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Thursday, January 31, 2019

2019 • February 1 / January 19 • 7527

February 1 / January 19
2019 (7527)

ST MACARIOS THE GREAT
ST MACARIOS OF ALEXANDRIA
ST MARK — METROPOLITAN OF EPHESUS
ST ARSENIUS of Kerkyra
ST PETER the Wonderworker of Argos
ST MAKARIOS of Kalogeras — the Teacher of the Nation
Troparion of ST MACARIOS OF EGYPT and ST MACARIOS OF ALEXANDRIA — Tone 1
O Godbearing Macarios and Macarios,/ you were found worthy of attaining to blessedness./ You had lived righteously, and having followed the path of divine law piously,/ you are partakers of divine glory and save those who cry;/ Glory to Him Who has strengthened you; glory to Him Who has crowned you;/ glory to Him Who through you works healings for all.

Troparion of ST MACARIOS the Great— Tone 1
Dweller of the desert and angel in the body / you were shown to be a wonder-worker, our God-bearing Father Macarius. / 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 MACARIOS the Great — Tone 1
A desert dweller, an angel in the flesh,/ and a wonderworker wast thou shown to be,/ O our God-bearing father Macarius,/ for having acquired heavenly gifts through fasting, vigilance, and prayer,/ thou dost heal the infirm,/ and the souls of those who have recourse to thee with faith./ Glory to Him Who hath given thee strength!/ Glory to Him Who hath crowned thee!// Glory to Him Who worketh healings for all through thee!

Apolytikion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 1
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Makarios, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Apolytikion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 1
O God-bearing Makarios and Makarios, you were found worthy of attaining to blessedness. You had lived venerably, and having followed the path of divine law piously, you are partakers of divine glory and save those who cry: Glory to Him Who has strengthened you; glory to Him Who has crowned you; glory to Him Who through you works healings for all.

Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ΑἰΓΎΠΤΙΟΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Ζωῆς τῆς μακαρίας φερωνύμως ἐτύχετε, ὡς πολιτευθέντες ὁσίως, θεοφόροι Μακάριοι· ἐν νόμῳ γὰρ τῷ θείῳ εὐσεβῶς, ἰθύναντες τὰς τρίβους τῆς ζωῆς, θείας δόξης ἀνεδείχθητε κοινωνοί, σώζοντες τοὺς κραυγάζοντας· δόξα τῷ ἐνισχύσαντι ὑμᾶς, δόξα τῷ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι δι’ ὑμῶν, πᾶσιν ἱάματα.

Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ΑἰΓΎΠΤΙΟΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ὁσίου ― Ἦχος α´
Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καί ἐν σώματι ἄγγελος, καί θαυματουργός ἀνεδείχθης, θεοφόρε Πατήρ ἡμῶν Μακάριε· νηστείᾳ ἀγρυπνίᾳ προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβών, θεραπεύεις τούς νοσοῦντας, καί τάς ψυχάς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σέ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διά σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα.

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Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΎΣ —Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Ζωῆς τῆς μακαρίας φερωνύμως ἐτύχετε, ὡς πολιτευθέντες ὁσίως, θεοφόροι Μακάριοι· ἐν νόμῳ γὰρ τῷ θείῳ εὐσεβῶς, ἰθύναντες τὰς τρίβους τῆς ζωῆς, θείας δόξης ἀνεδείχθητε κοινωνοί, σώζοντες τοὺς κραυγάζοντας· δόξα τῷ ἐνισχύσαντι ὑμᾶς, δόξα τῷ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι δι’ ὑμῶν, πᾶσιν ἱάματα.

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Troparion of ST MARK of Ephesus — Tone 3
Holy Mark, in thee the Church has found a zealot/ by thy confession of the sacred Faith;/ for thou didst champion the Fathers' doctrine/ and cast down the pride of boastful darkness./ Pray to Christ our God for those who honour thee,/ that we may be granted the forgiveness of sins.

Troparion of ST MARK Eugenikos — Tone 4
By your profession of faith, O all-praised Mark / The Church has found you to be a zealot for truth. / You fought for the teaching of the Fathers; / You cast down the darkness of boastful pride. / Intercede with Christ God to grant forgiveness to those who honor you!

Ἅγιος ΜᾶΡΚΟΣ ὁ ΕὐΓΕΝΙΚὸΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιο — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Θείας πίστεως, ὁμολογίᾳ, μέγαν εὕρατο, ἡ Ἐκκλησία, ζηλωτήν σε θεῖε Μᾶρκε πανεύφημε, ὑπερμαχοῦντα πατρῴου φρονήματος, καὶ καθαιροῦντα τοῦ σκότους ὑψώματα. Ὅθεν ἄφεσιν, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τοῖς σὲ γεραίρουσι.

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Apolytikion of ST ARSENIUS of Kerkyra — Tone 4
You faithfully bore the fruit, of the grace of wisdom, and a most-sacred shepherd, of the Church of Christ, you showed yourself to be Arsenios, wherefore in Kerkyra, you famously appeared prominent, steering your people, towards laws of truth. And now your entreaties, save your servants.

Ἅγιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ἈΡΧΙΕΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΚΕΡΚΎΡΑΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.
Σοφίας τὰς χάριτας, καρποφορήσας πιστῶς, ποιμὴν ἱερώτατος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, ἐδείχθης Ἀρσένιε· ὅθεν ἐν τῇ Κερκύρᾳ, εὐκλεῶς διαπρέψας, ἴθυνας τὸν λαόν σου, πρὸς νομὰς ἀληθείας. Καὶ νῦν ταῖς σαῖς ἱκεσίαις, σῶζε τοὺς δούλους σου.

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Apolytikion of ST PETER of Argos — Tone 3
An invulnerable rock, of the Church, an excellent shepherd, of the city of Argos, you have been shown to be all-praised Hierarch. And as a faithful manager of grace, you liberate us from all diseases. Venerable Peter, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great mercy.

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Apolytikion of ST MAKARIOS of Kalogeras — Tone 1
The pride of teachers, the boast of deacons, the glory of the island of Patmos and the adornment of monastics, let us honor Makarios, O faithful, in hymns and spiritual odes towards him in reverence harmonically saying and crying out: Glory to Christ Who glorified you, Glory to Him Who magnified you, Glory to Him Who showed you forth as our protector in these last days.


Kontakion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 1 "The choir of the angels"
Having in life reached the end of a blessed life/ with the choirs of the martyrs,/ thou dwellest in the land of the meek,/ as is meet, O God-bearing Macarius;/ and having populated the desert as it were a city,/ thou hast received from God the grace of miracles.// Wherefore, we honor thee.

Kontakion of ST MACARIOS THE GREAT — Tone 4
The Lord placed thee in the house of discipline/ as a star enlightening the ends of the earth;/ thou didst settle in the desert as in a city/ and receive from God the grace to work miracles./ We venerate thee, Macarios, Father of Fathers.

Kontakion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 4
The Lord truly placed you in the house of abstinence, / as a star enlightening the ends of the earth, / Venerable Macarius, Father of Fathers.

Kontakion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared"
The Lord truly set thee in the house of abstinence/ like a star which wandereth not,/ guiding the ends of the earth with light,/ O venerable Macarius,// father of fathers.

Kontakion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 4
The Lord God established thee, O great ascetic, in the house of abstinence, like an unerring star that lit the farthest regions with guiding light, Father of Fathers, O venerable Makarios.

Kontakion of ST MACARIOS the Great — Tone 4
The Lord placed thee in the house of discipline as a star enlightening the ends of the earth; thou didst settle in the desert as in a city and receive from God the grace to work miracles. We venerate thee, Makarios, Father of Fathers.

Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ΑἰΓΎΠΤΙΟΣ — Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ´. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κύριος, τῆς ἐγκρατείας, ἀληθῶς σε ἔθετο, ὡσπερ ἀστέρα ἀπλανῆ, φωταγωγοῦντα τά πέρατα, Πάτερ Πατέρων, Μακάριε Ὅσιε.

Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ΑἰΓΎΠΤΙΟΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κύριος τῆς ἐγκρατείας, ὡς ἀστέρας ἔθετο, ὑμᾶς Πατέρες ἀπλανεῖς, φωταγωγοῦντας τὰ πέρατα, φωτὶ ἀΰλῳ, Μακάριοι Ὅσιοι.

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Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΎΣ —Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κύριος τῆς ἐγκρατείας, ὡς ἀστέρας ἔθετο, ὑμᾶς Πατέρες ἀπλανεῖς, φωταγωγοῦντας τὰ πέρατα, φωτὶ ἀΰλῳ, Μακάριοι Ὅσιοι.

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Kontakion of ST MARK of Ephesus — Tone 3
As one clad in invincible armour,/ thou didst cast down the pride of the Western rebellion;/ thou didst become an instrument of the Comforter/ and shine forth as Orthodoxy's defender./ Therefore we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Mark, boast of the Orthodox.

Kontakion of ST MARK Eugenikos — Tone 3
Clothed with invincible armor, O blessed one, / You cast down rebellious pride, / You served as the instrument of the Comforter, / and shone forth as the champion of Orthodoxy. / Therefore we cry to you: “Rejoice, Mark, the boast of the Orthodox!”

Kontakion of ST MARK Eugenikos — Tone 3
Clad, O godly-minded one, with an invincible armor, thou didst dash to pieces the pride of the Western rebellion; thou wast brought forth as the champion of Orthodoxy, as the Comforter's own instrument and pure vessel. For this cause, to thee we cry out: Rejoice, O Mark, thou boast of the Orthodox flock.

Ἅγιος ΜᾶΡΚΟΣ ὁ ΕὐΓΕΝΙΚὸΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Πανοπλίαν ἄμαχον, ἐνδεδυμένος θεόφρον, τὴν ὀφρῦν κατέσπασας, τῆς Δυτικῆς ἀνταρσίας, ὄργανον, τοῦ Παρακλήτου γεγενημένος, πρόμαχος, Ὀρθοδοξίας προβεβλημένος· διὰ τοῦτό σοι βοῶμεν· χαίροις ὦ Μᾶρκε, Ὀρθοδόξων καύχημα.

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Ἅγιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ἈΡΧΙΕΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΚΕΡΚΎΡΑΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἱεράρχης ὅσιος Πάτερ ἐδείχθης, ἐπὶ γῆς ὡς ἄγγελος, ἱερατεύσας ἀληθῶς, τῷ ἐν ὑψίστοις Ἀρσένιε· ὃν ἐκδυσώπει, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

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Kontakion of ST PETER of Argos — Tone 4
Of the Foremost of the wise Apostles, you were gloriously named Father Peter, fairing sumptuously by him of holy gifts, zeal for the faith, you piously practiced, and your divinely-inspired life, was adorned with miracles. Priest of the glory of Christ, save from dangers, those who honor you.


Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ΑἰΓΎΠΤΙΟΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς Αἰγύπτου γόνος σεπτός, Μακάριε Πάτερ, τῶν Ὁσίων ἡ καλλονή· χαίροις θεοφόρε, Μακάριε παμμάκαρ, Ἀλεξανδρείας κλέος, καὶ θεῖον βλάστημα.

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Ὅσιος ΜΑΚΆΡΙΟΣ ὁ ἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΎΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς Αἰγύπτου γόνος σεπτός, Μακάριε Πάτερ, τῶν Ὁσίων ἡ καλλονή· χαίροις θεοφόρε, Μακάριε παμμάκαρ, Ἀλεξανδρείας κλέος, καὶ θεῖον βλάστημα.

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Ἅγιος ΜᾶΡΚΟΣ ὁ ΕὐΓΕΝΙΚὸΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Τῆς Ὀρθοδοξίας ταῖς ἀστραπαῖς, λάμψας ἐν τῇ Δύσει, ἐξεθάμβησας ἐμφανῶς, Δυτικῶς τὰς ὄψεις, τοὺς ὅρους τῶν Πατέρων, ὦ Μᾶρκε ῥητορεύων, πυρίνῃ γλώττῃ σου.

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Ἅγιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ἈΡΧΙΕΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΚΕΡΚΎΡΑΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χάριτι τῇ θείᾳ ἀνατραφείς, ηὔξασαι εἰς μέτρον, ἡλικίας πνευματικῆς, καὶ ἱεραρχίας, ἐκλάμψας ταῖς ἀκτῖσιν, Ἀρσένιε Κερκύρας, φωστὴρ γεγένησαι.

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Megalynarion of ST PETER of Argos
Rejoice offspring of Byzantium, and the shepherd and aid of Argolida; rejoice Spirit-bearing rock of the Church, the water of grace Peter you gush forth.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

2019 • January 31 / January 18 • 7527

January 31 / January 18
2019 (7527)

OUR HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS AND CYRIL ― ARCHBISHOPS OF ALEXANDRIA
Troparion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS and CYRIL — Tone 3
Thou didst shine with words of Orthodoxy and quench all heresy,/ and become victorious trophy-bearers./ You enriched all things with piety and greatly adorned the Church,/ and worthily found Christ our God;/ by your prayers He grants mercy to all.

