Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This is a reminder that His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY Michaels,
will be with us this evening at All Saints and presiding
at the Hierarchical Vesperal Liturgy — The Feast of
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
The service starts at 6:00 tonight, Monday, February 1.
By popular request, a light meal/coffee hour will follow.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Holy and Wonderworking Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
Martyrs Athanasia and Her Daughters Theodota, Theoktiste and Eudoxia of Egypt; New-Martyr Elias in the Peloponnesus; Nikita of the Kiev Caves, Bishop of Novgorod
At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.
Nourishment of the Soul: “The brothers praised a monk before Abba Anthony (Anthony the Great). When the monk came to see him, Anthony wanted to know how he would bear insults; and seeing that he could not bear them at all, he said to him, ‘You are like a village magnificently decorated on the outside, but destroyed from within by robbers’.”
The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
House Blessings: Visit the sign-up sheet in the hallway. If no time fits your schedule, email Father Peter Jon. Make sure also that he has your current home address and phone number.
Pledge forms for 2016 are available. It is always good to review our offering history and adjust it to reflect our income. A warm thank you to those who have responded.
Ordination Anniversary: Father Peter Jon (2nd)
Birthday Blessings: Karen T (3rd); Dan D (4th)
Name Day Remembrance – Amber S (Anna the Prophtetess – 3rd)
Memory Eternal: Archpriest Richard; Marilyn (16th); Doris Hanania; Peg Rollins (18th)
Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.
THIS WEEK
Monday, February 1: Vesperal Liturgy of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple at 6:00 — His Grace Bishop ANTHONY Presiding with Fr. Nabil Hanna and Fr. Peter Jon concelebrating.
Tuesday: February 2: His Grace meets with parishioners during the day and with the Parish Council at 6:00
Wednesday, February 3: Daily Vespers at 6:00–Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Saturday, February 6: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, February 7: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
.LOOKING AHEAD
Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”
Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; Deborah; Iva.; John G; James; Alex John; Jason; Steve D; Dee; Becky H.; Alexis T. ;Tom; Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania, Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Ashley, Rachel B, Jessica with twins.; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Prokeimenon: “The Lord will give strength unto His people.”
Verse: “Bring unto the Lord, ye sons of God; bring unto the Lord glory and honor!” Psalm 28:11,1
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Epistle to Timothy. (4:9-15)
My Child Timothy, faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. These things command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to those who believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the priests. Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may be manifest to all.
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (19:1-10)
At That Time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Divine Liturgy Variables
Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2
When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee; O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.
Apolytikion for SS. Cyrus and John – Tone 5
Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs, Cyrus and John, as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Lover of mankind.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1
Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-For-Christ
righteous Mother Xenia, the Merciful of Rome; Hieromartyr Babylas of Sicily; Venerable Philotheos, Founder of Philotheou Monastery on Athos
At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.
Nourishment of the Soul: “I have consciousness of my sinfulness, but I live with hope. It is bad to despair, because someone who despairs becomes embittered and loses his willingness and strength, Someone who has hope, on the contrary, advances forward.” –Elder Porphyrios
House Blessings. Visit the sign-up sheet in the hallway. If no time fits your schedule, email Father Peter Jon. Make sure also that he has your current home address and phone number.
Pledge forms for 2016 are available. It is always good to review our offering history and adjust it to reflect our income.
Birthday Blessings: David P (26th); Michael S (30th)
Name Day Remembrance – Laura Cl (St. Xenia – 24th)
Memory Eternal: Archpriest Richard; Marilyn (16th); Doris Hanania
Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.
Myrrh Bearers meet today around noon.
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 27: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Saturday, January30: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, January 31: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
Monday, February 1: Vesperal Liturgy of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple at 6:00 with His Grace Bishop ANTHONY and Rev. Fr. Nabil attending
Tuesday: February 2: His Grace meets with parishioners during the day and with the Parish Council at 6:00
LOOKING AHEAD
Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”
Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John; Jason; Steve D; Dee; Becky H.; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom; Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania, Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Megan. Ashley, Rachel B, Jessica with twins.; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Prokeimenon: “O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.”
Verse: “Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God! Psalm 27:9,1
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Epistle to Timothy. (1:15-17)
My Child Timothy, faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering for a pattern to those who should thereafter believe in Him for life eternal. Now unto the King eternal, incorruptible, invisible, to the only wise God, be honor and glory unto ages of ages. Amen.
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:35-43)
At That Time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it gave praise to God.
Divine Liturgy Variables
Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1
While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O Giver of Life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ; Glory to Thy Kingdom,; Glory to Thy Providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.
Apolytikion of St Xenia of St. Petersburg – Tone 8
In thee, O wandering stranger, Christ the Lord hath given us an ardent intercessor for our kind. For having received in thy life sufferings and grief and served God and men with love, thou didst acquire great boldness. Wherefore, we fervently hasten to thee in temptations and grief, crying out from the depths of our hearts: Put not our hope to shame, O Blessed Xenia.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1
Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Venerable and God-Bearing Father Anthony the Great
Anthony the New, Ascetic of Berrea in Macedonia; New-Martyr George of Ioannina
At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.
