Troparia and kontakia for September 27

Martyr Callistratus and 49 companions

Troparion — Tone 3

In contest you were strengthened by the Holy Spirit, Martyr Callistratus, / and were glorious in casting down the Enemy. / You offered a noble army of athletes / as sweet-smelling incense to Christ. / With them pray for us who praise you with hymns.

Kontakion — Tone 4

(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
Like stars you have shone upon the world / shedding the light of your contests and miracles upon all who cry to you: / “Rejoice, Martyr Callistratus and fellow company of martyrs.”

Venerable Sabbatius, Wonderworker of Solovki

Troparion — Tone 3

You abandoned the world and fought the good fight / by hardship, vigil and prayer. / Pray to Christ our God to save our souls, O holy Father Sabbatius!

Kontakion — Tone 2

Fleeing the turmoil of life / you dwelt on an island in the sea. / You took up your cross and followed Christ / toiling in vigils, fasting and hardships. / You became the adornment of the righteous / And we lovingly celebrate your memory. / Pray to Christ our God / to save our souls, O righteous Sabbatius!

Apostle Mark of the Seventy

Troparion — Tone 3

Holy Apostle Mark, / entreat the merciful God, / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy

Troparion — Tone 3

Holy Apostle Aristarchus, / entreat the merciful God, / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Apostle Zenas of the Seventy

Troparion — Tone 3

Holy Apostle Zenas, / entreat the merciful God, / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Martyr Epicharis of Rome

Troparion — Tone 4

Your Martyr Epίkharis, O Lord, / through her contest received an incorruptible crown from You, our God; / for, possessed of Your strength, / she laid low the tyrants and shattered the powerless boldness of the demons. / By her supplications, save our souls.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You shone forth in your splendor as a bright star, / announcing Christ to this temporal world, O Martyr Epίkharis, / vanquishing the snares of false gods, / you revealed the true light to the faithful, / and you always intercede on behalf of us all.

Saint Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery

Troparion — Tone 8

In you, O Father, was preserved with exactness what was according to the image; / for you took up the Cross and followed Christ. / By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away; / but to care for the soul, since it is immortal. / Therefore, O Venerable Ignatius, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...&rdqo;)
Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul / and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you have slain the armies of the demons. / Therefore, we beseech you, O Father Ignatius: / “Always intercede for those who honor you.”

Saint Flavian, Archbishop 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 Flavian, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.

New Martyr Aquilina

Troparion — Tone 5

(Podoben: “O coeternal Word...”)
Let us praise the devout Aquilina, / who was seen as a godly-minded girl and a champion of Christ, / who courageously maintained her faith out of love for Him / , and overcoming the Enemy by her holy struggles, she obtained divine glory. / Now she intercedes with Christ the Word to have mercy on our souls.

Saint Anthimus the Georgian

Troparion — Tone 1

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 Anthimus entreat Christ God to save our souls.