Prayer to John Chrysostom: the gift of understanding, for help, before leaving home

Life of a Saint

John was born in Antioch into a noble family around 347. The boy's mother was an educated Christian, his father an officer in the Byzantine army. Shortly after the birth of his son, he died. His mother took care of John's upbringing. She gave the child a good legal education.

Over time, he became a lawyer. But the chosen profession had a downside - lies, crimes, enmity. This could not but outrage the young man, who dreamed of entering a monastery. But his mother held him back. She wanted her only son to be nearby and follow in his father's footsteps. The young man, at the behest of his mother, remained in worldly life.

John received a theological education. Actively studied the Holy Scriptures. He liked the message of the Apostle Paul the most, so later his interpretations came to light. After the death of his mother, John became a monk. But he was unable to strictly fast like all monks because of a stomach illness. He had to leave the monastery and return to his native land. The career of the saint consisted in stages of the following posads:

deacon;
priest and preacher of God's word;
Archbishop of Constantinople.

High ranks did not overshadow John's strong faith. He strongly criticized the capital's clergy, looked after the poor, and opposed paganism. But the archbishop was disliked by Empress Arkadia Eudoxia. This happened because he stood up for one family whose property they were trying to take away.

To all this, slander from enemies was added, after which a decree was issued to execute the saint. Then it was replaced by exile. The archbishop's supporters took his side. And at night the city was hit by an earthquake, which the empress took as a sign.

By order of Eudoxia, the saint was returned to the city. His stay there did not last long. Because of another slander, John had to go to the territory of what is now Transcaucasia. On the way he fell ill. At night, a Basilisk appeared to him in a dream, warning him of his approaching death. The next day, due to an attack of fever, he was sent to church. There the archbishop received holy communion and prayed fervently, after which he fell exhausted. Thus ended the saint’s earthly life.

Life path

John's family was destined for many trials - first the father died, then the first child. Left alone, the boy’s mother devoted herself entirely to his upbringing and gave him an excellent education. The young man could have made a successful career, but chose to become a monk. He retired to the desert for several years, where he prayed and spent time in silence.

When John turned 33, he felt that he was ready to preach. The monk returned to Antioch, became a deacon, and wrote his first work. A few years later he became a priest and began delivering his famous sermons. His goal was to put an end to the pagan consciousness of his contemporaries. He received the nickname “Chrysostom” from his parishioners.

Theological Importance of Acts

A parishioner who heard his sermon called the saint Chrysostom. This nickname was united with the name of John forever. He knew how to reach people's hearts - his words penetrated deep into consciousness. The saint's literary heritage has been translated into different languages. The saint left many accessible works. Among them are the following:

scientific treatises on the topic of Christianity;
letters;
sermons;
explanations of the texts of the Holy Scriptures;
prayers;
books.

John Chrysostom never deviated from God's word. He was straightforward. He was famous not only for his eloquence, but also for his charity. When he was appointed Archbishop of Constantinople, he sold the property of the former saint and bought himself only the necessary, simple things for life. With the assistance of John, a hospital was built, as well as other structures. He always stood up for orphans and exposed lies.

Essays

The most famous books that the saint wrote:

About the priesthood;
A book about virginity;
Words to a young widow;
Comparison of power with monastic life.

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Also, many modern Christians are familiar with his sermons. John Chrysostom wrote many prayers:

24 short appeals to God for every hour;
Prayers before reading the Bible;
Prayer before leaving the house;
The saint also composed the rite of the Liturgy, which is still used by Eastern churches (including the Russian Orthodox Church).

They are written in a very clear, accessible language; they are quite easy to learn by heart.

Requests to the Saint

You can resort to prayers to St. John Chrysostom at home. But to enhance the miraculous effect, it is worth visiting the place where the relics of John are kept, which is located in Moscow in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

The Archbishop taught everyone to live according to the commandments of God in order to be worthy of receiving what they asked for. He asked everyone to constantly resort to prayer to the saints and the Lord. Only then will a person be worthy of the kingdom of heaven. It is worth appealing to John Chrysostom himself for the following:

about consolation in grief;
about getting rid of bad habits;
about the correct development of the child;
about strengthening faith - also during persecution;
about giving health to loved ones;
about admonishing relatives;
about spiritual pacification;
about help in difficult situations;
about imminent marriage.

