Irmos: I will open my mouth, and with the Spirit will it be filled; and I shall utter discourse unto the Queen and Mother, and shall appear, keeping splendid festival; and, rejoicing, I will hymn her wonders.
Theotokion: O most immaculate one, as thou art the restoration of the fallen and strengthening of those who stand fast, I entreat thee: Set aright my mind, which hath fallen through sin, that I may glorify thee, O Mistress.
Canon of the venerable one, the acrostic whereof is: “I praise thee, the emulator of the Forerunner”, the composition of Joseph, in Tone IV—
Illumined by the light of grace, O venerable Joannicius, enlighten those who with faith celebrate thy memory, and by thy supplications deliver them from the darkness of sin.
Without turning back thou didst tread the path which leads to the heavenly city, O Joannicius, for the Holy Spirit guided thee, resting in thy heart.
Thou wast possessed of exalted humility, O Joannicius; wherefore, we entreat thee: Take pity on our lowliness, O venerable one, and ease all the pangs of our hearts.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.