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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode I

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Once, the power of the Almighty overwhelmed Pharaoh’s whole army in the deep, and the incarnate Word hath destroyed pernicious sin. Most glorious is the Lord, for gloriously hath He been glorified.

¶2

Having fought the good fight, O martyr, and received a splendid crown, thou now standest, illumined, before the immaterial Light and dost partake thereof. Wherefore, we beseech thee: Enlighten us by thy prayers.

¶3

Theotokion: The incorporeal Word, incarnate of thee in godly manner in the magnitude of His love for mankind, O all-pure one, drew nigh to suffering; and the most glorious Lord hath poured forth dispassion upon men, for gloriously hath He been glorified!

¶4

Thy splendid festival, O martyr, hath joyously summoned us all to a banquet today, setting before us the struggles of thy suffering, thy courage and resolve; and, delighted thereby, we bless thee with faith and love.

¶5

Thou didst understand that the Lord, the Author of life, Who is past comprehension was slain in the flesh on the Cross; and thou didst love thy voluntary death of suffering. Wherefore, thou hast received immortal glory.

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

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