Prayers to John Chrysostom are especially loved by Orthodox Christians. They contribute to the teaching of church literacy. Those getting married turn to the saint to gain happiness. Often they ask him for help with mental illnesses, when a person is in a state of despair and has thoughts of suicide.

Short calls

Prayer of St. John Chrysostom for 24 hours:

Lord, do not deprive me of Your heavenly blessings.
Lord, save me from eternal torment.
Lord, whether I have sinned in mind or in thought, in word or in deed, forgive me.
Lord, deliver me from all ignorance and oblivion, and cowardice, and petrified insensibility.
Lord, deliver me from every temptation.
Lord, enlighten my heart, darken my evil lust.
Lord, as a man who has sinned, You, as a generous God, have mercy on me, seeing the weakness of my soul.
Lord, send Your grace to help me, that I may glorify Your holy name.
Lord Jesus Christ, write me Your servant in the book of animals and grant me a good end.
Lord, my God, even if I have done nothing good before You, grant me, by Your grace, to make a good beginning.
Lord, sprinkle the dew of Your grace in my heart.
Lord of heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful servant, cold and unclean, in Thy Kingdom. Amen.
Lord, accept me in repentance.
Lord, accept me, a repentant one.
Lord, don't leave me.
Lord, do not lead me into misfortune.
Lord, give me a good thought.
Lord, give me tears and mortal memory, and tenderness.
Lord, give me the thought of confessing my sins.
Lord, give me humility, chastity and obedience.
Lord, give me patience, generosity and meekness.
Lord, plant in me the root of good things, Thy fear in my heart.
Lord, grant me to love You with all my soul and thoughts and to do Your will in everything.
Lord, protect me from certain people, and demons, and passions, and from all other inappropriate things. Lord, protect me from evil people, demons, and passions, and from all other unworthy deeds.

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Rules of prayer

Prayer is communication with higher powers, not meaningless phrases. It is better to cry for help in the temple. But if this is not possible, you can do it at home. In this case, you need to follow certain rules:

confess and receive communion before beginning the petition;
stay alone so that there are no distractions;
tune in, discard extraneous thoughts, distance yourself from worldly problems;
focus on the face of John Chrysostom and those people for whom they are asking;
pronounce words clearly, slowly, thinking about their meaning;
pray sincerely without lies and deception;
have strong faith, otherwise prayer will not help.

You shouldn’t expect a miracle immediately after praying. Sometimes a person is given tests so that he can shift his attention to more meaningful things. The prayer continues until it is heard. After the assistance provided, it is worth thanking John Chrysostom for his assistance. This can be done on the day of his veneration - November 26, February 9 and 12.

The saint himself pointed out that there are no obstacles to prayer. Any place and time is suitable for it. The main thing is to have the appropriate attitude.

Sacred texts

Knowing the prayer service to Chrysostom, a person can sleep peacefully, because in the face of the saint he will acquire a faithful helper. The sacred texts written by the saint are simple, so they can be easily learned by heart. Especially Christians often use the short prayers of the archbishop.

About admonition

The text is said when it is necessary to direct someone close to the true path - a husband, wife, child, etc. It happens that a son or daughter falls into bad company or one of the spouses succumbs to temptation.

To bestow understanding, it is best to use the prayer to John Chrysostom. Near his face it is worth saying the following words:

Prayer for the gift of understanding to the saint helps in learning and gaining wisdom. She supports announcers and speakers.

When leaving home

When one of your loved ones leaves home, he is blessed. If you read the prayer to St. John Chrysostom in addition to everything, it will give the following results:

will provide protection from negative influences;
will protect you from accidents;
parents will be calm for their children - His Holiness will become their patron.

Before leaving home, you should read this short prayer:

For any help

It happens that a person finds himself in a difficult situation when the only hope left is for the assistance of higher powers. He may have domestic, financial or mental problems.

John Chrysostom especially patronizes those who preach and help study the word of God. Helps in honest work. Takes care of lawyers, teachers, and media workers. Protects the home from enemies, Christian marriage.

