St Gorazde of Prague, Bishop & Martyr
Double · Red
Kept on September 4
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
Proper to the feast; texts marked Common are from the Common of a Bishop and Martyr. As said on Saturday, September 4, 2027.
At I Vespers · Magnificat Common
This is a Martyr * who strove for his Master’s precepts, even unto death: and feared not the words of evil men, forasmuch as he was stablished on a sure foundation.
Versicle at I Vespers Common
℣.Thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, O Lord.
℟.And madest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands.
At Lauds · Benedictus Common
He that hateth his life * in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Versicle at Lauds and II Vespers Common
℣.The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree.
℟.And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus.
At II Vespers · Antiphon Common
Whosoever will come after me * let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Collect
O God, who makest us glad by the yearly solemnity of blessed Gorazde, thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant that we who honour his birthday may rejoice in his protection. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth God, world without end.
℟.Amen.
The whole office: the hours of Saturday, September 4, 2027