Troparion, voice 4*
Even though you were an ascetic of virtues,/ as a true warrior of Christ God,/ you labored in the passion of the great one in your temporary life,/ in singing, in vigils, and in the veneration of their images, having become your disciple;/ in the same way, everyone The Most Holy Spirit is in you, / By whose action you are brightly adorned. / But as you have boldness towards the Holy Trinity, / remember the flock that you gathered, wise, / and do not forget, as you promised, / visiting your children, / / Reverend Sergius, our Father .
Translation: An ascetic of virtues, you, as a true warrior of Christ God, fought hard against the passions in temporary life, in psalmody, vigils and fasting, becoming an example for your disciples. That is why the Most Holy Spirit has taken possession of you: by His action you are brightly adorned. But having boldness towards the Holy Trinity, remember the flock that you have wisely gathered, and do not forget, as you promised, to visit your children, Sergius, our reverend father.
^ Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, wonderworker
(December 6/19 and May 9/22)
Troparion, tone 4
The rule of faith and the image of meekness and self-control of the teacher will be revealed to your flock, even the truth of things; For this reason, you have acquired high humility, rich in poverty, Father Nicholas, pray to Christ God to save our souls.
Translation: The immutable Truth was revealed to your flock by the rule of faith and the image of meekness and self-control. Therefore, through humility you have acquired high things, and through poverty you have acquired riches. Father, Saint Nicholas, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion, tone 3
In Mireh, the holy one, the priest appeared to you: O Lord of Christ, having fulfilled the Gospel, you laid down your soul for your people, and saved the innocent from death; For this reason you were sanctified, as the great hidden place of God’s grace.
Translation: In the Worlds, Saint, you appeared as a performer of sacred service, for having fulfilled the Gospel of Christ, Reverend, you laid down your soul for your people and saved the innocent from death, and therefore you were sanctified as a great minister of the Mysteries of God’s grace.
Greatness
We magnify you, Holy Hierarch Father Nicholas, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us, Christ our God.
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Kontakion, voice 8*
You were wounded by the love of Christ, O venerable one, / and following that irrevocable desire, / you hated all carnal pleasures, / and like the sun you shone for your Fatherland; / therefore you also became Christ We have enriched you with the gift of miracles./ Remember us who honor your blessed memory, and we call to you: // Rejoice, Sergius the God-Wise.
Translation: Wounded by love for Christ, and following Him with an unwavering will, you hated every carnal pleasure, O Reverend, and you shone like the sun for your Fatherland: therefore Christ has enriched you with the gift of miracles. Remember us, who honor your blessed memory, so that we cry to you: “Rejoice, Sergius the God-Wise!”
^ Saints of Moscow: Peter, Alexy, Jonah, Philip and Hermogenes
(5/18 October)
Troparion, tone 4
The Mother Sees of Russia, the true guardians of the apostolic traditions, the pillars of steadfastness, the teachers of Orthodoxy, Petra, Alexia, Jono, Philippe and Hermogene, pray to the Master of all, the gift of universal peace Great mercy to you and our souls.
Translation: Russian High Hierarchs, true guardians of the apostolic traditions, unshakable pillars, teachers of Orthodoxy, Peter, Alexei, Jonah, Philip and Hermogenes, pray to the Master of all to grant peace to the universe and great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion, tone 3
Live piously among the saints, and guide people to the wisdom of God, and please God well. For this reason, from Him you are glorified by incorruptibility and miracles, as disciples of God’s grace.
Translation: You lived piously as saints and guided people to the knowledge of God and served God well, therefore you were glorified by Him for incorruption and working miracles, taught by God’s grace.
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Prayer 1**
Audio:
2:48
O sacred head, our reverend and God-bearing Father Sergius, by your prayer, and by faith and love, even for God, and by purity of heart, still on earth to the monastery of the Most Holy Trinity your soul having established, and the angelic communion and the visitation of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the gift of miraculous received by grace, after your departure from the earthly, you came closer to God, and partook of heavenly powers, but also did not retreat from us in the spirit of your love, and your honest power is like a vessel of grace full and overflowing, leaving us! Having great boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray to save His servants, His grace existing in you, believing and flowing to you with love. Ask us from our Greatly Gifted God for every gift that is beneficial to everyone, the observance of the immaculate faith, the establishment of our cities, the pacification of peace, deliverance from famine and destruction, from the invasion of foreigners preservation, consolation for those who mourn, healing for those who are sick, restoration for those who have fallen, those who are led astray to the path of truth and return of salvation, strengthening for those who strive, prosperity and blessing for those who do good in good deeds, education for children, instruction for young ones, admonition for the ignorant, intercession for orphans and widows, those departing from this. Temporary life for the eternal is a good preparation and parting word for those who have departed to blissful repose, and all of us are helped by your prayers grant that on the day of the Last Judgment these parts will be delivered, and the right hands of the country will be commoners and hear the blessed voice of the Lord Christ: come, blessed of My Father, inherit what has been prepared for you Fear from the collapse of the world. Amen.