The prayer to John Chrysostom for help sounds like this:

Prayers and Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom

Troparion and Kontakion to the Saint Prayers to Saint John Chrysostom Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom Magnification

Troparion and Kontakion to Saint John Chrysostom

Troparion, tone 8

From your lips, like the lordship of fire, grace has shone forth, enlightening the universe: not to gain the treasures of the world through the love of money, but to show us the height of humility. But punishing with your words, Father John Chrysostom, pray to the Words of Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 1 (for the transfer of relics)

The mysteriously honorable Church rejoiced at the return of your honorable relics, and having hidden this like valuable gold, she generously bestows grace on those who sing through your prayers of healing, John Chrysostom.

Kontakion, tone 6

You have received Divine grace from heaven, and through your lips you have taught us all to worship the One God in the Trinity. John Chrysostom, the all-blessed reverend, we worthily praise you: you are a mentor, as you are manifesting the Divine.

PRAYERS TO ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

First prayer

O great saint John Chrysostom! You received many and varied gifts from the Lord and, as a good and faithful servant, you multiplied all the talents given to you for good: for this reason you were truly a universal teacher, as every age and every knowledge learns from you.

You are the image of obedience to the youth, the luminary of chastity to the young, the mentor of hard work to the husband, the teacher of kindness to the old, the rule of abstinence to the monk, the inspired leader of God to those who pray, the enlightener of the mind to those seeking wisdom, the inexhaustible source of living words to those who are kind, the inexhaustible source of living words to those who do good. a star of mercy, a wise image to rulers of government, an inspirer of truth to zealots, an inspirer of righteousness for the persecuted, a mentor of patience: you were everything to everyone, and you saved everyone. Over all of these you have acquired love, which is the bond of perfection, and with that, as if by the power of the Divine, you have united all your gifts in one person, and there you have preached the shared reconciling love, in the interpretation of the words of the apostles, to all the faithful. We are sinners, we each have our own talent, we are not imams of unity of spirit in the union of peace, we are vainglorious, irritating each other, envious of each other: for this reason, our divided not into peace and salvation, but into enmity and condemnation appear to us.

Moreover, we fall to you, the saint of God, overwhelmed by discord, and in contrition of heart we ask: with your prayers drive away from our hearts all pride and envy that are tearing us apart, so that in many ways we will be one church body, so that, according to your prayerful words, we will love each other and with one mind we confess the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Second prayer

O great saint John Chrysostom! You received many and varied gifts from the Lord and, like a good and faithful servant, you multiplied all the talents given to you for good, for this reason you were truly a universal teacher, as every age and every rank learns from you. We, sinners (names), each having our own talent, the unity of spirit in the union of peace, are not imams, but we are vain, irritating each other, envious of each other; For the sake of this gift, we are divided not into peace and salvation, but into enmity and condemnation. Moreover, we fall to you, the saint of God, overwhelmed by discord, and in contrition of heart we ask: with your prayers drive away from our hearts all anger, ill will, pride and envy that divides us, so that in many places we may remain one church body without restraint, so that according to your word Let us love each other in prayer and with one mind confess the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom

How to read the akathist correctly

Kontakion 1

Chosen to the leader of the Church of Christ, golden-tongued teacher John! Having adorned yourself with virtues from your youth, you labored well, and having endured persecution for the Name of Christ, you ended your life in exile: for this reason, you are glorified in Heaven, the wise organizer of the rite of the Church. In the same way, we tenderly honor you with the call: Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Ikos 1

Bearing the image of an angel, you lived in the flesh as if bodiless, John: for the salvation of your brethren, you labored through many labors, and you glorified the Heavenly Father with good deeds. With the same verb: Rejoice, decoration of the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, eminent parents and blessed children. Rejoice, having been filled with love for the word of God by your mother in adolescence; Rejoice, having subdued your mind to the yoke of Christ from your youth. Rejoice, you who diligently served God; Rejoice, universe teacher. Rejoice, teacher of Christians of all times in prayer; Rejoice, renovator of the monastic life in Constantinople. Rejoice, enlightener of the Goths and Scythians; Rejoice, God-fortified zealot of truth. Rejoice, thou who has entered into the joy of thy Lord; Rejoice, zealous representative for us. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 2

Seeing Christ of your parents Secundus and Anthusa with a pure life, I was deigned to glorify you, and you, John, have been given as a gift of consolation; Yes, the faithful, remembering your virtues, extol the righteous couple who grew you, and, jealously, they sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

