2019 • June 1 / May 19 • 7527 •

June 1 / May 19
2019 (7527)

HOLY HIEROMARTYR PATRICK BISHOP OF PRUSA WITH HIS PRIESTS ACACIOS, MENANDER AND POLYAENOS
ST CORNELIOS OF KOMEL
ST DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury
New Martyr JOHN the Dragatis

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Troparion of the Hieromartyrs ― Tone 4
You wisely proclaimed the uncreated Trinity to the enemy/ O four Godbearing priests:/ Patrick the inspired shepherd of Prusa,/ and godly Acacios, Menander and Polyaenos/ Wherefore as noble Athletes you were found worthy of glory.

Troparion of the Hieromartyrs ― Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared today..."
As one resplendent in the beauty of the priesthood/ and all-adorned with the blood of martyrdom, O Patrick,/ standing before Christ with those who suffered with thee,/ be thou mindful of us,// in that thou art an honored passion-bearer.

Troparion of the Hieromartyrs ― Tone 4
Your holy martyr Patrick and his companions, 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 the Hieromartyrs ― 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.

Ἅγιος ΠΑΤΡΊΚΙΟΣ ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἈΚΆΚΙΟΣ, ΜΈΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ καὶ ΠΟΛΎΑΙΝΟΣ οἱ Μάρτυρες ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´. Ταχύ προκατάλαβε
Οἱ Μάρτυρες σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτῶν, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσαντο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· σχόντες γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλον· ἔθραυσαν καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτῶν ταῖς ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Ἅγιος ΠΑΤΡΊΚΙΟΣ ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἈΚΆΚΙΟΣ, ΜΈΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ καὶ ΠΟΛΎΑΙΝΟΣ οἱ Μάρτυρες ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ'. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Τετρὰς θεοφόρητος, Ἱεραρχῶν ἱερῶν, Τριάδα τὴν ἄκτιστον, κατ’ ἐναντίον ἐχθρῶν, πανσόφως ἐκήρυξε, Πατρίκιος ὁ τῆς Προύσης, θεηγόρος ποιμάντωρ, Ἀκάκιος σὺν Μενάνδρῳ, καὶ Πολύαινος ἅμα· διὸ καὶ ὡς ἀθλήσαντες, δόξης ἠξιώθησαν.

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Troparion of ST CORNELIOS of Komel ― Tone 4
Kindled from thy youth with the fire of divine love,/ thou didst forsake the turmoil of life, O blessed Cornelios./ As a disciple of Anthony the Great/ thou didst serve Christ in toil and silence, in vigil, prayer and fasting./ Entreat Him that our souls may be saved.

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Troparion of ST DUNSTAN ― Tone 3
By thee, O Dunstan, hath the whole land of England been wondrously adorned, for thou didst labor unceasingly to restore all the monastic houses laid waste by the heathen, to people them again with zealous monks and nuns, and to provide them with strict rules of pious order wherewith to govern their lives. Wherefore, the Church of Christ doth ever praise thine all-honorable name, O holy bishop.

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Apolytikion of ST JOHN THE DRAGATIS ― Tone 1
With good courage you renounced your ancestral error, and quickly as one who came to know faith, Christ's athlete was numbered among the glorious chorus in Mesara; as a protector of fields you were highly favored, appearing as a brave Neomartyr of piety, intercede that we who are glad in you will receive grace.

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Kontakion of the Hieromartyrs ― Tone 4 “Today You have shown forth...”
You were arrayed in the beauty of the priesthood, O Patrick, / and adorned with the blood of martyrdom. / As you stand before Christ with those who suffered with you, / remember us, / for you are an honored passion-bearer.

Kontakion of the Hieromartyrs ― Plagal Tone 4
Since the Church hath thy body as a sacred gem of Jesus Christ, she now rejoiceth thereat, O blest Patrick, and with joy she crieth unto thee: Through thy prayers, O wise Father, all the world is preserved in peace and tranquillity, and it is kept unharmed and unconquered by any heresy.

Kontakion of the Hieromartyrs ― Tone 8
You guided the Church from on high by your prayers to the Lord as godly-minded priests and invincible Athletes,/ O Patrick, proclaimer of the true Faith, with blessed Acacios, Menander and Polyaenos./ We fervently praise your holy contest.

Ἅγιος ΠΑΤΡΊΚΙΟΣ ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἈΚΆΚΙΟΣ, ΜΈΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ καὶ ΠΟΛΎΑΙΝΟΣ οἱ Μάρτυρες ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ´. Ὡς ἀπαρχὰς
Ὡς ἱερὸν κειμήλιον, τοῦ Ἰησοῦ Πατρίκιε, ἡ Ἐκκλησία λαβοῦσα τὸ σῶμά σου, ἀγαλλομένη κράζει σοι. Διὰ σοὺ ἅπας κόσμος, ἐν εἰρήνῃ βαθεία διαφυλάττεται, ἐξ αἰρέσεως πάσης ἀλώβητος καὶ ἀήττητος.

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Kontakion of ST CORNELIOS of Komel ― Tone 8
From thy youth thou didst serve the Lord Who was made manifest in the world by being born of a Virgin./ In His power thou didst make the wilderness a city and people it with a multitude of disciples;/ thou didst enlighten them by thy God-inspired teachings./ Wherefore we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Cornelios, adornment of monks.

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Kontakion of ST DUNSTAN ― Tone 3
Like a master helmsman, O Dunstan, thou didst ably pilot the ship of Church and state in England, skillfully avoiding the treacherous rocks and reefs hidden beneath the tides of thy times, and bringing it safely to the calm harbour of heaven, fully laden with its freight of men's souls, which thou didst deliver, rejoicing, to Christ thy Master.

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Ἅγιος ΠΑΤΡΊΚΙΟΣ ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἈΚΆΚΙΟΣ, ΜΈΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ καὶ ΠΟΛΎΑΙΝΟΣ οἱ Μάρτυρες ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Τοὺς Ἱερομάρτυρας τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Ἀκάκιον ἅμα, καὶ Πατρίκιον τὸν κλεινόν, καὶ σὺν τῷ Μενάνδρῳ, Πολύαιανον τὸν θεῖον, ᾀσματικοῖς ἐπαίνοις ἐγκωμιάσωμεν.

2019 • May 31 / May 18 • 7527 •

May 31 / May 18
2019 (7527)

HOLY MARTYRS PETER, DIONYSIOS, CHRISTINE, ANDREW, PAUL, BENEDIMOS, PAULINOS AND HERACLIOS
MARTYRS THEODOTOS OF ANCYRA AND SEVEN VIRGINS: ALEXANDRA, TECUSA, CLAUDIA, THAINA, EUPHRASIA, MATRONA AND JULIA

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Troparion ― Tone 4
Let us praise the eight-fold assembly of prize-winners:/ Paulinos, Dionysios, Peter, and Andrew,/ Benedimos, godly-minded Paul,/ glorious Heraclios and holy Christine:/ they ever intercede with Christ our God for the world.

Apolytikion ― Tone 4
The eight-numbered common athletes through martyrdom let us praise with hymns, Paulinos, Dionysios and Peter, Andrew and Venedimos, the godly-minded Paul, glorious Herakleion, and the divine Christina, for they ever intercede for the world to Christ our God.

Apolytikion ― 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.

Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´. Ταχύ προκατάλαβε
Οἱ Μάρτυρες σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτῶν, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσαντο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· σχόντες γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλον· ἔθραυσαν καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτῶν ταῖς ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Τῶν ἀθλοφόρων τὸν ὀκτάριθμον δῆμον, μαρτυρικοῖς ἐγκωμιάσωμεν ὕμνοις, Παυλῖνον Διονύσιον καὶ Πέτρον ὁμοῦ, Ἀνδρέαν καὶ Βενέδιμον, τὸν θεόφρονα Παῦλον, Ἡράκλειον τὸν ἔνδοξον, καὶ Χριστίναν τὴν θείαν· οὗτοι καὶ γὰρ πρεσβεύουσιν ἀεί, ὑπὲρ τοῦ κόσμου, Χριστῷ τῷ θεῷ ἡμῶν.

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Troparion of Martyr THEODOTUS of Ancyra ― Tone 4
Your holy martyr Theodotus and his companions, 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 Martyr THEODOTUS of Ancyra ― Tone 4
Your Martyrs, O Lord, for their sufferings, have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. For strengthened by Your might, they overthrew tyrants and destroyed the powerless boldness of demons. Through their supplications save our souls.

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Kontakion ― Tone 4
Having come from various cities, O holy ones,/ you proved to be citizens of the Heavenly City./ As divine Martyrs/ you formed an illustrious choir,/ you champions of the Trinity.

Kontakion ― Tone 4
Ye were born of earth, and came from divers cities, but became the citizens of that blest city in the heights, being united in one great choir, O stalwart Martyrs who championed the Trinity.

Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Διαφόρων πόλεων ἐξωρμημένοι, οὐρανίου πόλεως, πολῖται ὢφθητε σεπτοί, χορόν λαμπρόν συγκροτήσαντες, Μάρτυρες θεῖοι, Τριάδος ὑπέρμαχοι.

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Kontakion of Martyr THEODOTUS of Ancyra ― Tone 2
Suffering martyrdom worthily, with those who suffered with you, O Theodotos, you received crowns of honor with holy virgin martyrs. Therefore entreat Christ God unceasingly on behalf of us all.

Kontakion of Martyr Theodotus of Ancyra Tone 2 "Seeking the highest..."
Having struggled well as an athlete, O Theodotus,/ with the athletes and the passion-bearing virgins thou hast received crowns of honor.// Wherefore, entreat ye Christ God unceasingly in behalf of us all.

Kontakion of Martyr THEODOTUS of Ancyra ― Tone 2 "Seeking the highest..."
You struggled well, O Theodotus, / together with your fellow athletes and the passion-bearing virgins. / You have all received crowns of honor. / Therefore, unceasingly pray to Christ God for us all.

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Μεγαλυνάριον
Πίστει στρατευσάμενοι τῷ Χριστῷ, θεόπλοκος δῆμος, καὶ γενναῖος συνασπισμός, ὤφθητε ἐν ἄθλοις, ὀκτάριθμοι ὁπλῖται, ἐχθρῶν τὰς παρατάξεις, περιτρεψάμενοι.

2019 • May 30 / May 17 • 7527 •

May 30 / May 17
2019 (7527)

HOLY NEW MARTYR PETER THE ALEUT
HOLY APOSTLE ANDRONICOS OF THE SEVENTY WITH HIS COMPANION JUNIA
ST MADERN ― HERMIT
ST ATHANASIUS THE NEW ― Archbishop of Christianopolis
SS NECTARIUS and THEOPHANES of Meteora
Martyr NICOLAS of Metsovo

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Troparion of ST PETER THE ALEUT ― Tone 1
O Peter, on the rock of thy faith Christ has built the Church of thy land,/ and has hallowed it in the streams of thy blood./ O Aleut, in thee thy people are made holy;/ from the farthest islands of the west He has raised thee as a light to all./ Glory to Him Who has glorified thee; glory to Him Who has crowned thee;/ glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.

Troparion of ST PETER THE ALEUT ― Tone 4
Today Alaska rejoices and America celebrates / for the New World has been sanctified by martyrdom. / Kodiak echoes with songs of thanksgiving, / Iliamna and Kenai observe the Festival of Faith. / The apostle and martyr Juvenaly is glorified / and Peter the Aleut is exalted by his voluntary sacrifice. / In their devotion and love for the Lord / they willingly endured persecution and death for the Truth. / Now in the Kingdom of Heaven they intercede for our souls.

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Troparion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 2
You shone forth as Apostles and heralds of Christ,/ sowing the preaching of grace among all men./ Therefore we praise you, illustrious Andronicos and Junia,/ as we exalt Christ our God.

Troparion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 3
O holy apostles/ entreat the merciful God// that He grant to our souls remission of transgressions.

Troparion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 3
Holy Apostle Andronicus / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Apolytikion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 3
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Ἅγιοι ἈΝΔΡΌΝΙΚΟΣ καὶ ἸΟΥΝΊΑ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τὸν τάφον σου Σωτήρ
Δυὰς φωτοειδής, ἱερῶν Ἀποστόλων, καὶ κήρυκες Χριστοῦ, ἀνεδείχθητε κόσμῳ, τοῖς πᾶσι κατασπείραντες, τὸ τῆς χάριτος κήρυγμα· ὅθεν σήμερον, ὑμᾶς πιστῶς εὐφημοῦμεν, ὦ Ἀνδρόνικε, καὶ Ἰουνία θεόφρον, Χριστὸν μεγαλύνοντες.

Ἅγιοι ἈΝΔΡΌΝΙΚΟΣ καὶ ἸΟΥΝΊΑ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ´
Ἀπόστολοι Ἅγιοι, πρεσβεύσατε τῷ ἐλεήμονι Θεῷ , ἵνα πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν, παράσχῃ ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν.

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Troparion of ST MADERN ― Tone 2
Out of pagan darkness in the land of Cornwall/ thou didst shine as a witness to Christ./ Holy hermit Madern,/ entreat Him that the light thou didst kindle/ may ever shine in our hearts.

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Apolytikion of ST ATHANASIUS ― Tone 1
For those who celebrate your memory, and honor your body, and most-reverently venerate your myrrh-flowing skull, do entreat Christ the good, having boldness towards God, and by your fervent intercessions, save them from dangers, O holy Athanasios. And having as a fellow-intercessor, the great Forerunner of the Lord, invisibly in the monastery, as a guardian and fortress.

Ἅγιος ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης.
Τοὺς τελοῦντας τὴν μνήμην, καὶ τιμώντας τὸ σῶμά σου, καὶ πανευλαβῶς προσκυνοῦντας τὴν μυρίπνοον Κάραν σου, ὡς ἔχων παρρησίαν πρὸς Θεόν, ἱκέτευε Χριστὸν τὸν ἀγαθόν, καὶ ταῖς σαῖς θερμαῖς πρεσβείαις, τῶν κινδύνων σῷζε, ὦ ἅγιε Ἀθανάσιε. Ἔχων δὲ καὶ συμπρεσβευτήν, τὸν μέγαν Κυρίου Πρόδρομον, ἔσο ἀοράτως τῆς Μονῆς, φρουρὸς καὶ προπύργιον.

