Troparia and kontakia for September 22

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 has established you as a resplendent sun / shining on all the faithful. / He has accepted your life, faith and contest as myrrh, O glorious Martyr Phocas, / for he is rich in mercy!

Prophet Jonah

Troparion — Tone 2

We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Jonah, O Lord; / through him we entreat You, / save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid prophecy; / for you saw things far off as if they were near. / Therefore, we honor you, blessed and glorious Prophet Jonah.

Saint Jonah the Presbyter, father of Saint Theophanes the Hymnographer and Theodore Graptus

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

Venerable Jonah, Abbot of Yashezersk

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

Martyr Phokas the Gardener of Sinope

Troparion — Tone 3

Your holy martyr Phokas, O Lord, / through his sufferings 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 Phokas; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.

Venerable Macarius, Wonderworker of Zhabynka and Belev

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

Venerable Cosmas of Zographou Monastery, Mount Athos

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

"Hearer" Icon of the Mother of God

Troparion — Tone 3

Your protection and your mercy toward us was confirmed by the appearance of your "Hearer" Icon O Sovereign Lady, / before which we pour forth our souls in prayer and we cry out to you with faith: / "Look upon your people, O Merciful one, assuage all our tribulations and sorrows, / send blessed consolation to our hearts, / speedily hear our prayers for the salvation of our immortal souls, / Most Pure one.