Friday, July 10, 2020

"In Thy great mercy, keep Orthodox Christians and their pastors and all Thy people in peace..."

Mosaic of Christ from Hagia Sophia, Constantinople (source)
  

Apolytikion of Robe of Christ in Moscow in the Fourth Tone

On this day let us the faithful run to the divine and healing robe of our Saviour and God, Who was pleased to wear our flesh and pour out His holy Blood on the Cross, whereby He hath redeemed us from slavery to the enemy. Wherefore, we thankfully cry to Him: By Thy precious robe save and defend Orthodox Christians, and bishops, and cities, and all men everywhere, and save our souls, for Thou art the Friend of man.
 
The famous mosaic of Christ from the Deisis of Hagia Sophia (source)
  

Kontakion of Robe of Christ in Moscow in the Fourth Tone

Thou hast bestowed upon all men, O Master, Thy precious robe as a divine treasure, as a garment of incorruption, healing, and salvation, for thereby wast Thou pleased to clothe the holy and life-giving flesh of Thine Incarnation. Receiving this relic with faith, we joyfully celebrate this glorious occasion, and praising Thee with fear and love as our Benefactor, we cry to Thee, O Christ: In Thy great mercy, keep Orthodox Christians and their pastors and all Thy people in peace.
  
Icon depicting the life and Crucifixion of Christ and His wondrous Holy Cross and Robe (source)
 

Apolytikion of Elevation of the Holy Cross in the First Tone

Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross.
 
The Great Church of Christ, Hagia Sophia, or the Holy Wisdom of God, Constantinople (source)
  
O Lord, remember us in Your Kingdom, have mercy on us and on Your whole world, and grant us blessed Paradise!
  
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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