Cyril | 18 March
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| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Bishop of Jerusalem, 386
This feast day, if it occurs in Lent, should be commemorated by using the proper for the Lenten Weekday, and using this collect at the conclusion of the Prayers of the People. However, if a full proper is desired this one may be used. After Palm Sunday please see proper 2204.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Sitientes | Isaiah 55:1/Psalm 78:1

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o, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, saith the Lord, and he that hath no money, come ye, drink with gladness. Psalm. Hear my law, O my people; incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted | |
Collect | |

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trengthen, O Lord, we beseech thee, the bishops of thy Church in their special calling to be teachers and ministers of the Sacraments, that they, like thy servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may effectively instruct thy people in Christian faith and practice; and that we, taught by them, may enter more fully into the celebration of the Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Ecclesiasticus 47:8-10 | |
Gradual | Sacerdotes ejus | Psalm 123:17/18
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 | |
Tract | Gustate et videte | Psalm 34:11-15
Taste and see how gracious the Lord is; * blessed is the man that trusteth in him. | |
Come, ye children, and hearken unto to me; * I will teach you the fear of the Lord. | |
What man is he that lusteth to live, * and would fain see good days? | |
Keep thy tongue from evil, * and thy lips, that they speak no guile. | |
Eschew evil, and do good; * seek peace and ensue it. | |
The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, * and his ears are open to their prayers. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurium Confessorum non Pontificium | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 24:44-48 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Spirit of the living God, source of light and life, who in the days of old didst speak to men by prophets and guided them through apostles into the way of righteousness and truth: We beseech thee to raise up in these days an increasing number of wise and faithful persons, filled with prophetic fire and apostolic zeal, by whose ministry the Church may be quickened and thy kingdom greatly advanced; for the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1342 (A Book of Prayers for Students, issued by Student Christian Movement) | |
Offertory | Justus ut palma | Psalm 92:11
The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree, and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Lebanon. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Secret | |
Look down, O Lord, on the unspotted victim which we offer thee, and grant that, by the intercession of blessed Cyril, thy confessor and bishop, we may strive to receive it with pure hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Cyril of Jerusalem, slightly altered | |
Preface of the Dedication of a Church | |
Communion | Beatus servus | Matthew 24:46,47
Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find watching; verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis I | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Grant, O Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of the blessed bishop Cyril, that the sacrament of thy Body and Blood, which we have received, may sanctify our minds and hearts, so that we may become worthy to partake of the divine nature; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Cyril of Jerusalem | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Keep this thy family, Lord, with thy never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of thy heavenly grace, they may be upheld by thy divine protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Sitientes | Isaiah 55:1/Psalm 78:1

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o, every one who thirsts, come to the waters, says the Lord; and those who have no money, come and drink with gladness. Psalm. Hear my teaching, O my people; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted | |
Collect | |

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trengthen, O Lord, the bishops of your Church in their special calling to be teachers and ministers of the Sacraments, so that they, like your servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may effectively instruct your people in Christian faith and practice; and that we, taught by them, may enter more fully into the celebration of the Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Ecclesiasticus 47:8-10 | |
Gradual | Lauda Jerusalem ... Sion | Psalm 147:13, with Psalm 122:1,2/3,4/6,7/8,9
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. Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. | |
V. I was glad when they said to me, * “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” | |
V. Now our feet are standing * within your gates, O Jerusalem. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Jerusalem is built as a city * that is at unity with itself; | |
V. To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, * the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: * “May they prosper who love you. | |
V. Peace be within your walls * and quietness within your towers. | |
Refrain. | |
V. For my brethren and companions’ sake, * I pray for your prosperity. | |
V. Because of the house of the Lord our God, * I will seek to do you good.” | |
Refrain. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Cyril of Jerusalem | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 24:44-48 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Spirit of the living God, source of light and life, in the days of old you spoke to your people by prophets and guided them through apostles into the way of righteousness and truth: We pray you to raise up in these days an increasing number of wise and faithful persons, filled with prophetic fire and apostolic zeal, by whose ministry the Church may be quickened and your kingdom greatly advanced; for the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1342 (A Book of Prayers for Students, issued by Student Christian Movement); altered in Rite II | |
Offertory | Justus ut palma | Psalm 92:11
The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, and shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Secret | |
Lord, accept the gifts we bring to your holy altar on this feast of Saint Cyril. May our offering bring honor to your Name and pardon to your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Pastors. 3. For Bishops (also used for Cyril of Jerusalem) | |
Preface of the Dedication of a Church | |
Communion | Beatus servus | Matthew 24:46,47
Blessed are those servants whom the householder comes home and finds watching; truly I say to you, they will be set over all the householder’s possessions. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis I | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, may we who receive this Sacrament be inspired by the example of Saint Cyril. May we learn to proclaim what he believed and put his teaching into action. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Pastors. 3. For Bishops (also used for Cyril of Jerusalem) | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Keep this your family, Lord, with your never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of your heavenly grace, they may be upheld by your divine protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Sitientes | Isaías 55:1/Salmo 78:1

