Propers for Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021

For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below have been approved for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), for those communities using the Sarum Liturgy (this status is coordinated and overseen by Archpriest Mark Rowe, Vicar General for the Western Rite Communities of the ROCOR).  

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Service is of the Sunday, with commemoration of the martyrs Claudius, Nicostratus, Symphorian, Castorius, and Simplicius, and of the Four Crowned Martytrs, Severius, Severian, Carpophorus, and Victorin. Theme: suffering from evil and healing from God.

TERCE

antiphon: default, which is provided in the order of Terce in the above-linked free document. 

chapter: default. 

short responsory. default. 

versicle:  default. 

Collect as at Mass, below. 

SEXT

antiphon: default. 

chapter: default. 

short responsory: default. 

versicle: default

Collect as at Mass, below. 

PROCESSION

responsory:  default

The summer antiphon, versicle, and collect of the cross are done, as usual. The Litany of St. Martin is done.

antiphon for re-entry: default, with usual versicle and collect of St. Mary. 

MASS

Officium: O Lord almighty, all things are placed in Thy will, and there is none that can resist Thy will. For Thou hast created all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the cope of heaven. Thou art the Lord of all things. 
     V. Blessed are the blameless in the way : who walk in the law of the Lord.
O Lord almighty, all things are placed in Thy will, and there is none that can resist Thy will. For Thou hast created all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the cope of heaven. Thou art the Lord of all things.
     [V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord : teach me Thy statutes. 
O Lord almighty, all things are placed in Thy will, and there is none that can resist Thy will. For Thou hast created all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the cope of heaven. Thou art the Lord of all things.]
     Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen. 
     O Lord almighty, all things are placed in Thy will, and there is none that can resist Thy will. For Thou hast created all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the cope of heaven. Thou art the Lord of all things.

Kyrie-Litany. Gloria. 

V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. 

COLLECT OF THE DAY: O Lord, do Thou, being moved to mercy, grant Thy faithful forgiveness and peace, we beseech Thee: that they may be cleansed from all offenses, and may obey Thee with fearless souls. Through... 

Let us pray. 

Collect 2: Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that we who have known the glorious martyrs Claudius, Nicostratus, Symphorian, Castorian, and Simplicius to be mighty in their witness, may experience their whole-heartedness in interceding for us.  (no doxology, but immediately:)

Collect 3: Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that the intercession of the holy Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, and of all the heavenly powers, and of the blessed patriarchs, prophets, apostles, evangelists, martyrs, and confessors, and virgins, and of all Thine elect, may everywhere fill us with joy, that as we call their righteousness to mind we may experience their watchful prayer. Through... 

Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17 (p. 348 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary). 

A Reading from the Epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of His power. Put ye on the armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the deceits of the Devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore take unto you the armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect. Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice, and your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace: in all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit : which is the word of God.     Eph 6:10-17

Graduale: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge in generation and generation.  
V. Before the mountains came to be and the earth was formed, and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting. 
Lord, Thou hast been our refuge in generation and generation.  

Alleluia: cantor: Alleluia. all: Alleluia. cantor: V. Praise the Lord, O my soul. I was praise the Lord in my life. I will chant to my God as long as I have my being. all: Alleluia. 

Sequence: Blessed be the Holy Trinity,
Alike and co-equal in glory, 
God the Father, the Son born of Him, with the Holy Spirit,
Abiding over all that doth exist. 

In these three Persons there is ever a single will, 
Threefold in hypostasis, never disagreeing, 
For God's nature existeth not divided into three gods, but singly,
Which in Orthodox manner the Faith given by Christ proclaimeth. 

This Faith driveth sins away,
It gaineth us the fatherland of peace.
In which the regiments of heaven cry out with joy,
As they make sweet harmony.

They follow the steps of Him enthroned on high,
In their robes they are radiant and white, 
They are clad in the vesture which they claim
After the dangers of this world have passed.

We too, whom the heavenly grace of God illumineth,
Let us render to Him our due,
That the heavenly host may abide with us,
To whom we are united in our death.

And that once the last trial is ended,
We may straightway enjoy the palace which is on high, 
Where shineth the clear Light fired by incessant flame,
Which is God, our vision and everlasting salvation.

The Light which mightily illumineth the minds of angels, 
That their eyes may be fixed on Christ alone,
For this is that burning desire the souls and bodies of the saints hope for, 
When the Judge shall give them eternal reward for their good deeds. 

