Irmos: The command of the iniquitous tyrant, opposed to God, raised up a lofty flame; but Christ, Who is blessed and all-glorious, spread a spiritual dew upon the pious youths.
As a God-seer thou didst wisely desire to behold the effulgence of God, O Theodore; wherefore, thou didst abandon all things visible, and, entering the darkness, wast counted worthy to see the Unapproachable One. Twice
Theotokion: In holy manner didst thou give birth to the Holy of holies, Who resteth in the saints and Who, though before incorporeal, became incarnate of thee in His great love for man, O most immaculate Virgin.
In nowise poisoned by the venom of the soul-destroying serpent, O all-blessed father Theodore, thou didst destroy the very memory of him, having acquired the continual memory of God in thy heart, O blessed one.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.