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Commendations.
For the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Amen.
With Holy God, Holy Strong, Holy Immortals, have mercy on us (three times, with bows).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever, amen.
Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Lord, forgive our iniquities; Saints, visit and heal our infirmities, for Your name's sake.
Lord have mercy (thrice). Glory now.
O our father, who art in heaven; hallowed be thy name; let your kingdom come; Thy will be done, as in heaven and on earth; give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Lord have mercy (12 times). Glory, and now.
Come, let us bow to the Tsar our God (bow).
Come, let us bow to Christ the King and our God (bow).
Come, let us bow and fall down to the very Lord Jesus Christ, the King and our God (bow).
Psalm 142
Lord, hear my prayer, inspire my prayer in Thy truth, hear me in Thy truth. And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for no one living will be justified before You. Like an enemy chased my soul, and humbled my belly in the ground. He planted me to eat in the dark, as if dead for a century and my spirit is in me, my heart is troubled in me. I remembered the days of old; I have learned in all Your works, and in the works of Your hand I have learned. Lift up my hands to Thee, my soul is like a dry land to Thee. Hear me soon, Lord, my spirit is gone. Turn not away Your face from me, and I will be like those who go down into the pit. I hear, do me Thy mercy in the morning, as if on Thee hopes. Tell me, Lord, I will go the stink way, for I have taken my soul to Thee. Deliver me from my enemies, Lord, I have resorted to You. Teach me to do Your will, as You are my God. Your good Spirit will guide me to the land of right. For the sake of Thy name, Lord, live me, in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of sorrow. And by Thy mercy consume my enemies, and destroy all the aching souls of my soul, as I am Thy servant.
Glory, and now. And alleluia, alleluia, glory to Thee, O God (thrice, with bows).
Lord have mercy (12) . Glory, and now.
God the Lord and appear to us, blessed are those who come in the name of the Lord.
And confess to the Lord, for it is Good, for His mercy is forever.
About the former bypassed me and resisted them in the name of the Lord.
I will not die, but I will live and do the work of the Lord.
To the stone, His builders do not care, This was at the head of the corner, this was from the Lord, and there is a marvel in our eyes (and according to each stis we say: God is the Lord).
Therefore troparion, tone 4: P the rule of faith and the image of meekness, the abstinence of the teacher, reveal the Lord to His flock, which is true in things. For this sake, having acquired high humility, rich in poverty, our father to St. Nicholas, pray to Christ God, save our souls. (twice)
Glory, and now, this Mother of God, voice 4th: And the sacrament hidden from the ages, and unknown by an angel, God appeared to you, the Mother of God, earthly, we incarnate in inseparable removal, and for the sake of our will we perceive the Cross, having resurrected the primordial one, and save our soul from death.
Psalm 50. Have mercy on me, God.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Canon to Saint Nicholas, tone 2
Song 1. Irmos
In the depths of the ancient Pharaonic flood, all the armies were armed with power, incarnating the Word of the sins surviving consumed. Glorious Lord, be glorified.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us. (Bow)
In the crown-bearer of the Throne of Christ, the wise Nicholas, standing with the angelic ranks, grant me enlightenment, illuminating my souls gloom, as if I would praise rejoicing your most blessed memory.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Praise and glorify the whole Lord, who glorifies Him, gave the faithful refuge to eat, delivering misfortunes and misfortunes, flowing to your shelter, Nicholas, and calling you with faith and love, most glorious.
And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen. Theotokion: And my desire to lie, the all-cunning serpent, to the Sodetel, like a captive, to be raptured, by Thee, the Most Pure, was called, truly deified. You are more, O Mother of God, who gave birth to me who deified me.
Catavasia: And save your slaves from troubles, St. Nicholas of Christ, as if everything, according to Bose, we resort to you, to a quick helper and warm intercessor, and a prayer service to the Savior for our souls. (bow).
Lord have mercy. (three times with bows). This is a verb for every song.
Song 3. Irmos
The desert blossomed like a krin, Lord, the pagan barren church, by the coming of Ty, my heart was affirmed about it.
Chorus. Blessed Nicholas, being a sincere disciple of the Lord, you save those who flow to you from fierce troubles and bitter death.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. O clean Thy servants, and forgiveness of sins, as if Good grant, St. Nicholas Your saint, who have petitions to You, Many-merciful.
And now. Bogorodichen. At set the embarrassment of my soul, Most Pure One, and nourish life, Most Holy One, give birth to God, my heart be established in Him. Confusion.
Sedalen, tone 8. AT having ascended to the height of virtues, from there the divine father lit up with the radiance of miracles, the shepherd truly appeared bright, and in misfortune this pastor is invincible. With the same glorious victory over the enemy, you drove away the lie, and you saved the people from death, Nicholas. Pray to Christ God, grant forgiveness of sins to those who honor your holy memory with love.
Glory, and now, the Theotokos. I to the Virgin alone in the wives of Thee without seed, who gave birth to the flesh of God, all the blessed of mankind. The fire of the Deities settled in Thee, and like a baby, give the Creator and the Lord. With the same angelic and human race we worthily glorify, Thy Most Holy Nativity, and according to the cry of Thee, pray to Christ God of sins to grant forgiveness, who worthily praise Thy glory.
Song 4. Irmos
Having come from the Virgin, not an intercessor, not an angel, but You Yourself, Lord, incarnate, and save all of me man. I cry to Thee: Glory to Thy power.
Chorus. Approaching pure spiritual dawns, you were the light-bearer, enlightening the ends of the world. All coming, and all saving by faith flowing to you.
