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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

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.

¶2

The abominable beast could not bear the divine sound of thy tongue, O sacred Michael, and condemned thee to banishment in a remote country; yet he was put to shame, beholding thy firmness, O sacred preacher.

¶3

Theotokion: Thou wast the beautiful vessel of the incarnation of the Word of God, O most immaculate Virgin; for, as blessed and all-glorious, in His great loving-kindness He took me wholly upon Himself.

¶4

The most sacred assembly of Christ is guided by thy teachings, O all-wise one; for thou wast an instrument sounded by the Spirit, O Michael, performer of the sacred mysteries, announcing the mighty works of the Almighty.

¶5

Wisely didst thou denounce the infamous adherents of the blasphemous impiety of Manes, openly preaching the veneration of the all-pure icon of Christ, the Mother of God and the saints, O venerable father Michael.

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

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