Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene
Troparion — Tone 1
(Podoben: “Your tomb, O Savior...”)
You followed Christ Who was born of a virgin for our sake, O revered Mary Magdalene, / keeping His commandments and laws. / Today, as we celebrate your most holy memory, we rejoice in faith, / and by your prayers, we receive the forgiveness of our sins.
Kontakion — Tone 3
(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”)
Standing gloriously at the Cross of the Savior with many other women, / and showing compassion for the Mother of the Lord, / you shed tears and offered praise crying out: / “What is this strange wonder? He Who holds all creation was pleased to suffer. / Glory to Your power.”
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “You were lifted up...”)
When God, transcendent in His nature, came into the world in the flesh, O Mary, / He received you as His true disciple as was meet. / For you had all your desire and your love set upon Him; / therefore, you provided many cures for the sick; / and now, translated into the Heavens, you always pray for the world.
Translation of the relics of the Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope
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 Phocas entreat Christ God to save our souls.
Kontakion — Tone 2
The Master established you as a brilliant sun / shining on all the faithful, glorious hieromartyr Phocas. / He has accepted your life, faith and contest as myrrh, / for He is rich in mercy.
Repose of Venerable Cornelius of Pereyaslavl
Troparion — Tone 8
Let us honor the new God-pleaser, Venerable Cornelius, / who lifted the cross upon his shoulders, eagerly taking up the yoke of Christ, / he fought courageously against invisible enemies and intrigues, / and as a good soldier he stands before the Master Christ and prays without ceasing for our souls.
Martyr Markella of Chios
Troparion — Tone 4
Your lamb Markella 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.