Who is Nicholas the Wonderworker
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nicholas the Pleasant , that is, one who pleases God) is one of the most revered saints in Christianity. Western Christians identify the saint with the Father Christmas - Santa Claus .
Saint Nicholas lived in the 3rd-4th centuries in Asia Minor. From his early youth he devoted his life to Christian service, was extremely devout, and when he became a bishop, according to legend, he received the gift of healing. Various miracles are associated with him; it was believed that he could calm the waves (therefore he is considered the patron saint of sailors and travelers in general), heal the sick and even revive the dead. In addition, he was a famous philanthropist, but his modesty did not allow him to talk about his charitable deeds.
According to legend, he secretly gave dowries to three poor girls, which helped them get married successfully. Tradition says that the saint threw bags of money to homeless women through the chimney. Hence the Western traditions associated with Santa Claus, Father Christmas, who also throws gifts down the chimney, and from there they fall under the tree from a special stocking.
In Russia, Santa Claus was known less, but there was a folklore character, Father Frost , who also played the role of the Christmas grandfather, bringing gifts to children and adults.
In Rus', Saint Nicholas is revered as the patron of all the offended, the patron of children, travelers, as well as all ordinary people. Nicholas the Wonderworker is remembered several times a year; December 19 is the day of remembrance of the saint. The relics of St. Nicholas are located in the Italian city of Bari, but there are parts of the shrine in many countries, including Russia.
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St. Nicholas Day: history, traditions and signs
On this day, parishioners go to churches and pray. It is believed that prayers to the saint have special power. In order not to anger him and get what you want, you need to know what you can do on Nikolai on May 22 in the garden and at home, and what things are best postponed.
Nikolai Ugodnik secretly helped the poor and disadvantaged, and did not ignore injustice. Several categories of the population consider him their patron. These are sailors, merchants, beekeepers, landowners and travelers.
On the night before the holiday, families baked a treat consisting of pies and porridge, and large bonfires were lit in the fields. This was done before driving the cattle to summer pastures and was a kind of ritual that protected living creatures from harm.
On St. Nicholas Day, peasants performed a ritual that protected livestock from the encroachment of wolves. They did this with a sharp knife, which they stuck into the threshold of the house or into the table.
They put a stone in the oven, which they covered with a pot, and said the words of the conspiracy: “My little cow, nurse and waterer, stay at home, don’t show your nose, and the hungry wolf bite your sides, and don’t look at my cattle.”
Our ancestors began the morning by washing themselves with morning dew. They believed that this would help maintain health and youth for many years. After that they put on new outfits.
Unmarried girls can ask Nikolai Ugodnik to send a successful chosen one. They pray for a successful marriage and healthy children. On Nikola's day you can plan wedding celebrations. The children were spoiled and given small gifts.
Believers helped the disadvantaged and the poor. They fed them, gave them clothes and necessary things.
Household chores
According to church canons and popular beliefs, on St. Nicholas Day you can not only work, but need to. The saint helps honest and hardworking people.
Housewives began housework after returning from church. Nikola Veshny loves order, so the rooms were cleaned from the very morning, and then they washed and cooked food. This is a great time for spring cleaning.
What you can do in the garden and in the garden
According to popular beliefs, different crops were planted on St. Nicholas Day, but primarily cucumbers, herbs and cabbage. On this day you can do various work in the garden:
- plant seedlings;
- sow seeds;
- weed the beds;
- remove weeds from the site;
- thin out young seedlings of crops;
- fluff up the ground;
- apply fertilizers.
Many modern gardeners are guided by the recommendations of the lunar calendar. The phase of our planet’s natural satellite determines whether the seedlings will take root. In 2021, there will be a waxing moon on May 22. The satellite will be in the sign of Libra.
On this day, the root system of plants quickly takes root. The list of recommended things to do in the garden on May 22 is quite extensive:
- planting root and tuber vegetables, legumes and grain crops, berries, tuberous flowers and shrubs;
- replanting plants with stem fruits;
- sowing and planting climbing flowers, spicy and medicinal herbs;
- harvesting root crops for further storage;
- pruning the crowns of bushes and trees;
- rooting cuttings;
- harvesting for seeds.
On Nikola Letniy you can also feed garden and garden plants. A favorable day for pinching and forming a crown, preparing flowers for medicines. You should refrain from vaccination and spraying.
Signs for Nikola
According to popular beliefs, if a girl was matched on May 22, she would become a faithful and hardworking wife. Other signs for Nikola Letny:
- rain - to a rich harvest;
- if frogs croak, there will be a lot of oats this year;
- good weather indicates warm future days;
- dandelions are closed - it’s getting colder;
- if the birds fly high, then the weather will be good, and if it is low, then you should expect rain.
