Text of the book “Akathist to the Mother of God before Her icon called “The Inexhaustible Chalice””
Akathist to the Mother of God for the sake of Her miraculous image “Inexhaustible Chalice”
With the blessing
of the Metropolitan of St. Petersburg and Ladoga
VLADIMIR
Kontakion 1
We have been given a chosen and wondrous deliverance by Your honest image, Lady Theotokos, as having been delivered by His appearance from mental and physical ailments and sorrowful circumstances, we offer thanksgiving praise to You, O All-Merciful leaving to the Intercessor. You, the lord, are “unable to be called”, leaning well to the echoing and delivering of the heart and deliverance to the suffering of the suffering of the Piantism, and with the belief of the diz
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Ikos 1
The angels and hosts of righteous people continually glorify Thee, the Queen Theotokos, the Intercessor for the many-sinful race of Christians, mired in lawlessness and abiding in sins, for consolation and salvation grant him Your mercy through Your many-named wonder-working icons, which are like the stars of heaven throughout the whole earth we see ours; To one of these images, the “Inexhaustible Chalice,” called, falling, from the depths of our hearts we cry out to You:
Rejoice, village of the unapproachable Divinity; Rejoice, constant surprise of people.
Rejoice, you who cleanse our sorrows from our sins; Rejoice, healer of our sorrows and infirmities.
Rejoice, You who send Your mercy to us from above through Your miraculous icons; Rejoice, you who make our sorrowful hearts glad by their appearance.
Rejoice, wonderful reconciliation of all with God; Rejoice, eternal deliverance of Gehenna.
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 2
Having seen, O Most Holy Lady, the sorrows of the heart, the anguish of the soul, the sincere repentance of people possessed by the destructive vice of drunkenness, you deigned to reveal to the God-saved city of Serpukh His mercy through the manifestation of His most wonderful image, the “Inexhaustible Chalice,” and all who fell to Him with faith and a contrite heart received healing from their grave illness, from the depths of their souls they cry out to God: Alleluia
.
Ikos 2
Having understood the threefold appearance of the Venerable Varlaam and his command to go on the journey to the God-saved city of Serpukhov, a certain man, possessed by the passion of drunkenness, will find Your icon there in the monastery the holy one, called the “Inexhaustible Chalice”. We, seeing this care for us sinners, cry out to Ti with reverence:
Rejoice, through pious people you reveal the glory of Your miracles to sinners; Rejoice, perspicacious Guide, showing them the path of salvation.
Rejoice, our all-good Teacher, who attracts us with Your love; Rejoice, for all Your good deeds you teach us gratitude.
Rejoice, you who transform our sorrow into joy; Rejoice, you who cheer us with undoubted hope.
Rejoice, destroyer of our destructive passions; Rejoice, you who contribute with good intentions.
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High and the grace of the Lady are stronger than a certain person suffering from the disease of drunkenness, when he, although more relaxed, goes to the city of Serpukhov, a command to the Mother of God, through the venerable Varlaam fulfilled what was spoken. Having come to this city, you will find an icon of the Most Pure Mother of God, you will be healed of your mental and physical illness, and from the depths of your soul you will cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia
.
Ikos 3
Possessing an inexhaustible source, an inexhaustible cup of heavenly gifts, not only the people of the city of Serpukhov, but also all the Orthodox Christians of other cities and villages, flowing to Your wonderful o to the image called the “Inexhaustible Chalice,” and before this, having received healing, falling, grateful lips cry out to Ti:
Rejoice, font, in which all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, cup, let us now receive the joy of our salvation.
Rejoice, healer of our mental and physical infirmities; Rejoice, taming our passions by the power of Your prayers.
Rejoice, O useful giver of those who ask for every need; Rejoice, you who give countless bounties to everyone.
Rejoice, thou who openest a treasure of mercy to us; Rejoice, you who show mercy to the fallen.
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 4
I storm inside with doubtful thoughts, but with sincere repentance flowing to Your ineffable mercy, possessed by a pianistic passion, they receive healing and from the depths of the heart they cry out to the Savior born of You to our Lord: Alleluia
.
Ikos 4
Hearing the heavy sorrows, the cries and cries of wives, elders, children, whose relatives are overwhelmed by a pianistic passion, He gave them Your, Lady, icon, from which all those who come will find comfort. joy and spiritual joy and cry out to You with tears:
Rejoice, O Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world; Rejoice, cup, who draws us joy from the source of immortality.
Rejoice, consolation to sorrowful mothers; Rejoice, hopeless hope.
Rejoice, blessed protection of those who flow to You; Rejoice, consolation and amusement for those who mourn.
Rejoice, thou who calmest the excitement of the passion of drunkenness; Rejoice, extending Your helping hand to those in need.
