Every year on August 29, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nut Savior. This holiday is popularly called the Bread, Canvas and Third Savior. This holiday is dedicated to the memory of the transfer of the Image of the Savior Not Made by Hands.
The traditional August trio of Spas, which are celebrated by the Orthodox Church from the first half of August, is closed by Orekhovy, also known as Khlebny or Canvas. Following Honey and Yablochny, the Third Spas, which is celebrated on August 29, also closes the strict Assumption Fast. In our article we will talk about the history of the holiday, as well as what prayer should be read on this day.
Akathist to Jesus - how to pray correctly and what it helps with
This prayer work should always be read only after you have received the blessing of the priest. Also, it is not customary to read the prayer hymn while sitting. This is a song that must be read or listened to exclusively while standing. Only the last part (final) is read kneeling.
Priests advise reading a touching song in moments of depression, despair, despondency, or when you have given up and there is no way out of this situation. However, it can also be read in moments of joy, repentance and tenderness. This is a universal chant!
Text of the akathist to the Lord Jesus Christ:
Kontakion 1
Chosen Voivode and Lord, hell to the conqueror, as if you were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Thy creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and Lord of strength, open my bewildered mind and tongue to the praise of Thy most pure name, just as Thou didst open the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and with the following call: O most wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings. Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Quiet Jesus, joy of the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, abstinence for fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy to the saints. Most honorable Jesus, virgin chastity; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the widow weeping green, Lord, as if you had mercy then and raised up her son for burial; Have mercy on me too, O Lover of mankind, and resurrect my soul, killed by sins, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Philip, seeking to understand the unreasonable mind, Lord, show us the Father, he said; You come to him: you have been with Me for so long, have you not known that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father? Moreover, Unexplored, I call to You with fear: Jesus, Eternal God; Jesus, most powerful King. Jesus, long-suffering Master; Jesus, most merciful Savior. Jesus, my most gracious guardian; Jesus, cleanse my sins. Jesus, take away my iniquities; Jesus, let go of my iniquities. Jesus, my hope, do not forsake me; Jesus, my helper, do not reject me. Jesus, my Creator, do not forget me; Jesus, my Shepherd, do not destroy me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 3
You have clothed the Apostles with power from on high, O Jesus, who sit in Jerusalem, and clothed me, naked from all good works, with the warmth of Your Holy Spirit, and grant me to sing to You with love: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Have riches of mercy, O publicans and sinners, and you have called the unbelievers, O Jesus; Do not despise me now, who is like them, but, like a valuable ointment, accept this song: Jesus, invincible power; Jesus, endless mercy. Jesus, most radiant beauty; Jesus, love unspeakable. Jesus, Son of the Living God; Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner. Jesus, hear me conceived in iniquity; Jesus, cleanse me of the sins I was born of. Jesus, teach me what is inappropriate; Jesus, lighten the dark for me. Jesus, cleanse me that is filthy; Jesus, lead me up as a prodigal. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 4
Having a storm of doubtful thoughts inside, Peter drowned; Having seen Thee existing in the flesh, Jesus, and walking on the waters, I came to know Thee as the true God and, having received the hand of salvation, said: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing Thee passing by, O Lord, the blind man cried out: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And having called, you opened his eyes. Enlighten with Thy mercy the eyes of the mental heart and of me, crying out to Thee and saying: Jesus, to the Creator on high; Jesus, lower Redeemer. Jesus, hell to the consumer; Jesus, beautifier of all creation. Jesus, Comforter of my soul; Jesus, enlightener of my mind. Jesus, my heart is glad; Jesus, health to my body. Jesus, my Savior, save me; Jesus, my light, enlighten me. Jesus, deliver me from all torment; Jesus, save me, unworthy. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 5