Our ancestors also paid attention to the Moon. If she was huge and beautiful, then this is a good sign. So, soon you will be happy.
What is prohibited to do
You can’t be lazy on Nikola Summer, but it’s better to give up some activities. For example, you cannot pick up piercing or cutting objects and, accordingly, sew, knit, embroider and cut hair. The ban does not apply to garden tools and kitchen utensils. Similar rules were observed in the old days, and now villages try not to violate the prohibitions. It is believed that sharp objects can “injure” good luck, and then there will be no peace and prosperity in the family for a whole year.
On this day you cannot:
- refuse help, especially to those in need;
- indulge in sad memories;
- borrow money;
- swearing, swearing and fighting;
- gluttonize;
- drink alcoholic beverages;
- have too much fun.
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Folk traditions on St. Nicholas the Winter
Nikola Winter in the Slavic folk calendar coincides with the time of the winter solstice. According to legend, it is Nicholas the Wonderworker who walks around the earth these days, dispelling the darkness. After this, the day begins to gradually increase.
In Rus', preparations for Christmas began with Nicholas the Wonderworker, gifts were prepared, as well as various costumes and masks for Christmastide. The saint's memorial day falls on the Nativity Fast ; in connection with the holiday, believers are allowed fish, hot Lenten food with vegetable oil, and wine.
In Rus', with St. Nicholas the Winter, the period of winter matchmaking began, the result of which was the most desirable spring weddings.
Saint Nicholas - biography
The life of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is not at all shrouded in legends. This saint was a real historical figure. It is believed that he was born in 270 AD. e. and lived until 345. The parents of Nicholas the Wonderworker were very pious and wealthy people: Theophanes and Nona. He was the only child in the family. His parents prayed constantly, since for a long time they had no children at all. When a baby appeared in their family, they promised God that Nicholas’s life would be devoted to worship, faith and religion. Everything did not happen as planned, because the boy was left an orphan. The life of Nicholas the Wonderworker at that time was marked by the fact that he began to live away from people, like a hermit. The man was fully occupied with scientific activities.
Nicholas the Wonderworker was among the participating bishops in the first Ecumenical Christian Council in 325. He performed many holy deeds and wonderful things:
- when three military leaders were slandered, Nicholas saved them from death;
- prevented a severe famine for the inhabitants of his native city called Mira;
- More than once he saved people from misfortune and hunger on water and land.
Nicholas died when he was 75 years old. After this, his relics began to emit the fragrance of a healing substance, which greatly exalted and glorified him. As recently as 2009, based on X-rays and cranioscopy, scientists were able to describe the saint’s facial features. It was determined that he was a man of short stature (about 1 meter 68 centimeters) with a high forehead, prominent cheekbones and chin, he had brown eyes and dark skin.
History of the celebration
The holiday in the name of God's saint is celebrated by Orthodox believers twice a year: in winter and spring. Both dates are associated with an interesting legend. One day, a peasant was returning home when suddenly his cart got stuck tightly on a washed out road. Without outside help, the man could not cope with the loaded cart, and therefore asked for help from the saints who passed by, marching to meet the Lord. Kasyan, the first to notice the poor fellow, just waved it off, not wanting to get dirty. But Nikolai was not afraid of the dirt and helped pull out the cart.
Appearing to the Almighty, the Wonderworker was met by the Almighty asking why he was late and what happened to his clothes. The saint spoke in detail about what had happened, after which God turned to Kasyan for clarification. He replied that he did not want to keep the Creator waiting, and besides, his robes would be covered in dirt. Then the Lord decided: to celebrate Kasyan’s holiday once every 4 years, and Nicholas’s holiday twice a year.
Worship of the Russian people to the saint
They began to worship him after the Baptism of Rus'. The first icons and prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker appeared only at the end of the eleventh century. Despite this, in Rus' there were a large number of churches and temples dedicated to him.
In Kyiv, Saint Olga erected the Church of St. Nicholas over the grave of Askold, which was the first in the entire Russian land. Today, one of the Kremlin towers bears the name Nikolskaya.
The saint's feast day is December 19. The holiday falls on the Nativity (Filippov) fast, so on this day you can eat fish, but eggs and meat cannot be eaten. Each person can turn to the saint with a request. The first prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker asks for help in a dull and real life, for the remission of sins in deed, word, thought and all feelings, for deliverance from airy ordeals and eternal torment.
