Prayer, troparion and akathist to Mary of Egypt for help (read their texts)

Prodigal life and repentance of Mary of Egypt

Mary of Egypt was born in the mid-5th century in Egypt. When she was 12 years old, Mary left home and became a harlot, she left her parents and went to Alexandria, where she became a harlot.

at that age Mary left her parents' home and became a harlot

This is how she spent seventeen years of her life, until one day she met pilgrims heading to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Having joined them out of sinful motives, Mary arrived in Jerusalem. Mary tried to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, but she was not able to cross the threshold, since some force did not let her in.

Then Mary, realizing her fall and the sin in which she lived, began to pray before the icon of the Mother of God in the vestibule of the temple. Only after this did she manage to enter the temple and venerate the Life-Giving Cross.

Leaving, Mary again turned to the Mother of God in prayer and suddenly heard a voice that said to her:

“If you cross the Jordan, you will find blessed peace.”

Maria spent so many years in the desert all alone

Having received the sacrament, Mary crossed the Jordan and settled in the desert in complete solitude, where she spent 47 years. For the first 17 years, Mary was haunted by memories of sin and the prodigal passions in which she lived.

“When I started eating, I dreamed of the meat and wine that I ate in Egypt; I wanted to drink my favorite wine. While in the world, I drank a lot of wine, but here I had no water; I was exhausted from thirst and suffered terribly.
Sometimes I had a very embarrassing desire to sing the prodigal songs to which I was accustomed. Then I shed tears, beat myself on the chest and remembered the vows I made when leaving for the desert.”

The only person who saw Mary in the desert was the hieromonk of the Jordan monastery Zosima.

Hieromonk Zosima and Saint Mary of Egypt. Zosima was the only person who met Mary in the desert

First meeting with Zosima: the wonderful quotation of Scripture by Mary of Egypt

Once upon a time, the hieromonk of the Jordan monastery Zosima retired to the desert during Lent. Having met Maria, Zosima gave her part of his himation so that she could cover her nakedness.

During prayer, the saint quoted Scripture by heart, which delighted Zosima and filled him with reverence. The hieromonk asked Maria to tell about her life. Having told the story, she asked Zosima to return a year later and give her communion. Mary asked the monk not to cross the Jordan, but to wait on the other side.

Second meeting. Holy Communion

A year later, Zosimas came to the Jordan on Maundy Thursday. Seeing Mary on the other side, the monk thought for a long time how she could cross the river without a boat.

To the surprise of Zosima, the Monk Mary walked on the water as if on dry land.

Zosima gave communion to Mary. After communion, she asked him to come a year later to their first meeting. Having said goodbye, the saint went back into the desert, again crossing the Jordan on the water.

Third meeting. Death and funeral of Mary

Zosima, as Maria asked, a year later came to the first place of their meeting. Arriving, the monk saw the lifeless body of the saint. Her last request was written in the sand next to the body:

“Bury, Abba Zosima, in this place the body of the humble Mary, give ashes to ashes.”

Zosima realized that after communion, Mary was miraculously transported to this place, to which he walked for 20 days, and died.

Unable to dig a grave, the monk saw a lion next to the body. Then Zosima said to him:

“The great ascetic ordered me to bury her body, but I am old and cannot dig graves; <...> Dig a grave with your claws, and I will bury her body as a saint.”

Leo listened to Zosima and dug a grave for the saint. So the body of Mary of Egypt, who retired 47 years ago into the desert, was buried in the sands.

Returning to the monastery, Zosima told the story of the saint to other monks. The legend about the Venerable Mary was transmitted orally until the 7th century, when it was written down by Sophronius of Jerusalem.

What do they pray to Saint Mary for?

The prayer of Mary of Egypt for help helps the lost to overcome prodigal passions and remain in a sense of repentance.

The icon of the saint helps to cope with the vice of fornication and adultery, take the path of a righteous life, and get rid of any addictions, be it addiction to alcohol or nicotine.

