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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O Lord, Bestower of light and Creator of the ages: guide us in the light of Thy commandments, for we know none other God than Thee.

¶2

Entreating the God of mercy, O venerable father, as Elijah filled a cruse, so didst thou fill a great vessel with oil, a thing marvelled at by those who watched with faith.

¶3

Theotokion: He Who dwelleth in the heavens, so desiring, made His abode within thy pure womb, that He might make habitations for the Trinity out of us who proclaim thee to be the Theotokos, O pure one.

¶4

As one pure of soul, O most blessed Benedict, in ecstasy thou didst behold the whole earth resplendent as beneath a single light, for God so honored thee.

¶5

Working miracles in Christ, O Benedict, by thy supplication thou didst entreat the Judge of the contest, that water gush forth, and it remaineth to this day, proclaiming thy wonders.

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

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