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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

Drenched with the streams of thy blood, adorned with the beauty of thy wounds, O martyr, thou didst stand before God magnificently adorned with a crown of victory.

¶3

Theotokion: He Who hath created all things by His divine will made His abode within thy womb, O pure one, desiring to restore us who have fallen prey to corruption. Him do we exalt supremely for all ages.

¶4

The clouds of tortures did not dim thy courage and valor, O divinely wise martyr, nor did the enmity of the tormenters darken thy most splendid endurance.

¶5

Truly, O divinely wise athlete, thou hast been shown to be an invincible priest and martyr, a valiant warrior, an unshakable pillar, the confirmation of the faithful and an enemy of ungodliness.

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

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