Akathist to Guria Samon and Aviv

Akathist to St. Martyrs Guria Samon and Aviv - read

That for a person, family is a place where they love, care and always wait. From the beginning of life, the family is the parental home, later it is an alliance created by him personally with another person who is nearby “in both trouble and joy.” Each of us dreams of a strong and loving family.

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Let's try to figure out who the holy martyrs and confessors Gury, Samon and Aviv were, and what requests can be addressed to them through prayer and akathist.

It was no coincidence that I began my article with a mention of family and you guessed that Gury, Samon and Aviv are the patrons of family and marriage. For many centuries they have been hearing the prayers of women who need protection, no matter how strange it may sound - protection from their own spouses. Unfortunately, the sacrament of marriage, the basis of which is unity, is not always fulfilled by people. The main problem is that the power given by God to a spouse over his wife is often manifested in a despotic form, rather than in a loving form. It's no secret that statistically it is the woman who becomes the victim of a tyrannical attitude towards herself on the part of her husband, suffering from all kinds of untruths and insults.

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One of the interesting facts is that church tradition brought together these saints who lived at different times . From the writings of the chroniclers we know that the laymen Gury and Samon, being of the Christian faith, lived among the pagans in the city of Edessa. The inhabitants of Edessa, being pagans, seized Guria and Samana and tried to persuade them to sacrifice to the pagan gods, thereby forcing them to betray their faith, but they were unshakable and did not betray Christ. As punishment for this, they were subjected to terrible torture, and later they were thrown into prison for three months, doomed to hunger and torment. But the holy martyrs were strong in their faith and the pagans, seeing this, beheaded Guria and Samon. Later their bodies were buried according to Christian customs.

The story of the third Saint Abib was similar and also consisted in the fact that the pagans tried to convert him to the worship of pagan gods and betray Christ. However, Aviv was not broken, for he was strengthened by his faith and paid for it with his life. The holy martyr Avaiv was burned alive. Some chroniclers' sources contain evidence that after the burning, Aviv's body was found unharmed. The body of the martyr Aviv was buried next to Saints Gurius and Samon.

The ancient chronicles mention one of the most famous legends about the girl Euphemia, confirming that, having a strong faith in Christ and offering prayers to the saints, a miracle will definitely happen, you will definitely be heard and protected.

The legend tells a story in which, during the attack of the Huns on Byzantium, one of the warriors wanted to marry a Christian girl, Euphemia. To begin with, he began to ask the girl’s mother for her hand in marriage. However, the girl’s mother Sofia understood that this Goth warrior came from far away and perhaps somewhere there, in his native land, he already has a wife and she refused him. So that the girl’s mother would believe in the purity of his intentions, he swore at the relics of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv, giving dinner to respect, love and care for her daughter, mother Sophia softened and soon agreed to their union, giving her blessing.

After the wedding, the warrior took his young wife Euphemia to his native land. Upon arrival home, the Goth warrior forced Euphemia to change into the dirty clothes worn by the maids, and took her into his house, where his wife and children were waiting for him from the war. He introduced Efemia as a Byzantine captive who would henceforth be a servant in their house.

After some time, poor Efimiya, who all the time endured humiliation, insults and insults addressed to her, gave birth to a son. The Goth's wife realized that her husband had brought back from the war not a captive, but a concubine. Being a very jealous wife, she killed (poisoned) Efimiya’s baby. When Efimiya discovered that her newborn son was dead, she noticed poison on his lips, wiping off the remnants of the poison with a piece of cloth, Efimiya soaked this cloth in the goblet from which the Goth’s wife always drank water. After drinking from the cup, the woman died, and the whole Gothic family brought down their accusations on Efimiya. Naming her a murderer, they decided to bury Efimiya alive along with the Goth’s dead wife. Poor Efimiya, having a strong Christian faith, began to pray to the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv, and a real miracle happened! The saints appeared behind her on white horses and carried Efimiya to her hometown.

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After a long time, the Goth warrior again came to the house of Efimiya’s mother and told her that her daughter Efimiya was healthy and happy, living and raising her son. But before he had time to close his mouth, Efemia herself appeared behind him. The inhabitants of the city captured the treacherous Goth and executed him.

I am sure this is not the only case when the holy martyrs Gury, Samon and Aviv helped women of the Christian faith. In our time, patron saints still help, protect and defend those who have suffered difficulties in marriage.

