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Ode 1. Irmos.

Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash

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¶1

Your triumphant right hand, in a manner fitting God, has been glorified in strength, O Immortal; for in its infinite strength it broke in pieces the enemy, and made a strange new way for the Israelites in the deep.

¶2

Enlightened by the divine beams of the radiance with triple sun, glorious, godlike Apostles, you were truly gods; therefore, as is fitting, with faith we honour you.

¶3

When, through compassion, the Word appeared on earth in the solidity of flesh, having become by faith his best ministers and fulfillers of his commands, O Apostles, you are ever honoured.

¶4

Revered Apostles, with the shining rays of light of the all-holy Spirit enlighten me, wholly covered by the darkness of sins, and guide me clearly to the way of repentance.

¶5

Harmony of the Apostles, all-blameless Lady who gave birth to God, as you are Mother of him who spoke in them in a manner fitting God, with them intercede that I may be delivered from the fire of Gehenna.

Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.

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