Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Powers: the Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, Barachiel, and Jeremiel

Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion

Martyrs Adrian and Natalia

The Creator of the angels sent thee to the Russian land as an angel of innocence and of admonition to thy people, for He chose thee after the example of His only-begotten Son, as a sacrifice of redemption for the sins of thy people; and, marveling at this providence of the Almighty concerning thee, in repentance we cry out to thee:

Rejoice, emulation of Christ!
Rejoice, whole-burnt offering!
Rejoice, adornment of the Russian tsars!
Rejoice, confirmation of honesty and fidelity!
Rejoice, sure hope of the oppressed!
Rejoice, indestructible foundation of faith!
Rejoice, O Nicholas, divinely crowned tsar and great passion-bearer!

Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae!