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Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Akathist to the Intercession of the Holy Virgin

Kontakion 1

And chosen by the Eternal King, who exceeded every creation of Heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as if in the darkness of existence, we resort under Your luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness. You, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, so we call You: Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Ikos 1

And the Archangel and the Angel in multitude, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, His Queen, in the Church of the Blachernae and, touched by Your prayers for the whole world, heard the following cry: Rejoice, eternal favor with God the Father without beginning; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God, the flightless Son. Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the angelic ranks above. Rejoice, all-threatening deterrence of the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, the multitude of cherubim are met in the air. Rejoice, She who is praiseworthy will be ascribed to the Seraphim’s hexacrylation; Rejoice, even as we, earthlings, gratefully bow to Her most blessed cover. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 2

to You in the church in the air, praying for Christians to God, knowing that You are the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into Heaven, and, falling to the ground, joyfully bowing to Your all-blessed protection, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

O Virgin Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people, for the sake of this our enemies do not understand, so long as the prayer of God to the Mother is strong. We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness: Rejoice, most merciful Comforter of all who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-sleeping Teacher of all the lost and blinded. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the righteously driven wrath of God against us through Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave. Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of lawless skills. Rejoice, for whose sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, even for the sake of it the gates of Paradise are opened to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High overshadows with faith and reverence those who resort to Your all-honorable protection: You alone, the Most Holy and Most Pure Mother of God, have come, that every request of Yours may be fulfilled. Therefore, every age of the faithful praises You and Your Son, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

And having abundant wealth of mercy, you extend your helping hand to all the ends of the earth, O Lady: healing to the sick, to the weakened, to the blind, sight to the blind, and to everyone according to their every need, to those who cry out with gratitude: Rejoice, indestructible fortress and fence of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the first adornment of holy temples and altars. Rejoice, the surest protection of piety; Rejoice, merciful city rulers, ever-growing Helper. Rejoice, invincible Commander of the leaders and armies of the Christians; Rejoice, holy mirror of truth to the unbearable judges. Rejoice, perfect mind of teachers and teachers; Rejoice, blessing of the homes and families of the pious. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 4

In the face of many troubles, you help us, O Lady, who are possessed: stand before the altar of the Lord, lifting up your hand, and praying that the Lord, the King of Glory, will look upon our unworthy prayer, and listen to the petitions of those who call on your holy name, and those who call to your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the Lord God of Joshua, praying and commanding the sun, he will take revenge on the enemy. The Lord Jesus, the chosen Chamber of the Holy Spirit, also hears Your prayers now. In the same way, we, sinners, trusting in Your protection, like the Mother of God, dare to say to You: Rejoice, illuminated by the mental Sun and enlightening us with an unstoppable light; Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul. Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body; Rejoice, protection and supply of the holy abodes of Christ. Rejoice, cheerfulness and admonition of the faithful shepherds of the Church; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and nuns, Teacher. Rejoice, undisturbed calm of the reverent elders; Rejoice, secret joy of pure virgins and widows. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 5

the witness of God, is sometimes in the army against Amalek, when he lifts up his hand, Israel prevails, and when he lets down his hand, then Amalek is victorious, strengthened by those who support him, defeat the enemy. But You, O Mother of God, having raised Your hand in supplication, even though you are supported by no one, You always defeat the enemies of the Christians and You are an invincible shield for us, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

In the coming of Thee, the saints assembled in the air in the Church of the Blachernae, extending prayers to the Son and God, joyfully with the Archangels and Angels a song of gratitude was sung to Thee. We, stronger than Moses’ hands, strengthen Your hand, touchingly crying out: Rejoice, Whose hand will support for all of us, Her love and mercy for us; Rejoice, we cannot stand before the enemy, visible and invisible. Rejoice, you who drive away the dark horde of our passions and lusts; Rejoice, Divine Fire - holding Christ in His hand and igniting us, cold ones. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh through chastity have been crowned with a fair amount; Rejoice, those who strive in fasting and silence for ever-present conversation. Rejoice, speedy Comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sadness; Rejoice, you who provide the grace of humility and patience. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 6

