Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
Desiring to serve God with your entire being, you settled in the wilderness, / and there with many labors and sweat, you attained a life similar to that of the Bodiless Angels, / having been seen by God, you were honored by the gift of miracles during your life and after your repose, / you received power to drive away unclean spirits from those who come to you with faith; / therefore, O Father Alexander, pray for us all, that our souls may be saved.
Troparion — Tone 8
As an Angel in the flesh, contesting on earth with spiritual struggles, / you dwelt in the wilderness and lived with the animals, and were wholly Christ's. / You followed Him irrevocably, and were led to Heaven, following the Divine paths, / O blessed Father Alexander, as a wondrous one, you pour forth miracles, / driving away diseases from those who come to you with faith; / and as one having boldness before the Lord, remember us who honor your revered memory.
Kontakion — Tone 8
Forsaking all worldly things, you lived in the wilderness, / and diligently followed in Christ's footsteps, / taking up His revered Cross on your shoulders, O glorious one, / you put to death the tumult of the flesh by arduous ascetical labors and spiritual endeavors; / therefore we cry out to you: “Rejoice, O desert-dweller Alexander.”
Kontakion — Tone 6
O desert-dweller, by your powerful prayer to God, / purify our hearts devoid of good thoughts by the attacks of the Enemy, / so that we may cry out to you in gratitude: / “Rejoice, Alexander, who by your earthly life in the wilderness have obtained the Kingdom of Heaven.”