Ode 1. Tone 2. Irmos.

”The overwhelming might once laid low in the deep all Pharaoh’s host; but the incarnate Word, the glorious Lord, has wiped out malignant sin: for he has been greatly glorified”.

Another Canon, to St Nicolas, of which the Acrostic is:

By faith becoming lighting ashes of the divine light, radiant Apostles of the Saviour, illumine me wholly, who am darkened by the blackness of pleasures, and pass my whole life in indifference.

The same Irmos.

Disciples and friends of Christ, rescue me from the Enemy, whose friend I have become through my propensity for evils, by rousing my soul to the love of the One who has become the friend of the race of mortals through his loving kindness.

My base soul, before you die, hurry, repent and grieve for yourself who have been slain, so that the One who in his compassion raised up Lazarus after four days may raise you also at the pleadings of the Apostles.

All-pure, All-blameless, who bore the God of blessings who makes all those held fast by corruption good, implore him with the Prophets, Martyrs and Apostles that all may be rescued from transgression.

I sing you, Nicolas, a godly song.

Standing at Christ’s tribunal, all-wise Nicolas, with the hosts of Angels, wearing a crown of victory, grant me illumination to enlighten the darkness of my soul, that with joy I may praise your memorial, O All-blessed.

The Lord who glorifies all who glorify him has given you as a refuge for the faithful, delivering from temptations those who have recourse to your protection, Nicolas All-revered, and who call on you with faith and love.

The all wicked serpent by planting in me the longing to be made equal with the Creator took me prisoner. Through you, O All-pure, I have been recalled and most truly made divine, for you, God’s Mother, gave birth to the One who deified me.