The life of Vyacheslav Czech summary. Holy Martyr, Prince of Czech Vyacheslav. Blessed Prince Vyacheslav Czech
Bla-go-ver-ny Vya-che-slav (aka Vin-che-slav or Vats-lav), the prince of Czech, was the grandson of the holy prince-gi-no Lud-mi-la, who -that-paradise re-pi-ta-la him in christ-an-sky ve-re. On-beam-beautiful ob-ra-zo-va-nie from the pre-s-te-ra Pavel, teach-no-ho-te-la Me-fo-diya, svy -that Vya-che-slav owned the Slav-Vyansky, Latin and Greek languages and was all-sided about-ra-zo-van. His father, Prince Rosti-Slav (Vra-ti-Slav), died in 920 in a battle with the Ugrians (Ven-gr-mi), and 18-year-old Vya-che-Slav stood up - drank at the prince's pre-table.
He ruled wisely and rightly, taking care of the christ-an-light of his own people. You-ku-paya children of tongues, sold into slavery, he from-yes-val them to re-pi-ta-nie in the christ-an-sky spirit-he . Prince Vya-che-slav was mi-ro-loving, in-chi-tal spirit-ho-ven-stvo, adorned the temples. He worked a lot to strengthen christianity in Czech Republic. He re-carried the relics of mu-che-ni-ka Wi-ta in the hundred-li-tsu of Che-khii, Prague, built for them a ve-li-ko-stucco temple in the name of St. Vi-ta.
German-some spirit-ho-ven-stvo, pre-sleep-before-vav-neck earlier saint-ti-la Me-fo-diya, pro-ti-in-action-va-lo and to the holy Vya-che-slav-vu and rise-a-hundred-nav-li-va-lo against him for-whist-li-vy vel-mozh. These vel-mo-zh became-whether in-tri-go-vat against Vya-che-slav-va and ugo-ri-whether his younger brother Bo-le-slav-va take the pre-table. In order to get out of Vya-che-slav-va, Bo-le-slav invited him to the consecration of the temple. Vya-che-glory from-ka-hal-sya to believe the servants, some-rye pre-du-pre-waiting for him about for-go-in-re. He went to the temple for matins, and on the path of the temple he was killed by his brother and his friends. This happened in 935. From the rubbed body of the saint Vya-che-sla-va for several days le-zh-lo without-gre-be-niya, from-th-for-kind of him- to-val and wave-but-val-sya. Mother, having learned about the murder of Vya-che-slav-va, in-ho-ro-ni-la his body in the church at the prince's court. The blood spilled in the church doors could not be washed off for a long time. Bo-le-glory, having become pra-vi-te-lem, took up the right-to-re-ne-ni-em right-of-glory in the Czech Republic and on-sage-de-ni -eat something. He is on-sta-and-val in the service of li-tur-gy only in the Latin language. Under the pressure-le-ni-em on-ro-yes, in-chi-tav-she-go Vya-che-sla-va like mu-che-no-ka, brother-killer, in-vi -di-mo-mu, ras-ka-yal-sya and re-carried his relics to Prague, ho-ro-nil them in the church of St. Vi-ta. Stra-hundred-ter-pec Vya-che-slav together with the prince-gi-her Lud-mi-loy in-chi-ta-yut-sya in-kro-vi-te-la-mi of the Czech Republic.
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Prayers
Troparion to the Blessed Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Today, angels and people rejoice together with common joy, / Heaven and earth rejoice brightly in your memory, holy. / And we, sinners, diligently cry out to you: / pray to the Lord for us, / deliver us from misfortune / visible and invisible, enemy / / honoring your blessed memory.
Translation: Today Angels and people rejoice together with common joy, Heaven and earth sing loudly in your memory, saint. And we, sinners, persistently appeal to you: pray to the Lord for us to deliver us from the attack of visible and invisible enemies, as we honor your blessed memory.
John Troparion to the Blessed Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
The bidestriangogo is the branch of Vyacheslava, / Holy Predest Great Prince Vyacheslav, / Charmer former Eastern in Czech Churke / and Refrigerant Warmland and Syrym, / Yako Second Abel, Nezlobiva has undergone death, / head of his brother's hand is church. instill thee Christ / as a confessor of the right faith in the cloisters of heaven, / glorify your all-honorable memory in the Slovene tongue / and grant you a quick helper to all who honor you. / Pray for your people to the Lord, / / may they save them in Orthodox our souls.
Translation: Pious root sprout revered, holy noble Grand Duke Vyacheslav, you were the defender of the Eastern Church in the Czech Republic and a warm haven for the poor and orphans, like the second Abel, you innocently suffered death, killed by the hand of your brother in front of the gates of the church. Therefore, Christ instilled you as a confessor of the true faith in the heavenly abodes, glorified your revered memory among Slavic peoples and gave you, a quick helper, to all who revere you. Pray for your people to the Lord, may he convert them into the bosom of the Orthodox Church and save our souls.
Kontakion to the noble prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Standing with the faces of angels, / blessed Prince Vyacheslav, / enjoy the Divine and inexpressible kindness, / and from there you draw beneficent gifts of miracles, / to all who flow by faith under your shrine / / exude gifts of healing.
