June 26
Reading:
Saint David, who was from Thessalonica, lived a most holy
and ascetical life. For some years, he took up his dwelling in the
branches of an almond tree, exposed to all the elements and extremes of
the weather. He reposed in peace during the reign of Saint Justinian the
Great, in the sixth century.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For
you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy David, your soul rejoices
with the angels.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
An Angel on earth, and stranger to all earthly things, thou
madest a tree thy dwelling like an eagle's nest, whence, O David, thou
didst soar up to Heaven, where thou didst find that Tree which in Eden
we lost of old. Remember us all, who keep thy memory.
SOURCE:
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