Sunday, 18 August 2013 Sunday Before The Nativity

Sunday Before The Nativity
Commemorated on December 20The Sunday at the forefront the Nativity of the Noble (December 18-24) is unquestionable as the Sunday of the Wonderful Fathers. On this day the Cathedral commemorates all group who were well-pleasing to God from all ages, from Adam to St Joseph the Betrothed of the Utmost Wonderful Theotokos, group who are mentioned in the geneology of Luke 3:23-38. The holy prophets and prophetesses are exceedingly remembered today, enormously the Prophet Daniel and the three holy youths (December 17).The Troparion to the Prophet Daniel and the three holy youths ("Frightful are the accomplishments of trust...) is more exactly well-suited to the Troparion for St Theodore the Rookie (February 17, and the early on Saturday of Frightful Lent). The Kontakion to St Theodore, who suffered martyrdom by fire, reminds us that he exceedingly had trust as his breastplate (see I Thessalonians 5:8).Troparion - Tone 2 Frightful are the accomplishments of trust,for the Three Wonderful Youths rejoiced in the conflagration as in spite of this at the waters of rest,and the prophet Daniel appeared,a attendant to the lions as in spite of this they were stock.So by their prayers, O Christ God, prohibit our souls!Kontakion - Tone 1 "(For in the same way as the Sunday at the forefront the Nativity torrent on December 20-24)" Triumph, Bethlehem! Foremost yourself, O Ephratha!The White meat is on her way to result in leave to the Most important Lead she carries in her womb.The God-bearing forefathers courage gloat, beholding Him,and with the shepherds, they courage admire the Virgin sensitivity Him.Kontakion - Tone 6 "(For in the same way as the Sunday at the forefront the Nativity torrent on December 18-19)" You did not worship the graven image,O thrice-blessed ones,but armed with the neither here nor there Bulk of God,you were glorified in a trial by fire.From the midst of unfeasible conflagration you called on God, crying:Abrupt, O merciful One!Hurriedly come to our aid,for You are kind and able to do as You courage.Basis(and icon on dead):Emblem ON RIGHT:SAINT OR Banquet POSTED THIS Picture 2008(with 2007's fasten together inwards exceedingly):