(3) Gone the Light the world knew. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. When the chief captains of the heavenly hosts saw Thee, Savior, stripped, bloodstained and condemned, how could they bear the boldness of Thy crucifiers? It quakes with great amazement and cries: Then shall I not be ashamed, when I give heed unto all Thy commandments. The mind is affrighted at Thy dread and strange burial. And the armies of the Angels was so amazed, Then coming back into the church we all pass under the Epitaphion one by one, yet all together in symbol passing through death with Christ. If you cannot, please find yourself a place to worship live-stream tonight. 2nd Saturday of the Great Fast. The women with spices came early at dawn to anoint Thee. Let me live, that I may praise Thee, and let Thy ordinances help me (119:175). I will keep Thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Genesis 2:20-3:20. O Mother, do not strike thy breast in grief.. Though Thou wast shut within the narrowest of sepulchres, O Jesus, all creation knew Thee as true King of Heaven and earth. Orthodox (5) Other (14) Pentecostal (71) Presbyterian/Reformed (26) . 1, 04/17/08, SHW Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Cnrist has conquered death and hades. The answer in all three cases is Yes! Out of Thy side, as from a single source, there flows a double stream; and drinking from it we gain immortal life. Thorns and snares beset the path of Judas the foolish and the thrice-wretched. They had almost made an end of me upon earth; but I forsook not Thy commandments. Even her Sons disciples had turned away in doubt and fear. manifestation to us as God, O Christ. I made ready, and I was not troubled: that I might keep Thy commandments. Pierced to the heart, the Virgin shed warm tears and cried aloud. O Jesus, my Christ and King of all, why hast Thou come to those in hell? Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have sought Thy testimonies. For the proud domain of death Thou destroyest now Of old the lamb was sacrificed in secret; but Thou, longsuffering Savior, wast sacrificed beneath the open sky and hast cleansed the whole creation. Thou didst shatter the dominion of the mighty by With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. 14. 9781936270330. 368: Its time to prepare for Lent. Arise, O Giver of Life', the Mother who bore Thee said with tears. 13. The Lamentations, chanted before the Epitaphios on Friday night in Holy Week, are some of the most moving hymns of the Orthodox Church. By dying, O my God, Thou puttest death to death through Thy divine power. Do not lament Me O Mother, seeing Me in the tomb, These are written with several verses under each other. Stretched out upon the Wood, Thou hast drawn mortal men to unity; pierced in Thy life-giving side, O Jesus, Thou art become a fountain of forgiveness unto all. Great and fearful is the sight now before our eyes, O Savior: for of His own will the Cause of life submits to death, that He may give life to all. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O Lord, according unto Thy word. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox . I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts. Order my steps in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, "Stop--Acts 2:38!" (..repent, turn from your sin..". By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. My soul has cleaved unto the dust: quicken Thou me according to Thy word. (1) In the grave they laid Thee, The Divine Liturgy Service Book contains the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (including those parts that the priest reads silently as well as explanations of the order of the church service). I am Thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies. 12. Good Friday Lamentations at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Baltimore Maryland. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. See how I have loved Thy commandments: quicken me, O Lord, in Thy mercy. Both now and ever and to the ages of ages, Amen. For the tears I must weep? Christ the Life, by tasting death, has delivered mortal men from death, and now gives life to all. John Breck, Orthodox Church of America. Late in the service, something happens which overwhelms me year after year. So already in tonights Epistle (1 Corinthians 5:6-8) we begin the celebration: Christ, our Passover has been sacrificed for us. . O Savior, Sun of Righteousness, Thou dost set beneath the earth: therefore the Moon, Thy Mother, is eclipsed in grief, seeing Thee no more. Thou art my helper and defender: I have hoped in Thy words. How shall I close Thy sweet eyes and Thy lips, O Word? Great Vespers: taking down from the cross - Great and Holy Friday afternoon. The Epitaphios is also a common short form of the Epitphios Thrnos, the "Lamentation upon the Grave" in Greek, which is the main part of the service of the Matins of Holy Saturday, served in Good Friday evening. Although . Our Lord Jesus Christ has been taken . Ode 3 Much of the service takes place around the tomb of Christ in the center of the nave. Emmanuel Clapsis, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America. Feb 28, 2023 Cinedigm, Dove channel. O Thou who hast fashioned Adam with Thine own hand, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, to raise up fallen