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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IV

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: I have heard, O Lord, the mystery of Thy dispensation; I have understood Thy works, and have glorified Thy divinity.

¶2

The choir of the heavenly hosts witnessed thy valor from on high and marvelled at the might of thy struggles, O athlete Hermias.

¶3

The torrents of thy blood have extinguished the fire of polytheism and have been shown to be dew for the faithful, O right wondrous martyr and passion-bearer.

¶4

Theotokion: O all-hymned Mistress, in manner past recounting thou gavest birth to Him Who resteth in His saints; wherefore, we honor thee with hymns.

¶5

Bedewed by the grace of the Trinity, O most glorious martyr, thou didst remain unconsumed, standing in the midst of the fire for three days.

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

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