Divine Liturgy

The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom — the Eucharistic service of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on Sundays, great feasts, and weekdays outside the fasting seasons.

This is an abridged text. The complete service will follow in a later update.

The Great Litany

Deacon:In peace let us pray to the Lord.

Choir:Lord, have mercy.

Deacon:For the peace from above, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.

Choir:Lord, have mercy.

Deacon:For the peace of the whole world, for the good estate of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord.

Choir:Lord, have mercy.

The Trisagion Hymn

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Thrice)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

The Cherubic Hymn

Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim, and who sing the thrice-holy hymn to the life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all earthly cares, that we may receive the King of all, Who comes invisibly upborne by the angelic hosts. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

The Symbol of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible…

The Anaphora

Priest:Let us stand well. Let us stand with fear. Let us attend, that we may offer the holy oblation in peace.

Choir:A mercy of peace, a sacrifice of praise.

Priest:It is meet and right to hymn Thee, to bless Thee, to praise Thee, to give thanks unto Thee, and to worship Thee in every place of Thy dominion…

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Before Communion

I believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who camest into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first…

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