Gospel: John 6:46-53 (p. 349 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary)

V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit.
The continuation of the holy gospel according to John. R. Glory to Thee, O Lord.
     At that time there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capharnaum. He, having heard that Jesus was come from Judea into Galilee, went to Him, and prayed Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Jesus therefore said to him: Unless ye see signs and wonders, ye believe not. The ruler saith to Him: Lord, come down before that my son die. Jesus saith to him: Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word which Jesus said to him, and went his way. And as he was going down, his servants met him, and they brought word, saying that his son lived. He asked therefore of them the hour wherein he grew better. And they said to him: Yesterday, at the seventh hour, the fever left him. The father therefore knew that it was at the same hour that Jesus said to him: Thy son liveth; and himself believed : and all his house.     Jn 6:46-53

Offerenda:  There was a man in the land whose name was Job, simple and upright and fearing God. And Satan besought that he might tempt him, and power was given him by the Lord, over his substance and over his flesh. And he destroyed all his possessions, and his children, and he wounded his flesh with a very grievous ulcer. 
      V. O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, whereby I have deserved wrath, were weighed in a balance. And the calamity! the calamity! and the calamity which I suffer; this would appear heavier. 
     And he wounded his flesh with a very grievous ulcer. 
     V. For what is, for what is, for what is my strength, that I may hold out? Or what is mine end, that I should keep patience? Or what is mine end, that I should keep patience?
     And he wounded his flesh with a very grievous ulcer.:
     V. My strength is not the strength of stones. Nor is my flesh of brass, nor is my flesh of brass.
     And he wounded his flesh with a very grievous ulcer.
     V. Because, because, because mine eye shall not return, that it may see good things, that it may see good things, that it may see good things, that it may see good things, that it may see good things, that it may see good things, that it may see good things.
     And he wounded his flesh with a very grievous ulcer. 

note: the above repetitions are not errors but are in the old Roman rite texts. 

Secret of the day: May these Mysteries furnish us with healing from heaven, we beseech Thee, O Lord, and may They purge out the sinful habits of our hearts. Through... 

Let us pray.
Secret 2: May Thy generous blessing, O Lord, come down and make our gifts acceptable to Thee at the intercession of Thy saints, and may it actuate for us the holy mystery of Thy redemption.  (no doxology, but:)

Secret 3: Be pleased, O Lord, with the proffered gifts, and at the intercession of the blessed and glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with that of all Thy saints, defend us from all danger. Through... 

Preface:  ... everlasting God. Humbly entreating Thy majesty, that the unleavened bread of the old man having been cast out, we may be filled with the food and drink of that Lamb Who hath restored our likeness [to God] and promised His grace to us once more--Jesus Christ our Lord. By Him angels praise Thy majesty... etc. 

Communio:  My soul fainteth for Thy salvation; on Thy words have I set my hope. When wilt Thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me? Without a cause have men persecuted me; do Thou help me, O my Lord and my God. 
     V. Blessed are the blameless in the way : who walk in the law of the Lord. 
     My soul fainteth for Thy salvation; on Thy words have I set my hope. When wilt Thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me? Without a cause have men persecuted me; do Thou help me, O my Lord and my God. 
     [V. For the word of the Lord is true : and all His works are in faithfulness.
     My soul fainteth for Thy salvation; on Thy words have I set my hope. When wilt Thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me? Without a cause have men persecuted me; do Thou help me, O my Lord and my God. 
     V. The Lord loveth mercy and judgment : the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.
     My soul fainteth for Thy salvation; on Thy words have I set my hope. When wilt Thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me? Without a cause have men persecuted me; do Thou help me, O my Lord and my God.]
     Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen.
     My soul fainteth for Thy salvation; on Thy words have I set my hope. When wilt Thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me? Without a cause have men persecuted me; do Thou help me, O my Lord and my God. 

Postcommunion of the day: So that we may become worthy of the sacred gifts, O Lord, make us to obey Thy commandments, we beseech Thee. Through... 

Let us pray.
Postcommunion 2: Having been filled with the holy mysteries and the joys of heaven, we humbly entreat Thee, O Lord, that we may be protected by the aid of those in whose victory we boast.  (no doxology)

Postcommunion 3: We have received, O Lord, the heavenly holy mysteries, practicing the remembrance of the blessed Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary and of all Thy saints: grant, we beseech Thee, that assisted by their prayers we may in joys eternal arrive at the fruition of what we now accomplish in time. Through... 

Bowed Heads: Wipe away our immoral deeds, O Lord, through which our enemies gain the upper hand, and preserve us everywhere we go, through Thy compassion. Through... 

End of the propers for Nov. 21, 2021. 

Propers for Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 - All Saints

For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below are approved for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. 

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Service is of All Saints, a principle double feast (the highest possible rank of feast), with commemoration of the 20th Sunday after Trinity and of St. Caesarius, deacon and martyr [& Julian, priest and martyr] of Terracina. 

