Bright Saturday
Troparion — Tone 4
Christ is risen from the dead, / trampling down death by death, / and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!
Troparion — Tone 8
(Hypakoe)
Before the dawn Mary and the women came / and found the stone rolled away from the tomb. / They heard the angelic voice: “Why do you seek among the dead as a Man / the One Who is everlasting Light? / Behold the clothes in the grave; go and proclaim to the world: / ‘The Lord is risen; He has slain death, / as He is the Son of God, saving the race of man.’”
Kontakion — Tone 8
You descended into the tomb, O Immortal, / You destroyed the power of death. / In victory You arose, O Christ God, / proclaiming: “Rejoice!” to the Myrrhbearing Women, / granting peace to Your Apostles, and bestowing Resurrection on the fallen.
Apostle James the Brother of Saint John the Theologian
Troparion — Tone 8
As a soldier of the Lord you were ranked among the choir of Apostles. / Together with your brother, O James, you clung wholeheartedly to the Savior. / Armed with the power of the Spirit you proclaimed Him to all, and were slain by the sword. / Therefore, we sing your praises.
Troparion — Tone 3
You were a chosen Apostle of Christ / and the only brother of the beloved Theologian. / O most praised James, entreat Him to grant the remission of sins and great mercy / to those who sing hymns to you.
Kontakion — Tone 2
You heard the divine voice when it called to you, O glorious James; / therefore, casting off the love of father, friends, and companions, / together with your brother John, you hastened to Christ, / and you were worthy to behold the divine Transfiguration of the Lord.
Uncovering of the relics of Saint Nikḗtas, Bishop of Novgorod
Troparion — Tone 4
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Nikita, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Saint Donatus, Bishop of Euroea in Epirus
Troparion — Tone 4
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Donatus, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Uncovering of the relics of Saint Basil, Bishop of Amasea
Troparion — Tone 4
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Basil, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
Martyr Maximus of Ephesus
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Maximus, 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 Maximus; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and Stavropol
Troparion — Tone 8
You were shown as the chosen beloved of Christ, united to Him by many afflictions and unceasing prayer; / and having received the grace of the Holy Spirit, you were an exemplary teacher for the people. / Remember us, O holy hierarch Ignatius, God-bearer of Russia, / that by your teachings and prayers, we may find saving repentance, / and, with heartfelt love, be found in Christ.*
* Philippians 3:8
Kontakion — Tone 8
While traversing the path of this earthly life, O hierarch Ignatius, / nonetheless, unceasingly you observed the laws of eternal life, which you taught to your disciples. / Wherefore, O holy Father, pray that we may follow them as well.
New Martyr Argyra
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Argyra, O Lord, / through her sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, she laid low her adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through her 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 Argyra; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.