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Ὅσιοι ΝΕΚΤΆΡΙΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΟΦΆΝΗΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Δυὰς ἡ τῶν Ὁσίων θεοφόροι αὐτάδελφοι, τῶν Ἰωαννίνων τὸ κλέος, Μετεώρων ἀγλάϊσμα, Θεόφανες θεράπον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ νέκταρ ὦ Νεκτάριε ζωῆς, πάσης βλάβης καὶ κινδύνων καὶ πειρασμῶν, λυτροῦσθε τοὺς κραυγάζοντας· δόξα τῷ ἐνισχύσαντι ὑμᾶς, δόξα τῷ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ χορηγοῦντι δι’ ὑμῶν, ἡμῖν πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν.

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Ἅγιος Νεομάρτυς ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ΣΤὸ ΜΈΤΣΟΒΟ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Τοῦ Μετσόβου τὸν γόνον καὶ Τρικκάλων τὸ καύχημα, καὶ τῶν πάλαι Μαρτύρων, μιμητὴν καὶ ὁμότροπον, Νικόλαον τιμήσωμεν πιστοί, τὸν νέον τοῦ Σωτῆρος Ἀθλητήν, ὡς λυτρούμενον κινδύνων πολυειδῶν, τοὺς πίστει ἀνακράζοντας· δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ, πᾶσιν ἰάματα.

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Kontakion of ST PETER THE ALEUT ― Tone 4
Today Valaam joins Alaska in celebrating this joyous feast, / as her spiritual son Juvenaly embraces the New Martyr Peter with love. / Together they suffered for the Lord in America / and united the Old World with the New by their voluntary sacrifice. / Now forever they stand before the King of Glory and intercede for our souls.

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Kontakion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 2
Let us praise these two Apostles of Christ/ Andronicos the star who enlightened the heathen,/ and Junia his fellow labourer;/ and let us cry:/ Pray to Christ our God unceasingly for us all.

Kontakion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 2 "Seeking the highest..."
Let us praise Andronicus, the apostle of Christ,/ the all-radiant star who illu­mined the nations/ with the light, of divine knowledge,/ and with him the all-wise Junia,/ who shone forth in piety;// and let us cry: Entreat Christ God without ceas­ing in behalf of our souls!

Kontakion of Ss Andronicos and Junia Tone 2 "Seeking the highest..."
Let us praise the apostle of Christ, Andronicus, / the all-radiant star who illumined the nations with the light of the knowledge of God. / Together with him we praise all-wise Junia, / who shone with righteousness. / To them let us cry out: / “Unceasingly pray to Christ God for us all.”

Kontakion of SS ANDRONICOS and JUNIA ― Tone 2
As notable companions of the Apostles and true ministers of Jesus, ye proved to be sacred heralds of His condescension; for having received the grace of the Spirit, O glorious Andronicus and Junia, ye shine like lamps unto the ends of the world.

Ἅγιοι ἈΝΔΡΌΝΙΚΟΣ καὶ ἸΟΥΝΊΑ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β’. Τοὺς ἀσφαλεῖς
Ὡς εὐκλεεῖς, τῶν Ἀποστόλων σύναυλοι, καὶ ἀληθεῖς, τοῦ Ἰησοῦ διάκονοι, τῆς αὐτοῦ συγκαταβάσεως, ἱεροφάντορες ἐδείχθητε· τὴν χάριν γὰρ τοῦ Πνεύματος δεξάμενοι, Ἀνδρόνικε καὶ Ἰουνία ἔνδοξοι, ὡς λύχνοι τοῖς πέρασιν ἐφάνατε.

Ἅγιοι ἈΝΔΡΌΝΙΚΟΣ καὶ ἸΟΥΝΊΑ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ´ . Ὁ ὑψωθείς
Ὁ δοξασθεὶς παρὰ Θεοῦ θαυμασίως, δι᾽ εὐωδίας καὶ θαυμάτων ποικίλων, ἐν τοῖς ἐσχάτοις χρόνοις, Ἀθανάσιε, φάνηθι ταχύτατος, καὶ θερμὸς ἀντιλήπτωρ, τῶν δεινῶν λυτρούμενος, τοὺς πιστώς σε τιμώντας, καὶ τοὺς τὰ λείψανα κατέχοντας τὰ σά, πρὸς μετανοίας ὁδὸν χειραγώγησον.

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Kontakion of ST ATHANASIUS ― Tone 4
Having been wondrously glorified by God, embellished with fragrances and miracles, in these latter years, Athanasios, you appeared as a quick, and fervent helper, rescuing from dangers, the faithful who honor you, and those who possess your relics, lead by the hand along the path of repentance.

Ἅγιος ἈΘΑΝΆΣΙΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ὁ δοξασθεὶς παρὰ Θεοῦ θαυμασίως, δι’ εὐωδίας καὶ θαυμάτων ποικίλων, ἐν τοῖς ἐσχάτοις χρόνοις, Ἀθανάσιε, φάνηθι ταχύτατος, καὶ θερμὸς ἀντιλήπτωρ, τῶν δεινῶν λυτρούμενος· τοὺς πιστῶς σε τιμῶντας, καὶ τοὺς τὰ λείψανα κατέχοντας τὰ σά, πρὸς μετανοίας ὁδὸν χειραγώγησον.

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Ὅσιοι ΝΕΚΤΆΡΙΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΟΦΆΝΗΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Ἡ δυὰς ἡ ἔνθεος, τῶν θεοφόρων Πατέρων, ὁ κλεινὸς Νεκτάριος, καὶ Θεοφάνης ὁ θεῖος, λάμψαντες, ἐν Μετεώροις καθάπερ ἄστρα, νέμουσι, φῶς σωτηρίας τοῖς ἐκβοῶσι· χαίρετε φωτὸς δοχεῖα, οἱ τῆς Τριάδος θεῖοι θεράποντες.

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Ἅγιος Νεομάρτυς ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ΣΤὸ ΜΈΤΣΟΒΟ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ὡς ἀστὴρ νεόφωτος, λαμπρῶς ἀθλήσας, ἐν ὑστέροις ἔτεσι, τῇ Ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἐδείχθης Μάρτυς Νικόλαε· διὸ γεραίρει τὴν θείαν σου ἄθλησιν.

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Ἅγιοι ἈΝΔΡΌΝΙΚΟΣ καὶ ἸΟΥΝΊΑ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Παῦλος ὁ οὐράνιος συγγενεῖς, καὶ ἐν Ἀποστόλοις, ἐπισήμους ὑμᾶς καλεῖ, Ἀνδρόνικε μάκαρ, καὶ θεία Ἰουνία· Χριστοῦ γὰρ θεηγόροι, ὤφθητε κήρυκες.

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Ὅσιοι ΝΕΚΤΆΡΙΟΣ καὶ ΘΕΟΦΆΝΗΣ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις αὐταδέλφων ἡ ξυνωρίς, Νεκτάριε μάκαρ, καὶ Θεοφάνες ἱερέ, Ἰωαννίνων δόξα, καὶ Μετεώρων λύχνοι, καὶ Βαρλαὰμ τῆς Μάνδρας, θεῖοι δομήτορες.

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Ἅγιος Νεομάρτυς ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ΣΤὸ ΜΈΤΣΟΒΟ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τοῦ Μετσόβου θεῖος βλαστός· χαίροις ὁ Τρικκάλων, ἀντιλήπτωρ καὶ ἀρωγός· χαίροις ὁ παρέχων, ἰάσεων τὴν χάριν, Νικόλαε τρισμάκαρ τοῖς σοὶ προστρέχουσι.

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PRAYER to St NICOLAS of Metsovo
Like a second Peter you denied your Lord, And like a second Peter repented And confessed your faith in Him. Your sufferings and death Witnessed to Christ our God, Your prayers rising up amidst the flames, Like incense offered at His altar. Pray for us as we venerate your memory, Holy Martyr Nicolas,| That we, inspired by your courage And your faith, May seek forgiveness for our sins, And witness to Christ's love In all we say and do. AMEN

PRAYER to St NICOLAS of Metsovo
Holy martyr Nicolas, Pray for us before the throne of God As you prayed in the midst of the consuming flames; At your prayers may we be healed Of all sickness of body, mind and spirit. AMEN

PRAYER to St NICOLAS of Metsovo
Teach us, Holy Martyr Nicolas, Never to lose trust in God's forgiveness. In your youth you abandoned Christ But when you turned to Him again, He granted you the courage To witness to Him in the flames. Be a beacon to lead us back to Christ If we stray from His path Through error, wrongdoing or sin, So that we too may confess Him With you and with all His saints. AMEN.

2019 • May 29 / May 16 • 7527 •

May 29 / May 16
2019 (7527)

ST THEODORE THE SANCTIFIED ― DISCIPLE OF ST PACHOMIOS
ST EPHRAIM OF PEREKOP
ST CARANIOC
ST BRENDAN THE VOYAGER

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Troparion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 1
A desert dweller, an angel in the flesh,/ and a wonderworker wast thou shown to be,/ O our God-bearing father Theodore,/ 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 THEODORE ― Tone 1
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Theodoros, 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.

Troparion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 1
Dweller of the desert and angel in the body, / you were shown to be a wonder-worker, our God-bearing Father Theodore. / 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 THEODORE ― Tone 3
Thou wast a sanctified gift and didst glorify God the Word,/ O holy, godly Theodore./ Filled with divine goodness,/ thou pourest grace on all who cry:/ Pray to Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΔΩΡΟΣ ὁ ἩΓΙΑΣΜΈΝΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α´. Τοῦ λίθου σφαγισθέντος
Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καὶ ἐν σώματι ἄγγελος, καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης, θεοφόρε Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Αὐξέντιε· νηστείᾳ ἀγρυπνίᾳ προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβών, θεραπεύεις τοὺς νοσοῦντας, καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΔΩΡΟΣ ὁ ἩΓΙΑΣΜΈΝΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Δῶρον πέφηνας, ἁγιωσύνης, τὸν πανάγιον, δοξάσας Λόγον, ἡγιασμένε θεόφρον Θεόδωρε· ὅθεν βλυστάνεις ἐκ θείας χρηστότητος, ἁγιασμὸν ἀληθῆ τοῖς βοῶσί σοι. Πάτερ Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Troparion of ST EPHRAIM of Perekop ― Tone 4
Serving God from thy youth, O blessed Ephraim,/ for His sake thou didst abandon home and family./ Thou didst live austerely in the wilderness/ where thou didst receive the gift of wonderworking./ Pray to Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

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Troparion of ST CARANTOC ― Tone 7
Preferring to serve in the Kingdom of God/ than to rule an earthly kingdom, O Father Carantoc,/ thou didst convert many to Christ in Ireland,/ in thy native Wales and in Cornwall,/ where having cast out the dragon and founded many churches/ thou wast a shining beacon guiding many souls into the Way of Salvation./ Pray now to Christ our God that He will save our souls.

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Troparion of ST BRENDAN ― Tone 5
Thine angelic life of fasting hath spread thy glory throughout the Church of Christ, O venerable father Brendan. For thou didst sail the waters of the thundering sea like a merchant seeking a pearl of great price, but didst obtain it in the heavens from the hand of thy Lord. Wherefore, O God-bearing father, bestow this treasure upon those who now call upon thee with faith and who cherish thine honored memory.

Troparion of ST BRENDAN ― Tone 8
The Divine Likeness has been perfected in thee, O holy Father Brendan,/ for taking up the Cross thou hast followed Christ,/ and by thy deeds thou hast taught us to disdain the flesh, for it passes away,/ but to cultivate the soul, for it is immortal:/ wherefore, O holy Father, thy spirit rejoices with the Angels.

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Kontakion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 2
Thou didst flourish like a date palm in the house of God/ and produce fruits of virtue by thine asceticism, O Theodore./ Therefore thou art now blessed/ and art rejoicing with the Angels.

Kontakion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 2
You flourished like a palm tree in the house of God, / bringing forth the fruit of virtues for the Lord through your ascetic efforts. / Therefore, you are called blest, venerable Father Theodore, / for you are equal to the bodiless ones!

Kontakion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 2 ''Seeking the highest..."
Thou didst flourish in the house of God like a palm-tree,/ and through excellent ascetic endeavor didst brine forth the fruit of the virtues for the Lord./ O venerable father;// wherefore, as one who standeth with the incorporeal hosts, thou art called blessed.

Kontakion of ST THEODORE ― Tone 2
While flourishing like a palm tree in the house of God, thou broughtest forth fruits of virtues through thine excellence in ascetic labours, O righteous Father, sanctified Theodore. Hence, thou art now called blest by all, since thou art a true peer of the bodiless.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΔΩΡΟΣ ὁ ἩΓΙΑΣΜΈΝΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β´. Τά ἄνω ζητῶν
Ἐν οἴκω Θεοῦ, ὡς φοίνιξ σύ ἐξήνθησας, καρπούς τε αὐτῷ, ἀρετῶν προσενήνοχας, διὰ τῆς ἀσκήσεως, τῆς ἀρίστης Πάτερ Θεόδωρε· ὅθεν καὶ μακαρίζῃ νῦν, ὡς τῶν Ἀσωμάτων ἰσοστάσιος.

Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΔΩΡΟΣ ὁ ἩΓΙΑΣΜΈΝΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Τὸν ἐν Ἁγίοις ἀληθῶς ἀναπαυόμενον
Τοῖς σοῖς ὁσίοις θεραπεύσας κατορθώμασιν
Ἁγιότητος ἐδείχθης λαμπρὸν δοχεῖον.
Ἀλλ’ ἁγίασον παμμάκαρ τῇ σῇ χάριτι
Καὶ ἡμῶν τὰς διανοίας καὶ τὰ σώματα
Τῶν βοώντων σοι, χαίροις Πάτερ Θεόδωρε.

