Both now. Theotokion.
In supernatural wise from thee was born, according unto human nature, him that Redeemer is; and him, O thou unwedded Virgin, ceaselessly beseech to free from torment all, and from the fierce and fearful hades’ pains; and save him who is now in faith remov’d from us.
Ode vi. Irmos.
The lowest depth....
Death and the grave and judgment us await, impressing all our works; and out of these thy servant save, O lover of mankind, even him who thou removed hast.
Open, my Saviour, I beseech thee, unto him gone hence thy mercy’s door, that he, O Christ, in glory may in chorus sing, partaking of the gladness of thy mightiness.
Glory.
Deliver, Saviour, from iniquities thy servant for thy mercy’s sake, him whom thou now removed hast in faith; for none is justified by human works, O lover of mankind.
Both now. Theotokion.
The slayer of death and looser of the curse in flesh thou broughtest forth, God-bearing one, and all that die in faith he saves, as being good and lover of mankind.