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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IX

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Eve, through weakness, abode under the curse of disobedience; but thou, O Virgin Theotokos, hast put forth blessing for the world through the Offspring of thy child-bearing. Wherefore, we all magnify thee.

¶2

Manifestly hastening to harbor, O all-glorious one, thou didst traverse the threefold waves of the storm of idolatry by the guidance of the Spirit; and as thou joinest chorus with the hosts on high, O blessed one, be thou mindful of those who honor thee. Twice

¶3

Theotokion: In seedlessly giving birth to the unoriginate Son and Word of God, O Virgin Mother, thou hast restored our whole nature which had grown old through the transgression of disobedience. Wherefore, we magnify thee unceasingly, O Mistress.

¶4

Divinely joining chorus with the angels to dance in victory before the throne of the God and Master of all, O glorious Basil, rejoicing thou dost merciful watch over us who hymn thee, as a pastor and hierarch.

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

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