Akathist to John the Baptist
Kontakion 1
The chosen one of the Holy Spirit from the old tradition to become the Messenger and Baptist of the Messiah of the light of Jesus Christ, John the preacher, praising the Most High baptized by you, we lift up the glorified song to you, as the holiest of all born of women, the incarnate Saint, bringing the enlightenment of Orthodoxy; You, as one who has great courage to turn to the Almighty, protect us from various misfortunes and lead those who cry to you with trepidation to confession:
Rejoice, Saint John, Prophet, Messenger and Baptist of Jesus Christ.
Ikos 1
The Apostle Gabriel, standing before the Most High, was sent to the Jew Zechariah when he was going to serve in his parish, entering the temple of the Most High; and, having begun the service at the altar of the Lord, narrating about your appearance, Saint John, presenting Zechariah with happiness and joy, and how many will rejoice at your birth. For this reason, we, marveling and rejoicing at the holy grace of the Lord for you, will lift up to you with trembling a song of praise:
Rejoice, Messenger of the Lord of the unknown mystery; rejoice at the wonderful command of His fulfillment.
Rejoice, first predicted by the providence of Isaiah in ancient times; Rejoice, messenger in the face of the Almighty, anciently prophesied.
Rejoice, whose destiny is to become a holy seer of the Lord; Rejoice, the Holy Spirit revealed according to prophecy.
Rejoice, you who were made an Angel of God in your mother’s womb; Rejoice, even before your birth you were destined for a holy destiny.
Rejoice, the solution to the childlessness of mother and father; Rejoice, angel of the Lord, happiness and joy.
Rejoice, daughter of Aaron's vegetation; rejoice, gifted child of prayer.
Rejoice, Saint John, Prophet, Messenger and Baptist of Jesus Christ.
Kodak 2
Zechariah saw the Archangel appearing to him, he was embarrassed, and fear attacked him, and did not believe his prophesied words about your birth; when he was punished with muteness for his doubt, he was surprised at the miraculous phenomenon, and with all his soul he offered up to the Lord: Hallelujah.
Ikos 2
The mind is perplexed to understand the refusing people, waiting for Zechariah, and the miracles that appeared to him in the temple; he who came to him and could not speak to him, but only showed, understood everything, as he saw a vision in the temple. We, who praise the wonderful Creator of miracles, the Almighty, will exalt to you like this:
Rejoice, good culprit of your father’s silence; Rejoice, having changed your mother’s crying into happiness.
Rejoice in your preaching among a people of despair; rejoice, your holy birth is your happiness.
Rejoice how, six months after your conception, the Most Pure Virgin Mary in Nazareth learned from the Archangel; rejoice, how many learned about your birth and rejoiced
Rejoice as you have received the holy name from the Holy Spirit; rejoice, as in your name your mute father Zachary was punished.
Rejoice in how your father blessed you in the name of the Lord; Rejoice, as fear and delight appeared in the neighborhood of those living about your miraculous appearance.
Rejoice, as your miraculous birth was announced throughout the city of Jerusalem; Rejoice how you have sent help to so many in this world.
Rejoice, Saint John, Prophet, Messenger and Baptist of Jesus Christ.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Almighty resolved the infertility that tormented the righteous Elizabeth for many years: She conceived you, holy Messenger of the Lord, and in hiding for five months, saying: Just as the Lord did for me in the days when he saw my fervent prayers. When the Virgin received Jesus in the womb, the Holy Spirit prophesied and proclaimed with a great voice: “Where does this come from, how will the Mother of our Most High come to me!” With her are those who rejoice, crying out to the Lord: Hallelujah.
Ikos 3.
I must pass before the Almighty with the spirit and power of Elijah, from the womb of your mother I was filled with this Holy Spirit, from there the wonderful Seer appeared now, when in your mother’s womb now, he now rejoiced with the joys of the appearance of the Mother of the Most High. Having now recognized the Lord, carrying the Lord in the womb of the Blessed One, He now preached in a holy voice: Having become like the things of the Lord, the most holy began to be. We who are reverently surprised by this occasion, joyfully offer you:
Rejoice, even in the womb of your mother, the Most High presented you with a miraculous phenomenon; Rejoice how the Lord’s appearance was revealed for you and your mother Elizabeth.
Rejoice as you have fulfilled the command of the Holy Spirit; rejoice, just as she, a wonderful seer, appeared.
Rejoice, as from her the Most Pure Virgin Mary was appointed as a spouse; rejoice, as she was called the Mother of the Most High.
Rejoice, just as Thy seedless child was called Holy; Rejoice, O Wise Holy One who has appeared.
Rejoice, blessed union by the divine; rejoice, barren life, wonderful vegetation.
Rejoice, having surprised people with your appearance; Rejoice, O speaker of the holy Word.
Rejoice, Saint John, Prophet, Messenger and Baptist of Jesus Christ.
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Kontakion 1
And chosen from the ages of ancient times to be the Forerunner and Baptist of the Savior of the world, Christ God, John, the praising of God, glorifying the glorious Lord, let us sing praises to you, for greater than all those born of women, an angel in the flesh, a preacher of repentance. But you, who have great boldness in the Lord, free us from all troubles and raise us to repentance, calling us to love you:
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Ikos 1
And the angel Gabriel, standing before God, was sent quickly to the priest Zechariah, and when he, serving according to the order of his own, went out to the church of the Lord, and presented himself at the right hand of the altar of incense, preaching the good news of your birth, the great John, proclaiming joy and gladness to Zechariah, and how many will rejoice at your Christmas. For this reason, we, marveling and rejoicing in God’s favor for you, reverently cry out in praise of you:
Rejoice , O council of God of the ineffable mysteries; Rejoice, His fulfillment is marvelous to behold. Rejoice, you who were revealed before many years by the prophecy of Isaiah; Rejoice, messenger before the face of the Lord, prophesied of old. Rejoice, destined to be the great prophet of the Most High; Rejoice, you who were born according to the promise of an angel. Rejoice, even in your mother’s womb you were filled with the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, before your Nativity you were consecrated for a great service. Rejoice, permission for the infertility of parents; Rejoice, priest of God, joy and joy. Rejoice, daughter of Aaron's vegetation; Rejoice, God-given fruit of prayer.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 2
As Zechariah walked, an angel appeared to him, he was confused, and fear attacked, and he did not believe the words of his good news about your birth; When, due to unbelief, one is bound by silence, marveling at the glorious miracle, crying out to God with all one’s heart: And liluia.
Ikos 2
The mind without understanding understands the searching people, waiting for Zechariah, and wondering who was waiting for him in the church; I went out to him and cannot speak to them, but I only anoint, understanding everything, as I saw in the church. We, glorifying the wondrous Creator of miracles, God, cry out to you like this:
Rejoice , good culprit of the silent father; Rejoice, your mother’s tears have changed into joy. Rejoice, that reproach has been taken away from people; Rejoice, great consolation to those who gave birth to you. Rejoice, for in the sixth month the Most Holy Virgin Mary in Nazareth was informed by an angel of your conception; Rejoice, for many rejoiced at your Christmas. Rejoice, for you have received the name of grace from the angel; Rejoice, for in your name the silence of your father Zechariah was resolved. Rejoice, for the name of God was blessed by your father for you; Rejoice, for your wonderful Christmas has brought fear and wonder to those who live around you. Rejoice, for throughout the entire land of Judea your wondrous Nativity will be proclaimed; Rejoice, for through you salvation has appeared to many in this world.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 3
From the power of the Most High, resolve the infertility of the righteous Elizabeth who died in her days; for thee, the glorious Forerunner of the Lord, was conceived, and lasted for five months, saying: “As the Lord did for me in the days, in this day I will take away my reproach in about people." When she was in the womb of Christ, you were filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out with a great voice: “Where do these things come from to me, since the Mother of my Lord came to me?” Rejoicing in the south, you cry out to God: And liluia.
