Akathist to the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost”

Akathist before the icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost”

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This page is dedicated to the reading of the home magpie – the akathist before the icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost.”

Before this icon of the Most Holy Theotokos they pray to take the path of salvation.

The rules for reading the Home Magpie are simple: The Akathist is read daily, for forty days, preferably without omissions; You can read the akathist at any time - morning, afternoon or evening; After reading the magpie, you can start it again until you receive what you asked for. And remember that we Christians must visit the temple of God every Sunday and regularly (at least once a month) proceed to Confession and Communion.

May the Lord Jesus Christ fulfill our petitions according to His great mercy and through the persistent intercession of His Most Pure Mother!

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HOME SOROKOST BEFORE THE ICON OF THE VIRGIN “RECOVERY OF THE LORD”

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

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.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity

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.

Lord's Prayer

O 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 BEFORE THE ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD “RECOVERY OF THE LORD”

Kontakion 1

In the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from eternal death by the grace of You, who was born Christ our God and through Your Mother's intercession before Him, we will write thanksgiving to You, Your servants, but as having an invincible power, freeing us from all troubles and sorrowful circumstances, calling: Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Ikos 1

And a representative angel was sent from Heaven and said to the Mother of God: Rejoice, Blessed among women, foretold Mother of Christ, the Son of God. In the same way, we, burdened with sins, having received the hope of salvation in You, touchingly cry out to You: Rejoice, God's favor towards sinners; Rejoice, strong intercession of those who repent before the Lord God. Rejoice, proclamation to fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of the tears of Eve. Rejoice, you who take away sinful filth; Rejoice, bathhouse, washing the conscience. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Savior, who mercifully cleanses our iniquities; Rejoice, all-wonderful reconciliation of all to God. Rejoice, bridge, truly lead us from death to life; Rejoice, you who saved the world from the flood of sin. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, whose Lord has descended to us; Rejoice, wine of all deification. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 2

In the flowing currents of miracles poured out from Thy holy icon, Good Mother of God, and knowing that You are the praying Good Helper, the offended Intercessor, the hopeless hope, the sad consolation, the lost Recovery, the hungry Nurse, the naked robe, the virgin chastity, the strange Mentor, the toiling help , sight for the blind, blessing of hearing for the deaf, healing for the sick, we cry out to God with thanksgiving for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The mystery of Yours, Mother of God, the intercession of people who are perishing in sorrow, if we want to understand, we resort to You, O Mother and Virgin. But You, who are Good, taught us to understand in the protection of Your Good Son the merciful providence for the salvation of our souls and the cleansing of many sins, so we cry out to You joyfully: Rejoice, a quiet refuge for those who are overwhelmed; Rejoice, those who doubt the well-known statement. Rejoice, One Mother of Mercy; Rejoice, speedy Helper to those in troubles and misfortunes. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sins with sorrow; Rejoice, you who heal our sorrow and spiritual infirmities. Rejoice, you who teach us to despise vain joys; Rejoice, you who raise our minds to the higher world. Rejoice, you who attract us from earthly love to God’s heavenly love; Rejoice, you who give us consolation and grace-filled life in our very sufferings. Rejoice, promise of eternal blessings; Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal joy. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 3

With silt from above, strengthen me, O Good Lady, who is ailing in body and soul, and grant Thy visitation and providence, driving away the darkness of despondency and sorrow that surrounds me, so that, saved by You, I will ever sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

And you have an ineffable wealth of mercy, you extend a helping hand to all who mourn, you heal ailments, you heal passions. Do not despise me either, O Good Lady, on the bed of my weakness, you are prostrate and crying out to You: Rejoice, treasure of mercy; Rejoice, there is only one hope for the desperate. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, strong fortress of the weak; Rejoice, O intercessor and strengthener of the weary. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the wrath of God with Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our passions by the power of Your prayers. Rejoice, blind seeing, hearing deaf; Rejoice, lame walking, dumb speaking. Rejoice, trustworthy visitation to those who are sick; Rejoice, for through You, according to the measure of faith, grace-filled healings are given to all the infirm. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 4

