day 5

February 5: Holy Martyr Agatha

Glory..., in the same tone and melody—

On “Lord, I have cried...,” 4 stichera, in Tone VI: Spec. Mel: “Having set all aside...”—

Troparion, in Tone IV—

The 5th Day of the MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Now and ever..., of the feast, the composition of Andrew of Crete: Idiomelon, in Tone IV—

Thy most radiant feast hath dawned like the sun, O divinely wise Theodosius, summoning the people to gladness and illumining all with rays of joy; for in thee hath the glory of Christ, the glory of the Orthodox Church, been revealed, shining forth with wondrous miracles. Wherefore, with love we cry to thee: Pray for us ever, O most sacred father! Twice

Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Agatha

Glory..., in Tone VIII—

When the time appointed by God before had come, then did God, Who is wondrous in His saints, glorify thee, for truly the wonder is most glorious: for many years hath thy body remained incorrupt, and now it hath been shown to be a source of healings for all who have recourse to thee with love. Glory to Him Who gave thee strength! Glory to Him Who crowned thee! Glory to Him Who worketh healings for all through thee!

of Palermo in Sicily

Now and ever..., of the feast, in Tone V—

Now doth the land of Russia radiantly hold chorus, glorifying thy holy memory, O holy hierarch, father Theodosius, for it hath found in thee a new intercessor and a fervent advocate at the throne of God, a speedy aid amid misfortune and a physician for the ailing that taketh no fee. Glory to Him Who hath given thee the gift of healing! Glory to Him Who hath glorified thee! Glory to Him Who doth glorify His holy Church through thee!

(for this day we provide also the service in honor of St. Theodosius of Chernigov)

Glory..., Now and ever..., the troparion of the feast, in Tone I—

With hymns let us praise today the most glorious wonderworker, whom Christ hath bestowed upon His Church, setting forth the truth of our Orthodox Faith to the reproof of those who meditate vain things and for the instruction of those who have gone astray. Rejoice, O holy hierarch Theodosius, our father, most radiant star in the heavens of the Church! Rejoice, wondrous boast of the land of Russia! Rejoice, ready and prayerful comforter of the ailing and the sorrowful! Rejoice, thou fervent intercessor for our souls!

If this day fall outside the Great Fast, the service for the Afterfeast of the Meeting and of the martyr. But if this day fall within the Great Fast, then only that of the martyr.

Today the sacred Mother, who is more exalted than the holy place, hath entered into the sanctuary, showing forth to the world the Law-giver and Creator of the law. And the elder Symeon, receiving Him in his arms, cried out, rejoicing: “Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart, for I have seen Thee, the Savior of our souls!”

February 5: St. Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov

At the Aposticha, these stichera, in Tone II: Spec. Mel: “O house of Ephrata...”—

Also on The 5th Day of the Month of February

Thou hast been shown to be the dwelling-place of the Holy Spirit, O most blessed father Theodosius, having cleansed thy soul and body of the passions and adorned thyself with love and humility, as a fit habitation for Him.

Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord

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

Commemoration of Our Father among the Saints, Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov,

O father Theodosius, thou boast of holy hierarchs and glory of monastics, standing before the throne of the all-holy Trinity pray thou unceasingly in behalf of our souls.

Wonderworker of all Russia

Stichos: Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord; in His commandments shall he greatly delight.

At Little Vespers

Hearken unto the supplications of thy children who have recourse to thee in love, O holy hierarch Theodosius, our father, and grant the heartfelt petitions of those who honor thy holy memory.

O holy hierarch Theodosius, our father, who can recount the labors which thou didst undertake for the sake of the love of Christ? For by fasting, vigil and ceaseless prayer thou didst slay the arrogance of the flesh; and by humility, patience and love for thy neighbor thou didst prepare thyself as an abode for the Holy Spirit. Wherefore, thou dwellest now in the mansions of heaven, where, now making thine abode, do thou ever pray in behalf of our souls.

The Ancient of days, having become a babe, is borne into the temple by the Virgin Mother, fulfilling the prescription of His own law; and, receiving Him, Symeon said: “Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, O Holy One!”

O holy hierarch Theodosius, most honored among hierarchs, thou wast a beacon to thy flock; then thou didst pass on to the mansions of heaven. Pray thou at the throne of the King of glory, that He deliver us from the evils which assail us and save our souls, O holy one, by thine intercessions.

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee hath shone forth Christ our God, the Sun of righteousness, Who doth illumine those in darkness. Be glad, thou also, O righteous elder who receivest in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us resurrection.