SEPTEMBER
1 SEPTEMBER
+ The Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year
+ The Commemoration of Our Venerable Father Simeon the Stylite, the Archimandrite of the First Monastery in Antioch, and His Mother Martha
+ The Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God in Miasenae
+ The Holy Martyr Aithalas
+ The Forty Holy Women Martyrs, and Saint Ammon the Deacon, Their Teacher
+The Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Callista, Evodus, and Hermogenes, Siblings
+The Commemoration of Joshua, Son of Nun
Troparion of the Indiction, Tone 2.
O Maker of all creation, Who hast established times and seasons by Thine own power: Bless the crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord, and keep our rulers, our city, and Thy people in peace, through the prayers of the Theotokos, according to Thy great mercy.
Troparion to Saint Simeon, Tone 1.
Thou didst become a pillar of patience and didst emulate the forefathers, O venerable one: Job in his sufferings, Joseph in temptations, and the life of the bodiless while in the body. O Simeon, our father, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Theotokion, Tone 1.
Rejoice, thou that art full of grace, Virgin Mother of God, haven and protectress of the human race; for the Redeemer of the world became incarnate of thee. Thou alone art both mother and virgin, ever blessed and most highly glorified. Entreat Christ our God to grant peace to the world, and to our souls great mercy.
Kontakion of the Indiction, Tone 2.
O Thou Who dwellest on high, Christ our King, Maker and Creator of all things visible and invisible, Who hast fashioned days and nights, times and seasons: Bless now the crown of the year, and preserve and protect in peace our rulers, our city, and Thy people, O Thou Whose mercies are many.
Kontakion to Saint Simeon, Tone 2.
Thou didst seek the heights and didst join thyself to those on high; thou didst make thy pillar a chariot of fire for thyself, and therby thou didst become a companion of the angels, O venerable Simeon. Together with them do thou unceasingly entreat Christ our God on behalf of us all.
2 SEPTEMBER
+ Holy Martyr Mamas
+ St John The Faster, Patriarch Of Constantinople
Troparion to Saint Mamas, Tone 4.
Thy Martyr Mamas, 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.
Troparion to Saint John the Faster, 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 John, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Mamas, Tone 3.
to the melody of: Today the Virgin.
With the staff bestowed on thee by God, O Saint, thou didst shepherd thy people in the pasture of the law that giveth life, and thou didst crush beneath thy feet the audacity of the invisible beast. All we who hymn thee have thee as an ardent advocate in adversity, O Mamas.
3 SEPTEMBER
+ Holy Hieromartyr Anthimus, Bishop Of Nicomedia
+ Our Holy Father Theoctistus, Fellow Ascetic Of Euthymius The Great
Troparion to Saint Anthimus, 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 Anthimus, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Troparion to Saint Theoctistus, Tone 8.
With the streams of thy tears thou didst water the barren desert, and with sighs from the depths of thy soul thou didst render thy labours fruitful a hundred-fold; and thou didst become a light for the inhabited earth, radiant with miracles. O our Father Theoctistus, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Theoctistus, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
Thou didst join the great Euthymius among the ascetics, and in thine exploits thou didst appear to be an ange upon earth, purifying the hearts of the faithful by means of divine signs at all times; therefore, O Theoctistus, we honour thee with love.
Kontakion to Saint Anthimus, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: O Thou Who wast raised up.
Having lived as a pious hierarch and walked the path of martyrdom, thou didst put out the fires of idolatrous sacrifices and wast the champion of thy flock, O divinely-wise one; therefore, we honour thee, and we mystically cry out to thee: By thy prayers ever deliver us from dangers, O our Father Anthimus.
4 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Hieromartyr Babylas, Archbishop of Great Antioch, and the Three Children with Him
+ The Holy Prophet Moses, the Seer of God
Troparion to Saint Babylas, 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 Babylas, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Troparion to the Prophet Moses, Tone 2.
Thou didst ascend to the heights of virtue, O Prophet Moses, and hence thou was counted worthy to behold the glory of God. Having received the grace-filled tablets of the Law, and bearing within thyself the grace of its tracing, thou wast the honour and glory of the prophets, and a great mystery of piety.
Another Troparion to the Prophet Moses, Tone 2.
As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Moses, O Lord, through him we also beseech Thee: Save our souls.
Kontakion to the Propet Moses, Tone 2.