Apolytikion of ST ATHANASIUS the Great and ST CYRIL of Alexandria — Tone 3
Thou didst shine with words of Orthodoxy and quench all heresy, and become victorious trophy-bearers. You enriched all things with piety and greatly adorned the Church, and worthily found Christ our God; by your prayers He grants mercy to all.

Troparion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS and CYRIL — Tone 3
You shone forth with works of Orthodoxy and quenched all heresy, / and became victorious trophy-bearers, hierarchs Athanasius and Cyril. / You enriched all things with piety and greatly adorned the Church, / and worthily found Christ God, / who grants His great mercy to all.

Troparion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS and CYRIL — Tone 4
O God of our fathers,/ deal with us ever according to Thy meekness./ Deprive us not of Thy mercy,/ but through their supplications// direct our life in peace.

Ἅγιος ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ —Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Ἔργοις λάμψαντες Ὀρθοδοξίας, πᾶσαν σβέσαντες, κακοδοξίαν, νικηταὶ τροπαιοφόροι γεγόνατε· τῇ εὐσεβείᾳ τὰ πάντα πλουτήσαντες, τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν μεγάλως κοσμήσαντες, ἀξίως εὕρατε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, δωρούμενον πᾶσι τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Ἅγιοι ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ καὶ ΚΎΡΙΛΛΟΣ ΠΑΤΡΙΆΡΧΗΣ ἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΊΑΣ —Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Τὴν ὡραιότητα
Ὡς βρύσις δίκρουνος, λαμπρῶς βλυστάνετε, δογμάτων πέλαγος, πᾶσι τοῖς πέρασιν, Ἱεραρχῶν ἡ ξυνωρίς, ἐκφάντορες τῶν ἀρρήτων, Πάτερ Ἀθανάσιε, τῆς Τριάδος τὸ ὄργανον, καὶ θεόφρον Κύριλλε, Θεοτόκου ὁ πρόμαχος, σοφίας οὐρανίου κρατῆρες, πᾶσι ζωῆς κιρνῶντες πόμα.


Kontakion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS AND CYRIL — Tone 4
Great Hierarchs and champions of Christ's Church,/ preserve all who sing: O compassionate Lord,/ save those who with faith honour Thee.

Kontakion of ST ATHANASIUS the Great — Tone 2 "Of thy, blood"
Planting Orthodox doctrine, thou didst cut down the tares of heresy,/ causing the seed of faith to increase/ through the rain of the Spirit, O venerable one.// Wherefore, we hymn thee, O Athanasius.

Kontakion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS and CYRIL — Tone 4
Great Hierarchs and champions of Christ's Church, preserve all who sing: O compassionate Lord, save those who with faith honour Thee
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Kontakion of HOLY FATHERS ATHANASIOS and CYRIL — Tone 4
Athanasius and Cyril, great hierarchs of true piety, and noble champions of the Church of Christ, / preserve all who sing: / “O Compassionate Lord, save those who honor You.”

Ἅγιοι ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ καὶ ΚΎΡΙΛΛΟΣ ΠΑΤΡΙΆΡΧΗΣ ἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΊΑΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἱεράρχαι μέγιστοι τῆς εὐσεβείας, καὶ γενναῖοι πρόμαχοι, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας τοῦ Χριστοῦ, πάντας φρουρεῖτε τοὺς ψάλλοντας· Σῶσον Οἰκτίρμον, τοὺς πίστει τιμῶντάς σε.


Ἅγιος ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἄνθραξ Ἀθανάσιος νοητός, ὤφθη καταφλέγων, τὴν Ἀρείου ὕλην σαθράν· κῦρος δὲ δογμάτων, ὁ Κύριλλος παρέχει, ἐλέγχων Νεστορίου, τὴν ἀθεότητα.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

2019 • January 30 / January 17 • 7527

January 30 / January 17
2019 (7527)

OUR HOLY AND GODBEARING FATHER ANTHONY THE GREAT
HOLY NEW MARTYR GEORGE OF IOANNINA
ST ANTHONY the New of Berrhia
Apolytikion of ST ANTHONY the Great ― Tone 4
Thou didst follow the ways of zealous Elijah, and the straight path of the Baptist, O Father Anthony. Thou didst become a desert dweller and support the world by thy prayers. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

Troparion of ST ANTHONY the Great ― Tone 4
Emulating the demeanor of the zealous Elijah, and following the Baptist with forthright steps, O father Anthony, thou wast a dweller in the desert, and hast made the whole world steadfast by thy supplications. Wherefore, entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

Troparion of ST ANTHONY the Great — Tone 4
You imitated the ways of zealous Elijah, / and followed the straight path of John the Baptist. / You became a desert dweller / and strengthened the world by your prayers. / Father Anthony, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ'
Τὸν ζηλωτὴν Ἠλίαν τοῖς τρόποις μιμούμενος, τῷ Βαπτιστῇ εὐθείαις ταῖς τρίβοις ἑπόμενος, Πάτερ Ἀντώνιε, τῆς ἐρήμου γέγονας οἰκιστής, καὶ τὴν οἰκουμένην ἐστήριξας εὐχαῖς σου. Διὸ πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Apolytikion of ST GEORGE of Ioannina ― Plagal Tone 1
Let us praise George, Christ's Martyr, Ioannina's boast and protector. For he contested steadfastly and conquered the enemy in the power of the Spirit. He now intercedes unceasingly that our souls may find mercy.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΕΟΜΆΡΤΥΡΑΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Τὸν πανεύφημον Μάρτυν Χριστοῦ Γεώργιον, Ἰωαννίνων τὸ κλέος καὶ πολιοῦχον λαμπρόν, ἐν ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς ἀνευφημήσωμεν· ὅτι ἐνήθλησε στερρῶς, καὶ κατήνεγκεν ἐχθρόν, τοῦ Πνεύματος τῇ δυνάμει· καὶ νῦν ἀπαύστως πρεσβεύει, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Μέγα καύχημα, καὶ πολιοῦχον, σὲ πλουτίσασα πόλις Βεροίας, θεοφόρε παμμάκαρ Ἀντώνιε, τῇ σῇ πρεσβείᾳ προστρέχει ἑκάστοτε, προσπτυσσομένη τὴν πάντιμον Κάραν σου. Πάτερ Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.


Kontakion of ST ANTHONY the Great — Tone 2
Thou didst abandon the world's tumult and live in silence, and emulate the Baptist, O Anthony. Wherefore we acclaim thee with him, thou summit of the Fathers.

Kontakion of ST ANTHONY the Great — Tone 2
You rejected the tumult of this life / and lived your life to the end in solitude, / imitating the Baptist in every way. / With him we honor you, most venerable Anthony, foundation of the Fathers.

Kontakion of ST ANTHONY the Great ― Tone 2 "Seeking the highest"
Having cast off the tumults of life, thou didst live a life of stillness to the end, emulating the Baptist in every way, O all-venerable one. Wherefore, we honor thee with him, O Anthony, first among the fathers.

Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β’. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν
Τοὺς βιωτικοὺς, θορύβους ἀπωσάμενος, ἡσυχαστικῶς, τὸν βίον ἐξετέλεσας, τὸν Βαπτιστὴν μιμούμενος, κατὰ πάντα τρόπον Ὁσιώτατε. Σὺν αὐτῷ οὖν σε γεραίρομεν, Ἀντώνιε Πάτερ, τῶν Πατέρων κρηπίς.

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Kontakion of ST GEORGE of Ioannina ― Tone 4
O George, the city of Ioannina/ rejoices that through thy contest/ it possesses the treasure of thy relics.

Kontakion of ST GEORGE of Ioannina ― Tone 4
O George, the city of Ioannina rejoices, that through your revered contest, it possesses the treasure of your sacred relics.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΕΟΜΆΡΤΥΡΑΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Εὐκλεῶς ἀγάλλεται μεγαλαυχοῦσα, τῇ σεπτῇ ἀθλήσει σου, δι’ ἧς ἡ πόλις θησαυρόν, Ἰωαννίνω ἐκτήσατο, τῶν ἱερῶν σου Λειψάνων Γεώργιε.

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Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ἀσκητικῶς ἀκολουθήσας Κυρίῳ, τῶν ὑπὲρ φύσιν ἠξιώθης χαρίτων, ὡς τῆς σαρκὸς νεκρώσας τὰ φρονήματα, Ὅσιε Ἀντώνιε, μιμητὰ τῶν Ἀγγέλων, μεθ’ ὧν ἀεὶ πρέσβευε, πάσης ῥύεσθαο βλάβης, τοὺς σὲ τιμῶντας Πάτερ εὐλαβῶς, πᾶσιν αἰτούμενος, χάριν καὶ ἔλεος.


Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῶν Ὁσίων ὁ ἀρχηγός, καὶ τῆς ἰσαγγέλου, πολιτείας καθηγητής· χαίροις τῆς ἐρήμου, στυλοειδὴς νεφέλη, Ἀντώνιε παμμάκαρ, Πατέρων καύχημα.

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Megalynarion of ST GEORGE of Ioannina
Rejoice the divine torch of Epirus, and the helper and aid of Ioannina, rejoice the inexhaustible conduit of miracles, all-blessed George, our helper.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΕΟΜΆΡΤΥΡΑΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς Ἠπείρου θεῖος πυρσός, καὶ Ἰωαννίνων, ἀντιλήπτωρ καὶ ἀρωγός· χαίροις τῶν θαυμάτων, ἀκένωτος χειμάρρους, Γεώργιε παμμάκαρ, ἡμῶν βοήθεια.

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Ὅσιος ἈΝΤΏΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἤσκησας θεόφρον ὑπερφυῶς, καὶ ἐθαυμαστώθης, τῇ τοῦ Πνεύματος δωρεᾷ. Ὅθεν τῆς Βεροίας, ἡ πόλις σὲ γεραίρει, ὡς θεῖον πολιοῦχον, Πάτερ Ἀντώνιε.

Monday, January 28, 2019

2019 • January 29 / January 16 • 7527

January 29 / January 16
2019 (7527)

ST MAXIM OF TOTMA ― FOOL FOR CHRIST
ST FURSEY OF BURGH CASTLE ― ENLIGHTENER OF EAST ANGLIA
Holy Martyrs triplets brothers SPEUSIPPUS, ELEUSIPPUS, MELEUSIPPUS and their grandmother LEONILLA
Martyr DANAX the Reader
Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy and All-Glorious Foremost PETER the Apostle

Troparion of ST MAXIM OF TOTMA ― Tone 4
Thou didst please God by thy blameless priesthood/ and choose to be a Fool for Christ in the midst of worldly tumult;/ thou didst take up the Cross and follow Christ,/ drawing near to Him in unswerving thought and love./ Disdaining all things earthly thou didst receive the things of heaven./ Pray to Christ our God to keep thy flock unharmed/ and to save our souls, O holy Father Maxim.

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Troparion of ST FURSEY of Burgh Castle ― Tone 5
Establishing thy monastery in a Roman fortress/ thou didst teach men that the Orthodox Faith is a true bastion/ against the onslaughts of every evil force, O Father Fursey./ Wherefore pray to God for us/ that we may all be bastions of the Faith/ standing firm against the rising tide of falsehood,/ that our souls may be saved.

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Troparion of Holy Martyrs — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Speusippus, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

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Troparion of STDANAX the Reader — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Danax, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

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Apolytikion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 4
Without leaving Rome, thou didst come to us by the precious chains which thou didst wear, O foremost of the Apostles. And venerating them with faith, we pray: By thine intercessions with God, grant us great mercy.

Troparion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 4
Without leaving Rome thou art come to us in the precious chains which thou didst bear, O first-enthroned of the apostles; and, bowing down before them with faith we pray: through thy supplications unto God grant us great mercy!

Troparion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 4
You came to us without leaving Rome / through the precious chains that you wore. / First-enthroned of the apostles, / we bow down to them in faith and pray: / “Through your prayers to God grant us great mercy.”

Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΟΥ ΠΈΤΡΟΥ — Ἦχος δ’
Τὴν Ῥώμην μὴ λιπών, πρὸς ἡμᾶς ἐπεδήμησας, δι’ ὧν ἐφόρεσας τιμίων Ἁλύσεων, τῶν Ἀποστόλων πρωτόθρονε· ἃς ἐν πίστει προοκυνοῦντες δεόμεθα, ταῖς πρὸς Θεὸν πρεσβίαις σου, δώρησαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.


Kontakion of ST MAXIM OF TOTMA ― Tone 4
Thou didst hear the divine voice of the Gospel/ and joyfully follow it into the haven of dispassion./ Thou didst cleanse thy soul and body by prayer, fasting and streams of tears,/ extremes of weather, humbled thoughts and being reviled of men;/ thou didst pray for those who assailed thee/ and say: O Lord, lay not this sin to their charge./ Even after thy death God glorifies thee with miracles/ and teaches all to cry to thee:/ Rejoice, holy Maxim, our Father.

