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January 2: St. Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov

Glory..., in Tone VI—

On “Lord, I have cried..., 4 stichera, in Tone IV—

Also on The 2nd Day of the Month of January

Now and ever..., of the Forefeast, the composition of John the Monk, in Tone IV—

Assembling today, O ye Christian people, let us crown the earthly angel and heavenly man with hymns of praise, and let us cry out to him with fervor: O blessed father Seraphim, most glorious boast of ascetics, pray thou to the Lord in our behalf, that He have mercy upon our souls. Twice

Commemoration of Our Venerable and God-bearing Father, Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov

Loving chastity and meekness from thy youth, O father Seraphim, with purity of mind and heart didst thou acquire the love of Christ, whereby thou didst draw nigh unto God. Do thou therefore now entreat Him to deliver from misfortune those who keep thine honored memory with faith.

At Little Vespers

O venerable father Seraphim, the multitudes of Christian people, assembling today for the glorification of thy precious relics, are filled with joy and gladness. For thou art shown to be healing for the afflicted and feet for the lame who have recourse unto the shrine of thy relics with faith.

January 2: Holy Righteous Juliana Of Lazarevo

Rejoice, and be glad in the Lord, O Monastery of Sarov, for in thee hath shone forth a new light of the land of Russia. Adorn thyself and join chorus, O Church of God, and rejoice with her, O ye multitudes of monks. Exult in joy, O assemblies of those who love the feasts of the Church; and having woven a wreath of spiritual flowers, cry ye out with David: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. For this is the beginning of the glory of the venerable Seraphim, whereof do thou make us partakers through thy supplications, O blessed one.

Also On The 2nd Day Of The Month Of January

O all-glorious wonder! He Who baptizeth by the Holy Spirit and fire cometh to be baptized by John in the Jordan, neither simply God nor plainly man, but in two natures, the one only-begotten Son, seeking baptism as a man from a mortal, and as God taking away the sin of the world, and granting great mercy unto all.

Forefeast Of Theophany

Commemoration Of The Holy & Righteous Juliana Of Lazarevo

January 2: St. Sylvester, Pope of Rome

The 2nd Day Of The Month Of January

Forefeast Of Theophany

Commemoration Of Our Father Among The Saints Sylvester, Pope Of Rome

For This Day We Provide Also The Services For St. Seraphim Of Sarov And St. Juliana Of Lazarevo