Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “Hearken, ye women…” —
Irmos: Every ear trembleth to hear of the ineffable condescension of God, for the Most High willingly came down even to the flesh, becoming man through the Virgin’s womb. Wherefore we, the faithful, magnify the all-pure Theotokos.
Theotokion: Thou wast the dwelling-place of God, containing the Infinite One, Who before was incorporeal, in thy womb, and giving birth to Him for us, incarnate. Him do thou now entreat, O pure one, that He grant remission of transgressions unto all who with faith ever magnify thee.
Having shared in death, ye were partakers of the glory of Christ, O holy martyrs, and have been splendidly adorned with a diadem. And ye stand before God, asking salvation of soul for us, O right glorious ones.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Ye were shown to be lawful soldiers of Christ and invincible martyrs, O most wise Arethas and those who diligently suffered with thee, together with the women passion-bearers and the virgin maidens. Wherefore, we beseech thee earnestly: Make supplication in our behalf!
Direct my life, O Word of God, and by the entreaties of Thy favored ones who love Thee, O Master, pilot me, and count me worthy to have a share with them, overlooking my sins, in that Thou art good and lovest mankind.
God was the fulfiller of the prophecy of Arethas, raising up the courageous Elesbaan, who pursueth and slayeth legions of the ungodly, and Negranes, who is upborne and filled with gladness, unto the bringing low of the impious Omiritus.
Saved by thee, O Mistress, we confess thee to be the Theotokos; for ineffably thou gavest birth unto God Who hath destroyed death by the Cross and hath drawn to Himself multitudes of martyrs. With them we praise thee, O Virgin.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.