day 24

Holy Passion-Bearers Boris & Gleb

On “Lord, I have cried…”, 4 stichera, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “As one valiant among the martyrs…” —

Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Troparion, in Tone II —

Also on The 24th Day of the MONTH OF JULY

Your most holy memory, splendid and most festive, hath shone forth today upon the land of Russia, O glorious Boris and meek Gleb, illumining the souls of those who with faith honor your sufferings. Wherefore, pray ye, O all-blessed ones, that cleansing and great mercy be granted to our souls. Twice

Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Commemoration of the Holy Passion-Bearers Boris & Gleb

Come ye all, O newly chosen flock of Christ, and, assembling, let us spiritually praise today Boris and the valiant Gleb, who are beloved of Christ, and therefore endured undeserved slaughter at the hands of their brother, for they ever pray to Christ that our souls be saved.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

AT LITTLE VESPERS

Let the whole human race rejoice with joy today, and let the Church of Christ, joining chorus, chant hymns divine, praising the newly enlightened princes and martyrs; for, forsaking an earthly kingdom for one that transcendeth the earth, they loved the Lord with all their soul and pray that our souls be saved.

Holy Martyr Christina

Glory…, idiomelon, in Tone VI —

The 24th Day of the MONTH OF JULY

Overcome by desire for things to come, and yet more by the love of Christ, O Boris and Gleb, ye spurned an earthly kingdom and glory, and loved purity. Ye endured an unjust murder, and in nowise opposed the brother who slew you; wherefore, Christ hath enriched you with gifts of miracles. O ye two sacred ones, O radiant pair, O divine brethren: Pray ye, that our souls be saved.

Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Christina

No one who hath recourse to thee, O all-pure Virgin Theotokos, departeth from thee ashamed; for he asketh grace and receiveth a gift for his profitable petition.

(for this day we provide also the services in honor of the Holy Passion-Bearers Boris and Gleb)

At the aposticha, these stichera, in Tone II: Spec. Mel.: “O house of Ephratha…” —

Having purified yourselves as an abode for the Holy Spirit, by your supplications make us also His habitation, O holy ones.

Stichos: The righteous cried, and the Lord heard them, and He delivered them out of all their tribulations.

O godly and wondrous pair, destroyers of deception and sowers of piety: make ye supplication, that our souls be saved.

Stichos: Many are the tribulations of the righteous, and the Lord shall deliver them out of them all.

Having been shown to be all-radiant stars, O invincible athletes, illumine us who honor with faith your sacred sufferings.

Glory…, in Tone VIII —

The shrine where your precious and sacred relics lie poureth forth divine healings in abundance upon those who approach it, O all-praised ones, dispelling the ancient darkness of idolatry and emitting the light of piety. Yet pray ye, we beseech you, O holy ones, that your homeland be delivered from harm, and that our souls be saved.

O Mistress, accept the supplications of thy servants, and deliver us from all want and grief.

O righteous passion-bearers, chaste Boris and innocent Gleb, truly obedient to the Gospel of Christ, ye did not oppose your brother, who slew your bodies, but could not touch your souls. Wherefore, let the evil lover of power lament; but, rejoicing with the angelic choirs as ye stand before the Holy Trinity, do ye pray that the dominion of your kinsmen may be pleasing to God, and that the children of Russia may be saved.

All of thy most glorious mysteries are beyond comprehension, O Theotokos; for, thy purity sealed and thy virginity intact, thou art known to be a true Mother, having given birth unto God. Him do thou entreat, that our souls be saved.