The history of the appearance of the akathist
Hymnography is a genre of church chant that originates in ancient Byzantium. In the 6th century, Constantinople was besieged by enemy hordes. Residents were threatened with destruction and ruin. In one of the churches there was kept an icon of the Mother of God, painted by the Apostle Luke 4 centuries ago.
The prayers of the townspeople and the Patriarch in front of the holy image had a miraculous effect: the enemy retreated from the city walls without a fight. In honor of the Most Holy Theotokos, an akathist (song of praise) was composed, which for many years became the only hymn to the Heavenly Patroness.
Other Orthodox churches, including the Russian one, later adopted the tradition of glorifying the Mother of God, including an akathist in their services. The genre received its greatest development in Russia, starting from the 18th century. Hymns were dedicated to holy images of the Mother of God, Jesus Christ, events of the New Testament, and canonized saints.
The holy image of the Queen of Heaven “Quench my sorrows” was discovered on the bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas in Zamoskvorechye on January 25 (January 8, new style) 1760. Documentary sources, by which one could judge the origin of the icon and miraculous phenomena, were destroyed by fire.
Surviving legends say that the relic came to the Moscow temple in 1640 thanks to the Cossacks who brought it from the Mogilev province. The fire and restoration of the church led to the fact that the relic was forgotten and removed from the iconostasis. On January 25, a miracle happened, thanks to which the shrine was recognized as miraculous.
The Mother of God appeared to the paralyzed woman in a dream and ordered her to go to the Church of St. Nicholas, find an icon with the inscription “Assuage my sorrows” and pray to her for her recovery. Having fulfilled the command of the Mother of God exactly, she immediately felt healthy.
From that time on, an annual day of remembrance was established, an akathist and services were compiled. In the 30s of the 20th century, the icon was moved to another Moscow church - St. Nicholas in Kuznetskaya Sloboda, where it remains to this day. For general church use, the hymn to the icon “Quench My Sorrows” was approved by the Holy Synod in February 1860.
The power of the akathist “Quiet my sorrows” to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The image of the Virgin Mary has a distinctive feature: her head is tilted to the right, her cheek lies on the palm of her right hand. Baby Jesus holds the text with the Testaments in his hands. The name of the icon and the appearance of the Mother of God give a clear answer about the purpose of the akathist.
The power of the prayer service lies in helping:
- for nervous disorders;
- oncological diseases;
- depression after the loss of loved ones.
A prayer service in front of a holy relic gives hope and consolation.
Description and history of the image of the Mother of God
Icons of the Mother of God “Quiet my sorrows”
The image goes back to the type of Mother of God icons called Hodegetria. Known in two versions: the composition can be turned both to the right and to the left.
The Mother of God raised her palm to her temple, listening carefully. This gesture can be read as a blessing. With her other hand she supports the Baby, who is reclining facing the Mother and holding a scroll in his hand.
Full text of the akathist in Russian
Kontakion 1
The chosen and wondrous deliverance has been granted to us, Your honest image, Blessed Virgin Mary, Lady Theotokos, as having been delivered from the evil by His appearance and looking to Him, let us write to You Your grateful servant, Bogoro dice; but as you have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, and let us call to You:
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Ikos 1
Many angels and all the Heavenly Hosts glorify You, the Mother of God, Queen of all, You have filled our souls with joy by the merciful appearance to us of Your holy image, God-chosen Virgin of Vlada O dear one, to whom we bow, we send up tender prayers to You, calling upon Your merciful intercession with fear like this:
Rejoice, blessing of the Father without beginning; Rejoice, dwelling place of the Eternal Son.
Rejoice, indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, for you are glorified by the many-eyed cherubs.
Rejoice, for the six-crested seraphim bring You praise; Rejoice, for all the armies of heaven magnify You.
Rejoice, for the whole tribe of the earth confesses to You, the Mother of God; Rejoice, for through You the whole universe is filled with joy.
Rejoice, for through You all our illnesses are healed; Rejoice, for through your prayers our sorrows are quenched.