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 5
Like a godly star, You showed Your honorable icon to us, the Lady of the world, even visually and with heartfelt faith, praying to You, Mother of God, with the verb: heal with drunkenness and other pain Know the soul and body of those who suffer, and teach the faithful to sing the praises of God: Alleluia
.
Ikos 5
Seeing glorious miracles and wonderful signs, occurring not only from Your icon, the Mother of God, revealed in the city of Serpukhov, but also from the copied images in the likeness of the seeded icon, falling to them, We humbly cry out to You:
Rejoice, quickly presenting Helper to those who fervently flow to You; Rejoice, compassionate Hearer of our prayers.
Rejoice, thou who hast overshadowed the city of Serpukhov with Thy blessing; Rejoice, you who showed the glory of Your miracles within the boundaries of Moscow.
Rejoice, for all who require an infinite treasure of healings; Rejoice, O all-powerful Patroness of those who labor in sobriety.
Rejoice, to those who wage war against the world, the flesh, the devil and good drunkenness; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor in the world of those who live piously.
Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 6
Preaching Your miracles, Mother of God, from Your icon “Inexhaustible Chalice”, called, happening, we pray to You, Most Pure One, with tears: deliver us all from addiction to wine and from the fall of sin. , teach us abstinence, asceticism
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The text was approved by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on October 22, 2015 (magazine No. 82)
Kontakion 1
And worthy and wondrous help was given to us, Thy honest image, the Virgin Mary, as if we were delivered from the manifestation of his mental and physical ailments and sorrowful circumstances, we bring grateful praise to Thee, by all Loyal to the Intercessor. But You, Lady, bow graciously to our sighs and heartfelt cries, and grant healing to those who suffer, so that we may cry out to You with faith:
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Ikos 1
The angels and righteous hosts continually glorify Thee, the Queen Mother of God, Intercessor for the human race, immersed in lawlessness and abiding in sins, for you grant us consolation and salvation Your goodness through Your miraculous icons, which are like the stars of heaven throughout all our land we see. To the one from these images, the Inexhaustible Chalice, called, falling, from the depths of the heart we cry out to You:
Rejoice , village of the unapproachable Deity; Rejoice, constant surprise of people. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sorrows from our sins; Rejoice, healer of our sorrows and infirmities. Rejoice, You who send Your mercy to us from above; Rejoice, our sorrowful and joyful heart. Rejoice, wonderful reconciliation of all with God; Rejoice, eternal torment is a known deliverance.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 2
As you go, Most Pure Lady, heart sorrows, mental anguish, repentance more sincere than men, you deigned to grant the destructive vice of drunkenness to the possessed by the God-saved city of Ser. May your mercy be filled with peace by the appearance of your most wonderful image, and all who, with faith and a contrite heart, fall to it and receive healing from a serious illness Those who find theirs earnestly cry out to God: And liluia.
Ikos 2
Having understood the threefold appearance of the Venerable Varlaam and the command from him to march to the city of Serpukhov, a certain man, possessed by the passion of drunkenness, will find Your holy icon there in the monastery I, called the Inexhaustible Chalice. We, seeing this care for us sinners, reverently sing to You like this:
Rejoice , thou who revealest the glory of Thy miracles to sinners; Rejoice, Guide, who shows them the good path. Rejoice, you who draw us to salvation; Rejoice, you who teach us gratitude. Rejoice, our sorrow has been transformed into joy; Rejoice, joy beyond doubt. Rejoice, you who consume destructive passions; Rejoice, you who help with good intentions.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 3
With the grace of the Most High, strengthen a certain person suffering from the disease of drunkenness, always with a relaxed nose, trying to reach the city of Serpukhov, the command of the Mother of God , through the Venerable Varlaam, fulfilling what was spoken. In this city he found an icon of the Most Pure Mother of God, and was healed of his illness, mental and physical, and with trembling he cried out to God: A liluia.
Ikos 3
And even more, an inexhaustible source, an inexhaustible cup of heavenly gifts, not only the people of the city of Serpukhov, but also all Orthodox Christians from other cities and villages, to Your wonderful image at flowing and before this finding healing, grateful lips cry out to You:
Rejoice , even though our sorrows are consumed; Rejoice, the joy of salvation is pouring out. Rejoice, healer of mental and physical infirmities; Rejoice, taming passions through Your prayers. Rejoice, you who give useful gifts to everyone who asks; Rejoice, you who give countless bounties to everyone. Rejoice, thou who openest a treasure of mercy to us; Rejoice, you who show mercy to the fallen.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 4
I burst within with doubtful thoughts, but with sincere repentance flowing to Your ineffable mercy, with the drunken passion of obsession, they receive healing, and from the whole soul they call to be born to our Savior from You: And liluia.
