Ode III

Irmos: The bow of the mighty is become weak, and the strengthless have girded themselves with power; wherefore, my heart is established in the Lord.

Sessional hymn of the prophet, in Tone IV: Spec. Mel.: “Go thou quickly before…”—

Theotokion: Truly the saying of Isaiah hath been fulfilled: for the Virgin hath given birth to the incarnate Bestower of life, the Savior of our souls.

Troparia of the Prophet

Glory…: Sessional hymn of the martyr, in the same tone: Spec. Mel.: “Thou hast appeared today…”—

Receiving the full radiance of the Spirit, O glorious one, thou didst proclaim the ineffable mystery of the dispensation of the Word.

Now & ever…: Sessional hymn from the Pentecostarion.

Thou wast caught up to the heights of heaven, and didst show forth the radiance of piety, denouncing the impotence of the vanity of idolatry.

Isaiah prophesied Christ the Master, Who sustaineth the universe, as the all-precious Cornerstone set in Zion.

Troparia of the Martyr

Protected by the armor of the Cross, O martyr Christopher, thou didst endure wounds, and dost now delight, rejoicing, in that which thou didst ever desire.

Thy flesh was cut away by wounds, O Christopher, but thy God-loving soul was nourished with love, meditating on the delight of the kingdom.

Having cleansed thy soul of carnal passions, thou didst behold Him Who is God over all, O prophet who art most rich; and shining forth with the radiant beams of prophecy, thou didst say: “The Creator shall be born as a little Babe, Who will save us from corruption through the supplications of her who gave Him birth!”

Finishing the struggle of martyrdom, O glorious and blessed Christopher, thou didst receive a crown of victory from God. Him do thou beseech, that He deliver us from misfortunes.