Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos before the “Adding the Mind” icon

Kontakion 1.

Chosen from all the clans of the Mother of God, Heaven and earth, to the Queen, who gives spiritual medicine to the whole world, we offer songs of thanksgiving for the gift of the Divine treasure, the miraculous icon of Her, “Adding "Laziness of mind" those named, who are protected by it, we rejoice brightly and cry out with love:

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Ikos 1.

The representative angel was quickly sent to the city of Nazareth to the holy Maiden Mary, saying: Rejoice, when God the Word was incarnated in Her womb. Having heard the Archangel's gospel, the Most Pure Virgin answered in humility of heart: Behold, Servant of the Lord, wake Me according to your word. We are sinners, we reverently honor the Mother of Christ our God, as we were taught by an Angel, so with tenderness we cry out to the Most Graceful:

Rejoice, Blessed among women; Rejoice, having found grace from the Lord.

Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High; Rejoice, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, faithful Worker of the Lord; Rejoice, God-chosen Youth.

Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, Mother of Light, enlightening everyone.

Rejoice, thou who surpassest the understanding of the wise; Rejoice, thou illuminating the meanings of the faithful.

Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and Earth; Rejoice, for all your generations please you.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 2.

Seeing, O All-Immaculate One, the desire of newly enlightened people, bless the Gospel mysteries of the evangelist Apostle Luke to paint an image of Your most pure face, and behold on it, You said with authority: With this image may My grace and strength be. Moreover, we reverently worship before Your holy icons, with which You have adorned the entire Christian world, and we cry out to God in gratitude about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 2.

The heavenly mind opens, O Most Pure Virgin, you have deigned to let all the faithful know that there is the will of God in the world, good, pleasing and perfect, and surpassing all understanding. Look upon us, All-Singing Mother of God, illuminate us with the light of truth, comfort us, like Mother, guide us on the path of truth, so that we may cry out to You in prayer:

Rejoice, O Divine Power and Divine Wisdom, who gave birth to Christ; Rejoice, thou who united God with Man.

Rejoice, you who enlighten our souls with the light of reason; Rejoice, repository of the ineffable glory of God.

Rejoice, sanctification of the veneration of holy icons; Rejoice, Giver of spiritual treasures.

Rejoice, thou who bestowed grace upon Thy honest icons; Rejoice, for as we look at Your icons, we worship You.

Rejoice, thou who bestowest healing throughout the whole world from Thy holy icons; Rejoice, you who raise our minds and hearts to Heaven.

Rejoice, thou who hast illuminated the entire universe with the rays of Thy grace; Rejoice, you who reign forever with Your Son and God.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 3.

By the power of grace, the pious people came to the city of Nazareth and found there the house of the Mother of God, where the Most Pure Virgin was born and the Archangel’s gospel was accepted, and he carried away that house. to the land of Italy, to the city of Loreto. At the top of his house to this day there is an icon of the Mother of God, created from the tree, and the angelic Heavenly Forces invisibly surround and splendidly honor, joyfully crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having motherly mercy for the Christian race, you call all the ends of the earth to salvation, O Most Pure One, even so peoples of different languages from many countries come to Your house and before Your icon They confess their sins. For this reason, from east to west, Your icon has become glorified, and for deliverance from illnesses, sorrows and misfortunes, people bring thanks to You, crying out:

Rejoice, House, Who created for Yourself the Wisdom of God; Rejoice, city of God, who came from the small city of Nazareth.

Rejoice, you who sanctified the house of God by Your appearance; Rejoice, Youth, Greater Holy of Holies.

Rejoice, you who came to Nazareth with the Eternal God-Child; Rejoice, thou who served the mystery of the salvation of the human race.

Rejoice, Ladder, by whom we ascend from earth to Heaven; Rejoice, wonderful Protector to the whole world.

Rejoice, for with faith we worship Your most pure face; Rejoice, for from him we receive gifts of grace for the salvation of our souls.

Rejoice, wondrous one who performs signs with Your icons; Rejoice, sovereign Protectress of the Christian race.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 4.

In a storm of great sorrow we are overcome by a certain isographer, in the darkening of his mind, receiving no benefit from earthly doctors. Then the Most Pure Mother of the Lord appeared to the sick person and commanded her to paint an icon, even consecrating Her house in the city of Loreto. Having done this, the isograph was healed and from that day the newly painted icon was called “Addition of Mind”, singing before it a song of praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4.

Having heard the people of the Russian land, that the Most Holy Theotokos deigned to give them, for joy and consolation, Her icon, “Increasing the mind”, called, with many lists she adorned the temple their houses and houses, from which wondrous signs and wonders are abundantly performed for all who come in faith and sing the Most Blessed One:

Rejoice, you who have given us Your honest image for consolation and sanctification; Rejoice, thou who quickly heals illnesses of soul and body through Thy icon.