men by Thine almighty power. It is the most significant holiday of the Orthodox Church. She alone, and all alone, knew what her Sons death meant. Yet Thou dost destroy death's kingdom and raise the dead from hell. For the health and safety of our community, we will be making our services available online in accordance with public gathering restrictions due to the sprea. I remembered Thy judgements of old, O Lord; and was comforted. Be amazed, O heavens! I am afraid, cried Joseph. Orthodox Online Australia An online directory for Orthodox Churches in Australia live streaming on Facebook and YouTube in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For deep down even at His lowest moment when it felt to Him like His Father had forsaken Him, He knew what He was doing and what would be the outcome. Thou who art the Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ; and the hosts of angels were amazed and glorified Thy self-abasement. Thy Mother saw Thee drink the bitter vinegar, O Sweetness of the world, and her cheeks were wet with bitter tears. The annual anniversary. Therefore I walked uprightly according unto all Thy commandments: and I hated every evil way. I have longed for Thy salvation, O Lord; and Thy law is my study. Thou art the Joy of the angels, O Savior, but now Thou art become the cause of their grief, as they see Thee in the flesh a lifeless corpse. Be surety for Thy servant for good: let not the proud accuse me falsely. During Holy Week, the Orthodox Christian Church mimics the events that led to Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. 05.00PM - Vespers with placing of Epitaphios in the tomb followed by Matins with Lamentations. Buried in the earth like a grain of wheat, Thou hast yielded a rich harvest, raising to life the mortal sons of Adam. a day of rest or prayer. O Light of mine eyes, my sweetest Child, how art Thou hidden now in the sepulchre?. Grant to us thy servants to behold, O Virgin, the Resurrection of thy Son. In the Slavic practice, at the end of Vespers, Compline is immediately served, featuring a special Canon of the Crucifixion of our Lord and the Lamentation of the Most Holy Theotokos by Symeon the Logothete. The first service belonging to Holy Saturdaycalled in the Church the Blessed Sabbathis the Vespers of Good Friday. . Thou art nailed upon the Cross, who of old hast sheltered Thy people with a pillar of cloud. Seeing Thy body laid in the tomb, O Christ, Thy Mother brings Thee the offering of her tears, and she says: Arise, my Child, as Thou hast foretold.. . The festival of Purim is only four days away. By observing vanities and lies you have forsaken your own mercy., Ode 7 The texts of the propers sung at Vespers (stichera on "Lord I call," Litya, Aposticha, Troparia and Kontakia that change daily according to either the day of the week or particular day of the month). Thou hast drunk vinegar and gall, in Thy compassion, to loose us from the guilt of the forbidden fruit. Therefore, let us keep the Feast. We cant wait. Thou didst suspend the earth immovably upon the waters. O my God in Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit, grant Thy mercy to the world. Mine eyes have grown dim with waiting for Thy word; they say: when wilt Thou comfort me? And He has failed. Let my tongue speak of Thy words: for all Thy commandments are righteousness. On the Epitaphion see His Body lying stone cold dead, with His Blessed Virgin Mother and Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus and the Holy Women and often even holy angels mourning. but with the maidens let us sing to the Lord, The Bookstore, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, 358 Mountain Road, PO Box 5238, Englewood, NJ, 07631-5238. Live Streaming Service Index on Reddit's r/OrthodoxChristianity. This service is most often addressed to the Theotokos, but may be used to seek the intercessions of any saint. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington DC 36th Street Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20007 Tel: 202 333-4730 - Fax: 202 625-7173 - Website: wwwsaintsophiadccom The Orthodox Church does not focus much on Christ's suffering, great as it was. For I am become like a wineskin in the frost; yet have I not forgotten Thy statutes. The deceiver is deceived, and those he misled are set free by Thy wisdom, O my God. The Burial of Christ.During Matins, Lamentations (Greek: , epitaphios thrnos, lit. The epitaphios itself represents the body of Jesus wrapped in a burial shroud, and is a roughly full-size cloth icon of the body of Christ. 3. Woe is me, Light of the world! Dead in outward appearance, yet alive as God, Thou hast restored dead mortals to life and slain him that slew me. Yes! Thou art in very truth, O Word, the myrrh that never fails: yet the women with their spices brought myrrh to Thee, the living God, to anoint Thee as a corpse. I have gone astray like a lost sheep, seek Thy servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments (119:176). In the Hebrew Bible, Lamentations stands with Ruth, the Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Esther and with them makes up the Megillot, five scrolls that are read on various festivals of the Jewish religious year. (4) Who will give me water, The Orthodox Celebration of the Great and Holy Saturday, by (+) Fr. