Akathist to Saint Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker

Kontakion 1

Chosen bishop and servant of the Great Bishop Jesus, blessed Alexie! Since we have been worthy of many of your blessings, but have nothing to repay, let us praise you and cry out from our hearts, preaching your miracles: ask us from the King of Heaven to pass comfortably through the rest of this life and reach the Mountainous Jerusalem, and there, having seen you in blissful joy, we will call to you :

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Ikos 1

Rejoice, most blessed branch of goodness; Rejoice, kind son of honest parents.

Rejoice, vegetation of the fragrant garden; Rejoice, adopted by spiritual rebirth to God the Father.

Rejoice, sealed with the anointing of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, you who received the name like the myrrh poured out from above.

Rejoice, dedicated to God from the shrouds; Rejoice, having courageously placed the yoke of Christ on yourself.

Rejoice, earthly and fleeting, as you are capable of imputation; Rejoice, Thou Whose Man is a housekeeper - Jesus hired the morning worker into His vineyards.

Rejoice, thou who holyly preserved the image of God and the likeness; Rejoice, beauty, joyful to all eyes of soul and body.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 2

Seeing by the revelation of the Holy Spirit that they will not stand up to wickedness in the righteous judgment, but are like the dust that the wind sweeps up, from young nails, blessed Alexie, you did not follow their advice, you became lower on the path of sinful people, but you diligently studied the Law of God , and you inspired others to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The mind is received from above, you are a small creature, you should not work in vain in catching birds, you tried to leave everything that was red on the ground. We also invite you:

Rejoice, you who were called to catch men; Rejoice, to the Heavenly Ones, as if you flew on wings.

Rejoice, thou who has tested the sea of life through wisdom; Rejoice, his excitement has passed safely.

Rejoice, good earth, who received the seed of the word of God; Rejoice, earth, which has produced fruit a hundredfold.

Rejoice, wheat, who made heavenly bread; Rejoice, preserved in the heavenly granary.

Rejoice, thou who hast found valuable beads and bought them for all; Rejoice, thou who hast eaten green fasting, as thou hast been nourished with delicious food from youth.

Rejoice, having strengthened yourself in asceticism through all-night standing and unceasing prayers; Rejoice, you drowned many demons in the sea of your tears.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 3

By the power from above, when the All-Holy Spirit clothed you, establishing you as the shepherd of the Russian Church, then you breathed in praise from all your people: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Rejoice, you who despise the red and valley of the world; Rejoice, inflamed with desire for the highest beauties.

Rejoice, loving the One Christ from the heart; Rejoice, clinging to the One with all your soul.

Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, good worker of Christ's grapes.

Rejoice, multiplying the gifted talent; Rejoice, thou who has entered into the joy of thy Lord.

Rejoice, thou who satisfies us with spiritual sweets; Rejoice, incense pleasing to God.

Rejoice, you who bring up the fragrance of prayer to the Throne of the Most High; Rejoice, loving representative of God for us.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 4

You tamed the storm of placeless thoughts, constantly stirred up by the devil, to the end and, rejoicing at such a victory, you solemnly sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing and seeing your great virtue, the Orthodox estate chooses you to shepherd the Church of Christ, and we, having fun about this, say to you:

Rejoice, thou worthily seated on the seat of the apostle; Rejoice, stern of the ship of Christ.

Rejoice, wise teacher; Rejoice, charmless star contained in the hand of Christ.

Rejoice, tireless in the struggle of teaching; Rejoice, preacher of the unknown and secret Wisdom of God.

Rejoice, impartial champion of Truth; Rejoice, accuser and defender of godless and wicked lips.

Rejoice, jealous of the apostle’s teaching in a timely and untimely manner; Rejoice, the power given to you from above, wise and helpful people, knitting and decisive.

Rejoice, comforter of the repentant; Rejoice, good guardian of your flock.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 5

With the rich Blood of the Lord who has redeemed the human race from the lawful oath by faith in vain, and we are more zealously inflamed with love for Him, you incessantly proclaimed: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Rejoice, brave warrior of the Spirit; Rejoice, pillar of our fortress from the face of the enemy.

Rejoice, weapon, conquering adversaries without an army; Rejoice, shield, protecting from misfortunes.

Rejoice, like a kokosh who protects its chicks; Rejoice, rod that strengthens those who fall.

Rejoice, shepherd who drives away the wolves from the flock; Rejoice, you did not lay down your life for the sheep.

Rejoice, true guardian of the love of Christ; Rejoice, not as your own, but as you who seek your neighbor.

Rejoice, those who mourn will soon be heard; Rejoice, quiet refuge for those overwhelmed by sorrows.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 6

The preachers of your shrine to us are your incorruptible venerable relics, lying before our eyes for many years, even though sealed by your lips with your silence, they cry out incessantly: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Rejoice, instrument pleasing to God’s miracles; Rejoice, you have revealed the treasure of the power of God in a meager vessel.

Rejoice, prophecies to the fulfiller of the gospel; Rejoice, right hand of Jesus working miracles.

Rejoice, language of Christ, healing with a word; Rejoice, preserver of the apostolic powers.

Rejoice, enlightener of the blind; Rejoice, healer of the weak.

Rejoice, seer of secrets; Rejoice, you who drive away demons from people.

Rejoice, by the power of miracles and the unfaithful king, honor and exalt the Church; Rejoice, not only of the body, but also of spiritual vision.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 7

I want to please your Creator, not only did you sanctify the seventh day, but you spent the entire week of your life in holiness, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The Creator, the all-blessed Alexie, has shown you a new creation, earthly of an angel and heavenly of man. In the same way we miraculously sing to you:

Rejoice, our father, dwell in spirit in Heaven, and rest in body on earth; Rejoice, tell the wondrous greatness of God to all earthly beings.

Rejoice, thou who subdued the flesh to the spirit; Rejoice, you who have captivated your mind into the obedience of faith.

Rejoice, you who blocked the mouth of the roaring lion of hell; Rejoice, you who extinguished the fire of carnal lust.

Rejoice, crushing idol of the love of money; Rejoice, having triumphed over all the machinations of the enemy.

Rejoice, having denied yourself and subdued your will to the will of God; Rejoice, being fed with the hidden bread of Heaven.

Rejoice, you who hungered and thirsted for the one truth; Rejoice, you who have infused the Kingdom of God within you.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle of your life, O saint, is flowing to your all-honorable relics, with whom you also offer small prayers, great grace is always given from God, and even acceptably, we joyfully proclaim to God with each other: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Rejoice, mountain, raised above Heaven by virtues; Rejoice, river, washing away our filth.

Rejoice, source, quenching my sinful thirst; Rejoice, precious stone, decorate the entire Russian land.

Rejoice, golden one, who brings forth all the glitter from itself; Rejoice, silver, purified by the sevenfold from the defilements of sin.

Rejoice, cymbal, calling everyone to the praise of God; Rejoice, O lamp, illuminating those who sit in darkness.

Rejoice, tree that overshadows the heat of sin; Rejoice, fragrant branch of the vine of Christ.

Rejoice, healthy member of the mysterious Body; Rejoice, child of the glory of the Resurrection.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 9

You have consumed every unplaceable passion by the grace of the Lord to the end in your dead flesh, Saint Alexis! In the same way you were like a tree planted by the rising waters, giving fruit in its season and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

You have surpassed the prophet of many things by the spiritual power of your word, telling people the wondrous greatness of God and feeding hungry souls with bread from Heaven. We, who have such an embracing heart, gratefully call to you:

Rejoice, O cedar, multiplied in the Church of Christ, as in Lebanon; Rejoice, like a phoenix, thriving in the house of God.

