Ode 8. Irmos.

Almighty Redeemer of the universe, in your condescension you bedewed the devout Youths in the midst of the flame, and taught them to sing: All you his works, bless, praise the Lord.

Hierarchs, Prophets and Martyrs having accomplished their fight have obtained a most holy dwelling with the Angels. With them they pardon and mercy for us all.

Made resplendent by the Spirit the Ascetics dispelled the darkness of the demons. With them Priest-martyrs, Hierarchs and Prophets with the Righteous from every age rejoice.

He who in folly once boasted that he would wipe out the land and sea is always trampled on by the ascetic discipline and struggle of Women resplendent with the rays of the Spirit.

O Christ, we entreat you for all who have fallen asleep in faith. As you are compassionate number them with the choirs of the saved as they cry out: Bless, praise the Lord.

make me worthy of your compassion, all-pure Mother of God, who bore the compassionate Word of God, and save me as I cry: All you his works, bless, praise the Lord.

For those Fallen Asleep. Another.

Stretching out his hands.

Accepting the supplications of the Martyrs and their compassion for their fellow beings, give rest, Master, to the souls of those who have fallen asleep in your faith, overlooking their sins as they cry out to you: All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Dead you were reckoned with transgressors; for the dead you became a source of immortal life. Therefore, Master, count worthy to obtain your Kingdom those who have passed over in hope of resurrection as they cry out to you: All you his works, praise the Lord.

O Saviour, in truth the everflowing and inexhaustible spring, graciously receive your servants who met their end and left behind the life that is subject to decay as they cry out to you: All you his works, praise the Lord.

You alone appeared on earth as Virgin without spot and Mother without corruption; for you gave birth to God, Sovereign Lady, beyond reason and thought, and you became the source of eternal life for mortals. Therefore we all bless you, Mary Bride of God.