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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Wherefore hast Thou turned Thy face from me, O Light never-waning? And why hath a strange darkness covered me, wretch that I am? But turn me, and guide my steps to the light of Thy commandments, I pray.

¶2

Watered by the wellspring of the sacred pastor who hath given drink to the whole world with golden teachings, thou didst put forth good works as grain, O Olympia, whereby thou dost nourish the hearts of those who honor thee.

¶3

Theotokion: Of His own will, God the divine Word made His abode within a womb which knew not wedlock; and He became a visible man, preserving thee a virgin, O all-pure one. Desiring Him, the maidens followed Him in fasting with a splendid life.

¶4

Having strengthened thy glorious soul with blessed hope, O Eupraxia, rejoicing thou didst patiently and with purity of mind endure hunger for many days, nurtured with immaterial food.

¶5

Having died to the world, ye inherited immortal life and have been vouchsafed the blessed bridal chamber, O divinely blessed and most honored ones, who kept your lamps alight with the oil of fasting.

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

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