ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ - YouTube - Great Vespers of St.Nicholas,Archbishop of Myra in Lykia,the Wonderworker (3rd-4th centuries)

St.Nicholas was born in the seaport of Patara in Asia Minor,Turkey.Hence he became the patron saint of seafarers.Apolytikion:In truth,you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;your humility exalted you,your poverty enriched you.Hierarch Father Nicholas,entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.*St.Nicholas reposed at age 73.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend.Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.