Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold the wondrous things of Thy law. Be amazed, O heavens! As a lifeless corpse He is laid in the earth, and it quakes in terror, unable to endure His presence. If you cannot, please find yourself a place to worship live-stream tonight. Be shaken, O foundations of the earth! Full texts of Readers Services for suite of Divine Services of Holy Friday, including the Royal Hours, the Vespers with the Burial of Christ, and Lamentations at the Tomb of the Saviour (with sheet music); for prayer at home during the Covid-19 pandemic period. The spiritual powers tremble at Thy strange and fearful burial, O Maker of all. Gone the Light that was mine. Thy word is tried in the fire to the uttermost: therefore has Thy servant loved it. We die with Christ in His Church. Can we be raised again from death? Jesus, my heart's desire! cried the Virgin in her bitter grief. Thou art my helper and defender: I have hoped in Thy words. But now at Thy Passion I suffer unbearable pain.. Sabbath. Worship of God consists of a few essential elements. Pilate said to them, You have a guard; go your way, make it as secure as you know how. So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard. My study shall be in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy words. We all process out of the church, when that is possible, following Christs Body laid out on the Epitaphion in the way people lay out their departed at funerals. April 23 - Holy and Great Saturday 09.00AM - Vesperal Liturgy of St. In the Coptic . With their hands they struck Christ in the face, though He it was who formed man with His hand and crushed the teeth of the beast. 2. At 10 minutes 45 seconds the Third Stasis begins: Every generation to thy tomb comes grieving to sing its hymn of praise to thee, O Savior. a hymn especially beloved by Orthodox people. The Lamentation service is long, and constraints may cause a parish to omit them from the Matins services for Holy Saturday. Blessed art Thou, O God, our Redeemer!. John Breck, Orthodox Church of America. Tags. Last Minute Instructions before we go into Lent. How canst Thou dwell in a tomb? He rarely came to class, just told students to read the Book. And my study was in Thy commandments, which I have loved exceedingly. What wast thou given in exchange for Him who is precious? Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is. There is in the person of Jesus Christ the perfect unification of the perfect love of man toward God and the perfect love of God toward man. A sword was sharpened against Thee, O Christ: but the sword of the strong was blunted, and the sword that guards Eden was turned back. Met. Thou didst shatter the dominion of the mighty by The Book of Lamentations . Holy Friday Vespers: Removal of Christ from the Cross Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Followed by decoration of the Bier 3. I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies. Holy Trinity will be hosting on the 5th. Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy statutes. (3) Gone the Light the world knew. As Solomon said, the mouth of the transgressing Hebrews is a deep pit. For therewith hast Thou delivered us from death. For in my Fathers house there are many rooms, and we pass from this room to the next. The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. At Thy Passion, O Word, there was neither form nor beauty in Thee: but Thou hast risen in glory, and with Thy divine light Thou hast given beauty to mortal men. They draw nigh that persecute me unlawfully: they are far from Thy Law. For I shall arise and be glorified with eternal glory as God. The Orthodox Celebration of Great and Holy Saturday. I understand more than my elders, because I have sought Thy commandments. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, "Stop--Acts 2:38!" (..repent, turn from your sin..". Meat-fare Week. I have remembered Thy Name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept Thy law. Mine eyes have failed with waiting for Thy salvation, and for the word of Thy righteousness. Sinners have waited for me to destroy me: but I have understood Thy testimonies. The revelation of Thy words shall give light and understanding unto the simple. By dying, O my God, Thou puttest death to death through Thy divine power. Updated 3/26/2020. We stand before the bier on which Christ is laid out before us. At the end of tonights service, in the Old Testament reading (Ezekiel 37:114) the question is Can these bones live? Ezekiel was asked that question about the bones of Israel, their nation laid level by the Babylonians. These are the Lamentations that are sung on Holy Friday evening, during Orthros of Holy Saturday, and are taken from the Antiochian Archdiocese Holy Friday (Yellow) music book. Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep Thy law. Modeled after the Lamentations to the Lord Jesus on Holy Friday, these 176 hymns are sometimes called the "Jerusalem Service." The hymns are metered to be sung to the common melodies. O Mother, do not strike thy breast in grief.. I have kept Thy commandments and Thy testimonies: for all my ways are before Thee, O Lord. The nonstop service has gone on in this manner for two weeks, with over 50,000 people from other states and even other countries traveling to Asbury to experience the "outpouring." When the university authorities had to close the service this Sunday, February 26, the Asbury Outpouring sparked nascent revivals in Ohio, Tennessee, and elsewhere. O marvelous wonder! He who at the beginning by His will alone set the earth upon its course, now descends dead beneath the earth. I shall exalt all who magnify you in faith and in love.. As a lion hast Thou fallen asleep in the flesh, O Savior, and as a young lion hast Thou risen from the dead, putting off the old age of the flesh. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men. HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH with INSTRUCTIONAL CD/CASSETTE TAPE. Yes! Remove from me the way of lying: and take pity on me with Thy law. Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever. Thou through Thy commandment hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for it is mine forever. