Irmos: O Master Who hast created all things in Thy wisdom, Thou hast established the earth as a weight upon the deep, planting its foundation upon the boundless waters. Wherefore, we all cry out, chanting: Bless the Lord unceasingly, O ye works of the Lord!
Katavasia: United in the unbearable fire, yet unharmed by its flame, the pious youths chanted a divine hymn in intercession: Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
Theotokion: May thine all-sweet name, redolent of myrrh, ever be in our mouths, O Theotokos; and may our hearts, which burn with divine love, call upon all creation to cry aloud: Bless the Mother of God unceasingly, O ye works of the Lord!
Be thou our helper, O blessed one, rescuing us from tribulations and pain, from temptations, upheavals and misfortunes, and fulfill the desires of our hearts which are for what is good, that, thanking God for thee, we may cry out: Bless the Lord unceasingly, O ye works of the Lord!
Thou didst cause the sovereign’s fever to abate, and, appearing to the empress in a dream, didst foretell that she would bear a child; wherefore, in thanksgiving she cried out: Bless the Lord unceasingly, O ye works of the Lord!
We are thy children, O blessed Xenia. Leave us not orphaned, but come to our aid. Forget not those who care for thy glory, but grant unto them joy, that we may all chant together: Bless the Lord unceasingly, O ye works of the Lord!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.