Feast Day of St Seraphim of Sarov
Categories: feast-days
Date: 02 January 2005 00:51:22
Among the saints remembered today is St Seraphim of Sarov. I am currently re-reading A Conversation with the Saint as well as reading about St Seraphim's life. He truly did live a life of true service and joy in Christ, and as well as being a great teacher to many he served as a spiritual guide, healer and counseller for many, many people. I have been greatly blessed and encouraged in reading about his life, and of reading the conversation with him as recorded by Nicholas Motovilov.
Troparion:
From your youth you loved Christ, O blessed one!
You strove with zeal in the wilderness to win Him alone!
Constantly absorbed in prayer and labor with repentance of heart,
You were set on fire with the joy of the Risen Lord.
You became the chosen favorite of the Mother of God.
Therefore we cry out to you:
Save us by your prayers, O venerable Father Seraphim!
Kontakion:
Forsaking the beauty as well as the corruption of this world, O Saint,
You went to Sarov where you lived as a monk and angel.
You became the way of salvation for many people,
Therefore Christ has glorified you, O father Seraphim,
Enriching you with abundant healing and miracles;
Therefore we cry out to you:
Rejoice, O Seraphim, our holy Father!