Cyril and Methodius	14 February	
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	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Monk and Bishop, Missionaries to the Slavs, 869, 885	
This proper is for use before Ash Wednesday only. In Lent it is preferred that the proper for the Lenten Weekday be used. This feast may be commemorated by using its collect to conclude the Prayers of the People. However, if it is desired to use the full proper during Lent, please use proper 2111.	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Dicit Dominus Sermones	Cf. Isaiah 59:21; 56:5,7/Psalm 112:1	
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hus saith the Lord: My words, which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth; I will give thee a name, and thy sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar. Psalm. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Clementis I			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
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lmighty and Everlasting God, who by the power of the Holy Spirit didst move thy servant Cyril and his brother Methodius to bring the light of the Gospel to a hostile and divided people: Overcome, we pray thee, by the love of Christ, all bitterness and contention among us, and make us one united family under the banner of the Prince of Peace; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Epistle	Ephesians 3:1-7	
Gradual	Sacerdotes ejus	Psalm 132:17/18	
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing. Verse. There shall I make the horn of David to flourish; I have ordained a lantern for mine Anointed.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris Pontificis II			
Alleluia	Juravit Dominus	Psalm 110:4	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The Lord sware, and will not repent: “Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris Pontificis II			
The Holy Gospel	Mark 16:15-20	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
We thank thee, O God, for the saints of all ages; for those who in times of darkness kept the lamp of faith burning; for the great souls who saw visions of larger truths and dared to declare them; for the multitude of quiet and gracious souls whose presence has purified and sanctified the world; and for those known and loved by us, who have passed from this earthly fellowship into the fuller life with thee. Accept this our thanksgiving through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer, to whom be praise and dominion for ever. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 584 (Fellowship Litanies)	
Offertory	Mirabilis Deus	Psalm 68:36	
O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places; even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people; blessed be God.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secret			
We ask, O Lord, that thou regard the prayerful offering of thy faithful, that it may be acceptable to thee on this festival day of thy saints, and may aid us to please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), SS. Cyril and Methodius, slightly altered			
Preface of Apostles	
Communion	Filius hominis venit	Mark 10:45	
The Son of man came to give his life a ransom for many.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum			
Postcommunion Collect			
We pray, Almighty God, that thou who deignest to bestow upon us heavenly gifts wouldst also grant us, through the intercession of Cyril and Methodius, thy saints, the grace to be detached from the things of earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), SS. Cyril and Methodius			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Dicit Dominus Sermones	Cf. Isaiah 59:21; 56:5,7/Psalm 112:1	
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he Lord says: my words, which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth; I will give you a name, and your sacrifices will be accepted on my altar. Psalm. Happy are they who fear the Lord, and have great delight in God’s commandments. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Clementis I			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
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lmighty and Everlasting God, by the power of the Holy Spirit you moved your servant Cyril and his brother Methodius to bring the light of the Gospel to a hostile and divided people: Overcome all bitterness and strife among us by the love of Christ, and make us one united family under the banner of the Prince of Peace; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Epistle	Ephesians 3:1-7	
Gradual	Annuntiate	Cf. Psalm 96:3, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,7	
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text.			
Refrain. Proclaim the glory of the Lord among the nations.			
V. Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.			
V. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.			
Refrain.			
V. Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.			
V. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.			
Refrain.			
V. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.			
V. Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power.			
Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum			
Alleluia	Evangelizare : prædicare	Luke 4:18,19	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The Lord sent me to preach good news to the poor, and set at liberty those who are oppressed. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Die 9 Januarii vel Feria Quarta post Epiphaniam			
The Holy Gospel	Mark 16:15-20	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
We thank you, God, for the saints of all ages; for those who in times of darkness kept the lamp of faith burning; for the great souls who saw visions of larger truths and dared to declare them; for the multitude of quiet and gracious souls whose presence has purified and sanctified the world; and for those known and loved by us, who have passed from this earthly fellowship into the fuller life with you. Accept our thanksgiving through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer, to whom be praise and dominion for ever. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 584 (Fellowship Litanies); altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Mirabilis Deus	Psalm 68:36	
How wonderful is God in the holy places! the God of Israel giving strength and power to the people, blessed be God!			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secret			
Lord, may the gifts your people bring in memory of Saints Cyril and Methodius bring us your gifts from heaven. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Pastors. 8: For Founders of Churches			
Preface of Apostles	
Communion	Filius hominis venit	Mark 10:45	
The Son of man came to give his life as a ransom for many.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord, may this pledge of our eternal salvation which we receive on this feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius be our help now and always. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Pastors. 8: For Founders of Churches			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Dicit Dominus Sermones	Cf. Isaías 59:21; 56:5,7/Salmo 112:1	
D
ice el Señor: Mis palabras, que yo pongo en tu boca, no faltarán de tu boca; yo te daré un nombre, y tus sacrificios serán gratos en mi altar. Salmo. ¡Dichosos los que temen a mi Soberano, y de corazón se deleitan en sus mandamientos! Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Clementis I			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta			
P
oderoso y eterno Dios, que por el poder del Espíritu Santo inspiraste a tu siervo Cirilo y a su hermano Metodio a llevar la luz del evangelio a un pueblo enemigo y dividido, haz que superemos toda amargura y contienda por amor de Cristo y seamos una familia unida bajo el estandarte del Príncipe de la paz. Que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Epístola	Efesios 3:1-7	
Gradual	Annuntiate	Cf. Salmo 96:3, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,7	
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto.			
Antífona. Pregonan entre las naciones la gloria del Señor.			
V. Canten al Señor cántico nuevo; * canten al Señor, toda la tierra.			
V. Canten al Señor, bendigan su Nombre; * proclamen de día en día su victoria.			
Antífona.			
V. Pregonen entre las naciones su gloria, * en todos los pueblos sus maravillas;			
V. Porque grande es el Señor, y muy digno de alabanza; * más temible es que todos los dioses.			
Antífona.			
V. Porque todos los dioses de los pueblos son ídolos; * pero es el Señor que ha hecho los cielos.			
V. Rindan al Señor, oh familias de los pueblos, * rindan al Señor la honra y el poder.			
Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum			

Aleluya	Evangelizare : prædicare	Lucas 4:18,19	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. El Señor me envió a evangelizar a los pobres, a predicar a los cautivos la libertad. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Die 9 Januarii vel Feria Quarta post Epiphaniam			
El Santo Evangelio	Marcos 16:15-20	
El Credo Niceno se omite	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Te damos gracias, Dios, por los santos de todos siglos, por los que en tiempos oscuros mantuvieron alumbrada la lámpara de la fe; por las grandes almas que vieron visiones de verdades mayores y se atrevieron a declararlas; por la muchedumbre de almas tranquilas y graciosas cuya presencia ha purificada y santificada el mundo; y por los que hemos amado y conocido, que han pasado desde esta hermandad terrestre hasta la vida más amplia contigo. Acepta nuestra acción de gracias por Jesucristo, nuestro Mediador y Abogado, a quien sean alabanza y dominio para siempre. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 584 (Fellowship Litanies); tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Mirabilis Deus	Salmo 68:36	
¡Cuán maravilloso es Dios en su santuario, el Dios de Israel, quien da fortaleza y poder a su pueblo; bendito sea Dios!			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secreta			
Te ofrecemos, Señor, este sacrificio de alabanza en honor de tus santos; que su protección poderosa nos defienda contra todos los males presentes y futuros; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 1: Papas u Obispos (también se usa por San Cirilo y San Metodio)			
Prefacio de los Apóstoles	
Comunión	Filius hominis venit	Marcos 10:45	
El Hijo del hombre ha venido a dar su vida en rescate por muchos.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum			
Poscomunión			
Señor, Dios nuestro, que estos sacramentos enciendan en nosotros el fuego de amor que abrasó el corazón de Santos Cirilo y Metodio y los impulsó a entregarse sin reserva al servicio de la iglesia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 1: Papas u Obispos (también se usa por San Cirilo y San Metodio)