Akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, prayer, troparion and kontakion

Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Kontakion 1.

Chosen by the eternal King, above all creation, heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as in the darkness of existence, under T let us resort to the howling luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness. But you, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call You:

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Ikos 1.

The Archangel and the multitude of angels, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, Your Queen, in the Church of Blachernae and, hearing Your tender prayer for the whole world, heard with surprise I cried out like this:

Rejoice, eternal and beginningless favor of God the Father; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God the Son of the flightless.

Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the ranks of angels on high.

Rejoice, all-threatening deterrent to the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, even in the air the multitudes of cherubim are gathered.

Rejoice, Her praiseworthy seraphim will be ascribed to her; Rejoice, even we, earth-born creatures, bow to Her most good protection.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 2.

Having seen Thee, Saint Andrew and Epiphanius in the church in the air praying for Christians to God, they knew that You were the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into heaven, and, having fallen to earth, I faithfully worship Your all-good protection, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 2.

You are a misunderstood mind, O Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people, for this reason our enemies do not know how strong the prayer of God to the Mother is. We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness:

Rejoice, most merciful comforter of all those who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-ending teacher of all those who are lost and blind.

Rejoice, righteously driven wrath of God against us, quickly quenching your prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave.

Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of illegal habits.

Rejoice, even for her sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, for her sake the gates of heaven are opened to all of us.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 3.

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

Ikos 3.

Having an infinite wealth of mercy, you extend your helping hand to the whole end of the earth, O Lady: to the sick - healing, to the afflicted - weakness, to the blind - sight, and to everyone whatever they need. shi, give thanks to those who cry:

Rejoice, indestructible fortress and fence of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the first decoration of holy churches and altars.

Rejoice, the surest protection of piety; Rejoice, vigilant assistant of kind-hearted city rulers.

Rejoice, invincible commander of the leaders and armies of the Christians; Rejoice, holy mirror of truth to the unfriendly judges.

Rejoice, perfect understanding of teachers and teachers; Rejoice, blessing upon the homes and families of the pious.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 4.

Through the storm of many troubles, you help us, O Lady: stand before the altar of the Lord, lifting up your hands and praying, so that our unworthy prayer will be looked upon by the Lord Yes, the King of glory, and will listen to the petitions of those who call on Your holy name, and to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 4.

Having heard the Lord God of Joshua praying and commanding the sun to become, he will take revenge on the enemy. The Lord Jesus, the chosen chamber of the Holy Spirit, also hears your prayers today. Likewise, we, sinners, relying on Your protection, We dare to say to You, like the Mother of God:

Rejoice, illuminated by the mental Sun and enlightening us with unsetting light; Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of your pure soul.

Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of your body; Rejoice, covering and provision of the holy abodes of Christ.

Rejoice, cheerfulness and admonition of the faithful shepherds of the Church; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and nuns mentor.

Rejoice, undisturbed calm of the reverent elders; Rejoice, secret joy of pure virgins and widows.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 5.

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

Ikos 5.

Having seen Thee, the saints gathered in the air in the Church of Blachernae, extending prayers to the Son and God, joyfully with the archangels and angels singing a grateful song to Ty. We, stronger than Moses’ hands, strengthen Your hand and cry out tenderly:

Rejoice, Her hand will support us all with Her one and only love and mercy for us; Rejoice, before our enemies, visible and invisible, they cannot stand.

Rejoice, thou who drivest away the dark horde of our passions and lusts; Rejoice, Divine Fire - holding Christ in His hand and igniting us, who are cold, without burning.

Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity have been greatly crowned; Rejoice, you who strive in fasting and silence for the everlasting interview.

Rejoice, thou who art quickly a comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sorrow; Rejoice, you who provide the grace of humility and patience.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 6.

Saint Roman the Sweet Singer appeared as a preacher of your inexhaustible grace and mercies, when in a dream he received from you a scroll of books for consumption: the more wise he is, the wiser he began. sing to Your glory, write praise to the saints, crying out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 6.

You have risen from the true Sun of righteousness, the dawn of the Virgin of God, enlightening everyone with the wisdom of God, Your Son, and bringing those who call upon You to the knowledge of the truth:

Rejoice, thou who gave birth to Christ in the flesh by the Power of God and the Wisdom of God; Rejoice, thou who has put to shame the foolish wisdom of this age, and taught those blinded by it to the right path.

