Righteous Martha and Mary, the sisters of Lazarus

Commemorated on June 4.

The righteous sisters Martha and Mary were believers in Christ even before He raised their brother Saint Lazarus (October 17) from the dead. After the murder of the holy Archdeacon Stephen a persecution against the Jerusalem Church broke out, and Righteous Lazarus was cast out of Jerusalem. The holy sisters then assisted their brother in the proclaiming of the Gospel in various lands.

Saints Martha and Mary are also commemorated on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

Troparion

(Podoben: “Awed by the beauty...”)
O sisters of Lazarus, you believed fervently in Christ and His wondrous deeds,
and were adorned with radiant virtues.
Now with your brother, you were found worthy to be numbered with the Saints;
together with him, pray to the Master for us,
O wise Mary and Martha.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “Today the Virgin...”)
Formerly, you dwelt in the town of Bethany,
now in Heaven, you abide in Paradise, where the Lord's countenance shines.
For with fervent longing, you gave your hearts and souls to Him Who is the Life and Resurrection;
as you stand on high, O Mary and Martha,
entreat Him to grant salvation to us.