The choir of the Prophets today rejoiceth in gladness with Moses and Aaron, because their prophecy hath reached its ultimate fulfillment among us. Today there shineth the Cross whereby Thou didst save us, O Christ our God. Through their prayers have mercy on us.
Kontakion to Saint Babylas, Tone 8.
to the Melody of: As first-fruits of our nature.
As a preacher of piety and a support of sufferers doth the Church today glorify thee, O glorious Babylas, who wast sanctified today; but as thou hast boldness before God, pray to Christ to preserve in perfect peace those who laud and magnify thee, O great sufferer.
5 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Prophet Zacharias, Father Of The Forerunner
Troparion to Saint Zacharias, Tone 4.
Clothed in the vestments of the priesthood, in accordance with the Law of God thou didst offer acceptable whole burnt offerings, as it befitted a priest, O Zacharias most wise. Thou wast a lamp and a seer of mysteries, truly bearing in thyself the tablets which were images of grace; and thou wast slain by the sword in the temple of God. O sagacious Prophet, together with the Forerunner pray to Christ that we may be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Zacharias, Tone 3.
to the Melody of: Today the Virgin.
Zacharias, the prophet and priest of the Most High, is set before us today as the father of the Forerunner, feeding all from the table of his prophecy and giving the faithful a drink of the draught of righteousness; and thus he is perfected as a divine disciple of the grace of God.
6 SEPTEMBER
+ The Commemoration of the Miracle Wroght by the Archangel Michael At Chonae
Troparion to the Archangel Michael, Tone 4.
Supreme Commander of the heavenly hosts, we who are unworthy now beseech thee that by thy prayers thou protect us under the shelter of the wings of thine immaterial glory, guarding us who fervently pray and cry out: Deliver us from adversities, as the leader of the ranks of the powers on high.
Kontakion to the Archangel Michael, Tone 2.
O divine Supreme Commander and servant of God’s glory, thou leader of the angels and guide of men: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art the marshal of the bodiless hosts.
7 SEPTEMBER
+ The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother Of God
+ Holy Martyr Sozon the Shepherd
Troparion to Saint Sozon, Tone 4.
Thy Martyr Sozon, 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.
Troparion of the Forefeast, Tone 4.
From the root of Jesse and from the loins of David the divine maiden is born unto us today; hence, all things joyously rejoice and are made new. Rejoice together, O heaven and earth, and extol her, ye nations and peoples. Joachim is glad, and Anna keepeth a feast, crying out: A barren woman beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.
Kontakion to Saint Sozon, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
Since thou didst become the honour and glory of the martyrs, thou hast shone upon the world a multitude of healings, wherein God made thee rich. O most blessed Sozon, save us by thy prayers.
Kontakion of the Forefeast, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Today Anna is glad, being loosed from the bonds of barrenness. She feedeth the most holy Virgin, and summoneth all to sing the praises of Him Who from her womb gave those who dwell on earth the gift of the only Mother who never knew a man.
8 SEPTEMBER
+ THE NATIVITY OF THE MOST HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Troparion, Tone 4.
Thy Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, hath proclaimed joy to all the world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Annulling the curse, He hath bestowed a blessing; and having done away with death, He hath given us eternal life.
Kontakion, Tone 4.
Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O most pure one, by thy holy Nativity, which thy people, delivered from the guilt of sin, celebrate as they cry unto thee: A barren woman beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.
This Troparion and Kontakion are said until the leave-taking of the Feast.
9 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy And Righteous Joachim And Anna
Troparion to Saints Joachim and Anna, Tone 1.
Under the shadow of the Law they were righteous, and Joachim and Anna have borne for us a God-given child; therefore, the Church of God keepeth a splendid feast today, as it doth joyously celebrate your honourable memory, glorifying the Father Who hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of God.
Kontakion to Saints Joachim and Anna, Tone 2.
We celebrate the memory of the forebears of Christ our God, and with faith we ask for their help, that we may all be delivered from every affliction, as we call out: Our God is with us, and He hath glorified them, according to His will.
10 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, And Nymphodora
Troparion of the Feast, Tone 4.
Thy Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, hath proclaimed joy to all the world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Annulling the curse, He hath bestowed a blessing; and having done away with death, He hath given us eternal life.
Kontakion to the Martyrs, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
In faith let us praise with hymns Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora, the honourable virgins who shone forth in the world by their sufferings, an dwho proclaimed Christ; for they pray to the Lord for all of us.
Another Kontakion to the Martyrs, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: O Thou Who wast raised up.
