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Ode VII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: The children of Abraham in the Persian furnace, afire with love of piety more than with the flame, cried out: Blessed art Thou in the temple of Thy glory, O Lord!

¶2

Looking to thy coming joy with radiant countenance and purity of mind, O most blessed martyr Porphyrius, mercilessly lacerated thou didst disdain thy torments.

¶3

Theotokion: As Theotokos, thou gavest birth to Him Who is more comely than all creation, for thou wast truly the most holy abode of God. Blessed art thou among women, O most immaculate Mistress!

¶4

God Who saved the three youths in the furnace manifestly accepted thee as a sacrifice of sweet savor when thou wast burned alive in the fire for His sake, O blessed athlete Porphyrius.

¶5

Adorned with the strength of thy soul and body, O most lauded Seleucius, thou didst cast down all the might of the tyrant, crying out: Blessed art Thou, O my God and Lord!

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

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