Akathist “Quick to Hear”: read the text and listen to the performance

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos before the “Quick to Hear” icon

Kontakion 1

To the Mother of God and the Queen, chosen from all generations, who quickly obediently listens to the prayers of the humble, and pours out healing currents to the faithful from Her holy icon, we offer thanksgiving singing: But You, the all-merciful Intercessor , bow graciously to our voices of praise and freedom from all troubles, calling to Ty:

Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Ikos 1

The faces of angels serve You reverently, and all the Heavenly Powers with silent voices please You, O Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to the angels of the King Christ God, we are sinners, we dare to imitate them and We steadfastly praise Thee, perplexedly, humbly crying out to Thee:

Rejoice, village of the unapproachable Divinity; Rejoice, angelic unceasing surprise.
Rejoice, Holy Table, who feeds us with the bread of life; Rejoice, fruitful olive tree, anointing our hearts with the oil of mercy.
Rejoice, inexhaustible gift of God's treasury; Rejoice, river of miracles ever flowing.
Rejoice, O offended Intercessor; Rejoice, Comforter of the sorrowful.
Rejoice, Helper of those in need; Rejoice, Healer of the sick.
Rejoice, strengthener of the weakened; Rejoice, liberator of the captives.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 2

Seeing Your innumerable mercy, Lady, and the many miracles You have shown and are ever revealed through Your holy icons, in the image of the God-bright stars, the whole Christian world You have been beautiful, we magnify You, who has magnified our race with Your favor, and with love we worship Your most pure face , calling to Your Son Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Theotokos, You were pleased in Your earthly lot, Holy Mount Athos, to glorify Your icon with many miracles, which You Yourself called Quick to Hear Thou art the voice of the Divine that went forth from her, that all, knowing Thy good will towards her, cry out to Thee in song:

Rejoice, Mother merciful to us all in Christ; Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, manifestation of God’s love for man; Rejoice, rise of the human race.
Rejoice, bright chamber of the God of the Word; Rejoice, greater holy of holies.
Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, thou who hast increased the quality of our belly.
Rejoice, all-golden beast of the indestructible; Rejoice, Nourisher of the Nourisher of the universe.
Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through your prayers you will receive a heavenly inheritance through tea.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 3

By the power of God, acting irreverently before Your holy icon of the Dochiar monastery of the Table of the Nile, You punished him with blindness and weakening of the body, O Virgin Mary, and did not dare to do anything else. does not offend You in Your most pure image, which, as a pledge of Your favor, You have graciously bestowed on all Athos, and all the nuns Her holy voices cry out to the Word God who was born of You: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having great love for people redeemed by the Blood of Your Son and God, the All-Good Lady, You mercifully accepted the repentance of the table of the Nile and granted him healing from blindness and weakness. May You serve You unceasingly and bring You silent prayers before Your multi-healing icon, calling out to You:

Rejoice, holy vegetation of Joachim and Anna; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the one who crushed the head of the ancient serpent.
Rejoice, Most Blessed One among women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth incorruptibly to the Savior of our souls.
Rejoice, you who wonderfully combined virginity and Christmas; Rejoice, having preserved both yourselves blameless.
Rejoice, great miracle of the whole universe; Rejoice, surprise for all the generations of the earth.
Rejoice, correction of sinners; Rejoice, affirmation of those who repent of virtue.
Rejoice, unforgettable wicked punisher; Rejoice, compassionate teacher of understanding.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 4

Having escaped the storms of life and flowing into the quiet haven of salvation on Mount Athos, they find here gracious consolation and Divine help from Thy holy icon, O Mother of God, from the You emit rays of miracles, and pour out flows of Your mercy endlessly. Moreover, all who want to reap salvation in the deserts of Athos, great Mother of Thy generosity, sing gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the voice of the Divine from Your holy icon, Lady, the refector Nile recognized You as quick to hear, to be all who flow with faith and love to Your miraculous image, and, having received admonition from it To ignorance and insight with your blinded eyes, cry out to You with gratitude from the bottom of my heart:

Rejoice, through temporary punishment of the ignorant, you made wise; Rejoice, you who graciously accept the repentance of sinners.
Rejoice, you who guide the path of correcting the erring; Rejoice, you who graciously heal the wounds of sin.
Rejoice, lovingly reproaching those who are obstinate in their negligence; Rejoice, thou who deliverest the sorrow of bodily suffering and eternal torment.
Rejoice, thou who calmest the turmoil of passions; Rejoice, you extend your helping hand to those who are perishing.
Rejoice, hopeless hope; Rejoice, joy to those who mourn.
Rejoice, naked garment; Rejoice, charity for the orphans.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 5

Having received Your divinely spoken words, the foreigners of the monastery of Dochiar have built a temple for You, the Divine Quick to Hear, at the meal, where Your miraculous icon abides, O Most Pure Virgin, and all faith now comforts us with the banners of Your mercy, even if we are not deprived of us, the humble ones, who in our duty sing to You and cry out for miracles To the Creator God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the current of miracles flowing from the holy icon of Thy Quick Hearer, all the foreigners of Mount Athos flocked to her to worship. But You, Mother of God, freely bestowed upon everyone, according to their need, the gifts of Your mercy from Your miraculous image, striving to cry out to You in gratitude:

Rejoice, Mother of mercy and generosity; Rejoice, animated one at the Throne of the Almighty.
Rejoice, thou who lent flesh to the Son of God; Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace.
Rejoice, Thou who embodied the Bodiless; Rejoice, thou who united God with man.
Rejoice, all-desirable vision of the saints; Rejoice, Divine joy of fasters.
Rejoice, quiet joy for the desert dwellers; Rejoice, strong trust of the monks.
Rejoice, conqueror of the demonic armies; Rejoice, shaming enemies of human salvation.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 6

Mount Athos preaches Your mercy and miracles, Most Blessed Mother of our Lord, and brightly flaunts Your many miraculous icons, in the midst of which is Your icon, Quick to Hear. Named for battle, like the full moon, it shines with rays of miracles, enlightening our souls with the light of God’s grace and encouraging us to cry out in praise to the Triune God who glorified You: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Thou hast shone in Thy most pure icon, Mary the Mother of God, the light of salvation for all wandering in the darkness of sins and passions, and Thou hast called this One Quick to Hear, those who pray before her with faith and reverence from the soul, Your quick help to those who cry is as follows:

Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, O thunderous, terrifying tempter.
Rejoice, benign refuge for those weary of the anxiety of the sea of life; Rejoice, calm haven of passions overwhelmed by waves.
Rejoice, teacher of chastity to young people; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity.
Rejoice, softening the hardness of the heart; Rejoice, thou who graciously warms the coldness of the soul.
Rejoice, instructing the faithful on the path of salvation; Rejoice, you who remove those who stumble from the destructive paths.
Rejoice, our Helper to Your Son and God; Rejoice, constantly begging Him for mercy on us sinners.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 7

Wanting to show everyone your love for the Christian race, O Most Blessed Mother of God, you chose Mount Athos as your earthly lot, and in it you multiplied the monastic village, and you multiplied all the storms those who suffer from worldly vanity, will be able to find here a quiet and comfortable refuge for salvation, and with Your help, they will be rewarded inheritance from Heaven, and sing with the saints to the Most Holy Trinity: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed a new sign of Your mercy, O Lady, in the miraculous glorification of Your holy icon of the Quick to Hear, not only by the monk of Mount Athos, but also by all Orthodox Christians, In this place Your image is reverently honoured, so that everyone calls to You:

Rejoice, Mother of our God; Rejoice, at Christmas and after Christmas, Virgin.
Rejoice, for you are blessed by all; Rejoice, for the Mighty One has brought greatness to You.
Rejoice, for the Lord has looked upon your humility; Rejoice, for Thou hast desired Thy kindness, the King of kings.
Rejoice, blessed Daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, inexperienced Mother of the Eternal Son.
Rejoice, immaculate friend of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, Mystery of Divine grace.
Rejoice, decoration of the world above; Rejoice, intercession of the world below.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the apostle’s verb, are not imams of the city that resides here, but to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our journey, if not to You, O All-Good One? Do not reject us, Mother of God, do not say to us: “We do not know your sins!” Dream of the King of glory to Christ: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Your holy icon, Lady, in which we see You, in Your hand holding the Eternal Child of our Lord Jesus Christ, Whom we worship Godfully, I to the Creator and our God, You, the true Mother of God, with the tender verb:

Rejoice, O Ever-Virgin, overjoyed by the Arkhangelsk Annunciation; Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Rejoice, Mother of the Clever Light, enlightening all souls; Rejoice, O Throne of the Creator, animated by Heaven and earth.
Rejoice, meek little dove; Rejoice, immaculate lamb.
Rejoice, cup that draws joy; Rejoice, inexhaustible vessel of living water.
Rejoice, worldmaker of the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, for the stench of our passions will be driven away.
Rejoice, having known the Son of God; Rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Triune God.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 9

All nations bless Thee according to duty, blessed Mary the Mother of God, from the east to the west Thy name is praised, but the monks call Thee their Patroness, especially those who strive in Thy lot Woe to Athos, even with Your special favor you have overshadowed it, performing many miracles in it, and those who are rich in Thy mercies are the inhabitants of it, let them cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The vain people are perplexed to know the mystery of Your ever-virginity, O Mother of God, below they can explain the miraculous power that flows from Your icons, for the healing of the sick and for all spiritual benefit and bodily by a person. We Orthodoxy and undoubtedly confess You as the Ever-Virgin, we faithfully venerate Your holy icon and cry out to You:

Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful.
Rejoice, you who gave birth to the incorruptible Christ from your pure side; Rejoice, thou who didst unharm the keys of virginity in Thy Nativity.
Rejoice, Mother and Most Blessed Virgin; Rejoice, most glorified Mother of God.
Rejoice, majesty of virgins; Rejoice, mothers everlasting joy.
Rejoice, only one immaculate and good among women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the promised Crusher of the head of the serpent.
Rejoice, you who delivered the fallen ancestors from the ancient condemnation; Rejoice, Eden, closed by man, who opened with Your Nativity.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 10

By arranging salvation for the people named after Christ, You, O Mother of God, favored Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, for the population to be designated as a monk, and You advertised in a vision to the first desert dweller Athonite, the Venerable Peter, to be this mountain monk in his dwelling, comforting him with good promises, as if he would be a Helper and the Patroness of all who labor in her in a godly manner, supplying them with the gifts they need and saving them from all troubles, so that they may sing to God without restraint: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall of intercession, O Virgin, an Orthodox monk and all ascetics of virginity and purity. Moreover, You created Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, which is impossible for women to enter into, so that foreigners may dwell in it without the temptation of sin. In God, I alone place the hope of salvation on You and call upon You with itse:

Rejoice, unfading flower of virginity; Rejoice, treasure of purity.
Rejoice, luminous heavenly hay, overshadowing the zealots of purity; Rejoice, switch of the wisdom of God, making the stewards of chastity wise.
Rejoice, virtuous monk, Intercessor of salvation; Rejoice, Protector and Protection of the desert dwellers of Mount Athos.
Rejoice, you who pour out gracious joy into the hearts of God-loving people; Rejoice, you who give spiritual consolation to distressed souls.
Rejoice, nurse of virgins and motherless orphans; Rejoice, thou who delightest the immortal virgin’s face with the love of the immortal Bridegroom.
Rejoice, strong helper in the difficult struggle against the enemies of the carnal passions; Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the monastic abodes.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 11

Our humble singing, offered to You out of the fullness of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn away from us, defiled by many sins, but help us, O All-Blessed One, to be cleansed by repentance from the filth of sin. learn and succeed in a pure and godly life, You are an ascetic and helper in this possession, that we may be able to cry out to the Lord worthily and righteously: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of miracles, your holy icon shines unwaveringly, O Virgin Mary, and the whole world gracefully illuminates, driving away all enemy actions by the power of God that comes from it. neck; Moreover, we, sinners, rejoice in having such a pledge of Your favor towards us, and we cry out to You, Quick to Hear our prayers:

Rejoice, O star of the sun that never sets; Rejoice, dawn of the never-evening day.
Rejoice, thou who hast dawned upon us the morning of salvation; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the immortal Bridegroom of human souls.
Rejoice, you who fulfill our desires, pleasing to God; Rejoice, thou who graciously hastenest to our aid in sorrows and circumstances.
Rejoice, mental paradise, filled with all spiritual consolation; Rejoice, from Your fulfillment you bring drops of consolation to us.
Rejoice, cooling the heat of our passions; Rejoice, you who diligently bestow grace-filled dispassion on those who seek it.
Rejoice, you who truly love everyone in the purity of chastity; Rejoice, you who visit God’s chosen ones in dreams and visions.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, the Quick-to-Hearer named by You, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened, and in vain they depart from this source of Your kindness kindness and generosity: in sorrows there is consolation, in adversities protection, in illnesses, health is endlessly received from the miraculous Your image, O All-Good One, and they cry out in gratitude to the Giver of good things, God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy miracles, O Lady, and Thy great mercy to the Christian race, we, because we are dissatisfied, are worthy of glorification of You, Most Honest Cherub and Most Glorious without Comparison, Seraphi We, both relying on Your unconditional mercy, O All-Good One, humbly offer You these songs:

Rejoice, calm haven of ascetics of piety; Rejoice, sweet companion of the silent ones.
Rejoice, blessed joy in the deserts and mountains of those who wander; Rejoice, secret admonition for the secret servants of God in the midst of the world.
Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners who repent with God; Rejoice, Mount Athos, supreme ruler.
Rejoice, you who illuminated the desert-loving Peter here with your visit; Rejoice, Athanasia, blessed by Your appearance.
Rejoice, thou who glorified many saints of Athos with heavenly glory; Rejoice, as a inhabitant of the Mountain, you sow Your special love.
Rejoice, free Healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice, all-merciful Quick Hearer, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 13

Oh, All-Singing Mother, Who was called Quick to Hear in Your holy icon, Mother of God Mary! Mercifully accept this little prayer of ours, even from our zeal brought to Thee with faith and love, and beg the ever-worshipped Trinity to deliver us from fiery hell, tormented darkness and Eternal sacredness: that through Your intercession we may inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and together with the saints we may be worthy to sing to God: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “The faces of the angels...” and the 1st kontakion “To the Chosen One from All Generations...”.

Prayer

Blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, Who gave birth to the God of the Word for our salvation more than any word, and His grace most abundantly manifested itself, the sea of Divine gifts and miracles an ever-flowing river, pouring out grace to all who come running to You with faith! In honor of Your miraculous image, we pray to You, the all-generous Mother of the humane-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercy, and hasten our prayers, brought to You, Quick to Hear. do everything for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant to the sick healing and perfect health, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those captivated by freedom and various images of the suffering consolation; Deliver, O All-Merciful Lady, every city and country from famine, plague, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and other punishments, temporary and eternal, by Your maternity boldness turning away the wrath of God; and spiritual relaxation, overwhelm by passions and falls, the freedom of Thy servant, for without stumbling, having lived in all piety in this world, and in the future of eternal blessings, we will be made worthy of Your grace and love for mankind To Yours and God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning By the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Kontakion 1

To the Mother of God and Queen, chosen from all generations, who quickly obediently listens to the prayers of the humble, and pours out healing currents to the faithful from Her holy icon, we offer thanksgiving singing.
You, all-merciful Intercessor, bow down graciously to our voice of praise, and free us from all troubles, calling to You: Rejoice, all-merciful Quick-to-hear, fulfilling our petitions for good.