Troparion of Mary of Egypt

Troparion, tone 8

In you, mother, it is known that the hedgehog was saved in the image,

Having accepted the cross, you followed Christ,

And in action you taught to despise the flesh, for it passes away,

Be diligent, O souls, things more immortal. In the same way, the Angels also rejoice, O Reverend Mary, Your spirit.

Temple of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God

Kontakion 1

Chosen by God from a fallen race to achieve great glory in heaven through a difficult feat, we, earth-born, humbly cry out to you, holy Mary, pray to the Lord God for us, may he snatch us from the pit of passions, praiseworthy to you who sing: Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with her feat .

Ikos 1

The angels were amazed at the sudden change in you, Reverend Mother, how in one hour you left the wide path leading to destruction and entered on the narrow path of salvation. Receive from us, Christ's Lady, this joyful singing: Rejoice, O Mother of God who prayed that she would be worthy to fall at the Cross; Rejoice, you who asked the pure Virgin to ask for forgiveness from Christ. Rejoice, O Virgin of Holies who promised not to return to the destructive path; Rejoice, you who poured bitter tears onto your sick, venerable breast. Rejoice, for you were soon heard in prayer by the Intercessor; Rejoice, for at that same hour you could freely approach the Cross. Rejoice, thou who tenderly kissed the tree on which Christ was crucified; Rejoice, you who trembled with your whole being and shed streams of tears. Rejoice, you who immediately made the decision not to go back; Rejoice, you who have chosen to take for yourself the yoke of Christ and His burden. Rejoice, with this firm decision you have struck Satan at the head; Rejoice, for because of one decision there was great joy in heaven. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the inexpressible love of the Mother of God for you, Venerable One, as if through your tearful prayer, create at that same hour your unrestricted entrance to the Most Pure Tree of the Cross on the feast of its honorable erection, and grant you the honor to kiss it, while you, in joyful awe of God’s mercy, sang to Him: Alleluia .

Ikos 2

With your mind and heart, Saint Mary, you accepted the unwavering decision from now on not to return to the path of passions, in the tenderness of your heart you prayed to the Most Holy Virgin Theotokos to show you the place of salvation and suddenly you heard a mysterious voice indicating the Jordanian desert as such a place. Receive from us, Venerable One, this praise: Rejoice, you who thanked the Intercessor of the World for the unrestricted entrance to the Cross; Rejoice, you who have chosen the Virgin to serve only Christ as your assistant. Rejoice, thou who prayed to the pure Virgin for salvation to show thee the way; Rejoice, having chosen the desert from the icon as a place of achievement. Rejoice, thou who at that hour renounced the vanity of this world; Rejoice, you immediately set sail on the boat on that side of the Jordan. Rejoice, in the desert lands you are protected by the Mother of God; Rejoice, invisible to the sinful world, having escaped its vanity. Rejoice, for you who repelled the slander of the devil with the Cross; Rejoice, chosen by the toiler, who rejoiced with Christ. Rejoice, you who endured fear and famine for His sake; Rejoice, you who despised the charms of the world for the sake of the One Christ. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with her feat.

Kontakion 3

Strengthened by the power from above, you remained in the desert, Reverend Mother, protected by the help of the Lord, chanting to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having truly the great desire of the Venerable Zosima to see God's chosen one, who surpassed him in the height of her life, when the days of the Holy Pentecost arrived, she departed into the desert beyond the Jordan and, by the will of God, found you, Reverend, you, for the sake of humility, not wanting to appear to people, first fled from him , then I begged the venerable monk to honor him with a conversation with you, do not disdain our humble conversation, O saint of God, but accept the praise of the monk: Rejoice, you who brought repentance in the desert; Rejoice, you who wept in it day and night. Rejoice, you who have watered the whole earth with tears; Rejoice, you who have reached heavenly heights. Rejoice, you who fled from the stench of life; Rejoice, you who have flown into the desert peace. Rejoice, you who suffered under the burden of the cross; Rejoice, for the Lord is always with you. Rejoice, exalted by Christ for your deeds; Rejoice, glorified while still on earth. Rejoice, you have been distinguished by the Lord’s insight; Rejoice, for you called Zosima by name. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 4

