Troparia and kontakia for July 17

Fathers of the First Six Councils

Troparion — Tone 8

You are most glorious, O Christ our God, / You have established the Fathers as lights upon the earth, / and through them, You have guided all of us to the true Faith! / O greatly compassionate one, glory to You.

Kontakion — Tone 8

(Podoben: “As the first fruits...”)
The preaching of the Apostles and the dog­mas of the Fathers have confirmed one faith for the Church; / and She, clad in the garment of truth woven from heavenly theology, / teaches aright and glorifies the great mystery of piety.

Great Martyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch

Troparion — Tone 5

(Podoben: “Let us worship the Word...”)
O glorious Marina, once betrothed to the Word, / you renounced all worldly concerns and struggled as a beautiful virgin. / You soundly trounced the invisible Enemy who appeared to you, O Champion, / and now you are a wellspring of healing grace for the world.

Kontakion — Tone 3

(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”)
Adorned with the perfection of chastity, O virgin Marina, / you were crowned with an imperishable crown, / and reddened with the blood of martyrdom, / you were illumined by miracles of healing, O Martyr, / and devoutly you received the honors of your victorious martyrdom.

Kontakion — Tone 3

Today Marina crushes the head of the Enemy,1 / having received a crown of victory from Heaven, / she bound and struck the one whom the Prophets could not restrain. / Therefore, she became an adornment of the Martyrs, / as well as their glory.


1 Genesis 3:15.

Venerable Irenarchus, Abbot of Solovki

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 Irenarchus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Translation of the relics of Venerable Lazarus of Mount Galesius near Ephesus

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 Lazarus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas (Nikolai), Tsaritsa Alexandra, Tsarevich Aleksy, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia

Troparion — Tone 1

Most noble and sublime was your life and death, O Sovereigns; / wise Nicholas and blest Alexandra, we praise you, / acclaiming your piety, meekness, faith, and humility, / whereby you attained to crowns of glory in Christ our God, / with your five renowned and godly children of blessed fame. / O passion-bearers decked in purple, intercede for us.

Kontakion — Tone 2

Royalty and martyrdom were joined together, O blessed ones, / in your death for righteousness and right belief, O wise Sovereigns, / Nicholas and Alexandra, with your five children. / Hence, Christ our God counted you worthy of thrones in Heaven; / and with twofold crowns of glory, / you reign forever, adorned with grace divine.

Venerable Leonid of Ustnedumsk

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 Leonid, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!