Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip
Troparion — Tone 3
The universe is well adorned and Ethiopia exults, as though graced with a crown; / for it is made radiant by you, and celebrates your memorial joyously; / for you spoke of God, teaching everyone to believe in Christ, / and have completed your course in a manner worthy of the Gospel. / Therefore, Ethiopia boldly stretches forth its hands to God. / Pray that He grant us great mercy.
Kontakion — Tone 8
Podoben: “As Creation's Planter...”)
Philip, Your disciple and friend, the emulator of Your sufferings, / who spoke with God, proclaimed You as God to all the world. / By his supplications, and through the intercession of the Theotokos, / preserve Your Church, and every city, O most merciful One.
Saint Philip, Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod
Troparion — Tone 8
In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Father, / for taking up your cross, you followed after 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, most venerable Father Philip your spirit rejoices with the Angels.
Kontakion — Tone 2
(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
Having divinely armed yourself with the purity of your soul, / and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you pierced the armies of demons. / O our Father Philip, pray unceasingly for us all.
Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica
Troparion — Tone 8
O luminary of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, / ideal of monks and invincible champion of theologians, / O wonderworker Gregory, boast of Thessalonika and herald of grace, / always intercede for all of us that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion — Tone 8
(Podoben: “O Victorious Leader...”)
Holy and divine instrument of wisdom, / radiant and harmonious trumpet of theology, / we praise you in song, O divinely-speaking Gregory. / As a mind standing before the Primal Mind, guide our minds to Him, Father, / so that we may cry aloud to you: “Rejoice, herald of grace.”
New Hieromartyr Demetrius (Benevolenskii) of Tver
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.
New Martyr Constantine of Hydra
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyr, Constantine, 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!