TROPARIA AND KONTAKIA

MAY
MAY 1

HOLY PROPHET JEREMIAH

ST PAPHNUTI OF BOROVSK
HOLY HIEROMARTYR MACARIUS, METROPOLITAN OF
KIEV
ST BRIOC

Troparion of the holy Prophet Jeremiah Tone 1

From thy mother's womb thou wast sanctified by the Creator in
His foreknowledge,/ and from thy swaddling bands thou wast
filled with prophetic wisdom./ O wise Jeremiah, thou didst
lovingly lament the fall of Israel./ Honouring thee as a Prophet
and Athlete we cry out to thee:/ Glory to Him Who has glorified
thee; glory to Him Who has crowned thee;/ glory to Him Who has
given thee to us as a fervent intercessor.

Troparion of St Paphnuti of Borovsk Tone 4

Thou didst illumine thy fatherland/ with thy radiant life of prayer
and fasting,/ and wast filled with divine gifts of the Spirit./ Thou
didst strive valiantly in this temporal life and show mercy to all,/
becoming an intercessor for the poor./ And so we entreat thee, O
Father Paphnuti,/ pray to Christ our God that our souls may be
saved.

Troparion of St Macarius Tone 8

While presenting the divine and bloodless Sacrifice thou didst
present thy blood spilled by the Hagarenes/ as a blameless
offering to the Chief Shepherd thy Master./ Entreat Him to smite
the warlike nations, and thyself strengthen Orthodox Christians in
every combat,/ and keep thy flock unharmed from every
affliction;/ for we honour thee as a strong intercessor,/ O new
Hieromartyr of Russia and Hierarch blessed Macarius.

Troparion of St Brioc Tone 1

O holy Brioc, Enligthener of the lands of Wales and France:/ with
miracles thou didst preach Christ in thy life,/ and in death thy
fragrance proclaimed thy glory./ Pray to Christ our God that our
souls may be saved.
Kontakion of the Holy Prophet Jeremiah Tone 3
Thy pure heart was enlightened by the Spirit,/ O great Prophet and
Martyr Jeremiah./ Thou didst receive the gift of prophecy from on
high/ and cry aloud to the nations:/ This is our God and there is
none other beside Him/ Who has appeared incarnate on the earth.

Kontakion of St Paphnuti of Borovsk Tone 8

Illumined by divine Light thou didst lead an ascetic life, O
righteous Father./ Thou didst excel as a guide of monks and
adornment of fasters./ God, beholding thy labours, enriched thee
with the gift of wonderworking so that thou dost pour forth
healings./ In gladness we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Paphnuti.

Kontakion of St Macarius Tone 8

O blessed Hierarch Macarius, the city of Kiev rejoices,/ having
acquired the treasure of thine incorrupt body;/ for thou didst guard
thy See from the wicked enemies' onslaughts even unto blood,/
and dost now stand before the heavenly throne./ In thy prayers
remember us before the Creator,/ that thou mayest be our refuge
in all afflictions;/ since in thee we boast as we cry: Rejoice, O
Macarius, venerable adornment of Bishops.

MAY 2

TRANSLATION OF THE RELICS OF OUR HOLY FATHER

ATHANASIUS THE GREAT
TRANSLATION OF THE RELICS OF SS BORIS AND GLEB
ST GLUVIAS, MONK

Troparion of St Athanasius the Great Tone 3

O Hierarch Athanasius, thou wast a pillar of Orthodoxy/
supporting the Church with divine doctrines;/ for thou didst
proclaim the Son to be of one essence with the Father,/ and didst
put Arius to shame./ O righteous Father, entreat Christ our God to
grant us His great mercy.
Troparion of Ss Boris and Gleb Tone 2
O Passion-bearers and fulfillers of the Gospel of Christ,/ chaste
Boris and guileless Gleb:/ you did not oppose the attacks of the
enemy, your brother,/ when he killed your bodies but could not
touch your souls./ Let him therefore mourn while you rejoice with
the Angels/ standing before the Holy Trinity./ Pray that those who
honour your memory may find grace with God/ and that all
Orthodox people may be saved.
Troparion of St Gluvias Tone 2
O glorious Father Gluvias,/ thou didst bring the light of Christ to
Cornwall/ while thy brother holy Cadoc enlightened Wales./ As
thou dost intercede for all mankind,/ pray to Christ our God to
grant us His great mercy.
Kontakion of St Athanasius the Great Tone 2
Thou didst plant the dogmas of Orthodoxy/ and cut out the thorns
of false doctrine;/ thou didst water the seeds of Faith with the rain
of the Spirit, O righteous Father./ Therefore we call thee blessed.
Kontakion of Ss Boris and Gleb Tone 3
Today your memory shines forth, noble sufferers,/ and summons
us to glorify Christ our God./ Those who come to the shrine of
your relics/ receive healing through your prayers,/
for you are holy physicians.

MAY 3
ST THEODOSIUS ABBOT OF THE KIEVAN CAVES,
FOUNDER OF RUSSIAN MONASTICISM
HOLY MARTYRS TIMOTHY THE READER AND HIS WIFE
MAURA
Troparion of St Theodosius Tone 8
From thy youth on wings of virtue thou didst speed on thy
monastic way and attain to thy desire./ Thou didst settle in a cave
and live radiantly fasting, persevering in prayer like the Bodiless
Ones./ Thou didst illumine Russia as a shining lamp./ O Father
Theodosius, pray to Christ our God that our souls may be saved.
Troparion of Ss Timothy and Maura Tone 4
Let us the faithful honour Timothy/ with Maura his faithful
fellow-athlete, the bride of Christ,/ and let us praise their bold
endurance;/ for being crucified they lovingly followed Him Who
was slain/ and Who has nailed all our sins to the Cross.

