Homily on the Archangel Michael (for Tāḫśāś)

Listen to this, all you peoples, and hearken, all you who dwell in the world, men and women who are present in this mystery, so that you may know the power and the wonder that the Lord has wrought, in order to show the greatness of the holy Michael, the chief of the angels, how he intercedes at all times, and how he protects all people, interceding with the Lord for those who believe in his prayer, for he gives them power and honor according to their deeds. And there was a certain man of steadfast faith, whose name was Durataos, and the name of his wife was Theobostia. And they dwelt in a certain city whose name was Colonia. And they had much wealth: gold and silver, cattle, sheep, goats, camels, mules, and horses. And Durataos and his wife Theobostia gave alms to the needy and the poor, and they performed many good works every month on the tenth and the second days, on the feast of Michael, the chief of the angels.

Duraṭāʾos and Thewobesṭyā multiplied good works from the beginning of their deeds and completed their struggle until the day of their repose. And all the peoples, believe in their prayer and in their word, through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom belongs glory together with his good Father and the life-giving Holy Spirit, from now and until the world to come, amen. May the blessing of the holy Michael, chief of the angels, and the help of Duraṭāʾos and Thewobesṭyā be a remission of sins for the servant of God ʿAgāle, for ever and ever. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. A homily composed by the orthodox faith John, bishop, which is read on the feast of the holy Michael, chief of the angels, on the twenty-second of Tāḫśāś. His prayer and his blessing be with his servant forever and ever. Amen. Awlōgsōn, Awlgsōn. Hearken, all of you who dwell in the world, men and women, who have been in this life, that you may know the power and the wonder that the Lord has wrought, to show the greatness of the power of the holy Michael, chief of the angels. He intercedes at all times before the Lord for those who believe in his truth. And there was a man whose faith was orthodox, and his name was Daratāwos, and the name of his wife was Tewobsatā, and they dwelt in the city of Qolonyā. And they had much gold and silver, and they gave alms from their possessions to the holy Michael, chief of the angels. Asprāqāwos and Tewobestā, great is your faith in the Lord, whose mercy and blessing are not exhausted; may he grant them to you. Amen and amen. And thus, having spoken, the holy Michael ascended into the heavens with great praise. Daratāwos and his wife, from the beginning of their deeds until the day of their death, did good works. And all the peoples believed in their prayer and in their blessing, for Daratāwos and for Tewobestā. May they be with their glory, servant, and forever. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. A homily and narrative of the holy Michael, chief of the angels, which is read on the twenty-second of the month of Tāḫśāś. May the blessing of his prayer and the gift of his aid be with us forever and ever. Amen. Hear this, all you peoples; and listen, all you who dwell in the world, men and women, who are present in this mystery, that you may know the power and the miracle which the Lord God has wrought, to show the greatness of the holy Michael, chief of the angels, how he intercedes before the Lord God for those who believe in his prayer; for he gives them power and honor according to their deeds. Dūratāʾōs and Theōbostyā increased the doing of good beyond their former deeds; and they completed their struggle until the day of their repose arrived. And all the peoples believed in their prayer and in their word, in our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is glory, together with his good Father and the Holy Spirit, the life-giver, from now until forever and ever. Amen.

Blessing of the holy Michael, chief of the angels, and the help of Dūratāʾōs and Theōbistia, be upon me, forgive the sins of the servant of God, Egālē, forever and ever. Amen.