Valaam Monastery Choir
Choir of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra
Husband wok Quartet from the Feofaniya studio, read by Deacon Dimitry Sivakov
Festive Choir of the Moscow Danilov Monastery
Chosen by the Voivod and the Lord, hell to the winner, as if he were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Your creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
The descent of Christ into hell (Matt. 12:40), (1 Pet. 3:18-19).
O Creator of angels and the Lord of strength, open my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as You opened the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and, as you say the call is like this:
Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels;
Most powerful Jesus, deliverance for our first parents.
Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs;
Glorious Jesus, strengthener of the faithful.
Beloved Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophets;
Precious Jesus, the martyrs of the fortress.
Quiet Jesus, joy to the monks;
Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders.
Most merciful Jesus, abstinence among fasters;
Most sweet Jesus, joy of the venerables.
Most honorable Jesus, chastity of virgins;
Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Healing the deaf and tongue-tied (Mark 7:31-37).
Seeing the green widow weeping, the Lord, as if you were moved with compassion then, you raised her son for burial; Have mercy on me too, O Lover of mankind, and resurrect my soul, killed by sin, calling: Alleluia.
The resurrection of the son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-16).
Philip seeks the ununderstood mind, Lord, show us the Father, verb; You come to him: having been with Me for so long, have you not known that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father? Meanwhile, Unexplored, I call to You with fear:
Jesus, Eternal God;
Jesus, the most powerful King.
Jesus, the long-suffering Master;
Jesus, most merciful Savior.
Jesus, my most gracious guardian;
Jesus, cleanse my sins.
Jesus, take away my iniquities;
Jesus, let go of my iniquities.
Jesus, my hope, do not forsake me;
Jesus, my helper, do not deny me.
Jesus, my Creator, do not forget me;
Jesus, my Shepherd, do not destroy me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
The Savior's answer to the Apostle Philip (John 14:8-11).
You have clothed the apostles with power from on high, O Jesus, who sit in Jerusalem, the clothed men and men, naked of all good works, with the warmth of Your Holy Spirit and grant us to sing with love To you: Alleluia.
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles (Acts 2:1-18).
You have the riches of mercy, O publicans and sinners, and you have called the unbelievers, O Jesus; Do not despise me today, who is like them, but, like a valuable ointment, accept this song:
Jesus, invincible power;
Jesus, endless mercy.
Jesus, most radiant beauty;
Jesus, love unspeakable.
Jesus, Son of the Living God;
Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Jesus, hear me when I was conceived in iniquity;
Jesus, cleanse me from the sins of the one I was born.
Jesus, teach me what is unnecessary;
Jesus, lighten the dark for me.
Jesus, cleanse me from the filth;
Jesus, lift me up as a prodigal.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Christ in the house of the publican Matthew Levi (Luke 5:27-32).
Having a storm inside with doubtful thoughts, Peter drowned; Having seen Thee in the flesh, Jesus, and walking on the waters, He came to know Thee as the true God and, having received the hand of salvation, said: Alleluia.
Walking of Jesus Christ on the waters (Matthew 14:22-33).
Hearing the blind One passing by, O Lord, he cried out: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And having called, you opened his eyes. Enlighten with Your mercy the eyes of the mental heart and me, crying out to You and saying:
Jesus, Creator on high;
Jesus, Redeemer of the lower ones.
Jesus, hell to the consumer;
Jesus, decorator of all creation.
Jesus, the Comforter of my soul;
Jesus, enlightener of my mind.
Jesus, my heart is glad;
Jesus, health to my body.
Jesus, my Savior, save me;
Jesus, my light, enlighten me.
Jesus, deliver me from all torment;
Jesus, save me, unworthy.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Jesus Christ heals a blind man near Jericho (Luke 18:35-43).
With the God-flowing Blood, as you redeemed us of old from the legal oath, Jesus, hereby deliver us from the snare, from which the serpent is bound by carnal passions, and fornication, and with evil despondency, crying Ti: Alleluia.
Christ redeems humanity at the price of His Blood (1 Peter 1:17-20), (Gal. 3:13), (Rev. 5:9).
Having seen the youth of the Jews in the form of humanity, Who created by the hand of man, and understood Him as the Lord, striving with branches to please Him, hosanna cried out. We bring a song to Thee, saying:
Jesus, true God;
Jesus, Son of David.
Jesus, most glorious King;
Jesus, Lamb without blemish.
Jesus, the wonderful Shepherd;
Jesus, my guardian in my youth.
Jesus, the feeder of my youth;
Jesus, praise in my old age.
Jesus, there is hope in my death;
Jesus, live after my death.
