At the aposticha, the stichera from the Octoechos; and Glory…, in Tone IV —
Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen
Let heaven revel in splendor today, and let us earthly faithful rejoice in the memory of the martyr Leontius; for this day which hath arrived is crowned, not with irrational sacrifices, but with the sacrifice of praise, with spiritual flowers. For, standing with us, adorned, offering the unbloody service to the Bestower of crowns, he doth radiantly offer up entreaty, that those who faithfully keep his memory may attain unto the courts of paradise.
Now & ever…: theotokion, or this stavrotheotokion: Spec. Mel.: “As one valiant among the martyrs…” —
Troparion, in Tone IV —
The all-pure one, beholding Christ, Who loveth mankind, crucified, His side pierced by a spear, cried out, weeping: “What is this, O my Son? How have the ungrateful people recompensed Thee for the good things Thou didst do for them? And dost thou hasten to leave me childless, O most Beloved One? I marvel at thy voluntary crucifixion, O Compassionate One!”
In his suffering, O Lord, Thy martyr Leontius received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God; for, possessed of Thy might, he set at nought the tormenters and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons. By his supplications save Thou our souls.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.