Image of Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk of Dabra Mǝʿǝwān

Salutation to the memory of your name, which is inscribed on the tablet of grace, and which is sealed with the oil of priesthood. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, herald who proclaimed the world, who says "Son of God" concerning the love of man that was kindled, as David chanted and Cyril translated. Salutation, salutation, praise is due to the sanctuary of the Gospel, your heart which received the distant offering. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, Lazarus in your house, a house of sanctification, when the lords of the Trinity performed the assembly. You beheld the mystery of mysteries which Moses saw. Salutation to the burial of your body, which the firstborn of the Virgin prepared, with the fragrance of pure incense, while it perfumed and was perfumed. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, generous for mercy and for compassion, when you opened and unlocked the gates of Sheol. The angel of darkness trembled with great fear. Salutation to the deposition of your body, for the firstborn of the Virgin by hand, in a pure garment of haircloth, as those of Anthony clothed themselves. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, by the grace of those who bore you, there where they walked on the surface of the sea, and there where they kindled the water of the sea with fire.

Salutation to your tomb, where the Trinity made it beautiful, while they say, "Here is the place of your body, the hidden place." Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, your glory when they looked with the heart, while they say concerning you those whom Paul proclaimed: "From star, more beautiful than star is its glory." May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be blessed upon your glory, glory that surpasses the dawn and its boundary. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, tell me when I called your name: I composed your poem and multiplied the gift, for you taught me this your eloquence. A coat of mail of faith, unshakable, written on the tablet of heaven; firm in the Trinity from childhood. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, tongue of a sword. Salutation to you, the valley of Dabra Qʷǝzǝn, sweet from the mouths, devourer of books like a weevil. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, good of Geʿez. Salutation to you, for the renewal of my vision; my heart grieved with joy in my soul. Bǝḍuʿa ʾAmlāk, chain of the sanctuary. Salutation to you, equal of faith, the girded one, and the holder of the Gospel, the gathered one; you who descended here from the clouds. The blessing of the Son, let it be a shield. Bless me, Father, with sweet eloquence.