Orthodox akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Holy Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Arrows, the text of which is dedicated to the suffering of the Most Pure Virgin, with its iconography is very reminiscent of the miraculous image of the Softening of Two Hearts, or, as it is also called, Simeon’s Prophecy. The only difference in the Seven-Shot Icon is the location of the spears, symbolically piercing the soul of the Mother of God - on it they are all depicted on Her right and left hands, and on the Softening of Evil Hearts one of the copies is located below. The Christian akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon is dedicated not only to the unimaginable kindness and intercession of the Mother of Jesus Christ, but is also directly related to the event, which in the Orthodox Church was called the Presentation of the Lord.
The Christian akathist to the Seven Shot Icon is read to reconcile warring parties.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which forms the basis of the Orthodox akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Mother of God, is considered both lordly (dedicated to Jesus Christ) and theotokos. It is described in detail in the Gospel: on the fortieth day after the Nativity of Christ, Mary and Joseph went to the Jerusalem Temple to offer God a sacrifice for their firstborn, as was customary in Jewish society. At the entrance to the temple they were met by Elder Simeon, who at that time was about 300 years old, and, taking Jesus in his arms, said that this Baby was the Messiah expected by everyone. The Orthodox akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Mother of God says that this meeting was not simple - once upon a time Simeon doubted the prophecy concerning the birth of Christ, and God promised him that he would see Him with his own eyes.
Reading the akathist to the Mother of God of the Seven Shots to soften evil hearts in Rus' was accepted from enemies
The author of the akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon writes that after this, righteous Simeon turned to the Most Pure Virgin and said that a weapon would pierce Her soul, implying the suffering that the Mother of God would experience, looking at how her Son would first be exalted, then rejected, tortured and eventually crucified. The spears depicted in the miraculous image, aimed at the heart of the Mother of God, are a visual embodiment of these words of Simeon. You can read the akathist to the Seven-Arrow Icon of the Mother of God at any time at the behest of your soul, as well as on August 27, the day of its special veneration and celebration.
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Orthodox text of the akathist to the Seven Shot Icon of the Mother of God in Russian
Kontakion 1
To the chosen Virgin Mary, who is higher than all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we cry with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, like our earthly-born, and do with us according to Your mercy call T:
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Ikos 1
The angel who announced the Nativity of the Savior of the world to the shepherd of Bethlehem, and with him many heavenly powers, praised God, singing: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” But you, Mother of God, who had no place to lay your head, no place in the monasteries, gave birth to Your Firstborn Son in a den and, having wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, laid Him in a manger; thereby recognizing the sorrow of Your heart, crying out to You:
Rejoice, You who warmed Your beloved Son with Your breath
Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the Eternal Child in swaddling clothes.
Rejoice, Thou who nourished the Bearer of the universe with Thy milk;
Rejoice, you who turned the den into the sky.
Rejoice, thou who hast become the throne of a cherub;
Rejoice, thou who remained the Virgin at the Nativity and after the Nativity.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the Eternal Child, the midwife lying in the manger, the shepherds of Bethlehem came and bowed to Him and spoke about the verb spoken to them by the Angel about the Childhood, and Mariam kept all these verbs in Her heart; and after seven days Jesus was circumcised according to the law of Israel, as a man of eight days; Glorifying Your humility and patience, O Mother of God, we sing to the eternal God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a mind established in God and observing the law of the Lord, on the fortieth day, when the days of purification were fulfilled, His parents ascended Jesus to Jerusalem to set Him before the Lord and give a sacrifice for Him according to what was spoken in the Law of the Lord; We cry out to You:
Rejoice, you who brought the Creator of the universe to the temple of Jerusalem to fulfill the law;
Rejoice, you were joyfully welcomed there by Elder Simeon.
Rejoice, One Pure and Most Blessed among women;
Rejoice, O Thy Cross, adorned with sorrows, and carried in humility.
Rejoice, you who disobeyed the will of God in no way;
Rejoice, you who have shown the image of patience and humility.