Ikos 3
And I was able to come before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elias, even from the womb you were filled with the Holy Spirit to your mother, from where the wondrous prophet appeared when Born in your mother’s womb, you burst into joy at the coming of the Mother of the Lord. You knew God in your womb, the Blessed One, and You preached Him with a motherly voice; It is fitting for Divine things to be the most glorious beginning. Therefore, in reverent wonder, we cry out to you with joy:
Rejoice , even in your mother’s womb you showed the Lord who sent you with wonderful joy; Rejoice, for for the sake of you and your mother Elizabeth the incarnation of Christ has been revealed. Rejoice, for you too have been filled with the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, for she too has appeared as a wonderful prophetess. Rejoice, for from her the Most Holy Virgin Mary was called blessed among women; Rejoice, for she is called the Mother of the Lord. Rejoice, for the seedless Fruit of Toya was called blessed; Rejoice, presentation of the Divine Wisdom. Rejoice, blessing of holy marriage; Rejoice, wonderful vegetation of barren beds. Rejoice, you surprised people with your birth; Rejoice, bright voice of the Word.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 4
With doubts and confusion, Priest Zechariah, according to the words of the angels, could not speak. When, after your birth, the Forerunner of the Lord, I wrote your blessed name, opening your mouth and its tongue, and the verb, blessing God, and the prophecies, the verb: “Blessed is the Lord.” May the God of Israel visit and create redemption for your people, and you, O child , you will be called a prophet of the Most High,” singing to Tom: A liluia.
Ikos 4
From hearing the people living around about your glorious and wonderful Christmas, I was surprised to hear the verb in myself: “What will this happen in the future?” We, the most glorious Forerunner of the Lord, since we are greater than all those born of women, most worthy of honor, we bless you:
Rejoice , filled with grace-filled manifestations from your conception; Rejoice, thou glorified by God in thy Nativity. Rejoice, thou in thy infancy named by thy father a prophet of the Most High; Rejoice, enlightened and strengthened in your adolescence by the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, former relative in the flesh of God incarnate; Rejoice, received from God the high title of Forerunner and Baptist. Rejoice, dawn, who announced a new Light to the world; Rejoice, star, the path leading to Christ, illuminating. Rejoice, O star of the Sun that never sets; Rejoice, lamp of the unquenchable Light. Rejoice, prepare the way for the coming Christ; Rejoice, you manifest an angel and a man within yourself.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kondak 5
By the contrary command of the lawless child-killer Herod, he expelled you from the father’s house into the impassable desert, carrying matter, the Forerunner of the Lord came and remained until the day of appearing Your love to Israel, poisonous locusts and honey, and cry to God: Aleluia .
Ikos 5
In God's wondrous providence for you, John the God-praised, as if from the infant swaddling clothes of a fasting life you appeared to be a lover, from whom the Most High willed You were sent to preach to people the coming salvation in Christ. For this reason, with surprise and love, we appeal to you:
Rejoice , for while you were still a baby, you frightened King Herod; Rejoice, you were saved from the vain murder of him by the right hand of the Most High. Rejoice, fragrant thorn of the desert; Rejoice, surprising everyone with the height of your exploits. Rejoice, thou faithful to the right path; Rejoice, guardian of purity and chastity. Rejoice, perfect self-sacrifice of the Gospel; Rejoice, protection and confirmation of the monastics. Rejoice, enlightenment of theological minds; Rejoice, you open the doors of God’s mercy to sinners. Rejoice, the Lord grants forgiveness to repentant sinners; Rejoice, fruits worthy of repentance, create by helping.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 6
Glorious preacher, you, divine Forerunner, you appeared in the desert of Jordan in the days of the appearance of Christ God to the world, He who is coming to you, you showed everyone dem, verb: “Behold, Lamb of God, take away the sins of the world!” Having come to know Him by faith, we sing to Him: And liluia.
