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ALL THE SAINTS

Priest: Glory be to God on high

People: To His Mother honor be
To the martyrs crowns of praise
Grace and mercy to the dead

Priest: Lord give good remembrance to

People: All the holy Fathers, Saints
To the Doctors, Orthodox
Help us by their pray’rs for us

THE DEPARTED CLERGY

Common Prayer Book
Priest: May those feet that cleanly trod
People: Keeping pure Thy holy place
Tread the courts of paradise Malankara Orthodox Church
And with angels e’er abide

Priest: Son of God, forget them not

People: Priests of Thine who served Thee right
Grant them pleasantness of face
On Thy advent day sublime

THE DEPARTED FAITHFUL

Priest: They who served and died in hope

People: Trusting in Thy mercy Lord
May Thy living voice them raise
From their graves to paradise

Priest: May departed ones receive

People: Who confessed the Trinity
What was promised to the thief
Paradise with Thee, O Lord
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PREFATORY PRAYERS

+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, THE MOTHER OF GOD
one true God;
Priest: By Thy cross, O Jesus Lord
Glory be to Him, and may His grace and mercy be upon us forever. People: By Thy Mother’s praying word
Amen. Take from us and from our path
Punishments and rods of wrath
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, by whose glory, the heaven
and earth are filled, Hosanna in the Highest. Priest: Cease not, Thou of grace a fount
People: From Thy pray’rs on our account
Blessed is He, who has come, and is to come, in the name of the Unto Him Thine only Son
Lord; Glory be to Him in the Highest. That He may not mercy shun

TRISAGION (KAUMA)
THE HOLY CROSS
Holy art thou, O God!
Holy art thou, Almighty, Priest: Lo, the cross hath won, shall win
Holy art thou, Immortal, People: Lo, the cross hath smote the foe
† Crucified for us, Have mercy on us.(Repeat Thrice) And the cross shall be a fort
For confessors of the cross
Lord, have mercy upon us,
Lord be kind, and have mercy, Priest: Fear not we the evil one
Lord accept Thou our office People: For the Lord abides with us
And our entreaties, Have mercy on us. With His armour we are clad
And in it we all take pride
Glory be to Thee, O God!
Glory be to Thee, O Creator,
Glory be to Thee, O King, THE SAINTS
Christ who dost pity sinners, Thy servants. Barekmor
Priest: O St. Thomas, as in heav’n
THE LORD’S PRAYER People: Keep we here thy memory
Hear us as we honor thee
Our Father who art in heaven, – hallowed be thy name, - Thy entreaties be our aid
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 and sins, Priest: Plead for us, ye holy Saints
- as we also have forgiven our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, People: Pray to Him whose will ye did
- but deliver us from the evil one. For Thine is the kingdom, - the That from anger we be spared
power and the glory, - forever and ever. –Amen That from scourges we be hid
.
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HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, - our Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou
Leader: From famine, from fears, from sudden shocks, from all among women, - and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, - our Lord
unbearable punishments; from Thy words saying 'Depart from me, I Jesus Christ. O Virgin Saint Mary, - O Mother of God, - pray for us
know you not', and from all that shall separate us from Thee. sinners, - now and at all times, - and at the hour of our death. -Amen.

Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord. Amen. OPENING PRAYER

Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

People: May His grace and mercy be upon us, - weak and sinful, in
both worlds forever and ever. Amen
PRAYER
(Shudhamulla Bava....)
Priest: Grant us, Lord God, that while our bodies rest from the
labors of the day and our souls are released from worldly
O Holy Father, guard us by Your Sacred Name, O Son of
thoughts, we may stand in your presence with tranquility
God, our Savior, protect us with Your victorious Cross †. O Holy
at this time of evening and that we may offer you ceaseless
Spirit, make us worthy temples of Your Holy habitation. O Lord, our
praise and uninterrupted thanksgiving; that we may
God for ever shelter us under Your divine wings, at all times, for
acknowledge your loving kindness by which you direct
ever.–Amen
and rule our lives and protect and save our souls; To You
we offer praise and thanksgiving, now and always and
unto the ages of ages
People: Amen

Psalm 51
Barekmor
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, according to Thy loving kindness,
and according to the multitude of Thy mercies, blot out my
transgressions.

