¶1
Irmos: I have heard, O Lord, the mystery of Thy dispensation; I have understood Thy works, and have glorified Thy divinity.
¶2
With most grievous suffering thou didst struggle in the arena, O most blessed Thecla, and wast counted worthy of honors.
¶3
Theotokion: O Mary, unwedded Theotokos, make vain the hopes of our enemies and gladden those who hymn thee.
¶4
The wicked serpent hath been laid waste, for the virgin learned obedience by divine sufferings.
¶5
By divine boldness hath thy shame been overcome, for the fire at the heart of the Trinity set thee aflame.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.