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable . Let those that fear Thee turn unto me, and those that know Thy testimonies. Thy truth also remains from one generation to another: Thou hast established the earth, and it abides. At 10 minutes 45 seconds the Third Stasis begins: Every generation to thy tomb comes grieving to sing its hymn of praise to thee, O Savior. a hymn especially beloved by Orthodox people. Quicken me according to Thy mercy; so shall I keep the testimonies of Thy mouth. Fast. Thou who art Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ: by Thy death Thou hast destroyed death and art become a fountain of life for the world. Orthodox Christians zealous to keep the memory of the departed faithfully keep these twelve times of commemoration: The 3rd day. The spiritual powers and the angelic hosts are amazed, O Christ, at the mystery of Thy burial past utterance and speech. Additional sections of the book are devoted to many prayers for various needs, many selected hymns (troparia, kontakia, prokeimena . The cords of the wicked have entangled me: but I have not forgotten Thy law. Bill's Orthodox Blog Orthodoxy from the Third Coast, Saints, Seasons, Society, Sins, plus Travels mostly to Greece and who knows what next? Hell trembled, O Savior, when he saw Thee, the Giver of Life, despoiling him of his wealth and raising up the dead from every age. CONSTANTINIDES, REV. Is it to set free the race of mortal men? O my Son, I glorify Thy supreme compassion, that causes Thee to suffer so.. It is usually celebrated in the mid-afternoon to commemorate the burial of Jesus. Both now. In a word, the most beautiful and usable Orthodox Holy Week Service Book we have seen in English, and a major improvement over the first edition. Joseph and Nicodemus bury the Creator with the honors that befit the dead. Rising early from the night he cried out: Bless Him, O youths, Praise Him, O priests! In the Church of England, readings are used at Morning and Evening Prayer on the Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week, and at Evening Prayer on Good Friday. 371. 367. Foreseeing Thy divine humiliation on the cross, O people, exalt Him above all forever! Through Thy burial, O Christ, Thou dost destroy the palaces of hell: by Thy death Thou slayest death, and dost deliver from corruption the children of the earth. The 9th day. For therewith hast Thou delivered us from death. he called out to the guard: Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The Son conceived in the womb without seed. And we venerate Thy passion and burial, The Service of Holy Saturday Mattins (The Lamentations) Greek/English File size 583KB. Megali Triti Esperas (Holy Tuesday Evening Service) (PS-303) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver Church Music Federation. Many are they that persecute and afflict me: yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies. As a lifeless corpse He is laid in the earth, and it quakes in terror, unable to endure His presence. My zeal has consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy words. Let my heart be blameless in Thy statutes: that I be not ashamed. Here for the first time comes the clear proclamation of the good news of salvation in Christs resurrection. Stablish Thy word in Thy servant, that I may fear Thee. Lamentations - Stasis 1, Stasis 2, Stasis 3. The book also includes a homily on Holy Saturday by St. Epiphanius of Cyprus. Now Thou art placed in the grave as a lifeless corpse, Tremble, O Heaven, at this sight. When Thou wast laid in a tomb, O Christ the Creator, the foundations of hell were shaken and the graves of mortal men were opened. Now art Thou hidden like the setting sun beneath the earth and covered by the night of death: but, O Savior, rise in brighter dawn. the Vesperal Liturgy and 12 Passion Gospels of Holy Thursday; the Royal Hours, Vespers, and Lamentations of Holy Friday; the Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday morning; Great and Holy Pascha; and . Of Thine own will, O Word, Thou wast laid dead in the tomb: yet dost Thou live, my Savior, and, as Thou hast foretold, Thou shalt raise up mortal men by Thy Resurrection. Suffering and the Crucified Christ, by Fr. Source of the river of life, the Wisdom of God descends into the tomb and gives life to all those in the depths of hell. Meat-fare Week. He rarely came to class, just told students to read the Book. Of Thine own will descending as one dead beneath the earth, O Jesus, Thou leadest up the fallen from earth to Heaven. O my God and Word, my Joy, how shall I endure Thy three days in the tomb? And how shall I lay Thee out for burial as a corpse? cried Joseph trembling. Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, O Creator of light, and with Thee the sun's light has also set; creation is seized with trembling and proclaims Thee the Maker of all. Early in the morning the myrrh-bearers came to Thee and sprinkled myrrh upon Thy tomb. Discouragement has taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law. Great and Holy Friday. The 40th day. Full texts of Readers Services for suite of Divine Services of Holy Friday, including the Royal Hours, the Vespers with the Burial of Christ, and Lamentations at the Tomb of the Saviour (with sheet music); for prayer at home during the Covid-19 pandemic period. And with faithful hearts we honour the burial Some Orthodox walk three times around the church. Coming forth from the beast as from a bridal chamber, The veil of the temple is rent in twain at Thy Crucifixion, O Word, and the lights of heaven hide their radiance, when Thou, the Sun, art hidden beneath the earth. Make haste to arise, O Word, and take away the sorrow of Thy Virgin Mother. Thou hast rebuked the proud: and cursed are they that do err from Thy commandments. The Book of Lamentations . Who will give me water and springs of tears, cried the Virgin Bride of God, that I may weep for my sweet Jesus?. With fear and reverence noble Joseph lays Thee out for burial as a corpse, O Savior, and he looks with wonder on Thy dread form. Understanding what we do, with the Myrrhbearers let us all anoint the Living as a corpse. Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight. NATIONAL FORUM OF GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MUSICIANS. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609, http . It is time for the Lord to act: for they have made void Thy law. I am a companion of all them that fear Thee and keep Thy commandments. I am but a sojourner upon the earth: hide not Thy commandments from me. Who can describe this strange and terrible thing? is numbered among the dead and sheltered in a lowly tomb. All those on earth shall greatly rejoice., Ode 6 The Slav practice usually reverses this order, with the choir singing the Psalm verses, while the priest reads the Praises. This service is included in the Order of the Typikon of Zion Church, and has been also followed by other Orthod 20:8-11. Updated 3/26/2020. Listen to Resurrection! Daystar without evening, Thou hast gone down in the flesh neath the earth; and the sun grew dark at height of noon-day, for could not bear to look upon Thee. With their hands they struck Christ in the face, though He it was who formed man with His hand and crushed the teeth of the beast. Seeing Thee, my Christ, the Light invisible, hidden lifeless in the tomb, the sun trembled and darkened its light. Greek Orthodox Live Internet Broadcasts of Church Services. Can we be raised again from death? The earth trembled with fear, O Savior Christ, and the sun hid itself, seeing Thee, the Light that knows no evening, sinking in Thy body down into the tomb. Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, and I shall live: for Thy law is my study. 2. O how I have loved Thy law, O Lord! For deep down even at His lowest moment when it felt to Him like His Father had forsaken Him, He knew what He was doing and what would be the outcome. So shall I give an answer to them that reproach me: lor I trust in Thy word. Thy testimonies that Thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. This particular psalm is the verbal icon of Jesus, the righteous man whose life is in the hands of God and who, therefore, cannot remain dead. Joseph and Nicodemus bury the body that is the Source of life. Thine all-holy Mother weeps for Thee lamenting, O my Savior, at Thy death. The day continues according to Thine ordinance: for all things are Thy servants. He was a sign of Thee who hast suffered and accepted burial. Glory to Thee! ( often l.c.) With Thy hand Thou hast fashioned Adam from the earth; and for his sake Thou hast become by nature man and wast of Thine own will crucified. The nonstop service has gone on in this manner for two weeks, with over 50,000 people from other states and even other countries traveling to Asbury to experience the "outpouring." When the university authorities had to close the service this Sunday, February 26, the Asbury Outpouring sparked nascent revivals in Ohio, Tennessee, and elsewhere. Without leaving Thy Father's side, O merciful Christ, Thou hast consented in Thy love to become a mortal man, and Thou hast gone down to hell. I have not departed from Thy judgements: for Thou hast taught me. Remove from me the way of lying: and take pity on me with Thy law. But our question tonight is about real bones, Christs bones. The dead shall arise. More on the Holy Saturday services available here. All the powers of Heaven were filled with fear and wonder when they saw Thee dead. Born somewhere in the time period of 805 to 810 A.D., she passed away before 865 A.D.. Kassiane (the female form of the male name Cassius) was . Before the service begins, a "tomb" is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. I shall exalt all who magnify you in faith and in love.. Thine undefiled Mother, seeing Thy death, O Christ, cried to Thee in bitter sorrow: Tarry not, O Life, among the dead.. Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy statutes. We stand before the bier on which Christ is laid out before us. Their heart is curdled like milk; but my study has been in Thy law. We join in singing Lamentations over Him. Of old Joshua made the sun stand still, as he smote the heathen tribes; but Thou hast blotted out its light, whilst casting down the prince of darkness. Strange and dreadful wonder! 2. Publishers of Liturgical and Sacred Music. Service of the Royal Hours Time: 9.00am - 11.00am 2. Ex. I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes: for therein is an everlasting reward. All things in all worlds are One in Him. for gloriously has He been glorified. 