Irmos: All things are filled with awe at thy divine glory; for thou, O Virgin who hast not known wedlock, didst contain within thy womb Him Who is God over all, and gavest birth to the timeless Son, granting peace unto all who hymn thee.
Let us radiantly celebrate this luminous day, whereon a spiritual ray hath shone forth unto the salvation of the world in the nativity of the all-pure Bride of God, whereon also the icon of the Theotokos, like the morning star, announcing the day of deliverance, hath appeared to the land of Russia which languisheth in the darkness of misfortunes and sorrows. Wherefore, we cry to the most blessed one: Rejoice, for thou hast lighted a beacon of hope for us which cannot be extinguished!
Where sin increaseth, there doth the grace of God exceedingly abound. Wherefore, O Mistress, look down upon our weakness, see our boundless abasement, but behold also our faith, and hearken to our cry; and haste thou to assist us who are helpless, illumining us with thy mercy.
Let us not fear the dark powers of hell, but having put on the armor of light, let us manfully stand against them, having the all-hymned Theotokos as commander. For lo! she doth war mightily against the enemy and doth help the faithful who call upon her most pure name.
We confess thee in truth to be the Theotokos, and we honor the image of thy most pure countenance in an Orthodox manner. We turn away from every sin and vile act; we pray that we may be granted to do good, and, humbling our souls, we cry: Most holy Theotokos, save us!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.