Troparia and kontakia for October 1

The Protection of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary

Troparion — Tone 4

On this day we, the Orthodox people, joyously keep festival, / illumined by your coming, O Mother of God; / and, beholding your most pure image, we cry out with compunction: / "Cover us with your Protecting Veil and deliver us from all evil, / entreating your Son, Christ our God, to save our souls."

Kontakion — Tone 3

Today the Virgin stands in the church, / and with hosts of Saints, and invisibly prays to God for us. / Angels worship with Hierarchs, / and Apostles rejoice with Prophets, / for the Theotokos prays to the Pre-eternal God for us.

Apostle Ananias of the Seventy

Troparion — Tone 3

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

Venerable Romanus the Melodist, “Sweet-Singer”

Troparion — Tone 4

You gladdened Christ’s Church by your melodies / like an inspired heavenly trumpet. / You were enlightened by the Mother of God / and shone on the world as God’s poet. / We lovingly honor you, righteous Romanus.

Kontakion — Tone 8

You were adorned from childhood with the godly virtues of the Spirit; / you were a precious adornment of the Church of Christ, all-wise Romanus, / for you made it lovely with beautiful hymnody. / Therefore, we entreat you, grant your divine gift to those who desire it, / that we may cry out to you: “Rejoice, all-blessed Father, beauty of the Church.”

Venerable Savva, Abbot of Vishera, Novgorod

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

Martyr Domninus of Thessalonica

Troparion — Tone 4

Thy martyr Domnίnus, O Lord, / through his suffering received an incorruptible crown from Thee, our God; / for, possessed of Thy strength, / he laid low the tyrants and shattered the powerless boldness of the demons. / By his 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 Domnίnus; / vanquishing the snares of false gods, / you revealed the true light to the faithful, / and you always intercede on behalf of us all.

Martyr Michael, Abbot in Armenia, and 36 Fathers with him

Troparion — Tone 4

O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of Saints Michael and his companions.

Kontakion — Tone 2

As venerable and proven ascetics, as honorable and renowned martyrs, / and as models of the desert life, O most exalted Michael and his companions, / we sing hymns of praise to you, / for you have trampled upon serpents.

Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer 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 John pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Venerable Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra, 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 Gregory, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

Icon of the Mother of God of Kasperov

Troparion — Tone 4

Today, we Orthodox people celebrate joyously, / sheltered by your coming, O Mother of God, / and beholding your Most Pure Icon, we say tenderly: / “Cover us with your revered veil and deliver us from all evil, / entreating your Son, Christ God, to save our souls.”

Kontakion — Tone 3

Today the Virgin is in the Church, and with the assembly of the Saints, / invisibly prays to God for us. / The Angels worship with the Hierarchs, the Apostles rejoice with the Prophets; / and the Theotokos prays to the Pre-eternal God for our sake.

Saint Melchizedek I, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia

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 Melchizedek, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.