#kontakion

[cecilia37]

By Your Nativity, O Most Pure Virgin,

Joachim and Anna are freed from barrenness;

Adam and Eve, from the corruption of death.

And we, your people, freed from the guilt of sin,

celebrate and sing to you:

The barren woman gives birth to the Theotokos,

the nourisher of our life!

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos (OCA translation)

[dramoor]

“Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach. Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi make their way to Him by a star. For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages.”

~Kontakion of Holy Nativity in the Third Tone

[apenitentialprayer]

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Troparion Wearing the radiant mantle of virginity, and virginally betrothed to the Life-Giver Christ, you forsook the love of your earthly betrothed; therefore, as a bridal gift, you brought to Him the outpouring of your blood. O Virgin, Martyr Lucy, intercede with Him for us all!

Kontakion We honor you, pure Virgin and trophy-bearer Lucy, and we praise your illustrious contest; for you desired only the beauty of Christ, disdaining all corruptible things. When you were beheaded, you received incorruptible glory. Collect May the glorious intercession of the Virgin and Martyr Saint Lucy give us new hearts, we pray, O Lord, so that we may celebrate her heavenly birthday in this present age and so behold things eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

[thesynaxarium]

DAY 11: Today the Virgin (Christmas Kontakion) chanted in Spanish + #theotokos #fifteendaysofaugust #spanish #christmas #kontakion #orthodox #sophia

[dramoor]

“Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! Angels with shepherds glorify Him! The wise men journey with a star! Since for our sake the Eternal God was born as a Little Child!”

~Kontakion for Christmas, Romanus the Melodist

(Art: Christmas, by Lyuba Yatskiv)

[apenitentialprayer]

In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

You revealed yourself, O saint, in Myra as a priest for you fulfilled the Gospel of Christ by giving up your soul for your people, and saving the innocent from death. Therefore you are blessed as one become wise in the grace of God. (Source: Orthodox Church in America)

[apenitentialprayer]

Holy Bishop Patrick, faithful shepherd of Christ's royal flock, you filled Ireland with the radiance of the Gospel: The mighty strength of the Trinity! Now that you stand before the Savior, pray that He may preserve us in faith and love!

From slavery you escaped to freedom in Christ's service: He sent you to deliver Ireland from the devil's bondage. You planted the Word of the Gospel in pagan hearts. In your journeys and hardships you rivaled the Apostle Paul! Having received the reward for your labors in heaven, never cease to pray for the flock you have gathered on earth, Holy bishop Patrick! (Source: Orthodox Church in America)

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Having lived as a stranger in the world, you outwitted the deviser of evil by your pretended foolishness, O Xenia. You received the grace of God to foresee and foretell things to come. Now, as you have been translated from earth to heaven, you are numbered with the choirs of the angels

You gave your wealth to the poor, O Xenia, and accepted poverty out of love for Christ; having lived a life rivaling the angels, you were accounted worthy of glory on high. (Source: Orthodox Church in America)