Joined in sisterhood by the Spirit, ye paitently suffered for the Trinity and overcame all the wiles o fthe enemy; hence, ye were received into the bridal chamber beyond the heavens, together with the five virgins, O ye sufferers; and ye stand before the King of all with the angels in endless joy.
11 SEPTEMBER
+ Our Venerable Mother Theodora of Alexandria
Troparion to Saint Theodora, Tone 8.
In thee, O Mother Theodora, 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 also rejoice with the angels.
Kontakion to Saint Theodora, Tone 1.
to the Melody of: The choir of angels.
When thou didst flee from the night of the passions, O Theodora wise in God, thou didst come noetically to the Sun of glory. Thou didst put to death the stirrings of the flesh, and thus thou didst become a model for those who lead a monastic life and an example for reformation for those who have fallen along the way; therefore, we honour thee.
Another Kontakion to Saint Theodora, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Thou didst exhaust thy body by fasting, while by vigilant prayers thou wast entreating the Creator to give thee the complete forgiveness of thy sin; and, having received pardon, thou didst illustrate the way of repentance.
12 SEPTEMBER
+ Leave-Taking of the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God
Troparion, Tone 4.
Thy Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, hath proclaimed joy to all the world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Annulling the curse, He hath bestowed a blessing; and having done away with death, He hath given us eternal life.
Kontakion, Tone 4.
Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O most pure one, by thy holy Nativity, which thy people, delivered from the guilt of sin, celebrate as they cry unto thee: A barren woman beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.
13 SEPTEMBER
+ The Dedication of the Holy Church of the Resurrection of Christ our God
+ The Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
+ Holy Hieromartyr Cornelius The Centurion
Troparion of the Dedication, Tone 2.
Thou hast shown the beauty of the holy habitation of Thy glory here below to be like unto the splendour of the firmament above, O Lord. Strengthen it unto the ages of ages, and accept our supplications which are unceasingly offered therein unto Thee, through the Theotokos, O Thou Who art the Life and Resurrection of all.
Troparion to Saint Cornelius, 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 Cornelius, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Troparion of the Forefeast, Tone 2.
We offer Thee in supplication the life-giving Cross of Thy goodness, which Thou hast given utno us who are unworthy, O Lord. Save Orthodox Christians, Thy people who pray to Thee, through the Theotokos, O Thou Who alone lovest mankind.
Kontakion of the Forefeast, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
The saving Rood hath appeared today from the bowels of the earth, and it is reverently exalted in the Church by the hands of the hierarchs. The whole world doth bow down before it in awe and kiss the means whereby Thou didst save us.
Kontakion of the Dedication, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Into the enjoyment of repose.
Upon those who with faith observe the sacred dedication of Thy temple, the house which Thou wast pleased to have built in Thy divine name, do Thou bestow the renewal of the Spirit in their hearts and the enlightenment of their inner senses, O Thou Who alone art glorified in everything that is holy.
Kontakion to Saint Cornelius, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
The holy Church of the nations hath shown thee forth from the beginning as one who enlightened it by thy God-pleasing acts, O divinely-wise Cornelius, thou initiate of sacred things.
14 SEPTEMBER
+ The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Troparion, Tone 1.
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant Thou unto Orthodox Christians victories over adversaries, and by Thy Cross preserve Thy people.
Kontakion, Tone 4.
O Thou Who wast raised up on the Cross of Thine own will, do Thou bestow Thy bounties now upon Thy people which is named after Thee, O Christ our God. Gladden Orthodox Christians with Thy power, granting them victories over their adversaries; for they have for their aid Thy weapon, the invincible trophy of peace.
This Troparion and Kontakion are said until the leave-taking of the Feast.
15 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Great Martyr Nicetas
Troparion to Saint Nicetas, Tone 4.
Thou didst ardently take up the Cross of Christ as a weapon, and didst end the enemy’s flight by suffering for Christ; thereafter thou didst surrender thy sacred soul into the hands of the Lord in the midst of the flames; hence, He deigned to grant thee the gift of healing. O Great Martyr Nicetas, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Nicetas, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
By thy firmness thou didst put an end to the dominion of error; in the midst of thy suffering thou didst receive the crown of victory. O illustrious Nicetas, namesake of victory, thou dost rejoice with the angels; with them do thou pray to Christ our God unceasingly for all of us.
16 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Great Martyr Euphemia the All-Praised
Troparion to Saint Euphemia, Tone 4.
