Kontakion
I Come, all ye who love Christ and offer a hymn of praise to the martyred nun Elizabeth, who was chosen by the Lord of Hosts to serve as an example of piety and love Christians who want to follow His footsteps. For, disregarding the vanity of goods, social rank and earthly concerns, she has devoted her entire life to help people in need. Therefore, it rained in Christ our God to crown his labors ascetic by the diadem of martyrdom, and now residing in His heavenly kingdom, it elevates his supplication to God for His issue of all evil and danger for all who sing it with joy
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Ikos I
O blessed Elizabeth, the Creator of Angels and Lord of mankind, brought you the illusion of heresy to the knowledge of Divine Truth, that your heart and soul magnets can renew Christian love, which had cooled in the lands of Russia, because thanks to your efforts, men's hearts were warmed again by the Word of God, the Lord of all grant you to live a life exalted above your peers, love, humility and fervent prayer. Therefore, we will always sing, as appropriate:
Rejoice, lamb fervent love of God;
Hail, servant of the Lord Christ!
Rejoice, roll of parchment on which the Holy Spirit entered the Christian virtues;
Rejoice, Princess divinely wise and new martyr!
Rejoice girl who left the house of his father and turned to the Holy Orthodoxy;
Rejoice chosen vessel in which the wine of joy and oil recovery are mixed;
Rejoice, defense traditions of piety!
Rejoice, treasury of compassion
Rejoice, shining star beaming with heavenly glory!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion II
Christ found you as a lily among thorns, and has chosen you to decorate his garden of Holy Orthodoxy, O sire, for Him, Who alone knows the hearts of men perceived to top your great love of neighbor, and He gave you a wealth of spiritual gifts, so we can come to understand the mystery of the great mercy of God, enabling us to take part with you and to join you for Chanterene chorus to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos II
Knowing in your heart that God rules over all creation, and seeking to obey His will alone, O holy, you're more on your shoulders to take the large cross that He prepared for thee: for when you were witness to the cruel and merciless killing of your husband, ton cœur fut transpercé de douleur et de chagrin, comme par un glaive à deux tranchants; tu eus encore du courage, et tu prononças les paroles du Sauveur: "Père, pardonne-leur, car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font." Et cherchant à transformer cette odieuse action en bonté, tu supplias celui qui avait commis ce meurtre de se repentir. Et nous aussi, nous te supplions de nous accorder ton intercession devant le Seigneur, afin qu'Il détourne Sa juste colère de nous qui chantons pour toi les louanges que voici:
Réjouis-toi, qui jugeas la miséricorde plus grande que le sacrifice;
Réjouis-toi, qui pries pour les pécheurs et les pénitents!
Rejoice, who bore your cross to a new Golgotha
Rejoice, which does not reject the crown of thorns that was offered to you!
Rejoice, Thou didst escape jealousy
Rejoice, who condemned those who stray from the truth and grace!
Rejoice, that does not put the love of family above God's Love;
Rejoice, who made the words of Christ!
Rejoice, which seeks the good in every man;
Rejoice, who was sent to Russia, to distance it from evil to good!
Rejoice who in Christ always crias: Kyrie eleison;
Rejoice, you who want invisible among us while we pray!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion III
The power of the Most High your shelter came to grief and sorrow, O royal martyr who suffered passion, and finding a sweet consolation, you died to this world to live in Christ: thou hast fled the ephemeral pleasures and vanities of this life, you're covered with garments of salvation and joy, and you tarry in the palaces, praying and singing to God: Alleluia!
Ikos III
St. Elizabeth, with a burning desire to serve your neighbor, you collected a multitude of souls to work for God, and erecting a House of Mercy, dedicated to you Protection of the Most Holy God-bearer, you choose our holy mother Martha and Mary as heavenly patron, imitating them as paragons of piety and good works. And aware of the breadth of your acts of charity and your Christian virtues, we praise your memory, you sing well:
Rejoice, you who open your heart to good deeds;
Rejoice, who collected the spiritual virtues in a shower!
