Irmos: O Christ God Who, without leaving the bosom of the Father, didst descend to earth: I have heard the mystery of Thy dispensation, and have glorified Thee, Who alone lovest mankind.
Dying a martyr’s death, thou didst hasten to the summit of the virtues, receiving a munificent reward for thy sacred ministry, O all-blessed one.
Theotokion: O Christ God, Who didst not leave the bosom of the Father when Thou wast incarnate of the Virgin: Preserve the flock of Thy dispensation, which doth worship Thee in godly manner.
Possessing a hierarch’s throne and having acquired a sacred life, O most honored one, thou didst proclaim and teach thy flock the Orthodox Faith.
The spiritually profitable sweetness of thy doctrines issueth forth like a wellspring, bringing gladness to those who partake thereof, and delighting our spiritual senses.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.