Ode 5. Irmos.

The universe was amazed at your divine glory, for you, O Virgin, who did not know wedlock, held in your womb the God over all and gave birth to an eternal Son, who gives salvation as the prize to all who sing your praise.

Hail, All‑blame­less, who bore the Way [22] of life, who saved the world from the flood [23] of sin! Hail, Bride of God, tidings fearful to tell and hear! Hail, dwelling ­place of the Master of Creation!

Hail, Undefiled, the strength and fortress of humankind, place of sanctification of the Glory! [24] Hail, slayer of hell, bridal chamber full of light! Hail, joy of the angel! Hail, succour of those who call on you with faith!

Fiery chariot [25] of the Word, hail, Sovereign Lady, living Paradise, having in your midst the Lord, the Tree of Life! [26] His sweetness gives life to all who partake with faith, who had bowed beneath corruption.

Strengthened by your might, we raise our cry to you with faith, ‘Hail, city of the King of all! [27] Glorious things and worthy to be heard are plainly spoken of you. [28] Hail, mountain not cut by human hand, [29] depth that none can fathom!

Hail, Undefiled, spacious tabernacle of the Word, shell which put forth the divine Pearl! Hail, Mother of God full of wonders, reconciliation with God of all those in every age that call you blessed!