FEBRUARY
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10
11 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 15 – 16 – 17 – 18 – 19 – 20
21 – 22 – 23 – 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28 – 29
1 FEBRUARY
+ Forefeast of the Meeting of Our Lord Jesus Christ
+ Saint Tryphon
Tropar’ of the Forefeast, Tone 1.
The heavenly choir of the holy angels gazeth upon the earth and with wonderment beholdeth the coming of Him Who is before the ages, the Firstborn of all creation, brought as an infant to the Temple by a Mother who knew not wedlock; and with us they now sing a prefestal hymn, rejoicing.
Tropar’ to Saint Tryphon, Tone 4.
Thy Martyr Tryphon, O Lord, in his sufferings received an imperishible crown from Thee, O our God; for since he possessed Thine invincible strength, he set his tormentors at nought and crushed the powerless presumption of the demons. Through his prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak of the Forefeast, Tone 6.
The Word Who together with the Father is invisible, but now is visible in the flesh, hath ineffably been born of the Virgin, and is given over into the aged hands of the priest. Let us worship Him as our very God and Saviour.
Kondak to Saint Tryphon, Tone 8.
By the might of the Trinity thou didst eliminate polytheism from the ends of the earth, O glorious martyr, honourable in Christ. After overcoming the tyrant by God thy Saviour, thou didst receive thy crown of martyrdom, and wast made rich in the divine gifts of healing, as thou art unconquerable.
2 FEBRUARY
+ The Presentation of our Lord God and Saviour
Tropar’, Tone 1.
Hail, gracious Virgin, Mother of God, from thee hast the Sun of righteousness, Christ, our God, risen, enlightening all who are in darkness; do thou, O righteous Elder, also rejoice, who hast received in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who hast granted us resurrection.
Kondak, Tone 1.
O Christ God, Who by Thy birth hast sanctified the virginal womb and blessed, as was meet, the hands of Simeon, hast anticipated and now saved us; do Thou, O Lover of mankind, preserve Thine estate from wars and strengthen the government that has found favour before Thee.
The tropar’ and kondak of the Feast are said until its leavetaking on 9 February.
3 FEBRUARY
+ The Holy and Righteous Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess
Tropar’, Tone 4.
The Elder Simeon today rejoiceth to take up in his arms the Infant Who is God before all ages, and he asketh to be released from the bonds of the flesh, saying: Mine eyes have seen Thy salvation of the world.
Kondak, Tone 4.
Podóben: Javílsja jesí dnés’
The elder today received in his arms Christ, the Creator and Lord, and he prayed to be loosed from the bonds of this corruptible life. Allowed to depart, he entered into his rest.
4 FEBRUARY
+ Venerable Father Isidore of Pelusium
Tropar’, Tone 8.
In thee, O Father Isidore, the image of salvation was made manifest; for thou didst take up the cross and follow Christ, by thy deeds teaching us to disregard the flesh, because it passeth away, and to take care of the soul, which is immortal; therefore, O Saint, thy spirit doth rejoice with the angels.
Kondak, Tone 4.
As a magnificent sun thou dost ever illumine the Church with the rays of miracles, filling the inhabited earth, O initiate of the mysteries of heaven, Saint Isidore.
5 FEBRUARY
+ Holy Martyr Agatha
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Thy lamb Agatha doth cry out with a great voice, O Jesus: Since I love Thee and seek Thee, O my Bridegroom, I endure suffering; in Thy baptism I am crucified and buried with Thee. I am tortured for Thy sake, that I may reign with Thee; I die having hope in Thee that I may live with Thee. Accept me, then, as a spotless sacrifice which is offered to Thee with love. Through her prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak, Tone 2.
God, Who alone is good, understood thy goodness from thy childhood, O honourable Agatha; He kept thee unharmed by evil, and vouchsafed thee glory on account of thy sufferings. Be not silent in entreating the Master on behalf of us all.
Another Kondak, Tone 2.
Immaculate virginity and martyrdom didst thou bring as the fairest of all dowries for thine immaculate Bridegroom, Who added thee to the angelic choirs, since thou hadst overcome the evil deeds of the demons; therefore, with faith we honour thee, O Martyr Agatha, worthy of all praise.
6 FEBRUARY
+ Venerable Father Bucolus, Bishop of Smyrna
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As a rule of faith, an image of meekness and a teacher of temperance the Lord revealed thee to thy flock, in the truth of things; therefore, thou didst attain the heights by humility and riches by poverty. O our father and hierarch Bucolus, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 4.
Shining with the light of the priesthood, thou didst enlighten the people, O holy hierarch. Thou didst destroy the darkness of the idols, and didst dispel the fog of passion and sickness by the radiance of healing. Thou hast passed over to the shining light which never setteth; pray for us who diligently honour thee, O blessed Bucolus.