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Kontakion of ST EPHRAIM of Perekop ― Tone 8
Thou didst strive for the angelic life, abandoning earthly things,/ and hasten to Christ, O righteous father./ Thou didst guard thyself with His commandments and appear as an unassailable pillar./ Wherefore we cry to thee: Rejoice O Ephraim, thou radiant lamp.

Kontakion of ST BRENDAN ― Tone 4 "Thou hast appeared…"
By ascetic strivings thou didst safely sail across the sea of life, and, rejoicing, didst attain unto the realm of the blessed, which is on high, O venerable father Brendan, divinely wise and most holy. Entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

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Ὅσιος ΘΕΌΔΩΡΟΣ ὁ ἩΓΙΑΣΜΈΝΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Σῶμα καὶ καρδίαν ἁγιασθείς, τῷ ἀμέμπτῳ βίῳ, ὡς τοῦ Πνεύματος ἐραστής, Τρισηλίου δόξης, ἡγιασμένον σκεῦος, ἐν τοῖς Ὁσίοις ὤφθης, Πάτερ Θεόδωρε.

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ST BRENDAN'S PRAYER
Shall I abandon, O King of mysteries, the soft comforts of home? Shall I turn my back on my native land, and turn my face towards the sea?
Shall I put myself wholly at your mercy, without silver, without a horse, without fame, without honour? Shall I throw myself wholly upon You, without sword and shield, without food and drink, without a bed to lie on? Shall I say farewell to my beautiful land, placing myself under Your yoke?
Shall I pour out my heart to You, confessing my manifold sins and begging forgiveness, tears streaming down my cheeks? Shall I leave the prints of my knees on the sandy beach, a record of my final prayer in my native land?
Shall I then suffer every kind of wound that the sea can inflict? Shall I take my tiny boat across the wide sparkling ocean? O King of the Glorious Heaven, shall I go of my own choice upon the sea?
O Christ, will You help me on the wild waves?

2019 • May 28 / May 15 • 7527 •

May 28 / May 15
2019 (7527)

ST PACHOMIOS THE GREAT
ST ACHILLIOS THE WONDERWORKER ― BISHOP OF LARISSA
ST ISAIAH BISHOP OF ROSTOV and WONDERWORKER
Martyress DYMPHNA
ST PANEGYRIOS of Cyprus
ST KALI THE PHILANTHROPIST

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Troparion of ST PACHOMIOS ― Tone 5
As a pastor of the Chief Shepherd/ thou didst guide flocks of monks into the heavenly sheepfold / thyself illumined, thou didst instruct others concerning the Habit and Rule./ And now thou dost rejoice with them in the heavenly mansions.

Apolytikion of ST PACHOMIOS ― Plagal Tone 1
Thou didst prove a chief pastor of the Chief Shepherd, Christ, guiding the flocks of monastics unto the heavenly fold, whence thou learntest of the habit and the way of life that doth befit ascetic ranks; having taught this to thy monks, thou now dancest and rejoicest with them in heavenly dwellings, O great Pachomius, our Father and guide.

Troparion of ST PACHOMIOS ― 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 Pachomius pray to Christ God to save our souls!

Ὅσιος ΠΑΧΏΜΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Ἀγελάρχης ἐδείχθης τοῦ Ἀρχιποίμενος, Μοναστῶν τᾶς ἀγέλας Πάτερ Παχώμιε, πρὸς τὴν μάνδραν ὁδηγῶν τὴν ἐπουράνιον, καὶ τὸ πρέπον ἀσκηταῖς, ἐκεῖθεν σχῆμα μυηθείς, καὶ τοῦτο πάλιν μυήσας· νῦν δὲ σὺν τούτοις ἀγάλλῃ, καὶ συγχορεύεις ἐν οὐρανίαις σκηναῖς.

Ὅσιος ΠΑΧΏΜΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ´
Ταῖς τῶν δακρύων σου ῥοαῖς, τῆς ἐρήμου τὸ ἄγονον ἐγεώργησας· καὶ τοῖς ἐκ βάθους στεναγμοῖς, εἰς ἑκατὸν τοὺς πόνους ἐκαρποφόρησας· καὶ γέγονας φωστὴρ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, λάμπων τοῖς θαύμασιν, Παχώμιε Πατὴρ ἡμῶν ὅσιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Apolytikion of ST ACHILLIOS ― Tone 4
The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Achillios, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Troparion of ST ACHILLIOS ― Tone 4
Grace has revealed thee as bishop and protector of Larissa and a wise hierarch, O blessed Achillios./ By thy words and miracles thou didst preach the might of the Consubstantial Trinity,/ Whom we pray thee to entreat for those who praise thee.

Ἅγιος ἈΧΊΛΛΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Λαρίσης σε πρόεδρον, καὶ πολιοῦχον λαμπρόν, ἡ χάρις ἀνέδειξεν, ὡς Ἱεράρχην σοφόν, παμμάκαρ Ἀχίλλιε· σὺ γὰρ τὸ τῆς Τριάδος, ὁμοούσιον κράτος, θαύμασί τε καὶ λόγοις, κατετράνωσας κόσμῳ. Ἣν Πάτερ ἐξευμενίζου, τοῖς σὲ γεραίρουσι.

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Troparion of ST ISAIAH of Rostov ― Tone 8
Guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and modesty, light of Rostov,/ God-enlightened adornment of hierarchs, O wise Isaiah, thou hast enlightened Russia./ Intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

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Troparion of ST DYMPHNA ― Tone 4
Maddened by lust, the ungodly king raged mindlessly when his abominable desires were steadfastly refused; and, rebuked, he hewed down Gerebran the pious priest, and likewise slew the holy Dymphna his daughter, who willingly died to preserve her virginity. Wherefore, those who are deranged and deluded in mind find in her a steadfast advocate and a wellspring of wondrous healing.

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Apolytikion of ST PANEGYRIOS ― Tone 1
The glory of Cyprus and the boast of Malounta, you showed yourself to be a wonderworker, our God-bearing Father Panegyrios. You were garbed in the dress of the priesthood and showed yourself to be a source of miracles, to those who run with faith to your all-revered and divine church. Glory to God Whom you did please, Glory to Him Who crowned you, Glory to Him Who has given you to us as a sleepless intercessor.

Ὅσιος ΠΑΝΗΓΎΡΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Θείας πίστεως
Τῶν Κυπρίων τὸ κλέος, Μαλουντίων τὸ καύχημα καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης, θεοφόρε Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Πανηγύριε· ἱερωσύνης ἐνεδύσω τὴν στολὴν καὶ θαυμάτων τε πηγὴ ἀνεδείχθης, τοῖς προστρέχουσιν ἐν πίστει ἐν τῷ πανσέπτῳ καὶ θείῳ τεμένει σου. Δόξα τῷ οὕτως εὐδοκήσαντι Θεῷ, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ δωρησαμένῳ σε ἡμῖν πρέσβυν ἀκοίμητον.

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Apolytikion of ST KALI ― Tone 4
In awe of the beauty of your virginity and your support of the hungry, healer of the sick, praise of the Venerables, the rule of beneficence, Kali the miracle-gusher, intercede to Christ that He grant good things to our souls.

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Kontakion of ST PACHOMIOS ― Tone 2
O Godbearing Pachomios, after living the life of Angels in thy body/ thou wast granted their glory./ Now thou art standing with them before God's throne/ and praying that we all may be forgiven.

Kontakion of ST PACHOMIOS ― Tone 2
Since thou hadst shown forth the life of the Angels while in a body, O God-bearing Pachomius, thou wast also counted worthy of their glory; and with them thou standest before the Lord's throne, interceding that divine forgiveness be granted unto all.

Kontakion of ST PACHOMIOS ― Tone 2
After living the life of the angels in the body, / you were granted their glory, God-bearing Pachomius. / Now standing with them before the throne of God, / you pray that we all may be forgiven.

Ὅσιος ΠΑΧΏΜΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β´. Τὴν ἐν πρεσβείαις
Τὴν τῶν Ἀγγέλων ἐν στόματι πολιτείαν, ἐπιδεξάμενος Παχώμιε θεοφόρε, τούτων καὶ τῆς εὐκλείας ἠξίωσαι, τῷ τοῦ Δεσπότου θρόνῳ, σὺν αὐτοῖς παριστάμενος, καὶ πᾶσι πρεσβεύων θείαν ἄφεσιν.

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Kontakion of ST ACHILLIOS ― Tone 8
Let us praise Achillios, the unfading star of the world, the unsleeping shepherd of Larissa/ Let us cry: Save us from storms as thou hast boldness with God/ that we may sing: Rejoice, O Father Achillios.

Kontakion of ST ACHILLIOS ― Plagal Tone 4
Let us all praise with hymns and songs divine Achillios, the brightly shining and unwaning star of all the world, who is Larissa's unsleeping and loving shepherd. Let us cry to him: Since thou hast boldness with the Lord, do thou rescue us from every raging storm of life, that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Achillios.

Ἅγιος ἈΧΊΛΛΙΟΣ ―Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Τῆς οἰκουμένης τὸν ἀστέρα τὸν ἀνέσπερον
Καὶ Λαρισαίων τὸν ποιμένα τὸν ἀκοίμητον
Τὸν ἀχίλλιον ὑμνήσωμεν ἐκβοῶντες·
Παρρησίαν κεκτημένος πρὸς τὸν Κύριον
Ἐκ παντοίας τρικυμίας ἡμᾶς λύτρωσαι
Τοὺς βοῶντάς σοι, χαίροις Πάτερ Ἀχίλλιε.

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Kontakion of ST DYMPHNA ―Tone 1 "When the stone had been sealed…"
When thou wast entombed in a cave, and the mouth thereof was sealed for many years, O Dymphna, thy grave was opened by the pious, and thy sacred relics were found untouched by decay. Wherefore, we cry out to Him Who exalteth thee: Glory to Thine loving-kindness, O Christ! Glory to Thy kingdom! Glory to Thy compassion, O Thou Who art wondrous in Thy saints!

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Kontakion of ST KALI ―Tone 3
With fastings and vigils, you lived on earth, occupying yourself with prayer, and the contemplation of divine words, unwearied in your works and beneficence, now you live in the heavens, occupied with the vision of God and interceding to the Savior on our behalf, O Kali.

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Ὅσιος ΠΑΧΏΜΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ―Μεγαλυνάριον
Πάχος ἀπορρίψας τὸ γεηρόν, πρὸς γνόφον εἰσέδυς, τῶν ἀΰλων θεωριῶν· ὅθεν ἐκομίσω, τὰς θεογράφους πλάκας, Παχώμιε παμμάκαρ, ζωῆς τῆς κρείττονος.

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Ἅγιος ἈΧΊΛΛΙΟΣ ―Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς Ἑῴας ἀστὴρ λαμπρός, καὶ τῶν Λαρισαίων, λαμπαδοῦχος καὶ ὁδηγός, χαίροις εὐσεβείας, λειμὼν ὁ ἀνθηφόρος, Ἀχίλλιε παμμάκαρ, Τριάδος πρόμαχε.

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Megalynarion of ST KALI
Rejoice, beauty of Virgins, do not turn away from our needs, inexhaustible treasure, those who suffer illness heal noble one, most-venerable Kali, shining by your miracles.

2019 • May 27 / May 14 • 7527 •

May 27 / May 14
2019 (7527)

HOLY MARTYR ISIDORE OF CHIOS
ST ISIDORE OF ROSTOV ― FOOL FOR CHRIST
ST CARTHAGE THE YOUNGER ― ABBOT
Hieromartyr THERAPONT Bishop of Cyprus

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Troparion of ST ISIDORE of Chios ― Tone 4
Enlisted by the King of the Ages,/ thou didst spurn the earthly king with his army and boldly preach Christ our God./ Therefore thou didst complete thy contest and shine forth as His glorious Martyr./ Entreat Him to save our souls,/ for we honour thee, blessed Isidore.

Apolytikion of ST ISIDORE of Chios ― Tone 4
Thy Martyr, 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.

Ἅγιος ἸΣΊΔΩΡΟΣ ἐΝ ΧΊῳ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ὡς στρατευθεὶς τῷ Βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, τῶν ἐπιγείων τὴν στρατείαν ἀπώσω, καὶ εὐθαρςῶς ἐκήρυξας Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν· ὅθεν τὸν ἀγῶνά σου, τὸν καλὸν ἐκτελέσας, Μάρτυς θεοδόξαστος, τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἐδείχθης· ὃν ἐκδυσώπει σώζεσθαι ἡμᾶς, τοὺς σὲ τιμῶντας, παμμάκαρ Ἰσίδωρε.

Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Μάρτυρος ― Ἦχος δ´
Ὁ Μάρτυς σου Κύριε, ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτοῦ, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσατο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· ἔχων γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλεν ἔθραυσε καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτοῦ ταῖς ἱκεσίαις Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Troparion of ST ISIDORE of Rostov ― Tone 4
Illumined by grace, O divinely-wise Isidore,/ thou didst chastely and patiently run the course of thy life./ And after death thy splendid life has made thee famous:/ for thou didst shower grace of healing on all who faithfully venerate thy tomb./ O blessed Isidore, pray to Christ our God to save our souls.

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Troparion of ST CARTHAGE the Younger ― Tone 6
Taking the name of thy spiritual father at baptism, O holy Carthage/ thou didst exchange a royal, but pagan, heritage for the monastic life./ As in this world thou didst care for those/ who suffered in their bodies the corruption of leprosy,/ now, we implore thee, intercede with Christ our God/ that He will cleanse our leprous souls and save us.

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Apolytikion of ST THERAPON of Cyprus
Participating in the ways of the Apostles, you were enthroned as their successor. You discovered praxis as the way towards theoria. Therefore directing the word of truth, you suffered for the faith to the sheeding of your blood. Hierarch and Martyr Therapon, entreat Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Ἅγιος ΘΕΡΆΠΟΝΤΑΣ ὁ Κύπρου ― Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Θεραπεύσας ἐνθέῳ ζήλῳ τὸν Κύριον, ἀληθῶς ἀνεδείχθης θεράπων τούτου πιστός· διὸ δέδοσαι ἡμῖν τοῖς τιμῶσί σε, ἀκεσώδυνος πηγή, καὶ πολυχεύμων ποταμός, θαυμάτων καὶ ἰαμάτων, Θεράπον Ἱερομάρτυς· ὅθεν σε πάντες μακαρίζομεν.