Rejoice, for through Your intercessions all our petitions are fulfilled; Rejoice, for we gratefully worship You and Your Son in Your most honorable icon.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 2
They see You, God's Chosen Maiden, all the heavenly powers always standing before the Throne of Glory of the Heavenly King and praying for Christians to the Son and God, Heavenly Queen; We are sinners on earth, seeing Your holy icon and falling down to it, we joyfully worship You, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Give us reason, O All-zealous Representative of ours, Heavenly Queen, from our foul lips, how powerfully can we sing to Your name? As you are a good intercessor for us, you are strong to help us in all the help we require, so we call to you with tenderness:
Rejoice, you who bring prayers for us to the Son and God for consolation; Rejoice, through Your prayers you deliver our eyes from eternal weeping.
Rejoice, thou who by Thy Motherly prayers inclines the Son and God to our mercy; Rejoice, through Your prayers you quench the righteous wrath of God against us.
Rejoice, through Your intercessions we forgive our sins; Rejoice, through Your help we destroy our passions.
Rejoice, through Your intercession our temporary sorrow is destroyed; Rejoice, You who help us in all troubles and needs.
Rejoice, you who always glorify those who glorify you; Rejoice, quenching our sorrows with Your joy.
Rejoice, you who give us unceasing joy; Rejoice, you who open the doors of heaven to us.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High autumn of Thee for the speedy and warm intercession of those who faithfully flow to You and Your honest image of those who worship, united because You, the imperishable and Most Pure Mother of God, have given the gift of every good request we have fulfill, and you alone can help us, as much as you want. Thus every age will praise Your Son and our God, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having an inexhaustible wealth of mercy, you extend a helping hand to all the ends of the earth and give healing to the sick, to those suffering from weakness, to the blind, recovery of sight, and to everyone, fulfilling all their needs. We sing to You with gratitude:
Rejoice, one Mother, who shows us mercy; Rejoice, thou who openest to us a treasure of great value.
Rejoice, you who give countless bounties to everyone; Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask.
Rejoice, thou who bestowest the advancement of understanding upon the young; Rejoice, destroyer of our sinful wounds.
Rejoice, you who plant the righteous in the villages of paradise; Rejoice, hope and strengthening for those who are desperate for future blessings.
Rejoice, you who quickly restore all those who have fallen to grace; Rejoice, you who provide all the help required from You to everyone.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 4
In the storm of many troubles, you always help us, O Heavenly Queen, who with faith resort to you and worship your most wholesome icon, which you sometimes advertised in the first place: With this image is my grace and strength. And we truly believe, because we listen to the petitions of those who call on Your holy name and call on Your Son: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing Your Lord in heaven intercessions for us, the chosen Chamber of the Holy Spirit, fulfills Your requests, but we are sinners on earth, having seen Your holy icon, like a radiant sun shining to us To you, as the Mother of God, we dare to say:
Rejoice, thou who manifestest to us the mental Sun; Rejoice, you who enlighten us with the unflickering Light.
Rejoice, you who revive us who were killed by sins; Rejoice, resolving falsehoods for barren mothers.
Rejoice, you who quickly drive away the evil enemies who accidentally come upon us; Rejoice, you who always delight us with the desired blessings.
Rejoice, you who soon console us in troubles and sorrows; Rejoice, saving Thy name by faith from those who call upon them from unexpected death.
Rejoice, you who give endless life to those who trust in You; Rejoice, raising faith and love for You to heaven.
Rejoice, our strong representation; Rejoice, you who protect us in all circumstances.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 5
You showed us the godly star, your honorable icon, the Lady of the world, to which we pray visually and with faith from the heart, to you, Mother of God, with the verb: You are our invincible shield and wall irresistible, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
You have seen the powers of heaven upon the hand of Thy Creator, the hand of men and the Lord who understand Him; We are sinners on earth, visibly depicted to You, His Most Pure Mother, who kindly extends Her hand to us, we tenderly call to You:
Rejoice, holding the Divine Fire in your hand without burning, whereby our sins are burned; Rejoice, who carried the Untouchable Light into your hand, through which our souls are enlightened.
