What holiday is it today?
July 24, 2021, Saturday
Today are holidays, events: Events that happened on July 24 in the world, in various years Tomorrow: Memorial Day of Vladimir Vysotsky Day of St. Christopher (patron saint of motorists and traffic police)
Today is an Orthodox holiday: Great Martyr Euphemia All-Praised. Equal to the Apostles Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, in holy baptism Helena. St. Arkady of Vyazemsky, Novotorzhsky... Tomorrow: Martyrs Proclus and Hilary. Reverend Mikhail Malein. Venerable Arseny of Novgorod. Venerable Martyr Simon of Volomsk...
Today is a national holiday: Efimya Stozharnitsa. Olga Stradnitsa... Tomorrow: Proclus the Mourner...
Seasons
Seasons, four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) characterized by certain average temperatures. The period during which the Sun passes through one of these sectors is called the season. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the Sun passes through the initial circle of declination and its right ascension is 0° (vernal equinox). Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere occur when the sun's right ascension is 90° (summer solstice). Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the sun's right ascension is 180° (autumnal equinox). The beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere is considered to be the winter solstice, when the direct ascension of the Sun is 270°... Next: Seasons. Russian folk calendar. Monthly words...
Folk calendar about every day
Every day one season always replaces another and this determines a person’s way of life. In connection with this, a folk calendar was formed in which there were practically no nameless, unmarked days. Every day was special, had its own purpose. All this was determined by climate conditions and astrological phenomena.
A calendar is a system for counting periods of time. The first calendars arose a long time ago, in ancient times, because there was a need to measure time. The word calendar comes from the Latin words caleo - to proclaim and calendarium - debt book. This is due to the fact that in Ancient Rome the beginning of each month was especially proclaimed, and because it was customary to pay debts on the first day of the month. Different peoples counted time differently. Some calendars are based on the changing phases of the moon - lunar calendars; in others - the change of seasons - sunny; in others, the length of the year was coordinated with the change of seasons, and the counting of months was associated with the phases of the Moon. Such calendars are called lunisolar.
In Rus', the calendar was called a monthly calendar. Every day, the month book covered the entire year of peasant life, “describing” day by day, month after month, where each day had its own holidays or weekdays, customs and superstitions, traditions and rituals, natural signs and phenomena. The cyclical nature of the calendar is reminiscent of human life, where spring is youth, summer is heyday, autumn is the time of harvesting fruits (it’s good if there are some, otherwise you can live your life without collecting fruits), winter is the time of wisdom and peace. This cyclicality and rhythm determined the way of life of the farmer. The folk calendar was an agricultural calendar, which was reflected in the names of the months, folk signs, rituals and customs. Even the determination of the timing and duration of the seasons is associated with real climatic conditions. Hence the discrepancy between the names of the months in different areas... Next: Folk calendar...
Other prayers
In addition to the akathist, there are short prayers that are addressed to the holy great martyr.
Prayer
O Saint Catherine, virgin and martyr, true bride of Christ! We pray to you through special grace, which your Bridegroom, Sweetest Jesus, precedes you: as if you had put to shame the charms of the tormentor, with your wisdom you conquered fifty times and gave them to drink in Heaven With clear teaching, you have guided us to the light of true faith, so ask us for this Godly wisdom, and We, having dissolved all the machinations of the hellish tormentor and despised the temptations of the world and the flesh, are worthy to appear of Divine glory and to expand our holy Orthodox faith, we are made worthy vessels , and with you in the Heavenly Tabernacle we praise and glorify the Lord and our Master Jesus Christ to all ages. Amen.
Prayer to the Great Martyr Catherine for good suitors
Oh, holy Great Martyr Catherine, the chosen vessel of purity, the pillar of Orthodoxy, our reliable intercessor, who showed us the guilt of begging you, a legal ascetic, a saint resting holy on a holy mountain! We pray to you: having come down from above, listen to the voice of our prayer, look at the misfortune of your servants, enlighten the darkness of our mind, make us wise in heaven, not earthly. Hasten with your prayers to overcome carnal lusts, addictions to the world and the machinations of evil spirits who are viciously fighting against us: so that through your intercession in the days of this life we will be free from their hostile attacks and after the end from their aerial tortures. Oh, wise maiden! Grant us everything that is useful for asking: you can ask much from your beloved Bridegroom, Christ our God. We know that the prayer of the righteous can do much, promoted by the compassion of the merciful God, to whom be glory, honor and thanksgiving always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Catherine for pregnancy
Oh, holy virgin and martyr Catherine! We pray to you: look upon the misfortunes of sinners, servants of God (names), make us wise on high, not earthly. Hasten us through your prayers to overcome carnal lusts, addiction to the world and the machinations of evil spirits who are viciously fighting against us; May your intercession in the days of this life free us from their hostile attacks and from their aerial tortures. O wise maiden! Grant us all the benefits of asking, for you can ask much from your Beloved Bridegroom, Christ our God. We know that the prayer of the righteous can do much, aided by the goodness of the Merciful God, to Him be glory, honor and thanksgiving always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
Prayer to Saint Catherine during difficult childbirth
The most beautiful, wise, wonderful Virgin, St. Great Martyr Catherine! Having completely studied all Hellenic wisdom, oratory and philosophy, and the science of medicine, having learned well, you desired more enlightenment, but having believed in Christ, in a vision you saw the eternal baby in the arms of his most pure mother, who gave you the ring of immortal betrothal to him. Then, having endured severe torment, severe blows and cruel wounds, and the darkness of prison, and the crushing of members on wheels, by the power of Christ you were healed from all this. Going to execution, you prayed thus, glorious great martyr: “Lord Jesus Christ! I will call on those who are your all-holy name, and fill them with good forgiveness of everything they need, so that your greatness may be sung from everyone forever.” To the wives who are tormented by birth illnesses and who call on you for help, showing intercession, you, Saint Catherine; Therefore, now, with love and reverence, those who pray to you, and with warm faith, and with tears from the bottom of their hearts, do not reject the wives who come running to you, hasten to their aid and free them from difficult childbirth, so that having given birth to children, they will raise them in the fear of God, thanking you, most glorious Catherine, for the help shown to them, and glorifying God for you with all their house. Amen.
Fishing calendar for every day
The fishing calendar should not be taken as an absolutely indisputable truth. Fish biting is greatly influenced by a whole range of natural factors, as well as the influence on the nature of man himself. You must not forget that the fish’s bite depends and is determined not only by the calendar dates and biological cycles of their life, reflected in the calendar, but also, no less, by the state of their habitat; the bite also depends on weather conditions: air and water temperatures, cloudiness, wind direction and strength, etc... Next: Fishing calendar...
Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr Catherine
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Kontakion 1
Let us sing songs of praise to the chosen and crowned virgin martyr, the bride of Christ Catherine, as the glorious conqueror of the tormentor and the wise teacher of philosophers: you, the Great Martyr Catherine, Give boldness to the Lord, bow down mercifully to the needy petitions of those calling you:
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Ikos 1
An angel of equal purity, holy virgin Catherine, from the Angels of Divine illumination you were granted, with them chanting the Trisagion hymn, hear us singing to you on this earth:
Rejoice, holy dwelling, honorable; Rejoice, wonderful sign of God’s Providence coming true on you.
Rejoice, the Father's favor to the vessel; Rejoice, fulfillment of the sufferings of Christ.
Rejoice, pure abode of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, enlightened by the light of pious faith.
Rejoice, born of the holy font; Rejoice, you who washed your garments in the Blood of Lambs on the earth.
Rejoice, rejoicing with the holy virgins in Heaven.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 2
Seeing a vision similar to herself, Catherine flowed to the holy elder, the icon of the Mother of God who had previously given her the icon, and told him how the Mother turned away His face to her when he appeared with His Most Pureness whom Christ called me foolish, and poor, and ugly, until he forsakes the wickedness of idols . The Reverend, having heard this, instructed her in the sacraments of faith and baptized her. She, in renewal of spirit, gave thanks to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Good reason, true nobility, indestructible wealth having been acquired in spiritual birth, Saint Catherine is worthy to appear as the Heavenly Bridegroom Christ, who, having appeared to her again, loved her and gave her Hoop yourself with this ring as a bride. She, having known such favor from God towards her, was so wounded by His love, as if she no longer thought about earthly things, but was constantly thinking about her Beloved. You who are worthy of such grace, hear from us:
Rejoice, you who hated the stench of the world; Rejoice, flowing into the stench of the world of Christ.
Rejoice, good lover of the Immortal Bridegroom; Rejoice, treasure of the Most High's favor.
Rejoice, bright morning star; Rejoice, perfect moon.
Rejoice, olive tree, planted in the house of God; Rejoice, cedar, high-growing in Lebanon.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High then gave boldness to Saint Catherine, even though the wicked Tsar Maximin fearlessly denounced the offering of sacrifices to an idol, and he remained speechless for many hours, unable to resist her eyes naked. She, thanking God, sang: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having the wisdom given to her from above, Saint Catherine, when the wicked king set before her, inquired about her family and rank, she confessed to herself to be the daughter of the king, philosophical and the science of rhetoric, which has studied well, especially the bride of Christ, which she calls herself, in clear rejection of idolatry . For this reason we sing to her sice:
Rejoice, O most glorious Catherine; Rejoice, royal consecration.
Rejoice, bee, who flew away the smoke of the idols, Rejoice, dove, possessing the gold of the wing.
Rejoice, censer of Christ's fragrance.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 4
The king became furious with a storm of rage against the holy virgin, saying to her: “Do not speak evil about our gods.” Saint Catherine answered: “If you desire to shake off the darkness of delusion from your spiritual eyes, you will understand the wickedness of your gods and you will know the true God, His name, only the verb, or the cross, from formed in the air, he drives away your gods and destroys you. And if you command me, I will show you the truth, singing to my God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 4
Having heard your free and wise answer about the faith of Christ, the wicked king, fearing that he would not be defeated by you, gathered fifty wise men from the borders of his empire, numbering fifty, for a debate. But you, confirmed by the Archangel Michael and confident of victory, rejoiced to enter into a debate with them. Take therefore, maiden, this praise from us:
Rejoice, exponent of the mind of Christ; Rejoice, cherubic one who has acquired the knowledge of God.
Rejoice, inflamed with seraphic love for God; Rejoice, wisest of the wise.
Rejoice, you who sharpened the spiritual sword against unbelief; Rejoice, persecutor of wickedness.
Rejoice, faithful teacher.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 5
You were like a godly star, Ekaterino, having transformed fifty orbits and guided them on the Christian path leading to the righteous Sun, from the Virgin who shone forth to Christ God, with your wise words you who were condemned to be burned for Christ’s sake and were admonished by your prayer, went with joy to fire, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the reigning commandments in you neglected and admonitions despised, he turned to wickedness, even by caresses to deceive you, promising to give you half the kingdom. But you preferred faith to earthly treasures, and you loved the Bridegroom Christ more than the earthly kingdom and the garment of martyrdom more than the scarlet robe, and you rejected his vanity. For this reason, let us sing this praiseworthy note:
Rejoice, virgin, who has exposed flattery; Rejoice, thou who trampled down the hesitating serpent.
Rejoice, daughter of the king; Rejoice, virgin, clothed in gold.
Rejoice, you who have surpassed every substance; Rejoice, you who have ascended to the mountain of vision of God.
Rejoice, enlightened by the light of the knowledge of God; Rejoice, trumpet of the spirit, singing the voice of true theology.
Rejoice, good confession of faith; Rejoice, radiance of the gospel light.
Rejoice, guardian of eternal laws; Rejoice, our helper.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 6
As a God-bearing preacher, jealous of the apostle, you boldly preached Christ, the true God, to Him in your wounds and in prison: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The light of the true understanding of God, which shone in your heart, drove away the darkness of sorrows, which did not leave you hungry, sending you food like a dove, below the cold of illness, He visited you in prison, encouraging and promising many crowns. But you, patient-hearted, have thus strengthened you even more, and you have strengthened both Queen Augusta and the commander Porphyria, who flowed to you from the army, you have turned to the light of the faith of Christ and taught you this song:
Rejoice, world-maker of Divine love; Rejoice, strong adamante.
Rejoice, wine of unspeakable miracles; Rejoice, you who killed the enemy with patience.
Rejoice, you who bore the wounds of the Lord on your body; Rejoice, Queen Augusta and those who came to the martyrdom, guide.
Rejoice, for in the darkness you were a light; Rejoice, for the Lord Himself, the Light of the world, showed Himself to you in the former prison.
Rejoice, quick fixer of the bonds of sin; Rejoice, quick healer for those who are sick.