Rejoice, who was counted among the friends of Christ
Rejoice, who listened to his words!
Rejoice, rejoice that forever in your Lord;
Rejoice, which filled our hearts with joy when we invoke your name!
Rejoice, which rewards those who seek your assistance heavenly
Rejoice, who respond quickly to requests from those who have recourse to thee with faith!
Rejoice, who was the ornament City of Moscow
Rejoice, obedient servant of the holy Mary and Martha!
Rejoice that your good works hidden in the eyes of the arrogant;
Rejoice, calling us all to perform acts of mercy!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion IV
O St. Elizabeth, who were cast into the midst of the storm among the tumults of life, and who drowned in the waves of passion, guides you toward the oasis of hello peace that you put in place in the royal city of Moscow, for having opened your heart to God, you opened its doors to children of God, showing them the mercy of our heavenly Father. Therefore, you were revealed as the patron saint of the forgotten and oppressed. Cover us with your holy protection, that we began to proclaim to our Good God: Alleluia!
Ikos IV
startsy Accepting the advice of the Hermitage of St. Zosima you had you be an obedient daughter of the Orthodox Church, O venerable martyr, so that your own words brought profit and consolation those who will listen. O Holy Princess, you were very wise abbot and a loving mother, well that fed the herd which was entrusted to you, by teaching him how to take care of the afflicted as a sister of mercy, showing your own example. Therefore, we ask you to also take care of the afflictions of our souls, so we can you scream out loud:
Rejoice, all beings who anoint with the oil of mercy
Rejoice, who soothe the tempest of affliction!
Rejoice, instruction of those who turn to Orthodoxy!
Rejoice, pillar of truth firmly established on the rock of faith!
Rejoice, who rescue us from the mire of discouragement
Rejoice, who fed the orphan and the widow!
Rejoice, who embraced charity with all your heart;
Rejoice, exchanging a palace to a poor and humble cell!
Rejoice, who put aside your robes and don the hair shirt of asceticism;
Rejoice, who jetas your crown prince at the feet of the Saviour!
Rejoice, who took the Cross as a royal scepter;
Rejoice that God IAASM more than honor and glory land!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion V
O martyr of Christ was revealed as you give us a very bright star that adorns the vault of the firmament of the Church. And always illuminated by the glow of your sufferings to Christ judge of that struggle, we offer hymns of thanksgiving for you, and we sing: Alleluia!
Ikos V
For guidance spiritual heavenly intercessors who flourished in Russia, the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, and Peter, the divinely eloquent Metropolitan of Moscow, along with Martha and Mary, the beloved sisters of Christ, the royal and narrow path which alone leads to salvation , was unveiled by thee, and thou paths, becoming a model for Orthodox Christians who remained in the Russian Empire, showing them how to unite the ideals of the ascetic effort, and acts of charity. Therefore, grace upon grace to you and was given while you were still alive the fame of thy holiness spread far. Those who are righteous cried with surprise to God Who is wonderful in His saints: "Glory to Thee, O Lord, to thee and they pronounced the praise here:
Rejoice, scion of a royal family who treated the wounds of the poor with your own hands;
Rejoice, paragon of virtue and monastic rule of faith!
Rejoice, who rejected the world and received praise heavenly rewards;
Rejoice, who participates in the eternal splendor of the Top!
Rejoice, that exposes the spiritual deception;
Rejoice, which strengthened the ordinary people in true faith!
Rejoice, who still calls the faithful to prayer and vigilance;
Rejoice, adopting the Russian nation as your homeland!
