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Saturday before Theophany

On “Lord, I have cried…”, 4 stichera, idiomela, in Tone III—

Saturday before Theophany

Having caused Christ, the Wellspring of life, to dwell in thy soul by thy pure life, O Basil manifest in sanctity, thou didst pour forth rivers of the teachings of piety upon the whole world; and watered thereby, the faithful people of the Church, the fruits of the confession of thy lips, offer grace to Him Who hath glorified thy memory unto the ages of ages. Twice

January 1: Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ & Saint Basil The Great, Archbishop Of Cæsaria In Cappadocia

The myrrh of the grace which was poured forth upon thee anointed thee to act as priest of the Gospel of the kingdom of heaven, O divinely revealed Basil, and as the sweet savor of Christ thou hast filled the whole world with the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Wherefore, graciously accepting the pleas of thy servants, ask thou great mercy for us who honor thee.

The 1st Day Of The Month Of January

The composition of Byzantius: Arrayed in hierarchal vesture, O Basil, champion of the Trinity, thou didst stand before the governor’s tribunal, accepting tribulation for the Faith; and showing forth an athlete’s prowess, thou didst put to shame the wrath of the governor, who raged with the might of ungodliness and threatened thee with pitiless dismemberment; yet reasoning zealously, and becoming a martyr by intent, thou didst receive a crown of victory from Christ, Who hath great mercy.

The Circumcision In The Flesh Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Glory…, in Tone II—

Commemoration Of Our Father Among The Saints Basil The Great, Archbishop Of Cæsaria In Cappadocia

Having studied thoroughly the nature of things, and perceived the inconstancy of all, thou didst find one thing unshakable: the transcendent Creator of all that existeth; and cleaving unto Him, thou didst cast aside all desire for other things. Pray thou, O Basil who art manifest in sanctity, that we also may receive our divine desire.

At Little Vespers

Now & ever…, idiomelon of the feast, in Tone VIII—

Descending unto the human race, the Savior deigned to be wrapped in swaddling-bands, and He did not refuse to be circumcised in the flesh as an eight-day old infant born of His Mother, but without beginning according to His Father. To Him, O ye faithful, let us cry: Thou art our God! Have mercy upon us!