Rejoice, helper of our salvation.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 7
I want the godless king to lead you to vile idolatry, but he lays a snare for you, O wise one, to catch you with flattering praise of your beauty; You called the beauty of a thing that is temporary and fleeting, but you confessed Christ as the living and true God and sang to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The king showed his rage and inhumanity again, commanding the eparch to tear apart your virgin, pure and holy body with wheels, but miraculously, by the hand of an Angel, abiye was allowed, you were harmless and the wheels They were crushed to pieces, and many were killed by the infidels, for the king himself and the coming people were surprised, as well as cry out: “Great is the Christian God.” We, marveling at this, cry out to you:
Rejoice, martyr, honest and righteous angel; Rejoice, glory to the suffering regiments.
Rejoice, bright victory against the enemies; Rejoice, fear of the infidels.
Rejoice, vessel of the abundant power of God; Rejoice, joy of the faithful.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 8
Having seen the strange glory of the change and the suffering of the queen and the commander from the war for Christ, let us turn away from the love of the world and the flesh and focus ourselves on the understanding of God, who is beauty, and glory, and a crown for us, singing: Halleluah ́ia.
Ikos 8
All the sweetness, all the desire to you, the holy Ekaterino, who quickly Jesus: the glory of his wisely Gorkia Muki was terrified by Yesi and the skitper, suggested to you, the procused, predicted the booguting reward. Receive this praise from us:
Rejoice, pure, pure lover of the Pure; Rejoice, turtledove, who longed for the Red Bridegroom in the desert of the far world.
Rejoice, His fragrant robe stinks; Rejoice, like a chamois on the fragrant mountains, looking for the Born One before the eternal hills.
Rejoice, you who accomplished the feat of suffering for the love of Christ; Rejoice, you who brought the face of the martyr to God.
Rejoice, for through you I have received the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, for you too will receive tea.
Rejoice, protection and protection is ours.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature rejoiced with joy, in vain you, Ekaterino, having defeated the ruler of the world, marching to the worldly as a victorious commander, in the wake of the suffering regiment, and sang victorious, crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The vitiations of many things have become dull: since it is not possible to counter-pronounce with your inspired words, they honor your gifts with silence; But we, who are weak, how can we open our mouths to your praise? However, we dare and pray, O good one, to safely bring you this song:
Rejoice, organ of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, dawn of indescribable radiance.
Rejoice, abyss of Divine dogmas; Rejoice, thou art of cunning, who hast despised the philosophers.
Rejoice, cup of wisdom; Rejoice, thou who hast torn apart the weaving of the twists.
Rejoice, looser of the captivity of sin.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 10
Wanting to save your soul, you neglected your body, Ekaterino, and to the beheading of the sword, I gave the tormentor the saying for that, you joyfully flowed, singing to the Holy Immortal: Alleluia .
Ikos 10
A hard and insurmountable wall appeared to you wives, to you to the place of beheading, accompanying you and with a sob you are hard-hearted towards yourself and recklessly being named: as if you did not spare the sweet belly in bloom in your youth, as if you despised the earthly kingdom and bliss offered. You forbade their useless crying and idle talk, seeking to quickly unite through death with your Beloved, for this sake hear:
Rejoice, joyfully for the Head of the Church of Christ, who bowed her head to the sword; Rejoice, you who endured to the end.
Rejoice, thou who has ended the course of goodness; Rejoice, for you have not turned aside from the path of Christ’s confession through sorrow, wounds, or sword.
Rejoice, for you who kept the flame of love in the fountain of blood unquenchable; Rejoice, beauty of the martyrs.
Rejoice, strong refuge for Christians.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 11
I dare to bring you a praiseworthy song, but our word becomes impoverished and our mind is perplexed as to how to speak; On the other hand, your wise word, which has snatched many away from ignorance and idolatry, restores us. Give us your word, so that we can sing to Him who astonished His greatness upon you: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
I shine a light-receiving light, extinguished by the sword truncation, but placed on the candlestick of Heaven before the Throne of the Holy Trinity, having seen the Holy Angels, worshiping the One who lives forever and having received the command from the Lord Well, your virgin body was buried on Mount Sinai, so that it would not be visible, as you yourself wanted , enemy of the Lord. We send this song to you:
Rejoice, sun-shaped virgin, who ascended to Heaven in spirit; Rejoice, thou who hast reached the mountainous Zion.
Rejoice, crowned with kindness in the hand of the Lord; Rejoice, cup, from the abundance the house of God draws joy.
Rejoice, thou who art nearest everlastingly nearer to the tabernacle not made by hands; Rejoice, you who truly rest your body on the mountain.
Rejoice, for there you can see the procession of the God of Sinai, the God of Jacob; Rejoice, the places of God's vision are the possession of Moses.
Rejoice, instruction from Elijah’s jealousy; Rejoice, fireproof bush appears.
Rejoice, O virgin, Virgin Queen, clothed in robes of gold, speckled with the following; Rejoice, for by you He is glorified among the tympanum virgins.
Rejoice, for His glory is upon you; Rejoice, primate of the Eternal Throne.
Rejoice, you who pray to you from the temple of the universe; Rejoice, censer of prayers to the Most High for us.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 12
Grace has been given to you from God to guide you to the knowledge of His truth, in the most hidden mystery, and to give to everyone even for the benefit of petition. Moreover, we, who are darkened, tenderly ask you, wise virgin: enlighten our intelligent eyes and lay for us a path to Heaven, so that we may sing with you, now and forever, to the Only Wise One: Hallelu ́ia.
Ikos 12
Singing your mighty martyrdom, we praise you as an animated vessel for the salvation of men: through your mind God will destroy the wisdom of the wise of this age; by you I called Vitius into a holy language, into a people of renewal, so as to suffer for Christ. Enlighten us, O good virgin, who are darkened, and let us call to you:
Rejoice, mirror of God's wisdom; Rejoice, clothed in the power of the Most High.
Rejoice, ascetic, anointed with the oil of joy; Rejoice, commander, who sent the regiment of God to eternal majesty.
Rejoice, the saint who has entered in radiance; Rejoice, you appeared in the unapproachable light of the Living One in the person of fiery servants.
Rejoice, multiplying the thunder of the Trisagion with your voice; Rejoice, you who taste the indescribable sweetness of kindness.
Rejoice, for praise and joy are upon your head; Rejoice, for eternal glory surrounds you.
Rejoice, thou crowned from the Trinitarian Divinity with the crown of the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, grace and endless glory to us intercessor.
Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 13
O holy great martyr Catherine! Accept this praiseworthy song and save us from enemies, visible and invisible, and from eternal torment by your favorable intercession, so that with you we may always sing to God: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “An angel equal...” and the 1st kontakion “The chosen and crowned virgin...”.