The Monk Zosima was soon seized by a storm of sacred horror, as if you had never known him by name, beg him to tell him your wondrous life. But you, humble servant, did not hide your former sinful life before him, so that the Lord, who generously rewards the repentant, may be glorified in you: We thank the Creator, praying to Him that He will not reject our repentance, and in joyful hope we sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Reverend Zosima heard how you with courage endured all the hardships of desert life in the fight against temptations and the devil, and was surprised and called out to you with tenderness: Rejoice, who in the desert only nourished your body with roots; Rejoice, you who placed all your sorrow on the Lord, so that your creation may not forsake you. Rejoice, you who surpassed many others in your struggle; Rejoice, for this reason you have ascended to heaven and are crowned with a bright crown. Rejoice, you were taught the Scriptures by the Spirit of God in the desert; Rejoice, the All-Blessed Ones have been given the gifts of holy beauty. Rejoice, Mary, thou vouchsafed to be a vessel of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, for on your difficult path you sought to live for the Lord. Rejoice, you who put your hand on the plow will not turn back; Rejoice, having loved Christ with all your being and received His grace. Rejoice, you have bloomed like a most beautiful tree in the desert all your life; Rejoice, you were humble and fragrant to the Lord God. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 5

Having redeemed us with your rich blood, O Lord, you did not call the righteous, but sinners to repentance; grant us also to imitate the life of your saint Mary, and forever glorify with a grateful heart the song of paradise: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing you, Zosima, the Venerable One, standing in the air and praying, she was overcome with trepidation, quickly wondering how, in the fall of a man who had been before, she was honored with the capital of grace, tenderly thanking the Lord and singing to her: Rejoice, having achieved the gift of foresight through the holiness of life; Rejoice, you who revealed the monastic secrets to Zosima with your lips. Rejoice, you have become like an Angel in the brilliance of your purity; Rejoice, for the blessed one has been vouchsafed to stand in the air. Rejoice, you hid your strict deeds before Zosima; Rejoice, you have hidden many phenomena from heaven. Rejoice, for the sake of holy salvation you kept only in your heart; Rejoice, you who commanded Zosima to remain silent about herself until your death. Rejoice, you who did not desire to be glorified on earth by men; Rejoice, for forty-seven years you remained unknown in a desert life. Rejoice, you also want to depart from the path of the cross, unknown to everyone; Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 6

Angels in heaven are preaching your wonderful life, blessed desert woman, how in a weak body you acquired great strength of spirit and crushed the wiles of Satan. We, together with the Angels, glorify the Lord, who has given you strength by His grace, and sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

A great thirst for tasting the Most Pure Mysteries of Christ has arisen in you, God's Pleasant, asking Zosima to appear next summer, on the day of Holy Maundy Thursday, with the Holy Gifts on the bank of the Jordan River, so that you may be worthy of this most holy Gift. We, glorifying in you the zeal of the closest union with our Lord Jesus Christ, laudably call you: Rejoice, tormented by a holy thirst for communion for the sake of the Holy Gifts; Rejoice, in your heart there is love for the Lord God. Rejoice, you have disgraced yourself, O Reverend, to the Savior Christ; Rejoice, meekness, humility acquired into angelic purity. Rejoice, you soon said goodbye to Zosima, wife of holy beauty; Rejoice, she immediately disappeared from his eyes, Mary, deep into the desert. Rejoice, you left joy and tenderness in the heart of Zosima; Rejoice, you have directed the mind of this old man into a stream of reflection. Rejoice, as if he carried away the thought of you like a precious pearl; Rejoice, for the entire path to the monastery is wet with joyful tears. Rejoice, for for a long time your wonderful image stood in the eyes of his old man; Rejoice, for only through the summer the old man consoled himself with a date. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 7

