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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: From the flame didst Thou pour forth dew upon the venerable ones, and didst consume the sacrifice of the righteous one with water; for Thou, O Christ, dost do all things soever Thou desirest. Thee do we exalt supremely for all ages!

¶2

Keeping the laws of the Almighty, O valiant martyrs and heirs of Christ, ye did not submit to the dominion of the iniquitous, nor did ye offer worship to the wicked demons.

¶3

Theotokion: Thou hast been adorned, O Virgin, having given birth to Christ the Lord Who is all-comely in beauty, Who illumineth the faithful with divine rays. Him do we exalt supremely for all ages.

¶4

Manifestly joined together in an excellent union, together ye took the easy yoke of the Lord upon your necks, O martyrs, and have been admitted to the flocks of the martyrs.

¶5

Having suffered for many days upon the tree of a cross, O all-lauded ones, ye portrayed the honored suffering of Him Who of His own will suffered for our sake. Him do we exalt supremely for all ages.

¶6

Stretched out, ye endured pangs and a most violent death, O holy ones; wherefore, ye have passed over to the life which is devoid of pain, hymning Christ for all ages.

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

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