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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: The birthgiving of the Theotokos saved the pious children in the furnace — then in figure, but now in deed — and it moveth all the world to chant to Thee: Hymn ye the Lord and exalt Him supremely for all ages!

¶2

Thou didst suffer valiantly, O blessed Irene, and didst cast down the tyrant, having as thine invincible aid the power of thy Master assisting thee; and thou didst cry out: Hymn the Lord, and exalt Him supremely forever!

¶3

Theotokion: The Wisdom of God, the Fashioner of all, making His abode within thy womb, O Mother of God, made thee a temple, noetic and animate, for Himself, and hath saved the world, which crieth out: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely forever!

¶4

Wounded with youthful love, thou didst follow after thy Bridegroom, bearing His sufferings and wounds on thy body, and crying aloud: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely forever!

¶5

Thine endurance amid torments mocked those who place their trust in vanity and ungodliness, O crown-bearer Irene; and thou didst chant with faith: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely forever!

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

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