June 9
Reading:
On this day we commemorate Saint Cyril's falling asleep.
On January 18 we commemorate the occasion of the Saint's restoration to
his see in Alexandria after he had suffered a brief exile because of the
machinations of the Nestorians. Shortly thereafter the Third Ecumenical
Council was convoked in Ephesus and the blasphemous doctrine of
Nestorius was condemned. See January 18 for Saint Cyril's life and
works.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You are a guide of Orthodoxy, a teacher of piety and modesty, a
luminary of the world, the God inspired pride of monastics. O wise
Cyril, you have enlightened everyone by your teachings. You are the harp
of the Spirit. Intercede to Christ our God for the salvation of our
souls.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Thou with the power of Christ Saviour's divine words didst rend
asunder all the webs of the heresies and didst enrich the Church by
cutting down the tares of profane Nestorius, O our blest Father Cyril;
wherefore, in Christ's presence now with the choirs of the Angels thou
intercedest fervently with Him to grant forgiveness of failings to all
of us.
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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