June 10
The holy martyr Timothy, bishop of Prusa in Bithynia, who suffered during the reign of the emperor Julian the Apostate. (362)
At Vespers
At "O Lord, I have cried": three stichera from the Octoechos, and three for the holy martyr.
Tone 4, special melody Jako doblja. Standing above earthly things * like a living cloud, O most blessed one, * you cast down the perverse serpent * with the thunderclaps of your miracles * and the awesome lightning-flashes of your words! * You receive the grace to destroy the Evil One * with the divine covering of the sacred Gifts.
O holy bishop Timothy, * boast of the people of Prusa, * universal champion and worldwide beacon, * adornment of the Church, sacred sacrifice of faith, * and precious and lustrous ornament of martyrs, * pray that those who celebrate your most honored memory with faith * may be delivered from corruption and misfortune.
With your pangs, O Timothy, * you wove a beautiful garment dyed in your blood, * and received from on high a heavenly garment, * made from incorrupt purity and unchanging life. * Wearing this robe in the heavenly court, * pray for all who praise you in piety, O athlete!
Glory, now and ever – Theotokion, or Stavrotheotokion
The aposticha are from the Octoechos.
Troparion, Tone 1. The world rejoices in singing your praise. * How joyful is this assembly of the faithful for you. * We celebrate your memory and sing: * Save us from all misfortune, O Timothy, by your prayers. (Consider revising)
At the Divine Liturgy
music - see the June Menaion
Troparion, Tone 1. The world rejoices in singing your praise. * How joyful is this assembly of the faithful for you. * We celebrate your memory and sing: * Save us from all misfortune, O Timothy, by your prayers. (Consider revising)
Glory – Kontakion, Tone 5. Washed by the rivers of your own blood, O martyred priest, * you offerred the fruit if your heart to Christ from the earth. * You received in return and unending abundance from God. * Beg him to save from misfortune all who venerate you.
Prokeimenon, Tone 7 (Ps. 149:5,1).
Let the faithful rejoice in glory, * shout for joy, and take their rest.
V. Sing to the Lord a new song of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Epistle: (of the day)
Alleluia, Tone 2 (Ps. 131:9,13). Alleuia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
V. Your priests will be clothed with righteousness and your saints will rejoice.
V. The Lord has chosen Zion; he prefers her for his dwelling.
Gospel: (of the day)
Communion Hymn (Ps. 111:6,7). The just man will be remembered forever; evil news he will not fear. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!