Chorus. And saving the youth from death, as if he appeared to St. Nicholas, so now save me from every situation, and misfortunes and troubles, all-blessed.
Glory. Oh, you shone with virtues with the radiance of all the rich, the imitator was exalted to his Master. We call upon you to save, who glorify you with reverence and love.
And now. Bogorodichen. H come to Thee, Lord of creation, we incarnate, and saving like a merciful person to all of me. With the same faithfulness to the Theotokos, we glorify you. Confusion.
Song 5. Irmos
Enlightenment to those who lie in darkness, and salvation to those who do not begin, Christ, my Savior, to You in the morning, King of the world, enlighten me with the radiance of Si, for we know no other God.
Chorus. God-like life, blessed, we enlighten, condemned by an unrighteous sword to die, presenting you delivered you, Calling the Lord of Christ, unless we know God otherwise.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. In Heaven, the eternal glory is now in vain, the inexpressible Divine dawn, enjoying the luminous radiance. Cover me with the presence of this, reverend, saint of Christ all-honestly.
And now. Bogorodichen. D and seek Your image, buried by passions, Savior, hiding heavenly beings, incarnate from the Virgin. Thou hast appeared to Thee calling, unless we know of another God to Thee. Confusion.
Song 6. Irmos
In the abyss of sinful obsession, I call upon the abyss that is not traced by Your mercy, from aphids, O God, raise me up.
Chorus. And the crown of victory for Nicholas, rely on your verse with dignity, as if the winner is well-dressed, save thee who call.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. I am mortal, blessed, sinning, and immersed in passionate turmoil, save me, directing me to the haven of the Divine will.
And now. Bogorodichen. H and I put hope on Thee, Mother of the Virgin, my salvation, and I put Thee as an intercessor to the stomach, firm and unshakable. Confusion.
Glory, and now. Kontakion, tone 3. B Having been the hierarch of St. Nicholas, Christ, fulfill the reverend gospel, lay down your soul for your people, and save the innocent from death. For this sake, be sanctified, and the great secret of God's grace will appear.
Ikos. Let us now sing songs to the saint, the shepherd and teacher of the worldly people, and let us be enlightened by his prayers. This for appearing all clean, imperishable in spirit, offering Christ an immaculate, pure and favorable sacrifice, as the saint is cleansed in soul and body, and the representative and champion of the Church is true, and the great mystery of God's grace.
Song 7. Irmos
We serve about the body of gold on the deir field, the three youths neglect the godless decree. But in the midst of the fire, cast down, cool down the belt: blessed be the God of our fathers.
Chorus. I am stopped by a sharp temptation, and fiercely urged, and those approaching the gates of hell, we are struck by inexperience. Save me with these prayers, O blessed one, and lift up a chant: Blessed be the God of our fathers.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. We shine with immaterial rays, who exist in the darkness of sorrows and embitters, and instruct those who sing to visit the joy: blessed be the God of our fathers.
And now. Bogorodichen. M oly your Son and Lord, Pure Virgin, sold by fierce sins and flattery of the serpent, delivering His Honorable Blood singing: blessed is the God of our fathers. Confusion.
Song 8. Irmos
He descended into the fiery furnace to the children of the Jews, and the flame into the coldness of the false God, sing all the works of the Lord, and exalt Him forever.
Chorus. I am kind and merciful, even in the depths of misfortunes, keep crying out, free blessed Nicholas, giving permission with prayers, even to the Savior Christ, sacred mystery.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. A mystic who is more holy than mind, and a servant of Heaven, this is God-wise, the bishop is faithful, ask for sin of forgiveness from our Savior, holy manifestation.
And now. Bogorodichen. And now my mind is sick, I have fallen into the depths of wickedness, as if from everywhere I am embraced by various evil ones. But You, Devo, heal, dressing dispassion with light. Confusion.
Song 9. Irmos
From the beginning of the Parent, the Son, God and Lord, incarnate from the Maiden, appear to us, enlighten the darkened, and gather the squandered, we magnify the All-Praised Theotokos.
Sing with bow. With the thing of grace, we enlighten God, and having been a lamp of piety, you save those who are in misfortune, and even in the depths of the muzzles you deliver, and feed the hungry gloriously, all-blessed.
Chorus. We repeat the verse.
Glory. And now settling in the heavens of food, the unspeakable glory is clearly in vain, from the Heavenly circle you naziraesh your singers, delivering from passions, most glorious God-bearer.
And now. Bogorodichen. P Wisdom, and Strength, and the Composite Word to the Father, Pure Virgin, You conceived Him, from Your Most Pure blood, Mother of God. The Living Temple is a reception, and this, after copulation, uniting itself inseparably.
And yet there is a great feast, worthy of a feast. Even more, this, to tone 8: B lady, accept the prayer of your servants and deliver us from all need and sorrow. You are the Mother of God our weapon and wall. You are the Intercessor, and we resort to You, and now we call on Thee to prayer, but deliver us from our enemies, let us exalt Thee, the Immaculate Mother of Christ our God, South of autumn, the Holy Spirit (bow to the ground).
Therefore, Holy Trinity, and according to our Father. Jesus Prayer. A min.
Troparion to the saint: P rule of faith.
Glory, kontakion: In Mirech St. Nicholas.
And now, the Theotokos: And hidden from the ages.
Therefore, Lord have mercy (40). Glory, and now. The most honest cherubim and the most glorious truly seraphim, without the corruption of God the Word, who gave birth to the present Mother of God, we magnify you.
