Postfeast of Pentecost — 3rd Day of the Trinity
Troparion — Tone 8
Blessed are You O Christ Our God / You have revealed the fishermen as most wise / by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit / through them You drew the world into Your net / O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
Kontakion — Tone 8
When the most High came down and confused the tongues, / He divided the nations; / but when he distributed the tongues of fire / He called all to unity. / Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
Holy Great Prince Vladimir (Basil in Baptism), Equal of the Apostles, and Enlightener of Rus'
Troparion — Tone 4
Holy Prince Vladimir, / you were like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / By sending servants to Constantinople for the Orthodox Faith, you found Christ, the priceless pearl. / He appointed you to be another Paul, / washing away in baptism your physical and spiritual blindness. / We celebrate your memory, / asking you to pray for all Orthodox Christians and for us, your spiritual children.
Kontakion — Tone 8
Most glorious Vladimir, in your old age you imitated the great apostle Paul: / He abandoned childish things, while you forsook the idolatry of your youth. / Together with him you reached the fullness of divine wisdom: / You were adorned with the purity of holy baptism. / Now as you stand before Christ our Savior, pray that all Orthodox Christians may be saved.
Saint Quiricus (Kḗrykos) and his mother Julitta
Troparion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “You were lifted up on the Cross...”)
The glorious Martyr Julitta, Christ's rational lamb, / stood with her three-year-old child Quiricus at the judgment seat, / and proclaimed the true Faith of the Christians / with authority and great boldness, / nor were they intimidated by the threats of the tyrants; / now in Heaven, wearing precious crowns, / they rejoice as they stand before Christ.
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “You appeared today...”)
Christ's Martyr Julitta, holding Quiricus in her arms, / rejoices courageously in her martyric contest crying out: / “Christ is the boast of the martyrs.”
Martyr Aboudimos of the Isle of Tenedos
Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Aboudimos, 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 Aboudimos; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.