TERCE

antiphon: And all the angels stood round about the throne, and they fell down before the throne on their faces and adored God. 

chapter: Lo, I, John, saw an angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God, and he cried out with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying: Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads. 

short responsory. cantor: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. 
all: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. 
cantor: V. And glory, all ye that are upright of heart. 
all: And rejoice, ye righteous. 
cantor: Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Be glad in the Lord, 
all: And rejoice, ye righteous. 

versicle: 
V. The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
R. They shall delight in gladness. 

Collect as at Mass, below. 

SEXT

antiphon: Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord God, by Thy blood, from every tribe and tongue and people and nation: and hast made us a kingdom to our God. 

chapter: I heard the number of them that were signed. An hundred forty-four thousand were signed, of every tribe of the children of Israel. 

short responsory: cantor: The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
all: The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
cantor: V. And they shall delight in gladness. 
all: In the presence of God. 
cantor: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. The righteous shall rejoice,
all: In the presence of God. 

versicle:
V. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God. 
R. And the torment of wickedness shall not touch them. 

Collect as at Mass, below. 

PROCESSION

responsory: Grant us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, forgiveness of our trespasses, and by the intercession of Thy saints whose festivities we celebrate this day, grant us such godly fervor, that we may be found worthy to enter into fellowship with them. 
     V. May their righteous deeds help us, whereas our own evil deeds entangle us. May their intercession win us pardon, whereas our own conduct doth accuse us. And O Thou that hast granted them the palm of heavenly victory: do not refuse us the forgiveness of our sins. 
     Grant us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, forgiveness of our trespasses, and by the intercession of Thy saints whose festivities we celebrate this day, grant us such godly fervor, that we may be found worthy to enter into fellowship with them.
     Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. 
     That we may be found worthy to enter into fellowship with them. 

The summer antiphon, versicle, and collect of the cross are omitted. The Litany of St. Martin is done.

antiphon for re-entry: O Saviour of the world, save us all. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us; by the prayers also of the holy apostles, martyrs, and confessors, and of the holy virgins, we humbly entreat Thee that we may be freed from all evil and reap the fruit of all good, now and forever. 

V. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. 
R. And glory, all ye that are upright of heart.
Let us pray.
Collect as at Mass, below.  

MASS

Officium: Today across the earth hath dawned the festive day of All the Saints. O come ye all, O come and sing: 
    Let us all be joyful in the Lord, celebrating a feast day to the honor of All Saints.
    Today the multitude of martyrs greatly rejoiceth in heaven, and as for us on earth, O come ye all, O come and sing:
     For their solemnity the angels are joyful.
     For on this day we send up glory with praises very fitting, of All the Saints.
     And together they praise the Son of God.

V. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : praise is meet for the upright. 

Like what a glorious star do the Saints radiantly shed luster! For having spilled their blood, they are found worthy of requital in Thy kingdom. 
     Let us all be joyful in the Lord, celebrating a feast day to the honor of All Saints. 
Heavenly joys acclaim with high praise all of them together on this day. 
     For their solemnity the angels are joyful. 
     Singing their canticles to Christ with voices sweetly echoing,
     And together they praise the Son of God. 

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen. 

Come ye, forthwith sing sweet words with the melody of music: 
     Let us all be joyful in the Lord, celebrating a feast day to the honor of All Saints. 
     Let the flowering of our virtue be in harmony, corresponding to our lips.
     For their solemnity the angels are joyful. 
     For they are eternal companions of the brilliance of all who flourish in the heavens.
     And together they praise the Son of God. 

V. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised : in the city of our God, in His holy mountain, in the well-rooted joy of all the earth. 

The bosom of our mother, that is the Church, hath fed us with gracious sweetness, so let us come and let us sing: 
     Let us all be joyful in the Lord, celebrating a feast day to the honor of All Saints.
     For theirs is the highest honor, and the godly vision of the Most High King.
     For their solemnity the angels are joyful,
     For they see the number of those on high completed, as is just,
     And together they praise the Son of God. 

Kyrie-Litany. Gloria. 

V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. 

COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty, everlasting God, Who hast granted us to venerate the righteous deeds of all the saints under a single festival: we beseech Thee that by their multiple intercessions Thou wouldst bestow on us an abundance of the mercy which we await from Thee. Through... 

Let us pray. 

Collect 2: O almighty and merciful God, mercifully guard us against that which warreth against us: that being unencumbered in spirit and body, we may perform that which pertaineth to Thee with unfettered souls.  (no doxology, but immediately:)

Collect 3: Further the entreaties of Thy holy martyrs, O Lord, and make those Thou hast granted to suffer for Thy name's sake [namely, the holy martyrs Caesarius and Julian], to supplicate for Thy faithful servants. Through... 

