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath disappeared. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (12:1-10) Brethren, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every […]
THE EPISTLE Thou, O Lord, shalt preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath disappeared. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (1:10-2:3) Thou, “O Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of Thy hands; they will […]
THE EPISTLE (For the Third Sunday of Great Lent) O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God! The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (4:14-5:6) Brethren, since we have a great High Priest, Who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let […]
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THE EPISTLE The Lord will give strength to His people. Ascribe to the Lord, O sons of God, ascribe to the Lord glory and honor. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (6:13-20) Brethren, when God made a promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “Surely blessing […]