7 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Parthenius of Lampsacus
+ Saint Luke of Hellas
Tropar’, Tone 4.
O God of our fathers, Who dost ever deal with us according to Thy condescension, take not Thy mercy from us, but by their prayers order our life in peace.
Kondak to Saint Parthenius, Tone 1.
Bearing God within thee from an early age, thou didst burn up legions of demons by the fire of thy prayers, O most blessed one. Wisely didst thou guide thy flock in Lampsacus, and thou didst tear down the shrines of the idols, O miracle-working sacred minister, holy hierarch Parthenius.
8 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Theodore the Commander
+ Holy Prophet Zacharias
Tropar’ to Saint Theodore, Tone 4.
In the true army of the heavenly King thou didst become a most noble commander, O Passion-bearer Theodore. Arming thyself wisely with the weaponry of faith, thou didst defeat legions of demons, and didst prove to be a victorious contender; therefore, with faith we call thee blessed forever.
Kondak, Tone 2.
Podóben: Thou didst seek the heights.
Armed with courage of soul by faith, and taking in thine hand the word of God as a spear, thou didst overcome the enemy, O Theodore, great among the martyrs. With them cease not to entreat Christ our God on behalf of us all.
9 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Nicephorus
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Thy Martyr Nicephorus, O Lord, in his sufferings received an imperishable crown from Thee, O our God; for since he possessed Thine invincible strength, he set his tormentors at noughts and crushed the powerless presumption of the demons. Through his prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak, Tone 3.
Podóben: Today the Virgin.
Lifted up by the love of the Lord, and taking His precious Cross upon thy shoulders, thou didst confound the wiles of the devil; thou didst endure suffering even unto death, O Nicephorus, and was shown to be a true victor, a brave hoplite and an initiate of the grace of God.
Otdanije of the Feast of the Presentation our Lord God and Saviour.
10 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Charalampus
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Thy Martyr Charalampus, O Lord, in his sufferings received an imperishable crown from Thee, O our God; for since he possessed Thine invincible strength, he set his tormentors at noughts and crushed the powerless presumption of the demons. Through his prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak, Tone 8.
Podóben: As first-fruits of our nature.
By the grace of the priesthood thou didst become an exemplar; thou hast splendidly adorned the Church with thy divine sufferings, which thou didst valiantly accept and joyfully endure for the sake of Christ, O glorious and honourable Charalampus, thou luminary for the whole world; and thou dost shine radiantly to the ends of the earth, as one who was unconquerable .
11 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Blaise
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As thou didst share the ways of the Apostles and didst inherit their throne, O divinely-inspired Saint, through action thou didst find the way of ascent to divine contemplation; therefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also suffer for the faith even unto blood. O Hieromartyr Blaise, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 8.
Podóben: As first-fruits of our nature.
Adorned with the anointing of a hierarch and the blood of martyrdom, O glorious Blaise, thou shinest everywhere. While thou dost exult on high, look down also upon us who have come to thy holy temple and therein continually call to thee: Preserve us all by praying to God Who loveth mankind.
12 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Meletius
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As a rule of faith, an image of meekness, and a teacher of temperance the Lord revealed thee to thy flock, in the truth of things; therefore, thou didst attain the heights by humility and riches by poverty. O our father and hierarch Meletius, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 1.
Thou didst become like unto the Apostles of Christ by thine activity, clearly receiving their authority and inheriting their throne, O Meletius most glorious, thou pillar of the Orthodox faith, horn of hierarchs’ anointing and champion of piety; therefore, we, the faithful, have gathered to honour thee in divine hymns, O holy hierarch and father.
Another Kondak, Tone 8.
Podóben: To thee, our mighty leader in battle.
The Church doth honour and glorify thee as a hierarch of God, a venerable successor of the Apostles and sharer of their throne; and it calleth all together to celebrate thy luminous memory, O wise Meletius, brilliant beauty of Antioch. Do thou pray for us to the Master Who loveth mankind.
13 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Martinian
Tropar’, Tone 8.
Thou didst extinguish the flame of passionate temptations with the streams of thy tears, O blessed one; and having bridled the waves of the sea and the fury of wild beasts, thou didst cry out: Most glorious art Thou, O All-powerful Lord, Who has saved me from fire and tempest.
Kondak, Tone 2.
Podóben: Into the enjoyment of repose.
In hymns let us fittingly praise the ever-laudable Martinian as a tried ascetic of piety, an honourable sufferer by his own choice, a desert-dweller and helper; for he hath trodden upon the serpent.
