St Romanos the Melodist

Ῥωμανὸς ὁ Μελωδός Kontakion (Tone 8)

You were adorned from childhood with the godly virtues of the Spirit;

you were a precious adornment of the Church of Christ, all-wise Roman,

for you made it lovely with beautiful hymnody.

Therefore, we entreat you, grant your divine gift to those who desire it,

that we may cry out to you: "Rejoice, all-blessed Father, beauty of the Church."

Troparion (Tone 4)

You gladdened Christ's Church by your melodies

like an inspired heavenly trumpet.

You were enlightened by the Mother of God

and shone on the world as God's poet.

We lovingly honor you, righteous Roman.