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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IX

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Eve, through weakness, abode under the curse of disobedience; but thou, O Virgin Theotokos, hast put forth blessing for the world through the Offspring of thy child-bearing. Wherefore, we all magnify thee.

¶2

Dancing around thy Lover in the highest, O good virgin Irene, ask peace for the world and remission of offenses for those who with faith keep thy radiant and sacred memory.

¶3

Theotokion: As thou hast unashamed boldness before thy Son, O all-immaculate one, entreat Him to send peaceful order upon the world, and oneness of mind upon all the Churches, that we may all magnify thee.

¶4

Christ hath caused thee, as a martyr and virgin, to dwell within His bridal-chamber, where thou dost rejoice with the virgins and the armies of martyrs, O most lauded and crowned Irene. Wherefore, we all call thee blessed.

¶5

Opening the gates of heaven, He Who alone reigneth over all, the Giver of justice, received thy most immaculate soul, O namesake of divine peace. Wherefore, we all call thee blessed.

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

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