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.
Martyr Terence and 40 others beheaded at Carthage
Troparion — Tone 4
A chosen army of athletes from Africa contested nobly for the faith. / They were of one mind and heart / and of one accord in their struggles. / Now they intercede that we all may be saved.
Kontakion — Tone 1
Let us celebrate the memory of Terence and his companions / and draw near to receive healing. / For with grace and power of the Spirit / they heal the sicknesses of our souls.
Martyrs James (Jacob) the Presbyter, and Azadanes and Abdicius, Deacons, of Persia
Troparion — Tone 4
O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of Saints James, Azadanes, and Abdikius.
Martyrs of the Kvabtakhevi Monastery in Georgia
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs 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!
Hieromartyr Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople
Troparion — Tone 1
(Podoben: “O citizen of the desert...”)
Let us the faithful honor the offspring of Dēmētsána and leader of Byzantium, / as an all-glorious Martyr of Christ, / that we may receive forgiveness for our faults, crying aloud to God: / “Glory to Him Who strengthened you. / Glory to Him Who crowned you. / Glory to Him Who glorified you in Heaven, O Saint.”
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “You appeared today...”)
Gathering together today in the city of Athens, / all you true sons of Greece, / let us celebrate Patriarch Gregory joyously, with divine songs.