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Irmos: Saved by thee, O pure Virgin, we confess thee to be in truth the Theotokos, magnifying thee with the incorporeal choirs.
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Thou didst live a holy life, O father, and having pleased God by thy works, thou hast received the kingdom of heaven, O wise one.
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Theotokion: Spurn not the torrent of my tears, O Virgin who gavest birth to Christ Who taketh away every tear from every face.
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Having finished the race, having kept the Faith and completed the struggle, O Basil, thou hast received the crown of righteousness, rejoicing.
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Thou didst receive a divine name, O all-blessed one, and the complete fulfillment of thy desires; wherefore, cease thou never to pray now for thy flock.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.