St Andrew

[Kristos]

Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
October 17
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Trained on the mountain in ascetical labours, with the whole armour of the
Cross thou didst vanquish the spiritual arrays of unseen enemies; and when thou
hadst stripped thyself with great courage for contest, thou didst slay
Copronymus with the sword of the true Faith. For both these things hast thou
been crowned by God, O righteous Martyr, blest Andrew of great renown.
Kontakion in the Third Tone
On this day the Church of Christ with great rejoicing observeth the resplendent
festival of thine illustrious mem'ry summoning all of the faithful to come
together. She is glad, for she possesseth the precious treasure of thy
much-afflicted body, O Martyr Andrew, light of the Orthodox Faith.
Reading:
Saint Andrew was from the island of Crete, where he lived the monastic life.
During the reign of Constantine Copronymus, he came to Constantinople and
suffered many things in defence of the veneration of the holy icons. Finally,
he was dragged through the market, bound by the feet, one of which was severed
by a fishmonger wielding a cleaver, and thus the Saint surrendered his spirit
unto God in the year 761. His sacred relics were buried at a certain place
called "The Judgment."

 

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Troparion (Tone 5)
Like the Prophet David
You sang a new song
In the assembly of the righteous.
As an initiate of the Holy Spirit
You thundered forth your hymns of grace
And the word of righteousness for our salvation,
O Andrew, glory of the fathers.

Kontakion (Tone 2)
You sounded forth divine melodies like a trumpet
And were a bright lamp for the world.
You shone with the light of the Trinity, O righteous Andrew.
Therefore we cry to you: Ever intercede for us all!