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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode V

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O Christ, Who separated the primal light from light, that Thy works may hymn Thee, the Creator, in light: direct Thou our paths in Thy light.

¶2

Withdrawing from the love of this deceitful world, thou didst greatly desire to follow the steps, ways and teachings of the great fathers, O Nestor. By thy supplications direct thou our paths in the light of their works, and grant that we also may be zealous therefor.

¶3

Theotokion: O most holy Virgin, who gavest birth to the Way of life: in that thou art full of loving-kindness, thou guidest to the straight paths those who walk paths of temptation. O Mistress, disdain me not who am astray, but, as thou gavest birth to the Guide of the lost, direct my paths in His light.

¶4

Protected by profound humility, O venerable one, thou didst cast down and trample underfoot the enemy who walketh in haughty vainglory; and by thy mediation before God, O father, grant humility also unto us, and guide our steps aright therein.

¶5

All had thee like an angel of God who lived thy life angelically; wherefore, thou wast vouchsafed to ascend to the rank of deacon, wherein thou didst set thy course aright. O Nestor, direct thou our paths in holiness.

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

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