Rejoice, cypress tree, fill the hearts of the faithful with incense; Rejoice, grapes, pour out sweet wine of piety for us.

Rejoice, princess, decorate the mountain fields; Rejoice, fruitful fig tree.

Rejoice, wheat, nourishing smooth bread with pure bread; Rejoice, olive tree, oil of mercy.

Rejoice, flower, prosperous from the root of Christ; Rejoice, sweet wine, churned out in the winepress of Jesus.

Rejoice, you who are today fed with immortal drink; Rejoice, and prepare for us the heavenly table.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 10

Although you preached the law and the Gospel all your days to save the people entrusted to you, you taught them to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall, O all-blessed Alexis, of the Mountainous Jerusalem, from the ten commandments, like from the ten great stones, built by the Holy Spirit! For you had the law of the Lord in the midst of your belly, so we say to you:

Rejoice, having known the One God and Him who sent Jesus Christ; Rejoice, for you did not bow down to the idol of temporary prosperity.

Rejoice, for you have never taken the name of the Lord your God in vain; Rejoice, having dedicated every hour of your life to God from your youth.

Rejoice, for you have honored all who are fathers and mothers; Rejoice, anger towards your neighbor has been completely destroyed in your heart.

Rejoice, having driven away carnal lusts from yourself through fasting and labor; Rejoice, having always kept your hands from covetousness and theft.

Rejoice, you have bridled your lips from condemnation and slander; Rejoice, having cleansed your heart from envy and hatred.

Rejoice, thou who art departing from the arrogance of the Pharisees; Rejoice, true image of the publican's humility.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 11

The singing of the angels was accomplished when your holy soul was transferred from the earthly to the heavenly ones, whose one face cried out in One: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Your life shines with many bright rays, Father Alexie! Seeing you with many faces of righteous spirits, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, prophet, having revealed the will of the Lord to us; Rejoice, apostle, preacher of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to those who repent.

Rejoice, shepherd, zealous for the glory of God; Rejoice, martyr, who willingly laid down your soul for your flock.

Rejoice, faster, who took up his cross on his frame and walked the narrow path following Christ; Rejoice, priest, who offered the Bloodless Sacrifice for people.

Rejoice, Cherubim, upon whom rests the Lord of Glory; Rejoice, six-winged Seraphim, unceasingly cry out the Trisagion hymn to the Lord of Hosts.

Rejoice, virgin-angelic one; Rejoice, having built many abodes for the praise of God.

Rejoice, ever-present friend of God, the Venerable Sergius; Rejoice, as you desired to see him here as your successor, see him standing there together with you today before the Throne of God.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 12

The grace that was Jesus Christ was always preached to this city by your most pure lips. From now on, everyone who worships Christ says: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Rejoice, having corrected Adam’s fall within yourself through the grace of Christ; Rejoice, after being expelled from the earthly paradise, the Heavenly paradise has been gained.

Rejoice, Abel, sprinkled with the Blood of Christ; Rejoice, new Enoch, pleasing to the Lord.

Rejoice, Elijah, ascended by the fiery chariot of virtues; Rejoice, Elisha, who received deep grace.

Rejoice, Noah, saved from the flood of iniquities by the grace of Christ, as by the ark of trees that never rot; Rejoice, Abraham, who sacrificed not a son, but himself, to God.

Rejoice, Isaiah, on the Throne, high and exalted, beholding the Lord face to face; Rejoice, O Israel, strengthened by prayer with God and receiving eternal blessing from Him.

Rejoice, Samuel, bestow blessing upon the king; Rejoice, heir of God and joint heir of Christ.

Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 13

Oh, our kind shepherd and luminary of many lights, most honorable Alexy! Accept this little praise of ours for you and ask us from Christ God for confirmation in faith, to walk in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord blamelessly, and peace and prosperity to our Fatherland, so that we may be honored to sing to God forever in the most blessed joy: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Angel, from the earth...” and the 1st kontakion “Chosen to the bishop...”.

Prayer

Oh, most honorable and sacred head and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, the abode of the Savior with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, Saint Alexis! Standing at the Throne of all the King and enjoying the Light of the Consubstantial Trinity and cherubically with the Angels proclaiming the Trisagion hymn, having great and unexplored boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, praying to save your flock people, your only begotten language, establish the well-being of the holy churches, decorate the bishops with the splendor of holiness, monastics to achieve feat strengthen the good current: this city (or: all this: even in the monastery: this holy monastery) and all cities and countries, preserve well and keep the holy, immaculate faith, pray: pacify the whole world, deliver us from famine and destruction, and save us from the attacks of foreigners : comfort the old, punish the young, make the fools wise, have mercy on the widows, stand for the orphans, grow the babies, heal the infirm, and everywhere warmly calling you and with faith flowing to the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, diligently falling and praying to you, from all misfortunes and troubles Through your intercession, free us, let us call to you: O, God’s chosen shepherd, the all-bright star of the mental firmament, the secret pillar of Zion, the invincible pillar, the peace-inspired flower of paradise, the all-golden mouth of the Word, Moscow’s praise, the adornment of all Russia! Pray for us to the All-Generous and Humane-loving Christ our God, so that on the day of the terrible Coming of His Holy Standing He will deliver us and create the joys of the saints as partakers, with all the saints forever. Amen.