Rejoice, vessel filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 3
You were strengthened by the power from above, Mother of God, when you heard the words of Elder Simeon saying: “Behold, this One is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and is a sign that can be contradicted, and a weapon will pierce your very soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” "; and great sorrow pierce the heart of the Mother of God, and cry out in sorrow to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having the desire to destroy the Child, the ambassador Herod killed all the children who were in Bethlehem and its borders from two years ago and below, according to the time of the hedgehog's experience from the wise men and behold, according to the command of God given through an Angel in a dream to the elder Joseph, fleeing the entire holy family to Egypt and remained there seven years until the death of Herod. With the same emotion we cry out to Ti:
Rejoice, you who bore all the hardships of the journey;
Rejoice, for all the idols fell in the land of Egypt and were unable to endure the strength of Your Son.
Rejoice, you who remained with the wicked pagans for seven years;
Rejoice, you who came to Nazareth with the Eternal Child-Youth and with Your Betrothed.
Rejoice, you who lived in poverty with Elder Joseph the treemaker;
Rejoice, you who spent all your time in labor.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 4
The storm of sorrow overcame the Most Pure Mother, but those returning from Jerusalem did not find the Child Jesus on the way. For this reason, she returned seeking Him, and after three days found Him in the church, sitting among the teachers and listening to them and asking them questions. And his Mother spoke to Him: “Child, what have you done to us? Behold Your Father and I have sorely sought You?” And he said to him: “What is the source of Me, don’t you know that in those who are My Father’s essence is worthy of being Me”; and His Mother kept all these words in her heart, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the Mother of God, as Jesus passed through all of Galilee, teaching in their congregations, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom and healing every ailment and every ulcer among the people, and the rumor went out throughout all Syria and brought to Him those who were sick with various illnesses and passions, possessed and demons, and paralyzed and healing them. But You, Mother of God, leading the prophecies, grieved in your heart, knowing that the hour would soon come when Your Son would sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world. We also please You, long-suffering Mother of God, crying out:
Rejoice, you who gave your Son to serve the Jewish people;
Rejoice, sorrowful at heart, but submissive to the will of God.
Rejoice, you who saved the world from the flood of sin;
Rejoice, you who have erased the head of the ancient serpent.
Rejoice, you who offered yourself a living sacrifice to God;
Rejoice, the Lord is with you, O Blessed One.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 5
Preaching the Kingdom of God on earth, Jesus denounced the pride of the Pharisees, who imagined themselves to be righteous. Tis, listening to His parables, understood what He was saying about them, and sought His yat, but was afraid of the people, because they had His prophet; Knowing all this, the Mother of God grieved for her beloved Son, fearing lest they kill Him, crying out in grief: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen from the Jews the resurrection of Lazarus, he went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done, and Caiaphas, the bishop, spoke this year: “We have no choice but to let one man die for the people, and not the whole tongue perish”; from that day they took counsel, that they might kill Him; We cry out to You, Most Pure One:
Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Savior of the world;
Rejoice, our salvation is the main thing.
Rejoice, pre-chosen from birth as the Mother of our Savior;
Rejoice, Mother of God, doomed to suffering.
Rejoice, Blessed One, who has become the Queen of Heaven;
Rejoice, I will take you out to pray for us.
Rejoice, Much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 6
First the preacher of the word of God, later the traitor - Judas Iscariot, one of the two ten Apostles, went to the bishop to betray his Teacher; When they heard it, they were very happy and promised to give him pieces of silver; But you, Mother of God, grieving for your beloved Son, cried out to the mountain God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The last supper was celebrated by the disciples of Christ, and at it the Teacher bore his mind, thus showing an image of humility, and saying to them: “Only from you will betray Me, the one who eats with Me.” We, with compassionate grief for the Mother of God, cry out to Her:
Rejoice, Mother of God, weary of heartache;
Rejoice, all who endured much sorrow in this vale.
Rejoice, you who found peace in prayer;
Rejoice, joy to all who mourn.
