Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos (Great Akathist read on Saturday Akathist)
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General beginning and ending of akathists Troparion, kontakion, magnification of the Mother of God Canons to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Kontakion 1
To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as if we had got rid of the evil ones, let us sing thanksgiving to Thy servants, O Mother of God; but as you have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, and let us call to You:
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Ikos 1
A representative angel from Heaven was sent quickly saying to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice you were incarnated in vain, Lord, horrified and standing, calling to Her like this:
Rejoice, joy will shine forth; Rejoice, the oath will disappear.
Rejoice, proclamation to fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of the tears of the Evins.
Rejoice, height unattainable by human thoughts; Rejoice, depth unfathomable and with angelic eyes.
Rejoice, for you are the seat of the King; Rejoice, for you have carried Him who bears everything.
Rejoice, Star that reveals the Sun; Rejoice, womb of the Divine Incarnation.
Rejoice, the creation is being renewed; Rejoice, we worship the Creator.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the Holy One in purity, he boldly says to Gabriel: the glorious voice of yours is inconvenient to my soul, appearing: the birth of the seedless birth, as the verb says, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
The misunderstood mind is understood by the Virgin, who seeks and cries out to the servant: clean from the side, How can a Son be born powerfully, O Lord of Mi? He spoke to Neyzha with fear, both calling to her:
Rejoice, ineffable advice to the Mystery; Rejoice, silence of those who ask for faith.
Rejoice, the beginning of the miracles of Christ; Rejoice, His commands are supreme.
Rejoice, heavenly ladder, God descended from it; Rejoice, bridge, leading those who are from earth to heaven.
Rejoice, verbose miracle of the angels; Rejoice, demons' many-weeping defeat.
Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Light indescribably; Rejoice, even though you have taught not a single person.
Rejoice, thou who surpassest the understanding of the wise; Rejoice, thou illuminating the meanings of the faithful.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High Autumn will then bring forth the unskillful and fertile Toya, who is fertile, like a village showing sweetness, to all who want to reap salvation, always sing: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having the womb of the God-pleasing Virgin, she was born to Elizabeth: and her baby, having known the kiss, rejoiced, and cried out like songs to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, branches of the unfading rose; Rejoice, immortal fruit acquisition.
Rejoice, O worker who makes the Lover of mankind; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Gardener of our life.
Rejoice, O field, who increases the supply of bounty; Rejoice, table, bearing abundance of cleansing.
Rejoice, for you are flourishing as a food paradise; Rejoice, for you have prepared a haven for souls.
Rejoice, pleasant censer of prayer; Rejoice, purification of the whole world.
Rejoice, God has good will towards mortals; Rejoice, mortals have boldness towards God.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 4
Having a storm inside with doubtful thoughts, the chaste Joseph was confused, to You in vain, unmarried, and thinking about marriage, Immaculate; Having taken away your conception from the Holy Spirit, he said: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing the shepherd of Angels singing the carnal coming of Christ, and as they came to the Shepherd they saw Him like an immaculate lamb, fallen in the womb of Maryna, and singing:
Rejoice, Lamb and Shepherd Mother; Rejoice, courtyard of verbal sheep.
Rejoice, torment of invisible enemies; Rejoice, the doors of heaven are opening.
Rejoice, as those in heaven rejoice in those on earth; Rejoice, for the things on earth resemble those in heaven.
Rejoice, silent mouth of the apostles; Rejoice, invincible insolence of the passion-bearers.
Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; Rejoice, bright knowledge of grace.
Rejoice, hell has been laid bare to the south; Rejoice, we are clothed with glory.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 5
Having seen the bountiful star that followed the dawn, and holding it like a lamp, I tested the mighty King, and having reached the Incomprehensible, rejoicing, I cried out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Seeing the youths of Chaldea in the hand of the Maiden Who created with the hands of men, and the Master who understands Him, even if the slave’s form is accepted, they strive to serve Him, and cry out to the Blessed One:
Rejoice, Mother of Never Setting Stars; Rejoice, dawn of the mysterious day.
Rejoice, thou who has quenched the delights of the furnace; Rejoice, enlightening the hidden places of the Trinity.
