Forefeast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “Be quick to anticipate...”)
Today Anna bequeaths gladness to all instead of sorrow by bringing forth her fruit,1 the only ever-Virgin. / Today, in fulfillment of her vow, / joyfully she brings her into the Temple of the Lord / as the true Temple and pure Mother of God the Word.
1 James 5:18
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “You appeared today...”)
Today all the world is filled with joy / at the glorious feast of the Mother of God, and cries out: /“She is the heavenly tabernacle.”