Commemorated on January 3
The second day of the Forefeast of Theophany falls on January 3. Today's hymns invite us to go in spirit to the Jordan River where the Creator comes to be baptized. He is the Light which shines in the darkness (John 1:5), and today He begins to overcome that darkness.
Troparion - Tone 4
Today the Lord enters the Jordan and cries out to John:"Do not be afraid to baptize me.For I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man."
Kontakion - Tone 4
Prepare, O Zebulon,and adorn yourself, O Naphtali;River Jordan, cease flowingand receive with joy the Master coming to be baptized.Adam, rejoice with our First Motherand do not hide yourself as you did of old in Paradise;for having seen you naked,He has appeared to clothe you with the first garment.Christ has appeared to renew all creation.
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