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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode I

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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Irmos: Having traversed the depths of the Red Sea with dryshod feet, Israel of old vanquished the might of Amalek in the wilderness by Moses’ arms stretched out in the form of the Cross.

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Theotokion: Coming to thy womb from on high and becoming flesh, O all-pure one, God manifestly passed through it, raising up in Himself those who had fallen and making mortals His children by grace, O most hymned and pure Virgin.

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Enkindled by the love of Christ, O martyr Eulampius, thou didst reject the darkness of the world and didst fervently approach the immaterial light of heaven, O most blessed and all-wise one.

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Irmos: Having traversed the water as though it were dry land, and escaped the evil of Egypt, the Israelite cried aloud: Let us chant unto our Deliverer and God!

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Theotokion: O Virgin Mother Theotokos, entreat Christ Who was incarnate of thee, that He preserve the Russian land, and that He save our souls, in that He is merciful.

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Thy love for God averted the onslaught of torments, O all-wise martyr Eulampius, and through abstinence and standing firm thou didst truly burn up legions of demons, O greatly lauded one.

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Having strengthened an army of martyrs with thy divinely eloquent tongue, O thou who art most rich, thou didst bring to Christ a divine company, a catch of great richness, receiving with them imperishable crowns.

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Ye are a rule for monastics, O healers of the infirm and sorrowful. O shepherds of lost sheep, teach us to offer hymnody worthily unto you.

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Exalting our instructors, let us say: Ye are a holy seed, O venerable fathers, praise of the land of Russia and confirmation of your children!

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Rejoice, O honored Paisius our father, chief shepherd of the monastic folds, who guided ranks of monks to the heavenly pasture and hast instructed the ends of the Russian land!

¶11

Theodore, the monk of Svir, with many tears and a life of sorrow endured evils; yet, being steadfast and strong of mind, he spiritually begat a son, Leo, amid his pangs.

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

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