According to his guidance, churches and schoolhouses were established in the villages, totaling over 200; shelters and churches were also created. Wealthy individuals donated funds for church improvements, purchasing Holy Books (which the saint distributed to the literate), veils (with which he endowed women, urging them to cover their heads), prayer ropes, and crosses (which he gave to the common people). Since the churches could not accommodate all who wished to hear the wise preacher, Saint Cosmas with a group of priests conducted vigils in fields and squares where thousands prayed for the living and the dead and were instructed by his teachings. Everywhere he stopped to preach, grateful listeners erected large wooden crosses which remained as memorials.
Endowed with the gift of prophecy, Saint Cosmas foretold the appearance of telephones, airplanes, and air raids.
Saint Cosmas's apostolic service lasted 25 years until his martyrdom in August 1779 in Albania. At 65 years old, he was betrayed by Jews and strangled by Turks. His body was thrown into a river but was recovered three days later by priest Mark and buried near the village of Kalikontasi in the Ardevuz Monastery of the Presentation of the Most Holy Theotokos.
His canonization was performed by Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople in 1961, with his feast day set for August 24.
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St Savva Krypetsky, Pskovian († 1495, commemoration on August 28)
Saint Savva Krypetsky was tonsured on Mount Athos and later came to Pskov. He began his ascetic life on Snina Hill in the Bogoroditskaya Monastery near Pskov, then moved to a more secluded place by the Tolva River, where he joined the community of Saint Evfrosin (commemoration on May 15). Finally, he withdrew into complete silence to Krypetsky Wilderness, about 15 versts from Tolva, and settled alone near a small lake in an impenetrable forest. His food was bread and water; he fasted on Wednesdays and Fridays. In his solitary life, he suffered much from unclean spirits but always overcame them through prayer. After several years of solitude, followers began to gather around Saint Savva, who asked them to build a monastery in honor of the Apostle John the Theologian. He refused to be abbot and entrusted the community to Brother Cassian. Many people from Pskov came to him for healing and advice but he accepted no gifts.
Once, Pskov Prince Yaroslav Vasilyevich Obolensky, who often visited the monastery, arrived with his sick wife. Saint Savva sent a message saying: "Old man Savva says to you, prince, do not enter the monastery with your lady; our rule is that women are not allowed in the monastery: if you violate this fatherly commandment, your wife will not be healed." The prince asked forgiveness for his ignorance and breaking of the rule. Saint Savva and the brethren went out through the gate and served a prayer service. The princess was healed. At the prince's request, Pskov received a land grant for the monastery in 1487.
Saint Savva taught laymen to maintain purity, reminding them of the Apostolic Council against defilers of the body. He advised the rich and judges not to feed on the poor and to uphold justice. He often urged everyone to avoid quarrels and hatred, to preserve love and peace, and to forgive others as they would be forgiven. From the beginning, strict communal living was established in the monastery. In his cell, there were only two icons, a mantle, and a rush mat on which he slept. Saint Savva taught the brethren simplicity. He ordered them to till the land with their own hands. He said: "Why do we call our ancient ascetics fathers when we do not live as they did? They were homeless, poor, spent time in caves and wildernesses, and for God, they submitted their flesh to the spirit with no rest day or night. Let us love the Good Lord, not only by words and clothing but by deeds: love one another, shed tears, fast, practice every kind of abstinence as did our ancient fathers."
Grateful Prince Yaroslav built a bridge through marshes and swamps to the monastery, 1400 sazhens long. After his death († August 28, 1495), Saint Savva continued to protect the monastery. One night, robbers approached the monastery but saw the glorious old man holding a staff who sternly commanded them to repent. The next morning, it was learned that there was no such old man in the monastery and they understood that this was Saint Savva himself. The leader of the robbers repented before the abbot and remained at the monastery.
Saint Savva was tall with snow-white beard, round and thick but not long. In such a form, he appeared to monk Isaiah in the middle of the 16th century, pointing out where his incorrupt relics were located. In 1555, Pskov priest Basil wrote the life of Saint Savva at the request of Krypetsky brethren.
The Calendar of January. Part I. Moscow: Publishing House of the Russian Orthodox Church, 2002, pp. 477-484.
Checked against editions: Lives of Bulgarian Saints. Mount Athos. Slav-Bulgarian Monastery "St. Martyr George Zograph", 2007, p. 439-459. Selected Hymns from the Service of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Zographos. // Saint Paisios the Athonite. The Invisible Battle. Moscow Theological School, 2014.
St Joseph the Iseeker. Expressing Monastic Experience. Moscow Theological School, 2011.
The Calendar of June. Part II. Moscow: Publishing House of the Russian Orthodox Church, 2002, pp. 424-429.
The Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos as Deliverer: Acanthus, Canon, Prayers, Pilgrim Information / edited by N. Makarevsky, Moscow, "Nikol's Day", 2015.
Second Journey to Mount Athos by Archimandrite Porphyry Upensky. Moscow, 1880, pp. 125-133.