Epistle: Apocalypse 7:2-12 (p. 518 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary). 

Graduale: O fear the Lord, all ye His saints, for there is no want to them that fear Him.  
V. For they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good thing. 
O fear the Lord, all ye His saints, for there is no want to them that fear Him.  

Alleluia: cantor: Alleluia. all: Alleluia. cantor: V. The saints shall judge the nations and shall hold dominion over the peoples, and their King shall reign for ever. all: Alleluia. 

Sequence: Let our illustrious hosts, in robes of white,
Sing a melody unto Christ. 
Giving praise to all His saints,
Through these most holy festivities. 

First let our voice ring out for Mary, 
Through whom the fruit of life is granted unto us. 
Thou who art queen and mother, and art pure,
Absolve our sinful ways by thy prayers unto thy Son. 

May the sacred gathering of the angels,
And the glorious regiment of the archangels
Now wash away our sinful deeds, 
And request for us the exalted joy of heaven.

O prophet, herald, shining beacon, [John],
Thou that art more than a prophet, 
Making our bodies become pure,
Place us on the path that is ablaze with light.

O chief of all the apostles,
And all you multitude of apostles,
Strengthen now the people's hearts,
By your true teachings, we pray you.

O Stephen, shining gloriously with thy crown,
And ye the shining army of the holy martyrs, 
Give us healthy hearts and bodies, make strong your holy spears,
That they may get clear victory o'er the foe.

O Martin, thou illustrious one, 
And every battle-rank of bishops,
Mercifully receive, at this hour, 
The prayers which we are offering. 

Queen of virgins, exalted so highly,
Thou art both spotless mother and a virgin bearing a child,
O thou purity consecrated unto the Lord,
Keep thou our souls and bodies pure. 

May the venerable prayers of the monastics,
And all the mansions of saints,
By their prayers, so fervently poured out,
Guide aright our times and moments.

And may they bring us to true joys,
The supernal joys in the heavens,
May they unite the hosts of the redeemed
With Him Who hath great mercy. Amen. 
 

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (p. 519 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary)

Offerenda:  Come ye all, and sing: He Who time and again bestoweth the operation of His awe-inspiring power,
      Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel, He will give power and strength unto His people; blessed is God, alleluia. 
     He Who protecteth and saveth and crowneth the righteous, O come and sing it:
V. Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered, and let all them that hate Him flee from before His face.
     Blessed is God, alleluia. 
     As wax melteth before the fire and becometh weak:
     V. So let sinners perish at the presence of God; but let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice in the presence of God: let them delight in gladness.
     Blessed is God, alleluia. 

Secret of the day: We offer Thee gifts out of our devotion, O Lord: may they please Thee through bringing honor to Thy righteous ones, and serve unto our salvation, because of Thy tender mercy. Through... 

Let us pray.
Secret 2: O Lord, we beseech Thee: grant these gifts which we offer up in the sight of Thy majesty to conduce unto our salvation.  (no doxology, but:)

Secret 3: Graciously receive, O Lord, these sacrifices dedicated to the justice of Thy blest martyr[s] Caesarius [and Julian], and grant us to reach the eternal harbor. Through... 

Preface:  ... everlasting God. Humbly beseeching Thy tender mercy, that Thou wouldst blend our joy with the saints rejoicing on their couches in the kingdom of heaven. And unto those we fail to follow, by emulating their virtue, let us come close through a disposition of befitting reverence, through Christ our Lord. By Him angels praise... etc. 

Communio:  O ye that are worthy to hold the sweet rewards of everlasting life, O come and sing:
     Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, praise is meet for the upright. 
     V. Give praise to the Lord with the harp : chant unto Him with a psaltery of ten strings. 
     Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, praise is meet for the upright. 
     [V. For the word of the Lord is true : and all His works are in faithfulness.
     Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, praise is meet for the upright. 
     V. The Lord loveth mercy and judgment : the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.
     Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, praise is meet for the upright.]
     Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen.
     Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, praise is meet for the upright. 

Postcommunion of the day: Grant Thy faithful, we beseech Thee, O Lord, to be filled with joy forever, by venerating all the saints: and to be strengthened by their ceaseless prayers. Through... 

Let us pray.
Postcommunion 2: O Lord, may the working of Thy healing both release us from our corrupt ways and make us cleave to Thy commandments unceasingly.  (no doxology)

Postcommunion 3: We beseech Thee, O almighty God, that we who have partaken of heavenly Food and Drink may, by the intercession of Thy blest martyr[s] Caesarius [and Julian], be fortified by Them against all opposing forces. Through... 

Bowed Heads: Almighty, everlasting God, Who causest us to rejoice in the multiplied celebration of all Thy saints: grant us, we beseech Thee, that even as we rejoice in commemorating them with this service held in time, we may be glad to behold them in eternity. Through... 