Glory, and now. Lord have mercy (twice), Lord bless (with bows).
And let go: Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, and even in the saints of our father Nikola, Archbishop of Mir-Lycian wonderworker, and all for the sake of the saints, have mercy and save us, as Good and Humanitarian. A min.
Canon to Saint Nicholas, tone 2.
Canto 1
Irmos: In the depths of the bed, sometimes the pharaoh's all-army was a disarmed force, but the incarnate Word, the all-evil sin, consumed it: Most glorified Lord, glorious be glorified.
Chorus: Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Crown bearer of the throne of Christ, wise Nicholas, standing with the angelic hosts, grant me enlightenment, illuminating my souls gloom, as if I will praise rejoicing your all-blessed memory.
Glory, And now: Compared with my desire, putting the all-cunning serpent, Sodetel, like a captive to rapture, Thee, the All-Pure One, called out to be truly deified: You, O Bogomati, gave birth to me who deified.
Canto 3
Irmos: The desert flourished like a krin, Lord, a pagan barren church, by Your coming, my heart was established in it.
Blessed Nicholas, you were a sincere disciple of the Lord, you save those who flow to you from fierce troubles and bitter death.
Glory: Cleanse Your servants, forgiveness of sins, as if bestowing Good, Nicholas Your saint, even petitions to You, Many-merciful.
And now: Satisfy the embarrassment of my soul, Most Pure One, and nourish life, O All-Holy One, Who gave birth to God, my heart is established in Him.
And katavasia: Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
(Or, another catavasia: Deliver your servants from troubles, St. Nicholas of Christ, as if we are resorting to you, according to Bose, to a quick helper and warm intercessor, and a prayer service to the Savior for our souls.)
Therefore, Lord, have mercy, three times.
Sedalen, tone 4:
Having ascended to the height of virtues, divine from there, illumined by the radiance of miracles, truly bright appeared thou the worldly shepherd, we are invincible in misfortune: having defeated the enemy gloriously, you drove away the lie and saved the people from death, Nicholas. Pray to Christ God, grant forgiveness of sins to those who honor your holy memory with love.
Glory, and now.
Like the Virgin and One in the wives of Thee, without a seed, who gave birth to the flesh of God, we all appease the birth of humanity: the fire has settled in Thee of the Deity, and like a baby, bring the Creator and Lord. Thus, the angelic and human race worthily glorify Your Most Holy Nativity, and according to the cry of Ty: pray to Christ God of sins, grant forgiveness, worshiping by faith Merry Christmas Yours.
Canto 4
Irmos: You came from the Virgin, not an intercessor, not an angel, but Himself, Lord, incarnate, and saved me all the man, I call to You: glory to Your power, Lord.
Approaching the purely spiritual dawns, you were the light-bearer, enlightening the ends of the world, interceding for everyone, and saving all those who flow to you by faith.
Delivering from death, as if you appeared first to Nicholas, the young reverend: so now save me from every situation, and misfortunes and troubles, all-blessed.
Glory: Thou hast shone the virtues with the radiance of all-blessedness, having been the most imitator of your Lord, save you call, with reverence and love glorifying you.
And now: Find on Thee, the Lord of the creature, Incarnate, and saving like a Graceful man of all me: the same, faithful to the Theotokos, we glorify Thee.
Canto 5
Irmos: Enlightenment in the darkness of those lying, salvation of the desperate, Christ, my Savior, to You in the morning, King of the world, enlighten me with Your radiance: I know no other God for You.
With a godly life, blessed, we enlighten, condemned by an unrighteous saying to die, presenting yourself, delivering you, the Lord of Christ, calling: for we know no other God.
Glory: In Heaven, the inherent glory is now in vain, and enjoying the radiance of the inexpressible and Divine dawns, enjoying the radiance, cover me with your intercession, reverend, saint of Christ all-honestly.
And now: Yes, seek Your image, buried by passions, Savior, hiding the powers of heaven, incarnated from the Virgin, appeared to You calling: we know no other God to You.
Canto 6
Irmos: Lying in the sinful abyss, I call on the abyss, unsearchable of Your mercy, from aphids, God, raise me up.
Even after the victory of Nicholas, the crown on your versa is worthy to rely on: like a winner, the most handsome one, save thee who call.
Glory: I am mortified, blessed, sinful, and immersed in passions of anxiety, appearing to save the haven of the Divine will.
And now: I put my hopes on Thee, Mother Ever-Virgin, my salvation, and I put Thy Representative of life, but I am firm and unshakable.
Katavasia: Pray to God for us, St. Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
(Or, ina: Deliver your servants from troubles, St. Nicholas of Christ, as if all according to Bose we resort to you, to a quick helper and warm intercessor, and a prayer service to the Savior for our souls.)
And we sing, Lord, have mercy, like the 3rd song.
Glory, and now:
Kontakion, tone 3.
In Mirech, the holy clergyman appeared if you fulfilled Christ’s reverend gospel, laid down your soul for your people, and saved the innocent from death. For this sake, you were sanctified, like a great secret place of God's grace. Now let us praise the saint with songs, a pastor and teacher of the worldly people, and let us be enlightened by his prayers: behold, appearing all pure, incorruptible in spirit, offering Christ a sacrifice immaculate, pure, favorable to God: as the saint is cleansed both in soul and body, the same true representative and champion of the Church Sowing, like a great secretary of God's grace.
Canto 7
Irmos: We serve the golden image on the field of Deira, three of Your children are negligent of the godless command, in the midst of the fire they are thrown, irrigated, sing: blessed be Thou, God our father.