Translation: Staying with the angelic choirs, Blessed Prince Vyacheslav, you enjoy the Divine and inexpressible beauty, and from there, having drawn the gifts of miracles, you exude healing gifts to everyone who comes with faith to your shrine.
Magnification to the right-believing Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
We magnify you, noble prince Vyacheslav, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us Christ our God.
Prayer to the Blessed Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Oh, holy noble prince martyr Vyacheslav, chosen governor of the Czech land and all Slovenian Christians, warm intercessor before God! Today, in memory of yours, having unanimously come together in this honest temple and before your icon, tenderly praying, from the depths of our hearts we call to you: You were a zealot and defender of the Orthodox faith in your life, and we were your unwavering prayers in it . You diligently passed the great service entrusted to you, and with your help to abide every time, in it you are called to eat, instruct. You have driven away the adversaries of the regiments from your fatherland with the strength of the military and the wisdom of the administrator, and overthrow all the enemies visible and invisible against us. You, within the borders of your country, have been trying to plant truth and peace and mercy, and ask us for prosperity in these virtues from the merciful God. You shed your innocent blood like Abel from the hand of your brother before the gates of the church, and teach us, as children of the mother Church, brotherly love and meekness. Oh, the great and glorious Prince Vyacheslav, for the sake of the greater glory of heaven, left the crown of the earthly principality and righteously crowned with the crown of martyrdom! Now with the wise mentor, your foremother Lyudmila, and all the saints at the Throne of God, do not forget us orphans and the poor, as if in your stomach you left no one from such. And by your intercession, a quiet and sinless life, and to the eternal Kingdom arrange for us to glorify God, marvelous in His saints, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.
Canons and Akathists
Akathist to the Holy Martyr Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Kondak 1
God-chosen prince and meek warrior of Christ, in the family of the Christian prince of Bohemia Borivoi and the blessed princess Lyudmila born, by parents prince Vratislav and princess Dragomira with the name Vyacheslav, baptized, magnifyingly glorifying the Lord, we sing laudable. You, from infancy, taught Christian piety from all our misfortunes of freedom:
Ikos 1
The Creator of angels sent you, holy of God, to the Orthodox Church for strengthening, thirsting for the knowledge of the truth for good enlightenment, your pious life for edifying nourishment. But we, marveling at the Providence of the Almighty about you, cry out to you with joy:
Rejoice, having shown the path of spiritual ascent with humility and meekness.
Rejoice, prince, blessed Ludmila's beloved nourishment;
Rejoice, faithful teaching of Christian truths.
Rejoice, containing the Holy Spirit in your heart;
Rejoice, having inflamed your soul with the fire of divine love.
Rejoice, filled with the mind of the Gospel;
Rejoice, having established the Czech land with your good life in faith.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 2
Seeing the Lord the purity of the thoughts of your heart, our holy father Vyacheslav, having chosen you as His weapon on the Czech land in Christian enlightenment, yes, affirmed by your prayers and instructions with hope, we cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Under the shadow of blessed Lyudmila, the Lord strengthened your theology, O holy God, and in your affirmation on the ancestral throne, Prince Vratislav, on the steps of the altar before the presence of the hierarch, elevated you, saying: Give, lord, a blessing to my son, my heir. But we, seeing God's goodwill towards you, with joy cry out to you:
Rejoice, like the righteous forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob blessed;
Rejoice, thou who was likened to Constantine and Helen in the wedding ceremony as the Equal-to-the-Apostles Tsar.
Rejoice, God's chosen zealot from youth;
Rejoice, affirmations Orthodox faith reassuring source.
Rejoice, wondrous enlightener of paganism;
Rejoice, zealot of ascetic life.
Rejoice, about the verbal flock of Christ of the Czech land care;
Rejoice, unceasing thought about the salvation of your people.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 3
Thou hast truly determined the power of the Highest service, your princely service, you have clearly shown faith in our Lord Jesus Christ to the people; But we, seeing this care of God, cry with tenderness to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Thou didst deign the Lord to reveal His lamp to the world, to you, holy father Vyacheslav, knowledge of the truth, abundance of love and meekness granted thou, in the multiplication of Christian virtues thou didst approve; all were equal before you. For this sake we sing to God about you:
Rejoice, faithful steward of the Czech land;
Rejoice, victorious bearer of the spirit of meekness.
Rejoice, rich and wretched servant faithful;
Rejoice, full of heavenly light.
Rejoice, hope of orphans and widows;
Rejoice, healing of Christian souls.
Rejoice, guardian of the peaceful spirit;
Rejoice, meek accuser of paganism.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 4
You were not afraid of the storms of madness and slander of powerful nobles, overcome the intrigues of the pagans and observe the Czech land in Orthodoxy. But we, spiritual victory in vain, cry out to God with joy: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Seeing the pagan surroundings, holy of God, you diligently studied church books, filled with the spirit of knowledge of the truth, gaining princely wisdom and firmness. For this sake we cry out to you:
Rejoice, pure source of inspiration;
Rejoice, constant nourishment for those persecuted for the truth.
Rejoice, denunciation of the murderers of the beloved mentor blessed Lyudmila;
Rejoice, removal of your parents Dragomira, stagnant in paganism.
Rejoice, reconciliation with the mother in the affirmation of the commandment of God;
Rejoice, ablution of the sin of a brief alienation of tears.
