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Week Three, Day Six
The Twentieth Day
Saints/Martyrs/Feasts/Fasts to be observed/commemmorated/celebrated: Feast of Igziabher Ab; Angel Ruphael, the Miracle at the Marriage at Cana
Day 20
Morning prayer
In the name of the Father …
Opening prayer
O God, our refuge and our strength, who are the author of all godliness; be ready, we pray you, to hear the devout prayer of your servants; and grant us that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; and may your grace be with us forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Psalm 102: 1-28
102:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to thee. 102:2 Hide not your face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline your ear to me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. 102:3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. 102:4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. 102:5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. 102:6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. 102:7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. 102:8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me. 102:9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping. 102:10 Because of your indignation and your wrath: for you have lifted me up, and cast me down. 102:11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. 102:12 But thou, O Lord, shall endure forever; and your remembrance to all generations. 102:13 Thou shall arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 102:14 For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 102:15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth your glory. 102:16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 102:17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. 102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; 102:20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; 102:21 To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; 102:22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. 102:23 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. 102:24 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: your years are throughout all generations. 102:25 Of old have you laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of your hands. 102:26 They shall perish, but thou shall endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shall thou change them, and they shall be changed: 102:27 But you are the same, and your years shall have no end. 102:28 The children of your servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Psalm 103: 1-22
103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 103:3 Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases; 103:4 Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies; 103:5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 103:6 The Lord executes righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 103:7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the children of Israel. 103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 103:9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger forever. 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. 103:14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. 103:15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 103:16 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. 103:17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children; 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 103:19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom rules over all. 103:20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word. 103:21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. 103:22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Scripture Readings
1st Reading
Jeremiah 17: 9-10
17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. He who receives the prophet the by the name of the prophet, shall receive the prophet’s …
2nd Reading
2nd Corinthians 13: 11-13
13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. He who receives the Apostle by the name of the Apostle shall receive the Apostle’s reward. Amen
3rd Reading (Chant)
Psalm 111: 1-2
111:1 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 111:2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Halleluiah, stand up and harken to the Holy Gospel, the message of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
4th Reading
The Gospel, St St. Matthew 6: 7-9
6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like to them: for your Father knows what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: heaven and earth shall pass away…. It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one ….
Concluding prayer
O Lord our God, we humbly offer you our service of praise and thanks for this new day. Grant us your grace to begin this day with you and remain with us throughout the day. And help us to reach the fullness of your redemption. We make our morning prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Holy Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Day 20
Evening prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son ….
Opening prayer
O God Our heavenly King whose name is holy, and whose mercy is praised from generation to generation, we pray that you will hear our evening prayer and grant us that we may glorify you by never ceasing praise. We make this our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Holy Son, who loves and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Psalm 104: 1-35/end
104:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with honour and majesty. 104:2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: 104:3 Who lays the beams of his chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind: 104:4 Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: 104:5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed forever. 104:6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. 104:7 At your rebuke they fled; at the voice of your thunder they hasted away. 104:8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys to the place which you have founded for them. 104:9 You have set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. 104:10 He sends the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. 104:11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. 104:12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. 104:13 He waters the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your works. 104:14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; 104:15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengthens man's heart. 104:16 The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; 104:17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. 104:18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. 104:19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knows his going down. 104:20 You make darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. 104:21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. 104:22 The sun arises, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. 104:23 Man goes forth to his work and to his labour until the evening. 104:24 O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches. 104:25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. 104:26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom you have made to play therein. 104:27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. 104:28 That you give them they gather: thou openest your hand, they are filled with good. 104:29 Thou hidest your face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. 104:30 Thou sendest forth your spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. 104:31 The glory of the Lord shall endure forever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works. 104:32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles: he touches the hills, and they smoke. 104:33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. 104:35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Scripture Readings
14th Century Bible
1st Reading
Tobit 4: 16-17, 19-20
4:16 Give of your bread to the hungry, and of your garments to them that are naked; and according to your abundance give alms: and let not your eye be envious, when you give alms. Pour out your bread on the burial of the just, but give nothing to the wicked. 4:19 Bless the Lord your God alway, and desire of him that your ways may be directed, and that all your paths and counsels may prosper: forevery nation hath not counsel; but the Lord himself gives all good things, and he humbles whom he will, as he will; now therefore, my son, remember my commandments, neither let them be put out of your mind. He who receives the prophet in the name of the prophet shall receive the prophet reward.
