THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT

Saint John of the Ladder Troparion, Third Tone: Having raised up a sacred ladder by thy words, thou wast shown forth unto all as a teacher of monastics, and thou dost lead us, O John, from the purification that cometh through godly discipline unto the light of divine vision. O righteous father, do thou entreat Christ God that we be granted great mercy.

Kontakion, First Tone:

Offering teachings from thy book as everblossoming fruits, O wise one, thou dost sweeten the hearts of them that attend to them with vigilance, O blessed one; for it is a ladder that, from earth unto the heavenly and abiding glory, doth lead the souls of those who with faith do honour thee. THE FIFTH SATURDAY