Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “The heaven with stars…” —
Irmos: Eve, through weakness, abode under the curse of disobedience; but thou, O Virgin Theotokos, hast put forth blessing for the world through the Offspring of thy child-bearing. Wherefore, we all magnify thee.
On the Praises, 6 stichera, idiomela —
Theotokion: O only pure and all-pure Ever-virgin, thou wast the abode of the Light Who hath illumined all and shown the saints to be most radiant, driving away the darkness of soul-corrupting passions now by the Spirit.
Behold, what is so good or so beautiful, it is written, as for the brethren, whom we now fittingly bless, to dwell in oneness of mind, in a place of splendor, in the mansions of heaven, in never-fading glory?
In Tone I: Having received the grace of healings from God, O most comely unmercenaries, ye fervently heal without fee the passions of our souls and bodies. Wherefore, bestowing health upon the faithful through you, Christ showeth you forth to the universe as steadfast luminaries. Him do ye beseech, that our souls be saved.
Theotokion —
How great is the temple, ever adorned with miracles, which ye ever visit, O right wondrous Cosmas and Damian, granting health to those who require it. Wherefore, ye are fittingly blessed.
Taking an abyss of healings from the mind of the Most High, O unmercenaries, ye pour forth healings upon all the faithful; for, supernaturally drawing saving remedies for the suffering of ailments from the treasuries of the Spirit, with mystical therapy ye heal the afflicted. Wherefore, when ye became temples of the life-creating Trinity, the Godhead manifestly dwelt within you. Pray ye to the Trinity, that our souls be saved.
Now & ever…: Theotokion, or this stavrotheotokion: Spec. Mel.: “As one valiant among the martyrs…” —
Today the angels, the divine apostles, the prophets, the venerable and all the righteous rejoice with us in your memory, O blessed ones; for, dwelling joyfully with them, ye pray for all the world.
The composition of Theophanes, in Tone II: Living actively with divine love and desire for the things to come, ye made straight the ways of salvation. Wherefore, having preserved the purity of your souls unsullied, ye stood fast against material things until the end; and made golden by the divine Spirit, without fee ye grant healing to the infirm, O sacred twain, radiant company, ye two enlightened and godly unmercenaries, who visit us amid our tribulations and pain and freely heal the afflictions of our souls.
O ye two divine and radiant unmercenary and most honorable God-bearers: ask remission of offenses, amendment of life and deliverance from all evils for us who praise you forever.
The composition of Germanus, in the same tone: Vouchsafed great gifts, O all-praised ones, ye lived a humble life on earth; and going about everywhere, freely healing the sufferings of the sick, ye were shown to be conversers with the angels. O wise Cosmas and Damian, all-comely brethren, heal also our sufferings through your supplications.
What speech sufficeth to describe the unmercenaries’ grace of healing? For, after God, they are the saving physicians of the whole world.
Stichos: In the saints that are in His earth hath the Lord been wondrous; He hath wrought all His desires in them.
With thy mighty protection, O pure one, preserve all of us, thy servants, unharmed by the assaults of the enemy; for thee alone have we acquired as our refuge amid tribulations.
The pool of healing cured but one person every year, but the temple of the unmercenaries healeth a great multitude of the infirm; for inexhaustible and unmovable are the riches of the saints. Through their supplications, O Christ, have mercy upon us.
Stichos: Behold, what is so good or so joyous as for brethren to dwell together in unity?
The composition of Germanus, in the same tone: The choir of the saints rejoiceth forever, for they have inherited the kingdom of heaven. And the earth which received their relics emitted a sweet fragrance, for they were servants of Christ, who have made their abode in everlasting life.
Glory…, the composition of Theophanes, in Tone IV —
Possessed of a wellspring of healings, the holy unmercenaries grant healing to all in need, for they have been vouchsafed great gifts by Christ the Savior, the ever-flowing Wellspring. For the Lord told you, in that ye are emulators of the apostles: “Behold, I have given you authority over unclean spirits and every disease.” Wherefore, having lived well according to His commandments, ye freely received. Freely give also, healing the sufferings of our souls and bodies.
Beholding Christ, Who loveth mankind, crucified, His side pierced by a spear, the all-pure one cried out: “What is this, O my Son? How have the ungrateful people rewarded Thee for the good things Thou didst do for them? And dost Thou hasten to leave me childless, O most Beloved? I marvel, O Compassionate One, at Thy voluntary crucifixion.”
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.