Rejoice, guardian of the holy faith and Orthodox dogmas; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly heresies and destructive schisms.

Rejoice, secret and foreseen inconvenience, who guides all good, and tells what is due; Rejoice, you disgrace false seers and vain fortune-telling.

Rejoice, in the hour of perplexity you put a good thought on your heart; Rejoice, you who redeem yourself from harmful undertakings and senseless wishes.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 7.

Although the long-suffering All-Seer Lord showed His love for mankind the unsearchable bounty of the abyss, He chose You as His only Mother, and created for You an insurmountable protection for people: and whoever from And by the righteous judgment of God he is worthy of condemnation, Your sovereign veil is preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7.

You showed your wondrous deeds in Your Most Pure Mother, Lord, when the most wonderful omophorion in Her hand appeared, shining more than the rays of the sun, which covered people, being and in the Church of Blachernais. Having heard such a sign of His mercy and intercession, we were overcome with horror and joy and said all the words:

Rejoice, omophorion not made by hands, like a cloud, spreading over the whole world; Rejoice, O Eternal Bishop, Your Son, holding a sign on Your hand.

Rejoice, you who manifest new mercy and new grace in the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, pillar of the cloud, covering us all from the temptations and temptations of the world.

Rejoice, pillar of fire, showing us all the path of salvation in the midst of the darkness of sin; Rejoice, obvious strengthening of the apparent piety of the ascetics.

Rejoice, secret admonition for the secret servants of God in the midst of the world; Rejoice, and me, naked of good deeds, not abandoning Your protection and grace.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 8.

It is marvelous that You appeared from heaven to the Blachernae Church, the angels sang, the apostles glorified, the face of the saints and saints, and the women of the saints praised the class, the Forerunner worshiped with the Theologian , and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 8.

The Lord ruling over all above and below, having seen You in the church, His Mother, standing and praying to Him with tenderness, said: “Ask, My Mother, I will not turn away from You, but I will fulfill all “I will teach everyone to sing Thy petitions and thanksgiving to You”:

Rejoice, O ark of the covenant, in which is kept the sanctification of the entire human race; Rejoice, most holy one, in whom the Bread of eternal life is preserved for those who hunger for righteousness.

Rejoice, all-golden vessel, in which the flesh and blood of the Divine Lamb was prepared for us; Rejoice, you who receive those left by doctors into your omnipotent hands.

Rejoice, you who are weakened in body, but not in spirit and faith, who lift up those who are sick; Rejoice, you who give new and better meaning to those who destroy the mind from illness.

Rejoice, thou who wisely troubles us on the stubborn path of sin and passions; Rejoice, touching cruelty of our unrepentant heart.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 9.

All angelic nature brings praise to You, the true Mother of God and the Intercessor of all who flow to You, leading, as with Your indestructible cover you rejoice the righteous, you protect the sinners Eat, deliver the needy and pray for all the faithful, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 9.

The branches of many things, like voiceless fish, are perplexed as to how to properly praise the great feast of the all-honorable Protection of Your Protection: everything that is said about You from them is not enough for a single number. I appreciate Your bounties. We, seeing Your innumerable good deeds, cry out with joy:

Rejoice, you who preserve us from the plague and all-destruction of death; Rejoice, you who preserved cities and weights from the sudden shaking of the earth.

Rejoice, you who raised up your strong hand from the flooding of waters and drowning; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from the fiery dew of Thy prayers.

Rejoice, you who provide the Bread of Life from hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, you who take away the strikes of lightning and thunder from our head.

Rejoice, thou who savest from the invasion of foreigners and secret murderers; Rejoice, thou who protectest from domestic strife and enmity of half-blooded ones through peace and love.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 10.

To save at least the human race from the charms of the enemy, O Lord, the lover of mankind, may You, Your Mother, grant to us on earth help, protection and protection, may You be consolation to the sad, joy to the sorrowful Adoration, intercessor of the offended, and may you raise up all from the depths of sin, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10.

“O Heavenly King,” says the All-Immaculate Queen standing in the air from the angels in prayer, “receive every person who prays to You and calls on My name for help, so that he may not depart from My face. thin and unheard." Having heard this all-good prayer, the congregation of saints cried out in gratitude:

Rejoice, thou who crownest farmers with pure hands and hearts with blessed fruits; Rejoice, I will buy help and righteous rewards for everyone who works.