Translation: O sacred head, venerable and God-bearing Father Sergius! Through your prayer, and faith, and love for God, and the purity of your heart, while still on earth you made your soul the abode of the Most Holy Trinity, and communion with Angels, and a visit to the Most Holy Theotokos, and received the gift of miraculous grace; After your departure from earthly people, you especially came closer to God, and partook of the Heavenly Power, but you did not retreat from us in the spirit of your love, and you left us your honest relics, like a vessel of grace, full and overflowing. Having great boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray for the salvation of His servants, the grace of His believers dwelling in you and flowing to you with love. Ask us from our God, who is rich in gifts, for every gift that everyone needs: the observance of the immaculate faith, the establishment of our cities, the peace of peace, deliverance from hunger and pestilence, preservation from the invasion of foreigners, consolation for the grieving, healing for the sick, rebellion for the fallen, for the erring. - return to the path of truth and salvation, for those who strive - strengthening, for those who do good - success and blessing in good deeds, for infants - education, for the young - instruction, for the ignorant - admonition, for orphans and widows - protection, for those departing from this temporary life to the eternal - good preparation and parting words to those who have departed - blessed repose, and accompanying all of us with your prayers, grant us on the day of the Last Judgment to get rid of the fate of those on the left, and to become partakers of the right side and to hear that blessed voice of the Lord Christ: “Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world." Amen.
In what cases do they pray to Sergius of Radonezh?
The clergy believe that any requests addressed to the saint do not go unanswered. By reading prayers to St. Sergius of Radonezh, believers receive help:
- in healing diseases;
- learning;
- in raising teenage children;
- in solving complex life issues;
- in pacification of pride.
Most often, students read prayers to St. Sergius of Radonezh asking for help on the eve of taking exams. An episode from his childhood associated with a meeting with an elder who predicted success in his studies serves as the basis for prayer requests of many generations of students. Both schoolchildren and students themselves, as well as their parents, can pray.
The prayer to Sergius of Radonezh for help in business is best read in the temple in front of his icon. On the territory of our country there are a huge number of churches in honor of the saint. The prayer near the relics of the saint, which are located in the Trinity Cathedral of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra (Sergiev Posad in the Moscow region), will be especially strong.
Prayer 2**
O sacred head, reverent father, most blessed Abvo Sergius the Great! Do not forget your poor to the end, but remember us in your holy and auspicious prayers to God. Remember your flock, which you yourself shepherded, and do not forget to visit your children. Pray for us, Holy Father, for your spiritual children, as if you have boldness towards the Heavenly King, do not remain silent for us to the Lord and do not despise us, who honor you with faith and love. Remember us, unworthy, at the throne of the Almighty, and do not cease praying for us to Christ God, for grace has been given to you to pray for us. We do not think that you are dead: even though you passed away from us in body, you remain alive even after death. Do not give up on us in spirit, keeping us from the arrows of the enemy, and all the charms of the devil, and the snares of the devil, our good shepherd; Even though the relics of your cancer are always visible before our eyes, but your holy soul with the angelic hosts, with the disembodied faces, with the heavenly powers, stands at the throne of the Almighty, worthily rejoicing . Knowing that you are truly alive even after death, we bow down to you and we pray to you, even to pray for us to Almighty God for the benefit of our souls, and to ask for time for repentance, and for the unforbidden departure from the earth to Heaven, bitter ordeals, demons, princes of the air and be freed from eternal torment, and be an heir to the Kingdom of Heaven with all the righteous, who from all eternity have pleased our Lord Jesus Christ, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship from the beginning His faithful Father and with His Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Translation: O sacred head, reverend father, blessed Abba Sergius the Great! Do not completely forget your poor, but remember us in your holy and auspicious prayers to God. Remember your flock, which you yourself tended, and do not forget to visit your children. Pray for us, Holy Father, for your spiritual children, as one who has boldness towards the Heavenly King, do not stop crying out to the Lord for us and do not neglect us, who honor you with faith and love. Remember us, unworthy, at the Throne