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Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to all the world
The Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God
Has shone from You
Freeing us from the curse
He sent down His blessings
By destroying death
He has granted us
Eternal life
By your birth, O most pure virgin
Joachim and Anna have been
freed from childlessness
Adam and Eve, from decay and death
And we, your people, freed from the guilt of sin
celebrate and sing to you:
"The childless one has born
the Theotokos
who nourishes our life"
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Exaltation of the Cross
02:32
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Before your Cross
We bow down in worship
O Master
And your holy resurrection
We glorify
O Lord save your people and bless your heritage
Grant victory to Orthodox Christians over their enemies
And preserve them by your Cross
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Today is the Prelude of God's pleasure
and the proclamation of man's salvation
Today is the Prelude of God's pleasure
and the proclamation of man's salvation
The Virgin appears in the temple of God
foretelling Christ to all
Let us also cry to her with mighty voice
"Rejoice, fulfillment of the Creator!"
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior
is presented in the house of the Lord
The precious bridal chamber and virgin
the sacred treasure of the glory of God
She brings with her the grace of the Spirit
Therefore, the angels of God
Praise her, in songs, exclaiming:
"She truly is the heavenly abode"
"She truly is the heavenly abode"
And with the Theotokos the Church proclaims:
"We truly are the heavenly abode"
"We truly are the heavenly abode"
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Nativity of Christ
02:42
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Today the virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One
The earth presents a cave to the Holy One
Angels and shepherds glorify Him
The wise men journey by a star
A New Child has been born for us
the God before all time
A New Child has been born for us
the God before all time
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Those who worshipped the stars
were taught by a star to adore You
The light of your wisdom
has shone to the whole world
O Sun of Righteousness
Dayspring on High
We Magnify you
Today the virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One
The earth presents a cave to the Holy One
Angels and shepherds glorify Him
The wise men journey by a star
A New Child has been born for us
the God before all time
A New Child has been born for us
the God before all time
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him
Christ is Born!
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Theophany
01:50
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When you O Lord were baptized in the Jordan
the worship of the Trinity was made manifest 2x
for the voice of the Father bore witness unto you
and called you his beloved Son
and the Spirit in the form of a dove
confirmed the truthfulness of His word
O Christ our God you have revealed yourself
and have enlightened the world
Glory to You (3x)
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Through love you have come and saved us
Granting peace to all, o Lover of man.
Your birth sanctified the virgin's womb
And blessed the hands of Simeon
Who accepted you in his arms
O Redeemer of our souls
he offered this song
of thanksgiving
Lord now let your servant depart in peace
According to your word
For my eyes have seen your salvation
Which you have prepared before the face of all people
A light of revelation to the Gentiles
And the Glory of your people Israel
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Annunciation
02:38
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Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
Today is the dawn of our salvation
The revelation of eternal mystery
Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin
As Gabriel announces the coming Grace
Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos
Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
O Victorious Leader of Triumphant Hosts
We, your servants, delivered from evil
sing our grateful thanks to you , O Theotokos
In your strength keep us from trouble
that we may sing to you
Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
Today is the dawn of our salvation
The revelation of eternal mystery
Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin
As Gabriel announces the coming Grace
Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos
Rejoice o full of grace the Lord is with you
the Lord is with you
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
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Entrance into Jerusalem
02:40
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By raising Lazarus from the dead, in light of your coming passion,
You confirmed the universal Resurrection
O Christ our God, O Vanquisher of death
Like the children with palms of victory, we cry out to You
Hosanna in the Highest
Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in the Highest
In Heaven, you sit upon your throne
On earth, you ride upon a foal.
O Christ accept the angelic praise, and the cries of your children who sing
Hosanna in the Highest
Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in the Highest
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Pascha
04:45
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Before the dawn, Mary and the women came and found the stone
Rolled away from the tomb
They heard an angelic voice:
Why do you seek the One who dwells in eternal Light among the dead?
Behold the clothes in the grave
Go quickly, proclaim to the world:
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling down death by death
And on those in the tombs bestowing life
The Son of God saving the race of men
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling down death by death
And on those in the tombs bestowing life
The Son of God saving the race of men
You descended into the grave
Overthrowing the powers of hell(death?)
Christ our God, you rise as an
immortal conquerror
You greeted the myrrhbearing women with joy
You bestowed your Apostles with peace
Upon those who have fallen
You give resurrection
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling down death by death
And on those in the tombs bestowing life
The Son of God saving the race of men
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Ascension
01:54
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You ascended in glory, o Christ our God, and united earth to heaven
Never parting from those who love You, You cry "I AM with you and no one is against you"
Open, Oh heavenly gates, and receive God in the flesh
You ascended in glory bringing joy to your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit
Your blessing assured them that you are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.
Open, Oh heavenly gates, and receive God in the flesh
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Pentecost
03:10
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When the Most High God came down and confounded the tongues of men
He divided the nations
But when he dispensed the fiery tongues
He called all to unity
He called all to unity
Therefore, with one voice, we glorify Thee,
Most Holy Spirit, we glorify Thee
Most Holy Spirit, we glorify Thee
And blessed are you O Christ Our God
Making fishermen most wise.
The world, through them, drawn into one net,
By the Spirit glorifies You,
Only Lover of Mankind
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Transfiguration
02:45
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On the mountain You were
transfigured
and in so far as they could bear
your disciples beheld your glory
so that when they beheld you crucified
they would know that you freely suffered and died
and proclaim to the world
that You are the Radiance of the Father
Glory to you, O Christ our God
Giver of splendor so bright
Illuminate us sinners
with your everlasting light
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Dormition
02:20
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In giving birth you preserved your virginity
In death you did not abandon the world
You were translated to life
O Theotokos, O Mother of Life
And by your prayers
deliver our souls from death
Accept us in your arms, O Lord
When we fall asleep
Accept us in your arms, O Lord
We pray that you will keep our souls
Dance with joy o peoples
Clap your hands with gladness
Gather with fervor and jubilation
Sing with exultation
The Mother of God is about to rise in glory
Ascending from earth to heaven
We ceaselessly praise her in song as truly Theotokos
Accept us in your arms, O Lord
When we fall asleep
Accept us in your arms, O Lord
We pray our souls you'll keep
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