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[... my] bonds; to You I will offer a sacrifice of blessing, and I will call upon the name of the Lord; and through these supplications, grant forgiveness.

[RUBRIC:] *Pʿox* [Alternating verse].

Having contended in the contests of battle, you were found victorious, holy martyrs; for you journeyed unto the heavenly city, Jerusalem, glorifying the Holy Trinity together with the ranks of the bodiless [hosts].

FOURTH TONE

[Tone IV] We who are gathered in the sanctuary of holiness to bless you, O Christ, through the intercessions of the holy [Name], do not disregard our supplications; you who alone are abundant in mercy, Christ, King of glory.

[Supplication / Małtʿankʿ:]

Near is the Lord unto all who call upon Him, unto all who call upon Him in truth. The Lord fulfills the desire of those who fear Him; He hears their prayer, and saves them. By the supplications of the holy martyrs, do not ignore our entreaties, [O Thou] Who...