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Ode IV

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Beholding Thee lifted up upon the Cross, O Sun of righteousness, the Church stood rooted in place, crying out as is meet: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!

¶2

The choir of Thy martyrs was shown to be adorned with the divine gifts of the apostles and prophets, O Master, being, through Thy providence, of their very number.

¶3

Assembled from divers walks of life, like a perfect model of the Church, ye were vouchsafed to save those who cry out together: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!

¶4

Theotokion: Taught of thee by divine words, O Theotokos, and beholding their fulfillment, delivered by thy birthgiving, we cry out to thee: ­Rejoice, O most immaculate Virgin!

¶5

Guided by the hand of the Master, Who of His own will endured death for their sake, the all-lauded assembly of martyrs cried out: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!

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

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