Rejoice, conqueror of our enemies, visible and invisible; Rejoice, you who show love and mercy to us.
Rejoice, bringing Thy hand to God in charge of us; Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us.
Rejoice, protecting us with Your help; Rejoice, forgiving our sins through Your intercession.
Rejoice, Thy prayer quenches our sorrows; Rejoice, for we enjoy Your intercession of all good things.
Rejoice, for through You all our good desires are fulfilled; Rejoice, for You strive for us to do the will of Your Son.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 6
Preachers of the God-bearing apostles, after the Ascension of the Lord, at the consecration of Your temple, with an invisible hand, depicted in spherical likenesses on the wall, Your image, O Lady, born of You, appeared hu sang: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
You shone with wisdom from the True Sun of Truth, God-chosen Youth, and, emitting the rays of true God-mind, you illuminated with faith all who confessed You as the true Mother of God, in opiates:
Rejoice, thou who enlightenest all in heaven with Thy glory; Rejoice, you who arrange the beginning of human salvation.
Rejoice, O ark of our life, who preserves us from the flood of death; Rejoice, thou who grantest us life in the villages of paradise.
Rejoice, our representative to God, saving the world; Rejoice, you who quickly intervene in current troubles.
Rejoice, healer of all human illnesses, physical and mental; Rejoice, opening words to the dumb and tongue-tied.
Rejoice, O giver of every good to those who ask You; Rejoice, you who exude the teaching of grace to everyone.
Rejoice, for this makes every rank and age sufficiently delightful; Rejoice, thou who fulfillest all the good wishes.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 7
Although the long-suffering All-Seer, the Lord, revealed His love for mankind and generosity to the abyss, He chose You as His Mother, an inexhaustible source of mercy, and whoever is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God , By Your omnipotent intercession He will preserve Your Son and our God with a loud voice: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
Thou hast marvelously shown Thy works in Thy Most Pure Mother, O Lord, and Thou hast marvelously given us Her icon, more than the rays of the sun, illuminating people, as those who see the Mother of God and the Faith Himself This is the heartfelt love of those crying out:
Rejoice, Thy icon on earth, like a cloud, spreading to everyone; Rejoice, you who show merciful intercession to us more than hope.
Rejoice, Thy icon flowing from springs of miracles everywhere; Rejoice, thou who enlighten all people by the appearance of Thy icon.
Rejoice, you who show a new sign of grace in the Church; Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God.
Rejoice, through Your icon, like a pillar of fire, driving away the darkness of sin; Rejoice, you who quench our sorrows.
Rejoice, Thou who sanctified the Church by this appearance; Rejoice, for we, sinners, are preserved by Your intercession.
Rejoice, you who tear apart the sackcloth of our sorrow; Rejoice, thou who clothest us with eternal joy.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 8
I am strange and glorious in the Church when Your holy icon appeared, the angels sang, the apostles glorified, the face of the saints adored, but we, sinners, crouchingly await Your greatness and richness. mercy, crying out with joy: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
The Lord rules over all above and below, having seen You, His Mother, I always stand before Him and with tenderness offer Him prayer for us sinners, promising to fulfill all Your requests. We, sinners, relying on Your Motherhood for us, offer prayers of gratitude to You:
Rejoice, reigning forever with Your Son and God; Rejoice, you who always bring prayers for us to Him.
Rejoice, you who cover all those who come running to You with Your mercy; Rejoice, joy of all, quenching our sorrows.
Rejoice, you who have brought about our reconciliation with God; Rejoice, thou who united God and man.
Rejoice, you who have arranged human salvation; Rejoice, you who destroyed the oath of ancestral sin.
Rejoice, thou who hast enlightened our mortal nature with immortality; Rejoice, you who have touched the cruelty of our hearts.
