Akathist to Luke Krymsky about healing

Memory May 29 / June 11
When you read the Akathist to Luke of Crimea about healing, you catch yourself thinking that such saints are rare. He, like us, was doing ordinary things. I went to work, communicated and lived with people who were far from religious. He was distinguished from the rest by the Spirit of faith, the desire to serve people, and the willingness to die for Christ.

It is easier to save yourself in monasteries; everything there contributes to spiritual growth. Living among militant atheists, a person becomes a martyr. Every day goes up to the chopping block. Both during life and after death, the saint ministers to the sick day and night, alleviates suffering, and even performs operations himself.

Candle burning in the dark

How many are there who will give up comfort, prosperity, and honor for the sake of preaching about Christ?
And a world-famous scientist, who was 80 years ahead of medical research, chose suffering. When hundreds of clergy were arrested, he took the rank, and along with his cassock, a martyr’s crown. 11 years of camps are only part of the test. While teaching others and performing operations, Luke preached by appearing at all social events in priestly vestments. Without saying a word about faith, he confessed Christ with just his appearance. Coming to churches, performing services, giving speeches, he attracted a sea of people to himself, and gained enormous fame among believers.

To get into the temple, the place was occupied in the evening! At the same time, it was hidden from the majority (especially doctors) that he was a world-famous scientist. His works were better known abroad than here. The doctor from God was greeted with jubilation by the common people, but hated by those in power. He saved thousands of people from death (especially during the Second World War), and at the same time served a sentence on ridiculous charges.

Russian saint

Luka Krymsky, having Polish roots, was ranked among the Russian local saints in 1995, all-Russian - in 2000. He died recently - in 1961, on the day when they wanted to evict him from his rented apartment for his popularity among the people as a doctor who treated absolutely free. Many who were caught alive talk about the great love he had among the people. But when God wants to glorify His saint, he becomes known to the entire Christian world. The life of the saint was translated into:

Greek and Albanian;
French and Romanian;
English and other languages.

The Greeks glorify the Great Healer more than we do. There are so many cases of helping the sick that they say that they have taken our saint for themselves. This is what faith means. They saw him with their own eyes: he appeared to some in reality, to many - in dreams. The miracles he performed are stunning. The fame of the Holy Healer is growing every day. Thousands of Russians will thank (you can read the Akathist) Luke for his recovery until the end of his life.

Note: The Greeks, after the abundance of miracles performed by Luke, built 30 chapels in his honor. Everyone knows what it looks like; there are icons in every church. Many visit Crimea for the sake of this Saint, to personally express gratitude and honor the memory.

Why do they read the Akathist to Luke of Crimea?

Akathist is also a prayer in which praise (Glory) is offered to the Lord, the Mother of God or a holy saint of God. Since the text is not small, it consists of 25 parts, similar to the number of letters in the Greek alphabet, it is not easy to read. Therefore, it is recommended to take a blessing from a priest, so as not to abandon prayer, which is difficult to achieve. The Akathist is read to Luke of Crimea, as well as to others:

As a sign of gratitude (of joy) for the help received.
Asking for healing of the sick, especially in severe cases.
When prayer is weak, they take upon themselves labor that makes up for the lack of grace-filled power. If faith is weak, they strive to compensate for it with effort, compulsion, awakening the soul from laziness and petrified insensibility.
As a rule, at home near the icon of St. Luke. If there is none, in the temple. When such an opportunity is absent, they face the East. The main thing is to focus your mind and heart on the words of the text.

In fact, our prayers are always weak. When a person is sick, his request becomes a cry from the soul for help, so the saints quickly respond. But not everyone does this. A person who has taken upon himself the work of reading the Akathist shows that he is ready to cooperate with the Heavenly intercessors.

For such an attitude to the prayer burden, grace-filled help is given; it is much broader, covering a large area of a person’s life: both the sick person himself and those who read the Akathist.

Note: Unlike kathismas (kathismas), Akathist means “non-seated singing.” If in the first case they sit, then in the second they stand. Exceptions are provided for those who are unable to do this due to physical illness, or are on a bus, for example, during a pilgrimage trip. The akathist, no matter how far we are from the righteous state, establishes a connection with the one to whom we are addressing.

The life of a great bishop

The saint was born in the 19th century into a Catholic family. But when he grew up, he decided to convert to Orthodoxy. The young man had a very sharp mind and was interested in natural sciences. Therefore, he entered medical university and devoted his whole life to serving people. The Akathist to the Saint was compiled by the abbots of the Simferopol Monastery of the Three Saints, where Luke served.

This work speaks of a saint who took the name of the Evangelist and Apostle Luke, and did not disgrace his patron saint. The bishop combined scientific activity and service to the Lord all his life. And on these two roads he achieved enormous success.

Although the man's life was very difficult. After all, he was constantly subjected to arrests and interrogations, and was imprisoned more than once for standing on the side of the church during the period of anti-religious persecution. At the end of his life, Luke lost his sight, and his body was affected by a huge number of different diseases. But God endowed him with spiritual vision, which allowed him to see human souls.

How to read Akathist correctly

You can pray by reading only the Akathist to Saint Luke. If you have the opportunity and strength, it is more correct to include a set of prayers. Whatever option you choose, you must work from the heart, with love and faith in the Heavenly Powers. The result depends not so much on the number of prayers, but on a pure, sincere attitude towards the saint of God.

It is advisable to follow this order: First, read the usual beginning of morning prayers. If the Rule is being read, then after reading it, immediately begin the Akathist. There is no need to repeat “Conception.” If the Rule is not readable, then add the following:

“Through the prayers of the saints, father...” Glory:
“Heavenly King...” - a message to the Holy Spirit.
"Trisagion" - 3 times. Glory:
"Holy Trinity..." “Lord have mercy” - three times. Glory:
"Our Father…".
“Come let us worship...”
Psalm 50 and the Creed.
Akathist to Luke of Crimea.
At the end: “It is worthy to eat...”. Slava: “Lord have mercy” - three times.

The usual ending: “Lord I. X….(Luke of Crimea)…”. Amen.

If relatives read for the sick person, then their love for their neighbor and compassion are the basis and strength that bears abundant fruit. To kindle good feelings towards Luka Krymsky, find out as much as possible about him. Read reviews from people who have benefited. When you become imbued with sympathy for his life, you will become closer and dearer.

Conclusion: It is imperative to turn to Luka Voino-Yasenetsky for healing, especially when surgery is required. Apply the icon to the sore spot, read the Akathist, believe that a miracle will happen for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In addition, learn from him to live in peace, without losing faith and holiness. God wants us not only not to get sick, but to be saved for an eternal stay in Paradise. For example, as a Crimean doctor, professor of medicine, world-famous scientist and part-time Saint Luke.

