Troparia and kontakia for June 8

“Surety of Sinners” Icon of the Mother of God of Korets

Troparion — Tone 3

To you, the ever-flowing source of mercy and Intercessor for sinners, / O Theotokos, we your unworthy servants, bow down in sorrow, crying out: / “Save us from our troubles, O Sovereign Lady, / and by your maternal intercession ask eternal salvation for all of us.”

Kontakion — Tone 1

As the revered dwelling place of the ineffable Divine nature, beyond words and understanding; / and an intercessor for sinners, granting grace and healing; / as the Mother of Him Who reigns over all, / pray to your Son that we may receive mercy on the Day of Judgment.

Translation of the relics of the Greatmartyr Theodore Stratelates

Troparion — Tone 4

Truly enlisted with the King of Heaven, / you became an outstanding general for Him, passion-bearer Theodore; / you armed yourself wisely with the weapons of faith / and conquered hordes of demons, revealing yourself as a victorious athlete. / Therefore, in faith we always call you blessed.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “Seeking the highest...”)
With the word of God as a spear in your hand, / in courage of soul and armed with faith, / you vanquished the enemy, O Theodore, glory of martyrs; / with them you unceasingly pray to Christ God for us all.

Saint Theodore, first Bishop of Rostov and Suzdal

Troparion — Tone 8

In prayerful vigil your heart has always ached for your flock, / and by your teachings you have enlightened all, O most wise Theodore; / therefore, on the day of your memorial, entreat Christ God to grant us great mercy.

Kontakion — Tone 3

O most wise Theodore, / your glorious memory shone as a great sun, / by which you give assistance to those who are in trouble, / and who come to you diligently, / by the grace with which Christ has endowed you, unto eternal life.

Saint Ephraim, Patriarch of Antioch

Troparion — Tone 4

In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Ephraim, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.

Venerable Zosimus of Phoenicia, Syria

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

Icon of the Mother of God of Yaroslavl

Troparion — Tone 4

Let all of us who are burdened with sins, fall on our knees before the Theotokos, / bowing before her wonderworking Tenderness Icon, / kissing it and crying aloud with tears: / “O Sovereign Lady, accept the prayer of your unworthy servants, / and grant to us who ask, your great mercy.”

Kontakion — Tone 6

We have no other help, we have no other hope but you, O Sovereign Lady. / Help us, for in you do we hope, / and of you do we boast, for we are your servants. / Let us not be put to shame.

Hieromartyr Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta

Troparion — Tone 4

By sharing in the ways of the Apostles, / you became a successor to their throne. / Through the practice of virtue, you found the way to divine contemplation, O inspired one of God; / by teaching the word of truth without error, you defended the Faith, / even to the shedding of your blood. / Hieromartyr Theodore, entreat Christ God to save our souls.