Rejoice, thou who sweepest away the inhuman tormentor from the authorities; Rejoice, you who showed Christ to the Lord, the Lover of Mankind.
Rejoice, deliverer of the barbaric ministry; Rejoice, thou who takes away works.
Rejoice, you who extinguished the fire of worship; Rejoice, thou who changest the flames of passions.
Rejoice, faithful teacher of chastity; Rejoice, joy of all generations.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 6
The preachers of God-bearing, formerly Volsvi, returned to Babylon, having finished Your prophecy, and having preached Your Christ to everyone, left Herod as if he were speaking, not leading the song: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
Having shone in Egypt with the enlightenment of truth, you drove away the darkness of lies: for his idols, O Savior, do not tolerate Your fortress, O fallen, those who were delivered cried out to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, correction of men; Rejoice, fall of demons.
Rejoice, thou who trampled down the charms of the empire; Rejoice, you who exposed idolatry’s flattery.
Rejoice, sea that drowned the mental Pharaoh; Rejoice, stone, who gave drink to those thirsty for life.
Rejoice, pillar of fire, instructing those in darkness; Rejoice, cover of the world, broadest of clouds.
Rejoice, food, receiver of manna; Rejoice, sweetness to the holy servant.
Rejoice, land of promise; Rejoice, honey and milk flow from here.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 7
I want Simeon to cease from this present age, the charming one, who was seen as a child, but the perfect God also became known to him. Moreover, I was amazed at Your ineffable wisdom, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
Showing a new creation, the Creator appeared to us from Him, from the seedless cold of the womb, and having preserved Yu, as if incorruptible, and having seen a miracle, let us sing to Yu, crying out:
Rejoice, flower of incorruptibility; Rejoice, crown of abstinence.
Rejoice, you who shine upon the image of the resurrection; Rejoice, you who manifest the life of angels.
Rejoice, bright-fruitful tree, from which the vernias feed; Rejoice, blessed-leaved tree, which is covered with many.
Rejoice, you who bear in your womb the Savior of the captives; Rejoice, you who gave birth to a Guide to the lost.
Rejoice, Judge of the righteous supplication; Rejoice, many sins have been forgiven.
Rejoice, naked garment of boldness; Rejoice, beloved, conqueror of every desire.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 8
Having seen a strange Christmas, we withdraw from the world, turning our minds to heaven: for this reason, the high God appeared on earth, a humble man, although he would draw to the heights those who cry: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the indescribable Words in the lower and the highest departed: for the descent was Divine, but not a local passing, and the Nativity was from the Virgin Accepting God, who heard this:
Rejoice, God is not a container that cannot be contained; Rejoice, holy sacrament of the door.
Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful.
Rejoice, O holy chariot of Jehovah upon Cherubimech; Rejoice, glorious village of Existence on Seraphimekh.
Rejoice, you who gathered the opposite together; Rejoice, you who combined virginity and Christmas.
Rejoice, the crime has now been resolved; Rejoice, paradise has opened to the south.
Rejoice, key of the Kingdom of Christ; Rejoice, hope of eternal blessings.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 9
Every angelic nature was amazed at the great work of Your incarnation; For we are abiding, unapproachable as God, a Man approachable to all, and hearing from all: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The branches of many things, like voiceless fish, we see about You, Mother of God, they are perplexed by the words, even though the Virgin abides and you were able to give birth. We, marveling at the mystery, truly cry out:
Rejoice, friend of the wisdom of God, Rejoice, treasure of His providences.
Rejoice, you who show the foolish to everyone who is wise; Rejoice, you who accuse the cunning and the wordless.
Rejoice, for you have conquered the seeker of Lutia; Rejoice, for the creators of fables have faded away.
Rejoice, thou who tearest apart the Athenian weave; Rejoice, thou who fulfillest the fishermen's dreams.
Rejoice, thou who pullest forth from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, you who enlighten many in understanding.