Akathists to saints and martyrs

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Akathist to Saint Luke, Confessor, Archbishop of Crimea

Kontakion 1

Chosen to the hierarch of the Orthodox Church and confessor, who has shone forth among our countries in the land of the Crimea, like a luminous luminary, having labored well and enduring persecution for the name of Christ, glorifying the Lord who has glorified you, who has given you a new prayer book and helper, we sing praiseworthy songs; But you, who have great boldness towards the Lady of heaven and earth, free us from all mental and physical ailments and strengthen us to stand well in Orthodoxy, so that we all call to you in tenderness; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Ikos 1

Interlocutor of angels and mentor of men, the glorious Luke, like the Evangelist and Apostle Luke, of whom he bears the same name, you received from God the gift of healing human ailments, in healing the illnesses of your neighbors, you carried out many labors, and, bearing the flesh, did not care about the flesh for its good deeds of the Heavenly Father. You have glorified. With the same gratitude we call you with tenderness; Rejoice, having subdued your mind to the yoke of Christ from your youth. Rejoice, former most honorable village of the Holy Trinity; Rejoice, thou who has inherited the bliss of the merciful, according to the Word of the Lord. Rejoice, having healed many sick people through the faith of Christ and God-given knowledge; Rejoice, merciful physician to those suffering from bodily ailments. Rejoice, healer of leaders and warriors in the days of battle; Rejoice, mentor of all doctors. Rejoice, quick helper in the needs and sorrows of those who exist; Rejoice, strengthening of the Orthodox Church. Rejoice, illumination of our land; Rejoice, the Crimean flock has been praised. Rejoice, decoration of the city of Simferopol. Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 2

Seeing in people during healing, like in a mirror, the wisdom and glory of the Creator of all things, God, you ascended to Him with the Spirit, God-wise, illuminate us with the light of your God-mind, and let us cry out together with you; Alleluia.

Ikos 2

You enlightened your mind with Divine teachings, O all-glorious Luke, rejecting all carnal wisdom, and with your mind and will you submitted to the Lord. He was like an apostle, because he was according to the Word of Christ; “He is coming after Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” leaving everything and walking after Him, and you, holy one, having heard the Lord Jesus calling you to serve through His servant Archbishop Innocent of Tashkent, accepted the priesthood in the Orthodox Church. For this reason, as a God-wise mentor, we pleasingly sing to you: Rejoice, joy of the Guardian Angel. Rejoice, for you have saddened no one; Rejoice, thou who excelled in learning and thereby astonished the wise men of this world. Rejoice, thou who shunned those who do iniquity; Rejoice, contemplator and preacher of God's Wisdom. Rejoice, golden-talking teacher of true theology; Rejoice, guardian of the apostolic traditions. Rejoice, O Light, kindled by God, dispelling the darkness of wickedness; Rejoice, star, showing the way to salvation. Rejoice, zealot of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, schismatic accuser. Rejoice, you who have thirsted for the Lord’s testimonies and justifications; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 3

By the power of the grace of God, even in your temporal life you received the gift, Saint Luke, to heal ailments, so that all those who diligently come to you, bodily ailments and, moreover, spiritual healing, are honored with a cry to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having vigilant concern for the salvation of the souls entrusted to you by God, Luke blessedly, pastorally towards a soul-saving life, and in word and in deed you incessantly instructed you. For this reason, receive from our zeal worthy praise for you: Rejoice, filled with God's wisdom. Rejoice, overshadowed by the grace of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, imitator of Christ's poverty. Rejoice, good shepherd, seeking those who deviate from the Orthodox faith and wander through the mountains of superstition; Rejoice, worker of the grapes of Christ, strengthening the children of God in the true Orthodox faith. Rejoice, shield, protect piety; Rejoice, unshakable foundation of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, solid rock of faith; Rejoice, accuser and eradicator of soul-destroying unbelief and evil renovationism. Rejoice, wise strengthener of those who strive in the spiritual work; Rejoice, for those exiled from the world are the refuge of a quiet guide. Rejoice, for you have accepted the cross and followed Christ; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 4

Having a storm inside with many thoughts, the servant of God was perplexed at what the Lord was saying about him, when he realized that he was worthy of being the bishop of the city of Tashkent: above all, he gave himself up to Christ God, sending thanks to Him for all, calling: “Blessed be God, pour out His grace on His bishops.” " And singing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard the people of Orthodoxy, who are in persecution, about the fruitful kindnesses of your soul, God-bearing Luko, and have seen at the level of holiness, like a worthy vessel of Divine grace, healing all the weak and replenishing the impoverished, they are amazed at the wonderful providence of God for you and bring you great blessings: Rejoice, bishop, named by the Lord Himself. Rejoice, and in the inscription of your book the rank of bishop was foretold to you; Rejoice, decoration of the hierarchs. Rejoice, good shepherd, for you were ready to lay down your soul for your verbal sheep; Rejoice, multi-illuminated lamp of the Church. Rejoice, partaker of the apostles; Rejoice, ornament of confessors. Rejoice, you have rejected all care for yourself; Rejoice, sorrow reliever. Rejoice, sadder of human ignorance; Rejoice, having proclaimed the right teaching to those who sought salvation. Rejoice, thou who by thy life have not put this teaching to shame; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 5

Having preserved the rank of bishop in the days of terrible persecution with the blessing of the holy Patriarch Tikhon from the hands of Orthodox bishops, Saint Luke, you did the work of an evangelist well, denouncing, forbidding, begging, with all long-suffering and teaching, and singing. To God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the rank of Angels, your great feats, always according to the commandment of the Lord: “It is blessed to expel righteousness for the sake of; for these are the Kingdom of Heaven,” in the strength of your heart you resignedly endured imprisonment and exile in Siberia for the name of the Lord and the Holy Church of Christ, with great patience arranging your salvation, and edifying your faithful souls by your example. We diligently honor you with love and reverence with these praises: Rejoice, thou who was placed on the candlestick of the church. Rejoice, for the word of Scripture: “He is patient with love” has been justified in you; Rejoice, for those who forbid the faithful to protect you. Rejoice, you who obeyed the authorities and for this sake, by your will, surrendered yourself to the hands of the soldiers at night; Rejoice, humbled by the slanderers of unrighteous judges. Rejoice, you who walked meekly into imprisonment with humility; Rejoice, you were expelled from the Tashkent diocese ruled by you for the sake of truth. Rejoice, mourned by the faithful; Rejoice, thou who was wounded and bruised for the Lord crucified. Rejoice, you who stop the lips of lying unbelievers; Rejoice, you who spoke heavenly truth through righteous lips and in exile. Rejoice, as martyrs in heaven rejoice over your patience; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 6

You were a silent preacher of the mystery of the Most Holy, Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity both in prison and in the cities of Siberian exile, enduring hunger, the scum of the northern countries and the cruelty of the godless minions. For this reason, the Crimean Church preaches the greatness of God revealed to you, Saint Luke, as if you have received the gift of healing mental and physical ailments in the land of exile, so that with one heart and one mouth we all sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone like a radiant star, brighter than the flock and Tambovites, illuminating the soul of the faithful and dispelling the darkness of wickedness and godlessness. And the words of Christ were fulfilled on you; “Blessed are you when people revile you, and despise you, and say all sorts of evil things against you lying, for my sake.” But you, persecuted from city to city and enduring slander, diligently fulfilled your archpastoral ministry and satisfied with the sweetness of your writings all those who hungered and thirsted for righteousness, who gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, teacher of all, guiding everyone to heaven. Rejoice, true zealot of the glory of God; Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, you who endured prison and beating for Christ the Lord; Rejoice, true imitator of His humility. Rejoice, container of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, thou who entered with the wise into the joy of thy Lord. Rejoice, accuser of greed; Rejoice, you who showed the destruction of vanity. Rejoice, calling the lawless to conversion; Rejoice, put Satan to shame. Rejoice, in whom Christ was glorified; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 7