Wash me from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sins; for I

acknowledge my transgressions, and my sins are ever before me.

Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done evil before Thee.
For Thou shall be justified Thy word, and blameless in Thy
judgment. For I was born in iniquity and in sins did my mother
conceive me.

For Thou has desired the truth, and made known to me the mysteries
of Thy wisdom. Sprinkle upon me with Thy hyssop; purge me with
it, and I shall be whiter than snow.
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Fill me with Thy joy and gladness, and my feeble bones shall
rejoice. Turn Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. PRAYER
(Pattangapetta Deyvam Thampurane)
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew within me a right
spirit. Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Leader: O Thou, who art the one true God, save us from all evils
Spirit from me. and all wickedness:

Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation and may thy glorious spirit Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
uphold me. Then will I teach the iniquitous Thy way, and the
sinners shall be converted to Thee. Leader: From all malice, and from evil thoughts, from all enemies
from deceitful companions:
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation,
and my tongue shall extol Thy righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
and my mouth shall sing forth Thy praises.
Leader: From temptations of the devil, and from the wickedness of
For Thou hadst no delight in mere sacrifices; neither hadst Thou men; from unclean passions, from unseemly lusts, from devilish
been reconciled by mere burnt offerings. The sacrifices acceptable thoughts:
to God are a humble spirit, and a broken heart, God despises not.
Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
Do good to Zion, according to Thy good pleasure, and build Thou
the walls of Jerusalem. Then wilt Thou be pleased with righteous Leader: From evil dreams, from all hidden snares, from idle words
sacrifices, and in whole burnt offerings. Then shall they offer from great treacheries, from revengeful utterances, and from all
bullocks upon Thine altar. temptations of the world:
And to you belongs the praise O God. Barekmor Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost Leader: From rods of rage, from sudden death, from anger, from
People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more. hatred, from lightning and thunder-bolts:

Psalm 141 Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.

1
O Lord, I call to You, come quickly to me. Hear my Leader: From plagues, and from hellfire; from hard-hearted and
voice when I call to You. wicked deeds, from undying worms, from unquenchable fire:
2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; may the Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
3
Leader: From the gnashing of teeth, from lamentations, from bitter
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; occurrences, from evil hours, and from tormenting powers:
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4
Response: Deliver us, O merciful Lord.
Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked
deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies
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5
Let a righteous man strike me – it is a kindness; let him rebuke me –
it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it. Yet my prayer is
BOVOOSA ever against the deeds of evildoers;
(Tune: Yerushalem Gogulthayil…)
6
their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the
Priest: Praise to Jesus, crucified
wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
People: On Calvary in Zion
Cried he loud and rocks were rent – 7
They will say, “As one plows and breaks up the earth, so
The dead arose with praises
our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.”
8
But my eyes are fixed on You, O Sovereign Lord;
in You I take refuge – do not give me over to death.

9
Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, from the
traps set by evildoers.
10
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.

Psalm 142
1
I cry aloud to the Lord;
I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy
2
I pour out my complaint before Him;
before Him I tell my trouble.
3
When my spirit grows faint within me, it is You who know my
way. In the path where I walk, men have hidden a snare for me.
4
Look to my right and see; no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.
5
I cry to You, O Lord; I say, “You are my refuge,
my portion in the land of the living.”
6
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong me.
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7
Set me free from my prison, that I may praise Your
name. Then the righteous will gather about me because V. ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
of Your goodness to me.
KUKLIYON
Psalm 119: 105-112 (Tune: Vellum Shatrukakale)

105 Priest: By Thee strike we all our foes - Halleluiah

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path By Thy name we tread on those – who hate us
106
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, People: Thou didst save us from our foes– Halleluiah
that I will follow your righteous laws. All our en’mies puttedst- Thou to shame Barekmor
107
I have suffered much; preserve my life, O Lord,
according to Your word. Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
108 People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more.
Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and
teach me your laws. EKBO
(Tune: Sleeba Vennu Vellunnu)
109
Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law. Priest: Lo, the cross hath won, shall win
People: Lo, the cross hath smote the foe
110
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not And the cross shall be a fort
strayed from your precepts. For confessors of the cross
Stoumen kalos Kurielaison
111
Your statues are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart. KOLO
(Tune: Naathan Kootayullathinal…)
112
My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the Priest: Fear not we the evil one
very end People: For the Lord abides with us
Psalm 117 With His armor we are clad
1
And in it we all take pride Barekmor
Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol Him, all you peoples
2
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
For great is His love toward us, and
the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. People: The cross upon His shoulder
And to you belongs the praise O God. Barekmor Departed He from Zion
Let drop His dew of mercy
Upon the bones departed
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein
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PRAYER
(Anugrahangal Niranjirikunnavane…)