A mind wise by teaching, but a heart raised in piety from youth, you were joy and consolation, O John, your mother, when she lost her husband and daughter. In the same way, we bring you great praises: Rejoice, star of good behavior as a youth; Rejoice, guardian angel's amusement. Rejoice, for you have saddened no one; Rejoice, beloved of your relatives. Rejoice, thou who excelled in learning and thereby astonished the wise men of this world; Rejoice, for, while still a disciple, you shamed the blasphemer Anthemia and brought him to his senses. Rejoice, you who have seen the oppressed tears of bitterness in judgment; Rejoice, you who have avoided those who do iniquity. Rejoice, thou who seekest the path of salvation's kindness; Rejoice, after your mother’s dormition, you were imprisoned in the desert. Rejoice, you who have sincerely prayed for your parents to God; Rejoice, for today you, with the Lady and the saints, rejoice, from the earthly ones they are magnified and boasted. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 3

You, John, like your namesake Forerunner, gained the strength to work for Christ in word and deed in the desert. There, having mortified the passions of the flesh by fasting, you filled your spirit with prayer and, like a warrior, against the prince of the power of the air, you clothed yourself with all the weapons of God, singing with hope to the mighty God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having a hair shirt and a belt wrapped around your loins, you fed on the zealous Baptist of Christ, John, in the desert, from the desert, like a man full of strength, you came out. We also cry out to you: Rejoice, you have become like Elijah the Prophet through abstinence; Rejoice, imitator of Christ's poverty. Rejoice, having strengthened the weakness of the body through chastity; Rejoice, having driven away despondency through thoughts of God. Rejoice, having immaculately preserved the memory of God’s omniscience; Rejoice, having put to shame the wiles of demons by your vigil. Rejoice, having conquered temptations yourself and taught others to do the same; Rejoice, wise strengthener of those who strive in the spiritual work. Rejoice, you have kept your friend Theodore from falling into sin; Rejoice, you have strengthened your friend Bishop Vasily in his ministry. Rejoice, for those exiled from the world are the refuge of a quiet guide; Rejoice, protector of monastic life. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 4

You overcame the new storm of temptations, John, alone in the cave; For the sake of illness, you came from the desert to Antioch, you were appointed deacon by Saint Meletius and you zealously devoted yourself to the care of the poor. Even seeing, return joyfully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing speeches of praise about you from the faithful, Saint Flavian, according to his heritage, brought down the grace of the priesthood on you, John. In the same way, the people of the annochys rejoiced and, righteously honoring your works, such is your greatness: Rejoice, you have rejected all care for yourself; Rejoice, poor cover. Rejoice, warm orphan refuge; Rejoice, sorrow reliever. Rejoice, sadder of human ignorance; Rejoice, sweet-voiced lover of virgin life. Rejoice, you who enlighten many Jews; Rejoice, you who proclaimed the right teaching and sought salvation. Rejoice, thou who by thy life have not put this teaching to shame; Rejoice, lamp of piety. Rejoice, fellow Apostle; Rejoice, for righteously the lot of pastoral care for souls was given to you. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 5

Having preserved the ransomed blood from eternal death when you received the priesthood, John, you did the work of a sober evangelist well, reproaching, rebuking, pleading with all long-suffering and teaching, and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the disorder in the city, grieving over this, you did not know peace, John, for you proclaimed the gospel to the unfaithful, but sanctifying the faithful sacraments of the church and teaching the mysteries of the faith, you worthily acquired the name of the Golden Mouth, having heard from everyone: Rejoice, good shepherd; Rejoice, having given birth to many children of the Church of Christ through holy baptism. Rejoice, by the anointing of peace you have given the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, touched primate of the most holy meal. Rejoice, you who feed your children with the food of incorruption; Rejoice, purifier of hearts through repentance. Rejoice, combiner of marriages in the Lord; Rejoice, you anointed the healer. Rejoice, the words of God are not false to the interpreter; Rejoice, powerful denouncer of heresies. Rejoice, deep well of true theology; Rejoice, for you have attracted the hearts of your flock, filled with love for you. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 6