Rejoice, quenching our sorrows;
Rejoice, you who save us from the mire of sin.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 7
Although the Lord Jesus Christ wanted to show His love for the human race at the Last Supper, blessing and breaking bread, He gave His disciple and apostle the words: “Take, eat, this is My Body”; and having received the cup and given praise, he gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you, this is My Blood of the New Testament, which was shed for many for the remission of sins.” Giving thanks to the merciful God for His ineffable mercy towards us, we sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The Lord showed a new sign of His mercy to His disciples, when He promised to send them the Comforter of the Spirit of Truth, Who comes from the Father and will testify about Him. To you, the Mother of God, twice sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we cry:
Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit;
Rejoice, all-bright devil.
Rejoice, vast village of God the Word;
Rejoice, you who produced Divine beads.
Rejoice, through Thy Nativity, who opens the doors of heaven to us;
Rejoice, you who have shown us a sign of God’s mercy.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 8
It is strange and regrettable for us to hear that Judas Iscariot betrayed his Teacher and Lord with a kiss, and Spira and the captain and the servants of the Jews brought Jesus and bound Him, and led Him to the high priest Annas first, then to Caiaphas the bishop. The Mother of God, awaiting the mortal counsel of Her beloved Son, cried out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the Jews took Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetor to Pilate, saying that He was a villain. Pilate, having questioned Him, told them that not a single person found guilt in Him; we cry out to Ti:
Rejoice, heart tormented by grief, who had;
Rejoice, you who shed tears for your Son.
Rejoice, you who endured everything without complaining, as a servant of the Lord;
Rejoice, you who groan and weep.
Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and earth, who accepts the prayers of Her servants.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 9
All generations bless Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, the Lady and Mother of our Savior, who brought joy to the whole world with her Nativity, who later had great sorrow, seeing her beloved Son mocked and beaten and betrayed to death, but we bring tender singing to Thee, The Most Pure One, singing to Almighty God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The branches of many things will not be able to utter all the suffering You have endured, our Savior, when the warriors wove a crown of thorns on Your head and put on a scarlet robe, saying: “Hail, King of the Jews”; and Biyahu Ty on the cheeks. We, Mother of God, recognizing Your suffering, cry out to You:
Rejoice, You nourished Him with Your milk, having seen Him tormented;
Rejoice, thou who hast ripened with crimson and a crown of thorns.
Rejoice, you who suffered through His suffering;
Rejoice, having seen Him abandoned by all His disciples.
Rejoice, having been condemned by His unrighteous judges.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 10
To save Jesus, Pilate spoke to the Jews: “It is a custom for us that I will release one to you, so do you want to release the King of the Jews to you?” They all cried out, saying: “Not Him, but Barrabas!” Singing the mercy of God, who gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross, that He might redeem us from eternal death, we cry to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Be a wall and fence for us, Lady, who are exhausted from sorrow and illness. You yourself suffered, hearing the Jews crying: “Crucify Him!” Now hear us crying to You:
Rejoice, Mother of Mercy, who takes away every tear from the fiercely suffering;
Rejoice, you who give us tears of tenderness.
Rejoice, you who save perishing sinners;
Rejoice, shameless intercession of Christians.
Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from passions;
Rejoice, you who give joy to the broken heart.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 11
We offer all-congratulatory singing to the Savior of the world, I went to His free suffering and carried my Cross to Calvary upon Him; standing at the Cross of Jesus His Mother, Mary of Cleopas and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, seeing the Mother and the disciple standing, loving him, said to His Mother: “Woman, behold Your Son!” Then the verb to the student: “Behold Thy Mother!” And from that hour the disciple went home. You, Mother of God, seeing your Son and Your Lord tormented on the Cross, cried out to the Highlander God: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
“My Light, Eternal God and Creator of all creatures, Lord, how did you endure the passions on the Cross?” - The Pure Virgin weepingly said about Your strange Christmas: “My son, I was exalted above all mothers, but, alas for Me, now seeing You crucified, my womb is on fire”; We shed tears, we cry out to You attentively:
Rejoice, deprived of joy and joy;
Rejoice, you who freely saw the suffering of Your Son on the Cross.