Rejoice, who repulsed the praises of men;
Rejoice, lighthouse that guides all beings to the safe harbor of heaven;
Rejoice, who works for Christ in the world!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion VI
How the angels and men can they refrain from wonder when they reflect on the depth of your love and your compassion? For thy Mercy House was not only spiritual refuge for those who are saved, but also a source of gushing torrents of consolation for those who were corrupted by the burning heat of passion. By your own examples, sisters, servants of Christ, learned how to comfort the afflicted, take care of the sick, teach the ignorant, correct those in error, and prepare the dying in the Hereafter. Therefore, your sisters in chorus with you continuously praised the Lord, singing to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos VI
As a true picture of piety, you Veneras thaumaturgists icons and holy relics in all the shrines of the Russian land. Monasteries and churches were many witnesses of thy asceticism and your fervent prayers. Your tears, paid in such profusion, adorned your person as bright beads of wonder and stirred up those who saw you. And we who cherish thy holy memory, we exalt in mind, you proclaiming:
Rejoice, the image of piety who liked to worship the sacred icons of the Mother of God;
Rejoice, who always bless those who use your precious relics!
Rejoice, wise pilgrim whose fate was the kingdom of heaven;
Rejoice, adornment of Holy Russia!
Rejoice, who are forever glorified by the Holy Church;
Rejoice, who does not abandon Russia in its days of tribulation!
Rejoice, who received God's providence in everything that happens to you;
Rejoice, who teach others to put their hope in Christ alone!
Rejoice, who was present when the Venerable Seraphim was glorified;
Rejoice, who Veneras carry through his relics!
Rejoice, who heard the prophecy of this holy father;
Rejoice, who prophesied the fall of the monarchy Orthodox!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion O VII
royal martyr, when those who tell stories about you slander were brought before you, they heard your innocence, your impeccable character, and holiness of your life, because you sacrifice yourself for the good of others, and your heart was always attentive to their needs, so qu'émus they sang to God: Alleluia!
Ikos VII
"This is not a new creation or a new concept, and I have not departed from church traditions," you declared, to those who sought to discredit your Residence Mercy and her works, "I'm just repeating what the Church teaches, because it is Christ who says: Love thy neighbor, and the divine Theologian ton forcefully: "If you do not love your neighbor whom you see, you can not love God whom you do not see." You have done nothing but repeat what had grown old, and you have revealed to us the essence of true love in the miracle of your life. Therefore, we will sing together:
Rejoice, who always take care of our souls;
Hail, holy princess, worthy of all praise!
Rejoice, who united the love and mercy, as a bridge attached land to land;
Rejoice, who knew well the salutary words of thanks!
Rejoice, who was persecuted for justice;
Rejoice, for in truth, your reward is great in Heaven!
Rejoice, who, by your faith in Christ, made silent blasphemy and impiety
Rejoice, which supports very humbly slander and libel brought against you by your own countrymen! Rejoice, you who IAASM justice and hated a lie;
Rejoice, which does not seek to avoid the reproaches of men, to receive the praise of the Lord!
Rejoice that the Gospel IAASM above all;
Rejoice, who always made a delight of his words!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion VIII
Having seen a strange sight for all, the fall of an empire once dedicated to God, the profanation of all that is holy, the martyred Tsar Nicolas publicly ridiculed, 're pouring endless streams of tears for all the tribulations that came to your country of adoption. Yet, trusting in God and believing that this was His holy will, you never ceased to proclaim to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos VIII
O royal martyr, in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, the vanquished nation was in chaos, your family was removed, and all your friends went off. Only a few brave hierarchs you came to comfort you and your sisters. Your convent was a sheep in wolves prey to kidnappers, and yet you kept watch impassively in front of their depredations during these days of violence, keeping always in your prayers your herd against evil. Therefore, we pray to receive from us these praises:
Hail, King's omnipotent royal servant;
Hail, servant of the Queen of Heaven!
Rejoice, who, with imperial martyrs was beset by serious calumnies
Rejoice, who found solace in the service of God!
Rejoice, which does not lie jugeas guilty men;
Rejoice, who refused to condone their misdeeds! Rejoice, you who are pulling the weeds from growing evil in the royal garden;
Rejoice, who disagrees with the vile and evil acts! Rejoice, you who are helping us forever to see the will of God in all things;
Rejoice, which included the tumultuous multitude with your courage!
Rejoice because you do not turn away from the Czar unhappy when he was jeered and abused;
Rejoice, who rejoice forever in Heaven with him and his family!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion IX
The angelic hosts were struck from on high terror, seeing the Holy Russia tied and taken to the bloody slaughter of those who wage war against God, because, bleeding and dying in the arena of martyrdom, the land is stained red with the blood of countless new martyrs who cry constantly to the Lord of hosts: Alleluia!
