HYMNS

APOLYTICIUM TONE 4 (Apolytikion)

Your wise words and brave soul, confessed Christ firmly before the infidel,

glorious Theodore, hence they esteemed you by severing your body,

soon thrown in the fire as a sacrifice for Christ,

O intercede for us and pray for our souls.

CONTACIUM TONE 3 Today the Virgin (Kontakion)

You became a Martyr through a God-pleasing struggle and praised Christ,

by your brave fight you courageously endured the amputation of your limbs,

soon becoming a sacrifice for Christ in the fire,

and by your cause became worthy of your glory,

Martyr Theodore.

MEGALYNARIUM (Megalynarion)

Rejoice firm soldier in Christ, struggling patiently with your adversary.

Rejoice for you are granted divine donation in your praising,

Martyr Theodore