Rejoice, nationwide denunciation of perjury and unrighteous acquisitions; Rejoice, sudden help to those in need on the way, on land and waters.

Rejoice, you who gladden childless parents with the fruits of faith and spirit; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans.

Rejoice, strong intercessor of those in captivity and exile; Rejoice, ever-watchful guardian of those in bondage and prison.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 11.

The singing of all-merciful hearing and the warmth of Your prayer for us is listening, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise the voice of Your servants: for we resort to You in misfortunes and sorrows and before You in trouble We shed our tears, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11.

Like a light-receiving lamp, burning in prayer, seeing the Blachernae Church in the air, in agreement with the many people who were in it, exclaiming: “Where do I get this from, so that Ma may come Will you come to me from my Lord? Saint Andrew and Epiphanius warmly pray to You, calling:

Rejoice, unenvious giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, faithful representative of those who have begun the repentance of sinners.

Rejoice, ever-present supporter of those who fight against the passions and attacks of the enemy; Rejoice, invisible taming of the cruel and bestial rulers.

Rejoice, secret peace and consolation of the meek and suffering servants; Rejoice, all-desired accomplishment of good marriages.

Rejoice, quick and painless resolution for mothers bearing children; Rejoice, at the hour of death you are our only helper.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 12.

Ask us for Divine grace from Your Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away from us every enemy and adversary, and let us die our lives, so that we may not perish violently, without repentance, but accept We are in eternal blood, our Patroness, and rejoicingly we call to You : Alleluia.

Ikos 12.

Singing Your sovereign cover, we praise You all, as our steadfast representative, and we worship You, who prays for us: we believe and hope that You have asked Your Son and God for good Who is eternal and temporary, to all who cry out to You with love:

Rejoice, strong intercession of the whole universe; Rejoice, sanctification of all earthly and heavenly elements.

Rejoice, blessing of all seasons; Rejoice, all slander and temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil, found trampled under foot.

Rejoice, unexpected reconciliation of bitterly hostile people; Rejoice, unknown correction of unrepentant sinners.

Rejoice, you who do not reject the despised and rejected by all; Rejoice, you who snatch away the desperate from the pit of destruction.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 13.

Oh, all-singing Mother, most pure Lady, Virgin Mary! I lift up my spiritual and physical eyes to You, I stretch out my relaxed hand to You and from the depths of my heart I cry: look at the faith and humility of my soul, cover me with Your omnipotent omophorion, so that I will fall from all troubles and misfortunes, and at the hour of my death, O All-Blessed One, present yourself to me and deliver the torment prepared for the sake of my sins, so that I may cry out in worship: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos.

Oh, Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord of the highest powers, heaven and earth to the Queen, city and country to our omnipotent Intercessor! Accept this song of praise and gratitude from us, Thy unworthy servants, and lift up our prayers to the throne of God, Thy Son, that He may be merciful to our iniquities and add to His grace I who honor Your all-honorable name and with faith and love worship Your miraculous image. For we are not worthy of mercy from Him, unless You propitiate Him for us, O Lady, for all that is possible for You from Him is possible. For this reason we resort to You, as to our undoubted and speedy Intercessor: hear us praying to You, cover us with Your all-powerful protection and ask God, Your Son, to for our guardianship - zeal and vigilance for souls, for the city ruler - wisdom and strength, for the judges - truth and impartiality, a mentor - reason and humility, a spouse - love and harmony, a child - obedience, for the offended - patience, for those who offend - the fear of God, for those who mourn - complacency, for those who rejoice - caring strength, for all of us - the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of mercy and meekness , the spirit of purity and truth. Hey, Most Holy Lady, have mercy on your weak people: gather the scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, support old age, keep the young chaste, raise babies, and look after everything Receive us with the contemplation of Your merciful intercession, raise us up from the depths of sin and enlighten our heartfelt eyes to vision of salvation. Be merciful to us here and there, in the land of earthly coming and at the terrible judgment of Your Son. Having ceased in faith and repentance from this life, our fathers and brothers shared life with the angels and with all the saints in eternal life. For You are, Lady, the glory of heaven and the hope of earthly, You, according to God, are our Hope and Intercessor of all who flow to You with faith. We therefore pray to You and to You, as the Almighty Helper, to ourselves and to each other and to our entire lives we commit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Intercession Church microdistrict. Zvyagino, Pushkino

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the eternal King, above all creation, heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as in the darkness of existence, under T let us resort to the howling luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness. But you, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call You:

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Ikos 1

The Archangel and the multitude of angels, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, Your Queen, in the Church of Blachernae and, hearing Your tender prayer for the whole world, heard with surprise I cried out like this:

Rejoice, eternal and beginningless favor of God the Father; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God the Son of the flightless.

Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the ranks of angels on high.

Rejoice, all-threatening deterrent to the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, even in the air the multitudes of cherubim are gathered.

Rejoice, Her praiseworthy seraphim will be ascribed to her; Rejoice, even we, earth-born creatures, bow to Her most good protection.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 2

Having seen Thee, Saint Andrew and Epiphanius in the church in the air praying for Christians to God, they knew that You were the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into heaven, and, having fallen to earth, I faithfully worship Your all-good protection, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

You are a misunderstood mind, O Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people, for this reason our enemies do not know how strong the prayer of God to the Mother is. We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness:

Rejoice, most merciful comforter of all those who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-ending teacher of all those who are lost and blind.

Rejoice, righteously driven wrath of God against us, quickly quenching your prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave.

Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of illegal habits.

Rejoice, even for her sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, for her sake the gates of heaven are opened to all of us.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 3

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

Ikos 3

Having an infinite wealth of mercy, you extend your helping hand to the whole end of the earth, O Lady: to the sick - healing, to the afflicted - weakness, to the blind - sight, and to everyone whatever they need. shi, give thanks to those who cry:

Rejoice, indestructible fortress and fence of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the first decoration of holy churches and altars.

Rejoice, the surest protection of piety; Rejoice, vigilant assistant of kind-hearted city rulers.

Rejoice, invincible commander of the leaders and armies of the Christians; Rejoice, holy mirror of truth to the unfriendly judges.

Rejoice, perfect understanding of teachers and teachers; Rejoice, blessing upon the homes and families of the pious.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 4

Through the storm of many troubles, you help us, O Lady: stand before the altar of the Lord, lifting up your hands and praying, so that our unworthy prayer will be looked upon by the Lord Yes, the King of glory, and will listen to the petitions of those who call on Your holy name, and to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard the Lord God of Joshua praying and commanding the sun to become, he will take revenge on the enemy. The Lord Jesus, the chosen chamber of the Holy Spirit, also hears your prayers today. Likewise, we, sinners, relying on Your protection, We dare to say to You, like the Mother of God:

Rejoice, illuminated by the mental Sun and enlightening us with unsetting light; Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of your pure soul.

Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of your body; Rejoice, covering and provision of the holy abodes of Christ.

Rejoice, cheerfulness and admonition of the faithful shepherds of the Church; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and nuns mentor.

Rejoice, undisturbed calm of the reverent elders; Rejoice, secret joy of pure virgins and widows.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 5

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

Ikos 5

Having seen Thee, the saints gathered in the air in the Church of Blachernae, extending prayers to the Son and God, joyfully with the archangels and angels singing a grateful song to Ty. We, stronger than Moses’ hands, strengthen Your hand and cry out tenderly:

Rejoice, Her hand will support us all with Her one and only love and mercy for us; Rejoice, before our enemies, visible and invisible, they cannot stand.

Rejoice, thou who drivest away the dark horde of our passions and lusts; Rejoice, Divine Fire - holding Christ in His hand and igniting us, who are cold, without burning.

Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity have been greatly crowned; Rejoice, you who strive in fasting and silence for the everlasting interview.

Rejoice, thou who art quickly a comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sorrow; Rejoice, you who provide the grace of humility and patience.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 6

Saint Roman the Sweet Singer appeared as a preacher of your inexhaustible grace and mercies, when in a dream he received from you a scroll of books for consumption: the more wise he is, the wiser he began. sing to Your glory, write praise to the saints, crying out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You have risen from the true Sun of righteousness, the dawn of the Virgin of God, enlightening everyone with the wisdom of God, Your Son, and bringing those who call upon You to the knowledge of the truth:

Rejoice, thou who gave birth to Christ in the flesh by the Power of God and the Wisdom of God; Rejoice, thou who has put to shame the foolish wisdom of this age, and taught those blinded by it to the right path.

Rejoice, guardian of the holy faith and Orthodox dogmas; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly heresies and destructive schisms.

Rejoice, secret and foreseen inconvenience, who guides all good, and tells what is due; Rejoice, you disgrace false seers and vain fortune-telling.