Thou didst most especially appear as a preacher of repentance, O John, when the people of Antioch, having overthrown the likeness of the king, were worthy of falling under that wrath. Comforting you with God’s mercy, you were drawn by your words to correct your life, so that you could sing to God with a pure heart: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Antioch rose with joy, when, according to your words, having mourned your own iniquity, received the royal forgiveness. However, soon darkened by sorrow, I am separated from you: for you were called to the archbishop of Constantinople, John. We also cry out to you: Rejoice, like Isaiah, overcome by the sorrows of your father’s city; Rejoice, like Jeremiah, mourning the evil of men. Rejoice, like Ezekiel, calling the lawless to conversion; Rejoice, lightning, who has cast down pride. Rejoice, you who feared the thunder, who lived lawlessly; Rejoice, accuser of greed. Rejoice, you who have shown the destruction of vanity; Rejoice, shamer of the stinging Hellenic polytheism. Rejoice, pacifier of troubled hearts; Rejoice, hastening to Bishop Flavian, the righteous elder. Rejoice, thou who bowed down to mercy among the desert dwellers of the king; Rejoice, equal to Jonah, who saved Nineveh. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 7

Although the church of Constantinople, like the bride of Christ, deserves to be decorated, you brought it all into splendor, John. With all-night vigils, you turned the faithful away from Arian gatherings and wisely arranged the rite of the Divine Liturgy like fragrant myrrh, pouring out prayers, edifying the image, we sing for you to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new sign of God's mercy came about you, saint: through your prayers the faithful of all times, conversing with God, gain wisdom for salvation. Receive, therefore, from us the golden praises: Rejoice, like David, who has enriched the Church of God with words of prayer; Rejoice, like the brother of God Jacob, who wrote the rite of the Divine Liturgy. Rejoice, also imitating the Great Basil; Rejoice, friend of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, for through you the Holy Spirit wrote the words of salvation; Rejoice, for through your prayers, having risen from sleep, we give thanks to the Father. Rejoice, for through your words, coming to sleep, we ask from the Holy Spirit for forgiveness of sins; Rejoice, for with your lips we implore the Son of God, so that we may not receive the communion of the Divine Mysteries in court. Rejoice, servant of God, humble herald at Christ’s supper; Rejoice, preacher of Him crucified on the cross for worldly life and salvation. Rejoice, for in your word you have been clothed with the mysteries of faith like garments of gold; Rejoice, creator of songs and wondrous orator. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 8

Having been a wanderer in the vale of earth, you showed the image of humility, abstinence and purity, John, through your life in the reigning city: there you renewed and created monastic monasteries, and you gave the rules of monastic life to virgins; From them, like fragrant incense, God’s great song ascended: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Working with all the soul of Christ, you did not want to please man, John. Having ceased to organize suppers for the eminent, you multiplied the meals for the poor, and you created hostels and free doctors for the sick, and taught you to sing: Rejoice, Nicholas, Saint of Myra, competitor; Rejoice, thou who hast gained high humility. Rejoice, thou richest gained through poverty; Rejoice, you became an image of a monk through these virtues. Rejoice, smooth feeder; Rejoice, like Abraham, who receives strangers. Rejoice, friend of homeless orphans; Rejoice, guardian of helpless elders and old women. Rejoice, you who have wasted your excesses on the poor; Rejoice, for you appeared to everyone in their sorrows, like a comforting angel. Rejoice, you who open the hands of the rich for good deeds; Rejoice, for the Mother of God rejoiced at the depth of your mercy. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 9

To save every language, though, preachers of the Gospel to the Scythians, our forefather, you sent to John, from the city of Constantine, in which you created a temple in the name of the Apostle Paul, and even these, having rejected the Aryan heresy, the Orthodox lips sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Having sent the revolutions of Orthodoxy to the infidels, to the churches of the faithful existing in Asia, you yourself moved, John, and visiting you, reproaching the careless, praising the zealous, you arranged everything carefully. In the same way we glorify you: Rejoice, shining light of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, good shepherd, you took care of the lost sheep. Rejoice, for in the Scythian lands today your name is glorified; Rejoice, for in your name the churches of God are erected here. Rejoice, partaker of the apostolic ministry; Rejoice, according to the words of the Apostle Peter, you shepherd the flock of God. Rejoice, you visited this not out of need, but by will and according to God; Rejoice, strong exterminator of bribery. Rejoice, impartial guardian of the church rules; Rejoice, you who righteously drove out the lazy slaves. Rejoice, for those who have worked for good have been praised and strengthened by you; Rejoice, proven ruler of the Church. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 10

