Irmos: Like a barren woman hath the Church of the nations given birth, and she could scarce bear the great assembly of children. Let us cry out to our wondrous God: Holy art Thou, O Lord!
Sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Having been lifted up…”—
As thou didst desire the freedom on high, O glorious one, thou art delivered from the yoke of slavery, O glorious one, having emulating the honored sufferings of Him Who in His loving-kindness became a servant.
Theotokion: The transcendent God poured Himself forth into thy womb without leaving the bosom of the Father, O most immaculate one, and became thy Son, saving mankind.
Shown to be above carnal understandings by divine favor, O martyr Boniface, rejoicing, thou didst readily endure every assault of evils.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Thou didst deny thyself, and didst go forth to struggles and contests against the enemy, armed with the Cross as a weapon; and having become a victor, thou hast been glorified, O martyr Boniface.
Sent to the company of martyrs, thou becamest a true martyr, suffering most mightily for Christ, O most lauded one; and thou didst give thyself to her who sent thee forth with faith, O blessed Boniface. Earnestly pray, that we all may receive perfect forgiveness.
Though I am sin-loving, I beseech thee who gave birth to the sinless God Who taketh away the sins of the world, O all-pure one: Have pity on my greatly sinful soul and wash away my many sins, for thou art the cleansing of sinners and the salvation and help of the faithful.
Stavrotheotokion—
She who in latter times gave birth in the flesh to Thee Who wast begotten of the unoriginate Father, beholding Thee hanging upon the Cross, cried out: “Woe is me, O most beloved Jesus! How is it that Thou Who art glorified as God by the angels art now crucified by iniquitous men, O my Son? I hymn Thee, O Long-suffering One!”
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.