Ode 9. Irmos.

Eve by the sickness of disobedience gave entrance to the curse; but you, Virgin Mother of God, by the offshoot of your child-bearing made blessing flower for the world; therefore we all magnify you.

Having seen the gifts of God and gained the rewards of their mighty toils, the Martyrs rejoice as they magnify Christ who truly magnified them and declared them victors.

As guides in matters sacred you led your people, Hierarchs, heralds of God; as men made more resplendent than the sun, Venerable Ascetics, you shone on the faithful, shedding your rays by examples of mighty works.

Together with Priest-martyrs, Martyrs and Prophets let us call blessed all Venerable Ascetics, Righteous men and Women who gained gloriously the highest prize, as we cry out, O Christ: At their intercessions deliver our souls from Hell.

Of that joy of which the Saints who served you well have been counted worthy, count worthy, O Christ, those who have passed over in faith in you, overlooking their sins because of your rich mercy.

You appeared higher than the Cherubim on high, O All-blameless, for you carried the One who holds the universe in being. Make my mind higher than the passions of the flesh, empowering me to do the Master’s will.

For those Fallen Asleep. The same.

You have given to the true Athletes and Martyrs freedom of speech to entreat you; therefore, Lord, through them give to those fallen asleep in faith divine redemption, granting them the grace to dwell in the place of your holy tabernacle.

At your creative behest you work all things expediently having authority over the living and lordship of the dead as you are compassionate; settle your servants, whom you have translated, by waters of rest.

As you are by nature loving, rich in mercy and goodness, deliver from exterior darkness those who have invoked your name, justifying them through faith and making them resplendent by grace as you love mankind.

The Prophets proclaimed beforehand the symbols of your birthgiving, All blameless, each in different wonderfully ways fitting titles to you; for you have given birth to Life for those in Hades that abolished the might of death.