14 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Cyril
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Even from thy swaddling-clothes thou didst eagerly make wisdom thy sister, O herald of God. Seeing her to be most splendid, like a pure virgin, thou didst receive her; and as with a golden necklace thou didst adorn thy mind and soul. Thou was found to be another Cyril upon earth, both in intellect and in name, O blessed and most wise one.
Kondak, Tone 2.
With the firmness of thy mind and with thy divinely inspired teaching thou didst illumine the world, as with most brilliant rays; thou didst travel throughout the inhabited earth, gleaming like lightning, and scattering the seed of the world of God in the north, in the west, and in the south, so as to enlighten all, O Saint Cyril; therefore, since thou hast boldness before Christ, cease not in praying for us all.
15 FEBRUARY
+ The Holy Apostle Onesimus
Tropar’, Tone 3.
O holy Apostle Onesimus, entreat the merciful God that he grant our souls the forgiveness of sins.
Kondak, Tone 4.
Like a star didst thou shine upon the inhabited earth, gleaming with the light of Saint Paul, the brilliant sun which illumined the world; therefore do we honour thee, O blessed Onesimus.
16 FEBRUARY
+ Saints Pamphilus, Porphyrius, and Companions
Alleluia.
Kondak, Tone 2.
Thou didst assemble a troop of twelve valiant contenders, O most excellent Pamphilus. They formed a divine regiment, which trampled down the enemy, and in various ways they were taken tot he Lord. Pray to Him for our souls.
17 FEBRUARY
+ The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro
Tropar’, Tone 2.
Great are the achievements of faith! In the fountain of flame, as if in refreshing water, the holy martyr Theodore rejoiced. Burnt by the fire, he was offered as sweet bread to the Trinity. By his prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak, Tone 8.
Having received the faith of Christ within thy heart as a shield, thou didst defeat the hosts of the enemy, O Passion-bearer Theodore, and thou hast been crowned with an everlasting crown from heaven, since thou wast unconquerable.
18 FEBRUARY
+ Pope Saint Leo
Tropar’, Tone 8.
Instructor in Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and purity, luminary for the world, divinely-inspired adornment of hierarchs, O Leo most wise, by thy teachings thou has enlightened all. O harp of the Spirit, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 3.
Podóben: Today the Virgin.
Thou wast seated upon the throne of the priesthood, O glorious Saint; thou didst shut the mouths of rational lions with the divinely-inspired doctrines of the Holy Trinity, and thou didst shine upon thy flock the light of the knowledge of God; therefore, thou hast been glorified as a great initiate of the grace of God.
19 FEBRUARY
+ The Holy Apostle Archippus
Tropar’, Tone 3.
O holy Apostle Archippus, entreat the merciful God that he grant our souls the forgiveness of sins.
Kondak, Tone 4.
Podóben: Thou hast appeared.
Possessing thee as an exceedingly great star, O Archippus, the Church is illumined by the outpouring of thy miracles and calleth to thee: Save them that honour thy memory in faith.
20 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Leo of Catania
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As a rule of faith, an image of meekness, and a teacher of temperance the Lord revealed thee to thy flock, in the truth of things; therefore, thou didst attain the heights by humility and riches by poverty, O our father and holy hierarch Leo, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 3.
Cone, all ye faithful, and in hymns and songs today let us extol Leo the most wise as a most glorious hierarch, a preacher of truth and reprover of those whose belief was false, a great shepherd and teacher; for he doth entreat Christ that we be saved.
Another Kondak, Tone 8.
Podóben: To thee, our mighty leader in battle.
Thou wast chosen for the throne of the priesthood by the grace of the Divine Spirit. Thou was shown to be an all-wise expounder of the divine words; thou didst denounce the reasoning of those whose belief was false, while enlightening all the faithful, who call to thee as Orthodox: Rejoice, O Leo, father wise in God.
21 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Timothy of Symbola
+ Saint Eustathius of Antioch
Tropar’, Tone 4.
O God of our fathers, Who dost ever deal with us according to Thy condescension, take not Thy mercy from us, but by their prayers order our life in peace.
Kondak to Saint Eustathius, Tone 3.
Thou didst preach that the Word is consubstantial with the Father and the Spirit, O holy hierarch Eustathius; and with the cords of thy teaching thou didst soundly stifle the madness of Arius, who blasphemed against the true doctrine. Thou wast a luminary in the council of the divine fathers, and wast shown to be a favourite of the Trinity. As thou standest before God, do thou pray that He save our souls.
Kondak to Saint Timothy, Tone 4.
Podóben: Thou hast appeared.
Shining like the brightest star from thy youth, thou hast illumined the hearts of the faithful with the virtues of thy miracles, O wonder-worker Saint Timothy.
