Chosen Miracle-worker and a great servant of Christ, exuding valuable mercy to the whole world, and an inexhaustible sea of miracles, I praise you with love, St. Nicholas: you are Because I have boldness in the Lord, free me from all troubles, and call me: Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
The Creator has shown you an angel in the image, an earthly being by nature; Having foreseen the fruitful kindness of your soul, most blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you: Rejoice, purified from the womb of matter; Rejoice, even sanctified to the end. Rejoice, you who surprised your parents with your birth; Rejoice, you who revealed spiritual strength at Christmas. Rejoice, garden of the land of promise; Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting. Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ’s grapes; Rejoice, miraculous tree of Jesus’ paradise. Rejoice, thou land of heavenly vegetation; Rejoice, sweet-smelling ointment of Christ. Rejoice, for through you you will drive away weeping; Rejoice, for you bring joy. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
Seeing your outpouring of peace, O God-Wise One, we are enlightened in our souls and bodies, your wondrous myrrh-bearer is life-giving, Nicholas, understanding: miracles are like waters pouring out with the grace of God, you drink faithfully crying out to God: Alleluia.
Without understanding the mind about the Holy Trinity, you were in Nicaea with the holy fathers, a champion of the confession of the Orthodox faith: just as you confessed to the Father the Son, co-essential and with the throne, Aria, you have exposed the madman. For this reason, for the sake of faith, I have learned to sing to you: Rejoice, great pillar of piety; Rejoice, refuge of the faithful in the city. Rejoice, firm strengthening of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the honorable One of the Most Holy Trinity was also praised. Rejoice, Father, you who preached equal honor to the Son; Rejoice, you drove away Aria, who was enraged from the Council of Saints. Rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers; Rejoice, wise kindness to all the God-wise. Rejoice, you who utter fiery words; Rejoice, teach your flock well. Rejoice, for through you faith is confirmed; Rejoice, for through you the heresy is being overthrown. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
By the power given to you from above, you took away every tear from the face of the fierce sufferers, God-bearing Father Nicholas: for you appeared to the hungry as a feeder, in the abyss of wrinkles to those who live ruler, healing to those who were sick, and to everyone every helper you appeared, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Truly, Father Nicholas, a song will be sung to you from heaven, and not from earth: for who from man can preach your holy greatness; but we, conquered by your love, cry out to you: Rejoice, in the form of lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, holy purification of morals. Rejoice, repository of great virtues; Rejoice, holy and honest dwelling. Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp; Rejoice, golden and immaculate light. Rejoice, worthy companion of the angels; Rejoice, good teacher of people. Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, image of spiritual meekness. Rejoice, for through you we are delivered from bodily passions; Rejoice, for through you we are filled with spiritual sweets. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
A storm of bewilderment confuses my mind, how worthy it is to sing your miracles, blessed Nicholas; No one can erase me, even if I had many languages and wanted to speak; but we marvel at God, who is glorified in you, and dare to sing: Alleluia.
Hearing, God-wise Nicholas, the greatness of your miracles near and far, as through the air with light grace-filled wings you learned to anticipate those in troubles, quickly delivering everyone from them, those crying to you are: Rejoice, deliverance from sorrow; Rejoice, bestower of grace. Rejoice, banisher of endless evils; Rejoice, wishing good things to the planter. Rejoice, speedy comforter to those in trouble; Rejoice, terrible punisher of those who offend. Rejoice, miracle abyss, poured out by God; Rejoice, the tablets of the law of Christ were written by God. Rejoice, strong erection of those who fall; Rejoice, affirmation of those who are right. Rejoice, for by you all flattery is laid bare; Rejoice, for through you all truth comes true. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
The God-bearing star appeared, instructing those floating on the sea, whose death was soon approaching sometimes, if only you had not appeared to those calling you for help, Miracle-worker Saint Nicholas; You are already unashamed of the flying demons, and having forbidden those who wanted to load ships, you drove them away, but you taught the faithful God to cry out to the God who saves you: Alleluia.
