INTROIT
Ecclus 44:15, 14
At gatherings the wisdom of the Saints is retold, and the assembly sings their praises; their name lives on and on.
Ps 32:1
Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting.
Glory Be to the Father…
At gatherings the wisdom of the Saints is retold, and the assembly sings their praises; their name lives on and on.
COLLECT
Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that we who celebrate the anniversary of the death of Your holy Martyrs, Cosmas and Damian, may by their intercession be delivered from all the evils that threaten us.
Through our Lord…
EPISTLE
Lesson from the book of Wisdom
Wis 5:16-20
But the just live forever, and in the Lord is their recompense, and the thought of them is with the Most High. Therefore shall they receive the splendid kingdom and the beauteous diadem from the hand of the Lord – for He shall shelter them with His right hand, and protect them with His holy arm. He shall take His zeal for armor and He shall arm creation to requite the enemy; He shall don justice for a breastplate and shall wear sure judgment for a helmet; He shall take rectitude as an invincible shield.
GRADUAL
Ps 33:18-19
When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress He rescues them.
℣. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and those who are crushed in spirit He saves. Alleluia, alleluia.
℣. This is the true brotherhood which overcame the wickedness of the world; it followed Christ, holding fast to the glorious heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.
GOSPEL
Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Luke 6:17-23
At that time, Jesus coming down from the mountain, took His stand on a level stretch, with a crowd of His disciples, and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to listen to Him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all the crowd were trying to touch Him, for power went forth from Him and healed all. And He lifted up His eyes to His disciples, and said, Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed shall you be when men hate you, and when they shut you out, and reproach you, and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and exult, for behold your reward is great in heaven.
OFFERTORY
Ps 5:12-13
All who love Your name shall glory in You, for You, O Lord, bless the just man; O Lord, You surround us with the shield of Your good will.
SECRET
Let not the gracious prayer of Your saints fail us, O Lord, but may it make our offerings acceptable to You and obtain for us your mercy.
Through our Lord…
PREFACE
Common
It is truly meet and just, and profitable unto salvation, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God, through Christ, our Lord. Through whom the Angels praise Thy Majesty, the Dominions adore it, the Powers are in awe. Which the heavens and the hosts of heaven together with the blessed Seraphim joyfully do magnify. And do Thou command that it be permitted us to join with them in confessing Thee, while we say with lowly praise:
COMMUNION
Ps 78:2, 11
They have given the corpses of Your servants, O Lord, as food to the birds of heaven, the flesh of Your faithful ones to the beasts of the earth. With Your great power free those doomed to death.
POSTCOMMUNION
May the participation granted in Your heavenly banquet and the united prayers of the saints, we beseech You, O Lord, protect Your people.
Through our Lord…