Ode 5. Irmos.

You, Lord, my light, came into the world, a holy light turning from the darkness of ignorance those who sing your praise in faith.

Lifted up on crosses, broken on wheels, hacked limb from limb, God’s valiant Champions appeared indivisible.

As beacons of the faithful, O Hierarchs, you brought to the Shepherd and Lamb those whom you had been entrusted to shepherd with holiness.

The holy Ascetics, separated from worldly tumults, made their hearts peaceful from passions became children of the God of all.

The company of inspired Prophets and Women having served the Lord, asks rest for those who have fallen asleep before us.

The Lord having dwelt in you, all pure Virgin, made mortals into dwelling places of his glory.

For those Fallen Asleep. The same.

You glorified the Martyrs, witnesses to your dominion, Lord; through them, as you are compassionate, also give rest to those who have passed over to you.

Grant, O most merciful, to those who have fallen asleep before us life without sorrow, joy with delight, happiness with end.

O alone Loving One and source of loving kindness, give rest to those who have ended their life in faith and knowledge of you.

Mother of God, through whom the ineffable and unapproachable beauty dawned for those in darkness, we sing your praise and with love call you blessed.