Ikos 1

Rejoice, village of the impregnable Divinity; Rejoice, angelic unceasing surprise. Rejoice, holy table, feeding us with the bread of life; Rejoice, fruitful olive tree, anointing our hearts with the oil of mercy. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of God's gifts of grace; Rejoice, ever-flowing river of miracles. Rejoice, intercessor of the offended; Rejoice, comforter of the sad. Rejoice, helper of the needy; Rejoice, healer of the sick. Rejoice, strengthener of the weakened; Rejoice, liberator of the captives.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 2

Seeing Your innumerable mercy, O Lady, and the many miracles You have revealed and revealed through Your holy icons, in whose image You have adorned the entire Christian world like God-bright stars, we magnify You, who has magnified our race with Your favor, and with love we worship Your most pure image, calling to Thy Son Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Theotokos, You deigned in Your earthly lot, Holy Mount Athos, to glorify Your icon with many miracles, even as You yourself called the Quick to Hear with the Divine voice that came from her, and all who know Your good will for her cry out to You in song:

Rejoice, Mother merciful to us all in Christ; Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, manifestation of God's love for man; Rejoice, rise of the human race. Rejoice, bright chamber of God the Word; Rejoice, great holy of holies. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, thou who hast increased for us the Class of the belly. Rejoice, all-golden Brashna of the indestructible; Rejoice, Nourisher of the Nourisher of the universe. Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers you will receive the heavenly inheritance through tea.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 3

By the power of God, who walked irreverently before Thy holy icon of the Dochiar monastery of the refectory of the Nile, You punished with blindness and weakening of the body, Virgin Mother of God, and the rest does not dare to insult You in Your most pure image, which You have graciously granted as a pledge of Your favor to all Athos. Her venerable voices cry out to the Word God born of You: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Rejoice, Holy Vegetation of Joachim and Anna; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the One who crushed the head of the ancient serpent. Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the incorruptible Savior of our souls. Rejoice, you who wonderfully combined virginity and Christmas; Rejoice, having preserved both yourselves immaculately. Rejoice, great miracle of the whole universe; Rejoice, wonder of all earthly generations. Rejoice, correction of those who sin; Rejoice, affirmation of those who repent of virtue. Rejoice, unforgettable punisher; Rejoice, merciful understander.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 4

Those who have escaped the storms of life, and have flown to the quiet haven of salvation on Mount Athos, find here grace-filled consolation and Divine help from Thy holy icon, O Theotokos, from whom Thy rays of miracles are emitted, and the currents of Thy mercy are poured out endlessly. Moreover, all who want to reap salvation in the deserts of Athos, magnifying the Mother of Thy generosity, sing gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the Divine voice from Thy holy icon, O Lady, the refectory Nile recognized Thee, the Quick Hearer, to be all flowing with faith and love to Thy miraculous image, and having received from it admonition for one’s ignorance and insight for one’s blinded eyes, cry out to Thee in gratitude from the heart:

Rejoice, making the ignorant wise by temporary punishment; Rejoice, you who graciously accept the repentance of sinners. Rejoice, guide on the path of correcting the erring; Rejoice, thou who graciously heals the wounds of sin. Rejoice, lovingly reproaching those who are obstinate in their negligence; Rejoice, thou who deliverest the sorrow of bodily suffering from eternal torment. Rejoice, thou who calmest the turmoil of passions; Rejoice, extending Your helping hand to the perishing. Rejoice, hopeless hope; Rejoice, consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, robe of the naked; Rejoice, charity of the orphans.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 5

The monks of the Dochiarsky monastery, having heard Your divine words, have built a temple for You, the Divine Quick to Hear, at the table, where Your miraculous icon abides, the Most Pure Virgin, and all the faithful are comforted by the banners of Your mercy, and do not deprive us, humble in our duty, of praising You and crying miracles. To the Creator God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the currents of miracles flowing from the holy icon of Thy Quick Hearer, all the foreigners of Mount Athos flocked to her to worship. But You, Mother of God, You unsparingly bestowed upon everyone, according to their needs, the gifts of Your mercy from Your miraculous image, striving to cry out to You in gratitude:

Rejoice, Mother of mercy and generosity; Rejoice, animated one at the Throne of the Almighty. Rejoice, thou who lentest flesh to the Son of God; Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace. Rejoice, Thou who embodied the Bodiless One; Rejoice, thou who united God with man. Rejoice, all-desirable vision of the saints; Rejoice, divine joy for fasters. Rejoice, quiet joy of the desert dwellers; Rejoice, strong hope of monks. Rejoice, conqueror of the demonic army; Rejoice, shaming enemies of human salvation.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 6

Mount Athos preaches Your mercy and miracles, Most Blessed Mother of our Lord, and brightly flaunts many of Your miraculous icons, in the midst of which Your icon, Quick to Hear by You, like the full moon, shines unwaveringly with the rays of miracles, enlightening our souls with the light of God’s grace, and striving us laudably cry to the Triune God who glorified You: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Thou hast shone in Thy most pure icon, Mary Theotokos, the light of salvation for all wandering in the darkness of sins and passions, and Thou hast called this the Quick to Hear, who pray before her with faith and reverence from the soul, giving Thy quick help to those crying out to Thee as follows:

Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, thunder, tempting and frightening one. Rejoice, sweet refuge of those weary of the troubles of the sea of life; Rejoice, calm haven of passions overwhelmed by waves. Rejoice, teacher of chastity to young people; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity. Rejoice, softening the hardness of the heart; Rejoice, thou who graciously warms the coldness of the soul. Rejoice, instructing the faithful on the path of salvation; Rejoice, you who remove those who stumble from the paths of destruction. Rejoice, our supporter to Your Son and God; Rejoice, ever beseeching Him for mercy on us sinners.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 7

Desiring to show everyone Your great love for the Christian race, the Most Blessed Mother of God, You chose Mount Athos as Your earthly lot, and in it You multiplied the monastic settlements, so that all who are overwhelmed by worldly vanity will be able to find here a quiet and comfortable refuge for salvation and be helped by You, They will be worthy of the heavenly inheritance and sing with the saints to the Most Holy Trinity: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed a new sign of Your mercy, O Lady, in the miraculous glorification of Your holy icon, Quick to Hear, not only by the monks of Mount Athos, but also by all Orthodox Christians, in whom this image of Your icon is reverently honored, and everyone calls to You:

Rejoice, Mother of our God; Rejoice, in Christmas and after Christmas, Virgin. Rejoice, for you are blessed by all; Rejoice, for the Mighty One has done great things to You. Rejoice, for the Lord has respected Your humility; Rejoice, for the King of kings desired Your kindness. Rejoice, blessed daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, unskilled Mother of the Eternal Son. Rejoice, immaculate friend of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, mystery of divine grace. Rejoice, decoration of the heavenly world; Rejoice, intercession of the world below.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here, but to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our journey, if not to You, O All-Good One? Do not reject us, Mother of God, do not say to us: “We do not know your sins for your sake!” - but have mercy on us, orphans and helpless, and accept us into eternal shelter, our patroness, so that we may joyfully cry out in the glory of heaven to the King of glory, Christ : Hallelujah.

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who we worship divinely as the Creator and our God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say:

Rejoice, overjoyed by the Arkhangelsk Annunciation of the Ever-Virgin; Rejoice, unbridled Bride. Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening all souls; Rejoice, throne animated by heaven and earth of the Creator. Rejoice, gentle dove; Rejoice, immaculate lamb. Rejoice, cup that draws joy; Rejoice, inexhaustible vessel of animal water. Rejoice, peacemaker of the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, even the stench of our passions will be driven away. Rejoice, having known the Son of God; Rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Triune God.

