Troparia and kontakia for November 1

Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Mesopotamia

Troparion — Tone 8

Holy unmercenaries and wonderworkers, Cosmas and Damian, / heal our infirmities. / Freely you have received; freely you give to us.

Kontakion — Tone 2

Having received the grace of healing, / you grant healing to those in need. / Glorious wonder workers and healers, Cosmas and Damian, / visit us and put down the insolence of our enemies, / and bring healing to the world through your miracles.

Hieromartyrs John the Bishop and Jacob (James) the Presbyter, of Persia

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 our holy fathers John and Jacob.

Kontakion — Tone 8

(Podoben: “As the first fruits...”)
The Church glorifies you as teachers of virtue and adornments of hierarchs, / singing: “By your intercessions for those who lovingly honor you, / grant progress in virtue, and deliverance from temptations.”

Martyrs Kyriaina and Juliana in Cilicia

Troparion — Tone 1

As reasonable lambs, you were guided by Christ, the Chief Shepherd, / along the path of martyrdom. / You finished your course and kept the faith; / therefore, honored Kyriaina and Juliana, / with joyful hearts, we magnify Christ today, as we honor your holy memory!

Martyr Hermenegild the Goth of Spain

Troparion — Tone 4

Your Martyr Hermenegild, O Lord, / through his suffering received an incorruptible crown from You, our God; / for possessed of Your strength, he laid low the tyrants / and shattered the powerless boldness of the demons. / By his supplications, save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You shone forth in your splendor as a bright star, announcing Christ to this temporal world, / O Martyr Hermenegild vanquishing the snares of false gods, / you revealed the true light to the faithful, / and you always intercede on behalf of us all.

Martyrs Cæsarius, Dacius, Savva, Sabinian, Agrippa, Adrian, and Thomas, at Damascus

Troparion — Tone 4

Your holy martyrs O Lord, / through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

Monastic Martyrs James and his two disciples, James the Deacon, and Dionysios the Monk

Troparion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “Thou Who wast lifted up...”)
Living angelically on earth, you received the grace of the Apostles, / and you were sent forth as a herald and teacher of repentance, / indicating the path of salvation to those who wished. / Therefore, you arrayed yourself nobly for the contest, O wise one, / along with your steadfast fellow-athletes, O greatest Monastic Martyr James.

Kontakion — Tone 8

(Podoben: “O Victorious Leader...”)
Let us praise James, as is fitting, / the illustrious and divine trumpet of repentance, and holy preacher of God's love for mankind; / for as he bore the wounds of the Lord upon himself, / he fulfilled what was lacking in the martyrs. / Therefore, we say: Rejoice, most excellent Father James.

Virgin Martyr Helen of Sinope

Troparion — Tone 5

(Podoben: “Come, let us worship the Word...”)
Let us honor the most fragrant flower of purity, / the boast and divine offspring of Sinope, / the Virgin Martyr of Christ, / the most pure Helen who struggled steadfastly, / and overcame the Enemy by the power of faith, / and she intercedes fervently with Christ God for everyone, / that He may have mercy on our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “You appeared today...”)
As an undefiled virgin, / you overcame the most cunning Enemy by the power of Christ, / O all-praiseworthy Virgin Martyr, Helen.