day 19

June 19: St. John, Archbishop of Shanghai & San Francisco

On "Lord, I have cried…", 4 stichera, in Tone VIII—

Now & ever…, from the Pentecostarion, or this theotokion—

Month of June

O preacher of the apostolic Church who art the peer of the apostles, divine instructor in Orthodoxy, zealous servant of the Gospel and good protector of the Orthodox: Entreat Christ God, that the world may be enlightened and all may be be saved. Twice

Commemoration of Our Father among the Saints

O John, wonderworker of San Francisco, light of monastics and joy of virgins, founder and protector of holy monasteries, fiery pillar of the Orthodox Church, faithful child of the holy fathers: Pray that we all be saved.

John, Archbishop of Shanghai & San Francisco,

O protector of infants and youths, make us wise with angelic purity, and preserve the children of the Church from the wickedness of this world, granting love of chastity unto all by thy supplications, O holy one who lovest God.

the Wonderworker

Glory…, in Tone VI—

N.B.: This service is chanted on the Saturday closest to June 19th

As a protector of Orthodoxy in America, thou didst truly fulfill the words of the apostle; for where sin hath multiplied grace hath abounded. Wherefore, we, the unworthy, now beseech thee, O blessed wonderworker John: Grant abundant grace unto our wretched and hardened hearts, and teach us to love one another as thou thyself didst love all.

At Little Vespers

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.

June 19: Holy Apostle Jude, the Brother of the Lord

The 19th Day of the MONTH OF JUNE

Commemoration of the Holy Apostle Jude,

the Brother of the Lord

(see also the service in honor of St. John of Shanghai & San Francisco, which follows)