Ode 7.

The sound of your way of life and your achievements has gone out into nearly all creation, Father, and reached the glorious height of God who glorified you and made you spoken of to all.

Forethought for the poor, defender of widows, provider for orphans, swift consolation of the sad, defence of the wronged, you have become, Father, as you imitate your Teacher.

Universal star and unsetting beacon of monks, helper in need, great refuge of sinners: as these I know you, and I present you, All-honoured, as mediator and advocate with the Master, Christ.

Your servant, Mother of God, as he longed to see the ineffable glory of your Son and God, took up the precious Cross and followed in his life-bearing and divine footsteps.