Ode 1. Tone 8. Irmos. Crossing the sea.

Revered Martyr of Christ, having accomplished the godly contest, you have been found worthy of the heavenly kingdom, as you intercede on behalf of the world.

By godly struggles you changed the tyrant’s decree; but, brave athlete, I beg you by your mediations take pity on me, who am always being changed for the worse.

You were declared to be a temple of the all-powerful, O Martyr of Christ; by your prayers show those who sing your praises in your honoured shrine to be the dwellings of the Spirit.

He who is full empties himself, O Pure one, in your womb, yet does not empty his Father’s bosom; implore him therefore to grant salvation to those who honour you with faith.