day 28

Commemoration of the Smolensk Icon

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

Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone —

Troparion of the holy hierarch, in Tone IV —

Also on the 28th Day of the Month of July

Come, ye faithful, let us glorify God, the Bestower of all good things, Who hath given us a wonderworker, the holy hierarch Pitirim, who prayeth without ceasing for us all. Twice

Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Commemoration of the Smolensk Icon of Our All-holy Mistress, the Theotokos & Ever-virgin Mary

Rejoice, O region of Tambov, for from thee hath shone forth a new beacon of grace which driveth away the darkness of temptations and misfortunes from those who cry out with faith: O holy hierarch, father Pitirim, entreat God in behalf of us all!

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Holy Apostles Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon & Parmenus

Great are the signs of faith! By a spring of water are wonders wrought, the vesture of the holy hierarch worketh miracles, and his tomb leadeth to life all who venerate it with faith!

The 28th Day of the MONTH OF JULY

Glory…, idiomelon, in the same tone —

Commemoration of the Holy Apostles & Deacons Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon & Parmenus

O brethren, let us praise the holy hierarch Pitirim today, and with spiritual songs let us cry out to him: Rejoice, our good shepherd, who hast assembled the people of God for thy festival! Rejoice, thou who hast joined angels and men together in glorification! Rejoice, adornment of hierarchs and ornament of priests! Rejoice, healing of the sick and consolation of the sorrowful! Rejoice, thou fervent intercessor for us all!

(for this day we provide also the services in honor of our Father Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov; and of the Smolensk Icon of the Theotokos

O blessed Virgin Theotokos, impassable gate which hath been mystically sealed: Accept our supplications and bear them to thy Son and God, that through thee He may save our souls.

St. Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov

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

Also on The 28th Day of the MONTH OF JULY

Rejoice, O blessed father Pitirim! for, having cleansed soul and body of the passions through fasting and vigil, and adorned thyself with the beauty of the virtues, thou wast a habitation of the Holy Spirit, and now abidest in the heavenly mansions, praying for those who honor thee.

Commemoration of Our Father Among the Saints Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov

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

AT LITTLE VESPERS

O holy hierarch, father Pitirim, joining chorus now with the angels in heaven, and standing with the choirs of the saints before the throne of the King of glory, pray thou for the salvation of our souls.

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

O Pitirim our father, look down from heaven upon us on earth who have been beset by infirmities, and who honor now thy holy memory; and entreat the heavenly Father, that He turn us from our iniquities and lead us to a place of blessedness with thee.

Glory…, in the same tone —

Come, ye pious people, let us set forth a splendid feast; for Pitirim, the holy hierarch of God, standeth today before the throne of grace, healeth our infirmities, and prayeth for our souls.

O all-pure Virgin Theotokos, the choirs on high chant with us below, unceasingly glorifying Him Who was born of thee.

Teacher of faith and piety, beacon of the Church, example for monastics, O most wise and holy hierarch Pitirim: Piously hast thou tended thy flock and led it to Christ. Wherefore, though adorned in the highest with a crown of glory, thou dost abide with us on earth in spirit, radiating miracles. Entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

The mystery hidden from before the ages and unknown even to the angels, through thee, O Theotokos, hath been revealed to those on earth: God incarnate in unconfused union, Who willingly accepted the Cross for our sake and, thereby raising up the first-formed man, hath saved our souls from death.