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Kontakion of ST ISIDORE of Chios ― Tone 3
In your combat with the dragon, / You gained the victory, O martyr Isidore. / As a radiant beacon from Egypt, / You shone forth to illumine all under the sun, / advancing towards Him who shone forth from the Virgin Mother of God, / for whose sake you were slain, O Passion-Bearer, / offering yourself as a fragrant sacrifice.

Kontakion of St Isidore of Chios ― Tone 4
You have been revealed as a great guide to the world through your prayers, O holy one. / Therefore, we praise you today, / divinely-wise martyr, glorious Isidore.

Kontakion of ST ISIDORE of Chios ― Tone 4
Thou hast become a great guide to the world through thy prayers./ Wherefore today we praise thee,/ O holy Martyr, glorious Isidore.

Kontakion of ST ISIDORE of Chios ― Tone 4
In thy holy prayers to God, thou hast shone brightly, a great guide for all the world. Wherefore, we praise thee on this day, O Saint, thou Martyr of godly mind and boast of Chios, O glorious Isidore.

Ἅγιος ἸΣΊΔΩΡΟΣ ἐΝ ΧΊῳ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ´. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Κυβερνήτης μέγιστος τῇ οἰκουμένῃ σὺ ἐφάνης ἅγιε, ταῖς πρὸς Θεόν σου προσευχαῖς· διὸ ὑμνοῦμέν σε σήμερον, Μάρτυς θεόφρον, Ἰσίδωρε ἔνδοξε.

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Kontakion of ST ISIDORE of Rostov ― Tone 8
Let us praise him who is a champion and wonder among the righteous,/ and who has received the gift of wonderworking from Christ./ We see that thou hast boldness before the Holy Trinity./ Pray that we thy servants may be delivered from misfortunes/ that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O divinely wise Isidore.

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Kontakion of ST THERAPON of Cyprus
Having worthily lived the life of a Hierarch, and passed through the way of martyrdom, you destroyed the sacrifices of idols, and were a defender of your flock, divine one. Therefore we honor you and spiritually cry out: Deliver us from dangers by your intercessions, Father Therapon.

Ἅγιος ΘΕΡΆΠΟΝΤΑΣ ὁ Κύπρου ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Τῇ ἱερᾷ καὶ ζωηφόρῳ πηγῇ σου, πεποικιλμένῃ ποικιλίᾳ θαυμάτων, πάντες πιστοὶ προστρέχοντες πιστῶς καὶ εὐλαβῶς, πλοῦτον ἀρυόμεθα, ἐξαισίων θαυμάτων, καὶ φαιδρῶς γεραίρομεν, τοὺς σεπτούς σου ἀγῶνας, οὓς περ ὑπέστης ὑπὲρ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Ἱερομάρτυς Θεράπον θαυμάσιε.

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Megalynarion of ST ISIDORE of Chios
Your head was cut off by a sword, having cut off the devices, of error O Athlete, and you were united to Christ, the head of all, by participating in his passion, O Isidore.

Ἅγιος ἸΣΊΔΩΡΟΣ ἐΝ ΧΊῳ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Ξίφει ἐκτμηθείς σου τὴν κεφαλήν, ἔτεμες τῆς πλάνης, Ἀθλοφόρε τὰς μηχανάς, καὶ Χριστῷ ἡνώθεις, τῇ κεφαλῇ τῶν ὅλων, ὡς κοινωνὸς τοῦ πάθους, τούτου Ἰσίδωρε.

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Ἅγιος ΘΕΡΆΠΟΝΤΑΣ ὁ Κύπρου ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις ἱερέων ἔμπνους εἰκών, Θεράπον παμμάκαρ, καὶ Μαρτύρων ὁ κοινωνός· χαίροις ὁ πηγάζων, θαυμάτων θεῖα ῥεῖθρα, σοφὲ Ἱερομάρτυς, τοῖς εὐφημοῦσί σε.

2019 • May 26 / May 13 • 7527 • 5th Sunday of Pascha: THE SAMARITAN WOMAN •

May 26 / May 13
2019 (7527)

HOLY VIRGIN MARTYRESS GLYCERIA
ST MAEL ― HERMIT
Holy Hierarch ERCONWALD OF LONDON
SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN // 2019 //
Synaxis of All Saints of DEMETRIADOS // SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN //
The Synaxis of CARPATHO-RUSYN Saints // SUNDAY AFTER MAY 11 //

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Troparion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Let us honour Christ's fair virgin who excelled in the struggle of contest./ She trampled on the serpent although she was weak in the flesh./ For love of Christ she despised her torments and was therefore glorified by God./ Let us cry to her:/ Rejoice, O blessed Glyceria.

Apolytikion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Let us honor the beautiful virgin of Christ, who excelled in the pain of contest. She trampled on the serpent although she was weak in the flesh. For love of Christ she despised her torments and was therefore glorified by God. Let us cry to her: Rejoice, O blessed Glykeria.

Troparion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 4
Thy ewe-lamb Glyceria crieth out to Thee with a loud voice, O Jesus:/ "I love Thee, O my Bridegroom,/ and, seeking Thee, I pass through many strug­gles:/ I am crucified and buried with Thee in Thy baptism,/ and suffer for Thy sake, that I may reign with Thee;/ I die for Thee that I might live with Thee./ As an unblemished sacrifice accept me,/ who sacrifice myself with love for Thee// By her supplications save Thou our souls, in that Thou art merciful.

Troparion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 4
Your lamb Glyceria, 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 GLYCERIA ― 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.

Ἁγία ΓΛΥΚΕΡΊΑ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Τὴν ὡραιότητα
Τὴν καλλιπάρθενον, Χριστοῦ τιμήσωμεν, τὴν ἀριστεύσασαν, πόνοις ἀθλήσεως, καὶ ἀσθένειᾳ τῆς σαρκός, τὸν ὄφιν καταβαλοῦσαν· πόθῳ γὰρ τοῦ Κτίσαντος, τῶν βασάνων τὴν ἔφοδον, παρ’ οὐδὲν ἡγήσατο, καὶ θεόθεν δεδόξασται· πρὸς ἣν ἀναβοήσωμεν πάντες· χαίροις θεόφρον Γλυκερία.

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Troparion of ST MAEL ― Tone 5
O holy Mael/ worthy disciple of Bardsey's Founder Cadfan,/ and hermit on the Isle of Saints:/ together with thy fellow monastics who have attained to glory,/ pray for us to Christ our God/ that He grant us His great mercy.

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Troparion of ST ERCONWALD ― Tone 2
Resplendent with rays of grace divine, thou didst enlighten thy people with the Christian Faith, O Erconwald, guardian of the Mysteries of Christ; and working wonders by the power of the Spirit, thou dost manifestly heal sufferings of body and soul for those who have recourse to thee with confidence. Wherefore, take pity on us, thy children in the Faith, and beseech Christ God, that He save our souls.

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ΚΥΡΙΑΚὴ ΤῆΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΕΊΤΙΔΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι, αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὀ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

ΚΥΡΙΑΚὴ ΤῆΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΕΊΤΙΔΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Μεσοπεντηκοστῆς
Μεσούσης τῆς ἑορτῆς διψῶσάν μου τήν ψυχήν εὐσεβείας πότισον νάματα· ὅτι πᾶσι, Σωτήρ ἐβόησας· Ὁ διψῶν ἐρχέσθω πρός με καί πινέτω. Ἡ πηγή τῆς ζωῆς, Χριστέ ὁ Θεός, δόξα σοι.

ΚΥΡΙΑΚὴ ΤῆΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΕΊΤΙΔΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Τὸ ὕδωρ ὡς ἤντλησας, τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς, εὑροῦσα καθήμενον, παρὰ τὸ φρέαρ σεμνή, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἡμῶν, λόγοις σου θεηγόροις, καὶ ἐν ἄθλοις ἀνδρείοις, ᾔσχυνας τὴν ἀπάτην, Ἰσαπόστολε Μάρτυς· διὸ σὲ Ἀθληφόρε Φωτεινή, ὕμνοις γεραίρομεν.

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CARPATHO-RUSYN Saints ― Tropar ― Tone 8
As a beautiful fruit of the sowing of Your Salvation The land of Carpatho-Rus offers to You, O Lord, all the Saints that have shone in it by their prayers keep the Church and our homeland in deep peace through the Mother of God, O Most Merciful One! Glory to the Father and to the Son and to The Holy Spirit.

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Kontakion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Through love for Mary the Virgin Mother of God/ thou didst preserve thy virginity, O Glyceria./ Thou didst surrender thy heart to Christ thy God/ and bravely fight till death./ Therefore He has crowned thee with a double crown.

Kontakion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Through love for Mary the Virgin Mother of God, you preserved your virginity, O Glykeria. You surrendered your heart to Christ your God, and bravely fight till death. Therefore He has crowned you with a double crown.

Kontakion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3 "Today the Virgin..."
Loving Mary, the Virgin Theotokos,/ thou didst preserve thy virginity uncorrupted; and burning with love for the Lord,/ thou didst suffer with manly mind even unto death,// Wherefore, O virgin martyr, Christ God hath crowned thee with a twofold crown.

Kontakion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Through your love for Mary, the Virgin Theotokos, / you preserved your virginity, O Glyceria. / You surrendered your heart to the Lord / and bravely fought until your death. / Therefore, Christ God has granted you a double crown.

Kontakion of ST GLYCERIA ― Tone 3
Loving Mary ardently, the Theotokos and Virgin, thou didst keep thy maidenhood all uncorrupted and spotless; smitten in thy heart with longing for thy divine Lord, thou didst strive even to death with courageous valour. O Glykeria, for this cause, Christ God doth crown thee with an august twofold crown.

Ἁγία ΓΛΥΚΕΡΊΑ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Τὴν παρθένον στέργουσα, καὶ Θεοτόκον Μαρίαν, διετήρεις ἄφθορον, τὴν σεαυτῆς παρθενίαν· πόθῳ δέ, καρδιωθεῖσα τῷ τοῦ Κυρίου, ἤθλησας, ἀνδρειοφρόνως μέχρι θανάτου· διὰ τοῦτο Γλυκερία, διπλῷ στεφάνῳ, σὲ στέφει Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός.

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Kontakion of ST ERCONWALD ― Tone 8 "To hee, the champion leader…"
To thee, the guardian of London, do we, thy servants, chant hymns of jubilation and praise, as ones delivered from tribulations, O saint of God. As thou hast glory in the highest, free us from all temptations, that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O Erconwald most honored!

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SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN ― Kontakion ― Plagal Tone 4
The Samaritan Woman, having come to the well in faith, beheld You, the Water of Wisdom from which she drank plentifully and inherited the Heavenly Kingdom as one who is blessed forever.

SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN ― Kontakion ― Tone 8
The Samaritan Woman came to the well in faith; / She saw You, the Water of Wisdom, and drank abundantly / She inherited the Kingdom on High and is ever glorified!

SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN ― Kontakion ― Tone 8
Having come to the well by faith, the Samaritan woman beheld Thee, the Water of Wisdom, of which she drank lavishly, and inherited the kingdom on high, where her praises are sung eternally.

ΚΥΡΙΑΚὴ ΤῆΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΕΊΤΙΔΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ´. Πίστιν Χριστοῦ
Πίστειν ἐλθοῦσα ἐν τῷ φρεάτι, ἡ Σαμαρεῖτις ἐθεάσατο, τὸ τῆς σοφίας ὕδωρ σε, ᾧ ποτισθεῖσα δαψιλῶς, βασιλείαν τὴν ἄνωθεν ἐκληρώσατο αἰωνίως ἡ ἀοίδιμος.

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CARPATHO-RUSYN Saints ― Kondak ― Tone 3 Today the choir of the Saints who pleased God in our homeland stands before us in Church and invisibly prays for us to God. With them the angels glorify Him, all the Saints of the Church of Christ keep festival with them and together they pray for us to the Eternal God. Now and Ever and Unto Ages of Ages. Amen.
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Ἁγία ΓΛΥΚΕΡΊΑ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Μύρον πολυσύνθετον τῷ Χριστῷ, ἐξ ἁγνοίας πόνων, καὶ αἱμάτων τοῖς σταλαγμοῖς, προσενεγκαμένη, θεόφρον Γλυκερία, ἐν μύροις θεοβρύτοις, λαμπρῶς δεδόξασαι.

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ΚΥΡΙΑΚὴ ΤῆΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΕΊΤΙΔΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις Ἰσαπόστολε Φωτεινή, ἡ ἐκ Σαμαρείας, ἀνατείλασα ὡς ἀστήρ· χαῖροις ἡ τοῖς ῥείθροις, τοῦ νάματος τοῦ θείου, καὶ ἄθλοις μαρτυρίου, κόσμον εὐφράνασα.

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All Saints of DEMETRIADOS ― Megalynarion
Through the intercessions Lord of Your Mother the Xeniotissa, and the chorus of all the Saints of Demetriados, inspire, illumine and keep Your people from all harm.

2019 • May 25 / May 12 • 7527 •

May 25 / May 12
2019 (7527)

ST EPIPHANIOS ― BISHOP OF CYPROS
ST GERMANOS ― PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE
Martyr JOHN OF VLACHIA of Romania
Venerable THEODORE the Righteous of Cythera

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Troparion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 1
Let us honour the Church's two divine trumpets,/ Hierarch Germanos and renowned Epiphanios;/ one censured Leo in defense of Christ's icon, the other was a scourge of heresies./ These two ever intercede for us.

Troparion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― 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 Epiphanius and Germanus.

Troparion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― 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 SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 4
O God of our Fathers, / Take not away Your mercy from us, / But ever act towards us according to Your kindness, / And by the prayers of Your saints, / Guide our lives in peace.

Apolytikion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― 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.

Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Τοὺς διττοὺς ὑποφήτας τῆς ἀνάρχου Θεότητος, τῶν θεοτυπώτων δογμάτων, τοὺς πανσόφους ἐκφάντορας, σὺν τῷ Ἐπιφανίῳ τῷ κλεινῷ, ὑμνήσωμεν τὸν θεῖον Γερμανόν· ὡς λαμπροὶ γὰρ τῶν ἀρρήτων μυσταγωγοί, πυρσεύουσι τοὺς κράζοντας· δόξα τῷ στεφανώσαντι ὑμᾶς, δόξα τῷ μεγαλύναντι, δόξα τῷ βεβαιοῦντι δι’ ὑμῶν, πίστιν τὴν Ὀρθόδοξον.

Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´
Ὁ Θεός τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν ὁ ποιών ἀεὶ μεθ᾽ ἡμῶν κατὰ τὴν σὴν ἐπιείκειαν, μὴ ἀποστήσῃς τὸ ἔλεός σου ἀφ᾽ ἡμῶν· ἀλλὰ ταῖς αὐτῶν ἱκεσίαις, ἐν εἰρήνῃ κυβέρνησον τὴν ζωὴν ἡμῶν.

Ἅγιος ἘΠΙΦΆΝΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Θείας πίστεως, ἔγνως τὴν χάριν, καὶ θεόφθογγον, ἔσχηκας γλῶσσαν, Ἱεράρχα σοφέ Ἐπιφάνιε· ὅθεν δογμάτων ὀρθαῖς ἀναπτύξεσιν, αἱρετικῶν θριαμβεύεις τὴν ἄνοιαν. Πάτερ Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΡΜΑΝὸΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Σοφίας τοῖς δόγμασιν, ἐκπαιδευθεὶς εὐκλεῶς, φωστὴρ ἐχρημάτισας, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, ἐν λόγοις καὶ πράξεσι· σύμμορφος γὰρ ὑπάρχων, τῆς εἰκόνος τοῦ Λόγου, λύεις Εἰκονομάχων, τὴν ἀντίθεον πλάνην· διό σε Ἱεράρχα Γερμανέ, Χριστὸς ἐδόξασε

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Troparion of ST JOHN of Vlachia ― Tone 4
Today the spiritual commands the Church to the Orthodox believers, and joyfully shouts: / Come, ye lovers of the martyrs, to celebrate the annual remembrance of the struggles of the New Martyr John. / That this one of us, by God's will, / rose up in the royal fortress of Constantine blooming greatly, / bringing the Master a rich and well-received fruit through martyrdom. / And now he continually prays in the heavens / for the salvation of our souls.

Apolytikion of St John of Vlachia
Today the Church of the pious Romanians spiritually celebrates and shouts joyfully: Come, lovers of martyrs, to celebrate the annual memory of the struggles of the new martyr John. He was raised among us by God's will and blossomed wonderfully in the imperial city of Constantine, bringing to the Lord rich and welcomed fruit, through his martyrdom. And now he prays without ceasing in heaven, to save our souls.

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Apolytikion of ST THEODORE of Cythera ― Tone 3
An inviolate treasure, the island has, in the placement of your relic, delivering us by the grace of miracles, liberating us from suffering and distress, for which it rejoices in honoring your memory. Venerable Father, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great mercy.

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Kontakion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 4
Let us the faithful joyfully praise the two Hierarchs,/ holy Epiphanios and Germanos;/ they burned the tongues of the godless,/ and preached true doctrine for all/ who in right faith sing of the great Mysteries.

Kontakion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 4
Come, O faithful, let us sing a worthy hymn of praise / To honor the glorious Bishops, Epiphanius and Germanus. / They enlightened the minds of those living without faith, / While presenting the great mysteries of God to the faithful, / Explaining True Belief with great wisdom!

Kontakion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 4
As is meet, O ye faithful, let us praise the two wondrous hierarchs,/ Germanus and the godly Epiphanius; for as with fire they have utterly consumed the tongues of the ungodly, setting forth all-wise dogmas// for all those who in Orthodox manner ever hymn the great mystery of piety.

Kontakion of SS EPIPHANIOS and GERMANOS ― Tone 4 “As You were voluntarily raised...”
With faith, let us praise the pair of wonderful hierarchs, / the divine Epiphanius and Germanus, / for they subdued the godless pagans / by proclaiming the wisest teachings to all, / ever chanting the great mystery of piety in an Orthodox manner.

Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ´ . Ὁ ὑψωθείς
Ἱεραρχῶν τὴν θαυμαστὴν ξυνωρίδα, ἀνευφημήσωμεν πιστοὶ κατὰ χρέος, σὺν Γερμανῷ τὸν θεῖον Ἐπιφάνιoν, οὖτοι γὰρ κατέφλεξαν, τῶν ἀθέων τὰς γλώσσας, δόγματα σοφώτατα, διαθέμενοι πᾶσι, τοῖς ὀρθοδόξως μέλπουσιν ἀεί, τῆς εὐσεβείας τὸ μέγα μυστήριoν.

Ἅγιος ἘΠΙΦΆΝΙΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Ὡς Ἱεράρχης τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἐνθεώτατος
Τῆς ἐν τῇ Κύπρῳ Ἐκκλησίας ποιμὴν ἄριστος
Καὶ τοῦ Πνεύματος δοχεῖον λαμπρὸν ἐδείχθης.
Ἀλλ’ ὡς ἔχων παρρησίαν πρὸς τὸν Κύριον
Καθικέτευε λυτροῦσθαι πάσης θλίψεως
Τοὺς βοῶντάς σοι· χαίροις Πάτερ Ἐπιφάνιε.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΡΜΑΝὸΣ ― Κοντάκιον Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Οἰκονόμος ἄριστος, τῶν δωρεῶν τοῦ Σωτῆρος, ὡς εἰκὼν θεόγραφος, τῶν ἀρετῶν πέλων Πάτερ, ἔλαμψας, ἐν Ἱεράρχαις ἀμέμπτῳ βίῳ· ἔδειξας, τὴν τῶν Εἰκόνων τιμὴν προσφόρως· διὰ τοῦτό σοι βοῶμεν· χαίροις τρισμάκαρ, Γερμανὲ ἔνδοξε.

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Kontakion of ST JOHN of Vlachia ― Tone 4 “Show yourself today to the world ...“
Show us today, the very beauty of the Savior, / the young soldier of the Savior, / enlightening all who shout: Rejoice, John, Great Martyr of Christ!

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Kontakion of ST THEODORE of Cythera ― Tone 2
You fled a life of sweetness and noise, and left children and spouse blessed one, to inhabit the wilderness, and you became an Angel O Venerable one, a zealot worthy of admiration, who ceaselessly intercedes on behalf of all.

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Μεγαλυνάριον
Φῶς ὁ Ἐπιφάνιος νοητόν, λάμψας ἐν τοῖς λόγοις, καταυγάζει τοὺς εὐσεβεῖς· γέρας δ’ ἀληθείας, ὁ Γερμανὸς παρέχει, τῇ Ἐκκλησίᾳ πάσῃ· οὓς μεγαλύνομεν.

Ἅγιος ἘΠΙΦΆΝΙΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις Ἐπιφάνιε ἱερέ, Κύπρου ποιμενάρχα, Ἐκκλησίας πάσης φωστήρ· χαίροις Ὀρθοδόξων, δογμάτων μυστογράφε, καὶ τῶν σοὶ ὁμωνύμων, πρέσβυς πρὸς Κύριον.

Ἅγιος ΓΕΡΜΑΝὸΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις ὁ τῆς χάριτος ὑπουργός, καὶ τῆς Ἐκκλησίας, νυμφόστολος θεοειδής· χαίροις ὁ τρανώσας, τὴν τῶν Εἰκόνων δόξαν, ἐν Πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, Γερμανὲ ἔνδοξε.

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Megalynarion of ST THEODORE of Cythera
Rejoice the beauty of the Fathers, rejoice the majesty of Venerables and ascetics, rejoice the ornament and boast of Kythera, who expelled demons, rejoice O Theodore.

2019 • May 24 / May 11 • 7527 •

May 24 / May 11
2019 (7527)

SS CYRIL AND METHODIOS ― APOSTLES TO THE SLAVONIC LANDS
ST SOPHRONI OF THE KIEVAN CAVES
ST NICODEMOS OF SERBIA
Hieromartyr MOCIUS presbyter of Amphipolis in Macedonia
Holy New Martyr ARGYRIOS of Epanomi
Hosiosmartyresses Abbess OLYMPIA and nun EUPHROSYNE
Commemoration of the FOUNDING OF CONSTANTINOPLE

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Troparion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 4
O Cyril and Methodios, Equals-to-the-Apostles/ and teachers of the Slavonic lands,/ pray to Christ our God to strengthen all nations in Orthodoxy in one spirit,/ to convert and reconcile the world to God,/ and to save our souls.

Troparion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 4
Divinely-wise Cyril and Methodius, / equals-to-the-apostles and teachers of the Slavs, / entreat the Master of all / to strengthen all nations in Orthodoxy and unity of mind, / to grant peace to the world and to save our souls.

Apolytikion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 4
Since ye were equal in character to the Apostles, and teachers of the Slavic lands, O divinely-wise Cyril and Methodius, pray to the Lord of all to strengthen all nations in Orthodoxy and unity of thought, to convert and reconcile the world to God, and to save our souls.

Ἅγιοι ΚΎΡΙΛΛΟΣ καὶ ΜΕΘΌΔΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον
Ἀποστόλων τὸν ζῆλον ἐπιδειξάμενοι, ἐπὶ τὰς χώρας τῶν Σλάβων Εὐαγγελίου τὸ φῶς, διηυγάσατε λαμπρῶς θείῳ κηρύγματι, Θεσσαλονίκης οἱ βλαστοί, καὶ ἀστέρες φαεινοί, Μεθόδιε σὺν Κυρίλλῳ, αὐτάδελφοι θεηγόροι, Ἐκκλησιῶν ἡ σεμνοπρέπεια.

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Troparion of ST SOPHRONI of the Kiev Caves ― Tone 1
Threatened by the broad way to destruction,/ thou didst dwell in a dark cave, O Sophroni./ Thou didst struggle in prayer, tears and labour,/ and attain to the joys of eternal life.

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Troparion of ST NICODEMOS of Serbia ― Tone 4
The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock/ as a rule of faith, a model of meekness and a teacher of temperance./ Therefore thou hast won the heights by humility, riches by poverty./ Holy Father Nicodemos, intercede with Christ our God/ that our souls may be saved.

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Apolytikion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 1
Serving Christ as a priest of glory, you offered yourself as a rational sacrifice, and a whole-burnt offering on the coal of your struggles, therefore, O Mokios, you were crowned with dual crowns for your struggles by Him Who glorified you: Christ, Who loves mankind.

Apolytikion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 1
In serving Christ our King as a priest of His myst'ries, thou wentest forth self-called unto contest, O Mocius, to offer thyself to Him through the pains of a willing death. Wherefore, crowned by Christ both as a priest and a martyr, thou dost heal the ills of all who fervently honour thy holy memorial.

Troparion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 4
As thou didst share in the ways of the apostles/ and didst occupy their throne,/ thou didst find thine activity to be a passage to divine vision,/ O divinely inspired one./ Wherefore, ordering the word of truth,/ thou didst suffer for the Faith even to the shedding of thy blood.// O hieromartyr Mocius, entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

Ἅγιος ΜΏΚΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Χορὸς Ἀγγελικός
Χριστῷ ἱερουργῶν, ἱερεὺς ὢν τῆς δόξης, θυσίαν λογικήν, καὶ ὁλόκληρον θῦμα, ἀθλήσεως ἄνθραξι, σεαυτὸν προσενήνοχας· ὅθεν Μώκιε, διπλῷ στεφάνῳ σε στέφει, ὁ δοξάσας σε, ὡς δοξασθείς σου τοῖς ἄθλοις, Χριστὸς ὁ φιλάνθρωπος.

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Apolytikion of ST ARGYRIOS ― Tone 3
Epanomi rejoices in you, her divine offspring and patron, Neomartyr of the Savior Argyrios, and we celebrate with songs your holy contest, hastening to your intercessions crying aloud. Glorious Martyr, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great mercy.

Ἅγιος ἈΡΓΎΡΙΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Χαίρει ἔχουσα, Ἐπανομή σε, θεῖον βλάστημα, καὶ πολιοῦχον, Νεομάρτυς τοῦ Σωτῆρος Ἀργύριε, καὶ τὴν ἁγίαν σου ἄθλησιν μέλπουσα, τῇ σῇ πρεσβείᾳ προστρέχει κραυγάζουσα· Μάρτυς ἔνδοξε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Ἁγίες ὈΛΥΜΠΊΑ καὶ ΕὐΦΡΟΣΎΝΗ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὁσίως μονάσασα τῶν Καρυῶν τῇ Μονῇ ἐν ταύτῃ ἐνήθλησας, τῶν πειρατῶν τῇ χειρὶ κτανθεῖσα, θεόληπτε ὅθεν ἄρτι γνωσθεῖσα, ἐπινεύσει τῇ θείᾳ, ἔδειξας Ὀλυμπία, τὴν σὴν ἄθλησιν πᾶσι, διὸ σὲ ὁσιομάρτυς Χριστοῦ μακαρίζομεν.

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Troparion of the Founding of Constantinople ― Tone 4
The city of the Theotokos / dedicates its foundation as an offering to the Theotokos. / For it has been established to remain in Her, / and it lives and is strengthened through Her, / crying out to Her, / “Hail, the hope of all the ends of the earth.”

Μνήμη ἐγκαινίων τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ´
Τῆς Θεοτόκου ἡ Πόλις, τῇ Θεοτόκῳ προσφόρως, τὴν ἑαυτῆς ἀνατίθεται σύστασιν, ἐν αὐτῇ γὰρ ἐστήρικται διαμένειν, καὶ δι᾽ αὐτῆς περισώζεται καὶ κραταιοῦται, βοῶσα πρὸς αὐτήν, Χαῖρε ἡ ἐλπίς πάντων τῶν περάτων τῆς γῆς.

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Kontakion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 3
Let us honour our two holy enlighteners,/ who by translating the divine writings/ have poured forth a well-spring of knowledge from which we still draw today./ We call you blessed, O Cyril and Methodios:/ as you stand before God intercede fervently for our souls.

