Troparia and kontakia for April 30

Bright Friday: The Life Giving Fountain of the Mother of God

Kontakion — Tone 8

O most favored by God, you confer on me the healing of your grace from your inexhaustible Fountain. / Therefore, since you gave birth incomprehensibly to the Word, / I implore you to refresh me with the dew of your grace that I might cry to you: Hail, O Water of salvation.

Appearance of the Icon of the Mother of God “The Footprint” at Pochaev

Troparion — Tone 8

O Victorious Leader, who has chosen the mountain of Pochaev as your habitation, / we, your servants, sing our grateful thanks and praise to you, O Theotokos; / for you have glorified this godly place from of old by the appearance of the healing power of your footprint and your wonderworking image. / As you once preserved your habitation from the invasion of infidels, / set us free from every calamity and invasion, / so that always preserved through your help, we may sing from the depths of our souls: / “Rejoice, O Praise of Pochaev, our hope and consolation.”

Apostle James the Brother of Saint John the Theologian

Troparion — Tone 8

As a soldier of the Lord you were ranked among the choir of Apostles. / Together with your brother, O James, you clung wholeheartedly to the Savior. / Armed with the power of the Spirit you proclaimed Him to all, and were slain by the sword. / Therefore, we sing your praises.

Troparion — Tone 3

You were a chosen Apostle of Christ / and the only brother of the beloved Theologian. / O most praised James, entreat Him to grant the remission of sins and great mercy / to those who sing hymns to you.

Kontakion — Tone 2

You heard the divine voice when it called to you, O glorious James; / therefore, casting off the love of father, friends, and companions, / together with your brother John, you hastened to Christ, / and you were worthy to behold the divine Transfiguration of the Lord.

Uncovering of the relics of Saint Nikḗtas, Bishop of Novgorod

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

Saint Donatus, Bishop of Euroea in Epirus

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

Uncovering of the relics of Saint Basil, Bishop of Amasea

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

Martyr Maximus of Ephesus

Troparion — Tone 3

Your holy martyr Maximus, O Lord, / through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance, / which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Maximus; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.

Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and Stavropol

Troparion — Tone 8

You were shown as the chosen beloved of Christ, united to Him by many afflictions and unceasing prayer; / and having received the grace of the Holy Spirit, you were an exemplary teacher for the people. / Remember us, O holy hierarch Ignatius, God-bearer of Russia, / that by your teachings and prayers, we may find saving repentance, / and, with heartfelt love, be found in Christ.*


* Philippians 3:8

Kontakion — Tone 8

While traversing the path of this earthly life, O hierarch Ignatius, / nonetheless, unceasingly you observed the laws of eternal life, which you taught to your disciples. / Wherefore, O holy Father, pray that we may follow them as well.

New Martyr Argyra

Troparion — Tone 3

Your holy martyr Argyra, O Lord, / through her sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, she laid low her adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through her intercessions, save our souls!

Kontakion — Tone 2

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance, / which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Argyra; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.