I fell into a sharp temptation, and fiercely rebuked, and approached the gates of hell, we are struck with sorrow, save me with your prayers, blessed, and raise up singing: blessed be the God of our fathers.
Glory: Irrelevant light We shine with immaterial rays, being in the darkness of sorrows, embittered seekers, and instruct those who sing to the enlightenment of joy: blessed be the God of our fathers.
And now: Pray to Christ, Thy Son and God, Virgin Mother of God, sold by fierce sins and serpentine flattery, to be delivered by His honest blood to those who sing: blessed be the God of our fathers.
Canto 8
Irmos: Into the fiery furnace to the Jewish youth descended, and the flame into the dew of God, sing, deeds, like the Lord, and exalt forever.
Like good and compassionate, in the depths of the misfortunes of the fierce content of freedom, blessed Nicholas, from those containing the fierce, giving permission with your prayers, even to the Savior Christ, sacred mystery.
Glory: The secret leader of those who are more than mind, the holy servant and heavenly God-wise, the bishop is faithful, ask forgiveness of sins from our Savior, sacred.
And now: Now my mind is exhausted, into the depths of dishonor, as if from everywhere I am embraced by various evil ones: but You, Virgo, heal, dressing passionlessness with light.
Canto 9
Irmos: Beginningless Parent Son, God and Lord, incarnate from the Virgin, appear to us, enlighten the darkened, gather the squandered, We magnify the All-Singing Mother of God.
We enlighten the God-wise with the candles of grace, and thou wast the lamp of piety, save those who are in misfortune, and save those who are in the depths of the muzzle, and feed the hungry gloriously, all-blessed.
Glory: Even now you are settling in paradise of sweetness, and the inexpressible glory is clearly in vain, from the Heavenly circle you naziraesh your singers, delivering from passions, God-bearer all-blessed.
And now: Wisdom, and Strength, and the Word of the Hypostatic Father, the Pure Mother of God gave birth to you, from Your Most Pure Bloods Your Temple, and by this union united inseparably.
Voice 2
Canto 1
Irmos: In the depths of the bed, sometimes the Pharaoh's entire army was a disarmed force, but the incarnate Word, the all-evil sin, consumed food: the glorified Lord, gloriously be glorified.
Chorus:
The crown-bearer of the throne of Christ, the wise Nicholas, standing with the Angelic hosts, grant me enlightenment, illuminating the souls of my darkness, as if I will praise, rejoicing, your, all-blessed, memory. (Twice)
Glorify all the Lord of That glorifying, thee a faithful refuge to give, delivering misfortunes flowing to your shelter, Nicholas, and calling you with faith and love, most glorious.
Bogorodichen: Comparing my desire, having put the serpent, the all-cunning Sodetel, like a prisoner, delight. By you, O All-Pure One, I would have been called, deified most truly: You, O Bogomati, gave birth to me who deified me.
Confusion:
Canto 3
Irmos: The desert flourished, like a crine, Lord, pagan barren, the Church by Your coming, my heart was established in it.
Chorus: Saint Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Blessed Nicholas, you were a sincere disciple of the Lord, you save those who flow to you from fierce troubles and bitter death. (Twice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Cleanse Thy servants, forgiveness of sins, as if it were good, granting, Nicholas, Thy saint, even petitions to Thee, Many-merciful.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Satisfy the embarrassment of my soul, Most Pure One, and nourish life, O All-Holy One, who gave birth to God, my heart is established in Him.
And the mess: Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Lord have mercy (thrice).
Sedalen, tone 4:
Having ascended to the height of virtues, having divinely lit up from there with the radiance of miracles, you truly appeared to be the shepherd of the world, we are invincible in our misfortune: having won the enemy gloriously, you drove away the lie and saved the people from death, Nicholas. Pray to Christ God, grant forgiveness of sins to those who honor your holy memory with love.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Like the Virgin and One in the wives of Thee, without a seed, who gave birth to the flesh of God, we all appease the birth of humanity: the fire has settled in Thee of the Deity, and like a baby, bring the Creator and Lord. Thus, the angelic and human races worthily glorify Your Most Holy Nativity, and according to the cry of Ty: pray to Christ the God of sins, grant forgiveness, bowing by faith to Your Most Holy Christmas.
Canto 4
Irmos: You came from the Virgin, not an intercessor, not an Angel, but Himself, Lord, incarnated, and saved all of me, a man. Thus I call to Thee: glory to Thy power, Lord.
Chorus: Saint Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Approaching the purely spiritual dawns, you were the light-bearer, enlightening the ends of the world, interceding for everyone and saving everything by faith, flowing to you.
Delivering from death, as if you appeared first, Nicholas, youth, reverend. So now save me from every situation, and misfortunes, and troubles, all-blessed.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Thou hast shone with the virtues of radiance, all-blessed, being the most beautiful imitator of Your Lord, save, we call, with reverence and love glorifying you.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: We find the Lord of the creature on Thee, and saving, as if merciful, all of me a person: the same, faithfully, we glorify the Theotokos Theotokos.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Canto 5
Irmos: Enlightenment in the darkness of those lying, salvation of the desperate, Christ, my Savior, to You in the morning, King of the world, enlighten me with Your radiance, I don’t know any other god than You.
With a godly life, blessed, we enlighten those condemned by an unrighteous saying to die, presenting, delivering you, calling the Lord Christ: we don’t know another god, except for You. (Twice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
In Heaven, the everlasting glory is now in vain, and enjoying the radiance of the inexpressible and Divine dawns with the brightest, cover me with your intercession, reverend, saint of Christ all-honestly.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Yes, seek Your image, buried by passions, Savior, Hidden forces of heaven, incarnated from the Virgin, appeared to You calling: we know no other god than You.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Canto 6
Irmos: Lying in the sinful abyss, I call upon the abyss that is not traced by Your mercy: from aphids, O God, raise me up.
