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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IX

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O ye faithful, with hymns let us magnify in oneness of mind the Word of God, Who from God came in His ineffable wisdom to renew Adam who had grievously fallen into corruption, and Who became ineffably incarnate of the holy Virgin for our sake.

¶2

Thou wast shown to be like the great sun, illumining creation with awesome signs and rays of the virtues; wherefore, celebrating thy truly luminous memory, we are enlightened with heartfelt feelings, O father.

¶3

Theotokion: O Virgin, bearer of the Light, drive the passions from my soul, and grant that I may behold, in pure manner, the beauty of the Savior Who shone forth ineffably from thine all-pure womb, as a light unto the nations, O most-hymned one.

¶4

The flock of monastics assembled by thee giveth praise day and night, having in their midst thy body, which poureth forth rivers of miracles abundantly and unceasingly enlighteneth their steps, O wise father.

¶5

Fulfilling the commandments of God, thou didst emit a radiance greater than that of the Sun, O father; and thou hast passed into never-waning light, praying that remission of sins be granted to those who faithfully honor thee, O ever-memorable Benedict.

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

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