Our father among the saints, Theophylact, metropolitan of Nicomedia.
Monday: The powers of heaven.

For Theophylact

Troparion, Tone VI
You tried to live a hidden life, O holy hierarch, * but Christ revealed you as a light on the lampstand of the inner life, * that there, the tablets of spiritual knowledge which he gave you might shine forth for all to see. * O venerable father, enlighten us as well.

Kondakion, Tone III
As a resplendent light among the fathers of Nicaea, O blessed hierarch, * you upheld the single nature of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, * and by the power of this true teaching, * you refuted the nonsense of error. * As a champion of the Trinity, * pray for the salvation of our souls.

For the powers of heaven

Troparion, Tone IV
O leaders of the hosts of heaven, * shield us with the wings of your unearthly glory, * and keep us safe from harm. * Worthless as we are, * we fall before you endlessly entreating you: * Rescue us from all affliction, * O you who lead the powers of heaven.

Kondakion, Tone II
O leaders of God's spirit hosts who celebrate his glory, * you guides of all mankind who also head angelic legions: * Come and fill our every need, * and beg our God to grant us his great mercy.

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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