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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O Christ my Savior, enlightenment of those who lie in darkness and salvation of the despairing: rising early unto Thee, O King of the world, may I be enlightened by Thy radiance, for I know none other God than Thee.

¶2

Theotokion: Thou alone, O blessed one, gavest birth ineffably for us to God, God the Word, the one visible Hypostasis in two natures, Who in His ineffable mercy became incarnate. Wherefore, pray thou, that He preserve those who hymn Thee.

¶3

Illumined with the light of piety, O divinely blessed one, thou drivest away the prince of darkness, flashing forth in the world like lightning, emulating the incorporeal ones in thy purity of life and manner of living.

¶4

Resplendent with all manner of miracles and illumined by the grace of God, O divinely wise one, thou becamest known as a treasury of healings unto all who love thee, O God-pleasing father, who art recognized as another prophet of God.

¶5

With the splendor of thy meek corrections, O father, thou didst drive away the dark hosts of the enemy; and rescuing from their rage those who have recourse to thee, thou hast lighted their way toward the Faith by thy divine teachings.

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

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