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Festal Apolytikion of Theophany

Thy Baptism, O Lord, in the River Jordan, Worship of the Trinity has made Its Appearance; for the Voice of the Lord came forth to Thee with the Testimony, Naming Thee Beloved Son; and the Spirit like a dove, Confirming the Truth of the Word. Wherefore, O Thou Who appeared and Enlightened the world: O Christ, > Glory to Thee!
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En Iordani Vaptizomenou Sou Kyrie, i tis By

Triados efanerothi proskinisis. Tou gar Gennitoros i Foni prosemartiri Si, Agapiton Se Iion Onomazousa. Ke to Pnevma en idi peristeras eveveou tou Logou to asfales. O epifanis, Hriste O Theos, ke ton kosmon Fotisas, Doxa Si!

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idati, ke psihon touto katharsion ginete. Epigion to fenomenon, ke iper tous Ouranous to noomenon. Dia loutrou sotiria, di idatos to Pnevma. Dia Katadiseos i pros Theon imon anodos ginete. Thavmasia ta erga sou Kyrie! > Doxa Si!

Enite O

afton en kimvalis evihis. Enite afton en kimvalis alalagmou. Pasa pnoi inesato ton Kyrion.

Praise

Sanctification to the water and it becomes a cleansing for our souls. That which is outward and visible is earthly, that which is inwardly understood is higher than Heaven. Salvation comes through washing, and through water the Spirit: by descending into the water we ascend to God. Wonderful are Thy Works, O Lord: >Glory to Thee! Him with tuneful cymbals; praise Him with loud cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Psalm 117 /118

Theos

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STIHOS

Theos

1 : Exomologisthe to Kyrio, oti Agathos, oti is ton eona to Eleos Aftou!

Kyrios ke Evlogimenos O Onomati Kyriou!

Epefanen imin. erhomenos en

The Lord is God, and has Appeared to

us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!
VERSE 1 : Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good; His Mercy endures forever!

STIHOS

perivallon ton Ouranon en nefeles, rithra perivallete simeron ta Iordania. Ke tin emin katherete katharsin, o tou kosmou eron tin amartian. Ke ipo tou singenous anothen martirite Pnevmatos, Iios Monogenis iparhon tou ipsistou Patros. Pros on Voisomen. O epifanis ke sosas imas, Hriste O Theos imon: >Doxa Si!

He Who

2 : Panta ta Ethni ekiklosan me, ke to Onomati Kyriou inamin aftous.

Kyrios ke Evlogimenos O Onomati Kyriou!

Epefanen imin. erhomenos en

The Lord is God, and has Appeared to

VERSE

us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

> Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati.

By Anatolios -

>Glory O

covers the Heaven with clouds is Himself covered today by the streams of Jordan; and He Who takes away the sin of the world is cleansed, that I may be made clean. The Only Begotten Son of the Most High Father receives from Above the Testimony of the Consubstantial Spirit. Unto Him let us cry aloud: O Christ our God Who has revealed Thyself to us and Saved us: > Glory to Thee! to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
AGAL

Theos

STIHOS

Theos

3 : Para Kyriou egeneto afti, ke esti thavmasti en ofthalmis imon.

Kyrios ke Evlogimenos O Onomati Kyriou!

Epefanen imin. erhomenos en

The Lord is God, and has Appeared to

VERSE

2 : All the Nations surrounded me, but in the Name of the Lord I drove them back.

us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

Kyrios ke Evlogimenos O Onomati Kyriou!

Epefanen imin. erhomenos en

The Lord is God, and has Appeared to

3 : This is the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.

Festal Apolytikion Theophany

us. Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!

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Namata

Iordania perivalou Sotir, O anavallomenos Fos os imation. Ke eklinas korifin to Prodromo, O ton Ouranon metrisas spithami. Ina epistrefis kosmon ek planis, ke Sosis tis psihas imon.

Ke

Amin.

nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

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Saviour, Who clothes Thyself with Light as with a garment, Thou has clothed Thyself in the waters of Jordan; and Thou Who has measured Heaven with the span of Thy Hand, has bowed Thy Head before the Forerunner, so that Thou might turn the world back from error and Save our souls. and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.

