Irmos: Seated in glory upon the throne of the Godhead, Jesus most divine hath come on a light cloud, and with His incorrupt arm hath saved those who cry: Glory to Thy power, O Christ!
The Theotokos: “I have heard the prophet who of old prophesied that Emmanuel would come when a certain sanctified virgin giveth birth. Yet I wish to understand how human nature will endure mingling with divinity?”
The Angel: “O joyous and most hymned one, the bush which was unconsumed when it received the flame revealed the all-glorious mystery which will be wrought in thee, for thou shalt remain a pure Ever-virgin after giving birth.”
The Theotokos: “Illumined with the radiance of God Almighty, O Gabriel, thou herald of the Truth, speak thou things most true: How shall I give birth to the incorporeal Word in the flesh, while remaining in mine incorrupt purity?”
The Angel: “As a servant I stand with awe and fear before thee, my Maiden Lady, and I am abashed to look upon thee; for as the rain descended upon the fleece, so will the Word of the Father descend upon thee, as is His good pleasure.”
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.