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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VI

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: The uttermost abyss hath surrounded us, and there is none to deliver us. We are accounted as lambs for the slaughter. Save Thy people, O our God, for Thou art the strength and correction of the weak!

¶2

Heaven and earth rejoice; and men join chorus, celebrating the yearly festival of those who, with steadfast mind, valiantly endured blessed sufferings for Christ.

¶3

Theotokion: O most immaculate one, who in the blossoming forth of the Fruit of thy womb didst cause the malice of the enemy, which sprouted forth of old through transgression, to wither away: uproot the soul-corrupting and thorny thoughts which blossom in my soul.

¶4

With thy goodly virtues thou didst honor the all-good God, O Eutropius, and didst overcome the wiles of the enemy. Wherefore, all men honor thee, hoping to receive through thee remission of ­transgressions.

¶5

Pouring forth streams of healings, ye have driven away the burning heat of sickness and sorrow, O wise ones, sending forth good health upon all who ever piously have recourse to your protection.

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

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