Iordani Vaptizomenou Sou Kyrie, i tis Triados efanerothi Proskinisis. Tou gar Gennitoros i Foni prosemartiri Si, Agapiton Se Iion Onomazousa. Ke to Pnevma en idi peristeras eveveou tou Logou to asfales. O Epifanis, Hriste O Theos, ke ton kosmon Fotisas, Doxa Si! (3)
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Thou, O Lord, was Baptised in the Jordan, the Worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the Voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee the Beloved Son, and the Spirit like a dove, confirmed His Word as sure and steadfast. O Christ our God, Who has appeared and Enlightened the world: Glory to Thee! (3)
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First Festal Kathisma Theophany

THE PRI EST HYMNS H OLY SANCTUARY , CHANTED:
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Simeron

O Hristos, en Iordani ilthe Vaptisthine. Simeron Ioannis apetete, korifis tou Despotou. E Dinamis ton Ouranon exestisan, to paradoxon orose Mystirion. I Thalassa ide ke efigen; O Iordanis idon anestrefeto; Imis de is fotisthente Voomen. > Doxa to fanenti Theo. Ke epi gis ofthenti, ke fotisanti ton kosmon!
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Today

Christ came to be Baptised in Jordan. Today John touched the Head of our Master. The Powers of Heaven were amazed as they beheld the Marvellous Mystery. The sea saw it and fled; Jordan at the sight was driven back. And we who have been Enlightened cry aloud: > Glory to God revealed to us, Who has
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Sou en Iordani Sotir, ke Vaptithento Sou ipo Prodomou Hriste, Igapimenos Ios emartirithis. Othen ke sinanarhos, to Patri Pefanerose. Pnevma de to Agion, epi se kategineto. En O ke Fotisthentes Voomen: >Doxa Theo to en Triadi!

Thou Appeared, O Saviour Christ, in the

Jordan and were Baptised by the Forerunner: and Testimony was borne to Thee, that Thou art the Beloved Son. So were Thou revealed as Co-Eternal with the Father, and the Holy Spirit Who descended upon Thee. Enlightened by Thee, we cry: > Glory to the God in Trinity!

> Doxa Amin.

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

>Glory Amen

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Sou en Iordani Sotir, ke Vaptithento Sou ipo Prodomou Hriste, Igapimenos Ios emartirithis. Othen ke sinanarhos, to Patri Pefanerose. Pnevma de to Agion, epi se kategineto. En O ke Fotisthentes Voomen: >Doxa Theo to en Triadi!

Thou Appeared, O Saviour Christ, in the

Jordan and was Baptised by the Forerunner: and Testimony was borne to Thee, that Thou art the Beloved Son. So was Thou revealed as Co-Eternal with the Father, and the Holy Spirit descended upon Thee. Enlightened by Thee, we cry: > Glory to the God in Trinity!

Lauds: The Praises to God -Psalm 148

Pasa

ALL CREATION PRAISES THE LORD OUR GOD

Enite

pnoi enesato ton Kyrion. Enite ton Kyrion ek ton Ouranon. Enite Afton en tis Ipsistis. Si prepi imnos to Theo. Afton, pantes i Angelli Aftou. Enite Afton, pase e Dinamis Aftou. Si prepi imnos to Theo.

Let

Praise Him, all His Angels; praise Him,

everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the Heavens; praise Him in the Highest. To Thee praise is due, O God. all His Powers. To Thee praise is due, O God.

Second Festal Kathisma - Theophany TONE 4

Iordani

potame, ti ethamvithis theoron; Ton atheoriton gimnon, idon ke efrixa fisi. Ke pos gar touton ouk emellon frixe ke dine; i Angeli afton, orontes efrixan. Exesti Ouranos, ke gi etromaxe. Ke sinestali thalassa, ke panta ta orata ke aorata. > Hristos Efani en Iordani, Agiase ta idata.

> Doxa Amin. Iordani

Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. potame, ti ethamvithis theoron; Ton atheoriton gimnon, idon ke efrixa fisi. Ke pos gar touton ouk emellon frixe ke dine; i Angeli afton, orontes efrixan. Exesti Ouranos, ke gi etromaxe. Ke sinestali thalassa, ke panta ta orata ke aorata. > Hristos efani en Iordani, Agiase ta idata!

>Glory

River Jordan, what have you seen to be amazed? I have seen Him naked Who cannot be seen, and I trembled, said he, How should I not tremble before Him and turn back? The Angels, beholding Him, were afraid: Heaven was filled with wonder and the earth shook, the sea and all things visible and invisible withdrew. >Christ has Appeared in the Jordan to Sanctify the waters! to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, Now and forever, and to the Ages of ages.