In order for love, harmony and peace to come to the family, there is an akathist to the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv.

Akathist to the holy martyrs

Kontakion 1

The chosen miracle workers of Christ and the holy confessors of the faith, Guria, Samona and Aviv of good character, we honor your memory with songs of praise, we sing as Christian intercessors, suffering patrons. But you, who have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles and misfortunes, calling with faith and love: Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Aviv, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Ikos 1

Angels in the flesh, the Trinity of Saints, equal in number, burning idols with love for God, strengthening the faith of Christ, glorifying the Holy Trinity, therefore praising your deeds, we say to you: Rejoice, lamps of piety. Rejoice, denouncers of wickedness. Rejoice, confirmation of the faith of Christ. Rejoice, pillars of the Church of God. Rejoice, hope and intercession of the faithful. Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 2

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Seeing the wickedness of the people of the city of Edes, Saints Gurius and Samon retired into the desert, fleeing the prince of this world and temptations and diligently serving God, chanting day and night: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having a wise mind, the holy martyrs worked hard for the glory of God, denouncing pagan wickedness, instructing those seeking truth on the right path and attracting many infidels to the True God, for this reason we say to you: Rejoice, planters of true worship of God. Rejoice, eradicators of demonic ministry. Rejoice, denouncers of the darkness of wickedness. Rejoice, destroyers of idolatrous charms. Rejoice, confessors of Christ in abundance. Rejoice, luminaries of the Orthodox faith. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 3

By the power of the overshadowing of the holy martyr from above, she was unafraid of the persecutors of the holy faith, heedless of the commands of the wicked Antonian and loudly glorifying the faith of Christ, and thus casting the belt to God in prison: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having the firmest faith in Christ Adamant and having armed ourselves with that power, we courageously endured naturally, holy martyrs, prison bonds and death itself, for this reason we praise such courage, we bless you with this: Rejoice, confessors of the true faith. Rejoice, heirs of the Kingdom of God. Rejoice, praise to the martyrs. Rejoice, glory to the passion-bearers. Rejoice, saints of the Church, affirmation. Rejoice, all kinds of Christian adornment. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 4

Obsessed with a storm of doubtful thoughts, the wicked King Licinius instigated a cruel persecution against Christians, but you, more passionate than Abiva, were not afraid of him, with firm faith you cried out to Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

When King Licinius heard your exploits, venerable Aviv, and your firm confession of faith, he became enraged with anger at you and commanded that you be put to death like the king’s enemy, but you, having learned about this, voluntarily went to torture, and with joy you endured fiery burning, For this reason, marveling at your great courage, we magnify you: Rejoice, fearless champion of the faith in Christ. Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, you who were hanged on the tree for having stretched out your hand on the tree with the cross. Rejoice, planed by iron claws. Rejoice, give comfort to those who mourn. Rejoice, quick helper to all who suffer for the truth. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 5

Naturally, the holy martyrs were like the godly stars in the firmament of heaven, enlightening the darkness of pagan wickedness with the rays of their life and instructing many on the path of truth. As we reverently honor your memory, we sing to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the people of the city of Edes many miracles that happened from the shrine of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Abiba, they greatly rejoiced and glorified the Lord with all their hearts, but we, honoring your holy memory, holy martyrs, tenderly cry out: Rejoice, intercessors of the unjustly persecuted. Rejoice, faithful servants of Christ, friends. Rejoice, guardian of those who are in chains and prisons. Rejoice, enlighteners of those who persecute and those who offend. Rejoice, comforters of the weeping. Rejoice, deliverers from insolent and cruel death. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 6