In the second prayer to the saint, people glorify him, call him the hope of Christians, protector, nourisher, joy of those who cry, doctor of the sick, and ask for a peaceful life. In the third prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, people praise him, talking about saving souls and bodies from the bitterness of living people.
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Rituals on St. Nicholas Day
Ritual for wealth and abundance
On May 22, in the old days, a ritual was performed to help you get what you need to live comfortably.
To do this, you need to open those places where you have a need. For example, if you need money, you need to leave your wallet open, new things – closet doors, a good harvest – dig a hole.
In this case, you need to say the following words:
Saint Nicholas, look everywhere and bring me what I need. I won’t take it all, I’ll give away the extra. Thank you.
Just don’t forget to fulfill your promise - to share with those in need what you receive from the Higher Powers.
What do we celebrate on St. Nicholas of the Veshny
Menaea, month of May
(Kiev: Typography of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, 1893). On the 9th day. Service like in the saints of our father Nicholas, Archbishop, World of Lycia, Wonderworker. AT VESPERS, We sing Blessed is the man..., 1st antiphon. I cried to the Lord: verses of the feast 3 and of the saint 5, voice 8. Similar: To the current heaven.
Having ascended to the heaven of the highest virtues, the wonderworker appeared in Merech, more glorious: resting in body in Bar, visiting the faithful everywhere in spirit and from all troubles Having taken away, worthy of the honor of receiving, you are glorified in the saints, blessed saint of Christ. Now you are making a prayerful appeal, with a touching verb: pray to St. Nicholas, the Savior of all, to pacify the world and save our souls. [Twice.]
With prayer songs, the idle lovers who have come together, let us joyfully praise our honest intercessor, even as the whole country enlightens with miracles and the grieving divine comforts, He delivers those whom he loves, even if he lends them through God’s alms, and for this reason he will receive a hundredfold reward. To whom we all cry: pray to St. Nicholas, the Savior of all, to pacify the world and save our souls. [Twice.]
The angelic dwelling was reached by the virtues, standing before your Lord Christ, whose servant you subdued well, and from the cancer of the world sharpened, helping the faithful with your miracles and to Bo I bring the pious ones. We now call you not from Bar, but from the mountainous city of Jerusalem, where the apostles, prophets, and saints rejoice with joy: pray, God-bearing Nicholas, the Savior of all, die May you peace and save our souls.
Glory, voice 6:
The blessing of the saints and the glory of the fathers, the source of miracles and the great intercessor of the faithful, come together, O idle lovers, let us sing with songs of praise, saying: Rejoice, my dear new to the guardian, and the honorable leader, and the immovable pillar; Rejoice, bright lamp, enlightening the ends of the world with miracles; Rejoice, divine joy to those who mourn and warm representative to those who are offended. And now, all-blessed Nicholas, do not cease praying to Christ God for those who honor your ever-joyful and celebratory memory with faith and love.
And now, a holiday.
Login Prokeimenon of the day and readings. Reading parables. [Chapters 10, 3 and 8.] The memory of the righteous is with praise, and the blessing of the Lord is on his head. Blessed is the man who gains wisdom, and mortal is he who gains understanding. It’s better to buy this than to store treasures of gold and silver. The most honest is a stone of great value, yet what is honest is not worthy to eat. The length of the days and summers of life are in her right hand, and in her hand are her wealth and glory. From her mouth comes righteousness, and she carries law and mercy on the tongue. Listen to me, O children, for I am an honest river, and blessed is the man who preserves my ways: for my life goes away, and the will of the Lord is prepared. For this reason I pray to you and offer my voice to the sons of men. For I, wisdom, have arranged a council, and I have called for reason and meaning. My advice and confirmation, my reason, my strength. Those who love me love me, but those who seek me will find grace. Understand, kindly ones, treachery, non-punishment, apply your hearts. Listen to me and again, honest river, and I will open the right wall, for my throat will learn the truth, but lying lips are detestable to me. All the verbs of my mouth are true, nothing in them is obstinate, nothing is depraved. All rights are for those who understand and are simple for those who acquire reason. For I teach you the truth, that your hope may be in the Lord, and you may be filled with the Spirit.
