Following is yet another version of the Prayer Rule of the Theotokos. This one was devised by a friend of mine, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic deacon currently living in Florida. Unfortunately I wasn't able to simply upload his wonderful PDF version, in which he has some amazing icons to accompany each mystery. But this is still a great resource for anyone wanting to pray the Rule either privately or as a group.
EDIT: This version of the Rule was originally done by a Stanford Espedal and was found on the blog "The Rosemary Tree" at http://therosemarytree.blogspot.com/2009/01/rule-of-theotokos-byzantine-rosary.html .
Fr. Deacon Daniel Dozier then made a few minor changes of his own, adding tropars for each mystery as well as icons for private meditation (sadly not contained here).
EDIT: This version of the Rule was originally done by a Stanford Espedal and was found on the blog "The Rosemary Tree" at http://therosemarytree.blogspot.com/2009/01/rule-of-theotokos-byzantine-rosary.html .
Fr. Deacon Daniel Dozier then made a few minor changes of his own, adding tropars for each mystery as well as icons for private meditation (sadly not contained here).
The Rule of
the Theotokos
A BYZANTINE RULE OF PRAYER
A BYZANTINE RULE OF PRAYER
Rule of the Theotokos
Introductory Prayers
IN THE NAME of the Father + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Glory to You, + our God, glory to You.
O heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, who are everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. (3 times: Leader, others, all in unison)
From Ascension until Pentecost, after the Sign of the Cross, continue the customary beginning:
************************************************************ Holy God, + Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy. (3 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages
of ages. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Leader: For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
All: Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times: Leader 6 times; others 6 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
IN THE NAME of the Father + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Glory to You, + our God, glory to You.
O heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, who are everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
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Throughout Pascha, instead of Glory & O heavenly King, take the Paschal Troparion:
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. (3 times: Leader, others, all in unison)
From Ascension until Pentecost, after the Sign of the Cross, continue the customary beginning:
************************************************************ Holy God, + Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy. (3 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages
of ages. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Leader: For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
All: Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times: Leader 6 times; others 6 times)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Come, let us worship + and fall down before our King and God.
Come, let us worship + and fall down before Christ, our King and God.
Come, let us worship + and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and our God.
Psalm 50
Alternate by sentences between the leader and others.
HAVE MERCY upon me, O God, according to your great mercy; according to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out mine iniquity.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me.
Against you only have I sinned, and done evil in your sight; that thou mightest be justified in thy words, and prevail when thou art judged.
For behold, I was born in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
For behold, you have loved truth; the unclear and hidden things of your wisdom you have made clear to me.
You shall sprinkle me with hyssop and I shall be clean; you shall wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
You shall make me to hear joy and gladness; the bones which you have broken shall rejoice. Turn away your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and steady me with a guiding spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors your ways, and the ungodly shall be converted unto you.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.
For had you desired sacrifice, I would have given it; but you do not delight in burnt offerings. Sacrifices to God are a contrite spirit; a contrite and humble heart, O God, you will not despise. Do good O Lord, in your good will unto Zion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.
Come, let us worship + and fall down before Christ, our King and God.
Come, let us worship + and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and our God.
Psalm 50
Alternate by sentences between the leader and others.
HAVE MERCY upon me, O God, according to your great mercy; according to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out mine iniquity.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me.
Against you only have I sinned, and done evil in your sight; that thou mightest be justified in thy words, and prevail when thou art judged.
For behold, I was born in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
For behold, you have loved truth; the unclear and hidden things of your wisdom you have made clear to me.
You shall sprinkle me with hyssop and I shall be clean; you shall wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
You shall make me to hear joy and gladness; the bones which you have broken shall rejoice. Turn away your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and steady me with a guiding spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors your ways, and the ungodly shall be converted unto you.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.
For had you desired sacrifice, I would have given it; but you do not delight in burnt offerings. Sacrifices to God are a contrite spirit; a contrite and humble heart, O God, you will not despise. Do good O Lord, in your good will unto Zion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.
Then you will be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt
offerings; then shall they offer bullocks upon your altar.
Leader: Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered, and let them that hate him flee from before
his face.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
Leader: As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish; as wax melts before the fire.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs
bestowing life.
Leader: So let sinners perish at the presence of God, and let the righteous rejoice.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs
bestowing life.
Leader: Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
I BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages: Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.
He was also crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffered and was buried.
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During Bright Week, take the following Paschal Antiphon instead of Psalm 50.Leader: Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered, and let them that hate him flee from before
his face.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
Leader: As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish; as wax melts before the fire.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs
bestowing life.
Leader: So let sinners perish at the presence of God, and let the righteous rejoice.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs
bestowing life.
Leader: Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
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The Creed
I BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages: Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.
