The forty-two holy martyrs at Amorium in Syria.
Saturday: All the dead in Christ

For the martyrs

Troparion, Tone V
You have given us a sure defense in the wonders performed by your holy martyrs, O Christ. * By their prayers, wipe out the intrigues of our foes, * and confirm the works of the just, O only lover of mankind.

Kondakion, Tone II
With garlands of priase let us crown these glittering stars of the faith, * for they suffered valiantly for the love of Christ. * As true pillars of christian living, * they now enjoy the presence of the Lord whom they constantly implore on our behalf.

For the dead in Christ

Troparion, Tone II
All you apostles and martyrs, * you prophets and hierarchs, * monks and nuns and holy men and women of all times: * Valiantly have you fought, persevering in the faith. * For this, the Lord is sure to hear your prayers. * Remind him of his loving kindness, * and beg him to save our souls.

Troparion, Tone II
In your loving kindness, Lord, remember all your servants who have passed away. * Forgive them all the wrong they ever did, * for no one can boast a sinless life. * You alone have never sinned, * and you alone can give the dead repose.

Kondakion, Tone VIII
With your holy ones, O Christ, * give rest to the souls of your departed servants, * where there is neither suffering, nor sorrow, nor sighing, * but life everlasting.

Kondakion, Tone VIII
To you, creator of all things, * the universe presents the saints as the first fruits of creation. * For their sake, O saviour, rich in mercy, * preserve us all in holiness and peace through the Theotokos.

Theotokion, Tone II
With the praise the angels offer you do we praise you, * O mother of ineffable light.

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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