Rejoice, ship of those who want to be saved; Rejoice, haven of worldly voyages.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 10
Although He has come to save the world, the Decorator of all, He has come to this self-promise, and this Shepherd, like God, has appeared for us for our sake: He has called for like like, for God hears: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Thou art the wall of the virgins, O Virgin Mother of God, and of all who come running to Thee: for the Creator of heaven and earth, O Most Pure One, dwelleth in Thy womb, and teach all to invite Thee:
Rejoice, pillar of virginity; Rejoice, door of salvation.
Rejoice, mistress of the mental building; Rejoice, giver of Divine grace.
Rejoice, for You have renewed those who were conceived in cold; Rejoice, for you have punished those who were robbed of their minds.
Rejoice, exerciser of meanings; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the sower of purity.
Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace; Rejoice, you who united the faithful to the Lord.
Rejoice, good nurse of young virgins; Rejoice, bride-blesser of the souls of saints.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 11
All singing is overcome, striving to strive towards the multitude of Your bounties: equal in number to the sand of the songs we bring to You, Holy King, we do nothing worthily, which You have given to us, to You to the intoxicants: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving light, which appears to those in darkness, we see the Holy Virgin, the immaterial one, who burns fire, instructs all things to the Divine mind, enlightening the mind with the dawn, and revered by the title, with this:
Rejoice, ray of the intelligent Sun; Rejoice, luminary of the never-setting Light.
Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, for the thunder of the enemy is terrifying.
Rejoice, for you have shone with much light of enlightenment; Rejoice, for you are the source of a multi-flowing river.
Rejoice, image-painting font; Rejoice, you who take away sinful filth.
Rejoice, bath, washing conscience; Rejoice, cup that draws joy.
Rejoice, smelling the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, belly of secret joy.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 12
The grace to grant the desires of the ancient debts, the Solver of all debts by man, came with Himself to those who had departed from His grace, and, having torn the handwriting, heard from everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your Nativity, let us all praise You, like an animated temple, the Mother of God: for in Your womb, holding all the hands of the Lord, sanctify, glorify and teach everyone to cry out to You:
Rejoice, village of God and the Word; Rejoice, greater holy of holies.
Rejoice, O ark, gilded by the Spirit; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of the belly.
Rejoice, honest one, crowned with pious people; Rejoice, honest praise of the reverent priests.
Rejoice, unshakable pillar of the church; Rejoice, unbreakable wall of the Kingdom.
Rejoice, victories will arise from her; Rejoice, to the south the enemies fall.
Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 13
Oh, All-Singing Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word! Having accepted this present offering, deliver everyone from all misfortune, and from future torment, those who cry out to You: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.
Ikos 1
A representative angel from heaven was sent and quickly said to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice you were incarnated in vain, Lord, horrified and standing, calling to Her like this:
Rejoice, joy will shine forth; Rejoice, the oath will disappear.
Rejoice, proclamation to fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of the tears of the Evins.
Rejoice, height unattainable by human thoughts; Rejoice, depth unfathomable and with angelic eyes.
Rejoice, for you are the seat of the King; Rejoice, for you have carried Him who bears everything.
Rejoice, Star that reveals the Sun; Rejoice, womb of the Divine Incarnation.
Rejoice, the creation is being renewed; Rejoice, we worship the Creator.
