II
ὁ αὐτός

Few were his words, but Thou didst hear;

His faith was great, and Thou wert near;

And first of men, with glad surprise,

He entered opened Paradise.

Be Thou for evermore adored!

The needy’s prayer was not abhorred.

τὰς ἑσπερινὰς ἡμῶν εὐχάς

(στιχηρὰ Ἀναστάσιμα)