Reading parables. [Chapters 10 and 11.] The mouth of the righteous will drop wisdom, but the tongue of the unrighteous will perish. The lips of righteous men drop drops of grace, but the lips of the wicked are corrupted. Flattering abomination is measured against the Lord, but everything that is righteous is acceptable to Him. Even if annoyance comes, there comes dishonor, but the lips of the humble are taught wisdom. The doing of what is right will guide them, and the progress of those who deny will save them. They do not use wealth in the day of wrath, but the truth will deliver from death. The righteous one has died, leave repentance behind, but the destruction of the wicked comes at hand and is ridiculed. The truth straightens the paths of the blameless, but unrighteousness falls into dishonesty. The righteousness of upright men will deliver them, but the wicked are taken captive by lack of conscience. If a righteous man dies, hope will not perish, but the praise of the wicked will perish. The righteous will die from fishing, but the wicked will give themselves up in the wrong place. In the mouth of the wicked there is a network of citizens, but the feeling of the righteous is prosperous. In the goodness of the righteous the city will be restored, and in the destruction of the wicked there will be joy. With the blessing of the righteous the city will rise, but the mouths of the wicked will be dug up. A citizen devoid of reason swears, but a wise man leads in silence.
Reading the Wisdom of Solomon. [Chapter 4.] The righteous, even if he meets death, will be at rest. Old age, honestly, does not last many years; it is counted below in the number of years. Gray hair is the wisdom of man, and the age of old age is an undefiled life. He was well-pleasing to God, he was loved, and the living sinner in the midst was put to death. He was delighted, lest malice change his mind or flattery deceive his soul. The pain of malice darkens the good and the passion of lust, the mind of a gentle man changes. Having passed away in a short time, he fulfilled his long duty, for his soul was pleasing to the Lord, for this reason he shrank from the midst of wickedness. But people who have seen and not understood, have lower thoughts about such things as grace and mercy among His saints and His visitation among His elect.
In litya, the stichera are self-concordant, voice 2: Father Nicholas, even though the worldly land is silent, but the whole world, enlightened by you, is a world of fragrance and miracles with a multitude of calls He sings songs of praise, and those who are saved by you are condemned. With those who are in the World, we too sing and cry out: pray for our souls to be saved.
Tone 4: Father Nicholas, the Most Holy Spirit of the world, for in the world you smell the fragrant aromas of Divine aromas, having been like an apostle of Christ, you have circumambulated the universe with words your miracles. Even as you appear near and far away in a dream, you deliver from death those who have died through an unjust judgment, gloriously saving from troubles many who call upon you. Likewise, free us from those who find fierce freedom through your prayers, who constantly praise you.
Voice 8: Your valor, O Father, has enlightened the hearts of the faithful: whoever hears your immeasurable humility and patience will not be surprised, even to the poor quietness, consolation to those who mourn? You taught all the things of God, St. Nicholas, and now you have bound yourself with an unfading crown, praying for our souls.
You flowed to praise the Lord, Nicholas, in your temporary life, and glorify you in heaven and true life. Moreover, having gained boldness towards Him, pray to save our souls.
Glory, voice 6: Good faithful servant, worker of Christ’s grapes, you bore the burden of the day, you and the talent given to you increased you and those who came after you I didn’t see you. Even as the gates of heaven open to you, enter into the joy of your Lord and pray for us, Saint Nicholas.
And now, a holiday. The poem contains stichera, tone 4. Similar to: Like a treasure. The unsetting star* of the all-bright Sun,* the spiritual sky,* telling the saving glory of God,* the Divine preacher, the educator of the tongue,* the river pouring out waters reason* and the soul of the faithful,* let us please Nicholas, the most glorious saint.
Verse: Honorable before the Lord is the death of those who are like Him.
By the sea, saint, your procession* was from the Myra of Lycia to the city of Bar:* your ark will be taken from the tomb* and to the west you will reach from the east,* piously after a former monk,* who at your grave* did honor to you,* with the gesture of the Lord of all, * Nicholas is more glorious.
Verse: Your priests will put on righteousness,* and your worshipers will rejoice.
By your ship's voyage,* you melted the blessed water,* and, having come to the city of Bar,* you exuded the world, more glorious,* and, healing incurable passions,* there was You are a refuge, * and an intercessor, and a savior, * to all the King and Savior praying* St. Nicholas.
Glory, voice 6. Self-aware: Man of God and faithful servant, servant of the Lord, man of desire, chosen vessel, pillar and foundation of the Church, the Kingdom to come O dear one, do not remain silent, crying out to the Lord for us.
And now, a holiday. Troparion, voice 4: The day of bright celebration has arrived, the city of Barsk rejoices, and with it the entire universe rejoices with songs and spiritual songs: today is a sacred celebration in the bringing of the honorable and healing relics of the saint and wonderworker Nicholas, like the unsetting sun, rising with radiant rays, dispersing the darkness temptations and troubles from those who cry are true: save us, as our great representative, Nicholas.