Even victory, Nicholas, put a crown on your verse with dignity, like a winner, save the most fair of those who call on you. (Twice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
I am mortified, blessed, by sins and immersed in anxiety by passions, having appeared, save me to the haven of the Divine will.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: I put my hopes on Thee, Mother Ever-Virgin, of my salvation, and I put Thy intercessor of life, but I am firm and unshakable.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Lord have mercy. (Thrice). Glory, and now.
Kontakion tone 3
In Mirech, holy, the clergyman appeared to you, Christ's, reverend, having fulfilled the Gospel, laid down your soul about your people and saved the innocent from death. For this sake, you were sanctified, like a great secret place of God's grace.
Ikos
Now let us praise the saint with songs, a pastor and teacher of the worldly people, and let us be enlightened by his prayers: behold, appearing all clean, incorruptible in spirit, offering Christ a sacrifice immaculate, pure, favorable to God, like a saint, cleansed both in soul and body, the same true representative of the Church and champion of sowing, like a great secretary of God's grace.
Canto 7
Irmos: We serve the golden image, we serve in the field of Deira, your three children neglect the godless commandment, in the midst of the fire cast down, irrigate, sing: blessed be Thou, God our father.
Chorus: Saint Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Acute temptation vpadoh, fiercely punish, and approaching the gates of hell, we strike with sorrow, save me with your prayers, blessed, and raise me up, singing: blessed be thou, God our father. (Twice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
We shine with immaterial rays of irresistible light, existing in the darkness of sorrows, embittered seekers and instruct the enlightenment of joy, singing: blessed be Thou, God of our fathers.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Pray to Christ, Thy Son and God, Virgin Mother of God, sold by fierce sins and flattery by serpent blood, to be delivered by His honest deliverance, singing: Blessed be Thou, God our father.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Canto 8
Irmos: In the fiery furnace to the Jewish youth who descended and the flame into the dew of God, sing, deeds, like the Lord and exalt forever.
Chorus: Saint Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Like good and compassionate in the depths of the misfortunes of the fierce content of freedom, blessed Nicholas, from the fierce containing, giving permission with your prayers even to the Savior Christ, priest. (Twice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
The secret leader of those who are more than the mind, holy servant and heavenly, God-wise, the bishop is faithful, ask for sins of forgiveness from our Savior, holy manifestation.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Now my mind is exhausted, into the depths of dishonor, as if from everywhere I am embraced by various evil ones; but You, Virgo, heal, dressing dispassion with light.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Canto 9
Irmos: Beginningless Parent Son, God and Lord, incarnated from the Virgin, appear to us, darkened enlighten, collect wasted. We magnify the All-Singing Mother of God.
Chorus: Saint Father Nicholas, pray to God for us.
With candles of grace, O God-wise, we enlighten, and the lamp of piety was a reality, you save those who are in misfortune, and you save those who are in the depths of the muzzle, and you feed the hungry gloriously, all-blessed.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Even now in paradise, sweetness is settling and unspeakable glory is clearly in vain, from the Heavenly circle you naziraesh your singers, delivering from passions, all-blessed God-bearer.
And now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Bogorodichen: Wisdom, and Strength, and the Word of the Hypostatic Father, the Pure Mother of God, gave birth to you, from Your pure blood, you received your temple and united this inseparably by union.
Pray to God for us, Saint Father Nicholas, as we diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for our souls.
Canon to Saint Nicholas
CANON TO THE HOLY AND WONDERWORKER NICHOLAS
Troparion
By the rule of faith and the image of meekness, abstinence as a teacher, the immutable Truth has revealed you to your flock. Therefore, by humility you have acquired high, by poverty - wealth. Father Priest Nicholas, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion
In the Worlds, having performed holy priesthood and fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, reverend, you laid down your soul for your neighbors and saved the innocent from death. For this you are glorified in the saints as a great partaker of God's grace.
Canto 1
Irmos: I will open my mouth, and it will be filled with the Spirit; and I will speak a word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will joyfully sing of Her miracles.
Good shepherd of Christ's flock, rejoice, Nicholas, for you were a revered father and teacher to the citizens of the World of Lycian; and let me greet "rejoice!" bring you.
Tribes of the earth, let us gather so that the exclamation "rejoice!" to bring to the saint: for he brings unfailing joy to the universe.
Glory: To you, who saved the three governors from the murder of the unrighteous, we cry out: “Rejoice, Nikolai, intercessor for those who come running under your protection!”
And now: Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, thou who didst receive joy from the Angel, and save those who magnify Thee.
Canto 3
Irmos: Mother of God, You are a life-giving and abundant source; Confirm your singers, gathered spiritually, and in your divine glory honor the crowns of glory.
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
No one who comes running under the cover of hope for you leaves you with nothing, but bringing you the exclamation “rejoice”, he receives help, Father Nikolai; give it to me, O all-blessed one.
Angels marvel, reverend, at your warm intercession, while people rejoice, receiving deliverance from demonic misfortunes through your prayers; therefore, we bring you the exclamation “rejoice”, Nikolai, praiseworthy!
Glory: You are a helmet and an invincible weapon against the devil, but for Christians you are an affirmation, and for hierarchs you are an adornment, Nicholas wonderful. Rejoice, great miracle worker, a quiet haven in storms for those in need.
