This time and date is subject to change. We may celebrate the vigil on Monday.

Troparion of the Presentation
(BDW p. 516 ED, p. 114)
(Tone 4)

Today is the prelude of the benevolence of God, and the announcement of the salvation of men. In the Temple of God the Virgin is seen openly, foretelling to all the coming of Christ. Wherefore let us cry to her in a loud voice, “Hail! O fulfillment of the Creator’s plan!”

Kondakion (Presentation of the Blessed Virgin)
(Tone 4)

The most pure Temple of the Savior, and the most precious and bright bridal chamber, the Virgin, sacred treasury of the glory of God, openly appears today into the temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace of the most Holy Spirit. Wherefore the angels of God are singing: “This is the heavenly tabernacle!”

Epistle of the Feast
Hebrews 9: 1-7

Prokimenon

My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Gospel of the Feast
Luke 10-38-42 & 11: 27-28

Hymn to the Theotokos
Hirmos of the 9 th Ode of the Feast
(BDW 521, ED p. 1154)

The angels were stunned as they beheld the most pure one coming in, and they said: “O wonder! The Virgin enters into the Holy of Holies!” O Mother of God, you are the precious Ark of God: no profane hand may touch you. But the lips of the faithful will never cease to sing your praise, repeating with joy the angel’s words: “O pure Virgin, you are indeed raised above all creatures!”