Psalm 150 Theophany Idiomelon by Patriarch Germanos - TONE 1

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piise en aftis Frima Engrapton. Doxa afti este pasi tis Osiis Aftou.

To

Fos ek Fotos, elampse to kosmo Hristos O Light of Light, Christ our God has shone
Theos imon, O Epifanis Touton lai proskinisomen! Theos.

fulfil among them the decreed Judgement; such Glory will be for all His Holy Ones. upon the world; He is God and He appeared to us: O all you people: let us worship Him!

Enite

Fos ek Fotos, elampse to kosmo Hristos O Light of Light, Christ our God has shone
Theos imon, O Epifanis Touton lai proskinisomen! Theos.

ton Theon en tis Agiis Afton. Enite Afton en stereomati tis dinameos aftou.

Praise

God in His Saints; praise Him in the firmament of His Power.

Amen O River Jordan, what

have you seen to be amazed? I have seen Him naked Who cannot be seen, and I trembled, said he, How should I not tremble before Him and turn back? The Angels, beholding Him, were afraid: Heaven was filled with wonder and the earth shook, the sea and all things visible and invisible withdrew. > Christ has Appeared in the Jordan to Sanctify the waters!
TONE 4

Enite Pos

Afton epi tes Dinasties Afton. Enite Afton kata to plithos tis Megalosinis Aftou. Se Hriste, douli ton Despotin axios timisomen? Oti en tis idasi, pantas imas anekenisas. afton en iho salpingos. Enite afton en psaltirio ke kithara.

Praise Him for His Mighty Acts. O Christ our Master, Praise

upon the world; He is God and He appeared to us: O all you people: let us worship Him!

Praise Him according to the greatness of His Majesty. how shall we Thy servants worthily honour Thee? For Thou hast Renewed us all in the waters.

Enite

Third Kathisma of Holy Theophany

Ta rithra Igiasas ta Iordania.

> Doxa

To kratos sinetripsas, tis amartias, Hriste O Theos imon. Ipeklinas ti palami, Se Afton tou Prodromou, ke esosas ek tis planis ton anthropon to genos. Dio Se iketevomen. Soson ton kosmon Sou!

Thou

Amin Ta rithra Igiasas ta Iordania.

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Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati. Ke nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. To kratos sinetripsas, tis amartias, Hriste O
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> Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Amen Thou

has Sanctified the streams of Jordan and crushed the power of sin, O Christ our God. Thou has bowed Thine Head beneath the hand of the Forerunner, and has delivered mankind from error. Therefore we pray Thee: Save Thy World! and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the Ages of ages.

Si en Iordani Vaptisthis O Sotir imon, ta Thou,

rithra Igiasas, ti palami tou doulou hirothetoumenos, ke ta pathi tou Kosmou iomenos. Mega to Mistirion tis ikonomias Sou! Filanthrope Kyrie, >Doxa Si.

Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with lute and harp.

Enite afton en timpano ke horo. To

afton en hordes ke organo.

Enite

Praise The

O our Saviour, was Baptised in Jordan and hast Sanctified the waters: accepting a servants hand upon Thine Head, Thou healest the passions of the world. Great is the Mystery of Thy Dispension: O Lord Who lovest mankind, >Glory to Thee! Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe. True Light has appeared and bestows Enlightenment on all. Christ Who is above all purity is Baptised with us; He brings
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has Sanctified the streams of Jordan and crushed the power of sin,
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alithinon Fos epifani, ke pasi ton fotismon dorite. Vaptizete Hristos meth imon, o pasis epekina katharotitos. Eniisi ton Agiasmon to
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Amin Amen Megalinon psihi mou, tin litrosamenin, Magnify, Hriis

imas ek tis Kataras! telion, ton rotion ousian, Anax anarhe, Pnevmatos kinonia, Roes ahrantis ekktharas ke skotous, Ishin thriamvefsas te, ton epirimeni, nin is alikton, Examivee Vion.

nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon.

Now

gave Birth to the Benefactor Who brings us Light, and the streams of Jordan suffered no harm when they received Him.

and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.

Theos imon. Ipeklinas ti palami, Se Afton tou Prodromou, ke esosas ek tis planis ton anthropon to genos. Dio Se iketevomen. Soson ton kosmon Sou!
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O Christ our God. Thou has bowed Thine Head beneath the hand of the Forerunner, and has delivered mankind from error. Therefore we pray Thee: Save Thy World!

