Gregory the Byzantine
Commemorated April 6
Saint Gregory the Byzantine , also known as Saint Gregory the Athonite , was a native of Constantinople . He pursued the ascetic life on Mount Athos in the Great Lavra . He was the spiritual guide of Gregory Palamas . He reposed in 1310. His memory is commemorated April 6 .
Troparion
In thee, O father, was manifestly preserved what is in the image of God, for having taken up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thine own example hast taught that the flesh is to be despised as transient, but that particular care should be bestowed on the soul, as a thing immortal; wherefore, together with the angels, rejoiceth also thine, O holy Gregory, spirit.
Kontakion
Having divinely armed thyself with the purity of thy soul and unceasing prayers firmly grasping as a spear, thou, our father Gregory, hast pierced the armies of the demon; supplicate unceasingly for us all.
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