The preacher of Thy inexhaustible grace and mercies appeared, Saint Roman the Sweet Singer, when in a dream he received from You a scroll of books for consumption: therefore he became wise to begin to sing intelligently to Your glory, and to write praise to the saints, calling out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

shone forth from the true Sun of Truth the Dawn, the Virgin of the Virgin Mary, enlightening all with the wisdom of God Thy Son and bringing into the knowledge of the truth those who call Thee: Rejoice, O God's Power and God's Wisdom - who gave birth to Christ in the flesh; Rejoice, thou who has put to shame the foolish wisdom of this age and taught those blinded by it to the right path. Rejoice, guardian of the holy faith and Orthodox dogmas, Teacher; Rejoice, Eradicator of wicked heresies and pernicious schisms. Rejoice, foreseen secret and inconvenience, leading all the good and telling it as it should; Rejoice, you who disgrace false seers and vain fortune-telling. Rejoice, in the hour of perplexity you put a good thought in your heart; Rejoice, you who redeem yourself from harmful undertakings and meaningless wishes. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 7

Oh , long-suffering All-Seer, the Lord, reveal the unsearchable abyss of His love for mankind, choosing You as His only Mother and creating You an insurmountable protection for people: so that even if someone from them and the righteous judgment of God appears worthy of condemnation, Your sovereign veil is preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

wonderfully shown Thy works in Thy Most Pure Mother, O Lord, when the wonderful omophorion in Her hand, shining more than the ray of the sun, appeared, covering the people who are in the Church of the Blachernae. Having heard such a sign of Her merciful intercession, I was overcome with horror and joy and kept saying: Rejoice, omophorion not made by hands, like a cloud, spread out over the whole world; Rejoice, O Eternal Bishop, Your Son, holding the sign on Your hand. Rejoice, you who manifest this new mercy and new grace in the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, pillar of cloud covering us all from the temptations and enticements of the world. Rejoice, pillar of fire, showing us all the path of salvation in the darkness of sin; Rejoice, obvious strengthening of the apparent piety of the ascetics. Rejoice, secret admonition of God’s servants in the midst of the world; Rejoice, and me, naked of good deeds, not leaving behind Your cover and grace. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 8

Long ago, the angels who hurriedly appeared from Heaven to the Blachernae Church, the apostles glorified the face of the saints and saints and the holy wives of the class. The Forerunner bowed down with the Theologian, and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

In the seven above and below, the Lord rules, having seen You in the church, His Mother standing and praying to Him with tenderness, saying: “Ask, My Mother, I will not turn away from You, but I will fulfill all Your requests and I will teach you all to sing in gratitude to You: Rejoice, The Ark of the Covenant, in which the sanctification of the entire human race is kept; Rejoice, most holy one, in whom the Bread of Eternal Life is preserved for those who hunger for righteousness. Rejoice, all-golden vessel, in which is prepared for our sake the flesh and blood of the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, you who accept those left by doctors into your all-powerful hands. Rejoice, you who lift up those weakened in body, but not in spirit, and by faith from the bed of illness; Rejoice, you who give new and better meaning to those who are destroying their minds due to illness. Rejoice, you who wisely trouble us on the obstinate path of sin and passions; Rejoice, touching cruelty of our unrepentant heart. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 9

In all, the angelic nature brings praise to You, the true Mother of God and Intercessor of all those who flow to You, leading, as with Your indestructible protection you have made the righteous glad, interceded for sinners, delivered the needy and prayed for all the faithful, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

These many-prophesied people, like dumb fish, are perplexed as to how to properly praise the great feast of Your all-honorable Protection: everything that is said about You from them is not sufficient to the uniform calculation of Your bounties. We, seeing Your countless good deeds, cry out with joy: Rejoice, you who keep us from the plague and all-destruction of mortals; Rejoice, preserving the cities and weights from sudden vibrations of the earth. Rejoice, you who raised up from the flooding of waters and from drowning with a strong hand; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from the fiery dew of Thy prayers. Rejoice, who supplies you with the Bread of Life from hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, you who take away the strikes of lightning and thunder from our head. Rejoice, thou who savest from the invasion of foreigners and secret murderers; Rejoice, thou who protectest half-blooded ones from domestic strife and enmity with peace and love. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 10

From the shepherd of every human race from the charms of the enemy, the Lover of Mankind, the Lord, has given to You, His Mother, to help, protect and protect us on earth, so that you may bring comfort to the sad, joy to the sorrowing, an Intercessor to the offended, and may you raise everyone from the depths of sin, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