And now: Having conceived Your Creator, Mother of God, You gave birth to all the Creator and Lord; Pray for him to deliver us from adversity; after all, whatever you want, you can, as a good and Good Parent.
Canto 4
Irmos: Sitting in glory on the throne of the Divine, on a light cloud, the most divine Jesus came and saved those who cried out: “Glory, Christ, to Your power!”
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Holy Apostles, rejoice, Nicholas, for you have shamed the heresy of Arius and overthrown the arrogance of Belial with your prayers; do not stop praying for your servants.
You delivered the young man from the hands of the Emir of Saracens and gave joy to his parents, therefore we bring you the exclamation “rejoice” with them, Reverend Nicholas.
Glory: You, miracle worker, saved three governors from the murder of the unrighteous, appearing in a dream to the pious king and forbidding him, and from them you received the exclamation "rejoice." And strengthen me, Nicholas, with your prayers.
And now: Blessed Mother of God, rejoice, for You are the throne of all the King, the highest Cherubim. Do not delay, praying to Your Son and our God for those who always honor You, with blessed Nicholas.
Canto 5
Irmos: The whole world was amazed at Your divine glory: for You, the Virgin who did not know marriage, carried the Most High God in Your womb and gave birth to the eternal Son, giving peace to all who sing Your praises.
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Named to the apostles, standing on a par with the angels at the throne of the Lord relentlessly, you shamed the mad Arius; therefore, Nikolai, we proclaim to you: “Rejoice, decoration and pillar of the church for the saints!”
Give me a helping hand, Nikolai, praying to the Lord, for the storm of sin is drowning me, and lead me to a quiet haven of repentance, father, with your prayers.
Glory: Although I have done many iniquities, I do not deviate from the hope of your protection, Father Nicholas, always bringing the exclamation “rejoice” to you; you deliver me from all sorrow and misfortune: after all, whatever you want, you can do.
And now: Rejoice, Cloud, higher than the heavens, which gave us life-giving Rain, O all-good Mother of God! Grant us victory over the spiritual barbarians from God, with Hierarch Nicholas praying to Him.
Canto 6
Irmos: This divine and revered by all, celebrating the feast of the Mother of God, come, God-wise, clap your hands, glorifying God born from Her.
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
You have appeared as a friend of Christ and a second Peter, Father. Rejoice, for you are a pillar of the Church, miraculous by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Father Nicholas, we always bring you the exclamation “rejoice”.
The pious tsar Konstantin with Avlavius the eparch heard in a dream your threats about those men who were to die unjustly, and ordered them to be released as soon as possible, but to you, Father Nicholas, he proclaimed: rejoice!
Glory: Father, you were the helmsman of the ship sinking in the sea; and to me, who is heavily overwhelmed by demonic thoughts, give me the nourishment of good reasoning in my mind and heart, so that I always bring the exclamation “rejoice” to you, Father Nicholas the most praised.
And now: Rejoice, Most Pure Virgin, rejoice, affirmation of the world, rejoice, for you have given birth to the Son, God of all! Pray to him, O Immaculate Mother of God, for the salvation of our souls.
Canto 7
Irmos: The God-wise did not honor the creation more than the Creator, but the fire that threatened them courageously trampled, joyfully sang: “Praiseworthy Lord and God of the fathers, you are blessed!”
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Saint Nicholas, Saint of Christ, rejoice: for you are an unspeakable joy for all! And give me a helping hand so that I proclaim to you: “Rejoice, all-blessed one!”
When the governors heard that they had been released from prison at your command, they took lamps with candles and brought them to you, crying out in a loud voice: “Rejoice, reverend father, our deliverance!”
Glory: Once you heard in the dungeon of prisoners; Hear me, Father Nicholas, the exclamation “rejoice” to the one who brings you, and cast me out of the fire of Gehenna.
And now: Madam Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, accept me, who repents and flees under Your protection, so that I will incessantly cry out to You: “Rejoice, Blessed Mother of God, Ever-Virgin!”
Canto 8
Irmos: The youths of the pious in the oven were saved by the Mother of God: then - figuratively, but now - indeed, He calls the whole universe to sing to You. Sing to the Lord, creatures, and exalt in all ages!
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
Holy Trinity to the Apostles, serving the Holy Trinity with Angels, rejoice, and grant me joy with your prayers.
Pilot of those carried by the storm, rejoice, Father Nicholas, and calm the storm of my passions, from the attack of the demonic rebels, for I can no longer endure, but I cry out: “Rejoice, my helper and warm patron.”
Glory: Oh, how great sorrow seizes me from the arrows of demons, and it is impossible for me to endure wounds, but there is no doctor to apply a bandage; but you, Father Nicholas, heal my wounds with the oil of your prayers, so that I cry out to you: “Rejoice, reverend father!”
And now: Rejoice, burning bush of thorns, which Moses saw at Sinai, and the Ladder, which Jacob contemplated, the Most Blessed Mother of God Ever-Virgin!
Canto 9
Irmos: Let everyone born on earth rejoice, being enlightened by the Spirit; May the nature of disembodied Minds also triumph, honoring the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, and may it cry out: “Rejoice, O All-Blessed, Pure Mother of God, Ever-Virgin!”
Holy Hierarch Nicholas, pray to God for us.
The machinations of the deceiver and sinful aspirations surround me, but, hoping for your protection, I resort to you, father, so that you drive away from me all the deceptions of the evil one, and I called out to you: “Rejoice, Father Nicholas!”
