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 all who walked well upon the earth, O father Gerasimus, thou didst acquire love, faith, hope, temperance, wisdom, abundant prayer and ineffable abstinence, delighting in pure ascents.
Theotokion: Bearing Emmanuel on thine arms as a babe, O pure and divinely joyous one, thou didst cry out: O my sweetest Child, how can I nourish Thee at my breast Who nourishest all things? How can I wrap in swaddling clothes Thee Who wrappest the sea in mist?
O, the wonder! How hast thou subjected a wild beast to thy command, as though he were a rational creature, O venerable Gerasimus who servest God Who doth glorify thine angelic life with signs, countless wonders and miracles.
Thou hast been shown to be the confirmation of monastics and the instruction of those who keep silence, O God-bearer; for thou didst travel the most narrow path of abstinence, ever expanding thy soul with divine hope. Wherefore, thou hast found a spacious habitation among the mansions of the elect.
Thou didst flourish in the courts of our God like a stately palm tree, and like a cypress wast thou exalted by the high praises of God, O father. Wherefore, we all faithfully celebrate thy memory, wherein we pray: Save us from all temptations!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.