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In some [[monastery|monasteries]], on days when the [[Divine Liturgy]] is not served, it is replaced by a service of '''Typical Psalms'''. The service consists of [[Psalm]]s 103 and 146 with a hymn by the Emperor [[Justinian]], ''[[Only-begotten Son]]''. These are the First and Second [[Antiphon]]s of the [[Divine Liturgy|Liturgy]] in most Orthodox Churches. Also, the Beatitudes, the [[Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed|Creed]], and certain other hymns and prayers are sung.  
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The '''Typical Psalms''' are [[Psalter|Psalms]] 102 (103), “Bless the Lord, O My Soul”, and 145 (146), “Praise the Lord, O My Soul,” which may be included in either the [[Divine Liturgy]] (in Slavic practice, and in Byzantine [[monasticism|monastic]] practice) or the [[Typika]].  In the context of the liturgy, these Psalms form the first two [[antiphon]]s along with [[Only-begotten Son]]. The third antiphon (which is also included in the Typika) is the [[Beatitudes]].  
==Hymns==
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===From Psalm 103, Psalm 102 (LXX)===
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If the service is a Weekday Simple Service, with no directions in the Menaion concerning the Beatitudes, Psalms 91, 92, and 94, or simple antiphons taken from them, are sung instead.
:Bless the Lord, O my soul! Blessed art Thou, O Lord!
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:Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
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Each antiphon is followed by the Little Litany, except in the use of [[New Skete Monastery]].  The priest says a prayer during the antiphons and Litany, which at New Skete is said aloud instead of the Litany.  These prayers are identical in the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and the seldom used Liturgy of St. Peter, however, they differ in the 1893 edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. Mark published by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria (the synaxis of which is otherwise identical to that of the liturgies of St. John and St. Basil).
:Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.  
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:Who forgives all iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.  
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When the Presanctified Liturgy is served, four antiphons, consisting of variable psalms, are sung, and the priestly prayers for each are the Fourth through the Seventh Lamplighting Prayers from Vespers (as the Presanctified Liturgy is a vesperal liturgy).  In some parishes the Presanctified Liturgy follows the Typika.
:Bless the Lord, O my soul, blessed art Thou, O Lord.
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/typica.htm Text of the Typika]
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/liturgydoc.htm Text of the Liturgy]
  
===From Psalm 146, Psalm 145 (LXX) and a hymn by Emperor Justinian===
 
:Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
 
::Praise the Lord, O my soul!
 
::I will praise the Lord as long as I live,
 
::I will sing praises to my God while I have being.
 
::Put not thy trust in princes, in sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.
 
::When his breath departs he returns to his earth: on that very day his plans perish.
 
::The Lord will reign forever: thy God, O Zion, unto all generations.
 
:Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
 
::O only begotten Son and immortal Word of God,
 
::Who for our salvation didst will to be incarnate of the Holy Theotokos and ever-Virgin Mary,
 
::Who without change didst become man and was crucified,
 
::Who art one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:
 
::O Christ, our God, trampling down death by death, save us!
 
===Beatitudes===
 
:In Thy Kingdom remember us, O Lord, when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom.
 
:Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
 
(In 12 Verses)
 
:Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
 
:Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
 
(In 10 Verses)
 
:Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
 
:Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
 
(In 8 Verses)
 
:Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
 
:Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
 
(In 6 Verses)
 
:Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
 
:Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake.
 
:Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven.
 
(Glory to the Father and to The Son and to The Holy Spirit, Both Now and Ever and Unto the Ages of Ages. Amen.)
 
==See also==
 
[[Typika]]
 
[[Category:Church Life]]
 
 
[[Category:Liturgics]]
 
[[Category:Liturgics]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, November 16, 2018

The Typical Psalms are Psalms 102 (103), “Bless the Lord, O My Soul”, and 145 (146), “Praise the Lord, O My Soul,” which may be included in either the Divine Liturgy (in Slavic practice, and in Byzantine monastic practice) or the Typika. In the context of the liturgy, these Psalms form the first two antiphons along with Only-begotten Son. The third antiphon (which is also included in the Typika) is the Beatitudes.

If the service is a Weekday Simple Service, with no directions in the Menaion concerning the Beatitudes, Psalms 91, 92, and 94, or simple antiphons taken from them, are sung instead.

Each antiphon is followed by the Little Litany, except in the use of New Skete Monastery. The priest says a prayer during the antiphons and Litany, which at New Skete is said aloud instead of the Litany. These prayers are identical in the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and the seldom used Liturgy of St. Peter, however, they differ in the 1893 edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. Mark published by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria (the synaxis of which is otherwise identical to that of the liturgies of St. John and St. Basil).

When the Presanctified Liturgy is served, four antiphons, consisting of variable psalms, are sung, and the priestly prayers for each are the Fourth through the Seventh Lamplighting Prayers from Vespers (as the Presanctified Liturgy is a vesperal liturgy). In some parishes the Presanctified Liturgy follows the Typika.


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