22 FEBRUARY
+ The Discovery of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gates of Eugenius
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Thy martyrs, O Lord, in their sufferings received imperishable crowns from Thee, O our God; for since they possessed Thine invincible strength, they set their tormentors at nought and crushed the powerless presumption of the demons. Through their prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
Kondak, Tone 8.
Podóben: As first-fruits of our nature.
O mighty pillars of the faith, justly victorious Martyrs who endured various tortures for Christ’s sake, ye lay concealed for many years, but now ye have been revealed as a most precious treasure; ye are reverently carried into the church of God by the hands of His bishop, and are given to those who ask, for their benefit. Pray for our souls.
23 FEBRUARY
+ The Holy Hieromartyr Polycarp of Smyrna
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As thou didst share the ways of the Apostles and didst inherit their throne, O divinely-inspired Saint, through action thou didst find the way of ascent to divine contemplation; therefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also suffer for the faith even unto blood. O Hieromartyr Polycarp, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 1.
Podóben: The choir of angels.
Thou didst offer to the Lord spiritual fruit, the sacrifice of virtue, O wise Polycarp, and thus thou didst become a worthy hierarch; therefore, enlightened by thy words, we extol thy praiseworthy memory today, as we glorify the Lord.
24 FEBRUARY
+ The Finding of the Head of the Forerunner, Saint John the Baptist
Tropar’, Tone 4.
Having shone forth from the earth, the head of the Forerunner sheddeth rays of healing and incorruption upon the faithful. On high it assembleth a multitude of angels, while here below it calleth together the human race, to send up glory to Christ our God as with one voice.
Kondak, Tone 2.
Podóben: Thou didst seek the heights.
O Prophet of God and Forerunner of grace, since we have obtained thine head from out of the earth as a most sacred gift, we receive healings at all times; for again, as formerly of old, thou dost preach repentance in the world.
25 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Tarasius, Archbishop of Constantinople
Tropar’, Tone 4.
As a rule of faith, an image of meekness, and a teacher of temperance the Lord revealed thee to thy flock, in the truth of things; therefore, thou didst attain the heights by humility and riches by poverty, O our father and holy hierarch Tarasius, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 3.
Podóben: Today the Virgin.
With the preaching of the true faith thou didst shine upon the Church; thou didst exalt the glorious icon of Christ, and didst teach all to honour and venerate it. Thou didst denounce the preaching of the godless heresiarchs, and didst strengthen all with faith to cry out: Rejoice, O holy hierarch and father Tarasius.
26 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Porphyrius of Gaza
Kondak, Tone 3.
In thy deeds thou didst shine for like the daystar, O holy hierarch Porphyrius; thou didst drive all heresy away from the Church of Christ, and didst enlighten the hearts of the faithful to hymn and glorify the Lord; therefore, as we observe thy commemoration today, we cry out to thee: Entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Another Kondak, Tone 4.
Podóben: Thou hast appeared.
The Church of Christ doth exult today, because it is adorned with thy teaching as with a royal diadem, O holy hierarch Porphyrius; and it doth sing the praises of the Lord of all.
27 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Procopius the Decapolite
Tropar’, Tone 8.
Instructor in Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and purity, luminary for the world, divinely-inspired adornment of hierarchs, O Procopius most wise, by thy teachings thou hast enlightened all. O harp of the Spirit, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kondak, Tone 4.
Beautifully arrayed in the godly and beauteous adornments of abstinence and the blood of suffering, thou didst shine forth even more brightly than the sun, O wonder-worker Saint Procopius.
28 FEBRUARY
+ Saint Basil the Confessor
+ Saint Proterius of Alexandria
Kondak to Saint Basil, Tone 4.
Thou wast seen to be adorned with the beauty of abstinence, O thou who wast rich in virtues; first by abstinence, then by sufferings thou didst manfully change thyself, having Saint Procopius as thy fellow-sufferer and disciple, O holy confessor Basil; therefore, we honour thy memory together with his. Entreat Christ our God that He save our souls.
Kondak to Saint Proterius, Tone 3.
O divine trumpet, cultivator of the faithful, winnowing-fan which blowest away the teachings of Arius, O great pastor Proterius, servant of the Trinity, since thou ever abidest with the angels, do thou pray unceasingly for all of us.
29 FEBRUARY
+ Saint John Cassian
Kondak, Tone 4.
As a holy monk thou didst offer thyself up to God and wast illumined by the virtures, O Cassian. Like the sun thou didst shine brightly with the radiance of thy divine teachings, ever enlightening the hearts of all who honour thee. Do thou diligently entreat Christ our God on behalf of those who fervently praise thee with love.
When February has 28 days, the service to Saint John Cassian is taken at Compline.
18 December 2025