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Kontakion of ST FURSEY ― Tone 4
Thou didst need the walls of stone/ to defend the Faith against its pagan enemies, O Father Fursey,/ but pray for us that we may have a spiritual wall around us/ to defend the Faith against its enemies./ Following thee and praising thy eternal memory,/ we stand firm against every error, ever singing:/ Rejoice, beloved of God, our Father Fursey.

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Kontakion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 2 "Seeking the highest"
Christ the Rock most splendidly glorifieth the rock of faith, the first-enthroned of His disciples; for He summoneth all to celebrate the wonders of thy precious chains, O Peter, and granteth forgiveness of offenses.

Kontakion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 2
Christ the Rock radiantly glorifies the Rock of Faith, / the first-enthroned of the disciples; / He calls us to honor the miracles wrought through Peter’s chains, / so that He may grant us forgiveness of our sins.

Kontakion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 2
Now Christ God, the Rock, doth glorify the rock of faith, illustriously, in calling all to celebrate the dread wonders of the most precious Chains of Peter, the first and chief of the disciples of Christ our God, Who granteth forgiveness of sins unto all.

Kontakion of ST PETER the Apostle — Tone 2 "The Theotokos who is ever-vigilant in prayer"
Let us praise the great Peter, the chief and first among the apostles, the divine disciple of the Truth, and with faith let us kiss his chains, receiving release from our transgressions.

Κοντάκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΟΥ ΠΈΤΡΟΥ— . Ἦχος β’. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν
Ἡ πέτρα Χριστός, τὴν πέτραν τῆς πίστεως, δοξάζει φαιδρῶς, τῶν Μαθητῶν τὸν πρωτόθρονον· συγκαλεῖ γὰρ ἅπαντας, ἑορτάσαι Πέτρου τὰ θαύματα, τῆς τιμίας Ἁλύσεως, καὶ νέμει πταισμάτων τὴν συγχώρησιν.


Μεγαλυνάριον τοῦ Ἁγίου ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΟΥ ΠΈΤΡΟΥ
Σύνδησον ἀγάπῃ εἰλικρινεῖ, Πέτρε κορυφαῖε, ὁ φιλήσας Χριστὸν θερμῶς, τοὺς τὴν Ἅλυσίν σου, σεμνῶς ἀσπαζομένους, Ἀπόστολε θεόπτα, καὶ σὲ δοξάζοντας.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

2019 • January 28 / January 15 • 7527

January 28 / January 15
2019 (7527)

ST PAUL OF THEBES
ST JOHN THE HUT-DWELLER

Troparion of ST PAUL of Thebes — Tone 3
Inspired by the Spirit, thou wast the first to dwell in the desert,/ in emulation of Elijah the Zealot;/ as one like the Angels,/ thou wast made known to the world by St Anthony./ O righteous Paul, pray to Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of ST PAUL of Thebes — Tone 3
Inspired by the Spirit, / you were the first to dwell in the desert in emulation of Elijah the zealot; / as one who imitated the angels, you were made known to the world by Saint Anthony the Great. / Righteous Paul, entreat Christ God to grant us His great mercy.

Ὅσιος ΠΑῦΛΟΣ ὁ ΘΗΒΑῖΟΣ —Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Θείου Πνεύματος, τῇ ἐπινεύσει, πρῶτος ᾤκησας, ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, Ἠλιοὺ τὸν ζηλωτὴν μιμησάμενος· καὶ δι’ ὀρνέου τραφεὶς ὡς ἰσάγγελος, ὑπ’ Ἀντωνίου τῷ κόσμῳ ἐγνώρισαι. Παῦλε Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμὶν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Troparion of ST JOHN Kalyvites — Tone 4
Thou didst fervently long for the Lord from childhood,/ thou didst abandon the delights of the world and train as an ascetic./ Thou didst build thy hut at thy parents' gates/ and shatter the demon's snares./ Wherefore Christ has glorified thee, O blessed John.

Troparion of ST JOHN Kalyvites — Tone 4
From your early youth, / you longed with fervor for the things of the Lord. / Leaving the world and its pleasures, / you became an example of monastic life. / Most blessed John, you built your hut at the door of your parents’ house and overcame the devil’s guiles. / Therefore Christ Himself has worthily glorified you.

Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ἐκ βρέφους τὸν Κύριον, ἐπιποθήσας θερμῶς, τὸν κόσμον κατέλιπες, καὶ τὰ ἐν κόσμῳ τερπνά, καὶ ἤσκησας ἄριστα· ἔπηξας τὴν καλύβην, πρὸ πυλῶν σῶν γονέων· ἔθραυσας τὰς ἐνέδρας, τῶν δαιμόνων παμμάκαρ· διό σε Ἰωάννη ὁ Χριστός, ἀξίως ἐδόξασε.


Kontakion of ST PAUL of Thebes — Tone 3
Today we gather and praise you with hymns as an unwaning ray of the spiritual Sun; / for you shine on those in the darkness of ignorance, / leading all mankind to the heights, venerable Paul, / adornment of Thebes and firm foundation of the fathers and ascetics.

Kontakion of ST PAUL of Thebes — Tone 3
We gather today and praise thee with hymns as an unwaning ray of the spiritual sun; for thou didst shine on those in the darkness of ignorance, and lead all men to the heights holy Paul, adornment of Thebes, firm foundation of ascetics and fathers.

Ὅσιος ΠΑῦΛΟΣ ὁ ΘΗΒΑῖΟΣ —Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Τὸν φωστῆρα ἅπαντες τὸν ἐν τῷ ὕψει, ἀρετῶν ἐκλάμψαντα, ἀνευφημήσωμεν πιστοί, Παῦλον τὸν θεῖον κραυγάζοντες· Σὺ τῶν Ὁσίων Χριστὲ ἀγαλλίαμα.

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Kontakion of ST JOHN Kalyvites — Tone 2
In longing for Christ-like poverty/ thou didst forsake thy parents' wealth, O John;/ thou didst follow Christ our God with the Gospel in thy hand,/ interceding unceasingly for us all.

Kontakion of ST JOHN Kalyvites — Tone 2
Longing for poverty in imitation of Christ, / you abandoned your parents’ wealth, wise Father John; / grasping the Gospel in your hands, / you followed Christ God, unceasingly praying for us all.

Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν
Ποθήσας σοφέ, πτωχείαν χριστομίμητον, γονέων τῶν σῶν, τὸν πλοῦτον ἐγκατέλιπες, καὶ τὸ Εὐαγγέλιον, ταῖς χερσί σου κρατῶν ἠκολούθησας, Ἰωάννη Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, πρεσβεύων ἀπαύστως ὑπὲρ πάντων ἡμῶν.


Ὅσιος ΠΑῦΛΟΣ ὁ ΘΗΒΑῖΟΣ —Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῶν Ὁσίων ἡ ἀπαρχή· χαίροις τῆς ἐρήμου, πρωτοπόρος καὶ οἰκιστής, Παῦλε θεοφόρε, Ἀγγέλων συμπολῖτα, μεθ’ ὧν ἐξευμενίζου, ἡμῖν τὸν Εὔσπλαγχνον.

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Ὅσιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Πλοῦτον ἀπανθοῦντα καταλιπών, ἐν πτωχείᾳ πλούτου, πλοῦτος ὤφθης πνευματικός· καὶ ἀντὶ καλύβης, φωτοφανῆ παστάδα, ὁ Λόγος Ἰωάννη, λαμπρῶς σοι δέδωκε.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

2019 • January 27 / January 14 • 7527

January 27 / January 14
2019 (7527)

LEAVETAKING OF THE FEAST OF THE THEOPHANY
ST NINA ― EQUAL-TO-THE-APOSTLES
ST KENTIGERN MUNGO ― BISHOP
Commemoration of Massacres at Raithu in Arabia and at Sinai: those Venerable Fathers of Sinai in the 4th century and Raithu in the 5th century slain by the Saracens
ST SAVA the 1st archbishop of Serbia

Troparion of the THEOPHANY — Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Troparion of ST NINA — Tone 4
O handmaid of the Word of God,/ who in preaching equaled the first-called Apostle Andrew,/ and emulated the other Apostles,/ enlightener of Iberia and reed-pipe of the Holy Spirit,/ holy Nina, pray to Christ our God to save our souls.

Troparion of ST NINA — Tone 4
O Holy Nina, equal of the apostles, minister of the word of God, who emulated the first called Andrew and the other apostles in apostolic preaching, enlightener of Iberia and harp of the Holy Spirit: entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

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Troparion of ST KENTIGERN MUNGO — Tone 4
Thy name, most radiant ascetic and wonderworker,/ all praised and great Father Kentigern Mungo,/ which means ''dear friend'',/ is godly sweetness to our wretched ears./ Thus named by thy tutor who foresaw thy missionary service/ thou wast the truest friend and pastor to the Britons of Strathclyde./ Wherefore, O Saint, befriend us in this hour of need/ that we may labour for Christ, as He wills,/ and thereby be found worthy of His great mercy.

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Apolytikion of Venerable Fathers — Tone 4
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our life in peace.

Apolytikion of Venerable Fathers — Tone 4
As a holy chosen chorus of the Word, the Abbas of Sinai and Raithu, angelically prevailed as a sacred gathering, the sweat of their asceticism secretly mingling with the shower of their blood in a vessel of grace, spiritual set out for us, from which we revel, they do we bless.

Troparion of Venerable Fathers — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs, O Lord, / Through their sufferings have received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / And shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

Ἅγιοι Ραϊθῷ Πατέρες Ἀββάδες — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ὡς ἁγιόλεκτος τοῦ Λόγου χορεία, ἐν τῷ Σινᾷ καὶ Ῥαϊθῷ οἱ Ἀββάδες, ἀγγελικῶς ἠρίστευσαν ἀγῶσιν ἱεροῖς· ἱδρῶσι γὰρ ἀσκήσεως, τῶν αἱμάτων τοὺς ὄμβρους, μυστικῶς κεράσαντες, χαρισμάτων κρατῆρα, πνευματικῶς προτίθενται ἡμῖν, ἐξ οὗ τρυφῶντες, αὐτοὺς μακαρίσωμεν.

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Apolytikion of ST SAVA — Plagal Tone 4
O guide of Orthodoxy and blessed teacher of virtues, purifier and enlightener of thy homeland, beauty of monastics, most wise Father, Holy Sava, by thy teaching thou didst enlighten thy people, O flute of the Spirit, pray to Christ God for our souls.

Ὅσιος ΣΆΒΒΑΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Ἀρετῶν ταῖς ἀκτῖσι καταλαμπόμενος, Ἀρχιερεὺς θεοφόρος ὤφθης καὶ θεῖος ποιμήν, τῆς Σερβίας ὁ φωστὴρ Σάββα μακάριε, καὶ Ἀποστόλων μιμητής, γεγονὼς ὡς ἀληθῶς, στηρίζεις τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν, καὶ τῷ Σωτῆρι πρεσβεύεις, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY — Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of ST NINA — Tone 2
Let us sing praises to the chosen of Christ,/ Equal-to-the-Apostles and preacher of God's word,/ the bearer of good tidings who brought the people of Katralina/ to the path of life and truth,/ the disciple of the Mother of God,/ our zealous intercessor and unwearing guardian,/ the most praised Nina.

Kontakion of ST NINA — Tone 2
Come ye all, and let us hymn today the all-praised Nina, the preacher of the Word of God, the equal of the apostles, who was chosen by Christ, the wise evangelist who has led the people of Kartalinia to the path of life and truth, the disciple of the Mother of God, our fervent helper and tireless guardian.

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Kontakion of ST KENTIGERN MUNGO — Tone 6
Thou didst exchange thy staff with thy own dear friend and Iona's Founder,/ O great Kentigern Mungo./ Severe in thy asceticism,/ thou who didst risk thy life traveling on foot/ and who didst sing psalms at night rather than give up the body to sleep,/ didst find taking a bath to be fatal./ Pray that we, who keep festival in thy honour/ may always put the things of the spirit before the things of the body.

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Kontakion of Venerable Fathers — Tone 2
Ye fled from the world's confusion and wild turbulence, and passed over to a state of great tranquility, crowned with blood of martyrdom and the pains of valiant ascetic deeds. Hence, ye dwell together with all the Martyrs and Venerable Fathers in the heights.

Ἅγιοι Ραϊθῷ Πατέρες Ἀββάδες — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν
Ἐκ τῆς κοσμικῆς, συγχύσεως ἐφύγετε, καὶ πρὸς γαληνήν, κατάστασιν μετέστητε, μαρτυρίου αἵμασι, καὶ ἀσκήσεως πόνοις στεφόμενοι· ὅθεν ἀνεδείχθητε, Μαρτύρων καὶ Ὁσίων ὁμόσκηνοι.

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Kontakion of ST SAVA — Plagal Tone 4
As the first great hierarch and co-worker with the Apostles, the Church of thy people magnifies thee; and since thou hast found favor with Christ, save us by thy prayers from every calamity, so that we may proclaim to thee: Rejoice, God-wise Father Sava.