Rejoice, unchanging ascent at the age of spiritual maturity;
Rejoice, original dispensation of your region.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 5
The divine star appeared to all the Christians of your country, holy martyr Vyacheslav, with a pious life for repentance, humbly instructing on the path of bearing the cross. But we, having by faith beheld the salvation of humility and meekness on the path of Christ, with joy we cry out to you: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Seeing the nobles of the Czech country, the defender of your great piety, holy father, your brother Boleslav, they led the bed into temptation, your piety was distorted. We all, marveling at your love of God, cry out to you:
Rejoice, God-glorified and wondrous ascetic;
Rejoice, enemy of the human race, reproached by the devil.
Rejoice, calling for spiritual purity, for faith in the Truth;
Rejoice, foretelling of the love of Christ by your life.
Rejoice, having gladly given your four sisters as wives to the princes of the neighboring countries;
Rejoice, washing your country by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, brother Boleslav in a Christian way;
Rejoice, sane slander of him against you.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 6
The Holy Church preaches your labors and labors, God-bearing servant of Christ, you proclaimed the glory of God and salvation to everyone, preach the gospel of the blessed flame of the soul with your life, teach your people to thankfully sing to the Lord: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
You shone with the light of truth in the long-suffering country, holy prince Vyacheslav, with your love you show the image of Christ, a coffin of pride, vanity and self-love affirming yourself before everyone. For this sake we sing of you like this:
Rejoice, nourishment of your princely country;
Rejoice, good consolation to all who yearn for salvation.
Rejoice, for you adorn the temples and purify the souls of the faithful to salvation;
Rejoice, thou art wiser by thy principality and by the faith of Orthodox Christians.
Rejoice, thou enlightening the flock of Christ with holy prayers;
Rejoice, you rebuke wolves in sheep's clothing to this day.
Rejoice, country Bohemian decoration;
Rejoice, Saint Ludmila of Bohemia worthy following.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 7
Although you establish the Orthodox faith in the Czech lands in purity, holy of God, you came out with an army against the pagan prince Kurimsky, in the desire to take over the country of Bohemia, rebuke him and openly challenge the attacked prince to a duel. We, seeing the courage of your faith, gratefully cry out to God with tears: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
Leading thee the chosen one of God, our holy father Vyacheslav, silently stood the army devoted to you, expect the judgment of the Lord, and suddenly the pagan prince saw the bright cross before your face; falling down on your face, find your benevolent forgiveness. We, all your labors, commemorating, incessantly sing the ti sitovaya:
Rejoice, trustee of Christian piety;
Rejoice, bloodless battle to the winner.
Rejoice, our quick and grace-filled doctor;
Rejoice, glorious protector of those who are faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Rejoice, city of Czech shield and fence;
Rejoice, affirmation in the Orthodox faith.
Rejoice, in need you teach hope in God;
Rejoice, you call to collect wealth only in heaven.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 8
We see the mercy of God on you, holy martyr Vyacheslav, doing pious deeds for the imperial council, you were late, accept the accusations of the assembled princes humbly. God suddenly opened the angels around you and the cross shining on your forehead to Caesar, and suddenly threw him down before you for everyone. We, in vain, this treasure, with tenderness we cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
Thou didst appear as an intercessor to all, blessed Father Vyacheslav, part of the relics of St. Vitus at the Caesar, who fell before you, asked thou and in the city of Prague the church in honor of the saint consecrated thou, to the praise of all, inciting to sing to God:
Rejoice, jealous of the throne and head of the spiritual in the country of Cheshstey;
Rejoice, thou who founded the archiepiscopal see by God's supervision.
Rejoice, through deeds and prayers to the Czech people, intercessor for salvation;
Rejoice, bring all those who are thirsty to the source of purification.
Rejoice, opening the warming grace to your servant with the Spawn;
Rejoice, teach me to follow Christ “footprint after trail” in the winter field.
Rejoice, glorifying God with the nightly baking of the holy prosphora;
Rejoice, dedicating the children of the Gentiles to the true God.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 9
All angelic nature was amazed at the Providence of Thy mercy, our God, as if You had given us a lot of wise and warm intercessor and for the salvation of our souls before Thy Throne, Lord, guardian. Whoever considers, holy of God, all your labors, even if you did, sing to the Lord: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Thou hast given all to thyself to the Lord, affirm the peace of Christ among men, and conquer the intrigues of Satan with the love of Christ. We, your pious life in vain, cry with love to you:
Rejoice, acquiring gift of clairvoyance;
Rejoice, about the transfer of the body of St. Ludmila to the maiden monastery of St. George, perceiving the revelation from Above.
Rejoice, you who desire to accept monasticism;
Rejoice, knowing your future by the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, angelic and our unceasing surprise;
Rejoice, bearer of God's glorification.
Rejoice, unchanging voluntary poverty;
Rejoice, O Spirit of self-sacrifice and love received.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 10
Save yourself, even if all people, who founded the Church on the roof of His martyrs, the heart-seeing Christ, put you, our father Vyacheslav, in the host of holy martyrs at the foundation of the temple of the Czech country, and all beings in it cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
You were a mentor to all those who came to you with faith, holy of God, the country of the Czech shield and fence, and glorious care of the purity of the Orthodox faith. We, however, call upon the spiritual uprising of the God-protected Slavic countries promised by the saints in prayers and cry out in repentance:
Rejoice, thou who didst accept the cross of suffering on the shoulder for the affirmation of Orthodoxy;
Rejoice, acquiring tenderness of the heart.
