29 February 2012

Commemoration of St. John Cassian


On February 29th the Church commemorates St. John Cassian who reposed on the same day.  If it is not a leap year, Cassian is commemorated on the 28th.

Stichera for Vespers - 6th Tone, Kievan

Taking up thy cross in childhood, 
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O glorious father,
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thou readily didst tread the path which is hard and narrow,
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yet of surpassing honor,
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submitting to the commandments of Him Who called thee.
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Wherefore, for thy labors thou hast obtained
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as twofold recompense and fitting reward
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the heavenly kingdom of Christ,
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and a place wherein to join chorus in the light with all the saints, O Cassian.
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With them do thou unceasingly pray in behalf of our souls.

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