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Isaac Lambertsen

At the Aposticha, these stichera, in Tone VI: Spec. Mel: “On the third day...”—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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Glory..., Now and ever..., Theotokion, in the same melody—

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The angelic hosts, O Christ, which stand before Thy throne, pray for the human race. Wherefore, at their entreaties, do Thou cast down the audacity of the pagans, bestowing peace upon all the faithful.

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Troparion, in Tone IV—

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Stichos: He maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.

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O ye ranks of angels, who ever hold chorus about the throne of the King of all. Preserve us who call upon you with faith, and deliver us all from torment.

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Stichos: Praise Him, all ye His angels; praise Him, all ye His hosts.

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The Father, God Who is over all, brought forth the only Word and the Spirit, and the hosts of heavenly intelligences, formless and immaterial, that hymn His three-Sunned glory.

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Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos! we cry to thee in company with Gabriel, for, having received the first Joy from on high, thou hast filled us all with joy.

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Supreme commanders of the heavenly armies, we, the unworthy, do ever entreat you, that by your prayers ye surround us with the protection of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us who earnestly fall down before you and cry aloud: Deliver us from misfortunes, in that ye are the leaders of the hosts on high.

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

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