Ode 8. Irmos. The King of heaven.

The One who wonderfully strengthened the Saint for ascetic struggles, praise and highly exalt to all the ages.

You shared the Angels’ way of life on earth, all-blest, and now you dwell with them in heaven to the ages.

The band of monks rejoices, and the company of saints and just dances, for you have fittingly received a garland of victory.

Beyond nature you gave birth, O Virgin, to the Creator and Saviour, God the Word; therefore we praise you to all the ages.

The King of heaven, whose praise the Angels are singing, all you hosts of the Bodiless Powers, praise him and exalt him most highly to all ages.