The Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leader of the Apostles, Paul - Troparion & Kontakion

Troparion — Tone 4

O foremost of the Apostles and teachers of the inhabited earth, / intercede with the Master of all / to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(The original melody)
You received the steadfast and divinely-inspired Heralds, O Lord, the Foremost Apostles, / for the enjoyment of Your blessings and repose. / For You recognized their labors and death as greater than any burnt offering, / for You alone know what is in the hearts of men.

Kontakion — Tone 2

Today Christ the Rock1 glorifies the rock of Faith / and leader of the Apostles with highest honor. / Together with Paul and the company of the Twelve, / whose memory we celebrate with eagerness of faith, / giving glory to Him Who glorified them.


1 I Corinthians 10:4.