LITAN

FESTAL ANTIPHONS

O my soul, Her who has delivered us from the Curse!

Festal Prokeimenon Theophany

King without beginning, through the Communion of the Spirit Thou Anoints and makes Perfect human nature. Thou has cleansed it in the Undefiled Streams, putting to shame the arrogant force of darkness, and now Thou translates it to Endless Life.
TO
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thalassa ide ke efigen, O Iordanis estrafi is ta opiso. (2)

The

STIHOS

Ti si esti thalassa oti efiges?Ke si Iordani, oti estrafis is ta opiso?

VE RSE

thalassa ide ke efigen, O Iordanis estrafi is ta opiso.

SMALL LITAN
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The

What ailed you, O Sea, that you fled? And to you, O Jordan, that you turned back?
sea saw it and fled: the was driven back. Jordan

sea saw it and fled: the was driven back. (2)

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psihi mou, tin timioteran, ton ano Stratefmaton. pasa glossa, evfimin pros axian. Ilingia de nous ke iperkosmios, imnin se Theotoke. Omos agathi iparhousa, tin pistin dehou. Ke gar ton pothon idas, ton entheon imon. Ou gar Hristianon i prostatis, se megalinomen.

Magnify,
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Holy Gospel According to St Mark

1 : 9 - 11
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O my soul, Her who is greater in honour than the Heavenly Hosts!

Every tongue is at a loss to praise

Ke

PRIEST READS THE HOLY GOSPEL FOR THE FEAS GATES [HOLY DOORS] FACING THE CONGREGATION.

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Megalinon psihi mou, tin litrosamenin, Magnify, O

imas ek tis Kataras! ton iper noun, tou tokou Sou thavmaton! Nimfi Panagni, Miter Evlogimeni. Di is tihontes pantelous Sotirias, epaxion krotoumen os efergeti, Doron feronte, imnon Efharistias.
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IAMBIC VERSE

Thee as is due: even a spirit from the world Above is filled with dizziness, when it seeks to sing Thy praises, O Theotokos. But since Thou art Good, accept our Faith: Thou knowest well our Love Inspired by God, for Thou art the Protector of Christians and we magnify Thee! O my soul, Her who has delivered us from the Curse! Most Pure Bride, O Blessed Mother, the Wonders of Thy Birth-giving pass all understanding. Through Thee we have obtained Salvation in all things, and, as is right and meet, we rejoice before Thee our Benefactor, bearing as Gift a Hymn of Thanksgiving.
TONE 3

Kyrie Eleison [3] Sofia! Orthi! Akiousomen

Evangeliou

iper tou kataxiothine imas tis akroaseos tou Agiou Evangeliou Kyriou ton Theon imon iketevsomen. tou Agiou

PR IE ST

And that He will graciously vouchsafe unto us to hear His Holy Gospel, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy [3] Wisdom! Arise! Let us listen to
the Holy Gospel.

PE OP L E PR IE ST

Irini pasi! Ke to pnevmati sou Ek tou kata MARKON AGIOU EVANGELIOU Proshomen > Doxa Si, Kyrie, Doxa Si!
anagnosma...

to

Peace be with you all. P E O P L E And with thy spirit PR IE ST The Lesson is from Let us attend PEOP L E > Glory
Glory to Thee! Gospel ACCORDING TO ST MARK

the Holy

to Thee, O Lord:

MA KE THE S IG N OF T HE CR OS S & BOW TO GOD IN GRAT ITUDE A ND WORS H IP BEFORE & AFTER THE HOLY GOSPEL

Holy Gospel According to St Mark 1 : 9 - 11

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LITANY

Ke egeneto en ekines tes imeres ilthen O Ke eftheos Ke Foni

Isous apo Nazaret tis Galileas ke Evaptisthi ipo Ioannou is ton Iordanin.

PR IE ST

Festal Exaposteilarion Theophany

Epefani

O Sotir, i Haris i Alithia, en rithris tou Iordanou, ke tous en skoti ke skia, kathefdontas Efotise. Ke gar ilthen efani, to fos to aprositon. (3)

The

Saviour, Who is Grace and Truth, appeared in the streams of the Jordan, and Enlightened those who slept in darkness and shadow. For the Unapproachable Light has come and is revealed. (3)

anavenon apo tou idatos ide shizomenous tous Ouranos ke to Pnevma os peristeran katavenon ep Afton. eggeneto ek ton Ouranon: Si i O Ios Mou O Agapitos, en Si Iidokisa.
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And immediately coming up out of the And

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was Baptised by John in the Jordan River.

water, He saw the Heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him: there came a Voice from Heaven saying: Thou art My Beloved Son in Whom I Am well pleased.
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>Glory to Thee, O Lord:

TONE 2

Glory

to Thee!
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Festal Verses - Theophany -

> Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati Ta

Ke
simpanta simeron Hristos efani en Iordani! agalliastho,

> Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Leap

and to the Holy Spirit for Joy today, O Universe, for Christ has appeared in the Jordan!