From the heights of wisdom, grace was received, for those who stand in redemption, O all-validated One, even the maiden, Holy One, delivered from bitter death. For you truly bring glory to the city of Edes and joy to the world, for this reason we sing to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Deliver us from the enemy of work, Jesus, Giver of Life, we implore your sufferers with prayers, so that the soul and body are not enslaved from passions, we praise those speedy help, as in the tomb closed by the husband and this soon having been delivered from death, we also cry to you: Rejoice, innocent Saved my wife from cruel death. Rejoice, having overcome the atrocities of her tormentor by her wondrous salvation. Rejoice, you have exposed your husband’s evil and cruel deed. Rejoice, having taught him to believe in the power of the Christian God. Rejoice, givers of mercy to those in need. Rejoice, vigilant guardians of those who honor your memory. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord, Lover of Mankind, will show His mercy to His people, keep your bodies incorruptible, performing miracles, from them all the faithful receive currents of healing, calling to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Leading new intercessors and wondrous miracle workers, the people from the city of Edes created a holy temple in your memory, and placed your relics in it, so that all those who suffer may draw help from them, we also have strong hope for you, we cry to you: Rejoice, ye souls and healers of our bodily ailments. Rejoice, you who cast out demons in the name of the Lord. Rejoice, evangelizers of the gospel truths of grace. Rejoice, bearers of Divine grace. Rejoice, you who have received much sorrow for the name of the Lord. Rejoice, having shone marvelously among His saints. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 8

It is strange and scary for infidels to hear what wondrous deeds are being accomplished from your holy relics: sick people are healed, passions are healed, but we, who have firm hope in us, cry out to God who is so good for you with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Having fulfilled all the virtues, and honoring them with the glory of God, listen, holy martyrs, to the prayers of the faithful who honor your holy memory, from them you hear: Rejoice, you poor in spirit, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, you who mourn, for you will be comforted. Rejoice, meek ones, for you have inherited the earth. Rejoice, you who have been hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for you have been filled. Rejoice, O mercy, for you have obtained natural mercy. Rejoice, pure in heart, for you have already seen God. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 9

All kinds of misfortunes that came to the city of Edes, naturally, holy martyrs, did not abandon us, humble and sinners, but all the people of our country in Orthodoxy and like-mindedness, let us all cry out with one mouth and one heart to the Lord who glorified you: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

We see you, the holy martyrs, like fish of silence; they are perplexed as to how nature hovered in spirit in the desert and in the midst of man, vigilant in his deeds. We, rejoicing, as such are imams, teachers and prayer books, glorify you, saying: Rejoice, cymbals of the Word of God. Rejoice, warm intercessors for us before God. Rejoice, enlighteners of the Jews and Greeks. Rejoice, evangelists of the three-day Divinity. Rejoice, teachers of meekness and self-control. Rejoice, denouncer of lies and crimes. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 10

Although the people of the city of Edes from the mental wolf, they firmly exhorted them to stand in true faith below the wiles of the enemy, to be afraid, but even in sorrows and misfortunes to thank God for you, singing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

The wall is solid and a more reliable refuge, holy martyrs, to all who come running to you and require quick help, for this reason, in the tenderness of our hearts, we cry: Rejoice, joy to all who mourn. Rejoice, refuge and liberation for all the oppressed and enslaved. Rejoice, intercession of widows and orphans. Rejoice, protection from heresies and schisms. Rejoice, for all the wickedness of your life is astonishing. Rejoice, for all piety rejoices in your name. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 11

Bring songs of thanksgiving to the Lord and for us, our warm intercessors, we beg you ever and again not to depart from us, for our sin, but ask mercy from the Lord for everyone who cries out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Praising the luminous trinity of holy martyrs, let us, faithfully, eliminate strife and strife in this life, flee disagreements and divisions in the Orthodox faith and preserving the unity of the spirit in the union of peace, let us exclaim from the depths of our souls: Rejoice, loud trumpets of the Gospel gospel. Rejoice, sweet-sounding harp of the preaching of salvation. Rejoice, guardians of the strength of truth. Rejoice, destroyers of unwavering unrighteousness. Rejoice, givers of peace and blessings to pious families. Rejoice, severe punishments for cruel and unfaithful spouses. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 12

The grace given to you from God, leading, we celebrate your memory, holy martyrs, with fervent prayer flowing to your honorable image, with your firm help, as if we are protected by an insurmountable wall, for this reason we praise you, passion-bearers of Christ, and earnestly call to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your wondrous life and martyrdom, we pray to you, passion-bearers of Christ Gurie, Samona and Aviv, you will be our good helpers in everything, bless us with peace and love, give us firm faith, purity of life and the fear of God, and have all the peace of mind, in let us exclaim with joy: Rejoice, for your names are glorified even among the unbelievers. Rejoice, peace and joy to those who mourn, Rejoice, fear and surprise to those who offend. Rejoice, you saved an innocent wife from cruel death. Rejoice, for the evil of her husband is worthy of punishment. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 13