With your rich Blood, as you redeemed us of old from the legal oath, Jesus, free us from the snare by which the serpent is stained with carnal passions, and lustful obsession, and evil despondency, crying out to You: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the fathers of Jewry in the form of humanity, Who created man by the hand, and understood Him as the Lord, striving with branches to please Him, their hosanna was crying out. We offer a song to Thee, saying: Jesus, true God; Jesus, Son of David. Jesus, most glorious King; Jesus, Lamb without blemish. Jesus, wonderful Shepherd; Jesus, guardian of my youth. Jesus, feeder of my youth; Jesus, praise in my old age. Jesus, hope in my death; Jesus, life after my death. Jesus, my consolation is at Thy judgment; Jesus, my desire, do not disgrace me then. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 6
Preacher of God-bearing prophecies and fulfilling verbs, Jesus, appeared on earth and you lived inconceivably with man, and you took away our illnesses, from where by your wounds we were healed, singing with our hands: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The illumination of Thy truth has risen into the universe, and the flattery of demons has been driven away: for idols, O our Savior, do not tolerate Thy strength, fallen. We, having received salvation, cry out to You: Jesus, truly, you drive away flattery; Jesus, the light that surpasses all lordships. Jesus, King, overcome all strengths; Jesus, God, remain in mercy. Jesus, Animal Bread, satisfy my hunger; Jesus, fountain of reason, give drink to me when I am thirsty. Jesus, robe of joy, clothe me who perishes; Jesus, cover of joy, cover me, unworthy. Jesus, giver of those who ask, give me mourning for my sins; Jesus, find for those who seek, find my soul. Jesus, opener and interpreter, open my accursed heart; Jesus, Redeemer of sinners, cleanse my iniquities. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 7
Although you have revealed the hidden secret from the ages, as you led a sheep to the slaughter, O Jesus, and as a silent lamb straight from its shearer, and as God rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven with glory, and you raised us up with us, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The Creator showed a wondrous display to us: He was incarnate without seed from the Virgin, from the tomb, without breaking the seal, resurrected, and to the Apostle, the door closed, with the flesh below. In the same way, marveling, let us sing: Jesus, the unfathomable Word; Jesus, the unseen Word. Jesus, incomprehensible power; Jesus, wisdom unthinkable. Jesus, indescribable Deity; Jesus, dominion innumerable. Jesus, kingdom invincible; Jesus, endless dominion. Jesus, the highest fortress; Jesus, eternal power. Jesus, my Creator, have mercy on me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 8
Seeing God in a strange way, let us withdraw from the vanity of the world and place our minds on the Divine. For this reason, God came down to earth, so that he may lead us to heaven, crying out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the things below, and those above, did not retreat in any way, Countless One, always willing us to suffer, and by His death put to death our death, and by His resurrection gave life to those who sing: Jesus, sweetness of the heart; Jesus, bodily fortress. Jesus, your spiritual lordship; Jesus, quick smart. Jesus, joyful conscience; Jesus, hopefully known. Jesus, eternal memory; Jesus, high praise. Jesus, my glory, exalted; Jesus, my desire, do not deny me. Jesus, my Shepherd, seek me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature ceaselessly glorifies Your holy name, Jesus, in heaven: Holy, Holy, Holy, crying out; We, sinners on earth, cry out with mortal lips: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The vets are multiplying, like dumb fish we see about You, Jesus, our Savior: they are perplexed to say how the immutable God and perfect man abide? We, marveling at the mystery, cry out faithfully: Jesus, eternal God; Jesus, King of kings. Jesus, Lord of those who possess; Jesus, Judge of the living and the dead. Jesus, hope of the uncertain; Jesus, comfort to those who mourn. Jesus, glory to the poor; Jesus, do not judge me based on my deeds. Jesus, cleanse me according to Your mercy; Jesus, take away despondency from me. Jesus, enlighten my thoughts of heart; Jesus, give me memory of death. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 10
Although you came to save the world, from the East to the East, to the dark West - to our nature, you humbled yourself to death; In the same way, Your name is exalted above every other name, and from all the tribes of heaven and earth you hear: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
