Irmos: Every ear trembleth to hear of the ineffable condescension of God, for the Most High willingly came down even to the flesh, becoming man through the Virgin’s womb. Wherefore we, the faithful, magnify the all-pure Theotokos.
Following the steps of Christ Who suffered and died of His sufferings, O martyrs, ye accepted the trial of many wounds and, denouncing the worship of the ungodly enemies, were magnified and have manifestly become like the angels.
Theotokion: With thy noetic effulgence illumine our thoughts, hearts and understanding, O divinely joyous Maiden, that treading the paths of life aright, we may receive mercy, ever proclaiming thy praises.
Having fellowship with God, O most blessed ones, ye were shown to be burning coals of fire, and with grace ye utterly consumed the tinder of polytheism and have passed, rejoicing, over to the noetic Light, illumining our understanding, O divinely blessed ones.
Having set the feet of your souls upon the noetic Rock, O all-praised ones, ye were not shaken by the assaults of many torments. Wherefore, ever make steadfast our thoughts, which are shaken by the machinations of the enemy, O right victorious martyrs.
Ye have been caught up to the all-radiant citadel of martyric witness, to a great height, O athletes, and have been vouchsafed to receive the unshakable kingdom of God, O most sacred Mark and glorious Cyril. Pray ye that all of us may also receive it.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.