Orthodox Study
Isaac Lambertsen

At the Aposticha, these stichera, in Tone II—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Now and ever..., of the feast, in Tone II: Spec. Mel,: “O house of Ephratha…”—

¶2

Acquiring purity of mind and being an abode of the Holy Spirit, thou didst receive the grace of the hierarchy, didst enlighten the people with the knowledge of the all-holy Trinity, and didst offer thyself up in the fire of divine love; and now, standing before the throne of God, cease not to offer supplication for us who honor thy memory.

¶3

Troparion, in Tone VIII—

¶4

Now and ever…, of the feast, in Tone VI—

¶5

Stichos: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

¶6

Or this troparion, in Tone IV—

¶7

Blameless was thy life, precious thy death in the sight of God, honorable the tomb which holdeth thy grace-endued body, for with miracles doth it enrich those who have recourse to thee in faith, O holy hierarch Tikhon, fervent intercessor for our souls.

¶8

Glory…, Now & ever… the festal troparion, in Tone VII—

¶9

Stichos: Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness, and Thy righteous shall rejoice.

¶10

At the Blessing of the Loaves, the troparion of the saint, twice, in Tone VIII—

¶11

O holy hierarch Tikhon, thou hast been vouchsafed the communion of the apostles, and the fellowship and joy of the righteous and of all the saints; for, emulating them in virtue and travail, thou hast been shown to share in their heavenly glory.

¶12

Or this troparion, in Tone IV—

¶13

Glory…, in the same tone—

¶14

And the festal troparion, in Tone VII—

¶15

Thou wast a rule of faith, O holy hierarch, and by discourse on the right Faith thou didst teach the good life; thou didst reveal thyself to thy flock as a model of the virtues, carefully observing the commandments of Christ. Wherefore, as one who kept and taught them, thou hast been called great in the kingdom of heaven, O holy hierarch. As one possessed of great boldness, entreat Christ God in behalf of those who with faith honor thy holy memory.

¶16

On Mount Tabor Moses and Elijah beheld God, Who had become incarnate of the Virgin Maiden, for the deliverance of men.

¶17

From thy youth thou didst love Christ, O blessed one; and thou wast an example unto all by word, life, love, spirit, faith, purity and humility. Wherefore, thou hast made thine abode in the heavenly mansions, where, standing before the throne of the all-holy Trinity, do thou pray that our souls be saved, O holy hierarch Tikhon.

¶18

O guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety, preacher of repentance, emulator of Chrysostom, most excellent pastor, new beacon and wonderworker of Russia: well didst thou shepherd thy flock, and by thy writings thou hast instructed us all. Wherefore, adorned with a crown of incorruption by the Chief Shepherd, do thou entreat Him that our souls be saved.

¶19

Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, Who didst show Thy glory unto Thy disciples as far as they could bear it. May Thine ever-existing light shine forth also upon us sinners through the prayers of the Theotokos. O Bestower of light, glory be to Thee!

¶20

Richly didst thou nourish the souls of the starving with heavenly food, for thy word is the bread of angels, O divinely wise Tikhon. With divine gladness thou didst fill the hearts of those who thirst, for thy teaching is divine wine and a wellspring of the grace of the Holy Spirit, which poureth forth life everlasting.

¶21

Stichos: My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

¶22

Lovingly praising thee, a hierarch and pastor guileless and venerable, and a faithful teacher, we earnestly pray: Offer unto the Lord supplication for the salvation of our souls!

¶23

Stichos: Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye that inhabit the world.

¶24

The tares which the wicked foe sowed amongst thy flock didst thou manfully uproot. For, denouncing the shameless pagan games, thou didst abolish practices harmful to the soul, teaching all piously to keep the commandments of Christ.

¶25

Glory…, in the same tone—

¶26

What shall we call thee, O holy hierarch Tikhon? Good shepherd? For thou wast ready to lay down thy life for thy sheep. Enthroned with the apostles? For by thy writings thou dost instruct all. Boast of fasters and adornment of monks? For monastic labors, vigils and fasting didst thou take up. Earthly angel and heavenly man? For in the world thou didst live most peaceably. Child of God? For above all else didst thou love to make peace. And now do thou beseech Christ God, that He calm the world and make steadfast the Holy Church.

¶27

To Peter, James and John, Thy foremost disciples, O Lord, Thou hast shown the glory of Thy divine countenance today on Mount Tabor; for they beheld Thy garments illumined as with light, and Thy face shining more brightly than the sun. And unable to endure the unbearable sight of Thine effulgence, they fell face down upon the ground, in nowise able to lift up their heads. And they heard a voice from above bearing witness, saying: “This is my beloved Son, Who hath come into the world to save man!”

¶28

From thy youth thou didst love Christ, O blessed one; and thou wast an example unto all by word, life, love, spirit, faith, purity and humility. Wherefore, thou hast made thine abode in the heavenly mansions, where, standing before the throne of the all-holy Trinity, do thou pray that our souls be saved, O holy hierarch Tikhon.

¶29

O guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety, preacher of repentance, emulator of Chrysostom, most excellent pastor, new beacon and wonderworker of Russia: well didst thou shepherd thy flock, and by thy writings thou hast instructed us all. Wherefore, adorned with a crown of incorruption by the Chief Shepherd, do thou entreat Him that our souls be saved.

¶30

Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, Who didst show Thy glory unto Thy disciples as far as they could bear it. May Thine ever-existing light shine forth also upon us sinners through the prayers of the Theotokos. O Bestower of light, glory be to Thee! Once

Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.

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