Rejoice, you who lead the desperate to God; Rejoice, you who crushed the vessels of death prepared for us.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature brings songs of praise to You, the Mother of God and Intercessor of all those who fall to You and ask for Your help, as through Your firm and strong intercession the righteous are joyful, the sinners intercede and deliver from troubles, and quench sorrows, and pray for all those who call by faith: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Vitiia of many things, like voiceless fish, are perplexed to praise the glorious, Lady, Thy icon holiday, below from our profane walls Thy praise is worthy, both innumerable good deeds, which are revealed to us by Your icon, having seen, our soul and heart rejoice, with You the verb:
Rejoice, who feeds us with the Bread of Life from famine; Rejoice, you who protect us from the destruction of death through immortality.
Rejoice, you who preserve us from sinful cowardice; Rejoice, thou who with Thy mighty hand delivereth us from the flood of death.
Rejoice, you who delight us with the dew of Your prayers from the fire; Rejoice, protecting us from troubles through Your mighty intercession.
Rejoice, you who protect us from the sword with Your power; Rejoice, you who save us from foreign invasion.
Rejoice, you who protect us from internecine warfare with true peace; Rejoice, you who heal those who come running to You from the deadly wound.
Rejoice, thou who freest us by Thy prayer from the impending righteous rebuke of God; Rejoice, you who remove all ulcers from us through Your honest intercession.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 10
Although to save the human race from the charms of the enemy, the Lover of Mankind, the Lord, His Mother, has given to you to help those on earth, the verb: sons of humanity, behold My Mother will be your cover and refuge , consolation to the sad, joy to the grieving, intercessor to the offended, may he raise everyone up from the depths of sin , crying: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
O Heavenly King, as the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, accept every person who glorifies You and calls on Your name, where there is a remembrance of Your holy name, and those who glorify Me for Thy name's sake, and do not cast them away from Thy presence, but be pleased with them and accept every prayer from them, and deliver them all from troubles. We, sinners, relying on Your Mother of Prayer, call Sitse:
Rejoice, our prayer book is warm to God; Rejoice, for Your Motherly prayer can do much to propitiate the Lord.
Rejoice, hope of the desperate, quenching their sorrows; Rejoice, Thy grace that illuminates our unworthiness.
Rejoice, you who cleanse our filth with Your purity; Rejoice, you who correct our prayers with Your fragrance.
Rejoice, turning our corruptible clay into incorruption; Rejoice, healer of our infirmity.
Rejoice, healing all our mental and physical illnesses; Rejoice, thou who hast found a cloud of passions upon us, and soon disperses sorrows and sorrows.
Rejoice, thou who through Thy mighty petition bestoweth all that is useful; Rejoice, before the Throne of Your Son, You intercede for those who pray.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 11
Receive the all-contrite singing from us, O Heavenly Queen, and hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God, for we resort to You in misfortunes, sorrows and sorrows, and before You in our troubles we shed tears We ask and pray: quench our sorrows and accept this sacrifice of Your servants calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving light of the true Light appeared on earth, enlightening the souls of those who honor Your appearance icons and instructing those who sing Tisevaya to the divine mind:
Rejoice, unquenchable light of the immaterial Fire, enlightening us; Rejoice, the dawn of the never-setting Divine Light, illuminating us.
Rejoice, you who shows us the Sun of Truth; Rejoice, Source of heavenly life flowing to us.
Rejoice, Mother of the True Light, enlightening the pious souls; Rejoice, Mother of God of all, comforting all embittered souls.
Rejoice, You are the help of those who call upon You and the One who saves Your name; Rejoice, thou who grantest a shameless end to those who trust in Thee.
Rejoice, to all your race, the Mother of God to those who honor and call the Theotokos, constantly helping; Rejoice, by the overshadowing of Your holy icons, driving away the dreams of evil spirits from us.
