January 25
Reading:
On the Sunday that falls nearest to January 25, we
commemorate all the faithful throughout the former Russian Empire who
died at the hands of the atheists, beginning in the year 1917. Among
them are the Royal Family (see July 4), followed by Patriarch Tikhon the
Confessor (see Mar. 24), and an innumerable multitude of clergy,
monastics, and layfolk who confessed the Name of Christ in the face of
every conceivable mockery, torment, and bitter death.
Apolytikion in the Third Tone
In these latter times, a host of Martyrs, * newly crowned with
grace, rejoice in Heaven, * glorified with diverse forms of martyrdom; *
for having censured the madness of godless foes, * they gained the
laurels of triumph and victory. * Hence, they fervently entreat Christ
for us unceasingly, * to grant great mercy unto us who sing their
praise.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The choirs of Martyrs who contested in the ancient times *
welcome the hosts of victors newly crowned by Christ our God, * and they
form one common festival in divine joy. * For these ranks which fought
for faith throughout the Russian land * set at nought the wicked schemes
of godless tyranny. * Hence, we cry to them: * Rejoice, ye
Passion-bearers of the Lord.
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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