Ikos 6
In this world you have seen the light of truth, John, the enlightened one, who all reveals the glory of the Father's Light, which appeared in the flesh for our sake. For you cried out to the people in the desert: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near; create fruits worthy of repentance. Behold, he is coming for me, who will baptize you with water and with the spirit.” For this reason we cry out in praise to you:
Rejoice , herald of the coming of the Messiah; Rejoice, preparer of the ways of the Lord. Rejoice, I am an intercessor for old and new graces; Rejoice, the last of the prophets and the beginning of the apostles. Rejoice, blessed voice of the Word; Rejoice, loud-voiced preacher of repentance. Rejoice, thou who converted many sons of Israel to the Lord; Rejoice, perfect people prepared by the Lord. Rejoice, you who boldly rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees; Rejoice, you who teach to create fruits worthy of repentance. Rejoice, enlightenment of the spiritual guide; Rejoice, vigilant intercessor of those who seek your intercession.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kondak 7
I will force you to be baptized by the Lord Jesus, the blessed John, who said: “I demand that I be baptized by you,” but obeying the remark of Tom: “leave it now,” You raised up your right hand on His head and, having baptized, which did not require cleansing, you cried out: A Lilluia.
Ikos 7
new grace to be baptized, the Lord has granted you, granting you to see the coming of the Spirit and to hear the voice of the Father from heaven, testifying to His Sonship. It is from this that You taught us to worship the One God in Three Persons, Whose mortal glorifying lips we bring to You in praise:
Rejoice , first preacher of the Trinity Epiphany; Rejoice, true worshiper of the Three Persons of One God. Rejoice, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove to the clairvoyant; Rejoice, His condescension from the Father upon the Son is a witness. Rejoice, voices from heaven from God the Father to the hearer; Rejoice, manifestations of love from the Father to the contemplating Son. Rejoice, Son of God chosen to the Baptist; Rejoice, doer of His holy will. Rejoice, zealous steward of glorious service for the salvation of the human race; Rejoice, first performer of the great sacrament of baptism. Rejoice, messenger of divine joy; Rejoice, first teacher of the New Testament.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kondak 8
With the strange and inexpressible humility of the incarnate God of the Word, having seen, blessed Baptist, His Divine head bowed to you and accepted servile baptism, you and yourself You are completely filled with great humility. Ask for this God-loving virtue and for us, possessed by pride, let us cry out to him from a humble heart: A liluia.
Ikos 8
Filled with the gifts of grace, passing through his temporary life, John the God-signified, you taught everyone by the fulfillment of the law and good repentance wait for the Lord. For this reason, we sing thanksgiving praise to you, the great teacher of truth:
Rejoice , planter of the law and justification of the Lord; Rejoice, accuser of Herod’s iniquity. Rejoice, for the correction of that zealot; Rejoice, for the sake of righteousness you endured imprisonment and bonds. Rejoice, you who were truncated for the truth; Rejoice, for your body was buried with honor from your disciples. Rejoice, for by God's sight your head has been kept incorruptible; Rejoice, for consolation, sanctification and purpose have been given to Christians. Rejoice, for even your right hand, which baptized the Lord, will be worshiped with piety; Rejoice, for from you many miracles are being performed to this day. Rejoice, for through you the faithful are delivered from the passions of dishonor; Rejoice, for through you sinners are raised to repentance.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kondak 9
This angelic nature was amazed at the height of your service, and the Church reverently glorifies you as a friend of Christ God, who went before Him in spirit and in power. . Jealous for the truth, you boldly denounced the Pharisees and the lawless Herod, from whom you suffered a martyrdom. Worshiping your most honorable head, we pray to you: deliver us from the passions of dishonor, so that with a pure heart and lips we will sing: A liluia.
Ikos 9
In this world, all things born on earth are not sufficient to praise you worthy, O John, the praiser of God; You have praised the mouth of Christ, you are named above the prophets and greater than all those born of women. It’s hard for me to bring you worthy praise, in bewilderment, I cry out to you:
Rejoice , great glory to the Church of Christ; Rejoice, marvelous miracle of angels. Rejoice, joy and glorification of the forefathers; Rejoice, high praise of the prophets. Rejoice, God-blessed apostle; Rejoice, magnificent beauty of the saints. Rejoice, martyrs have begun in new grace; Rejoice, perfection of the saints. Rejoice, fertilizer for the righteous; Rejoice, foundation of virgins and fasters. Rejoice, great consolation for all Christians; Rejoice, for from all Christian generations your name is glorified.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 10
From the shepherd of the world, who came in the flesh of Christ, you brought good news to God even to those in hell, just as the star who came to the sun illuminated you in darkness and the shadow of death. sitting. From there the Lord soon brought you forth with all the righteous of all ages, singing to Him as the Deliverer and Conqueror of death: A liluia.
