On the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(September 8)
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Thy Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, is a joy to proclaim to the whole universe: from Thee has risen the sun of righteousness, Christ our God, and having destroyed the oath, given blessing, and having abolished death, given us eternal life.
Your Nativity, Virgin Mary, announced the joy of the entire universe, for Christ our God, the sun of righteousness, shone from You and, having destroyed the curse, gave (us) blessing and, having abolished death, gave us eternal life.
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Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve were freed from mortal aphids, O Most Pure One, in Thy holy Nativity, then Thy people also celebrate, having been freed from the guilt of sin, never to call Thee: the Mother of God and the nourisher of our life gives birth to barren fruits.
Joachim and Anna were freed from reproach for childlessness, and Adam and Eve were freed from mortal corruption, O Most Pure One, through Thy holy birth. This birth is also celebrated by Your people, redeemed from the guilt of errors, in order to cry out to You: The barren one gives birth to the Mother of God and the nourisher of our life.
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, and honor Your holy parents, and glorify Your birth all-gloriously.
On the Exaltation of the Life-Giving Cross
(September 14)
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Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thy inheritance, granting victories to our Blessed Emperor Alexander Nikolaevich in resistance, and preserving Thy residence through Thy cross.
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your heritage, granting victories over the enemies to our Blessed Emperor Alexander Nikolaevich, and preserving through Your cross our social life that belongs to You.
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Having ascended to the Cross by will, grant to Your namesake new residence Your bounty, O Christ God, by Your power gladden our Blessed Emperor Alexander Nikolayevich, giving Him victories for his fellows, the benefit of Your weapon of peace, an invincible victory.
Voluntarily ascended to the cross! To Your new citizenship, Your namesake (i.e. Christian), grant Your bounties, O Christ God! Make our blessed Emperor Alexander Nikolaevich glad with Your power, granting Him victories over enemies, may He have Your support as a weapon of peace, an invincible victory.
Greatness
We magnify You, Life-Giving Christ, and honor Your Holy Cross, with which You saved us from the work of the enemy.
On the Entry into the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(November 21)
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On the day of God’s favor, the transfiguration and the preaching of the salvation of men, the Virgin clearly appears in the church of God, and announces Christ to everyone, to that we too will loudly cry out: rejoice in seeing the Creator’s fulfillment.
Now is the representation of God's favor and the preaching of the salvation of men; in the church of God the Virgin appears visibly (to everyone) and announces Christ to everyone. And we will solemnly exclaim to Her: Rejoice at the fulfillment of God’s economy (about the salvation of people).
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The most pure Church of the Savior, the valuable palace and the Virgin, the sacred treasure of the glory of God, is today introduced into the house of the Lord with the grace of the Divine Spirit, even as the Angels of God sing: This is the heavenly village.
The Most Pure Church of the Savior, the Precious Palace and the Virgin, the Sacred Treasure of the glory of God, is now being introduced into the house of the Lord, introducing into it the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God sing about her, calling out: “She is the Heavenly Tabernacle!”
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your entry into the Church of the Lord.
On Christmas Day
(December 25)
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Thy Nativity, Christ our God, the world's light of reason has arisen, in it for those who serve the stars as stars, I bow to Thee, the Sun of righteousness, and Thou leadest from the heights of the East: Lord, Glory to Thee!
Your Nativity, Christ our God, has enlightened the world with the true light of knowledge; for when You were born, those who studied the heavenly bodies were taught by the star to bow to You - the Sun of Truth and to understand You, the High East! Lord Glory to You!
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Today the Virgin gives birth to the Most Essential, and the earth brings a den to the Unapproachable: Angels with shepherds praise, and wolves travel with a star; For our sake, the Young Child, the Eternal God, was born.
The Virgin now gives birth to the Supreme Being, and the earth brings a cave as a gift to the Unapproachable; The angels, together with the shepherds, praise Him; and the wise men with the star travel to Him! For a new (extraordinary) Child has been born for us - the eternal God!
Greatness
We magnify You, Life-Giving Christ, for our sake now born in the flesh from the brideless and most pure Virgin Mary.
On the Epiphany of the Lord
(January 6)
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In the Jordan, baptized to Thee, O Lord, Trinitarian adoration appeared: For the voice of the parents testified unto Thee, Thy beloved Son's possession: and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, made known to Thy word the affirmation: Christ the God appeared, and the world of enlightenment, glory to Thee.
At Your baptism in the Jordan, Lord, the venerable Most Holy Trinity appeared: for the Voice of the Father testified of You, calling You the beloved Son, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the truth of this word (i.e., testimony). Having appeared and enlightened the world, Christ God, glory to Thee!
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Thou hast appeared this day to the universe, and Thy light, O Lord, has appeared upon us, in the minds of those who sing Thee: Thou hast come and appeared, the unapproachable Light.
On this day You have appeared, and Your light has appeared upon us, who with knowledge (conviction) call upon You: You have come, You have appeared to us, Unapproachable light!
Greatness
We magnify You, Life-Giving Christ, for our sake now baptized in the flesh by John in the waters of the Jordan.
At the Presentation of the Lord
(February 2)
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Rejoice, blessed Virgin Mary, for from You has risen the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God, who enlightens those who are in darkness: rejoice and you, the righteous elder, are received into the arms of the Liberator of our souls, who gives us resurrection.
Rejoice, blessed Virgin Mary! For from You has arisen the Sun of righteousness—Christ our God, who enlightened those who were in darkness. Rejoice also, O righteous old man, who has accepted into your arms the Liberator of our souls, who has given us resurrection!
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The womb of the Maiden, blessed by Thy Nativity, and the hand, Simeon, blessed, as befitting, Thou didst foresee and now save us, O Christ God: but die in battle, and strengthen the Emperor, whom Thou hast loved, the only Lover of Mankind.
Having previously sanctified the womb of the Virgin with Your Nativity and blessed the hands of Simeon, as it should have been, now You have saved us, O Christ God! Send peace to our social life during the attack of enemies, and strengthen the Emperor, whom You loved as the only Lover of Mankind!
Greatness
We magnify Thee, Life-Giving Christ, and honor Thy Most Pure Mother, by whom, according to the law, Thou hast now been brought into the church of the Lord.
On the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(March 25)
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The day of our salvation is the most important, and since the beginning of time the mystery has been revealed, the Son of God, the son of the Virgin, is born, and Gabriel preaches the good news. In the same way, we cry out to the Mother of God: Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
On this day is the beginning of our salvation and the manifestation of the sacrament, predestined from eternity; The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin and (such) grace Gabriel preaches to Her! And we will exclaim to the Mother of God: Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you!
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