Although it was worthy to accomplish the feat entrusted to you by God, you put on all the weapons of God and began to fight against the rulers of this world, with the spirit of malice in high places, girding your loins with truth and putting on the armor of truth, confessor Luko, extinguished all the arrows of the evil one, singing To the Creator and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new persecution raised up lawless and godless people against the Orthodox Church and drove you into the distant taiga depths, Saint Luke, and being near death, preserved by the hand of God, cried out to Paul the Apostle: “Until this hour, we hunger, and thirst, and are hungry, and suffer , and we wander... We persecute, we endure; Just as the world would have destroyed this trampling of things hitherto.” For this reason, knowing this, we please you: Rejoice, blessed confessor of Christ. Rejoice, you who endured the cruel scourge; Rejoice, you who were near death, preserved by the Lord. Rejoice, you who have shown complete self-sacrifice; Rejoice, thou who took away thy soul from the Bridegroom to Christ. Rejoice, ever foreseeing the Lord crucified on the cross; Rejoice, for you continued unremittingly in vigils and prayers. Rejoice, true zealot of the Consubstantial Trinity; Rejoice, quick and free doctor from every disease. Rejoice, healer of the aching and swollen; Rejoice, thou who restored health from incurable purulent diseases of bones and wounds. Rejoice, for through your faith and medical labors you have healed your relaxation; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 8

Wanderer; Having been in the vale of earth, you showed an image of patience, abstinence and purity, confessor Luko. You showed the love of the Gospel, when the fatherland was in danger from the invasion of a foreigner, he worked day and night in the doctor’s clinic, healing the ailments and wounds of the leaders and warriors of the earthly fatherland, with his unforgettable malice and love, surprising all those who created misfortunes against you, and in many ways he turned to Christ and sang to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Full of the love of Christ, O merciful Luke, you laid down your soul for your friends, and as a Guardian Angel you were present to those near and far, taming the embittered, reconciling the warring and arranging salvation for everyone. Remembering your labors for the good of the people of your fatherland, we gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, you who have shown wondrous love for your earthly fatherland. Rejoice, teacher of humility and kindness; Rejoice, you who wisely endured exile and cruel torment. Rejoice, you who suffered and were tormented for Christ; Rejoice, you who firmly confessed Him. Rejoice, conquering the malice of your enemies through the love of Christ; Rejoice, merciful father, seeking the salvation of many. Rejoice, for you were tempted by great sorrows; Rejoice, you have shown wondrous patience in persecution. Rejoice, for you prayed to the Lord for your enemies; Rejoice, whose love conquers all enmity. Rejoice, whose kindness conquered cruel hearts; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 9

You were all, just like Saint Paul, and you saved everyone, Saint Luke, performing the archpastoral feat in the Tambov region, renovating and building churches with many works, strictly observing the statutes of the patrists, you did not cease to serve the salvation of your flock, singing purely to God: Alleluia .

Ikos 9

The fortunes of humanity will not be able, according to their heritage, to utter your multitude of blessings, when Father Luke appeared on the Crimean land, like a loving father of his children. Your generous right hand is everywhere. We want to imitate your kindness, and in surprise we cry to you: Rejoice, ray of God’s love. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of Spasov’s mercy; Rejoice, for you have given all of yours to the poor. Rejoice, you who loved your neighbor more than yourself; Rejoice, nourisher and caretaker of motherless orphans. Rejoice, guardian of helpless elders and old women; Rejoice, for you visited the sick and those in prison. Rejoice, for you met the needs of the poor in various places of your fatherland; Rejoice, for, remembering the beggars, you arranged dinners for them. Rejoice, for you appeared to everyone in their sorrows, like a comforting angel; Rejoice, earthly angel and heavenly man. Rejoice, for the Mother of God rejoiced at the depth of your mercy; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 10

For fear of the Crimean flock, you have not ceased to serve your flock for many years in the image of the chief shepherd Christ, and you have brought your lost nature to God and the Father. Comforting with God's mercy, you were drawn to the correction of life by your teaching words, so that with a pure heart you could sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Having become a faithful servant of the King of Heaven, Christ God, Saint Father Luko, tirelessly proclaimed the word of truth in all the churches of the earth and our Tauride, teaching the faithful children with the soul-saving food of the teachings of the Gospel and commanding them to strictly fulfill the church charter. In the same way, we glorify you as the good shepherd: Rejoice, unquenchable preacher of the truth of the Gospel. Rejoice, for you have grazed the flock of words given to you by God; Rejoice, for you who protect your sheep from murderous wolves. Rejoice, strict guardian of the church rank; Rejoice, guardian of the purity of the Orthodox faith. Rejoice, for through you the Holy Spirit wrote words of salvation; Rejoice, for you have revealed to us the secret of theology about spirit, soul and body. Rejoice, for your word is like a vestment of gold, clothed with the mysteries of faith; Rejoice, lightning, destroyer of pride. Rejoice, thunder, terror of those who live lawlessly; Rejoice, planter of church piety. Rejoice, archpastor, instruct and admonish spiritual shepherds unceasingly; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 11

Singing at your grave, servant of God; fell silent in the days of your blessed dormition. Many people know that you are God-bearing and equal to the angels, having gathered from all the borders of your earthly fatherland to perform a conciliar prayer for your soul ascending to the heavenly abode of the heavenly fatherland, chanting and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

You are a light in the Church of Christ, burning with the immaterial light of God’s grace, Saint Luke, illuminating the entire ends of our earth. When the time for your departure had come, the angels received your holy soul and ascended it to the heavenly abode. Moreover, remembering your blessed dormition and your great glorification in heaven and on earth, we joyfully offer you these blessings: Rejoice, unfading lamp of the Never-Evening Light. Rejoice, for you have glorified the Heavenly Father through your good deeds; Rejoice, for the light of your good deeds has shone before men. Rejoice, servant of God, who has piously ended the course. Rejoice, you who have acquired faith, hope and love from the Lord; Rejoice, with Christ, you loved Him, uniting yourself forever. Rejoice, heir to the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal glory; Rejoice, bishop, filled with grace-filled gifts from the eternal Bishop Christ. Rejoice, quick helper to those who call upon you; Rejoice, a new light has shone upon the Crimean land. Rejoice, blessed patron of the Christian race; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 12

