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After the Crucifixion of our Lord, His most precious robe was obtained by lot
by a certain Elioz, a Georgian soldier who took part in the execution.
He in turn brought it to Georgia where it remained until that land
was overrun by the Persians. Shah Abbas, seeking to establish good
relations with Tsar Michael Feodorovich, sent the Robe to Moscow as
a gift for the Tsar and Patriarch Philaret. This took place in March
of 1625, and was appointed to be celebrated on this day in July.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone:
On this day let us the faithful run to the divine and healing robe of our Saviour
and God, Who was pleased to wear our flesh and pour out His holy Blood on
the Cross, whereby He hath redeemed us from slavery to the enemy. Wherefore,
we thankfully cry to Him: By Thy precious robe save and defend Orthodox Christians,
and bishops, and cities, and all men everywhere, and save our souls, for
Thou art the Friend of man.
Kontakion in the
Fourth Tone:
Thou hast bestowed upon all men, O Master, Thy precious robe as a divine treasure,
as a garment of incorruption, healing, and salvation, for thereby wast Thou
pleased to clothe the holy and life-giving flesh of Thine Incarnation. Receiving
this relic with faith, we joyfully celebrate this glorious occasion, and praising
Thee with fear and love as our Benefactor, we cry to Thee, O Christ: In Thy
great mercy, keep Orthodox Christians and their pastors and all Thy people
in peace.
Source: http://www.goarch.org
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