Holy Glorious Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

Aposticha

Tone 1

O glorious Apostle Paul,

who can describe your bondage and tribulations in the cities?

Who can speak of your endless toil and effort for the Gospel of Christ?

You labored to gain all mankind, and lead them into Christ'sholy Church.

Pray that she may guard your true confession to the ends of the world,//

O Paul, Apostle and teacher of the churches!

v. Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and their words to the

ends of the universe. (Ps 18/19:4)

O glorious Apostle Paul,

who can describe your bondage and tribulations in the cities?

You kept vigil in hunger and thirst; cold, naked and weary;

you fled Damascus for your life, let down in a basket through the wall.

Your back was torn by rods,

you were stoned, you were kept a prisoner.

You were shipwrecked, cast adrift in the open sea.

Truly you are a spectacle for Angels and for men.

You endured all these things for Jesus Christ, Who strengthened you,

that you might win the whole world for Him.

We entreat you, as we faithfully keep your memory://

“Pray unceasingly that our souls may be saved!”

v. The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. (Ps 18/19:1)

Let us praise Peter and Paul, the two great stars of the Church.

They shine brighter than the sun in the sky of faith.

Let the nations follow the rays of their preaching,

and be led from ignorance to the knowledge of God!

One was nailed to the Cross

and received the keys of the Kingdom from Christ in heaven.

The other, beheaded by the sword, departed to the Savior,

and is worthily counted blessed.

Together they proclaim to Israel:

“He Who was stretched out on the Cross is the Lord of all!”

By their prayers, O Christ our God,

strengthen the Orthodox Faith and destroy our enemies,//

as you are the Lover of mankind!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

Tone 6 (by Ephrem of Karia)

A joyful feast dawns upon the earth today:

the memorial of Peter and Paul,

the wise leaders of the Apostles.

Let Rome rejoice and be glad with us!

Let us keep feast, O brethren, in songs and hymns!

Rejoice, Apostle Peter, true friend of Christ our God!

Rejoice, beloved Paul, herald of the faith and teacher of the universe!

You have boldness before him, O chosen pair;//

pray unceasingly that our souls may be saved!

now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Tone 6(Theotokion)

My Maker and Redeemer, Christ the Lord,

was born of you, O most pure Virgin.

By accepting my nature, He freed Adam from his ancient curse.

Unceasingly we magnify you as the Mother of God!

Rejoice, O celestial Joy!

Rejoice, O Lady://

the Protection, Intercession and Salvation of our souls!

Holy Glorious Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

(at Great Vespers)

Tone 4 Troparion

First-enthroned of the Apostles,

and teachers of the universe:

entreat the Master of all

to grant peace to the world,//

and to our souls great mercy!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Date: 2016-01-03; view: 954