Ikos 4
From the Lord's ears, the heavy sorrows, the cries and cries of wives, elders, children, and their relatives who are overwhelmed by drunken passion or madness by drug obsession, have given them, Most Immaculate, Your icon, from whom all those who ask find consolation and spiritual joy, and cry out to Thee with such tears :
Hail , Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb, who takes away the sins of the world; Rejoice, Chalice, drawing from the Source of immortality. Rejoice, strengthening of sorrowful mothers; Rejoice, good hope for the uncertain. Rejoice, blessed protection of those who flow to You; Rejoice, consolation and consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, thou who calmest the excitement of passions in us; Rejoice, you who extend a helping hand to those in need.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 5
the holy star, your honorable icon, to us, the Lady of the world, even visually and with heartfelt prayer to you, Mother of God, with the verb: drunkenness and other ailments of the soul Heal those who suffer physically or physically, and teach the faithful to sing the praises of God: And liluia.
Ikos 5
In the coming, glorious miracles and wonderful signs, not only from Your icon, the Mother of God, manifested and happened in the city of Serpukhov, but also from the images that fall to them in the likeness of the sowing icons, humbly with the verb Ti:
Rejoice , speedy Representative of those who flow to You; Rejoice, merciful Hearer of our prayers. Rejoice, you who have overshadowed the city of Serpukhov with Your blessing; Rejoice, you who showed the glory of Your miracles within the boundaries of Moscow. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of healings; Rejoice, abstinent omnipotent Patroness. Rejoice, you who strive against the world and the devil, the Advancer; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor in the world of those who live piously.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 6
Proclaiming Your miracles, Mother of God, we pray to You, Most Pure One, with tears: deliver us all from the destructive addiction to wine drinking and from the falls of sin, striving to sing the praises of God: Alelujah .
Ikos 6
In Ozsia, the lightness of Divine glory from Your icon, O Virgin of God, where our Lord Jesus Christ is seen as a Child, the image of His Most Pure Mysteries is revealed to us, and He grants deliverance from vile passions to those who flow with faith. We, His Most Pure Mother, bring forth His Son for us, pleading with our silent voices:
Rejoice , for the council of angels rejoices in You; Rejoice, for in You the human race triumphs: Rejoice, glory surpassing heavenly and earthly praises; Rejoice, you marvelously showing us the Lamb you gave birth to. Rejoice, you who lead to the gates of eternal life; Rejoice, you who thirst for water from the source of incorruption. Rejoice, you who restore us from the falls of sin; Rejoice, thou who leaves no one with inexhaustible goodness.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 7
So a certain person should thank You, Lady, for the sake of healing from a drunken illness, decorate Your Mother of God, a wonderful icon, residing in the city of Serpukhov, chanting to God with thanksgiving: And liluia.
Ikos 7
wondrous miracles, O Most Pure One, from Your holy icon: through the passion of drunkenness, those who suffer, resorting to Your maternal intercession, are delivered from their grave illness, and bring You praise Well, this one’s name is:
Rejoice , life-giving Source of healings; Rejoice, Heavenly Font of Divine gifts. Rejoice, ever-flowing river of healing; Rejoice, sea, drowning our passion. Rejoice, you who give hope to those who have fallen into sins; Rejoice, Thy maternity hand that raises up those. Rejoice, thou who gladdeneth the hearts of the pious; Rejoice, you who fulfill all our good requests.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 8
is strange and doubtful for the unbeliever to hear how Your holy icon of Divine healings exudes streams. We, reverently worshiping her, kiss her, crying out to God: A liluia.
Ikos 8
in Thee, the Pure Virgin: bow to our weaknesses, heal passions. Who will lead us sinners out of the pit of destruction, if not You, Lady? For this reason, bowing our knees before Your honest image, we sing to You:
Rejoice , you who do not reject the prayers of sinners; Rejoice, you who send heavenly help to those who call on You. Rejoice, showing the depth of Your mercy to sinners; Rejoice, you who encourage the desperate and hopeless. Rejoice, help for those overcome by the passion of drunkenness; Rejoice, blessed consolation for the patient sufferers. Rejoice, good Healer of our ailments; Rejoice, our Guardian from the vanity of the world.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 9
at the work of Your mercy, Lord, for You have granted to the sinful human race a steadfast Intercessor and Helper, who bows to our weaknesses and from God. liberating drunkenness from the bitter illness, and teaching the faithful to sing to You: A liluia.
Ikos 9
In this multiplicity, they are perplexed to praise the wondrous heritage of the Mother of God, the icon of Your appearance, below we, sinners, from our profane walls we can glorify our Intercessor, like the like et. Both, I rejoice in my soul and heart, with the verb:
Rejoice , for Your holy face reveals miracles; Rejoice, for you will soon bring to shame those who reject Thee. Rejoice, everlasting protection from troubles and sorrows; Rejoice, preserving those who come to You from evil. Rejoice, thou who by Thy gentle radiance disperses the darkness of passions; Rejoice, filling our souls with love for You and Your Son. Rejoice, O most wise Teacher on the paths of repentance; Rejoice, we have a good answer before the Righteous Judge, Intercessor.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 10
From the mouth of many, you have granted your wonderful icon, Ever-Virgin, with drunkenness to those who are ill, so that all, possessed by this passion for your miraculous image, will flow and, having received healing, They cry out to God with tenderness: And liluia.
