Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος - Saint John the Baptist

 20x25cm -  5.9x 7.8inch.

APOLYTIKION FOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7^th January Tone 2

The memory of the just is praised,* but thou art well pleased, O Forerunner, with the testimony of the Lord. * For thou hast verily been shown forth as more honoured than the prophets, * since thou wast counted worthy to baptize in the stream Him whom they foretold. * Therefore, having mightily contended and suffered for the truth, * with joy thou hast preached also to those in Hades, * of God's manifestation in the flesh, * who takes away the sin of the world * and grants unto us great mercy.