Kontakion 1 Chosen bishop and servant of the Great Bishop Jesus, blessed Alexie! Since we have been worthy of many of your blessings, but have nothing to repay, let us praise you and cry out from our hearts, preaching your miracles: ask us from the King of Heaven to pass comfortably through the rest of this life and reach the Mountainous Jerusalem, and there, having seen you in blissful joy, we will call to you : Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Ikos 1 Angel, frozen from the earth! The Angel of the Great Council, having foreseen the kindness of your soul, chose you before the age to bring the gospel of remission to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. From here we, sinners, having received insight and remission of sins by the light of your deeds, cry out: Rejoice, most blessed root of good; Rejoice, kind son of honest parents. Rejoice, vegetation of the fragrant garden; Rejoice, adopted by spiritual rebirth to God the Father. Rejoice, sealed with the anointing of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, you who received the name like the myrrh poured out from above. Rejoice, dedicated to God from the shrouds; Rejoice, having courageously placed the yoke of Christ on yourself. Rejoice, earthly and fleeting, as you are capable of imputation; Rejoice, Thou Whose Man is a housekeeper - Jesus hired the morning worker into His vineyards. Rejoice, thou who holyly preserved the image of God and the likeness; Rejoice, beauty of soul and body, delighting the eyes of all. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 2 Seeing by the revelation of the Holy Spirit that they will not withstand wickedness in the righteous judgment, but are like the dust that the wind sweeps up, from young nails, blessed Alexie, you did not take their advice, but, diligently studying the law of God, you inspired others to sing : Alleluia. Ikos 2 The mind is received from above, you are a small child, you did not labor in vain in catching birds, you tried to leave everything that was red on the earth. We also invite you: Rejoice, you who were called to catch men, Rejoice, you who flew to the Mountains as if on wings. Rejoice, thou who has tested the sea of life through wisdom; Rejoice, his excitement has passed safely. Rejoice, good earth, who received the seed of the word of God; Rejoice, earth, which has produced fruit a hundredfold. Rejoice, wheat, who made heavenly bread; Rejoice, preserved in the heavenly granary. Rejoice, thou who hast found valuable beads and bought them for all; Rejoice, you wearing greens, as you have been nourished with delicious food from your youth. Rejoice, having strengthened yourself in asceticism through all-night standing and unceasing prayers; Rejoice, you drowned many demons in the sea of your tears. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 3 By the power from above, when the All-Holy Spirit clothed you, establishing you as the shepherd of the Russian Church, then you breathed in praise from all your people: Alleluia. Ikos 3 Befittingly, Father Alexis, songs were sung to you from Heaven, and not from earth: who of man would be able to tell the greatness of your shrine according to the dignity of your shrine? But we, conquered by your love, cry out to you: Rejoice, you who despise the deep and red world; Rejoice, inflamed with desire for the highest beauties. Rejoice, loving the One Christ from the heart; Rejoice, clinging to the One with all your soul. Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, good worker of Christ's grapes. Rejoice, multiplying the gifted talent; Rejoice, thou who has entered into the joy of thy Lord. Rejoice, thou who satisfies us with spiritual sweets; Rejoice, incense pleasing to God. Rejoice, you who bring up the fragrance of prayer to the Throne of the Most High; Rejoice, loving representative of God for us. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 4 You tamed the storm of placeless thoughts, constantly raised by the devil, to the end and, rejoicing at such a victory, you solemnly sang to God: Alleluia. Ikos 4 Hearing and seeing your great virtue, you choose the Orthodox estate to be the shepherd of the Church of Christ, but we, rejoicing at this, say to you: Rejoice, thou worthily seated on the seat of the apostle; Rejoice, stern of the ship of Christ. Rejoice, wise teacher; Rejoice, charmless star, contained in the hand of Christ. Rejoice, tireless in the struggle of teaching; Rejoice, preacher of the unknown and secret Wisdom of God. Rejoice, impartial champion of Truth; Rejoice, accuser and defender of godless and wicked lips. Rejoice, jealous of the apostle’s teaching in a timely and untimely manner; Rejoice, the power given to you from above, wise and helpful people, knitting and decisive. Rejoice, comforter of the repentant; Rejoice, good guardian of your flock. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 5 With the rich Blood of the One who redeemed the human race from the lawful oath by faith in vain, the Lord and zeal for Him are inflamed with love, you constantly proclaimed: Alleluia. Ikos 5 Having seen the great prince of your great spirit, courage and love for your Fatherland, I begged you to go to the godless king Verdevir: but you, with kind and meek words, quenched his bitter anger against the Christian race. These are your blessings, our Father Alexy, we, the sons of Russia, confessingly and gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, courageous warrior of the Spirit; Rejoice, pillar of our fortress from the face of the enemy. Rejoice, weapon, conquering adversaries without an army; Rejoice, shield, protecting from misfortunes. Rejoice, like a kokosh who protects its chicks; Rejoice, rod that strengthens those who fall. Rejoice, shepherd who drives away the wolves from the flock; Rejoice, you did not lay down your life for the sheep. Rejoice, true guardian of the love of Christ; Rejoice, not as your own, but as you who seek your neighbor. Rejoice, those who mourn will soon be heard; Rejoice, quiet refuge for those overwhelmed by sorrows. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 6 The preachers of your shrine to us are your incorruptible venerable relics, lying before our eyes for many years, even though sealed by your existing lips with silence, they cry out incessantly: Alleluia. Ikos 6 The glory of your many miracles arose not only in this glorious city, but also in the unfaithful Hagarites, from whom their wicked king Janibek desired, and pray for his blind queen: for you, having placed all your hope in the Doctor of souls and bodies, through the power of your prayers your sight that you asked. We, amazed at such a glorious miracle, cry out to you: Rejoice, instrument pleasing to the miracles of God; Rejoice, you have revealed the treasure of the power of God in a meager vessel. Rejoice, prophecies to the fulfiller of the gospel; Rejoice, right hand of Jesus working miracles. Rejoice, language of Christ, healing with a word; Rejoice, preserver of the apostolic powers. Rejoice, enlightener of the blind; Rejoice, healer of the weak. Rejoice, seer of secrets; Rejoice, you who drive away demons from people. Rejoice, by the power of miracles and the unfaithful king, honor and exalt the Church; Rejoice, not only of the body, but also of spiritual vision. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 7 I want you to please your Creator, not only did you sanctify the seventh day, but you spent the entire week of your life in holiness, singing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 7 The Creator showed you a new creation, the all-blessed Alexie, earthly of an angel and heavenly of man. In the same way we miraculously sing to you: Rejoice, our Father, dwell in spirit in Heaven, and rest in body on earth; Rejoice, tell the wondrous greatness of God to all earthly beings. Rejoice, thou who subdued the flesh to the spirit; Rejoice, you who have captivated your mind into the obedience of faith. Rejoice, you who blocked the mouth of the roaring lion of hell; Rejoice, you who extinguished the fire of carnal lust. Rejoice, crushing idol of the love of money; Rejoice, having triumphed over all the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, having denied yourself and subdued your will to the will of God; Rejoice, being fed with the hidden bread of Heaven. Rejoice, you who hungered and thirsted for the one truth; Rejoice, you who have infused the Kingdom of God within you. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 8 A strange miracle of your life, O saint, is flowing to your all-honorable relics, with whom you also offer small prayers, great grace is always given from God, and even acceptably, we joyfully proclaim to God with each other: Alleluia. Ikos 8 Having all your mind in the highest, you did not abandon your flock below, sending up prayers for it to the Most High Master, Reverend Alexis. Do not forget us now, who invite you earnestly: Rejoice, mountain, raised above Heaven by virtues; Rejoice, river, washing away our filth. Rejoice, source, quenching my sinful thirst; Rejoice, precious stone, decorate the entire Russian land. Rejoice, golden one, who brings forth all the glitter from itself; Rejoice, silver, purified by the sevenfold from the defilements of sin. Rejoice, cymbal, calling everyone to the praise of God; Rejoice, O lamp, illuminating those who sit in darkness. Rejoice, tree that overshadows the heat of sin; Rejoice, fragrant branch of the vine of Christ. Rejoice, healthy member of the Mystical Body; Rejoice, child of the glory of the resurrection. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 9 You have consumed every unplaceable passion by the grace of the Lord to the end in your dead flesh, Saint Alexis! In the same way you were like a tree planted by the springing up of waters, giving fruit in its season and singing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 9 You have surpassed the many-prophesied Veti with the spiritual power of your word, telling people the wondrous greatness of God and feeding hungry souls with bread from Heaven. We, with such an embracing heart, gratefully call you: Rejoice, cedar, multiplied in the Church of Christ, as in Lebanon; Rejoice, like a phoenix, thriving in the house of God. Rejoice, cypress tree, fill the hearts of the faithful with incense; Rejoice, grapes, pour out sweet wine of piety for us. Rejoice, princess, decorate the mountain fields; Rejoice, fruitful fig tree. Rejoice, wheat, nourishing smooth bread with pure bread; Rejoice, olive tree, oil of mercy. Rejoice, flower, prosperous from the root of Christ; Rejoice, sweet wine, churned out in the winepress of Jesus. Rejoice, you who are today fed with immortal drink; Rejoice, and prepare for us the heavenly table. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 10 To save the people entrusted to you, you preached the law and the Gospel all your days: yes, having realized their many sins, they run with prayer incessantly to Christ, the Savior of the world, from those who are unworthy, you accept forgiveness, you taught them to sing: Alleluia. Ikos 10

