Irmos: O Lord, Bestower of light and Creator of the ages: guide us in the light of Thy commandments, for we know none other God than Thee.
Passing over to that life which perisheth not, O Arcadius, thou didst make haste to go to the sacred city and there didst bow down before the tomb of Life.
Theotokion: In manner transcending nature didst thou give birth unto the Son Who is without beginning, Who is equally eternal with the Father and became incarnate of thee, O all-immaculate Maiden. Wherefore, we proclaim thee to be the pure Theotokos.
Truly magnificent was the providence of the Master of all concerning thee, and wondrous and most glorious was His divine direction, O most blessed Arcadius!
Christ, Who of old lay in the arms of Symeon the divine elder, taking thought aforetime concerning thee, O Arcadius, guided thee, leading thee to a godly elder.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.