Rejoice, All-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 9

All generations bless Thee according to their duty, blessed Mary Theotokos, from the east to the west Thy name is praised, but the monks call Thee their patroness, especially those who strive in Thy lot Mount Athos, whom Thou hast overshadowed with Thy special favor, performing many miracles in her, and those who are rich in Thy mercies are shown by her inhabitants, so that they may cry out to God with gratitude for Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, you who gave birth to Christ incorruptibly from a pure side; Rejoice, thou who didst not harm the keys of virginity in Thy Nativity. Rejoice, Mother and Most Blessed Virgin; Rejoice, most glorified Mother of God. Rejoice, virgin majesty; Rejoice, mothers everlasting joy. Rejoice, only one immaculate and kind among women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the promised Crusher of the head of the serpent. Rejoice, you who delivered the fallen ancestors of the ancient condemnation; Rejoice, Eden, closed by man, opened by Thy Nativity.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 10

Arranging the salvation of the people named after Christ, You deigned, O Mother of God, to designate Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, as a monk for the population, and You advertised in a vision to the first desert dweller of Athos, the Venerable Peter, that this mountain would be a monk in his dwelling, comforting him with good promises, as if You would be a helper and the patroness of all who labor in it in a godly manner, providing them with the gifts they need, and saving them from all troubles, so that they may sing to God without restraint: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall of intercession, O Virgin, Orthodox monk, and all ascetics of virginity and purity. In the same way, You have made Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, inaccessible to women, so that foreigners may dwell in it without the temptation of sin, placing their hope of salvation on You alone, according to God, and calling to You:

Rejoice, unfading flower of virginity; Rejoice, village of purity. Rejoice, luminous heavenly hay, overshadowing the zealots of purity; Rejoice, switch of the wisdom of God, making wise the guardians of chastity. Rejoice, monk who labors as an intercessor for salvation; Rejoice, protection and protection of the desert dwellers of Mount Athos. Rejoice, you who pour out gracious joy into God-loving hearts; Rejoice, you who give spiritual consolation to distressed souls. Rejoice, nurse of virgins and motherless orphans; Rejoice, thou who delightest the virgin face with the love of the immortal Bridegroom. Rejoice, strong helper in the difficult struggle with the attacks of the carnal passions; Rejoice, vigilant guardian of monastic monasteries.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 11

Our humble singing, offered to You out of the fullness of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn away from us, defiled by many sins, but help us, O All-Blessed One, to be cleansed from the filth of sin by repentance, and to succeed in a pure and God-pleasing life, Your heroic hero and helper in this matter, so that we may worthily and righteously cry out to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Rejoice, day of the never-setting sun; Rejoice, dawn of the day without evening. Rejoice, thou who hast dawned upon us the morning of salvation; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the immortal Bridegroom of human souls. Rejoice, fulfiller of our godly desires; Rejoice, thou who graciously hastened our aid in sorrows and circumstances. Rejoice, mental paradise, filled with all spiritual consolation; Rejoice, from Your fulfillment you shed drops of consolation for us too. Rejoice, cooling the heat of our passions; Rejoice, grace-filled dispassion to those who seek it, diligently giving it. Rejoice, you who dearly love all who live in purity of chastity; Rejoice, you who visit God’s chosen ones in dreams and visions.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, the Quick-to-Hear One named by You, the Lady of God, draws to Her all those who mourn and are burdened, and they do not in vain depart from this source of Your mercies and bounties: in sorrows there is joy, in adversity protection, in illnesses they endlessly receive healing from Your miraculous image, O All-Good One, and they cry out in gratitude to the Giver of good things, God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles, O Lady, and Your great mercy to the Christian race, we know that we are not content with worthy glorification of You, most honorable Cherub and most glorious without comparison Seraphim, both hoping for Your unconditional mercy, O All-Good One, we humbly offer You the following songs:

Rejoice, calm haven of ascetics of piety; Rejoice, sweet silent interlocutor. Rejoice, blessed joy for those who wander in the deserts and mountains; Rejoice, secret admonition to the hidden servants of God in the midst of the world. Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners who repent with God; Rejoice, Mount Athos, supreme ruler. Rejoice, you who illuminated the desert-loving Peter here with your visit; Rejoice, Athanasia, who has been blessed here by Your divine appearance. Rejoice, thou who glorified many saints of Athos with heavenly glory; Rejoice, you who sow your special love to the inhabitant of the mountain. Rejoice, free healer of our bodies; Rejoice, guide of our souls to the kingdom on high.

Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, Quick to Hear, named in Your holy icon, Theotokos Mary! Mercifully accept this little prayer of ours, brought to You out of our zeal with faith and love, and beg the ever-worshipped Trinity to deliver us from fiery hell, unlighted darkness and eternal torment, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and we may be worthy to sing to God with the saints: Alleluia.

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

Prayer

Most blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God of the Word more than any word for our salvation, and received His grace more abundantly than all others, a sea of divine gifts and miracles, an ever-flowing river, pouring out goodness to all who come running to You with faith! To Your miraculous image, we pray to You, the all-generous Mother of the humane-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercies, and speed up the fulfillment of our petitions brought to You, Quick to Hear, all that are arranged for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant to those who are ill, healing and perfect health, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those in captivity, freedom and various images of the afflicted to console, deliver, O all-merciful Lady, every city and country from famine, plague, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and other temporal and eternal punishments, by Your maternal boldness turning away the wrath of God; and spiritual relaxation, overwhelm by passions and falls, free Thy servant, for so that without stumbling in all piety we have lived in this world, and in the future of eternal blessings we will be made worthy of the grace and love for mankind of Thy Son and God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Akathists to the Mother of God

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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Quick to Hear”

Kontakion 1

Chosen from all generations of the Mother of God and the Queen, who quickly obediently listens to the prayers of the humble, and pours out healing currents to the faithful from Her holy icon, we offer thanksgiving singing: But You, all-merciful Intercessor, bow graciously to our voice of praise, and from all troubles we are free from all troubles, calling Ty : Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Ikos 1

The faces of angels reverently serve You, and all the Heavenly Powers with silent voices please You, Virgin Mary, as if she gave birth to the Angels of the King Christ God, but we are sinners, we dare to imitate them, and it is worthy to praise You in bewilderment, humbly crying out to You: Rejoice, village of the unapproachable Divinity; Rejoice, Angelic unceasing wonder. Rejoice, holy Table, who feeds us with the bread of life; Rejoice, fruitful olive tree, anointing our hearts with the oil of mercy. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of God's gifts of grace; Rejoice, ever-flowing river of miracles. Rejoice, intercessor of the offended; Rejoice, comforter of the sad. Rejoice, helper of the needy; Rejoice, healer of the sick. Rejoice, strengthener of the weakened; Rejoice, liberator of the captives. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Opening your heavenly mind, O Theotokos, You deigned in Your earthly lot, Holy Mount Athos, to glorify Your icon with many miracles, which You Yourself called Quick to Hear, with the Divine voice that came from her, and all who know such Your favor for her, cry out to You in song: Rejoice, merciful all of us about Christ Mother; Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, manifestation of God's love for man; Rejoice, rise of the human race. Rejoice, bright chamber of God the Word; Rejoice, great Holy of Holies. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, you who have increased the quality of our belly. Rejoice, all-golden beast of the indestructible; Rejoice, Nourisher of the Nourisher of the universe. Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers you will receive the heavenly inheritance through tea. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 3

By the power of God, who walked irreverently before Thy holy icon of the Dochiarsky monastery of the refectory of the Nile, You punished with blindness and weakening of the body, Virgin Mother of God, and the rest would not dare to insult You in Your most pure image, which You mercifully granted as a pledge of Your favor to the whole Athos Mountain, and all the nuns Her venerable voices cry out to the Word God born of You: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having great love for people redeemed by the Blood of Your Son and God, the All-Blessed Lady, You mercifully accepted the repentance of the table of the Nile and You granted healing to him from blindness and weakness, so that You may continually serve You and bring You unceasing prayers before Your multi-healing icon, crying out to Your face: Rejoice , Joachim and Anna's holy vegetation; Rejoice, who gave birth to the One who crushed the head of the ancient serpent. Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the incorruptible Savior of our souls. Rejoice, you who wonderfully combined virginity and Christmas; Rejoice, having preserved both Yourself immaculately. Rejoice, great miracle of the whole universe; Rejoice, wonder of all earthly generations. Rejoice, correction of those who sin; Rejoice, affirmation of those who repent of virtue. Rejoice, unforgettable punisher; Rejoice, merciful understander. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 4