Rejoice, you who quickly comfort us in the sudden sorrows and sorrows that come upon us; Rejoice, you who give joy to the whole world.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 12
Ask us for Divine grace from the Heavenly Lord, Your Son and God, and extend a helping hand to us, and with Your prayers quench our sorrows, cover us with the blood of Your wing, take away everything from us What enemy and adversary, pacify our lives, so that we do not perish violently, but receive us into eternal blood, our Patroness, yes, rejoicing in You, we call: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing to Thee, the sovereign Helper, we praise Thee and, praying to Thee with tenderness, we believe and confess that You have asked for the temporal and eternal goodness of those chanting Thee:
Rejoice, you who save the whole world through Your prayers; Rejoice, thou who intercedes with Thy intercession for the whole universe.
Rejoice, you who give victory to the Orthodox over the barbarians; Rejoice, conqueror of foreign invasions of Christians.
Rejoice, thou who preservest the pious in the faith; Rejoice, those who do not revere Your holy icons, scattering like dust from the face of the earth.
Rejoice, those who worship Your icon and You who call for help, and who quickly helps the needy in their sorrows; Rejoice, teaching us sinners to salvation and the reception of eternal blessings.
Rejoice, thou who seekest for us all an endless kingdom from Thy Son and our God; Rejoice, you who bestow endless life on the faithful.
Rejoice, you who provide all useful and good things to everyone in every need; Rejoice, incorruptible teacher of acquisitions.
Rejoice, our Joy, deliver us from all evil and quench our sorrow.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother, Heavenly Queen and Lady, Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word, accepting this offering, quench our sorrows and deliver us from all misfortunes, troubles, sorrow Thy eternal condemnation and future torment, and bless us, Thy servants, settle down in the eternal villages of paradise, calling: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Many angels...” and the 1st kontakion “What has been chosen for us...”).
First prayer
Virgin Lady Theotokos, who, above nature and the word, gave birth to the Only Begotten Word of God, the Creator and Ruler of all creation, visible and invisible, One of the Trinity of God, God and Man, so the abode of the Divinity, the repository of all holiness and grace, in which the favor of God and the Father, the assistance The Holy Spirit, the fullness of the Divinity dwelling in the body, incomparably exalted by divine dignity and superior to every creature, glory and consolation, and the indescribable joy of angels, the royal crown of the apostle tables and prophets, the natural and wonderful courage of the martyrs, the champion in ascetic labors and the giver of victory, preparing crowns for the ascetic and eternal and divine reward, beyond all honor, the honor and glory of the venerables, the infallible guide and teacher of silence, the door of revelations and spiritual mysteries, the source of light, the gateway eternal life, an inexhaustible river of mercy, an inexhaustible sea of all God-given gifts and miracles! We ask and beseech You, most compassionate Mother of the humane-loving Master: be merciful to us, Your humble and unworthy servant, look compassionately on our captivity and humility, heal the contrition of souls and bodies from ours, scatter the visible and invisible enemies, be before us, the unworthy, our enemies are a strong pillar, a battle weapon, a strong militia, Voivode and invincible champion, show us your ancient and wonderful mercies today, so that our enemies may know their iniquity. Shi, for Your Son and One God is King and Lord, for You are truly the Mother of God, who gave birth to the flesh of the true God, for all things are possible for You, and even if You desire, O Lady, You have the power to accomplish all this in heaven and on earth, and for every request to grant to everyone for the benefit: to the sick, health To those who live on the sea there is silence and good sailing. Travel with those who travel and protect them, save captives from bitter slavery, comfort the sad, alleviate poverty and all other bodily suffering; Free everyone from mental ailments and passions, through Your invisible intercession and inspiration, as if, yes, having completed the path of sowing this temporary life well and without stumbling, we will gain by You that eternal good aya in the Kingdom of Heaven.
The faithful, honored by the terrible name of Your Only Begotten Son, who trust in Your intercession and in Your mercy and in everything who have You as an intercessor and champion, strengthen invisibly against the current enemies, O cloud of despondency, deliver me from mental anguish and give them bright complacency and joy, and renew peace and serenity in their hearts.