O holy passion-bearers of Christ Guria, Samon and Aviv, accept this song of our praise and, having heard our earnest desire, deliver us with your warm intercession to God, from all evil, from enmity and disagreement and all kinds of severe troubles and diseases, and with love we honor you , let us call to God: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

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Kontakion 1

The chosen miracle workers of Christ and the holy confessors of the faith, Guria, Samona and Aviv of good character, we honor your memory with songs of praise, we sing as Christian intercessors, suffering patrons. But you, who have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles and misfortunes, calling with faith and love: Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Aviv, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Ikos 1

Angels in the flesh, the Trinity of Saints, equal in number, burning idols with love for God, strengthening the faith of Christ, glorifying the Holy Trinity, therefore praising your deeds, we say to you: Rejoice, lamps of piety. Rejoice, denouncers of wickedness. Rejoice, confirmation of the faith of Christ. Rejoice, pillars of the Church of God. Rejoice, hope and intercession of the faithful. Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 2

Seeing the wickedness of the people of the city of Edes, Saints Gurius and Samon retired into the desert, fleeing the prince of this world and temptations and diligently serving God, chanting day and night: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having a wise mind, the holy martyrs worked hard for the glory of God, denouncing pagan wickedness, instructing those seeking truth on the right path and attracting many infidels to the True God, for this reason we say to you: Rejoice, planters of true worship of God. Rejoice, eradicators of demonic ministry. Rejoice, denouncers of the darkness of wickedness. Rejoice, destroyers of idolatrous charms. Rejoice, confessors of Christ in abundance. Rejoice, luminaries of the Orthodox faith. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 3

By the power of the overshadowing of the holy martyr from above, she was unafraid of the persecutors of the holy faith, heedless of the commands of the wicked Antonian and loudly glorifying the faith of Christ, and thus casting the belt to God in prison: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having the firmest faith in Christ Adamant and having armed ourselves with that power, we courageously endured naturally, holy martyrs, prison bonds and death itself, for this reason we praise such courage, we bless you with this: Rejoice, confessors of the true faith. Rejoice, heirs of the Kingdom of God. Rejoice, praise to the martyrs. Rejoice, glory to the passion-bearers. Rejoice, saints of the Church, affirmation. Rejoice, all kinds of Christian adornment. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 4

Obsessed with a storm of doubtful thoughts, the wicked King Licinius stirred up a cruel persecution against Christians, but you, more passionately patient than Aviv, were not afraid of him, with firm faith you cried out to Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

When King Licinius heard your exploits, venerable Aviv, and your firm confession of faith, he became enraged with anger at you and commanded that you be put to death like the king’s enemy, but you, having learned about this, voluntarily went to torture, and with joy you endured fiery burning, For this reason, marveling at your great courage, we magnify you: Rejoice, fearless champion of the faith in Christ. Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, you who were hanged on the tree for having stretched out your hand on the tree with the cross. Rejoice, planed by iron claws. Rejoice, give comfort to those who mourn. Rejoice, quick helper to all who suffer for the truth. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 5

Naturally, the holy martyrs were like the godly stars in the firmament of heaven, enlightening the darkness of pagan wickedness with the rays of their life and instructing many on the path of truth. As we reverently honor your memory, we sing to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the people of the city of Edes many miracles that happened from the shrine of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Abiba, they greatly rejoiced and glorified the Lord with all their hearts, but we, honoring your holy memory, holy martyrs, tenderly cry out: Rejoice, intercessors of the unjustly persecuted. Rejoice, faithful servants of Christ, friends. Rejoice, guardian of those who are in chains and prisons. Rejoice, enlighteners of those who persecute and those who offend. Rejoice, comforters of the weeping. Rejoice, deliverers from insolent and cruel death. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 6

From the heights of wisdom, grace was received, for those who stand in redemption, O all-validated One, even the maiden, Holy One, delivered from bitter death. For you truly bring glory to the city of Edes and joy to the world, for this reason we sing to the Lord: Alleluia