Those who have escaped the storms of life, and have flown to the quiet haven of salvation on Mount Athos, find here grace-filled consolation and Divine help from Thy holy icon, O Theotokos, from whom Thy rays of miracles are emitted, and the currents of Thy mercy are poured out endlessly. Moreover, all who want to reap salvation in the deserts of Athos, magnifying the mother of Thy generosity, sing gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the Divine voice from Thy holy icon, O Lady, the refectory Nile recognized Thee, Quick to Hear, to be all who flow with faith and love to Thy miraculous image, and having received from it admonition for one’s ignorance and insight for one’s blinded eyes, cry out to Thee with gratitude from the heart: Rejoice, temporary making wise by punishing the ignorant; Rejoice, you who graciously accept the repentance of sinners. Rejoice, guide on the path of correcting the erring; Rejoice, you who graciously heal the wounds of sin. Rejoice, lovingly reproaching those who are obstinate in their negligence; Rejoice, thou who deliverest the sorrow of bodily suffering from eternal torment. Rejoice, thou who calmest the turmoil of passions; Rejoice, extending Your helping hand to the perishing. Rejoice, hopeless hope; Rejoice, consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, robe of the naked; Rejoice, charity for the orphans. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Having seen the currents of miracles flowing from the holy icon of Thy Quick Hearer, all the foreigners of Mount Athos flocked to her to worship. But You, Mother of God, generously bestowed upon everyone, according to their needs, the gifts of Your mercy from Your miraculous image, striving to gratefully cry out to You: Rejoice, Mother of mercy and generosity; Rejoice, animated One at the Throne of the Almighty. Rejoice, thou who lentest flesh to the Son of God; Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace. Rejoice, Thou who embodied the Bodiless One; Rejoice, thou who united God with man. Rejoice, all-desirable vision of the saints; Rejoice, fasters, Divine joy. Rejoice, quiet joy of the desert dwellers; Rejoice, strong hope of the monks. Rejoice, conqueror of the demonic army; Rejoice, you who put to shame the enemies of human salvation. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Thou hast shone in Thy most pure icon, Mary Theotokos, the light of salvation for all wandering in the darkness of sins and passions, and Thou hast called this the Quick to Hear, praying before her with faith and reverence from the soul, giving Thy quick help to those crying out. Thou art as follows: Rejoice, lightning, souls enlightening; Rejoice, thunder, tempting and frightening one. Rejoice, sweet refuge of those weary of the troubles of the sea of life; Rejoice, calm haven of passions overwhelmed by waves. Rejoice, teacher of chastity to young people; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity. Rejoice, softening the hardness of the heart; Rejoice, thou who graciously warms the coldness of the soul. Rejoice, instructing the faithful on the path of salvation; Rejoice, you who remove those who stumble from the paths of destruction. Rejoice, our Helper to Your Son and God; Rejoice, everlastingly beseeching Him for mercy on us sinners. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 7

Desiring to show everyone Your great love for the Christian race, the Most Blessed Mother of God, You chose Mount Athos as Your earthly lot, and in it You multiplied the monastic settlements, so that all who are overwhelmed by worldly vanity will be able to find here a quiet and comfortable refuge for salvation and be helped by You, will be worthy of the inheritance of Heaven and to sing with the saints to the Most Holy Trinity: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed a new sign of Your mercy, Lady, in the miraculous glorification of Your holy icon, Quick to Hear, not only by the monks of Mount Athos, but also by all Orthodox Christians, in whom this image of Your icon is reverently honored, and everyone calls You: Rejoice, our Mother God; Rejoice, at Christmas and after Christmas, Virgin. Rejoice, for you are blessed by all; Rejoice, for the Mighty One has done greatness to You. Rejoice, for the Lord has respected Your humility; Rejoice, for the King of kings desired Your kindness. Rejoice, blessed daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, unskilled Mother of the Eternal Son. Rejoice, immaculate friend of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, Mystery of Divine grace. Rejoice, decoration of the heavenly world; Rejoice, intercession of the world below. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here, but to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our journey, if not to You, O All-Good One? Do not reject us, Mother of God, do not say to us: “We do not know your sins for your sake!”, but have mercy on us, the orphaned and helpless, and accept us into the eternal shelter of our Patroness, so that we may joyfully cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of Glory Christ: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is worshiped divinely as the Creator and our God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say: Rejoice, gladdened by the Archangel Annunciation Prisnodevo; Rejoice, unbridled Bride. Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening all souls; Rejoice, Throne of the Creator, animated by heaven and earth. Rejoice, gentle dove; Rejoice, immaculate lamb. Rejoice, cup that draws joy; Rejoice, inexhaustible vessel of animal water. Rejoice, peacemaker of the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, even the stench of our passions will be driven away. Rejoice, having known the Son of God; Rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Triune God. Rejoice, All-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our petitions for good.

Kontakion 9

All generations bless Thee according to their duty, blessed Mary Theotokos, from the east to the west Thy name is praised, but the monks call Thee their patroness, especially the one who labors in Thy lot, Mount Athos, whom Thou hast overshadowed with Thy special favor, performing many miracles in her, and those who are rich in Thy mercies are shown by her inhabitants, so that they may cry out to God with gratitude for Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The superstitious branches are perplexed to know the mystery of Your ever-virginity, Mother of God, below they can explain the miraculous power that flows from Your icons for the healing of the sick, and for all mental and physical benefit to man. We Orthodoxy and undoubtedly confess You as the Ever-Virgin, faithfully worship Your holy icon, and cry out to Thee: Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise for the faithful. Rejoice, you who gave birth to Christ incorruptibly from a pure side; Rejoice, thou who didst not harm the keys of virginity at Thy Nativity. Rejoice, Mother and Most Blessed Virgin; Rejoice, most glorified Mother of God. Rejoice, virgin majesty; Rejoice, mothers everlasting joy. Rejoice, only one immaculate and kind among women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the promised Crusher of the head of the serpent. Rejoice, you who delivered the fallen ancestors of the ancient condemnation; Rejoice, Eden, closed by man, opened by Your Nativity. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 10

Arranging the salvation of the people named after Christ, You deigned, O Mother of God, to designate Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, as a monk for the population, and You advertised in a vision to the first desert dweller of Athos, St. Peter, that this Mountain would be a monk in his dwelling, comforting him with good promises, as if You would be a Helper and the Patroness of all who labor in her in a godly manner, supplying them with the gifts they need, and saving them from all troubles, so that they may sing to God without restraint: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall of intercession, O Virgin, Orthodox monk, and all ascetics of virginity and purity. The same is Your earthly lot. You have created Mount Athos, which is inaccessible to women, so that foreigners may dwell in it without the temptation of sin, placing their only hope of salvation in You according to God, and calling to You: Rejoice, unfading flower of virginity; Rejoice, village of purity. Rejoice, luminous heavenly hay, overshadowing the zealots of purity; Rejoice, switch of the wisdom of God, making wise the guardians of chastity. Rejoice, you who strive as a monk and Mediatress of salvation; Rejoice, shelter and protection of the desert dwellers of Mount Athos. Rejoice, you who pour out gracious joy into God-loving hearts; Rejoice, you who give spiritual consolation to distressed souls. Rejoice, nurse of virgins and motherless orphans; Rejoice, thou who delightest the virgin face with the love of the immortal Bridegroom. Rejoice, strong helper in the difficult struggle with the attacks of the carnal passions; Rejoice, vigilant guardian of monastic monasteries. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 11

Our humble singing, offered to You out of the fullness of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn away from us, defiled by many sins, but help us, O All-Blessed One, to be cleansed from the filth of sin by repentance, and to succeed in a pure and God-pleasing life, Your heroic hero and helper in this matter, so that we may worthily and righteously cry out to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of miracles, Your holy icon shines unwaveringly, O Virgin Mother of God, and gracefully illuminates the whole world, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from Her; We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a guarantee of Your favor towards us, and to You, Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out in gratitude: Rejoice, Day of the never-setting sun; Rejoice, dawn of the day without evening. Rejoice, thou who hast dawned upon us the morning of salvation; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the immortal Bridegroom of human souls. Rejoice, fulfiller of our godly desires; Rejoice, thou who graciously quickest to help us in sorrows and circumstances. Rejoice, mental paradise, filled with all spiritual consolation; Rejoice, who from Your fulfillment sheds drops of consolation upon us. Rejoice, cooling the heat of our passions; Rejoice, grace-filled dispassion to those who seek it, diligently giving it. Rejoice, you who dearly love all who live in purity of chastity; Rejoice, you who visit God’s chosen ones in dreams and visions. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, the Quick-to-Hear One named by You, the Lady of God, draws to Her all those who grieve and are burdened, and in vain they depart from this source of Your mercies and bounties: in sorrow there is joy, in adversity protection, in illness they endlessly receive healing from the miraculous of Your image, O All-Good One, and cry out in gratitude to the Giver of good things, God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles, O Lady, and Your great mercy to the Christian race, we know that we are dissatisfied with the worthy glorification of You, the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, both hoping for Your unconditional mercy, O All-Good One, we humbly offer You these songs: Rejoice, refuge non-stormy ascetics of piety; Rejoice, sweet interlocutor of the silent ones. Rejoice, blessed joy for those who wander in the deserts and mountains; Rejoice, secret admonition to the hidden servants of God among the world. Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners who repent with God; Rejoice, Mount Athos, supreme ruler. Rejoice, you who illuminated the desert-loving Peter here with your visit; Rejoice, Athanasia, who has been blessed here by Your divine appearance. Rejoice, thou who glorified many saints of Athos with heavenly glory; Rejoice, you who sow Your special love to the inhabitant of the mountain. Rejoice, free Healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, Who was called Quick to Hear in Your holy icon, Theotokos Mary! Mercifully accept this little prayer of ours, offered to You out of our zeal with faith and love, and beg the ever-worshipped Trinity to deliver us from fiery Gehenna, unlighted darkness and eternal torment: that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and we may be worthy, together with the saints, to sing to God: Alleluia.