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h vosotros los sedientos, venid a las aguas! dice el Señor; aun los que no tenéis dinero, venid y bebed con alegría. Salmo. Atiende, pueblo mío, mi enseñanza; inclina el oído a las palabras de mi boca. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite | |
Colecta | |

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ortalece, oh Señor, a los obispos de la Iglesia en su vocación especial de maestros y ministros de los sacramentos, a fin de que, como tu siervo Cirilo de Jerusalén, efectivamente instruyan al pueblo en la fe y práctica cristianas, para que nosotros, enseñados por ellos, entremos más de lleno en la celebración del misterio pascual. Mediante Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Eclesiástico 47:8-10
Gradual | Lauda Jerusalem ... Sion | Salmo 147:13, con Salmo 122:1,2/3,4/6,7/8,9
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. Glorifica al Señor, oh Jerusalén; alaba a tu Dios, oh Sión. | |
V. Me alegré cuando me dijeron: * “Vamos a la casa del Señor.” | |
V. Ya están pisando nuestros pies * tus umbrales, oh Jerusalén. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Jerusalén está edificada * como ciudad bien unida entre sí. | |
V. Allá suben las tribus, las tribus del Señor, la asamblea de Israel, * para alabar el Nombre del Señor. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Oren por la paz de Jerusalén: * “Que prosperen los que te aman. | |
V. Haya paz dentro de tus muros, * sosiego dentro de tus ciudadelas. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Por amor de mis hermanos y mis compañeros, * digo de corazón: `La paz contigo.’ | |
V. Por amor de la casa del Señor nuestro Dios, * buscaré hacerte el bien.” | |
Antífona. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Cyril of Jerusalem | |
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 24:44-48 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Espíritu del Dios vivo, manantial de luz y vida, in días de antaño nos hablaste por profetas y los guiaste por apóstoles en el sendero de justicia y verdad: Te suplicamos que levantes en estos días más y más personas sabias y fieles, llenas de fuego profético y celo apostólico, por cuyo ministerio la Iglesia sea vivificada y tu reino sea sumamente avanzado; por la gloria de Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1342 (A Book of Prayers for Students, edición del Student Christian Movement); tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Justus ut palma | Salmo 92:11
Los justos florecerán como palmera; se alzarán como cedros de Líbano. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Secreta | |
Te ofrecemos, Señor, este sacrificio de alabanzas 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), San Cirilo de Jerusalén | |
Prefacio de la Dedicación de una Iglesia | |
Comunión | Beatus servus | Mateo 24:46,47
Dichoso el siervo aquel a quien, al venir su amo, hallare que vela; en verdad os digo que le pondrá sobre toda su hacienda. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis I | |
Poscomunión | |
Señor, Dios nuestro, que estos sacramentos enciendan en nosotros el fuego de amor que abrasó el corazón de san Cirilo y le impulsó a entregarse sin reserva al servicio de la Iglesia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), San Cirilo de Jerusalén | |
Oración sobre el Pueblo | |
El Celebrante se vuelve frente al pueblo y dice: | |
Oremos. | |
El Diácono [o Celebrante] dice: | |
Póstrense de hinojos delante del Señor. | |
El Pueblo se arrodilla.  El Celebrante, con brazos extendidos sobre el pueblo, continúa: | |
Guarda a esta tu familia, Señor, con tu misericordia imperecedera, para que confiando solamente en el auxilio de tu gracia celestial, sea sostenida por tu divina protección; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

Anglican Gradual and Sacramentary
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