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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: The Son and God, Who was begotten of the Father before the ages, and in latter times became incarnate of the Virgin Mother, hymn, ye priests, and exalt supremely for all ages!

¶2

The petition of us, the faithful, shall rest with the martyrs, and we shall share in their inheritance, hymning Christ and exalting Him supremely forever.

¶3

Theotokion: Thou hast been shown to be more exalted than the cherubim, O pure Theotokos, having borne in thy womb Him Who sitteth upon them. With the incorporeal ones we of earth also glorify and exalt Him supremely forever.

¶4

With heartfelt joy the choir of the steadfast athletes receiveth crowns from Christ in godly manner; it doth praise Him with splendor and exalt Him forever.

¶5

Stained with the streams of your blood, O right laudable ones, ye reign forever with Christ in the heavens, chanting with piety and exalting Him supremely forever.

Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.

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