Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel: “Hearken, ye women...”—
Irmos: O ye people, with glory let us honor the pure Theotokos, who received the fire of the Godhead in her womb without being consumed, and let us magnify her with hymns.
Thou hast been revealed by God as a physician for those who are sick in their transgressions, and a destroyer and expeller of evil spirits; wherefore, we call thee blessed.
Theotokion: He Who hath cast down the wicked slayer of man who of old deceived the first of our race, hath made His abode within thee, O most immaculate one, and saved us all.
Thou hast left the earth as the abode of corruption, O father, and hast made thy dwelling in the land of the meek; with them dost thou rejoice, delighting in divine sweetness.
Theotokion: We who have been saved by thee, O Mistress, with authority confess thee to be the Theotokos; for thou didst ineffably give birth to God Who hath destroyed death by the Cross, and Who hath drawn to Himself the assemblies of the venerable. With them do we praise thee, O Virgin.
Today is a day of festivity, for the whole flock of monastics summoneth us to a spiritual chorus, a banquet and meal of a life of incorruption.
Thou didst avoid the defilement of this most passionate world and, having laid waste to thy flesh with hunger, didst restore the strength of thy soul, O venerable one, and hast been enriched with heavenly glory, O ever-memorable one. Wherefore, cease not to pray for us, O John.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.