Rejoice, thou who hast overshadowed the Russian land with the cover of Thy mercy; Rejoice, those who love and honor Your image, delivering from all troubles.

Rejoice, you who enter invisibly into our houses with Your grace-filled icons; Rejoice, you who bring blessing and joy.

Rejoice, you who receive those left by doctors into your omnipotent hands; Rejoice, you who give healing to those who are suffering from illness.

Rejoice, hopeless Hope; Rejoice, Enlightenment of our minds.

Rejoice, pure mirror of knowledge of the truth; Rejoice, for from the east to the west your name is blessed.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 5

Thy icon, Mother of God, appears more divinely like a star: for it sanctifies our Russian country and its cities, illumines those in the darkness of ignorance with the light of the knowledge of God, our minds, our sins. He who is sick, enlightens, and guides those who are astray on the path of doing the commandments of Your Son and God, and to Him we cry out in gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 5.

The God's goddesse - the dive icon of the Mother of God, to the non -vigorously tagging, in the ailment, in the sedge of comfort, in the troubles, in the trouble, the deliverance and is amazingly eager for the observation:

Rejoice, thou who didst shine upon the faithful with the appearance of Thy icon; Rejoice, for through You the Sun of Truth, Christ our God, has risen in the darkness.

Rejoice, Mother of the Clever Light, who illuminated the entire universe with grace; Rejoice, you who enlighten us with the dawning of grace.

Rejoice, by Your light you disperse the darkness of our ignorance; Rejoice, Virgin, for through You the light of the knowledge of God has risen to all.

Rejoice, unquenchable light, igniting the light of faith; Rejoice, you who illuminate the path of virtue.

Rejoice, source of holy things; Rejoice, our Guardian strong from troubles and misfortunes.

Rejoice, unquenchable lamp of Divine love; Rejoice, thou who by the radiance of Thy miracles heralds the spring of salvation to us.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 6.

The whole world preaches Your mercy, Mother of our Lord, in many cities and villages of the earth. The Russian icon of Your “Increase in mind” shines with rays of miracles, enlightening souls. Our light of God's grace and striving sing to the God who glorified You: Alleluia.

Ikos 6.

Thou hast shone in Thy most venerable icon, O Mother of God, the light of salvation for all who wander in the darkness of sins and passions, and for all who pray before her with faith and reverence, quick help is given tsya. Thy light has darkened our minds, O All-Singing One, and grant the True Light to behold for all who cry out with love to Tyce:

Rejoice, never-setting Star, bringing the Sun of Truth into the world; Rejoice, Mother of the True Light, enlightening the souls of the faithful.

Rejoice, blessed teaching of the Mentor; Rejoice, for you have covered our darkened mind with a bright veil.

Rejoice, dawn of the evening, dispelling the darkness of our sins; Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from darkness and eternal torment.

Rejoice, freeing you from the snares of the enemy; Rejoice, conqueror of the madness of the world.

Rejoice, overthrow of harmful teachings; Rejoice, gift of useful knowledge.

Rejoice, who comforts us with Your icon; Rejoice, encouraging the soul with the light of joy.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 7.

Although all mankind must be saved and come to the understanding of the truth, the most merciful Lord and Creator has granted us food to the image of His Most Pure Mother “Increase in mind”, and we all pray with faith Those who stand before him, the strength of the word, and reason, and the wisdom of the mind are accepted, in the silence of thoughts to the King and they sing to our God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7.

You show new and glorious miracles, Mother of God, to faithful people through Your holy icon: by the power of the grace of Christ you enlighten those who are darkened in mind, turn away those who are weakened from madness, and strengthen those who are weakened. You eat and give quick help to everyone who flows to Your healing image, striving to sing to You like this:

Rejoice, thou who pullest forth from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, you who enlighten many in understanding.

Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, you who makes the foolish understandable.

Rejoice, you who drive away sinful thoughts; Rejoice, hardened heart softener.

Rejoice, elevating the mind to God; Rejoice, you who are foolish and wise.

Rejoice, to the piety of our Teacher; Rejoice, thou who clothest us with eternal joy.

Rejoice, thou who bringest the prayers of the faithful to Thy Son and God; Rejoice, and yourself unceasingly praying for everyone at the Throne of the Almighty.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 8.

It is strange to see Your icon, Most Pure Virgin Mary, written on a tablet, driving away the spirits of darkness by Your Divine power and the mind, giving the infirmity of the mind to those who are possessed and inconvenienced by everything. be to the students; And we, who are perishing in sins, we pray with tears, deliver us from enemies, visible and invisible, from the darkness of foolishness, and let us always sing to the Savior and our God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8.

