Sunday of the Paralytic
Troparion — Tone 3
Let the heavens rejoice, / let the earth be glad, / for the Lord has shown strength with His arm. / He has trampled down death by death. / He has become the first born of the dead. / He has delivered us from the depths of hell, / and has granted to the world / great mercy.
Kontakion — Tone 3
(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”
By Your divine authority, O Lord, / as You raised up the paralytic of old, / so raise up my soul, paralyzed by
sundry sins and unseemly acts; / so that being saved I may cry: / “Glory to Your power, O compassionate Christ!”
Holy Virgin Martyr Theodosίa of Tyre
Troparion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “Be quick to anticipate...”)
Through your struggles in the contest, / you offered the God-given gift of your virginity to the Word; / therefore, He brought you to the heavenly Bridal Chamber. / O prize-winner, intercede with the Master of all, / that He may deliver us from all manner of misfortunes.
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “Be quick to anticipate...”)
As a pure virgin and prize-winner, / you were spiritually betrothed to the King of Heaven, / O all-praised Theodosίa, entreat Him for the salvation of our souls
Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ
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 John, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Kontakion — Tone 1
O most wise John, you did not love earthly glory, / so you became a fool, / desiring to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, / you received beatings and insults, and endured nakedness and heat; / now that you rejoice with the Angels, / pray to Christ God for our souls.
Virgin Martyr Theodosia the Nun of Constantinople
Troparion — Tone 4
Your lamb Theodosia, O Jesus, / calls out to You in a loud voice: / I love You, O my bridegroom, / and in seeking You, I endure suffering. / In Baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love. / By her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Through your striving, O venerable Theodosia, / you inherited a life of peace. / By shedding your blood, you vanquished the enemy of the Church of Christ. / As you rejoice now in His presence, ever pray to Him for us all!
Kontakion — Tone 4
You were betrothed to the King of Heaven / as a pure and trophy-bearing martyr. / Entreat Him to save our souls, praiseworthy Theodosia.
Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of Sinners”
Kontakion — Tone 1
You have been an honorable dwelling of the inexpressible Divine nature, beyond words and beyond understanding; / and are a Surety for sinners, granting grace and healing; / as the Mother of Him Who rules all, / pray to your Son that we may receive mercy on the Day of Judgment.
Martyred Fathers and Mothers of Atchara
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs, O Lord, / through their sufferings have received an incorruptible crown 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!