The Orthodox Standard Journal

  THE COLLECTS FOR CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT O God, Who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant, we beseech Thee that as we known on earth the mysteries of that Light, so we may have the fruition of Its joys in Heaven, Who liveth with The and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Christ is Born!  Glorify Him!

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael,   Commander of the Heavenly Host,  The Scripture Readings Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Matins Gospel Hebrews 2:2-10 Epistle, Angels Luke 10:16-21 Gospel, Angel Troparion , Tone IV — Supreme commanders of the armies of Heaven,/ we, the unworthy, do ever entreat you,/ that by your prayers ye ever surround us/ with the protection of the wings of your immaterial glory,/ preserving us that earnestly fall down before you and cry aloud:/ Deliver us from misfortunes,// in that ye are the leaders of the hosts on high. Kontakion , in Tone II — 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. Another Troparion , Tone IV — O Commanders of the heavenly hosts,/ We who are unworthy beseech you:/ By your prayers encompass us/ Beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,/ And faithfully...