Ekos 1

Creator of angels and Lord of hosts, as of old Thou didst open ear and tongue to the deaf and dumb, likewise open now my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Thy most holy name, that I may cry to Thee:Jesus, Most-wonderful, Angels’ Astonishment! Jesus, Most-powerful, Forefathers’ Deliverance! Jesus, Most-sweet, Patriarchs’ Exaltation! Jesus, Most-glorious, Kings’ Stronghold! Jesus, Most-beloved, Prophets’ Fulfillment! Jesus, Most-marvelous, Martyrs’ Strength! Jesus, Most-peaceful, Monks’ Joy! Jesus, Most-gracious, Presbyters’ Sweetness! Jesus, Most-merciful, Fasters’ Abstinence! Jesus, Most-tender, Saints’ Rejoicing! Jesus, Most-honourable, Virgins’ Chastity! Jesus, Everlasting, Sinners’ Salvation! Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me!