I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and
of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten
of the Father before all ages. Light of Light; true God of true God;
begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things
were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven,
and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.
And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was
buried. And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and
ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He
shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose
Kingdom shall 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 together is worshipped and
glorified; who spoke by the prophets. In one Holy, Catholic, and
Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. I
look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
_NOTE: In churches, the appointed Compline Canon to the Theotokos is sung
from the Octoechos at this point._
_When Compline is read privately, one or more Canons and/or an Akathist
Hymn is sung instead._
_It is the tradition of the Russian Church that those preparing to
receive the Holy Mysteries (Communion) read at least three Canons and one
Akathist Hymn the evening before (See page 89). Some read the Canon of
Preparation at this point (See page 119)._
_Whenever a Canon is sung, the following is sung to the same melody as
the Irmos of the Canon. If there is no Canon, it is either read or sung
to the 8th Tone._
It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.
_The Reader continues:_
Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy
One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake!
Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
_If there is a priest, he gives the usual exclamation._
_After saying AMEN!, the Reader reads the appropriate TROPARIA:_