Καλλιτεχνικός Σύλλογος Δημοτικής Μουσικής Δόμνα Σαμίου

The Aposticha. 2nd Plagal Mode. 6th Mode.

Today Christ comes to the house of the Pharisee, and a sinful woman approached Him, falling at His feet and crying out: ‘Behold me, engulfed in sin, and in despair for my deeds; and yet, not despised by Your goodness. Grant me, O Lord; the remission from evil, and save me.’

Verse: Early in the morning we have been filled with Your mercy, O Lord;
we rejoiced and were pleased in all our days.

The harlot spread out her hair before the Master; Judas spread out his hands to the lawless men; the one to receive forgiveness, the other to receive the silver. Therefore, let us cry out to You, Who was sold, and Who has freed us: ‘O Lord, glory to You.’

Verse: We rejoiced in the days You humbled us; the years in which we saw afflictions;
look upon Your servants and Your works, and guide their children.

A sinful and defiled woman drew near to You, O Saviour, and poured out tears upon Your feet, proclaiming Your passion. ‘How can I look upon You, O Master? For You indeed have come to save the harlot. You, Who raised Lazarus from the tomb after four days, raise me, out of the depths who is dying; accept me, the wretched one, O Lord, and save me.’

Verse: May die splendor of the Lord our God be upon us, and may He direct the works of our hands; even the work of our hands may He direct.

She who was in despair for her life, with her evil ways well known, bearing the myrrh, came to You crying out: ‘You, Who was born of a Virgin, reject me not, the harlot; disregard not my tears, You, Who are the joy of the Angels; but, O Lord, through Your great mercy, receive me in repentance, whom as a sinner You did not cast out.’

Translated by Father Yeorgios L. Papadeas