2nd Reading
Romans 14: 17-19
14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 14:18 For he that in these things serves Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. He who receives the Apostle by the name of the Apostle shall receive the Apostle’s reward. Amen
3rd Reading (Chant)
Psalm 108: 1-2
108:1 O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 108:2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Halleluiah, stand up and harken to the Holy Gospel, the message of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
4th Reading
The Gospel, St Mark 14: 32-41
14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful to death: tarry ye here, and watch. And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. And he cometh, and finds them sleeping, and saith to Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words. And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. And he cometh the third time, and saith to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. He that hath ears to hear let him hear… It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one ….
Concluding prayer
Lord our Father and King, to whom we offer evening prayer, we humbly pray that you may mercifully grant us your grace and that our hearts may always meditate on your law and words, and give us the reward of everlasting light and life. We make this our evening prayer through our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
The Synaxarium:
THE FIFTH MONTH
TIR 13
(January 21)
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT,
ONE GOD. AMEN.
On this day is commemorated the miracle which our Lord wrought at the marriage at Cana of Galilee, even as saith the Holy Gospel; this miracle was the first which the Lord wrought in Galilee. And by His Divine command He changed water and made it into sweet wine, and not thin wine, but wine sound and good to the taste, and of pleasant perfume. To this fact the master of the feast testified, when he called the bridegroom, and said unto him, “Every man maketh the wine which is good to be drunk first of all, and when [the priests] have drunk freely, he giveth them wine which is inferior to drink; but thou hast kept back the good till the last, even unto this moment.” And in that place His glory appeared, and His disciples believed on Him.
And on this day the Seven Children whose names are ‘Arsalidas, Duamedos (Diomedis), Eugenius, Demetrius, Bernatius, Stephen and Irakos (Cyriacus); these men were sons of nobles of the city who were strong in the Faith of Christ. And it was reported unto the wicked Emperor Decius that they were Christians, and he had them brought to him, and he pressed them to worship his idols; and when they refused to do so he appointed them a time wherein they could take counsel together about the matter, and Decius went to his palace. And these Seven blessed Children went to their houses, and they distributed all their goods among the poor and needy, and the dinars which were left they took with them for their necessities, and they [went and] hid themselves in a cave to the east of the city. And Duameyosis, a young man of wisdom and understanding, used to go on errands for them in the city, and buy their food for them, and he told them the talk which he heard. When the Emperor Decius returned to the city he sought the Seven Children, and when the people told him that they were in a cave, he commanded the soldiers to block up the mouth of the cave with stones. And when these holy Children fell asleep in the evening God took their souls and made them to rest in the Garden, and they slept for three hundred and seventy-two years. And there were two faithful servants of the emperor whose names were Therodore and Macedonius, and they took two tablets of lead and wrote upon them the memorial of the saints, and placed them at the mouth of the cave. And after the Emperor Decius died, many emperors reigned. And in the days of Theodosius, the spiritual emperor, there rose up certain heretical men who denied the resurrection of the dead. And there was a certain nobleman whose name was Aldius, and he wanted to build a pen for his sheep, and he commanded the workmen to bring stones for this purpose. And they opened the cave, and those saints woke up, and they sent Duamedos (Diomedis) to buy food for them. And when the men of the city saw that the dinar was inscribed with the name of Decius, they seized Duamedos (Diomedis), thinking that he had found a buried treasure. And they brought him before the magistrates and the bishop, and when they examined him he told them about the young men; and when they had gone there they found them seated and sending forth rays of light like the sun. And the bishop took the lead tablets and read their history which was written upon them, and when [the magistrates] heard that they had fallen asleep in the days of Decius they marveled and glorified God. And they sent a message to Theodosius the emperor, and when he arrived he saluted the saints, and was blessed by them. And having conversed with him, and blessed him, they fell asleep on the ground and delivered up their souls to God; and the Emperor Theodosius wept over them and buried them in that place. Salutation to the Seven Sleepers.
