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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IX

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Christ, the Chief Cornerstone uncut by human hands, Who united the two disparate natures, was cut from thee, the unquarried mountain, O Virgin. Wherefore, in gladness we magnify thee, O Theotokos.

¶2

As precious gifts thou didst bring to the munificent Master thy God-pleasing virtues, and those who have been delivered from heresy by thee, magnifying the Creator of all, O venerable father.

¶3

Theotokion: The Master, Who for our salvation became a man, hath given thee, O pure one, as a mediator, protection and healing, unto all who glorify thee with faith and magnify Him with love.

¶4

With the showers of thy tears thou didst quench the flame of the passions; thou didst serve the Creator with dispassion, and hast been vouchsafed greater glories, O Porphyrius, ever hymning and magnifying Him.

¶5

Joining chorus with the angels, saints and the venerable on high, O father Porphyrius, entreat the Lord and Benefactor in behalf of those who hymn and praise thee with faith.

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

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