SEPTEMBER 24TH

16th Sunday after Pentecost / Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos / St. Theodora of Alexandria

In thee, O mother, that which was created according to the image of God/
was manifestly saved; for, accepting thy cross, thou didst follow after Christ; /
and, praying, thou did learn to disdain the flesh, for thou didst transcend it, /
and to take care of thy soul, for it is immortal.  //
Wherefore, thy soul doth rejoice with angels, O venerable Theodora.