THE REFORM LITURGY OF SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

 

Bishop: Bless, Father.

Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Congregation: Amen.

The Litany of Peace

Bishop: In peace let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For the peace from above and the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For peace in the whole world, the welfare of the holy Churches of God, and the union of all men, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For this holy Temple, and for those who enter it with faith, reverence and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For  the honourable Priesthood, the Diaconate in Christ, and for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For our Country, our President, our Congress, and all in seats of authority, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For this City, and for every city and land, and for those who live in them by faith, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For seasonable weather, the abundance of the fruits of the earth and peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: For those who are travelling by land, air and water, for the sick, the suffering, for prisoners and captives, and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: That He will deliver us from all tribulation, anger, danger, and want, let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.

Congregation: Lord, have mercy.

Bishop: Remembering our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us entrust ourselves and each other, and all our life to Christ our God.

Congregation: To Thee, O Lord.

Bishop: For to Thee belongs all glory, honour and adoration, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Congregation: Amen.

 

Singing Psalms (Father Sky)

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

 

Singing Psalms (Jesus Christ)

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

 

Singing Psalms (Holy Ghost)

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

 

Deacon: For holy art Thou, our God, and to Thee we send up the glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, (if no Deacon, at once) and to the ages of ages.

 

Blessed

Bishop: In Thy Kingdom remember us, O Lord, when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom.

Bishop and Congregation:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are the mourners, for they will be comforted.

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

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.

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

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are you when men revile and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely and on My account. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven.

 

Singing Psalms

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

The Trisagion

Bishop and Congregation: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, 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.

Reading Faith (Canons, Catechism)

 

Reading Faith (Canons, Catechism)

Bishop reads an article of faith and make a short comment

 

Singing Psalms

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

The Reading

 
Deacon:Let us attend.

Bishop: Peace to all.

Deacon: And to thy spirit.

Bishop: Bless, Father, the reader of the Gospel of the holy Apostle and Evangelist! (Or that the name of the Holy Bible)

Deacon: Wisdom!

Bishop: The Reading is from the books of the Old Testament or the New Testament.

Deacon: Let us attend.

Singing Psalms

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

Preaching bishop

Singing Psalms

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

Prayer of repentance

Before the prayer, read the Book of Proverbs, for edification, exhortation and rebuke.

The people of God makes repentance.

All give each other the kiss of peace with the words: "Christ is among us!", Which correspond to "And there is, and will be!"

The Symbol of Faith

Congregation: I believe in one God, Father, All-Sovereign, Maker 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 from Light, True God from True God; begotten, not made, of one essence with the Father, through Whom all things were made: Who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from Heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man: And was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried: And He rose on the third day according to the Scriptures: And ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father: And He is coming 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 with the Father and the Son is equally worshipped and glorified, Who spoke by the Prophets. In One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the Resurrection of the Dead: And the Life of the Age to come. Amen.

 

The Communion of the People.

Bishop:  O Lord, Who blessest those who bless Thee, and sanctifiest those who put their trust in Thee: Save Thy people and bless Thy inheritance. Preserve the fulness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy House; glorify them with Thy divine power, and forsake not us who put our hope in Thee. Grant peace to Thy world, to Thy Churches, to Thy Priests, to all God-fearing rulers, and to all Thy people. For every blessing and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from Thee, the Father of Lights. And to Thee we send up glory and thanksgiving and adoration, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Congregation: Amen.

 

Congregation singing: Receive the Body of Christ, taste the Fountain of immortality.

Bishop read 1 Corinthians 11, and he partakes: "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me".
Deacon carries Bread. Deacon will partake after the distribution of Bread to the people.

 

Bishop read 1 Corinthians 11, and he partakes: "After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me".

Deacon carries the wine. Deacon will partake of wine after the distribution people.

Congregation says Prayers of Thanksgiving:

O Lord, Who blessest those who bless Thee, and sanctifiest those who put their trust in Thee: Save Thy people and bless Thy inheritance. Preserve the fulness of Thy Church; sanctify those who love the beauty of Thy House; glorify them with Thy divine power, and forsake not us who put our hope in Thee. Grant peace to Thy world, to Thy Churches, to Thy Priests, to all God-fearing rulers, and to all Thy people. For every blessing and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from Thee, the Father of Lights. And to Thee we send up glory and thanksgiving and adoration, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages.

Bishop: Make greeting each other with a perfectly Holy Communion!

All Congregation give each other the kiss of peace with the words: "Christ is among us!", Which correspond to "And there is, and will be!"

Congregation says The Lord's Prayer

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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from the evil one; For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Singing Psalms

Bishop: Let us sing to the Lord!

Congregation singing

The Dismissal

The concluding prayer of petition:

May (Sundays: He Who rose from the dead) Christ our true God, have mercy on us and save us, for He is good and the Lover of men. Amen.