Ode 5. The Irmos.

Of the Bodiless Powers. The same Irmos.

Enlighten us by your commands, O Lord, and by your upraised arm grant us your peace, O Lover of humankind.

With evil intent by my unnatural deeds I have embittered you, O Lord; but take pity on me as I repent, and save me.

I have a mind which does not reject wicked things, I am without conscience and insensible: abolish my blindness, Jesu, and save me.

Of the Martyrs.

Godlike Martyrs, the Giver of life has placed you like stones which radiate the knowledge of God, and banish the darkness of error.

To evil laws you opposed the laws of God and preaching God you were eager to be put to death for him.

Pure Maiden, slay the movements of my passions, who by your Offspring slew the living sin of the Foremother.

Chief Captains, who stand encircling God’s throne, made radiant by the beams that pour from there, guard your flock.

Implore our Master and God to grant us redemption, as ministers of the redemption of all.

Mystically, All-pure Lady, we name you ‘Myrrh’, for you bore God in the flesh, who pours forth sweet-scented gifts of grace.