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Isaac Lambertsen

At the aposticha, the stichera from the Octoechos; and Glory…, in Tone VI—

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Noetically entering into the impenetrable cloud of ineffable light, the martyr and pastor learned the ineffable mysteries of Christ, for he was enlightened as a martyr and taught the mysteries as a pastor. Wherefore, he hath been crowned with a twofold wreath of heavenly glory, ever beseeching Christ in behalf of our souls.

¶2

Now & ever…: Theotokion, or this stavrotheotokion: Spec. Mel.: “On the third day…”—

¶3

Troparion, in Tone IV—

¶4

Seeing Thee crucified, O Christ, she who gave Thee birth cried out: “What is this strange mystery which I behold, O my Son? How is it that Thou diest on the Tree, suspended in the flesh, O Bestower of life?”

¶5

As thou didst share in the ways of the apostles and didst occupy their throne, thou didst find thine activity to be a passage to divine vision, O divinely inspired one. Wherefore, ordering the word of truth, thou didst suffer for the Faith even unto the shedding of thy blood. O hieromartyr Gregory, entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

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

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