You are the wall, O all-blessed Alexis, of the Mountainous Jerusalem, from the ten commandments, like from the ten great stones, built by the Holy Spirit! For thou didst have the law of the Lord in the midst of thy womb, and so we say to thee: Rejoice, thou who knowest the One God, and whom He sent, Jesus Christ; Rejoice, for you did not bow down to the idol of temporary prosperity. Rejoice, for you have never taken the name of the Lord your God in vain; Rejoice, having dedicated every hour of your life to God from your youth. Rejoice, for you have honored all who are fathers and mothers; Rejoice, anger towards your neighbor has been completely destroyed in your heart. Rejoice, having driven away carnal lusts from yourself through fasting and labor; Rejoice, having always kept your hands from covetousness and theft. Rejoice, you have bridled your lips from condemnation and slander; Rejoice, having cleansed your heart from envy and hatred. Rejoice, thou who art departing from the arrogance of the Pharisees; Rejoice, true image of the publican's humility. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 11 The singing of the angels was completed when your holy soul was transferred from the earthly to the Heavenly, who are one in one cry: Alleluia. Ikos 11 Your life shines with many bright rays, Father Alexie! Seeing you with many faces of righteous spirits, we cry out to you: Rejoice, prophet, having revealed the will of the Lord to us; Rejoice, apostle, preacher of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to those who repent. Rejoice, shepherd, zealous for the glory of God; Rejoice, martyr, who willingly laid down your soul for your flock. Rejoice, faster, who took up his cross on his frame and walked the narrow path in the footsteps of Christ; Rejoice, priest, who offered the Bloodless Sacrifice for people. Rejoice, Cherubim, upon whom rests the Lord of Glory; Rejoice, six-winged Seraphim, unceasingly cry out the Trisagion hymn to the Lord of Hosts. Rejoice, virgin-angelic one; Rejoice, having built many abodes for the praise of God. Rejoice, ever-present friend of God, the Venerable Sergius; Rejoice, as you desired to see him here as your successor, see him standing there together with you today before the Throne of God. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 12 The grace that was Jesus Christ was always preached to this city by your most pure lips. From now on, everyone who worships Christ says: Alleluia. Ikos 12 Your greatness sings, Alexia is most wonderful, corrections and exploits, we are truly perplexed as to what we will call you; from all the good deeds, like a beautiful city, you created for yourself the Creator. We also cry out to you: Rejoice, having corrected Adam’s fall within yourself through the grace of Christ; Rejoice, after being expelled from the earthly paradise, the Heavenly paradise has been gained. Rejoice, Abel, sprinkled with the Blood of Christ; Rejoice, new Enoch, pleasing to the Lord. Rejoice, Elijah, ascended by the fiery chariot of virtues; Rejoice, Elisha, who received deep grace. Rejoice, Noah, saved from the flood of iniquities by the grace of Christ, as by the ark of trees that never rot; Rejoice, Abraham, who sacrificed not a son, but himself, to God. Rejoice, Isaiah, on the Throne, high and exalted, beholding the Lord face to face; Rejoice, O Israel, strengthened by prayer with God and receiving eternal blessing from Him. Rejoice, Samuel, bestow blessing upon the king; Rejoice, heir of God and joint heir of Christ. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 13 O our kind shepherd and many-bright lamp, most honorable Alexis! Accept this little praise of ours for you and ask us from Christ God for confirmation in faith, to walk in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord blamelessly, and peace and prosperity to our Fatherland, so that we may be honored to sing to God forever in the most blessed joy: Alleluia. Kontakion 13 O our kind shepherd and many-bright lamp, most honorable Alexis! Accept this little praise of ours for you and ask us from Christ God for confirmation in faith, to walk in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord blamelessly, and peace and prosperity to our Fatherland, so that we may be honored to sing to God forever in the most blessed joy: Alleluia. Kontakion 13 O our kind shepherd and many-bright lamp, most honorable Alexis! Accept this little praise of ours for you and ask us from Christ God for confirmation in faith, to walk in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord blamelessly, and peace and prosperity to our Fatherland, so that we may be honored to sing to God forever in the most blessed joy: Alleluia. Ikos 1 Angel, frozen from the earth! The Angel of the Great Council, having foreseen the kindness of your soul, chose you before the age to bring the gospel of remission to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. From here we, sinners, having received insight and remission of sins by the light of your deeds, cry out: Rejoice, most blessed root of good; Rejoice, kind son of honest parents. Rejoice, vegetation of the fragrant garden; Rejoice, adopted by spiritual rebirth to God the Father. Rejoice, sealed with the anointing of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, you who received the name like the myrrh poured out from above. Rejoice, dedicated to God from the shrouds; Rejoice, having courageously placed the yoke of Christ on yourself. Rejoice, earthly and fleeting, as you are capable of imputation; Rejoice, Thou Whose Man is a housekeeper - Jesus hired the morning worker into His vineyards. Rejoice, thou who holyly preserved the image of God and the likeness; Rejoice, beauty of soul and body, delighting the eyes of all. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Kontakion 1 Chosen bishop and servant of the Great Bishop Jesus, blessed Alexie! Since we have been worthy of many of your blessings, but have nothing to repay, let us praise you and cry out from our hearts, preaching your miracles: ask us from the King of Heaven to pass comfortably through the rest of this life and reach the Mountainous Jerusalem, and there, having seen you in blissful joy, we will call to you : Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper. Prayer O most honorable and sacred head and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Savior's abode with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, Saint Alexis! Standing at the Throne of all the King, and enjoying the Light of the Consubstantial Trinity, and cherubically with the Angels proclaiming the Trisagion hymn, having great and unexplored boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray to save the people of your flock, your only begotten tongue; Establish the prosperity of the holy churches, decorate the bishops with the splendor of holiness; Strengthen the monastics to the feat of the good current; this city (or: all this; even in the monastery: this holy monastery) and all the cities and countries, preserve well and the holy, immaculate faith, so pray to the Lord; pacify the whole world, deliver us from famine and destruction and save us from the attacks of foreigners; console the old, punish (teach) the young, make the fools wise, have mercy on the widows, stand for the orphans, grow up the babies, return the captives, heal the infirm, and everywhere warmly call upon you and with faith flow to the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, diligently falling and praying to you from Free us from all misfortunes and misfortunes through your intercession, and let us call to you: O God-chosen shepherd, the all-bright star of the mental firmament, the invincible pillar of the secret of Zion, the peace-inspired flower of paradise, the all-golden mouth of the Word, Moscow’s praise, the adornment of all Russia! Pray for us to the All-Generous and Humane-loving Christ our God, so that on the Day of the terrible Coming of His Holy Standing He will deliver us and create the joys of the saints as partakers with all the saints forever. Amen.

