Troparia and kontakia for July 20

Holy, Glorious Prophet Elijah

Troparion — Tone 4

An angel in the flesh and the cornerstone of the prophets, / the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, / glorious Elijah sent grace from on high to Elisha, / to dispel diseases and to cleanse lepers. / Therefore, he pours forth healings on those who honor him.

Kontakion — Tone 2

Prophet Elijah of great renown, / seer of the mighty mighty works of God, / by your command you held back the rain! / Pray for us to the only Lover of mankind!

Repose of Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhloma Lake, disciple of Venerable Sergius of Radonezh

Troparion — Tone 4

Withdrawing from the vanity of the world to a quiet refuge, / you went to the monastery of Saint Sergius, / and there, after living a life like that of an Angel, / you came to the land of Galich, / where, planting the faith of Christ and cleansing the newly-baptized people from pagan superstitions, / you performed many great feats, / and after establishing four monasteries, the gathering of monks was distinguished, / and you brought them to Christ the Savior. / Therefore, O Venerable Father Abramius, entreat Him to save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 8

In the monastery of Saint Sergius you learned the monastic life perfectly, / and for even greater solitude and contests you wished to retire to the wilderness; / and guided by the Spirit of God, you came to the boundaries of the land of Galich, / and there in the wilderness you miraculously found the Icon of the Mother of God. / After accomplishing great and glorious deeds with it, / you even reached the borders of Chukhloma, / and from there you were translated to the heavenly abodes, / O God-bearer Abramius, our Father.

Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Athanasius, Abbot of Brest-Litovsk

Kontakion — Tone 4

By your life, Athanasios, you were revealed as an ornament of the monastic life and adornment of the martyrs; / and as a most radiant sun you shone forth on the Orthodox people. / Therefore, Christ has enriched you with the gift of working miracles, / so that honoring your memory, we may call out to you: / "Remember your flock in your prayers, O Venerable one."

“Chukhloma” Icon of the Mother of God from Galich

Troparion — Tone 4

Let us sinners and wretched people now run most earnestly to the Theotokos, / and let us fall down in repentance, crying out from the depths of our souls: / “O Sovereign Lady, have compassion on us, / help us, and come quickly, for we are perishing from a multitude of transgressions. / Do not turn your servants away empty-handed, for we have you as our only hope.”

Kontakion — Tone 6

We have no other help, we have no other hope, but you, O Sovereign Lady. / Help us, for in you do we hope, / and of you do we boast, for we are your servants. / Let us not be put to shame.

Kontakion — Tone 6

Steadfast protectress of Christians, / most constant advocate before the Creator, / do not despise the voices of us who have sinned, / but in your goodness come speedily to help us, who cry to you in faith: / “Hasten to intercede for us, O Theotokos, / and speedily make supplication, for you always protect those who honor you.”

Martyr Ilia Chavchavadze of Georgia

Troparion — Tone 3

Your holy martyr Ilia, 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 Ilia; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.

Righteous Martyr Maria (Skobtsova)

Troparion — Tone 4

Your lamb Maria calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / “I love You, my Bridegroom, and in seeking You I endure suffering. / In Baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love.” / Through her prayers, save our souls, since You are merciful.

Priestmartyr Demetrius (Klepinine)

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 Demetrius, entreat Christ God to save our souls.

Priestmartyr Alexei (Medvedkov)

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 Alexei, entreat Christ God to save our souls.

Martyr Salome the Georgian

Troparion — Tone 4

Your lamb Salome, / calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / “I love You, my Bridegroom, / and in seeking You, I endure suffering. / In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love.” / Through her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.