Ὢ τοῦ παραδόξου θαύματος!

What a paradoxical miracle! That the fountain of life from a barren wife is born, that grace, shining brightly, may commence to bear its fruit henceforth. Be joyous, O Joachim, having become the God-bearer's progenitor! There is no one else like you in generations of paternity, O godly one, for the Godreceiving Maiden, the tabernacle of our God the mountain all-holy, unto us has been bestowed through you.

Stichera, First Mode, Matins

Chanted by members of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society Ladies Kyklo Group.