We pray to you, apostles, martyrs and prophets, hierarchs, venerable and
righteous ones, who have fought the good fight and kept the faith: having
boldness before the Savior, pray to Him Who is good for the salvation of
our souls.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
To Thee, Lord, the Planter of Creation, the universe offers the
God-bearing Martyrs as the first-fruits of nature. Through their prayers
and the Theotokos, Most Merciful One, keep Thy Church and Thy people in
profound peace.