Irmos: The desert, the barren Church of the nations, blossomed like a lily at Thine advent, O Lord; and therein hath my heart been established.
Sessional hymn, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Having been lifted up…”—
Christ hath shown thee to be the enlightenment of those in darkness, a star shining forth in the heights of the Church, O most lauded and venerable one, adornment of fasters.
Theotokion: O most immaculate one, by thy divine mediation heal thou my soul which is afflicted by the passions and all manner of assaults by most wicked demons, I pray.
Emulating Him Who took upon Himself the Cross and hath enlightened the world, O Cassian, thou didst crucify thyself to worldly pleasures, overcoming the wiles of the demons.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion—
Thy heart was full of wisdom, O all-wise one, and through the Holy Spirit thou hast poured forth an abyss of teaching, which giveth drink to the flock of monks.
As one venerable, thou didst offer thyself to God; and, illumined by goodly visions, O Cassian, thou didst shine like the sun in the splendor of thy divine teachings, ever enlightening the hearts of all who honor thee. Earnestly entreat Christ in behalf of those who praise thee fervently with love.
As one who loveth sin, I beseech thee who gavest birth to our sinless God Who taketh away the sins of the world: O all-pure one, take pity on my greatly sinful soul and cleanse me of my manifold sins; for thou art the cleansing, salvation and aid of the faithful.
Stavrotheotokion—
The ewe-lamb, beholding Him Who was crucified upon the Tree of His own will, said, weeping and lamenting: “How hath the thankless assembly of the Jews rewarded Thee, O my Son, Who delighted them with many and great gifts? Yet do I hymn Thy long-suffering, O my God!”
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.