5th Sunday of Great Lent: St Mary of Egypt
Troparion — Tone 8
In you, O Mother, 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 Mary, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.
Kontakion — Tone 3
Having been a sinful woman, / you became a Bride of Christ through repentance. / Having attained the angelic life, / you defeated demons by the weapon of the Cross; / therefore, O most glorious Mary you are a Bride of the Kingdom.
Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him
Troparion — Tone 1
Let us praise in hymns the six-fold choir of Apostles: / Herodion and Agabus, / Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon and holy Hermes. / They ever entreat the Trinity for our souls!
Troparion — Tone 3
Holy Apostles / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
Kontakion — Tone 4
With the light of the Holy Spirit, / you illumine the way of the faithful like stars, O Holy Apostles. / As you gaze on God the Word you repel the darkness of error.
Kontakion — Tone 2
You became the disciples of Christ / And all-holy Apostles, / O glorious Herodion, Agabus and Rufus, / Asyncritus, Phlegon and Hermes. / Ever entreat the Lord / To grant forgiveness of transgressions / To us who sing your praises.
Saint Niphon, 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 Niphon, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Venerable Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Far Caves
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 Rufus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Martyr Pausilippus of Heraclea in Thrace
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Pausilippus, O Lord, / through his suffering 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 Pausilippus; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome
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 Celestine, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
“Spanish” Icon of the Mother of God
Troparion — Tone 4
Your Icon, O Virgin Lady, was given to us as an inexhaustible source of miracles, / bestowed upon those who are overwhelmed and afraid, / pouring forth the healing of the afflictions for the sick, / which is a sign of your intercession. / By the Cross of your Son, we conquer our enemies; / and to you, our Queen and Sovereign Lady, / we offer a song of praise.