And on this day also are commemorated Karnos (Carinus) the martyr, and Minas of the cell (i.e. the anchorite).
And on this day also died Abba Nakaro. This holy man was a spiritual fighter, but no man knew it. He used to put thorns under his shirt so that he might not sleep soundly, and he kept vigil by day and by night, and because of his excessive humility they made him a doorkeeper. And there was in that monastery a certain monk, an anchorite, who was able to see hidden things by the spirit. One night in his sleep he saw that he was standing on a high place, and below him was a garden [filled with] fruits of all kinds, and streams of water ran round about through it, and in the midst of them was Abba Nakaro, watering this plot and that. And that monk said unto him, “O my brother Nakaro, Unto whom belongeth this garden?” And Nakaro said unto him, “I planted it.” And the monk said unto Nakaro, “I wish thee to give me some of the fruits thereof.” Then Nakaro cut off three pomegranates, and gave them to him, and he tied them up in his garment; and when he awoke from his sleep he found the fruit. And he went to Abba Nakaro and he found him standing in the doorway, and he said unto him, “O my brother, hast thou seen me this [past] night?” And Nakaro said unto him, “Yea, I saw thee, and I gave thee three pomegranates.” And when the monk went into the monastery he told the monks and the abbot everything which had happened, and he showed them the pomegranates, and the brethren marveled at the holiness of Abba Nakaro, for it was then summer time, and not the season for pomegranates. And the monks were sorry that they had appointed Abba Nakaro to such a lowly position as that of doorkeeper, and they wanted to give him a higher position; but when they went to him they could not find him, and they sorrowed for him with a great sorrow. And the pilgrims told them that he died as on this day. Salutation to the blessed Abba Nakaro.
Glory be to God Who is glorified in His Saints. Amen.
Week Three, Day Six
The Twentieth Day
Saints/Martyrs/Feasts/Fasts to be observed/commemmorated/celebrated: Feast of Igziabher Ab; Angel Ruphael, the Miracle at the Marriage at Cana
Day 20
Morning prayer
In the name of the Father …
Opening prayer
O God, our refuge and our strength, who are the author of all godliness; be ready, we pray you, to hear the devout prayer of your servants; and grant us that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; and may your grace be with us forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Psalm 102: 1-28
102:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to thee. 102:2 Hide not your face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline your ear to me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. 102:3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. 102:4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. 102:5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. 102:6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. 102:7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. 102:8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me. 102:9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping. 102:10 Because of your indignation and your wrath: for you have lifted me up, and cast me down. 102:11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. 102:12 But thou, O Lord, shall endure forever; and your remembrance to all generations. 102:13 Thou shall arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 102:14 For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 102:15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth your glory. 102:16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 102:17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. 102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; 102:20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; 102:21 To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; 102:22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. 102:23 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. 102:24 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: your years are throughout all generations. 102:25 Of old have you laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of your hands. 102:26 They shall perish, but thou shall endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shall thou change them, and they shall be changed: 102:27 But you are the same, and your years shall have no end. 102:28 The children of your servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Psalm 103: 1-22
103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 103:3 Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases; 103:4 Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies; 103:5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 103:6 The Lord executes righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 103:7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the children of Israel. 103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 103:9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger forever. 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. 103:14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. 103:15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 103:16 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. 103:17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children; 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 103:19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom rules over all. 103:20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word. 103:21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. 103:22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Scripture Readings
1st Reading
Jeremiah 17: 9-10
17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. He who receives the prophet the by the name of the prophet, shall receive the prophet’s …
2nd Reading
2nd Corinthians 13: 11-13
13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. He who receives the Apostle by the name of the Apostle shall receive the Apostle’s reward. Amen
3rd Reading (Chant)
Psalm 111: 1-2
111:1 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 111:2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Halleluiah, stand up and harken to the Holy Gospel, the message of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
4th Reading
The Gospel, St St. Matthew 6: 7-9
6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like to them: for your Father knows what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: heaven and earth shall pass away…. It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one ….