Having recognized the grace from above that has been given to you, we reverently kiss the image of your honest face, Saint Luke, hoping that you will receive what you ask from God. In the same way, falling before your holy relics, we pray to you with tenderness: Strengthen us to stand well in the Orthodox faith and, pleasing good deeds, silently sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing to God, who is wondrous in His saints, we praise you, Christ’s confessor, saint and intercessor before the Lord. For you are all in the highest, but you do not abandon those below, Father Luke, the saint, reigns ever with Christ and intercedes for us sinners before the throne of God. For this reason, in tenderness we call to you: Rejoice, light unapproachable to the viewer. Rejoice, for in him the Angels rejoice, and in him men rejoice; Rejoice, you who taught and created the commandments of Christ. Rejoice, for you have appeared worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, having reached the villages of paradise through confession. Rejoice, you who endured the reproach of Christ for the sake of Christ and received eternal glory with Him; Rejoice, guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, representative before the Throne of God for us sinners; Rejoice, praise to Orthodoxy and joy to our land. Rejoice, thou who havest been deemed worthy to be among the saints; Rejoice, partaker of the council of all Crimean saints. Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 13

And great and glorious servant of God, our holy father Luke, accept this praiseworthy song from us unworthy, which is brought to you by filial love. By your intercession at the Throne of God and by your prayers, strengthen us all in the more Orthodox faith and good deeds. Save those who find themselves in this life from all troubles, sorrows, illnesses and misfortunes, and deliver them from torment in the future. And grant us in eternal life, together with you and with all the saints, to sing to our Creator: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, and then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Akathist to Luke Krymsky: text

Kontakion 1.

Chosen to the saint of the Orthodox Church and confessor, who has shone forth to our country like a shining luminary, who has labored well and endured persecution for the name of Christ, glorifying thee. The Lord, who has given us a new prayer book and helper, let us sing praises; But you, who have great boldness towards the Lady of Heaven and earth, free us from all mental and physical ailments and strengthen us to stand well in Orthodoxy, so that we all call to you in tenderness: Ra Pout, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Ikos 1.

Interlocutor of angels and mentor of men, the most glorious Luke, like the evangelist and apostle Luca, his namesake, you have received from God the gift of healing human ailments, many You went through such labors in healing the illnesses of your neighbors, while wearing flesh, you did not care about the flesh, but the good deeds of the Heavenly Father glorified you. Moreover, with gratitude and tenderness we call to you:
Rejoice, having subdued your mind to the yoke of Christ from your youth; Rejoice, most honorable former village of the Holy Trinity.
Rejoice, thou who has inherited the blessedness of the merciful, according to the word of the Lord; Rejoice, having healed many sick people through the faith of Christ and the knowledge given by God.
Rejoice, merciful physician to those suffering from bodily ailments; Rejoice, skillful healer in the days of battle for leaders and warriors.
Rejoice, teacher of all doctors; Rejoice, thou quickest helper in need and in sorrow.
Rejoice, establishment of the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, illumination of our earth.
Rejoice, praise of the Crimean flock; Rejoice, decoration of the city of Simferopol.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 2.

Seeing in people during healing, like in a mirror, the wisdom and glory of the Creator of all things, God, you always ascended to Him in spirit, God-wise; Illuminate us with the light of your God-mind, so that we may cry out with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 2.

You enlightened your mind with Divine teachings, O All-Glorious Luke, rejecting all carnal wisdom, and with your mind and will you submitted to the Lord, like an apostle. For, according to the word of Christ: come after Me, and I will make you fishers of man, leaving all and walking after Him, and you, holy one, heard the Lord Jesus calling you to serve, come The mlesh priesthood in the Orthodox Church. For this reason, as a God-dear mentor to you, we sing to you:
Rejoice, O thou who showest care to all souls; Rejoice, rejoicing thy guardian angel.
Rejoice, thou who excelled in learning and astonished the wise men of this world; Rejoice, you have turned away from those who do iniquity.
Rejoice, O preacher and contemplator of God's Wisdom; Rejoice, teacher of true theology who is blessed with words of gold.
Rejoice, guardian of the apostolic traditions; Rejoice, zealot of Orthodoxy.
Rejoice, star, showing the path to salvation; Rejoice, luminary, kindled by God, dispelling the darkness of wickedness.
Rejoice, thou who denounced the schismatics; Rejoice, you who thirst for the testimonies and justifications of the Lord.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 3.

By the power of the grace of God, even in your temporary life you received the gift, Saint Luke, to heal ailments, and to heal all the illnesses of the body and especially of the soul that diligently flow to you. They cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3.

Having vigilant care for the salvation of the souls entrusted to you by God, blessed Luke, you incessantly instructed them in a pastoral way towards soul-saving life both in word and in deed. For this reason, accept from our zeal the praise worthy of being brought to you:
Rejoice, filled with the Divine mind; Rejoice, blessed by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, having been enriched by the poverty of Christ; Rejoice, shield, defend piety.
Rejoice, good shepherd, seeking the wisdom of those who wander through the mountains; Rejoice, worker of the grapes of Christ, strengthening the children of God in the faith.
Rejoice, unshakable pillar of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, solid rock of faith.
Rejoice, accuser of soul-destroying unbelief and renewal schism; Rejoice, thou who art strengthenest the wise in making those who struggle spiritual.
Rejoice, you show a quiet haven to those persecuted from the world; Rejoice, for you have accepted the cross, you have followed Christ.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 4.

Storm within, having many thoughts, the servant of God wondered what the Lord was saying about him, when he foresaw that he was worthy to be the bishop of the city of Tashkent, both of all to Christ himself Having commended God, He sent thanks for everything, calling: Blessed be God, pour out Your grace on Your bishops, and sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4.

Having heard the people of Orthodoxy, in the midst of persecution, about the fruitful goodness of your soul, God-bearing Luko, and having seen you at the level of holiness, like a worthy vessel of Divine grace, you are all weak I am healing and replenishing the poor, marveling at the wonderful providence of God for you and offering you blessings:
Rejoice, bishop, ordained by the Lord Samago; Rejoice, for the inscription of the rank of bishop on your book is a mental warning.
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Rejoice, great decoration of the hierarchs; Rejoice, shepherd, ready to lay down your soul for the sheep of Christ.
Rejoice, much-bright lamp of the Church; Rejoice, partaker of the apostles.
Rejoice, fertilizer for the confessors; Rejoice, having cast aside all care for yourself.
Rejoice, mourn the quencher; Rejoice, sad one over human ignorance.
Rejoice, having proclaimed the right teaching to those who sought salvation; Rejoice, you have not put this teaching to shame by your life.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 5.

By the richly flowing Blood of Christ, redeemed from eternal death, desiring to preserve, in the days of terrible persecution, the rank of episcopate at the hands of the Orthodox bishops, you accepted, Saint Luke, and the cause is good Thou didst do good to the Lord, rebuking, rebuking, pleading with all longsuffering and teaching, and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5.

