Venerable Sylvester, Abbot of Obnora - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
As a good disciple of the blessed Sergius, you emulated his faith and godliness, / receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit and, for the Lord's sake, / you made great efforts for the salvation and consolation of the faithful. / Do not forsake us who come to you with faith, / O Venerable Father Sylvester.
Kontakion — Tone 6
By your struggles you have contested,1 and you brought your soul as a pure and unblemished sacrifice to God,2 / after your repose you are diligent for us before God in prayer; / therefore, turning to you with faith, we cry out: / “Rejoice, O Venerable Father Sylvester.”
1 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course.”
2 Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I beseech you, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your reasonable worship.”