He was also crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffered and was buried.
And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures.
And he ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And he shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father: who together with the Father + and the Son is worshiped and glorified: who spoke by the prophets.
In one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the resurrection of the dead.
And the life of the age to come.
Amen.
Prologue to the Decades
Say the Angelic Salutation 3 times (Leader, others, all in unison); then the following Theotokion once:
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Open unto us the gate of compassion,
O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People.
And he ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And he shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father: who together with the Father + and the Son is worshiped and glorified: who spoke by the prophets.
In one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the resurrection of the dead.
And the life of the age to come.
Amen.
Prologue to the Decades
Say the Angelic Salutation 3 times (Leader, others, all in unison); then the following Theotokion once:
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Open unto us the gate of compassion,
O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People.
THE NATIVITY CYCLE
(Morning, or Mondays and Thursdays)
(Morning, or Mondays and Thursdays)
Nativity of
the Theotokos
Your Nativity, O Mother of God, has made joy known to all the world, for from you dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He abolished the curse and gave the blessing; and by making death of no effect He bestowed on us eternal life.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Birth of the Theotokos. Let us pray for mothers, fathers, and children.
Your Nativity, O Mother of God, has made joy known to all the world, for from you dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He abolished the curse and gave the blessing; and by making death of no effect He bestowed on us eternal life.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Birth of the Theotokos. Let us pray for mothers, fathers, and children.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Presentation of the
theotokos in the temple
The Savior’s pure temple, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasury of the glory of God, is brought today into the house of the Lord; and with her she brings the grace of the divine Spirit. God’s angels sing in praise of her: She is indeed the heavenly dwelling place.
- Kontakion of the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Theotokos. Let us pray for those who have lost their way and fallen away from the Church.
The Savior’s pure temple, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasury of the glory of God, is brought today into the house of the Lord; and with her she brings the grace of the divine Spirit. God’s angels sing in praise of her: She is indeed the heavenly dwelling place.
- Kontakion of the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Theotokos. Let us pray for those who have lost their way and fallen away from the Church.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Annunciation of
the Blessed Theotokos
Today is the crown of our salvation, and the unfolding of the eternal mystery; the Son of God becomes the Virgin’s Son, and Gabriel brings the good tidings of grace. With him let us also cry to the Mother of God: Rejoice, Full of grace! The Lord is with you.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Annunciation (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Annunciation of the Blessed Theotokos. Let us pray for the soothing of sorrows and the consolation of those who grieve.
Today is the crown of our salvation, and the unfolding of the eternal mystery; the Son of God becomes the Virgin’s Son, and Gabriel brings the good tidings of grace. With him let us also cry to the Mother of God: Rejoice, Full of grace! The Lord is with you.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Annunciation (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Annunciation of the Blessed Theotokos. Let us pray for the soothing of sorrows and the consolation of those who grieve.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Visitation of Blessed Virgin
to Righteous Elizabeth
As the full moon brightly reflects the light of the sun, you reflected the glory of the Messiah, the Light of wisdom! With Zachariah you walked in all of the Lord1s commandments, Elizabeth, beloved by God. So as we bless you with fitting songs, we praise the Lord, the bountiful Light, Who enlightens all.
- Kontakion of the Feast of St. Elizabeth (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin to the Righteous Elizabeth. Let us pray for the reunion of the separated and for the protection of the unborn.
As the full moon brightly reflects the light of the sun, you reflected the glory of the Messiah, the Light of wisdom! With Zachariah you walked in all of the Lord1s commandments, Elizabeth, beloved by God. So as we bless you with fitting songs, we praise the Lord, the bountiful Light, Who enlightens all.
- Kontakion of the Feast of St. Elizabeth (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin to the Righteous Elizabeth. Let us pray for the reunion of the separated and for the protection of the unborn.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Nativity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ
Your Nativity, O Christ our God, made the light of knowledge dawn on the world; through it, those who worshipped the stars were taught by a star to worship You, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know You, the Dawn from on high. Glory to You, O Lord.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Birth of Christ. Let us pray for the rebirth of souls; for new life in Christ.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Your Nativity, O Christ our God, made the light of knowledge dawn on the world; through it, those who worshipped the stars were taught by a star to worship You, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know You, the Dawn from on high. Glory to You, O Lord.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ (Tone 4)
Let us remember the Birth of Christ. Let us pray for the rebirth of souls; for new life in Christ.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
THE PASSION CYCLE
(Midday, or Tuesdays and Fridays)
(Midday, or Tuesdays and Fridays)
The Presentation of
Jesus Christ in the Temple
Rejoice, full of grace, Virgin Mother of God! From you, there dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, who enlightens those who dwell in darkness. And you, O righteous Elder, be glad! You received in your embrace the Liberator of our souls, who grants us resurrection.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple (Tone 1)
Let us remember the Meeting of the Lord, and the words of Saint Simeon to the Theotokos: "Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also." Let us pray that the Theotokos will meet our souls at the hour of our death, arrange that we receive the Holy Mysteries with our last breath, and lead our souls through our birth into eternal life.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Rejoice, full of grace, Virgin Mother of God! From you, there dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, who enlightens those who dwell in darkness. And you, O righteous Elder, be glad! You received in your embrace the Liberator of our souls, who grants us resurrection.