“O Heavenly King,” the all-immaculate Queen standing with the Angels said in prayer in the air, “receive every person who prays to You and calls upon My name for help, so that he may not depart from My face empty-handed and unheard.” Having heard this all-good prayer, the congregation of saints cried out in gratitude: Rejoice, thou who crownest farmers with pure hands and hearts with blessed fruits; Rejoice, I will buy help and righteous rewards for all who do. Rejoice, nationwide denunciation of perjury and unrighteous acquisitions; Rejoice, sudden help to those in need along the way, on land and waters. Rejoice, you who gladden childless parents with the fruits of faith and spirit; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans. Rejoice, strong Intercessor of those in captivity and exile; Rejoice, ever-watchful Guardian of those who live in bondage and prison. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 11

We hear the all-tender singing and listen warmly to Your prayer for us, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise the voice of Your servants: for we run to You in adversity and sorrow and before You in our troubles we shed tears, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

I shine to the light-receiving room, burning in prayer, seeing Thee in the air. The Blachernae Church, in agreement with the many people who were in it, exclaimed: “Where do I get this, so that the Mother of My Lord may come to me?” Saint Andrew and Epiphanius warmly pray to You, calling: Rejoice, unenvious Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, faithful Representative of sinners who begin the repentance of sinners. Rejoice, ever-present Companion to those who fight the passions and attacks of the enemy; Rejoice, invisible taming of the cruel and bestial rulers. Rejoice, secret peace and joy for the meek and suffering slaves; Rejoice, all-desired accomplishment of good marriages. Rejoice, quick and painless resolution for mothers giving birth; Rejoice, at the hour of death, one Helper to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 12

B, ask us for Divine grace from Thy Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away from us every enemy and adversary and pacify our lives, so that we may not perish in cruelty without repentance, but accept us into eternal shelter, our Patroness, so that we rejoice in You: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your sovereign protection, we all praise You, as our steadfast Representative, and we worship You, who prays for us: we believe and hope that You have asked Your Son and God for eternal and temporal goodness to all who cry out to You with love: Rejoice, to the whole universe strong intercession; Rejoice, sanctification of all earthly and heavenly elements. Rejoice, blessing of all seasons; Rejoice, all slander and temptations that come from the world, the flesh and the devil are trampled underfoot. Rejoice, unforeseen reconciliation of bitterly warring people; Rejoice, unknown correction of unrepentant sinners. Rejoice, you who do not reject the despised and rejected by all; Rejoice, you who snatch away the desperate from the pit of destruction. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 13 (read three times)

O All-Sung Mother, Most Pure Lady, Virgin Mother of God! I lift up my spiritual and physical eyes to You, I stretch out my relaxed hand to You and cry out from the depths of my heart: look upon the faith and humility of my soul, cover me with Your all-powerful omophorion, so that I may be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes, and at the hour of my death, O All-Blessed One, appear to me and deliver the torment prepared for the sake of my sins, so that I may take out the call of worship: Alleluia.

Ikos 1 (read again)

And the Archangel and the Angel in multitude, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, His Queen, in the Church of the Blachernae and, touched by Your prayers for the whole world, heard the following cry: Rejoice, eternal favor with God the Father without beginning; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God, the flightless Son. Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the angelic ranks above. Rejoice, all-threatening deterrence of the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, the multitude of cherubim are met in the air. Rejoice, She who is praiseworthy will be ascribed to the Seraphim’s hexacrylation; Rejoice, even as we, earthlings, gratefully bow to Her most blessed cover. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 1 (also read again)

And chosen by the Eternal King, who exceeded every creation of Heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as if in the darkness of existence, we resort under Your luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness. You, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, so we call You: Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Prayer

Oh , Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord of the highest powers, Queen of heaven and earth, Almighty Intercessor of our city and country! Accept this singing of praise and gratitude from us, unworthy Thy servants, and lift up our prayers to the Throne of God Thy Son, that He may be merciful to our iniquities, and add His grace to those who honor Thy all-honorable name and with faith and love worship Thy miraculous image. We are not worthy of being pardoned by Him, unless You propitiate Him for us, the Lady, for everything is possible for You from Him. For this reason, we resort to You, as to our undoubted and speedy Intercessor: hear us praying to You, cover us with Your all-powerful protection, and ask God for Your Son: zeal and vigilance for our souls as our shepherds, wisdom and strength as city rulers, truth and impartiality for judges , the mentor is reason and humility, the spouse is love and harmony, the child is obedience, the offended is patience, the fear of God is offended, the sorrowful is complacency, the rejoicing is abstinence; for all of us is the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of mercy and meekness, the spirit of purity and truth. To her, Most Holy Lady, have mercy on Your weak people; Gather those who are scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, support old age, raise young ones to be chaste, raise infants, and look upon us all with the gaze of Your merciful intercession, raise us from the depths of sin and enlighten our heartfelt eyes to the vision of salvation, be merciful to us here and there, in the land of earthly arrival and at the terrible judgment of Your Son; Having ceased in faith and repentance from this life, our fathers and brethren began to live with the Angels and all the saints in eternal life. For you are, Lady, the Glory of heaven and the Hope of earth, You, according to God, are our Hope and Intercessor of all who flow to You with faith. We therefore pray to You, and to You, as the Almighty Helper, we commit ourselves and each other and our whole life, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Worthy to eat