Rejoice, choosing the Lord as your avenger;
Rejoice, image of publican humility.
Rejoice, meek face of heavenly insight;
Rejoice, ye pilgrims and beggars.
Rejoice, knowing the goodness of Christ's love;
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 11
Singing fragrant unceasingly to the Holy Trinity and the Virgin Mother of God, exalting, with all your thoughts, your life, the image of piety in your country, you have been; Like brother princes Boris and Gleb in Holy Russia, you accepted betrayal from brother Boleslav. But we, having loved God for such mercy, will call out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
God-chosen warrior of Christ, the holy martyr Prince Vyacheslav, as a radiant luminary you shone, exude meekness and humility, affirm the meaning of life and death of Christians, love for the path of salvation, call on the path of carrying the cross for the salvation of the soul. Let's eat the same:
Rejoice, until now you are building the holy temples of God;
Rejoice, with love you gather the priesthood in them.
Rejoice, dedicating your last temple to the holy forefather Abraham;
Rejoice, inviting your brother with reverence to consecration.
Rejoice, glorious creator of Christian souls;
Rejoice, acquiring the love of the people of God.
Rejoice, warrior of Christ, revealed in imitation;
Rejoice, child-loving father, glorified by God as a consolation to us.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 12
Leading the love of the Most Pure Theotokos to you, holy holiness of God, on the feast of the holy Unmercenaries to brother Boleslav, you were, like a sheep, led to the slaughter, you saw death and you wished to shed your blood for Christ God, anticipating this with words: Tomorrow at the morning vigil of the primate of paradise I will drink the cup of St. Michael, Master, for you already promised the Archangel my soul to the Master; but you, joyfully drinking wine with me now, know that from this hour I will no longer drink it with you. For this reason we cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Church of God, affirm the earthly glory of heaven, singing your sufferings, like the Christ-seller Judas, your brother Boleslav carried you away to the feast of the wicked crowd of traitors, the generous holy martyr Vyacheslav, in the morning at the gates of the princely house, death from the sword of his brother and his slander with meekness took you and on on the threshold of the church you gave up your soul to the Lord. We are all this in vain, crying out to you with tears:
Rejoice, holy prince, sent to strengthen us;
Rejoice, in the image of Christ, called to repentance.
Rejoice, advocate of salvation for those who love you;
Rejoice, those who magnify thee and imitate the shield and the fence.
Rejoice, weak for good consolation;
Rejoice, victorious blessing to all the faithful.
Rejoice, calling with you all those who are in the heavenly abode;
Rejoice, knowing the tears of late repentance of your mother Dragomira.
Rejoice, holy martyr Vyacheslav, prince of the Czech countries.
Kondak 13
O marvelous servant of Christ, accept this little prayer of ours as a praise to you from the Orthodox brethren, look upon us who are weak, prone to sin, poorly enlightened, burdened with cares and, standing in heavenly glory before the Throne of the King of Kings, pray for us, Grand Duke: ask, Holy One of God, that we may find His mercy on the Day of Judgment, in joy singing to the Most Holy Trinity: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1st and kontakion 1st
Prayer to the holy noble prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Oh, great warrior of Christ, holy martyr Prince Vyacheslav! Look from the Mountain of glory on us sinners, who have tasted the poison of lukewarmness. Pray for us, Holy God! May the Lord vouchsafe us during the days of apostasy to acquire grace for repentance, with compassion for a brother and with love for enemies, without malice keep the holy faith in justification before God in purity. May we be honored with your prayers to receive the last Tsar in Holy Russia from the Lord, with you the heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven become: eternal knowledge of God's creations and blessed glorification Holy Trinity: Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer is different
Oh, holy prince Vyacheslav! We earnestly ask you to pray for us (names) may the Lord God forgive our sins, voluntary and involuntary, and cleanse us from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, may he deliver us from the wiles of the devil and save us from human slander, may he confirm us in true faith and piety, may he keep us from superstitious and spiritual teachings, may our hearts be saved from the temptations of this world and may it teach us to rake off from carnal passions and lusts, and may it be philosophizing on high, and not earthly, glorifying the Consubstantial Trinity forever and ever. Amen.
Canon to the Holy Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Song 1.
Irmos:As if Israel had walked on dry land in the abyss with their feet, seeing the persecutor of Pharaoh, we are drowned, let us sing a song of victory to God, cry out.
We rejoice today, faithfully, joyfully, with bright souls singing of the Savior in memory of the wonderful servant of Christ Vyacheslav.
You have become gloriously like the Lord Passion, like a lamb without blemish, without truth we kill, the martyr looks like, blessed God, now you rejoice.
We accept death as an intercessor of life, now you stand in glory to all the Lord, and pray for us to improve, holy, who creates your miraculous memory.
Who will confess your miracles, glorious, I do in the world without number? I will take out for all the faithful abundantly give healing.
Theotokos: Having fallen into robbers with soul-destroying deeds and drowned by death, raise me up, I pray to Thee, Madam: Pray to Your Son and God for me.
Song 3.
Irmos:There are no saints, like You, O Lord my God, who lifted up the horn of Your faithful, O Good One, and established us on the rock of Your confession.
