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2018 (7527)
ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT
HOLY PROPHET JOEL
HOLY MARTYR VARUS
Blessed Widow CLEOPATRA
ST ETHBIN ― MONK
ST PROCHORUS of Pchinja
ST JOHN abbot of Rila
HOLY MONDAY OF ST DEMETRIOS ― The Holy Week Services of St Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer
Troparion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
With the Apostles thy message has gone out to the ends of the world,/ and with the Confessors thou didst suffer for Christ;/ thou art like the Hierarchs through thy preaching of the Word;/ with the Righteous thou art radiant with God's grace./ The Lord has exalted thy humility above the heavens/ and given us thy name as a source of miracles./ O wonderworker living in Christ forever,/ have mercy on those in trouble/ and hear us when we call to thee with faith, O our beloved shepherd John.
Troparion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
O Wonderworker living in Christ forever,/ with love have mercy on those in danger;/ hear thy children who call upon thee with faith;/ be compassionate to those who hope for aid from thee,/ O Father John of Kronstadt, our beloved shepherd.
Apolytikion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 2
As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Joel, O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 2
We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Joel, O Lord; / Through him we beseech You: / save our souls.
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 2
The memory of Thy prophet Joel We celebrate today, O Lord. By his prayers, we beseech Thee,// Christ God, save our souls!
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 4
Thou wast revealed as a treasure of sacred virtues;/ God's Prophet by the grace of the Spirit./ Thou didst foretell the outpouring of the fountain of godliness from the House of the Lord/ for us who lovingly honour thee,/ O holy Prophet Joel.
ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὡς ἔμπνουν κειμήλιον, τῶν ἱερῶν ἀρετῶν, Προφήτης θεόληπτος, ὤφθης σοφέ, Ἰωήλ, ἑλλάμψει τοῦ Πνεύματος· ὅθεν τῆς εὐσεβείας, ἡ πηγὴ ὡς προέφης, ἔβλυσε τοῖς ἐν κόσμῳ, ἐκ τοῦ οἴκου Κυρίου· ἧς νῦν καταπολαύοντες, πόθῳ τιμῶμέν σε.
Troparion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR ― Tone 5
Thou didst follow in the steps of the martyrs/ and contend for the glory of Christ./ Thou wast tied to a beam and restored by the Tree of Life,/ and thine intercessions gladden our souls.
Apolytikion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Thy Martyr Varus, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Apolytikion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR ― Plagal Tone 1
Thou didst follow in the steps of the martyrs, and contend for the glory of Christ. Thou wast tied to a beam and restored by the Tree of Life, and thine intercessions gladden our souls.
Troparion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Your holy martyr, Varus, O Lord, / through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Μάρτυρος ― Ἦχος δ´
Ὁ Μάρτυς σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτοῦ, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσατο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· ἔχων γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλεν ἔθραυσε καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτοῦ ταῖς ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Τῶν Μαρτύρων ζηλώσας τὰ κατορθώματα, μαρτυρικῶς ἠγωνίσω ὑπὲρ τῆς δόξης Χριστοῦ, καὶ καθεῖλες τὸν ἐχθρὸν παμμάκαρ Οὔαρε· ἐν γὰρ ἰκρίῳ προσδεθείς, πρὸς τῷ ξύλῳ τῆς ζωῆς, νομίμως ἀποκατέστης, πρεσβευτικῇ χορηγίᾳ, καταφαιδρύνων τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὁσίως τὸν βίον σου, διαγαγοῦσα σεμνή, τὴν χάριν ἐτρύγησας, ἐκ τῆς ἁγίας σοροῦ, Οὐάρου τοῦ Μάρτυρος· ὅθεν τῆς οὐρανίου μετασχοῦσα εὐκλείας, πρέσβευε τῷ Σωτῆρι, Κλεοπάτρα Ὁσία, δοθῆναι ἡμῖν πᾶσι, πταισμάτων συγχώρησιν.
Troparion of ST ETHBIN ― Tone 8
As a disciple of our Father Samson,/ thou wast radiant in thy asceticism, O Father Ethbin,/ and having been driven out of Tantac by the unruly Franks/ thou didst seek refuge in the remoteness of Erin's green desert./ Wherefore, O Saint, pray for us that we may not be swayed from our course,/ despite all difficulties, that our souls may be saved.
