Let us, the faithful, praise and worship the Word,
co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,
born for our salvation from
the Virgin;
for He willed to be lifted up on the Cross in the
flesh,
to endure death,
and to raise the dead//
by His glorious Resurrection.
Tone 2Troparion (John the Baptist)
The memory of the righteous is celebrated with hymns
of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for you, O Forerunner.
You were shown in truth to be the most honorable of the Prophets,
for you were deemed worthy to baptize in the steams of the Jordan Him Whom
they foretold. Therefore, having suffered for the truth with
joy, you proclaimed to those in hell God Who appeared in the flesh,// Who
takes away the sin of the world and grants us great mercy.
Troparion to St.
Raphael of Brooklyn
Your proclamation has
gone forth throughout North America, calling the scattered sheep into the unity
of the church. Hearing your voice, they responded to your teaching, and through
your writings you instructed them in piety. Now guided by your example, O Father
Raphael, we sing hymns of praise unto Christ our God. Glory to Him Who gave you
strength! Glory to Him Who granted you a crown! Glory to Him Who, through you,
grants healing to all.