Protomartyr and Equal of the Apostles Thekla - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
You were enlightened by the words of Paul, O Bride of God, Thekla, / and your faith was confirmed by Peter, O Chosen One of God. / You became the first sufferer and martyr among women, / by entering into the flames as into a place of gladness. / For when you accepted the Cross of Christ, / the demonic powers were frightened away. / O all-praised One, intercede before Christ God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion — Tone 8
(Podoben: “As the first fruits of our nature...”)
Radiant with the beauty of virginity and adorned with a crown of martyrdom, / you were entrusted with the apostolic Faith. / As a glorious virgin you turned the flames into dew / and tamed an angry bull by your entreaties, / O Prize-winner Thekla.