Megalynarion

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A Megalynarion is a short magnificatory hymn (hence the name) of a particular saint or feast.

The most common megalynarion is the one used during the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and done just after the consecration of the Holy Gifts:

More honourable than the Cherubim,

and incomparably more glorious than the Seraphim,

who undefiled gave birth to God the Word,

true Theotokos, we magnify you.

-- as used by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.