Jesus, my consolation is in Your judgment;
Jesus, my desire, do not put me to shame then.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:8-9), (Mark 11:8-10), (John 12:12-13), (Luke 19:37-40).
Preacher of God-bearing prophecies and fulfilling verbs, Jesus, you appeared on earth and you lived with mankind, and you took away our illnesses, even with your wounds. We are healed, sing with skill: Alleluia.
See (1 Cor. 15:3), (1 Pet. 2:24).
The universal enlightenment of Thy truth has dawned, and the flattery of demons has been driven away: for idols, O our Savior, do not tolerate Thy fortress, O fallen one. We, having received salvation, cry out to Ti:
Jesus, truly, flattery drives away;
Jesus, the light that exceeds all lordships.
Jesus, King, overcome all strengths;
Jesus, God, remain in mercy.
Jesus, Animal Bread, satisfy my hunger;
Jesus, fountain of reason, give me something to drink when I am thirsty.
Jesus, robe of joy, clothe me when I am mortal;
Jesus, cover of joy, cover me unworthy.
Jesus, giver of those who ask, give me mourning for my sins;
Jesus, find for those who seek, find my soul.
Jesus, the opener, open my accursed heart;
Jesus, Redeemer of sinners, cleanse my iniquities.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
See (Ezek.30:13), (Tov.14:6), (Wis.14:11), (Is.2:18), (Is.2:20), (Is.31:7), (Zech.13:2).
Although the hidden secret from the ages has been revealed, like a sheep was led to the slaughter by Jesus, and like a lamb straight from the shearer, it is silent, and like God has risen from the dead You are, and you ascended into heaven with glory, and you raised us up with us, calling: Alleluia.
Apostle Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40).
Showing the wondrous creation, the Creator appeared to us: He was incarnated without seed from the Virgin, from the tomb, without breaking the seal, He was resurrected, and to the Apostle, the door was closed, with the flesh below. Even though it’s amazing, let’s sing:
Jesus, the unfathomable Word;
Jesus, the unseen Word.
Jesus, incomprehensible power;
Jesus, wisdom unthinkable.
Jesus, indescribable Deity;
Jesus, innumerable dominion.
Jesus, the invincible kingdom;
Jesus, endless dominion.
Jesus, the highest fortress;
Jesus, eternal power.
Jesus, my Creator, have mercy on me;
Jesus, my Savior, save me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
See (Matthew 1:23), (John 20:19-20).
Seeing God in a strange way, let us withdraw from the vanity of the world and place our minds on the Divine. For this reason, God came down to earth, so that He may bring us to heaven, crying out to Him: Alleluia.
See (Rev. 19:6).
All things below, and those above, in no way depart, the Innumerable One, when he willed us for the sake of suffering, and put to death our death by His death, and gave life by resurrection to those who sing:
Jesus, sweetness of heart;
Jesus, bodily fortress.
Jesus, spiritual lordship;
Jesus, you are quick and smart.
Jesus, joyful conscience;
Jesus, known hope.
Jesus, eternal memory;
Jesus, high praise.
Jesus, my glory is exalted;
Jesus, my desire, do not deny me.
Jesus, my Shepherd, seek me;
Jesus, my Savior, save me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
See (Rom. 5:10).
All angelic nature ceaselessly glorifies Your holy name, Jesus, in heaven: Holy, Holy, Holy, crying out; We, sinners on earth, cry out with mortal lips: Alleluia.
See (Isa.6:3), (Rev.4:8).
We see the branches of many things like voiceless fish about You, Jesus, our Savior: they are perplexed to say how the immutable God and perfect man abid? We, marveling at the mystery, cry out faithfully:
Jesus, Eternal God;
Jesus, King of kings.
Jesus, Lord of those who own;
Jesus, Judge of the living and the dead.
Jesus, the hope of the unreliable;
Jesus, comfort to those who mourn.
Jesus, glory to the poor;
Jesus, do not judge me based on my deeds.
Jesus, cleanse me according to Your mercy;
Jesus, take away despondency from me.
Jesus, enlighten my thoughts of heart;
Jesus, give me the memory of death.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
See (Job 12:7-9).
Although you wanted to save the world, from the East to the East, to the dark West - you came to our nature, you humbled yourself to death; Therefore Your name is exalted above every name, and from all the tribes of heaven and earth hear: Alleluia.
See (Luke 1:76-79).
Eternal King, Comforter, true Christ, cleanse us from all filthiness, as you cleansed the ten lepers, and heal us, as you healed the money-loving soul Zacchea the publican, let us cry out to Thee, calling with tenderness:
Jesus, incorruptible treasure;
Jesus, inexhaustible wealth.