It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, the real Mother of God.

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Akathist and prayer to the “Passionate” Icon of the Mother of God

Ikos 1

The angels appeared to Thy Son and our God, held in Thy embrace, showing the instrument of the Cross, but we worship with fear the passion of Thy Son, and call Thy: Rejoice, O wonder of the Archangels; Rejoice, Servant of the Mysteries of God. Rejoice, for you have found the Holy Spirit upon You and the power of the Most High in the fall of You; Rejoice, for who was born of You is the Son of God. Rejoice, for Your ever-virgin seed has erased the head that nested in the serpent of the devil; Rejoice, for through You hell was grieved and death was slain. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 2

Seeing, O Most Immaculate One, that the Lord has come to earth for the sake of mercy, let him suffer for the sins of those who believe in Him and cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Mind, Most Immaculate, the verb of Elder Simeon, But a weapon will pass into Your own heart, so that thoughts from many hearts may be opened, so with tenderness we call You: Rejoice, Most Serene Cherubim; Rejoice, thou who didst bear all the sorrows of Herod and the Jew. Rejoice, in Your most pure Nativity you bore doubt from Joseph; Rejoice, for you have brought and placed God in a wordless manger. Rejoice, for you and the Son and God have no place to bow your head; Rejoice, for through You man is God, that God may make Adam. Rejoice, for through You human nature has been exalted; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 3

We are strengthened by the power of grace from above, having endured all sorrow and distress, we graciously embraced His Son, and the Archangels cried out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having Your holy icon, called “Passionate”, like a fragrant thorn and like a valuable treasure, we humbly offer You veneration, calling: Rejoice, Patroness of the monastery of the Passionate; Rejoice, who deigned Thy holy icon to stand in this place. Rejoice, you who inspired the pious king to build a monastic monastery; Rejoice, indestructible wall of the faithful. Rejoice, Helper to nuns in salvation; Rejoice, immutable Prayer Book for the whole world. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 4

Confused by the storm of sin and weighed down by the sleep of negligence, we fall down before Thy holy icon, giving thanks for the merciful visit of Thy icon to this place, constantly singing the song to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard the Orthodox people of the city of Moscow, as if the pious Tsar commanded to bring the icon called “Passionate”, for this reason many people gathered with the Tsar, Patriarch Job and the entire Holy Council, joyfully crying out: Rejoice, our joy and salvation; Rejoice, Holy Trinity, God-voiced Turtle Dove. Rejoice, proclamation of the sufferings of Christ; Rejoice, thou who buried Thy Son in suffering. Rejoice, confirmation of the general resurrection; Rejoice, high Cedar of our immortality. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 5

The God-bearing star shows you the way with the Immaculate Child. Joseph and I fall down in thought on this path, singing to the begotten Lord and to You: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

You see, All-Immaculate, our contrition for sins, imams have no other help, no other intercession, only You have been given the grace to pray for us, for this reason we call with faith: Rejoice, through Your prayers freeing us from the flames of Gehenna; Rejoice, you who prayed for the whole world at the Cross of Christ. Rejoice, you who drive away the flames of passions from people; Rejoice, you who enlighten everyone with the light of your most pure soul. Rejoice, Thou who astonished the Angels with Thy purity; Rejoice, for the demons tremble at Your most pure name. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 6

Standing at the Cross of Your Son and our God, a fierce weapon pierced Your soul, when I crucified the Life-Giver on the place of execution, in the midst of two robbers, when the warriors stripped off His vestments and cast lots for His imitation. Then the intelligent host will poyahu: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Having shone like a bright light at the Cross of Your Son, burning with motherly love, saying: “Even though you suffered on the Cross, yet I know You, before the Lucifer was born.” Seeing the Most Pure One, all creation cries out to Thee: Rejoice, as with soul and body you stand before the Cross of Your Creator; Rejoice, until the last hour of death, you were not separated from the Lord. Rejoice, for at the Cross you proclaimed: “The whole earth mourns the mountaineer, the Giver of Life is seen as if he were dead”; Rejoice, Giver of eternal joy to us. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 7