Concluding prayer
O Lord our God, we humbly offer you our service of praise and thanks for this new day. Grant us your grace to begin this day with you and remain with us throughout the day. And help us to reach the fullness of your redemption. We make our morning prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Holy Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Day 20
Evening prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son ….
Opening prayer
O God Our heavenly King whose name is holy, and whose mercy is praised from generation to generation, we pray that you will hear our evening prayer and grant us that we may glorify you by never ceasing praise. We make this our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Holy Son, who loves and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
Psalm 104: 1-35/end
104:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with honour and majesty. 104:2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: 104:3 Who lays the beams of his chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind: 104:4 Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: 104:5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed forever. 104:6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. 104:7 At your rebuke they fled; at the voice of your thunder they hasted away. 104:8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys to the place which you have founded for them. 104:9 You have set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. 104:10 He sends the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. 104:11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. 104:12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. 104:13 He waters the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your works. 104:14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; 104:15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengthens man's heart. 104:16 The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; 104:17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. 104:18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. 104:19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knows his going down. 104:20 You make darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. 104:21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. 104:22 The sun arises, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. 104:23 Man goes forth to his work and to his labour until the evening. 104:24 O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches. 104:25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. 104:26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom you have made to play therein. 104:27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. 104:28 That you give them they gather: thou openest your hand, they are filled with good. 104:29 Thou hidest your face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. 104:30 Thou sendest forth your spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. 104:31 The glory of the Lord shall endure forever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works. 104:32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles: he touches the hills, and they smoke. 104:33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. 104:35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning….
Scripture Readings
14th Century Bible
1st Reading
Tobit 4: 16-17, 19-20
4:16 Give of your bread to the hungry, and of your garments to them that are naked; and according to your abundance give alms: and let not your eye be envious, when you give alms. Pour out your bread on the burial of the just, but give nothing to the wicked. 4:19 Bless the Lord your God alway, and desire of him that your ways may be directed, and that all your paths and counsels may prosper: forevery nation hath not counsel; but the Lord himself gives all good things, and he humbles whom he will, as he will; now therefore, my son, remember my commandments, neither let them be put out of your mind. He who receives the prophet in the name of the prophet shall receive the prophet reward.
2nd Reading
Romans 14: 17-19
14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 14:18 For he that in these things serves Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. He who receives the Apostle by the name of the Apostle shall receive the Apostle’s reward. Amen
3rd Reading (Chant)
Psalm 108: 1-2
108:1 O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 108:2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Halleluiah, stand up and harken to the Holy Gospel, the message of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
4th Reading
The Gospel, St Mark 14: 32-41
14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful to death: tarry ye here, and watch. And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. And he cometh, and finds them sleeping, and saith to Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words. And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. And he cometh the third time, and saith to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. He that hath ears to hear let him hear… It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one ….
Concluding prayer
Lord our Father and King, to whom we offer evening prayer, we humbly pray that you may mercifully grant us your grace and that our hearts may always meditate on your law and words, and give us the reward of everlasting light and life. We make this our evening prayer through our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Our Father….O my Lady Mary…
The Synaxarium:
THE FIFTH MONTH
TIR 13
(January 21)
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT,
ONE GOD. AMEN.
On this day is commemorated the miracle which our Lord wrought at the marriage at Cana of Galilee, even as saith the Holy Gospel; this miracle was the first which the Lord wrought in Galilee. And by His Divine command He changed water and made it into sweet wine, and not thin wine, but wine sound and good to the taste, and of pleasant perfume. To this fact the master of the feast testified, when he called the bridegroom, and said unto him, “Every man maketh the wine which is good to be drunk first of all, and when [the priests] have drunk freely, he giveth them wine which is inferior to drink; but thou hast kept back the good till the last, even unto this moment.” And in that place His glory appeared, and His disciples believed on Him.