With the love of Christ, we are constantly liquefying to the church of the saints, there, most blessed, like a lamb without malice, thou hast endured the unrighteous murder.
Your Church, adorned with the blood of the most luminous, emits miracles of light rays, sing to the memory of you, glorious.
Enlightened by the dawns of the Trinity from childhood, Christ's heir, holy, be, pray to Him send peace to our souls.
Theotokos: The miracle of God's Nativity of You, Pure, of all nature, the rank passes: God was conceived in the womb and, having given birth, the Ever-Virgin remains.
Kontakion, voice 3:
Princess, the warrior of the Bohemia country is preparing, by the humble princely ministry, the salvation is filled, at Tsarskago The throne, holy Vyacheslav, the crown of the glory of the Martyr's martyr for Christ, and now diligently praying for the Spirit of God to the Eternal Bliss of Daisted, Czech Czech in Orthodoxy with love calling in the hedgehog be saved to our souls.
Song 4.
Irmos:Christ is my strength, God and Lord, the honest Church sings divinely, crying out, pure in meaning, celebrating in the Lord.
Beneficently brought up in the pure faith, with your pure labors you followed the love of the Master, shaming the hope of Nan of the flattering enemy.
Shining with lordship, Saint Vyacheslav, the sins of beings are darkened, enlighten with your prayers, with the face of a martyr who has the audacity to pray for us.
We cut the swords, holy, invincible, the evil enemy with the sword of patience cut off thou, and thus the crown will be received from the hand of the Almighty.
Theotokos: Unspeakable and incomprehensible, truly God-like are the essence of Yours, Mother of God, Christmas on earth and in heaven, Ever-Virgin, mysteries.
Song 5.
Irmos:By Thy God's light, Blessed, illumine the souls that morning Thee with love, I pray, lead Thee, the Word of God, the true God, crying out from the darkness of sinfulness.
By your passions, praiseworthy, having perceived a painless life, holy Vyacheslav, intercession appears to those who suffer from everything, for those who faithfully call for help.
More than the sun, blessed, thou hast illumined the north, and the south, and the west ends with bright dawns of thy miracles. With that, illumine us, holy, your memory of those celebrating.
You are an assistant in troubles, feeding the poor, sad joy, even after death, holy, you deliver all those who faithfully call for help.
Theotokos: The Mother of God, confessing from the soul, the Good Lady of the world, save, Thou intercession, Immaculate, imams, the Mother of God who truly exists.
Song 6.
Irmos:The sea of life, erected in vain to attack the storm, has flowed to Your quiet haven, I cry to Thee: raise up my belly from aphids, O Many-merciful One.
Having attained a life of pure honor, Vyacheslav is divine, and having appeared as an angel of a fellow citizen, with lowly pray for the salvation of our souls.
You left the reign of the earth, temporary and royal decoration, taken from the right hand of the Lord, perishable eternal, as if wise, having acquired.
Receive praise from accursed lips, holy one, not being able to praise you worthy of weaving and pray to the Merciful God to grant us great mercy.
Theotokos: Most Pure Mistress, who gave birth to the earthly Pilot and the Lord, at the desire of the evil ones, arrange confusion and silence in my heart.
Kontakion, voice 1.
Standing with angelic faces, blessed Prince Vyacheslav, enjoy the Divine and inexpressible kindness, and, from there, the beneficent gifts draw miracles, all who flow by faith under your shrine exude the gift of healing.
Song 7.
Irmos:The angel made the cave a fruitful lad, but the Chaldeans, the scorching decree of God, exhorted the tormentor to cry out: Blessed be Thou, God of our fathers.
The old villain envies your holy life and incites you to kill your crazy brother. With a clear conscience, you cry unceasingly to your Creator: Blessed be the God of our fathers.
Prague is merrily rejoicing today, glorious thy city, honoring your memory, and, illuminating the light with your miracles, the whole country calls to cry: Blessed is the God of our fathers.
With the flattery of the wicked one of old, your land was scarred with a fratricidal hand; Now, having been sprinkled with your blood, he offers the fragrant sacrifice of Christ, crying out: Blessed be the God of our fathers.
Theotokos: Thee to us, Maiden, the Light of the heavens, dark, You have given birth to the Creator of all and God, ask Him, Most Pure, send us, the faithful, great mercy.
Song 8.
Irmos:Thou hast exuded dew from the fire of the saints, and thou hast burned the righteous sacrifice with water: do all things, O Christ, only if you will. We exalt you forever.
You illuminate us with joyful kindness, more glorious, more than the sun in the lands of Bohemia, blessed with dawns from above, sanctified, exalting Christ forever.
Your holy body, blessed, welcome, Prague today, laudable city, wondrous wonders of the world proclaims, exalting Christ forever.
Adorned with meekness, forefront, and enlightened with the mind of pious faith, Thou didst appear to the Trinity of the Most Holy Trinity, truly a preacher, exalting Christ forever.
Theotokos: From the Light of the Light-Giver, the Word was conceived and indescribably gave birth to the Pre-existent: The Spirit of God, Virgin, dwell in Thee, we sing to Thee, Pure, forever and ever.
Song 9.
Irmos:It is impossible for a man to see God, the ranks of the angels do not dare to look at him; For thee, O All-Pure One, appearing as a man, the Word is incarnate, His magnificence, with heavenly howls, We bless Thee.