Wanting to observe the rules of the holy monastery, the abbot sent his monks away to the feat of silence and naive prayer in the distant desert. The Venerable Zosima was unable to go away for the sake of illness, which you, Saint Mary, predicted for him, with joyful trepidation awaiting Maundy Thursday, on the same day for the sake of it, promising to receive communion, bowing before the incomprehensible destinies of God, hastening to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The soul of the reverend elder was enveloped in a new sacred trembling when the Great Day of the Last Supper was celebrated by our Lord, taking with him the most holy Gifts, going to the bank of the river, holy, to commune you, blessed Mother, we, together with the holy elder, are in reverence before the Lord coming to you in His most pure secrets. And to you, more worthy of the bride of the Sweetest Bridegroom, who marches with love to the marriage of the Lamb, we tenderly cry out: Rejoice, for your request has been fulfilled by the Holy Priest; Rejoice, for you came to the shore with the Holy Gifts, trembling. Rejoice, for on the night of Christ’s passion you wanted to be a partaker; Rejoice, for you will share in those sufferings and live with him in heaven. Rejoice, for you have troubled the monk by his absence for a long time; Rejoice, for such confusion was your crossing of the river. Rejoice, for in the radiance of the moon you appeared in the distance; Rejoice, walking with your feet to the opposite bank of the river. Rejoice, you overshadowed the Jordan with your hand with the sign of the cross; Rejoice, for you walked like a river on dry land without any embarrassment. Rejoice, for for the sake of this vision the Priest was in fear; Rejoice, for you calmed him with your holy speech. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 8

We are all wanderers and strangers on earth, according to the verb of the apostle, you also remained a wanderer in your desert until the day of your repose, Mary the Lamb of Christ, who moved from earthly Jerusalem to Jerusalem above, glorifying the Creator with the holy paradise song: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All the sweetness, all your desire to be the Lord Jesus, Whom you accepted with trepidation in the most pure mysteries from the hands of the blessed elder. We, looking at you, truly a worthy partaker of this most holy Gift, call to you with love: Rejoice, betrothed in the mysteries of the saints to your Immortal Bridegroom; Rejoice, for this reason you were adorned with the heavenly incorruptible crown. Rejoice, upon your acceptance of God’s Gifts, you are surrounded by a wondrous light; Rejoice, for Zosima cannot look at you without fear. Rejoice, you read Simeon’s prayer with quiet joy; Rejoice, you have now raised your tender gaze to heaven. Rejoice, you who have tasted heavenly food but do not want to take earthly food; Rejoice, you decided to take three grains of Zosima’s gifts of love. Rejoice, for after your communion you did not remain on the shore for long; Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 9

Every order of angels and men bless the Lord, as He brought strength to weak people, strengthening you, the much-victorious saint, in your desert struggle, enduring cold and unbearable heat in your naked body, in addition to fear, hunger and many evil temptations from the devil. For such help from the Lord, you sang to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

It is impossible to depict the florid language that was created in the soul of the righteous Zosima after your departure, mystical hermit, you, with your image, filled with the grace of the All-Holy Spirit, fixed the spiritual gaze of the elder on the heavenly thoughts, how God of the ringed man with His omnipotence raised to the Angelic heights, accept together with Zosima’s humble praise of us: Rejoice, you who have preserved your mind in it, not dissipated by the temptation of passions; Rejoice, for you were burdened by the meeting with earthly people. Rejoice, you soon sought to have a conversation with the angels in the desert; Rejoice, there you prayed days and nights, invisible to the world in silence. Rejoice, for you have gone away from everyone, for the sake of salvation in the wilderness; Rejoice, only the stars of heaven were witnesses of tears. Rejoice, in these miraculous moments, Christ Himself looked with love; Rejoice, for you have delighted the wondrous Assistant. Rejoice, with Her strong help you have achieved eternal peace; Rejoice, you who again asked Zosima to come to the desert in the summer. Rejoice, you who waited for him again with the hope of finding him; Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 10

