St. Michael the Archangel

Orthodox Christian Community

Pickens, South Carolina

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Typika

Arranged as a Reader’s Service

Sunday, the Twentieth of September, 2026

Tone Seven

The Sunday after the Exaltation
The Afterfeast of the Exaltation of the Cross

Great-martyr Eustathius Placidas, his wife Martyr Theopistes,
and their children Agapius and Theopistus (118)
Martyrs and Confessors Michael, prince of Chernihiv, and his boyar Theodore (1246)

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When all is ready, the service leader crosses himself three times with bows and begins:

I. The Opening

Service Leader: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.

Reader: Amen. Glory to You, our God, glory to You.

These introductory prayers are not taken if the Typika immediately follows the Hours.

O Heavenly King, the Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present and filling all things. Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, cleanse us from every impurity and save our souls, O Good One.

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

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

All-Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit us and heal our infirmities for Your Name's sake.

Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

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

People: 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 evil.

Service Leader: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ Our God have mercy on us and save us.

Reader: Amen. Lord have mercy. (twelve times)

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

If the Typika immediately follows the Hours, the service begins here.

II. The First Antiphon (Psalm 102)

On major feasts the festal antiphons are taken in place of these three. Chanted antiphonally — the Service Leader taking the flush lines, the Reader those indented.

Bless the Lord, my soul and all that is within me bless His Holy Name.

Bless the Lord, my soul and forget not all His benefits.

Who forgives all your iniquity, Who heals all your diseases.

Who redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with steadfast love and tender mercy.

Who satisfies your desire with good things, your youth will be renewed like an eagle's.

The Lord gives mercy and justice to all who are being wronged.

He made known His ways to Moses, His Will to the people of Israel.

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to anger and of great goodness. He will not always be angry, nor will He threaten forever.

He has not dealt with us according to our lawlessness, nor rewarded us according to our sins.

For as high as heaven is from the earth, so great is the Lord's mercy to those who fear Him.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He put our sins from us.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.

For he knows of what we are made, He remembers that we are dust.

Man's days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field.

When the spirit in him has passed, he will not exist and he will know his place no longer.

But the Lord's mercy is from age to age for those who fear Him and His justice is for their children's children. For those who keep His covenant and remember to carry out His commandments.

The Lord has prepared His throne in heaven and His kingdom rules over all.

Bless the Lord, all you His angels, mighty in strength, you who do His word and listen to the sound of His words.

Bless the Lord, all His hosts, and His ministers who do His Will.

Bless the Lord, all His works, in every place of His dominion. Bless the Lord, my soul.

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

III. The Second Antiphon (Psalm 145)

Put not your trust in princes, in sons of men, // in whom there is no salvation.

When their breath departs they return to their earth; // on that very day all their plans perish.

Blessed is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, // whose hope is in the Lord his God;

Who made heaven and the earth, // the sea and all that is in them.

The Lord sets the prisoners free; / the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. / The Lord lifts up those who are bowed low; // the Lord loves the righteous.

The Lord watches over the sojourners, / He upholds the widow and the orphan; // but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin.

The Lord will reign forever; // your God, O Zion, to all generations.

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

IV. The Third Antiphon (The Beatitudes)

All: In Thy kingdom remember us, O Lord, when Thou comest in Thy kingdom.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.

Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great shall be your reward in heaven.

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

V. The Little Entrance

In the reader's service there is no entrance. The Troparia are taken directly.

VI. The Troparia

Resurrection Troparion, in the Seven Tone

All: You destroyed death by Your Cross. You opened paradise to the thief. You changed the Myrrhbearers weeping and commanded Your Apostles to proclaim that You are risen, O Christ God, granting the world great mercy.

Troparion of the Holy Archangel Michael, in the Fourth Tone

The troparion of our patron. Taken twice.

Supreme commanders of the heavenly armies, we, the unworthy, do ever entreat you, that by your prayers ye surround us with the protection of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us who earnestly fall down before you and cry aloud: Deliver us from misfortunes, in that ye are the leaders of the hosts on high.

Troparion of the Cross, in the First Tone

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victory unto Orthodox Christians over their adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross preserve Thou Thy commonwealth.

Troparion of the Great-martyr, in the Fourth Tone

In their sufferings, O Lord, Thy martyrs received imperishable crowns from Thee, our God; for, possessed of Thy might, they set at nought their torments, and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons. Through their supplications save Thou our souls.

VII. The Prokimenon

Chanted in the normal manner.

Reader: The Prokimenon in the Seventh Tone. Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance.

People: Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance.

Reader: Verse: To You, O Lord, will I cry; O my God, be not silent unto me.

People: Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance.

VIII. The Epistle

The Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians 2:16–20

Reader: The reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. Brethren…

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

The Alleluia, in the Seventh Tone

Reader: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

People: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Reader: Verse: It is good to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Your name, O Most High.