Ὅσιος ΣΆΒΒΑΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Ὡς Ἀποστόλων μιμητὴν καὶ ἰσοστάσιον
Καὶ τῆς Σερβίας ποιμενάρχην καὶ διδάσκαλον
Ἀνυμνοῦμέν σε οἱ δοῦλοί σου Ἱεράρχα.
Ἀλλ’ ὡς πλήρης τῆς ἐλλάμψεως τοῦ Πνεύματος
Τῷ φωτὶ τῶν πρεσβειῶν σου φωταγώγησον
Τοὺς βοῶντάς σοι, χαίροις Σάββα Πατὴρ ἡμῶν.


Ἅγιοι Ραϊθῷ Πατέρες Ἀββάδες — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις πανοσία παρεμβολή, Ῥαϊθῶ πολῖται, καὶ Σιναίου οἱ οἰκισταί· χαίρετε οἱ πόνοις, ἀθλητικοῖς στεφθέντες, βαρβαρικῆς μανίας, θύματα ἄμωμα.

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Ὅσιος ΣΆΒΒΑΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῶν ἐν Ἄθῳ ἄστρον λαμπρόν, καὶ τῆς ἐν Σερβίᾳ, Ἐκκλησίας ὑφηγητής, Σάββα Ἱεράρχα, τῆς εὐσεβείας στόμα, καὶ ἀρετῶν ὁσίων, θεῖον κειμήλιον.

Friday, January 25, 2019

2019 • January 26 / January 13 • 7527

January 26 / January 13
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
HOLY MARTYRS HERMYLOS AND STRATONICOS
ST ERBIN
ST HILARY of Poitiers
ST MAXIMUS Kapsokalivitos
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Apolytikion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 3
O holy Martyrs who have faithfully confessed the transcendent Trinity, renowned and invincible Hermylos and steadfast, godly Stratonikos, since you partake of the glory that surpasses understanding, pray that we may be granted great mercy.

Apolytikion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 4
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Troparion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 4
In their sufferings, O Lord,/ Thy martyrs received imperishable crowns from Thee our God;/ for, possessed of Thy might,/ they set at nought the tormentors and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons.// By their supplications save Thou our souls.

Troparion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus, O Lord, / Through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / And shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

Ἅγιοι ἝΡΜΥΛΟΣ καὶ ΣΤΡΑΤΌΝΙΚΟΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Δυὰς ἔνθεος, ὁμολογοῦντες, τὴν Ὑπέρθεον, πιστῶς Τριάδα, ἀνεδείχθητε πανεύφημοι Μάρτυρες, ὁ εὐκλεὴς καὶ ἀήττητος Ἕρμυλος, καὶ ὁ στερρὸς καὶ θεόφρων Στρατόνικος. Ἀλλ’ ὡς σύμμορφοι, ἐν δόξῃ τῇ ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν, αἰτήσασθε ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Troparion of ST ERBIN ― Tone 3
Following in the footsteps of thy Hieromartyr Father Constantine,/ thou didst dedicate thy life to Christ, O Father Erbin./ Pray for us, that we may prefer nothing to Christ/ and devoting our lives only to Him,/ may at the Last Day be found worthy of His great mercy.

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Apolytikion of ST HILARY ― Tone 4
Guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and holiness, luminary of the world, God-inspired adornment of hierarchs, O wise Hilary, by thy teachings thou hast enlightened all, O harp of the Spirit. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

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Apolytikion of ST MAXIMUS Kapsokalivitos ― Plagal Tone 1
From your mother’s womb, O Venerable Maximos, you were chosen as a treasury by God, were made worthy of the divine darkness as Moses, and to see things far off as Samuel; you are the divine wonder of Athos, the initiate of the Theotokos, O Father, who intercedes for us.

ΜΆΞΙΜΟΣ ὁ ΚΑΥΣΟΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Μητρικῆς ἐκ νηδύος Ὅσιε Μάξιμε, ἐκλογῆς ὡς δοχεῖον ἀνατεθεὶς τῷ Θεῷ, τοῦ θείου γνόφου ὡς Μωσῆς κατηξίωσαι, καὶ τὰ πόρρω προορᾶν, κατὰ τὸν μέγαν Σαμουήλ, τοῦ Ἄθω τὸ θεῖον θαῦμα, τῆς Θεοτόκου ὁ μύστης· ᾗ καὶ πρεσβεύεις Πάτερ ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 1
You drowned the enemy in the depths of your contests/ by your steadfastness, O noble Prize-winners./ You received your end in the streams of the river,/ hence were brought to the waters of incorruption./ You magnified Christ, O divine Hermylos/ and Stratonicos.

Kontakion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 1
When ye received your death in the streams of the river, ye drowned the ruthless foe in the depths of your contest, O far-famed Stratonikos and Hermylos, thou men of God; wherefore, in your struggles ye were worthily guided to the water of true incorruption and glory, by Christ God, Who set your course.
Kontakion of SS HERMYLOS and STRATONICOS — Tone 2 "Seeking the highest" Ye fled from the tumult of the world/ and have found rest in the calm haven,/ crowned with the blood of martyrdom/ and the labors of asceticism.// Wherefore, ye have been shown to dwell together with the martyrs and the venerable.

Ἅγιοι ἝΡΜΥΛΟΣ καὶ ΣΤΡΑΤΌΝΙΚΟΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος α’. Χορὸς Ἀγγελικός
Ἀγώνων τῷ βυθῷ, τὸν ἐχθρὸν τὸν διώκτην, ποντίσαντες στερρῶς, Ἀθλοφόροι γενναῖοι, τὸ τέλος ἐδέξασθε, ποταμίοις ἐν ῥεύμασι, καὶ ἰθύνθητε, πρὸς ἀφθαρσίας τὸ ὕδωρ, θεῖε Ἕρμυλε, σὺν τῷ κλεινῷ Στρατονίκῳ, Χριστὸν μεγαλύνοντες.

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Kontakion of ST ERBIN ― Tone 6
O blessed and ever memorable founder of both a church and a monastery,/ we raise our voices to hymn thee, Father Erbin, Pillar of ascetics./ Thou art truly a key to heaven./ Wherefore we pray thee for thy help, that following thy example/ we may be instrumental in reestablishing the Orthodox Faith/ in these hallowed islands.

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Kontakion of ST HILARY ― Plagal Tone 4
Enduring exile for the faith delivered to the Church of Christ, thou didst withstand the deceit of the Arians, O holy Hierarch Hilary. By thy prayers and thy teachings, O defender of Orthodoxy and right belief, convert the Western lands and entreat Christ for us, who honour thee.

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ΜΆΞΙΜΟΣ ὁ ΚΑΥΣΟΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Ὡς ὑψηλῶν θεωριῶν φιλοθεάμονα
Καὶ προσευχὴς τῆς νοερᾶς ἐργάτην δόκιμον
Ἀνυμνοῦμέν σε οἱ δούλοι σου θεοφόρε.
Ἀλλ’ ὡς μύστης τῶν ἐνθέων ἀναβάσεων
Καθοδήγησον ἡμᾶς πρὸς βίον κρείττονα
Τοὺς βοῶντάς σοι, χαίροις Ὅσιε Μάξιμε.


Ἅγιοι ἝΡΜΥΛΟΣ καὶ ΣΤΡΑΤΌΝΙΚΟΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Γνώμῃ ὁμοψύχῳ καὶ σταθηρᾷ, Ἕρμυλος ὁ θεῖος, καὶ Στρατόνικος ὁ κλεινός, τοῦ Χριστοῦ τὸ πάθος, δοξάσαντες δι’ ἄθλων, τῆς ἀειζώου δόξης κατηξιώθησαν.

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Ὅσιος ΜΆΞΙΜΟΣ ὁ ΚΑΥΣΟΚΑΛΥΒΊΤΗΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Αἴγλῃ ἀπροσίτῳ καταστραφθείς, τῇ ἐπιφανείᾳ, τῆς Παρθένου τε καὶ Ἁγνῆς, ὤφθης ὑψιβάμων, μετὰ σαρκὸς πολεύων, τὰ ὑπὲρ νοῦν καὶ λόγον, Ὅσιε Μάξιμε.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

2019 • January 25 / January 12 • 7527

January 25 / January 12
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
HOLY FATHER SABBAS ― ARCHBISHOP OF SERBIA
HOLY VIRGIN MARTYR TATIANA OF ROME
ST BENEDICT Biscop
ST PETER Apselamus
Martyr MERTIUS a soldier of Mauretania
ST EULOGIA — Mother of St Theodosios the Cenobiarch
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Troparion of ST SABBAS of Serbia ― Tone 3
Thou wast a guide to the Way of Life,/ a first Hierarch and a teacher;/ thou didst come and enlighten thy home country, O Sabbas,/ and give it rebirth by the Holy Spirit./ Thou hast planted thy children like olive trees in the spiritual Paradise./ O Equal-to-the-Apostles and Saints,/ pray to Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

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Troparion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
Your lamb Tatiana, / calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / “I love You, my Bridegroom, / and in seeking You, I endure suffering. / In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love.” / Through her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.

Apolytikion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
O Lord Jesus, unto Thee Thy lamb doth cry with a great voice: O my Bridegroom, Thee I love; and seeking Thee, I now contest, and with Thy baptism am crucified and buried. I suffer for Thy sake, that I may reign with Thee; for Thy sake I die, that I may live in Thee: accept me offered out of longing to Thee as a spotless sacrifice. Lord, save our souls through her intercessions, since Thou art great in mercy.

Apolytikion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
Strengthened by the power of faith, thou didst contend for Christ our God, O glorious Tatiana; thou didst endure every affliction and by thy courage put Belial to shame. We beseech thee to deliver us from the power of the evil one.

Ἁγία ΤΑΤΙΑΝὴ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ἰσχύϊ τῆς πίστεως, κραταιωθεῖσα σεμνή, νομίμως ἐνήθλησας, ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ, Τατιανὴ ἔνδοξε· πάσας γὰρ τὰς ἰδέας, τῶν δεινῶν ἐνεγκοῦσα, ᾔσχυνας τὸν Βελίαρ, τῇ ἀτρέπτῳ σου στάσει· ἐξ οὗ τῆς κακοτροπίας πάντας ἀπάλλαξον.

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Troparion of ST BENEDICT Biscop — Tone 5
O ye faithful, let us magnify the blessed Benedict, the treasury of the wisdom of God, the image of humility and compunction; for, in accordance with his name, he ever filleth our hearts with bliss divine, as a true follower of Christ and minister of His Mysteries.

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Troparion of ST PETER Apselamus — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Peter, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

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Troparion of ST MERTIUS — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Mertius, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

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Apolytikion of ST EULOGIA — Plagal Tone 1
Having steered your child towards theosis, and for his protection wisely guided him towards salvation, let us praise Eulogia, the revered mother and rearer of Theodosios, having shown yourself to be impressive in asceticism, to you we cry: show us the most excellent path.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of ST SABBAS of Serbia ― Tone 8
Thou art glorified as a great Hierarch and companion of the Apostles;/ and as thou hast boldness towards Christ God save us by thy prayers,/ that we may cry: Rejoice, O wise Father Sabbas.

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Kontakion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
Thou wast radiant in suffering, Tatiana,/ and in the royal purple of thy blood thou didst fly like a dove to heaven./ Wherefore pray unceasingly for those who honour thee.

Kontakion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
In your sufferings you shone brightly / in the royal purple of your blood, / and like a beautiful dove you flew to heaven, / passion-bearer Tatiana. / Therefore, always pray for those who honor you.

Kontakion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared today"
Thou didst shine forth radiantly in thy suffering,/ O passion-bearer, adorned with thy blood,/ and like a beautiful turtle-dove thou hast soared aloft/ to the heavens, O Tatiana.// Wherefore, pray thou ever for those who honor thee.

Kontakion of ST TATIANA — Tone 4
Thou didst shine resplendently, Martyr Tatiana, in thy sacred sufferings and in the crimson of thy blood, soaring to Heaven like a fair dove; hence ever pray Christ for all them that honour thee.

Ἁγία ΤΑΤΙΑΝὴ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τὰ ἄνω ζητῶν
Παρθένος σεμνή, καὶ Μάρτυς ἀπερίτρεπτος, ἐδείχθης σαφῶς, Τατιανὴ θεόνυμφε· Χριστὸν γὰρ ποθήσασα, δι’ ἀγώνων τοῦτον ἐδόξασας· ὃν δυσώπει ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς, παθῶν ἀδοξίας, καὶ παντοίων δεινῶν.

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Kontakion of ST BENEDICT Biscop — Tone 3 “Today the Virgin”
Though thy monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow were long ago destroyed by the ungodly, the churches which stand there are yet receptacles of grace, O blessed Benedict; and repairing to them with hope, we beg the healing of our infirmities and forgiveness of the transgressions we have committed in our lives.

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Kontakion of ST EULOGIA — Plagal Tone 4
The affectionate mother of Theodosios, and model of mothers let us praise, shining with the ray of the virtues, and illuminating all people with your goodness, Venerable Eulogia, we sing to you crying out: Rejoice, mother the lover of virtue.