Ikos 6

Deliver us from the enemy of work, Jesus, Giver of Life, we implore your sufferers with prayers, so that the soul and body are not enslaved from passions, we praise those speedy help, as in the tomb closed by the husband and this soon having been delivered from death, we also cry to you: Rejoice, innocent Saved my wife from cruel death. Rejoice, having overcome the atrocities of her tormentor by her wondrous salvation. Rejoice, you have exposed your husband’s evil and cruel deed. Rejoice, having taught him to believe in the power of the Christian God. Rejoice, givers of mercy to those in need. Rejoice, vigilant guardians of those who honor your memory. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord, Lover of Mankind, will show His mercy to His people, keep your bodies incorruptible, performing miracles, from them all the faithful receive currents of healing, calling to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Leading new intercessors and wondrous miracle workers, the people from the city of Edes created a holy temple in your memory, and placed your relics in it, so that all those who suffer may draw help from them, we also have strong hope for you, we cry to you: Rejoice, ye souls and healers of our bodily ailments. Rejoice, you who cast out demons in the name of the Lord. Rejoice, evangelists of the Gospel truths of “grace”. Rejoice, bearers of Divine grace. Rejoice, you who have received much sorrow for the name of the Lord. Rejoice, having shone marvelously among His saints. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 8

It is strange and scary for infidels to hear what wondrous deeds are being accomplished from your holy relics: sick people are healed, passions are healed, but we, who have firm hope in us, cry out to God who is so good for you with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Having fulfilled all the virtues, and honoring them with the glory of God, listen, holy martyrs, to the prayers of the faithful who honor your holy memory, from them you hear: Rejoice, you poor in spirit, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, you who mourn, for you will be comforted. Rejoice, meek ones, for you have inherited the earth. Rejoice, you who have been hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for you have been filled. Rejoice, O mercy, for you have obtained natural mercy. Rejoice, pure in heart, for you have already seen God. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 9

All kinds of misfortunes that came to the city of Edes, naturally, holy martyrs, did not abandon us, humble and sinners, but all the people of our country in Orthodoxy and like-mindedness, let us all cry out with one mouth and one heart to the Lord who glorified you: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

We see you, the holy martyrs, like fish of silence; they are perplexed as to how nature hovered in spirit in the desert and in the midst of man, vigilant in his deeds. We, rejoicing, as such are imams, teachers and prayer books, glorify you, saying: Rejoice, cymbals of the Word of God. Rejoice, warm intercessors for us before God. Rejoice, enlighteners of the Jews and Greeks. Rejoice, evangelists of the three-day Divinity. Rejoice, teachers of meekness and self-control. Rejoice, denouncer of lies and crimes. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 10

Although the people of the city of Edes from the mental wolf, they firmly exhorted them to stand in true faith below the wiles of the enemy, to be afraid, but even in sorrows and misfortunes to thank God for you, singing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

The wall is solid and a more reliable refuge, holy martyrs, to all who come running to you and require quick help, for this reason, in the tenderness of our hearts, we cry: Rejoice, joy to all who mourn. Rejoice, refuge and liberation for all the oppressed and enslaved. Rejoice, intercession of widows and orphans. Rejoice, protection from heresies and schisms. Rejoice, for all the wickedness of your life is astonishing. Rejoice, for all piety rejoices in your name. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 11

Bring songs of thanksgiving to the Lord and for us, our warm intercessors, we beg you ever and again not to depart from us, for our sin, but ask mercy from the Lord for everyone who cries out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Praising the luminous trinity of holy martyrs, let us, faithfully, eliminate strife and strife in this life, flee disagreements and divisions in the Orthodox faith and preserving the unity of the spirit in the union of peace, let us exclaim from the depths of our souls: Rejoice, loud trumpets of the Gospel gospel. Rejoice, sweet-sounding harp of the preaching of salvation. Rejoice, guardians of the strength of truth. Rejoice, destroyers of unwavering unrighteousness. Rejoice, givers of peace and blessings to pious families. Rejoice, severe punishments for cruel and unfaithful spouses. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 12

The grace given to you from God, leading, we celebrate your memory, holy martyrs, with fervent prayer flowing to your honorable image, with your firm help, as if we are protected by an insurmountable wall, for this reason we praise you, passion-bearers of Christ, and earnestly call to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your wondrous life and martyrdom, we pray to you, passion-bearers of Christ Gurie, Samona and Aviv, you will be our good helpers in everything, bless us with peace and love, give us firm faith, purity of life and the fear of God, and have all the peace of mind, in let us exclaim with joy: Rejoice, for your names are glorified even among the unbelievers. Rejoice, peace and joy to those who mourn, Rejoice, fear and surprise to those who offend. Rejoice, you saved an innocent wife from cruel death. Rejoice, for the evil of her husband is worthy of punishment. Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 13

O holy passion-bearers of Christ Guria, Samon and Aviv, accept this song of our praise and, having heard our earnest desire, deliver us with your warm intercession to God, from all evil, from enmity and disagreement and all kinds of severe troubles and diseases, and with love we honor you , let us call to God: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Kontakion 1

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Ikos 1

Rejoice, lamps of piety.

