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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode I

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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Irmos: Having traversed the depths of the Red Sea with dryshod feet, Israel of old vanquished the might of Amalek in the wilderness by Moses’ arms stretched out in the form of the Cross.

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Theotokion: Fortified by your power, O almighty Jesus, Who of old clothed Thyself in our weakness through the Virgin, the divine martyrs showed forth supernatural powers.

¶3

Made comely by the beauty of martyrdom, and filled with supernatural divine light, O glorious martyrs, therewith ye illumine those who honor your memory.

¶4

The divine martyrs rejected the words of the tyrant and considered his wrath, anger and pride as nought; and in gladness they endured a right praiseworthy death.

¶5

Made steadfast by the strength of the Almighty, O holy ones, and having your loins firmly girded about with the truth, ye truly destroyed the power and wiles of the wicked one.

Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.

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