Kontakion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 3
Let us honor the sacred pair, who translated divine scripture / pouring forth a fountain of divine knowledge from which we still draw today. / Now as you stand before the throne of the Most-high / we call you blessed, Cyril and Methodius, / as you fervently pray for our souls.

Kontakion of SS CYRIL and METHODIOS ― Tone 3
Let us honour our sacred pair of enlighteners, who, by translating the divine writings, have poured forth for us a well-spring of divine knowledge from which we draw abundantly even unto this day: We call you blessed, O Cyril and Methodius, ye that stand before the throne of the Most High and intercede fervently for our souls.

Ἅγιοι ΚΎΡΙΛΛΟΣ καὶ ΜΕΘΌΔΙΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ
Ἐξ εὐκλεοῦς ἀναβλαστήσαντες ῥίζης, καὶ ἐν ἁπάσῃ παιδευθέντες σοφίᾳ, Θεσσαλονίκης φοίνικες οἱ πάγκαρποι, ὁ θεόφρων Κύριλλος, καὶ Μεθόδιος ἅμα, ὤφθησαν ¨ομότροποι, τῶν σοφῶν Ἀποστόλων, καὶ τὰς τῶν Σλάβων χώρας ἀληθῶς, θεογνωσίας φωτὶ κατεφώτισαν.

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Kontakion of ST NICODEMOS of Serbia ― Tone 4
Thou didst ascend to the summit of virtue/ and draw near to God, O Nicodemos./ Pray for us who devotedly glorify thee as a shepherd and teacher.

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Kontakion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 2
Arming yourself with the barred-gate of the faith, you conquered the ranks of the impious, and received the crown of glory from the Lord, O blessed Mokios, therefore, as you rejoice with the angels, deliver those who hymn you from dangers, entreating ceaselessly on behalf of us all.

Kontakion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 2 "The steadfast..."
Armed with the shield of faith,/ thou didst cut down legions of the ungodly,/ O hieromartyr Mocius,/ and hast received a crown from Christ;/ wherefore, rejoicing with the angels,/ from misfortunes save those who hymn thee,// praying unceas­ingly in beHalf of us all.

Kontakion of ST MOCIUS ― Tone 2
Armed with the breastplate of faith, thou didst turn back the arrays of the ungodly, and didst receive a crown of glory from the Lord, O blessed Mocius. Wherefore, seeing thou rejoicest with the Angels, preserve from all perils them that praise thee, as thou intercedest unceasingly for us all.

Ἅγιος ΜΏΚΙΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β’. Τοῖς τῶν αἱμάτων
Καθοπλισθείς, τῷ θυρεῷ τῆς πίστεως, τῶν ἀσεβῶν, τὰς παρατάξεις ἔτρεψας, καὶ ἐδέξω δόξης στέφανον, παρὰ Κυρίου μάκαρ Μώκιε· διὸ μετὰ Ἀγγέλων ἀγαλλόμενος, περίσωζε κινδύνων τοὺς ὑμνοῦντάς σε, πρεσβεύων ἀπαύστως ὑπὲρ πάντων ἡμῶν.

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Kontakion of ST ARGYRIOS ― Tone 4
You contested Holy one in these latter days, glorifying Christ for Whom you endured death, wherefore we faithfully honor you, as a co-dweller of Athletes, O Argyrios.

Ἅγιος ἈΡΓΎΡΙΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Ὡς ἀθλήσας Ἅγιε ἐσχάτοις χρόνοις, τὸν Χριστὸν ἐδόξασας, θανατωθεὶς ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ· διὸ πιστῶς σε γεραίρομεν, ὡς Ἀθλοφόρων Ἀργύριε σύσκηνον.

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Κοντάκιον. Μνήμη ἐγκαινίων τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Ἦχος β’. Τοῖς τῶν αἱμάτων
Ὡς περιόσιος κλῆρος ἡ πόλις σου, προσανατίθεται Κόρη τῇ σκέπῃ σου· ἣν σκέποις ἀμάχῳ ἰσχύϊ σου, σοὶ ἀφορῶσαν Παρθένε καὶ κράζουσαν· Σὺ εἶ τοῦ λαοῦ σου ἀσφάλεια.

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Ἅγιοι ΚΎΡΙΛΛΟΣ καὶ ΜΕΘΌΔΙΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις αὐταδέλφων ἡ ξυνωρίς, Κύριλλε τρισμάκαρ, καὶ Μεθόδιε ἱερέ, τῆς Θεσσαλονίκης, βλαστοὶ οἱ θεοφόροι, καὶ φωτισταὶ τῶν Σλάβων οἱ ἐνθεώτατοι.

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Megalynarion of ST MOCIUS
Mocking the delusion of the enemy, as the godly priest of piety, you were strengthened in struggles amidst weakness, O Martyr, and you protect from the darkness, O Mokios the glorious.

Ἅγιος ΜΏΚΙΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Μωκώμενος πλάνην τὴν δυσσεβῆ, ὡς τῆς εὐσεβείας, θεορρήμων ἱερουργός, ᾔσχυνας τοῖς ἄθλοις, ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ Μάρτυς, τοῦ σκότους τὸν προστάτην, Μώκιε ἔνδοξε.

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Megalynarion of ST ARGYRIOS
Rejoice new offshoot of piety, Martyr Argyrios, the beauty of Orthodoxy, rejoice you who are equal in glory and honor with the Martyrs, flower of Epanomi, the most fragrant.

Ἅγιος ἈΡΓΎΡΙΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις εὐσεβείας νέον φυτόν, Ἀργύριε Μάρτυς, Ὀρθοδόξων ἡ καλλονή· χαίροις τῶν Μαρτύρων, ἰσότιμος ἐν δόξῃ, Ἐπανομῆς τὸ ἄνθος, τὸ εὐωδέστατον.

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Μνήμη ἐγκαινίων τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Πόλις ἡ περίοπτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Κεχαριτωμένη, Παντευλόγητε Μαριάμ, ἥνπερ ἔσχες πόλιν, ὡς σχοίνισμα καὶ κλῆρον, φυλάττοις τε καὶ σώζοις, τῇ προμηθείᾳ σου.

2019 • May 23 / May 10 • 7527 •

May 23 / May 10
2019 (7527)

HOLY APOSTLE SIMON THE ZEALOT
ST COMGAL ABBOT OF BANGOR
Venerable LAURENCE of Great Lavra

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Troparion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 3
O glorious Simon, when God Incarnate revealed Himself to thee/ thou wast kindled with divine zeal./ Thou wast a zealot among the Apostles and eager to emulate Christ's death./ Thou didst go forth to Him by crucifixion./ Entreat Him to grant us His great mercy.

Apolytikion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 3
Divine zeal possessed you when He Who became incarnate made Himself known to you; and were shown forth as a zealot among the apostles. And being zealous to emulate the Master in death, you departed unto Him through crucifixion. O glorious Simon, entreat Christ God, that we be granted great mercy.

Troparion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 3
O holy apostle Simon/ entreat the merciful God// that He grant to our souls remission of transgressions.

Troparion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 3
Holy Apostle Simon / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Ἅγιος ΣΊΜΩΝ ὁ ΖΗΛΩΤΉΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ´.
Ἀπόστολε Ἅγιε Σίμων, πρέσβευε τῷ ἐλεήμονι Θεῷ, ἵνα πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν παράσχῃ ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν.

Ἅγιος ΣΊΜΩΝ ὁ ΖΗΛΩΤΉΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Θείας πίστεως
Ζῆλος ἔνθεος, καταλαβών σε, τοῦ γνωσθέντος σοι, σαρκὸς ἐν εἴδει, ζηλωτὴν ἐν Ἀποστόλοις ἀνέδειξε· καὶ τοῦ Δεσπότου ζηλώσας τὸν θάνατον, διὰ Σταυροῦ πρὸς αὐτὸν ἐξεδήμησας· Σίμων ἔνδοξε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Troparion of ST COMGALL ― Tone 3
Having learned of the goodness of the Grace that comes from the Highest / And girded yourself from your youth in a clear conscience, / O Comgall, imitator of Christ, you were a pillar of patience / And a preacher of the Word of God, / You confirmed the teachings of the faith and subdued the imaginations of the superstitious, / By so doing you glady suffered for the truth being an example of suffering. / Since you possess boldness before Christ our God / Do not cease to pray for us, who in love revere your holy memory.

Troparion of ST COMGALL ― Tone 4
O Comgall, 'Father of Monks',/ thou didst train four thousand monastics./ Thou didst kindle Christ's fire in Bangor/ and thy cell was aglow in pagan darkness./ O friend of Saint Colum Cille,/ thou radiancy of Ireland and Scotland/ we praise God Who has glorified thee.

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Apolytikion of ST LAURENCE of Great Lavra ― Plagal Tone 4
The village found, in you great fame, O Lawrence, divine mortal, as an ascetic among ascetic students, and wondrous physician of the sick. Venerable Father, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great mercy.

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Kontakion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 2 "The steadfast..."
In laudations let us all bless the divinely eloquent Simon,/ who hath diligently set the doctrines of wisdom in the hearts of the pious;/ for he standeth now before the throne of glory and dwelleth with the incorporeal ones,// praying unceasingly for us all.

Kontakion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 3
Let us praise Simon who preached God:/ his doctrines of wisdom took firm root in pious souls./ He now stands before the throne/ and rejoices with the Angels,/ interceding unceasingly for us all.

Kontakion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT ― Tone 2
With praise let us all bless Simon, the herald of God, / who established the doctrines of wisdom securely in the souls of the pious. / Now he stands before the throne of glory, / and rejoicing with the angels, he unceasingly prays for us all.

Ἅγιος ΣΊΜΩΝ ὁ ΖΗΛΩΤΉΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος β´. Τοὺς ἀσφαλεῖς
Τὸν ἀσφαλῶς τὰ τῆς σοφίας δόγματα, ἐν ταῖς ψυχαῖς τῶν εὐσεβούντων θέμενον, ἐν αἰνέσει μακαρίσωμεν, τὸν θεηγόρον πάντες Σίμωνα· τῷ θρόνῳ γὰρ τῆς δόξης νῦν παρίσταται, καὶ σὺν τοῖς Ἀσωμάτοις ἐπαγάλλεται, πρεσβεύων ἀπαύστως ὑπὲρ πάντων ἡμῶν.

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Megalynarion of ST SIMON THE ZEALOT
Burning with a holy and fervent zeal, O blessed apostle, you did prove eager to preach Christ's name even to the ends of the world, O zealous Simon, true herald of the kingdom and minister of grace.

Ἅγιος ΣΊΜΩΝ ὁ ΖΗΛΩΤΉΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Ζηλῶν διαπύρως ὦ Ζηλωτά, τῷ σὲ θεηγόρον, ἀναδείξαντι Μαθητήν, ζηλωτὴς ἐν πᾶσι, καὶ μιμητὴς ὡράθης, ὦ Σίμων Χριστοκῆρυξ, τοῦ σὲ δοξάσαντος.

2019 • May 22 / May 9 • 7527 •

May 22 / May 9
2019 (7527)

HOLY PROPHET ISAIAH
HOLY GREAT MARTYR CHRISTOPHER
ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER AND ARCHBISHOP OF MYRA IN LYCIA
Hosiosmartyr NICHOLAS of Vunenis
MID-PENTECOST // 2019 //

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Apolytikion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2
As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Isaiah, O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.

Troparion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2
Celebrating the memory/ of Thy prophet Isaiah O Lord,// through him do we entreat Thee, save Thou our souls.

Troparion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 4
Thou didst proclaim the coming of Christ to the world,/ with a great voice like a trumpet,/ O most illustrious Prophet Isaiah./ Thou wast shown forth as a swiftly-writing scribe of things to come./ Wherefore we acclaim thee with hymns.

Troparion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 4
With a great voice like that of a trumpet, / you proclaimed the coming of Christ to the world. / You were revealed as a swiftly-writing scribe of the things to come; / therefore, we acclaim you with hymns, / most illustrious prophet Isaiah.

ΠΡΟΦΉΤΟΥ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ ― Ἦχος β´
Τοῦ Προφήτου σου Ἡσαῒου, τὴν μνήμην Κύριε ἑορτάζοντες, δι᾽ αὐτοῦ σε δυσωποῦμεν, Σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

ΠΡΟΦΉΤΟΥ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ ― Ἦχος δ'. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὡς σάλπιγξ πανεύσημος, μεγαλοφώνῳ φθογγῇ, τῷ κόσμῳ προήγγειλας, τὴν παρουσίαν Χριστοῦ, Προφῆτα θεσπέσιε· σὺ γὰρ τοῦ Παρακλήτου, ἐλλαμφθεὶς τῇ δυνάμει, κάλαμος ὀξυγράφος, τῶν μελλόντων ἐδείχθης· διὸ σὲ Ἡσαΐα, ὕμνοις γεραίρομεν.

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Troparion of ST CHRISTOPHER ― Tone 4
In beautiful garments woven from thy blood thou dost stand before the King of Heaven./ For thou dost chant the Thrice-holy hymn with Angels and Martyrs./ By thy supplications save thy servants.

Troparion of ST CHRISTOPHER ― Tone 4
O Christopher, robed in the purple of your martyrdom, / You came before the Lord of heaven; / Therefore with the choirs of angels, / You now sing the Thrice-Holy Hymn. / Intercede for the salvation of those who honor you.

Troparion of ST CHRISTOPHER ― Tone 4
Thy Martyr, 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.

Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Μάρτυρος ― Ἦχος δ´. Ταχύ προκατάλαβε
Στολαῖς ταῖς ἐξ αἵματος, ὡραϊζόμενος, Κυρίῳ παρίστασαι, τῷ Βασιλεῖ οὐρανῶν, Χριστοφόρε ἀοίδιμε· ὅθεν σὺν Ἀσωμάτων, καὶ Μαρτύρων χορείαις, ᾄδεις τῆ τρισαγίῳ, καὶ φρικτῇ μελωδίᾳ· διὸ ταῖς ἱκεσίαις ταῖς σαῖς, σῶζε τοὺς δούλους σου.