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

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“When you begin to pray to the Queen Theotokos, before praying, be firmly confident that you will not leave Her without receiving mercy. To think this way and to be confident about Her is worthy and righteous.”

HOLY RIGHTEOUS JOHN OF KRONSTADT.

November 22 (November 9, old style) - Celebration of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear.”

In Rus', copies of the miraculous Athos icon “Quick to Hear” have always enjoyed great love and veneration. Many of them became famous for their miracles.

The face of the “Quick to Hear” is bright and beautiful. The Savior hears our prayers. And it helps everyone.

THE HISTORY OF THE ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD THE QUICK TO HEAR

The icon of the Mother of God Quick to Hear comes from the Dokhiar monastery, located in Athos. Most likely it was written in the tenth century.

In the middle of the seventeenth century, the icon hung near the entrance to the refectory and the refectory Nil passed near it, more often than any monks. One evening, walking past this icon with a burning torch, Neil heard a voice:

“For the future, do not approach here with a lighted torch and do not smoke My image.”

The monk was frightened, but then, having calmed down, he decided that someone had decided to play a trick on him, and continued to walk past the icon with fire. Soon everything happened again, and the voice of the invisible interlocutor said:

“A monk unworthy of this name! How long have you been so carelessly and so shamelessly smoldering My image?”

After this, Nile lost his sight (kontakion 3). The monk immediately fell to the ground in repentance and spent the whole night in prayer to the Mother of God. In the morning, all the monks learned about this event and fell with reverence to the miraculous image. They lit a lamp near the icon, made sure that it did not go out, and a new refector burned incense in front of the image every day. But blind Nile did not leave the icon, and all the time he prayed to the Holy Virgin for insight. The Mother of God heard his requests and he soon heard a voice:

"Nile! Your prayer is heard, you are forgiven, and sight is restored to your eyes. When you receive this mercy from Me, proclaim to the brethren that I am their cover, providence and protection of their monastery, dedicated to the Archangels. Let them and all Orthodox Christians turn to Me in need, and I will not leave anyone: I will be an intercessor for all who come running to Me with reverence, and the prayers of all will be fulfilled by the Son and My God, for the sake of intercession before Him, so that from now on it will be called Mine The icon is Quick to Hear, because I will quickly show mercy and fulfillment of petitions to all who come to her” (Ikos 2).

This story quickly spread throughout the Athonite monasteries and pilgrims from other monasteries flocked to the miraculous icon. The monks came to glorify the Mother of God for protecting Holy Athos and showing this with her miracles (ikos 5). The place around the new celebrity was ennobled, the passage from the refectory was closed, and on the right side a temple was built in honor of the icon of the Quick to Hear (kontakion 5). A special permanent honoring of the icon was also established. A hieromonk began to be constantly near her, watching over the lamp and singing prayers in the mornings and evenings.

The Most Holy Theotokos helped many through this icon: the blind received their sight, the weak were healed. There have been cases of people being delivered from epilepsy and even demons. Through prayers to this icon, people were saved from shipwrecks, and the Mother of God also helped rescue them from slavery or captivity.

And to this day, every Tuesday and Thursday, all the monks, after the evening service, perform the canon of the Mother of God in front of Her miraculous icon.

No one knows the exact date when this miracle happened to the monk Neil. therefore, the holiday in honor of the icon “Quick to Hear” is set on November 9/22. The day after the patronal feast of the Dochiar monastery - to the disembodied forces and the Archangel of God Michael.

To this day, the Most Holy Mother of God fulfills Her promise - through Her image of the Quick to Hear, she helps and comforts all who pray to Her and the Lord God.

In 1938, the Athos monastery of Dokhiar donated a copy of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” to the Russian Spiritual Mission in Jerusalem. Famous for many miraculous healings.

The Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” (the history of her glorification) reminds us that the image of the icon must be treated with great reverence, for it embodies the prototype of the face depicted on it. This event reminds us that requests and prayers are expected of us. Prayerful work always bears fruit, and prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear.” It will be heard and fulfilled, the main thing is that it ascends with all my heart and with great and sincere faith that we are heard, remembered, and helped. All we can do is pray and believe!

PRIMARY PRAYERS READ BEFORE THE AKATHIST Prayers of our saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee! Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist.) Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy. (Three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Akathist to the Holy Mother of God in front of her Icon of the Quick to Hear

Kontakion 1

To the Mother of God and the Queen, chosen from all generations, who quickly obediently listens to the prayers of the humble, and pours out healing currents to the faithful from Her holy icon, we offer a song of thanksgiving: But You, all-merciful Intercessor, bow graciously to our voices of praise and freedom from all troubles, calling to You: Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Ikos 1

The faces of angels reverently serve You, and all the Heavenly Powers with silent voices please You, Virgin Mary, as if she gave birth to the angels of the King Christ God, but we are sinners, we dare to imitate them and are worthy of praising You in bewilderment, humbly crying out to You: Rejoice, village of the impregnable Divinity; Rejoice, Angelic unceasing surprise. Rejoice, holy Table, who feeds us with the bread of life; Rejoice, fruitful olive tree, anointing our hearts with the oil of mercy. Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of God's gifts of grace; Rejoice, ever-flowing river of miracles. Rejoice, O offended Intercessor; Rejoice, O sorrowful Comforter. Rejoice, Helper of the needy; Rejoice, Healer of the sick. Rejoice, strengthener of the weakened; Rejoice, liberator of the captives. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 2

Seeing Your innumerable mercy, O Lady, and the many miracles You have shown and are ever revealed through Your holy icons, in whose image You have adorned the whole Christian world like God-bright stars, we magnify You, who has magnified our race with Your favor, and with love we bow to Your most pure image. , calling to Thy Son Christ God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening your heavenly mind, O Theotokos, You deigned in Your earthly lot, Holy Mount Athos, to glorify Your icon with many miracles, which You Yourself called Quick to Hear, with the Divine voice that came from her, and all who know such Your favor for her, cry out to You in song: Rejoice, merciful all of us about Christ Mother; Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, manifestation of God's love for man; Rejoice, rise of the human race. Rejoice, bright chamber of God the Word; Rejoice, great holy of holies. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, you who have increased the quality of our belly. Rejoice, all-golden beast of the indestructible; Rejoice, Nourisher of the Nourisher of the universe. Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers you will receive the heavenly inheritance through tea. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Having great love for people redeemed by the Blood of Your Son and God, the All-Blessed Lady, You mercifully accepted the repentance of the table of the Nile and You granted healing to him from blindness and weakness, so that You may continually serve You and bring You unceasing prayers before Your multi-healing icon, crying out to Your face: Rejoice , Joachim and Anna's holy vegetation; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the One who crushed the head of the ancient serpent. Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the incorruptible Savior of our souls. Rejoice, you who wonderfully combined virginity and Christmas; Rejoice, having preserved both yourselves immaculately. Rejoice, great miracle of the whole universe; Rejoice, wonder of all earthly generations. Rejoice, correction of those who sin; Rejoice, affirmation of those who repent of virtue. Rejoice, innocent punisher; Rejoice, merciful understander. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 4

