Ode 6. Irmos. Grant me a tunic.

You obtained self-mastery, uninterrupted prayer, untroubled love, and so you appeared as an unsullied mirror of God.

The approach of the serpent did not beguile your servant, O Christ, nor did the fire of temptations affright him.

Your way of life on earth, Venerable Father, was equal to that of angels; you were adorned by the right hand of the Almighty.

The Word of God revealed you to mortals as a heavenly ladder, for through you he came down to us.

Grant me a tunic of light, O Most Merciful, Christ our God, who wrap yourself in light as in a garment.