Commemorated on June 10
Many of the hymns of Pentecost are repeated in the postfestal
services of this week, and references to the Holy Spirit, and to fire,
abound. In particular, we are reminded of the Unburnt Bush (Exodus
3:2), the zealous Prophet Elias who ascended to Heaven in a chariot of
fire, the three youths in the fiery furnace, and the Lord descending on
Mt. Sinai in fire (Exodus 19:18).
As we commemorate the Holy
Spirit this week, we look forward to the Sunday of All Saints, those
righteous men and women of all nations and in every age, who were
perfected and sanctified by the same Holy Spirit.
TROPARION - TONE 8
Blessed art You O Christ Our God / You have revealed the fishermen as
most wise / By sending down upon them the Holy Spirit / Through them You
drew the world into Your net / O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
KONTAKION - TONE 8
When the most High came down and confused the tongues, / He divided the
nations; / But when he distributed the tongues of fire / He called all
to unity. / Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2013(with 2012's link here also and further, 2011, 2010, 2009 and even 2008!)
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