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Февраль
17/ Март 2
Saint
Finan of Iona and Lindisfarne
Dismissal Hymn (Tone 2)
As Aidan's
successor thou didst rule the See of Lindisfarne fearlessly, preaching
the Orthodox Faith, O holy Hierarch Finan. Boldly obeying the Gospel
command, thou didst soften the stony heart of Mercia's pagan Prince
Peada and win his soul for Christ. Pray for us, O Saint, that Christ
alone will rule in our hearts, that He may save our souls.
Kontakion
(Tone 6)
Great Hierarch
of the Christian North and radiant luminary of the Orthodox Faith,
O Hierarch Finan, by thy preaching to all nations the warlike Mercians
were illumined by the light of Christ's holy Gospel. As we keep
festival in thy honour we pray for grace to emulate thy righteous
example.
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