Ikos 10
With the shadow and shield, O Mother of God, the drunkenness of those suffering from illness, and all who diligently flock to You and reverently venerate Your holy icon, for this is given to us by the Lord, the Giver, for help and healing. from destructive passion, and thus he instructs us to sing to You like this:
Rejoice , terrible overthrow of false healings; Rejoice, the grace of the True Doctor has attracted us. Rejoice, by Your purity you cleanse our filth; Rejoice, through Your grace you enlighten our unworthiness. Rejoice, thou who clothest our corruptible nature with incorruptibility; Rejoice, strengthening our prayers through Your intercession. Rejoice, you who raise us up from our weakness; Rejoice, scattering the cloud of passions that surrounded us.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 11
singing , brought to You out of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn Your face away from those suffering from the disease of drunkenness and despair, but help them and us to be cleansed from all evil O horns of sin, may we be able to sing to God worthily and righteously: And liluia .
Ikos 11
From the wind-receiving lamp we see Thee, Most Holy Virgin, for Thy holy image, with the rays of Thy grace, drives away the darkness of sin and guides with faith those who call Thee on the bright path of virtues:
Rejoice , thou who deliverest us from the vanity of this troubled world; Rejoice, you who help us ward off the attacks of carnal passions. Rejoice, you who place the thought of good in our hearts; Rejoice, enlightening our darkened conscience. Rejoice, thou who deliverest the painful ailments of the afflicted; Rejoice, you who call for sincere repentance and correction. Rejoice, strengthener of the souls of all the embittered; Rejoice, you who save Your name are those who glorify.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 12
The grace of God, through Your intercession, O Mother of God, is given to all those who mourn, the disadvantaged, widows and old women, especially those suffering from drunkenness, and these, Most Pure One, do not depart in vain from the inexhaustible the cups of Thy Divine gifts, but endlessly receiving the goal, O All-Good One, cry out in gratitude To God: And liluia.
Ikos 12
Knowing Your miracles and great mercy, manifested by the passion of drunkenness to those possessed by drunkenness, we pray to You, Lady, save and have mercy, and guide us on the right path, and do not abandon us who seek Your protection and calling Ti:
Rejoice , you who bring down the dew of Your mercy to us; Rejoice, freeing one from addiction to drunken drinking. Rejoice, healing from drunken passion; Rejoice, in relaxation there is strong help for those who exist. Rejoice, proud one who humbles you; Rejoice, elevating the humble. Rejoice, wonderful encouragement to the faint-hearted; Rejoice, great joy to the complacent.
Rejoice , Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 13
O Most Gracious Mother of our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ! We hear the prayer and delight us from all the ailments of the heartbreaking and the telephone, the same, the suffering of the suffering is more likely, but they will not die in evil, but let the Savior have a bite to the bite of God: and Lliluia.
This kontakion is said three times. Also Ikos 1st and Kondak 1st
Prayer
O Most Merciful Lady! We now resort to Your intercession, do not despise our prayers, but quickly heal our obsessive brothers and sisters from the serious illness of drunkenness, and for this sake from our mother, the Church of Christ, and from our salvation knowledge of those who fall away. O All-Merciful Mother of God, touch their hearts and quickly raise them from the falls of sin, heal them and bring them to saving abstinence. Pray to Your Son, Christ our God, that He may forgive us our sins and not turn His mercy away from His people, but may He strengthen them in sobriety and chastity. Accept, Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of parents who shed tears for their children; wives weeping for their husbands; children, the orphan and the wretched, those left astray, and all of us who fall before Your icon - and may this cry of ours come through Your prayers to the Throne of the Most High. Cover and keep us from the evil trap and all the snares of the enemy, and in the terrible hour of the exodus of our help, pass through the airy ordeal without stumbling, and through Your prayers deliver eternal condemnation, May God's mercy cover us forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon: words of prayer
The words of this prayer have enormous power, however, it is important to remember that not everything depends solely on the spoken words and the help of the Most Holy Theotokos is not felt immediately after the prayer is said. It is important to understand that recovery and recovery from addictions require time and patience, both for those who are “sick” with these habits and for those who pray for their health. For the words of prayer to help, it is important to believe in their power, not give up and wait.
Read the text of the prayer in the picture below.
Prayer text
Akathist.
This Kontakion is read three times, then the words of the prayer are said, which comes at the beginning of the Akathist.
