Glory..., Now and ever...: Theotokion, in the same tone & melody—
On “Lord, I have cried...,” these stichera, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel: “Thou hast given a sign...”—
O fathers of heavenly mind, ye were invincible martyrs, most laudable hierarchs and beacons of the universe, immovable pillars of the Church of God and foundation for the dogmas, instructors of the pious and destroyers of falsehood, luminous guides for our souls, fellow citizens with the angels and champions of the Trinity.
With divine discourses let the glorious Ephraim be blessed, together with the divinely wise Basil, the great Capito, the godly Agathadorus, Elpidius and Ætherius, and the glorious Eugene; for, having lived venerably and suffered in sacred manner, they were shown to dwell in the kingdom of heaven.
Having slain carnal knowledge with feats of asceticism, the glorious Basil restored a dead man to life by invoking the name of God; and the most sacred shepherd Capito, rejoicing while standing in the midst of the flame, was seen to be unconsumed. By their supplications, O Thou Who lovest mankind, grant us the means of atonement and Thy great mercy.
Take away the defilement of my passionate heart, O most hymned Theotokos, cleanse thou all the wounds and corruption thereof which cometh from sin, O pure one, and still the wavering of my mind; that I, thy wretched and unprofitable servant, may magnify thy power and thy great assistance.
Stavrotheotokion—
The pure one, beholding Christ, Who loveth mankind, crucified, His side pierced by a spear, cried aloud, weeping: “What is this, O my Son? How have the thankless people rewarded Thee for the good things Thou hast done for them? And dost Thou make haste to leave me childless? I marvel, O Compassionate One, at Thy voluntary crucifixion!”
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.