Those who have escaped the storms of life and flown to the quiet haven of salvation on Mount Athos, find here grace-filled consolation and Divine help from Thy holy icon, O Theotokos, from whom Thy rays of miracles are emitted, and the currents of Thy mercy are poured out endlessly. Moreover, all who want to reap salvation in the deserts of Athos, magnifying the Mother of Thy generosity, sing gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the Divine voice from Thy holy icon, O Lady, the refectory Nile recognized Thee, Quick to Hear, to be all who flow with faith and love to Thy miraculous image, and, having received from it admonishment for one’s ignorance and insight for one’s blinded eyes, cry out to Thee with gratitude from the heart: Rejoice, making the ignorant wise by temporary punishment; Rejoice, you who graciously accept the repentance of sinners. Rejoice, guide on the path of correcting the erring; Rejoice, thou who graciously heals the wounds of sin. Rejoice, lovingly reproaching those who are obstinate in their negligence; Rejoice, thou who deliverest the sorrow of bodily suffering from eternal torment. Rejoice, thou who calmest the turmoil of passions; Rejoice, extending Your helping hand to the perishing. Rejoice, hopeless hope; Rejoice, consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, robe of the naked; Rejoice, charity of the orphans. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 5

The monks of the monastery of Dochiar, having received Your divinely spoken words, have built a temple for You, the Divine Quick-to-hear, at the table, where Your miraculous icon abides, the Most Pure Virgin, and all the faithful are comforted by the banners of Your mercy, even if you do not deprive us, the humble ones, who in our duty sing to You and cry out for miracles. To the Creator God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the currents of miracles flowing from the holy icon of Thy Quick Hearer, all the foreigners of Mount Athos flocked to her to worship. But You, Mother of God, generously bestowed upon everyone, according to their needs, the gifts of Your mercy from Your miraculous image, striving to gratefully cry out to You: Rejoice, Mother of mercy and generosity; Rejoice, animated one at the Throne of the Almighty. Rejoice, thou who lentest flesh to the Son of God; Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace. Rejoice, Thou who embodied the Bodiless One; Rejoice, thou who united God with man. Rejoice, all-desirable vision of the saints; Rejoice, fasting Divine joy. Rejoice, quiet joy of the desert dwellers; Rejoice, strong hope of monks. Rejoice, conqueror of the demonic army; Rejoice, shaming enemies of human salvation. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 6

Mount Athos preaches Your mercy and miracles, Most Blessed Mother of our Lord, and brightly flaunts many of Your miraculous icons, in the midst of which Your icon, Quick to Hear by You, like the full moon, shines unwaveringly with the rays of miracles, enlightening our souls with the light of God’s grace and encouraging us to cry out in praise to the Triune God who glorified Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Thou hast shone in Thy most pure icon, Mary Theotokos, the light of salvation for all wandering in the darkness of sins and passions, and Thou hast called this the Quick to Hear, praying before her with faith and reverence from the soul, giving Thy quick help to those crying out. Thou art as follows: Rejoice, lightning, souls enlightening; Rejoice, thunder, terrifying seducer. Rejoice, sweet refuge of those weary of the troubles of the sea of life; Rejoice, calm haven of passions overwhelmed by waves. Rejoice, teacher of chastity to young people; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity. Rejoice, softening the hardness of the heart; Rejoice, thou who graciously warms the coldness of the soul. Rejoice, instructing the faithful on the path of salvation; Rejoice, you who remove those who stumble from the paths of destruction. Rejoice, our Helper to Your Son and God; Rejoice, ever beseeching Him for mercy on us sinners. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 7

Desiring to show everyone Your great love for the Christian race, O Mother of God, You have chosen Mount Athos as Your earthly lot, and in it You have multiplied the monastic settlements, so that all who are overwhelmed by worldly vanity will be able to find here a quiet and comfortable refuge for salvation, and with Your help, they will be worthy heritage of Heaven, and sing with the saints to the Most Holy Trinity: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed a new sign of Your mercy, Lady, in the miraculous glorification of Your holy icon, Quick to Hear, not only by the monks of Mount Athos, but also by all Orthodox Christians, in whom this image of Your icon is reverently honored, and everyone calls You: Rejoice, our Mother God; Rejoice, in Christmas and after Christmas, Virgin. Rejoice, for you are blessed by all; Rejoice, for the Mighty One has done great things to You. Rejoice, for the Lord has respected Your humility; Rejoice, for the King of kings desired Your kindness. Rejoice, blessed daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, unskilled Mother of the Eternal Son. Rejoice, immaculate friend of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, Mystery of Divine grace. Rejoice, decoration of the heavenly world; Rejoice, intercession of the world below. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here, but to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our journey, if not to You, O All-Good One? Do not reject us, Mother of God, do not say to us: “We do not know your sins for your sake!”, but have mercy on us, orphans and helpless, and accept us into the eternal shelter of our Patroness, so that we may joyfully cry out in the glory of heaven to the King of glory, Christ: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child of our Lord Jesus Christ, who worships Him magnificently, as the Creator and our God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say: Rejoice, delighted with the Archangel Annunciation, Ever-Virgin; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride. Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening all souls; Rejoice, animate Throne of Heaven and Earth of the Creator. Rejoice, gentle dove; Rejoice, immaculate lamb. Rejoice, cup that draws joy; Rejoice, inexhaustible vessel of animal water. Rejoice, peacemaker of the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, even the stench of our passions will be driven away. Rejoice, having known the Son of God; Rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Triune God. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 9

All generations bless Thee according to their duty, blessed Mary Theotokos, from the east to the west Thy name is praised, but the monks call Thee their Patroness, especially those who labor in Thy lot Mount Athos, whom Thou hast overshadowed with Thy special favor, performing many miracles in her, and those who are rich in Thy mercies are shown by her inhabitants, so that they may cry out to God with gratitude for Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The superstitious spirits are perplexed to know the mystery of Your ever-virginity, Mother of God, below they can explain the miraculous power that flows from Your icons for the healing of the sick and for all mental and physical benefit to man. We Orthodoxy and undoubtedly confess You as the Ever-Virgin, faithfully venerate Your holy icon and cry out to Thee: Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, you who gave birth to Christ incorruptibly from a pure side; Rejoice, thou who didst not harm the keys of virginity in Thy Nativity. Rejoice, Mother and Most Blessed Virgin; Rejoice, most glorified Mother of God. Rejoice, virgin majesty; Rejoice, mothers everlasting joy. Rejoice, only one immaculate and kind among women; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the promised Crusher of the head of the serpent. Rejoice, you who delivered the fallen ancestors of the ancient condemnation; Rejoice, Eden, closed by man, opened by Your Nativity. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 10

Arranging salvation for the people named after Christ, You, O Mother of God, deigned to designate Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, as a monk for the population, and You advertised in a vision to the first desert dweller of Athos, St. Peter, that this Mountain would be a monk in his dwelling, comforting him with good promises, as if You would be a Helper and the Patroness of all who labor in her in a godly manner, supplying them with the gifts they need and saving them from all troubles, so that they may sing to God without restraint: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall of intercession, O Virgin, to the Orthodox monk and to all ascetics of virginity and purity. In the same way, You have made Your earthly lot, Mount Athos, inaccessible to women, so that foreigners may dwell in it without the temptation of sin, placing their only hope of salvation in You according to God, and calling to You: Rejoice, unfading flower of virginity; Rejoice, village of purity. Rejoice, luminous heavenly hay, overshadowing the zealots of purity; Rejoice, switch of the wisdom of God, making wise the guardians of chastity. Rejoice, you who strive as a monk and Mediatress of salvation; Rejoice, desert dwellers of Mount Athos, Protection and Protection. Rejoice, you who pour grace-filled joy into the hearts of God-loving people; Rejoice, you who give spiritual consolation to distressed souls. Rejoice, nurse of virgins and motherless orphans; Rejoice, thou who delightest the virgin face with the love of the immortal Bridegroom. Rejoice, strong helper in the difficult struggle with the attacks of the carnal passions; Rejoice, vigilant guardian of monastic monasteries. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 11

