Our venerable father, Gerasimus of the Jordan.
Thursday: The holy apostles and Nicholas, archbishop of Myra and wonderworker

For Gerasimus

Troparion, Tone VIII
As your way of life astonished the angels and scattered demons, * so does it fill us with joy and gladness, * for in prayer and fasting you were constant and unwavering, * persevering to the end and watchful in the midst of many trials. * Your gentleness and moderation, too, became a marvel for all the world, O holy father, * so that even the beasts of the wilderness obeyed you. * Now that you enjoy a place of honor in the presence of the Lord, * pray for the salvation of our souls.

Kondakion, Tone IV
Inspired by a lofty and exalted ideal, * you preferred the wilds of the Jordan to all the civilized world could offer. * And in that wilderness, O holy father, * the beasts themselves obeyed you until the very day you died. * In ending their own lives upon your grave, * they praised you to the Lord even in death. * Now, as you yourself praise God in paradise, * remember us here below.

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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