Having seen the rank of your great deeds, you were amazed, according to the commandment of the Lord: Blessed Ones, drive out the truth for the sake of them, for the Kingdom of Heaven is in the strength of the heart. You most resignedly endured imprisonment and exile for the name of the Lord and the Holy Church of Christ, through great patience arranging your salvation, and by example edifying the souls of your faithful. We, diligently honoring you with love, honor you with these praises:
Rejoice, lamp set by the church in the candlestick; Rejoice, ascetic, the image of long-suffering love is revealed.
Rejoice, forbidden to the faithful, protect you; Rejoice, you humbly surrendered yourself overnight into the hands of the tormentors for your faith.
Rejoice, humbled by the accomplices of unjust judges; Rejoice, you who walked meekly into captivity with humility.
Rejoice, for the sake of righteousness you endured separation from your Tashkent flock; Rejoice, for I was faithful to weep at my separation from you.
Rejoice, thou who was crucified for the Lord, wounded and bruised; Rejoice, you who block the lying mouth of the godless.
Rejoice, through your righteous lips you spoke heavenly truths and taught them in exile; Rejoice, as the martyr in Heaven rejoices in your patience.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 6.

You were a silent preacher of the secrets of the Most Holy, Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity both in prison and in the cities of Siberian exile, enduring the famine, the filth of the northern countries and the cruelty of the klevere. tov of the godless. For this reason, the Crimean Church preaches the greatness of God, revealed to you, Saint Luke. With one heart and one mouth we sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6.

You shone like a radiant star to the Krasnoyarsk and Tambov flocks, illuminating the souls of the faithful and dispelling the darkness of wickedness and godlessness. And the words of Christ were fulfilled on you: blessed are you, when they revile you, and destroy you, and speak every evil word against you, you liar, for my sake. For you, persecuted from city to city and enduring slander, you diligently fulfilled your archpastoral service and satisfied all those who hungered and thirsted for righteousness with the sweetness of your writings, and They cry out to you with gratitude:
Rejoice, teacher, guide of all to Heaven; Rejoice, sincerely jealous of the glory of God.
Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ; Rejoice, you who endured prison and beating for Christ the Lord.
Rejoice, true imitator of His humility; Rejoice, container of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, thou who entered with the wise into the joy of thy Lord; Rejoice, accuser of greed.
Rejoice, you who show the destruction of vanity; Rejoice, calling the lawless to conversion.
Rejoice, for by you Christ is glorified; Rejoice, for Satan has been put to shame by you.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 7.

Although it was worthy to accomplish the feat prepared for you by God, you put on all the armor of God and began to fight against the rulers of the darkness of this age, the spirits of wickedness in the heavens, having girded your loins with truth and clothed yourself in the armor of righteousness, you, confessor Luko, quenched all the arrows of the evil one , singing to the Creator and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7.

A new persecution has raised up lawless and godless people against the Orthodox Church and into the depths of the distant taiga country, driving you out, Saint Luke, and being near death, by the hand of God preserved, you cried with the Apostle Paul: until this present hour we hunger and thirst and are naked, and we suffer and wander. Persecute, endure; Just as the destruction of the world came to pass, everything hitherto has been trampled underfoot. For this reason, knowing this about you, we please you:
Rejoice, blessed confessor of Christ; Rejoice, you who endured the fierce scourge and famine in exile.
Rejoice, thou who was near death, preserved by the Lord; Rejoice, you who show complete self-sacrifice.
Rejoice, thou who hast robbed thy soul of the Bridegroom Christ; Rejoice, Lord, crucified on the Cross, ever before you in sight.
Rejoice, remaining unflaggingly in vigils and prayers; Rejoice, true zealot of the Consubstantial Trinity.
Rejoice, all diseases are quick and free to the doctor; Rejoice, you who restored the afflicted to health from incurable purulent diseases and wounds.
Rejoice, for through your faith you have healed weakness.
Rejoice, for your labors of healing brought you to faith.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 8.

A wanderer in the vale of earth, you showed patience, abstinence and purity, confessor Luko. When the fatherland was in trouble from the invasion of a foreigner, showing the love of the gospel, you worked day and night in the medical clinic, healing the ailments and wounds of the leaders and warriors of the earthly fatherland, without memory of evil. We beat and love, surprising all those who create misfortunes, and you turned many to Christ, even to sing to Him : Alleluia.

Ikos 8.

Full of the love of Christ, O good-hearted Luke, you laid down your soul for your friends, and like a guardian angel you were near and far, taming evildoers, enmitying reconciling and arranging salvation for everyone. Remembering your labors for the good of the people of your fatherland, we cry to you with gratitude:
Rejoice, you who showed wondrous love for the earthly fatherland; Rejoice, humility and kindness to the teacher.
Rejoice, thou who bravely endured exile and cruel torment; Rejoice, you who suffered and were tormented for Christ.
Rejoice, you who firmly confessed Him; Rejoice, conquering the malice of your enemies through the love of Christ.
Rejoice, gracious father, seeking the salvation of many; Rejoice, tempted by great sorrows.
Rejoice, you showed marvelous patience in persecution; Rejoice, for you prayed for the enemies of the Lord.
Rejoice, for your love conquers all enmity; Rejoice, for you have conquered the kindness of your cruel heart.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 9.

You were everything, just like Saint Paul, in order to save at least some, to Saint Luke, performing the archpastoral feat, in the Tambov region, with many labors, renovating and creating churches, Strictly observing the statutes of the patrists, you did not cease to serve the salvation of your flock, singing purely to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 9

The branches of humanity will not be able, according to their heritage, to utter your multitude of good deeds, when you appear on the Crimean land, like a loving father, to the holy hierarch Father Luko: for your generous right hand is everywhere as much as possible. We, wanting to imitate your kindness, cry out to you in surprise:
Rejoice, ray of God’s love; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of Spasov’s mercy.
Rejoice, for you gave away all that was yours to the poor; Rejoice, you who love your neighbor more than yourself.
Rejoice, nourisher and caretaker of suffering orphans; Rejoice, trustee of helpless elders and elders.
Rejoice, for you visited those who were sick and in prison; Rejoice, for you have anticipated the needs of the poor in many places in your fatherland.
Rejoice, for having mercy on the poor, you have provided meals for them; Rejoice, for the Mother of God rejoiced at the depth of your mercy.
Rejoice, earthly angel and heavenly man; Rejoice, for you appeared to everyone in their sorrows like a Comforter Angel.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 10.

You have served the salvation of your Crimean flock for many years without ceasing, in the image of the Chief Shepherd Christ, for the sake of the world that has gone astray, you have brought to the Heavenly Father, for you have hope in God’s mercy Thou art drawn to the correction of life by thy teaching words, and with a pure heart sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10.

A faithful servant of the King of Heavenly Christ God, Father Luko, tirelessly proclaimed the word of Truth in all the churches of the land of Tauride, with the soul-saving food of the teachings of the Gospel I am a faithful child, nourishing and strictly fulfilling the rules of the church. Moreover, we glorify you, like the good shepherd:
Rejoice, tireless preacher of the gospel truth; Rejoice, for you have well shepherded the verbal flock entrusted to you by God.
Rejoice, protecting your sheep from soul-destroying wolves; Rejoice, strict guardian of the church rite.
Rejoice, guardian of the purity of the Orthodox faith; Rejoice, for through you the Holy Spirit wrote the words of salvation.
Rejoice, you who preached the existence of God as the sage of this age; Rejoice, for thy word is clothed with robes of gold, clothed in the mysteries of faith.
Rejoice, lightning, destroyer of pride; Rejoice, louder, fearful of those who live lawlessly.
Rejoice, planter of church piety; Rejoice, archpastor, spiritual shepherds who instruct and admonish continually.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 11.

