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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: The command of the iniquitous tyrant, opposed to God, raised up a lofty flame; but Christ, Who is blessed and all-glorious, spread a spiritual dew upon the pious youths.

¶2

Theotokion: Thou art our unashamed refuge, O Theotokos; wherefore, we beseech thee earnestly: Protect and preserve from evils thy servants who glorify thee.

¶3

God gave strength unto thee, His faithful servant, to crush the invisible enemy and to save the flock of Christ unharmed.

¶4

Offering up the unbloody sacrifice to Him Who seeth all things, thou wast shown to be greater than Aaron, O God-pleaser, for not with the blood of bullocks and goats, but with the Blood of Christ, dost thou sanctify the people.

¶5

Thou didst glorify the uncreated Trinity all throughout thy life, and now, with the angels and all the saints, thou dost chant to God the thrice-holy hymn, O wise Gregory.

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

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