Fathers of the First Six Councils
Troparion — Tone 8
You are most glorious, O Christ our God, / You have established the Fathers as lights upon the earth, / and through them, You have guided all of us to the true Faith! / O greatly compassionate one, glory to You.
Kontakion — Tone 8
(Podoben: “As the first fruits...”)
The preaching of the Apostles and the dogmas of the Fathers have confirmed one faith for the Church; / and She, clad in the garment of truth woven from heavenly theology, / teaches aright and glorifies the great mystery of piety.
Great Martyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch
Troparion — Tone 5
(Podoben: “Let us worship the Word...”)
O glorious Marina, once betrothed to the Word, / you renounced all worldly concerns and struggled as a beautiful virgin. / You soundly trounced the invisible Enemy who appeared to you, O Champion, / and now you are a wellspring of healing grace for the world.
Kontakion — Tone 3
(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”)
Adorned with the perfection of chastity, O virgin Marina, / you were crowned with an imperishable crown, / and reddened with the blood of martyrdom, / you were illumined by miracles of healing, O Martyr, / and devoutly you received the honors of your victorious martyrdom.
Kontakion — Tone 3
Today Marina crushes the head of the Enemy,1 / having received a crown of victory from Heaven, / she bound and struck the one whom the Prophets could not restrain. / Therefore, she became an adornment of the Martyrs, / as well as their glory.
1 Genesis 3:15.
Venerable Irenarchus, Abbot of Solovki
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 Irenarchus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Translation of the relics of Venerable Lazarus of Mount Galesius near Ephesus
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 Lazarus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas (Nikolai), Tsaritsa Alexandra, Tsarevich Aleksy, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia
Troparion — Tone 1
Most noble and sublime was your life and death, O Sovereigns; / wise Nicholas and blest Alexandra, we praise you, / acclaiming your piety, meekness, faith, and humility, / whereby you attained to crowns of glory in Christ our God, / with your five renowned and godly children of blessed fame. / O passion-bearers decked in purple, intercede for us.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Royalty and martyrdom were joined together, O blessed ones, / in your death for righteousness and right belief, O wise Sovereigns, / Nicholas and Alexandra, with your five children. / Hence, Christ our God counted you worthy of thrones in Heaven; / and with twofold crowns of glory, / you reign forever, adorned with grace divine.
Venerable Leonid of Ustnedumsk
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 Leonid, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!