Kontakion of St Theodosius Tone 3

Today we venerate the star of Russia, blessed Theodosius,/ who
has shone from the east to the west;/ he has enriched his whole
land/ with miracles and blessings/ and has established there the
monastic life.

Kontakion of Ss Timothy and Maura Tone 4

Having endured many wounds and receiving crowns from God,/
O great Timothy and glorious Maura,/ pray to God for us who
celebrate your memory,/ that He may grant peace to His flock and
people;/ for He is the strength of the faithful.

MAY 4

HOLY MARTYR PELAGIA THE VIRGIN MARTYR OF

ROME
ST SCANNEL, MONK

Troparion of St Pelagia Tone 3

Thou didst abandon dark ignorance through knowledge of the
Faith,/ O Pelagia, fair virgin of Christ./ Thou wast refreshed by
His dew and didst finish thy contest by fire./ O glorious Martyr,/
entreat Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of St Scannel Tone 3

Sent by Colum Cille thou didst travel from Iona/ and spend thy
life preaching Christ in pagan darkness./ As thou hast boldness
before Christ in heavenly glory/, O Father Scannel,/ entreat Him
that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion of St Pelagia Tone 2
Abandoning thy mortal betrothed/ to be wedded to the Immortal,/
thou didst offer thy dowry of chastity and contest./ Wherefore, O
Pelagia, we acclaim thee.

MAY 5
HOLY GREAT VIRGIN MARTYR IRENE
ST HYDROC, MONK
Troparion of St Irene Tone l
Christ our God has called thee Irene, for thou grantest peace to
those who hasten to thy church with hymns./ Thou dost intercede
for all before the Light-creating Trinity./ Together we celebrate
thy memory/ as we magnify God Who has glorified thee.
Troparion of St Hydroc Tone 4
O holy Hydroc who didst witness for the Faith and shine in
Cornwall:/ pray that the darkness of our present times may be
dispersed by bold preachers like thyself,/ that God may be
glorified in these lands.
Kontakion of St Irene Tone 3
Adorned with the beauty of virginity/ and by martyrdom, O virgin
Irene,/ reddened with the blood thou hast shed,/ thou didst
overthrow the error of godlessness./ Wherefore thou didst receive
the prizes of victory from the hand of thy Creator.

MAY 6
PROPHET AND PATRIARCH JOB THE MUCH-SUFFERING
Troparion Tone 4
As an indestructible tower of manly courage,/ thou didst repulse
the attacks of Belial and remain unmoved in temptations./
Wherefore the Church sings of thee, O wise Job,/ as a model of
endurance and an example of virtue;/ and she is made radiant by
thine exploits.
Kontakion Tone 8
Thou wast true and just, pious, blameless and holy, O glorious
servant of God./ Thou didst enlighten the world by thy
perseverance, O much-afflicted Job./ Therefore we all honour and
praise thy memory.

MAY 7

COMMEMORATION OF THE SIGN OF THE CROSS THAT

APPEARED IN THE SKY IN JERUSALEM DURING THE
THIRD HOUR OF THE DAY DURING THE REIGN OF THE
EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
HOLY MARTYR ACACIOS THE CENTURION OF
CAPPADOCIA
ST NIL OF SORA
THE RIGHTEOUS MARTYR PACHOMIOS OF THE HOLY
MOUNTAIN, ATHOS

Troparion of the Appearance of the Cross Tone l

The image of Thy Cross shone forth brighter than the sun,/
reaching from the Mount of Olives to the Place of the Skull;/ in
this way Thou didst reveal Thy might, O Saviour/ thereby
strengthening the faithful./ Ever keep us in Thy peace through the
prayers of Thy holy Mother,/ O Christ our God and save us.

Troparion of St Acacios Tone 5

O Martyr Acacios,/ by thy steadfast contest thou didst trample on
the ancient serpent/ and receive the victor's crown from God./ By
thine aid deliver us from the malice of the evil one,/ O prize-
winner,/ and entreat Christ our God to have mercy on our souls.

Troparion of St Nil of Sora Tone 4

Thou didst renounce the world and flee the tumult of life,/ O
righteous and Godbearing Father Nil. /Thou didst not neglect to
gather paradisal flowers from the writings of the Fathers,/ and
didst pass from the wilderness to heavenly mansions,/ having
blossomed as a lily of the field./ Teach us who venerate thee to
tread the royal highway;/ and pray for our souls.
Troparion of St Pachomios the New Martyr Tone 3
Thy godly life was made radiant by the trials of holy martyrdom,/
O glorious, righteous Martyr Pachomios./ Thou didst shine forth
on Athos by thine ascetical deeds/ and shed thy blood as an
Athlete./ Intercede with the Lord Who has glorified thee/ that He
may grant us His great mercy.

Kontakion of the Appearance of the Cross Tone 4

The holy Cross which opened the closed heavens has appeared
from thence and shone upon the earth. / As we receive the glory of
its power we are led to the unfading Light. / We have it in wars as
an unfading trophy, Thy weapon of peace.

