The Orthodox Pages THE CHOIR'S HANDBOOK THE DIVINE LITURGY OF OUR FATHER AMONG THE SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT
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The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil and the Liturgy of St. John Chrysosysom are identical up to Ye Catechumens, bow your heads unto the Lord. From thereon, all the prayers said by the Priest are different. For the Choir the only difference is the hymn to the Mother of God sung after the Priest exclaims More especially our most holy and undefiled, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.
Of thy mystical supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a partaker; for I will not speak of the mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee a kiss like Judas; But like the thief I will acknowledge Thee: Remember me, O Lord, when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. Remember me, O Master, when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. Remember me, O Holy one, when Thou comest into Thy kingdom.
Instead of “We have seen the true light” the Choir shall sing: Of thy mystical supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a partaker; for I will not speak of the mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee a kiss like Judas; but like the thief I will acknowledge Thee: Remember me, O Lord, when Thou comest into Thy kingdom.
On Holy and Great Saturday, instead of the Cherubic Hymn, the Choir shall sing: Let all mortal flesh keep silent, and stand with fear and trembling, taking no thought for any earthly thing. For the King of kings and Lord of lords cometh to be slain and given as food for the faithful. Before Him go the choirs of angels with all the principalities and powers, the many-eyed cherubim and the six-winged seraphim, covering their faces as they sing the hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Instead of “We have seen the true light” the Choir shall sing:
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