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Irmos: The King of heaven, Whom the hosts of angels hymn, praise and exalt ye supremely for all ages!
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Having truly acquired thee as an animate pillar and model of abstinence, O father, we all honor thy memory, O John.
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Theotokion: Spurn not those who are in need of thine aid, O Virgin, and who hymn and exalt thee supremely forever.
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The multitude of monastics rejoiceth, and the assembly of the venerable and the righteous join chorus; for with them thou hast received a crown as is meet.
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Adorned with the virtues thou didst enter into the bridal chamber of ineffable glory, chanting a hymn unto Christ forever.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.