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 1
To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as if we had got rid of the evil ones, let us sing thanksgiving to Thy servants, O Mother of God; but as you have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, and let us call to You:
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Prayer
Oh, Most Holy Lady, Lady Theotokos, you are the highest of all Angels and Archangels, and all the most honest creatures, you are the helper of the offended, the hopeless, the poor intercessor, the sorrowful. feeding, nursing for the hungry, clothing for the naked, healing for the sick, salvation for sinners, help and intercession for all Christians. Oh, All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Mother of God, Lady, by Your mercy save and have mercy, Your Holiness Orthodox Patriarchs, Most Reverend Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops and all the holy the monastic and monastic rank, and all Orthodox Christians through the robe of Your honest protection; and pray, Lady, from You, without seed, the incarnate Christ our God, that He may gird us with His power from above, against our invisible and visible enemies. Oh, All-Merciful Lady Theotokos! Raise us from the depths of sin and deliver us from famine, destruction, from coward and flood, from fire and sword, from the presence of foreigners and internecine warfare, and from vain death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from corrupting wind, and from deadly plagues, and from all evil. Grant, Lady, peace and health to Your servants, all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their minds and the eyes of their hearts, even to salvation; and we are worthy, Thy sinful servants, of the Kingdom of Thy Son, Christ our God; for His power is blessed and glorified, with His Beginning Father, and with His Most Holy, and Good, and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Second prayer
Oh, Most Holy Virgin Mother of the Lord, Queen of Heaven and earth! Hear the much-painful sigh of our souls, look down from Thy holy height upon us, who worship Thy most pure image with faith and love. Behold, being immersed in sin and overwhelmed by sorrow, looking at Your image, as if You were living with us, we offer our humble prayers. The imams have no other help, no other intercession, no consolation, except for You, O Mother of all who mourn and are burdened. Help us the weak, quench our sorrow, guide us who are erring on the right path, heal and save the hopeless, grant us the rest of our lives in peace and silence, grant us a Christian end Well, and at the terrible judgment of Your Son, the merciful Intercessor will appear to us, and always We sing, magnify and glorify Thee, as the good Intercessor of the Christian race, with all those who have pleased God. Amen.
Pokrov - favorite autumn holiday
Although not the twelfth, the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Russia is celebrated as great, it is one of the most beloved. This can be explained by the great veneration of the Mother of God, to whom not many official church dates are dedicated.
In the middle of the 10th century. In Byzantium, during the service, the Mother of God miraculously appeared. In the temple, the holy fool Andrei prayed with many people, and then the services continued all night. Raising his head, he saw the Mother of God, who was also praying, kneeling down. The Queen of Heaven was surrounded by saints.
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Then she took the veil from her head and covered the praying people with it. By this she protected them from visible and invisible enemies. It has been celebrated in Rus' since the 12th century. Weddings traditionally began with Intercession (October 14), girls prayed for a successful marriage. The Akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos can be read any day. There is an unspoken ban on akathists only during Lent.
You can ask the Mother of God for anything: being the mother of the Lord, she adopted the whole world. You just need to remember that prayer should not be to the detriment of anyone, do not ask for mercy for yourself, and grief for enemies, this causes suffering to the heavenly intercessor. She constantly looks from heaven at the children of God, and every word that hurts her neighbor greatly hurts her to the very heart.
“The Tsarina” is a helper to everyone
The original of the famous image “The Queen of All” was painted on Mount Athos in the 17th century, where it remains to this day, in the Vatopedi monastery. The Most Pure Virgin is depicted on the throne, with the Child of God in her arms. He blesses with his right hand and holds a scroll in his left. Two angels overshadow the figures with their wings.
There is a legend associated with the image. One day, a certain young man who practiced magic came to the temple to test his spell on the icon. Suddenly the face of the Mother of God shone, the wicked young man was thrown back with force, and he fell backward. God forbids the use of any magic, as stated in the Bible, as has been shown. The young man immediately repented and gave up fortune telling.
Modern people are also ready to turn to different sorcerers to achieve their goals. They should think carefully before venturing down this dangerous path. It is better to read the akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, the All-Tsarina, this will help you return to the true path of knowledge of God. This icon is credited with the power to heal cancer.
Which icon to pray in front of
Since akathists are mainly a cell (that is, home) reading, many believers ask the question - in front of which icon should the akathist be read to the Most Holy Theotokos? This is not of fundamental importance. Any image dedicated to the Queen of Heaven will do.
Although the holiday has its own extensive iconography. Icons often depict the Mother of God holding the veil in her outstretched arms. However, there are also more complex compositions. In the bottom row, praying people are depicted, including Blessed Andrew, in the middle - the Mother of God surrounded by saints and angels, at the top of the composition is Christ seated on a throne. In most cases, the cover itself (bedspread) is marked in bright red.
Modern icons are simpler in writing; they depict the Mother of God alone, with a veil in her hands (white). It doesn’t matter what kind of image will be in the house, the main thing is that it helps to focus thoughts on prayer. The prayer of the Mother of God is capable of many things - it heals spiritual wounds, calms passions. She is ready to protect her children, they just need to try to work on themselves, have a strong faith and a kind heart.
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