People: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

IX. The Gospel

The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 8:34–38; 9:1

Service Leader: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark.

People: Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You!

Service Leader: The Lord said…

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

People: Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You!

X. The Homily

The homily is read.

XI. Remember Us, O Lord

In the Sixth Sticheron Tone.

People: Remember us, O Lord, when You come into Your Kingdom.
Remember us, O Master, when You come into Your Kingdom. //
Remember us, O Holy One, when You come into Your Kingdom.

The heavenly choir praises You and says: / Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth; // heaven and earth are full of Your glory.

Come unto Him, and be enlightened and your faces shall not be ashamed.

The heavenly choir praises You and says: / Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth; // heaven and earth are full of Your glory.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

The choir of Holy angels and archangels, / with all the heavenly hosts / praises You and says: / Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth; // heaven and earth are full of Your glory.

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

XII. The Symbol of Faith

All: I believe in One God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages.

Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, being of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made.

Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became Man;

Who was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffered and was buried;

And on the third day He rose from the dead in accordance with the Scriptures;

And ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father;

And He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; and His Kingdom will have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets.

In One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.

I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen.

XIII. The Prayer of Forgiveness

Service Leader: O God, remit, pardon and forgive our sins, whether voluntary or involuntary, whether by words or deeds, whether in knowledge or ignorance, whether by day or night, whether in mind or thought; forgive us all these, for You are good and love mankind.

XIV. The Lord's Prayer

People: 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 evil.

Service Leader: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ Our God have mercy on us and save us.

Reader: Amen.

XV. The Kontakia

Resurrection Kontakion, in the Seven Tone

The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ descended shattering and destroying its power. Hades is bound while the Prophets rejoice in harmony. The Saviour has come to those who believe, saying: come forth you faithful, unto the resurrection.

Kontakion of the Holy Archangel Michael, in the Second Tone

The kontakion of our patron.

O ye chief commanders of God, ministers of glory divine, captains of the angels and instructors of men. Beg ye great mercy and that which is profitable for us, for ye are the supreme commanders of the bodiless hosts.

Kontakion of the Cross, in the Fourth Tone

O Thou Who wast lifted up willingly on the Cross, bestow Thy compassions upon the new community called after Thee, O Christ God; gladden by Thy power Orthodox Christians, granting them victory over all adversaries. May they have as an ally the invincible trophy, Thy weapon of peace.

Kontakion of the Great-martyr, in the Second Tone

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Manifestly emulating the sufferings of Christ, and having drained His cup with fervor, O Eustathius, thou wast a partaker and fellow heir of glory, receiving divine remission from on high from the God of all Himself.

Theotokion, in the Sixth Tone

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Steadfast Protectress of Christians,
constant advocate before the Creator:
Despise not the entreating cries of us sinners,
but in your goodness come speedily to those who call on you in faith.
Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Birth-giver of God, //
for you always protect those who honor you.

XVI. The Prayer of the Trinity and Psalm 33

Service Leader: Lord, have mercy. (Twelve times)

Service Leader: O All-Holy Trinity, the consubstantial dominion, the indivisible Kingdom, and cause of every Good: Show Your good will even unto me a sinner; make steadfast my heart and grant it understanding, and take away every defilement; and enlighten my mind that I may glorify, hymn, worship, and say:

(Sung without the Amen at the beginning and end.)

People: Blessed be the Name of the Lord, henceforth and forevermore. (Thrice)

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

Psalm 33 (Akathist melody)

I will bless the Lord at all times; / His praise shall continually be in my mouth. /

My soul will be praised by the Lord; / let the meek hear and be glad. /

Magnify the Lord with me / and let us exalt His Name together. /

I sought the Lord and He answered me / and He delivered me out of all my troubles. /

Come to Him and be radiant / and your faces will not be ashamed. /

The righteous cried and the Lord heard them / and delivered them out of all their afflictions. /

The angel of the Lord will camp around those who fear Him / and will deliver them. /

Taste and see that the Lord is good. / Blessed are they who hope in Him. /

Fear the Lord, all you His saints, / for those who fear Him lack no good thing. /

The rich become poor and hungry, // but those who seek the Lord will not be in want of anything good.

XVII. The Dismissal

Hymn to the Birth-giver of God

All: More hon’rable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you!

People: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. O Lord, bless.

Service Leader (facing the icons, rather than the people): O Christ our True God, who is risen from the dead, through the intercessions of His Most Pure Mother, of the holy, glorious, and all-praised Apostles, of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-called, Founder of Christ's Church in Ukraine, of the holy Archangel Michael, patron of this community, of the holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen, whose precious relics we honor this day, and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, for You are good and the Lover of all mankind.

People: Amen.

(All come forward and venerate the icons.)