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We magnify you, who are blessed among women. You became a temple and a bridal chamber for the Creator of heaven and earth, who renews our departed [as] fiery beings; we magnify you. You gave your holy milk to drink to the Nourisher of the universe, who renews our departed once again; we magnify you, who are blessed [among women].

RUBRIC: CANON OF ALL THE MARTYRS. *Mecacʿuscʿē* [Magnificat]. *Šarakan* [hymn] in the First Mode.

M[ełedi] (*mełedi*, liturgical melody/chant), Tone 1 (AYB-DZAT): You who received the good tidings of the Spirit from the fiery angel: Rejoice, O favored one, the Lord is with you, Mary, unwedded bride! The unoriginate Word was pleased to take a beginning through incarnation from you, O Virgin—CHRIST God, the eternal King. We beseech you, holy Mother of God (*Astowacacin*), [intercede] with CHRIST...