Irmos: Beholding the sea of life surging with the tempest of temptations, fleeing to Thy calm haven I cry unto Thee: Lead up my life from corruption, O greatly Merciful One!
Kontakion, in Tone II: Spec. Mel: “Seeking the highest....”—
Theotokion: Moses, great among the prophets, prefigured thee in the ark, the table, the candlestick and the jar, signifying the incarnation of the Most High which took place through thee, O Virgin Mother.
Christ called thee a true prophet, and the most exalted of the prophets, the Baptist and Forerunner of Life; for thou didst behold Him Whom the Law and the prophets foretold.
The fountain of miracles, the treasury of grace, thy sacred head, O Baptist, Prophet and Forerunner, could not bear to be concealed, and, having revealed itself, it poured forth springs of healing.
The Christ-loving and right glorious city doth set before itself thy precious and divine head, O Forerunner, as most rich praise, a radiant adornment and a splendid shield.
O prophet of God and Forerunner of grace, having obtained thy head from the earth like a most sacred rose, we ever receive healings, for again, as of old, thou dost preach repentance in the world
Ikos: Thou wast more exalted than all men, O John, as the Lord Himself bore witness. Hence, I fear to offer thee hymns of praise; yet, impelled by love, I have made bold to begin a hymn. Wherefore, deem me not to be an unworthy helper, that I may crown thy holy head, O thou of threefold riches; for thou dost preach repentance to the world.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.