O Thou, full of mercy, renew Thy creation at the resurrection. O

BOVOOSA
(Tune: Maramathinuyare Karthave…)
Lord, comfort and absolve our departed ones, who died with hope in
Thee, and await Thy coming. O Lord, make them dwell in the bosom
Priest: May departed ones receive- of Abraham, and of Isaac and of Jacob. May the living and the
People: Who confessed the Trinity departed together cry out, ‘Blessed is He, who has come, and is to
What was promised to the theif come, and give life to the dead.’ Amen.
Paradise with Thee, O Lord
PRAYER
(Moran Yeshu Meshiha)

O Jesus Christ, our Lord, close not the door of Thy mercy upon
our faces. We confess, we are sinners; have mercy upon us. O Lord,
Thy love for us didst make Thee to come down to us from Thy place.
That by Thy, death, our death be abolished; Have mercy upon us.
Amen.
PRAYER BEFORE RETIRING TO SLEEP
(Karunayulla Deyvame…)

O Merciful God, the voice of our prayer knocks at Thy door;

prevent not from Thy devotees the petitions of their needs. We call
upon Thee, O God, to assist us in our infirmities. O Good one,
hearken to the voice of our supplication, and grant our petitions in
Thy mercy.

BOVOOSA MOR EPHREM

1. Lord, Thy mercy on us cast,

Use our service, ev’ry piece,
Grant us from Thy treasure vast,
Mercy, blessing and release.

2. Let me, Lord, before Thee stand,

Wakefully my watch I'd keep,
Should I fall to slumber’s hand,
Guard Thou me from sinful sleep

3. Waking, if to wrong I take,

Mercif'ly absolve Thou me;
Sleeping, if a sin I make,
Pardon grant in clemency.
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4. By the cross, of Thy disgrace
Grant me, Lord, a restful sleep, ALTERNATE KOLO
Evil dreams do Thou efface, (Tune: Nadha Thavaka Mirulokum)
Wicked thoughts far from me keep.
Priest: Thine, O Lord, are both the worlds
5. Through the night conduct me, Lord, People: Here and there Thy Pow’r extends
Peaceful sleep give Thou to me Keep the living by Thy cross
Lest foul thoughts in me find hoard By Thy grace absolve the dead Barekmor
Phantoms lest a terror be.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost
6. Grant Thy angel's watchful view,
Guard my limbs without abate,
Hateful lusts in me subdue,
By Thy living flesh I ate. People: Praise we Thee who giveth life
To those lying in the tombs
7. While I lie and sleep in calm, Praise the Father, Thee who sent
May Thy blood my keeper be. Praise the Holy Spirit too
Let my soul dwell free from qualm Moriyo rahem melain o aa darein
In Thine image mad’st Thou me.
-OR-
8. Overshadow with Thy hand,
Me a handicraft of Thine, ALTERNATE KOLO
Let me in Thy fortress stand, (Tune: Uyarekunnon raja)
Mercy shielding round be mine.
Priest: Comes the Prince of life
9. While my body silent lies, People: From His glorious throne above
May Thy pow'r its vigil keep, Raising those who- in their graves take rest
Let my breath like incense rise, From their graves they’ll rise
T'ward Thy greatness in my sleep. With them our departed ones
Praising Him who- giveth life to all Barekmor
10. Let not evil touch my bed,
By Thy mother’s pleas for me, Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost
By Thy blood atoning shed,
Satan’s harm remov-ed be. People: Praised be Jesus’ words
In His Gospel giv’n to us
11. Since Thy word abides the same, Those who eat my- flesh and drink my blood
Guarded by Thy cross I’d be; Them I will not leave
Waking, I shall praise Thy Name, Bound in hell- for them I died
Who didst love e’en feeble me. Giving all the- everlasting life
Moriyo rahem melain o aa darein
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12. Grant O Lord, a list’ning ear,
IV. COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTED FAITHFUL With desire to do Thy will;
Let Thy peace at eve be near,
KUKLIYON Night Thy righteousness fulfill.
(Tune : Makkalilappan…)