Troparion of ST PROCHORUS — Tone 1
O dweller of the desert and angel in the body, / you were shown to be a wonderworker, our Godbearing Father Prochorus. / You received heavenly gifts through fasting, vigil, and prayer: / healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. / Glory to Him who gave you strength! / Glory to Him who granted you a crown! / Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!
Troparion of ST JOHN of Rila — Tone 2
Thine angelic life hath been the foundation of repentance, the prescription of compunction, the model of consolation and spiritual perfection, O venerable father John, who abode in prayers, fasting and tears. Entreat Christ God in behalf of our souls.
Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΌΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Φερωνύμως χαρίτων τοῦ θείου Πνεύματος, τῇ ἰσαγγέλῳ ζωῇ σου ἀνακαθάρας τὸν νοῦν, εἰσεδέξω δαψιλῶς τὸν πλοῦτον Ὅσιε, καὶ θαυμάτων αὐτουργός, ἀνεδείχθης ἀληθῶς, Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Ἰωάννη, καθικετεύων ἀπαύστως, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Kontakion of HOLY MONDAY OF ST DEMETRIOS ― Plagal Tone 4
As a second Jacob, you wrestled with your enemy, and as the chaste Joseph who ruled over the passions, we honor you, for you O martyr were not a slave to sin or to error, and you, O blessed one Demetrios, received grace for your struggle and an incorruptible crown.
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Kontakion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
Thou wast chosen by God in infancy/ and in childhood received the gift of learning./ Thou wast called to the priesthood in a vision during sleep/ and didst become a wonderful shepherd of Christ's Church./ Pray to Christ our God/ that we may all be with thee in the Kingdom of heaven,/ O Father John, namesake of grace.
Kontakion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
O father John, namesake of grace, who wast chosen by God from childhood, who in thy youth miraculously received from Him the gift of learning, and in a dream wast most gloriously called to be a priest: Entreat Christ God, that we may all be with thee in the kingdom of heaven.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 1
Thou didst behold God's glory/ and receive knowledge of things to come./ For the Holy Spirit was poured out on all flesh/ that believed on Him Who appeared on earth and made Thee wonderful, O holy Prophet Joel.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 1
Since thou hadst seen the glory of God in the Spirit, thou truly didst foreknow His divine dispensation; for as thou didst say, God's Spirit is poured forth upon all flesh that believeth in Him Who appeared to the earthborn in a servant's form and made thee wondrous for ever, O Joel, thou seer of God.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 2
Divinely eloquent prophet, Filled with the inspiration of the comforter, You revealed the enlightenment of the nations to take place in these latter days! Therefore we praise you now with faith. We celebrate your memory, crying out to you:// “Pray to Christ God on behalf of our souls!”
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 4 “Today You have shown forth...”
Illumined by the Spirit, your heart was a vessel of illustrious prophecy, / seeing far-off things as though they were present. / Therefore, we venerate you, glorious prophet Joel.
ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ
Τὴν δόξαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, νοητῶς θεώρησας, ἐδέξω Ἰωήλ, τῶν μελλόντων τὴν γνῶσιν· τὸ Πνεῦμα γὰρ τὸ Ἅγιον, ὥσπερ ἔφης ἐκκέχυται, κατ’ ἐνέργειαν, εἰς πᾶσαν σάρκα Προφῆτα, τὴν πιστεύσασαν, τῷ ἐπὶ γῆς κενωθέντι, καὶ σὲ θαυμαστώσαντι.
Kontakion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 3
Since thou hadst put on thyself thy Master's Cross as a breastplate, thou didst blunt and bring to nought the tyrants' wicked devices. Thou didst bear most savage tortures upon thy body; valiantly didst thou then finish thy godly contest. Hence from God, O noble Varus, thou wast adorned in a crown august and divine.
Kontakion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Following Christ, O Martyr Varus, you drank of His chalice; / you received the crown of martyrdom and now rejoice with the angels. / Pray for our souls unceasingly.
Kontakion of ST VARUS ― Tone 4
Thou hast followed Christ and drunk His chalice;/ thou didst receive the crown of martyrdom, O holy Varus./ Thou art rejoicing with the Angels: pray unceasingly for our souls.
Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Τὸν Σταυρὸν ὡς θώρακα, ἐνδεδυμένος παμμάκαρ, τῶν τυράννων ἤμβλυνας, τὰς πονηρὰς μεθοδείας· ἤνεγκας, τὰς ἀνυποίστους σαρκὸς βασάνους· ἤνυσας, τοὺς θείους ἄθλους γενναιοφρόνως· διὰ τοῦτο ἐκοσμήθης, θείῳ στεφάνῳ θεόθεν Οὔαρε.
Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τοῖς τῶν αἱμάτων
Τοῖς ἐναρέτοις σου τρόποις θεόληπτε, θεοπρεπῶς τὴν ζωήν σου κοσμήσασα, καθάπερ ἐλαία κατάκαρπος, ἐν ταῖς αὐλαῖς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀνεβλάστησας· διὸ Κλεοπάτρα τιμῶμέν σε.
Kontakion of ST PROCHORUS — Tone 4
Boldly revealing a great victory and burning with heavenly love, / you disdained the corruptible king and rejected all earthly pleasures; / taking up your abode on Mount Kozjak, / you ascended from it to the King of kings in heaven. / O Prochorus, ceaselessly intercede for us all!
Kontakion of ST JOHN of Rila — Tone 8 "To thee, the champion leader..."
Emulating the life of the angels, O venerable one, forsaking all things of earth thou didst hasten to Christ; and guarding thyself with His commandments, thou wast shown to be a tower unshaken by the assaults of the enemy. Wherefore, we cry out to thee: Rejoice, O father John, thou all-radiant luminary!
Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΌΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐν τῷ Ῥίλᾳ ἄγγελος Πάτερ ὡράθης, καὶ Μονὴν ἀνήγειρας, ὦ Ἰωάννη τῷ Χριστῷ, ἔνθα τὸ θεῖόν σου λείψανον, καθαγιάζει τοὺς πίστει προστρέχοντας.
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Μεγαλυνάριον. ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ
Ὤφθη ἀποστάζουσα γλυκασμόν, Ἰωὴλ Προφῆτα, σοῦ ἡ γλῶσσα προφητικόν· τὴν γὰρ ἐν τῷ Λόγῳ, ἀνάπλασιν τοῦ κόσμου, συμβολικῶς κηρύττει, δι’ ἧς ἐσώθημεν.
Μεγαλυνάριον. Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ
Σύμμορφος ἐγένου τοῖς Ἀθληταῖς, Οὔαρε τρισμάκαρ, ἀριστεύσας περιφανῶς· ὅθεν οὐρανίων, ἀξιωθεὶς χαρίτων, ὑπέρμαχος γνωρίζῃ, τοῖς σὲ γεραίρουσι.
Μεγαλυνάριον. Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ
Κλέος ἐκομίσω παρὰ Θεοῦ, Μῆτερ Κλεοπάτρα, τῇ ὁσίᾳ σου βιοτῇ, καὶ τῆς αἰωνίου, ζωῆς ἀξιωθεῖσα, μνημόνευε τῶν πίστει μνημονευόντων σου.
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PRAYER TO THE HOLY MARTYR ST VARUS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OUTSIDE THE FAITH
O Holy, wondrous Martyr Varus, who, burning with zeal for the Heavenly King, didst confess Him before thy torturers and didst greatly suffer for Him!
Now the Church doth venerate thee, as one glorified with the glory of heaven by Christ the Lord, Who granted thee the abundant grace to approach Him boldly. And now, standing before Him together with the Angels, rejoicing on high, beholding the Most Holy Trinity clearly, and enjoying the Uncreated Light, remember the suffering of our relatives who have died outside the Faith, and accept our pleas, and as thou didst intercede for the unbelieving ancestors of Cleopatra and didst free them from eternal suffering, remember those who have died unbaptized and have been buried in an ungodly manner, and pray earnestly that they may be delivered from eternal darkness, that we may all, with one mouth and one heart, praise the Most Merciful Creator unto the ages of ages. Amen.
