Posted on 10/06/2004 10:16:18 AM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican
Troparion in tone 4:
O Holy Father Innocent -- In obedience to the will of God You accepted dangers and tribulations Bringing many peoples to the knowledge of truth. You showed us the way, Now by your prayers help lead us into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Troparion in tone 2:
You evangelized the northern people of America and Asia, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to the natives in their own tongues. Holy Hierarch Father Innocent, enlightener of Alaska and all America, your ways were ordered by the Lord! Pray to Him for the salvation of our souls in His heavenly Kingdom!
Kontakion in tone 2:
A true celebration of the providence and grace of God Is your life, O holy father Innocent, Apostle to our land. In hardships and dangers you toiled for the Gospel's sake And God delivered and preserved you unharmed. From obscurity He highly exalted you as an example That the Lord truly guides a man in the way he should go.
Life of St. Innocent -- http://www.oca.org/pages/orth_chri/feasts-and-saints/oca/St-Innocent/Life-of-St-Innocent-MP.html
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