Ode 5.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
You appeared as a lode-stone, Father, by the sweetness of your words drawing to the teaching and hearing of your instructions those who desire to see and look on your revered and gracious face.
Yielding to divine laws and obedient to the commands of their Maker, you appeared as a lawgiver and most strict rule for monks, teacher of the foolish, guide of the erring and beacon of those in darkness, honoured Father.
Mould of virtues and vessel of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you built a sacred and pleasant place of learning, setting out the whole conduct and way of life suitable for monks.
The mouth of rhetors has not strength to sing you, O All-praised, who are higher than the Cherubim and all creation; and so with godlike Athanasios intercede with the Master on behalf of us all.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.