Ode IX

Exapostilarion —

Irmos: Saved by thee, O pure Virgin, we confess thee to be in truth the Theotokos, magnifying thee with the incorporeal choirs.

On the Praises, 6 stichera, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “O all-glorious wonder…” —

Theotokion: With the rays of thy light illumine those who right faithfully confess thee to be the Theotokos, O Virgin, dispelling the gloom of ignorance and saving us from grievous misfortunes.

Spurn not the torrents of our tears, we entreat you, O holy fathers Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Philip, Hermogenes & Tikhon, and grant consolation unto all who call you blessed.

Irmos: Christ, the Chief Cornerstone uncut by human hands, Who united the two disparate natures, was cut from thee, the unquarried mountain, O Virgin. Wherefore, in gladness we magnify thee, O Theotokos.

Possessed of a merciful soul, a pure mind, a heart untroubled, a blameless faith, love unfeigned, excellent doctrine and the hierarchal dignity, thou hast now been admitted to the choirs of holy hierarchs in the heavens. Wherefore, we honor thee, O holy hierarch Peter, and with sacred hymns we all piously call thee blessed. Twice

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —

Fill our hearts with joy through your prayers unto God, O holy fathers and fervent helpers.

O most honored father, right wondrous and all-wise Alexis, thou didst please God in the monastic life. Thee did God choose first from thy youth as a pastor and great teacher for the reason-endowed sheep. Thou wast shown to be an instructor of priests and an all-radiant star for all the land of Russia, illumining with miracles all who with faith fall down before the shrine of thy relics. Wherefore, the choir of primates hath received thee. With them offer up supplication, entreating remission of sins for thy flock.

Now & ever…: Theotokion, in the same tone —

O all-radiant luminaries, emulators of the Trinity, Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Philip, Hermogenes & Tikhon, by your labors and struggles hath the gloom of ignorance been driven far from us who right faithfully call you blessed.

O father Jonah, divinely wise hierarch, having loved Christ from childhood thou didst cleave unto His love; and having through Him illumined thy heart with the divine rays of the All-holy Spirit, thou didst truly become radiant of countenance. Wherefore, grant thou those petitions which conduce to salvation to those who have recourse to thy temple, and entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

Theotokion: Light hath shone forth upon us from thy womb which knew not wedlock, O Virgin; and, illumined divinely by His radiance, the namesake of joy became light, O Theotokos who knewest not wedlock.

Let us praise the God-bearing fathers, who are radiant beacons brighter than the rays of the sun, supernaturally united with the Trinity, the Origin of light, the three-Sunned Unity. Twice

Thou didst finish the race and keep the faith, O blessed and holy hierarch Philip; for which cause Christ hath crowned thee with a splendid crown of righteousness and adorned thy confession, O right wondrous one. Wherefore, having received a heavenly inheritance, beseech the Savior in behalf of those who hymn thy memory.

With unceasing hymns do we call thee blessed, O Virgin Theotokos, who received One of the Trinity in thy womb and bore the transcendent Word in thy divine arms, without change or alteration.

O all-honored and right wondrous fathers Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Philip, Hermogenes & Tikhon, who increased the talent entrusted to you, ye have been counted worthy of the joy of your Lord; and stand now with the choirs of the holy hierarchs, adorned with the grace of divine splendor. Wherefore, with faith and love we praise your most radiant memory, magnifying Christ Who hath glorified His favored ones.

Glory…, in Tone VI —

O good and faithful servants, good husbandmen of the vineyard of Christ, ye bore the burden of the day, increasing the talent given you, and did not envy those who came after you. Wherefore, the gate of heaven hath been opened unto you. Enter ye into the joy of Christ the Master, praying in our behalf, O holy teachers.

O Theotokos, thou art the true vine which hast budded forth for us the Fruit of life. We beseech thee, O Mistress, with all the saints and the apostles: Entreat Him to have mercy on our souls!

That thou mightest receive crowns of glory as one incorrupt, O virgin martyr, in gladness of spirit and with firmness of mind thou didst endure all manner of tortures.

As a comely, beautiful and God-pleasing virgin, as an invincible martyr and the unblemished bride of the Master, thou hast soared aloft to the heavens on golden wings.

Thou didst shine forth rays of light, O radiant passion-bearer, and drivest away the darkness of demonic wickedness and the passions with the miracles ever given thee by God, O right wondrous one.

Gladdening the people, thy joyous day bringeth them together to hymn thy valiant struggles and contests, and thy courageous suffering, O great martyr, namesake of joy.