Ode 5. Irmos.

Of the Martyrs.

The universe was amazed at your divine glory, for you, O Virgin, who knew not 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.

Cross-Theotokion.

Seeing You hanging upon the Cross, O Master, the sun withdrew its rays, not having the strength to shine when you, O Saviour, had set and were guiding with light those who slept in the night of error, and who wor­shipped your might.

Of the Mother of God. Another Ir­mos.

You are crucified and save me through your compassion, Lord; you accept the taste of vinegar and gall, so delivering us, in your goodness, from the pleasurable taste, by which we were led astray and fell subject to corruption.

Godly Martyrs, you banished the winter of error with the warmth of the Holy Spirit, and rejoicing reached the spring of repose, closely protect­ing all who are in distress.

You watered the whole earth, holy Martyrs, with showers of godly blood, drying up the showers of godlessness; therefore you have now made your dwelling by the water of life, as you intercede on behalf of all.

When you saw Christ whom you had borne in the flesh, hanging on the tree, O Full of God’s grace, you were filled with grief and truly amazed at his long-suffering.

The spiritual Sun dawned from you, and unfolded the far-shining rays of his Godhead on all, O Mistress, Mother of God; therefore we all glorify you.

We name you the all pure Mother of God, for you bore in the flesh for us the true God, the Only-begotten of the Father, fitting the name which suits your child-bearing.

The only-begotten Son, the Most High, of the same nature and same form as the Father, willingly became of the same race as mankind, taking flesh from your womb, O Virgin-Mother.