Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America - Troparion & Kontakion

Troparion — Tone 7

O joyful north star of the Church of Christ, / guiding all men to the Heavenly Kingdom; / teacher and apostle of the true faith; / intercessor and defender of the oppressed. / Adornment of the Orthodox Church in America, / blessed Father Herman of Alaska, / pray to our Lord Jesus Christ / for the salvation of our souls!

Troparion — Tone 4

O blessed Father Herman of Alaska, / north star of Christ’s holy Church, / the light of your holy life and great deeds / guides those who follow the Orthodox way. / Together we lift high the Holy Cross / you planted firmly in America. / Let all behold and glorify Jesus Christ, / singing his holy Resurrection.

Kontakion — Tone 3

The eternal light of Christ our Savior, / guided you, O blessed father Herman, / on your evangelical journey to America, / proclaiming the Gospel of peace. / Now you stand before the throne of Glory; / intercede for your land and its people / peace for the world and salvation for our souls!