Venerable Paul of Thebes
Troparion — Tone 3
Inspired by the Spirit, / you were the first to dwell in the desert in emulation of Elijah the zealot; / as one who imitated the angels, you were made known to the world by Saint Anthony the Great. / Righteous Paul, entreat Christ God to grant us His great mercy.
Kontakion — Tone 3
Today we gather and praise you with hymns as an unwaning ray of the spiritual Sun; / for you shine on those in the darkness of ignorance, / leading all mankind to the heights, venerable Paul, / adornment of Thebes and firm foundation of the fathers and ascetics.
Venerable John Calabytes “the Hut-Dweller”
Troparion — Tone 4
From your early youth, / you longed with fervor for the things of the Lord. / Leaving the world and its pleasures, / you became an example of monastic life. / Most blessed John, you built your hut at the door of your parents’ house and overcame the devil’s guiles. / Therefore Christ Himself has worthily glorified you.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Longing for poverty in imitation of Christ, / you abandoned your parents’ wealth, wise Father John; / grasping the Gospel in your hands, / you followed Christ God, unceasingly praying for us all.
Venerable Pansophius of Alexandria, the Martyr
Troparion — Tone 1
The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Father, / 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 instead for the soul, since it is immortal. / Therefore your spirit, venerable Pansophius, rejoices with the angels.
Saint Prochorus, Abbot in the Vranski Desert on the River Pshina in Bulgaria
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 Prochorus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria
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 Gabriel, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Saint Ita, Hermitess of Killeedy
Troparion — Tone 8
In you, O Mother, was preserved with exactness what is 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 Ita, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.
Kontakion — Tone 2
(Podoben: “You sought the heights... ”)
Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul / and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you slew the armies of demons. / Therefore, we beseech you, O Mother Ita: / “Always intercede for those who honor you.”
Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia
Troparion — Tone 8
In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Mothers, / for taking up your cross, you followed after Christ. / By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away, / but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal. / Therefore, most venerable Mothers Salome and Perozhavra your spirits rejoice with the Angels.
Kontakion — Tone 2
(Podoben: “Having received the grace...“)
Because of your love of God you forsook a bed for rest, O Mothers Salome and Perozhavra, / you illumined your souls with fasting, thoroughly vanquishing your enemies; / but by your intercessions destroy the evil designs of our adversaries.