Holy Righteous Alexy of Moscow

Akathist to the Holy Righteous Alexis, Presbyter of Moscow

Kontakion 1

Chosen servant of Christ and great helper in sorrow, righteous Father Alexis!
To you, as to a warm representative, we, sinners, boldly flow and tenderly cry out: pray for us to the all-powerful God, not to allow us to wander along sinful paths, but to enlighten our hearts with the spirit of your love, so we call to you: Rejoice, righteous elder Alexis, comforter blissful.

Ikos 1

The Creator of angels revealed at your birth the prayerful intercession of Saint Philaret, when, when your mother was unable to give birth to you, your parent flowed to him, and through his prayer you were revealed into this world during the celebration of the Divine Eucharist, showing to those that you will be a great minister of the sacraments of the church. For this reason we appeal to you:

Rejoice, blessed and educated by Saint Philaret; Rejoice, having learned the ascetic life from that shroud.

Rejoice, branch of honorable parents, bearing good fruit; Rejoice, for with your childish voice you glorified God.

Rejoice, having inherited reverence and love for God’s services from your father; Rejoice, having received hospitality and care for your neighbors from your mother.

Rejoice, thou who was inclined to church singing from birth; Rejoice, for you see no vanity in your hedgehog, keeping your eyes on the heavenly things.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the philanthropic Lord, the breadth of your heart, ready to serve your neighbors, reveal Your will in blessing your mother, so that you will not be a doctor of the body, but a shepherd of the Church of Christ, healing the souls of those who come to you, and all people, seeing the image of your good shepherding, will cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Enlightened by the Divine mind, you saw the path of salvation in the cutting off of your will, when you were appointed as a cleric in the temple of the Mother of God, you accepted the severity of the ruler with great patience and thus increased the fruit of Christ’s humility in your heart. Your many years of patience are glorious, we proclaim to you:

Rejoice, zealous novice; Rejoice, for you have worked for God without laziness.

Rejoice, you who have accepted reproaches and reproaches, for you have accepted God’s will; Rejoice, always avoid condemning and reproaching others.

Rejoice, teaching us to honor those who accuse us as benefactors; Rejoice, you who called for the good of your neighbors to oppress yourself.

Rejoice, for by your good marriage you have revealed to us the image of an honest marriage; Rejoice, having found in your wife a good helper on the path of Christ.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High will find in you an honest vessel and, upon initiation into the priesthood, will continue to lead you through the crucible of trials. For you served not in a distant village, as you wished, but in the city of Moscow, in the church of a small parish, where for eight years you had no pilgrims, you no longer grumbled. Now stand boldly before the Throne of God, singing the song: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having diligence in performing church services, you performed the service of the Divine Liturgy every day, and resorting to the protection of the Mother of God and the intercession of St. Nicholas, you illuminated the entire path of your life with prayer. For this reason we sing to you:

Rejoice, zealous altar server; Rejoice, for you were constantly awake in prayerful asceticism.

Rejoice, having placed all your hope in God; Rejoice, you who remained steadfast in long trials.

Rejoice, for having received the cross on your face, you crucified your flesh with passions and lusts to Christ; Rejoice, for having received an epitrachelion on your neck, you have abundantly poured out the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, for having girded your loins with a belt, you went out in the morning into the fields of the Lord’s work; Rejoice, for having taken hold of Christ’s forehead, you did not turn back your steps.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 4

The storm of the sea of life, tossed by voluptuousness, malice and pride, through all your life you taught to sail in the boat of repentance, so that we, demonstrating living faith and reverent love for the Lord, will be honored to sing a song of praise to Him in heaven: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing about your God-pleasing life, those seeking salvation began to come running to you, finding in you a child-loving father and comforter, but you, without laziness, taught repentance and self-denying service to others. In the same way, teach us, like your children, the true work of our souls in the pastures, and let us glorify you with thanksgiving:

Rejoice, in the age of impoverishment of piety, you have appeared as an indestructible vessel of faith; Rejoice, through unslothful preaching you sow the seeds of good deeds into the worldly heart.

Rejoice, proclaimer of God’s love to all those who mourn and despair; Rejoice, you turned those hardened by malice to repentance through your love.

Rejoice, having taught us to honor the image of God in those who live with us; Rejoice, calling upon the departed to tirelessly commemorate them.

Rejoice, not cutting off the weak, allowing them to do their work according to their strength; Rejoice, you have shown the guarantee of spiritual growth in the constancy of small actions.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 5

You are a star, shining brightly in the heavens of holiness, enlightening our land in the host of the righteous and confessors of Russia, and seeing you, righteous Father Alexis, we glorify the Lord who glorified you, calling to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing those living in poverty around you with abundant love in your heart, you gave it to them, as much as you had a name, trusting that the Lord would not abandon your house. Grant that we too may acquire a merciful heart and teach us to heed the will of God without restraint, and let us say in praise to you:

Rejoice, for having loved Christ, you did not cleave to earthly treasures; Rejoice, for as a great merchant you have acquired heavenly wealth.

Rejoice, teach us to enrich our souls with mercy; Rejoice, thou who hast asked for unstolen wealth from the souls of the faithful.

Rejoice, enlighten the human heart with the trisolar light; Rejoice, I have been concerned about the benefits of the soul.

Rejoice, guardian of chastity; Rejoice, guardian of purity.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 6

You preached to your flock repentance and partaking of the immortal Meal of the Lamb, so that they may no longer hunger for passions, but may receive the peace and love of Christ and learn to love their neighbors with self-denial and oppression, may it be good for them, and may they cry joyfully: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone in the capital city of Moscow as a herald of undecaying life, as an ancient father who labored in the deserts, equal; to people living in vanity and deceived by various evil teachings, you revealed the love, mercy and truth of God. Marveling at this will of God for you, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, tireless preacher of love for God and neighbors; Rejoice, for, following the apostle, you taught one another to bear burdens.

Rejoice, thou living in the city as in the desert; Rejoice, you who watered the desert city with the wealth of your tears.

Rejoice, for you have lived peacefully in the world; Rejoice, for you stood before Christ even on earth.

Rejoice, you who cultivated your hardened heart with the warmth of your love; Rejoice, for even now you help those who suffer to find peace of mind.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord, the Lover of mankind, placed you in difficult times as a comforter to the mourning and suffering, He sent you great sorrow in the grave illness and death of your spouse, so that nothing earthly binds your heart, but may you add jealousy to jealousy and receive grace for grace, teaching everyone to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The Lord has revealed to you a new path of spiritual senility on the slopes of the city of Moscow in the words of Righteous John, Presbyter of Kronstadt, indicating that you may accept all human sorrow as if it were your own, healing this prayer and warmth of love. In the same way, take our sorrows away from us, and rejoicingly we cry to you:

Rejoice, you who have abundantly received the grace of the Kronstadt lamp; Rejoice, for you have appeared as a skilled physician of human souls.

Rejoice, thou who stood guard over the sorrowful hearts of men; Rejoice, you who have received the title of good shepherd from those who turned to you.

Rejoice, you who brought the lost sheep to the Chief Shepherd; Rejoice, having preserved them unharmed from those ravenous wolves.

Rejoice, for you have embraced everyone with the breadth of your love; Rejoice, for you taught us to place hope in God.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 8

O hospice to perform the deeds with diligence, you provided shelter at the temple for children without parents, edifying them with your word and life, so that, growing in good care and love, they sang gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All of you, righteous Father Alexie, bound by nothing in vanity, dwelling among people, stood before God and worked. And teach us, immersed in vanity, about your superior life in the world, so that we may diligently sing to you:

Rejoice, thou who has preserved the childlike youth of thy soul; Rejoice, for by this you have brought young hearts to God.

