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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

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!

¶2

Theotokion: Confessing thee to be the true Theotokos, like the angel we cry out to thee: Rejoice! For thou alone on earth gavest birth to our Joy, O pure, blessed and joyous one.

¶3

Defending yourselves with the shield of piety, and taking up the Cross as a spear, O Thyrsus of valiant mind, thou didst cut down the hordes of the invisible foe, O divine glory of the martyrs.

¶4

Afire with love for the Almighty, thou didst manfully enter the tribunal of the tyrant, and, having suffered patiently, thou didst break asunder the great serpent, O athlete Philemon.

¶5

Showing the power of the enemy to be drowned in the depths of thy courage and patience, O Adrian, thou wast vouchsafed the kingdom which shall be immovable for all ages.

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

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