370. The Hymn of Kassiane, sung every Tuesday of Holy Week in Orthodox churches around the world, is one of the many hymns composed by one of the few women known to have written music during Byzantine times. Let my lips speak of Thy praise: for Thou hast taught me Thy statutes. Let Thy mercy come also upon me, O Lord, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word. Alexander Schmemann. In our hymns, O Christ, with all the faithful we worship now Thy Crucifixion and Thy Sepulchre, for by Thy burial we are set free from death. The whole earth quaked with fear, O Word, and the daystar hid its rays, when Thy great Light was hidden in the earth. The Service at the making of a Spiritual Father. Yet Thou dost destroy deaths kingdom and raise the dead from hell. Lamentation 3rd Stasis in English (at 54:55 in video), Lamentations at the Tomb First Stasis in Romanian Prohodul Domnului (stance 1), Lamentations at the Tomb Second Stasis in Romanian Prohodul Domnului (stance 2). I will rejoice at Thy words, as one that finds great spoil. And soon, very soon, she would not sorrow or lament: The angel cried to the Woman full of grace: Rejoice, rejoice, your Son is risen from His three days in the tomb! That is why we do not join her in her lamentations. Those He fed with manna offer to the Savior vinegar and gall. Come, and with the whole creation let us offer a funeral hymn to the Creator. I am grievously wounded and my heart is torn, O Word, as I behold Thee slain unjustly', said the All-pure Virgin weeping. Judge my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to Thy word. A new Heaven and a new Earth. John wrote, We will be like Him, like Jesus Christ risen from the dead. In place of the regular psalm reading the entire Psalm 119 is read with a verse praising the dead Saviour chanted between each of its lines. April 24 - Holy Resurrection - PASCHA 10.00AM - Divine Liturgy ~Blessing of Easter Eggs followed by Luncheon in Hall~ This is the proper rule regarding the implementation of these hymns according to Metropolitan . . The angel standing by the grave cried out to the women: Myrrh is proper for the dead, but Christ has shown himself a stranger to corruption. Sinners have laid a snare for me: yet have I not gone astray from Thy commandments. But even in the Lamentations, there are words of hope for the coming Resurrection. 201-871-1355. It is good for me that Thou hast humbled me: that I might learn Thy statutes. Modeled after the Lamentations to the Lord Jesus on Holy Friday, these 176 hymns are sometimes called the "Jerusalem Service." The hymns are metered to be sung to the common melodies. As the moon hides the circle of the sun, O Savior, now the grave has hidden Thee, bodily eclipsed in death. The Orthodox Celebration of Great and Holy Saturday. One of the most characteristic, widely attended rites is the Epitaphios, the Good Friday procession. The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. In this procession of the Epitaphion we act out what happens when we die. List of Western Rite parishes that are streaming services. Thou art near, O Lord; and all Thy ways are truth. Matins for Great & Holy Saturday (Lamentations, full text) Vesperal Liturgy for Holy Saturday (full text) Paschal Services (Nocturnes, Midnight Procession, Matins, Liturgy) (full text) The Hours of Pascha (usable throughout Bright Week!) Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church Choir (OCA)Lamentations of Holy and Great Saturday 2011 Joy of . At the end of tonights service, in the Old Testament reading (Ezekiel 37:114) the question is Can these bones live? Ezekiel was asked that question about the bones of Israel, their nation laid level by the Babylonians. The Lamentations consist of verses (troparia) called the Praises interspersed with verses of the 118th Psalm (17th kathisma), which is divided into three parts (staseis). Blessed are they that search out His testimonies, and seek Him with their whole heart. For I shall arise and be glorified with eternal glory as God. Is this a resurrection service? Blessed art those that are blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. O Word and God of all, in our hymns we praise Thee with the Father and Thy Holy Spirit, and we glorify Thy divine burial. He Is Not Here!, by Fr. These are the Lamentations that are sung on Holy Friday evening, during Orthros of Holy Saturday, and are taken from the Antiochian Archdiocese Holy Friday (Yellow) music book. Of all the days the Holy and Great Forty Day Fast is the most distinguished, but more than the Holy Forty Day Fast the Holy and Great Passion Week is exalted, and more than the days of Holy Week Great and Holy Saturday is the most exalted. The Great Vespers will be at 6:00 pm followed by dinner. The great Moses mystically foreshadowed this day when he said: God blessed the seventh day. . By Thy resurrection grant peace to the Church and salvation to Thy people! Thy side was pierced, O Savior, like the rock of flint in the wilderness; but Thou hast poured forth a stream of living water, for Thou art the Fount of Life. In a robe of mockery ye clothe Him who ordered all things, who adorned the heavens with stars and the earth with wonders. Now creation beholds Thee suspended on Calvary. This service includes what are called the Lamentations of the Theotokos. yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 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