Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner
Today we celebrate the Synaxis in honour of the most sacred Forerunner, since he ministered at the Mystery of the Divine Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rest from
labour. Fish allowed.
Apolytikion of Synaxis of John the Forerunner in the Second Tone:
The memory of
the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is
sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more
venerable than the Prophets, since thou was granted to baptize in the running
waters Him Whom they proclaimed. Wherefore, having contested for the truth,
thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that
God hath appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting
us great mercy.
Kontakion
of Synaxis of John the Forerunner in the Plagal of the First Tone
The Jordan
accepted Your presence in the flesh and reversed its course in fear. John,
fulfilling the spiritual ministry, fell back in awe. The ranks of Angels,
seeing You in the flesh, baptized in the river, were amazed, and all who were
in darkness were filled with light, praising You who appeared and enlightened
all.
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