Homily in honour of the Archangel Gabriel

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. A homily of the holy Gabriel, chief of the angels, joyful of countenance beyond the vigilant holy angels. Messenger of joy, gladness, and delight for the whole world. May his prayer and blessing be with his servant for ever and ever. Amen. Homily on the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Zechariah, Father of John the Baptist Miracle performed to Romanos in Jerusalem

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, a Trinity that is not to be reviled. By His authority and His kingdom, which is not to be broken. While He is glorious in His essence and in His creation, which is to be known. He who sends forth the cold and commands the lightning. He who curdles the waters in the belly of a thin cloud. He who makes the dew fall and the rain to be righteous. He to whom praise belongs from among the hands of men and women, and from among the elders and children.

Miracle of how Saint Gabriel was sent to save the body of Saint George Rhyming strophe in honour of Gabriel for Ṭǝrr For George, the honourable, the treasure of the honourable, the martyr, from whose body you brought forth from the furnace of fire, clothe me, Gabriel, in the garment of purity, the vestment, that I may be one who breaks the foot from the path of error, for the affliction and death have increased. Reading for 19 Yakkātit Rhyming Preamble for Yakkātit In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, who is triune in face and in person, and is united in divinity and power, and foundation which is not shaken, and treasury which is not diminished, a rock which is not worn away; it is He who gives and bestows, who cuts and heals, it is He who makes heavy and light; from Him everything is ordained, and to His gift one is entrusted. Homily delivered by Epiphanius, honoured Bishop of the Land of Cyprus

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, Trinity, in divinity and honoured nature from eternity. Who is it that can recount him, and who is it that can describe him? Who is it that has known him, and who is it that has seen him? Who is it that can command him, and who is it that can constrain him? For the broad he makes narrow, and for the thirsty he gives drink. He has power over us, worthy of prostration and praise, and for us he is worthy of mercy and favour from him.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. Nativity, generation, and origin. Lord of lords, and King of kings, whom the angels praise and the powers glorify. And to him belongs the fullness of all adoration, and to him belongs the completion of supplication.

Miracle concerning the building of a church in the country Neqlon Miracle of how he helped Paisius and Peter Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Miyāzyā When the Lord commanded upon the abyss, the cross, while Gabriel was trembling and revealing the hidden, as I strengthened my garment until it becomes a witness, strengthen me and make me firm, like a wanderer without my inheritance, a solid tomb for me. Reading for 19 Gǝnbot Rhyming Preamble for Gǝnbot In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, the Only-begotten, holy in his sanctity, and glorious in his glory. The Father is not older than his Son, nor is the Son younger than his Father. There is no day between them, nor a middle between him and his Son. All is from him, and all is his possession, all is for his sake, and all is held within his hand, all is glorious beneath his feet. It is fitting for him to receive praise from us, and for us it is fitting to receive forgiveness from his Father.

