Today we commemorate St John Chrysostom…

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From the Melkite Orthros text:

Tone 8 “The grace that shines forth from your mouth like a torch has enlightened the universe, bestowing treasures of generosity upon the world, and shown us the depth of your humility. While you teach us by your words, Holy Father John Chrysostom, pray to the Word, Christ our God, that he may save our souls.”
  • Troparion for St John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
“I bend my knees before the Creator of the world. I stretch out my hands to the Word who preceded all time, in search of eloquence to sing of the venerable Father whom He Himself has magnified: for He who lives forever said to the inspired prophet, “I glorify the faithful who glorify Me!” He who once exalted Samuel has now glorified the hierarch John Chrysostom. Having multiplied his talent, he returned it to the King who had entrusted it to him. Thus the Most High has most highly exalted him. And I ask the Word for the grace, unworthy as I am, to reverently sing of him. For the whole universe, he is indeed a teacher revealing the things of God.”
  • Oikos for St John Chrysostom
Tone 8 “Having drawn the mystical treasure of ineffable wisdom from your contemplation of God, you collected for all the faithful the refreshing waters of Orthodoxy which bring joy to the hearts of believers, but fittingly drown the teachings of heresy. Thus in a double manner, your efforts for the faith show you to be an invincible champion of the Trinity. O John Chrysostom, entreat Christ our God to grant remission of sins to those who wholeheartedly celebrate your holy memory.”
  • from the Sessional Hymns for St John Chrysostom
 
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