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Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: With the law of Thy commandments, O Lord Who alone lovest mankind, enlighten my heart, I pray, and have mercy upon me.

¶2

Thy most honored icon “of the three hands” beareth clear witness unto all that thou art our might and strength; wherefore, we glorify thy maternal loving-kindness toward us.

¶3

With tears the venerable John of Damascus prayed to thee before thy precious icon; and thou didst quickly hearken to his prayer, and didst grant healing to his severed hand.

¶4

O mediatress of joy, accept the entreaties of thy servants, set at nought all the counsels of the adverse foe, preserve thy flock unharmed, and save us from all tribulations.

¶5

Delivered from transgressions by thy holy supplications, O blessed Theotokos, we all wisely bless thee.

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

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