And on this day the Seven Children whose names are ‘Arsalidas, Duamedos (Diomedis), Eugenius, Demetrius, Bernatius, Stephen and Irakos (Cyriacus); these men were sons of nobles of the city who were strong in the Faith of Christ. And it was reported unto the wicked Emperor Decius that they were Christians, and he had them brought to him, and he pressed them to worship his idols; and when they refused to do so he appointed them a time wherein they could take counsel together about the matter, and Decius went to his palace. And these Seven blessed Children went to their houses, and they distributed all their goods among the poor and needy, and the dinars which were left they took with them for their necessities, and they [went and] hid themselves in a cave to the east of the city. And Duameyosis, a young man of wisdom and understanding, used to go on errands for them in the city, and buy their food for them, and he told them the talk which he heard. When the Emperor Decius returned to the city he sought the Seven Children, and when the people told him that they were in a cave, he commanded the soldiers to block up the mouth of the cave with stones. And when these holy Children fell asleep in the evening God took their souls and made them to rest in the Garden, and they slept for three hundred and seventy-two years. And there were two faithful servants of the emperor whose names were Therodore and Macedonius, and they took two tablets of lead and wrote upon them the memorial of the saints, and placed them at the mouth of the cave. And after the Emperor Decius died, many emperors reigned. And in the days of Theodosius, the spiritual emperor, there rose up certain heretical men who denied the resurrection of the dead. And there was a certain nobleman whose name was Aldius, and he wanted to build a pen for his sheep, and he commanded the workmen to bring stones for this purpose. And they opened the cave, and those saints woke up, and they sent Duamedos (Diomedis) to buy food for them. And when the men of the city saw that the dinar was inscribed with the name of Decius, they seized Duamedos (Diomedis), thinking that he had found a buried treasure. And they brought him before the magistrates and the bishop, and when they examined him he told them about the young men; and when they had gone there they found them seated and sending forth rays of light like the sun. And the bishop took the lead tablets and read their history which was written upon them, and when [the magistrates] heard that they had fallen asleep in the days of Decius they marveled and glorified God. And they sent a message to Theodosius the emperor, and when he arrived he saluted the saints, and was blessed by them. And having conversed with him, and blessed him, they fell asleep on the ground and delivered up their souls to God; and the Emperor Theodosius wept over them and buried them in that place. Salutation to the Seven Sleepers.
And on this day also are commemorated Karnos (Carinus) the martyr, and Minas of the cell (i.e. the anchorite).
And on this day also died Abba Nakaro. This holy man was a spiritual fighter, but no man knew it. He used to put thorns under his shirt so that he might not sleep soundly, and he kept vigil by day and by night, and because of his excessive humility they made him a doorkeeper. And there was in that monastery a certain monk, an anchorite, who was able to see hidden things by the spirit. One night in his sleep he saw that he was standing on a high place, and below him was a garden [filled with] fruits of all kinds, and streams of water ran round about through it, and in the midst of them was Abba Nakaro, watering this plot and that. And that monk said unto him, “O my brother Nakaro, Unto whom belongeth this garden?” And Nakaro said unto him, “I planted it.” And the monk said unto Nakaro, “I wish thee to give me some of the fruits thereof.” Then Nakaro cut off three pomegranates, and gave them to him, and he tied them up in his garment; and when he awoke from his sleep he found the fruit. And he went to Abba Nakaro and he found him standing in the doorway, and he said unto him, “O my brother, hast thou seen me this [past] night?” And Nakaro said unto him, “Yea, I saw thee, and I gave thee three pomegranates.” And when the monk went into the monastery he told the monks and the abbot everything which had happened, and he showed them the pomegranates, and the brethren marveled at the holiness of Abba Nakaro, for it was then summer time, and not the season for pomegranates. And the monks were sorry that they had appointed Abba Nakaro to such a lowly position as that of doorkeeper, and they wanted to give him a higher position; but when they went to him they could not find him, and they sorrowed for him with a great sorrow. And the pilgrims told them that he died as on this day. Salutation to the blessed Abba Nakaro.
Glory be to God Who is glorified in His Saints. Amen.
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