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Menaion

March 2

The holy martyr Theodotus, bishop of Cyrene, who suffered under the emperor Diocletian. (302)

At Vespers

music (samohlasen)

At "O Lord, I have cried", there are three stichera for the holy martyr.

Tone 4, special melody Jako doblja.  Thrice-holy hierarch, * having struggled faithfully as an athlete, * unshakable pillar of the Church, * veritable wonder-worker and gift of God, * illustrious Theodotus, hieromartyr, * you were truly a shining torch, * a paradise having in its midst Jesus Christ, the Tree of Life!

Scourged by leather whips, * stretched on a tree and raked by iron hooks, * you were thrown into a dungeon. * Enduring the horror of nails through your feet, * fastening you to a heated rack, * you remained unshaken, O hieromartyr Theodotus, * glorifying Him who gave you the strength to persevere.

By the vigor of your struggles, * you smothered the enemy and his power, * bringing him down to defeat. * Rising up radiantly, you went to dwell in the Kingdom on high, * bearing your crown, for you earned the light and joy of the festive assembly. * Now, O Theodotus, you intercede for the salvation of those who honor you, * O illustrious glory of martyrs.

Glory, now and ever – Theotokion, or Stavrotheotokion

Troparion,  Tone 4. You shared in the apostles’ way of life * and succeeded to their throne, * divinely inspired bishop. * You found access to contemplation in the active life. * Therefore, you rightly taught the word of truth * and struggled for the faith to the shedding of your blood. * O priest-martyr Theodotus, * pray to Christ our God to save our souls.

At the Divine Liturgy

music - see the March Menaion

Troparion,  Tone 4. You shared in the apostles’ way of life * and succeeded to their throne, * divinely inspired bishop. * You found access to contemplation in the active life. * Therefore, you rightly taught the word of truth * and struggled for the faith to the shedding of your blood. * O priest-martyr Theodotus, * pray to Christ our God to save our souls.

Glory – Kontakion, Tone 3.  You dried up the sea of false belief * and smashed the guile of the vicious idolaters by the true faith. * Having become a heavenly holocaust, * you feed the whole world on miracles. * O sanctifying father Theodotus, * beg Christ our God to have mercy on us.

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!