Katavasia of the Transfiguration

(Tone 4)

Ode 1. The choirs of Israel passed dry-shod across the Red Sea and the watery deep; and beholding the riders and captains of the enemy swallowed by the waters, they cried out for joy: ‘Let us sing unto our God, for He hath been glorified.’

Ode 3.  The bow of the mighty hath waxed feeble and the weak have girded themselves with strength: therefore is my heart established in the Lord.

Ode 4.  I have heard of Thy glorious Dispensation, O Christ our God: how Thou wast born of the Virgin, that so Thou mightest deliver from error those who cry aloud to Thee: Glory to Thy power, O Lord.

Ode 5.  Thou hast parted the light from the original chaos, that Thy works might celebrate Thee in light, O Christ, as their Creator: do Thou direct our paths in Thy light.

Ode 6.  In mine affliction I cried unto the Lord, the God of my salvation, and He hearkened unto me.

Ode 7.  Of old the Abrahamite Children in Babylon trampled down the flame of the furnace, whilst crying out with hymns: O God of our Fathers, blessed art Thou.

Ode 8.  In Babylon the Children, burning with zeal for God bravely trampled upon the threat of the tyrant and the fire; thrown into the midst of the flames but refreshed with dew they sang: ‘O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord.’

Ode 9.  Thy birthgiving was undefiled: God came forth from thy womb, and He appeared upon earth wearing flesh and made His dwelling among men; therefore we all magnify thee, O Theotokos.

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