Thy lamb Euphemia 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.
Kontakion to Saint Euphemia, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: O Thou Who wast raised up.
Thou didst strive valiantly in thy suffering, and after thy death thou dost sanctify us with the outpouring of thy miracles, O all-praised one; therefore, we hymn thy holy dormition, as we run with faith to thy divine temple, that we may be delivered from illnesses of the soul and may draw forth the grace of thy miracles.
17 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, and Charity and Their Mother Sophia
Troparion of the Feast, Tone 1.
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant Thou unto Orthodox Christians victories over adversaries, and by Thy Cross preserve Thy people.
Kontakion to the Martyrs, Tone 8.
As lambs endowed with reason ye were vouchsafed to converse with the Lamb and the Shepherd. Ye were handed over to tortures and to cruel fire, and were shown to be equal in honour to the angels; therefore, we all celebrate your sacred memory with gladness of heart, O wise virgins.
18 SEPTEMBER
+ Our Holy Father Eumenius the Wonderworker, Bishop Of Gortyna
+ The Holy Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem
Troparion of the Feast, Tone 1.
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victory over their enemies to Orthodox Christians, and protect Thy people with Thy Cross.
Kontakion to Saint Eumenius, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Illumined by divine light, O all-blessed Father, thou dost illumine us who with faith hymn thine honourable, glorious, and holy decease. O holy Hierarch Eumenius, pray unceasingly for all of us.
Troparion to Saint Simeon, Tone 4.
Thou dost rejoice in peace, O Simeon of Jerusalem, thou friend of Christ our God. Thou didst keep thy body spiritually pure, and after bravely enduring physical sufferings, thou wast at length crucified. Thou didst become like unto the true Lover of souls; thou didst bear cruel wounds, and soon thou wast parted from the world; and thou dost pray for our souls.
Kontakion to Saint Simeon, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
Today the Church hath acquired Simeon, the speaker of things divine, as a brightly-shining star, and, being illumined, it doth cry out: Rejoice, most honourable Father and venerable crown of martyrs.
19 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, And Dorymedon
Troparion to the Martyrs, Tone 8.
God Who is praised in the Trinity hath glorified the three martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon. They believed in Him and overcame the enemy. By their prayers, O Christ our God, have mercy on us.
Kontakion to the Martyrs, Tone 8.
The Church doth honour and glorify thy luminous suffering, O ever-memorable and blessed sufferer, valiant and glorious Trophimus, as the foundation of heroic hardships and pillar of piety. Together with thy fellow-sufferers obtain purification for those who hymn you, since ye are unconquerable.
20 SEPTEMBER
+ Great Martyr Eustathius and Those with Him
+ The Holy New Martyrs and Confessors, Michael, Great Prince of Chernigov, and His Boyar Theodore, Who Suffered under Batu Khan
Troparion to Saint Eustathius and Companions, Tone 4.
Thy martyrs, O Lord, in their sufferings received imperishible 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.
Kontakion to Saint Eustathius and Companions, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Since thou didst clearly emulate Christ’s sufferings and didst faithfully drink His cup, O Eustathius, thou hast become a partaker and heir of His glory, having received divine freedom from on high, from the very God of all.
Troparion the Confessors, Tone 4.
Having completed your lives as martyrs, ye were adorned with the crowns of your confession of the faith. Ye have taken flight to the heavenly realms, O Michael most wise, together with the valorous Theodore. Entreat Christ our God to preserve your fatherland and its people, according to His great mercy.
Kontakion to the Confessors, Tone 8.
to the Melody of: To thee, our mighty leader in battle.
Accounting an earthly kingdom as nothing, thou didst forsake its glory, which is transitory. By thine own summons thou didst go to the contest, and didst proclaim the Trinity before a wicked tyrant, O passion-bearer Michael, who together with the valorous Theodore now dost stand before the King of hosts. Entreat Him to keep thy fatherland and its people from harm, that we may continually honour you.
21 SEPTEMBER
+ Leave-taking of the Feast of the Elevation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross
+ The Holy Apostle Quadratus of Magnesia
The service of the Holy Apostle is transferred to 22 September
Troparion of the Feast, Tone 1.
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Grant Thou unto Orthodox Christians victories over adversaries, and by Thy Cross preserve Thy people.
Kontakion of the Feast, Tone 4.