Unfortunately, alcoholism and other bad habits are the scourge of our society today. In the fight against them, as they say, all methods are good. Therefore, you should not neglect prayer, however, you need to pray only sincerely believing in the power of the spoken words, otherwise there will be no result.
Persistent prayer by agreement
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PRIMARY PRAYERS READ BEFORE THE AKATHIST Prayers of our saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee! Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist.) Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy. (Three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Kontakion 1 A fair and wondrous help was given to us, Your honest image, the Virgin Mary, as if by the appearance of His ailments of soul and body and sorrowful circumstances, grateful praise was delivered sim Ti, all-merciful Intercessor. But You, Lady, bow graciously to our sighs and heartfelt cries, and grant healing to those who suffer, and let us cry out to You with faith: Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, spiritual thirst our quencher. Ikos 1 The angels and the righteous hosts continually glorify You, the Queen Theotokos, intercessor for the human race, immersed in lawlessness and abiding in sins, for you grant us consolation and salvation spreading Your mercy through Your miraculous icons, which are like the stars of heaven throughout the whole earth we see ours. To the one from these images, the Inexhaustible Chalice called, falling, from the depths of the heart we cry to Thee: Rejoice, village of the unapproachable Divinity; Rejoice, constant surprise of people. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sorrows from our sins; Rejoice, healer of our sorrows and infirmities. Rejoice, You who send Your mercy to us from above; Rejoice, our sorrowful and joyful heart. Rejoice, wonderful reconciliation of all with God; Rejoice, eternal torment is a known deliverance. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 2 Seeing, O Most Pure Lady, the sorrows of the heart, the anguish of the soul, repentance more sincere than men, the destructive vice of drunkenness of the possessed, you deigned to grant to the God-saved person I wish Serpukhov Your mercy through the appearance of Your wonderful image, and all who, with faith and a contrite heart, fall to it and receive healing from a serious illness. Those who find their illness diligently cry out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 2 Having understood the threefold appearance of the Venerable Varlaam and the command from him to go to the city of Serpukhov, a certain man, possessed by the passion of drunkenness, will find Your icon there in the monastery the holy, inexhaustible Chalice called. We, seeing this care and concern for us sinners, reverently sing to You like this: Rejoice, you who reveal the glory of Your miracles to sinners; Rejoice, Guide, who shows them the good path. Rejoice, you who draw us to salvation; Rejoice, you who teach us gratitude. Rejoice, our sorrow has been transformed into joy; Rejoice, joy beyond doubt. Rejoice, you who consume destructive passions; Rejoice, you who help with good intentions. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 3 The power of the Most High, by the grace of the Lady, strengthen a certain person who suffers from the ailment of drunkenness, always with that relaxed nose, trying to reach the city of Serpukhov, command Mother of God, through the Venerable Varlaam, fulfilling what was spoken. In this city he found an icon of the Most Pure Mother of God, and was healed of his illness, mental and physical, and with trembling he cried out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 3 Possessing an inexhaustible source, an inexhaustible cup of heavenly gifts, not only the people of the city of Serpukhov, but all Orthodox Christians from other cities and villages, to Your wonderful o flowing into the image and before this finding healing, grateful lips cry out to you: Rejoice, even here is our sorrow are consumed; Rejoice, the joy of salvation is pouring out. Rejoice, healer of mental and physical infirmities; Rejoice, taming passions through Your prayers. Rejoice, you who give useful gifts to everyone who asks; Rejoice, you who give countless bounties to everyone. Rejoice, thou who openest a treasure of mercy to us; Rejoice, you who show mercy to the fallen. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 4 The storm within is filled with doubtful thoughts, both with sincere repentance flowing to Your ineffable mercy, with the drunken passion of obsession they receive healing, and with all my soul I call to our Savior born of You: Alleluia. Ikos 4 Hearing the Lord's grievous tribulations, the cries and cries of wives, old women, children, and their relatives who are overwhelmed by drunken passion or madness by drug obsession, bestowing upon them, Most Immaculate, Thy and to the horse, from whom all those who ask find consolation and spiritual joy, and cry out to Thee with tears This is: Rejoice, Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb, who takes away the sins of the world; Rejoice, Chalice, drawing from the source of immortality. Rejoice, strengthening of sorrowful mothers; Rejoice, good hope for the uncertain. Rejoice, blessed protection of those who flow to You; Rejoice, consolation and consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, thou who calmest the excitement of passions in us; Rejoice, you who extend a helping hand to those in need. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 5 You showed the God-bearing star, Your honorable icon, to us, the Lady of the world, now visually and with heartfelt faith praying to You, Mother of God, with the verb: drunkenness and other activities Heal those who suffer spiritually or physically, and teach the faithful to sing the praises of God: Alleluia. Ikos 5 Seeing glorious miracles and wonderful signs, not only from Your icon, the Mother of God, revealed in the city of Serpukhov, which happened, but also from the likeness of sowing icon images, attacks coming to them, humbly with the verb Ti: Rejoice, those who flow to You quickly, the Representative; Rejoice, merciful Hearer of our prayers. Rejoice, you who have overshadowed the city of Serpukhov with Your blessing; Rejoice, you who showed the glory of Your miracles within the boundaries of Moscow. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of healings; Rejoice, abstinent omnipotent Patroness. Rejoice, you who strive against the world and the devil, the Advancer; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor in the world of those who live piously. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 6 Preaching Your miracles, Mother of God, we pray to You, Most Pure One, with tears: deliver us all from the destructive addiction to wine drinking and from the falls of sins, striving to sing the praises of God: Hallelu ́iya. Ikos 6 The light of Divine glory has risen from Your icon, O Virgin of God, where our Lord Jesus Christ appears like a child, revealing to us the image of His Most Pure Mysteries y, and from vile passions with faith he grants deliverance. We, His Most Pure Mother, bring forth His Son for us, pleading with our silent voices: Rejoice, as the council of angels rejoices in You; Rejoice, for in You the human race triumphs: Rejoice, glory surpassing heavenly and earthly praises; Rejoice, you marvelously showing us the Lamb you gave birth to. Rejoice, you who lead to the gates of eternal life; Rejoice, you who thirst for water from the source of incorruption. Rejoice, you who restore us from the falls of sin; Rejoice, thou who leaves no one with inexhaustible goodness. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 7 Although a certain person should thank You, Lady, for the sake of healing from a drunken illness, decorate Your Mother of God, a wonderful icon, residing in the city of Serpukhov, singing with thanksgiving To God: Alleluia. Ikos 7 We see wondrous miracles, O Most Pure One, from Your holy icon: through the passion of drunkenness the afflicted, resorting to Your maternal intercession, are delivered from their grave illness, and praise You bringing, the name is: Rejoice, life-giving source of healings; Rejoice, heavenly font of divine gifts. Rejoice, ever-flowing river of healing; Rejoice, sea, drowning our passion. Rejoice, you who give hope to those who have fallen into sins; Rejoice, Thy maternity hand that raises up those. Rejoice, thou who gladdeneth the hearts of the pious; Rejoice, you who fulfill all our good requests. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 8 It is strange and doubtful for non-believers to hear how Your holy icon of divine healing exudes streams. We, reverently worshiping her, kiss her, crying out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 8 Those suffering from the disease of drunkenness place all their hope in Thee, the Pure Virgin: bow down to our weaknesses, heal our passions, for who will bring us sinners out of the pit of destruction, if not You, Lady ? For this reason, bowing our knees before Your honest image, we sing to You: Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of sinners; Rejoice, you who send heavenly help to those who call on You. Rejoice, showing the depth of Your mercy to sinners; Rejoice, you who encourage the desperate and hopeless. Rejoice, help for those overcome by the passion of drunkenness; Rejoice, blessed consolation for the patient sufferers. Rejoice, good Healer of our ailments. Rejoice, our Guardian from the vanity of the world. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 9 Every angelic nature was amazed at the work of Your mercy, Lord, for You have granted to the sinful human race a strong Intercessor and Helper, who bows to our weaknesses and freeing you from the bitter illness of drunkenness and teaching the faithful to sing to You: Alleluia. Ikos 9 The Vetii of many things are perplexed to praise the wondrous heritage, O Mother of God, Thy icon, below we, sinners, from our profane walls we can glorify our intercessor, as appropriate. Both, with my soul and heart rejoicing, I say to You with the verb: Rejoice, for Your holy face shows miracles; Rejoice, for you will soon bring to shame those who reject Thee. Rejoice, everlasting protection from troubles and sorrows; Rejoice, preserving those who come to You from evil. Rejoice, thou who by Thy gentle radiance disperses the darkness of passions; Rejoice, filling our souls with love for You and Your Son. Rejoice, O most wise Teacher on the paths of repentance; Rejoice, we have a good answer before the Righteous Judge, Intercessor. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst.
