The chaste Joseph and the Forerunner of the desert-loving abstinence was jealous of all the delights of this world, you left, like the evil serpent, with a copy of patience, overthrowing the mountains and hills Thou art blessed with thy virtues: thou hast appeared to thee, putting to shame the heresies of wickedness, the Equal-to-the-Apostles Teacher. We also call you: Rejoice, Our Father, radiant light for the Orthodox Church.