of the Almighty and do not cease to pray for us to Christ God, for you have been given the grace to pray for us. For we do not consider you dead: although you moved away from us bodily, you remain alive even after death. Do not retreat from us in spirit, keeping us from the arrows of the enemy, and all the seduction of demons, and the snares of the devil, our good shepherd; after all, although the relics of your cancer are always visible before our eyes, your holy soul with the angelic armies, with the disembodied hosts, with the Heavenly Powers, standing at the Throne of the Almighty, worthily rejoices. And so, knowing that you are truly alive even after death, we fall to you and pray to you, may you pray for us to Almighty God for the benefit of our souls, and ask us time for repentance, and an unhindered transition from earth to Heaven, and from bitter ordeals , demons, air princes and eternal torment deliverance. And may we be heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven with all the righteous who have pleased our Lord Jesus Christ from all eternity. All glory, honor and worship are due to Him with His Beginning Father, and with His Most Holy, and Good, and Life-Giving Spirit, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
^ Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
(September 26/October 9 and May 8/21)
Troparion, tone 2
Apostle, beloved of Christ God, hasten to deliver irresponsible people; He receives you when you fall, even if you fell on Persia, you are received, pray to Him, O Theologian, and disperse the present darkness of tongues, asking us for peace and great mercy.
Translation: Apostle, beloved by Christ God, hasten to deliver defenseless people! The One who accepted you when you fell to His chest accepts your prayer. Pray to Him, O Theologian, to dispel the approaching cloud of paganism, asking for peace and great mercy for us.
Kontakion, voice the same
Thy greatness, virgin, who is the story? Do miracles, and pour out healings, and pray for our souls, as the Theologian and friend of Christ.
Translation: Who can tell about your greatness, virgin? For you pour out miracles and pour out healings, and intercede for our souls, as the Theologian and friend of Christ.
Greatness
We magnify you, Apostle of Christ and Evangelist John the Theologian, and honor your illnesses and labors, in which you worked in the gospel of Christ.
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Prayer 3**
O Heavenly citizen of Jerusalem, Reverend Father Sergius! Look upon us mercifully and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of Heaven. You are a mountain in Heaven; We, on the earth below, are removed from You not only by place, but by our sins and iniquities; but to you, as our kin, we come running and cry: instruct us to walk in your path, enlighten us and guide us. It is characteristic of you, our Father, to be compassionate and to love mankind: as I live on earth, I should care not only for my own salvation, but also for all those who come to you. Your instructions were like the reed of a cursive scribe, who inscribes the verbs of life on everyone’s heart. You did not only heal bodily illnesses, but rather than mental illnesses, you appeared as an elegant physician; and your whole holy life became a mirror of all virtue. Just as you were, O Holy One of God, on earth, just as you are now in Heaven! Today you stand before the Throne of the Unapproachable Light and in it, like in a mirror, you see all our needs and requests; You are together with the Angels, rejoicing over the one sinner who repents. And God’s love for mankind is inexhaustible, and your boldness toward Him is abundant; do not stop crying to the Lord for us. With your intercession, ask our All-Merciful God for the peace of His Church, under the sign of the militant cross, agreement in faith and unity of wisdom, but the destruction of vanity and schisms, confirmation in good deeds, those who are sick We are healing, comfort to the sad, intercession to the offended, help to the needy. Do not disgrace us, who flow to you with faith. Even though we are unworthy of such a father and intercessor, you, being an imitator of God’s love for mankind, made us worthy by turning from evil deeds to good living. All God-enlightened Russia, filled with your miracles and blessed by your mercies, confesses that you are their patron and protector. Show your ancient mercy and those whom you helped your father, do not deny us, their children, who are walking towards you in their footsteps. We believe that you are present with us in spirit. For where there is a Lord, as His word teaches us, there also will His servant be. You are a faithful servant of the Lord, and God exists everywhere, you are in Him, and He is in you, and you are also with us in body. Behold your incorruptible and life-giving relics, like a priceless treasure, God grant us miracles. Before them, as I live for you, we fall down and pray: accept our prayers and offer them on the altar of God’s mercy, so that we may receive your grace and timely help for our needs. Strengthen our cowardice and confirm us in