Posted on 05/22/2024 1:17:53 AM PDT by Norski
Equal of the Apostles and Emperor Constantine with his Mother Helen (commemorated yesterday)
Troparion
Having seen the image of Your Cross in the heavens, / like Paul you did not receive your call from men. / O Lord, Your Apostle among kings, the Emperor Constantine, / has placed the Imperial City in Your hand; / always preserve it in peace, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only lover of mankind.
Kontakion
Today Constantine and his mother Helen / reveal the precious Cross, / the weapon of the faithful / against their enemies. / For our sakes, it has been shown to be a great sign, and fearsome in battle.
Dear Lord, enable us to chose righteous rulers, in this our Republic! Amen!
Amen. Praying in agreement. Holy Father, we trust in You. We pray for all Americans (and all around the world) lost, that they may leave the darkness and be delivered into Your Light by our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
AMEN!
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