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Ἁγία ΤΑΤΙΑΝὴ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἱερῶν αἱμάτων σου ταῖς βαφαῖς, βάψασα χιτῶνα, ἀφθαρσίας πορφυραυγῆ, ᾧ καὶ στολισθεῖσα, Τατιανὴ θεόφρον, πρὸς φῶς ἀθανασίας, χαίρουσι ἔδραμες.

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Megalynarion of ST EULOGIA
Rejoice, for by your wise admonitions you truly steered Theodosios the Cenobiarch towards salvation, inspired mother Eulogia, who is laden with treasures.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

2019 • January 24 / January 11 • 7527

January 24 / January 11
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
ST THEODOSIOS THE GREAT ― THE CENOBIARCH
ST MICHAEL OF KLOPS MONASTERY ― FOOL FOR CHRIST
SS ETHENIA AND FIDELMIA ― NUNS
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Apolytikion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 4
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O Theodosios, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls.

Apolytikion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Plagal Tone 1
Thou didst shine forth in God-given virtues, O venerable Theodosios, and wast an illustrious model of the monastic life. Thou wast seen as a God-like light and leader, the emulator of Angels and servant of the Trinity. Pray to God unceasingly to have mercy on our souls.

Troparion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 8
By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / Our Father Theodosius, pray to Christ God to save our souls!

Troparion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 8
With the streams of thy tears thou didst irrigate the barren desert,/ and with sighs from the depths of thy soul thou didst render thy labors fruitful an hun­dredfold./ Thou wast a beacon for the whole world, radiating miracles.// O our father Theodosius, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΟΔΌΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΚΟΙΝΟΒΙΆΡΧΗΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Ἀρεταῖς θεοσδότοις ἐκλάμψας Ὅσιε, Μοναστικῆς πολιτείας ὤφθης λαμπρὸς χαρακτήρ, καὶ φωστὴρ θεοειδὴς Πάτερ καὶ ἔξαρχος, Θεοδόσιε σοφέ, τῶν Ἀγγέλων μιμητά, θεράπων ὁ τῆς Τριάδος· ἣν ἐκδυσώπει ἀπαύστως,ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Apolytikion of ST MICHAEL of the Klopsk — Plagal Tone 4
Thou wast foolish on earth for the sake of Christ and didst hate the beauty of this world wholeheartedly. By thirsting and fasting and by lying on the earth thou didst wither the flesh and the play of the passions. Thou didst never shun heat, frost, rain nor snow, nor other hardships of climate and weather. Like gold in the crucible thou didst purify thy soul, O holy and Godbearing Father Michael. Thou dost now stand in heaven before the throne of the Trinity. Boldly pray to Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

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Troparion of SS ETHENIA and FIDELMIA ― Tone 5
O daughters of King Laoghaire and first-fruits of Patrick's mission,
most pious Ethenia and Fidelmia,
you were blessed to receive the monastic veil from Ireland's Enlightener.
Weeping and lamenting we call upon your charity.
Pray to Christ our God
that He will raise up a new Patrick in our day,
that we may be led into the Way of Salvation.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 8
Thou wast planted in the courts of the Lord, and didst blossom with holy virtues;/ thou didst increase thy children in the desert/ and irrigate it with the rain of thy tears, O Shepherd of God's divine sheep folds./ Wherefore we cry: O Father Theodosios, rejoice.

Kontakion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 8
Planted in the courts of your Lord, you blossomed beautifully with virtue, / and increased your children in the desert, showering them with streams of your tears, / O chief shepherd of the divine flock of God. / Therefore, we cry to you: “Rejoice, Father Theodosius.”

Kontakion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 8 "To thee the Champion Leader"
Planted in the courts of thy Lord, thou didst flourish most beauteously in thy venerable virtues,/ and didst increase in number thy children in the desert,/ watering them with the torrents of thy tears, O godly chief shepherd of the flocks divine.// Wherefore, we cry out: Rejoice, O father Theodosius!

Kontakion of ST THEODOSIUS the Great — Tone 4
As being planted in the courts of Christ thy Lord and God, with holy virtues thou delightfully didst blossom forth and didst multiply thy children amid the desert, who were watered with the showers of thy fervent tears, O chief shepherd of the godly sheepfold of our God. Hence we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Theodosios.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΟΔΌΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΚΟΙΝΟΒΙΆΡΧΗΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τὴ ὑπερμάχω
Πεφυτευμένος ἐν αὐλαῖς ταῖς τοῦ Κυρίου σου
Τὰς σὰς ὁσίας ἀρετὰς τερπνῶς ἐξήνθησας
Καὶ ἐπλήθυνας τὰ τέκνα σου ἐν ἐρήμῳ,
Τῶν δακρύων σου τοῖς ὄμβροις ἀρδευόμενα,
Ἀγελάρχα τῶν Θεοῦ θείων ἐπαύλεων·
Ὅθεν κράζομεν, χαίροις Πάτερ Θεοδόσιε.

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Kontakion of ST MICHAEL of the Klopsk — Plagal Tone 4
In the power of the Holy Spirit thou wast like the ancient Prophets: for thou didst utter unknown secrets that would come to pass in the year of God's judgments. Thou hast wrought miracles in Christ and astonished the people. Thou hast granted victory to those who cry: Glory to God Who glorifies His Saints.

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Kontakion of SS ETHENIA and FIDELMIA ― Tone 4
Having been tonsured, O most pure and righteous virgins Ethenia and Fidelmia,
you were found worthy to tarry in this vale of tears
and to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, just once,
before going to your eternal reward.
We chant your praises and implore Christ our God
that, in the day of Judgment,
He will not find us wanting.


Ὅσιος ΘΕΟΔΌΣΙΟΣ ὁ ΚΟΙΝΟΒΙΆΡΧΗΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Δόσιν θεοδώρητον εἰληφώς, δόσεσιν ὁσίαις, τὰς χορείας τῶν Μοναστῶν, ἱερῶς ῥυθμίσας, δοτοὺς Θεῷ προσῆξας, τοὺς σοὶ ἐφαπομένους, ὦ Θεοδόσιε.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

2019 • January 23 / January 10 • 7527

January 23 / January 10
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
ST GREGORY ― BISHOP OF NYSSA
ST DOMETIAN ― BISHOP OF MYLITENA
ST MARCIAN THE PRESBYTER
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Troparion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA ― Tone 3
Thou hast shown forth thy watchfulness/ and wast a fervent preacher of godliness:/ by the wisdom of thy teachings thou dost gladden the Church's faithful./ Righteous Father Gregory,/ entreat Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA — Tone 4
O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of the hierarchs Gregory and Dometian.

Troparion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA — Tone 4
O God of our fathers,/ deal with us ever according to Thy meekness./ Deprive us not of Thy mercy,/ but through their supplications// direct our life in peace.

Troparion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA — Tone 4
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Gregory, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.

Ἅγιος ΓΡΗΓΌΡΙΟΣ ἘΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΝΎΣΣΗΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως.
Θείαν γρήγορσιν, ἐνδεδειγμένος, στόμα σύντονον, τῆς εὐσέβειας, ἀνεδείχθης Ἱεράρχα Γρηγόριε· τῇ γὰρ σοφίᾳ τῶν θείων δογμάτων σου, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας εὐφραίνεις τὸ πλήρωμα. Πάτερ Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Troparion of ST DOMETIAN ― Tone 4
Thou wast entrusted with the care of the flock of Christ,/ as one pure and filled with divine Light./ Thou didst adorn the vesture of thy priesthood with asceticism and many miracles./ Thou wast a foremost Hierarch of the Church,/ O righteous Father Dometian.

Troparion of ST DOMETIAN — Tone 4
O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of the hierarchs Gregory and Dometian.

Ὅσιος ΔΟΜΕΤΙΑΝὸΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ὡς καθαρὸς καὶ φωτισμοῦ θείου πλήρης, τὴν τοῦ ποιμαίνειν ἐπιστεύθης φροντίδα, τοὺς ἄρνας Πάτερ Ὅσιε Χρίστου τοῦ Θεοῦ· ὅθεν δι’ ἀσκήσεως, καὶ ποικίλων θαυμάτων, τῆς ἱεραρχίας σου, τὴν χλαμύδα κοσμήσας, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Δομετιανέ, ὤφθης κοσμήτωρ, αὐτῆς προϊστάμενος.

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Troparion of ST MARCIAN the Presbyter ― Tone 4
Godly adornment of the righteous,/ thou art a steward of Christ's mysteries/ and a living temple of the light-creating Trinity:/ thou didst raise up churches to the glory of God, O Holy Marcian,/ and didst worthily attain to glory on high.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA ― Tone 1
Watchful with the eyes of thy soul/ and a vigilant shepherd for the world,/ with wisdom and thy fervent intercession thou didst drive off heretics like wolves,/ keeping thy flock unharmed.

Kontakion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA — Tone 1
You kept watch with the eyes of your soul, holy bishop, / revealing yourself as a watchful pastor for the world. / With the staff of your wisdom and your fervent intercession, / you drove away all heretics like wolves. / You preserved your flock free from harm, most wise Gregory!

Kontakion of ST GREGORY OF NYSSA — Tone 1 "The choir of angels"
Keeping watch with the eye of thy soul, O holy hierarch,/ thou didst show thy­self to be a vigilant pastor for the world,/ and with the staff of thy wisdom and thy fervent intercession/ thou didst drive away all the heretics like wolves,/ preserving the flock unharmed,// O most wise Gregory.

Ἅγιος ΓΡΗΓΌΡΙΟΣ ἘΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΝΎΣΣΗΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τὴν ἐν πρεσβείαις
Τῆς Ἐκκλησίας ὁ ἔνθεος Ἱεράρχης, καὶ τῆς σοφίας σεβάσμιος μυστολέκτης, Νύσσης ὁ γρήγορος νοῦς Γρηγόριος, ὁ σὺν Ἀγγέλοις χορεύων, καὶ ἐντρυφῶν τῷ θείῳ φωτί, πρεσβεύει ἀπαύστως ὑπὲρ πάντων ἡμῶν.

Ἅγιος ΓΡΗΓΌΡΙΟΣ ἘΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΝΎΣΣΗΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος α’. Χορὸς Ἀγγελικὸς
Τὸ ὄμμα τῆς ψυχῆς, γρηγορῶν Ἱεράρχα, ὡς γρήγορος Ποιμήν, ἀνεδείχθης τῷ κόσμῳ, καὶ ράβδῳ τῆς σοφίας σου, παμμακάριστε Ὅσιε, πάντας ἤλασας, τοὺς κακοδόξους ὡς λύκους, ἀδιάφθορον, διατηρήσας τὴν ποίμνην, Γρηγόριε πάνσοφε.

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Kontakion of ST DOMETIAN ― Tone 3
Dometian, adornment of Hierarchs,/ thou didst shine forth in Christ's Church/ as a vessel of the Holy Spirit./ By the grace of the priesthood/ all saw thee to be venerable by thy virtue.

Kontakion of ST DOMETIAN — Tone 3
When divine love made of thee the Holy Spirit's pure vessel, thou didst shine forth from on high in the august Church of Christ God; eminent in the great grace of the sacred priesthood, thou wast shown to all as ven'rable for thy virtue, O Dometian, thrice blessed, thou fair adornment of worthy high-priests of God.

Ὅσιος ΔΟΜΕΤΙΑΝὸΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος, γεγενημένος δοχεῖον, ἐν τῷ ὕψει ἔλαμψας, τῆς τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἐκκλησίας· χάριτι, ἱερωσύνης γὰρ διαπρέπων, ἅπασι, δι’ ἀρετὴν αἰδέσιμος ὤφθης, Δομετιανὲ τρισμάκαρ, Ἀρχιερέων τὸ ἐγκαλλώπισμα.

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Kontakion of ST MARCIAN the Presbyter ― Tone 2
Holy Marcian, thou didst live righteously on earth/ and wast a living vessel of divine Light./ Having blamelessly served the Lord as a priest,/ thou art rejoicing with the Angels in heaven.


Ἅγιος ΓΡΗΓΌΡΙΟΣ ἘΠΊΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΝΎΣΣΗΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς σοφίας ὁ θησαυρός, καὶ τῆς Ἐκκλησίας, θεορρήμων ὑφηγητής· χαίροις θεοφθόγγων, δογμάτων ἡ κιθάρα, Γρηγόριε παμμάκαρ, Νύσσης ὁ πρόεδρος.

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Ὅσιος ΔΟΜΕΤΙΑΝὸΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἔλαμψας ὡς ἄστρον περιφανές, ταῖς τῶν πανολβίων, ἀρετῶν σου μαρμαρυγαῖς, καὶ τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν, ἀειφανῶς πυρσεύεις, ὦ Δομετιανέ σε, ἀεὶ γεραίρουσαν.