Having been vouchsafed great grace, glorious, thou hast enlightened the whole universe, abundantly giving healing to all.
Receive, holy, angelic joy and, standing before your Creator, pray for us who magnify you.
Let us now accept blissful rest, do not stop praying, most glorious, holy bliss to partake of thee magnifying.
Theotokos: Mother of God, who gave birth to the Word more than words, Thy Builder, Virgin, implored Him to save our souls.
Svetilen.
From the earth you transgressed to the Lord, blessed Vyacheslav, come now spiritually and visit the mercy of those who sing this honest feast.
Prince Václav (Vyacheslav), descended from the Přemyslid dynasty, was supposedly born in 907. The grandfather of Václav Bořiva, who ruled the country in the second half of the 9th century, was the first Czech prince to accept Christianity. It happened under rather unusual circumstances. In those days, the Czech lands bordered on Great Moravia and, according to some sources, were subordinate to it. The Moravian ruler Svatopluk, already a Christian, invited Borzhivoy to visit. However, the treat for the Czech prince and his squad was not served on the table, but on the floor - like dogs. Borzhivoy's surprise outweighed his anger, and he inquired about the reason for this insult. Svatopluk replied that a Christian prince could not sit at the same table with a pagan. Borzhivoy thought and wanted to learn more about Christianity. And as a result, together with his wife Lyudmila, he was baptized by Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius, the enlightener of the Slavs, who was at that time in Moravia.
Borzhivoy and Lyudmila did a lot to spread Christianity. They built churches, invited priests from the Slavic countries who conducted services in the Slavic language, and did charity work. Borzhivoy died quite young, at the age of about 35 years. The princely throne went first to the eldest son Spytignev, and after his death - to the youngest, Vratislav (Bratislava), the father of St. Vaclav. Vratislav married Princess Dragomir, who came from a noble family of Stodorans. It is believed that she was a pagan, but it is unlikely that a Christian prince could enter into such a marriage. Rather, Dragomira adopted Christianity formally. Lyudmila, even after the death of her husband, enjoyed great influence and love from her subjects. In fact, she remained the ruler under her son Vratislav, which extremely irritated the power-hungry Dragomir. Especially when you consider that Lyudmila was again involved in the upbringing of her sons - Vaclav and Boleslav.
Vratislav, like his father, died early (according to some reports, he died in 920 in a battle with the Ugrians), and Wenceslas was still too young to rule the country on his own. Dragomira claimed the role of regent. According to some reports, Lyudmila left the reins of government behind herself, according to others, on the contrary, she voluntarily conceded to their daughter-in-law and retired to the Tetin fortress that belonged to her. One way or another, Dragomira sent assassins to Lyudmila. Lyudmila was strangled by her own veil. Subsequently, she was canonized as a holy martyr and is the heavenly patroness of the Czech Republic.
The young Prince Wenceslas grew up in the fortress of Budec, west of Prague, where he was brought up in the spirit of Christianity and prepared to rule the country. His mentor was Presbyter Paul, a disciple of Saint Methodius. Vatslav owned, in addition to his native, Slavic, Latin, Greek and German and in general he was a very educated person for his time. At the time of his accession to the throne in 925, he was only 18 years old. Taking power, Wenceslas said that he wanted to rule in such a way that there would be peace in his country, that judges would judge fairly and that the people would live according to the laws of God. The reign of Prince Wenceslas was a time of significant prosperity for the Czech state. He was distinguished by extraordinary piety, at the same time he ruled the state reasonably, fairly and with all responsibility. He was considered a zealous Christian who freed prisoners, gave alms to the poor, and comforted the sick. The prince, like his pious grandfather and grandmother, took care of the Christian enlightenment of the people, built new churches, decorated those already built. It is known that he redeemed pagan children sold into slavery and raised them in a Christian spirit.
During the time of Prince Vaclav, worship in the country was in two languages, he wanted these two liturgical traditions to coexist in mutual respect, which made him many enemies. The German priests set up envious nobles against the prince, among whom were many pagans. The nobles, in turn, skillfully took advantage of the discontent of brother Boleslav and persuaded him to take the throne, killing Wenceslas.
Boleslav invited Wenceslas to his fortress Stara Boleslav. The occasion was the christening of his newborn son. According to another version, it was a temple feast in honor of Saints Cosmas and Damian, celebrated on September 27th. After the feast, Boleslav attacked Wenceslas with a sword. Prince Wenceslas was stronger, and easily won. Not wanting to kill his own brother, he only pushed him away and wanted to hide in the church. However, at the very gates, two assassins overtook him. One of them pierced the prince with a spear at the moment when he grabbed the door ring (this moment is depicted on one of the options for the coat of arms of the city of Stara Boleslav).
The body of Wenceslas lay for several days in the churchyard without burial, which caused popular indignation. His blood, splashed on the door of the temple, could not be washed off for a long time. Finally, the prince was buried next to the very church where he met his death. Three years later, Boleslav decided to publicly repent of the murder of his brother. The body of Wenceslas was transported to Prague and placed in the Cathedral of St. Vita, in the rotunda, which was built on the orders of Wenceslas himself.
Almost immediately after his death, Prince Vaclav was proclaimed a "martyr" - a martyr, a martyr. This Greek word was used to refer to a person who, with his own shed blood, swore allegiance to Christ.