For those who want to be saved, be a prayer book at the Throne of the Most High, Reverend Mother, and we too, having escaped all kinds of temptations, will be worthy, together with you, to glorify the Lord and sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Thou art a wall to all ascetics, O Most Holy Theotokos, from the evil wiles of the devil; Thou hast saved the one who chose thee as a Helper before Thy sweetest Son; Thou hast not disgraced her hope, O Most Pure One, and brought her to the longed-for gates of heaven. Vouchsafe us sinners to worthily praise your holy saint Mary with these hymns: Rejoice, for Zosima waited for you with joyful trepidation; Rejoice, he consoled himself with all his sweet thoughts. Rejoice, for during the great days of Lent, he went into the desert with love; Rejoice, for it took him twenty days to reach the meeting place. Rejoice, for in sorrowful confusion the elder sought you; Rejoice, for filled with anxiety, the elder did not remember himself. Rejoice, for on the arctic fox, illuminated by the light of heaven, he found you; Rejoice, you are separated from this world, you are in eternal peace. Rejoice, the old man bowed over your body with bitter weeping; Rejoice, for Zosima did not believe his aged eyes. Rejoice, for you have long since gained strength in the wondrous heavenly palace; Rejoice, you are now forever having fun, you have gone away from sorrows and anxieties. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 11

Praised by the singing of angels and surrounded by a host of them, your righteous soul ascended to the throne of the Most High in a voice of joy to glorify the Lord with the red song of God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Your venerable face was illuminated by the Holy Spirit of God, but Elder Zosima came into great confusion, as if I had not known your name, blessed one, but I saw the inscription at your head inscribed on the earth: Rejoice, for Zosima has known the days of repose; Rejoice, for you were called humble Mary in words. Rejoice, for you reposed yourself to God last summer; Rejoice, on the day of your holy communion you were deemed worthy to depart. Rejoice, suddenly from this burning desert two lions approached fear; Rejoice, for with your mighty feet you dug out the grave and left. Rejoice, for with a fervent prayer he buried your ashes; Rejoice, for for a long time the old man stood over the grave in touching tears. Rejoice, the elder quietly prayed with trembling lips; Rejoice, in the destinies of the Incomprehensible he glorified with love. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary, who surprised the Angels with your feat.

Kontakion 12

Ask God for grace for us, O pure bride of Christ, Mary, that He may have mercy on us on the day of His terrible judgment, and may He count us among His chosen flock, and may we be worthy to sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your repentance, the angels in heaven were amazed at it and all your unparalleled sufferings, which you cannot depict, a certain human language with love and joy cried out: Rejoice, for for your naked flesh you are now covered with a wonderful robe in paradise; Rejoice, burnt by the heat in the desert, you taste the coolness of the sky. Rejoice, you who endured constant famine, now in heaven you are filled with the bread of Christ; Rejoice, having borne all sorrows, now your lips utter a voice of joy. Rejoice, for you remained in a difficult struggle with the devil for seventeen years; Rejoice, for you have been glorified for your victory; for this, a wondrous light surrounds you. Rejoice, for the wise Virgin did not extinguish her lamp; Rejoice, for from the Tree of the Cross your feat was unwavering towards salvation. Rejoice, O Holy Virgin who promised, With Her help we will not go astray; Rejoice, you who suffered a lot in the desert, did not allow you to go downhill. Rejoice, with the sign of the cross you destroyed the machinations of your enemies; Rejoice, for you are now tasting God’s bounties and gifts. Rejoice, Venerable Mother Mary. She surprised the angels with her feat.

Kontakion 13

Oh, Holy, all-praised and multi-victorious saint of Christ, Mary, the most graceful image of repentance! We pray to You, ask the Lord God for the power of His grace, to atone for us the darkness of our sins, with contrite tears for them, and may we be honored in the monastery of those who have repented to receive eternal consolation according to a false promise, and from the faces of the Angels to sing the Most Holy Trinity with the angelic song: Alleluia, Alleluia , Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayers of Venerable Mary of Egypt

First prayer

O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mother Mary! Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners (names), deliver us, reverend mother, from the passions that war on our souls, from all sadness and adversity, from sudden death and from all evil, at the hour of separation of the soul from the body, cast away, holy saint , every evil thought and crafty demons, for may our souls be received in peace into a place of light by Christ the Lord our God, for from Him is the cleansing of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit , now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Second prayer

O great saint of Christ, Saint Mary! Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for salvation from famine and destruction, for consolation for the afflicted, for healing for the sick, for rebellion for the fallen, for strengthening for the lost, for prosperity and blessing in good deeds, for intercession for orphans and widows. and for those who have departed from this life - eternal rest, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of My Judge: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive there abiding forever. Amen.