Glory, and now, to the holiday.
AT MATTNS, On God the Lord: Troparion of the Feast and the Holy One. According to the 1st verse, the holiday is celebrated twice. According to the 2nd verse, the saint’s seat, voice 4. Similar to: Surprised. Thou didst surprise, O Lord, Thy saint in the lands, giving him the miraculous grace of driving away various ailments from people and delivering those in bondage, and the offended from the cruel ъ confiscate. To him we cry out a prayer: Saint Nicholas, deliver us from our enemies. [Twice.]
Glory, even now, of the holiday or the Mother of God: Who can utter my unclean thoughts, the multitude and placeless thoughts of overwhelm, O Most Immaculate One? Who will confess the insistence of the bodiless enemies of mine and their malice? But through Your prayer, O Good One, grant us all deliverance.
According to the field of oil, voice 1. Similar to: Thy Sepulcher. Having sanctified yourself by living a perfect life, you have appeared as a saint of the Most High God, we strengthen you from unworthiness, you stopped the mouths of heretics. We celebrate your bringing of light, magnifying Christ God. [Twice.]
Glory, even now, of the holiday or the Mother of God: The innocent, pure Virgin Mary, the one faithful intercession and protection, troubles, and sorrows, and cruel circumstances of all Bavi, in Your hope, O Young Lady, those who have it, and save our souls with Your divine prayers.
Degree, 1st antiphon of the 4th voice. Prokeimenon, voice 4: Honorable before the Lord is the death of His saints. Verse: What shall we render to the Lord for all that we have rendered? Every breath... Gospel of John, conceived 35, from half.
According to the 50th psalm stichera, tone 6: Heir of God, partaker of Christ, servant of the Lord, Saint Nicholas, according to your name, so is your life: ask for One mind, the testimony of your lordship, your spiritual kindness, your silent words, the meekness of your words. Your life is glorious, and success with the saints, pray for our souls.
Canon of the holiday with Irmos on 6. And the saint on 8. Canon of the Holy, tone 8. Canticle 1. Irmos: Let us sing a hymn, O people, to our wonderful God, who freed Israel From work, I sing a song of victory and cry out: I will sing to You, the only Master.
Accept the song of my lips, O Benefactor Christ, and understand my tongue, not remembering my many sins, so that I may sing the honest life of Your Saint in memory. I am more powerful than him.
The miraculous gift of acceptance and patience crowns, adorned with holiness, pray to God, Father, to grant forgiveness of sins to us who glorify your transcendence.
Shepherd of Christ's flock, Father, you are sending other sheep to the Latin language, so that you will surprise everyone with your miracles and bring them to Christ, blessed one, pray for Him and for us unceasingly.
Theotokos: Far from being sometimes, the paganism of the people, through Thy Christmas, O Mother of God, we draw nearer to God: For Thou hast given birth to me, who has revived, and the ancient oaths of Thy Liberator blood.
In the canon of Nicholas, voice 4. Song 1. Irmos: I will open my mouth, and I will be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit the word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear, brightly triumphant, and sing, ra Sulking, those are miracles.
Enlighten my soul and heart, I pray to You, Light-Giver, Creator Creator, grant us the gift of chanting the songs of Your most honorable saint, so that we may have peace from the sorrow of bavi.
You will gain heavenly wisdom, as if you have made good use of the talent that was bestowed upon you: by this, having destroyed the anti-God flattery, you have made people wise with divine teaching.
Theotokos: The Eternal One is conceived, and the perfect one is renewed, from the Maiden the Child is born, Whom you preached in two beings, in one hypostasis, blessed by God.
The chaos of the holiday. Song 3. Irmos: Of the heavenly circle, the Supreme Creator, the Lord, and the Creator of the Church, You confirm me in Your love, the desires of the land, the faithful affirmations, the only Che more lovable.
Thou of a gentle disposition and a meek manner, having an angelic life, O blessed Nicholas, do not cease praying for us to the only Lover of Man.
Which city, blessed one, does not have a helper for you? What soul does not call upon your name? Or which place do you not visit in spirit, surprising everyone with your miracles, Nikolai?
The lordly city has received your body, but your spirit is in Jerusalem on high, where the prophets, apostles, and saints together rejoice, praying for us to the only lover of mankind.
Theotokos: Ask for enlightenment for me, Most Pure Lady, darkened by many sins, who gave birth to Light for the whole world, and passionate darkness far from oblivion, one Blessed by God naya.
In. Irmos: Thy hymns, Mother of God, living and unenvious Source, the face of the whole body, spiritually established in Thy divine glory, the crown of glory you are kind.
