Our venerable mother, Melanie, the younger, wife and nun.
Friday: The holy and lifegiving cross

For Melanie

Troparion, Tone VIII
You ardently loved the purity of virginity, * and with gentle words you convinced your husband to join you in the angelic life. * So you both dedicated your wealth to encourage monastic life throughout the world, * building monasteries for monks and nuns in many places. * Now that you enjoy the eternal monastery in heaven above, O holy mother, Melanie, * donot forget us here below.

Kondakion, Tone IV
You observed all the commandments with devotion and care, * and then you divided your wealth among the poor and needy. * And taking up your cross, * with your husband at your side you followed the crucified Christ, our only God.

For the cross

Troparion, Tone I
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. * Give victory to those who battle evil, * and with your cross protect us all.

Kondakion, Tone IV
Bestow your mercies on all who bear your name, * O you who freely let yourself be raised upon the cross. * In your power, gladden all who battle evil, * by gracing them with victory over every foe. * For as long as they have you as their ally, * they possess a weapon of peace, * unfailing trophy of victory.

Stavrotheotokion, Tone I
Surrounded by the grace of your son’s holy cross, * we hasten to sing your praises, O lady most pure. * For we enjoy your constant intercession * that preserves us from every evil.

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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