Tuesday, August 27, 2019

"You truly showed your deeds to correspond to the calling of your name, O Great Martyr Phanourios..."

St. Phanourios, holding the Cross and the Phanouropita and Candles (source)
  
You truly showed your deeds to correspond to the calling of your name, O Great Martyr Phanourios*, for you are revealed to us all, you who were formerly hidden, revealing the radiance of your martyric graces, and deeds of wondrous protection, having been glorified as an athlete of Christ. Therefore, we joyously celebrate your blessed struggle, and the finding of your Icon, and we proclaim your benefactions towards us, and together, we cry out to you: Intercede with the Word and Giver-of-crowns, that we might find mercy on the day of judgment.
-Doxastikon of the Litia from the feast of St. Phanourios the Great Martyr and Newly-revealed

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*Note: "Phanourios" derives from the Greek word "phanero", which means "to reveal".
 
St. Phanourios entreating Christ, holding the Candle and the Phanouropita (source)
  
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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