Hymns
Troparion (Tone 8)
- O light of Orthodoxy, teacher of the Church, its confirmation,
- O ideal of monks and invincible champion of theologians,
- O wonder-working Gregory, glory of Thessaloniki and preacher of grace,
- always intercede before the Lord that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion (Tone 4)
- Now is the time for action!
- Judgment Judgment is at the doors!
- So let us rise and fast,
- offering alms with tears of compunction and crying:
- "Our sins are more in number than the sands of the sea;
- but forgive us, O Master of All,
- so that we may receive the incorruptible crowns."
Kontakion (Tone 8)
- Holy and divine instrument of wisdom,
- joyful trumpet of theology,
- together we sing your praises, O God-inspired Gregory.
- Since you now stand before the Original Mind, guide our minds to Him, O Father,
- so that we may sing to you: "Rejoice, preacher of grace."
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