Irmos: Thou hast cast me away / from Thy presence, O Light that never enters, / and an alien darkness has covered me, O accursed one, / but turn me also to the light of Thy commandments / my ways guide me, I pray.
Reverend Father Athanasius, pray to God for us.
You appeared like a magnet, attracting with sweetness, Father, your words/ to punishment and obedience by the teachings that were entrusted to you,// to constantly behold and see your honest and joyful face.
Reverend Father Athanasius, pray to God for us.
Following the Divine Law and obeying the command of the Creator,/ the Lawgiver appeared as a monk and the most famous rule,/ a punisher for the foolish, and a mentor for the erring// and a lamp in darkness, more glorious.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
This organ of virtues and thanksgiving is the friend of the Holy Spirit,/ you created a sacred and red dwelling, // offering all life and life to the monk.
And now and ever and unto ages of ages, amen.
Vitiyskaya cannot get tired of singing according to the heritage of You, the All-Singing One,/ the highest being of the Cherubim and all creatures.// Also, with the Divine Athanasius, pray to the Lord for all of us.