Ode 3. Irmos.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
Of the Saint. The same Irmos.
”The desert, the barren Church of the nations, flowered like a lily at your coming, Lord, by which my heart has been established”.
Glorious and worthy Apostles who saw God, having gained by the Spirit the Wisdom of the Father as your Teacher you made the wisdom of the Greeks insipid.
Abolish the barrenness of my soul, All-praised Apostles, and make me bear the fair offspring of virtuous deeds, as the all-revered eye-witnesses of the Word.
At the entreaties of your Apostles, most merciful Benefactor of all, heal me who am now grievously poisoned by the noxious bite of the Enemy.
With all the Apostles, O All-pure, implore Christ, the supremely good, that those who sing your praise may be delivered from every harm, disaster and dangers.
Blessed Nicolas, who became a true disciple of the Master, you save from dire dangers and bitter death those who have recourse to you.
Have pity on your servants, granting them as you are good forgiveness of faults at the intercessions of your servant Nicolas, O most merciful.
Lull the tumult of my passions, and govern my life, All-holy Lady who gave birth to God, in whom my heart has been established.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.