day 26

June 26: Appearance of the Tikhvin Icon

On “Lord, I have cried…”, 4 stichera, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “Joy of the ranks of heaven…” —

Troparion, in Tone IV —

Also on The 26th Day of the MONTH OF JUNE

The hosts of heaven rejoice in thine all-glorious benefactions, O Mother of God, and, calling mortals to spiritual gladness, they show salvation to this world, and steadfast defense and protection to all the Russian land. Twice

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

Moved to compunction and joy by thine all-glorious manifestation, O Mistress, the people kiss thine all-pure image as a treasury of miracles which illumineth the faithful with the grace of God and delivereth from misfortunes those who have recourse to it with love.

AT LITTLE VESPERS

O ye faithful, let us rejoice spiritually today with the all-glorious ranks of the angels, splendidly celebrating the all-radiant solemnity of the Mother of God; for her all-pure image hath appeared like an ever-flowing wellspring, ever pouring forth abundant gifts of healing upon the world.

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone V —

Strange and ineffable is the wonder of the appearance of thine image, O Mistress! It amazeth the inhabitants of heaven and moveth those on earth to awe, and illumineth them with the radiant grace of Christ our God Who was born of thee, and thine own grace as well. Him do thou entreat, O pure one, on thy divine festival, that He grant us enlightenment and great mercy.

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

O most immaculate Virgin, what thanks can we offer thee? For by the radiant manifestation of the all-pure icon of thee and the Babe Who was born of thee thou hast made steadfast the hearts of the faithful.

Stichos: Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thine ear.

O all-holy Lady and Mistress, do not forget us, thy servants, who bow down before thy wonder-working icon and piously chant unto thee: Deliver us, O Lady, from all misfortunes and temptations.

Stichos: I shall commemorate thy name in every generation and generation.

O most lauded Mother, take pity on our entreaty; for we are the inheritance of thee and thy Son. Save and have mercy upon us all, that we may all magnify thee unceasingly.

Glory…, Now & ever…, in the same melody —

Thy monastery, O Bride of God, hath been shown to be a calm haven for all who have recourse to it with faith; for it hath within it thine all-precious icon, which imparteth grace in abundance unto all.

Today thy most precious icon hath in the air shone forth upon us like the all-radiant sun, O Mistress, illumining the world with rays of mercy; and great Russia, reverently receiving it from on high as a gift of God, glorifieth thee as the Mistress of all, O Mother of God, and joyously magnifieth Christ our God Who was born of thee. Him do thou entreat, O Lady, Queen and Theotokos, that He preserve all the cities and lands where Christians live, unharmed by all the assaults of the enemy, and save those who with faith worship before the all-honored image of Him and thee, O Virgin who knewest not wedlock.