January 7
Reading:
Today we celebrate the Synaxis in honour of the most
sacred Forerunner, since he ministered at the Mystery of the Divine
Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rest from labour. Fish allowed.
Apolytikion in the Second Tone
The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but
the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast
proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou
was granted to baptize in the running waters Him Whom they proclaimed.
Wherefore, having contested for the truth, thou didst rejoice to
announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that God hath
appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting us
great mercy.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone
The Jordan accepted Your presence in the flesh and reversed its
course in fear. John, fulfilling the spiritual ministry, fell back in
awe. The ranks of Angels, seeing You in the flesh, baptized in the
river, were amazed, and all who were in darkness were filled with light,
praising You who appeared and enlightened all.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2012(with 2011's link here also and further, 2010, 2009 and even 2008!):
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