Jesus, strong food;
Jesus, inexhaustible drink.
Jesus, the garments of the poor;
Jesus, intercession of widows.
Jesus, protector of the orphans;
Jesus, help those who labor.
Jesus, teacher of strangers;
Jesus, the helmsman of the sailors.
Jesus, calm the stormy times;
Jesus God, raise me up, fallen.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Healing of ten lepers (Luke 17:12-20). Conversion of the publican Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).
I bring all-compassionate singing to Thee, unworthy, I cry to Thee like a Canaanite: Jesus, have mercy on me; not the daughter, but the flesh, I am infuriated with passions and burned with rage, and grant healing to the one who cries out to You: Alleluia.
Healing of the Canaanite daughter (Matt. 15: 21-28).
Give light to those who live in the darkness of foolishness; first of all, Paul drives you away, instills the power of God’s intelligent voice and understands spiritual quickness; Enlighten the chest and the dark apple of the soul, calling:
Jesus, my mighty King;
Jesus, my most powerful God.
Jesus, my most immortal Lord;
Jesus, my most glorious Creator.
Jesus, my good Teacher;
Jesus, my most generous Shepherd.
Jesus, my most merciful Lord;
Jesus, my most merciful Savior.
Jesus, enlighten my feelings, darkened by passions;
Jesus, heal my body, enfeebled by sins.
Jesus, cleanse my mind from vain thoughts;
Jesus, keep my heart from the lusts of the evil one.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Conversion of Saul: (Acts 9:3-7).
Give me grace, all debts to the decider, Jesus, and accept me, repentant, as you accepted Peter, who rejected You, and call me, despondent, as Paul of old, persecuting Thee, and hear me, crying to Thee: Alleluia.
Peter's repentance (John 21:15-17). Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:3-7).
Singing Your inhumanity, we all praise You, and we believe with Thomas that You are the Lord and God, sitting with the Father and being the judge of the living and the dead. Then grant me standing on my right hand, crying:
Jesus, Eternal King, have mercy on me;
Jesus, fragrant flower, scent me.
Jesus, beloved warmth, warm me;
Jesus, eternal temple, cover me.
Jesus, bright robe, adorn me;
Jesus, honest bead, shine upon me.
Jesus, precious stone, enlighten me;
Jesus, sun of righteousness, illuminate me.
Jesus, holy light, shine upon me;
Jesus, deliver me from mental and physical illnesses.
Jesus, from the hand of the enemy from me;
Jesus, release me from unquenchable fire and other eternal torments.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Assurance of the Apostle Thomas (John 20:26-28).
Oh, sweet and all-generous Jesus! Accept this little prayer of ours today, as you have accepted two mites of widows, and preserve your heritage from enemies visible and invisible, from foreign invasion, from illness and famine, from all tribulations and mortal wounds, and the coming torment of all who cry out to Ty: Alleluia.
Two mites for the poor widow (Mark 12:41-44).
[This kontakion is said three times.]
[Next we repeat the 1st ikos and kontakion:]
O Creator of angels and the Lord of strength, open my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as You opened the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and, as you say the call is like this:
Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels;
Most powerful Jesus, deliverance for our first parents.
Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs;
Glorious Jesus, strengthener of the faithful.
Beloved Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophets;
Precious Jesus, the martyrs of the fortress.
Quiet Jesus, joy to the monks;
Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders.
Most merciful Jesus, abstinence among fasters;
Most sweet Jesus, joy of the venerables.
Most honorable Jesus, chastity of virgins;
Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Chosen by the Voivod and the Lord, hell to the winner, as if he were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Your creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Master Lord Jesus Christ, my God, who, for the sake of your unspeakable love for mankind, at the end of the ages, was clothed in flesh by the Ever-Virgin Mary,
I glorify Your saving providence for me, Your servant, Master;
I will sing hymns to Thee, because for the Father’s sake I have known Thee;
I will bless You, for whose sake the Holy Spirit has come into the world;
I worship Your most pure Mother in the flesh, who served such a terrible secret;
I praise Your angelic faces, as the singers and servants of Your Majesty;
I bless the Forerunner John, who baptized You, O Lord;
I honor the prophets who proclaimed You, I glorify Your holy apostles;
I triumph and the martyrs, and I glorify Your priests;
I worship Your saints, and all Your righteous ones sing songs.
I bring such and such a many and ineffable face of the Divine into prayer to You, Thy all-generous God, and for this sake I ask forgiveness for my sin, even if you grant me all For the sake of your saints, more abundant than your holy bounties, for blessed are you forever. Amen.