Aposticha of Lauds, of Compunction.

[2] Although this is the Irmos, it is sung as part of the Ode, since without it the acrostic would be defective.

Of the Martyrs.

When I think on the foulness of my fearful deeds, I take refuge in your pity, imitating the Publican, the weeping Harlot and the Prodigal son; and so I fall before you, O Merciful, before you condemn me, O God, spare me and save me.

[3] This Irmos does not form part of the acrostic, though the Ode is one troparion short.

Glory. Both now. Theotokion.

Overlook my iniquities, Lord, who were born of a Virgin, and purify my heart, making me a temple of the Holy Spirit; do not reject me from your presence, you whose mercy is without measure.

O Martyrs and Champions, you suffered for Christ unto death, you have your souls in heaven in the hand of God, and your relics are escorted through all the world. Priests and Kings venerate them; and all we peoples declare as we make our customary cry: A precious sleep before the Lord, is the death of his Holy Ones.

Like a fruitful olive, the Virgin blossomed with you, the fruit of life, to bear for the world as fruit your great and rich mercy.

[1] Excluding the Theotokia of Odes 1-7.

[4] This Irmos does not form part of the acrostic, but the Ode is one troparion short.