The singing at your tomb, O saint of God, did not cease in the days of your blessed dormition. For many, who lead you, are God-bearing and equal to the angels, having gathered from all the borders of your earthly fatherland to perform a congregational prayer for your soul, in the heavenly abode of the Heavenly Fatherland of the ascending, I sing again to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11.

With the light, in the Church of Christ, burning with the immaterial light of the grace of God, you, Saint Luke, illuminated all the ends of our earth. Remembering your blessed dormition and glorification in Heaven and on earth, with joy we offer you these blessings:
Rejoice, unfading lamp of the Everlasting Light; Rejoice, for many have glorified you for the good deeds of the Heavenly Father.
Rejoice, saint of God, end of the pious course; Rejoice, you who have acquired faith, hope and love from the Lord.
Rejoice, being united with Christ, whom you loved, forever; Rejoice, heir to the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal glory.
Rejoice, for the light of your good deeds has shone before men; Rejoice, having taught many the commandments of Christ and created them.
Rejoice, bishop, filled with grace-filled gifts from the Eternal Bishop Christ; Rejoice, quick helper to those who call upon you.
Rejoice, new light and affirmation for the Crimean land; Rejoice, blessed patron of the Christian race.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 12.

Having known the grace from above, we reverently kiss your honest image, Saint Luke, hoping that you will accept what you ask from God. Moreover, falling before your holy icon (and before the relics you say: to your holy relics), we pray to you with tenderness: strengthen us to stand well in the Orthodox faith, and to please the good Let us do our best, sing to God silently: Alleluia.

Ikos 12.

Singing to God, who is wondrous in His saints, we praise you, Christ’s confessor, saint and representative before the Lord. Because you are all in the highest, but you do not abandon those below, you always reign with Christ and intercede for us sinners before the Throne of God. For this reason, in tenderness we call to you:
Rejoice, Light unapproachable to the viewer; Rejoice, for the Angels rejoice in you and men rejoice over you.
Rejoice, you enlighten unbelievers with your deeds and writings; Rejoice, strengthen and confirm those of little faith and faint-heartedness.
Rejoice, for you have appeared worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, having reached the heavenly villages through confession.
Rejoice, for the sake of Christ’s reproach you endured and received eternal glory with Him; Rejoice, guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice, representative before the Throne of God for us sinners; Rejoice, praise of Orthodoxy and our joy to the earth.
Rejoice, thou who art deemed worthy to be in the host of saints; Rejoice, partaker of the council of all Crimean saints.
Rejoice, Saint and Confessor Luke, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 13.

O great and glorious servant of God, our holy father Luke, accept this song of praise from us unworthy, which we bring to you with filial love! By your representation at the Throne of God and by your prayers, strengthen us all in the Orthodox faith and good deeds, from all troubles, sorrows, illnesses and misfortunes found in this life, and from Deliver us from torment in the world to come and be with you in eternal life and with all the saints sing to our Creator: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos, and the 1st kontakion.

Akathist to Hiero-Confessor Luke, Archbishop of Crimea

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This page is dedicated to the reading of the home magpie - akathist to the holy confessor Luke, Archbishop of Crimea.

Saint Luke was not only a great saint, but also a most talented surgeon! Therefore, they pray to Saint Luke for the healing of the body from various diseases and the healing of mental illnesses. Many miraculous healings come from this great saint of Christ!

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HOME SOROKOSTA TO THE CONFESSOR LUKA OF THE CRIMEAN

PRELIMINARY PRAYERS READ BEFORE THE AKATHIST

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

King , Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy. (Three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord's Prayer

O our father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Akathist to the Holy Confessor Luke, Archbishop of Crimea

Kontakion 1

As the chosen hierarch of the Orthodox Church and confessor, who has shone forth among our countries in the land of the Crimea, like a luminous luminary, having labored well and enduring persecution for the name of Christ, glorifying the Lord who has glorified you, who has given you a new prayer book and helper, we sing praiseworthy songs; But you, who have great boldness towards the Lady of heaven and earth, free us from all mental and physical ailments and strengthen us to stand well in Orthodoxy, so that we all call to you in tenderness; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Ikos 1

And the interlocutor of angels and mentor of men, the glorious Luke, like the Evangelist and Apostle Luke, by whom he bears the same name, you received from God the gift of healing human ailments, in healing the illnesses of your neighbors, you carried out many labors, and, bearing the flesh, did not care about the flesh with the good deeds of the Father. Thou hast glorified the heavenly. With the same gratitude we call you with tenderness; Rejoice, having subdued your mind to the yoke of Christ from your youth. Rejoice, former most honorable village of the Holy Trinity; Rejoice, thou who has inherited the bliss of the merciful, according to the Word of the Lord. Rejoice, having healed many sick people through the faith of Christ and God-given knowledge; Rejoice, merciful physician to those suffering from bodily ailments. Rejoice, healer of leaders and warriors in the days of battle; Rejoice, mentor of all doctors. Rejoice, quick helper in the needs and sorrows of those who exist; Rejoice, strengthening of the Orthodox Church. Rejoice, illumination of our land; Rejoice, the Crimean flock has been praised. Rejoice, decoration of the city of Simferopol. Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 2

Walking in the midst of people during healing, like in a mirror, the wisdom and glory of the Creator of all things, God, you ascended to Him with the Spirit, God-wise, illuminate us with the light of your God-mind, and let us cry out together with you; Alleluia.

Ikos 2

mind with Divine teachings, O all-glorious Luke, rejecting all carnal wisdom, and with your mind and will you submitted to the Lord. He was like an apostle, because he was according to the Word of Christ; “He is coming after Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” leaving everything and walking after Him, and you, holy one, having heard the Lord Jesus calling you to serve through His servant, Archbishop Innocent of Tashkent, accepted the priesthood in the Orthodox Church. For this reason, as a God-wise mentor, we pleasingly sing to you: Rejoice, joy of the Guardian Angel. Rejoice, for you have saddened no one; Rejoice, thou who excelled in learning and thereby astonished the wise men of this world. Rejoice, thou who shunned those who do iniquity; Rejoice, contemplator and preacher of God's Wisdom. Rejoice, golden-talking teacher of true theology; Rejoice, guardian of the apostolic traditions. Rejoice, O Light, kindled by God, dispelling the darkness of wickedness; Rejoice, star, showing the way to salvation. Rejoice, zealot of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, schismatic accuser. Rejoice, you who have thirsted for the Lord’s testimonies and justifications; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 3

With the grace of God, even in your temporal life you received the gift, Saint Luke, to heal ailments, so that all those who diligently flow to you, bodily ailments and, more than spiritual healing, are honored with a cry to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