Iseas loisasthe, ke katharthite faski. Tas ponirias enanti, afelesthe Kyriou. I dipsontes, idor epi zon porefesthe. Rani gar idor kenopion Hristos, tis prostrehousin afto en pisti, ke pros Zoin tin agiro, Vaptizi Pnevmati.

Amin

nin ke Ai ke is tous eonas ton eonon. simpanta simeron Hristos efani en Iordani! agalliastho,

Now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages Amen

Megalinon

Sintirometha Hariti, pisti ke sfragidi.

2

pihi mou, ton ek Patroas, Fonis martirithenta.

tis

Magnify, O my soul, Him to Whom the

Voice of the Father bore witness.

W ash yourselves and be clean , says Isaiah. Put away your evil deeds from before the Lord. All you who are thirsting, go now to the Living Water: for Christ will sprinkle with the Water of Renewal those who hasten to Him in Faith, and He Baptises them with the Spirit unto Life that grows not old.

Ta

Leap

for Joy today, O Universe, for Christ has appeared in the Jordan!
TONE (6) P
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Theophany - Idiomelon

Eleison

Theos Logos epifani en sarki, to geni ton God

anthropon. Istato Vaptisthine en Iordani ke elege pros Afton O Prodromos:. Pos ektino hira, ke apsome korifis kratousis ta simpanta? I ke ek Marias iparhis Vrefos, all ida Se Theon Proeonion. Epi gis Vadizis O imnoumenos ipo ton Serafim. Ke doulos Despotin, Vaptizin ou memathika. Akatalipte Kyrie, > Doxa Si!

me, O Theos, kata to Mega Eleos Sou ke kata to plithos ton iktirmon Sou exalipson to anomima mou.

Have

Mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy Great Mercy; according to the multitude of Thy Mercies do away mine offences.

Os gar olthron efigon, flias Evrei pale emahthesis, outo ke imin, exodion to thion touto, tis palingenesias loutirion ese. Enthen ke tis Triados, opsometha fos to aditon.

Let us, the Faithful, keep ourselves safe

through Grace and through the Seal of Baptism. In the past the Hebrews fled destruction by marking the door posts with blood; so also this Divine Washing unto Regeneration shall be our Exodus, and going hence, we shall behold the Light of the Trinity that never sets.
TONE 2

the Word appeared to mankind in the Flesh. Ready for Baptism, He stood in the Jordan and the Forerunner said to Him: How shall I stretch forth my hand and touch the Head of Him Who rules all things? Although Thou art the Child of Mary, yet I know Thee to be the Pre-Eternal God, Thou Whose praises the Seraphim sing walks upon the earth. And I who am but a servant, know not how to Baptise the Master. O Lord past all understanding: > Glory to Thee!

Iambic Canon

Simeron
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O Despotis, klini ton afhena, hiri ti tou Prodromou

Today
(I R M O S )

O ton iper noun, tou Tokou Sou thavmaton! Nimfi Panagni, Miter Evlogimeni. Di is tihontes pantelous Sotirias, epaxion krotoumen os efergeti, Doron feronte, imnon Efharistias.

Simeron Ioannis, Vaptizi ton Despotin, Today John Baptises the Master in the O
en rithris Iordanou. ton iper noun, tou Tokou Sou thavmaton! Nimfi Panagni, Miter Evlogimeni. Di is tihontes pantelous Sotirias, epaxion krotoumen os efergeti, Doron feronte, imnon Efharistias.

O Most Pure Bride, O Blessed Mother, the Wonders of Thy Birthgiving pass all understanding. Through Thee we have obtained Salvation in all things, and, as is right and meet, we rejoice before Thee our Benefactor, bearing as Gift a Hymn of Thanksgiving.
streams of Jordan.

the Master bows His Head beneath the hand of the Forerunner.