Saint Agapius was a disciple of the silent elder on Mount Athos. Turks captured Agapius and held him captive for twelve years. The Mother of God miraculously freed Agapius from captivity but the strict elder ordered him to return home. Seeing such faith, his master and two sons made peace with Agapius and followed him to Mount Athos.
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Слу́жба и Ака́фист свято́му великому́ченику и цели́телю Пантелеи́мону. — Иждиве́нием Ру́сскаго Пантелеи́монова монастыря́, что́ на Афо́не. — М.: В Синода́льной Тѵпогра́фии, 1883. — C. 96-106.
Service and Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Pantaleimon.
Through the Indulgence of the Russian Monastery of Pantaleimon on Mount Athos.
Moscow: At the Synodal Typographia, 1883.
Pages 96-106.
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**Troparion, Tone 4**
Having quenched the flames of passions in thy heart, O great Martyr Pantaleimon,
Thou didst shine forth as a lamp to those who were in darkness and walked in sin.
Through thine intercession, grant us forgiveness of our transgressions
And deliverance from every evil.
**Troparion, Tone 4**
O Pantaleimon, thou art the light of the world,
Thou didst enlighten the souls of men with the fire of thy virtues.
By thy prayers, O great Martyr, preserve us from all harm.
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**Kontakion, Tone 4**
Thou wast a physician to the sick and a healer of the afflicted,
O Pantaleimon, thou didst work many miracles in thy lifetime.
Through thine intercession, grant healing to those who call upon thee
And deliverance from every illness.
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**Akathist Hymn**
**First Hymn: To the Glory of God**
Glory to Thee, O God,
Through Thy Martyr Pantaleimon,
Who didst heal the sick and work wonders.
Thou art a physician for our souls,
O great Pantaleimon, intercede for us.
**Second Hymn: To the Praise of the Holy Martyr**
Pantaleimon, thou art a light in the darkness,
A guide to those who wander in sin.
Through thine intercession, O great Martyr,
Grant us forgiveness and salvation.
**Third Hymn: To the Power of Thy Intercession**
O Pantaleimon, thou didst quench the flames of passions
And enlighten the hearts of men with thy virtues.
By thy prayers, preserve us from every evil,
For Thou art our healer and our hope.
**Fourth Hymn: To the Miracles Worked by Thee**
Thou didst work many miracles in thy lifetime,
O Pantaleimon, a true physician for the soul.
Through thine intercession, grant healing to those who call upon thee
And deliverance from every illness.
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**Psalms**
**Psalm 103 (102)**
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;
Who healeth all thy diseases.
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**Psalm 104 (103)**
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
O Lord my God, Thou art very great.
Thou art clothed with honour and majesty,
Wrapping Thyself in light as a garment:
He stretcheth out the heavens like a curtain,
And layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters.
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**Psalm 105 (104)**
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Thou hast not hid Thy goodness from them that fear Thee:
Thou hast prepared before the sons of men
A remembrance of Thy great goodness.
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**Psalm 106 (105)**
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
From everlasting to everlasting.
Let all the people say, Amen.
Additional Menology. Issue 1. — Moscow: Editorial Board of the Russian Orthodox Church, 2008.
November Minias. Sretensky Monastery, Moscow. Published by "Rule of Faith", 1997 (reprint: Kiev. Printed in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, 1893), pp. 690–718.
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For the text you provided is in Church Slavonic and follows a liturgical register, I will translate it into English using the traditional prayer-book idiom as used by the Orthodox Church:
The life of eternal life, O Lord our God, is not for sale; nor can it be won by guile. It comes to those who seek Thee with all their heart, and find Thee through compunction of heart.
For Thou art a stranger in this world, O Lord, and the authority of this world cannot hold Thee. All creation is a spectacle before Thee, and Thou dost look upon it with pity and mercy.
Therefore, let us not be deluded by the deceit of this world; but let us seek Thy kingdom, where our inheritance is laid up in heaven, O Lord our God.
For Thou art the Righteous One, and all glory belongs to Thee. Grant us, we beseech Thee, the gift of Thy mercy, that we may walk in the way of righteousness and find rest in Thee.
And let not our prayers be in vain; for Thou knowest the secrets of our hearts. Remember us, O Lord, with Thine unchanging love, and grant us to see Thee face to face in Thy kingdom.
For Thou art the King of glory, and unto Thee do we lift up our souls. Grant us, we beseech Thee, the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that we may be filled with Thy divine light and walk in the path of Thy commandments.
Amen.
Site of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church: <http://www.izdatsovet.ru/akathistos/detailtext.php?ID=73555>.
Cinnamon (кинамон) – a spice from the bark of a cinnamon tree, also known as cinnamon.
Site of the Moscow Patriarchate. Liturgical Texts. <http://www.patriarchia.ru/data/2013/07/03/1236859060/akafist%20Nikodimu.doc>
Texts are from: MINI’AK MJI’SYATZ’ IUNIY. — Moscow: Monastery of the Holy Saviour, publishing house "Rule of Faith," 1996. — 591 pp. — Reproduction of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra edition: KI’EV’. Printed in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Year of printing: [year]. (With additions).
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