Priest: As doth a father his children love- Hal - u - Hal 13. Savior Christ, our hearts inspire,
So doth the Lord love those who fear His name Thee to see effulgent bright—
Thee whose honor shines as fire,
People: The days of man are but as grass- Hal - u - Hal Worshipped by all sons of light.
He springs up like herbs that grow in fields Barekmor
14. Jesus, Savior of the World,
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost Thou who dwellest in the light,
People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more. Praise we Thee for love unfurled—
Mercy, now with future bright.
EKBO
(Tune : Sharanathale…) 15. Lord, our God, we give Thee praise.
Praise a thousand, thousand fold
Priest: They who served and died in hope Tens of Thousands praises raise,
People: Trusting in Thy mercy, Lord; Mercy now, till time untold.
May Thy living voice them raise
From their graves to paradise 16. Praise to Thee, to Thee be praise
Stoumen kalos Kurielaison Angels serve Thee and adore;
Lord of Angles, we too raise
KOLO Pray’rs and worship all the more.
(Tune : Rakshakane Nin Gathrathe…)

Priest: Grant, O Savior, that the dead who ate Thy flesh, 17. Praise to Thee, who art our boast,
One true God, and one alone,
People: Who drank Thy blood, the chalice of salvation, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
May be raised up from their graves- yea, incorrupt, One in Three, and Three in One.
Clothed in glory full and bright, Lo they wait Thee
Barekmor 18. Praise the Lord, who always hears
Prayers of feeble folk like us,
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost Who regards repentant tears,
As first-fruits, gifts offered thus.
People: Borne aloft in state upon clouds of glory,
Comes the Prince who giveth life to the dead ones 19. Earthly ones to Thee give praise,
Righteous ones the trumpet hear - of His angels; Countless as the leaves of trees,
They proceed in glorious stoles to His presence Thee, whose glory angels raise,
Moriyo rahem melain o aa darein Serving Thee as Thou dost please.

-OR-
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20. Setting minds above the sod. ALTERNATE KOLO
Thank we God, exalt Him most, (Tune: Deyvam Sristtichadathe)
Who exists as one true God
Priest: After God had Adam made
Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
People: Rested He and looked on him
21. Thou who hearest pray’rs to Thee, And beheld him beautiful
Supplications who dost heed, His creator’s image there
Hear us: reconcil-ed be, When the earth-born moved and passed
Mercy show, and grant our need. Through the trees of Paradise
Kurielaison, Kurielaison, Kurielaison Angels wond’ring gazed
Seeing man exalted thus Barekmor
Psalm 91
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
Barekmor
You that sit in the shelter of the Most High and abide in glory; in the
People: When the priesthood passed on down
shadow of God.
Moses got it, Aaron too
Moses passed it to Skar-yah
Say to the Lord; ‘My trust and my refuge; the God in whom I Passed Skar-yah it on to John
confide’. John did pass it to our Lord
Christ ordained apostles twelve
For He shall deliver you from the snare of stumbling, and from idle They sent forth by Him
talk. Passed it on throughout the world
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein
He shall keep you under His feathers, and by His wings, you shall be
covered; and His truth shall encompass you like an armor. BOVOOSA
(Tune: Mudikal Mudanjotti Thakidum)
You shall not fear from the terror by night, and from the arrow that Priest: Crowns are plaited, closely placed
flies by the day.
People: On the Holy Altar there
And from the Voice that travels in the darkness, and from the Crowns will thus be set on heads
devastating wind in the noon. Of those priests who’ve served Thee well