faith, so that we undoubtedly hope to receive all the good from the mercy of the Lord through your prayers. Do not cease to rule your spiritual flock, which you have gathered, with the rod of spiritual wisdom: give help to those who strive, restore the weak, hasten to bear the yoke of Christ in complacency and patience, and guide us all in let us end our lives in peace and repentance and settle with hope in the blessed bosom of Abraham, where You now rest joyfully from your labors and struggles, glorifying God with all the saints in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Translation: O citizen of Heavenly Jerusalem, Rev. Father Sergius! Look upon us mercifully and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of heaven. You are high in Heaven; we on earth, below, are removed from you, not so much by place as by our sins and iniquities; but we come running to you, as our own, and cry: teach us to walk your way, enlighten us and guide us. Characteristic of you, our father, is mercy and love for mankind: while living on earth, you cared not only about your own salvation, but also about everyone who came running to you. Your instructions were the cane of a cursive scribe, inscribing the verbs of life on everyone’s heart. It was not just physical illnesses that you healed, but more than spiritual infirmities you became a skilled physician, and your entire holy life was a mirror of all virtue. If such were you, a saint of God, on earth: what are you now in Heaven! You now stand before the Throne of the Unapproachable Light, and in it, as in a mirror, you see all our needs and requests; you are placed together with the Angels, rejoicing over one repentant sinner. And God’s love for mankind is inexhaustible, and your boldness before Him is great: do not stop crying out to the Lord for us. Through your intercession, ask from our All-Merciful God the peace of His Church, under the sign of the militant Cross, agreement in faith and unanimity, destruction of superstition and schisms, confirmation in good deeds, healing for the sick, consolation for the sad, protection for the offended, help for the needy. Do not disgrace us, who come running to you with faith. After all, although we are unworthy of such a great father and intercessor, you, imitator of God’s love for mankind, make us worthy by turning from evil deeds to virtuous living. All of Russia, enlightened by God, filled with your miracles and blessed by your mercies, confesses you as its patron and intercessor. Reveal your ancient mercies, and as you helped our fathers, do not reject us, their children, who are following in their footsteps towards you. We believe that you are present with us in spirit. For where the Lord is, as His word teaches us, there His servant will also be. You are a faithful servant of the Lord, and just as God is omnipresent, so you are in Him, and He is in you, and besides, you are with us in body. Here are your incorruptible and life-giving relics, like a priceless treasure, given to us by the God of miracles. Standing before them, we fall to you as if we were alive and pray: accept our prayers and offer them to the altar of God’s mercy, so that through you we may receive grace and timely help for our needs. Strengthen us, the faint-hearted, and confirm us in the faith, so that without a doubt we hope to receive all the benefits from the merciful Master through your prayers. Do not stop guiding your spiritual flock, gathered by you, with the rod of spiritual wisdom: help those who struggle, raise up the paralytic, help bear the yoke of Christ in complacency and patience, and guide us all, so that in peace and repentance we will end our lives and move with hope into the blessed depths Abraham, where you now rest joyfully after your labors and exploits, glorifying with all the saints God, glorified in the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
^ St. John Chrysostom
(November 13/26, January 27/February 9 and September 14/27)
Troparion, tone 8
Your lips, like the brightness of a fire, shining forth, enlighten the universe with grace; not to gain the treasures of the world through the love of money, but to show us the height of humility of mind. But chastising your words, Father John Chrysostom, pray to the Word of Christ God to save our souls.
Translation: The grace that shone like a fiery torch from your lips enlightened the universe; You have collected a treasure of non-possession for the world, you have shown us the height of humility. But, instructing us with your words, Father John Chrysostom, pray to the Word, Christ God, for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion, tone 6
You have received Divine grace from Heaven and through your lips you have taught us all to worship the One God in the Trinity, John Chrysostom, most blessed saint, we deserve to praise you: you are a mentor , like a Divine manifestation.
Translation: You have received Divine grace from heaven and through your lips you teach everyone to worship the one God in the Trinity, John Chrysostom, all-blessed, reverend, we duly praise you: for you are our mentor, expounding the Divine.