Rejoice, in the hour of perplexity you put a good thought on your heart; Rejoice, you who redeem yourself from harmful undertakings and senseless wishes.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 7

Although the long-suffering All-Seer Lord showed His love for mankind the unsearchable bounty of the abyss, He chose You as His only Mother, and created for You an insurmountable protection for people: and whoever from And by the righteous judgment of God he is worthy of condemnation, Your sovereign veil is preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed your wondrous deeds in Your Most Pure Mother, Lord, when the most wonderful omophorion in Her hand appeared, shining more than the rays of the sun, which covered people, being and in the Church of Blachernais. Having heard such a sign of His mercy and intercession, we were overcome with horror and joy and said all the words:

Rejoice, omophorion not made by hands, like a cloud, spreading over the whole world; Rejoice, O Eternal Bishop, Your Son, holding a sign on Your hand.

Rejoice, you who manifest new mercy and new grace in the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, pillar of the cloud, covering us all from the temptations and temptations of the world.

Rejoice, pillar of fire, showing us all the path of salvation in the midst of the darkness of sin; Rejoice, obvious strengthening of the apparent piety of the ascetics.

Rejoice, secret admonition for the secret servants of God in the midst of the world; Rejoice, and me, naked of good deeds, not abandoning Your protection and grace.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 8

It is marvelous that You appeared from heaven to the Blachernae Church, the angels sang, the apostles glorified, the face of the saints and saints, and the women of the saints praised the class, the Forerunner worshiped with the Theologian , and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

The Lord ruling over all above and below, having seen You in the church, His Mother, standing and praying to Him with tenderness, said: “Ask, My Mother, I will not turn away from You, but I will fulfill all “I will teach everyone to sing Thy petitions and thanksgiving to You”:

Rejoice, O ark of the covenant, in which is kept the sanctification of the entire human race; Rejoice, most holy one, in whom the Bread of eternal life is preserved for those who hunger for righteousness.

Rejoice, all-golden vessel, in which the flesh and blood of the Divine Lamb was prepared for us; Rejoice, you who receive those left by doctors into your omnipotent hands.

Rejoice, you who are weakened in body, but not in spirit and faith, who lift up those who are sick; Rejoice, you who give new and better meaning to those who destroy the mind from illness.

Rejoice, thou who wisely troubles us on the stubborn path of sin and passions; Rejoice, touching cruelty of our unrepentant heart.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 9

All angelic nature brings praise to You, the true Mother of God and the Intercessor of all who flow to You, leading, as with Your indestructible cover you rejoice the righteous, you protect the sinners Eat, deliver the needy and pray for all the faithful, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The branches of many things, like voiceless fish, are perplexed as to how to properly praise the great feast of the all-honorable Protection of Your Protection: everything that is said about You from them is not enough for a single number. I appreciate Your bounties. We, seeing Your innumerable good deeds, cry out with joy:

Rejoice, you who preserve us from the plague and all-destruction of death; Rejoice, you who preserved cities and weights from the sudden shaking of the earth.

Rejoice, you who raised up your strong hand from the flooding of waters and drowning; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from the fiery dew of Thy prayers.

Rejoice, you who provide the Bread of Life from hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, you who take away the strikes of lightning and thunder from our head.

Rejoice, thou who savest from the invasion of foreigners and secret murderers; Rejoice, thou who protectest from domestic strife and enmity of half-blooded ones through peace and love.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 10

To save at least the human race from the charms of the enemy, O Lord, the lover of mankind, may You, Your Mother, grant to us on earth help, protection and protection, may You be consolation to the sad, joy to the sorrowful Adoration, intercessor of the offended, and may you raise up all from the depths of sin, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

“O Heavenly King,” says the All-Immaculate Queen standing in the air from the angels in prayer, “receive every person who prays to You and calls on My name for help, so that he may not depart from My face. thin and unheard." Having heard this all-good prayer, the congregation of saints cried out in gratitude:

Rejoice, thou who crownest farmers with pure hands and hearts with blessed fruits; Rejoice, I will buy help and righteous rewards for everyone who works.

Rejoice, nationwide denunciation of perjury and unrighteous acquisitions; Rejoice, sudden help to those in need on the way, on land and waters.

Rejoice, you who gladden childless parents with the fruits of faith and spirit; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans.

