kontakion

We repeat, at this time, the troparion above, and follow that hymn with this brief, but rich kontakion.

Scott Cairns: Holy Theophany: The Baptism Of Jesus And The Blessing Of The Waters Scott Cairns 2011

We repeat, at this time, the troparion above, and follow that hymn with this brief, but rich kontakion.

Scott Cairns: Holy Theophany: The Baptism Of Jesus And The Blessing Of The Waters Scott Cairns 2011

_Contakion_ ({kontakion}) is a term of uncertain origin.

Hymns of the Greek Church Translated with Introduction and Notes John Brownlie

It is prefaced by a troparion, followed by a kontakion (a short hymnodal summary of the character of the feast), which is repeated at intervals throughout the hymn.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

As this kontakion is the only part of the hymn which may clearly refer to the victory commemorated, and may have been the only original text (with repetitions interspersed with psalms, hymns, etc., already well known to the populace) composed for the night-celebration, it is translated here:

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The contakion (kontakion) is a troparion which explains briefly the character of the feast celebrated in the day's Office.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Perhaps the kontakion, which might seem to be allusive, was originally composed for the celebration on the night of the victory.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The Icos follows the kontakion after the sixth ode.

Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church 1902

{deute proskynêsômen kai prospesômen autô} ({kontakion})

Hymns of the Greek Church Translated with Introduction and Notes John Brownlie

{ei kai en taphô katêlthes athanate} ({kontakion, Êchos pl. d1})

Hymns of the Greek Church Translated with Introduction and Notes John Brownlie