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^ Saint Basil the Great
(January 1/14)
Troparion to the Saint, tone 1
Thy message went out into the whole earth, because it received your word, which thou hast divinely taught, thou hast clarified the nature of beings, thou hast adorned human customs, the royal sacred O Reverend Father, pray to Christ God that our souls may be saved.
Translation: Your voice has spread throughout the whole earth, for it has accepted your word: you have expounded to them the truths of the faith in a manner worthy of God, you have explained the nature of everything that exists, you have embellished human customs, royal priest, reverend father, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion to the Saint, tone 4
Thou hast appeared as an unshakable foundation to the Church, giving to all unstealthy dominion by man, sealing with thy commandments, the unappearing Reverend Basil.
Translation: You have appeared as the unshakable foundation of the Church, endowing all people with inviolable wealth and sealing it with your teachings, Rev. Basil, Revealer of the Heavenly.
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^ Council of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia
Troparion, tone 4
Today the Russian Church joyfully rejoices, like the mother of her children, glorifying her new martyrs and confessors: saints and priests, royal passion-bearers, noble princes and princesses, teachers old men and women and all Orthodox Christians, who laid down their lives for faith in Christ with their blood during the days of persecution by the godless keeping the truth. Through their intercession, long-suffering Lord, preserve our country in Orthodoxy until the end of the age.
Translation: Today the Russian Church joyfully triumphs, like a mother glorifying her children - the new martyrs and confessors: saints and priests, royal martyrs, noble princes and princesses, reverend men and wives and all Orthodox Christians, who during the days of persecution of the godless gave their lives for faith in Christ and preserved the truth with blood. With their protection, long-suffering Lord, preserve our country in Orthodoxy until the end of time.
Kontakion, tone 3
Today the New Martyrs of Russia in white robes stand before the Lamb of God and with the Angels they sing a song of victory to God: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and praise, and honor, and strength, and strength to our God in all things. for centuries. Amen.
Translation: Today the Russian new martyrs in white robes stand before the Lamb of God and with the angels sing a victorious song to God: “Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and praise, and honor, and strength, and strength to our God forever and ever. Amen".
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^ Nativity of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John
(June 24/July 7)
Troparion, tone 4
Prophet and Forerunner of the coming of Christ, we are worthy to praise you, we are perplexed, we who honor you with love: the infertility of your birth and the Father’s voicelessness were resolved by your glorious and honest Christmas, and the incarnation of You The world of God is preached.
Translation: Prophet and Forerunner of the coming of Christ, we cannot adequately praise you, lovingly honoring you; for the barrenness of the one who gave birth and the dumbness of the father ended with your glorious and sacred birth, and the incarnation of the Son of God is proclaimed to the world.
Kontakion, tone 3
Before the barrenness of the day, Christ gives birth to the Forerunner, and that is the fulfillment of every prophecy: Whom the prophets preached, upon Him in the Jordan laying His hand, the Word of God appeared as a prophet, a preacher, a taster ne and Forerunner.
Translation: On this day the formerly barren woman gives birth to the Forerunner, and he is the fulfillment of every prophecy. For on Him whom the prophets foretold, he, laying his hand in the Jordan, appeared as the Word of God as a prophet, herald and at the same time - the Forerunner.
Greatness
We magnify you, the Forerunner of the Savior, John, and honor your glorious birth even from the barren one.
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^ Equal to the Apostles Methodius and Cyril, Slovenian teachers
(11/24 May)
Troparion, tone 4
As the apostle of uniformity and the Slovenian countries, the teacher, Cyril and Methodius of God, pray to the Lord of all, to establish all Slovenian languages in Orthodoxy and unanimity, to pacify the world and save our souls.
Translation: To the like-minded apostles and teachers of the Slavic countries, Cyril and Methodius, God-wise, pray to the Lord of all, all Slavic peoples to establish Orthodoxy and unanimity, to protect the world with peace and to save our souls.
Kontakion, tone 3
We honor the sacred duo of our enlighteners, the Divine Scriptures, by translating the source of knowledge of God, who exuded to us, from which we draw endlessly even to this day, we please you, Cyril and Methodius, to the Throne of the Most High those who are coming and warmly praying for our souls.
