AT MATINS

Ode 1. Tone 6. Irmos.As Israel marched on foot.

**The Canon, of which the Acrostic is:

We beg you, Prophet of God, who stand by his judgement seat, to intercede insistently that enlightenment be given to us who hymn with faith your honoured memory.

**Let the fame of Sophonias give me splendour.

You were revealed as a godlike instrument containing the illuminations of the Spirit of God, and enjoying his gifts; and so we the faithful, rejoicing, call you blessed.

**By Theophanes.**

The Sun which shone from your womb with shining rays makes the whole earth bright, Sovereign Lady; enlightened by them we honour you as Mother of God.