Ikos 10
also a saving refuge for all who flow to you in prayer, O divine John. For this reason, we please you with songs of praise:
Rejoice , our mighty intercessor and faithful guardian from troubles; Rejoice, thou who art a quick helper and deliverer to those who suffer from the spirits of malice. Rejoice, you have sent blessings from God to those who are barren; Rejoice, you deliver those who come to you with faith from the anxiety of passions. Rejoice, you will soon pacify the enmity of those who exist; Rejoice, in every need and sorrow you diligently give ambulance to those who come to you. Rejoice, take away those who benefit from self-delusion and charms; Rejoice, for those who entrust themselves to your intercession in the hour of death, help. Rejoice, you freed those who love you from airy ordeals through your intercession; Rejoice, you who honor your glorious memory with eternal life through your prayers. Rejoice, intercession of the poor, widows and orphans; Rejoice, according to God and the Mother of God, Christians have refuge and hope.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 11
But all this is not sufficient to praise you, the Baptist of the Lord, according to the merits of your virtues. But we, out of love, dare to sing of your greatness, which you have graciously received from us, to the primate at the throne of the Most Holy Trinity, and pray that we be freed from all things the filthiness of sin, let us sing to God with a pure heart and lips: Aleluia .
Ikos 11
From the branch of the unapproachable Light and the all-bright gifts of grace, you are filled with everything, O God-enlightened John, we joyfully offer you this:
Rejoice , you have clearly illuminated you with the Divine Light from above; Rejoice, glorifying God with the light of your virtues. Rejoice, thou who hast revealed the glory of the Most Holy Trinity; Rejoice, you who show the right and wondrous path to heaven. Rejoice, and to those who are in hell, God, who appears in the flesh, is the evangelist; Rejoice, O soul of the righteous, who have been kept in the underworld from eternity, the one who rejoices. Rejoice, Lord of Christ God, sincere friend; Rejoice, you who have revealed the true Light to the world. Rejoice, radiant light of the Gospel; Rejoice, glorification of the Christian race. Rejoice, fulfillment of God’s advice; Rejoice, for from the east of the sun even to the west your name is praiseworthy.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kontakion 12
By the grace of the same-named Lord the Baptist, and having thus been enriched, the glorious victor appeared to you; For you have conquered your enemies and all malice, and you have sealed your great service with the feat of martyrdom. Now, standing before the throne of the King of kings, pray to Him to grant our Blessed Emperor victory over his enemies and all prosperity, and to all who are faithful in virtue x grace-filled strengthening, to those who sing to Him: And liluia.
Ikos 12
Because God is wonderfully glorified in you, we praise you, blessed Baptist, as a sincere friend of Christ, we glorify your great deeds, we honor your martyrdom Well, yours and your chin joyfully cry out to you:
Rejoice , Ecumenical Apostle and First Martyr of the New Testament; Rejoice, the first preacher of the appearance of Christ on earth who opened the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, foretelling the Divine calling of the tongues; Rejoice, unknown and secret wisdom of God revealed to the world. Rejoice, you are more fruitful in divine deeds than others; Rejoice, for the Heavenly Father has been glorified by the light of your deeds. Rejoice, for in your memory the Church of Christ rejoices beyond words; Rejoice, as you enjoy abundant joy today. Rejoice, illuminated by the Divine rays of the Trisolar Light; Rejoice, for you have ceaselessly sung the thrice-holy hymn to God with the disembodied. Rejoice, as today, with the mirror resolved, you can directly see the Holy Trinity.
Rejoice , great John, prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord.