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Festal Kontakion Theophany - Romanos the Melodist

TONE

Epefanis

simeron ti ikoumeni, ke to Fos Sou Kyrie, esimiothi ef imas en epignosi imnountas Se. Ilthes efanis to Fos to Aprositon.

Thou

appeared today to the inhabited earth, and Thy Light, O Lord, has shone upon us, who with understanding sing Thy praise: Thou came and shone forth, O Light Unapproachable! Galilee of the Gentiles, upon the land of Zabulon and the land of Nephthalim, as the Prophet said, a Great Light has shone Who is the Christ. To those who sat in darkness a Radiant Dawn has appeared as
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> Doxa Patri ke Io ke Agio Pnevmati.

ke Adieretou, Theotitos to kratos

> Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit

Most Pure Bride, O Blessed Mother, the Wonders of Thy Birth-giving pass all understanding. Through Thee we have obtained Salvation in all things, and, as is right and meet, we rejoice before Thee our Benefactor, bearing as Gift a Hymn of Thanksgiving.

Festal

Ikos of Theophany

Megalinon psihi mou tis Trisipostatou, Magnify, Idomen

ta Mosi, ti Vato dedigmena, defro xenis, thesmisin exirgasmen. Os gar sesoste, Pirforousa Parthenos, selasforon tekousa, ton efergetin, Iordanou te, rithra prosdedegmena.
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Galilea ton Ethnon, ti tou Zaboulon hora, ke tou Nefthalim gea, os ipen O Profitis, Fos Mega elampse Hristos. Tis eskotismenis faini ofthi afgi, ek Vithleem astraptousa. Mallon de ek Marias O Kyrios pasi ti ikoumeni
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O my soul, the Power of the Undivided Godhead in three Persons. which was revealed to Moses in the (Burning) Bush we see accomplished here in strange manner. The Virgin bore Fire within Her, yet was not consumed when She
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Iambic Canon

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>Enoumen,
IRM OS:

Evlogoumen

ke

>We Praise, we Bless and we Worship

IRM OS:

Proskinoumen ton Kyrios.

Elefthera men i ktisis gnorizete.

Ii de fotos, i prin eskotismeni. Monos sternazi, tou skotous O prostatis. Nin eflogito sintonos ton aition, i prin talena ton Ethnon pagkliria.

Creation finds itself set free, and those in darkness are now made sons of Light: alone the prince of darkness groans. Let all the formerly wretched Inheritance of the Nations eagerly Bless Him Who has wrought this change.

the Lord!

anatelli tas aktinas, O Ilios tis Dikeosinis. Dion i Ex Adam gimni, defte pantes ipodiomen afton, ina thalfthomen. Skepi gar gimnon, ke egli eskotismenon, ilthes efanis to Fos to apositon.

Lightning from Bethlehem. The Lord Born from Mary - the Sun of Righteousness -spreads His Rays upon the whole inhabited earth. Come then, naked children of Adam, and let us put on Christ so that we keep warm, for Thou Who art a Protection and Veil to the naked, and a Light to those in darkness, Thou came and shone forth, O Light Unapproachable! the 6th day of this month, we celebrate the Holy Theophany of our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Ages of Ages!
ODE 1 TONE 2

The Festal Magnificat Theophany

STANDI NG
BEFORE THE HOLY ICON OF THE EVER B LESSED T HEOTOKO S, THE PRIEST DECLARES THE FOLLOWI NG, A FTER WHI CH H E CENSES T HE SANCT UARY, HOLY ICONS A ND CONGREG ATI ON W HILE TH E MAGNIFICAT HY MN IS CHA NTED .

Synaxarion of 6 January Holy Theophany

Ti tou aftou minos, ta Agia Theofania On

tou Kyriou ke Theou ke Sotiros imon Iisou Hristou.

>Tin

Theotokon ke Miter to Fotos: en imnis timontes Meglinomen!

>The

Theotokos and Mother of the Light: with hymns let us Magnify!

Afto i Doxa is tous eonas ton eonon. Amin. > Doxa Si, Theos mou, Doxa Si!
( IRMOS)

To Christ be Glory and Dominion to the Amen.

THE BELLS ARE RUNG AT THIS POINT

Katavasia of Holy Theophany -

> Glory
Thee!
( IRMOS)

to Thee, our God, Glory to

Holy Theophany -

ODE 9 TONE 2

Megalinon
(I R M O S )

psihi mou, tin timioteran, ton ano stratevmaton.

