¶1
Irmos: Thou hast come, O my Lord, as a light into the world: a holy light turning from the darkness of ignorance those who hymn Thee with faith.
¶2
Theotokion: We set thee before us as an invincible weapon against the enemy, O Bride of God; for thee do we have as the steadfastness and hope of our salvation.
¶3
The two martyrs desired Thee, O Savior; and Thou Who art holy among the saints hast granted repose to Cyrus and John as is meet.
¶4
Thy work, O Good One, is the destruction of the enemy, and by the Cross Thou hast made martyrs of piety and crowned them with glory.
¶5
Having anointed themselves with virginity to love Thee alone with wisdom undaunted, John and Cyrus showed forth courage.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.