Rejoice, Thy beloved child who matured in the wounded;
Rejoice, O Lamb, see Thy Child as a Lamb to be led to the slaughter.
Rejoice, you who saw the Savior of mental and physical ulcers covered with ulcers.
Rejoice, Thou who hast ripened Thy Son risen from the dead.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 12
Grant us grace, O All-Merciful Savior, who gave up Your Spirit on the Cross and accepted the handwriting of our sins. “Behold, My good Light, My God was extinguished on the Cross,” the Virgin lamented. - “Try, Joseph, to approach Pilate and ask that Your Teacher be taken down from the tree. Having seen Thee wounded without glory, naked on the tree, My Child, a weapon passed through My soul, according to the prophecy of the righteous Simeon,” foresaw the Mother of God, crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Thy mercy, O Lover of Mankind, we bow to the riches of Thy mercy, O Lord. “Though You saved Thy creation, Thou didst lift up death,” said the Most Pure One, but by Thy resurrection, O Savior, have mercy on us all, but we call upon Thy Most Pure Mother with tenderness:
Rejoice, dead, visibly lifeless, of the most blessed Lord;
Rejoice, thou who kissed the body of Thy beloved Son.
Rejoice, Thou didst bear forth the naked and wounded dead of Thy Light;
Rejoice, Thou who betrayed Thy Light to the grave.
Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the new shroud around His Body;
Rejoice, you who saw Him risen.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother, exhausted from sorrow at the Cross of Your Son and God, listen to our sighs and tears and deliver from sorrow, illness and eternal death all who trust in Your ineffable mercy and cry out to God: Alleluia.
/This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1, and kontakion 1/
First prayer before the icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows Softening evil hearts
Oh, Long-Suffering Mother of God, Exceeding all the daughters of the earth in Her purity and in the multitude of sufferings You endured to the earth! Accept our many painful sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy. For you know no other refuge and warm intercession, but as you have the boldness to be born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises in the Trinity of the One God, always, now and ever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer in front of the icon of Our Lady of Seven Shoots
O who will not please Thee, O Blessed Virgin, who will not sing of Thy mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us perishing in evil, dissolve our hearts with love and send your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace against those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You extend Your love to us, if the world persecutes us - You accept us, give us the grace-filled strength of patience - to endure the trials that happen in this world without grumbling. Oh, Lady! Soften the hearts of evil people who rise up against us, so that their hearts do not perish in evil - but pray, O Blessed One, Thy Son and our God, may he pacify their hearts with peace, but let the devil - the father of evil - be put to shame! We, singing Thy mercy towards us, the evil, the indecent, will sing to Thee, O Most Wonderful Lady of the Blessed Virgin, hear us at this hour, those who have contrite hearts, protect us with peace and love for each other and for our enemies, eradicate from us all malice and enmity, let us sing to You and Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of the icon “Softening Evil Hearts”
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Kontakion 1
To the chosen Virgin Mary, who is above all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, to Her is given the salvation of the world, we cry with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses, even before You have endured, like our earthly mother, and deal with us according to Your mercy, yes call T:
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Ikos 1
The angel announced to the shepherd of Bethlehem the Nativity of the Savior of the world, and with him many heavenly hosts praising God, singing: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” But You, Mother of God, having no place to lay your head, no place in the abodes, gave birth to Your Firstborn Son in a den, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger. Moreover, the sorrow of Your heart is leading, we cry to You:
Rejoice, you who warmed your beloved with your breath; Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the Eternal Child in swaddling clothes.
Rejoice, Thou who nourished the Bearer of the universe with His milk; Rejoice, you who turned the den into the sky.
Rejoice, the throne of the Cherubim has been made; Rejoice, in the Nativity and after the Nativity, the Virgin remained.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the Eternal Child, the attendant lying in the manger, the shepherds of Bethlehem came and worshiped Him and spoke to them about the Childhood. Mariam kept all these words in her heart. And after eight days Jesus was circumcised according to the law of Israel, as a man. Singing Thy humility and patience, O Mother of God, we sing to the Eternal God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a mind established in God and keeping the Law of the Lord, on the fourtieth day, when the day of atonement was fulfilled, Jesus ascended to Jerusalem His parents, even before He was set before Him Let us give a sacrifice for Him according to what is said in the Law of the Lord; We cry out to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, you who brought the Creator of the universe to the Temple of Jerusalem to fulfill the Law; Rejoice, you were joyfully met there by the elder Simeon.