The whole Russian land is filled with God-blessed stars, your miraculous icons, Mother of God the Virgin, and in it your shining icon, “Increasing the Mind,” shines with grace and warms the ice. adoring our hearts with the sign of Your mercy towards us sinners. For this reason, before Your holy face, we bow the knee, we sing praises to You, our All-Pure Mother, thus:

Rejoice, transforming our sorrow into joy; Rejoice, you who protect us from the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Rejoice, upbringing of babies and grace-filled care; Rejoice, guardian and wise teacher of youth.

Rejoice, you who give understanding to children who are inconvenient for students; Rejoice, destroyer of enemy networks.

Rejoice, enlightener of the minds of the faithful; Rejoice, shamer of the infidels.

Rejoice, you who heal the darkness of the minds of those who are possessed; Rejoice, for through grace the demons are driven away from Your icon.

Rejoice, Mother of mercy and generosity; Rejoice, Hope of our eternal salvation.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 9.

Every angelic nature reverently serves You, Queen of Heaven and earth, while the human race brings You praise and venerates Your holy icon, for You have given this for consolation and consolation to us. Teach us, O All-Good One, to worthily glorify You and sing praises to the Savior of the world who was born of You: Alleluia.

Ikos 9.

The leaders of humanity are perplexed to know the mystery of Your service to the Christian race, Mother of God, below they can explain the miraculous power that comes from Your icons for all benefit of soul and body I think I'm a person. We, Orthodox Christians, with tears of joy before Your holy icon, glorify You, O Blessed One, and with the verb:

Rejoice, joy of the angels; Rejoice, worshiped Archangel.

Rejoice, Cherubim are gathered in the air; Rejoice, you bring praise to the Seraphim.

Rejoice, bright decoration of the Heavenly and earthly Church; Rejoice, highest of all Heavenly Powers.

Rejoice, honored by the armies of Heaven; Rejoice, glory to all earth-born.

Rejoice, thou who in Thy image leads our minds to the Heavenly Ones; Rejoice, our Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland.

Rejoice, thou who enlightenest the whole earth with the radiance of Thy soul; Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 10.

Though to save the world from the madness and charms of the enemy, O Lord, Lover of mankind, bestowed Thy wondrous icon, the Mother of God, before her, those who are darkened in mind are healed, those who are maddened by demons are freed, grieving who find consolation and joy. Moreover, glorifying God, who gives us such mercies, we cry out to Him with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 10.

An insurmountable wall and a cover for us, the All-Immaculate One, against the militias of visible and invisible enemies, protecting us from all troubles and illnesses. For this reason, coming to Your icon “Increase in mind”, with faith in grace-filled help and healing for all mental and physical ailments, we joyfully cry out to Tisa:

Rejoice, thou who removest us from the paths of destruction; Rejoice, thou who instruct the faithful in all truth.

Rejoice, driving away the spirit of illness and despondency; Rejoice, spirit of reason and strength of acquisition.

Rejoice, thou who putth to shame the enemies by the power of God; Rejoice, destroyer of the counsels of the wicked.

Rejoice, you who give health to those who are mad; Rejoice, healer of all cruel ailments.

Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from spiritual death; Rejoice, washing away our sins with Your tears.

Rejoice, you wonderfully filling us with spiritual joy; Rejoice, and in the future you will grant us eternal joy.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 11.

We offer a song of thanksgiving before Your most pure image, Most Immaculate, for Your ineffable mercy and we pray, O God-gracious One: protect our mind and heart from corrupting teachings, unbelief and Beveria, save our Russian country from all the disturbances raised by the enemies of faith in our Fatherland, and grant Let us glorify our Creator with a pure heart, singing the song: Alleluia.

Ikos 11.

Like a light-receiving light we see Your icon, Mother of God, enlightening our earth with the radiance of miracles, instructing us on the path of salvation and inflaming our hearts with love for You, Most Pure Mother of God spoda. We, who know the power of Your grace, glorify You with joyful songs:

Rejoice, thou who surpassest the wisdom of Solomon; Rejoice, thou who revealest the hidden secrets of God to the faithful.

Rejoice, you who show the foolish to everyone who is wise; Rejoice, Lightning, enlightening souls.

Rejoice, you who put to shame the vain wisdom of this age; Rejoice, you who guide those blinded by her onto the right path.

Rejoice, renewing the minds of those who sincerely pray; Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought on your heart.

Rejoice, revelation of the wisdom and goodness of God; Rejoice, Beauty of the Mountain of the World.

Rejoice, who showed us Your wondrous icon, like a gift from Heaven; Rejoice, source of unceasing joy.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 12.

Ask for Divine grace from Your Son and God, O All-Good One, give us a helping hand, so that we may not perish without repentance; Warm us with Your love, cleanse our minds from sinful thoughts, enlighten our heart's eyes to the vision of salvation and grant us the opportunity to sing T in this life and in the Kingdom of Heaven. to our thief and creator: Alleluia.

Ikos 12.

