Venerable Elias the Hermit, of Egypt

Commemorated on January 8.

Saint Elias the Egyptian became a monk and pursued asceticism for seventy-five years on a desolate mountain in a cave. He died in the fourth century at the age of 110.

Troparion

(Podoben: “Come, let us worship the Word…”)
With the streams of your tears, you cultivated the barrenness of the desert,
and by your sighings from the depths, your labors bore fruit a hundredfold,
and you became a luminary of the world, radiant with miracles,
O Elias our Father. Intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul
and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you have slain the armies of the demons.
Therefore, we beseech you, O Father Elias:
“Always intercede for those who honor you. ”