Rejoice, O beloved mother who appeared to the orphans; Rejoice, give birth to the souls of your spiritual children for eternal life.

Rejoice, most excellent shepherd; Rejoice, for you taught your children to protect themselves from the defilements of this world.

Rejoice, you who honor you as a faithful intercessor before God; Rejoice, you who call upon you immutable hope.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 9

To all who come to you in sorrow, you have appeared as a great mentor, Father Alexie, urging people to repentance and self-reproach, and inexhaustible patience in sorrow, and for this they sing thanks to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The florid tongue was silent, in vain, as you, elder Alexie, performing your service in simplicity and disgracing the wisdom of this age, you swept up all human pride like dust from the face of the wind. For this reason, we praise you:

Rejoice, for you did not call souls by the intricacies of words, but by the power of God’s truth; Rejoice, for you have crushed the exalted pride of this age with humility.

Rejoice, thou who by thy words are not the strength of man, but the power of God; Rejoice, for you live and effectively demonstrate the ageless wisdom of the Gospel.

Rejoice, filled with zeal for God the Almighty; Rejoice, zealot of church statutes.

Rejoice, artful ruler of human conscience; Rejoice, to all, may you save the souls given to you by God.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 10

You taught us not to seek salvation from temporary hardships in the resettlement of the land, which was reputed to be rich in grain, when famine, pestilence and civil strife befell our country. You commanded not to abandon your life and to accept difficulties as God’s punishment for allowing the increase of lawlessness, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You have appeared as an unshakable wall of hope in the Lord, Father Alexie, like a strong rock, crushing the anxiety of life, cowardice and despondency in the souls of people who come running to you and call to you with love:

Rejoice, indestructible adamante of faith; Rejoice, having seen with the pilgrims of the temple before the time of calamity, how the Mother of God shed tears on the miraculous icon of Her Feodorovskaya.

Rejoice, sharing with the Russian people the sorrows sent by God; Rejoice, having received hunger and cold as God’s punishment.

Rejoice, gold, purified in the furnace of sorrows; Rejoice, healer of suffering souls in the hope of God’s mercy.

Rejoice, quick helper; Rejoice, for those who call upon you in sorrowful circumstances a shield and a fence.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 11

We bring you all-contrite singing, most wonderful Father, glorifying your blessed death and burial, guided by the prayers of the High Hierarch and Confessor Tikhon, Patriarch of All-Russia. We believe that standing in the eternal light before the Throne of the Most Holy Trinity, I will sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

You appeared as a luminous lamp, filled with the gifts of God and multiplying the talents that God gave you all, for in your life you showed the gifts of insight and healing, challenging us to speak these praises to you:

Rejoice, for from childhood you have been faithful to the Lord; Rejoice, you have been granted many gifts from Him.

Rejoice, ray of grace revealed in the world; Rejoice, thou clothed in the robe of the light of Christ.

Rejoice, having helped to find the son of a desperate mother from the city of Tobolsk, send Saint Seraphim south to you; Rejoice, for even now in difficult circumstances you intercede for us to God.

Rejoice, people stand strong in their faith through insight and miracles; Rejoice, having turned a soul to God through fatherly care and prayer.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 12

Filled with grace, as a chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit, you have given birth to many of your children in the spirit, so that by seeing their life, those living around will understand that love in God for one’s neighbor is a guarantee of peace and prosperity, and thus they will gratefully cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your life and glorification, we believe that your intercession for us is powerful before the Throne of the Master, and your relics are a treasure of great value, we fall to them, as to an inexhaustible vessel of grace, and according to us we bless you:

Rejoice, citizen of heavenly Jerusalem; Rejoice, good teacher, growing in the children of your glorious fathers.

Rejoice, for you were on earth a living temple, dedicated to the Lord; Rejoice, for today you stand before the Throne of the Almighty.

Rejoice, interlocutor of the Optina elders; Rejoice, Kronstadt lamp of prayer.

Rejoice, for your community has become the image of a Christian community; Rejoice, for your children have confessed Christ by the testimony of their blood.

Rejoice, righteous elder Alexie, gracious comforter.

Kontakion 13

O righteous Father Alexie, devoted to the shepherd and warm prayer book for us to God! Do not reject us, the weak, who perform this praiseworthy singing, and teach us to do the will of God without restraint, so that in the future we may be worthy to sing gratefully to our Creator and God: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Creator of Angels...” and the 1st kontakion “The Chosen Servant...”.

Prayer

O all-honorable and blessed Father Alexis, wondrous Elder of Moscow and praise and joy to the entire Russian Church! Having great love for the Lord, unwaveringly fulfilling the covenants of the Gospel, you laid down your soul for your flock, grieving with a merciful heart for all who ask for your help. Accept this little prayer of ours, and as in your earthly life you wiped away every tear, eased every sorrow, so now, merciful prayer book and our intercessor, take away our burdens, illnesses and sorrows, fill our suffering hearts with joy, beg the Lover of Mankind God for forgiveness our countless sins, so that having cleansed our souls through repentance, let us begin to do good. To her, good elder, be a good shepherd for us, instructing us on the path of salvation, so that through your prayers we will immaculately cross the path of our life and find the Heavenly Fatherland, where you, with the angels and all the saints, stand before the Throne of the Holy Trinity, glorifying the Beginning Father with His Only Begotten Son and the Most Holy One , and His Good and Life-giving Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion, tone 1

Help in troubles and comfort in sorrows, good shepherd, Father Alexie, for through the feat of eldership you have shone forth to the world, you have confessed the faith and love of Christ in the darkness of iniquity, with a sick heart for all those who come to you. And now pray to God for us, who honors you with love.

Kontakion

You have undertaken great works of love and mercy, O righteous Elder Alexie, from the holy shepherd of Kronstadt you have received a blessing to help the suffering, placing human troubles and sorrows like chains on your frame. We, leading you boldly to the Lord as a prayer book, call to you with tenderness: pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

Greatness

We magnify you, holy righteous Father Alexie, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us to Christ our God.

Akathists to saints and martyrs

FORUM

Akathist to Metropolitan Alexy, Holy Hierarch of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Angel, frozen from the earth! The Angel of the Great Council, having foreseen the kindness of your soul, chose you before the age to bring the gospel of remission to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. From here we, sinners, having received insight and remission of sins by the light of your deeds, cry out: Rejoice, most blessed root of good; Rejoice, kind son of honest parents. Rejoice, vegetation of the fragrant garden; Rejoice, adopted by spiritual rebirth to God the Father. Rejoice, sealed with the anointing of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, you who received the name like the myrrh poured out from above. Rejoice, dedicated to God from the shrouds; Rejoice, having courageously placed the yoke of Christ on yourself. Rejoice, earthly and fleeting, as you are capable of imputation; Rejoice, Thou Whose Man is a housekeeper - Jesus hired the morning worker into His vineyards. Rejoice, thou who holyly preserved the image of God and the likeness; Rejoice, beauty of soul and body, delighting the eyes of all. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 2

Seeing by the revelation of the Holy Spirit that they will not stand up to wickedness in the righteous judgment, but are like the dust that the wind sweeps up from the young nails, blessed Alexie, you did not take their advice, but, diligently studying the law of God, and inspired others to sing: Alleluia .