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Apolytikion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER ― Tone 1
Come, let us all praise with hymns the veneration of the divine relic of our Blessed Shepherd, as we cry out to him in joy: Help us, who are in all kinds of dangers, and who hymn you with faith, O Hierarch Nicholas. Glory to Christ Who glorified you, magnifying you with praise, for you were shown to be our radiant pride, and an image of holiness.

Troparion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER ― 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 Nicholas, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.

Troparion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER ― Tone 4
The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness and a teacher of temperance; therefore thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Apolytikion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER
The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Ἅγιος ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ― Απολυτίκιο
Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον ανέδειξέ σε τη ποίμνη σου η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτω εκτείσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά τη πτωχεία τα πλούσια. Πάτερ ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών.

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Apolytikion of ST NICHOLAS of Vunenis ― Tone 4
As a physician without pay for the sick, and an irresistible helper in dangers, a fervent protector of the afflicted, and a champion of all those in need, O Venerable Martyr Nicholas from the east, intercede with Christ God, to save our souls.

Ἅγιος Ὁσιομάρτυρας ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος α’. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης
Ἐξ Ἑῴας ἐκλάμψας ὡς ἀστὴρ οὐρανόφωτος, Νικόλαε παμμάκαρ ἐν Βουνένοις ἐνήθλησας· διὸ καὶ δοξασθεὶς παρὰ Χριστοῦ, θαυμάτων ἀναβλύζεις δωρεάς, τοῖς προστρέχουσι τῇ θείᾳ σου ἀρωγῇ, Ὁσιομάρτυς ἔνδοξε. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ, πᾶσιν ἰάματα.

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MID-PENTECOST ― Troparion
In the middle of the Feast, O Savior, fill my thirsting soul with the waters of godliness, as Thou didst cry to all: 'If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink' (John 7:37). O Christ God, Fountain of our life, glory be to Thee!

MID-PENTECOST ― Troparion ― Tone 8
Having come to the middle of the feast,
refresh my thirsty soul with the streams of piety;
for Thou, O Savior, didst say to all:
Let him who thirsts come to Me and drink.
O Christ our God, Source of Life, glory to Thee.

MID-PENTECOST ― Troparion ― Plagal Tone 4
Mid-way in the feast, refresh my thirsty soul with the flowing waters of piety. For You cried out to all, O Savior, "Let him who thirsts come to me and drink." You, O Christ our God, are the Fountain of Life, glory to You.

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Kontakion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2
O Prophet-Martyr Isaiah, herald of God,/ through thy gift of prophecy/ thou didst make God's Incarnation clear to all by proclaiming:/ Behold, the Virgin shall conceive in her womb.

Kontakion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2
Endowed with the gift of prophecy, / prophet-martyr Isaiah, herald of God, / you made clear to all the incarnation of Christ / by proclaiming with a great voice: / “Behold, the Virgin shall conceive in her womb.”

Kontakion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2
Having received the gift of prophecy, O Prophet-martyr Esaias, herald of God, thou didst make clear to all under the sun the Incarnation of God by crying with a great voice: Behold the Virgin shall conceive in her womb.

Kontakion of the PROPHET ISAIAH ― Tone 2 "The tomb and mortality..."
Receiving the gift of prophecy,/ O martyred Prophet Isaiah, thou herald of God,/ thou didst explain to all the incarnation of the Lord,/ exclaiming aloud to the ends of the earth:// "Behold, a Virgin shall conceive in her womb!"

Κοντάκιον τοῦ Προφήτου Ἦχος β´. Τήν ἐν πρεσβείαις
Τῆς Προφητείας τὸ χάρισμα δεδεγμένος, προφητομάρτυς Ἡσαΐα θεοκήρυξ, πᾶσιν ἐτράνωσας τοῖς ὑφ᾽ ἤλιον, τὴν τοῦ Θεοῦ φωνήσας μεγαλοφώνως σάρκωσιν· Ἱδοὺ ἡ Παρθένος ἐν γαστρὶ λήψεται.

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Kontakion of ST CHRISTOPHER ― Tone 4
Thou wast terrifying both in might and countenance:/ thou didst willingly suffer temptation from thy persecutors;/ those men and women sought to arouse in thee fire of lust, / but they followed thee to martyrdom./ Wherefore thou art our strong protector, O Great Martyr Christopher.

Kontakion of ST CHRISTOPHER ― Tone 4
Thou who wast terrifying both in strength and in countenance, for thy Creator's sake thou didst surrender thyself willingly to them that sought thee; for thou didst persuade both them and the women that sought to arouse in thee the fire of lust, and they followed thee in the path of martyrdom. And in torments thou didst prove to be courageous. Wherefore, we have gained thee as our great protector, O great Christopher.

Κοντάκιον τοῦ Μάρτυρος ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Χριστὸν φέρων ἔνδοξε, ἐν τῇ ψυχῇ σου, ἰσχυρῶς κατέβαλες, τῶν ἐναντίων τὰς ἀρχάς· διὸ Χριστὸν ἐκδυσώπησον, ὦ Χριστοφόρε, ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

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Kontakion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER ― Tone 3
You revealed yourself, O saint, in Myra as a priest, / For you fulfilled the Gospel of Christ / By giving up your soul for your people, / And saving the innocent from death. / Therefore you are blessed as one become wise in the grace of God.

Kontakion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER ― Plagal Tone 4
Though you descended into the grave, O Nicholas, yet you still visit us who hymn you, and as our intercessor before God, you grant speedy help to those who faithfully entreat you, O Hierarch and leader of the people of Myra.

Kontakion of ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER
Saintly One, (St. Nicholas) in Myra you proved yourself a priest; for in fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, venerable One, you laid down your life for your people and saved the innocent from death. For this you were sanctified as One learned in divine grace.

Ἅγιος ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον
Εν τοις Μύροις Άγιε, ιερουργός ενεδείχθης, του Χριστού γαρ όσιε, το ευαγγέλιο πληρώσας, έθηκας την ψυχήν σου υπέρ λαού σου, έσωσας τους αθώους εκ του θανάτου, δια τούτο ηγιάσθεις, ως μέγας μύστης του Θεού της χάριτος.

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Kontakion of ST NICHOLAS of Vunenis ― Tone 4
From the east today you appeared, as a luminous star, and in Greece of the west, you contested for Christ, we sing hymns to you Nicholas the New.

Ἅγιος Ὁσιομάρτυρας ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος γ’. Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον
Ἐν Βουνένοις Ἅγιε, ἀσκητικῶς διαπρέπων, μαρτυρίου στάδιον, θεοπρεπῶς διανύεις· ὅθεν σε, ὁ Ζωοδότης λαμπρῶς δοξάσας, ἔδειξε, θαυμάτων κρήνην τοῖς ἐκβοῶσι· χαίροις κλέος Ὀρθοδόξων, Ὁσιομάρτυς Χριστοῦ Νικόλαε.

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MID-PENTECOST ― Kontakion
O Sovereign Master and Creator of all things, O Christ our God, Thou didst cry unto those present at the Judaic Mid-feast and address forth immortality’s water. Wherefore, we fall down before Thee and faithfully cry out: Grant Thy compassions unto us, O Lord, for Thou art truly the Well-spring of life for all.

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Μεγαλυνάριον τοῦ Προφήτου
Ἄνθρακι τὰ χείλη σου καθαρθείς, τῆς ὑπερκοσμίου, θεωρίας θεουργικῶς, ὤφθης Ἡσαΐα, Προφήτης θεηγόρος, καὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ προλέγεις, σαφῶς τὴν σάρκωσιν.

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Μεγαλυνάριον τοῦ Μάρτυρος
Μάρτυς ἀκατάπληκτος καὶ στερρός, πέλων τῇ ἰδέᾳ, Χριστοφόρε καὶ τῷ νοΐ, τῶν ἀντικειμένων, κατέπληξας τὰ στίφη, ἀθλήσας ὑπὲρ φύσιν, πόθῳ τοῦ Κτίστου σου.

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Megalynarion to ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER
In a fitting tongue, let us all hymn the holy transfer of your body with faith, therefore protect us from danger, and keep us all unharmed, for we call upon you, O divine Nicholas.

Μεγαλυνάριο του Αγίου ΝΙΚΟΛΆΟΥ
"Μύρων ιεράρχης προχειρισθείς
μυριπνόοις έργοις κατεμύρισας
αληθώς Μύρων επαρχίαν,
διό και μύρα βλύζειν,
Νικόλαε τρισμάκαρ,
όντως ηξίωσαι.

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Megalynarion to ST NICHOLAS of Vunenis
Come let us praise O faithful, he who from the east shined as an athlete, guardian and deliverer of all Christians, Nicholas the New, the martyr of Christ.

Ἅγιος Ὁσιομάρτυρας ΝΙΚΌΛΑΟΣ ὁ ΝΈΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς Ἑῴας θεῖος βλαστός· χαίροις τῶν Ὁσίων, καὶ Μαρτύρων ὁ κοινωνός· χαίροις τῶν Βουνένων, καὶ πάσης Θεσσαλίας, ἀγλάϊσμα καὶ κλέος, Μάρτυς Νικόλαε.

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PRAYER TO ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER
Hierarch and father, O most holy Nicholas, thou extraordinary Saint of the Lord, our loving defender and ready helper in sorrows everywhere: help us sinners and hapless ones in the present life: entreat the Lord God to grant us remission of all of our sins, that we have committed from our youth and all our life, by deed, word, though and all our senses; and in the passing of our souls, help us wretched ones; entreat the Lord God and Maker of all creation, to deliver us from trials in the air and eternal torment: that we may alway glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and thy merciful intercession, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Another PRAYER TO ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER
O most good father Nicholas, pastor and teacher of all who in faith call upon thy protection an warm prayer, make haste to deliver Christ's flock from the wolves that attack it; and guard every Christian land, and keep it by thy holy prayers from worldly unrest, upheaval, the assault of enemies and civil strife; from famine, flood, fire, the axe and sudden mortality. And as thou didst take pity on the three men who were imprisoned, and didst deliver them from royal anger and death by the sword, so have mercy also on us, who are in the darkness of sins of mind, word and deed, and deliver us from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, so that, by thine intercession and help, and by His mercy and grace, Christ our God may grant us to lead a quiet life without sin in this age and deliver us in the next from standing at the left side, but rather grant us to be at His right hand with all the Saints. Amen.

2019 • May 21 / May 8 • 7527 •

May 21 / May 8
2019 (7527)

THE MIRACLE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF CASSIOPITRA
SYNAXIS OF THE HOLY GLORIOUS AND ALL-FAMED APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN
OUR HOLY FATHER ARSENIOS THE GREAT
ST ARSENIUS Varnakovites

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Apolytikion of the Mother of God of CASSIOPITRA ― Tone 1
Let us flee to the Monastery of Kassopitra in Kerkyra, and embrace your revered icon O Theotokos. Stephen was blinded along the way, and you granted him new eyes, now by his eyes you illuminate the hearts of those who sing: Rejoice the divine entryway of light, rejoice table of life, rejoice the harbor of Kanoni, the peace of the sea-port.

Troparion of the Mother of God of CASSIOPITRA ― Tone 2
All thy deeds are most wondrous and worthy of praise,/ most holy Mother of God;/ for to Stephen, unjustly deprived of his eyes and blinded,/ thou didst grant eyes again and restore to him sight./ Pray to Christ our God to enlighten our souls.

Apolytikion of the Mother of God of CASSIOPITRA ― Tone 2
All your deeds are most wondrous and worthy of praise, most holy Mother of God; for to Stephen, unjustly deprived of his eyes and blinded, you granted eyes again and restore to him sight. Pray to Christ our God to enlighten our souls.

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Troparion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Apostle beloved of Christ our God,/ hasten to deliver a defenseless people./ He Who allowed thee to recline on His breast/ receives thee bowing in prayer, O John the Theologian./ Implore Him to dispel heathen persistence/ and to grant us peace and mercy.

Troparion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
O beloved apostle of Christ God,/ haste thou to deliver a defenseless people./ He Who permitted thee to recline against His breast/ receiveth thee, prostrate in supplication./ Him do thou beseech, O theologian,/ that He dispel the gloom of the nations which doth beset us,// asking for us peace and great mercy.

Apolytikion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Beloved Apostle of Christ our God, hasten to deliver a people without defense. He who permitted you to recline upon His bosom, accepts you on bended knee before Him. Beseech Him, O Theologian, to dispel the persistent cloud of nations, asking for us peace and great mercy.

Ἅγιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΕΟΛΌΓΟΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος β’
Ἀπόστολε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ ἠγαπημένε, ἐπιτάχυνον ῥῦσαι λαὸν ἀναπολόγητον· δέχεταί σε προσπίπτοντα, ὁ ἐπιπεσόντα τῷ στήθει καταδεξάμενος. Ὃν ἰκέτευε Θεολόγε, καὶ ἐπίμονον νέφος ἐθνῶν διασκεδάσαι, αἰτούμενος ἡμῖν εἰρήνην, καὶ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

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Apolytikion of ST ARSENIOS 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 Arsenios, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls.

Troparion of ST ARSENIOS THE GREAT ― Tone 5
Thou didst spurn fleeting delights,/ when commanded from heaven like Abraham/ and in thy life thou didst emulate the Angels;/ thou wast famous in wisdom, word and deed./ O Godbearing Arsenios,/ entreat Christ our God unceasingly that He will have mercy on our souls.

Troparion of ST ARSENIOS 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. / O our holy Father Arsenius, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Ὅσιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. α’. Τὸν συνάναρχον λόγον
Τῶν τερπνῶν ἀπανέστης ἐμφρόνως Ὅσιε, χρηματισθεὶς οὐρανόθεν ὡς Ἀβραὰμ ὁ κλεινός, καὶ Ἀγγέλλων μιμητὴς ὤφθης τῷ βίῳ σου, λόγῳ ἐμπρέπων πρακτικῷ, καὶ σοφίᾳ ἀληθεῖ, Ἀρσένιε θεοφόρε. Καὶ νῦν ἀπαύστως δυσώπει, ἐλεηθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

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Apolytikion of ST ARSENIUS Varnakovites ― Tone 1
Lover of quitude and builder of Varnakova, the bright torch of piety, and unyoked leader, let us the faithful honor Arsenios, imitating his pure love for the Lord, and with honey-sweet hymns let us cry out: Glory to Christ Who glorified you, glory to Him Who crowned you, glory to Him Who grants the faithful through you fervent healing.

