Ode IX

Exapostilarion—

Irmos: It is not possible for men to behold God, upon Whom the ranks of angels dare not gaze; but through thee, O most pure one, hath the Word appeared incarnate unto men; and magnifying Him with the armies of heaven, we call thee blessed.

On the Praises, 4 stichera, in Tone I—

Theotokion: They who bless thee, O blessed one, are blessed by the Lord; for in the cave thou givest birth to the Master in Whom all the tribes of the earth are blessed.

Possessing a merciful soul, a pure heart, love unfeigned, and the patriarchate of Jerusalem, thou hast been numbered today among the choirs of holy hierarchs in the heavens.

From thy youth thou didst disdain transitory delights, O venerable one, and thou didst cleave unto the love of heavenly things, embracing poverty and chastity; wherefore, having been enriched by the grace of God, thou dost drive away sufferings and do away with sorrows, praying to the Lord for all. Twice

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—

Standing before the throne of the Master of all, thou dost joyously utter the thrice-holy hymn, O initiate of the sacred mysteries, finding rest with the elect and praying for those who honor thee.

When thou wast held in slavery, O Modestus, by thy humble and patient character thou didst move to meekness the cruel unbeliever who had purchased thee; and, healing his infirmities, thou didst enlighten him with the Faith, praying to the Lord for him.

Now & ever…: Theotokion—

The grace of the Spirit Who dwelt within thee revealed thee as a God-bearing pastor for the Holy City and a glorious worker of wonders for the faithful, which thou dost manifest through the remains of thy body.

A fulfiller of the Master’s precept, to do good unto those who hate us, with a divinely loving kiss thou didst receive those who had sold thee in Egypt, when they came to Jerusalem for commerce; and thou didst provide for them and give them gifts, praying to the Lord for them.

Thy sacred relics pour forth healings upon those who approach them with faith, healing every illness; and they scorch and drive away the demons, O glorious wonderworker.

Glory…, in Tone VII—

O splendid Modestus, thou shinest forth among the holy hierarchs like the sun shineth forth in the day, and thou shinest forth among the venerable like the moon among the stars. Wherefore, we hymn thy repose, O luminary of Sion and confirmation of the faithful.

As thou wast an emulator of the most blessed Savior here on earth, and desiring to be such also after thy departure hence, thou didst utter these words in prayer before thine end, O Modestus: “O Lord Jesus Christ, hearken unto me, Thy servant! Unto him who will invoke my name and keep the memory of me, the lowly one, be Thou a helper, and forsake him not, for my sake; but fill him with Thy good things, and grant him Thy rich mercies. Drive from his home and his cattle every illness, in that Thou art good and lovest mankind.”

O Mistress, who art more pure than the rays of the sun, with the beams of the true Light Who ineffably shone forth from thee, illumine our souls and sanctify our hearts with thy grace, O thou who art full of grace, guiding us to the love of the heavenly Light.

Now are the prophecies of the prophets fulfilled, for Mary cometh to give birth to the Restoration of men. The hosts of heaven hasten forth from on high, sending up glory unto Him Who for our sake desireth to be born. And kings from Persia arrive to fall down before Him in gladness.

Great Doxology. Troparion. Dismissal. First Hour.