Irmos: The birthgiving of the Theotokos saved the pious children in the furnace — then in figure, but now in deed — and it moveth all the world to chant to Thee: Hymn ye the Lord and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
Theotokion: Thou didst conceive the Word, the Bestower of light, through light, giving birth ineffably to the Transcendent One; for the Spirit of God made His abode within thee, O Virgin. Wherefore, we hymn thee, O pure one, forever.
How can we hymn thee as is meet, O Virgin: our steadfast help, the preserver of our life, our sure mediatress before thy Son and our God? Him do we hymn and exalt supremely forever!
Irmos: From the flame didst Thou pour forth dew upon the venerable ones, and didst consume the sacrifice of the righteous one with water; for Thou, O Christ, dost do all things soever Thou desirest. Thee do we exalt supremely for all ages!
O Mary Theotokos, thou all-comely flower, rich fragrance: thou fillest all with sweet savor, savest and deliverest from infirmities, and dispellest the demons; wherefore, we cry out to thee: Rejoice, O helper of all the faithful who pray to thee!
Thou hast shown thyself to be a tower repelling the assaults of the adversary, O Mother of God; for thou hast been revealed as a bulwark and rampart, a refuge of salvation for all who honor thee with ardent hearts.
Like David we chant a hymn to thee, calling thee the mountain of God, O all-pure Virgin; for thou hast poured forth upon us the ever-flowing Wellspring. Him do we hymn and exalt supremely forever.
Wholly consumed by the fire of torment, O athletes, with your blood ye quenched all the flame of ungodliness, crying aloud: Thee do we exalt supremely forever, O Christ!
Who will not marvel at the wondrous woman’s love for God? For she disdained carnal desire and persuaded her spouse to honor and glorify Christ for all ages.
A pillar of piety wast thou for the faithful, O most blessed Adrian, martyr and athlete, having put to shame the vanities of the godless and desired the beauty of Christ.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.