Prayer
O Saint Catherine, virgin and martyr, true bride of Christ! We pray to you through special grace, which your Bridegroom, Sweetest Jesus, precedes you: as if you had put to shame the charms of the tormentor, with your wisdom you conquered fifty times and gave them to drink in Heaven With clear teaching, you have guided us to the light of true faith, so ask us for this Godly wisdom, and We, having dissolved all the machinations of the hellish tormentor and despised the temptations of the world and the flesh, are worthy to appear of Divine glory and to expand our holy Orthodox faith, we are made worthy vessels , and with you in the Heavenly Tabernacle we praise and glorify the Lord and our Master Jesus Christ to all ages. Amen.
Orthodox calendar about every day
Orthodox calendar: Orthodox, Church and Christian holidays.
The church year is an alternation of weekdays and holidays. On weekdays, a person is called to work “by the sweat of his brow to earn his bread.” Holidays are given in order to feel liberation, to rise above the bustle and routine of the world, to feel involved in the highest of worlds, “where there are no illnesses, sorrows and sighs, but endless life.” Since ancient times, holiday cycles have been associated with the seasons. The pagans associated them with the worship of the forces of nature, the cult of which in the Old Testament was replaced by gratitude to the Creator for the universe. And although the connection between holidays and the seasons has not completely lost its power, since God is present in everything, in the plant and animal world, in human works, it nevertheless faded into the background, giving way to a spiritual foundation built on the Sacred Scriptures. The history of Orthodox holidays dates back to the times of the Old Testament. Each of the Orthodox holidays is dedicated to the remembrance of the most important events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, as well as the memory of saints... Next: Orthodox calendar...
One of the most revered ancient saints
VMC. Catherine's life
The Great Martyr Catherine was one of the fourteen especially revered ancient saints throughout the Christian world. In the West, she is considered to be the patron of science and education. In the Eastern world, she is revered as an assistant in childbirth. In Rus', she became the first saint to whom a girl prays for a happy marriage.
November 24 / December 7 – day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria, virgin
May 5 (movable) – Council of the Sinai Venerables.
Brief Life
The Great Martyr Catherine (before baptism - Dorothea) was born in 287 into the imperial family in Alexandria, Egypt. The girl was unusually smart, highly educated and unusually beautiful. Her mother was a closet Christian. And Dorothea was converted to the Christian faith by her mother’s spiritual father - a Syrian monk - a desert dweller, who baptized her under the name Catherine.
Interesting fact
The name Catherine came into Russian from Byzantium and means “always pure, immaculate.”
In 304, the Roman Emperor Maximilian himself arrived in Alexandria. During a festive sacrifice in one of the pagan temples, Saint Catherine began to openly profess Christianity and call on the emperor to leave the pagan gods and convert to the true faith:
“Know the true God, beginningless and infinite. For them kings reign and the world stands.”
Struck by her beauty, Maximian tried to seduce the beautiful maiden, offering his wealth in exchange for his renunciation of Christ. Catherine was adamant. Even the fifty learned men who were convened could not convince the Virgin of Alexandria with their crushing arguments - after a few days they admitted defeat.
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She was imprisoned, where she was subjected to severe torture and was eventually beheaded. According to legend, instead of blood, milk flowed from the wound of the holy virgin, and her relics were transferred by angels to Mount Sinai immediately after the execution.
Interesting fact
In the 4th century, a monastery was founded here in honor of the saint. Today it is one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world.
Russian folk calendar for every day
The word “sign” comes from the word “notice”, i.e. observe. As a result of observing what happens around a person every day, he accumulates life experience. This knowledge was passed down from generation to generation, carefully preserved and people trusted it as a sacred book. Many signs have come to us from the depths of centuries without losing their knowledge. Each of us is free to choose: to dismiss all this as an absurd superstition or to take a closer look at the signs and take the centuries-old experience of generations more seriously. Most of us, when taking exams, ask them to scold them, boasting about some kind of good fortune or luck, spit so as not to jinx them or knock on wood, take a detour if a black cat crossed the road, are afraid of the number 13 and much more. And who among us does not have lucky things, numbers? Who has never resorted to the help of fate at least once in their life, who has not believed in secrets? It’s as if everything connected with signs is hidden somewhere deep in our subconscious. Often we remember them mechanically, unconsciously, or just as a joke. But, undoubtedly, the signs contain a lot of accurate knowledge and practical wisdom of our ancestors. They cover all the characteristic, often difficult to perceive, natural phenomena. Signs have preserved a lot of what was in old folk holidays and customs; they help predict the weather, grow crops... Next: Folk signs...