Prince Vaclav is also revered as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church, where he is known as Vyacheslav of Czech. His memory is celebrated according to the new style on October 11, and also on March 17 (the day of the transfer of relics to Prague).
Or?), holy martyr, Czech prince, son of Prince. Vratislav and Dragomir.
Raised by grandmother St. Princess Lyudmila in the spirit of piety and love for the Slavic rite, while the father - in the Latin Church. Received an excellent education from Presbyter Paul, a disciple of Saint Methodius, Saint Vyacheslav spoke Slavonic, Latin, and Greek and was comprehensively educated.
His father, Prince Vratislav, died in a battle with the Ugrians (Hungarians), and the 18-year-old Vyacheslav ascended the princely throne. Before - was under the care of his mother, Dragomira, who killed his grandmother Lyudmila, who struggled with her son's ascetic and religious inclinations, and was finally expelled by him.
As an independent ruler, Vyacheslav pursued the religious and ascetic ideals of the era both in his personal life (he gathered the clergy around him, dreamed of traveling to Rome, becoming a monk, etc.) and in his state life (he refused torture and the death penalty). He worked hard to strengthen Christianity in the Czech Republic. He transferred the relics of the martyr Vitus to the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, built for them a magnificent cathedral in the name of St. Vitus.
The dissatisfaction of a part of the people, especially the nobility, with the prince's way of life, his politics, especially foreign policy (he recognized himself as a vassal of the German king Henry I Ptitselov), made it easier for his brother, appanage prince Boleslav I, a coup d'état.
Passion-bearer Vyacheslav, together with Princess Lyudmila, are revered as patrons of the Czech Republic.
Troparion, tone 4
Today, angels and humans rejoice together with common joy. / Heaven and earth rejoice brightly in memory of you, holy. And we, sinners, diligently cry out: / pray to the Lord for us, deliver us from misfortune, visible and invisible enemies, honoring your blessed memory.
John troparion, tone 1
The pious root branch of the most honorable, / the holy noble Grand Duke Vyacheslav, / the champion of the former Eastern Church in the Czechs / and a warm refuge for the poor and the orphans, / like the second Abel, you suffered death without malice, / head was truncated by the hand of a brother before the church gates. / The same and Christ instilled in you, / as a confessor of the right faith in the heavenly abode, / glorify your all-honorable memory in the Slovenian tongues / and grant you a quick helper to all who honor you. / Pray for your people to the Lord, / may he turn them into the bosom of the Orthodox Church and save our souls.
Kontakion, tone 1
Standing with angelic faces, blessed Prince Vyacheslav, / enjoying Divine and inexpressible kindness, / and from there you draw beneficent gifts of miracles, / to all who flow in faith under your shrine / exude healing gifts.
Used materials
- Christianity: Encyclopedic Dictionary: in 3 volumes: Great Russian Encyclopedia, 1995.
- Complete Troparion. Publishing house "Trinity", 2006, v. 1, p. 85-86.
The name Vyacheslav is of native Russian origin. It is formed from two words - “greater” or “vyache”, which means “better, more” and “glory”. Therefore, literally the name means "more glorious."
Saint Vyacheslav Chesky, date of memory March 17 (Transfer of relics), October 11
He was raised by his grandmother, the holy princess Lyudmila, who from childhood instilled in her grandson faith in the Lord, hope in His will and the desire to always act according to the commandments that the Savior gave us. He received his education from a disciple of St. Methodius, Presbyter Paul.
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In 920, Vyacheslav's father, Vratislav, dies, and at the age of 18, the martyr ascends the princely throne. His life was overshadowed by the fact that Dragomir's mother felt hatred for Christianity, it was she who became the culprit of the death of Vyacheslav's grandmother St. Ludmila. For this, he banished Dragomir forever from his life. As a ruler, Vyacheslav Czech was remembered for the flourishing of Christian foundations. He not only tried to be a Christian himself, but also in state activity by his decrees he canceled everything that did not correspond to his convictions. For example, he refused the death penalty, considered it unacceptable to use torture. Very many noble dignitaries were dissatisfied with this state of affairs. The believing prince, who lives according to the laws of honor and kindness, seemed objectionable to them, and therefore those close to the court entered into a conspiracy with Vyacheslav's brother Boleslav the First. In 935, the saint was killed by his own brother and his guards right on the threshold of the temple. In the future, all those who followed Prince Vyacheslav of Czech, who, like him, led a pious lifestyle, were subjected to cruel torture and torment. Nothing is known about the fate of his son Zbraslav. |
Icon of the Holy Prince Vyacheslav of Czech |
Hieromartyr Vyacheslav Lukanin, commemorated February 8 (Novomuch.), August 16Nearly ten centuries later, Russian state in the city of Perm a boy will be born, whom his parents will also call Vyacheslav. He grew up very weak and sickly, studying was given to him with great difficulty. Despite this, Vyacheslav Lukanin strove to enter a religious school, serving the Lord was his only desire, which eventually came true. The Lord gave him a beautiful voice. This talent did not go unnoticed by the teachers of the school. Very often, the young man served on the kliros in the local church, they even began to call him “senior in the choir,” he did so well. He comprehended other sciences with great difficulty, constantly re-taken exams, and devoted all his free time to church singing. In 1989, after graduating from college, he entered the Perm Seminary. But the state of health prevented me from getting a diploma. However, the leadership of the seminary leaves him at the educational institution as director of the educational choir. In 1901, his talent was appreciated so highly that he was invited to the bishop's choir. A few years later he met a beautiful girl who became his wife - this is Maria Gordeevna Galkina. Soon their daughter was born. She will not be the only child in the family, a few years later Vyacheslav and Maria had 8 more children, three of them died in infancy. |
 Icon of the Holy Martyr Vyacheslam Lukanin
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In 1918 he was appointed director of one of the choirs in the Yekaterinburg diocese. It was here, on the territory of the town of Kataysk, that the Red Eagles punitive units were created, which were supposed to instantly respond to any orders of the godless authorities. Those tortures that they applied to those arrested, perhaps, could compete in cruelty with the torment of the first Christians. The detainees were buried alive in the ground, quartered, mocked in every possible way, humiliating human dignity, forced to drink their own blood. And this despite the fact that the "employees" of such a detachment were sometimes not even 20 years old.
