Commemoration of Saint Cosmas the Hymnographer, October 14
What the video says
The text opens the Great Doxology with the angelic hymn: glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men. It continues with praise, blessing, worship, glorification, and thanksgiving for God's great glory. The prayer addresses the Lord heavenly King, God the Father almighty, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It names the Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takes away the sin of the world.
Key moments
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.
- We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory.
- Address to the Lord heavenly King, God the Father almighty.
- Address to the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
- Address to the Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takes away the sin of the world.
The post marks the commemoration of Saint Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maiuma, on October 14. The accompanying video presents the text of the Great Doxology. It opens with the angelic hymn: glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men. The prayer continues with praise, blessing, worship, glorification, and thanksgiving for God's great glory.
It addresses the Lord heavenly King, God the Father almighty. It addresses the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It addresses the Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takes away the sin of the world.
The video summary and points follow the sequence of the Doxology, listing each address and acclamation in order.
Main points
- October 14 commemorates Saint Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maiuma
- The Great Doxology opens with the angelic hymn: glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men
- The prayer offers praise, blessing, worship, glorification, and thanksgiving for God's great glory
- It addresses the Father almighty, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
- It invokes the Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takes away the sin of the world