Monday, January 21, 2019

2019 • January 22 / January 9 • 7527

January 22 / January 9
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
ST PHILIP ― METROPOLITAN OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA
HOLY MARTYR POLYEUCTOS
ST EUSTRATIUS the Wonderworker of Tarsus
ST PARTHENA of Edessa
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

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Troparion of ST PHILIP ― Tone 8
Successor of first Hierarchs, pillar of Orthodoxy, champion of truth and new confessor,/ thou didst lay down thy life for thy flock./ As thou hast boldness towards Christ, O Philip, pray for suffering Russia/ and for those who honour thy memory.

Apolytikion of ST PHILIP ― Plagal Tone 4
O successor of first prelates, pillar of Orthodoxy, champion of truth, new confessor, Saint Philip, thou didst lay down thy life for thy flock. Wherefore, since thou hast boldness with Christ, pray for the suffering Russian land and them that worthily honour thy holy memory.

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Apolytikion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 1
The light of godliness shines on thee from heaven, and thou didst become a noble soldier of Christ. When thou wast beheaded thou wast numbered with the choirs of martyrs, with whom, O noble Polyeuktos, ever pray for those who cry: Glory to Him Who has strengthened thee; glory to Him Who has crowned thee; glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.

Apolytikion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 4
Thy Martyr Polyeuktos, 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.

Troparion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Polyeuctus, 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!

Troparion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 4
In his suffering, O Lord,/ Thy martyr Polyeuctus received an imperishable crown from Thee our God;/ for, possessed of Thy might,/ he set at nought the tormentors and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons.// By his supplications save Thou our souls.

Ἅγιος ΠΟΛΎΕΥΚΤΟΣ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Μυηθεῖς οὐρανόθεν εὐσεβείας τὴν ἔλλαμψιν, ὤφθης στρατιώτης γενναῖος, τοῦ Σωτῆρος Πολύευκτε· καὶ ξίφει ἐκτμηθεὶς τὴν κεφαλήν, Μαρτύρων ἠριθμήθης τοῖς χοροῖς, μεθ’ ὧν πρέσβευε θεόφρον διὰ παντός, ὑπὲρ τῶν ἐκβοώντων σοι· δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ δωρουμένῳ διὰ σοῦ, πᾶσι τὰ κρείττονα.

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Apolytikion of ST EUSTRATIUS ― Tone 1
In Olympus of Bithynia you shined in asceticism, and you departed to God looking peaceful; the fiery arrows of the Iconoclasts you quenched, and showed yourself to be a protector of the island named after you, Wonderworker Eustratios. Rejoice, immeasurable in chastity; rejoice, spring of healings; rejoice, who sanctified Lada by your appearance.

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Ἁγία ΠΑΡΘΈΝΑ ἡ ἘΔΕΣΣΑΊΑ — Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Θεῖον βλάστημα, Ἐδέσσης ὤφθης, καὶ ἰσότιμος, κλεινῶν Μαρτύρων, Ἀθληφόρε Παρθένα φερώνυμε· τοῦ γὰρ πατρὸς τὴν κακίαν ἐλέγξασα, ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ θεοφρόνως ἐνήθλησας· ὅθεν πρέβευε, δοθῆναι τοῖς σὲ γεραίρουσι, πταισμάτων ἱλασμὸν καὶ μέγα ἔλεος.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

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Kontakion of ST PHILIP ― Tone 3
Let us praise wise Philip, guide and teacher of Orthodoxy,/ herald of the truth and emulator of the Golden Mouth,/ the lamp of Russia who fed his children with divine words;/ for by chanting with his tongue he taught us to praise with our lips,/ as a noble vessel of the grace of God.

Kontakion of ST PHILIP ― Tone 3
Let us praise most wise Philip, guide and teacher of Orthodoxy, herald of truth, emulator of Chrysostom, lamp of Russia, who fed his children spiritually with the food of his words; for by chanting praise with his tongue, he taught us to chant with our lips as an initiate of the grace of God.

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Kontakion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 1 "Thou hast appeared today"
When the Savior bowed His head in the Jordan, the head of the serpent was crushed; and the decapitated head of Polyeuctus hath put the deceiver to shame.

Kontakion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 4
When the Savior bowed His head in the Jordan, / the heads of the dragons were crushed; / when Polyeuctus was beheaded, the deceiver was put to shame.

Kontakion of ST POLYEUCTOS — Tone 4
When the Saviour bowed His head within the Jordan, there He crushed the dragons' heads; as for His trophy-bearing Saint, when Polyeuktos's head was cut off, he put to shame the deceiver and wily foe.

Ἅγιος ΠΟΛΎΕΥΚΤΟΣ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Τοῦ Σωτῆρος κλίναντος ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ, κεφαλὴν ἐθλάσθησαν, αἱ τῶν δρακόντων κεφαλαί· τοῦ Πολυεύκτου ἡ κάρα δέ, ἀποτμηθεῖσα τὸν δόλιον ᾔσχυνε.

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Ἁγία ΠΑΡΘΈΝΑ ἡ ἘΔΕΣΣΑΊΑ — Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Ἑορτάζει σήμερον, τῶν Ἐδεσσαίων ἡ πόλις, τὴν ἁγίαν μνήμην σου, Παρθενομάρτυς Παρθένα· χαίρει γάρ, πιστῶς σε θρέψασα ἐν Κυρίῳ, μέλπουσα, τοῦ μαρτυρίου σου τοὺς ἀγῶνας, οὓς διήνυσας ἀνδρείως, ὑπὲρ τῆς δόξης Χριστοῦ πανεύφημε.


Ἅγιος ΠΟΛΎΕΥΚΤΟΣ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Πολύευκτον χάριν ἐπιποθῶν, πολύευκτον πίστιν, προσελάβου ὡς νουνεχής· ὅθεν πολυεύκτου, τρυφῆς κατηξιώθης, Πολύευκτε τρισμάκαρ, ἀθλήσας ἄριστα.

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Megalynarion of ST EUSTRATIUS
Rejoice, communicant with the Venerable Ones, and fearsome fighter of the Iconoclasts; rejoice, having received the tablet written with a divine hand, as Moses once did.

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Ἁγία ΠΑΡΘΈΝΑ ἡ ἘΔΕΣΣΑΊΑ — Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις Ἐδεσσαίων ἡ καλλονή, Παρθένα θεόφρον, νύμφη ἄφθορε τοῦ Χριστοῦ· χαίροις Ὀρθοδόξων, Ἑλλήνων θυμηδία, σεμνὴ Παρθενομάρτυς ἀξιοθαύμαστε.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

2019 • January 21 / January 8 • 7527

January 21 / January 8
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
ST DOMINICA OF CONSTANTINOPLE
ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE
ST ERGNAD ― MONK
SS THEOPHILUS and HELLADIUS
Hieromartyr ISIDORE and 72 companions at Yuriev in Estonia — slain by the Latins
ST KYRANNA of Thessalonica
Troparion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

Troparion of ST DOMINICA of Constantinople ― Tone 4
Love for Christ illumined thy mind,/ and thou didst shine in asceticism like a radiant lamp, O Dominica./ Hence the Master revealed thee/ as a lightbearing guide of monastics in life and word./ Intercede with Him, O Godbearer, that all may be saved.

Apolytikion of ST DOMINICA of Constantinople ― Tone 4
Love for Christ illumined thy nous, and thou didst shine in asceticism like a radiant lamp, O Domnica. Hence the Master revealed thee as a lightbearing guide of monastics in life and word. Intercede with Him, O Godbearer, that all may be saved.

Ὁσία ΔΟΜΝΊΚΗ Ἀπολυτίκιον. Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ἀγάπῃ τῇ κρείττονι, καταυγασθεῖσα τὸν νοῦν, ἀσκήσει ἐξέλαμψας, ὥσπερ λαμπὰς φαεινή, Δομνίκα πανεύφημε· ὅθεν Μοναζουσῶν σε, ὁδηγὸν φωτοφόρον, ἔδειξεν ὁ Δεσπότης, διὰ βίου καὶ λόγου. Ὧ πρέσβευε θεοφόρε, σώζεσθαι ἅπαντας.

Troparion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE ― Tone 5
Godbearing Father George,/ thou didst cultivate the word of grace/ and gather the splendid fruits of righteousness,/ having chosen the way of godliness./ Wherefore thou dost partake of the glory of Christ:/ intercede with Him unceasingly/ that He have mercy on our souls.

Troparion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE — Tone 5
God-bearing Father George, / you cultivated the word of grace and gathered the splendid fruits of righteousness, / having chosen the way of godliness. / Therefore, you partook of the glory of Christ; / intercede with Him unceasingly / that He may have mercy on our souls.

Apolytikion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE — Plagal Tone 1
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O George, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Ὅσιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΧΟΖΕΒΊΤΗΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Γεωργήσας τὸν λόγον Πάτερ τῆς χάριτος, δικαιοσύνης ἐδρέψω καρποφορίαν λαμπράν, ὡς τὴν ἔνθεον ζωὴν αἱρετισάμενος· ὅθεν τῆς δόξης κοινωνός, ἀνεδείχθης τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Γεώργιε θεοφόρε· ᾧ καὶ πρεσβεύεις ἀπαύστως, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Troparion of ST ERGNAD ― Tone 3
Turning thy back on the transitory glamour of the world, O Father Ergnad,/ thou wast tonsured by the Hierarch Patrick./ By fulfilling thy obedience thou dost teach us the virtue of humility./ Wherefore, O righteous one, pray that we may be given grace/ to accept spiritual guidance for the salvation of our souls.

Troparion of SS THEOPHILUS and HELLADIUS — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Theophilus, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

Troparion to ST ISIDORE of Yuriev — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs, O Lord, / Through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / And shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

Apolytikion of ST KYRANNA of Thessalonica ― Plagal Tone 1
Rejoice offspring and divine offshoot of Ossa, Virgin Martyr Kyranna the Bride of Christ God, who firmly contested in these latter years, and destroyed the enemy, by steadfastly persevering. And now she ceaselessly entreats, on behalf of the faithful who honor, her blessed contest.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared./ O Unapproachable light.

Kontakion of ST DOMINICA of Constantinople ― Tone 1
Thou didst gather a choir of virgins by thy holy works and wise teachings./ Thou didst lead them to the bridal chamber wherein is the tree of life./ By thy prayers grant life to my deadened soul,/ God-inspired Mother Dominica.

Ὁσία ΔΟΜΝΊΚΗ Κοντάκιον. Ἦχος α’. Χορὸς Ἀγγελικός
Χορείαν εὐκλεῆ, σεμνοτάτων παρθένων, δι’ ἔργων ἱερῶν, καὶ σοφῶν διδαγμάτων, ἐνθέως ὡδήγησας, πρὸς παστάδα ἀκήρατον, ἔνθα πέφηκε, ζωῆς τὸ ξύλον Δομνίκα· δι’ οὗ ζώωσον, τὴν νεκρωθεῖσαν ψυχήν μου, Ὁσία θεόληπτε.

Kontakion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE ― Tone 4
Thou hast appeared as a brilliant light/ and hast illumined with divine rays those who cry to thee, O George:/ Pray for us to Christ our God/ Who appeared in the waters/ and enlightened men on earth.

Kontakion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE — Tone 4 “Today You have shown forth...”
You have appeared as a brilliant light / and have illumined with divine rays those who cry to you, O George. / Pray for us to Christ the Master, / Who appeared in the waters / to illumine those born on earth.

Kontakion of ST GEORGE THE CHOZEBITE — Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared"
Thou hast been shown to be an all-radiant beacon/ illumining with divine rays the faithful who cry out to thee:/ Pray for us to Christ the Master,/ Who appeared in the streams of the Jordar// and hath enlightened mortals.

Ὅσιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΧΟΖΕΒΊΤΗΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Ὡς γεωργὸν τῶν νοητῶν φυτῶν πανάριστον
Καὶ τῶν Ἀγγέλων μιμητὴν καὶ ἰσοστάσιον
Ἀνυμνοῦμέν σε οἱ παῖδές σου θεοφόρε.
Ἀλλ’ ὡς ἔχων παρρησίαν πρὸς τὸν Κύριον,
Ἀπὸ πάσης ἀπολύτρωσαι κακώσεως
Τοὺς βοῶντάς σοι, χαίροις Πάτερ Γεώργιε.

Kontakion of ST ERGNAD ― Tone 8
Adornment of Ireland and joy of monastics, O Father Ergnad/ thou didst trample on the fiery passions which war against the soul./ O conquerer of them all and champion of purity,/ we praise thee as is thy due, and in thine honour we sing: Alleluia.

Kontakion to ST ISIDORE of Yuriev
Come you faithful, and let us praise in hymns the Hieromartyr Isidore and with him the 72 martyrs who suffered in our city for the Holy Orthodox Church, to confirm us in her true and holy faith, to urge us to obey the teachings of our fathers and for us to live in accordance with the Lord's commandments and so, having completed this life, to obtain eternal life with the hymn: Rejoice, Isidore, firm guardian of the Orthodox faith!

Kontakion of ST KYRANNA of Thessalonica ― Tone 2
Virgin Martyr Kyranna, true Bride of Christ and beautiful maiden, we hasten towards your fervent intercession, to release us from every disease and affliction, and give us unceasing joy.