2018 (7527)
ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT
HOLY PROPHET JOEL
HOLY MARTYR VARUS
Blessed Widow CLEOPATRA
ST ETHBIN ― MONK
ST PROCHORUS of Pchinja
ST JOHN abbot of Rila
HOLY MONDAY OF ST DEMETRIOS ― The Holy Week Services of St Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer
Troparion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
With the Apostles thy message has gone out to the ends of the world,/ and with the Confessors thou didst suffer for Christ;/ thou art like the Hierarchs through thy preaching of the Word;/ with the Righteous thou art radiant with God's grace./ The Lord has exalted thy humility above the heavens/ and given us thy name as a source of miracles./ O wonderworker living in Christ forever,/ have mercy on those in trouble/ and hear us when we call to thee with faith, O our beloved shepherd John.
Troparion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
O Wonderworker living in Christ forever,/ with love have mercy on those in danger;/ hear thy children who call upon thee with faith;/ be compassionate to those who hope for aid from thee,/ O Father John of Kronstadt, our beloved shepherd.
Apolytikion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 2
As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Joel, O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 2
We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Joel, O Lord; / Through him we beseech You: / save our souls.
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 2
The memory of Thy prophet Joel We celebrate today, O Lord. By his prayers, we beseech Thee,// Christ God, save our souls!
Troparion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 4
Thou wast revealed as a treasure of sacred virtues;/ God's Prophet by the grace of the Spirit./ Thou didst foretell the outpouring of the fountain of godliness from the House of the Lord/ for us who lovingly honour thee,/ O holy Prophet Joel.
ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὡς ἔμπνουν κειμήλιον, τῶν ἱερῶν ἀρετῶν, Προφήτης θεόληπτος, ὤφθης σοφέ, Ἰωήλ, ἑλλάμψει τοῦ Πνεύματος· ὅθεν τῆς εὐσεβείας, ἡ πηγὴ ὡς προέφης, ἔβλυσε τοῖς ἐν κόσμῳ, ἐκ τοῦ οἴκου Κυρίου· ἧς νῦν καταπολαύοντες, πόθῳ τιμῶμέν σε.
Troparion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR ― Tone 5
Thou didst follow in the steps of the martyrs/ and contend for the glory of Christ./ Thou wast tied to a beam and restored by the Tree of Life,/ and thine intercessions gladden our souls.
Apolytikion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Thy Martyr Varus, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Apolytikion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR ― Plagal Tone 1
Thou didst follow in the steps of the martyrs, and contend for the glory of Christ. Thou wast tied to a beam and restored by the Tree of Life, and thine intercessions gladden our souls.
Troparion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Your holy martyr, Varus, O Lord, / through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Μάρτυρος ― Ἦχος δ´
Ὁ Μάρτυς σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτοῦ, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσατο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· ἔχων γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλεν ἔθραυσε καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτοῦ ταῖς ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Τῶν Μαρτύρων ζηλώσας τὰ κατορθώματα, μαρτυρικῶς ἠγωνίσω ὑπὲρ τῆς δόξης Χριστοῦ, καὶ καθεῖλες τὸν ἐχθρὸν παμμάκαρ Οὔαρε· ἐν γὰρ ἰκρίῳ προσδεθείς, πρὸς τῷ ξύλῳ τῆς ζωῆς, νομίμως ἀποκατέστης, πρεσβευτικῇ χορηγίᾳ, καταφαιδρύνων τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὁσίως τὸν βίον σου, διαγαγοῦσα σεμνή, τὴν χάριν ἐτρύγησας, ἐκ τῆς ἁγίας σοροῦ, Οὐάρου τοῦ Μάρτυρος· ὅθεν τῆς οὐρανίου μετασχοῦσα εὐκλείας, πρέσβευε τῷ Σωτῆρι, Κλεοπάτρα Ὁσία, δοθῆναι ἡμῖν πᾶσι, πταισμάτων συγχώρησιν.
Troparion of ST ETHBIN ― Tone 8
As a disciple of our Father Samson,/ thou wast radiant in thy asceticism, O Father Ethbin,/ and having been driven out of Tantac by the unruly Franks/ thou didst seek refuge in the remoteness of Erin's green desert./ Wherefore, O Saint, pray for us that we may not be swayed from our course,/ despite all difficulties, that our souls may be saved.