Troparion of Venerable Mary of Egypt

Troparion, tone 8

In you, mother, it is known that you were saved in the image: having accepted the cross, you followed Christ, and having taught you to despise the flesh, it passes away: but be diligent about the soul, things more immortal: in the same way, the angels rejoice, O Reverend Mary, your spirit.

Kontakion, tone 3

The bride of Christ is first filled with all sorts of fornications, now appearing in repentance, and destroys the angelic life imitating the demons of the Cross with weapons. For the sake of the Kingdom, the bride appeared to you, O glorious Mary.

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Akathist to St. Mary

Akathist

a solemn song during which one does not sit down

The Akathist to Mary of Egypt should be read in the fifth week of Strict Lent, April 14, the day of veneration of the saint in the Orthodox Church.

When reading the akathist, it is important to have an icon of the saint in front of you. The chant is read for forty days in a row.

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the Lord as the image of salvation for all sinners and despairers, who have risen from the depths of sin to the heights of dispassion, we offer you praiseful singing, O reverend mother, but you, as having boldness towards a generous God, with your prayers guide those who call you on the path of your repentance with love: Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.

Ikos 1

Having seen thee in the Jordanian desert, the great Zosimas, an angel in the flesh, standing in the air and praying for peace, with surprise and horror he was overcome with trepidation, shedding tears, crying out to you like this: Rejoice, filled with grace and light; Rejoice, freely adorned with insight.

Rejoice, in your prayers to God you were lifted up in the air; Rejoice, desert treasure hidden from the world.

Rejoice, lifeless companion; Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the elder filled with reverent horror, you said to him in a quiet voice: do not be afraid, Abvo Zosimo, you are not spirit, but earth, dust, and ashes, and all sorts of flesh, which has never thought of anything spiritual and has not a single virtue. The wife is a sinner, unworthy to look up to heaven, and with the fear of sinful lips I call to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Understand the wondrous mystery hidden within you, the elder fell before your feet, saying: I adjure you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for His sake you wear this nakedness, do not hide your life from me, so that you may manifestly create the greatness of God. With him, we dare to please you: Rejoice, bright height of humility; Rejoice, inexhaustible wealth of spiritual gifts.

Rejoice, you who killed your body for the love of God; Rejoice, thou art alone in the impenetrable desert, abiding with the one God.

Rejoice, shining with heavenly beauty; Rejoice, illuminated by the light of dispassion.

Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.

Prayers of Venerable Mary of Egypt

First prayer

Second prayer

Prayer three

Holy and great saint of Christ Mary! She surprised the angels with her unparalleled feat. We pray to you, blessed one, standing now at the Throne of the All-Holy Trinity, beg the Lord, having found great boldness before Him, may He grant us, like you, to repent of our many sins, and may He forgive us, and may He punish us here according to His love for mankind, not will destroy us in the future. Pray, holy Mary, to your Most Holy Helper, who has strengthened you in your struggle as a hard worker, may She, the All-Holy One, strengthen us with Her all-powerful help on this earthly thorny path, and as you, having kissed the All-Honorable Cross of Christ with faith and love, have received His grace Omnipotent in the fight against the devil, the world and the flesh and valor, you destroyed all the machinations of Satan, so may we, with the help of the Life-giving Tree of the Cross of the Lord, be worthy of destroying all the barriers of sin to achieving the kingdom on high and, having been worthy of eternal life, together with you we will sing the praises of the Most Holy Trinity in One being of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

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