The Ascension of our Lord
Troparion — Tone 4
O Christ God, You have ascended in Glory, / granting joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. / Through the blessing they were assured / that You are the Son of God, / the Redeemer of the world!
Kontakion — Tone 6
When You had fulfilled the dispensation for our sake, / and united earth to heaven: / You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, / not being parted from those who love You, / but remaining with them and crying: / “I am with you and no one will be against you!”
Venerable Isaac, Founder of Dalmátos Monastery at Constantinople
Troparion — Tone 3
(Podoben: “The Divine Faith...”)
Appearing as an example of abstinence, and a support of the Church, / O Isaac, adornment of the Fathers, / your life was radiant with virtues, / and you clearly expounded the word of Orthodoxy. / O Venerable Father, entreat Christ God that He may grant us great mercy.
Kontakion — Tone 8
(Podoben: “As first-fruits...”)
As a faithful servant of God, you were inflamed with zeal for the Church of Christ, / holding the reins of the Emperor Valens, / you prophetically foretold His death in a fire because of his closure of the churches. / Therefore, always pray for us who honor you, O Venerable Father Isaac.