Holy Prophet Zachariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of Saint John the Baptist
Troparion — Tone 2
Celebrating the memory of the Righteous Zachariah and Elizabeth, O Lord, / together with them we pray to You: "Save our souls."
Troparion — Tone 4
Robed in the vestments of the priesthood, / according to the Law of God you offered whole-burnt offerings in a sacred manner, wise Zachariah. / You became a luminary and a seer of the mysteries, / bearing within yourself the signs of grace, all-wise one. / Slain by the sword in the temple of God, O prophet of Christ, / intercede together with the Forerunner / that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion — Tone 3
Today the prophet Zachariah, priest of the Most High / and parent of the Forerunner, / has prepared a banquet to his memory to nourish the faithful, / mixing the drink of righteousness. / Therefore we praise him as a divine initiate of the grace of God.
Martyr Athanasius, Abbot of Bretsk
Troparion — Tone 2
Blessed are you, our Father Athanasios, / for you lived by faith, standing vigilantly for the holy Orthodox Faith, / always singing the Akathist Hymn to the Most Pure one with humility, / ordering everyone not to profane the holy Orthodox Faith, you testified to its truth, suffering even unto death. / Honoring your holiness, we cry out to you with boldness: / "O Hieromartyr Athanasios our Father, you are our boast and adornment."
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."
Passion-Bearer Gleb (in Baptism David)
Troparion — Tone 5
O Martyr of the Lord, Prince Gleb, you were glorified because of your faith, / you are the speedy helper of those who toil, and the hope of the sick; / for you heal the afflictions of those who come to you with faith. / Therefore, with faith we pray: / "Deliver us, who honor your memory with love, from our misfortune."
Kontakion — Tone 2
Today the land is appeased, having drunk your blood, / and the temple is sanctified by receiving your body, O Holy Martyr Prince Gleb. / For of your own will, you did not resist your passion in any way. / From your fragrant relics, you give sanctification to the faithful, and to the world great mercy.
Martyr Tathuil, and his sister, Bebaia
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs Tathuil and Bebaia, O Lord, / through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!
Martyr Sarbelus of Edessa
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Sarbelus, 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 Sarbelus; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
Martyrs Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers, at Antioch
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs Juventinus and Maximus, O Lord, / through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!
Martyrs Urban, Theodore, Medimnus, and 77 companions, at Nicomedia
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyrs O Lord, / through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!
Martyr Abdias (Abidas) of Persia
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Abdias, 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 Abdias; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.