Troparia and kontakia for December 1

Prophet Nahum

Troparion — Tone 4

We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Nahum, O Lord; / through him we entreat You, / save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid prophecy; / for you saw things far off as if they were near. / Therefore, we honor you, blessed and glorious Prophet Nahum.

Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor

Troparion — Tone 3

From the wealth of your faith in God, / you distributed your riches to the poor, O Philaret. / Your life was adorned with compassion / and you glorified the Giver of mercy. / Implore him to have compassion and mercy on those who praise you!

Kontakion — Tone 3

You possessed the spirit of Job in temptations, / and compassionately distributed your wealth to the poor. / You were a living fountain of almsgiving, / and by your manner of life you gladden those who cry: / Rejoice, O Philaret, servant of Christ God!

Martyr Ananias of Persia

Troparion — Tone 4

Your holy martyr Ananias, O Lord, / through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance, / which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Ananias; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.