Kontakion 10 To save many, Thy wonderful icon, Ever-Virgin, Thou hast granted drunkenness to those who are ill, so that all who are possessed by this passion for Thy miraculous image may flow and heal Having received it, they cry out to God in tenderness: Alleluia. Ikos 10 You are the wall and shield, O Mother of God, for the drinking of those suffering from illness, and for all who diligently flock to You, and for those who reverently venerate Your holy icon, for this is given to us by the Lord, the Giver of good things. power and healing from destructive passion, and thereby punishes us to sing to You like this: Rejoice , false healings are a terrible refutation; Rejoice, the grace of the True Doctor has attracted us. Rejoice, by Your purity you cleanse our filth; Rejoice, through Your grace you enlighten our unworthiness. Rejoice, thou who clothest our corruptible nature with incorruptibility; Rejoice, strengthening our prayers through Your intercession. Rejoice, you who raise us up from our weakness; Rejoice, scattering the cloud of passions that surrounded us. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 11 Our humble singing, offered to You out of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn Your face away from those suffering from the disease of drunkenness and despair, but help them and us to be cleansed from all cue the defilement of sin, so that we may worthily and righteously sing to God: Alleluia . Ikos 11 We see Thee as a light-receiving lamp, O Most Holy Virgin, Thy holy image with the rays of Thy grace drives away the darkness of sin and guides with faith those who call upon Thee on the bright path of virtues : Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from the vanity of this troubled world; Rejoice, you who help us ward off the attacks of carnal passions. Rejoice, you who place the thought of good in our hearts; Rejoice, enlightening our darkened conscience. Rejoice, thou who deliverest the painful ailments of the afflicted; Rejoice, you who call for sincere repentance and correction. Rejoice, strengthener of the souls of all the embittered; Rejoice, you who save Your name are those who glorify. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 12 The grace of God, through Your intercession, O Mother of God, is given to all those who mourn, the destitute, widows and old women, especially those suffering from drunkenness, and not in vain do these, Most Pure One, depart from it. drinking cups of Thy divine gifts, but unsparingly receiving the goal, O All-Good, gratefully They cry out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 12 Singing Your miracles and great mercy, revealed to those possessed by the passion of drunkenness, we pray to You, Lady, save and have mercy, and guide us on the right path, and do not forsake us, Your protection those who seek and call You: Rejoice, you who bring down the dew of Your mercy to us; Rejoice, freeing one from addiction to drunken drinking. Rejoice, healing from drunken passion; Rejoice, in relaxation there is strong help for those who exist. Rejoice, proud one who humbles you; Rejoice, elevating the humble. Rejoice, wonderful encouragement to the faint-hearted; Rejoice, great joy to the complacent. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 13 O most merciful Mother of our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ! Hear our prayer today and deliver us from all mental and physical ailments, and most of all, heal the afflicted through drinking, so that they may not perish in evil, but may those saved by You ever cry out to God: Alleluia. (This kontakion is said three times.) Ikos 1 The angels and righteous hosts continually glorify Thee, the Queen Theotokos, intercessor for the human race, immersed in lawlessness and in sins. Who gives us Your mercy through Your miraculous icons for consolation and salvation, and Like the stars of heaven, we are visible throughout our entire earth. To the one from these images, the Inexhaustible Chalice called, falling, from the depths of the heart we cry to Thee: Rejoice, village of the unapproachable Divinity; Rejoice, constant surprise of people. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sorrows from our sins; Rejoice, healer of our sorrows and infirmities. Rejoice, You who send Your mercy to us from above; Rejoice, our sorrowful and joyful heart. Rejoice, wonderful reconciliation of all with God; Rejoice, eternal torment is a known deliverance. Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, quenching our spiritual thirst. Kontakion 1 A fair and wondrous help was given to us, Your honest image, the Virgin Mary, as if by the appearance of His ailments of soul and body and sorrowful circumstances, grateful praise was delivered sim Ti, all-merciful Intercessor. But You, Lady, bow graciously to our sighs and heartfelt cries, and grant healing to those who suffer, and let us cry out to You with faith: Rejoice, Lady, Inexhaustible Chalice, spiritual thirst our quencher.
Prayer to the Most Merciful Lady! We now resort to Your intercession, do not despise our prayers, but quickly heal our obsessive brothers and sisters from the serious illness of drunkenness, and for this sake from our mother, the Church of Christ, and from our salvation knowledge of those who fall away. O All-Merciful Mother of God, touch their hearts and quickly raise them from the falls of sin, heal them and bring them to saving abstinence. Pray to Your Son, Christ our God, that He may forgive us our sins and not turn His mercy away from His people, but may He strengthen them in sobriety and chastity. Accept, Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of parents who shed tears for their children; wives weeping for their husbands; children, the orphan and the needy, those left astray, and all of us who fall before Your icon, and may this cry of ours come through Your prayers to the Throne of the Most High. Cover and keep us from the evil trap and all the snares of the enemy, and in the terrible hour of the exodus of our help, pass through the airy ordeal without stumbling, and through Your prayers deliver eternal condemnation, May God's mercy cover us forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer by agreement Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, You said with Your most pure lips: “Truly I say to you, that if two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, then whatever they ask will be done for them by My Father in heaven, for, Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in the midst of them.” Your words are immutable, O Lord, Your mercy is unconditional and Your love for mankind has no end. For this reason, we pray to You: grant to me and your servants: Olga, Peter, Yuri, Elena, Lyubov, Zoya, Vladimir, Svetlana, Vladislav, Pelageya, Mikhail, Nikolai, Natalia, Catherine, Roman, Natalia, Angelina, who agreed to ask You for spiritual brotherhood ; about acquiring a prayerful spirit; about compassion, mercy and forgiveness; about giving peace and love; and about every request, the requests of which You, Lord, know Yourself. Hear also my request and help me (say the request in your own words). We pray to You for the fulfillment of our petitions. But let it be not as we want, but as You, Lord, may Your will be done forever. Amen. It is worthy to eat, as you truly bless Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of Our God. 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, we magnify You. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy (three times). Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy and save me, a sinner, as I am Good and Lover of Mankind . Amen.