Another Kontakion of the Precious Cross Tone 8

O thrice-blessed and worshipful Cross of Christ,/ all we faithful
venerate and magnify thee, and we rejoice at thy manifestation./
As the trophy and unconquered weapon that thou art,/ protect,
cover and shelter by thy grace those who cry to thee:/ Rejoice, O
Wood most blessed.

Kontakion of St Acacios Tone 2

Let us fittingly acclaim the godly witness and victor over the
devil./ Let us call him blessed as we pray:/ Cease not to entreat the
Saviour, O Acacios,/ that thy servants may be saved;/ for thou hast
great boldness before the Lord.

Kontakion of St Nil of Sora Tone 1

Beholding the blessings of Paradise and delighting in her
beauties,/ thou didst bring forth fragrant fruits of God-enlightened
understanding./ O chalice of divine compunction, Father Nil, pray
to Christ that we thy disciples/ may rejoice eternally with thee.

Kontakion of St Pachomios the New Martyr Tone 4

Thou didst become illustrious on Athos by thine ascetic life and
didst later excel in martyrdom./ For thou wast given wings by thy
love for God,/ O divinely-wise Martyr, glorious Pachomios.
MAY 8

THE MIRACLE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF CASSIOPIA

SYNAXIS OF THE HOLY, GLORIOUS AND ALL-FAMED
APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN
OUR HOLY FATHER ARSENIOS THE GREAT

Troparion of the Mother of God of Cassiopia Tone 2

All thy deeds are most wondrous and worthy of praise,/ most holy
Mother of God;/ for to Stephen, unjustly deprived of his eyes and
blinded,/ thou didst grant eyes again and restore to him sight./
Pray to Christ our God to enlighten our souls.

Troparion of St John the Evangelist Tone 2

Apostle beloved of Christ our God,/ hasten to deliver a
defenseless people./ He Who allowed thee to recline on His
breast/ receives thee bowing in prayer, O John the Theologian./
Implore Him to dispel heathen persistence/ and to grant us peace
and mercy.

Troparion of St Arsenios The Great Tone 5

Thou didst spurn fleeting delights,/ when commanded from
heaven like Abraham/ and in thy life thou didst emulate the
Angels;/ thou wast famous in wisdom, word and deed./ O
Godbearing Arsenios,/ entreat Christ our God unceasingly that He
will have mercy on our souls.

Kontakion of the Mother of God of Cassiopia Tone 8

O Mother who knew not wedlock,/ blind Stephen came with his
mother to thy church in Cassiopia, lamenting and bewailing his
misfortune./ By thine intercessions with the Lord thou didst grant
him eyes, O Birthgiver of the Light of the world./ When he was
healed he cried out to thee: Rejoice, O Maiden of exceeding
radiance.

Kontakion of St John the Evangelist Tone 2

Who can tell of thy mighty works, O beloved Saint?/ Thou didst
pour forth miracles./ Thou art a source of healing and dost
intercede for our souls/ as Theologian and friend of Christ.
Kontakion of St Arsenios the Great Tone 2
While living on earth thou didst show forth the life of the Angels,
O Godbearing Arsenios,/ and thou wast granted their honour./
Now as thou art standing with them before the throne of God,/
thou dost pray for forgiveness for all.

MAY 9

HOLY PROPHET ISAIAH

HOLY GREAT MARTYR CHRISTOPHER

Troparion of the Prophet Isaiah Tone 4

Thou didst proclaim the coming of Christ to the world,/ with a
great voice like a trumpet,/ O most illustrious Prophet Isaiah./
Thou wast shown forth as a swiftly-writing scribe of things to
come./ Wherefore we acclaim thee with hymns.

Troparion of St Christopher Tone 4

In beautiful garments woven from thy blood thou dost stand
before the King of Heaven./ For thou dost chant the Thrice-holy
hymn with Angels and Martyrs./ By thy supplications save thy
servants.

Kontakion of the Prophet Isaiah Tone 2

O Prophet-Martyr Isaiah, herald of God,/ through thy gift of
prophecy/ thou didst make God's Incarnation clear to all by
proclaiming:/ Behold, the Virgin shall conceive in her womb.

Kontakion of St Christopher Tone 4

Thou wast terrifying both in might and countenance:/ thou didst
willingly suffer temptation from thy persecutors;/ those men and
women sought to arouse in thee fire of lust, / but they followed
thee to martyrdom./ Wherefore thou art our strong protector, O
Great Martyr Christopher.
MAY 10

HOLY APOSTLE SIMON THE ZEALOT

ST COMGALL, ABBOT OF BANGOR

Troparion of St Simon the Zealot Tone 3

O glorious Simon, when God Incarnate revealed Himself to thee/
thou wast kindled with divine zeal./ Thou wast a zealot among the
Apostles and eager to emulate Christ's death./ Thou didst go forth
to Him by crucifixion./ Entreat Him to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of St Comgall Tone 4

O Comgall, 'Father of Monks',/ thou didst train four thousand
monastics./ Thou didst kindle Christ's fire in Bangor/ and thy cell
was aglow in pagan darkness./ O friend of Saint Colum Cille,/
thou radiancy of Ireland and Scotland/ we praise God Who has
glorified thee.

Kontakion of St Simon the Zealot Tone 3

Let us praise Simon who preached God:/ his doctrines of wisdom
took firm root in pious souls./ He now stands before the throne/
and rejoices with the Angels,/ interceding unceasingly for us all.

MAY 11

SS CYRIL AND METHODIOS, APOSTLES TO THE

SLAVONIC LANDS
ST SOPHRONI OF THE KIEVAN CAVES
ST NICODEMOS OF SERBIA

Troparion of Ss Cyril and Methodios Tone 4

O Cyril and Methodios, Equals-to-the-Apostles/ and teachers of
the Slavonic lands,/ pray to Christ our God to strengthen all
nations in Orthodoxy in one spirit,/ to convert and reconcile the
world to God,/ and to save our souls.
Troparion of St Sophroni of the Kieven Caves Tone l
Threatened by the broad way to destruction,/ thou didst dwell in a
dark cave, O Sophroni./ Thou didst struggle in prayer, tears and
labour,/ and attain to the joys of eternal life.

Troparion of St Nicodemos of Serbia Tone 4

The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock/ as a rule of faith, a
model of meekness and a teacher of temperance./ Therefore thou
hast won the heights by humility, riches by poverty./ Holy Father
Nicodemos, intercede with Christ our God/ that our souls may be
saved.

Kontakion of Ss Cyril and Methodios Tone 3

Let us honour our two holy enlighteners,/ who by translating the
divine writings/ have poured forth a well-spring of knowledge
from which we still draw today./ We call you blessed, O Cyril and
Methodios:/ as you stand before God intercede fervently for our
souls.

Kontakion of St Nicodemos of Serbia Tone 4

Thou didst ascend to the summit of virtue/ and draw near to God,
O Nicodemos./ Pray for us who devotedly glorify thee as a
shepherd and teacher.

MAY 12

ST EPIPHANIOS, BISHOP OF CYPROS, AND ST

GERMANOS, PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE

Troparion of Ss Epiphanios and Germanos Tone 1

Let us honour the Church's two divine trumpets,/ Hierarch
Germanos and renowned Epiphanios;/ one censured Leo in
defense of Christ's icon, the other was a scourge of heresies./
These two ever intercede for us.
Kontakion of Ss Epiphanios and Germanos Tone 4
Let us the faithful joyfully praise the two Hierarchs,/ holy
Epiphanios and Germanos;/ they burned the tongues of the
godless,/ and preached true doctrine for all/ who in right faith sing
of the great Mysteries.

MAY 13

HOLY VIRGIN MARTYR GLYCERIA

ST MAEL, HERMIT

Troparion of St Glyceria Tone 3

Let us honour Christ's fair virgin who excelled in the struggle of
contest./ She trampled on the serpent although she was weak in
the flesh./ For love of Christ she despised her torments and was
therefore glorified by God./ Let us cry to her:/ Rejoice, O blessed
Glyceria.

Troparion of St Mael Tone 5

O holy Mael/ worthy disciple of Bardsey's Founder Cadfan,/ and
hermit on the Isle of Saints:/ together with thy fellow monastics
who have attained to glory,/ pray for us to Christ our God/ that He
grant us His great mercy.

Kontakion of St Glyceria Tone 3

Through love for Mary the Virgin Mother of God/ thou didst
preserve thy virginity, O Glyceria./ Thou didst surrender thy heart
to Christ thy God/ and bravely fight till death./ Therefore He has
crowned thee with a double crown.
MAY 14

HOLY MARTYR ISIDORE OF CHIOS

ST ISIDORE OF ROSTOV, FOOL FOR CHRIST
ST CARTHAGE THE YOUNGER, ABBOT

Troparion of St Isidore of Chios Tone 4

Enlisted by the King of the Ages,/ thou didst spurn the earthly
king with his army and boldly preach Christ our God./ Therefore
thou didst complete thy contest and shine forth as His glorious
Martyr./ Entreat Him to save our souls,/ for we honour thee,
blessed Isidore.

Troparion of St Isidore of Rostov Tone 4

Illumined by grace, O divinely-wise Isidore,/ thou didst chastely
and patiently run the course of thy life./ And after death thy
splendid life has made thee famous:/ for thou didst shower grace
of healing on all who faithfully venerate thy tomb./ O blessed
Isidore, pray to Christ our God to save our souls.

Troparion of St Carthage the Younger Tone 6

Taking the name of thy spiritual father at baptism, O holy
Carthage/ thou didst exchange a royal, but pagan, heritage for the
monastic life./ As in this world thou didst care for those/ who
suffered in their bodies the corruption of leprosy,/ now, we
implore thee, intercede with Christ our God/ that He will cleanse
our leprous souls and save us.

Kontakion of St Isidore of Chios Tone 4

Thou hast become a great guide to the world through thy prayers./
Wherefore today we praise thee,/ O holy Martyr, glorious Isidore.

Kontakion of St Isidore of Rostov Tone 8

Let us praise him who is a champion and wonder among the
righteous,/ and who has received the gift of wonderworking from
Christ./ We see that thou hast boldness before the Holy Trinity./
Pray that we thy servants may be delivered from misfortunes/ that
we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O divinely wise Isidore.
MAY 15

ST PACHOMIOS THE GREAT

ST ACHILLIOS THE WONDERWORKER, BISHOP OF
LARISSA
ST ISAIAH, BISHOP OF ROSTOV, WONDERWORKER

Troparion of St Pachomios Tone 5

As a pastor of the Chief Shepherd/ thou didst guide flocks of
monks into the heavenly sheepfold / thyself illumined, thou didst
instruct others concerning the Habit and Rule./ And now thou dost
rejoice with them in the heavenly mansions.

Troparion of St Achillios Tone 4

Grace has revealed thee as bishop and protector of Larissa and a
wise hierarch, O blessed Achillios./ By thy words and miracles
thou didst preach the might of the Consubstantial Trinity,/ Whom
we pray thee to entreat for those who praise thee.