Ὁσία ΔΟΜΝΊΚΗ Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις ὦ Δομνίκα πανευκλεής· σὺ γὰρ τὸν Δεσπότην, ἀγαπήσασα ἐκ ψυχῆς, ἴχνεσι τοῖς τούτου, ὥσπερ ἀμνὰς τιμία, ἀμέμπτως ἐπορεύθης· διὸ δεδόξασαι.

Ὅσιος ΓΕΏΡΓΙΟΣ ὁ ΧΟΖΕΒΊΤΗΣ Μεγαλυνάριον
Τὸν Σταυρὸν ὡς ἄροτρον ἐσχηκώς, σεαυτὸν ὁσίως, ἐγεώργησας τῷ Θεῷ· ὅθεν τὴν ψυχήν μου, Γεώργιε παμμάκαρ, ἠθῶν τῇ γεωργίᾳ, ἤδη νεούργησον.

Megalynarion of ST KYRANNA of Thessalonica
On every occasion we hasten to your intercession, revered Kyranna, receiving the requests, of Ossa that brought you forth, and we cry out to you with faith: keep away from us O Martyr, a life of misfortune and bitterness.

Saturday, January 19, 2019

2019 • January 20 / January 7 • 7527

January 20 / January 7
2019 (7527)

Afterfeast of the Theophany
SYNAXIS OF THE HOLY AND GLORIOUS PROPHET AND FORERUNNER AND BAPTIST JOHN
ST BRANNOCK OF BRAUNTON
Troparion of the THEOPHANY — Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord,/ the worship of the Trinity made its appearance./ For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee/ when He called Thee His beloved Son./ And the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the truth of the word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world,/ glory to Thee!

Troparion of the Forerunner — Tone 2
The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise,/ but the Lord's testimony is enough for thee, O Forerunner/ for thou wast shown to be more wonderful than the Prophets/ since thou wast granted to baptize in the running waters/ Him whom thou didst proclaim./ Then having endured great suffering for the Truth,/ thou didst rejoice to bring, even to those in hell,/ the good tidings that God Who had appeared in the flesh/ takes away the sin of the world/ and grants us the great mercy.

Troparion of the Forerunner — Tone 2
The memory of the righteous is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O forerunner. Thou wast truly shown to be more honorable than the prophets, in that thou wast counted worthy to baptize in the streams Him Whom thou didst proclaim. Wherefore, having suffered, rejoicing, for the truth, even unto those in hades didst thou proclaim God, Who had manifested Himself in the flesh, Who taketh away the sin of the world, and granteth us great mercy.

Ἁγίου ἸΩΆΝΝΟΥ ΠΡΟΔΡΌΜΟΥ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος β’.
Μνήμη δικαίου μετ’ ἐγκωμίων· σοὶ δὲ ἀρκέσει ἡ μαρτυρία τοῦ Κυρίου Πρόδρομε· ἀνεδείχθης γὰρ ὄντως καὶ Προφητῶν σεβασμιώτερος, ὅτι καὶ ἐν ῥείθροις βαπτίσαι, κατηξιώθης τὸν κηρυττόμενον. Ὅθεν τῆς ἀληθείας ὑπεραθλήσας, χαίρων εὐηγγελίσω, καὶ τοὶς ἐν ᾍδῃ, Θεὸν φανερωθέντα ἐν σαρκί, τὸν αἴροντα τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου, καὶ παρέχοντα ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Troparion of ST BRANNOCK of Braunton — Tone 1
Righteous tutor of the children of Brychan and great wonderworker, O Father Brannock,/ thou didst win many souls for Christ by thy tireless endeavors./ As Braunton's church may yet hold thy precious relics,/ pray that we, being ever mindful of our Orthodox heritage,/ may never deviate from the true faith,/ and, thereby, receive the reward of the blest.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY — Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, has been signed upon us/ who with full knowledge sing to Thee./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ O Unapproachable Light.

Kontakion of the Forerunner — Tone 6
Jordan turned back in fear at the sight of Thy bodily presence./ And having fulfilled his prophetic ministry, John drew back trembling./ The Angelic orders were amazed/ to see Thee in the flesh baptized in the waters./ And all in darkness were illumined and praised Thee/ Who had appeared and enlightened all creation.

Kontakion of the Forerunner — Tone 6
Stricken with awe by Thy coming in the flesh, the Jordan turned back in fear; and John, fulfilling the prophetic ministry, shrank back with trembling. The ranks of the angels were amazed, beholding Thee baptized in the flesh in the streams, and all who were in darkness were enlightened, hymning Thee Who hast appeared and illumined all things.

Kontakion of the Forerunner — Tone 6
The river Jordan trembled and was driven back filled with fear at Your coming in the flesh, / while John drew back in awe as he fulfilled the ministry of a prophet. / The ranks of angels stood amazed, / when they beheld You in the flesh being baptized in the streams. / And we, who were in darkness, are filled with light as we praise You, / who have appeared to enlighten all.

Kontakion of the Forerunner — Tone 6
Stricken with awe by Thy coming in the flesh, the Jordan turned back in fear; and John, fulfilling the prophetic ministry, shrank back with trembling. The ranks of the angels were amazed, beholding Thee baptized in the flesh in the streams, and all who were in darkness were enlightened, hymning Thee Who hast appeared and illumined all things.

Ἁγίου ἸΩΆΝΝΟΥ ΠΡΟΔΡΌΜΟΥ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος πλάγιος β’
Τὴν σωματικήν σου παρουσίαν δεδοικώς, ὁ Ἰορδάνης φόβῳ ὑπεστρέφετο· τὴν προφητικὴν δὲ λειτουργίαν ἐκπληρῶν, ὁ Ἰωάννης τρόμῳ ὑπεστέλλετο· τῶν Ἀγγέλων αἱ τάξεις ἐξεπλήττοντο, ὁρῶσαί σε ἐν ῥείθροις σαρκὶ βαπτιζόμενον· καὶ πάντες οἱ ἐν τῷ σκότει κατηυγάζοντο, ἀνυμνοῦντές σε τὸν φανέντα, καὶ φωτίσαντα τὰ πάντα.

Kontakion of ST BRANNOCK of Braunton — Tone 5
Returning to Wales from thy pilgrimage to the Apostles/ and thy witnessing in Brittany, O Father Brannock,/ thou didst desire solitude for thy last days./ Miraculously sailing to Devon in a stone coffin,/ thou didst find Braunton pleasing to God./ Wherefore we praise Him for His great mercy and sing hymns,/ keeping festival to glorify and venerate thy most holy memory.


Ἁγίου ἸΩΆΝΝΟΥ ΠΡΟΔΡΌΜΟΥ Μεγαλυνάριον
Χειρί σου βαπτίσας, ὦ Βαπτιστά, τὸν διὰ θαλάσσης, ἀγαγόντα τὸν Ἰσραήλ, Προφητῶν ἁπάντων, ὑπέρτερος ἐδείχθης· διὸ ἀνευφημοῦμεν τὴν θείαν χάριν σου.

Friday, January 18, 2019

2019 • January 19 / January 6 • THEOPHANY• 7527

January 19 / January 6
2019 (7527)

HOLY THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD AND GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
ST SCHOTIN

THEOPHANY Apolytikion — Tone 1
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity made its appearance. For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, when He called Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove, confirmed the truth of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory to Thee.

THEOPHANY Troparion — Tone 1
When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan / The worship of the Trinity was made manifest / For the voice of the Father bore witness to You / And called You His beloved Son. / And the Spirit, in the form of a dove, / Confirmed the truthfulness of His word. / O Christ, our God, You have revealed Yourself / And have enlightened the world, glory to You!

THEOPHANY Troparion — Tone 1
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan,/ the worship of the Trinity was made manifest;/ for, the voice of the Father bare witness unto Thee,/ calling Thee His beloved Son;/ and the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the certainty of His word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and enlightened the worlds,// glory be to Thee!

Ἅγια ΘΕΟΦΆΝΕΙΑ ΤΟῦ ΚΥΡΊΟΥ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος α’
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις· τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοι, ἀγαπητὸν σε Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα· καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστερᾶς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεὶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοι.

Troparion of ST SCHOTIN ― Tone 4
O disciple of Dewi Sant,/ flower of the wilderness and teacher of the young,/ holy Schotin,/ in thy life thou didst serve Christ alone./ Wherefore, O Saint, intercede for us,/ that following thee in all piety and godly quiet,/ we may attain eternal salvation.


THEOPHANY Kontakion — Tone 4
Today You have shown forth to the world, O Lord, / and the light of Your countenance has been marked on us. / Knowing You, we sing Your praises. / You have come and revealed Yourself, / O unapproachable Light.

THEOPHANY Kontakion — Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the world, and Thy light, O Lord, has been marked upon us, who with full knowledge sing to Thee. Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared, O unapproachable Light.

THEOPHANY Kontakion — Tone 4
Thou hast appeared today to the whole world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, hath been signed upon us/ who hymn Thee with understanding./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ the Light unapproachable.

THEOPHANY Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Αὐτόμελον
Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφ' ἡμᾶς, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνοῦντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον.

Kontakion of ST SCHOTIN ― Tone 1
Praising thee and glorifying thy memory, O holy Schotin,/ we make our prayer to Christ our God,/ that He will grant us grace to emulate thy example,/ serving His holy Church and striving for the advancement of His kingdom.


Ἅγια ΘΕΟΦΆΝΕΙΑ ΤΟῦ ΚΥΡΊΟΥ Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἄφεσιν πηγάζων τοῖς ἐξ Ἀδάμ, ὁ τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἀνεξάντλητος ποταμὸς, ἐν τῷ Ἰορδάνῃ, βαπτίζεται θελήσει· ἀντλήσωμεν οὖν πάντες, ὕδωρ σωτήριον.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

2019 • January 18 / January 5 • 7527

January 18 / January 5
2019 (7527)

EVE OF THE THEOPHANY
HOLY MARTYRS THEOPEMPTOS AND THEONAS
ST RUMAN
ST APOLLINARIA the Syncletike presented herself as a eunuch named Dorotheos
ST GREGORY of Acretia
ST ROMANUS of Karpenisi
Venerable Mother SYNCLETICA of Alexandria
Troparion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
The river Jordan was once turned back by Elisha's mantle when Elijah was taken up,/ and the waters were divided hither and thither./ The watery path became dry for him as a type of baptism/ whereby we cross the flowing stream of life./ Christ has appeared in the Jordan to sanctify the waters.

Troparion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY — Tone 4
Of old, the river Jordan / turned back before Elisha’s mantle at Elijah’s ascension. / The waters were parted in two / and the waterway became a dry path. / This is truly a symbol of baptism / by which we pass through this mortal life. / Christ has appeared in the Jordan to sanctify the waters!

Troparion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY — Tone 4
Once, the River Jordan was turned back by the mantle of Elisha when Elijah was borne aloft, and the waters were parted on either side, and the path which before was wet became dry for him, as a true image of baptism, whereby we pass through the flow of life. Christ hath appeared in the Jordan to sanctify the waters.

Troparion of SS THEOPEMPTOS and THEONAS — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Theopemptus, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

Apolytikion of SS THEOPEMPTOS and THEONAS — Tone 4
Arrayed in the robes of the Priesthood, thou dost put the enemy to flight by thy contest, O inspired Hierarch Theopemptos. Wherefore thou didst bring glorious Theonas to the knowledge of the Truth when he turned to the Lord. Pray together with him for those who honour thy contest.

Ἅγιοι ΘΕΌΠΕΜΠΤΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΩΝᾶΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος δ'. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ἱερωσύνης τῇ στολῇ διαπρέπων, ἀθλητικῶς τὸν δυσμενῆ ἐτροπώσω, ὡς Ἱεράρχης ἔνθεος Θεόπεμπτε· ὅθεν πρὸς ἐπίγνωσιν, ἀληθείας προσάγεις, Θεωνᾶν τὸν ἔνδοξον, προσελθόντα Κυρίῳ· μεθ’ οὗ δυσώπει πάντοτε σοφέ, ὑπὲρ τῶν πίστει, τιμώντων τοὺς ἄθλους σου.

Troparion of ST RUMAN — Tone 5
Thou didst dazzle us with a jewel, a treasure,/ a pearl of great price, O righteous Father Ruman,/ in the God-pleasing life and asceticism of the desert./ Thy selfless devotion, love of animals/ and patience in the face of calumny are our guiding lights./ Wherefore, O Saint, pray that the unprofitable servants who hymn thee/ be granted great mercy.

Troparion of ST APOLLINARIA — Tone 4
Your lamb Apollinaria, / calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / “I love You, my Bridegroom, / and in seeking You, I endure suffering. / In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love.” / Through her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.

Apolytikion of ST GREGORY of Acretia ― Tone 3
Beautifying a brilliant life, a precious vessel of divine grace and model of virtue you were shown to be through temperance, Venerable Gregory, holy offspring of Crete, the sacred boast of the Monastery of Akritas. And now cease not to intercede, Father, on behalf of those who honor you.