Seeing the maidens, for the evil marriage of poverty for the sake of what was prepared, your great mercy for the poor, most blessed Father Nicholas, always gave bundles of three gold to their elder parent. You gave in secret, and you and your daughters delivered you from the fall of the sinful. For this reason, hear from everyone: Rejoice, great treasure of mercy; Rejoice, friend who provides for people. Rejoice, food and consolation for those who come running to you; Rejoice, uneaten bread of the hungry. Rejoice, wealth given to the poor living on earth by God; Rejoice, speedy rise of the poor. Rejoice, quick hearing of the poor; Rejoice, pleasant care for those who mourn. Rejoice, three virgins undefiled by the bride; Rejoice, zealous guardian of purity. Rejoice, unreliable hope; Rejoice, joy of the whole world. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
He preaches all peace to you, blessed Nicholas, a quick intercessor in troubles: for many times in one hour, to those traveling on earth and sailing on the sea, anticipating, helping, in one hour all from preserving the evil ones, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Thou shalt shine as the living light, bringing deliverance to the warlords, to accept unjust death for those who have it, to you, good shepherd Nicholas, who call, when soon after appearing in a dream of the king, thou didst terrify him, and these You commanded to release those unharmed. For this reason, we are happy with them and we cry out to you in gratitude: Rejoice, you who earnestly call upon you to help; Rejoice, deliver us from unjust murder. Rejoice, keep from flattering slander; Rejoice, destroyer of unrighteous councils. Rejoice, tear apart lies like a spider; Rejoice, gloriously exalting the truth. Rejoice, release of the innocent from their bonds; Rejoice, and revive the dead. Rejoice, demonstrater of truth; Rejoice, darker of untruth. Rejoice, for through your disobedience I was delivered from the sword; Rejoice, for the world has enjoyed you. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
Although you drove away the blasphemous heretical stench, you appeared to Nicholas, a truly fragrant, mystical ointment; The people of the world have fallen, and you have filled the whole world with your blessed peace. And take away from us the godless, sinful stench, so that we may cry out pleasingly to God: Alleluia.
We mean the new Noah, the mentor of the ark of salvation, Father Saint Nicholas, who disperses the storm of all fierce ones with his direction, but brings divine silence to those who cry out like this: Rejoice, a quiet haven for those who are overwhelmed; Rejoice, those who are drowning the famous repository. Rejoice, good pilot of those floating in the middle of the deeps; Rejoice, calmer of the troubles of the sea. Rejoice, the presence of those who are in the whirlwind; Rejoice, warming of those who exist in the abominations. Rejoice, radiance that disperses the sorrowful darkness; Rejoice, luminary, illuminating all the ends of the earth. Rejoice, thou who deliverest sinful men from the abyss; Rejoice, thou castest Satan into the abyss of hell. Rejoice, for through you we boldly invoke the abyss of God’s mercy; Rejoice, for by you having been delivered from the flood of wrath, we find peace with God. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
A strange miracle appears flowing to you, Blessed Nicholas, your holy church: in it we offer small prayers, we accept healing for great ailments, even according to God Let us place our trust in you, truly crying out: Alleluia.
You are truly a helper to everyone, God-bearing Nicholas, and you have gathered together all those who come running to you, as a liberator, a nourisher and a quick doctor to all on earth, striving for the praise of all, cry out to you: Rejoice, the source of all healings; Rejoice, dear helper to those who suffer. Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sin for those who wander; Rejoice, non-flowing dew in the heat of the labors of beings. Rejoice, give prosperity to those who need it; Rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask. Rejoice, preface the request many times; Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs. Rejoice, many have gone astray from the path of the true accuser; Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God. Rejoice, for through you we trample on envy; Rejoice, for through you we correct a good life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
Alleviating all illnesses, our great intercessor Nicholas: dissolving grace-filled healing, delighting our souls, and cheering the hearts of all who diligently flow to your help, crying out to God: Alleluia.
