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The Twentieth Day of the Month of December

Menologion

Troparion of the Forefeast Tone 4

ake ready, Bethehem, Eden has been opened to all./ Prepare Ephratha, for the Tree of Life has blossomed in the cave from the Virgin./ Her womb was a spiritual paradise whence came the Divine Plant./ If we eat it we shall live and not die like Adam./ Christ is born to raise up the image that of old had fallen.

Troparion of St. Ignatius the Godbearer Tone 3

Soaring with love for Him Who holds thee in His hands,/ thou wast shown to be a God- bearer, O Ignatius./ Thou didst finish thy course in the West/ and pitch thy dwelling in the unwaning day of the heavens./ O righteous Father, entreat Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

Troparion of St. John of Kronstadt Tone 4

O wonderworker living in Christ forever,/ with love have mercy on those in danger;/ hear thy children who call on thee with faith;/ be compassionate to those who hope for aid from thee,/ O Father John of Kronstadt, our beloved shepherd.

Troparion of St. Ursician Tone 8

Thy life is a hymn of triumph, O blessed one,/ who together with the great Columban didst travel throughout Europe preaching repentance, humility and our saving Faith in Christ,/ Wherefore, most righteous Ursician, intercede for us/ that we may show forth in our lives the truth of our faith, that many souls may be saved.

Kontakion of the Forefeast Tone 3

Today the Virgin is coming to the cave/ to give birth to the eternal Word./ Rejoice at the message, O earth;/ with the Angels and Shepherds give glory/ to Him Who was willing to be seen as a Child/ while remaining God throughout all ages.

Kontakion of St. Ignatius the Godbearer Tone 3

The Twentieth Day of thy glorious struggles/ heralds the One to be born of a Virgin/ for, thirsting for His presence,/ thou didst hasten to be devoured by wild beasts./ Therefore thou wast named Godbearer, O glorious Ignatius.

Kontakion of St. John of Kronstadt Tone 4

Thou wast chosen by God in infancy/ and in childhood received the gift of learning./ Thou wast called to the priesthood in a vision during sleep/ and didst become a wonderful shepherd of Christ's Church./ Pray to Christ our God/ that we may all be with thee in the Kingdom of heaven,/ O Father John, namesake of grace. 18-24

  • SUNDAY BEFORE THE NATIVITY OF THE SAVIOUR

    Troparion Tone 2

    Great are the achievements of faith!/ In the fountain of flame, as in refreshing water, the Three Holy Children rejoiced./ And the Prophet Daniel proved a shepherd of lions as of sheep./ By their prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.

    Kontakion Tone 1

    O Bethlehem, rejoice! Make ready, Ephratha!/ The ewe is hastening to give birth to the Great Shepherd Whom she carries in her womb./ The Godbearing Fathers rejoice at seeing Him,/ and the Shepherds praise the Virgin who suckles Him.

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