Ode 4. I heard, Lord.

> **O** all-wise Thekla, when you were betrothed to Thamyris, the bridesman Paul joined you as a spotless virgin to the heavenly Bridegroom.

> **M**oved far from earthly love by Paul’s words of true religion, Thamyris’s words, O Martyr, you mocked as lunacy.

> **A**dam’s race was blessed by being sprinkled with God’s blood; while Eve rejoices when she sees the serpent falling to women.

> **N**ow longing for purity, the Champion rejected all the pleasures of life: wealth, race and beauty, and a fair suitor.

> **A**s you are sinless, grant us pardon of our follies, O God, and give peace to the world at the intercessions of her who gave birth to you .