VocaMe - Kassia - O Vasilevy tis doxis Christos - текст песни, слова, перевод, видео

This the last of five Stichera that Kassia composed for St. Christina. This hymn is performed in the Morning Office on July 24th. Kassia had an affinity to St. Christina, perhaps because both had similar attributes. The composition has a musical motive that reflects the text. Kassia's lyrics state that Christ crowned Christina with a "two-fold wreath " — strength and beauty. The motive is repeated twice to coincide with the lyrics. As the concluding hymn written to commemorate St. Christina, Kassia's text carries a further meaning by stating that St. Christina, the martyr, is Christ's namesake and the "Virgin-Martyr Queen" is seated on His right side.

Translation:

Christ, the King of Glory, fascinated by your maidenly beauty, joined you to Him as an unblemished bride in a pure union. And because He willed it, He provided strength along with your beauty, that proved unconquerable against both enemies and passions. It remained firm under bitter assaults and the most savage tortures, He doubly crowned you, with a twofold wreath, and placed you at His right as a much adorned queen. Entreat Him, Virgin-Martyr bearing Christ's name, to grant to those who sing your praise salvation, lite and great mercy.