As a disciple and companion of Paul thou didst receive in thy soul the grace of preaching./ Thou didst shine in the night of error and contest for the Lord's glory./ O Aquila, sacred minister of the Savior,/ we all acclaim thee.
The Church has thee as a great sun, O Aquila,/ and illumines with the rays of thy teaching those who faithfully venerate thee,/ the Lord's glorious Apostle. 13 - 19
Glorious art Thou, O Christ our God/ Who hast established our holy fathers as stars on earth./ Through them Thou dost guide us to the True Faith./ O Most Merciful One, glory to Thee.
The preaching of the Apostles and the doctrine of the Fathers confirmed the one faith in the Church./ In the garment of truth woven from theology on high she rightly divides and glorifies true piety.