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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IX

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “The heaven with stars…” —

¶2

Irmos: Thy birthgiving was shown to be incorrupt: God came forth from thy womb, appeared on earth as a mortal, and dwelt with men. Wherefore, we all magnify thee as the Theotokos.

¶3

Thou didst show thyself to be a servant of the Trinity, O Leontius, ministering blamelessly to Him before Whom every knee doth bend in heaven and on earth, and in the nether regions. And, chanting, we magnify Him as is meet.

¶4

Theotokion: Thou art more exalted than the ranks on high, O Virgin Theotokos, for thou alone didst experience the indwelling of the Most High, O blessed one. Wherefore, we all declare thee to be the Theotokos.

¶5

Desiring to look upon the glory of the Lord immaterially, thy face uncovered, thou didst divest thyself of power and authority, preaching the one Godhead in three Hypostases alone.

¶6

Glory…, Now & ever…: theotokion —

¶7

Thou wast glad in thy confession, and, as is meet, the Savior hath confessed thee before the Father. Him do thou entreat, O athlete, that all who magnify thy memory with faith may be saved.

¶8

Tried like gold by fire and torments, thou wast shown to be a worthy gift for God Most High, O most glorious athlete. Pray thou now in our behalf.

¶9

With thy mighty protection preserve us, thy servants, unharmed by the assault of the enemy, O pure one; for thee alone have we acquired as a refuge in needs.

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

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