Feast Day: August 18th
The Life of Saint John of Rila: He fell to his knees and Prayed: “Lord Jesus Christ, behold the affliction of my heart, and grant me a sign of Thy Mercy. Thou hast said, ‘Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven’…
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Prayers
Troparion – Tone 1: Your life was a foundation of repentance and a model of compunction, an image of consolation and spiritual perfection, equal to the Angels, O Venerable one. You persevered in Prayer, fasting and tears, O Father John; intercede with Christ God for our Souls.
Kontakion – Tone 8: Imitating the life of the Angels and forsaking all earthly things, you fled to Christ, O Venerable one. Protecting yourself with His Commandments, you were shown to be an unshakable pillar against the attacks of the enemy. Therefore, we cry to you: “Rejoice, O Father John, most brilliant light!
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