Troparion of St Isaiah of Rostov Tone 8

Guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and modesty, light of
Rostov,/ God-enlightened adornment of hierarchs, O wise Isaiah,
thou hast enlightened Russia./ Intercede with Christ our God that
our souls may be saved.

Kontakion of St Pachomios Tone 2

O Godbearing Pachomios, after living the life of Angels in thy
body/ thou wast granted their glory./ Now thou art standing with
them before God's throne/ and praying that we all may be
forgiven.

Kontakion of St Achillios Tone 8

Let us praise Achillios, the unfading star of the world, the
unsleeping shepherd of Larissa/ Let us cry: Save us from storms
as thou hast boldness with God/ that we may sing: Rejoice, O
Father Achillios.
MAY 16
ST THEODORE THE SANCTIFIED, DISCIPLE OF ST
PACHOMIOS
ST EPHRAIM OF PEREKOP
ST CARANIOC
ST BRENDAN THE VOYAGER
Troparion of St Theodore Tone 3
Thou wast a sanctified gift and didst glorify God the Word,/ O
holy, godly Theodore./ Filled with divine goodness,/ thou pourest
grace on all who cry:/ Pray to Christ our God to grant us His great
mercy.
Troparion of St Ephraim of Perekop Tone 4
Serving God from thy youth, O blessed Ephraim,/ for His sake
thou didst abandon home and family./ Thou didst live austerely in
the wilderness/ where thou didst receive the gift of
wonderworking./ Pray to Christ our God that our souls may be
saved.
Troparion of St Carantoc Tone 7
Preferring to serve in the Kingdom of God/ than to rule an earthly
kingdom, O Father Carantoc,/ thou didst convert many to Christ in
Ireland,/ in thy native Wales and in Cornwall,/ where having cast
out the dragon and founded many churches/ thou wast a shining
beacon guiding many souls into the Way of Salvation./ Pray now
to Christ our God that He will save our souls.
Troparion of St Brendan Tone 8
The Divine Likeness has been perfected in thee, O holy Father
Brendan,/ for taking up the Cross thou hast followed Christ,/ and
by thy deeds thou hast taught us to disdain the flesh, for it passes
away,/ but to cultivate the soul, for it is immortal:/ wherefore, O
holy Father, thy spirit rejoices with the Angels.
Kontakion of St Theodore Tone 2
Thou didst flourish like a date palm in the house of God/ and
produce fruits of virtue by thine asceticism, O Theodore./
Therefore thou art now blessed/ and art rejoicing with the Angels.
Kontakion of St Ephraim of Perekop Tone 8
Thou didst strive for the angelic life, abandoning earthly things,/
and hasten to Christ, O righteous father./ Thou didst guard thyself
with His commandments and appear as an unassailable pillar./
Wherefore we cry to thee: Rejoice O Ephraim, thou radiant lamp.

MAY 17

HOLY NEW MARTYR PETER THE ALEUT

HOLY APOSTLE ANDRONICOS OF THE SEVENTY WITH
HIS COMPANION JUNIA
ST MADERN, HERMIT

Troparion of St Peter the Aleut Tone 1

O Peter, on the rock of thy faith Christ has built the Church of thy
land,/ and has hallowed it in the streams of thy blood./ O Aleut, in
thee thy people are made holy;/ from the farthest islands of the
west He has raised thee as a light to all./ Glory to Him Who has
glorified thee; glory to Him Who has crowned thee;/ glory to Him
Who through thee works healings for all.

Troparion of Ss Andronicos and Junia Tone 2

You shone forth as Apostles and heralds of Christ,/ sowing the
preaching of grace among all men./ Therefore we praise you,
illustrious Andronicos and Junia,/ as we exalt Christ our God.

Troparion of St Madern Tone 2

Out of pagan darkness in the land of Cornwall/ thou didst shine as
a witness to Christ./ Holy hermit Madern,/ entreat Him that the
light thou didst kindle/ may ever shine in our hearts.

Kontakion of Ss Andronicos and Junia Tone 2

Let us praise these two Apostles of Christ/ Andronicos the star
who enlightened the heathen,/ and Junia his fellow labourer;/ and
let us cry:/ Pray to Christ our God unceasingly for us all.
MAY 18

HOLY MARTYRS PETER, DIONYSIOS, CHRISTINE,

ANDREW, PAUL, BENEDIMOS, PAULINOS AND
HERACLIOS

Troparion Tone 4
Let us praise the eight-fold assembly of prize-winners:/ Paulinos,
Dionysios, Peter, and Andrew,/ Benedimos, godly-minded Paul,/
glorious Heraclios and holy Christine:/ they ever intercede with
Christ our God for the world.

Kontakion Tone 4
Having come from various cities, O holy ones,/ you proved to be
citizens of the Heavenly City./ As divine Martyrs/ you formed an
illustrious choir,/ you champions of the Trinity.

MAY 19

HOLY HIEROMARTYR PATRICK, BISHOP OF PRUSA,

WITH HIS PRIESTS ACACIOS, MENANDER AND
POLYAENOS
ST CORNELIOS OF KOMEL

Troparion of the Hieromartyrs Tone 4

You wisely proclaimed the uncreated Trinity to the enemy/ O four
Godbearing priests:/ Patrick the inspired shepherd of Prusa,/ and
godly Acacios, Menander and Polyaenos/ Wherefore as noble
Athletes you were found worthy of glory.