Rejoice, One Pure and Blessed One among women; Rejoice, Thy cross, adorned with sorrow, carried in humility.
Rejoice, you who did not listen to the will of God in any way; Rejoice, you who showed us the image of patience and humility.
Rejoice, vessel filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Son of the Only Begotten Father in Heaven.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 3
You were strengthened by the power from above, Mother of God, when you heard the words of the righteous elder Simeon: “Behold, this one lies for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel and is a sign to be reconciled , and a weapon will pierce your very soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed " Otherwise, great sorrow pierced the heart of the Mother of God, and she cried out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having the desire to destroy the Child, Herod sent to kill all the children who were in Bethlehem and its borders, from two years old and lower, according to the time they experienced from the Magi. And behold, by the command of God, given through an angel in a dream to Elder Joseph, the entire Holy Family fled to Egypt and remained there for seven years until the death of Herod. Moreover, with tenderness let us sing to You, Mother of God:
Rejoice, you who bore all the hardships of the journey; Rejoice, for all the idols of the fallen in the land of Egypt were unable to endure the strength of Your Son.
Rejoice, you who abided with the wicked pagans; Rejoice, you who came from Egypt with the Firstborn Youth and Your betrothed to Nazareth.
Rejoice, you who lived in poverty with Elder Joseph the treemaker; Rejoice, you who spent all your time in work.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 4
The storm of sorrow overcame the Most Pure Mother, when she returned from Jerusalem and did not find the Child Jesus on the way. For this reason, let us return to Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass in three days that He was found in the church, sitting in the midst of the teachers, and listening to them, and questioning them. And His Mother spoke to Him: “Son, what have you done to us? Behold, Thy Father and I, most painfully, seek Thee.” And Jesus said to him: “What do you seek from Me? Do you not know that in those even My Father, I am worthy to be?” But You, Most Pure One, kept these words in Your heart, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
You heard, Mother of God, that Jesus was passing through all of Galilee, teaching among the congregation, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every disease among the people. And the rumor about Him went out throughout the whole country, and everyone who was sick with various ailments and passions, demon-possessed and paralyzed, was brought to Him, and He healed them. But You, Mother of God, leading the prophecy, grieving at heart, knew that the hour would soon come when Your Son would sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world. Moreover, we please Thee, much-sorrowful Mother of God, crying out:
Rejoice, you who gave your Son to serve the Jewish people; Rejoice, sorrowful at heart, but submissive to the will of God.
Rejoice, you who saved the world from the sinful flood; Rejoice, you who have erased the head of the ancient serpent.
Rejoice, you who sacrificed yourself to God; Rejoice, the Lord is with you, blessed one.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 5
Preaching the Kingdom of God on earth, Jesus denounced the pride of the Pharisees, who imagined themselves to be righteous. Moreover, he heard His parables, understanding that he spoke about them, and seeking to take Him, but was afraid of the people, because they had His prophet; This is all knowing, grieving Mother of God for Her beloved Son, who suffered, so that they do not kill Him, both crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen from the Jews the resurrection of Lazarus, Nezia went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done; and Caiaphas, the bishop of that summer, spoke to them: “We have no choice but to let one man die for the people, and not the whole people perish.” And from this day on they conferred, let them kill Him. We cry out to You, Most Pure One:
Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, our salvation is paramount.
Rejoice, pre-chosen one from birth into the Mother of our Savior; Rejoice, Mother of God, doomed to suffering.
