Saint Sergius Saint Herman
June 28
Reading:
By their life and teachings, our righteous Fathers Sergius and
Herman did much to spread and confirm Orthodoxy among the Karelian
Finns, who had suffered much oppression at the hands of Swedes of the
Latin creed. They founded on Lake Ladoga the renowned Monastery of
Valaam, which later became one of the chief centers of the monastic
life. Both Saints reposed about 1353.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Ye appeared as true fulfillers of the Gospel of Christ, living for
the sake of Christ as though the world and all therein did not exist. Ye
settled on an island in the sea, whereon ye struggled assiduously
against the invisible foe; by fasts, vigils, and all-night standing ye
wisely subjected your bodies to the spirit; for this cause did ye
receive worthy crowns from the right hand of the Almighty One. And now
as ye stand before the All-holy Trinity, O all-blessed Fathers Sergius
and Herman, pray that we be preserved in peace and that our souls be
saved.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Having left the worldly life, ye did follow in the steps of Christ,
and having reached great Lake Neva, ye settled there on the island of
Valaam, and there ye lived angelic lives; from thence ye were translated
rejoicing unto the heavenly bridal chamber. And now as ye stand with
the Angels before the throne of the Master, remember the children which
ye gathered so wisely, that we may joyfully cry unto you with all our
soul: Rejoice, most blessed Fathers Sergius and Herman.
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