Singing the miracles revealed from Your icon, Lady, we praise, glorify and magnify You, the most honest Cherub in truth and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim. Look down from Heaven, Mother of God, upon those standing before Thy holy icon and send down Thy grace to us, deliver from all troubles and temptations of the enemy all who sing of Thee, as the Intercessor and Guardian ours:

Rejoice, you who save the whole world through your prayers; Rejoice, consolation for this sorrowful age.

Rejoice, Mother of Light, enlightening everyone with the light of Your purity; Rejoice, thou who revealest the will of the Lord to us.

Rejoice, you who have chosen the Russian country as your property; Rejoice, you who blessed the Russian land with the appearance of your miraculous icons.

Rejoice, miracles from Your image leading us to the Light of Truth; Rejoice, thou who invisibly overshadows us with grace in Thy image.

Rejoice, you pouring out gracious joy into God-loving hearts; Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of God's mercy through Thy intercession.

Rejoice, thou who helpest us to acquire the gifts of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, one pure and blessed among women.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 13.

O All-Singing Mother of the Ever-Existing Light and Father’s Wisdom, You are the light of the darkened, the addition of mind and the joy of our hearts; Hear and accept the prayer of us sinners, make us foolish ones wise and instruct us in singing and prayer before Your icon, called “Increase in Mind.” Do not cease to pray for us, Your unworthy servants, who glorify You and sing to Your Son and God: Alleluia.

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

Ikos 1.

Rejoice, Blessed among women; Rejoice, having found grace from the Lord.

Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High; Rejoice, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, faithful Worker of the Lord; Rejoice, God-chosen Youth.

Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, Mother of Light, enlightening everyone.

Rejoice, thou who surpassest the understanding of the wise; Rejoice, thou illuminating the meanings of the faithful.

Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and Earth; Rejoice, for all your generations please you.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Kontakion 1.

Rejoice, All-Merciful Lady, who bestows wisdom and understanding on Your faithful people.

Prayer.

Most Pure Mother of God, the House that the Wisdom of God created, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Receive prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who bow with faith and tenderness before Thy most pure image. Pray to Your Son and our God to grant wisdom and strength to our rulers, truth and impartiality to our judges, spiritual wisdom to our shepherds, zeal and vigil for souls, and humbleness as a teacher. , children of obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, the spirit purity and truth. And now, our All-Singing Mother, give us an increase in intelligence, pacify, unite in the enmity and division of existence and put for them a bond of insoluble love, all who have gone astray from unreason to the light of truth Convert to Christ, teach the fear of God, abstinence and hard work, the word of wisdom and soul-helping knowledge Grant to those who ask, overshadow us with eternal joy, more honorable than the Cherubim and more glorious than the Seraphim. We, seeing the wondrous deeds and manifold wisdom of God in the world and our life, will eliminate earthly vanity and unnecessary worldly cares, and raise our mind and heart to Heaven , for through Your intercession and help we give glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship for everything in the Trinity to the glorified God and to the Creator of all we send forth, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Meaning in Orthodoxy

The meaning of the icon can be understood by its name and the miracles performed. On the bottom of the image is written a request to the Mother of God to protect from murder and all kinds of diseases: from chills, poisonous animals, fever. Mentally ill people were healed near the Most Holy Mother of God; people turned to her for help in their studies and for enlightenment of thoughts.

The icon is prayed to when necessary:

It also helps with poor mental development to get rid of mental illness.
Get help with your studies or support when starting a difficult project or job. This is not only about adding intelligence - Our Lady will help you tune in to a decision and grant you patience and strength to finish the job.
Help someone solve an important issue or gain worldly wisdom.
Instruct lost souls, give good advice.

Parents often come to her: the Mother of God helps to improve their studies, calm a restless child, develop attentiveness and get rid of forgetfulness.

When to read

You can pray to the icon in church and at home, at any time. There are no strict rules regarding conversion: the Mother of God will always hear and come to the aid of those who sincerely ask her.

However, it is worth remembering that an akathist is not just a prayer, but a more solemn work that requires additional strength. It is recommended to follow some rules when reading it:

The Akathist is always read standing. Only those who find it difficult to stand due to poor health can sit.
You need to read in front of the icon of the Mother of God, it is better if it is the image of “Adding the Mind.”
Before you start reading, you need to concentrate and get rid of extraneous worldly thoughts. You need to turn to the Mother of God with all your heart and think only about prayer.
Before the akathist, the intended prayer is said, after which an appeal to the guardian angel is read.
If a believer doubts that he has enough strength, he can turn to his confessor in advance with a request to instruct him.
When reading for the first time, in order to correctly understand the placement of stress and rhythm, it is recommended to listen to the recording of the reading.

Otherwise, there are no rules or restrictions. Priests advise reading the akathist at any moment when a believer feels the need for it.