Troparia and kontakia for November 12

Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria

Troparion — Tone 8

By endurance you gained your reward, venerable Father; / you persevered in prayer unceasingly; / you loved the poor and provided for them in all things. / Blessed John the Merciful, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Kontakion — Tone 2

You distributed your wealth to the poor / and in return obtained wealth from heaven, John the Merciful. / Therefore, we honor you and celebrate your memory, O namesake of mercy.

Venerable Neilos the Ascetic of Sinai

Troparion — Tone 8

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / Our Father Neilos, pray to Christ God to save our souls!

Kontakion — Tone 8

(Podoben: “O Victorious Leader...”)
O blessed Neilos, like firewood, you cut away the branches of corporeal passions by your prayerful vigil; / and as one having boldness before the Lord, deliver me from every possible danger that I may cry to you: / “Hail, O Father revered by all the world.”

Blessed John “the Hairy” and Fool-For-Christ at Rostov

Troparion — Tone 8

In your patience, you possessed your reward, O holy father. / You were constant in prayer, while loving and aiding the poor. / Beseech Christ God, O John the merciful, that He may save our souls!

Kontakion — Tone 8

By distributing your wealth to the poor, O John most wise, / you gained the wealth of heaven and were called the merciful one: / Therefore we honor you and celebrate your holy memory!

Prophet Ahijah

Troparion — Tone 2

We celebrate the memory / of Your prophet Ahijah, O Lord; / through him we entreat You, / save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid prophecy; / for you saw things far off as if they were near. / Therefore, we honor you, blessed and glorious Prophet Ahijah.

Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mount Athos

Troparion — Tone 8

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / O our holy father Nilus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!