To the Eternal King, the Comforter, the true Christ, cleanse us from all filth, as you cleansed the ten lepers, and heal us, as you healed the money-loving soul of Zacchaeus the publican, and cry to You, crying out in tenderness: Jesus, incorruptible treasure; Jesus, inexhaustible wealth. Jesus, strong food; Jesus, inexhaustible drink. Jesus, beggars' clothing; Jesus, intercession of widows. Jesus, defender of the orphans; Jesus, help those who labor. Jesus, teacher of strangers; Jesus, the floating helmsman. Jesus, the stormy calm; Jesus God, raise me up, fallen. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 11
I bring all-congratulatory singing to Thee, unworthy, I cry to Thee like a Canaanite: Jesus, have mercy on me; not the daughter, but the flesh of the imam, enraged by passions and scorched by rage, and give healing to the crying Ty: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
Giver of light to those who exist in the darkness of unreason, first, Paul, persecute Thee, instill the power of the God-reasonable voice and understand spiritual quickness; Enlighten the dark apple of my soul and my soul, calling: Jesus, my mighty King; Jesus, my most powerful God. Jesus, my immortal Lord; Jesus, my glorious Creator. Jesus, my kind Mentor; Jesus, my most generous Shepherd. Jesus, my most merciful Lord; Jesus, my most merciful Savior. Jesus, enlighten my feelings, darkened by passions; Jesus, heal my body, weakened by sins. Jesus, cleanse my mind from vain thoughts; Jesus, keep my heart from evil lusts. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 12
Give me grace, the resolver of all debts, Jesus, and accept me repentant, as you accepted Peter, who rejected You, and call me, despondent, like Paul of old, persecuting Thee, and hear me, crying out to Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your incarnation, we all praise You, and we believe with Thomas that You are Lord and God, sitting with the Father and willing to judge the living and the dead. Then make me worthy to stand on my right hand, crying: Jesus, Eternal King, have mercy on me; Jesus, fragrant flower, scent me. Jesus, dearly beloved, warm me; Jesus, eternal temple, cover me. Jesus, bright robe, adorn me; Jesus, honest bead, shine on me. Jesus, precious stone, enlighten me; Jesus, sun of righteousness, illuminate me. Jesus, holy light, shine upon me; Jesus, deliver me from mental and physical illnesses. Jesus, take me from the hand of the enemy; Jesus, unquenchable fire and other eternal torments free me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 13
Oh, sweet and all-generous Jesus! Accept now this little prayer of ours, as you have accepted two mites of widows, and preserve Your heritage from enemies visible and invisible, from the invasion of foreigners, from illness and famine, from all sorrow and mortal wounds, and the coming torment of all who cry out to You: Alleluia , alleluia, alleluia.
(Kondak is read three times)
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and Lord of strength, open my bewildered mind and tongue to the praise of Thy most pure name, just as Thou didst open the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and with the following call: O most wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings. Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Quiet Jesus, joy of the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, abstinence for fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy to the saints. Most honorable Jesus, virgin chastity; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 1
Chosen Voivode and Lord, hell to the conqueror, as if you were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Thy creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
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Troparion to the image “Savior Not Made by Hands”: We worship your Most Pure Image, O good one, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ God: by the will of you you have deigned to ascend the flesh to the cross, that you may deliver what you have created, from the work of the enemy. Thus we cry out to You with gratitude: You have filled all joy, O our Savior, who came to save the world. The transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Image Not Made by Hands of Our Lord Jesus Christ took place in 944. Tradition testifies that at the time of the Savior’s preaching in the Syrian city of Edessa, Abgar ruled. He was stricken all over with leprosy. The rumor about the great miracles performed by the Lord spread throughout Syria (Matthew 4:24) and reached Abgar. Not seeing the Savior, Abgar believed in Him as the Son of God and wrote a letter asking him to come and heal him. With this letter, he sent his painter Ananias to Palestine, instructing him to paint an image of the Divine Teacher. Ananias came to Jerusalem and saw the Lord surrounded by people. He could not approach Him because of the large crowd of people listening to the Savior’s sermon. Then he stood on a high stone and tried to paint the image of the Lord Jesus Christ from afar, but he never succeeded. The Savior Himself