Venerable Diodoros, Igoumen of George Hill
Commemorated on November 20.
Shortly before his repose, Saint Diodoros had to travel to Kargopol on Monastery business. Taking leave of Hieromonk Joasaph and Elder Prokhoros, he entrusted them with guiding the Monastery. He told Prokhoros of his approaching death. "We shall no longer see each other," he said. "If it is pleasing to the Lord, we will meet in the life to come."
He departed to the Lord on November 27, 1633 and was buried at Kargopol. Two years later his incorrupt body was transferred to Holy Trinity Monastery and was buried by the south wall of the cathedral church.
Saint Diodoros is commemorated on November 20 because the day of his repose coincides with the Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Sign.”
His relics rest in a hidden place in his former Monastery (now a parish church). There is a manuscript Service in his honor.
Troparion
O lover of those who dwelt in the desert,
you were aflame with zeal to emulate their virtues.
Coming to the barren desert after many trials and sorrows,
you watered it with your tears and made it fruitful in true strugglers of Christ.
Therefore, we glorify you, O holy Diódoros, and cry out with thanksgiving for the grace which was granted to you:
“Glory to Him Who gave you strength in the wilderness.
Glory to Him Who crowned you for your labors.
Glory to Him Who works miracles through your holy prayers. ”
Kontakion
From your youth, O Venerable one,
you exhausted your carnal desires by fasting and prayers.
Taking up your cross, you followed Christ.
Therefore, you hastened joyously on the path to Heaven.
Now as you stand before the Holy Trinity with all the Saints,
visit your flock and remember those who revere your holy memory, that we may cry out thankfully to you:
“Rejoice, O godly-wise Diódoros, our instructor in the desert.”