Translation: We honor the sacred duo of our enlighteners, who through the translation of the Divine Scriptures have poured forth the source of knowledge of God for us, from which even to this day we draw abundantly, we glorify you, Cyril and Methodius, who stand before the Throne of the Most High and earnestly pray for our souls.
Greatness
We magnify you, Saints Methodius and Cyril, equal to the apostles, who enlightened the entire Slovenian country with your teachings and brought them to Christ.
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^ Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John
(August 29/September 11)
Troparion, tone 2
The memory of the righteous with praise, but the testimony of the Lord, the Forerunner, suffices you: for you have shown that you are truly more honorable than the prophets, as even in the streams of baptism you were considered worthy of the One who preached. Moreover, having suffered for the truth, rejoicing, you preached the good news to those in hell of God, who appears in the flesh, who takes away the sin of the world and gives us great mercy.
Translation: The memory of the righteous is honored with praise, but the testimony of the Lord is enough for you, Forerunner, for you truly appeared to be the most glorious of the prophets, for you were worthy to baptize the Preached One in the streams. Therefore, having suffered for the truth with joy, you preached the gospel to those in hell of God, who appeared in the flesh, lifting up the sin of the world and giving us great mercy.
Kontakion, tone 5
The Forerunner's glorious beheading saw the coming of a certain Divine, and the coming of the Savior was preached to those in hell. Let Herodia weep, having asked for lawless murder: for thou hast not loved the law of God, nor the living age, but the feigned, temporal one.
Translation: The glorious beheading of the Forerunner occurred according to some Divine plan, so that he would announce the coming of the Savior to those in hell. Let Herodias weep, who asked for lawless murder: after all, she did not love God’s law, not eternal life, but deceptive and temporary life.
^ Great Martyr George the Victorious
(April 23/May 6)
Troparion, tone 4
As a liberator of captives and a defender of the poor, a doctor of the infirm, a champion of the Orthodox, Victorious Great Martyr George, pray to Christ God to save our souls.
Translation: Liberator of captives and patron of the poor, physician of the weak, protector of Christians, great martyr and victorious George, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion, voice the same
You appeared to be cultivated by God, a most honest worker of piety, having gathered for yourself the handles of virtues; Having sowed in tears, reaped with joy, and suffered through blood, you received Christ, and with your prayers, holy ones, you granted forgiveness to everyone for their sins.
Translation: Cultivated by God, you have appeared as a farmer most worthy of piety, having gathered sheaves of virtues for yourself; for having sowed with tears, you reap with joy, but having fought until blood flows, you have gained Christ; and through your intercessions, holy one, you grant forgiveness of sins to everyone.
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^ Equal to the Apostles Grand Duchess Olga of Russia
(July 11/24)
Troparion, tone 1
Having fixed your mind with the wings of God-mind, you flew above visible creatures, seeking God and the Creator of all things, and having found Him, you received the birth of baptism; enjoying the living tree, incorruptible forever, Olgo, ever-glorious.
Translation: Having covered your mind with the wings of the knowledge of God, you soared above the visible creation, seeking God and the Creator of all and, having found Him, received a new birth in Baptism, enjoying the Tree of Life, you remain incorruptible forever, Olga is always glorified.
Kontakion, tone 4
Let us sing today to God, the Benefactor of all, who glorified the God-wise Olga in Russia, and through her prayers will grant remission of sins to our souls.
Translation: Today let us sing the praises of God, the Benefactor of all, who glorified Olga the God-Wise in Russia, and through her prayers may grant forgiveness of sins to our souls.
Greatness
We magnify you, holy blessed princess Olgo of Russia, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us to Christ, our God.
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^ Glorious and all-validated chief apostles Peter and Paul
(June 29/July 12)
Troparion, tone 4
The Mother Apostles and the universal teachers, pray to the Lord of all to grant universal peace and great mercy to our souls.
Translation: First of the Apostles and universal teachers, pray to the Lord of all the world of the universe to grant great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion, tone 2
Firm and divinely preached preachers, the top of Your apostles, O Lord, You have received for the enjoyment of Your good things and peace; For you have accepted illness and death more than any fruitfulness, the only one who knows the heart.
Translation: The unshakable and God-honored preachers, the highest of Your disciples, O Lord, You accepted into the enjoyment of Your blessings and peace; for You recognized their labors and death as higher than any sacrifice, You alone know what is in the hearts.
Greatness
We magnify you, Christ’s apostles Peter and Paul, who enlightened the whole world with your teachings and brought everything to Christ.