You put the mad Aria to shame and extinguished the flame of heresies; the governor, bound in prison, heard and received the greeting “rejoice” from them; and we cry out to you, Father Nicholas: “Rejoice, all-blessed one!”
Glory: You heard Agrik, and you delighted his son Vasily from the emir, from the Saracens, and in an instant you placed him healthy before his parents; and through my prayer, my soul, sick and burdened with sins, cast out of the fire of hell, Father Nicholas.
And now: Queen, who gave birth to all the King and carried the Bearer of all creation, save me, who magnifies You, Most Holy Lady!
Prayer to Saint Nicholas
O all-holy Nicholas, glorious servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor and quick helper everywhere in sorrows! Help me, a sinner and despondent: in this life, beg the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, how much I have sinned from my youth in my whole life by deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the departure of my soul, help me, the accursed one, implore the Lord God, the entire creation of the Creator, to deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment, so that I constantly glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and always and in forever and ever, amen.
Prayer two
O all-good Father Nicholas, shepherd and teacher of all who with faith resort to your intercession and call on you in fervent prayer! Make haste soon and deliver Christ's flock from the wolves that are destroying it; and protect every Christian country and save with your holy prayers from rebellions, invasions of foreigners and internecine war, from hunger, earthquakes, floods, fires and diseases. And how did you pardon three husbands who were sitting in prison, and delivered them from royal wrath and beheading with a sword, so have mercy on me, mind, word and deed in the darkness of sins, and deliver me from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, so that with your intercession and help, with your own mercy and By grace, Christ God gave me a quiet and sinless life to live in this age, and at His Last Judgment delivered me from the fate of those standing on the left and made me worthy to stand on the right with all the saints, amen.
Prayer three
Oh, all-praised and great wonderworker, Saint of Christ, Father Nicholas! We pray you, be the hope of all Christians: a persecuted defender, a hungry feeder, weeping joy, a sick doctor, a traveler, a ruler floating on the sea and flying through the air, a feeder of the poor and orphans and all mournful helpers and patrons. Beg the merciful God to give us the forgiveness of our sins so that we live our lives peacefully and be able to see the glory of the impregnable God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever, amen.
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Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most revered not only in Russia, but also in other countries catholic church. For Orthodox believers, one of the ways to turn to a saint is to read the canon or akathist. These types of solemn chants differ in the structure of the text and the history of writing. The canons were created many centuries ago by people who were canonized by the Church as saints. Akathist can be written at the present time by a spiritual writer, who is not always a minister of the Church.
miracle worker
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was born in 270 in the city of Patara in the province of Lycia. From a young age, he was distinguished by piety and a desire to serve God. As a priest, the saint was an example for his flock, he preached, exhorted and guided the inhabitants of Lycia on the path of salvation. After several years of serving as a priest, St. Nicholas was elected Bishop of the World of Lycia.
The asceticism of St. Nicholas took place during the period of persecution of Christianity. When the bishop, along with other Christians, was imprisoned, the saint not only courageously endured all the hardships and hardships, but also supported the rest of those imprisoned.
Even during his lifetime, many miracles and deeds of true mercy and love for one's neighbor are attributed to Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is revered in both Western and Eastern Christianity. This saint is especially loved by believers, and many people turn to him with prayer.
Canon to Nicholas the Wonderworker
The canons to Nicholas the Wonderworker are works of church hymnography, complex in structure, praising the saint. Their text consists of biblical hymns, to which additional verses were later added - irmoses and troparia. The latter sing of the festive event. Irmoses serve to connect the biblical song and troparion, drawing an analogy between the celebrated event and the one described in the Bible. The structure of the irmos is the basis for the melody and the rhythmic structure of the troparion. The length and number of stanzas must match.
There are several canons to the saint:
- “In the depths of the bed sometimes ......” - the beginning of the irmos of the first canon.
- The 2nd canon to Nicholas the Wonderworker begins with the irmos "Christ is born - glorify ..."
- “Let us sing a song, people ... ..” - the irmos of the canon from the service for the transfer of the relics of the saint.
- “I will open my mouth…..” - the beginning of the fourth canon to Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Canon 2 to Nicholas the Wonderworker, as well as the 1st canon, is read during the service on the memory of the saint on December 19 in a new style. The other two canons are read at the divine service on May 22, the day of commemoration of the transfer of the relics of the saint.
Why read canon?
The canons to Nicholas the Wonderworker can be read at home or heard during worship in the temple. The Holy Fathers of the Church say that those who read the Canons Mother of God, Savior and saints, the Lord especially protects. The canons to Nicholas the Wonderworker are also prayers, reading which a person turns to the saint through biblical events.
The canons were written many centuries ago by highly spiritual people and, as a rule, later canonized as saints. Reading the laudatory hymns and prayers written by them, a person together with them lifts up a prayer to God.
Canon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is read for healing from illnesses, help in need and material shortage. The saint is also considered the protector of widows and orphans. They pray to him in despondency, sadness and despair. Since the saint himself was imprisoned for some time, people turn to him in captivity and in other difficult life circumstances.
Where can I find the canon and akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker?
Almost any canons and akathists can be purchased at church shops. The Canon of Nicholas the Wonderworker with accents can be found on Orthodox websites on the Internet. It is better if, in parallel with the canon, the text of the explanations is written, since the language of liturgical songs is not always understandable only to a person starting his path to faith.
Before reading, you must make sure that the canon or akathist is approved by the Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Church. To do this, it is better to use texts from canons purchased in shops at churches or found on reliable Orthodox sites. The list of approved akathists is also published on the Internet.
