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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IV

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Thou hast shown us constant love, O Lord, for Thou didst give Thine only-begotten Son over to death for us. Wherefore, in thanksgiving we cry to Thee: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!

¶2

Bringing divine healing to faithful nations, O wise ones, ye gave the wicked land of impiety over to destruction and founded souls firmly in the Faith. Wherefore, ye are blessed.

¶3

Theotokion: At the archangel’s sacred words thou didst conceive the Word of the Father, Who delivereth men from all irrationality, O Virgin Theotokos. Wherefore, with divine words we ever glorify thee aloud.

¶4

The city of Patras hath most manifestly been vested with power by thee, O blessed Herodion; for thou wast first to adorn its cathedra, illumined with the divine effulgence of the Holy Spirit.

¶5

In thee, its great citizen, O blessed Herodion, was the city of Patras truly made rich, for thou dost lead it to righteousness, to the Sion on high. Wherefore, it honoreth thee with divine hymnody.

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

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