Rejoice, strong intercessor of those in captivity and exile; Rejoice, ever-watchful guardian of those in bondage and prison.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 11

The singing of all-merciful hearing and the warmth of Your prayer for us is listening, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise the voice of Your servants: for we resort to You in misfortunes and sorrows and before You in trouble We shed our tears, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Like a light-receiving lamp, burning in prayer, seeing the Blachernae Church in the air, in agreement with the many people who were in it, exclaiming: “Where do I get this from, so that Ma may come Will you come to me from my Lord? Saint Andrew and Epiphanius warmly pray to You, calling:

Rejoice, unenvious giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, faithful representative of those who have begun the repentance of sinners.

Rejoice, ever-present supporter of those who fight against the passions and attacks of the enemy; Rejoice, invisible taming of the cruel and bestial rulers.

Rejoice, secret peace and consolation of the meek and suffering servants; Rejoice, all-desired accomplishment of good marriages.

Rejoice, quick and painless resolution for mothers bearing children; Rejoice, at the hour of death you are our only helper.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 12

Ask us for Divine grace from Your Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away from us every enemy and adversary, and let us die our lives, so that we may not perish violently, without repentance, but accept We are in eternal blood, our Patroness, and rejoicingly we call to You : Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your sovereign cover, we praise You all, as our steadfast representative, and we worship You, who prays for us: we believe and hope that You have asked Your Son and God for good Who is eternal and temporary, to all who cry out to You with love:

Rejoice, strong intercession of the whole universe; Rejoice, sanctification of all earthly and heavenly elements.

Rejoice, blessing of all seasons; Rejoice, all slander and temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil, found trampled under foot.

Rejoice, unexpected reconciliation of bitterly hostile people; Rejoice, unknown correction of unrepentant sinners.

Rejoice, you who do not reject the despised and rejected by all; Rejoice, you who snatch away the desperate from the pit of destruction.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 13

Oh, all-singing Mother, most pure Lady, Virgin Mary! I lift up my spiritual and physical eyes to You, I stretch out my relaxed hand to You and from the depths of my heart I cry: look at the faith and humility of my soul, cover me with Your omnipotent omophorion, so that I will fall from all troubles and misfortunes, and at the hour of my death, O All-Blessed One, present yourself to me and deliver the torment prepared for the sake of my sins, so that I may cry out in worship: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.

Ikos 1

The Archangel and the multitude of angels, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, Your Queen, in the Church of Blachernae and, hearing Your tender prayer for the whole world, heard with surprise I cried out like this:

Rejoice, eternal and beginningless favor of God the Father; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God the Son of the flightless.

Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the ranks of angels on high.

Rejoice, all-threatening deterrent to the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, even in the air the multitudes of cherubim are gathered.

Rejoice, Her praiseworthy seraphim will be ascribed to her; Rejoice, even we, earth-born creatures, bow to Her most good protection.

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the eternal King, above all creation, heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as in the darkness of existence, under T let us resort to the howling luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness. But you, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call You:

Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos

Oh, Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord of the highest powers, heaven and earth to the Queen, city and country to our omnipotent Intercessor! Accept this song of praise and gratitude from us, Thy unworthy servants, and lift up our prayers to the throne of God, Thy Son, that He may be merciful to our iniquities and add to His grace I who honor Your all-honorable name and with faith and love worship Your miraculous image. For we are not worthy of mercy from Him, unless You propitiate Him for us, O Lady, for all that is possible for You from Him is possible. For this reason we resort to You, as to our undoubted and speedy Intercessor: hear us praying to You, cover us with Your all-powerful protection and ask God, Your Son, to for our guardianship - zeal and vigilance for souls, for the city ruler - wisdom and strength, for the judges - truth and impartiality, a mentor - reason and humility, a spouse - love and harmony, a child - obedience, for the offended - patience, for those who offend - the fear of God, for those who mourn - complacency, for those who rejoice - caring strength, for all of us - the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of mercy and meekness , the spirit of purity and truth. Hey, Most Holy Lady, have mercy on your weak people: gather the scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, support old age, keep the young chaste, raise babies, and look after everything Receive us with the contemplation of Your merciful intercession, raise us up from the depths of sin and enlighten our heartfelt eyes to vision of salvation. Be merciful to us here and there, in the land of earthly coming and at the terrible judgment of Your Son. Having ceased in faith and repentance from this life, our fathers and brothers shared life with the angels and with all the saints in eternal life. For You are, Lady, the glory of heaven and the hope of earthly, You, according to God, are our Hope and Intercessor of all who flow to You with faith. We therefore pray to You and to You, as the Almighty Helper, to ourselves and to each other and to our entire lives we commit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

