Ode 9. Irmos. We who have been saved.

By the light-bearing might of the Trinity the far-famed Apostle of the Saviour Christ destroyed the stronghold of gloomy deception.

Rejoicing you have been united with choirs of Apostles and Martyrs and Bodiless Powers, blest Apostle; with them implore that those who honour you may be saved.

You gathered the scattered nations, O Christ, through Apostles and godly Martyrs, and founded for yourself the Church of mortals.

Beautiful, Mother of God, is the fruit of your womb; cause not of corruption for those who partake of it, but of life for those who magnify you with faith.

We who have been saved through you, pure Virgin, confess you to be truly Mother of God, as with the bodiless choirs we magnify you.

At the Liturgy, see the Apostle and Gospel for the 18th of October; likewise for the Communion.