End of the propers for Nov. 14, 2021. 

Propers for Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021

For use with the "Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory, that is, the Roman Rite, according to the ancient use of Sarum" free download document. All usages below are approved for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. 

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Service is of Sts. Crispin and Crispinian, martyrs, with commemoration of the Sunday and of St. John the bishop and wonderworker of Beverley. 

TERCE

antiphon: With a palm the saints are come to the kingdom; they are found worthy of crowns of beauty from the hand of the Lord. 

chapter: God shall render to His saints the wages of their labors, and shall conduct them in a wonderful way. 

short responsory. cantor: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. 
all: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous. 
cantor: V. And glory, all ye that are upright of heart. 
all: And rejoice, ye righteous. 
cantor: Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Be glad in the Lord, 
all: And rejoice, ye righteous. 

versicle: 
V. The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
R. They shall delight in gladness. 

Collect as at Mass, below. 

SEXT

antiphon: The bodies of the saints are buried in peace, and their names live for ever. 

chapter: She brought them through the Red Sea, and carried them over through a great water: but their enemies she drowned in the sea, and from the depth of hell she brought them out. 

short responsory: cantor: The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
all: The righteous shall rejoice in the presence of God. 
cantor: V. And they shall delight in gladness. 
all: In the presence of God. 
cantor: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. The righteous shall rejoice,
all: In the presence of God. 

versicle:
V. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God. 
R. And the torment of wickedness shall not touch them. 

Collect as at Mass, below. 

PROCESSION

responsory: Round about Thee, O Lord, there is the light which never faileth, * where Thou hast established dwellings resplendent with light; ** there the souls of the saints take their rest. 
V. Light perpetual shall shine upon Thy saints, O Lord, and an eternity of ages. 
* Where Thou hast established dwellings resplendent with light; ** there the souls of the saints take their rest. 
Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. 
** There the souls of the saints take their rest. 

The summer antiphon, versicle, and collect of the cross are omitted. The Litany of St. Martin is done.

antiphon for re-entry: Rejoice, Queen of heaven, p. 57, with the usual collect of St. Mary. 

MASS

Officium: But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction. 
V. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers : nor envy them that work iniquity. 
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction. 
[V. Hope in the Lord, and do good, and dwell on the earth : and like a shepherd shalt thou be fed with its riches. 
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction. 
V. Delight thyself in the Lord : and He will give thee the askings of thy heart.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction.
V. Keep innocence, and behold uprightness : for there is a remnant for the peaceable man. 
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction.]
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen. 
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, and He is their defender in a time of affliction. 

Kyrie-Litany. Gloria. 

\The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. 

Collect of the Day: O God, Who hast bestowed the crown of martyrdom upon Thy holy martyrs Crispin and Crispinian: grant, we beseech Thee, that by their intercessory prayer we may secure forgiveness for our trespasses, and the eternal joys of the blessed. Through... 

Let us pray. 

Collect 2: Let the working of Thy compassion make straight our hearts, we beseech Thee, O Lord, for without Thee we cannot please Thee.  (no doxology, but immediately:)

Collect 3: O God, Who hast adorned this day by the translation of Thy most holy confessor and bishop John: by his just deeds and prayers make us, we beseech Thee, to be translated into the company of Thy saints. Through... 

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 (p. 392 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary). 

Graduale: Behold now, what is so good or so joyous as for brethren to dwell together in unity? 
V. For there the Lord commanded the blessing, life forevermore. 
Behold now, what is so good or so joyous as for brethren to dwell together in unity? 

Alleluia: cantor: Alleluia. all: Alleluia. cantor: V. Let the righteous be glad, let them delight in the presence of God; let them delight in gladness. all: Alleluia. 

Sequence: Behold, our alleluia ringeth out
In the beauteous voices of those singing. 
Telling those assembling here
Of a glorious repose. 

The hosts of many angels, 
Made yet more joyful, shine with brilliance, 
"Holy, Holy, Holy," is their acclamation, 
Made joyously unto Christ. 

In the lofty throne of the apostles,
The radiant Light judgeth all the tribes and tongues,
Thus, reckoning all things as but a prideful dung-heap,
They shine like the stars amid the brilliant firmament. 

Their necks are clothed in the white robes of martyrs, 
These soldiers doing battle with the onslaughts of the world,
The saints are crowned with snow-white crowns, 
For, making confession, they believed unto righteousness. 

And, doing battle for the Faith,
They despised things vain and empty,
Now they possess the heavenly kingdom, 
And in it, speaking gloriously, they triumph. 

