St. Nicholas

Troparion, Tone IV:

"The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, a model of meekness and a teacher of abstinence wherefore thou hast attained the heights through humility and riches through poverty. O hierarch Nicholas our father, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved."


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St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, pray for us!

Third Finding of the Head of the Forerunner

Troparion, Tone IV

As a divine treasure hidden in the ground
Was your head revealed to us by Christ, O prophet and forerunner.
We have gathered in commemoration of this finding
With inspired hymns of praise to the Savior,
Who saves us from corruption through your prayers!

Happy Feast of the Theophany!

"When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity wast made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of His word. O Christ our God, Who hath appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee."

St. Seraphim of Sarov

Troparion of the Feast 

"Thou didst love Christ from thy youth, O blessed one, and longing to work for Him alone thou didst struggle in the wilderness with constant prayer and labor.  With penitent heart and great love for Christ thou wast favored by the Mother of God. Wherefore we cry to thee: Save us by thy prayers, O Seraphim our righteous Father."

Pray for us, St. Seraphim!

The Circumcision of Our Lord

The Circumcision of our Lord, Troparion, Tone I —


"O Jesus, Who in the highest dost sit with Thine unoriginate Father and the divine Spirit upon a fiery throne, Thou wast well-pleased to be born on earth of Thy Mother, a Maiden who knew not man; wherefore, thou wast circumcised as a babe eight days of age. Glory to Thine all-good counsel! Glory to Thy dispensation! Glory to Thy condescension, O Thou Who alone lovest mankind!"

Apodosis of the Nativity

Troparion of the Feast, Tone IV

"Thy nativity, O Christ our God, / hath shone forth the light of knowledge upon the world; / for therein those who worship the stars / have been taught by a star to worship Thee, / the Sun of righteousness, / and to know Thee the Orient from on high. // O Lord, glory be to Thee!"