¶1
Irmos: The King of heaven, Whom the hosts of angels hymn, praise and exalt ye supremely for all ages!
¶2
Rejoice, O Mary full of grace! The Lord is with thee, and for thy sake is with us forever!
¶3
Rejoice, O joyous one, for, having given birth to thy Creator, the Savior of all creation, thou shalt rejoice forever!
¶4
We raised a mighty cry to heaven, and the most good one heard us; wherefore, we hope in her forever.
¶5
Let us purify ourselves, let us sanctify ourselves, let us set aside sin which impedeth us, that unhindered we may hymn the most pure one forever.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.