Nourishment of the Soul: “When the holy Abba Anthony lived in the desert he was beset by accidie, and attacked by many sinful thoughts, he said to God, ‘ Lord, I want to be saved but these thoughts do not leave me alone; what shall I do in my affliction? How can I be saved?’ A short while afterwards, when he got up to go out, Anthony saw a man like himself sitting at his work, getting up from his work to pray, then sitting down and plaiting a rope, then getting up again to pray. It was an angel of the Lord sent to correct and reassure him. He heard the angel saying to him, ‘Do this and you will be saved.’ At these words, Anthony was filled with joy and courage. He did this and he was saved.”- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
House Blessings have begun. Visit the sign-up sheet in the hallway. If no time fits your schedule, email Father Peter Jon. Make sure also that he has your current home address and phone number.
Missing Green Vespers books: Please check your shelves at home to see if by chance some of the Green Camp books used at Vespers are there. We have lost many. Thank you.
Pledge forms for 2016 are available. It is always good to review our offering history and adjust it to reflect our income.
Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.
Parish Council meets today around noon in Father’s office.
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 20: Vesperal Liturgy for St. Maximus at 6:00
Saturday, January 23: Altar Servers Meeting at 2:30
Saturday, January23: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, January 24: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
LOOKING AHEAD
at the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Birthday Blessing: Cody A (20th); Chris L (20th); Lydia F (23rd)
Name Day Remembrance – Toni B (St. Anthony – 17th); Cody A (St. Euthymius – 20th); Max W (St. Maximus – 21st)
Memory Eternal: Archpriest Richard; Marilyn (16th); Doris Hanania
Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”
Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John; Jason; Steve D; Dee; Becky H.; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom; Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania, Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Megan. Ashley, Rachel B, Jessica with twins.; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Prokeimenon: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Verse: “What shall I render unto the Lord, for all that He has given us? Psalm 115:6,3
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. (13:17-21)
Brethren, be obedient to those who preside over you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch over your souls with vigilance, as those who will give account, in order that they may do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Pray for us; for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to conduct ourselves honorably. But I exhort you the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. Now may the God of Peace, who brought again from the dead the great ‘Shepherd of the sheep’ by ‘the Blood of the everlasting Covenant,’ even our Lord Jesus, perfect you in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory unto ages of ages. Amen.
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (17:12-19)
At That Time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When He saw them He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
Divine Liturgy Variables
Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8
From the heights Thou didst descend, O Compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.
Apolytikion of St Anthony the Great – Tone 4
Thou didst become like the zealous Elijah in his condition, and followed John the Baptist in his upright ways, becoming a dweller in the wilderness and an establisher of the universe by thy prayer, O Father Anthony. Wherefore, intercede thou with Christ God to save our souls.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1
Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Sunday after the Theophany of Christ
Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa; Marcian the Priest of Constantinople; Dometian, Bishop of Melitene; Venerable Paul, of Obnora and Makarios of Pisma; Bishop Theophan the Recluse
At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.
Nourishment of the Soul: “A brother came to Abba Theodore and spent three days begging him to say a word to him without getting any reply. So he went away grieved. Then the old man’s disciple said to him, ‘Abba, why did you not say a word to him? See, he has gone away grieved.’ The old man said to him, ‘I did not speak to him, for he is a trafficker who seeks to glorify himself through the words of others.'” – The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
House Blessings have begun. Visit the sign-up sheet in the hallway. If no time fits your schedule, email Father Peter Jon. Make sure also that he has your current home address and phone number.
Annual Church Calendars are ready for pickup. These are a gift to you from the Church and feature photos by Darryl Jones.
Missing Green Vespers books: Please check your shelves at home to see if by chance some of the Green Camp books used at Vespers are there. We have lost a great many. Thank you.
Pledge forms for 2016 are available. It is always good to review our offering history and adjust it to reflect our income.
Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.
Remember to date your checks with the new year 2016!
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, January 12: Women’s Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00
Wednesday, January 13: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 – St. Nina of Georgia
Thursday, January 14: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship 10:00-Noon at the Haneys
Saturday, January 16: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, January 17: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council
LOOKING AHEAD
at the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Name Day Remembrance – Gregory G (St. Gregory of Nyssa – 10th); Nina G and Nina R (St. Nina of Georgia – 14th)
Memory Eternal: Steve (6th); Marilyn (16th)
Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”
Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John; Jason; Steve D; Dee; Becky H.; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom; Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania, Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Megan. Ashley, Rachel B, Jessica with twins.; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Prokeimenon: “Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.”
Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous!” Psalm 32:22,1
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Second Epistle to the Ephesians. (4:7-13)
Brethren, to each one of us is given the grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore He says, “When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.” (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth? The One who descended is the same also Who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) And He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfection of the saints, for the work of ministry, for the building up of the Body of Christ, until we all arrive at the unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, toward the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,.
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:12-17)
At That Time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the Sea, in the territory of Zebulon and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The Land of Zebulon and the Land of Naphtali, toward the Sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles–the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, Light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Divine Liturgy Variables
2nd Antiphon
Save us, O Son of God, Who wast baptized by John in the Jordan…
Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7
Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.
Apolytikion for the Theophany of Christ – Tone 4
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of His word. O, Christ our God, Who hath appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee.
Kontakion of the Theophany of Christ – Tone 4
Today Thou hast appeared to the universe, O Lord, and Thy Light hath been shed upon us, who praise Thee with knowledge, saying, Thou hast come and appeared, O Unapproachable Light.