Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “With the disciples…”—
Irmos: The bush which burnt with fire yet was not consumed showed forth an image of thy pure birthgiving. And now we pray that the furnace of temptations which rageth against us may be extinguished, that we may magnify thee unceasingly, O Theotokos.
Assembling together, all the people of the parts of city of Serdica splendidly glorify thy sacred memory with voices of song; wherefore, accept these hymns, even though they are unworthy, for, having thee as a mediator before Christ the Savior, we have hastened to offer thy hymnody unto thee.
Theotokion: O Virgin Theotokos, thou didst bear in thine arms as a babe Him Whom the Father begat before the morning-star, and Who in latter times became incarnate for us, ungrateful though we are. With the martyrs entreat Him in behalf of those who praise thee with faith.
O martyr, direct unto God the petitions of thy servants, which we have offered unto thee with all the desire of our hearts, and by thy supplications unto God deliver those who honor thine all-radiant memory from misfortunes and perils.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Thou didst bravely endure the burning fire for the sake of Christ, and protected by His love thou didst receive mighty steadfastness in thy heart and the kingdom of heaven. Wherefore, forget not us who honor thee with love, O divinely wise crown-bearer George.
Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone—
Let the all-glorious martyr George, who put the Moslems to shame by the wisdom of the Spirit of God, who was glorified by enduring a fiery death for Christ’s sake, and ever prayeth for his native land, be hymned by us with divine songs as is meet.
Like a fragrant flower in the valleys, like a tree planted by rivers of waters, did the martyr George shine forth splendidly in virtues and sufferings. Wherefore, rendered fragrant of soul, with radiant countenance we cry out to him: Rejoice, O seal of athletes and help of the faithful!
Daniel described thee beforehand as the unquarried mountain from whence, without the aid of men’s hands, the all-precious Stone was cut Who crushed all the deception of idolatry. And in thy train the choirs of the martyrs have been led into the fragrance of thy peace. With them pray thou for us, O all-pure Mary, Virgin Mother.
On the Praises, 4 stichera, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Called from on high…”—
When, called from on high by divine providence, thou wast enflamed by divine desire, thou didst spurn all things in this life and didst strive to do the commandments of God, neither fearing the threats of the tyrants nor being deceived by delight in quickly fleeting things, but desiring the good things which pass not away, which thou hast received, rejoicing, in the kingdom of Christ our God. Him do thou entreat, that He save and enlighten our souls.
When the iniquitous ones cast thee into prison, then, strengthened from on high by the power of the Spirit, thou didst show thyself to be as strong as adamant, ready to endure tortures bravely, to preach Christ with wisdom, and, as a faithful servant, to set thy hope on Him. And in this thou didst not err, for thou hast won a dwelling-place with the choirs of the martyrs and hast been crowned by Christ our God. Him do thou entreat, that He save and enlighten our souls.
By the providence of the Most High the ungodly brought thee to trial, O much-suffering George, and with lying words desired to ensnare thee; but thou didst put their deception greatly to shame and didst openly preach the Gospel of Christ. And He strengthened thee and preserved thy body unharmed by the fire, while He caused thy soul to dwell in the kingdom of heaven. Him do thou entreat, that He save and enlighten our souls.
The providence of the Most High tried the endurance of thy soul like gold in fire, and He cast the firmness of thy faith in God and thy love, the divine queen of the virtues, into an excellent ornament for the kingdom of heaven. And he did not permit thy body to be consumed by the fire, but preserved it unharmed, as a treasure of great price and a source of grace for those who flee unto Christ our God. Him do thou entreat, that He save and enlighten our souls.
Glory…, in Tone VIII—
Come, O ye faithful, and let us all hasten to the honored memorial of the all-glorious athlete George, who shone forth in the city of Serdica. For, lo! his most precious relics lie before us, emitting waves of sweet fragrance and glorifying our Faith; and his spirit, dwelling in the heavenly mansions, receiveth the enjoyment of the good things which God hath prepared for those who love Him. And standing in gladness before the throne of the Master, he prayeth for those who with faith and love revere his most honored memory.
O Mistress, accept the supplications of thy servants, and deliver us from all want and grief.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.