Lazar of Serbia
Great Martyr
Commemorated June 15 · June 28 · December 2
The holy, glorious and right-victorious Great Martyr Lazar, Prince of Serbia ( Свети Великомученик кнез Лазар , also, "Tzar Lazar", Lazarus , or Lazar of Kosovo ) was one of the Serbian noblemen who ruled the Serbian empire after the death of Emperor Dušan. After death of Emperor St. Uroš V ( December 2 ), Lazar was de facto ruler of Serbia. He died for Christ's name on June 15 , 1389. His feast day is June 15/ June 28 .
Troparion
Longing for the beauty of God's glory,
you were found pleasing to Him while yet in the flesh
and by good deeds multiplied the talents entrusted to you.
Having suffered greatly, even to the shedding of your blood,
you received the crown of martyrdom from Christ.
By your prayers, O Lazar, entreat Him to save us who sing to you.
Kontakion
Your flock glorifies you as a valiant champion of true piety
and a glorious martyr, O most wise Lazar.
Since you have boldness before Christ our God, entreat Him to grant peace to those who praise you,
that we may cry: "Rejoice, O praise-worthy Lazar!"
Source: OrthodoxWiki