Rejoice, Blessed One, made Queen of Heaven; Rejoice, I will pray for you for us.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 6
First a preacher of the word of God, then a traitor, Judas Iscariot, one of the two ten apostles, went to the bishop, even though he would betray his Teacher; When they heard it, they were delighted and promised to give him pieces of silver. But you, Mother of God, grieving for your beloved Son, cried out to the mountain God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The last supper dawned on the disciples of Christ, and on it the Teacher washed them, showing them an image of humility, and said to them: “Only you will betray Me, the one who eats with Me.” We, who grieve the Mother of God with compassion, sing to Her:
Rejoice, Mother of God, weary of heartache; Rejoice, all who endured much sorrow in this vale.
Rejoice, you who found peace in prayer; Rejoice, joy to all who mourn.
Rejoice, quenching of our sorrows; Rejoice, you who save us from the mire of sin.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 7
Although our Lord Jesus Christ showed His love for the human race at the Last Supper, having blessed and broken the bread, He gave to His disciple and apostle the words: “Take, eat, eat this.” My body" and, having received the cup and given praise, I gave them, the verb : “This is My blood of the New Testament, which was shed for many times for the remission of sins.” Thanking the Merciful God for His unspeakable mercy towards us, we sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The Lord showed a new sign of His mercy to His disciples, promising to send them another Comforter - the Spirit of truth, Who proceeds from the Father to testify of Him. To you, Mother of God, once again sanctified by the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, we cry to you:
Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, all-holy devil.
Rejoice, vast village of the God of the Word; Rejoice, you who produced Divine Beads.
Rejoice, through Your Nativity you open the doors of heaven to us; Rejoice, you who have shown us a sign of God’s mercy.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 8
It is strange and sad for us to hear that Judas Iscariot betrayed his Teacher and Lord with a kiss. Spira and the captain and the servants of the bishop took Jesus and bound Him, and led Him to the high priest Annas first, and then to Caiaphas the bishop. The Mother of God, waiting for mortal counsel for her beloved Son, cried out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetor to Pilate, declaring Him to be an evildoer. Pilate asked Him and said to them that you would not find a single fault in Him. We, the Mother of God, who sees the reproach of Her Son, cry out tenderly:
Rejoice, you who had a heart torn by grief; Rejoice, you who shed tears for your Son.
Rejoice, Thy beloved child, ripened at the judgment seat; Rejoice, you who endured everything without complaining, like a servant of the Lord.
Rejoice, you who groan and weep; Rejoice, Queen of heaven and earth, who accepts the prayers of Her servant.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 9
All generations bless Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, the Lady and Mother of our Savior, who brought joy to the whole world with Her Nativity, but after her great sorrow who saw His beloved Son mocked, beaten and betrayed to death. We offer tender singing to You, Most Pure One, crying out to Almighty God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The oracles of multi-proclamation will not be able to utter all the sufferings You have endured, Our Savior, who was always a warrior, wove a crown of thorns and placed it on Your head, and clothed You in a scarlet robe, saying y: “Rejoice, King of the Jews,” and biyahu of Thee on the cheek. We, Mother of God, knowing Your suffering, cry out to You:
Rejoice, Thou who hast ripened Thy Son; Rejoice, thou who hast ripened with scarlet and a crown of thorns.
Rejoice, You who saw Him tormented You nourished Him with Your milk; Rejoice, you who suffered His suffering.
Rejoice, thou who saw all His disciples forsaken; Rejoice, you who were condemned by His unrighteous judges.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 10
To save Jesus, Pilate spoke to the Jews: “This is the custom for you, that I may release only one thing to you for the Passover. Do you want to let me release to you the King of the Jews?” But they all cried out, saying: “Not this one, but Barabbas.” Glorifying the mercy of the Heavenly Father, Who so loved the world, as He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross, that He might redeem us from eternal death, we cry to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Be a wall and fence for us, the Lady, who are exhausted from grief and illness. You yourself suffered, hearing the Jews crying: “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Now hear us crying to You:
Rejoice, Mother of mercy, who takes away every tear from the cruelly afflicted; Rejoice, you who give us tears of tenderness.
Rejoice, you who save perishing sinners; Rejoice, shameless representation of Christians.
Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from passions; Rejoice, you who give consolation to the contrite heart.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 11
We offer all-contrite singing to the Savior of the world, who went into free suffering and carried His cross. The warriors, who came to Golgotha, drank Him. I stood at the cross of Jesus, His Mother, and His Mother’s sister, Mary of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, seeing the Mother and the disciple standing, loved him, and said to His Mother: “Woman, behold Thy son”; then she said to the student: “Behold your Mother.” And from that hour the disciple sang to himself. But you, Mother of God, were dishonored seeing the Son and the Lord on the cross, you were tormented, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
My Son and Eternal God, Creator of all creatures, Lord! How you endure passion on the cross, - Pure Virgin, weeping, verb. “For Your terrible Christmas, My Son, I would have been exalted above all mothers, but woe is Me: now that I see You, my heart is on fire.” We, shedding tears and listening to You, cry out to You:
Rejoice, deprived of joy and joy; Rejoice, you who freely saw the suffering of Your Son on the cross.
Rejoice, O child, your beloved, who has matured in the wounded; Rejoice, Lamb, led to the slaughter, Mother.
Rejoice, you who saw the Savior of mental and physical ulcers covered with ulcers; Rejoice, Thou who hast ripened Thy Son risen from the dead.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 12
Give us grace, O All-Merciful Savior, by giving up Your spirit on the Cross and tearing up the handwriting of our sins. “Behold, my sweet light, my good hope and life, my God, you were extinguished on the Cross,” the Virgin, lamenting, said. Trying, Joseph, to approach Pilate and ask him to take down his wounded Teacher from the tree: “Give me this strange thing, who has no place to lay his head.” The Mother of God, having seen Her unglorious Son, naked on the tree, cried out: “Woe is Me, My Child, woe is Me, My light, pass through My soul as a weapon according to the words of the righteous elder Simeon.” We, the Most Pure Virgin with compassion, cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Thy mercy, O Lover of mankind, let us bow to the riches of Thy mercy, O Master. “Even though you saved your creation, you took away death,” said the Most Pure One, “but by your Resurrection, O Savior, have mercy on us all.” We cry out to the Mother of God, who prays for us:
Rejoice, you who see the dead, who are breathless of the Most Blessed Lord; Rejoice, O thou who kissed the body of Thy beloved Son.
Rejoice, ripening of Your sweet naked and wounded Dead Light; Rejoice, Thou who betrayed Thy Son to the grave.
Rejoice, you who wrapped the new shroud around His body; Rejoice, you who saw His Resurrection.
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy and softening the hearts of evil people.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother, exhausted from grief at the cross of Your Son and God! Weather with an eagerness and wears, the softening of the evil heart, surrounding us, delights us from Skorbi, more patiently and believer amusing everyone who believes in your unrealistic merciful and yelling to God: Alliliaa.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Angel announces...” and the 1st kontakion “To the Chosen Virgin Mary...”.
Prayer 1
O much-sorrowful Mother of God, who surpassed all the daughters of the earth in Her purity and in the multitude of sufferings You brought to earth! Accept our many painful sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy. There is no other refuge and warm intercession for You, but because we have boldness in Him who was born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven Therefore, together with all the saints we will sing praises to the One God in the Trinity, always , now, and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer 2
Oh, who will not please You, O Blessed Virgin, who will not sing of Your mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you: do not leave us, who are perishing in evil, dissolve our hearts with love and send your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded with peace against those who persecute us. If the world hates us, You extend Your love to us, and if the world persecutes us, You accept us. Give us the gracious power of patience - to endure the trials that happen in this world without grumbling. Oh, Madam! Soften the hearts of evil people who rise up against us, so that their hearts do not perish in evil, but pray, O Blessed One, Your Son and our God, may He pacify their hearts with peace; let the devil, the father of malice, be put to shame! We, chanting Your mercy towards us, the evil, the needless, will sing to You, O Most Wonderful Lady, Virgin of Grace: hear us at this hour, O contrite hearts of those who have, protect us with peace and love for each other and for our enemy, eradicate from us all malice and enmity, let us sing to You and to Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your holy image, which brings healing to all who come with faith.
