Kontakion I For thee, the chosen conqueror of noetic foes, who spurned the false world and carnal pleasures, and, following the words of the psalmist, sought God in the wilderness, have we composed praises. As thou hast boldness before the…
Kontakion I O righteous and merciful Juliana, who wast chosen by God, and amidst worldly cares didst in thy soul live in Christ, as in heaven; and who didst abide in great stillness, loving silence within thy heart! Glorifying the…
Kontakion 1 Chosen vessel of Christ, Blessed Father Seraphim, we offer to thee a song of thanksgiving and praise, as we contemplate thy God-pleasing activity and sacrifice. As you now behold the risen Lord, on His throne of glory, you…
Kontakion 1 O passion-bearer chosen from birth, Christian love incarnate: we chant hymns of praise to thee, as one who loved thy homeland more than all the good things of this world. As thou hast boldness before the Lord, enlighten…
Kontakion 1 The famed great martyrs of the faith, and the joyous lights that noetically beautify the firmament, as true members of the Church, and richly pouring forth rivers of miracles, Saints Theodore, O faithful, let us praise, as we…
Kontakion 1 Blessed Mother Xenia, Holy Fool for the sake of Christ, you elected to undergo the struggle of patience and the suffering of affliction. We therefore honor your sacred memory with hymns of praise. Help us against our enemies,…
Kontakion 1 To thee, the steadfast champion of the Holy Orthodox Faith, do we, thy spiritual children, offer hymns of praise and thanksgiving, mindful of the many benefactions which thou hast bestowed upon us. As thou hast great boldness before…
Kontakion 1 O luminary of the Church of Russia, chosen by the Lord, excellent ascetic and true servant of Christ, divinely wise and holy hierarch Theophan! We praise thee with love and honour the struggles and labours whereby thou didst…
Kontakion 1 Chosen from the ancient dynasty of the kings of the Bagratids, a wonderful Georgian country decoration and conqueror of Islam, and the widespread dissemination of the Christian faith to the planting lady, temples, fortresses and monasteries, and the…
Kontakion 1 O holy hierarch and wonderworker Spyridon, who hast been glorified by the Lord! Celebrating now thy most honoured memory, with tenderness we cry out to thee, as one who art able greatly to assist us with Christ Who…
Kontakion 1 You were fortified by the Spirit from childhood, O Sophrony, and were zealous for the ways of Christ. You fled the delusion of Asia, and were made beautiful among the sacred monks of Athos, and the light of…
Kontakion 1 O chosen ascetic and earthly angel of Christ, all-blessed father Silouan, most excellent emulator of the fathers of Athos in vigils, fasting and humility! Through thy thirst for God and burning love for Him thou didst acquire abundant…
Kontakion 1 Chosen by the King of the heavenly powers, the Lord Jesus, given to Russia as a governor and a wonderful miracle worker, Rev. Father Sergius! Glorifying the Lord who glorified you with the glory, we sing thanksgiving to…
Kontakion 1 Venerable father Seraphim, chosen and well-pleasing to Christ, blessed protector and radiant beacon of the Orthodox Faith and the Russian land, the miraculous image of salvation was revealed in thee, for by thy works thou didst strive for…
Kontakion 1 Our glorious God, in His infinite wisdom and inexhaustible mercy, has bestowed a holy wonderworker upon those of us struggling through these harsh times. We have been granted to behold the life and teachings of Saint Seraphim of…
Kontakion 1 The most-holy temple of the Comforter, and the beloved of the All-Pure Theotokos, let us praise Porphyrios from our heart, for he loves and heals all, and protects, and intercedes, that we be granted theosis. Therefore, we cry out:…
Kontakion 1 Chosen passion-bearer of Christ and gracious healer, who freely grants healing to the sick, we praise you in songs as our protector. As you have boldness with the Lord, free us from all harm and sickness who cry…
Kontakion 1 Let us believers with one voice all praise him who was sent by God in these times of trial for our comfort and guidance, Paisius the wonderful, who struggled graciously and pleasingly for the Master, burning with love…