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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: My spirit riseth early unto Thee, O God, Who wast ineffably begotten of the Father and hast lifted up for us the horn of salvation.

¶2

Theotokion: Thee have we acquired as our hope of salvation, O Mother of God, and an invincible weapon against enemies, visible and invisible.

¶3

While in the flesh thou didst emulate the way of life of the incorporeal beings, O blessed Germanus; wherefore, thou hast received from God victory over the incorporeal foe and a crown of glory.

¶4

Loving voluntary poverty, without acquiring possessions thou didst live a life devoid of grief, amassing for thyself in heaven treasures which cannot be taken away, as saith the Gospels.

¶5

Cleansing thyself of every passion of flesh and soul, thou becamest a receptacle of the all-holy Spirit, by Whom thou wast enriched with spiritual gifts.

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

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