Great Friday Lamentations – March 25th 2016
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29th September: Today's SaintO Saint of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 29 September
† St Cyriacus the Solitary (555/557)
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He was born in Corinth of pious Christian parents. At the age of eighteen he went to Palestine, where, after studying under several holy fathers, he entered monastic life and became the disciple of St Gerasim of the Jordan.
After St Gerasim's death lived in strict solitude, asceticism and silence for many years, finally entering the monastery of St Chariton, where he reposed in peace at the age of 109. Despite his very severe asceticism, he was large and strong, remaining so until the end of his life.
According to the rule of St Chariton, he and his fellow-monks ate only once a day, after sunset. In the desert, he lived for years on nothing but the raw plants that he gathered there. He said of himself that, while he was a monk, the sun never saw him eat or be angry with any man.
Troparion — Tone 1
O dweller of the desert and angel in the body / you appeared to us a wonder-worker. / O God-bearing father Cyriacus, / through fasting, vigil and prayer you received Heavenly gifts, / healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. / Glory to Him who gave you strength! / Glory to Him who granted you a crown! / Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!
Kontakion — Tone 2
You armed yourself divinely with purity of soul, / and firmly wielding the lance of incessant prayer, / you pierced through the devil’s hosts. / Intercede without ceasing for us all, O Cyriacus, our father!
28th September: Today's SaintO Saint of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 28 September
† St Chariton the Confessor of Palestine (350)
audio.ancientfaith.com/sotd/09_28_chariton_pc.mp3
He was born in Iconium during the reign of Aurelian, and knew St Thecla. He was arrested, tortured and condemned to death for his Christian faith. But before his execution was carried out, the cruel Emperor Aurelian died, and Chariton was freed.
He travelled to Jerusalem and took up the ascetical life in the Palestinian wilderness. Monks gathered around him, and in the course of his life he established three monastic communities in the Holy Land.
He died in peace at a great age. According to the Prologue, the practice of tonsuring monks originated with St Chariton.
Troparion — Tone 8
By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / Our Father Chariton, pray to Christ God to save our souls!
Kontakion — Tone 2
You delighted in the monastic life, divinely-wise one / and conquered the bodily passions; / you increased in faith, blossoming as the tree of life in the midst of Paradise, / most blessed and holy Chariton!
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29th September: Today's SaintO Saint of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 29 September
† St Cyriacus the Solitary (555/557)
audio.ancientfaith.com/sotd/09_29_cyriacus_pc.mp3
He was born in Corinth of pious Christian parents. At the age of eighteen he went to Palestine, where, after studying under several holy fathers, he entered monastic life and became the disciple of St Gerasim of the Jordan.
After St Gerasim's death lived in strict solitude, asceticism and silence for many years, finally entering the monastery of St Chariton, where he reposed in peace at the age of 109. Despite his very severe asceticism, he was large and strong, remaining so until the end of his life.
According to the rule of St Chariton, he and his fellow-monks ate only once a day, after sunset. In the desert, he lived for years on nothing but the raw plants that he gathered there. He said of himself that, while he was a monk, the sun never saw him eat or be angry with any man.
Troparion — Tone 1
O dweller of the desert and angel in the body / you appeared to us a wonder-worker. / O God-bearing father Cyriacus, / through fasting, vigil and prayer you received Heavenly gifts, / healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. / Glory to Him who gave you strength! / Glory to Him who granted you a crown! / Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!
Kontakion — Tone 2
You armed yourself divinely with purity of soul, / and firmly wielding the lance of incessant prayer, / you pierced through the devil’s hosts. / Intercede without ceasing for us all, O Cyriacus, our father!
28th September: Today's SaintO Saint of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 28 September
† St Chariton the Confessor of Palestine (350)
audio.ancientfaith.com/sotd/09_28_chariton_pc.mp3
He was born in Iconium during the reign of Aurelian, and knew St Thecla. He was arrested, tortured and condemned to death for his Christian faith. But before his execution was carried out, the cruel Emperor Aurelian died, and Chariton was freed.
He travelled to Jerusalem and took up the ascetical life in the Palestinian wilderness. Monks gathered around him, and in the course of his life he established three monastic communities in the Holy Land.
He died in peace at a great age. According to the Prologue, the practice of tonsuring monks originated with St Chariton.
Troparion — Tone 8
By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / Our Father Chariton, pray to Christ God to save our souls!
Kontakion — Tone 2
You delighted in the monastic life, divinely-wise one / and conquered the bodily passions; / you increased in faith, blossoming as the tree of life in the midst of Paradise, / most blessed and holy Chariton!