10. Troparia of the Twelve Great Feasts

(in the order of the church year beginning in September)

Troparion of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos (Feast of September 8)

In Russian:

Thy birth, O Virgin Mother of God, has declared the joy of the whole universe (to the whole inhabited world); for from Thee shone forth the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God; having destroyed the curse, He gave us a blessing and, having cast down death, gave us eternal life.

An oath is a curse, God's punishment for sins. Having abolished - weakened, deposed.

What does this troparion say?

That the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos made people happy; because Jesus Christ was born of Her, Who abolished curse and death and gave us eternal blessed life.

Why is Jesus Christ called the Sun of Righteousness?

Because He, like the sun that illuminates the earth, enlightens every person with the light of true faith.

Troparion of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord (Feast of September 14)

Troparion of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (Feast of November 21)

In Russian:

Now is the day of God's goodwill (to us) and the herald of the salvation of people: the Virgin solemnly appears in the temple of God and foretells everyone about Christ. To Her we cry out at the top of our voices: Rejoice, fulfillment of the Creator's providence for us.

Prefiguration is an omen. Loudly - loudly, solemnly. Looking is providence. The creator is the creator.

In this troparion it is said that the appearance of the Virgin Mary in the temple (chosen to be the Mother of our Lord and Savior) foretells salvation to people.

Troparion of the Nativity of Christ (Feast of December 25)

In Russian: