Ascension Thursday
The holy apostle, Andronicus, and his companions.
Thursday: The holy apostles and Nicholas, archbishop of Myra and wonderworker

For the Ascension

Troparion, Tone IV
You ascended in glory, O Christ, our God, * having gladdened your friends with your promise of the Holy Spirit. * And your blessing confirmed their belief that you are indeed God's son, * the redeemer of the world.

Kondakion, Tone VI
When you had joined the earth to heaven * and fulfilled your plan of redemption, O Christ, our God, * you ascended into heaven * while remaining in our midst. * For you assured us who love you * that no one has any power over us, * for you yourself are with us.

Jerusalem Troparion, Tone IV
Today we declare the word of joy to all the world, * for the Lord has delivered his people and ascended in glory, * granting all mankind his great mercy.

Exapostilarion, Tone II
As your friends looked on, * you ascended to your Father * where you were enthroned with him. * The angels gathered to welcome you, singing: * Lift high, you portals, lift high! * For the king returns this day * to his eternal dazzling glory.

At Psalm 51[50], Tone II
Today, by your glorious ascension, * you take our nature to heaven, * and the angels marvel at the sight. * We join them in praising you, O Christ, * glorifying you, the incarnate judge of all.

At Psalm 51[50], Tone II
Save us, O son of God, * who ascended into heaven: * Save us who sing to you: * Alleluia.

For Andronicus and his companions

Troparion, Tone III
O you holy apostles, * entreat our God to grant our souls the remission of sin.

Kondakion, Tone VIII
Let us exalt that luminous star and apostle of Christ, the holy Andronicus, * for he shared the light of divine understanding with those who did not yet believe. * Let us also acclaim Junias and his other companions, * for they also labored with him to spread the good news. * On this day of their blesed memory, * we entreat them to pray without ceasing for us all.

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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