Prayer of the Most Holy Theotokos before the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon: what does it help with?
As mentioned earlier, the icon “Inexhaustible Chalice” depicts the Most Holy Theotokos with the Child of God, who stands on the Chalice. This Cup is considered a source of health, strength, joy and all other benefits.
- It is generally accepted that the words of this prayer can heal and save a person from many destructive vices. For example, from a problem that destroys family, life, health, etc.
- Prayer can also heal a person from illnesses such as drunkenness, drug addiction and cigarette addiction.
- Moreover, the words of prayer have a positive impact on a person’s life, his worldview, they guide him on the righteous path.
Prayer is valid in the following cases:
- If a person suffering from alcoholism does not recognize his problem and does not want to be treated. Then his family can pray for him, for his health and healing.
- When a person realizes that he is “sick” and wants to be healed. In this case, he can say the prayer himself or his relatives can pray for him.
- Prayer can be an auxiliary action in the main treatment in the hospital. In this case, the words of prayer strengthen a person’s faith in his recovery and give him strength.
Prayer to an icon has enormous power.
Also quite often the question arises: “Who exactly can ask for help from the Most Holy Theotokos by saying the words of this prayer?” The answer to the question is quite simple:
- It doesn’t matter at all whether the “patient” himself prays for his recovery or whether someone else does it for him. What is more important is the message with which the words are spoken. If a praying person sincerely believes in the power of prayer, it will definitely help. Intentions must be sincere and pure.
- That is, a person suffering from alcoholism, etc., can pray for himself or his relatives, for example, children, parents, godparents, etc., can pray for him.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon against drunkenness: history
Before we talk about the power of this prayer, let’s devote a little time to the history of its appearance and the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon itself.
- This icon depicts the Mother of God together with the Child of God. Both he and she raise their hands up, while the Infant God stands on the Chalice. It is this Chalice that is spoken of in the prayer.
- It is generally accepted that the “Inexhaustible Chalice” is a source of health, joy and strength.
The Icon
of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice” appeared before humanity in a very interesting way, the following story tells about it:
- Once upon a time, around 1878, a rather strange incident occurred in the Tula province. There lived there at that time an elderly man, a respected soldier in his youth. At that time, the man was tormented by a passion for alcohol. Despite his age, the man drank all his money and savings, took out everything that was in the house, just to please himself with another bottle.
- As a result, his legs gave out and he became weak, but he never gave up the habit. One restless night, a man had a dream in which a monk addressed him. The schema-monk told the pensioner to go to the city of Serpukhov, to the monastery of the Lady Theotokos and serve a prayer service in front of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon. This, according to the monk, was supposed to restore strength and health to an already completely weak person.
- Based on his condition, the pensioner refused to even think about any trip, and he didn’t have the money for it. However, the elder came into his dreams again and again and in a more menacing voice ordered him to make the trip. Then the sick elderly man firmly decided to go to that monastery and literally crawled to him on all fours.
Inexhaustible Chalice
- In one of the villages he was crawling through, he asked for help. The old woman responded to this request, who, out of pity, rubbed the old man’s feet and laid him to rest on the stove. He stayed with the old woman for 2 days and during this time his condition improved significantly, his legs began to move, and the retired soldier set off on the road again.
- Arriving at the monastery, he spoke about his dreams and asked to serve a prayer service in front of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon. However, with such a request the man surprised the monastery servants, because they did not understand what kind of icon he was talking about. And only after some time did someone in the monastery suggest that this icon could be the one that hangs on the passage to the room in which various church utensils are stored. When the monks took the supposed icon in their hands and looked at its reverse side, they were surprised, because it said “Inexhaustible Chalice.” This is how the icon appeared before people.
- Returning from a trip, the previously drinking man was completely healed in both soul and body. It was after this incident that the icon gained its recognition and, so to speak, popularity.
- A huge number of people who suffered from alcohol, the relatives of such people began to come to the monastery to venerate the icon and ask for its help or thank it for it.
- Further, the fate of the icon developed differently, it was moved, restored, etc. But people still worship it and pray in front of it for the health of those who suffer from addictions.