- Troparion of the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple (Tone 1)
Let us remember the Meeting of the Lord, and the words of Saint Simeon to the Theotokos: "Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also." Let us pray that the Theotokos will meet our souls at the hour of our death, arrange that we receive the Holy Mysteries with our last breath, and lead our souls through our birth into eternal life.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Flight of the
Holy Family into Egypt
See, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence, and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them”
- The Prophet Isaiah 19:1
Let us remember the Flight of the Theotokos with the Infant-God into Egypt. Let us pray that the Theotokos will help us avoid temptation in this life and deliver us from misfortunes.
See, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence, and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them”
- The Prophet Isaiah 19:1
Let us remember the Flight of the Theotokos with the Infant-God into Egypt. Let us pray that the Theotokos will help us avoid temptation in this life and deliver us from misfortunes.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Jesus Christ Teaches
in the Temple At AGE Twelve
O All-wise and All-gracious Lord, Our Savior, Who enlightened all the ends of the world by the radiance of Your Coming, and Who called us into Your Holy Church through the promise of the inheritance of incorruptible and eternal good! Graciously look down on us...and forgive all our sins.
- Akathist to Our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ
Let us remember the Three-day loss of the Boy Jesus in Jerusalem, and the sorrow of the Theotokos as she sought him. Let us pray, begging the Theotokos for the constant repetition of the Jesus Prayer.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
in the Temple At AGE Twelve
O All-wise and All-gracious Lord, Our Savior, Who enlightened all the ends of the world by the radiance of Your Coming, and Who called us into Your Holy Church through the promise of the inheritance of incorruptible and eternal good! Graciously look down on us...and forgive all our sins.
- Akathist to Our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ
Let us remember the Three-day loss of the Boy Jesus in Jerusalem, and the sorrow of the Theotokos as she sought him. Let us pray, begging the Theotokos for the constant repetition of the Jesus Prayer.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
The Miracle at
the Wedding in Cana
In Your indescribable graciousness and great goodness You came to Cana in Galilee, and blessed the marriage which took place there. Thus You made it clear that it is Your will that there should be lawful marriage and from it the procreation of children.
- Orthodox Rite of Crowning
Let us remember the Miracle performed in Cana of Galilee, when the Lord turned water into wine at the word of the Theotokos: "They have no wine." Let us ask the Theotokos - who is quick to hear - for help in our affairs and deliverance from need.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
In Your indescribable graciousness and great goodness You came to Cana in Galilee, and blessed the marriage which took place there. Thus You made it clear that it is Your will that there should be lawful marriage and from it the procreation of children.
- Orthodox Rite of Crowning
Let us remember the Miracle performed in Cana of Galilee, when the Lord turned water into wine at the word of the Theotokos: "They have no wine." Let us ask the Theotokos - who is quick to hear - for help in our affairs and deliverance from need.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
The Crucifixion of
OUR Lord Jesus Christ
Come, let us all sing the praises of Him who was crucified for us, For Mary said when she beheld Him upon the tree: Though You do endure the cross, You are my Son and my God!
- Kontakion for Holy and Great Friday
Let us remember the Theotokos standing by the Cross of the Lord, when grief pierced through her heart like a sword. Let us pray to the Theotokos for the strengthening of our souls and the banishment of despondency.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Come, let us all sing the praises of Him who was crucified for us, For Mary said when she beheld Him upon the tree: Though You do endure the cross, You are my Son and my God!
- Kontakion for Holy and Great Friday
Let us remember the Theotokos standing by the Cross of the Lord, when grief pierced through her heart like a sword. Let us pray to the Theotokos for the strengthening of our souls and the banishment of despondency.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
THE RESURRECTION CYCLE
(Evening, or Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
(Evening, or Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
The Resurrection of
OUR Lord Jesus Christ
Christ is risen from the dead, By death He conquered death, And to those in the graves He granted life!
- Troparion of Pascha
Let us remember the Resurrection of Christ, and ask the Theotokos in prayer to resurrect our souls and give us a new courage for spiritual feats. .
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
Christ is risen from the dead, By death He conquered death, And to those in the graves He granted life!
- Troparion of Pascha
Let us remember the Resurrection of Christ, and ask the Theotokos in prayer to resurrect our souls and give us a new courage for spiritual feats. .
