Commemorated on November 8
The Archangel Barachiel, whose name means “the blessing of God,” entreats the mercy of God for people.
On icons the Archangels are depicted in according to the character of their service:
Barachiel is shown with a white rose on his breast.
On icons the Archangels are depicted in according to the character of their service:
Barachiel is shown with a white rose on his breast.
Troparion — Tone 4
Commanders of the heavenly hosts, / we who are unworthy beseech you, / by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory, and faithfully faithfully / preserve us who fall down and cry to you: / “Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!”
Kontakion — Tone 2
Commanders of God’s armies and ministers of the divine glory, / princes of the bodiless angels and guides of mankind, / ask for what is good for us, and for great mercy, / supreme commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.