called him, called him by name and conveyed a short letter to Abgar, in which, having pleased the faith of the ruler, he promised to send His disciple for healing from leprosy and guidance to salvation. Then the Lord asked to bring water and ubrus (canvas, towel). He washed his face, wiped it with rubbish, and His Divine Face was imprinted on it. Ananias brought the ubrus and the letter of the Savior to Edessa. Abgar accepted the shrine with reverence and received healing; only a small part of the traces of the terrible illness remained on his face until the arrival of the disciple promised by the Lord. He was the apostle of the 70, Saint Thaddeus (August 21), who preached the Gospel and baptized Abgar, who believed, and all the inhabitants of Edessa. Having written on the Icon Not Made by Hands the words “Christ God, whoever trusts in You will not be ashamed,” Abgar decorated it and installed it in a niche above the city gates. For many years, residents maintained the pious custom of worshiping the Image Not Made by Hands when they passed through the gate. But one of the great-grandsons of Abgar, who ruled Edessa, fell into idolatry. He decided to remove the Image from the city wall. The Lord commanded the Bishop of Edessa in a vision to hide His image. The bishop, coming at night with his clergy, lit a lamp in front of him and covered him with a clay board and bricks. Many years passed, and the residents forgot about the shrine. But when in 545 the Persian king Khosroes I besieged Edessa and the city’s position seemed hopeless, the Most Holy Theotokos appeared to Bishop Eulavius and ordered him to remove from the walled niche the Image that would save the city from the enemy. Having dismantled the niche, the bishop found the Image Not Made by Hands: a lamp was burning in front of him, and on the clay board that covered the niche was a similar image. After a religious procession with the Image Not Made by Hands along the city walls, the Persian army retreated. In 630, the Arabs took possession of Edessa, but they did not interfere with the worship of the Image Not Made by Hands, the fame of which spread throughout the East. In 944, Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus (912-959) wished to transfer the Image to the then capital of Orthodoxy and bought it from the emir, the ruler of the city. With great honors, the Miraculous Image of the Savior and the letter that He wrote to Abgar were transferred by the clergy to Constantinople. On August 16, the Image of the Savior was placed in the Faros Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are several legends about the subsequent fate of the Image Not Made by Hands. According to one, it was kidnapped by the crusaders during their rule in Constantinople (1204-1261), but the ship on which the shrine was taken sank in the Sea of Marmara. According to other legends, the Image Not Made by Hands was transferred around 1362 to Genoa, where it is kept in a monastery in honor of the Apostle Bartholomew. It is known that the Miraculous Image repeatedly gave exact imprints of itself. One of them, the so-called. “on ceramics”, imprinted when Ananias hid the image near the wall on the way to Edessa; the other, imprinted on the cloak, ended up in Georgia. It is possible that the difference in legends about the original Image Not Made by Hands is based on the existence of several exact imprints. During the time of the iconoclastic heresy, defenders of icon veneration, shedding blood for holy icons, sang a troparion to the Image Not Made by Hands. As proof of the truth of icon veneration, Pope Gregory II (715-731) sent a letter to the Eastern Emperor, in which he pointed out the healing of King Abgar and the presence of the Icon Not Made by Hands in Edessa as a well-known fact. The Miraculous Image was placed on the banners of the Russian troops, protecting them from enemies. In the Russian Orthodox Church there is a pious custom, when a believer enters the church, to read, along with other prayers, the troparion to the Image of the Savior Not Made by Hands. According to the Prologues, 4 Images of the Savior Not Made by Hands are known: 1) in Edessa, King Abgar - August 16; 2) Kamulian; its discovery was described by Saint Gregory of Nyssa (January 10); according to the legend of the Monk Nicodemus the Holy Mountain († 1809; commemorated July 1), the Kamulian image appeared in 392, but he meant the image of the Mother of God - on August 9; 3) under Emperor Tiberius (578-582), from whom Saint Mary Synclitia received healing (August 11); 4) on ceramics - August 16. The celebration in honor of the transfer of the Image Not Made by Hands, held on the feast of the Dormition, is called the third Savior, “Savior on canvas.” Special veneration of this holiday in the Russian Orthodox Church was expressed in icon painting; The icon of the Image Not Made by Hands is one of the most common. Pleykast Akathist