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Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Kontakion 1

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

Ikos 1

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

Kontakion 2

Saint Andrew and Epiphanius saw You in the church in the air, praying for Christians to God, knowing that You are the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into Heaven, and, falling to earth, I joyfully bowed to Your all-blessed protection, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

You have no understanding, O Virgin Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people, for the sake of our enemies they do not understand, so long as the prayer of God to the Mother is strong. We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness: Rejoice, most merciful Comforter of all who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-sleeping Teacher of all the lost and blinded. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the righteously driven wrath of God against us through Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave. Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of lawless skills. Rejoice, for whose sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, even for the sake of it the gates of Paradise are opened to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 3

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

Ikos 3

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

Kontakion 4

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

Ikos 4

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

Kontakion 5

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

Ikos 5

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

Kontakion 6

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

Ikos 6

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

Kontakion 7

Although the long-suffering All-Seer, the Lord, revealed the unsearchable abyss of His love for mankind, He chose You as His only Mother and created You for people’s insurmountable protection: so that even if someone from them is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, Your sovereign protection is still preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

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

Kontakion 8

It is marvelous that the angels, hastening from heaven to the Blachernae church, appeared to you, glorifying the apostles, praising the face of the saints and saints and the holy wives of the class. The Forerunner bowed down with the Theologian, and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

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

Kontakion 9

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

Ikos 9

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

Kontakion 10

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

Ikos 10

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

Kontakion 11

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

Ikos 11

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

Kontakion 12

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

Ikos 12

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

Kontakion 13

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

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

Father org

Kontakion 1

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

Ikos 1

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

Kontakion 2

Saint Andrew and Epiphanius saw You in the church in the air, praying for Christians to God, knowing that You are the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into Heaven, and, falling to earth, I joyfully bowed to Your all-blessed protection, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

You have no understanding, O Virgin Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people, for the sake of our enemies they do not understand, so long as the prayer of God to the Mother is strong. We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness: Rejoice, most merciful Comforter of all who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-sleeping Teacher of all the lost and blinded. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the righteously driven wrath of God against us through Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave. Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of lawless skills. Rejoice, for whose sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, even for the sake of it the gates of Paradise are opened to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.

Kontakion 3

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

Ikos 3

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

Kontakion 4

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

Ikos 4

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

Kontakion 5

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

Ikos 5

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

Kontakion 6

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

Ikos 6

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

Kontakion 7

Although the long-suffering All-Seer, the Lord, revealed the unsearchable abyss of His love for mankind, He chose You as His only Mother and created You for people’s insurmountable protection: so that even if someone from them is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, Your sovereign protection is still preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

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

Kontakion 8

It is marvelous that the angels, hastening from heaven to the Blachernae church, appeared to you, glorifying the apostles, praising the face of the saints and saints and the holy wives of the class. The Forerunner bowed down with the Theologian, and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

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

Kontakion 9

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

Ikos 9

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

Kontakion 10

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

Ikos 10

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

Kontakion 11

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

Ikos 11

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

Kontakion 12

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

Ikos 12

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

Kontakion 13

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

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

Prayers to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

First prayer

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

Second prayer

My Most Blessed Queen, my Most Holy Hope, friend of the orphaned and strange Intercessor, help for the needy and protection of the embittered, behold my misfortune, behold my sorrow: I am possessed by temptation everywhere, but there is no intercessor. You yourself, help me as I am weak, feed me as I am strange, guide me as I am lost, heal and save me as I am hopeless. There is no other help, no other intercession, no consolation except You, O Mother of all who grieve and are burdened! Look down on me, a sinner and in bitterness, and cover me with Your most holy omophorion, so that I will be delivered from the evils that have befallen me, and I will praise Your revered name. Amen.

Troparion to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Troparion, tone 4

Today, people of good faith brightly celebrate, overshadowed by Your coming, O Mother of God, and looking to Your most pure image, we tenderly say: Cover us with Your honorable Protection and deliver us from all evil, praying to Your Son, Christ our God, to save our souls.

Greatness

We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, and honor Your honest Protection, for Saint Andrew saw You in the air, praying for us to Christ.