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
The ASCENSION of
OUR Lord Jesus Christ
You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, giving joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit, and assuring them through your blessing that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.
- Troparion of Ascension
Let us remember the Ascension of Christ, at which the Theotokos was present. Let us pray and ask the Queen of Heaven to raise up our souls from earthly and worldly diversions, and direct them to striving for higher things.
You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, giving joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit, and assuring them through your blessing that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.
- Troparion of Ascension
Let us remember the Ascension of Christ, at which the Theotokos was present. Let us pray and ask the Queen of Heaven to raise up our souls from earthly and worldly diversions, and direct them to striving for higher things.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
The DESCENT OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT AT PENTECOST
When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, He parted the nations. When He divided the tongues of fire, He called all to unity; thus with one voice we glorify the all- Holy Spirit.
- Kontakion of Pentecost
Let us remember the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Theotokos. Let us pray: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me."
THE HOLY SPIRIT AT PENTECOST
When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, He parted the nations. When He divided the tongues of fire, He called all to unity; thus with one voice we glorify the all- Holy Spirit.
- Kontakion of Pentecost
Let us remember the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Theotokos. Let us pray: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me."
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
The DORMITION OF
THE THEOTOKOS
In giving birth you retained your virginity, in falling asleep you did not abandon the world, O Mother of God, You passed into life, for you are the Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.
- Troparion of the Dormition
Let us remember the Dormition of the Blessed Theotokos, and ask for a peaceful and serene end.
In giving birth you retained your virginity, in falling asleep you did not abandon the world, O Mother of God, You passed into life, for you are the Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.
- Troparion of the Dormition
Let us remember the Dormition of the Blessed Theotokos, and ask for a peaceful and serene end.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
THE PROTECTION OF
THE THEOTOKOS, QUEEN OF HEAVEN
Let us run to the gracious and quiet haven. The fervent helper, ardent and eager to save all. Let us run to the Virgin's protection and hasten to repentance. The pure Theotokos grants us unfailing mercy She comes to help all, delivering her faithful servants from tribulations!
- Kontakion of Holy Protection
Let us remember the glory of the Theotokos, with which the Lord crowned her after she was taken up from earth to heaven. Let us pray to the Queen of Heaven not to abandon the faithful who are on earth, but to defend them from every evil, covering them with her protecting veil.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
THE THEOTOKOS, QUEEN OF HEAVEN
Let us run to the gracious and quiet haven. The fervent helper, ardent and eager to save all. Let us run to the Virgin's protection and hasten to repentance. The pure Theotokos grants us unfailing mercy She comes to help all, delivering her faithful servants from tribulations!
- Kontakion of Holy Protection
Let us remember the glory of the Theotokos, with which the Lord crowned her after she was taken up from earth to heaven. Let us pray to the Queen of Heaven not to abandon the faithful who are on earth, but to defend them from every evil, covering them with her protecting veil.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (All in unison)
HAIL, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Jesus Christ, the Savior of our souls. (10x, antiphonally)
Glory to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Open unto us the gate of compassion, O blessed Theotokos; hoping in you, we shall not fail; through you may we be delivered from adversities; for you are the salvation of the Christian People. (All in unison)
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Phillip,
ReplyDeleteJust to be clear about the origin of this particular translation.
The original and very fine work on this particular version was done by Stanford Espedal. And this is his website where he posted it, and I pulled it:
http://therosemarytree.blogspot.com/2009/01/rule-of-theotokos-byzantine-rosary.html
I added the tropars for the various feasts and modified some of the language for the PDF version that I CREATED FOR MY OWN PERSONAL USE. I also added the icons, because I wanted to pray this Rule while meditating on the Mysteries using canonical images informed by Scripture and Holy Tradition, as opposed to relying upon my own imagination or weak memory!
So while I can understand the confusion (some things in Stanford's work I did change, but not many things), I want to be sure that he receives his rightful due for the initial hard work he put into this!
God bless,
Fr. Deacon Daniel
Thanks, FrDeacon Daniel! Actually, your addition of the tropars would make your "version" somewhat closer to the version contained in the Russian "Encyclopedia of Orthodoxy." If you check out my reconstruction somewhere here on the blog you'll see the use of tropars and kontakia. I'm currently working with another friend of mine to bring my reconstruction more in line with what the "Encyclopedia" has, if it's out of line in any place. :)
DeleteI'll make the appropriate corrections to my opening for this.
ICXC + NIKA,
Phillip
Fr. Deacon,
ReplyDeleteis it possible to have a link to your pdf version?
Anthony,
DeleteI actually tried to post the PDF version on here because it's quite wonderful. Sadly I don't know if it's possible. Perhaps FrDeacon Daniel would be so kind as to email it to you.