Ode 1. Tone 6. Irmos.

‘The Red Sea was cut by a cutting rod, while the deep nurse of waves grew dry; it became a pathway for the unarmed, and a tomb for the fully armed; while a hymn pleasing to God was sung: Christ our God has been greatly glorified’.

The infinite Wisdom of God, cause of all and productive of life, has built itself a house from a pure Mother who knew not man; now it is coming to the streams of Jordan, asking for baptism for the refashioning of mortals.

The initiating Wisdom of God is summoning all from the Nations to the light, mystically leading those who before lay in the darkness of unlit ignorance to knowledge of the truth by Baptism which purifies hearts and by the creating Spirit.

Let us now give ear to the prophetic voices as they are fulfilled through the Spirit; for Christ, who baptizes with Spirit and fire, is hurrying towards Jordan. Go towards him and be enlightened, for your faces will not be ashamed.