And canticles they utter, singing songs
With a skill that floweth with high praise,
In voices which resound in sweetness, 
Submitting their necks to Christ the King. 

Thou art highly acclaimed in the praise their spirits give,
To Thee rise shouts of joy from the choir of the virgins,
The multitudes of those who are blameless, 
Sing Thee alleluia, sweetly chanting. 

To Thee, O Christ, let there be praise
From all things and forevermore,
Who aidest us that make our song
Of things which are so worthy. 

Let us also cry to Him: alleluia, 
With beauteous voice of unity,
Grant us the eternal, flowering kingdom,
Where all of us may be singing: Alleluia! 

Gospel: Matthew 10:16-22 (p. 380 in the complete epistle-gospel Lectionary)

Offerenda: All shall glory in Thee that love Thy name, for Thou, O Lord, shalt bless the righteous. O Lord, as with a shield of Thy good pleasure hast Thou crowned us. 
V. Unto my words give ear, O Lord, hear my cry, and hearken unto me. 
All shall glory in Thee that love Thy name, for Thou, O Lord, shalt bless the righteous. O Lord, as with a shield of Thy good pleasure hast Thou crowned us. 
V. For unto Thee will I pray, O Lord. For unto Thee, O Lord, will I pray in the morning. And Thou shalt hear my voice.
All shall glory in Thee that love Thy name, for Thou, O Lord, shalt bless the righteous. O Lord, as with a shield of Thy good pleasure hast Thou crowned us. 

Secret of the day: Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that by these gifts which we bring Thee in reverence of Thy holy martyrs Crispin and Crispinian, we may both please Thee by offering them, and be quickened by them once they are accepted by Thee. Through... 

Secret 2: O God, Who by the venerable exchange of this Sacrifice dost make us partakers of the divine nature most high: grant, we beseech Thee, that even as we possess the knowledge of the truth, we may progress therein with worthy thoughts and actions.  (no doxology, but:)

Secret 3: Look down, O Lord, upon the simple homage of our lowliness, we beseech Thee, and by the intercession of Thy blessed confessor and bishop John, whose translation we celebrate, graciously take as Thine own the sacrificial elements we offer on Thy sacred altars in His honor. Through... 

Preface:  ... everlasting God. Who guidest the pious struggles of Thy holy martyrs toward abundant victory, and dost endow them with eternal triumph, that they may serve as an example to Thy Church for ever: Grant us, we beseech Thee, that by the intercession of those whose feast we celebrate, we may lay hold upon the gifts of Thy compassion, through Christ our Lord. By Him angels praise... etc. 

Communio: Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them, and as gold in the furnace He hath proved them, and as a whole-burnt offering He hath received them. 
V. The souls of the just are in the hand of God : and the torment of wickedness shall not touch them. 
Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them, and as gold in the furnace He hath proved them, and as a whole-burnt offering He hath received them. 
[V. The just shall shine, and shall run to and fro : like sparks among the reeds.
Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them, and as gold in the furnace He hath proved them, and as a whole-burnt offering He hath received them. 
V. They shall judge the nations, and rule over the people : and their Lord shall reign forever. 
Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them, and as gold in the furnace He hath proved them, and as a whole-burnt offering He hath received them.] 
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit : as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, unto the ages of ages, amen.
Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them, and as gold in the furnace He hath proved them, and as a whole-burnt offering He hath received them. 

Postcommunion of the day: May we be aided by the prayers of Thy holy martyrs Crispin and Crispinian, O Lord, we beseech Thee, and do Thou make us who are keeping their feast with the sacred mysteries to be continuously devoted to Thy name. Through... 

Postcommunion 2: Having been brought to life by the sacred gifts, we offer thanks to Thee, O Lord, entreating Thy mercy to make us truly worthy of partaking in them.  (no doxology)

Postcommunion 3: Grant us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, to be holpen by the righteous deeds and prayers of Thy blessed bishop and confessor John: that by his supplications we may, in the joys of eternal salvation, attain to that which we celebrate in these services. Through... 

Bowed Heads: Be here with us, O Lord, and help Thy suppliants, we beseech Thee, and amid the deceits of worldly depravity accompany our weakness with Thy ceaseless compassion. Through... 

End of the propers for Nov. 7, 2021. 

Life of St. John of Beverley on the EWTN site: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/john-of-beverley-643

 

Free Download of Sarum Liturgy! Sarum Video

 Click below for your free download of a .pdf document, 

"Divine Liturgy of the Roman Rite according to the ancient use of Sarum." 

Free download link: https://bit.ly/2ZPpSrp

Click here to see video of this Liturgy at the 2021 Western Rite Conference in Arkansas (stills below). update 10/31/21 4 pm: The video is not playing at this time. Someone is working on it. 

You can see a few pages from the text download below the pics. Enjoy your free book!

