Ode 1. Tone 8.

As you took hold of the unsullied and blessed life, O all-pure, as you stand with the ranks of Angels before the throne of Christ, grant me illumination that I may with joy sing the praise of your far-famed way of life.

Abhorring the things of the world, All-revered, you loved every ascetic practice: first self-mastery, then meekness, austerity, prayers, tears and all-night standing before God.

You quenched the blazing pleasures of the body with the dew of ascetic labours; therefore the sun of your dispassion dawned, the light of healings and the unfading radiance of the Spirit, noble Saint.

Glorious things have been said of you, Mary Mother of God, who contained God the Word in your womb, while remaining pure; and so we all honour you, after God our protection.