Irmos: He Who of old gathered the waters into one at His divine behest, and parted the sea for the people of Israel, is our God and is most glorious. To Him let us chant, for He hath been glorified!
O most merciful Savior, help me to hymn Herman, Thy favorite, illumining the eyes of my benighted soul, that he who is glorious among Thy saints may be glorified to the ends of the world.
Theotokion: Thou didst cure the young Herman of a deadly ailment, O Theotokos, hearkening to his ardent entreaty; wherefore, disdain us not, who fall down before thee and call upon him to supplicate thee.
Having attained unto the land of the meek, being thyself meek, merciful and pure, O father, still thou the present tempest of my heart, that, in divine tranquility, I may hymn thee.
Irmos: Overwhelming power once laid low the whole army of Pharaoh in the deep, and the incarnate Word hath destroyed pernicious sin. All-glorious is the Lord, for gloriously hath He been glorified.
Desiring from thy youth to seek out the heavenly homeland and to labor for God alone, O venerable Herman, thou didst entrust thyself to the protection of heaven, having Sergius and Herman of Valaam as thy constant helpers.
Theotokion: O all-holy and pure Virgin, enlighten and hallow my thoughts and soul, I pray thee, dispelling the clouds of mine ignorance, and removing the darkness of sin, that I may bless thee as is meet.
Having cleared thy soul with godly cultivation, O father Spyridon, thou didst become God-like and wast enriched by the most radiant splendor of the divine Spirit. Wherefore, thou dost illumine those who sincerely bless thee.
Having the commandments of the Lord continually in thy heart, thou didst never give thy body over to the ways of slothfulness, ever laboring, and enlightening thy soul with divine effulgence.
Taking thee from a flock as He had David, the Creator appointed thee as a most eminent shepherd of the rational flock, shining forth in simplicity and meekness, and adorned with guilelessness, O venerable pastor.
Loving God above all else, thou didst commit thy whole life to Him, cherishing most of all thy conversation with the choirs on high. Yet thou didst not neglect love for thy brethren, O venerable one, praying and crying out with them: O Jesus most sweet, save us sinners!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.