The introit of the Mass. L. to r.: Dmitri, hieromonk Aidan, deacon Basil, novice John

Novice John reads the epistle. 

Deacon Basil Warrenfells leads the Litany.

"Brothers and sisters, pray for me," etc. The people respond, "The Holy Spirit shall come
upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee."

Secrets, first that of St. Leodegar, second of St. Mary, third a General Secret

I forgot what part this was. L. to r.: Dmitri, novice John, hieromonk Aidan, deacon Basil

L. to r.: Dmitri, hieromonk Aidan, deacon Basil, novice John, newly ordained priest Elijah

Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) presided over the preparation and giving of Holy Communion

(earlier in the week: the Vicar, Archpriest Mark Rowe, receives the jewelled cross from Metr. Jonah

Communion of the clergy at the Sarum Mass, a pre-Reformation Western rite

Table of Contents page

Christ in majesty, opposite Te Igitur

Te Igitur - the Canon

Ablutions to Dismissal

Appendix B: Choir Music

 

Complete Rituale (Book of Needs) for ROCOR Western Rite

The Rituale has been published and copies are available VERY inexpensively here: https://bit.ly/3b7Pd1F

This volume is a Book of Needs for the various Western rite clergy and communities of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. It represents the older form of doing Western rite which prevailed prior to the Protestant Reformation, translated into English from Latin manuscripts. Thus the book represents a unique contribution to the Western Rite in our times. Many instructions and services in this book have never appeared in print for Western Rite Orthodox use, and it is the most comprehensive of any Western Rite publication for the occasional sacraments and services. Another unique feature is a series of service outlines which help the reader grasp the essential structure of various Western rite services, as well as the significant role of the deacon in these services. (An important role for the deacon is characteristic of pre-Reformation Western Rite services.) The pictorial glossary, exhaustive notes for conducting various sacraments, tables of permissible degrees of kinship for marriages, detailed confession questions for different classes of people, and musical notation for many items, as well as the complete index, make this a rare and valuable resource. Hardcover, with sturdy paper and beautiful red and black printing. 200 pages, 8.5 x 11 (large size). A word to the wise: half of this printing has already sold.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Roman Rite, and a Liturgical Glossary 1
Conduct of Clergy 2
Ritual Notes 5
Service Outlines 6
Pictorial Glossary 8
Prayer for Fruitfulness 9
Blessing of an Unborn Child 10
Blessing of a Woman in Labor 11
Blessing of a New Mother 13
Churching 14
   Holy Baptism
Preliminary Remarks 17
Order of the Catechumenate 18
Christening 22
Confirmation 29
Blessing of Holy Oil 31
Chrismation of One Returning 32
Clinical Baptism 34
For a Polluted Font, and More on Baptism 35
Sacrament of Confession 36
Preamble and Preparation 36
Order of Confession 37
Regarding Confession, and the Questions 38
Removal from Excommunication 46
Reconciliation of an Apostate 46
Reconciliation of a Dying Penitent 49
Table Blessings 50
Service for Travelers 56
Prayer at Journey’s End 59
Holy Matrimony
Preliminary Remarks 60
Betrothals 62
Nuptial Mass 65
Blessing of the Bed 69
Visitation of the Sick 70
     Holy Unction
Preliminary Remarks 74
Mass for the Sick 74
Rite of Unction 75
Blessing of Sackcloth 89
First Commendation (in the hour of death) 90
To Aid the Dying 93
Schema of Services for the Departed 93
Second Commendation (at death) 94
Reception at Church 103
Third Commendation (daily) 105
Burial of the Dead
Absolutions 111
Graveside 113
Return to Church 122
Visitation of the Grave (panikhida) 123
Blessing of Vestments, Vessels, Candles, Linen 126
Blessing of Books and of Anything 133
Blessings Throughout the Year
Jan. 6, Major Blessing of Waters 134
Feb. 2, Blessing of Lights 142
Feb. 3, St. Blaise Tapers 143
Ash Wednesday, Rite of Ashes 143
Ash Wednesday, Ejection of Penitents 149
First Sunday in Lent, the Commination 150
Easter, Blessing of Foods 151
May 1, Blessing of Boats 152
June 24, Blessing of Herbs 153
July 25, Blessing of Apples 153
Aug. 6, Blessing of Grapes 154
Start of School Year, Blessing of Children 154
Start of School Year, Prayer over a Student 155
Sept. 29, Blessing of Incense 155
Prayers for the Eyes 156
Prayer Against Epilepsy 157
Blessing Against Fevers 158
Blessing of a Field Cross 158
Blessing of a Neck Cross 161
Greater Blessing of an Image 161
Blessing of an Image of St. Mary 162
Lesser Blessing of an Image 165
Blessing of a Belt of St. Mary 165
Blessing of and Prayer for Soldiers 166
Blessing of a City Under Siege 166
Blessing of Any City 167
Exorcism Against a Demon 167
Bidding-Prayer Announcements 170
Blessing of Bread after Mass 171
Blessing of First-Fruits and Fields 172
Blessing of an Orchard, Garden, Vineyard 173
Blessing of Apples 173
Blessing of a Harvest 174
Blessing of a Well 174
Blessing of a House 174
Blessing of a Vehicle 176
Prayers Against Bad Weather 176
Blessings for the Poor and Strangers 179
For Animals 180
For the Hebdomadary, and Order for a Dean 182
Order of Admission to a Brotherhood 185