Magnify,
(I R M O S )

Apori pasa glossa, evfimin pros axian. Ilingia de nous ke iperkosmios, imnin Se Theotoke. Omos agathi iparhousa, tin Pistin dehou. Ke gar ton pothon idas, ton entheon imon. Ou gar Hristianon i prostatis, Se Megalinomen.
psihi mou, ton en Iordani, elthonta Vaptisthine! Pnevmati tis fotizomenis. Nin proselthete, ade, pros Theon, en pisti legon fotisthite. Outos o ptohos ekekrazen Adam en ptosi. Ke gar aftou isikouse Kiros, elthon, rithris tou Iordanou, ftharenta de anekenisen.

Megalinon

Magnify, O my soul, Him Who is come O

to be Baptised in Jordan!

Every tongue is at a loss to praise Thee as is due: even a spirit from the world Above is filled with dizziness, when it seeks to sing Thy praises, O Theotokos. But since Thou art good, accept our Faith: Thou knowest well our Love Inspired by God, for Thou art the Protector of Christians and we magnify Thee! [2]
David, come in spirit to those who are now to be Enlightened and sing: Approach God now in Faith and receive Enlightenment. Fallen Adam, the poor man, cried and the Lord heard him: He has come and in the streams of Jordan He has made him New again, who was sunk in corruption.

O my soul, Her who is greater in honour than the Hosts on High!

Vithou anekalipse pithmena, ke dia xiras ikious elki, en afto katakalipsas antipalous, O krateos en polemis Kyrios. Oti dedoxaste
Iambic Canon

The Lord mighty in battle uncovered the foundations of the deep and led His servants on dry ground; but He covered their adversaries with the waters, for He has been glorified.
to Thee, our God, Glory to Thee!

ODE 1 TONE 2

> Doxa Si, Theos mou, Doxa Si!

IRM OS:

> Glory
IRM OS:

thalassis, kimatoumenon salon, Ipiron afthis, Israil dedigmenon. Melas de pontos, tristatas Egyption, ekripsen ardin, idatostrotos tafos, Romi kratea, Dexias tou Despotou.

Stivi

David pareso,

Israel passed through the stormtossed deep of the sea that God had turned into dry land: but the dark waters completely covered the chief captains of Egypt in a watery grave through the Mighty Strength of the right Hand of the Master. The Lord Who grants Strength to our Kings and exalts the Horn of His Anointed, is Born of a Virgin and goes to Baptism. Therefore let us, the Faithful, cry aloud: None is Holy like our God and none is Righteous except Thee, O Lord.
ODE 3

ODE 3 TONE 2
IRM OS:

Ishin O didous, tis Vasilefsin imon Kyrios, ke keras hriston aftou ipson, Parthenou apotiktete. Moli de pros to Vaptisma. Dio Pisti Voisomen. Ouk estin Agios, os O Theos imon, ke ouk esti Dikeos, plin Sou Kyrie. Osi paleon eklelimetha Vrohon, Voron leonton sintethlasmenon milas,
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IRM OS:

Megalinon

psihi mou, ton ipo Prodromou, to Vaptisma lavonta!

Magnify, O my soul, Him Who receives

Baptism from the Forerunner!
IRM OS:

Iambic Canon
IRM OS:

From the ancient snares have we all been set loose, and the jaws of
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Agalliomen ke platinomen stoma, Logo plekontes, ek logon melodian, O ton pros imas, idete dorimaton.

the ferocious lions have been broken: let us then, rejoice exceedingly and open wide our mouths, weaving with words a melody to the Word Whose delight it is to bestow Gifts upon us.

ODE 6
IRM OS:

Foni tou Logou, O lihnos tou

IRM OS:

ODE 4 TONE 2

> Doxa Si, Theos mou, Doxa Si!

IRM OS:

> Glory
Thee!
IRM OS:

to Thee, our God, Glory to

Fotos, O Eosforos, O tou Iliou Prodromos, en ti erimo, Metanoite, pasi voa tis lais, ke prokatheresthe. Idou gar paresti Hristos, ek fthoras ton kosmon litroumenos.

The Voice of the Word, the Candlestick of the Light, the Morning Star and Forerunner of the Sun, cried in the wilderness to all the people: Repent and be cleansed while there is yet time. For behold! Christ is at hand, Who delivers the world from corruption!
ODE 6

Fonis Sou, on ipas Foni voontos en erimo, ote evrontisas pollin epi idaton, to So martiroumenos Iio. Olos gegonos tou parontos, Pnevmatos de evoise: Si i Hristos, Theou Sofia ke Dinamis.

