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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IV

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

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!

¶2

Preserving the true word and genuine teaching, thou didst preach the Word Who with the Father is equally eternal, O right wondrous hieromartyr and wonderworker, vanquishing the falsehood of the thoughts of Arius.

¶3

Theotokion: Streams of thy gifts, wellsprings of healings and bestowals of divine riches were given thee by the life-giving hand of the Almighty Who was born of thy womb, O Bride of God.

¶4

Having acquired in thy heart the living water which floweth unto eternal life, O father, by thy sign alone thou didst show the most bitter waters which flowed out of the mountains to be salubrious.

¶5

Having served venerably as a priest and suffered lawfully, thou didst show forth a more splendid priesthood in the blood which thou didst shed for love of Him Who poured forth His precious blood for the deliverance of mankind.

¶6

In that grace did not delay to descend upon thee, working miracles thou didst give over to cruel demons those who bitterly slew thee in ungodly manner, O most blessed and sacred martyr of Christ.

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

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