Gerasimos of the Jordan

Venerable Gerasimos the Righteous of the Jordan

Our venerable and God-bearing Father Gerasimos of the Jordan (also Gerasimus) was a monk who lived during the fifth century. He attended the Fourth Ecumenical Council at Chalcedon in 451 AD. His feast day is celebrated on March 4.

Hymns

Troparion - Tone 1

O dweller of the desert and angel in the body,

You appeared to us a wonderworker.

O God-bearing Father Gerasimus

By fasting, vigil and prayer, you received heavenly gifts;

Healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith:

Glory to Him who gave you strength!

Glory to Him who gave you a crown!

Glory to Him who through you gives healing to all! ^[1]

Kontakion - Tone 4

O Father, you burned with heavenly love,

Preferring the harshness of the Jordan desert to all the delights of the world!

Therefore a wild beast submitted to you even to your death.

He died in obedience and grief on your grave.

Thus our God glorified you.

Now, as you stand before him, O Father Gerasimus,

Ever be mindful of us! ^[2]

External links

• Venerable Gerasimus of the Jordan (OCA)
• St Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan (GOAA)
• Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan (GOARCH)
• Arabic Icon of St. Gerasimos of the Jordan
• Icon and Story of St. Gerasimos of the Jordan "Come and See" Icons, Books & Art