Homily on the golden statue of King Nebuchadnezzar Miracle about the construction of a church dedicated to St Gabriel in the country Neqlon Miracle on how St Gabriel made ʾAwqronyos, Dimusryā and Minās escape from the lion’s den Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Gǝnbot Who brought them forth from the den of lions by your will, O my jealous one, for ʾAqronyos and Minās and Dimusryā, sister of Hamo, my Lituye; his deed, Gabriel, from the deed of Satan, my adversary; I am shaken for your deed from the envy of the world, my weigher; for his bones make a man wise, my treasure. Reading for Sane Usually indicated to be read on 19 Sane, but in 178 it is indicated for 26 Sane.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, one authority, and one nature. He is existing before times, the beginning of his precedence which cannot be measured, and the end of his posteriority which cannot be bounded. He who veils sins and transgressions, he who makes the sun shine upon the righteous and the sinners, and he who rains down rain upon the good and the evil. To him belongs praise from every mouth and tongue. Homily of Alexander ʾAbawre, bishop of Fayyūm Miracle concerning how Satan tried to interfere with the building of the church Miracle of how St Gabriel gave a sword to Claudius Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Sane For Claudius the martyr, of the glory of martyrs, he received, as you gave first a sword of fire. Eagle, lofty one, Gabriel, you folded wings. Give to me, your servant, as the word of the prophet wrote, while one of my bonds, as I may drive away, to fly.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, one authority, and one nature. He is existing before times, the beginning of his precedence which cannot be measured, and the end of his posteriority which cannot be comprehended. He who tests all from before the heart, who makes the winter pass in a year, and who turns the sky with cloud, and the earth with verdure, who covers the water of the sea with his fist, and the dry land with his garment, who measures for him the dew from us, and for us the coolness from him. Homily concerning Alexander the Great Miracle about the erection of columns in a church Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Ḥamle Who assisted Gabriel for this building of the sanctuary, and began with a foundation of iron and stone, while Satan was bound. My enemies, when they fled, the stones. The way where I was, until their covenant of the eye is revealed.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, Trinity, in unity, and unity in Trinity. He who magnifies the angels in sanctity, and in the measure of earthly man, beasts in flesh, and what? the six? in grass, birds and trees in foliage, each has its own due. From us, praise, and for us, it is due from him, a blessing sweeter than perfume. Homily on the Annunciation Miracle of the healing of a paralytic and leprous man Miracle of how he saved Timotheus the Martyr For Timotheus the Martyr, a crown of renown which he received. With your wing you crowned him when he entered into the fire. A helper, a strong one, Gabriel, without you seeking a reward. Your wonders and your miracles are renowned. More than a physician, you are strong, O strong one, for me.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, divided in Trinity, and Trinity in unity. Before the worlds, in Trinity, He who exists. For heaven, He adorned it with stars; and for earth, He caused it to bring forth plants, and established its foundations upon pillars of the wind. For the lowly, He raises them up; for the needy, He enriches them. It is fitting for us to give praise to Him, and it is fitting for Him to grant us forgiveness. Homily concerning Zechariah of Abijah Miracle on Barādyos Miracle of Our Lady Mary visiting the pregnant St Elisabeth Miracle of St Gabriel helping Timothy and St Theodore Salutation to Theodore, with the men of horses, who was afflicted. O Gabriel, you gave him a spiritual horse. With my earthly flesh, for I entrusted to you my soul, when I turned my face toward heaven, before your face, grant me favour.

Reading for 19 Ṭǝqǝmt Rhyming Preamble for Ṭǝqǝmt In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, whose throne is lofty, and whose authority is vast. His throne of kingdom is of pure radiance, and his canopy is of fire, who created the moon and the sun, that they might shine by day and by night. Who formed man from breath and fire, from earth and from water, who has glory from the lowly and the great, from the distant and the near. Homily of Our Lady Mary as a child Miracle concerning the merchant Falāsforon Miracle of St Gabriel’s appearance to Isaac, the king of Rome, who was called Garimā Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Ṭǝqǝmt While your lofty wing shelters me, for I have sought you far and wide, and you show me your face openly and in secret, Gabriel, guide me to the path of the desert of the righteous. For Isaac, king of Rome, as you directed his journey when he went into the desert, abandoning his kingdom.

Reading for 19 Ḫǝdār Rhyming Preamble for Ḫǝdār In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, whose throne is lofty, and whose authority is vast. He gave in his grace, and he justified in his mercy. He who quenches thirst from the source, and heals the sick from disease. He who is far from us in his glory, and near to us in his compassion, more than a kinsman. Homily concerning Our Lady Mary Miracle of St Gabriel helping Josef and Nicodimus Miracle of St Gabriel raising St Gabra Manfas Qǝddus on his wings to Heaven Rhyming Strophe in honour of Gabriel for Ḫǝdār Why for me this discourse of praise? For your miracles are all that have no limit. Gabriel, joy, my hour of sorrow. Is it not possible to complete the narration with a tongue? Even in writing, the right hand grows weary.