      Appendix A: Exhortations to the Dying 186
Appendix B: Blessing of Oil of the Sick 188
Appendix C: Usual Blessing of Holy Water 188
Appendix D: Preces-tone 189
     Index 190

Final Version -- Sarum Mass for Use by Orthodox

The final version of the Sarum Liturgy is under development, with insights from various clergy and encouragement from the Vicar, Archpriest Mark Rowe. 

One major alteration concerns the use of leavened bread. Because unleavened bread does not crumble, it was placed directly on the corporal during the holiest part of the Mass, and this is the practice reflected in the standard late Sarum rubrics. This is probably 12th century in origin. 

But we use unleavened bread in our Russian Orthodox Church's Western rite, and for this reason the rubrics were thoroughly revised so that the Lamb remains on the paten throughout the service. 

The Sarum is a good usage for a priest who has a deacon, since there is very little for the deacon to do in the modern Western rites but he has a substantial role in the pre-Reformation Western rite. 

Sarum Mass in Virginia July 2, 2021

UPDATE: The Sarum Liturgy on Friday, July 2, 2021, was attended by a moderate number of worshippers, perhaps 20, and was followed by refreshments and conversation. Below are pics of the event.

Recommended: click on any pic and you can scroll through them at a better resolution with the left and right arrows. 

Hieromonk Aidan of St. Demetrios monastery, Fr. Photius Zelinski (St. Polycarp, Maine)

    

                 Fr. Aidan at Mass; Fr. Richard Reed        Fr. Aidan about to bow to the bishop

   

3 Collects 

Dismissal of catechumens, I think         Servers exit the sanctuary for  Canon

Reading of the gospel (simple)          

  

  

        Server Dmitri (a postulant or трудник)          Fr. Aidan, apologiae before Mass

And the next day, July 3, in the morning we had the Eastern rite Liturgy for the feast of St. John Maximovitch. This time Fr. Photius concelebrated in the altar and the usual choir sang. 

              L. to r.: Subdeacon Aaron, Hierodeacon Mark, novice Andrew (rear),
         Metropolitan Jonah approaching; priest Photius Zelinski, novice John

ORIGINAL POST:

A Western rite Liturgy will be held at St. Demetrios Monastery (ROCOR, Eastern rite, abbot Metropolitan Jonah Paffhausen) at 10 a.m. on July 2, 2021. The monastery is located at 10636 Catharpin Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22551. This is the day of the repose of St. John Maximovitch. It will be in the Roman rite (Sarum version) and the main chanter will be Fr. Photios Zelinski, who is traveling down from Massachusetts for the occasion.

The public is invited. The service will be primarily in English, with some Latin.

Ordo and Calendar for 2021 Now Available!

The Ordo and Calendar for year 2021 is now available for Western Rite communities of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Send your info and payment (see below) to:

Rev. Fr. Mark Rowe 2422 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota FL 34231 Make checks payable to "ROCOR WR Communities."

For ROCOR WR clergy only, it's $10 and for all others $20 (still less than production cost; thank you, benefactors!). This is a 141 page, full color bi-ritual saint-calendar with complete indices of saint names (nearly 15,000 entries); icon feasts (unique resource); moveable feasts; and two features special to 2021: (a) Morning and Evening Prayers in Western Rite, and (b) an article by Moscow priest Daniel Sysoev (martyred on Nov. 19, 2009) on the contribution of J. Overbeck in the 19th century to re-launching WR Orthodoxy in modern times. hat tip: Fr. Mark Rowe

New Western Rite Blog

 I was made aware of a new Western rite blog, which was started by Adrienne Meador. I hope you will enjoy it. 

A blog about Liturgical Living in the Western Rite (orthodoxwestblogs.com)

The new address for the St. John Cassian Press is: 

St. John Cassian Press
17745 Erickson Dr

Atlantic Mine, MI  49905

This is also the address for the Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam monastery, which is the residence of Hieromonk Aidan (Keller) since August 5, 2020.