E00557: A set of five Greek epigrams, referring to Christ, *Mary (Mother of Christ, S00033), and *Michael (the Archangel, S00181), probably from inscriptions describing a pictorial ensemble, and possibly from a church dedicated to Michael in Constantinople. Of uncertain date, possibly Middle Byzantine; recorded in the 10th c. Greek Anthology.

Greek Anthology, Book 1 (Christian Epigrams), 32

This is the last of five epigrams (28-32), three of which refer to Christ, one to the Virgin Mary, and one to Michael. They are ascribed to a certain Marinos

Εἰς τὸν ἀρχάγγελον Μιχαήλ

Ὧδε ταλαιπαθέων χραισμήϊα θέσκελα κεῖται,
ἢ δέμας ἢ κραδίην τειρομένων μερόπων·
καὶ γὰρ ἀνιάζουσα πόνων φύσις αὐτίκα φεύγει
οὔνομα σόν, Μιχαήλ, ἢ τύπον ἢ θαλάμους.


'On the archangel Michael

Here is divine help for wretched people, afflicted in mind or body. For the grievous nature of pain vanishes at once, Michael, before your name, your image (τύπος), or your house.'


Text and translation: Paton and Tueller 2014; translation adapted.