At the aposticha, the stichera from the Octoechos; and Glory…, in Tone IV—

Come together, O ye faithful, and let us celebrate the memory of the martyr Mamas, for he hath been shown to be a new Abel; for as Abel, being a shepherd of sheep, brought a lamb as a sacrifice and was the first to receive the crown of martyrdom, so did the glorious athlete, who presided over grazing flocks, bring himself to Christ as a right acceptable sacrifice through martyrdom. And as he hath boldness before the Lord, he asketh peace for the world and great mercy for our souls.

Now & ever…: Theotokion, or this stavroTheotokion: Spec. Mel.: “As one valiant among the martyrs…”—

Troparion of the martyr, in Tone IV—

Beholding Christ crucified, Who loveth mankind, His side pierced by the spear, the all-pure one wept, crying aloud: “What is this, O my Son? How have the thankless people rewarded Thee for the good things Thou didst do for them? And dost Thou hasten to leave me childless, O most Beloved? I marvel, O Compassionate One, at Thy voluntary crucifixion!”

Now & ever…: Theotokion or stavrotheotokion.

Glory…: Troparion of the hierarch, in the same tone—

In his suffering, O Lord, Thy martyr Mamas received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God; for, possessed of Thy might, he set at nought the tyrants and crushed the feeble audacity of the demons. By his supplications save Thou our souls.

The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, a model of meekness and teacher of abstinence. Wherefore, thou didst attain the heights through humility and riches through poverty. O father John, entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.