Kondak 13
Oh , great and glorious John the Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord! Accept from us the prayer we present to you today, and with your God-pleasing prayers, deliver us from all evil, and eternal torment, and be the heirs of the King Make the joy of heaven, that we may sing to God forever: And liluia.
This kontakion is said three times. Also Ikos 1st and Kondak 1st
Prayer to Saint John the Baptist
To the Repositor of Christ, preacher of repentance, do not despise me who repents, but copulating with the heavenly ones, pray to the Master for me, unworthy, sad, weak and sad Oh, I have fallen into many troubles, troubled by the stormy thoughts of my mind. Because I am a den of evil deeds, I have no end to sinful customs, my mind is nailed down by earthly things. What will I do? We don’t know. And to whom shall I run, that my soul may be saved? Just to you, Saint John, give your name of grace, for you are before the Lord according to the Mother of God, greater than all those who were born, for you were honored to touch Stand above the King Christ, who takes away the sins of the world, the Lamb of God. Pray to him for my sinful soul, so that from now on, in the first ten hours, I will bear a good burden and accept retribution with those who are last. To her, the Baptist of Christ, the honest Forerunner, the extreme prophet, the first martyr in grace, the teacher of fasters and hermits, the teacher of purity and the close friend of Christ! I pray to you, I come running to you: do not deny me from your intercession, but raise me up, having fallen into many sins. Renew my soul with repentance, as with the second baptism, since you are the ruler of both: with baptism you wash away ancestral sin, with repentance you cleanse every day It was bad. Cleanse me, who have been defiled by my sins, and force me to enter, even if anything evil enters, into the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen.
Troparion, voice 2
The memory of the righteous with praise, but the testimony of the Lord, the Forerunner, is sufficient for you: for you have shown that you are truly and the most honest prophets, as in the streams of baptism you were worthy this Preached. Having also suffered for the truth, rejoicing, you preached the good news to those in hell of God, who was flesh, who takes away the sins of the world and gives us great mercy awn.
Kontakion, voice 2
By the prophet of God and the Forerunner of grace, your head, like the most sacred thorn, was received from the earth, healing will always be accepted, for again, as before, in me you are preaching repentance.
Greatness
For Christmas [ June 24 ] : We glorify you, the Forerunner of the Savior, John, and we honor your glorious Christmas even from the barren one.
On the beheading [ August 29 ] : We glorify you, John the Baptist of the Savior, and we honor all your honorable head at the beheading.
On the discovery of the head [ February 24 and May 25 ] : We glorify you, the Baptist of the Savior, John, and honor all your honorable head.
To bring the right hand to Russia [ October 12 ] : We glorify you, John the Baptist of the Savior, and we honor all your honorable hands.
A little from the life of St. John
John the Baptist was a long-awaited son who was born a little earlier than Jesus Christ. The Lord gave the parents such a pure and bright child for a reason; he entrusted him with the special mission of a prophet. They called the Saint exactly that name because Archangel Gabriel himself said so when he appeared to the priest Zechariah right in the church.
Mother John is inextricably linked with the Virgin Mary, as she was her distant relative. Perhaps that is why the Baptist is considered one of the most powerful Saints - after all, he is a relative of Jesus Christ. John chose the righteous path, constantly talked with the Lord, went to the uninhabited Judean desert and wandered until he was 30 years old, praying to the Almighty every minute. John was waiting for God himself to allow him to do the most important thing - public service.
People knew that the Forerunner led a correct lifestyle and came to him to pray and confess all their sins. John warned one and all that very soon the One who would be a real salvation for people would appear - and this is Jesus Christ. The Baptist was called the “bright morning star,” a real prophet who foretold the coming of the Strong Man. It is John the Baptist who completes the history of the Old Testament and opens a new chapter - the New Testament. It was the Forerunner who baptized the Son of God Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
Today the church celebrates several days of remembrance in honor of St. John: September 23 - the conception of John, June 24 - the birth of the prophet, August 29 - the beheading of John the Baptist, February 24 - the first and second discovery of the head, October 12 - the transfer of the right hand to Gatchina.
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