Ὅσιος ΓΡΗΓΌΡΙΟΣ ὁ ἐΝ ἈΚΡΊΤᾳ Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Τὴν ὡραιότητα
Βίου λαμπρότητι καλλωπιζόμενος, σκεῦος πολύτιμον τῆς θείας Χάριτος καὶ ἀρετῶν ὑπογραμμὸς ἐδείχθης δι’ ἐγκρατείας, Ὅσιε Γρηγόριε, Κρήτης ἅγιον βλάστημα, τῆς Ἀκρίτα Μάνδρας δὲ ἱερὸν ἐγκαλώπισμα. Καὶ νῦν μὴ διαλίπῃς πρεσβεύων, Πάτερ, ὑπὲρ τῶν σὲ τιμώντων.

Apolytikion of ST ROMANUS of Karpenisi ― Tone 4
You first struggled ascetically on Athos, and received the Divine will through the teachings of the Venerable Akakios, and hastened towards the trials of martyrdom and death, and you, O Romanos, stand beside the crown-bestowing Christ, interceding for us, O all-glorious one.

Troparion of ST SYNCLETICA
Adorned with wisdom and grace, O blessed Syncletica, Thou wast unshaken by hostile attacks. Ever pray for those who celebrate thy memory.

Ἁγία ΣΥΓΚΛΗΤΙΚΉ Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ'. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Σοφίᾳ καὶ χάριτι, κεκοσμημένη σεμνή, ἀκλόνητος ἔμεινας, ὡς ὁ Ἰὼβ ὁ κλεινός, ἐχθροῦ ἐπίθεσιν· ὅθεν Συγκλητική σε, ἡ οὐράνιος δόξα, δέδεκται μετὰ τέλος, ὡς παρθένον φρονίμην· ἐν ᾗ τῶν μεμνημένων σου ἀεὶ μνημόνευε.


Kontakion EVE OF THE THEOPHANY ― Tone 4
The Lord cried to John in the running waters of Jordan:/ Be not afraid to baptize Me,/ for I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man.

Kontakion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY — Tone 4
Today the Lord enters the Jordan and cries out to John: / “Do not be afraid to baptize me. / For I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man.”

Kontakion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY — Tone 2 "Seeking the highest"
O Christ, Who in Thy compassion and infinite mercy takest away the multi­tude of all our transgressions, Thou comest as a man to be baptized in the waters of the Jordan, clothing me in the raiment of the ancient glory of which I was cruelly stripped bare.

Kontakion for the EVE OF THE THEOPHANY — Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared today"
In the streams of the Jordan the Lord crieth out to John today:/ Fear not to baptize Me,// for I have come to save Adam the first-created!

Kontakion of SS THEOPEMPTOS and THEONAS — Tone 2
As priest of the Mysteries and God-like minister of grace, thou didst guide Theonas in martyrdom and bring him to the Faith, O Theopemptos. Together with him thou didst cry out in the stadium: Christ is the strength of the Martyrs.

Ἅγιοι ΘΕΌΠΕΜΠΤΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΩΝᾶΣ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος β’. Τοὺς ἀσφαλεῖς
Ὡς ἱερεὺς, τῶν ἀπορρήτων ὅσιος, καὶ λειτουργὸς, θεοειδὴς τῆς χάριτος, μαρτυρίου τοῖς παλαίσμασι, μυσταγωγεῖς πρὶς πίστιν ἔνθεον, Θεόπεμπτε τὸν Θεωνᾶν τὸν ἔνδοξον, μεθ’ οὗ ἐν τῷ σταδίῳ ἀνεκραύγαζες· Χριστὸς τῶν Μαρτύρων τὸ ἑδραίωμα.

Kontakion of ST RUMAN ― Tone 5
Today we keep festival in thy honour, holy Ruman,/ for caring nothing for thyself/ thou didst face danger, false accusation and misdirected piety/ for the love of Him Who is the Creator of all things.

Kontakion ST APOLLINARIA — Tone 2
Having found your holy relics as healing for our souls, We faithful call out to you with a loud voice: / “O reknowned Virgin Martyr Apollinaria, / Intercede to Christ God for us all!”

Ἁγία ΣΥΓΚΛΗΤΙΚΉ Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Ἀρετῶν ἐκλάμψασα, ταῖς οὐρανίαις ἀκτῖσιν, ὡς λαμπὰς ἀείφωτος, Συγκλιτικὴ θεοφόρε, ἤμβλυνας, τοῦ παλαμναίου ἐχθροῦ τὰ κέντρα, ἴθυνας πρὸς τὸν νυμφῶνα τῆς ἄνω δόξης, δῆμον ἅγιον παρθένων, μεθ’ ὧν δυσώπει, ἐλεηθῆναι ἡμᾶς.

Kontakion of ST SYNCLETICA
Illustrious with rays of heavenly virtue, O Godbearing Syncletica thou didst blunt the goads of the ancient enemy, and bring a company of virgins to the bridal chamber. Together with them pray for us that we may find mercy.


Megalynarion of SS THEOPEMPTOS and THEONAS
Shining with the radiance of your contest, blessed Theopemptos, you illumined the divine Theonas towards life, through the power of a miracle, and having contested together, remember us.

Ἅγιοι ΘΕΌΠΕΜΠΤΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΩΝᾶΣ Μεγαλυνάριον
Αἴγλη διαλάμπων ἀθλητικῇ, Θεόπεμπτε μάκαρ, κατεφώτισας πρὸς ζωήν, Θεωνᾶν τὸν θεῖον, θαυμάτων ἐνεργείᾳ, μεθ’ οὗ καὶ συναθλήσας, ἡμῶν μνημόνευε.

Ἁγία ΣΥΓΚΛΗΤΙΚΉ Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῶν παρθένων ἡ καλλονή, καὶ Ἰὼβ τοῦ θείου, ἐκμαγεῖον ἐν πειρασμοῖς· χαίροις οὐρανίου, συγκλήτου κληρονόμε, Συγκλητικὴ θεόφρον, Πνεύματος ὄργανον.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

2019 • January 17 / January 4 • 7527

January 17 / January 4
2019 (7527)

FOREFEAST OF THE THEOPHANY
SYNAXIS OF THE SEVENTY HOLY APOSTLES
ST THEOCTISTOS ― ABBOT OF CUCOMO IN SICILY
Hosiosmartyr ATHANASIUS the Commentarisius
ST RUMON of Tavistock
Troparion of the THEOPHANY Forefeast ― Tone 4
Make ready, O Zebulon, and prepare thyself, Nephthali./ River Jordan, stop flowing and leap for joy at the Lord's coming for Baptism./ Rejoice, O Adam, with our first mother;/ hide not yourself as in Paradise of old./ For seeing us naked He has appeared,/ to clothe us with our first garment./ Christ has appeared, to renew the whole of creation.

Troparion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 3
With the use of divine faith you caught the nations,/ O Seventy Apostles of the Lord;/ and you lead them into the knowledge of God/ as those who had received the grace of the Spirit./ O inspired initiates,/ intercede with Christ our God/ that He grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 3
Holy apostles of the Seventy, / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Troparion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 3
O holy apostles/ entreat the merciful God// that He grant to our souls remission of transgressions.

Ἁγίων ἙΒΔΟΜΉΚΟΝΤΑ ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΩΝ Ἀπολυτίκιον — Ἦχος γ’. Θείας Πίστεως
Θείας πίστεως, τῷ ἀμφιβλήστρῳ, ἐζωγρήσατε, ἐθνῶν ἀγέλας, Ἑβδομήκοντα Κυρίου Ἀπόστολοι, πρὸς εὐσεβείας τὴν θείαν ἐπίγνωσιν, ὡς δεδεγμένοι τὴν χάριν τοῦ Πνεύματος. Μύσται ἔνθεοι, Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ πρεσβεύσατε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Troparion of ST THEOCTISTOS of Sicily ― Tone 3
By righteous works thou didst attain to a life pleasing to God/ and became His royal habitation./ And Christ the Friend of mankind has accepted thy labours/ and shown thee forth as a guide of monks./ Intercede with Him for those who cry:/ Rejoice, O godly-minded Theoctistos.

Apolytikion of ST THEOCTISTOS of Sicily ― Tone 3
You have become God's, royal founder, carrying out your calling, with an orderly life, pleasing to God, in works of righteousness; wherefore Christ the lover of mankind, showed you to be a leader of monks, and He accepted your struggles. Do therefore intercede on behalf of those who cry: Rejoice divinely-minded Theoktistos.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΚΤΙΣΤΟΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Τὴν ὡραιότητα
Κτίσις βασίλειος, Θεοῦ γενόμενος, βίον κατάλληλον, τῇ κλήσει ἔσχηκας, εὐαρεστήσας τῷ Θεῷ, ἐν ἔργοις δικαιοσύνης· ὅθεν Μοναζόντων σε, ποδηγέτην ἀνέδειξε, Χριστὸς ὁ φιλάνθρωπος, ὁ δεχθεὶς τοὺς ἀγῶνάς σου· ᾧ πρέσβευε ὑπὲρ τῶν βοώντων· χαίροις Θεόκτιστε θεόφρον.

Troparion of ST ATHANASIUS the Commentarisius — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Athanasius, O Lord, / Through his sufferings 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!

Troparion of ST RUMAN of Tavistock ― Tone 5
Thou didst dazzle us with a jewel, a treasure,
a pearl of great price,
O righteous Father Ruman, in the God pleasing life and asceticism of the desert.
Thy selfless devotion, love of animals and patience
in the face of false malicious tales, you are our guiding light.
Grant us thy great mercy.


Kontakion of the THEOPHANY Forefeast ― Tone 4
The Lord cried to John in the running waters of Jordan:/ Be not afraid to baptize Me,/ for I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man .

Kontakion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 2
Let us praise the choirs of Christ's Seventy Disciples, O faithful,/ and celebrate their festival./ They have taught us to worship the Undivided Trinity;/ for they are divine lamps of the Faith.

Kontakion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 2
O faithful, let us praise with hymns / the choir of the seventy disciples of Christ. / They have taught us all to worship the undivided Trinity, / for they are divine lamps of the Faith.

Kontakion of the Seventy Apostles — Tone 2"Seeking the highest"
In hymns, O ye faithful,/ let us in godly manner praise the choir of the seventy disciples of Christ;/ for, through them have we all learned to honor the indivisi­ble Trinity.// And they remain beacons of the divine Faith.

Ἁγίων ἙΒΔΟΜΉΚΟΝΤΑ ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΩΝ Κοντάκιον — Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Τοὺς Ἑβδομήκοντα σοφοὺς Ἀποστόλους, ὡς εὐσεβείας γεωργοὺς θεηγόρους, χαρμονικῶς αἰνέσωμεν ᾀσμάτων ᾠδαῖς· οὗτοι γὰρ τῆς πίστεως, τὸν σωτήριον λόγον, κόσμῳ ἐγκατέσπειραν, ὡς Χριστοῦ οἰκονόμοι· καὶ νῦν ἀπαύστως νέμουσιν ὑμῖν, τῶν ἐπταισμένων θεόθεν τὴν ἄφεσιν.

Kontakion of ST THEOCTISTOS of Sicily ― Tone 4
Thou didst rise like the sun from the west/ and gladden Christ's Church mystically by thy labours,/ O blessed and righteous Father Theoctistos.

Kontakion of ST THEOCTISTOS of Sicily ― Tone 4
You rose out of the West, mystically illuminating the Church of Christ like a bright sun with the resplendent and sacred rays of your ascetical labors, all-blessed Father, Venerable Theoktistos.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΚΤΙΣΤΟΣ Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ἐκ Δυσμῶν ὡς ἥλιος ἐξανατείλας, μυστικῶς κατηύγασας τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἀσκητικαῖς σου φαιδρότησι, Πάτερ παμμάκαρ, Θεόκτιστε Ὅσιε.

Kontakion of ST RUMAN of Tavistock ―Tone 5
Today we keep festival in thy honour, holy Ruman,
for caring nothing for thyself
thou didst face danger, false accusation and misdirected piety
for the love of Him Who is the Creator of all things.


Ἁγίων ἙΒΔΟΜΉΚΟΝΤΑ ἈΠΟΣΤΌΛΩΝ Μεγαλυνάριον
Ἑβδομηκοντάριθμος καὶ σεπτός, δῆμος Ἀποστόλων, τὸν τῆς πίστεως θησαυρόν, τοῖς ἐν ἀπιστίᾳ, διέδωκαν πλουσίως· ὑμνήσωμεν τὴν τούτων, θείαν συνέλευσιν.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΚΤΙΣΤΟΣ Μεγαλυνάριον
Φοῖνιξ ἐναρέτου ὤφθης ζωῆς, θάλλων διεξόδοις, σῶν ἱδρώτων τῶν εὐαγῶν· ὅθεν διατρέφεις, καρποῖς σου ἀθάνατοις, ἡμῶν τὰς διανοίας, Πάτερ Θεόκτιστε.

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