We see the vain and wicked branches put to shame by you, God-wise Father Nicholas: Aria for the blasphemer, dividing the Divinity, and Sabellia, confusing the Holy Trinity, has turned us into Orthodoxy You strengthened For this reason, we cry out to you: Rejoice, shield, protector of piety; Rejoice, sword, slayer of evil. Rejoice, teacher of Divine commandments; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings. Rejoice, ladder established by God, from which we ascend to heaven; Rejoice, protection created by God, with which many are covered. Rejoice, thou who hast made the foolish wise by Thy words; Rejoice, having inspired the lazy with Your morals. Rejoice, unquenchable brightness of God’s commandments; Rejoice, bright ray of the Lord’s justifications. Rejoice, for through Your teaching the heretical heads are crushed; Rejoice, for through you the faithful have been granted glory. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
Although you may save your soul, you have truly subdued your flesh to the spirit, Our Father Nicholas: for by being silent first and fighting against thoughts, you have applied the thought of God to action, and by the thought of God the mind is perfect You have gained, whereby you boldly talked with God and the Angels, always crying out: Alleluia.
Thou art a wall to those who praise, O blessed one, thy miracles, and to all who resort to thy intercession; Likewise, free us, in the virtue of the poor, from poverty, adversity, ailments and various needs, who cry out to you with love like this: Rejoice, take us away from eternal misery; Rejoice, giver of imperishable wealth. Rejoice, thou who never destroys those who hunger for righteousness; Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those thirsty for life. Rejoice, keep from rebellion and warfare; Rejoice, freest from bonds and captivity. Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles; Rejoice, great protector in adversity. Rejoice, thou who hast deceived many from destruction; Rejoice, you who preserved countless people unharmed. Rejoice, for through you sinners escape cruel death; Rejoice, for through you those who repent receive eternal life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
You brought the hymn of the Most Holy Trinity to the Most Holy Trinity, more than any other, most blessed Nicholas, in mind, in word and in deed: for many, through the trial of the orthodox, you have understood the commandments, by faith and hope and through love instructing us in the Trinity to sing to the One God: Alleluia.
We see you, a luminous ray in the darkness of life, unquenchable, chosen by God, Father Nicholas: talking with the immaterial angelic lights about the uncreated Trinity Light, You enlighten the souls of the faithful, who cry out to you like this: Rejoice, illumination of the Trisolar Light; Rejoice, star of the never-setting sun. Rejoice, luminous one, kindled by the divine flame; Rejoice, for you have extinguished the demonic flame of wickedness. Rejoice, bright preaching of orthodoxy; Rejoice, bright radiance of the Gospel. Rejoice, lightning that burns heresies; Rejoice, O thunderer, who frightens those who seduce. Rejoice, true teacher of reason; Rejoice, mystical exponent of the mind. Rejoice, for through you I have trampled upon the worship of creation; Rejoice, for through you we have learned to worship the Creator in the Trinity. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
The grace given to you from the knowledgeable God, rejoicing in your memory, we celebrate according to duty, glorious Father Nicholas, and we flow with all our souls to your wonderful intercession; But your glorious deeds, like the sand of the sea and the multitude of the stars, cannot be exhausted, but bewilderment envelops us, we cry to God: Alleluia.
Singing your miracles, we praise you, O all-praised Nicholas: for in you God in the Trinity is glorified wonderfully. But even if we bring you many psalms and songs composed from the heart, O miracle-working saint, we do nothing equal to the granting of your miracles, and in wonder, we cry out to you like this: Rejoice, King of kings and Lord of lords to the servant; Rejoice, cohabitant of His heavenly servants. Rejoice, there is help for the faithful; Rejoice, rise of the Christian race. Rejoice, victory of the same name; Rejoice, proud crowned one. Rejoice, mirror of all virtues; Rejoice, the mighty took away all those who came to you. Rejoice, according to God and the Mother of God, all our hope; Rejoice, health to our bodies and salvation to our souls. Rejoice, for through you we are freed from eternal death; Rejoice, for through you we have been granted endless life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker.
Oh, most holy and wonderful Father Nicholas, consolation of all those who mourn, this is our present offering, and beg the Lord to deliver us from Gehenna, through your God-pleasing intercession, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st sideways: In the image of an angel... and the 1st kontakion: Chosen Wonderworker...
Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the most wonderful servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in troubles a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and sad person in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, the great sins I have sinned from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the exodus of my soul, help the accursed one, beg the Lord God, Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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