Akikoe Kyrie,

Whom Thou hast called, O Lord, The voice of one crying in the wilderness heard Thy Voice when Thou thundered upon many waters, bearing witness to Thy Son. Wholly filled with the Spirit Who had come, he cried aloud: Thou art Christ, the Wisdom and Power of God!
ODE 4

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Iambi Canon
IRM OS:

Imerton

exefine sin panolivio,

IRM OS:

Iho Patir, on gastros exirefxato: Ne, fisin, Outos, simfiis gonos melon, Fotafgos exorousen anthropon genous, Logos te mou Zoin, ke Vrotos promitheia.
ODE 7
IRM OS:

Iambic Canon
IRM OS:

The Father in a Voice full of Joy revealed His Beloved Whom He had Begotten from the Womb: Verily, said He, This is My Offspring, of the same Nature as Myself: bearing Light, He has come forth from mankind, My Living Word, in Divine Providence made a mortal Man. The breath of the wind heavy with dew and the descent of the Angel of God preserved the Holy Children from all harm, as they walked in the fiery furnace. Refreshed with dew in the flames, they sang in Thanksgiving: Blessed art Thou and praised above all, O Lord God of our Fathers!
ODE 7

Pirso

katharthis

Mystikis

IRM OS:

Cleansed by the Fire of a Mystic

Theorias, Imnon Profitis tin Vroton kenourgian, rignisi girin, Pnevmati krotoumenin, sarkosin emfenousan arritou Logou, O ton dinastin ta krati sinetrivi.
ODE 5

Vision, the Prophet sang the praises of the Renewal of mortal man. Filled with the Inspiration of the Spirit, he raised his voice, telling of the Incarnation of the Ineffable Word Who has shattered the dominion of the strong.

Neous

efsevis, kamino piros

IRM OS:

prosomilisantas, diasirizon pnevma drosou, avlavis difilaxe, ke Thiou Angelou sigkatavasis. Othen en flogi drosizomeni, efharistos anemelpon Iperimnite, O ton Pateron Kyrios, ke Theos Evlogitos i!

> Doxa Si, Theos mou, Doxa Si!

IRM OS:

> Glory
Thee!
IRM OS:

to Thee, our God, Glory to

IRM OS:

Iambi Canon

Iisous

O Zois arhigos, lise to

katakrima iki, Adam tou protoplastou. Katharson de, os Theos mi deomenos, to pesonti, katherete en to Iordani. En O tin ehthran ktinas, iperehousan, panta noun Irinin harizete.

Jesus, the Prince of Life, has come to set free from Condemnation Adam the first-formed man; and although as God He needs no cleansing, yet for the sake of fallen man He is cleansed in the Jordan. In its streams He slew the enmity and grants His Peace that passes all understanding.
ODE 5

Eflexe

rithro ton drakonton tas

IRM OS:

karas, O tis kaminou tin metarsion floga, Neous ferousan efsevis katevnasas. Tin diskathekton ahlin ex amartias. Olin plini de, ti droso tou Pnevmatos.
ODE 8
IRM OS:

He Who stilled the heat of the flame of the furnace that mounted high in the air and encircled the Godly Children, burnt the heads of the dragons in the stream of the Jordan: and with the Dew of the Spirit He washes away all the stubborn stains of sin.

Iambic Canon
IRM OS:

Mystirion

Paradoxon,

IRM OS:

Ehthrou zofodous ke Vevorvoromenou, Ion katharsi Pnevmatos leloumeni, Nean prosormisthimen aplani trivon, Agousan apositon is thimidian, monis prositin, is Theos katillagi.

IRM OS:

By the Cleansing of the Spirit have we been washed from the poison of the dark and unclean enemy, and we have set out upon a new Path free from error, that leads to Gladness of Heart past all attainment, which only they attain whom God has reconciled to Himself.

Vavilonos edixe kaminos, pigasasa droson. Oti rithris emellen, aflon pir isdehesthe O Iordanis, ke stegin sarki, Vaptizomenon ton Ktistin. On Evlogousi Lai, ke iperipsousin, is pantas tous eonas.

The Babylonian furnace, as it poured forth Dew, forshadowed a Marvellous Mystery: how the Jordan should receive in its streams the Immaterial Fire, and should encompass the Creator when He was Baptised in the Flesh. Him do all people Bless and Exalt above all for ever!

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