Great and Holy Saturday
Troparion — Tone 2
The Noble Joseph, / when he had taken down Your most pure Body from the tree, / wrapped it in fine linen, / and anointed it with spices, / and placed it in a new tomb.
Troparion — Tone 2
When You descended to death, O Life Immortal, / You slayed hell with the splendor of Your Godhead, / and when from the depths You raised the dead, / all the Powers of Heaven cried out, / O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You!
Troparion — Tone 2
The Angel came to the myrrh-bearing women at the tomb and said: / “Myrrh is fitting for the dead, / but Christ has shown Himself a stranger to corruption.”
Kontakion — Tone 6
He who shut in the depths is beheld dead, / wrapped in fine linen and spices. / The Immortal One is laid in a tomb as a mortal man. / The women have come to anoint Him with myrrh, / weeping bitterly and crying: / “This is the most blessed Sabbath / on which Christ has fallen asleep to rise on the third day!”
Apostle James the Brother of Saint John the Theologian
Troparion — Tone 8
As a soldier of the Lord you were ranked among the choir of apostles. / Together with your brother, O James, you clung wholeheartedly to the Savior. / Armed with the power of the Spirit you preached him to all and were slain by the sword. / Therefore we sing your praises!
Troparion — Tone 3
You were a chosen apostle of Christ / and the only brother of the beloved Theologian. / Most praised James, ask remission of sins and great mercy / for those who sing hymns to you.
Kontakion — Tone 2
You heard the voice of God calling you / and turned away from the love of your father. / With your brother you hastened after Christ, O glorious James. / With him, you were counted worthy to behold the Lord’s divine Transfiguration!
Uncovering of the relics of Saint Nikḗtas, Bishop of Novgorod
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 Nikita, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Saint Donatus, Bishop of Euroea in Epirus
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 Donatus, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Uncovering of the relics of Saint Basil, Bishop of Amasea
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 Basil, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Martyr Maximus of Ephesus
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Maximus, 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 Maximus; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and Stavropol
Troparion — Tone 8
You were shown as the chosen beloved of Christ, united to Him by many afflictions and unceasing prayer; / and having received the grace of the Holy Spirit, you were an exemplary teacher for the people. / Remember us, O holy hierarch Ignatius, God-bearer of Russia, / that by your teachings and prayers, we may find saving repentance, / and, with heartfelt love, be found in Christ.*
* Philippians 3:8
Kontakion — Tone 8
While traversing the path of this earthly life, O hierarch Ignatius, / nonetheless, unceasingly you observed the laws of eternal life, which you taught to your disciples. / Wherefore, O holy Father, pray that we may follow them as well.
New Martyr Argyra
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Argyra, O Lord, / through her sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, she laid low her adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through her 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 Argyra; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.