Troparia and kontakia for June 30

Venerable Ananias the Iconographer

Troparion — Tone 8

In you, O Father, was preserved with exactness what was according to the image; / for you took up the Cross and followed Christ. / By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away; / but to care for the soul, since it is immortal. / Therefore, O Venerable Ananias, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul / and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you slew the hordes of demons. / Therefore, we beseech you, O Father Ananias: / “Always intercede for those who honor you.”

Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious and All-Praised Twelve Apostles

Troparion — Tone 4

First-enthroned of the apostles, / teachers of the universe: / Entreat the Master of all / to grant peace to the world, / and to our souls great mercy!*


* Note: The troparion for June 30 is the same as June 29.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “Seeking the highest...”)
Today Christ the Rock glorifies with highest honor / Peter, the rock of faith and leader of the apostles, / together with Paul and the company of the twelve, / whose memory we celebrate with eagerness of faith, / giving glory to the One Who gave glory to them.

Translation of the relics of Saint Sophronius, Bishop of Irkutsk

Troparion — Tone 4

From your youth you loved Christ, O blessed Sophronios, / and you governed monastic communities well; / and being honored with the rank of Hierarch, you kept watch over the flock of Irkutsk. / Thus, after your repose, you received the gift of miracles from God, / and now entreat Christ God to deliver us from misfortunes, and to save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 4

Let us glorify with love the Hierarch and namesake of sobriety, / O faithful, the special adornment of the Church of Irkutsk, our Father and Hierarch Sophronios, / for he is the guardian of that city and land, and an intercessor for our souls.

Saint Gelasius of Rimet

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 Gelasius, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.