Ikos 2

The mind is received from above, you are a small creature, you should not work in vain in catching birds, you tried to leave everything that was red on the ground. In the same way, we invite you: Rejoice, called to catch men, Rejoice, flying to the Mountains as if on wings. Rejoice, thou who has tested the sea of life through wisdom; Rejoice, his excitement has passed safely. Rejoice, good earth, who received the seed of the word of God; Rejoice, earth, which has produced fruit a hundredfold. Rejoice, wheat, who made heavenly bread; Rejoice, preserved in the heavenly granary. Rejoice, thou who hast found valuable beads and bought them for all; Rejoice, you wearing greens, as you have been nourished with delicious food from your youth. Rejoice, having strengthened yourself in asceticism through all-night standing and unceasing prayers; Rejoice, you drowned many demons in the sea of your tears. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 3

By the power from above, when the All-Holy Spirit clothed you, establishing you as the shepherd of the Russian Church, then you breathed in praise from all your people: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

It is fitting, Father Alexie, that songs should be sung to you from Heaven, and not from earth: who of man can tell the greatness of your shrine according to the dignity of your shrine? But we, conquered by your love, cry out to you: Rejoice, you who despise the deep and red world; Rejoice, inflamed with desire for the highest beauties. Rejoice, loving the One Christ from the heart; Rejoice, clinging to the One with all your soul. Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, good worker of Christ's grapes. Rejoice, multiplying the gifted talent; Rejoice, thou who has entered into the joy of thy Lord. Rejoice, thou who satisfies us with spiritual sweets; Rejoice, incense pleasing to God. Rejoice, you who bring up the fragrance of prayer to the Throne of the Most High; Rejoice, loving representative of God for us. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 4

You tamed the storm of placeless thoughts, constantly stirred up by the devil, to the end and, rejoicing at such a victory, you solemnly sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing and seeing your great virtue, the Orthodox estate chooses you to be the shepherd of the Church of Christ, but we, rejoicing at this, say to you: Rejoice, thou worthily seated on the seat of the apostle; Rejoice, stern of the ship of Christ. Rejoice, wise teacher; Rejoice, charmless star, contained in the hand of Christ. Rejoice, tireless in the struggle of teaching; Rejoice, preacher of the unknown and secret Wisdom of God. Rejoice, impartial champion of Truth; Rejoice, accuser and defender of godless and wicked lips. Rejoice, jealous of the apostle’s teaching in a timely and untimely manner; Rejoice, the power given to you from above, wise and helpful people, knitting and decisive. Rejoice, comforter of the repentant; Rejoice, good guardian of your flock. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 5

With the rich Blood of Whom the human race was redeemed from the lawful oath by faith in vain, the Lord and zeal for Him are inflamed with love, you constantly proclaimed: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen your great spirit, courage and love for your Fatherland, the Grand Duke begged you to go to the godless Tsar Verdevir: but you, with kind and meek words, quenched his bitter anger against the Christian race. These are your blessings, our Father Alexy, we, the sons of Russia, confessingly and gratefully cry out to you: Rejoice, courageous warrior of the Spirit; Rejoice, pillar of our fortress from the face of the enemy. Rejoice, weapon, conquering adversaries without an army; Rejoice, shield, protecting from misfortunes. Rejoice, like a kokosh who protects its chicks; Rejoice, rod that strengthens those who fall. Rejoice, shepherd who drives away the wolves from the flock; Rejoice, you did not lay down your life for the sheep. Rejoice, true guardian of the love of Christ; Rejoice, not as your own, but as you who seek your neighbor. Rejoice, those who mourn will soon be heard; Rejoice, quiet refuge for those overwhelmed by sorrows. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

The glory of your many miracles arose not only in this glorious city, but also in the unfaithful Hagarites, from whom their wicked king Janibek desired, and prayed for his blind queen: you, having placed all your hope in the Doctor of souls and bodies, by the power of your prayers asked for her sight you are. We, amazed at such a glorious miracle, cry out to you: Rejoice, instrument pleasing to the miracles of God; Rejoice, you have revealed the treasure of the power of God in a meager vessel. Rejoice, prophecies to the fulfiller of the gospel; Rejoice, right hand of Jesus working miracles. Rejoice, language of Christ, healing with a word; Rejoice, preserver of the apostolic powers. Rejoice, enlightener of the blind; Rejoice, healer of the weak. Rejoice, seer of secrets; Rejoice, you who drive away demons from people. Rejoice, by the power of miracles and the unfaithful king, honor and exalt the Church; Rejoice, not only of the body, but also of spiritual vision. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 7

I want to please your Creator, not only did you sanctify the seventh day, but you spent the entire week of your life in holiness, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The Creator, the all-blessed Alexie, has shown you a new creation, earthly of an angel and heavenly of man. In the same way we miraculously sing to you: Rejoice, our Father, dwell in spirit in Heaven, and rest in body on earth; Rejoice, tell the wondrous greatness of God to all earthly beings. Rejoice, thou who subdued the flesh to the spirit; Rejoice, you who have captivated your mind into the obedience of faith. Rejoice, you who blocked the mouth of the roaring lion of hell; Rejoice, you who extinguished the fire of carnal lust. Rejoice, crushing idol of the love of money; Rejoice, having triumphed over all the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, having denied yourself and subdued your will to the will of God; Rejoice, being fed with the hidden bread of Heaven. Rejoice, you who hungered and thirsted for the one truth; Rejoice, you who have infused the Kingdom of God within you. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Having your whole mind focused on the highest, you did not abandon your flock below, sending up prayers for it to the Most High Master, Reverend Alexis. Do not forget us now, who invite you earnestly: Rejoice, mountain, raised above Heaven by virtues; Rejoice, river, washing away our filth. Rejoice, source, quenching my sinful thirst; Rejoice, precious stone, decorate the entire Russian land. Rejoice, golden one, who brings forth all the glitter from itself; Rejoice, silver, purified by the sevenfold from the defilements of sin. Rejoice, cymbal, calling everyone to the praise of God; Rejoice, O lamp, illuminating those who sit in darkness. Rejoice, tree that overshadows the heat of sin; Rejoice, fragrant branch of the vine of Christ. Rejoice, healthy member of the Mystical Body; Rejoice, child of the glory of the resurrection. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 9

You have consumed every unplaceable passion by the grace of the Lord to the end in your dead flesh, Saint Alexis! In the same way you were like a tree planted by the springing up of waters, giving fruit in its season and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Thou hast exalted Vetia of many things with the spiritual power of thy word, telling people the wondrous greatness of God and feeding hungry souls with bread from Heaven. We, with such an embracing heart, gratefully call you: Rejoice, cedar, multiplied in the Church of Christ, as in Lebanon; Rejoice, like a phoenix, thriving in the house of God. Rejoice, cypress tree, fill the hearts of the faithful with incense; Rejoice, grapes, pour out sweet wine of piety for us. Rejoice, princess, decorate the mountain fields; Rejoice, fruitful fig tree. Rejoice, wheat, nourishing smooth bread with pure bread; Rejoice, olive tree, oil of mercy. Rejoice, flower, prosperous from the root of Christ; Rejoice, sweet wine, churned out in the winepress of Jesus. Rejoice, you who are today fed with immortal drink; Rejoice, and prepare for us the heavenly table. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 10