Troparion of St Cornelios of Komel Tone 4

Kindled from thy youth with the fire of divine love,/ thou didst
forsake the turmoil of life, O blessed Cornelios./ As a disciple of
Anthony the Great/ thou didst serve Christ in toil and silence, in
vigil, prayer and fasting./ Entreat Him that our souls may be
saved.
Kontakion of the Hieromartyrs Tone 8
You guided the Church from on high by your prayers to the Lord
as godly-minded priests and invincible Athletes,/ O Patrick,
proclaimer of the true Faith, with blessed Acacios, Menander and
Polyaenos./ We fervently praise your holy contest.

Kontakion of St Cornelios of Komel Tone 8

From thy youth thou didst serve the Lord Who was made manifest
in the world by being born of a Virgin./ In His power thou didst
make the wilderness a city and people it with a multitude of
disciples;/ thou didst enlighten them by thy God-inspired
teachings./ Wherefore we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father
Cornelios, adornment of monks.

MAY 20

HOLY MARTYR THALELAEUS AND THOSE WITH HIM

HOLY FATHERS NICETAS, JOHN AND JOSEPH OF CHIOS

Troparion of St Thalelaeus Tone l

O Thalelaeus, thou didst defeat idolatrous error by thy martyr's
contest./ Thou wast a treasury of healing,/ freely curing all who
run to thy church with faith/ and who cry out with love:/ Glory to
Him Who has strengthened thee; glory to Him Who has made thee
wonderful;/ glory to Him Who through thee works healings for
all.

Troparion of Ss Nicetas, John and Joseph of Chios Tone 1

Come you faithful who love these blessed men of God;/ let us
thankfully hymn the three holy Fathers, righteous Nicetas, John
and Joseph./ They are the adornment and praise of the ascetics of
Chios,/ and they ever intercede with the Trinity for us.

Kontakion of St Thalelaeus Tone 3

Thou wast a fellow athlete with the martyrs, O Thalelaeus,/ and
didst become a soldier of the King of glory./ Thou didst trample
on the idolater's pride/ through thy trials and torments./ Wherefore
we praise thy memory.
Kontakion of Ss Nicetas, John and Joseph of Chios Tone 8
Let us now bless the three holy Fathers,/ for they disdained the
world and dwelt in mountains and caves./ As you possess
heavenly gifts send us grace from on high,/ that we may sing:
Rejoice, O righteous Fathers.

MAY 21

GREAT SOVEREIGN AND EQUAL-TO-THE-APOSTLES

CONSTANTINE AND HIS MOTHER HELENA
ST BARRFOIN, MONK

Troparion of Ss Constantine and Helena Tone 8

O Lord, thy disciple Emperor Constantine, who saw in the sky the
Sign of Thy Cross,/ Accepted the call that came straight from
Thee, as it happened to Paul, and not from any man./ He built his
capital and entrusted it to Thy care./ Preserve our country in
everlasting peace, through the intercession of the Mother of God,/
for Thou art the Lover of mankind.

Troparion of St Barrfoin Tone 3

O holy Barrfoin, Christ's missionary voyager/ like thy
contemporary Saint Brendan:/ pray that we may have courage/ to
venture for Christ, at His call,/ that we may receive His great
mercy.

Kontakion of Ss Constantine and Helena Tone 3

Today Constantine and Helena his mother expose to our
veneration the Cross,/ the awesome Cross of Christ,/ a sign of
salvation to the Jews/ and a standard of victory:/ a great symbol of
conquest and triumph.
MAY 22

HOLY FATHERS OF THE SECOND ECUMENICAL

COUNCIL
HOLY MARTYR BASILISCUS, NEPHEW OF ST THEODORE
THE TYRO

Troparion of the Second Ecumenical Council Tone 8

Most glorious art Thou, O Christ our God,/ Who hast placed our
holy Fathers like stars over the earth,/ and didst guide us all to the
Faith through them./ O most merciful Lord, glory to Thee.

Troparion of St Basiliscus Tone 5

O glorious Saint, thou wast offered, through thy steadfast contest,/
as a royal sacrifice to the King of Ages,/ the Prize-bestowing
God./ O Basiliscus,/ thou wast a valiant soldier of the Truth/ who
didst destroy error/ and who dost pray to Christ our God for us all.

Kontakion of the Second Ecumenical Council Tone 8

The Apostles' preaching and the Father's doctrine confirmed the
one Faith in the Church./ She wears the garment of truth woven
from the theology on high,/ and rightly divides and glorifies the
great mystery of holiness.

Kontakion of St Basiliscus Tone 4

Thou art heir to the Kingdom of Heaven, O glorious Martyr
Basiliscus./ Save those who cry to thee:/ Rejoice, O holy
adornment of Martyrs.
MAY 23

OUR HOLY FATHER AND CONFESSOR MICHAEL, BISHOP

OF SYNNADA
ST EUPHROSYNE, PRINCESS OF POLOTSK
ST GOBAN GOBHNENA, ABBOT

Troparion of St Michael of Synnada Tone 4

From thy youth thou didst dedicate thy life to God,/ and wast
proclaimed shepherd and Hierarch of Christ./ O holy Michael,
thou didst endure afflictions and exile/ through honouring the icon
of Christ,/ and dost now pour forth healings for us all.

Troparion of St Euphrosyne Tone 4

Thou didst give thy wealth to the poor,/ and despise the rank of
princess and temporal betrothal./ Thou didst betroth thyself to
Christ thy Bridegroom,/ and thy wreath was spiritual and bodily
purity./ Now thou dost stand before Him:/ Remember us who
venerate thee,/ O Euphrosyne.