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Kontakion 1
Let us sing with songs of praise the chosen and crowned virgin martyr, the bride of Christ Catherine, as the glorious conqueror of the tormentor and the wise teacher of philosophers: you, Great Martyr Catherine, having boldness towards the Lord, bow down mercifully to the beneficial petitions of those who call you: Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Ikos 1
Possessing equal purity as an angel, the holy virgin Catherine, with the Angels of Divine illumination you were vouchsafed, with them chanting the Trisagion hymn, hear us singing to you on this earth: Rejoice, honorable dwelling place of shrines; Rejoice, wonderful sign of God's Providence fulfilled on you. Rejoice, thou art of the Father's good pleasure in the vessel; Rejoice, fulfillment of the sufferings of Christ. Rejoice, pure abode of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, enlightened by the light of pious faith. Rejoice, born of the holy font; Rejoice, you who washed your garments in the Blood of Lambs on the earth. Rejoice, rejoicing with the sacred virgins in Heaven. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the vision vouchsafed to herself, Catherine flowed to the holy elder, who had previously given her the icon of the Mother of God, and told him how Christ, who appeared to her with His Most Pure Matter, turned away His face, how he called the madwoman and the poor and the ugly, until he would not leave the idolatry of wickedness. The monk, having heard this, instructed me in the sacraments of faith and baptism. She, in renewal of her spirit, girded herself with gratitude to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Good reason, true nobility, indestructible wealth, having acquired in spiritual birth, Saint Catherine is worthy of the appearance of the Heavenly Bridegroom Christ, who, having appeared to her again, loved the hoops given to her as a bride. She, having recognized such favor from God towards her, was so wounded by His love, as if she no longer philosophized about earthly things, but was constantly thinking about her Beloved. You who have been granted such grace, hear from us: Rejoice, you who hate the stench of the world; Rejoice, flowing into the stench of the world of Christ. Rejoice, good lover of the Immortal Bridegroom; Rejoice, treasure of the Most High's favor. Rejoice, bright day; Rejoice, perfect moon. Rejoice, olive tree planted in the house of God; Rejoice, tall cedar tree in Lebanon. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High then gave Saint Catherine the boldness to fearlessly denounce the wicked Tsar Maximin for making sacrifices to idols, and he remained silent for many hours, unable to resist her words. She, thanking God, sang: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having the wisdom given to her from above, when the wicked king set before her, asking about her family and rank, she confessed to herself to be the daughter of the king, who had studied the philosophical and rhetorical sciences well, especially the bride of Christ in her name, in clear rejection of idolatry. . Rejoice, O most glorious Catherine; Rejoice, royal sacredness. Rejoice, bee, who flew away the idol’s smoke; Rejoice, dove, possessor of gold. Rejoice, censer of Christ's fragrance. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 4
The king became furious with a storm of rage against the holy virgin, saying to her: “Speak no evil about our gods.” Saint Catherine answered: “If you wish to shake off the darkness of delusion, you will understand the wickedness of your gods and know the true God, whose only name is spoken, or the cross depicted in the air, drives away your gods and destroys. And if you command, I will show you the truth, singing to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 4
Having heard your free and wise answer about the faith of Christ, the wicked king, fearing that he would not be defeated from you, gathered from the borders of his empire fifty wise men, numbering fifty, for debate. But you, confirmed by Archangel Michael and confident of victory, rejoiced to enter into a debate with them. Accept, therefore, virgin, this praise from us: Rejoice, exponent of the mind of Christ; Rejoice, you who have acquired the knowledge of God from the cherubim. Rejoice, inflamed with Seraphim’s love for God; Rejoice, wisest of the wise. Rejoice, you who have sharpened the spiritual sword against unbelief; Rejoice in the wickedness of the persecutor. Rejoice to the faithful mentor. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 5
You were like a godly star, Catherine, having passed over fifty branches and guided them on the Christian path leading to the righteous Sun, from the Virgin Christ God who rose, with your wise words, who were condemned for Christ to be burned and admonished by your prayer, with joy you went to fire, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Seeing the reigning commandments in you neglected and admonitions despised, you turned to wickedness, hedgehog to deceive you with caresses, promising to give you half a kingdom. You preferred faith to earthly treasures, and you loved the Bridegroom Christ more than the earthly kingdom and the robe of martyrdom more than scarlet, and you rejected his idle talk. For this reason, let us sing this praiseworthy note: Rejoice, O virgin, who has denounced flattery; Rejoice, thou who straightened the troublesome serpent. Rejoice, daughter of the king; Rejoice, virgin, clothed in gold. Rejoice, you who have surpassed every substance; Rejoice, you who have ascended to the mountain of vision of God. Rejoice, enlightened by the light of the knowledge of God; Rejoice, trumpet of the spirit, singing the voice of true theology. Rejoice, good confession of faith; Rejoice, radiance of the gospel light. Rejoice, guardian of eternal laws; Rejoice, our helper. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 6
As a God-bearing preacher, jealous of the apostle, you boldly preached Christ, the true God, in the face of the tormentor, and you sang to Him in your wounds and in prison: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The light of true understanding of God, shining in your heart, drove away the darkness of sorrows, who did not leave you hungry, sending you food like a dove, even though you were suffering from illness, visited you in prison, encouraging you and promising you many crowns. But you, patient-hearted, have thus strengthened even more the Queen Augusta and the governor Porphyry, who came to you from the army, you turned to the light of the faith of Christ and taught you to sing this: Rejoice, the world-maker of Divine love; Rejoice, strong adamante. Rejoice, wine of unspeakable miracles; Rejoice, you who killed the enemy with patience. Rejoice, you who bore the wounds of the Lord on your body; Rejoice, Queen Augusta, guide to those who came to the martyrdom. Rejoice, for in the darkness you were light; Rejoice, for the Lord Himself, the Light of the world, showed Himself to you, in the former prison. Rejoice, speedy bonds of sin for the resolute; Rejoice, quick healer for those who are sick. Rejoice, helper of our salvation. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 7
The godless king wants to lead you to vile idolatry, but the wise one lays out a snare for you to catch you with the flattering praise of your beauty; You called beauty a thing that is temporary and fleeting, but you confessed Christ as a living and true God and sang to him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The king showed new rage and inhumanity, commanding the eparch to tear apart your virgin, pure and holy body with wheels, but miraculously, by the hand of an Angel, you were allowed to be harmless and the wheels were crushed into pieces, and many were killed by the infidels, as the king himself and the coming people, like him, were surprised. cry: “Great is the Christian God.” We, marveling at this, cry out to you: Rejoice, martyr, honest and godlike Angel; Rejoice, glory to the suffering regiments. Rejoice, bright victory against your enemies; Rejoice, fear of the infidels. Rejoice, vessel of the abundant power of God; Rejoice, joy of the faithful. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 8
