O Great Mystery - Friday, March 5, 2010

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Friday, March 5, 2010
Great Lent: 5 weeks before the Pasch
On this date we celebrate:

The holy martyr, Conon, the gardener.
Friday: The holy and lifegiving cross

For Conon: Troparion, Tone IV
With sacred melodies that inspire us all, * let us sing the praises of that chaste and blessed martyr. * If his goodness gained him power even over demons, * how much more may we trust the power of his intercession, * praying that the Lord will save us by his prayers.
Kondakion, Tone III
The simple goodness of your life led your parents to believe in Christ, our God, O holy martyr, * while your remarkable purity made you an intimate companion of the angels. * In the end, your brave profession of faith in the Trinity brought you the laurels of martyrdom. * Therefore, we beg you to pray without ceasing for us all.
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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