And having vigilant concern for the salvation of the souls entrusted to you by God, Luke blessedly, pastorally towards a soul-saving life, and in word and in deed you incessantly instructed. For this reason, receive from our zeal worthy praise for you: Rejoice, filled with God's wisdom. Rejoice, overshadowed by the grace of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, imitator of Christ's poverty. Rejoice, good shepherd, seeking those who deviate from the Orthodox faith and wander through the mountains of superstition; Rejoice, worker of the grapes of Christ, strengthening the children of God in the true Orthodox faith. Rejoice, shield, protect piety; Rejoice, unshakable foundation of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, solid rock of faith; Rejoice, accuser and eradicator of soul-destroying unbelief and evil renovationism. Rejoice, wise strengthener in the spiritual work of those who struggle; Rejoice, for those exiled from the world are the refuge of a quiet guide. Rejoice, for you have accepted the cross and followed Christ; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 4

I storm inside, having many thoughts, perplexed by the servant of God, what the Lord says about him, when he realized that he is worthy of being the bishop of the city of Tashkent: above all, I gave myself over to Christ God, sending thanks to Him for all, calling: “Blessed be God, pour out your grace on the bishops.” Its". And singing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Since the people of Orthodoxy, who are in persecution, have heard about the fruitful kindness of your soul, God-bearing Luko, and have seen at the level of holiness, like a worthy vessel of Divine grace, healing all the weak and replenishing the impoverished, they are amazed at the wonderful providence of God for you and bring you great blessings: Rejoice , bishop, named by the Lord Himself. Rejoice, and in the inscription of your book the rank of bishop was foretold to you; Rejoice, decoration of the hierarchs. Rejoice, good shepherd, for you were ready to lay down your soul for your verbal sheep; Rejoice, multi-illuminated lamp of the Church. Rejoice, partaker of the apostles; Rejoice, ornament of confessors. Rejoice, you have rejected all care for yourself; Rejoice, sorrow reliever. Rejoice, sadder of human ignorance; Rejoice, having proclaimed the right teaching to those who sought salvation. Rejoice, thou who by thy life have not put this teaching to shame; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 5

Having preserved the rank of bishop in the days of terrible persecution with the blessing of the holy Patriarch Tikhon from the hands of Orthodox bishops, Saint Luke, you did the work of an evangelist well, denouncing, forbidding, begging, with all long-suffering and teaching, and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

In the rank of Angels, your great exploits, always according to the commandment of the Lord: “It is blessed to expel righteousness for the sake of; for these are the Kingdom of Heaven,” in the strength of your heart you resignedly endured imprisonment and exile in Siberia for the name of the Lord and the Holy Church of Christ, with great patience arranging your salvation, and edifying your faithful souls by your example. We diligently honor you with love and reverence with these praises: Rejoice, thou who was placed on the candlestick of the church. Rejoice, for the word of Scripture: “He is patient with love” has been justified in you; Rejoice, for those who forbid the faithful to protect you. Rejoice, you who obeyed the authorities and for this sake, by your will, surrendered yourself to the hands of the soldiers at night; Rejoice, humbled by the slanderers of unrighteous judges. Rejoice, you who walked meekly into imprisonment with humility; Rejoice, you were expelled from the Tashkent diocese ruled by you for the sake of truth. Rejoice, mourned by the faithful; Rejoice, thou who was wounded and bruised for the Lord crucified. Rejoice, you who stop the lips of lying unbelievers; Rejoice, you who spoke heavenly truth through righteous lips and in exile. Rejoice, as martyrs in heaven rejoice over your patience; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 6

preacher of the mystery of the Most Holy, Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity both in prison and in the cities of Siberian exile, enduring hunger, the filth of the northern countries and the cruelty of the godless minions. For this reason, the Crimean Church preaches the greatness of God revealed to you, Saint Luke, as if you have received the gift of healing mental and physical ailments in the land of exile, so that with one heart and one mouth we all sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

shone like a radiant star upon the red-hot flock and Tambovites, illuminating the souls of the faithful and dispelling the darkness of wickedness and godlessness. And the words of Christ were fulfilled on you; “Blessed are you when people revile you, and despise you, and say all sorts of evil things against you lying, for my sake.” But you, persecuted from city to city and enduring slander, diligently fulfilled your archpastoral ministry and satisfied with the sweetness of your writings all those who hungered and thirsted for righteousness, who gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, teacher of all, guiding everyone to heaven. Rejoice, true zealot of the glory of God; Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, you who endured prison and beating for Christ the Lord; Rejoice, true imitator of His humility. Rejoice, container of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, thou who entered with the wise into the joy of thy Lord. Rejoice, accuser of greed; Rejoice, you who showed the destruction of vanity. Rejoice, calling the lawless to conversion; Rejoice, put Satan to shame. Rejoice, in whom Christ was glorified; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 7

Although it is worthy to accomplish the feat entrusted to you by God, you put on all the armor of God and began to fight against the rulers of this world, with the spirit of malice in the heavens, girding your loins with truth and putting on the armor of truth, confessor Luko quenched all the arrows of the evil one, singing To the Creator and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new persecution raised up lawless and godless people against the Orthodox Church and drove you into the distant taiga depths, Saint Luke, and being near death, preserved by the hand of God, cried out to Paul the Apostle: “Until this hour, we hunger, and thirst, and are hungry, and we suffer and wander... We persecute, we endure; Just as the world would have destroyed this trampling of things hitherto.” For this reason, knowing this, we please you: Rejoice, blessed confessor of Christ. Rejoice, you who endured the cruel scourge; Rejoice, you who were near death, preserved by the Lord. Rejoice, you who have shown complete self-sacrifice; Rejoice, thou who took away thy soul from the Bridegroom to Christ. Rejoice, ever foreseeing the Lord crucified on the cross; Rejoice, for you continued unremittingly in vigils and prayers. Rejoice, true zealot of the Consubstantial Trinity; Rejoice, quick and free doctor from every disease. Rejoice, healer of the aching and swollen; Rejoice, thou who restored health from incurable purulent diseases of bones and wounds. Rejoice, for through your faith and medical labors you have healed your relaxation; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 8

Wanderer ; Having been in the vale of earth, you showed an image of patience, abstinence and purity, confessor Luko. You showed the love of the Gospel, when the fatherland was in danger from the invasion of a foreigner, he worked day and night in the doctor’s clinic, healing the ailments and wounds of the leaders and warriors of the earthly fatherland, with his unforgettable malice and love, surprising all those who created misfortunes against you, and in many ways he turned to Christ and sang to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Full of the love of Christ, O merciful Luke, you laid down your soul for your friends, and as a Guardian Angel you were present to those near and far, taming the embittered, reconciling the warring and arranging salvation for everyone. Remembering your labors for the good of the people of your fatherland, we gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, you who have shown wondrous love for your earthly fatherland. Rejoice, teacher of humility and kindness; Rejoice, you who wisely endured exile and cruel torment. Rejoice, you who suffered and were tormented for Christ; Rejoice, you who firmly confessed Him. Rejoice, conquering the malice of your enemies through the love of Christ; Rejoice, merciful father, seeking the salvation of many. Rejoice, for you were tempted by great sorrows; Rejoice, you have shown wondrous patience in persecution. Rejoice, for you prayed to the Lord for your enemies; Rejoice, whose love conquers all enmity. Rejoice, whose kindness conquered cruel hearts; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 9