In addition, you can always go to the priest or deacon in the temple and clarify whether the akathist meets the requirements established by the Holy Synod.
How to read canon
The Canon to Nicholas the Wonderworker in Russian is not as difficult to read as in Church Slavonic. When reading the canon, it is necessary to carefully pronounce each word. Unlike the akathist, the canon of repentance to Nicholas the Wonderworker can be read while sitting. You can chant laudatory chants to the saint at any time. There are special initiatory prayers that are read before the canon. If biblical hymns to the saint are followed after the daily prayer rule, then additional prayers are not required.
In the case when it is not possible to read the canon aloud, you can also say a prayer to yourself. The main thing is that her words are pronounced consciously, with a sense of repentance and love for God, the saint. It is better to read the canon aloud in a calm and monotonous voice. Paying attention to the expressiveness of the voice is not necessary. Church and home prayers are not secular poetic works, therefore they are pronounced a little differently. The most important thing when reading sacred hymns is the conversion of the soul to God, the spiritual world.
Before reading the canon, you can light a candle or a lamp near the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. If there is no suitable image of the saint, then you can turn to the image of the Mother of God or the Savior.
Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Akathist - a song of praise to God, the Mother of God or saints. The first was written to the Most Holy Theotokos in 626 in honor of the liberation of Constantinople from the Persians.
Akathist consists of ikos and kontakion. There are 24 stanzas in the song of praise. Each kontakion ends with a call to praise God: "Alleluia!" And the ikos is a greeting to the saint being sung: "Rejoice!"
Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker was written some time after his death. According to one version, the laudatory hymn was written by the ministers of the church in Constantinople, according to another, by Russian hieromonks who participated in the transfer of the relics of the saint exuding myrrh.
The text of the akathist can be purchased at the church shop, found on websites on the Internet, and listened to on audio media. In the first case, you can be sure of the quality and authenticity of the text. In addition, in the churches consecrated in honor of the saint, an akathist to St. Nicholas the Pleasant is read once a week. A forty-day reading of the akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker can also be ordered in monasteries. In this case, it is necessary to indicate the name of the person about whose health the akathist will be read.
How to read an akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Before taking on the obligation to read an akathist to a saint for a certain period, it is better to take a blessing from a confessor. The priest who performs the sacrament of confession, knowing the spiritual forces, life circumstances and the inner state of the believer, will bless or give advice to postpone the reading for the time being.
There are certain rules for reading an akathist. The thirteenth kontakion - a prayerful appeal to the saint - is read three times. After the last kontakion of the Akathist, the first ikos and kontakion are read again. Then a prayer is read to Nicholas the Wonderworker.
The number of days during which an akathist is read is unlimited. Akathist can be read at any convenient time. It is better if during this time the icon of the saint is located nearby.
Often the hymn of praise is recited for forty days. At the same time, if you had to skip a day, then you can continue the next.
You can read the akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker once, most importantly, to feel in your soul the desire and desire to turn to the saint. Akathist is equated to a hymn, so it is better to stand while reading it.
Why read an akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker?
Akathist, like the canon to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, helps believers in a variety of cases. A prayer appeal to a saint helps with any difficulties. You can find a lot of appreciative reviews and real stories from the lives of people who talk about the resolution of difficult life circumstances after prayers to the saint. Especially often they turn to him in case of illness, financial and domestic difficulties, while traveling. Even during his lifetime, the bishop provided assistance to many in need.
The text of the akathist contains the biographies of the saint. Many people perceive it much easier than the canon to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
You should not treat the reading of an akathist as a magical rite and conspiracy. Wish quick results won't do any good. The main feeling when turning to a saint should be repentance and faith that the Pleasant of God will hear the request and help.
Prayers before reading the akathist and canons
Before the akathist, it is necessary to read the initial prayers that will help prepare the human mind for a laudatory song: discard all vain thoughts, focus on the text of the prayer. Usually, the preparatory prayers include: "To the King of Heaven", "Thrice-sacred Song", " holy trinity”, “Our Father”, “Come let us worship”. Also, “Lord, have mercy” is said several times, and psalms from the psalter are read. The same prayers are read before the canon.
After reading the akathist or canons, prayers are said to Nicholas the Wonderworker, which are the same for all prayer rules.
Canons and Akathist in Church Slavonic
Prayer chants are much harder to find than in Russian.
In churches, all texts of worship are pronounced only in Church Slavonic. This language incorporates the centuries-old experience of communication between a Russian person and God. In addition, reading in Church Slavonic helps to escape from everyday thoughts, create a special atmosphere and immerse yourself in the world of prayer.
Akathist in Church Slavonic will be difficult for a believer who is just starting to learn this language to understand. In order for the text to be better perceived, you can read the translation and interpretation in Russian.
Canons that are more complex in structure are best read in Russian, so they will be easier to understand.
What is better to read: an akathist or a canon to a saint?
The canon is a more ancient genre of church hymns than the akathist. The text of the canons was written by the holy fathers, whose level of spiritual growth and awareness of the Divine universe far exceeds ordinary human understanding. Akathists, as a rule, were created in a later period by spiritual writers, not all of whom were monks or ministers of the church. Therefore, when choosing between the canon and the akathist, according to some priests, it is better to give preference to reading the former.
At the same time, the akathist to the saint is easier to read and understand, since the structure of the text is much simpler.
The canons to Nicholas the Wonderworker are a less laudatory prayer than an akathist, but it has a pleading character. Despite this, you can also ask for help by reading an akathist.
