Our venerable father, Sisoë, called the great.

For Sisoë

Troparion, Tone I
He strained every nerve in his being to imitate the great Anthony, * and his faithfulness in living the angelic life amazed even the powers of heaven. * Yet, for all the austerity of his life on that mountain, * he never lost sight of simplicity, tenderness, and compassion. * He was truly in touch with the presence of God and his own unworthiness, * and he trusted wholeheartedly in the divine mercy. * O wise and gentle father, Sisoë, * beg Christ, our God, to save our souls.

Kondakion, Tone IV
You retired to the desert, O venerable father, Sisoë, * and there you became an angel in the flesh. * By your divine signs as well as your teachings, * you enlighten the faithful and show monastics how to live. * With unwavering faith we honor your memory today.

Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit both now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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