Irmos: Whirled about in the abyss of sin, I call upon the unfathomable abyss of Thy loving-kindness: Lead me up from corruption, O God!
Kontakion, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Having been lifted up…”—
Having destroyed death by death, O Christ Who wast voluntarily reckoned as dead for our sake, thou didst give life to the dead and hast delivered them from the bonds of death.
Theotokion: By His resurrection, O all-pure one, thy Son hath restored us who have become corrupt through transgressions and hath transported us to heaven, making us gods through grace.
Sprinkled with the divine blood of Christ, O glorious Sabbas, thou didst depart from the defilement of idolatrous sacrifices, being clad in the light of grace.
Thou didst flee the winter of deception and at Christ’s call didst reach the tranquil spring, whereby thou hast been enlightened, O all-glorious one.
Shown to be an invincible athlete, thou didst overcome the wiles of the barbarians, O glorious one, and having contended most steadfastly, thou didst vanquish a multitude of the invisible foe. Wherefore, thou hast woven a wreath of victory. Entreat Christ, O most blessed Sabbas, in behalf us who honor thee with faith.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.