You did not stop serving the salvation of your flock, John, when you returned from Asia to Constantinople. When you fearlessly began to expose the evil behavior of the queen and the eminent, you suffered many sorrows; because of your reproach, your righteous lips cannot be stopped in reality; you secretly forge deeds to destroy you, pure of God, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You appeared to the wall as an innocently persecuted monk, John: for this reason the great malice that had attacked you was revealed. The flattering Theophilus and the queen wickedly slandered you at the assembly and deposed you, without remembering your labors for the good of the fatherland. We remember this with gratitude, saying: Rejoice, you who showed wondrous love for the earthly fatherland; Rejoice, liberator of Constantinople from the barbarian invasion. Rejoice, Gain, the formidable Gothic leader, tamer; Rejoice, guardian of the ancient mercies, bestowed upon the church by kings. Rejoice, you did not allow Eutropius to take away the church refuge from the ruler; Rejoice, watch in this refuge of the same Eutropius who was persecuted and saved. Rejoice, for the sake of the Nitrian monks, you meekly endured the protection of the unrighteousness of the lawless congregation; Rejoice, for the word of Scripture: “He is patient with love,” has been justified in you. Rejoice, forbidden to fight for you; Rejoice, sword against enemies that cannot be lifted. Rejoice, you who obeyed the authorities and for this purpose surrendered yourself into the hands of soldiers at night; Rejoice, you who were expelled from the fatherland for the sake of truth. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 11

The cry of your flock will soon change with joyful singing, the good sufferer: in the exile of you who are drawn, suddenly thunder roars, lightning flashes and, with the rustling wind, the earth shakes. Even seeing and trembling, the queen repented and returned you more honestly, humbly crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

I shine the light of Orthodoxy, the queen soon began to hate you, when she denounced you, who had placed your likeness near the temple: for this reason, condemned a hundredfold, in Kukuza, the farthest and smallest village, you were imprisoned, John. Receive, therefore, from us the great praises: Rejoice, thou who, according to the word of Jeremiah, was lifted up by the yoke of God from his youth; Rejoice, according to the word of Christ, you laid your hand of work on the spiritual side. Rejoice, you who have not turned back completely; Rejoice, thou who thundered against the evil queen. Rejoice, you who were hated like the Baptist by Herodias; Rejoice, invisibly saved from murderers by an angel. Rejoice, guarded in your house by the love of your flock; Rejoice, humbled by the slander of unrighteous judges. Rejoice, you who walked meekly into imprisonment with humility; Rejoice, mourned by the faithful. Rejoice, you who were crucified and bruised for the Lord’s sake; Rejoice, as martyrs with the Forerunner in Heaven rejoice in your patience. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God observed you even in exile, John, and like Saint Paul in chains, you proclaimed the Gospel to the Phoenicians and Persians, comforting the faithful with your messages. And thus the Church fell even to the very bottom, your golden lips uttering the last words: glory to God for everything! Your soul was carried into heaven by the holy angels, crying out in victory: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing joyfully, faithfully carrying your holy relics, John, to Constantinople, from where your glory passed to the last of the earth and spread throughout the whole universe, teaching everyone to sing to you: Rejoice, stranger, who entered the heavenly fatherland; Rejoice, you who have guided all churches with prayers. Rejoice, on the way to Pithiunt, the distant current to Komaneh ends; Rejoice, for the holy martyr Basilisk predicted your death. Rejoice, having heard from this: “Brother, in the morning we will be found in abundance”; Rejoice, strengthened by the acceptance of the Holy Mysteries for ascension to heaven. Rejoice, for your soul has quietly separated from your difficult body; Rejoice, for I will not touch corruption with your bone. Rejoice, for in these churches today a bloodless sacrifice is offered up; Rejoice, inhabitant of the heavenly heights, illuminated by the non-evening light. Rejoice, for you appeared with Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian, and you taught them all to praise you; Rejoice, glory to the universal Church. Rejoice, great saint John Chrysostom.

Kontakion 13

O great saint John Chrysostom! Look down from the heavenly heights on us, cast down to the ground, and receive this praise from our love brought to you, beg the Lord God to pour out His grace upon us, healing the weak, strengthen those who exist in Orthodoxy, and bring those who have fallen away from the Church back into that bosom, with compassion Replenishing the one who is impoverished with His own, and He will vouchsafe everyone with you and all the saints to sing to Him forever: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

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