Ikos IX
O royal martyr who suffered passion, the vile minions of Satan, sinners hands covered in innocent blood, God openly insulted and mocked, asked you how you, who were of royal blood, you could take care of the poor and humble, but we marvel at your patience and your humility, and we will cry out:
Rejoice, who extinguished the flames of discontent by your tears;
Rejoice, you who lamented the misfortunes of Russia as Mary and Martha wept over Lazarus!
Rejoice, you who submitted to the will of God;
Rejoice, who contemplated the Saviour enthroned on High!
Rejoice, venerable martyr of royal birth;
Rejoice, who berated those who maltreated you!
Rejoice, bless those who bless you;
Rejoice, who wipes the tears of those who weep!
Rejoice, who calm our troubled hearts;
Rejoice, who bow down before the throne of God, by offering our prayers!
Rejoice who are always attentive to His decrees;
Rejoice, which continues to preserve us from all evil!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion X
O martyr, eager to make you captive, ill-intentioned men came to your House of Mercy on the third day of Easter, and they separated you from your flock, because after that the holy Patriarch Tikhon the Confessor tossed thee blessed with your sisters, the wicked and you took possession of t'emmenèrent away in exile. Yet, knowing what was coming, you take with you your faithful companion, the venerable Barbara, and with you, she sang the hymn of victory in the Risen Christ: Alleluia!
Ikos X
Oh Elizabeth, relegated to the heart of Russia, hidden away from the eyes of the world, through prayer and fasting, you prepare your departure from this life with your wife Barbara, and with the holy princes Serge, John, Igor, Vladimir and Constantine, who all share your pain and they received incorruptible crowns from the hands of the Savior. And who share with them the delights of Heaven, hear our praises
Rejoice, who never cease to pray for the salvation of Russia;
Rejoice, which, though discarded by the wicked in the depths, were raised to heaven by Christ!
Rejoice, you who have taken the royal red robe, and wore the purple cloak of martyrdom;
Rejoice, that does not deceived by the clever trick of the devil!
Rejoice, which raise your hands to God in supplication;
Rejoice, you who have rejected the earthly riches to receive a treasure in heaven!
Rejoice you who have suffered patiently for the Lord;
Rejoice, you who are ashamed of those who took your life, but could not kill your soul!
Rejoice, you who have received crowns of victory fashioned by the hand of the Creator;
Rejoice, holy brilliant constellation of stars that shine in the firmament of the Church!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion XI
O glorious miracle! A mine exhausted its ore shows full shiny gold of grace and godliness! A well sunk into the bowels of the earth reveals a ladder rising to Heaven, where Elizabeth and her companions rise from the depths to the heights of heaven! O holy martyrs, ye blessed, while you enjoy the joys of heaven, do not forget us, we who celebrate the memory of your religious struggles, so that with you, we can also sing the angelic hymn: Alleluia!
Ikos XI
The minds of men, obscured by their fallen state, is unable to conceive for you hymns worthy of anguish and suffering endured by you, O saints who suffered the Passion of Christ, for you were similar to those young people of Ephesus who have fallen asleep in death in a mine buried in the earth, to wake up in the splendid mansions of Heaven, where you receive from us now praise our poor:
Rejoice, seven-branched candelabrum burning before the throne of God;
Rejoice, glory of Alapaïevsk!
Rejoice, you who have planted the Tree of Life among the arid mountains and have washed your blood
Rejoice, royal martyrs who suffered passion, adorned with tiaras much more valuable than expensive gold jewelry!
Rejoice, Barbara, devoted daughter of your mother spiritual
Rejoice, who intercede for your countrymen who are in the midst of suffering and exile!
Rejoice, Serge, valiant confessor of the true faith;
Rejoice, O brethren, equal in number to the Trinity!
