Moses, considered perhaps the greatest of Jewish Prophets, was God’s instrument in the liberating of the Chosen People from Egyptian slavery. Raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter, he was called by God from the burning bush to free his people. Moses objected due to his lack of leadership skills and speech impediment. He overcame these difficulties, and through miraculous acts was able to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt. He received the ten commandments from God on Mount Sinai, but was unable to enter the Promised Land.
Aaron was the older brother of the Prophet Moses, and acted as Moses’ spokesperson due to Moses’ speech impediment. Aaron, like his brother, died before seeing the Promised Land.
Russian:
Troparion (Tone 2)
- The memory of Your prophet Moses,
- We celebrate today, O Lord.
- By his prayers, we beseech You,
- O Christ God, save our souls!
Kontakion (Tone 2)
- The company of the prophets rejoices with Moses and Aaron,
- For their prophecy is fulfilled
- As the Cross by which you have saved us shines forth.
- Save our souls by their prayers, O Christ our God!
Greek:
Apolytikion (Third Tone)
- As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Moses,
- O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.
Kontakion (Fourth Tone)
- With the divine and righteous Moses and Aaron, the Prophets’ choir today rejoiceth with gladness,
- seeing their prophecy fulfilled now in our midst;
- for Thy Cross, O Christ our God, whereby Thou hast redeemed us,
- shineth in the sight of all as the end and fulfilment of that which they foretold in ancient times.
- By their entreaties, have mercy upon us all.