Having seen the strange glory of the change and the suffering of the queen and the commander from the war for Christ, let us withdraw from the love of the world and the flesh and focus ourselves on the understanding of God, for this is beauty, and glory, and a crown for us who sing: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the sweetness, all the desire for you, Saint Catherine, be Jesus: sweet for His sake, for the sake of bitter torment, you endured and the scepter offered to you, you trampled, foreseeing the future reward. Accept this praise from us: Rejoice, pure, pure lover of the Pure; Rejoice, turtledove, who longed for the Red Bridegroom in the desert of the world below. Rejoice, you who smelled His robe; Rejoice, as the chamois on the aroma mountains sought Him who was born before the eternal hills. Rejoice, you who accomplished the feat of suffering for the love of Christ; Rejoice, you who brought the face of a martyr to God. Rejoice, for through you you have received the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, for you will also receive tea. Rejoice, the cover and ours. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature rejoiced with joy, in vain, Ekaterino, having defeated the ruler of the world, marching to the world like a victorious commander, following the suffering regiment, and sang victorious, crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The messages of much prophecy have become muted: since they are unable to counter-pronounce with your inspired words, they honor your gifts with silence; How can we, who are weak, open our mouths to your praise? However, we dare and pray that you are worthy, O good one, to comfortably bring you this song: Rejoice, organ of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, dawn of indescribable radiance. Rejoice, abyss of Divine dogmas; Rejoice, thou art of cunning, who hast corrupted the philosophers. Rejoice, cup of wisdom; Rejoice, you who tore apart the weaving of branches. Rejoice, you who resolve the captivity of sin. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 10
Wanting to save your soul, you neglected your body, Ekaterino, and at the beheading of the sword, having given the tormentor the saying for that, you joyfully flowed, singing to the Holy Immortal: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
A hard and insurmountable wall appeared to the wives who accompanied you to the place of beheading and with sobs called you hard-hearted towards yourself and being reckless: because you did not spare the sweet belly in the flower of youth, because you despised the earthly kingdom and bliss offered. You forbade their useless crying and idle talk, flowing to quickly unite through death with your Beloved, for this reason you hear: Rejoice, joyfully for the Head of the Church of Christ, who bowed her head to the sword; Rejoice, you who endured to the end. Rejoice, thou who passed away well; Rejoice, for you have not been led astray by sorrow, by wounds, or by the sword from the path of Christ’s confession. Rejoice, for you have kept the flame of love in the fountain of blood unquenchable; Rejoice, beauty of the martyrs. Rejoice, strong refuge for Christians. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 11
I dare to bring you praiseworthy singing, but our words become impoverished and our minds are perplexed as to what to say; On the other hand, your wise word, which has snatched many away from ignorance and idolatry, restores us. Give us your word, in singing to the God who astonished His greatness upon you: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
I shine your light-receiving light, extinguished by sword truncation, but placed on the heavenly candlestick before the Throne of the Holy Trinity, having seen the holy Angels, bowing to the One who lives forever and, having received a command from the Lord, buried your virgin body on Mount Sinai, so that it will not be visible, as you yourself wanted , enemy of the Lord. We send this song to you: Rejoice, sun-shaped virgin, who ascended to Heaven in spirit; Rejoice, you who have reached Zion the Mountain. Rejoice, crowned with kindness in the hand of the Lord; Rejoice, cup, who draws joy from the abundance of the house of God. Rejoice, thou who art nearest everlastingly nearer to the tabernacle not made by hands; Rejoice, you who rest your body more lawfully on the mountain. Rejoice, for there you can see the procession of the God of Sinai, the God of Jacob; Rejoice, places of God's vision of Moses' possession. Rejoice, indication of Elijah’s jealousy; Rejoice, fireproof bush phenomenon. Rejoice, O virgin, Virgin Queen, clothed in gilded vestments, dotted with the following; Rejoice, for by you He is glorified among the tympanic virgins. Rejoice, for His glory is upon you; Rejoice, primate of the Eternal Throne. Rejoice, you who watch over the prayer books from the temple of the universe to you; Rejoice, favorable censer of prayers to the Most High for us. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 12
Grace has been given to you from God to guide you to the knowledge of His truth in the most hidden mystery, and to give petitions to everyone for the benefit. In the same way, we, darkened, tenderly ask you, wise virgin: enlighten our intelligent eyes and lay out for us a path to Heaven, so that we may sing with you now and forever to the One Wise: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing your mighty martyrdom, we praise you as an animated vessel of the salvation of men: for with your mind God has destroyed the wisdom of the wise of this age; by you you have called the ancients into a holy language, into a people of renewal, so as to suffer for Christ. Enlighten us, O good virgin, who are darkened, and let us call to you: Rejoice, mirror of God’s wisdom; Rejoice, clothed in the power of the Most High. Rejoice, ascetic, anointed with the oil of joy; Rejoice, commander, who sent the army of God to eternal majesty. Rejoice, the saint who has entered in grace; Rejoice, you who appeared in the unapproachable light of the Living One in the person of fiery servants. Rejoice, multiplying the thunder of the Trisagion with your voice; Rejoice, you who taste the indescribable sweetness of kindness. Rejoice, for praise and joy are upon your head; Rejoice, for eternal glory surrounds you. Rejoice, thou crowned from the Trinitarian Divinity with the crown of the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, grace and endless glory to us intercessor. Rejoice, Catherine, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 13
O holy great martyr Catherine! Accept this praiseworthy song and deliver us from enemies, visible and invisible, and preserve us from eternal torment through your favorable intercession, so that with you we may always sing to God: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
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Kontakion 1
And let us sing songs of praise to the chosen and crowned virgin martyr, the bride of Christ Catherine, as a glorious conqueror of a tormentor and a wise teacher of philosophers. But you, Great Martyr Catherine, who have boldness in the Lord, bow down mercifully to the needy petitions of those calling to you:
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Ikos 1
And you have been granted equal purity by an angel, holy virgin Catherine, with the angels of Divine illumination, and with them, chanting the Trisagion hymn, hear us, I sing those who are for you on this earth:
Rejoice , holy dwelling. Rejoice, wonderful sign of God's providence coming true for you. Rejoice, the Father's favor is with the vessel. Rejoice, the suffering of Christ is fulfilled. Rejoice, pure abode of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, enlightened by the light of pious faith. Rejoice, born of the holy font. Rejoice, you who washed your garments in the blood of Lambs on the earth. Rejoice, rejoicing with the holy virgins in heaven.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 2
As she walked, Catherine saw herself being likened, flowing to the holy elder, the icon of the Mother of God who had first handed her over, and told him how he turned away his face when he showed it to her Christ, who was with His Most Pure Mother, called her mad, and poor, and ugly, until he would not leave idol dishonesty. The venerable one, having heard this, instructed her in the sacraments of faith and baptized her. She, with a renewal of spirit, gave thanks to God: And liluia.
Ikos 2
reason , true nobility, indestructible wealth, having acquired in spiritual birth, Saint Catherine, is worthy of the appearance of the heavenly Bridegroom Christ, who, having appeared to her again, loved And with the ring given to the bride, I gave myself a hoop. She, having known such favor of God towards her, was so wounded by His love, as if she no longer thought about earthly things, but constantly thought about her Beloved she. Hear such grace from us:
Rejoice , you who hated the stench of this world. Rejoice, flowing stench of the world of Christ. Rejoice, good lover of the Immortal Bridegroom. Rejoice, treasure of the Most High's favor. Rejoice, Holy Day. Rejoice, perfect moon. Rejoice, olive tree planted in the house of God. Rejoice, high-growing cedar in Lebanon.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 3
From the Lord of the Most High, then gave to Saint Catherine the boldness to denounce the ungodly Tsar Maximin fearlessly about making sacrifices to idols, and he remained silent on me. g hour, could not resist her verbs. She, thanking God, sang: And liluia.
Ikos 3
And the wisdom of Saint Catherine, given to herself from above, when the wicked king set before her, asking her about her family and rank, she confessed to herself You, the royal daughter, who studied the philosophical and rhetorical sciences well, named the bride of Christ for herself, in clear rejection of idols services.
Rejoice , O most glorious Catherine. Rejoice, royal priesthood. Rejoice, bee, who flew away the smoke of the idols. Rejoice, dove, possessor of golden krill. Rejoice, censer of Christ's fragrance.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 4
With a burst of rage, the king became furious against the holy virgin, saying to her: “Do not speak evil about our gods.” Saint Catherine answered: “If you desire to shake off the darkness of delusion from your spiritual eyes, you will understand the wickedness of your gods and know the true God, whose name is only a verb the thing, or the cross, depicted in the air, your gods drive away and destroy. And if you command, I will show you the truth, singing to God: And liluia.”
Ikos 4
When the wicked king heard your free and wise answer about the faith of Christ, he feared that he would not be defeated from you, having gathered wise men from the borders of his empire, Fifty in number, for now. But you, confirmed by the Archangel Michael, and confident of victory, rejoiced to enter into a dispute with them. Take this praise from us, little girl:
Rejoice , exponent of the mind of Christ. Rejoice, cherubic one who has acquired the knowledge of God. Rejoice, inflamed with seraphic love for God. Rejoice, wisest of the wise. Rejoice, thou who hast sharpened the spiritual sword against unbelief. Rejoice at the persecutor of wickedness. Rejoice to the faithful mentor.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kondak 5
like a golden star, Ekaterino, having transformed fifty windings and guided them on the Christian path leading to the righteous Sun, from the Virgin came Who appeared, Christ God, with his wise words, who were condemned for Christ to be burned and admonished by your prayer, with joy going into the fire, singing: And liluia.
Ikos 5
In the course of the reign, your commandments are neglected and admonitions are despised, turn to deceit, even by caressing you to deceive you, promising half the kingdom give it to you. You preferred faith to earthly treasures, and you loved the Bridegroom Christ more than the earthly kingdom, and the garment of martyrdom more than the scarlet robe, and you rejected his vanity. For this reason, let us sing this praiseworthy praise to you:
Rejoice , girl, you who have exposed flattery. Rejoice, thou who trampled down the champion of the serpent. Rejoice, daughter of the Tsar. Rejoice, O virgin, clothed in golden robes. Rejoice, you who have surpassed every substance. Rejoice, you who have ascended to the mountain of the vision of God. Rejoice, enlightened by the light of the knowledge of God. Rejoice, trumpet of the Spirit, singing the voice of true theology. Rejoice, good confession of faith. Rejoice, light of the gospel. Rejoice, guardian of eternal laws. Rejoice, our helper.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 6
With the God-bearing preacher, jealous of the apostle, boldly in the face of the tormentor you preached Christ, the true God, to Him in your wounds and in prison you sang: A lilla Iya.
Ikos 6
Having seen in your heart the enlightenment of the true understanding of God, you have driven away the darkness of sorrows, even if you do not leave you hungry, you send food like a dove, below the cold About illness, I visited you in prison, encouraging you and promising many crowns. But you, patient-hearted one, have thus strengthened yourself even more, and you have turned Queen Augusta and the commander Porphyria, from the soldiers who flocked to you, to the light of the faith of Christ, and to taught you to sing this:
Rejoice , Mother of God of Divine Love. Rejoice, strong adamante. Rejoice, wine of unspeakable miracles. Rejoice, you who have slain the enemy with patience. Rejoice, you who bore the marks of the Lord on your body. Rejoice, Queen Augusta and those who came to the martyrdom, guide. Rejoice, for in the darkness you were the light. Rejoice, for the Lord Himself, the Light of the world, appeared to you in the former prison. Rejoice, speedy solution to the bonds of sin. Rejoice, quick healer for those who are sick. Rejoice, helper of our salvation.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kondak 7
I will make it difficult for the godless king to lead you to vile idolatry, so that a net is laid out for you, wise one, even to catch you with flattering praise of your beauty. You called beauty a thing that is temporary and fleeting, but you confessed Christ as the living and true God, and sang to Him: And liluia.
Ikos 7
The king showed his rage and inhumanity again, commanding the eparch to tear apart your virgin, pure and holy body with wheels, but miraculously, by the hand of an angel, Abiya was allowed You are harmless and the wheels are broken into pieces, and many were killed by the unbelievers, for the king himself and the coming people, like him, were surprised cry out: “Great is the Christian God!” We, marveling at this, cry out to you:
Rejoice , martyr, honest and innocent angel. Rejoice, glory to the suffering regiments. Rejoice, bright victory of the enemies. Rejoice, fear of the unbelievers. Rejoice, vessel of the greatest power of God. Rejoice, joy of the faithful.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kondak 8
Having seen the strange glory of the change and for Christ’s sake, the suffering of the queen and the commander of the war, let us turn away from the love of the world and the flesh, and focus ourselves on the understanding of God. This is beauty, and glory, and a crown for us who sing: And liluia.
Ikos 8
There is sweetness, all my wish for you, Saint Catherine, that Jesus may be: sweet for His sake, for the sake of bitter torment you endured the scepter and the scepter offered to you, according to You were gone, foreseeing the future reward. And from us, accept this praiseworthy message:
Rejoice , pure, pure lover of the Pure. Rejoice, turtledove, who longed for the Red Bridegroom in the desert of the far world. Rejoice, His fragrant robe stinks. Rejoice, like a chamois on the fragrant mountains that sought the Born before the eternal hills. Rejoice, you who accomplished the feat of suffering for the love of Christ. Rejoice, you who brought the face of the martyr to God. Rejoice, for through you you have received the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, for you too will receive tea. Rejoice, our protection and shield.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kondak 9
In the angelic nature I rejoiced with joy, in vain, Ekaterino, having defeated the ruler of the world, marching to the prime ministers like a victorious commander, after the regiment the suffering one, and the victorious one, calling out: And liluiya.
Ikos 9
In the words of many things they have become silent: since it was not possible to contradict your God-inspired words, your gifts are honored in silence. How can we, who are weak, open our mouths to your praise? However, we dare and pray, O good one, to safely bring you this song:
Rejoice , organ of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, dawn of indescribable light. Rejoice, abyss of Divine dogmas. Rejoice, thou who hast surpassed the philosophers in cunning. Rejoice, cup of wisdom. Rejoice, you who tore apart the twisted weave. Rejoice, you who resolve the captivity of sin.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 10
from your mouth, you did not care about your body, Ekaterino, and to the sword beheading, I gave the tormentor that saying, you flowed joyfully, singing to the Holy One To the immortal: And liluiya.