Rejoice, O princes John, Igor and Constantine, who were charming young men like the saints in the fiery furnace;
Rejoice Vladimir, prince and martyr, which provided for your own suffering and your death!
Rejoice, you who have purified your souls in your blood stream;
Rejoice, you who stand before the Savior, in the ranks of the new martyrs and confessors!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion XII
With words of praise, we will weave a wreath of victory to adorn the new martyrs who suffered passion Alapaïevsk? Because even if we tried to narrate their exploits multiple spiritual our weakness and our own hardness of heart we are ashamed. For, while they were still looking for the Lord, we have always wandered away from Him. Therefore, come quickly to our aid, and away our enemies, visible and invisible, so shamelessly and in peace, we can sing out loud to God: Alleluia!
Ikos XII
We sing your praises, O holy new martyrs of Alapaïevsk as facing death, you obviously have confessed Christ as God in the presence of the wicked. Therefore, Barbara, religious martyrdom, was the hand of God fashioned a crown in truth and obedience, and his companions were with the royal crown of majesty and double martyrdom for their struggles. And so, Christ the Lord, just judge shows that he is worthy of the glory with praise like this:
Rejoice, the pride of the Urals;
Rejoice, which have shone like rays of sunshine in a black abyss!
Rejoice, you who have a humble hallowed shafts;
Rejoice, you who were like Joseph, who also was thrown into a pit by brothers envious!
Rejoice, you who were like Daniel, who was cast into the den of lions
Rejoice, you who have called countless other new martyrs to the banquet of the Bridegroom!
Rejoice, you who have been welcomed into the homes of Heaven by your family, the Tsar martyr and his holy family
Rejoice, who had been slaughtered by the wicked and unbelievers!
Rejoice, Elizabeth, who have dressed the wounds of your companions and have cared for;
Rejoice, who have encouraged and strengthened till the time of departure of their souls!
Rejoice, which singing hymns while their appropriate life flowed;
Rejoice, that before an icon of the Saviour have made your own soul in His hands!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion XIII
Oh Elizabeth, worthy of all praise and martyr venerated, along with other martyrs who suffered passion Alapaïevsk, Barbara, John, Igor, Constantine, Vladimir, and Serge, accept our humble hymns of praise we offer in honor of the suffering and violent death than you have endured for Christ, and beg the Most Holy Trinity, our God, free us of the dangers and unfortunate circumstances that beset us throughout our lives with you and to all the new martyrs and confessors Russia, we can forever sing to the Almighty Lord of heaven and earth: Alleluia! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (This Kontakion is recited three times)
Ikos I
O blessed Elizabeth, the Creator of Angels and Lord of mankind, brought you the illusion of heresy divine knowledge Truth, so that your heart and soul magnets can renew Christian love, which had cooled in the lands of Russia, because thanks to your efforts, men's hearts were warmed again by the Word of God, and the Master of All grant you to live a life exalted above your peers, love, humility and fervent prayer. Therefore, we will always sing, as appropriate:
Rejoice, lamb fervent love of God;
Hail, servant of the Lord Christ!
Rejoice, roll of parchment on which the Holy Spirit entered the virtues Christian;
Rejoice, Princess divinely wise and new martyr!
Rejoice girl who left the house of his father and turned to the Holy Orthodoxy;
Rejoice, chosen vessel in which the wine of joy and oil recovery are mixed;
Rejoice now, defense of the traditions of piety!
Rejoice, treasury of compassion
Rejoice, shining star beaming with heavenly glory!
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Kontakion
I Come, all ye who love Christ and offer a hymn of praise to the martyred nun Elizabeth, who was chosen by the Lord of Hosts to serve as an example of piety and love to those Christians who want to follow His footsteps. For, disregarding the vanity of goods, social rank and earthly concerns, she has devoted her entire life to help people in need. Therefore, it rained in Christ our God to crown his labors ascetic by the diadem of martyrdom, and now residing in His heavenly kingdom, it elevates his supplication to God that He delivers all evil and danger for all who sing it with joy
Rejoice, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, true model of Christian sacrifice!
Version French Claude Lopez-Ginisty
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