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Isaac Lambertsen

At the Aposticha, these stichera, in Tone VI: Spec. Mel.: “On the third day…”—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Following the words of the divine Gabriel, we cry to thee: Rejoice, O pure one! Wherefore, O all-holy Mother of the Lord, having passed over to Him, be thou mindful of those who hymn thee.

¶2

Stichos: Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest, Thou and the ark of Thy holiness.

¶3

The infinite Wisdom of God in manner past understanding, through the Holy spirit made of thee a temple for Himself, O Theotokos. And now He hath translated thee to the immaterial mansions of heaven, O most hymned one.

¶4

Stichos: The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David, and He will not annul it.

¶5

A slave, I come to thee, the Mother of the God of all, begging to be delivered from all perils. O Theotokos, who reignest with thy Son, preserve thou the Christian race.

¶6

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone III—

¶7

Come, all ye ends of the earth, let us praise the honored translation of the Mother of God; for she hath placed her immaculate soul in the hands of her Son. Wherefore, the world hath been given life through her holy dormition; and in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs it doth celebrate splendidly with the incorporeal hosts and the apostles.

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

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