Troparia and kontakia for October 3

Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens

Troparion — Tone 4

Having learned goodness and maintaining continence in all things, / you were arrayed with a good conscience as befits a priest. / From the chosen Vessel you drew ineffable mysteries; / you kept the faith, and finished a course equal to His. / Bishop martyr Dionysius, entreat Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Kontakion — Tone 8

As a disciple of the apostle caught up to the third heaven, / you spiritually entered the gate of heaven, Dionysius. / You were enriched with understanding of ineffable mysteries / and enlightened those who sat in the darkness of ignorance. / Therefore we cry to you: Rejoice, universal Father!

Martyrs Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon

Troparion — Tone 4

O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of Rusticus and Eleutherius.

Venerable Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves

Troparion — Tone 4

You offered the Bloodless Sacrifice to the Lord blamelessly, / and served Him diligently according to your calling. / O Saint Dionysios, pray for us who revere you with love.

Saint John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesarea, Palestine

Troparion — Tone 4

In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father John, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.

Venerable Hesychius of Mount Horeb

Troparion — Tone 8

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / O our holy father Hesychius, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!