On the eve of the bright feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the martyr Vyacheslav and some believers of this town gathered to discuss how best to celebrate the festive Liturgy. The meeting was held in the evening in one of the houses, they lit candles, and a small ray became noticeable because of the curtains from the side of the street, where at that time there was a curfew and punishers patrolled the streets. The monsters broke into the house and arrested everyone who was there. In the morning, the believers were taken to the temple and ordered to dig their own graves.
Father Vyacheslav finally asked only to pray in the temple, starting to read the prayer for the dead, he slowly walked towards the temple, at that moment the Krasnoorlovets shot him in the back.
Deacon Vyacheslav Lukanin was canonized in 2002.
Orthodox saints named Vyacheslav
Dates are in the new style.
- Vyacheslav (Lukanin), schmch., Deacon February 8 (Novomuch.), August 16
- Vyacheslav (Zakedsky), schmch., Priest February 8 (Novomuch.), August 23
- Vyacheslav (Infantov), schmch., Priest February 8 (Novomuch.) January 14
- Vyacheslav (Zankov), schmch., Priest February 8 (Novomuch.), October 13
- Vyacheslav, schmch., hieromonk, Belogorsk St. Nicholas Monastery February 8 (Novomuch.), August 25
- Vyacheslav Czech, passion-bearer, prince March 17 (Transfer of relics), October 11
Commemorated March 4, September 28.
Raised by grandmother St. princess Lyudmila in the spirit of piety and love for the Slavic rite, while the father - in the Latin Church. He received an excellent education from Presbyter Paul, a disciple of St. Methodius , Saint Vyacheslav spoke Slavonic, Latin and Greek and was comprehensively educated.
His father, Prince Vratislav died in 920 year in battle with the Ugrians (Hungarians), and 18-year-old Vyacheslav ascended the princely throne. Before 924 - 925 was in the care of his mother Dragomirs , who killed his grandmother Lyudmila, who struggled with the ascetic and religious inclinations of her son, and finally expelled by him.
As an independent ruler, Vyacheslav pursued the religious and ascetic ideals of the era as in his personal life (gathered the clergy around him, dreamed of traveling to Rome , monasticism, etc.), and in the state (refused torture and the death penalty). He worked hard to strengthen Christianity in Czech Republic . He transferred the relics of the martyr Vitus to the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague , built for them a magnificentChurch of Saint Vitus .
The dissatisfaction of part of the people, especially the nobility, with the prince's way of life, his politics, especially foreign (he recognized himself as a vassal of the German kingHeinrich I Fowler ), made it easier for his brother, the specific prince Boleslav I , coup d'état.
September 28 935 in Old Boleslav at the feast of St. Vyacheslav was killed by his brother and his servants at the door of the temple. over his supporters Prague brutal reprisals were carried out. The fate of Vyacheslav's son, Zbraslav, is unknown.
Under pressure from the people, who revered Vyacheslav as a martyr, the fratricide transferred his relics to Prague, buried them in st vitus church (the transfer of the relics of St. Vyacheslav is celebrated March 4).
Passion-bearer Vyacheslav together with the princess Lyudmila revered by patrons Czech Republic.
Troparion, tone 4
Today, angels and humans rejoice together with common joy. / Heaven and earth rejoice brightly in memory of you, holy. And we, sinners, diligently cry out: / pray to the Lord for us, deliver us from misfortune, visible and invisible enemies, honoring your blessed memory.
John troparion, tone 1
The pious root branch of the most honorable, / the holy noble Grand Duke Vyacheslav, / the champion of the former Eastern Church in the Czechs / and a warm refuge for the poor and the orphans, / like the second Abel, you suffered death without malice, / head was truncated by the hand of a brother before the church gates. / The same and Christ instilled in you, / as a confessor of the right faith in the heavenly abode, / glorify your all-honorable memory in the Slovenian tongues / and grant you a quick helper to all who honor you. / Pray for your people to the Lord, / may he turn them into the bosom of the Orthodox Church and save our souls.
Kontakion, tone 1
Standing with angelic faces, blessed Prince Vyacheslav, / enjoying Divine and inexpressible kindness, / and from there you draw beneficent gifts of miracles, / to all who flow in faith under your shrine / exude healing gifts.