Let us love the bridegroom, brethren.
Let us keep our lamps aflame with virtues and true faith,
So that we, like the wise Virgins of the Lord,
May be ready to enter with him into the marriage feast.
For the bridegroom, as God, grants unto all an incorruptible crown.
Glory... Now and ever...
Let us love the bridegroom...
(after the 2nd reading of the Psalter):
Kathisma hymn Tone 4
In envy the priests and scribes
Cunningly gathered a council against you, Savior,
Moving Judas to betrayal.
He shamelessly went forth and spoke against you,
Saying to a transgressing people:
What will you give me if I deliver him into your hands?
From his condemnation save our souls, O Lord!
Glory... Now and ever...
In envy the priests...
(after the 3rd reading of the Psalter)
:
Kathisma hymn Tone 8
Judas loves money with his mind.
The impious one moves against the master.
He wills and plans the betrayal.
Receiving darkness, he falls from the light.
He agrees to the price and sells the priceless one.
As payment for his deeds the wretch gains hanging and a terrible death.
From his lot deliver us, Christ God,
Granting remission of sins to those who celebrate your immaculate passion with love.
Glory... Now and ever...
Judas loves money...
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday
Bridegroom Matins
Ikos
Why are you idle, my wretched soul? What useless cares cause you to be lost in dreams? Why busy yourself with things that pass away? The last hour is at hand, and we shall be parted from all earthly things. Therefore, while there is yet time, rouse yourself and cry: I have sinned before you, my savior. Do not cut me off like the barren fig tree. In your compassion, O Christ, take pity on me who call out with fear:
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday
Bridegroom Matins
The Praises
Tone 1
How shall I, the unworthy one,
Appear in the splendor of your saints?
For if I dare enter your bridal chamber with them,
My garments will betray me;
They are unfit for a wedding.
The angels will cast me out in chains.
Cleanse the filth of my soul, O Lord,
And save me in your love for mankind. (twice)
Tone 2
O Christ the bridegroom,
My soul has slumbered in laziness.
I have no lamp aflame with virtues.
Like the foolish Virgins I wander aimlessly when it is time for work.
But do not close your compassionate heart to me, O master.
Rouse me, shake off my heavy sleep.
Lead me with the wise Virgins into the bridal chamber,
That I may hear the pure voice of those that feast and cry unceasingly:
O Lord, Glory to you! (twice)
Glory... Now and ever...
Tone 4
You have heard the condemnation, my soul
Of the man who hid his talent.
Do not hide the Word of God.
Proclaim His wonders,
That increasing the gift of grace,
You may enter into the joy of your Lord.
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday
Bridegroom Matins
Apostikha Tone 6
Come, faithful,
Let us work zealously for the master,
For he distributes wealth to his servants.
Let each of us according to his ability
Increase his talent of grace:
Let one be adorned in wisdom through good works;
Let another celebrate a service in splendor.
The one distributes his wealth to the poor;
The other communicates the word to those untaught.
Thus we shall increase what has been entrusted to us,
And, as faithful stewards of grace,
We shall be accounted worthy of the master's joy.
Make us worthy of this, Christ our God,
In your love for mankind.
When you shall come in glory, Jesus,
With the angelic hosts,
And shall sit upon the throne for judgment,
Do not drive me away, good shepherd,
For you know the paths on your right hand,
But those on your left hand lead astray.
Do not destroy me with the goats,
Though I am coarse with sin,
But number me with the sheep of your right hand,
And save me in your love for mankind.
You are more beautiful than all men, bridegroom.
You have invited us
To the spiritual banquet of your bridal chamber.
Strip me of the ugly garment of my sins
As I participate in your passion.
Adorn me in the glorious robe of your beauty
That proclaims me a guest in your kingdom, merciful Lord.
Glory... Now and ever...
Tone 7
Behold, the master has entrusted you with the talent, my soul.
Receive the gift with fear.
Repay the one who gave by giving to the poor,
And gain the Lord as your friend,
So that when he comes in glory,
You may stand at his right hand and hear his blessed voice:
Enter, my servant, into the joy of your Lord!
Even though I have gone astray, make me worthy of this, savior,
Through your great mercy.
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday
Bridegroom Sixth Hour
Troparion of the prophecy Tone 1
Forgive exceedingly those who have sinned without measure, savior!
Enable us blamelessly to worship your holy resurrection,
Through the intercessions of your most pure mother,
O merciful one!
Prokeimenon of the prophecy Tone 5
For with the Lord there is mercy * and with him is plenteous redemption! Verse: Out of the depths have I cried to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
Let Israel trust in the Lord * henceforth and forevermore! Verse: Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high!
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday The Bridegroom
Kontakion Tone 2
You know that this is the last hour, O wretched soul,
And fear the cutting of the fig tree.
Work diligently, therefore, with the talent given you.
Keep watch and cry:
Let us not remain outside the bridal chamber of Christ!
Triodion
Great and Holy Tuesday
Bridegroom Vespers
Lord I call...
Tone 1
How shall I, the unworthy one,
Appear in the splendor of your saints?
For if I dare enter your bridal chamber with them,
My garments will betray me;
They are unfit for a wedding.
The angels will cast me out in chains.
Cleanse the filth of my soul, O Lord,
And save me in your love for mankind. (twice)
Tone 2
O Christ the Bridegroom,
My soul has slumbered in laziness.
I have no lamp aflame with virtues.
Like the foolish Virgins I wander aimlessly when it is time for work.
But do not close your compassionate heart to me, O master.
Rouse me, shake off my heavy sleep.
Lead me with the wise Virgins into the bridal chamber,
That I may hear the pure voice of those that feast and cry unceasingly:
O Lord, Glory to you! (twice)
Tone 4
You have heard the condemnation, my soul
Of the man who hid his talent.
Do not hide the Word of God.
Proclaim His wonders,
That increasing the gift of grace,
You may enter into the joy of your Lord.
Tone 6
Come, faithful,
Let us work zealously for the master,
For he distributes wealth to his servants.
Let each of us according to his ability
Increase his talent of grace:
Let one be adorned in wisdom through good works;
Let another celebrate a service in splendor.
The one distributes his wealth to the poor;
The other communicates the word to those untaught.
Thus we shall increase what has been entrusted to us,
And, as faithful stewards of grace,
We shall be accounted worthy of the master's joy.
Make us worthy of this, Christ our God,
In your love for mankind.
When you shall come in glory, Jesus,
With the angelic hosts,
And shall sit upon the throne for judgment,
Do not drive me away, good shepherd,
For you know the paths on your right hand,
But those on your left hand lead astray.
Do not destroy me with the goats,
Though I am coarse with sin,
But number me with the sheep of your right hand,
And save me in your love for mankind.
You are more beautiful than all men, Bridegroom.
You have invited us
To the spiritual banquet of your bridal chamber.
Strip me of the ugly garment of my sins
As I participate in your passion.
Adorn me in the glorious robe of your beauty
That proclaims me a guest in your kingdom, merciful Lord.
Glory... Now and ever...
Tone 7
Behold, the Master has entrusted you with the talent, my soul.
Receive the gift with fear.
Repay the one who gave by giving to the poor,
And gain the Lord as your friend,
So that when he comes in glory,
You may stand at his right hand and hear his blessed voice:
Enter, my servant, into the joy of your Lord!
Even though I have gone astray, make me worthy of this, savior,
Through your great mercy.