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Isaac Lambertsen

Aposticha stichera, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “O all-glorious wonder…”—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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O all-glorious wonder! For a star from the West—the venerable martyr Elizabeth—hath shown forth upon us; and having received the monastic habit, she became a standard of the virtues, the confirmation of monastics and adornment of ascetics. Wherefore, we honor thy memory, O right wondrous one.

¶2

Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone—

¶3

Troparion of the martyrs, in Tone IV—

¶4

Stichos: Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.

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Now & ever… Theotokion—

¶6

But if Vigil be celebrated, we chant the troparion twice, and “Virgin Theotokos, rejoice!…”, once.

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O all-glorious Princess Elizabeth, loving Christ thou didst minister unto Him and those close to thee; and having set aside thy worldly vesture and received the angelic habit, thou didst summon God-loving women to the bridal-chamber of thy heavenly Bridegroom. Wherefore, we hymn thy memory, O right laudable one.

¶8

Stichos: In congregations bless ye God, the Lord from the well-springs of Israel.

¶9

The crown of martyrdom adorneth the Grand Duchess, the goodly leader of monastics, who wholly forgave the malefactor and renounced this world. Let us adorn her with a wreath intricately woven of our hymns and songs, and, emulating her, let us offer mercy and ascetic feats as a gift to Christ, the Judge of our contest.

¶10

Glory…, in Tone VIII—

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We honor thee as an instructress of monastics and layfolk, O venerable martyr Elizabeth, for by thy path have we learned how to walk aright. Thou didst teach us to emulate Martha and Mary, and to walk with love for God and lovingkindness toward our neighbor. Having completed thy course, guide us thereto by thy heavenly aid.

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O unwedded Virgin who didst ineffably conceive God in the flesh, Mother of God Most High: Accept the entreaties of thy servants, O most immaculate one, granting unto all cleansing of transgressions; and, accepting now our supplications, pray thou that we all be saved.

¶13

Causing meekness, humility and love to dwell in thy soul, thou didst earnestly serve the suffering, O holy passion-bearer Princess Elizabeth; wherefore, with faith thou didst endure sufferings and death for Christ. With the martyr Barbara pray for all who honor you with love.

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The mystery hidden from before the ages and unknown even to the angels, through thee, O Theotokos, hath been revealed to those on earth: God incarnate in unconfused union, Who willingly accepted the Cross for our sake and, thereby raising up the first-formed man, hath saved our souls from death.

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

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