Rejoice, denouncers of wickedness.

Rejoice, confirmation of the faith of Christ.

Rejoice, pillars of the Church of God.

Rejoice, hope and intercession of the faithful.

Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Having a wise mind, the holy martyrs worked hard for the glory of God, denouncing pagan wickedness, guiding those seeking truth on the right path and attracting many infidels to the True God, for this reason we say to you:

Rejoice, planters of true worship of God.

Rejoice, eradicators of demonic ministry.

Rejoice, denouncers of the darkness of wickedness.

Rejoice, destroyers of idolatrous charms.

Rejoice, confessors of Christ in abundance.

Rejoice, luminaries of the Orthodox faith.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Rejoice, confessors of true faith.

Rejoice, heirs of the Kingdom of God.

Rejoice, praise to the martyrs.

Rejoice, glory to the passion-bearers.

Rejoice, saints of the Church, affirmation.

Rejoice, all kinds of Christian adornment.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 4

Obsessed with a storm of doubtful thoughts, the wicked King Licinius instigated a cruel persecution against Christians, but you, more passionate than Abiva, were not afraid of him, with firm faith you cried out to Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Rejoice, fearless champion of faith in Christ.

Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ.

Rejoice, you who were hanged on the tree for having stretched out your hand on the tree with the cross.

Rejoice, planed by iron claws.

Rejoice, give comfort to those who mourn. Rejoice, quick helper to all who suffer for the truth.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Seeing the people of the city of Edes many miracles that happened from the shrine of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv, they rejoiced greatly and glorified the Lord with all their hearts, but we, honoring your holy memory, holy martyrs, tenderly cry out:

Rejoice, intercessors of the unjustly persecuted.

Rejoice, faithful servants of Christ, friends.

Rejoice, guardian of those who are in chains and prisons.

Rejoice, enlighteners of those who persecute and those who offend.

Rejoice, comforters of the weeping.

Rejoice, deliverers from insolent and cruel death.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Rejoice, you saved an innocent wife from cruel death.

Rejoice, having overcome the atrocities of her tormentor by her wondrous salvation.

Rejoice, you have exposed your husband’s evil and cruel deed.

Rejoice, having taught him to believe in the power of the Christian God.

Rejoice, givers of mercy to those in need.

Rejoice, vigilant guardians of those who honor your memory.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

Rejoice, healers of our mental and physical ailments.

Rejoice, you who cast out demons in the name of the Lord.

Rejoice, evangelists of the Gospel truths of “grace”.

Rejoice, bearers of Divine grace.

Rejoice, you who have received much sorrow for the name of the Lord.

Rejoice, having shone marvelously among His saints.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Having fulfilled all the virtues, and honoring them with the glory of God, listen, holy martyrs, to the prayers of the faithful who honor your holy memory, from whom you hear the sips:

Rejoice, you poor in spirit, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rejoice, you who mourn, for you will be comforted.

Rejoice, meek ones, for you have inherited the earth.

Rejoice, you who have been hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for you have been filled.

Rejoice, O mercy, for you have obtained natural mercy.

Rejoice, pure in heart, for you have already seen God.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

Rejoice, cymbals of the Word of God.

Rejoice, warm intercessors for us before God.

Rejoice, enlighteners of the Jews and Greeks.

Rejoice, evangelists of the three-day Divinity.

Rejoice, teachers of meekness and self-control.

Rejoice, denouncer of lies and crimes.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

The wall is solid and a safer refuge, holy martyrs, to all who come running to you and require immediate help, for this reason we cry out in the tenderness of our hearts:

Rejoice, joy to all who mourn.

Rejoice, refuge and liberation for all the oppressed and enslaved.

Rejoice, intercession of widows and orphans.

