¶1
Irmos: I have heard, O Lord, the mystery of Thy dispensation; I have understood Thy works, and have glorified Thy divinity.
¶2
This radiant solemnity of the venerable Zoticus hath now shone forth, summoning all to the celebration of the nativity of Christ.
¶3
Theotokion: O Theotokos, we have found thee to be a mercy-seat and impregnable refuge amid battles, and rulers bear thy dominion, O pure one.
¶4
Having been adorned with miracles, thou hast left us all-glorious miracles, thine honored corrections on earth, O all-blessed one, as a divine model.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.