Thousands shall fall at your side and ten thousands at your right side. -OR-

They shall not come near to you but with your eyes you shall see ALTERNATE BOVOOSA
only; You shall see the revenge of the wicked (Tune: Acharyesa mashia)
Priest: O Christ, who art- of priests the Lord- of clergy chief
Since You have said ‘Thou art the Lord, my trust. Who has placed People: Pray pardon, Lord- those priests Thy
thy abode in the heights’. My-steries who served
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III. COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTED CLERGY There shall not evil come near to you; neither shall any plague draw
near to your dwelling place.
KUKLIYON
(Tune: Charthum neethiye…)
For He shall give His angles command concerning you, who shall
Priest: In righteousness Thy priests be clothed - Hal - u – Hal – protect you in all your ways.
Thy righteous ones in- glorious garb
And they shall bear you up in their hands, lest your foot stumble.
People: For David’s sake, Thy servant true - Hal - u – Hal –
The face of Thine a-nointed head. Barekmor You shall tread upon the adder and the basilisk; and you shall
trample down the lion and the dragon.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more. For the Lord has said: ‘Since he has sought me, I will deliver him
and strengthen him’.
EKBO
(Tune : Shuchiyodu Shudhya…) ‘Since he has known my name he shall call upon me and I will
Priest: May those feet that cleanly trod answer him, and be with him in affliction’.
People: Keeping pure Thy holy place I will strengthen him and honor him. With long life, will I satisfy
Tread the courts of paradise him, and show him my salvation.
And with angels e’er abide
Stoumen kalos Kurielaison Psalm 121
KOLO I will lift up eyes to the mountain, from whence comes my helper.
(Tune: Nirmala Madhb’hayil)
My help is from the Lord who has made the heaven and the earth.
Priest: Blest be priests whose love for Christ
People: Marked their sacred altar’s task He will not suffer your foot to tremble; Your keeper shall not
Watching angels haste to come slumber.
Leading them to courts of joy Barekmor
For neither slumbers, nor sleeps the keeper of Israel; the Lord is your
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost keeper.

People: Son of God forget them not The Lord shall overshadow you with his right hand. The sun shall
Priests of Thine who served Thee right not smite you by day nor the moon by night;
Grant them pleasantness of face
On Thy advent day sublime The Lord shall take care of you from all evil; the Lord shall take care
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein of your life.

-OR- He shall watch over your exit and your entrance, henceforth forever.
Meet unto Thee, O God, is glory. –Barekmor
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Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost ALTERNATE KOLO
(Tune : Bhag’yam Nibiyarkum…)

People: Halleluiah – Halleluiah – Halleluiah; Unto to the ages of Priest: Bliss to the prophets,
ages and forever more People: And the apostles,
*This prayer to be said when a Priest is present And to the martyrs
At resurrection Barekmor

Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

PRAYER OF MOR SEVERIOS
O Lord, who sittest in the secret place of the Most High, shelter us People: Those martyrs who longed
beneath the shadow of the wings of thy mercy, and have compassion For seeing the Christ
upon us. By their death took wings,
And fluttered to heights
Thou, who hearest all things, in Thy loving kindness, hearken to the Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein
supplication of thy servants.
BOVOOSA
Grant us O Messiah; our Savior! A peaceful evening and a sinless (Tune : Parishudhanmare Ningal…)
night, for Thou art a glorious king, and unto Thee, are our eyes lifted Priest: Plead for us, ye holy Saints,
up.
People: Pray to Him whose will ye did,
Forgive our debts and our sins; have mercy upon us, both in this That from anger we be spared-
world and in that to come. That from scourges we be hid.

May thy loving kindness shelter us, O Lord and Thy grace be upon -OR-
our faces. May Thy cross protect us, from the evil one and his hosts. ALTERNATE BOVOOSA
(Tune: Mor Thoma Salguna Nidhiye)

Let Thy right hand overshadow us all the days of our lives and Thy Priest: O Mor Thoma, named art thou,
peace reign among us. Do Thou give hope and salvation to the souls People: By the church that keeps thy feast,
that pray to Thee. May thy Lord His peace bestow,
Making it forever flow
By the prayers of St. Mary, Thy Mother, and of all Thy Saints, O
God, forgive us our debts, and have mercy upon us. –Amen

PRAISE OF THE CHERUBIM

(Ezekiel 3:12)
† Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;
† Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever;
† Blessed is the glory of the Lord, from His Place forever and ever
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II. COMMUNION OF THE PATRON AND OTHER SAINTS Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;
Holy and glorious Trinity, have mercy upon us;
KUKLIYON Holy and glorious Trinity, have compassion and mercy upon us.
(Tune : Nayavan panapole…)

