Ode 9. Irmos. The Offspring.

You were revealed as a faithful shepherd to your sheep, while you were offered to the Shepherd as a sheep in sacrifice, and you obtained a double glory, therefore we honour you, All-blessed.

As we guard your traditions, Father, and honour your struggle, the Trinity in one nature of the Godhead in songs we ceaselessly magnify.

You made your behaviour fair through self-mastery, All-blessed, with the colours of true religion; you showed your soul to be truly according to God’s image, blessed Father.

You, Mother of God, are rampart and weapons for us who have recourse to you, and we urge you now to intercession, that we may be rescued from our foes.

The Offspring of the Ever-Virgin, who was revealed before on the mountain to the Lawgiver in fire and bush for the salvation of us faithful, in never silent hymns let us magnify.

At the Liturgy, see the Apostle and Gospel and Communion for the 26th of October.