Troparia and kontakia for January 5

Eve of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Troparion — Tone 4

Of old, the river Jordan / turned back before Elisha’s mantle at Elijah’s ascension. / The waters were parted in two / and the waterway became a dry path. / This is truly a symbol of baptism / by which we pass through this mortal life. / Christ has appeared in the Jordan to sanctify the waters!

Kontakion — Tone 2

O Christ, in Thy compassion and infinite mercy, / Thou art coming as a man to be baptized in the Jordan, / in order to take away the many transgressions of us all, / clothing me in the garment of ancient glory / of which I was cruelly stripped bare.

Hieromartyr Theopemptus, Bishop of Nicomedia, and Martyr Theonas

Troparion — Tone 4

Your holy martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas, O Lord, / through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

Venerable Synkletika of Alexandria

Troparion — Tone 8

The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Mother; / for you took up your 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, O Venerable Synklētikḗ, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion — Tone 3

(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”)
O divine Synklētikḗ, our righteous God-bearing Mother, / you shone forth as an ever-luminous lamp of virtues, / laying bare the dark devices of the Enemy; / and your light guided a multitude of wise virgins to the heavenly Bridal Chambers; / together with them, pray that we may be shown mercy.

Prophet Micah

Troparion — Tone 2

We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Micah, 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 Micah.

Saint Apollinaria of Egypt

Troparion — Tone 8

The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Mother, / for you took up your 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, O holy Mother Apollinaria, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “Having received the grace...”)
Out of love for God, you despised the desire for rest, O Mother Apollarina / and illuminating your soul with fasting, / you completely vanquished your enemies; / and by your intercession you destroyed the evil schemes of our adversaries.

Venerable Phosterius the Hermit

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

Venerable Menas of Sinai

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

Venerable Gregory of Crete

Troparion — Tone 8

Champion of Orthodoxy, teacher of purity and of true worship, / the enlightener of the universe and the adornment of hierarchs: / all-wise father Gregory, your teachings have gleamed with light upon all things. / Intercede before Christ God to save our souls.

Venerable Romanus 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 Romanus, rejoices with the angels.