Priest: Righteous shall prosper like palm trees - Halleluiah Holy art Thou and glorious for ever
And thrive like the cedars of - Lebanon Holy art Thou and glorious for ever
Holy art Thou and blessed is thy name, forever and ever.
People: In age they shall thrive and be flourishing – Halleluiah
Yea, growing both fattened - and pleasing Barekmor Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost Glory be to Thee, O Lord;
People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more. Glory be to Thee, ever our hope. -Barekmor

EKBO Our Father who art in Heaven…

(Tune : Orupolingum…) Hail Mary, full of grace…
THE NICENE CREED
Priest: (O St. Thomas), as in heav’n
People: Keep we here thy memory; We believe in one true God / the Father Almighty / Maker of
Hear us as we honor thee, heaven and earth / and of all things, visible and invisible/
Thy entreaties be our aid And in the One Lord Jesus Christ / the only-begotten Son of
Stoumen kalos Kurielaison God / begotten of the Father / before all worlds / Light of Light /
very God of very God / begotten, not made / being of the same
KOLO substance with the Father / and by whom all things were made/
(Tune: Prarthanayin samayamithallo) †Who for us men / and for our Salvation / came down from
heaven/
Priest: Behold, the time of Prayer, (O Mor Thoma) † And was incarnate of the Holy Virgin Mary / Mother of
People: Lead thou thy flock as always thou didst lead it God / by the Holy Ghost / and became Man/
Stretch forth thy hand like Moses- grant thy blessing †and was crucified for us / in the days of Pontius Pilate / and
Behold, they hearken humbly to thy praises. Barekmor suffered, and died / and was buried/
And the third day rose again / according to His will / and
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost ascended into heaven / and sat on the right hand of His Father / and
shall come again in His great glory / to judge both the living and the
People: Praise we the Father-He, (Mor Thoma), chose thee dead / whose kingdom shall have no end/
And praise the Son, who gave thee honored mem’ry And in the One living Holy Spirit / the life-giving Lord of all
Praise we the Holy Spirit, who didst crown thee / who proceeds from the Father / and who with the Father and the
Let mercy be ours always by thy pleading Son / is worshipped and glorified / who spoke by the prophets and
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein the Apostles/
And in the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church / And
-OR- we acknowledge one Baptism / for the remission of sins / And look
for the resurrection of the dead / and the new life in the world to
come.
Amen, Barekmor, Stoumen kalos, Kurielaison.
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I. COMMUNION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD ALTERNATE KOLO

(Tune : Mariammin Smaranam…)
KUKLIYON
(Tune : Ninnal Stuthiyodu…) Priest: Mary’s memory
People: Blessing for us be,
Priest: King’s daughter stands in glory, Hal - u – Hal
May her pray’rs for us
At thy right hand stands – the princess
Be a fortress thus Barekmor
People: Thy father’s folk and home leave thou, Hal - u - Hal,
The King desires thy- beauty now- Barekmor Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
People: Fragrance sweet of smell
People: Unto to the ages of ages and forever more. Through the air doth swell-
For Virgin Mary
EKBO
(Tune : Bhakthar Pukazhcha…) God’s Mother holy
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein
Priest: Thou whose praise the church doth sing
People: Intercession for us bring. BOVOOSA
(Tune : Moranesu Kurishum Nin…)
Unto Him, thine only Son,
That He may not mercy shun Priest: By Thy cross, O Jesus Lord
Stoumen kalos Kurielaison
People: By Thy Mother’s praying word
Take from us and from our path
KOLO
(Tune: Manna Makalkayi) Punishments and rods of wrath.

Priest: Peace the bright archangel brought -OR-

People: Hailing Mary fair ALTERNATE BOVOOSA

Favored is thy blessed lot (Tune: Nirtheedaruthe Parishudhe)
Thou the Lord shall bear Barekmor
Priest: Cease not, Thou of grace a fount
Priest: Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost People: From thy pray’rs on – our account
Unto Him Thine only Son
People: Like a ship did Mary bear That He may not mercy shun
Laud and honor be
Him, the captain and the Lord
God of all the world
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein

-OR-