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^ Equal to the Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir
(July 15/28)
Troparion, tone 4
You are like a merchant looking for good beads, gloriously powerful Vladimir, at the height of the table sits the mother of cities, God-saved Kiev; testing and sending to the Royal City to bring back the Orthodox faith, you found priceless pearls, Christ, who chose you like the second Paul, and shook off blindness in the holy font of the soul together with the physical one. At the same time, we celebrate your success, your people: pray for the salvation of your Russian ruler and the multitude of those who rule.
Translation: You have become like a merchant looking for good pearls, glorious ruler Vladimir, sitting on the high throne of the mother of cities, God-saved Kiev: for by testing and sending to Constantinople to learn about the Orthodox faith, you have found priceless pearls - Christ, who chose you as the second Paul; and, like him, you shook off blindness in the holy font, both mental and physical. Therefore, we, your people, celebrate your dormition; pray for the salvation of the rulers and many of its citizens in your Russian state.
Kontakion, tone 8
Having resembled the great Apostle Paul, in his gray hairs, the all-glorious Vladimir, all, like a child’s wisdom, even leaving care for idols, like a perfect man, you were adorned with Divine Baptism purple; and now stand before the Savior Christ in joy, pray that the ruler of the Russian powers and the multitude of those who rule will be saved.
Translation: Like the great Apostle Paul, in your mature years, the all-glorious Vladimir, leaving all wisdom and zeal for idols as a child’s play, you, like a perfect man, were adorned with the purple of Divine baptism. And now, standing before the Savior Christ in joy, pray for the salvation of the rulers and many of its citizens in the Russian state.
Greatness
We magnify you, holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir, and honor your holy memory, who trampled idols and enlightened the entire Russian land with holy baptism.
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^ Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon
(July 27/August 9)
Troparion, tone 3
Passion-bearing saint and healer Panteleimon, pray to the Merciful God that He will grant remission of sins to our souls.
Translation: Holy passion-bearer and healer Panteleimon, pray to the merciful God that He will grant forgiveness of sins to our souls.
Kontakion, tone 5
This imitator of the Merciful, and receive healing grace from Him, passion-bearer and martyr of Christ God, with your prayers heal our spiritual ailments, drive away the ever-fighting temptations from the crying faith but: save us, Lord.
Translation: Imitator of the Merciful One and recipient of healing grace from Him, passion-bearer and martyr of Christ God! With your prayers, heal our spiritual ailments, always driving away the enemy’s temptations from those who constantly cry: “Save us, Lord!”
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^ Prophet Elijah
(July 20/August 2)
Troparion, tone 4
In the flesh, an Angel, the foundation of the prophets, the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, the glorious Elijah, who sent Elisse the grace to drive away illnesses and cleanse lepers, and also bring healing to those who worship him.
Translation: An Angel in the flesh, the foundation of the prophets, the second Forerunner of the coming of Christ, the glorious Elijah, who from above sent Elisha the grace to drive away illnesses and cleanse lepers, and therefore exudes healing to those who worship him.
Kontakion, tone 2
Prophet and seer of the great deeds of our God, O great Elijah, who filled the watercourse clouds with your message, pray for us to the One Lover of Mankind.
Translation: Prophet and seer of the great works of our God, Elijah, whose name is glorious! With your word, holding back the raining clouds, pray for us to the One Lover of Mankind.
Greatness
We magnify you, holy prophet of God Elijah, and honor your glorious ascension on the chariot of fire.
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^ Cathedral of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom
(January 30/February 12)
Troparion, tone 4
As the apostles of oneness and the universal teacher, pray to the Lord of all to grant universal peace and great mercy to our souls.
Translation: To the apostles, like-minded and universal teachers, pray to the Lord of all the world of the universe to grant great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion, tone 2
Holy and divine preachers, the top of teachers, Lord, you accepted for the enjoyment of your good things and peace: for you accepted labor and death more than any all-fruitfulness, glorifying the One Thy holy one.
Translation: Holy and God-honored preachers, the highest of teachers, O Lord, You have accepted into the enjoyment of Your blessings and peace; for You have recognized their labors and deeds as superior to all sacrifice, O One Who Glorifies Your saints.
Greatness
We magnify you, Saints Basil, Gregory and John, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us to Christ our God.
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