Rejoice, protection from heresies and schisms.

Rejoice, for all the wickedness of your life is astonishing.

Rejoice, for all piety rejoices in your name.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

In praising the luminous trinity of holy martyrs, let us, faithfully, eliminate strife and strife in this life, avoid disagreements and divisions in the Orthodox faith and preserving the unity of the spirit in the union of peace, let us exclaim from the depths of our souls:

Rejoice, loud trumpets of the Gospel gospel.

Rejoice, sweet-sounding harp of the preaching of salvation.

Rejoice, guardians of the strength of truth.

Rejoice, destroyers of unwavering unrighteousness.

Rejoice, givers of peace and blessings to pious families.

Rejoice, severe punishments for cruel and unfaithful spouses.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Rejoice, for your names are also glorified among the unbelievers.

Rejoice, peace and joy to those who mourn.

Rejoice, fear and surprise to those who offend.

Rejoice, you saved an innocent wife from cruel death.

Rejoice, for the evil of her husband is worthy of punishment.

Rejoice, Guria, Samona and Abiva, passion-bearers of Christ and patron of the offended!

Kontakion 13

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayers to the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv

First prayer

About the saints of the martyr and confessor of Christ Guria, Samon and Aviv! Warm intercessors and prayer books for us before God, in the tenderness of our hearts, looking at your most pure image, we humbly pray to you: hear us, your sinful and unworthy servants, who are in troubles, sorrows and misfortunes, and having looked at our grave and countless sins, reveal Your great mercy to us, raise us up from the depths of sin, enlighten our minds, soften the evil and damned heart, stop the envy, enmity and strife that live in us. Overshadow us with peace, love and the fear of God, beg the merciful Lord to cover the multitude of our sins with His ineffable mercy. May she preserve her holy Church from unbelief, heresies and schisms. May he give our country peace, prosperity, and fertility of the land; love and harmony for spouses; obedience to children; patience for the offended; those who offend the fear of God; complacency to those who mourn; those who rejoice abstain. May He cover us all with His all-powerful right hand, and may He deliver us from famine, destruction, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, and vain deaths. May He protect us with the militia of His holy Angels, so that upon our departure from this life we may be delivered from the wiles of the evil one and his secret aerial ordeals, and not condemned to appear before the Throne of the Lord of Glory, where the faces of the saints, the Angels with all the saints, glorify the most holy and magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Second prayer

About the glorification of the martyr Guria, Samon and Aviv! Protect us, servant of God (names), from the misfortunes of evil people and the machinations of demons: protect us from unexpected death, deliver us from fire, sword and every soul-destroying situation. Hey, passion-bearers of Christ, through your prayers arrange for us all that is good and useful, so that a pious life has passed through a temporary life and a death without shame has been achieved, we will be worthy of your warm intercession with all the saints at the right hand of the Just God of the Judge and constantly glorify Him, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. .

Prayer three

Oh, glory to the martyr Guria, Samona and Aviva! To you, as a quick helper and a warm prayer book, we resort to weakness and unworthiness, fervently pleading: do not despise us, who have fallen into many iniquities and are sinning all the days and hours; guide the erring on the right path, heal the suffering and mourning; keep us in a blameless and chaste life; and as in ancient times, so now remain the patrons of marriages, in love and like-mindedness this affirms and delivers from all evil and calamity. Protect, O the great power of the confessor, all Orthodox Christians from misfortunes, evil people and the machinations of demons; Protect me from unexpected death, begging the All-Good Lord, that He may add great and rich mercy to us, His humble servant. We are not worthy to call on the magnificent name of our Creator with unclean lips, unless you, holy martyrs, intercede for us; For this reason we resort to you and ask for your intercession before the Lord. Also deliver us from famine, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, internecine warfare, deadly plagues and every soul-destroying situation. To her, passion-bearers of Christ, through your prayers arrange for us all that is good and useful, so that a pious life of a temporary life has passed and a death without shame has been achieved, we will be worthy of your warm intercession with all the saints at the right hand of the Just God of the Judge, and Him to unceasingly glorify with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion to martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv, confessors

Troparion, tone 5

The miracles of your saints, martyr, are an insurmountable wall, given to us, O Christ God, destroy the councils of tongues with their prayers, strengthen the holy Church, for there is only one good and lover of mankind.