Holy Resurrection Monastery Newsletter December 2017 Kontakion of the Preparation, Tone 3 Today the Virgin is on her way, to the cave where she will give birth to the Eternal Word of God in an ineffable manner. Rejoice, therefore, O Universe when you hear this news, and glorify with the angels and the shepherds Him who will appear as new child, being God from all eternity. Akathist Hymn in Preparation for the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ written by Father Maximos of Holy Ressurection Monastery on next page.
Akathist Hymn in Preparation for the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ The Akathist on the Acrostic: Today the Virgin is on her way Ikos I The sacred sayings of the Prophets reach their fulfillment. See, a Virgin gives birth to God in the flesh in the city of Bethlehem within the Cave; let all creation be enriched, be glad and dance; the Master of all things is at hand to live among slaves, ransoming us, who are subject to corruption, from the power of the evil stranger, who sing: Hail! Who from the beginning was the Word. Hail! God with God, and Father s Word. Hail! Through Whom all things were made. Hail! In Whom is Life, the Light of all. Hail! Light in darkness. Hail! Gloom s dispeller. Hail! Baptist s sender. Hail! Baptism s goal. Hail! In the world, but unknown. Hail! Receiver of those who receive You. Hail! Power of new birth. Hail! Word made flesh among us dwelling. Hail! New Child, being God from all eternity. (Repeat refrain.) Kontakion I Order stills chaos. The Abyss is no longer void. Darkness has fled away. The Word of God, Who once spoke from without, is now heard within. The command, Let there be has been heard in the woman who replied, Let it be done. Creation has learned at last to be itself, to become the cave that now holds its Creator, Echoing the angels hymn: Alleluia! Holy Resurrection Monastery 2017. Ikos II Dead Adam arise; clothe yourself with praise. Eve lift up your voice and shake off your shame. See, the bruised heel walks toward Bethlehem. In the House of Bread she casts away the stones of grief, feasts on the Father s Fish Who has crushed the serpent s head. Do not cease your hymn, skin-clad dust, or the stones themselves will cry out: Hail! Planter of the Tree of Life. Hail! Nailed upon the Tree of Death. Hail! Fruit most desired in all the garden. Hail! Delight to the enclosed heart s eyes. Hail! Whose feet have walked with ours in the dusk. Hail! Who comes searching out our hidden shame. Hail! Enemy to cunning envy. Hail! Friend to peace-filled love. Hail! Sewer of our skins. Hail! Looser of our sins! Hail! Companion in our exile. Hail! Welcome home through Eden s doors. Hail! New Child, being God from all eternity. (Repeat refrain.) Kontakion II Abraham was called out from his father s house and from his own country. Now Joseph returns to the land of his line, to David s house. Sarah once laughed at the thought of pleasure; Mary now greets the sword of sorrow, forgetting anguish for the Child to be born, Magnifying the Lord and crying: Alleluia! Visit www.hrmonline.org/prayer to download the full Akathist
A Word from Abbot Nicholas It s hard to believe that six years have passed since our brotherhood moved to our home in St. Nazianz, WI! Like you, we monks go through our good times and bad times, our trials and our joys. But underlying it all is the peace that only faith in Christ can bring. During these days when we remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world and into our lives may that same peace fill your hearts and ours with consolation and hope. Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Abbot Nicholas We would like to thank Leo and Faye Reisterer for donating the pond to our Monastery We want to thank all of you for your generous donations over the past year. We are coming a long way and are doing a lot. With your continued support, we hope to accomplish even more. Father Moses and Mother Gabriella have recorded new episodes of Eastern Hospitality which will be coming soon. http://www.easternhospitality.org/ http://www.monkisaac.com
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Top Row L to R: Abbot Nicholas Presiding. Br. Anthony reading the 9th hour for Vsespers of the Enthronement of Bishop Benedict. Fr. Isaac givin the Holy Fire to Bishop David Ricken Middle Row L to R: Fr. Maximos before the Royal Doors. Clipper CIty Chordsmen concert at the monastery. Our Bishop John Michael Botean presiding at Liturgy at the monastery. Bottom Row: Abbot Nicholas on 'The Journal' TV program. Fr. Paiisi on 'The Journal' TV program. Abbot Nicholas serving a special Vespers service.
Top Row L to R: Abbot Nicholas. Fr. Paiisi baking prosphora. Lyra (Russian Orthodox Choir) Concert at Green Bay Cathedral put on by the Monastery. Middle Row L to R: Fr. Isaac and Br. Seoirse at Milwaukee Catholic Women's Conference. Fr. Moses serving for our Bishop John Michael Botean. Abbot Nicholas and Fr. Maximos preparing a meal. Bottom Row: Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at Holy Resurrection Monastery. Fr. Isaac receiving the schema at his tonsure. Abbot Nicholas, Fr. Isaac and Br. Seoirse at Fr. Isaac's tonsure.
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