The sad ones will find strong consolation, the darkened ones will find light, and evil changes and sorrowful obsessions, Holy Father.
The saint of Nicholas, the abstract, from the same time, was unlucky of the pity, and he brought the creator to the creator, giving the height of all.
Theotokos: One was born of the will of the flesh from Thee, above the word the Word, Most Pure Mother of God, chosen servant and teacher by the people of Hierarch Nicholas.
Kontakion of the holiday, and ikos. And the saint’s seat, voice 1. Like: Thy tomb. The transference of your honorable relics will lead us to the celebration of light, O most praiseworthy saint of the Lord, we praise you piously, and joyfully honor your light. The sun is setting, kindness to the faithful, Nikolai. [Twice.]
Glory, and now, to the holiday. Song 4. Irmos: Thou art all upon horses, Thy apostles, O Lord, and Thou hast accepted Thy hand's bridles, and salvation is speedy through Thy hope. To those who sing loudly: Glory to Thy power, O Lord.
With the light of the Most High, O saint, enlighten my heart and the darkness of sin, yes, rejoicing, I sing your holy praise.
Ascend to the ladder of virtues, blessed one, the wonderworker appeared throughout the whole earth, Nicholas, and for this reason from the Lord Barstia people will receive your holy relics ́.
The priests of the faith boast about you, and people who love Christ call on you, your helper in battle, and we, unworthy, strive to pray for you to God for us, Nicholas .
Theotokos: The ranks of angels amaze, O Mother of God, the depth of Your mysteries, but the demons are confused by Your icon. We bow to her, honoring Thee, the Mother of God.
In. Irmos: The unexplored advice of God, even from the Virgin of the incarnation of You, the Most High, the prophet Habakkuk saw, calling: glory to Your power, Lord.
In the beginning, O God, the Light of God appeared as the second sacrament, enlightening the dark with radiance, like a doctor of virtue, surpassing in glory.
Deliver your flock from the storm of sin, and from the waves of the enemy, leading us now to a worry-free haven through your prayers of salvation.
Theotokos: By the nature of the indescribably high Light, who gave birth to the indescribably rich by the mercy of the indescribably rich, we are now impoverished, the Most Pure One, with the gifts of God we have enriched.
Song 5. Irmos: The darkness of my soul has been dispelled, O Light-giving Christ God, having driven out the first-born darkness of the abyss, and grant me the light of Thy commandments, O Word, While practicing, I praise Thee.
You had a throne in Mere, you settled your body in Bar, and you remain in heaven in spirit, St. Nicholas, with the apostles, as a successor, pray for us with him. those who sing your praise.
There is hope for all Christians, the great intercessor for the offended, the healer for the sick, the comforter for the sad, and the intercessor for God from man, the EMPEROR of our world ask and save us from filthy conditions.
Revive my soul, immersed in many passions, Nicholas, killed by the fall, with your prayers and direct it to repentance, and with all the faithful I will glorify your transgression.
Theotokos: The darkness of the angelic and seraphim multitudes are terrified and the rational creation trembles, the same as the Child, the Virgin, you feed, seeing Him in your hand, always We bow down.
In. Irmos: Everyone was terrified of Your Divine glory: For you, the unartificed Virgin, had in your womb God above all, and you gave birth to the Flightless Son, all m, praising Thee, the giver of peace.
Having acquired many miracles through the red nose, you preached the good news to all, you are free from enmity of the ancient world by divine teaching, save us, priest nothing.
With the favor of God on the ridge of the sea, and with reverent men, having crossed many abysses, you came to the city of Barsk, blessed Nicholas.
Theotokos: Shield of the Faithful, Mother of God, We truly glorify You, the angelic call of You: Rejoice, Blessed and Graceful One, hearing and speaking is terrible and wonderful is the chamber of the Master of all creatures.
Song 6. Irmos: Just as you delivered the prophet from the depths of hell, O Christ God, deliver me from my sins, as you who love mankind, and direct my life, I pray.
As from okrin, from your divine church, we generously receive health of body and soul, purification, Saint Nicholas, for miracles are cleared by the undoubted grace swarm of those who trust in you.
From various misfortunes, and fierce misfortunes, and sorrows that beset us, and from various evil ones, Father, as the glorious saint of Christ, deliver your servants, who are worthy of honor. I am your holy gift.
We are torn by the sinful filth and worldly wind, like another sun, Father, I have seen the like of your image, with your prayers let me warm myself, minister Christov Nikolai.