O Thou Who wast raised up on the Cross of Thine own will, do Thou bestow Thy bounties now upon Thy people which is named after Thee, O Christ our God. Gladden Orthodox Christians with Thy power, granting them victories over their adversaries; for they have for their aid Thy weapon, the invincible trophy of peace.
22 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope
+ The Holy Prophet Jonas
+ The Holy Monk Jonas the Presbyter
Troparion to Saint Phocas, 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 Phocas, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Troparion to Saint Quadratus, Tone 3.
O holy Apostle Quadratus, entreat the merciful God that he grant our souls the forgivenes of sins.
Kontakion to the Prophet Jonas, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Into the enjoyment of repose.
A wondrous prophet wast thou shown to be, one who received a charge from God. Thou didst pass three days within a whale, and didst come forth from that beast unharmed, as a figure of the Resurrection on the third day; and thou didst appear as an illustrious preacher in the great city of Nineveh; therefore, O Jonas, we joyfully venerate thee as the proclaimer of God’s love for mankind.
Kontakion to Saint Quadratus, Tone 8.
to the Melody of: As first-fruits of our nature.
As an honoured hierarch and a steadfast passion-bearer the universe offereth to Thee, O Lord, the divine Apostle Quadratus. While it praiseth his esteemed memory in hymns, it ever asketh Thee through him to grant forgiveness of failings to those who hymn Thee, O Thou Who lovest mankind.
Kontakion to Saint Phocas, Tone 6.
to the Melody of: When Thou hadst fulfilled Thy dispensation for our sakes.
As a hierarch thou didst offer sacrifice, O Father, and finally thou didst offer thyself as a living sacrifice. Keeping the law, thou didst bear witness to Christ our God; thou was strengthened by an angel, and dist choose death for thyself. O Phocas, come to those who cry out to thee: Be thou with us, and no one can be against us.
23 SEPTEMBER
+ The Conception of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John
Troparion, Tone 4.
O thou who wast formerly barren and hadst not given birth, rejoice; for lo! Thou hast conceived the lamp of the Sun, who will clearly cast light upon the whole inhabited earth, which aileth with the blindness of ignorance. Exult, O Zacharias, and cry out with boldness: He who will be born is the prophet of the Most High.
Kontakion, Tone 1.
to the Melody of: The choir of angels.
The great Zacharias gloriously rejoiceth, together with his illustrious spouse Elizabeth; for she hath worthily conceived John the Forerunner, whom the archangel had announced with rejoicing, and whom men rightly revere as a disciple of grace.
24 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Protomartyr Thecla the All-praised, Equal to the Apostles
Troparion to Saint Thecla, Tone 4.
Taught by the sermons of Paul and confirmed in the faith by Peter, O Thecla, divinely-chosen bride of God, thou didst become a protomartyr, the first among women to suffer. Thou didst go up into the flames as if into a place divinely flowering; wild bulls and beasts were afraid of thee, because thou wast armed with the Cross; therefore, O all-praised one, beseech Christ our God to save our souls.
Kontakion to Saint Thecla, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Since thine heart was wounded by the love of Christ, O good virgin, thou didst reject and spurn an earthly suitor; thou wast bold in the face of flames, and didst shut the mouths of beasts; and when thou wast saved from them, thou didst eagerly seek out Paul, O Thecla, first sufferer among women.
25 SEPTEMBER
+ Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne of Alexandria
+ Our Venerable Father Sergius of Radonezh
Troparion to Saint Euphrosyne, Tone 8.
In thee, O Mother Euphrosyne, 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 also rejoice with the angels.
Kontakion to Saint Euphrosyne, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Desiring to be granted the life which is above, thou didst earnestly forsake the delights of the world below. Thou didst lead thy life in the midst of men, and didst spurn temporal suitors for the sake of Christ thy Bridegroom.
Troparion to Saint Sergius, Tone 4.
As an athlete of the virtues and a true soldier of Christ our God, thou didst struggle mightily against the passions in this temporal life, becoming a model for thy disciples in psalmody, vigils, and fasts; therefore, the Most Holy Spirit made His abode in thee, and by His activity thou was radiantly adorned. But since thou hast boldness with the Holy Trinity, remember the flock which thou didst gather in thy wisdom; and, as thou hast promised, forget not to visit thy children, O Sergius, our holy father.
Kontakion to Saint Sergius, Tone 8.
to the Melody of: To thee, our mighty leader in battle.