Troparion of ST PROCHORUS — Tone 1
O dweller of the desert and angel in the body, / you were shown to be a wonderworker, our Godbearing Father Prochorus. / You received heavenly gifts through fasting, vigil, and prayer: / healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. / Glory to Him who gave you strength! / Glory to Him who granted you a crown! / Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!
Troparion of ST JOHN of Rila — Tone 2
Thine angelic life hath been the foundation of repentance, the prescription of compunction, the model of consolation and spiritual perfection, O venerable father John, who abode in prayers, fasting and tears. Entreat Christ God in behalf of our souls.
Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΌΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Φερωνύμως χαρίτων τοῦ θείου Πνεύματος, τῇ ἰσαγγέλῳ ζωῇ σου ἀνακαθάρας τὸν νοῦν, εἰσεδέξω δαψιλῶς τὸν πλοῦτον Ὅσιε, καὶ θαυμάτων αὐτουργός, ἀνεδείχθης ἀληθῶς, Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Ἰωάννη, καθικετεύων ἀπαύστως, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Kontakion of HOLY MONDAY OF ST DEMETRIOS ― Plagal Tone 4
As a second Jacob, you wrestled with your enemy, and as the chaste Joseph who ruled over the passions, we honor you, for you O martyr were not a slave to sin or to error, and you, O blessed one Demetrios, received grace for your struggle and an incorruptible crown.
Kontakion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
Thou wast chosen by God in infancy/ and in childhood received the gift of learning./ Thou wast called to the priesthood in a vision during sleep/ and didst become a wonderful shepherd of Christ's Church./ Pray to Christ our God/ that we may all be with thee in the Kingdom of heaven,/ O Father John, namesake of grace.
Kontakion of ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ― Tone 4
O father John, namesake of grace, who wast chosen by God from childhood, who in thy youth miraculously received from Him the gift of learning, and in a dream wast most gloriously called to be a priest: Entreat Christ God, that we may all be with thee in the kingdom of heaven.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 1
Thou didst behold God's glory/ and receive knowledge of things to come./ For the Holy Spirit was poured out on all flesh/ that believed on Him Who appeared on earth and made Thee wonderful, O holy Prophet Joel.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 1
Since thou hadst seen the glory of God in the Spirit, thou truly didst foreknow His divine dispensation; for as thou didst say, God's Spirit is poured forth upon all flesh that believeth in Him Who appeared to the earthborn in a servant's form and made thee wondrous for ever, O Joel, thou seer of God.
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL ― Tone 2
Divinely eloquent prophet, Filled with the inspiration of the comforter, You revealed the enlightenment of the nations to take place in these latter days! Therefore we praise you now with faith. We celebrate your memory, crying out to you:// “Pray to Christ God on behalf of our souls!”
Kontakion of THE PROPHET JOEL — Tone 4 “Today You have shown forth...”
Illumined by the Spirit, your heart was a vessel of illustrious prophecy, / seeing far-off things as though they were present. / Therefore, we venerate you, glorious prophet Joel.
ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ
Τὴν δόξαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, νοητῶς θεώρησας, ἐδέξω Ἰωήλ, τῶν μελλόντων τὴν γνῶσιν· τὸ Πνεῦμα γὰρ τὸ Ἅγιον, ὥσπερ ἔφης ἐκκέχυται, κατ’ ἐνέργειαν, εἰς πᾶσαν σάρκα Προφῆτα, τὴν πιστεύσασαν, τῷ ἐπὶ γῆς κενωθέντι, καὶ σὲ θαυμαστώσαντι.
Kontakion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 3
Since thou hadst put on thyself thy Master's Cross as a breastplate, thou didst blunt and bring to nought the tyrants' wicked devices. Thou didst bear most savage tortures upon thy body; valiantly didst thou then finish thy godly contest. Hence from God, O noble Varus, thou wast adorned in a crown august and divine.
Kontakion of ST VARUS THE MARTYR — Tone 4
Following Christ, O Martyr Varus, you drank of His chalice; / you received the crown of martyrdom and now rejoice with the angels. / Pray for our souls unceasingly.
Kontakion of ST VARUS ― Tone 4
Thou hast followed Christ and drunk His chalice;/ thou didst receive the crown of martyrdom, O holy Varus./ Thou art rejoicing with the Angels: pray unceasingly for our souls.
Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Τὸν Σταυρὸν ὡς θώρακα, ἐνδεδυμένος παμμάκαρ, τῶν τυράννων ἤμβλυνας, τὰς πονηρὰς μεθοδείας· ἤνεγκας, τὰς ἀνυποίστους σαρκὸς βασάνους· ἤνυσας, τοὺς θείους ἄθλους γενναιοφρόνως· διὰ τοῦτο ἐκοσμήθης, θείῳ στεφάνῳ θεόθεν Οὔαρε.
Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τοῖς τῶν αἱμάτων
Τοῖς ἐναρέτοις σου τρόποις θεόληπτε, θεοπρεπῶς τὴν ζωήν σου κοσμήσασα, καθάπερ ἐλαία κατάκαρπος, ἐν ταῖς αὐλαῖς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀνεβλάστησας· διὸ Κλεοπάτρα τιμῶμέν σε.
Kontakion of ST PROCHORUS — Tone 4
Boldly revealing a great victory and burning with heavenly love, / you disdained the corruptible king and rejected all earthly pleasures; / taking up your abode on Mount Kozjak, / you ascended from it to the King of kings in heaven. / O Prochorus, ceaselessly intercede for us all!
Kontakion of ST JOHN of Rila — Tone 8 "To thee, the champion leader..."
Emulating the life of the angels, O venerable one, forsaking all things of earth thou didst hasten to Christ; and guarding thyself with His commandments, thou wast shown to be a tower unshaken by the assaults of the enemy. Wherefore, we cry out to thee: Rejoice, O father John, thou all-radiant luminary!
Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΌΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐν τῷ Ῥίλᾳ ἄγγελος Πάτερ ὡράθης, καὶ Μονὴν ἀνήγειρας, ὦ Ἰωάννη τῷ Χριστῷ, ἔνθα τὸ θεῖόν σου λείψανον, καθαγιάζει τοὺς πίστει προστρέχοντας.
Μεγαλυνάριον. ΠΡΟΦΉΤΗΣ ἸΩΉΛ
Ὤφθη ἀποστάζουσα γλυκασμόν, Ἰωὴλ Προφῆτα, σοῦ ἡ γλῶσσα προφητικόν· τὴν γὰρ ἐν τῷ Λόγῳ, ἀνάπλασιν τοῦ κόσμου, συμβολικῶς κηρύττει, δι’ ἧς ἐσώθημεν.
Μεγαλυνάριον. Ἅγιος ΟὔΑΡΟΣ
Σύμμορφος ἐγένου τοῖς Ἀθληταῖς, Οὔαρε τρισμάκαρ, ἀριστεύσας περιφανῶς· ὅθεν οὐρανίων, ἀξιωθεὶς χαρίτων, ὑπέρμαχος γνωρίζῃ, τοῖς σὲ γεραίρουσι.
Μεγαλυνάριον. Ὁσία ΚΛΕΟΠΆΤΡΑ
Κλέος ἐκομίσω παρὰ Θεοῦ, Μῆτερ Κλεοπάτρα, τῇ ὁσίᾳ σου βιοτῇ, καὶ τῆς αἰωνίου, ζωῆς ἀξιωθεῖσα, μνημόνευε τῶν πίστει μνημονευόντων σου.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY MARTYR ST VARUS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OUTSIDE THE FAITH
O Holy, wondrous Martyr Varus, who, burning with zeal for the Heavenly King, didst confess Him before thy torturers and didst greatly suffer for Him!
Now the Church doth venerate thee, as one glorified with the glory of heaven by Christ the Lord, Who granted thee the abundant grace to approach Him boldly. And now, standing before Him together with the Angels, rejoicing on high, beholding the Most Holy Trinity clearly, and enjoying the Uncreated Light, remember the suffering of our relatives who have died outside the Faith, and accept our pleas, and as thou didst intercede for the unbelieving ancestors of Cleopatra and didst free them from eternal suffering, remember those who have died unbaptized and have been buried in an ungodly manner, and pray earnestly that they may be delivered from eternal darkness, that we may all, with one mouth and one heart, praise the Most Merciful Creator unto the ages of ages. Amen.