In this you were all, like Saint Paul, and you saved everyone, Saint Luko, performing the archpastoral feat in the Tambov region, renovating and building churches with many works, strictly observing the statutes of the patrists, you did not cease to serve the salvation of your flock, singing purely to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

In the history of mankind, they will not be able, according to their heritage, to utter your many good deeds, when Father Luke appeared on the Crimean land, like a loving father of his children. Your generous right hand is everywhere. We want to imitate your kindness, and in surprise we cry to you: Rejoice, ray of God’s love. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of Spasov’s mercy; Rejoice, for you have given all of yours to the poor. Rejoice, you who loved your neighbor more than yourself; Rejoice, nourisher and caretaker of motherless orphans. Rejoice, guardian of helpless elders and old women; Rejoice, for you visited the sick and those in prison. Rejoice, for you met the needs of the poor in various places of your fatherland; Rejoice, for, remembering the beggars, you arranged dinners for them. Rejoice, for you appeared to everyone in their sorrows, like a comforting angel; Rejoice, earthly angel and heavenly man. Rejoice, for the Mother of God rejoiced at the depth of your mercy; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 10

To shepherd your flock of Crimea, you have not ceased to serve for many years in the image of the chief shepherd Christ, and you have brought your lost nature to God and the Father. Comforting with God's mercy, you were drawn to the correction of life by your teaching words, so that with a pure heart you could sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

the King of Heavenly Christ God, Saint Father Luko, tirelessly proclaimed the word of truth in all the churches of our land of Taurida, teaching the faithful children with the soul-saving food of the teachings of the Gospel and commanding them to strictly fulfill the church rules. In the same way, we glorify you as the good shepherd: Rejoice, unquenchable preacher of the truth of the Gospel. Rejoice, for you have grazed the flock of words given to you by God; Rejoice, for you who protect your sheep from murderous wolves. Rejoice, strict guardian of the church rank; Rejoice, guardian of the purity of the Orthodox faith. Rejoice, for through you the Holy Spirit wrote words of salvation; Rejoice, for you have revealed to us the secret of theology about spirit, soul and body. Rejoice, for your word is like a vestment of gold, clothed with the mysteries of faith; Rejoice, lightning, destroyer of pride. Rejoice, thunder, terror of those who live lawlessly; Rejoice, planter of church piety. Rejoice, archpastor, instruct and admonish spiritual shepherds unceasingly; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 11

Singing at your grave, servant of God; fell silent in the days of your blessed dormition. Many people know that you are God-bearing and equal to the angels, having gathered from all the borders of your earthly fatherland to perform a conciliar prayer for your soul ascending to the heavenly abode of the heavenly fatherland, chanting and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Since you are in the Church of Christ, burning with the immaterial light of God’s grace, you were, Saint Luke, illuminating the entire ends of our earth. When the time for your departure had come, the angels received your holy soul and ascended it to the heavenly abode. Moreover, remembering your blessed dormition and your great glorification in heaven and on earth, we joyfully offer you these blessings: Rejoice, unfading lamp of the Never-Evening Light. Rejoice, for you have glorified the Heavenly Father through your good deeds; Rejoice, for the light of your good deeds has shone before men. Rejoice, servant of God, who has piously ended the course. Rejoice, you who have acquired faith, hope and love from the Lord; Rejoice, with Christ, you loved Him, uniting yourself forever. Rejoice, heir to the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal glory; Rejoice, bishop, filled with grace-filled gifts from the eternal Bishop Christ. Rejoice, quick helper to those who call upon you; Rejoice, a new light has shone upon the Crimean land. Rejoice, blessed patron of the Christian race; Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 12

the grace from above that has been given to you, we reverently kiss your honorable image, Saint Luke, hoping that you will receive what you ask from God. In the same way, falling before your holy relics, we pray to you with tenderness: Strengthen us to stand well in the Orthodox faith and, pleasing good deeds, silently sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Praising God, who is wonderful in His saints, we praise you, Christ’s confessor, saint and intercessor before the Lord. For you are all in the highest, but you do not abandon those below, Father Luke, the saint, reigns ever with Christ and intercedes for us sinners before the throne of God. For this reason, in tenderness we call to you: Rejoice, light unapproachable to the viewer. Rejoice, for in him the Angels rejoice, and in him men rejoice; Rejoice, you who taught and created the commandments of Christ. Rejoice, for you have appeared worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, having reached the villages of paradise through confession. Rejoice, you who endured the reproach of Christ for the sake of Christ and received eternal glory with Him; Rejoice, guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, representative before the Throne of God for us sinners; Rejoice, praise to Orthodoxy and joy to our land. Rejoice, thou who havest been deemed worthy to be among the saints; Rejoice, partaker of the council of all Crimean saints. Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Luke of the Crimea, good and merciful physician.

Kontakion 13 (read three times)

O great and glorious servant of God, our holy father Luke, accept this praiseworthy song from us unworthy, which is brought to you by filial love. By your intercession at the Throne of God and by your prayers, strengthen us all in the more Orthodox faith and good deeds. Save those who find themselves in this life from all troubles, sorrows, illnesses and misfortunes, and deliver them from torment in the future. And grant us in eternal life, together with you and with all the saints, to sing to our Creator: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times)

Ikos 1 (read again)

Kontakion 1 (also read again)

Prayer to Saint Luke, Confessor, Archbishop of Crimea

O all-blessed confessor, holy saint, our Father Luke, great servant of Christ! With tenderness, we bow the knee of our hearts, and falling before the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, like a child of our father, we pray to you with all diligence: hear us sinners and bring our prayer to the Merciful and Lover of Mankind, to whom you now stand in the joy of the saints and with the faces of an angel. We believe that you love us with the same love that you loved all your neighbors while you were on earth. Ask Christ our God to establish in his holy Orthodox Church the spirit of right faith and piety: may he give to her shepherds holy zeal and care for the salvation of the people entrusted to them: to observe the right of the believer, to strengthen the weak and infirm in the faith, to instruct the ignorant, to reprove the contrary. Give us all a gift that is useful to everyone, and everything that is useful for temporary life and eternal salvation. Strengthening our cities, fruitful lands, deliverance from famine and destruction. Comfort for those who are grieving, healing for those who are ill, return to the path of truth for those who have lost their way, blessing from a parent, education and teaching for a child in the Passion of the Lord, help and intercession for the orphaned and needy. Grant us all your archpastoral and holy blessing, so that through you we will get rid of the wiles of the evil one and avoid all enmity and disorder, heresies and schisms. Grant us a godly way to cross the path of temporary life, set us on the path leading to the villages of the righteous, deliver us from airy ordeals and pray to Almighty God for us, so that in eternal life with you we may continually glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, to Him belongs all glory and honor. and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Worthy to eat

It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, the real Mother of God.

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