Moses the Black
Martyr
Commemorated August 28
The power of repentance has transformed this infidel slave, St. Moses the Black (330-405 A.D.), who was a murderer, adulterer and robber into a great Desert Father, teacher, comforter, and priest , who wrote rules for the monks , and a martyr -saint whose name continues to be mentioned on the altar and in our prayers.
His feast day is on August 28 .
Troparion
A desert-dweller, an angel in the flesh
and a wonderworker wast thou shown to be,
O our God-bearing father Moses.
For, having acquired heavenly gifts through fasting, vigilance and prayer,
thou dost heal the infirm
and the souls of those who have recourse to thee with faith.
Glory to Him Who gaveth thee ( strength!
Glory to Him Who crowned thee!
Glory to Him Who worketh healings for all through thee!
Kontakion
Having beaten the Moors and spat in the faces of the demons,
thou didst shine forth nœtically like the radiant sun,
directing our lives by the light of thy life and thy teaching.