Ode IX

Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “Hearken, ye women…” —

Irmos: Christ, the Chief Cornerstone uncut by human hands, Who united the two disparate natures, was cut from thee, the unquarried mountain, O Virgin. Wherefore, in gladness we magnify thee, O Theotokos.

On the Praises, 4 stichera, in Tone VI: Spec. Mel.: “Having set aside…” —

Theotokion: The prophecies of the prophets have now reached their end, O most pure Virgin Maiden, for thou hast given birth for us to God incarnate. Wherefore, with the angel we cry out to thee: Rejoice, O Mistress!

With the outpouring of your blood, O martyred athletes, ye destroyed the delusion of idolatry, ­receiving as reward for your torment a habitation and a resting-place in heaven.

Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “Heaven with stars…” —

Irmos: Saved by thee, O pure Virgin, we confess thee to be in truth the Theotokos, magnifying thee with the incorporeal choirs.

Having set aside all care for earthly things, and cast the tyranny of the passions far away from yourselves, O venerable and God-bearing fathers, ye made your abode in the wilderness, and, having cleansed your hearts, ye were illumined with grace, and, shining forth like lamps, ye enlighten the whole world, driving darkness away from those who honor your holy memory. Twice

Theotokion —

Behold! in place of prison, fetters, fire and wounds, O glorious martyred athletes who are most rich, ever-shining light, spaciousness, the coolness of joy, and goodly grace have been given you.

The spiritual luminaries which shone forth in the firmament of the Church in latter times guide to the calm haven those tempest-tossed upon the deep and engulfed by the pleasures of life; and they dispel the darkness of sin, still the tempest of the passions, turn men away from the evil way which leadeth to destruction, and pray with boldness for the salvation of our souls.

Theotokion: O holy Mistress, help us sinners, and deliver our homeland from the evil foe. We beseech thee: keep us under the shelter of thy wings.

Having completed the divine course of your honorable suffering, ye make your abode amid the splendors of God, where the choirs of the ranks of the angels, the multitudes of the righteous and the assemblies of the martyrs are, O ever-memorable ones.

No longer do ye behold the glory of the Lord in indistinct images, but face to face, the reflection having been broken: that glory which eye hath not see, nor ear heard, which hath not entered into the heart of men, but which God hath prepared for those who love Him. Yet having been vouchsafed these good things, forget us not, but pray that we may be saved who celebrate your memory.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

The divinely wise Eulampius and the honorable Eulampia, the two fraternal athletes, have been enriched with majesty by the providence of God; for they shine with martyric splendors and the effulgence of healings.

Glory…, in Tone VIII —

Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone —

From thee, O pure Maiden, hath God, Who transcendeth being, robed Himself in the essence of a human being in His great loving-kindness, without confusing the understanding of both natures, but being one Son with two natures after His birth.

Having lifted the cross to your shoulders and crucified the flesh with the passions and lusts, ye crushed the head of the serpent. Show us forth as vanquishers of sin, and teach us to offer fruits worthy of repentance.

Truly ye acquired every virtue, and every gift was given you. Yet save your flock, praying for them.

O Mistress, accept the supplication of thy servants, and deliver us from all want and grief.

We have accepted the commandment, Give thanks for all things, that we may praise God, in that He hath given you to us, O holy guides to His kingdom.

O our intercessors, pray ye earnestly for the land of Russia, and save all who celebrate your memory with faith.

Let us honor the divinely wise elders, the radiant beacons, the strugglers for piety, the teachers of the virtues, the instructors of the Faith, who pray for us.

O Virgin Mother of the Lord, thou delight of the angels, joy of the sorrowful, intercessor for Christians: Help us, and deliver us from everlasting torments.

Great Doxology. Troparion. Litanies. Dismissal. First Hour.