Troparion of St Goban Gobhnena Tone 7

As once thou didst labour in thy monastery at Tascaffin/ and dost
now rejoice in heavenly glory:/ we beseech thee to entreat Christ
our God for the people of Ireland/ and that He may have mercy on
us all.

Kontakion of St Michael of Synnada Tone 8

We venerate thee, O Michael, as a venerable hierarch and a
champion of piety./ For not fearing the notorious tyrant, thou didst
overcome heresies and loudly proclaim:/ ''I worship the Icons of
Christ and His Immaculate Mother.''

Kontakion of St Euphrosyne Tone 8

Thou hast adorned thy virginity with almsgiving, as a lamp with
oil;/ thou hast entered Christ's bright bridal chamber with the wise
virgins./ We bless thee, O Euphrosyne as we honour thy fragrant
relics/ and we cry out with compunction: thou hast boldness
before Christ;/ pray that we may be delivered from the stench of
our passions, and that our souls may be saved.
MAY 24

ST SYMEON STYLITES OF THE WONDROUS MOUNTAIN

ST NICETAS THE STYLITE, WONDERWORKER OF
PEREYASLAVL

Troparion of St Symeon the Stylite Tone 1

Thou didst shine from the wondrous mountain/ as a lamp of the
gifts of asceticism./ Thy pillar has become a ladder from earth to
heaven/ for those who hasten to thy fold, O wonderworking
Symeon./ Glory to Him Who has strengthened thee; glory to Him
Who has crowned thee;/ glory to Him Who through thee works
healings for all.

Troparion of St Nicetas the Stylite Tone 4

O Nicetas, thou didst despise the lusts of youth with true
discernment./ In thy courageous life thou didst defeat the enemy
and wast pleasing to God in thy prudence./ Thou hast received the
gift of wonderworking/ and dost cast out demons and healest
infirmities./ Entreat Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion of St Symeon the Stylite Tone 8

Thou didst long for things on high and renounce things below;/
thou didst make thy pillar another heaven and shine with radiant
miracles, O Symeon,/ ever interceding with Christ our God for us
all.

Kontakion of St Nicetas the Stylite Tone 8

Thou didst endure death from thy servants for the sake of Christ/
and didst receive from Him the incorruptible crown./ O righteous
Nicetas, who art praying for our souls,/ thou dost heal all who
faithfully come to thy sepulchre.
MAY 25

THIRD FINDING OF THE PRECIOUS HEAD OF THE HOLY

AND GLORIOUS PROPHET, FORERUNNER AND BAPTIST
JOHN

Troparion Tone 4
Christ has revealed thy head to us, O Prophet and Forerunner/ as a
divine treasure hidden in the earth./ We come with hymns to
honour its discovery,/ and praise the Saviour Who saves us from
corruption,/ through thy intercessions.

Kontakion Tone 6
The shining pillar on earth, the Forerunner, lamp of the spiritual
Sun,/ has revealed his radiant, holy head to the world./ He
sanctifies those who venerate it and who faithfully cry:/ O wise
Baptist of Christ, save us all.

MAY 26

HOLY APOSTLE CARPOS

ST BECAN, ABBOT

Troparion of the holy Apostle Carpos Tone 3

Thou didst share in Paul's bonds by divine grace,/ O blessed
Apostle Carpos./ And those who received the light of thy
preaching/ thou didst reveal as partakers of glory./ Therefore
intercede with Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of St Becan Tone 4

O holy Becan, kinsman of Saint Colum Cille and partaker of his
sanctity,/ from thy monastery at Kill Baggan thou didst glorify
Christ our God./ Entreat Him to save our souls.

Kontakion of the holy Apostle Carpos Tone 4

The Church has thee as a shining star, O holy Apostle Carpos/ and
is illuminated by thy many miracles./ Save those who faithfully
venerate thy memory.
MAY 27

ST JOHN THE RUSSIAN, THE NEW CONFESSOR

HOLY HIEROMARTYR HELLADIOS

Troparion of St John the Russian Tone 4

He Who called thee from earth to heaven/ keeps thy body
unharmed even after death, O righteous John./ Thou wast taken to
Asia as a prisoner/ and didst win Christ as thy friend./ Beseech
Him that our souls may be saved.

Another Troparion of St John the Russian Tone l

Russia thy fatherland boasts of thy birth, O John,/ and Asia
rejoices in thy relics:/ carried thither as a prisoner and enduring
great hardships,/ as an ascetic thou hast become God's initiate./
Glory to Christ Who has glorified thee; glory to Him Who has
made thee wondrous;/ glory to Him Who has given thee to us as a
protector.

Troparion of St Helladios Tone 5

The hosts of heaven,/ marvelling at thy steadfast courage,/ were
astonished by thine endurance, O blessed one./ For though in a
mortal body/ thou didst shame the bodiless by the power of the
Cross,/ O Hierarch Helladios,/ defender of godliness and
invincible soldier of Christ.

Kontakion of St John the Russian Tone 4

Today we remember thine illustrious contests,/ O righteous Father
John./ They gladden the souls of those who venerate thee with
reverence and faith.