Although you preached the law and the Gospel all your days to save the people entrusted to you, you taught them to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Kontakion 11

The singing of the angels was accomplished when your holy soul was transferred from the earthly to the heavenly ones, whose one face cried out in One: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Your life shines with many bright rays, Father Alexie! Seeing you with many faces of righteous spirits, we cry out to you: Rejoice, prophet, having revealed the will of the Lord to us; Rejoice, apostle, preacher of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to those who repent. Rejoice, shepherd, zealous for the glory of God; Rejoice, martyr, who willingly laid down your soul for your flock. Rejoice, faster, who took up his cross on his frame and walked the narrow path in the footsteps of Christ; Rejoice, priest, who offered the Bloodless Sacrifice for people. Rejoice, Cherubim, upon whom rests the Lord of Glory; Rejoice, six-winged Seraphim, unceasingly cry out the Trisagion hymn to the Lord of Hosts. Rejoice, virgin-angelic one; Rejoice, having built many abodes for the praise of God. Rejoice, ever-present friend of God, the Venerable Sergius; Rejoice, as you desired to see him here as your successor, see him standing there together with you today before the Throne of God. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 12

The grace that was Jesus Christ was always preached to this city by your most pure lips. From now on, everyone who worships Christ says: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your greatness, most wonderful Alexie, corrections and exploits, we are truly perplexed as to what we will call you; from all the good deeds, like a beautiful city, you created for yourself the Creator. We also cry out to you: Rejoice, having corrected Adam’s fall within yourself through the grace of Christ; Rejoice, after being expelled from the earthly paradise, the Heavenly paradise has been gained. Rejoice, Abel, sprinkled with the Blood of Christ; Rejoice, new Enoch, pleasing to the Lord. Rejoice, Elijah, ascended by the fiery chariot of virtues; Rejoice, Elisha, who received deep grace. Rejoice, Noah, saved from the flood of iniquities by the grace of Christ, as by the ark of trees that never rot; Rejoice, Abraham, who sacrificed not a son, but himself, to God. Rejoice, Isaiah, on the Throne, high and exalted, beholding the Lord face to face; Rejoice, O Israel, strengthened by prayer with God and receiving eternal blessing from Him. Rejoice, Samuel, bestow blessing upon the king; Rejoice, heir of God and joint heir of Christ. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 13

O our kind shepherd and many-lighted lamp, most honorable Alexy! Accept this little praise of ours for you and ask us from Christ God for confirmation in faith, to walk in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord blamelessly, and peace and prosperity to our Fatherland, so that we may be honored to sing to God forever in the most blessed joy: Alleluia.

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

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Ikos 2

The mind is received from above, you are a small creature, you should not work in vain in catching birds, you tried to leave everything that was red on the ground. We also invite you: Rejoice, you who were called to catch men, Rejoice, you who flew to the Mountains as if on wings. Rejoice, thou who has tested the sea of life through wisdom; Rejoice, his excitement has passed safely. Rejoice, good earth, who received the seed of the word of God; Rejoice, earth, which has produced fruit a hundredfold. Rejoice, wheat, who made heavenly bread; Rejoice, preserved in the heavenly granary. Rejoice, thou who hast found valuable beads and bought them for all; Rejoice, you wearing greens, as you have been nourished with delicious food from your youth. Rejoice, having strengthened yourself in asceticism through all-night standing and unceasing prayers; Rejoice, you drowned many demons in the sea of your tears. Rejoice, Alexie, great miracle worker and quick helper.

Kontakion 3

By the power from above, when the All-Holy Spirit clothed you, establishing you as the shepherd of the Russian Church, then you breathed in praise from all your people: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Kontakion 4

You tamed the storm of placeless thoughts, constantly stirred up by the devil, to the end and, rejoicing at such a victory, you solemnly sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Kontakion 5

With the rich Blood of Whom the human race was redeemed from the lawful oath by faith in vain, the Lord and zeal for Him are inflamed with love, you constantly proclaimed: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Kontakion 7

I want to please your Creator, not only did you sanctify the seventh day, but you spent the entire week of your life in holiness, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

Kontakion 10

Although you preached the law and the Gospel all your days to save the people entrusted to you, you taught them to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Kontakion 11

The singing of the angels was accomplished when your holy soul was transferred from the earthly to the heavenly ones, whose one face cried out in One: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Kontakion 12

The grace that was Jesus Christ was always preached to this city by your most pure lips. From now on, everyone who worships Christ says: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Kontakion 13

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

Prayers to Saint Alexy the Moscow Wonderworker

First prayer

O most honorable and sacred head and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, the abode of the Savior with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, Saint Alexis! Standing at the Throne of all the King, and enjoying the Light of the Consubstantial Trinity, and cherubically with the Angels proclaiming the Trisagion hymn, having great and unexplored boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray to save the people of your flock, your only begotten tongue; Establish the prosperity of the holy churches, decorate the bishops with the splendor of holiness; Strengthen the monastics to the feat of the good current; this city (or: all this; even in the monastery: this holy monastery) and all the cities and countries, preserve well and the holy, immaculate faith, so pray to the Lord; pacify the whole world, deliver us from famine and destruction and save us from the attacks of foreigners; console the old, punish (teach) the young, make the fools wise, have mercy on the widows, stand for the orphans, grow up the babies, return the captives, heal the infirm, and everywhere warmly call upon you and with faith flow to the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, diligently falling and praying to you from Free us from all misfortunes and misfortunes through your intercession, and let us call to you: O God-chosen shepherd, the all-bright star of the mental firmament, the invincible pillar of the secret of Zion, the peace-inspired flower of paradise, the all-golden mouth of the Word, Moscow’s praise, the adornment of all Russia! Pray for us to the All-Generous and Humane-loving Christ our God, so that on the Day of the terrible Coming of His Holy Standing He will deliver us and create the joys of the saints as partakers with all the saints forever. Amen.

Second prayer

O most sacred father, Saint Alexis of Christ, our shepherd and teacher, do not reject us (names), who flow with faith to your intercession, but quickly try to pray to the King of kings and the Lord of lords, that He may deliver His flock from the wolves that are destroying it and every country protect the Christian and save with your holy prayers from worldly rebellion and cowardice, invasions of foreigners and internecine warfare, from famine and destruction, flood, and sword, and fire, and vain death, and as you saved your fatherland from the blindness of the queen of Hagaryan, so have mercy on us, in mind, word and deed, in the darkness of those who are more sinful, and deliver us from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, for through your intercession and help, with His mercy and grace, Christ God will give us a quiet and sinless life to live in this world and hereafter His terrible judgment will make him worthy to stand on his right hand with all the saints. Amen.

Troparion to Saint Alexis, Wonderworker of Moscow and All Rus'

Troparion, tone 8

As the Apostle is with the throne, and the doctor is kind, and the minister is favorable, flowing more honorably to your race, Saint Alexis, the God-wise miracle worker, who came together with love in your memory, we brightly celebrate, in songs and singing, rejoicing and glorifying Christ, such grace as bestowed healing on you and your city great statement.

Troparion, tone 2 (Discovery of relics)

Like a rich treasure, hidden in the earth with many children, your honest relics have been found, working miracles, the all-blessed Father Saint Alexis: from whom we accept healing, we enrich ourselves and glorify Christ, saying: Glory to him who glorifies His saints.