Glorification Hymn :: مديحة

1. Come let us rejoice with hymns
And sing to God, Savior and Judge
At the feast of the martyr, the hero of faith
Philopateer Mercurius

2. O our God, we offer You praise
Through Your saint the martyr of Christ
The lover of the Father, the faithful
Philopateer Mercurius.

3. Bless us all in your feast
Confirm your children with grace
You received the crowns for your struggle
Philopateer Mercurius.

4. The courageous hero of the two swords
His story is sung with the strings
He is brave and doesn’t fear fire
Philopateer Mercurius.

5. His father was a hunter in the desert
He became a prince through his courage
He lived among rulers and great men
Philopateer Mercurius.

6. His father was called Noah in baptism
His mother called Saphina filled with the Spirit
And the angel gave him a praised name
Philopateer Mercurius.

7. Their intercessor Archangel Michael
Lead them in the fear of Emmanuel
This great hero was this family's fruit
Philopateer Mercurius.

8. He rode horses when he was young
And they made him take his father’s stead
They exalted him to be a general
Philopateer Mercurius.

9. The Barbarians terrified Decius
He gathered his soldiers and the guards
With their general, steadfast and strong
Philopateer Mercurius

10. "Caesar, fear not your enemies
My God is able to destroy them
And grant you this great desire
Philopateer Mercurius.

11. Michael gave him a fiery sword
Saying "When you destroy the Barbarians
Do not forget your God, O chosen one
Philopateer Mercurius.

12. He battled with power and faith
With two swords shining in his hands
All the enemies fell before his face
Philopateer Mercurius.

13. In a short time they scattered
And the Roman soldiers shouted,
"The God of our general gave him triumph"
Philopateer Mercurius.

14. The Emperor elevated the ranks
And honored all the leaders
Most of all, his hero of the two swords
Philopateer Mercurius.

15. The Emperor ordered them to worship
And to offer incense to his idols
In steadfastness he refused the order
Philopateer Mercurius.

16. "I do not worship stone or gold
Your gods did not help in the war"
He torn his uniform and lost his rank
Philopateer Mercurius.

17. "My God Jesus whom I worship
Is worthy of incense and offering
With fear and tremble I worship"
Philopateer Mercurius.

18. "On the Cross He died for me
And from Hades He saved me
I shall not deny Him or leave my faith"
Philopateer Mercurius.

19. Decius was surprised and promised
To grant him many good things
"Your promise is vain and I reject"
Philopateer Mercurius.

20. "Do not refuse but be obedient
Or I will humiliate you before everyone"
Our martyr refused with great courage
Philopateer Mercurius.

21. He ordered for him to be whipped
And tortured to break his bones
They scraped his skin and he stood firm
Philopateer Mercurius.

22. They placed him on hot iron bars
Because of his love to the Lord of hosts
This martyr endured many tortures
Philopateer Mercurius.

23. The Emperor ordered to jail him
And the angel came and healed him
He who believes in Jesus shall not die
Philopateer Mercurius.

24. The Lord raised him, and the soldiers shouted
"We worship God and we are His servants
We fear not death, but desire Him"
Philopateer Mercurius.

25. In Caesarea, he received the crown
After Emmanuel comforted him
He accepted the pain of the sword
Philopateer Mercurius.

26. On the 25th of Hatour
He was martyred and left the world
His intercession is never in vain
Philopateer Mercurius.

27. All the believers call upon him
Shouting and saying with faith
"Come save us O God of Abee Seifen"
Philopateer Mercurius.

28. May God have mercy upon us
And guide us to follow your ways
Our joy multiplies with your blessings
Philopateer Mercurius.

29. On the 9th of Baona we remember
The feast of bringing your relics
To Egypt, as a great treasure
Philopateer Mercurius.

30. He healed the sick and the blind
And saved his children from the Devil
A great judge who helps everyone
Philopateer Mercurius.

31. On the 25th of Abib
We also commemorate
The consecration of the beloved's church
Philopateer Mercurius.

32. St. Anthony the great among the saints
Used to pray in his city for years
In the church of the martyr of the two swords
Philopateer Mercurius.

33. He is a strong intercessor for the virgins
Like the righteous St. Demiana
And all who walk in purity
Philopateer Mercurius.

34. Also Sophia and the virgins,
Emperor Julian martyred them,
And our hero stabbed him
Philopateer Mercurius.

35. Save us from the Devil
As you saved Abba Basil
And killed Julian the infidel
Philopateer Mercurius.

36. In his icon, he is a knight
Riding on a great horse
With his two swords a cross above
Philopateer Mercurius.

37. Abandon us not we the sinners
Teach us to please God
To love Him as you have done
Philopateer Mercurius.

38. O God confirm in the faith
And make the lazy become strong
We overcome with the help of
Philopateer Mercurius.

39. O Lord save us by Your Cross
And deal with us in Your wonders
By the intercession of Your martyr
Philopateer Mercurius.

40. Help us O our holy God
To praise Your chosen martyr
As we all say, "Axios"
Philopateer Mercurius.