The holy protomartyrs of Rus, Boris and Gleb, in baptism named Roman and David.
Saturday: All the dead in Christ

For Roman and David

Troparion, Tone II
In obedience to the gospels, you died as victims of passion, * refusing to oppose the hostile violence of your jealous brother. * But, in killing your bodies, * he was unable to touch your souls. * Thus, let all who lust after power groan in frustration. * But you, O chaste and gentle Roman and David, * you have entered the joy of the Trinity. * Do not forget us or the children of Rus, * but pray for salvation for us all.

Kondakion, Tone III
Today, O noble Roman and David, * the celebration of your glorious memory draws us together in praise of Christ, our God. * Today, we also pray for your continued intercession on our behalf. * Like Christ, you, too, were victims of passion. * So now that you enjoy his presence, * do not forget us here below.

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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