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes; and I shall seek it always. Alone among women without pain I bore Thee, my Child', said the Holy Virgin. The Service for the Restoration of the Marriage of those who have been Divorced. Taking Thee down from the Tree, Joseph of Arimathaea lay Thee in a sepulchre. This is the beautiful St. Nicholas Choir chanting the lamentations. Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. This service is also sometimes called Jerusalem Matins. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. To renew the broken nature of mortal men, willingly have I been wounded in the flesh by death. When shall I see Thee, Savior, Light eternal, the joy and gladness of my heart? cried the Virgin in her bitter grief. The Burial of Christ.During Matins, Lamentations (Greek: , epitaphios thrnos, lit. Much of the service takes place around the tomb of Christ in the center of the nave. I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath: for I longed for Thy commandments. Quicken me according to Thy mercy; so shall I keep the testimonies of Thy mouth. The older scores will be appended to the new scores. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart stands in awe of Thy words. Their celebration on this day is called T'aghman Kark ( Rite of the . Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge: for I have believed in Thy commandments. Let those that fear Thee turn unto me, and those that know Thy testimonies. The multitude of the heavenly powers makes haste with Joseph and Nicodemus, and within a narrow sepulchre they enclose Thee whom nothing can contain. The Kind and Gentle Bishop who Refused to be Silenced Saint Meletios of Antioch. Greek Orthodox Easter, also known as Pascha, is a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. This is much too beautiful to miss my favorite service of the year. Arise, O merciful Lord, and raise us from the depths of hell. The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy: teach me Thy statutes. Before the service begins, a "tomb" is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. With my lips have I declared all the judgements of Thy mouth. It quakes with great amazement and cries: I glorify Thy Passion and Thy Cross. Gen Z, was celebrated and honored openly, which is rare in America. Stream songs including "Alleluia.Troparion "Behold the Bridegroom" - Kievan Chant", "Alleluia.Troparion "Behold the Bridegroom" - Byzantine Chant" and more. I have been very greatly humbled: quicken me, O Lord, according unto Thy word. Now art Thou hidden like the setting sun beneath the earth and covered by the night of death: but, O Savior, rise in brighter dawn. There are a lot of services that take place during this time, and the . The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins. Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 105 North Camp Meade Road, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States (410) 850-5090 [email protected] How, then, my God, shall I touch Thee with my hands? Listen carefully and notice:Throughout these long Lamentations over Christ, the words of lament are put not in our mouths, but in the mouth of His Mother. One of the Trinity endures a shameful death in the flesh on our account; the sun trembles and the earth quakes. Thou who art Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ, and the hosts of angels were amazed and glorified Thy self-abasement. Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have sought Thy testimonies. Out of Thy side, as from a single source, there flows a double stream; and drinking from it we gain immortal life. The Lord of Creation today accepts the Passion and dies for our sake. here will be nothing for us to lament, for her Son has risen victorious. The main dish will be provided, please bring a side to share. I will keep Thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. (Lamentations Service on Holy Friday Evening) 2022. . O forbearance ineffable, beyond all words! Christ the Life, by tasting death, has delivered mortal men from death, and now gives life to all. And the armies of the Angels was so amazed, One of the most characteristic, widely attended rites is the Epitaphios, the Good Friday procession. Inexpressible wonder! Not only was her only Son dead, but also she alone knew who her Son was the Son of God come to save the world. Thy side was pierced, O Savior, like the rock of flint in the wilderness; but Thou hast poured forth a stream of living water, for Thou art the Fount of Life. Saturday of Souls Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy LIVE 3/4/23. Tremble, O Heaven, at this sight. O blind fool, utterly wicked, implacable in hatred, thou dost make a pretense of love for men, yet thou hast sold for money the sweet Myrrh. I will meditate on Thy precepts, and I will understand Thy ways. I have run the way of Thy commandments: for Thou hast enlarged my heart. Tomorrow morning we will celebrate the first Divine Liturgy of Pascha actually of Christs triumph down below. By observing vanities and lies you have forsaken your own mercy., Ode 7 How shall I close Thy sweet eyes and Thy lips, O Word? Michael Gelsinger later became a priest and died at the Greek Orthodox Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, MA. That poor dear blessed Woman! Before the service begins, a tomb is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. (1) In the grave they laid Thee, Woe is me, Light of the world! Even her Sons disciples had turned away in doubt and fear. This is the day of rest, on which the only-begotten Son of God rested from all His works. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609, http . With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. O people, exalt Him above all forever! Stream songs including "Come, Receive the Light", "Angels in Heaven" and more. The proud have transgressed exceedingly: yet have I not turned aside from Thy law. When she received Thee in her bosom, O Creator and Savior, the earth shook in fear, and with her quaking she awoke the dead. For the proud domain of death Thou destroyest now