Orthodox Study
Isaac Lambertsen

Aposticha stichera, in Tone I—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Hasten to our aid, O righteous Xenia, for we are all in tribulation, having failed to acquire steadfast faith, and are bereft of boldness in our supplications. We therefore flee to thee, O blessed one. Wherefore, make up for our weakness, entreating Christ God in our behalf.

¶2

Now & ever… Theotokion, in the same tone—

¶3

After the Blessing of the Loaves, this troparion, ­in Tone IV—

¶4

Stichos: The Lord preserveth the proselytes. He shall adopt for His own the orphan and widow.

¶5

And this troparion, in Tone VIII—

¶6

Thy prophecies proclaimed a hidden truth, O blessed one; wherefore, those who followed thy precepts with faith received deliverance from misfortunes; but those who resisted them came to share in bitter grief, nothing profited.

¶7

Stichos: The Lord setteth aright the fallen; the Lord loveth the righteous.

¶8

Truly thy life was in accordance with thy name, O Xenia; for, dwelling in heaven in spirit, thou didst show thyself to be a stranger on earth, having here no abiding city, but seeking that which is to come, wherein thou now makest thine abode.

¶9

Glory…, in Tone VII—

¶10

Thou didst show thyself to be a new Andrew, willingly taking upon thyself the struggle of foolishness, calling thyself Andrew, O Xenia; wherefore, like him vouchsafed the sight of heavenly things, thou openest eyes darkened by vanity, and dost intercede for all who for thy sake ask mercy of Christ the Savior. Him do thou entreat, O blessed one, that our souls be saved.

¶11

Having recourse unto thy protection, O Mistress, all we born of earth cry aloud to thee: O Theotokos, our hope, deliver us from our countless transgressions, and save thou our souls!

¶12

Spurning the vanity of this earthly world, thou didst take up the cross of a homeless life in wandering: thou didst not fear tribulations, privations and the mockery of men, but didst come to know the love of Christ, wherein thou dost now delight in heaven. O divinely wise and blessed Xenia, pray thou for the salvation of our souls.

¶13

O wanderer, Christ the Lord hath revealed thee as a fervent intercessor for our race; for, accepting sufferings and tribulation in thy lifetime, and serving God and man with love, thou didst acquire great boldness. Wherefore, we flee with fervor to thee amid perils and sorrows, crying out from the depth of our hearts: Put not our hope to shame, O blessed Xenia!

¶14

And “Virgin Theotokos, rejoice!…”, once.

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

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