Ikos 10
From the shadow of a firm and irresistible you appeared to your wife, in place of beheading you will accompany you and with sobs you will be hard-hearted towards yourself and recklessly be called: as if not You spared your sweet belly in the bloom of your youth, as you despised the earthly kingdom and bliss offered. You forbade the useless crying and idle talk, so that you would sooner unite through death with your Beloved, for this reason hear:
Rejoice , joyful for the Head of the Church of Christ, who bowed her head to the sword. Rejoice, you who endured to the end. Rejoice, thou who has ended well. Rejoice, for neither through sorrow, nor through wounds, nor through sword did you turn away from the path of Christ’s confession. Rejoice, for you who keep the flame of love in the fountain of blood unquenchable. Rejoice, beauty of the martyrs. Rejoice, strong Christian refuge.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 11
I dare to bring you praiseworthy things, but our words are becoming impoverished and our minds are perplexed as to what to say. But your wise word, which has snatched many from ignorance and idolatry, restores us. Give us your word, even as we sing to him who astonished his greatness upon you to God: And liluia.
Ikos 11
With the ancient reception I light the light, extinguished by the sword truncation, but on the priesthood in heaven before the throne of the Holy Trinity, set up, having seen the holy angels, worshiping the Living to Him forever and having received the command from the Master, let your virgin body be buried on Mount Sinai, so that it will not be visible, as you yourself wanted You are the enemy of the Lord. We send this song to you:
Rejoice , sun-shaped maiden, who ascended to heaven in spirit. Rejoice, thou who hast reached the mountainous Sion. Rejoice, the crown of kindness in the hand of the Lord. Rejoice, O cup, from the abundance the house of God draws joy. Rejoice, thou who art nearest to the tabernacle not made by hands. Rejoice, you who rest your body on the mountain of law. Rejoice, for there you saw the procession of the God of Sinai, the God of Jacob. Rejoice, place of God's vision of Moses' possession. Rejoice, Ilya’s jealousy is indicated. Rejoice, bushes of fireproof appearance. Rejoice, O maiden, Virgin Queen, clothed in robes of gold, adorned with all the following. Rejoice, for by you He is sung among the tympanum virgins. Rejoice, for His decree is upon you. Rejoice, primate of the Eternal Throne. Rejoice, you who pray to you from the temple of the universe. Rejoice, censer of prayer to the Most High for us.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kontakion 12
Grace has been given to you from God to guide you to the knowledge of His truth in the hidden mystery, and to give to everyone, even for the benefit of your petition. Moreover, we, the darkened ones, tenderly ask you, wise girl: enlighten our intelligent eyes and open a path for us to heaven, so that we may eat with you now and in all the ages to the One Wise One: And liluia.
Ikos 12
Just as strong are your martyrdoms, we praise you as an animated vessel for the salvation of people: in your mind God is the wisdom of the wise of the ages destroy this; by you I have called you into a holy language, into a people of renewal, so that they may suffer for Christ. Enlighten us, O good virgin, who are darkened, and let us call to you:
Rejoice , mirror of God's wisdom. Rejoice, clothed in the power of the Most High. Rejoice, ascetic, anointed with the oil of joy. Rejoice, commander, who sent the army of God to eternal majesty. Rejoice, the saint who has entered into light; Rejoice, in the light of the unapproachable Living One, who appeared in the face of fiery servants. Rejoice, multiplying the thunder of the Trisagion with your voice. Rejoice, you who taste the indescribable sweetness of kindness. Rejoice, for praise and joy are upon your head. Rejoice, for eternal glory will surround you. Rejoice, thou crowned with the crown of the heavenly Kingdom from the Trinitarian Divinity. Rejoice, grace and endless glory to us intercessor.
Rejoice , Ekaterino, wise bride of Christ.
Kondak 13
Oh , holy Great Martyr Catherine! Accept this laudatory song and save us from enemies, visible and invisible, and from eternal torment with your God-pleasing intercession, may we be with you but we sing to God: And liluia.
This kontakion is said three times. Also Ikos 1st and Kondak 1st
First prayer to the holy Great Martyr Catherine
Oh , Saint Catherine, virgin and martyr, true bride of Christ! We pray to you through the special grace that your Bridegroom, Sweetest Jesus, precedes you: as if you had put to shame the charms of your tormentor, by your wisdom fifty twisted victories You are and, having fed them with heavenly teaching, you guided them to the light of the true faith, so ask us for this Godly wisdom, and We, having dissolved all the machinations of the hellish tormentor, and having despised the temptations of the world and the flesh, are worthy to appear of Divine glory, and to expand our holy Orthodoxy. We join together as worthy vessels, and with you in the heavenly tabernacle we praise and glorify the Lord and our Master Jesus Christ for all ages. Amen.
Second prayer to the holy Great Martyr Catherine
Oh , holy Great Martyr Catherine, chosen by the purity of the vessel, the pillar of Orthodoxy, our reliable representative, who revealed to us the guilt herself, beg you, legitimate ascetic, holy on the holy of the mountains She is in holy rest! We pray to you: come from above, listen to the voice of our prayer, look upon the misfortune of your servants, enlighten the darkness of our minds, make us wise, and not earthly. Hasten us through your prayers to defeat carnal lust, addiction to the world and the machinations of evil spirits who viciously fight against us: yes, through your intercession in the days of living with We will be free from their hostile attacks and from their airborne torture. Oh, wise maiden! Grant us everything that we can ask for, for you can ask much from your beloved Bridegroom, Christ our God. We know that the prayer of the righteous can do much, aided by the grace of the merciful God, to whom be glory, honor and thanksgiving always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. in. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
With virtues, like the rays of the sun, you enlightened the faithless sages. And, like the bright moon to those who walk in the night, you drove away the darkness of unbelief and you convinced the queen, and you also exposed the tormentor, the divinely called bride, blessed born Ekaterino, with desire you ascended into the heavenly palace to the beautiful Bridegroom Christ, and from Him you were crowned with a royal crown: To him also, the angels who are present, pray for us, creating your most honorable memory.
Kontakion, voice 2
up the venerable face of the Divine, martyrs, today, in honor of the all-wise Catherine, for at the Tribute of Christ he preached and trampled upon the serpent, having tamed the minds of the rhetoricians.
Greatness
glorify you, the passion-bearer of Christ Catherine, and honor your honest suffering, which you endured for Christ.
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