Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “The heaven with stars…”—
Irmos: Every ear trembleth to hear of the ineffable condescension of God, for the Most High willingly came down even to the flesh, becoming man through the Virgin’s womb. Wherefore we, the faithful, magnify the all-pure Theotokos.
Thou shinest forth now, adorned with a crown of majesty, O initiate of the mysteries of Christ, and as a faithful hierarch thou hast truly clad thyself in righteousness. As thou joinest chorus in the sweetness of paradise, O wondrous one, pray thou earnestly to the Master in behalf of thy flock.
Theotokion: Full life do I reap, untainted by the tree of knowledge; for thou, O all-immaculate one, revealing the paths of life, hast blossomed forth Christ, the Tree of life. Wherefore, we, the faithful, magnify thee as Theotokos, O most pure one.
As a true patriarch, shining with faith and grace, thou hast now made thine abode, as is meet, where the chief seats and thrones and ranks of the patriarchs are, O most blessed father Leo. Wherefore, we all call thee blessed forever.
Having departed the storm of life, thou didst pass on to Christ, O most excellent Leo, finding rest in the place of verdure, where are the torrent of sweetness, light never-waning, ineffable gladness and abiding joy.
The glory of hierarchs, defender of the faithful and pillar of the virtues hast thou been shown to be, O divinely wise father. Wherefore, be thou ever mindful of those who hymn thee with love.
All the sinful have thee as intercessor, O all-holy Virgin. By thy maternal supplications render thy Son easily reconciled with us.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.