Ode 1. Tone 8. ᾊσωμεν τῷ Κυρίῳ.

The all-praised maiden draws the companies of heavenly powers and the choirs of mortals to hymns of praise by her wonders.

Honoured Efphemia, despising race and the fame that comes from wealth, gained Christ in place of all.

The Master, desiring the loveliness of your most fair heart, made you worthy of the heavenly bridal chambers.

Immaculate Mother of God, who bore beyond nature the eternal and divine Word, we sing your praise.