Ode 7. Irmos

Y Job practised patience and in all the assaults of the evil one remained unshaken, like a noble tower. Always match him, my soul, and never tire in troubles.

The fire did not touch or trouble your youths in the furnace, O Saviour. Then the three, as from one mouth, hymned and blessed you, saying, ‘Blessed is the God of our fathers’. [50]

S I have been worsted by bodily pleasures, and though a rational being, have become irrational. O Word of God, who saved the harlot by a word, save me, coward that I am, that I may hymn and bless your goodness. [51]

From all eternity Christ chose you for his abode, as holy and pure for his dwelling, and rising from you like the sun, he gave light to the whole earth.

Of the Martyrs

L Wise Martyrs, redeemed by the blood of the One who suffered in the flesh for us, with eagerness you chose to shed your own blood for him; and so you reign with him for ever.

O By the construction of sacred struggles, you appeared as a joyful palace, wise Martyrs, in which Christ, the only King and Lord, who translated you to heavenly abodes, [52] has taken his rest. [53]

Of the Forerunner. The same Irmos.

W Glorious, noble Baptist, who became mediator of the old and new covenants [54] , mediate for me who have become old in sins by entreating Jesus, the one who makes all things new, to make me wholly new.

N On earth you appeared, Forerunner of Christ and Baptist, prescribing repentance. By your prayers give us strength to accomplish this, that we may be rescued from the innumerable evils, with by we are always offending.

S You travelled the narrow way [55] , pursuing complete self-mastery, wise Saint, and have been wholly glorified with the broad place [56] of the brightest visions. By interceding with Christ grant that we too may enjoy them.

O We the faithful glorify a consubstantial Trinity, Father without beginning, Son and right Spirit [57] , Essence of equal kingship, single lordship, single rule and life that gives us life.