Our father among the saints, Sophronius, patriarch of Jerusalem.
Thursday: The holy apostles and Nicholas, archbishop of Myra and wonderworker

For Sophronius

Troparion, Tone VIII
O guide of orthodoxy and teacher of piety and holiness, * brilliant light of the universe and glory of all who lead the priestly and monastic life. * As a divinely inspired lyre of the Holy Spirit, * you enlightened everyone with your teaching. * O wise and holy father, Sophronius, * entreat Christ, our God, to save our souls.

Kondakion, Tone VIII
As divine fervor inspired your great deeds, O holy father, * so did your simple preaching in and out of season inspire your people, * You ministered to the holy city with a legislation born of wisdom and prudence, * and you renewed monastic life with sound direction. * Indeed, you were one of the wisest patriarchs of Jerusalem, O blessed Sophronius, * and, formed by your teaching, we, too, hail you as the glory of the faithful.

For the holy apostles

Troparion, Tone II
O you holy apostles, * entreat our merciful God to grant our souls the remission of sins.

For Nicholas

Troparion, Tone IV
O Nicholas, holy hierarch, * your flock has recognized you by the brilliance of your works. * You are a model of kindness and rule of faith, * a teacher of self-control. * Your lowliness has raised you to the heights of fame, * and your poverty has filled your hands with riches. * Beg Christ, our God, to save our souls.

For the holy apostles and Nicholas

Kondakion, Tone VI
Christ, the rock, made his chosen twelve foundation stones of faith, * and on them he established his holy church * wherein there appeared that wonderworking hierarch who cared for the poor. * Let us celebrate their memory with songs of praise * that we may also share in their wisdom and largess of heart * as, by grace, we share in their faith. * For the sake of Nicholas and your apostles, Christ, our God, save our souls.

Theotokion, Tone IV
Raised in the temple of the Lord near the holy of holies, * you were schooled in faith and wisdom, and robed in virginity beyond compare. * To you Gabriel came with this message from on high: * Hail to you, most blessed one, O favorite of God, * the Lord is with you.

Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit both now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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