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Kontakion of the Mother of God of CASSIOPITRA ― Tone 8
O Mother who knew not wedlock,/ blind Stephen came with his mother to thy church in Cassiopia, lamenting and bewailing his misfortune./ By thine intercessions with the Lord thou didst grant him eyes, O Birthgiver of the Light of the world./ When he was healed he cried out to thee: Rejoice, O Maiden of exceeding radiance.

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Kontakion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Who can tell of thy mighty works, O beloved Saint?/ Thou didst pour forth miracles./ Thou art a source of healing and dost intercede for our souls/ as Theologian and friend of Christ.

Kontakion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Who can recount thy mighty works, O virgin apostle?/ For thou pourest out miracles/ and dost cause healings to flow forth;/ and thou prayest for our souls,// in that thou art a theologian and the friend of Christ.

Kontakion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Who shall declare your greatness, O Virgin disciple? / For as a fountain of healing you flow with miracles, / Interceding for our souls as Theologian and friend of Christ!

Kontakion of ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ― Tone 2
Who can recount your greatness, O virgin, for miracles flow and healing springs forth from you. You intercede for our souls, as the Theologian and friend of Christ.

Ἅγιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΕΟΛΌΓΟΣ ― Κοντάκιον αὐτόμελον ― Ἦχος β’
Τὰ μεγαλεῖα σου Παρθένε τίς διηγήσεται; βρύεις γὰρ θαύματα, καὶ πηγάζεις ἰάματα, καὶ πρεσβεύεις ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, ὡς θεολόγος καὶ φίλος Χριστοῦ.

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Kontakion of ST ARSENIOS THE GREAT ― Tone 2
While living on earth thou didst show forth the life of the Angels, O Godbearing Arsenios,/ and thou wast granted their honour./ Now as thou art standing with them before the throne of God,/ thou dost pray for forgiveness for all.

Kontakion of ST ARSENIOS THE GREAT ― Tone 2
Since thou hadst shown forth the life of the Angels while in a body, O God-bearing Arsenius, thou wast also counted worthy of their honour; and with them thou standest before the Lord's throne, interceding that divine forgiveness be granted unto all.

Kontakion of ST ARSENIOS THE GREAT ― Tone 2
Arising from Rome, as a sun, you reached the royal city, / Enlightening it, O most blessed one, by your words and deeds. / You drove out the darkness of unreasoning. / Therefore we honor you, Arsenius, the glory of the Fathers!

Ὅσιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ
Ὡς τῆς σοφίας ἐνθεώτατον θεράποντα
Καὶ ἡσυχίας ὁδηγὸν καὶ θεῖον γνώμονα
Εὐφημοῦμέν σε οἱ δοῦλοί σου θεοφόρε·
Ἀλλ’ ὡς θείας κοινωνὸς μακαριότητος
Ἐκ παντοίων ἡμᾶς λύτρωσαι κακώσεων,
Ἵνα κράζωμεν, χαίροις Πάτερ Ἀρσένιε.

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Kontakion of ST ARSENIUS Varnakovites ― Plagal Tone 4
Beautified by the beauty of your asceticism, and purified by the streams of your tears, you were seen to be a solitary and decorous lamp, shining with the fire of your virtues, most-sacred ascetic of Varnakova, to those who cry: Rejoice blessed Arsenios.

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Megalynarion of the Mother of God of CASSIOPITRA
Most-wondrous and awesome miracle, strangely monumental, that the blind Stephen, received another pair of eyes for vision, by the Theotokos, whom we magnify.

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Ἅγιος ἸΩΆΝΝΗΣ ὁ ΘΕΟΛΌΓΟΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Πέτρα ὡς ἡ πάλαι τῷ Ἰσραήλ, ὤφθη Θεολόγε, ὁ σὸς τάφος ὁ εὐαγής· βρύει γὰρ τῷ κόσμῳ, ὡς μάννα ψθχοτρόφον, τρυφῆς ἐπουρανίου, κόνιν θεόσδοτον.

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Ὅσιος ἈΡΣΈΝΙΟΣ ὁ ΜΈΓΑΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Χαίροις τῆς σοφίας λύχνος λαμπρός, καὶ τῆς ἡσυχίας, φοῖνιξ ὄντως ὁ εὐθαλής, ὁ πράξεσι θείαις, κομῶν καὶ θεωρίαις, Ἀρσένιε παμμάκαρ, Ὁσίων καύχημα.

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Megalynarion of ST ARSENIUS Varnakovites
Rejoice, you who by prayer and fasting, approached the heights, and made it difficult to look at your face by your virtues, rejoice most-divine builder of Varnakova, the glorious fold, O blessed Arsenios.

2019 • May 20 / May 7 • 7527 •

May 20 / May 7
2019 (7527)

COMMEMORATION OF THE SIGN OF THE CROSS THAT APPEARED IN THE SKY IN JERUSALEM DURING THE THIRD HOUR OF THE DAY DURING THE REIGN OF THE EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
HOLY MARTYR ACACIOS THE CENTURION OF CAPPADOCIA
ST NIL OF SORA
THE RIGHTEOUS MARTYR PACHOMIOS OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN, ATHOS
ST JOHN OF BEVERLEY
ST NILUS THE MYRRH-GUSHER
ST ALEXIS TOTH the confessor and defender of Orthodoxy in America

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Troparion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 1
The image of Thy Cross shone forth brighter than the sun,/ reaching from the Mount of Olives to the Place of the Skull;/ in this way Thou didst reveal Thy might, O Saviour/ thereby strengthening the faithful./ Ever keep us in Thy peace through the prayers of Thy holy Mother,/ O Christ our God and save us.

Troparion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 1
The image of Your cross has shown more brightly than the sun, / extending from the holy mountain to the place of the skull. / In it, You have shown Your strength, O Savior, / and confirmed all Orthodox Christians in the True Faith. / Through the prayers of the Theotokos, / save us, O Christ our God.

Apolytikion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 1
The image of Thy Cross at this time shone brighter than the sun, when Thou didst spread it out from the holy Mount of Olives to Calvary; and in making plain Thy might which is therein, O Savior, Thou didst also thereby strengthen the faithful. Keep us always in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Christ our God, and save us.

Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ ΤΙΜΊΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟῦ ― Ἦχος α´
Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου ὁ τύπος νῦν ὑπὲρ ἤλιον ἔλαμψεν, ὅνπερ ἐξ ὄρους ἁγίου, τόπῳ Κρανίου ἐφήπλωσας· καὶ τὴν ἐν αὐτῷ σου Σῶτερ ἰσχὺν ἐτράνωσας, διὰ τούτου κρατύνας καὶ τοὺς πιστοὺς Βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν· οὓς καὶ περίσωζε διαπαντὸς ἐν εἰρήνῃ, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ σῶσον ἡμᾶς.

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Troparion of ST ACACIOS ― Tone 5
O Martyr Acacios,/ by thy steadfast contest thou didst trample on the ancient serpent/ and receive the victor's crown from God./ By thine aid deliver us from the malice of the evil one,/ O prize-winner,/ and entreat Christ our God to have mercy on our souls.

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Troparion of ST NIL of Sora ― Tone 4
Thou didst renounce the world and flee the tumult of life,/ O righteous and Godbearing Father Nil. /Thou didst not neglect to gather paradisal flowers from the writings of the Fathers,/ and didst pass from the wilderness to heavenly mansions,/ having blossomed as a lily of the field./ Teach us who venerate thee to tread the royal highway;/ and pray for our souls.

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Troparion of ST PACHOMIOS the New Martyr ― Tone 3
Thy godly life was made radiant by the trials of holy martyrdom,/ O glorious, righteous Martyr Pachomios./ Thou didst shine forth on Athos by thine ascetical deeds/ and shed thy blood as an Athlete./ Intercede with the Lord Who has glorified thee/ that He may grant us His great mercy.

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Troparion of ST JOHN of Beverley ― Tone 6
Thou hast been given to the faithful, O most sacred John, as a beauteous tree of holiness, bearing all the virtues like most sacred blooms, filling all the land with the fragrance of miracles and the sweet fruit of healings. Wherefore, O namesake of grace, entreat Christ God, that He save us who honor thee..

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Ὅσιος ΝΕῖΛΟΣ ὁ ΜΥΡΟΒΛΉΤΗΣ ― Ἀπολυτίκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε
Ὡς ἄνθη πανεύοσμα, τῆς ἀϊδίου ζωῆς, τὰ θεῖά σου λείψανα, ἐκ τῶν ταμείων τῆς γῆς, ἡμὶν ἀνεφάνησαν· ὅθεν μνείαν τελοῦντες, τῆς εὑρέσεως τούτων, μέλπομεν Πάτερ Νεῖλε, τὴν δοθεῖσάν σοι χάριν, δι’ ἧς πᾶσι προστάτης, εὑρίσκῃ θερμότατος.

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Troparion of ST ALEXIS Toth ― Tone 4
O righteous Father Alexis, / Our heavenly intercessor and teacher, / Divine adornment of the Church of Christ! / Entreat the Master of All / To strengthen the Orthodox Faith in America, / To grant peace to the world / And to our souls, great mercy!

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Kontakion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 4
The holy Cross which opened the closed heavens has appeared from thence and shone upon the earth. / As we receive the glory of its power we are led to the unfading Light. / We have it in wars as an unfading trophy, Thy weapon of peace.

Kontakion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 4
The pure and Life-giving Cross which opened paradise / appeared in splendor above the earth, / extending its brilliant rays to the heavens. / Today we faithful accept its radiance as our guide to the eternal light. / We bear it in our struggles as an assurance of victory and triumph!

Kontakion of the Appearance of the Cross ― Tone 4
Making its rays to shine above in the heavens, the spotless Cross dawned on the earth, bright with splendour; for it had opened Heaven, which was shut of old. Granted the effulgence of its divine operation, we are surely guided to the unwaning resplendence. In battles we possess it as a true weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

Another Kontakion of the Precious Cross ― Tone 8
O thrice-blessed and worshipful Cross of Christ,/ all we faithful venerate and magnify thee, and we rejoice at thy manifestation./ As the trophy and unconquered weapon that thou art,/ protect, cover and shelter by thy grace those who cry to thee:/ Rejoice, O Wood most blessed.

Κοντάκιον τοῦ ΤΙΜΊΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟῦ ― Ἦχος πλ. δ´
Ὁ διανύξας οὐρανοὺς κεκλεισμένους, ἐν οὐρανῷ περιφανεῖς τὰς ἀκτίνας, ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἀνέτειλεν ὁ ἄχραντος Σταυρός· ὅθεν οἱ τὴν ἔλλαμψιν, τῆς αὐτοῦ ἐνεργείας, δεξάμενοι πρὸς ἄδυτον, ὁδηγούμεθα φέγγος· καὶ ἐν πολέμοις ἔχομεν αὐτόν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης ἀήττητον τρόπαιον.

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Kontakion of ST ACACIOS ― Tone 2
Let us fittingly acclaim the godly witness and victor over the devil./ Let us call him blessed as we pray:/ Cease not to entreat the Saviour, O Acacios,/ that thy servants may be saved;/ for thou hast great boldness before the Lord.

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Kontakion of ST NIL of Sora ― Tone 1
Beholding the blessings of Paradise and delighting in her beauties,/ thou didst bring forth fragrant fruits of God-enlightened understanding./ O chalice of divine compunction, Father Nil, pray to Christ that we thy disciples/ may rejoice eternally with thee.

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Kontakion of ST PACHOMIOS the New Martyr ― Tone 4
Thou didst become illustrious on Athos by thine ascetic life and didst later excel in martyrdom./ For thou wast given wings by thy love for God,/ O divinely-wise Martyr, glorious Pachomios.

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Kontakion of ST JOHN of Beverley ― Tone 4 “Thou hast appeared today…”
Thou wast a fruitful branch of Christ, the Tree of Life, a God-bearing and most holy hierarch, O John, and unto Him thou singest with the angels: “Thou art the radiant joy of Thy saints, O Master and Lord!”

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Ὅσιος ΝΕῖΛΟΣ ὁ ΜΥΡΟΒΛΉΤΗΣ ― Κοντάκιον ― Ἦχος δ’. Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον
Τὰ σεπτά σου λείψανα περικυκλοῦντες, ἐξ αὐτῶν λαμβάνομεν, ἁγιασμοῦ τὰς δωρεάς, Μυροβλυτῶν ἐγκαλλώπισμα, Νεῖλε θεόφρον, Ἀγγέλων ὁμόσκηνε.

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Kontakion of ST ALEXIS Toth ― Tone 5
Let us, the faithful, praise the Priest Alexis, / A bright beacon of Orthodoxy in America, / A model of patience and humility, / A worthy shepherd of the Flock of Christ. / He called back the sheep who had been led astray / And brought them by his preaching / To the Heavenly Kingdom!

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Μεγαλυνάριον τοῦ ΤΙΜΊΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟῦ
Ὅλος ἡλιόμορφος ὁ Σταυρός, φέγγει ἀπροσίτῳ, ἀναλάμψας ἐν τῇ Σιών, τὴν τοῦ Σταυρωθέντος, Ἀνάστασιν κηρύττει, δι’ ἧς ἐκ τῆς κακίας, πάντες ἀνέστημεν.

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Ὅσιος ΝΕῖΛΟΣ ὁ ΜΥΡΟΒΛΉΤΗΣ ― Μεγαλυνάριον
Μύρου ἀποπνέοντα τὴν ὀσμήν, καὶ μελλούσης δόξης, ἐκδηλοῦντα τᾶ ἀγαθά, ὤφθησαν τοῖς πᾶσι, τὰ θεῖα λείψανά σου· διό σε Μυροβλῦτα, Νεῖλε γεραίρομεν.