With Your prayers, Lady, save this flock dedicated to You, the whole city and country from famine, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare and every righteous deed Turn away the wrath that has come upon us, according to the good will and grace of the Only Begotten Son and Your God, To Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father, with His Co-eternal and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Second prayer
Hope of all ends of the earth, Most Pure Virgin, Lady Theotokos, my consolation! Do not disdain me, a sinner, for I trust in Your mercy: extinguish the flame of sin with me and water my withered heart with repentance, cleanse my mind from sinful thoughts, accept the prayer from the soul Our souls and hearts offer You with sighs. Be an intercessor for me to Your Son and God and tame His anger with Your motherly prayers, heal mental and physical ulcers, Lady Lady, quench illnesses of soul and body, calm the pain I hate the evil attacks of the enemy, take away the burden of my sins, and do not leave me to perish until the end , and comfort my broken heart, so that I may glorify Thee until my last breath. Amen.
Prayer to the Mother of God St. Ephraim the Syrian
Virgin Lady Theotokos, who, above nature and the word, gave birth to the Only Begotten Word of God, the Creator and Ruler of all creation, visible and invisible, One of the Trinity of God, God and Man, so considered the abode of the Divine, the repository of all holiness and grace, in which the favor of God and the Father, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, the fullness of the Divinity dwells in the body, incomparably exalted by divine dignity and superior to every creature, glory and consolation, and the inexpressible joy of the Angels, the royal crown the apostles and prophets, the natural and wonderful courage of the martyrs, the champion of ascetics and the giver of victory, preparing crowns for the ascetic and eternal and divine reward, exceeding all honor, the honor and glory of the venerables, infallible to the Wayfinder and the Teacher of silence, the door of revelations and spiritual secrets, the source of Light, the eternal gate life, an inexhaustible river of mercy, an inexhaustible sea of all God-given gifts and miracles! We ask and beseech You, most compassionate Mother of the humane-loving Master: be merciful to us, Your humble and unworthy servant, look compassionately on our captivity and humility, heal the contrition of souls and our bodies, scatter the visible and invisible enemies, be before us, the unworthy, our enemies are a strong pillar, a battle weapon, a strong militia, Voivode and invincible Champion, show us your ancient and wonderful mercies today, so that our lawless enemies may know shi, for Thy Son, and God alone is King and Lord, for Thou art truly the Mother of God, who gave birth according to the flesh to the true God, for all things are possible for You, and, even though you desire it, the Lady, give birth to all this power in Heaven and on earth, and grant to everyone every request naya: health to the sick, peace to the sea and good sailing , travel and protect them, save captives from bitter slavery, comfort the sad, alleviate poverty and all other bodily suffering, free everyone from mental ailments and passions Thy, through Thy invisible intercession and inspiration, so that we have completed the path of this temporary life kindly and without stumbling, we will improve By you and she is eternally good in the Kingdom of Heaven.
The faithful, honored by the terrible name of Thy Only Begotten Son, who trust in Thy intercession and in Thy mercy and in all things who have Thy Intercessor and Champion, strengthen invisibly against the present enemies, the race O cloud of despondency, deliver me from mental anguish and give them bright complacency and joy, and renew peace and serenity in their hearts.
With Your prayers, Lady, save this flock dedicated to You, the whole city and country from famine, destruction, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare and all righteousness but turn away the wrath that came upon us, according to the good will and grace of the Only Begotten Son and God Yours, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father, with His Co-eternal and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Troparion, tone 5
Quench the pain of my much-sighing soul, which has quenched every tear from the face of the earth; You drive away sickness from people and destroy the sorrows of sinners, You give hope and affirmation to all, Most Holy Mother of the Virgin.
Kontakion, tone 6
The representation of Christians is unashamed, the intercession to the Creator is immutable, do not despise the voices of sinful prayers, but advance, as the Good One, to the help of us, who faithfully call Ty: hasten to prayer, and strive to entreat, ever presenting themselves, O Mother of God, to those who honor Thee.
