At the aposticha, these stichera, in Tone IV—

Through the providence of God and the election of men thou wast made abbot of the monastery of Brest, O venerable martyr; and as a most excellent shepherd thou didst guide in the truth the flock entrusted to thee by God. Instruct us also, who honor thy memory with faith, how to establish ourselves in the true Faith.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—

Troparion, in Tone II—

Stichos: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—

After the blessing of the loaves, the troparion, in Tone II—

Having spurned earthly things, O passion-bearer, as a sufferer for the Truth thou didst taste of celestial sweetness, preparing heavenly things for thyself. Ask thou of Christ our Savior, that He grant this sweetness also unto us, for thou art the advocate for our souls.

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

Troparion of the saints, in Tone II—

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

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

Assembling today for the glorification of thy memory, O venerable martyr, thy faithful ones have been filled with joy and gladness; for by thy righteous life and thy firm stand for the Orthodox Faith thou dost not only show us the true path to heaven, but even now dost pray for the salvation of our souls, as our intercessor before the Lord.

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

Unto thy protection do we flee, O Virgin Theotokos, and we beseech thee to hasten quickly to the aid of us who honor thee with faith, and deliver us from enemies, visible and invisible. For thou art our help.

Blessed art thou, O Athanasius our father, for thou didst live by faith, standing vigilantly for the holy Orthodox Faith, ever chanting with compunction the akathist hymn to the all-pure one, admonishing all not to adulterate the holy Orthodox Faith, in witness to the Truth whereof thou didst suffer even unto the death. And, honoring thy holiness, we cry out to thee with boldness: O venerable martyr Athanasius our father, thou art our boast and adornment!

All of thy most glorious mysteries are beyond comprehension, O Theotokos; for, thy purity sealed and thy virginity intact, thou art known to be a true Mother, having given birth unto God. Him do thou entreat, that our souls be saved.

Rejoice, O venerable martyr Athanasius, chosen vessel of God, for, having loved Christ from thy youth, by a voice of command thou wast called to serve His Orthodox Church; and having labored for Him in the sweat of thy brow, thou didst guide the people with the light of the true Faith. Wherefore, by thy supplications ask now of Christ, the Bestower of light, that He grant peace and confirmation to our Church and enlightenment to our souls.

Stichos: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Rejoice, O leader of monks who wast chosen beforehand by the providence of God for this! For by the choice of God thou wast made abbot of the monastery of Brest, that by thy right praiseworthy life and by thy glorious stand in Holy Orthodoxy thou mightest magnify the Orthodox people in the right Faith. And having received the abbatial staff, thou didst do the will of Him Who sent thee forth to this struggle. Wherefore, we also cry aloud unto thee: O Athanasius our father, by thy supplications insure the good estate of our homes and communities.

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

We bless thee, O venerable martyr Athanasius, for thou wast illumined with the light of heavenly knowledge in the workings of thy pastorship and thy defense of the Truth; for thou didst see a wondrous vision, beholding the regiments of the army of heaven vanquishing the persecutors of the true Church of Christ, and having armed thyself with trust in God, as a God-fearing man, thou didst rise up against the enemies of the Orthodox Faith, undaunted either by imprisonment, or fetters, or tortures, or death. But having endured all these, thou hast received from God the crown of victory. Wherefore, we beseech thee: entreat Christ God, that He protect our Church from the assaults of the enemy.

Glory…, in the same tone—

O father Athanasius, having suffered for the confession of the Faith, thou didst inherit all-radiant joy and all-honorable glory, and hast been shown to be a fellow heir to the city of Jerusalem on high and to everlasting good things. O vanquisher of the passions, great defender of the Faith, passion-bearer of Christ, most brilliant luminary of our land: in thy supplications remember all of us who keep thy sacred memory, that we may glorify our Savior Who hath glorified thee: our God Who alone resteth in His saints.

Look down upon the entreaties of thy servants, O most immaculate one, suppressing the grievous uprisings which oppress us, and taking away from us every tribulation; for thee alone do we have as a firm and excellent confirmation, and we have acquired thine intercession. O Mistress, let us not be put to shame who call upon thee, but haste ye to make entreaty for those who cry aloud with faith: Rejoice, O Mistress, thou help of all, O joy, protection and salvation of our souls!

Blessed art thou, O Athanasius our father, for thou didst live by faith, standing vigilantly for the holy Orthodox Faith, ever chanting with compunction the akathist hymn to the all-pure one, commanding all not to violate the holy Orthodox Faith, in witness to the Truth whereof thou didst suffer even unto the death. And, honoring thy holiness, we cry out to thee with boldness: O venerable martyr Athanasius our father, thou art our boast and adornment! Twice

And “Virgin Theotokos, rejoice!…”, once.

Thou art worthy of many praises, O divinely wise Elizabeth, who art called righteous by the word of God, thou who walked in the commandments of the Lord and art moved by the mercy of God.

Stichos: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Walking in the commandments of the Lord, O most glorious Elizabeth, thou didst have unfeigned love for God and unfeigned love for thy neighbor. And, lo! the fruit of thy faith was made reality. Wherefore, holding festival, we call thee blessed.

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

An all-glorious fruit of the womb was given by the most compassionate God to thee, a woman barren and past childbearing: the preacher of repentance. Wherefore, calling thee blessed, we magnify the almighty mercy of God.

Glory…, to the prophet, the composition of Anatolius, in Tone II—

As a pure priest thou didst enter into the holy of holies and, clad in sacred vesture, didst blamelessly minister unto God, observing the law like Aaron and leading the tribes of Israel like Moses, in the pure signaling of the little bells. Wherefore, thou wast slain. But thy righteous blood hath become for us a saving healing, and like fragrant myrrh it openeth deaf ears to the way of everlasting life. O thrice-blessed Zacharias, father of John the Baptist and husband of Elizabeth: pray thou earnestly in behalf of our souls.

O new wonder greater than all the wonders of the past! For who hath ever known a mother to give birth without having known a man, and to bear on her arm Him Who sustaineth all creation? Yet it was the will of God to be born. O all-pure one, who bore Him in thine arms as an infant and hast maternal boldness before Him: cease not to pray in behalf of those who honor thee, that He have compassion and save our souls.

Celebrating the memory of Thy righteous ones, Zacharias and Elizabeth, O Lord, through them do we entreat Thee: Save Thou our souls!

All of thy most glorious mysteries are beyond comprehension, O Theotokos; for, thy purity sealed and thy virginity intact, thou art known to be a true Mother, having given birth unto God. Him do thou entreat, that our souls be saved.