Help those who want to sing the passion of Your Son, O Lady, and do not reject those who pray before Your miraculous icon and sing from the depths of their souls the song: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed new mercy to people, O Lady, with Your icon, when you honestly brought it to the city of Moscow, brought it to the gates of Tver, and, oh, a miracle! Your Holy Icon remains motionless in this place, where now is the abode of Your Most Pure Name. We joyfully cry out to Ti: Rejoice, our Intercessor and Refuge; Rejoice, all sorrows and sorrows are driven away. Rejoice, blessing to all the ends of the earth; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 8

The strange and glorious miracle of Thy rich mercy appears to us, the unworthy, and to all who flow with love to Thy miraculous icon and cry out: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All generations bless Thee, Most Immaculate, seeing Thee suffering and praying during the Passion of Thy Son on the Cross and crying out to Him: “From Thy pierced rib, sweetest Son, flow immortality.” For this reason, we call You with tenderness: Rejoice, you who grant immortal life to Your servants; Rejoice, you who prepare heavenly abode for those who live piously. Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal joy for those who worship Thee; Rejoice, salvation and intercession of the nuns who constantly call upon Thee. Rejoice, covering the entire universe with Your grace; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 9

All who suffered at the Cross and cried out to the crucified Lord: “Thou camest unto passion by will, O Son, from passions didst absolve Adam, and thou art counted with the lawless who are of Adam, that thou shalt save man from iniquity, calling: Alleluia!”

Ikos 9

The prophets who have spoken many times will not be able to sing of Your suffering at the Cross. But you, O Most Pure One, with your hair tormenting your face and your chest beating, you cried out: “Son, receive My spirit and do not leave Me alone.” We, unworthy, call Ti with tender voices: Rejoice, helping the faithful at the hour of death; Rejoice, accompanying all Christians through fierce ordeals. Rejoice, freeing us from demonic restraint; Rejoice, Intercessor of Christians at the Last Judgment of God. Rejoice, Intercessor of all who wish to receive a Christian death; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 10

Asking for salvation for us, O Most Pure One, Thy hands have been stretched out, O the most gracious Savior, Thou hast proclaimed, Thy Passion inflicted on those who honor with Thy righteous thief, and saved, Mercy crying out to Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Thou art an invincible wall, a refuge for the world, a Treasure of mercy, accept the prayers of Thy servants who stand before Thy Holy Image and tenderly call upon Thy: Rejoice, joyful, ever-blessed Mother of God; Rejoice, known Refuge for sinners and the humble. Rejoice, O virgins and orphans, Intercessor; Rejoice, strong Helper to the people. Rejoice, great admonition from the Saint; Rejoice, Leader of reverent priests. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 11

Vouchsafe to offer tender singing and prayerful praise before Your miraculous icon, Most Holy Bride of God, and do not turn Your face away from those singing to You and God forever: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Like a luminous sun, Your image has risen in our temple, Passionate Mother of God, sanctifying, preserving and saving from troubles all those who suffer and cry out with love: Rejoice, preserving with Your grace the abode of those who live monastically; Rejoice, strong Helper to those struggling with passions. Rejoice, O intercessor of the offended and oppressed; Rejoice, joy to the poor and needy. Rejoice, healing and strengthening of the sick; Rejoice, admonisher and teacher of the young. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 12

Send Thy grace to us, O Blessed One, who venerate Thy Holy Icon, and who worship Thy Son with the Most Honorable Passion and sing with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing incessantly before Your Holy Icon, we worship, magnify and kiss Your miraculous image with fear, joyfully calling out: Rejoice, our eternal joy; Rejoice, resurrection of our Treasure. Rejoice, freeing us from the pit of passions; Rejoice, recovery of the lost and those deprived of their minds. Rejoice, fulfilling the requests of the faithful; Rejoice, you grant forgiveness of sins to those who trust in You. Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Kontakion 13

Oh, All-Singing Mother, accept the prayer of Your unworthy servants, look at the people standing before Your miraculous icon and those who fervently worship the Most Pure Passion of Your Son, asking for deliverance from eternal torment, crying out to You: Alleluia.