Hymns
Troparion (Tone 7)
- Joyful North Star of the Church of Christ,
- Guiding all people to the Heavenly Kingdom;
- Teacher and apostle of the True Faith;
- Intercessor and defender of the oppressed;
- Adornment of the Orthodox Church in America:
- Blessed Father Herman of Alaska,
- Pray to our Lord Jesus Christ
- For the salvation of our souls!
Troparion (Tone 4)
- O blessed Father Herman of Alaska,
- North star of Christ's holy Church,
- The light of your holy life and great deeds
- Guides those who follow the Orthodox way.
- Together we lift high the Holy Cross
- You planted firmly in America.
- Let all behold and glorify Jesus Christ,
- Singing his holy Resurrection.
Kontakion (Tone 3)
- The eternal light of Christ our Savior
- guided you, blessed Father Herman,
- on your evangelical journey to America
- to proclaim the Gospel of peace.
- Now you stand before the throne of glory;
- intercede for your land and its people:
- Peace for the world and salvation for our souls!
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