Our father among the saints, Arsenius, bishop of Tver.
Wednesday: The holy and lifegiving cross

For Arsenius

Troparion, Tone IV
O Arsenius, 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.

Kondakion, Tone VIII
You earned the deep respect of all by the way you exercised your ministry, O holy hierarch, * for you enlightened your flock with wise and prudent teaching. * You labored tirelessly for your people and their needs, * firmly supporting a fruitful monastic life. * Today, we join in praising your greatness, * for you were a true successor to the throne of the apostles. * By your worthy prayers, O venerable father, Arsenius, * beg Christ, our God to deliver us from every evil.

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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