Wounded with love for Christ, O Saint, and having followed Him with unwaning desire, thou didst hate all carnal pleasure, and like the sun thou didst shine on thy fatherland; therfore, Christ hath also enriched thee with the gift of working wonders. Remember us who honour thy most illustrious memory, that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O divinely-wise Sergius.
26 SEPTEMBER
+ The Repose of the Apostle and Evangelist, John The Theologian
Troparion to Saint John, Tone 2.
O Apostle, beloved of Christ our God, hasten to deliver a defenceless people. He that allowed thee to lean on His breast, receiveth thee when thou dost bow before him in intercession. Implore Him, O Theologian, to dispel oppressive heathen threats like a cloud; and ask for us peace and great mercy.
Kontakion to Saint John, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: The grave and death.
Who can tell of thy great deeds, O virginal Saint? For thou dost cause miracles to flow forth, and thou pourest out healings; and thou dost intercede for our souls, as the Theologian and friend of Christ.
27 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Martyr Callistratus and His Companions
+ Our Venerable Father Sabbatius, the Wonderworker of Solovetsk.
Troparion to Saint Callistratus and Companions, Tone 4.
Thy martyrs, O Lord, in their sufferings received imperishible 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.
Kontakion to Saint Callistratus and Companions, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: O Thou Who wast raised up.
Ye endured multifarous wounds and truly received crowns from God. O blessed Martyrs, pray for us who keep your all-festive commemoration. O great Callistratus, together with thy fellow-sufferers, beseech Christ to grant peace to the flock and the people; for He is the firm support of the faithful.
Troparion to Saint Sabbatius, Tone 4.
Thou didst flee far from the world and didst take up thy dwelling in the wilderness, where thou didst fight the good fight by enduring hardships, by attentiveness and prayer; hence, even after thy death thou dost give rise to a flow of healings, O Sabbatius our father. Entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Another Troparion to Saint Sabbatius, Tone 4.
From thy youth thou didst offer thyself wholly to the Lord, O Saint, and, leaving behind everything earthly, thou didst fervently follow the footsteps of Christ. Thou wast shown to be a comrade of the fleshless angels and colleague of all the holy monastic fathers, O Sabbatius most blessed. Therefore, we implore thee, O Father, always and without ceasing to pray for us to Christ our God, that He may be merciful to us on the day of judgment.
Kontakion to Saint Sabbatius, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Into the enjoyment of repose.
Having run away from worldly turmoil, thou didst come to dwell on an island in the sea, O most wise one. Thou didst take up thy cross and follow Christ, wearing out thy flesh in prayer, vigils, fasting, and the endurance of hardships; and thus thou didst become the adornment of holy monks. Therefore, we celebrate thy commemoration with love, O Saint Sabbatius. Entreat Christ our God unceasingly for us all.
28 SEPTEMBER
+ Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor
Troparion to Saint Chariton, Tone 8.
To the wellspring of thy tears thou didst join the streams of thy confession of the faith, and thus thou didst produce a noetic font, wherein thou washest away transgressions, so as to present those who with faith keep thy commemoration as pure in the sight of God, the Master of all. O Saint Chariton, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Chariton, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: The grave and death.
Delighting in abstinence and bridling the desires of the flesh, O Saint wise in God, thou was seen to be nourished by faith, and thou didst blossom like the tree of life in paradise, O most sacred father Chariton.
29 SEPTEMBER
+ Our Venerable Father Cyriacus the Hermit
Troparion to Saint Cyriacus, Tone 1.
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou dost heal the sick and the souls of them that come to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.
Kontakion to Saint Cyriacus, Tone 4.
to the Melody of: Thou hast appeared.
By abstinence thou didst acquire thine ascetic way of life, O venerable wonderworker Cyriacus. Entreat Christ our God on behalf of us who keep thy commemoration.
Another Kontakion to Saint Cyriacus, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Thou didst seek the heights.
Divinely armed with purity of soul, and having unceasing prayer as a spear in thine hand, thou didst mightily slash the ranks of the demons. O Cyriacus our father, pray unceasingly for all of us.
30 SEPTEMBER
+ The Holy Hieromartyr Gregory of Greater Armenia
Troparion to Saint Gregory, 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 Gregory, entreat Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion to Saint Gregory, Tone 2.
to the Melody of: Into the enjoyment of repose.
Come today, O ye faithful, and let us all praise in hymns and songs the watchful shepherd and teacher Gregory, as a renowned hierarch, a true and glorious martyr, a universal luminary, who doth pray to Christ that we be saved.
Latest revision: 30 August 2019
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