Our humble singing, offered to You out of the fullness of love and zeal, do not despise, O Pure One, and do not turn away from us, defiled by many sins, but help us, O All-Blessed One, to be cleansed from the filth of sin by repentance and to succeed in a pure and God-pleasing life, Your heroic hero and helper. in this possession, may we be able to cry out to the Lord worthily and righteously: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of miracles, Your holy icon shines unwaveringly, O Virgin Mother of God, and gracefully illuminates the whole world, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it; We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a guarantee of Your favor towards us, and to You, Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out with gratitude: Rejoice, thou who hast risen for us the morning of salvation; Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the immortal Bridegroom of human souls. Rejoice, fulfiller of our godly desires; Rejoice, thou who graciously hastened our aid in sorrows and circumstances. Rejoice, mental paradise, filled with all spiritual consolation; Rejoice, from Your fulfillment you shed drops of consolation for us too. Rejoice, cooling the heat of our passions; Rejoice, you diligently giving grace-filled dispassion to those who seek it. Rejoice, you who dearly love all who live in purity of chastity; Rejoice, you who visit God’s chosen ones in dreams and visions. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, the Quick-to-Hear One named by You, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who grieve and are burdened, and in vain they depart from this source of Your mercies and bounties: in sorrow there is joy, in adversity protection, in illness they endlessly receive healing from the miraculous of Your image, O All-Good One, and cry out in gratitude to the Giver of good things, God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles, O Lady, and Your great mercy to the Christian race, we know that we are dissatisfied with the worthy glorification of You, the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, both hoping for Your unconditional mercy, O All-Good One, we humbly offer You these songs: Rejoice, refuge non-stormy ascetics of piety; Rejoice, sweet silent interlocutor. Rejoice, blessed joy for those who wander in the deserts and mountains; Rejoice, secret admonition to the hidden servants of God in the midst of the world. Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners who repent with God; Rejoice, Mount Athos, supreme ruler. Rejoice, you who illuminated the desert-loving Peter here with your visit; Rejoice, Athanasia, who has been blessed by Your appearance with the wisdom of God. Rejoice, thou who glorified many saints of Athos with heavenly glory; Rejoice, as a dweller of the Mountain, showing Your special love. Rejoice, free Healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O guide of our souls to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, Who was called Quick to Hear in Your holy icon, Theotokos Mary! Mercifully accept this little prayer of ours, brought to You out of our zeal with faith and love, and beg the ever-worshipped Trinity to deliver us from fiery Gehenna, unlighted darkness and eternal torment: that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and we may be worthy, together with the saints, to sing to God: Alleluia.

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

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

To the Mother of God and the Queen, chosen from all generations, who quickly obediently listens to the prayers of the humble, and pours out healing currents to the faithful from Her holy icon, we offer a song of thanksgiving: But You, all-merciful Intercessor, bow graciously to our voices of praise and freedom from all troubles, calling to You: Rejoice, all-merciful One who is quick to hear, who fulfills our requests for good.

Prayer

Oh, Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord Most High, Quick to Hear the Intercessor of all who come running to You with faith! Look down from the height of Your heavenly majesty upon me, the indecent one, falling before Your icon, hear quickly the humble prayer of the less sinful me and bring it to Your Son: beg Him to illuminate my gloomy soul with the light of His Divine grace and cleanse my mind from vain thoughts, and soothe may my suffering heart heal its wounds, may it enlighten me to do good deeds and strengthen me to work for Him with fear, may it forgive all the evil I have done, may it deliver me from eternal torment and not deprive me of His heavenly Kingdom. O Most Blessed Mother of God: You have deigned to be named in Your image, Quick to Hear, commanding everyone to come to You with faith: do not look upon me as sorrowful and do not allow me to perish in the abyss of my sins. According to God, all my hope and hope of salvation is in You, and I entrust myself to Your protection and intercession forever. Amen.

Troparion, tone 4

Let us now fall to the Mother of God, as a father figure in troubles, and to Her holy icon, calling with faith from the depths of our souls: soon hear our prayer, O Virgin, as the One called Quick to Hear. Because Your servants have a ready Helper for your needs, the Imam.

Kontakion, tone 8

In the midst of everyday life we are overwhelmed, we fall into the anxiety of passions and temptations. Give us, O Lady, a helping hand, like Thy Son Peter, and speed up the deliverance of us from troubles, so that we call Thee: Rejoice, All-Good One, Quick to Hear.

GREATNESS

We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your holy image, through which you bring healing to all who come with faith.

PRAYERS AFTER READING THE KATHIST

Prayer by agreement

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, You said with Your most pure lips: “Truly I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in Heaven, for where there are two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Your words are immutable, O Lord, Your mercy is unconditional and Your love for mankind has no end. For this reason, we pray to You: to hear us, your servants and all those who offer a conciliar prayer with us, whose names You, Lord, Yourself know, who have agreed to ask You for the health of your servants:

-His Holiness Patriarch Kirill. -r.B. -Ekaterina, -bol. Olga, -Dimitri, -Veronica, -Ioan, -Galina, -bol. Vera, -Anna, -Vyacheslav, -Ioan, -Leah, -George, -Sergius, -Vladimir and their children. -Alexia and her children. -Anastasia, -Natalia and her children, -Irina and her children, -Photinia and her children, -bol. Yuri, -bol. Olga, -Anastasia from birth, -Tatiana from birth, -Angelina from birth, -Tatiana from birth, -bol. Lyudmila, -bol. Vasily, -Eugene, -Photinia, -Ksenia, -ml. Alexandra, -Alexandra, -Elena, -Dimitri, -Paul, -John, -Alexey, -Olga, -ml. Sofia, -neg. John, -Evgenia, -Daria, -Vladimir from birth, -Nina from birth, -Evgenia, -Sofia, -bol. Mon. Theodora, - Mon. Euphrosyne, - Mon. Macarius, - Svetlana, - Olga, - Julia, - neg. Maxim, - Jr. Kira, - Eugene, - Natalia, - Michael, - Archpriest Dimitri, - Mother Varvara, -Nadezhda, -Evgeniya, -Nadezhda, -Elena, -Veronica, -Nicholas with children, -Nadezhda, -Vitaly, -Andrey, -Olga, -Alexandra, -Dimitri, -Irina, -Vera, -Photinia, -Roman, -Love, -Paul, -non-idle Irina, -Tatiana, -bol. Galina, -Andrey, -bol. Irina, -bol. Tatiana, -bol. Vitaly, -Viktor, -Oleg, -Vladimir, -Anastasia, -Mikhail, -Elena, -Alexander, -Iulia, -Ekaterina and her birth, -Elena, -Tatiana, -neg. Marina, -Photinia, -Lyudmila, -Natalia, -Antony, -Maria, -Olga, -Natalia, -Valentina, -Priest Alexander, -Lev, -Marina, -Svetlana, -Roman, -Alexey , -Julia, -Olga, -Makaria, -Victor, -Claudia, -non-idle Catherine, -young. Elizabeth, -Photinia, -Alexius, -Marina, -Jr. George, -Photinia, -Eugene, -Julia, -Anastasia, -Alexander, -Zinaida, -Priest Vadim and his family, -Angelina, -Maria, -Archpriest Igor from birth, -Marina, -Seraphim, -Vitaly from birth, -Elena from birth, -Pavel from birth, -Oleg, -Lyudmila, -neg. Artemia, Jr. Elizabeth, Jr. Vadim, -John, -Metropolitan Longin, -Eva, -Alexander, -ml. Timofey, -Zoe, -Mikhail, -Nicholas, -neg. Sofia, -neg. Irina, -Hegumen Nektary, -Priest Demetrius, -Mother Elizabeth, -Jr. Euphemia, -bol. Catherine, -Tatiana, -Ksenia, -Catherine with her children, -Roman, -neg. Macarius, -neg. Elizabeth, -Tatiana with children, -Eugene, -Jr. Stefan, Jr. Varvara, Jr. Valeria, Jr. Dimitri,

the requests of which You, Lord, know Yourself. Hear also my request and help me (say the request in your own words). We pray to You for the fulfillment of our petitions. But let it be not as we want, but as You, Lord, may Your will be done forever. Amen.

It is worthy to eat, as you truly bless Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of Our God. The most honorable Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, the real Mother of God, we magnify You. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy (three times). Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy and save me, a sinner, as I am Good and Lover of Mankind . Amen!