Troparia and kontakia for October 2

Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin Martyr Justina, and Martyr Theoctistus, of Nicomedia

Troparion — Tone 4

By sharing in the ways of the Apostles, / you became a successor to their throne. / Through the practice of virtue, / you found the way to divine contemplation, O inspired one of God; / by teaching the word of truth without error, / you defended the Faith, even to the shedding of your blood. / Hieromartyr Cyprian, entreat Christ God to save our souls.

Troparion — Tone 3

(Podoben: “The Divine Faith...”)
You forsook the darkness of impiety and became a luminary of truth and of the Divine Faith, / you were illustrious as a pastor and were glorified in your contest. / O Venerable Father Cyprian, / intercede for us with the Creator, / together with the divinely-wise Justina.

Troparion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “Joseph was amazed...”)
Your lamb Justina calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / "I love You, my Bridegroom, and in seeking You I endure suffering. / In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love." / Through her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.

Kontakion — Tone 1

(Podoben: “The Angelic choirs...”)
You turned away from the craft of sorcery, O divinely-wise one, / to the knowledge of God, and were shown to the world as a most wise physician, / granting healing to those who honor you. / O Cyprian and Justina, entreat the Master, the Lover of mankind, / that He may save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
Finding your most revered temple to be a source of healing for our souls, / we the faithful cry out to You with a loud voice: / “O most renowned Virgin Martyr Justina, / entreat Christ God unceasingly on behalf of us all.”

Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin

Troparion — Tone 3

We glorify you today, Venerable Mother, Great Princess, and Nun Anna, / for as a fertile vine among thorns, you blossomed in the city of Kashin with your virtues / and astonished everyone with your wonderful life, therefore you pleased Christ God; / and now, rejoicing and triumphant, / you dwell in the assembly of Venerable women, enjoying heavenly beauty and joy. / We pray to you, "Entreat Christ, our God, the Lover of mankind, / that He may grant us peace and great mercy."

Kontakion — Tone 4

You appeared in the Russian land as a bright star in the city of Kashin, / O Venerable Mother Anna, / you flourished as a lily among all the pious and faithful women by your pure and blameless life, / and among monastics, by your labors and ascetical contests; / you ascended to the city of Heaven, rejoicing and triumphant, / for you traveled well on your path, and now your relics, revered as precious stones, / have appeared for the healing of all who come in faith. / Therefore, we cry out to you: / "Rejoice, O beautiful soul, and pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls."

Venerable Cassian of Uglich

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 Cassian, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Martyrs David and Constantine, Princes of Georgia

Troparion — Tone 4

Your holy martyrs David and Constantine, 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!

Righteous Admiral Theodore Ushakov of the Russian Naval Fleet

Troparion — Tone 1

You were the invincible Supreme Commander of the Russian Fleet, / destroying and setting at nought the malice of the Muslims; / seeking neither worldly glory nor riches, / you served God and your neighbor. / O Saint Theodore, pray that our armed forces be granted victory over the enemy, / that our homeland may abide in unshakeable piety, / and that the children of Russia may be saved.

Kontakion — Tone 2

O righteous Admiral Theodore, / Supreme Commander of the Russian Fleet, / servant of the people of God, / liberator of the poor and the oppressed, / and punisher of the wicked; / as our protector, entreat Christ God to grant us great mercy.