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.
Theotokion: Having thee as a wellspring of healings, who gavest birth to the Wellspring of life, O pure Virgin Theotokos, we draw forth health for our souls and restoration for our bodies.
Thou dost openly teach, O apostle, that every good gift and ever perfect gift is given to men by the Father of lights. Pray thou that those who hymn thee may share therein.
Illumined by the light of the divine Spirit and setting forth laws with Him, O valiant one, thou dost guide the Churches of the nations as an apostle of Christ, O most blessed teacher of the sacred mysteries.
Thou didst manifestly adorn the choir of the apostles as the first hierarch, O most wise one, anointed by the Word’s own action, in that thou art the disciple and brother of God, a most sacred preacher of sacred things.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.