Our Righteous Father Hilarion the New, Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus

Commemorated June 6

St Hilarion, the fervent zealot for the veneration of the holy icons, was born in 775 AD and had Cappadocia as his homeland. About 806-811 AD he became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus, but was exiled by the Emperor Leo the Armenian, and later again by Theophilus; he was set free by the pious Empress Theodora, and again became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus from 843 to 845 AD, until the time of his repose.

Dismissal Hymn (Fourth Tone)

In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Father; for taking up thy cross, you followed Christ, and by you deeds you taught us to overlook the flesh, for it passes away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Hilarion, you spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion (First Tone)
The soldiers standing guard

Though cast into the fire, you was not burnt, O righteous Hilarion, wise Father most godly of spirit; for you had the dew of Christ God refreshing you mightily. Since you have accomplished struggles far above nature, you, O valiant athlete, rejoices with the righteous; with them, now remember us.