Theotokos: The earthly mind does not understand the heavenly secrets, nor does the creature of the Creator understand the mind: for the mind of man passes away from the Virgin the Nativity of the Lord. If we pray to her by faith, we will receive forgiveness of sins.
In. Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, God-wise, Mother of God, come, let us clasp our hands, from Him we glorify the God who was born.
The people of God have prepared for salvation in the flesh the Manifestation of many things for the sake of goodness, preacher Nicholas and tongue teacher, saved by your instruction.
Having a path - the sea and paths - waters, beg the Lord, even for us to sail through the sea of life without harm and through the path of tearful waters to reach the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Mother of God: there are two kings and the temple of his glory, he is all overwhelmed, reply for two mercers and enthusiastically in your sovereignties of the unsuccessful glory.
Kontakion, voice 3. Similar to: Virgin today. Up, like a star, from the east to the west your power, St. Nicholas, the sea is sanctified by your procession, and the city of Barsk receives your grace: for us Thou art a graceful, wonderful and merciful wonderworker.
Ikos: Let us sing today the saint's songs, the people of the world, the shepherd and teacher, and let us be enlightened by his prayers: for this one has appeared all pure, incorruptible in spirit, to Christ By offering a sacrifice that is immaculate, pure, and pleasing to God, like a saint, he is purified in both soul and body. Moreover, he who is truly the Church’s representative and champion of sowing and the wonderworker is graceful, wonderful and merciful.
Song 7. Irmos: In the field of Deir, sometimes the tormentor set up a cave for the torment of the God-bearing, in it three youths hymned the One God, chanting in trinity, the words lovingly: Father God, blessed are you.
Today the angels of God rejoice, but the multitude of demons weep: for you saved people from misfortune and drove away the dark spirits. Thus, it is worthy to be called the overcoming one. For this reason we cry to the Lord: Father of our God, blessed art thou.
Possessed by the sadness of infirmity, various ailments of work, with faith they are drawn to your race and, having received your mercy, quickly depart, joyfully to the Lord singing: from Our God, blessed are you.
A council of faithful people stands before you, blessed one, and church teachers praise you about you, and kings glorify you as an intercessor. We pray to you, save us, Nicholas, singing to the Lord: Father of our God, blessed are you.
Theotokos: Oh, how can I sing of my Savior, Whom the angels reverently praise? But You, Mother, instruct me and the mercy of Your Son, compel You to have mercy on us, who trust in You, as You, praying for us, will deliver Him from torment.
In. Irmos: Having not served the creation of God, more than the Creator, but, having bravely overcome the fiery punishment, I rejoice, singing: Holy Father, Lord and God, blessed art thou.
With this vanity of things, the whole human mind has taken hold of it like salt, so that you may serve the purpose with your word and teach the Lord to sing: O revered father, the Lord and God, blessed be you are.
Oh, your glorious miracles that you have done! For you heal ailments and deliver from troubles, commanding the Lord to cry out to everyone: O honored father of ours, God, blessed art thou.
Theotokos: To our humility, the intercessor and wall, Pure Mother of God, you are. Who are your servants, we always cry to the Lord: O revered father of our God, blessed art thou.
Song 8. Irmos: Angels and heavens, who sit on the throne of glory, and as God is unceasingly glorified, bless, sing, and exalt Him forever.
The angels of heaven, like servants, will receive you, the prophets and apostles, like slander, will receive you, the Lord Himself will receive you, but we, sinners, ask for mercy.
Great power has been given to you by God, Nicholas: the sea obeys, the air listens, and the pagans repent, seeing your glorious miracles.
To the New Israel, the Christian people, O Savior, more glorious than Moses, You showed Your Saint Nicholas, who delivers us from all evils.
Theotokos: Ask for the cleansing of sins like the Mother of God and stretch out my hand, O Lady, immersed in the depths of despair, yes, having risen in hope, I extol Thee in all things ki all.
In. Irmos: The pious youths in the cave The Nativity of the Theotokos saved is, then what was formed, now in action, the whole universe raises up to sing to You: Sing to the Lord, do your deeds, and exalt Take Him forever.
Thou shalt grow, as fragrant flowers blossom, O worldly land, more glorious, bringing fragrant odors to all, healing gifts to those who praise thee and sing: Sing to the Lord Do, do, and exalt Him to all ages.
Having dug up the sweetness of God's grace, like a mountain of olive oil, the sea had a way, without trouble by the grace of the Lord, to whom we call the sweet: Sing praise to the Lord, eat, and exalt Him forever.
Theotokos: You give birth with wonder to the guises of the primeval and remain everlasting Virgin: The Word you gave birth to, Man was immutable by the Divinity, to whom we sing in all things: Singing to the Lord Do, do, and exalt Him to all ages.
Song 9. Irmos: Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who raised up the horn of salvation for us in the house of David, His Servant, in which the East will visit us from on high and directed us on the path of peace.
Blessed be the Lord our God, for glorify the saint in the countries, emitting streams of miracles, in the world and in Latin, all healing and in Russia mercifully eating.
You fell asleep in an honest sleep and you let your body into the Bar for the benefit of you, the vigilant protector of all who call you with faith, with your prayers, Nikola e.
Blessed be the heavens and the earth, the Creator, God the Almighty, the Father without beginning and the All-Powerful, and the Son before all ages, from whom was belched the Word, in Whom all things were that were about us, and Come forth, Holy One: Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
Theotokos: By expressing words according to the heritage of You, I do not achieve praise, the greatest heavenly powers and the most honest of all creatures, God and the Creator who gave birth to flesh. Pray to Him, Mother of God, to have mercy on us on the Day of Judgment.
In. Irmos: Let every earth-born leap, we enlighten with the Spirit, and let the nature of the disembodied minds, which honors the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, triumph, and let it cry: Rejoice, All-Blessed One Mother of God, Pure Ever-Virgin.
Your memory today brings celebration, the apostolic face and the martyr’s council rejoice and the righteous souls, and we glorify you with songs, crying out: from O Saint of Christ, deliver us from all our sorrows.
Your glorious memory has brought us joy, brightly enlightening the faithful, St. Nicholas the Wise of Christ. We also pray to you: remember us all and deliver us from all nasty misfortunes with your prayers.
Theotokos: Mortify our carnal passions and lusts, Pure Mother of God, calm the storm of our passions, quench the excitement of thoughts, strengthen, Blessed Most Pure One, our hearts are faithful quenching Ty, Intercessor.
Luminous. Like: Wives, hear. Great are your miracles, most holy Nicholas, for you appeared in a dream to the godly Constantine and saved three warriors who were condemned to death without guilt. Thus, save us from vain and eternal death, Most Holy Nicholas, Saint of the Lord. [Twice.]
Glory, and now, to the holiday. To praise those verses on 4, tone 1. Self-concordant: Having looked steadily to the heights of reason and seen the depth of the unknown wisdom, and you have enriched the world with teachings, Father. For us, pray constantly to Christ, St. Nicholas.
Man of God, and faithful servant, and to the builder of His mysteries, and to the man of spiritual desires, a pillar of an animated and inspired image, like the Divine treasure, Tyrion of the World The Church, miraculously, has received a prayer book for our souls.
Tone 2: Show the rule of faith and the image of meekness to your flock Christ God, to St. Nicholas: in the World you are fragrant, everywhere you shine the light of God Your proper correction of the orphans and widows to the representative. We also pray unceasingly to save our souls.
Father Nicholas, the relics of your world enrich the world, and those who were unjustly condemned and bound, appeared to the king in a dream, and by your appearance you freed them from ridicule mouths, and bonds, and dungeons, but now, as then, and ever since your appearance, pray for our souls.
Glory, voice 5: Let us sound the trumpet of song, let us leap in celebration and rejoice, rejoicing, in the prayerful triumph of the God-bearing father, let kings and princes flock together like the terrible sleepers By the appearance of the king, the bickering innocently held the three to release the governor. Let the shepherds and teachers sing, Let us come together and praise the Good Shepherd, like a zealous shepherd, who in sickness - a doctor, in troubles - a deliverer, sinners - an intercessor, beggars - treasure and others in sorrow - a comforter, a companion - travelers, on the sea - a ruler and Everything everywhere is warm in anticipation. Praising the Great Saint, we say: Most Holy Nicholas, advance and deliver us from this present misfortune, and save your flock with your prayers.
And now, a holiday. According to the Trisagion Troparion of the Saint. Glory, and now, to the holiday. Great praise. Litany and dismissal. The brothers are known by the holy oil from the holy kandil. And the 1st hour, and the final vacation.
AT THE LITURGY, Blessed from the canon of the holiday, ordinary hymn and holy hymn 3rd, on 4. Prokeimenon, tone 7: The saints will be praised in glory and will rejoice on their couches xb. Verse: Sing a new song to the Lord, for what a wonder the Lord has created. Apostle to Hebrews, conception 335. Halleluia, tone 2: Your priests will be clothed with righteousness, and your worshipers will rejoice. The Gospel of Luke conceived 24. Participated: For eternal memory [the righteous will not fear from hearing evil].