Kontakion of St Helladios Tone 8

Thou didst blossom like a fruitful olive tree,/ bearing fruit of holy
struggles for those who look for God's mercy./ As thou art a
martyr and a glorious light of the Faith,/ guide us to divine
knowledge, for we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Helladios.
MAY 28

ST ANDREW THE FOOL FOR CHRIST

HOLY HIEROMARTYR EUTYCHES OF MELITENA
ST IGNATIUS, BISHOP OF ROSTOV

Troparion of St Andrew the Fool for Christ Tone 4

Thou didst choose foolishness for the sake of Christ/ and didst
make the crafty one foolish./ Thou didst persevere with thy
struggle in the midst of turmoil,/ and Christ has brought thee to
paradise./ Intercede with Him, O Andrew for those who honour
thee.

Another Troparion of St Andrew Tone l

For thy sake, O Christ, thy servant Andrew became a fool on
earth./ He heard the Apostle Paul proclaiming,/ 'We are fools for
the sake of Christ'./ As we now honour his memory we pray thee
to save our souls.

Troparion of St Ignatius of Rostov Tone 4

Thy doctrine was a source of enlightenment;/ thou didst receive a
flock as a Hierarch and wast an heir to the Apostles./ Thou didst
receive the gift of wonderworking:/ O holy Bishop Ignatius,/
entreat Christ our God to save our souls.

Troparion of St Eutyches Tone 4

Thou didst share in the glory of the martyrs,/ having achieved the
heights of virtue, O blessed Eutyches./ Thou didst serve our God
in purity/ and redden thy garments in the blood of martyrdom./
Thus adorned thou art standing near Christ in His service, and
dost ever intercede for our souls.

Kontakion of St Andrew Tone 1

Thou didst finish thy life in piety, O godly-minded Andrew,/ Thou
wast a pure vessel of the Trinity and a companion of the Angels./
May peace and forgiveness be granted, through thine
intercession,/ to those who honour thee.
Another Kontakion of St Andrew Tone 4
Of thine own free will thou didst become a Fool, O Andrew,/ and
utterly hate the lures of this world./ Thou didst deaden carnal
wisdom through hunger and thirst,/ through heat and bitter frost./
By never avoiding the hardships of weather thou didst purify
thyself as gold in the furnace.

Kontakion of St Ignatius of Rostov Tone 4

Thine illustrious memory shines forth today,/ O blessed Hierarch
Ignatius./ It illumines the world and reveals to all the radiance of
divine glory.

Kontakion of St Eutyches Tone 2

Thou didst steadfastly guide and guard the Church,/ and lay down
thy life for her, O Father Eutyches./ Preserve her unshaken in all
true doctrine,/ for thou art her pillar and foundation.

MAY 29

ST THEODOSIA THE VIRGIN AND MARTYR

ST JOHN OF USTIUG, FOOL FOR CHRIST AND
WONDERWORKER

Troparion of St Theodosia Tone 4

Through thy struggles in contest,/ O noble Theodosia,/ thou didst
offer thy virginity as a gift to God the Word./ Now that He has
brought thee to the heavenly bridal chamber,/ entreat Him to
deliver us from all misfortune.

Troparion of St John of Ustiug Tone 5

By patience and nakedness/ thou didst expose the snares of the
enemy,/ and reprove his evil work./ Thou didst suffer from heat
and cold,/ and wast protected by God's help./ Pray for those who
faithfully celebrate thy memory/ and who hasten to venerate thy
relics,/ that they may be delivered from misfortunes/ and avoid
stumbling, O most wise John.
Kontakion of St Theodosia Tone 4
Thou wast betrothed to the King of Heaven/ as a pure and trophy-
bearing Virgin Martyr./ O praiseworthy Theodosia, entreat Him to
save our souls.

Kontakion of St John of Ustiug Tone 8

Thou didst abstain from all sweetness below, desirous of the
beauty of heaven./ Possessing nothing in this vain world, thou
didst long for the life of the Angels./ After repose thou didst pass
to them: with them entreat Christ our God for us all.

MAY 30

ST ISAAC, FIRST ABBOT OF THE MONASTERY OF

DALMATOS IN CONSTANTINOPLE

Troparion Tone 3
Thou wast a model of abstinence and a foundation of the Church,/
O Isaac, bright light of the Fathers;/ for thy life was radiant with
virtues/ and thou didst openly proclaim the Orthodox Faith./ O
righteous Father, pray to Christ our God to grant us His great
mercy.

Kontakion Tone 8
Thou model of observance for monks and teacher of piety,/ thy
servants praise thee, O Godbearer./ As thou art the dwelling-place
of divine grace,/ make us temples of the light of the Spirit,/ for we
cry to thee: Rejoice, O Father Isaac.
MAY 31

HOLY MARTYR HERMIAS OF CAPPADOCIA

SS WINNOW, MANCUS AND MYRBAD, MONKS

Troparion of St Hermias Tone 4

Enlisted for Christ the King of all,/ thou didst hew down the
enemy ranks, O glorious Hermias./ After enduring many torments
in thine old age/ thou didst contest as God's warrior./ Intercede
with Him, O trophy-bearer, that all may be saved.

Troparion of Ss Winnow, Mancus and Myrbad Tone 6

O three holy Saints who in honour of the Trinity/ left Ireland to
labour in Cornwall:/ having toiled on earth you are glorified in
heaven,/ blessed Winnow, Mancus and Myrbad.

Kontakion of St Hermas Tone 3

Thou didst steadfastly confess the Name of Christ/ and endure
grievous torments, O Hermias,/ and vanquish the ancient foe./
With an aged body,/ in thy youthful ardour thou didst attain to the
joys of Paradise.