The storm of many troubles and misfortunes will overcome me, and I can no longer tolerate anxiety. You, as the Merciful Mother of my Savior and God, raise your hand to Your Son, begging Him to look upon the fierce sorrow of my heart and raise me from the abyss of despair, crying out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

With lysha, the Most Holy Virgin and Mother, the righteous Simeon prophecy: “A weapon will pierce your very soul,” - you composed all these verbs in your heart, meaning that the joy of your mother’s heart for the children of many sorrows in this world is involved. Moreover, as we are more experienced in all sorts of things and have suffered through motherly sorrow, we cry out to You: Rejoice, joy of the world, who gave birth to Christ the Savior; Rejoice, you who deliver the world from sorrows. Rejoice, you who endured the reproach of Your Son; Rejoice, you who suffered through His suffering. Rejoice, consolation to sorrowful mothers; Rejoice, children of their blessed protection. Rejoice, quick intercession in our troubles; Rejoice, correction of the erring. Rejoice, food for babies; Rejoice, instruction to the young. Rejoice, Mother of the orphans; Rejoice, intercession of widows. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 5

Seeing the prepared Blood of Your Son on the Cross for our salvation, as the Servant of the Lord, obeying the will of the Father in Heaven, You showed us the image of suffering and patience, and we, in the cave of temptations and troubles, humbly cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

As Thy Son and God walked towards Thee, standing at the Cross with the beloved disciple and with His heart crucified, the verb: “Woman, behold Thy son,” and to the disciple: “Behold, thy Mother,” sending to Thee all who believe in Him. We, as fellow-partners of the sorrow and suffering of Your Son, who have the Good Mother in You, place all our hope in You in sorrow, crying out to You: Rejoice, Mother of the Christian race; Rejoice, Thou who adopted us as sons at the Cross of Thy Son. Rejoice, thou who united God with man; Rejoice, you who united the faithful of the Lord. Rejoice, O Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb who took away the sins of the world; Rejoice, cup that draws us joy from the Source of immortality. Rejoice, Helper of the salvation of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost. Rejoice, unexpected joy of sinners; Rejoice, rise of the fallen. Rejoice, Healer of all infirmities; Rejoice, quenching of all sorrows. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 6

preached to all the ends of the universe, for with Thy honorable cover Thou covers the entire Christian race, for which you continually pray to Christ our Savior and deliver Thy well-behaved and God-fearing people from all troubles, faithfully crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

In this luminous grace from Thy most wonderful icon, Mother of God, falling before her with tears, we pray to Thee: push away the cloud of temptations that have come upon us, so that we may cry out to Thee joyfully: Rejoice, who brings to Thy Son and God the prayers of the faithful; Rejoice, and You Yourself always praying for us at the Throne of Your Son. Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world from troubles; Rejoice, Intercessor of the Christian race, given to us by God. Rejoice, blessed-leaved tree, with which many are covered; Rejoice, light-fruitful tree, from which vernias feed. Rejoice, cover of the world, broadening the clouds; Rejoice, land of promise, from which honey and milk flow. Rejoice, O field, growing an abundance of bounties; Rejoice, Giver of all goodness. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 7

Having made it difficult to reveal currents of miracles from Your holy icon “Seeking the Lost,” You commanded, O Lady, that in perdition and sorrow those who exist should perform a prayer service before Thee and those who have received healing should preach the mercy for the sake of that icon, so that the source of grace-filled healings may not be hidden to all who require it. Likewise, we do not hide Your benefits, but, glorifying God with gratitude, we cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The new font of Siloam has appeared more than the ancient ones, O Most Pure Lady, Thy temple, in which we worship Thy miraculous icon, for not only in the summer and only in the first place do You give health to those who enter, but you heal every ailment and every ulcer of the soul and body with faith and love for those who come running to you. For this reason we cry out to Ti: Rejoice, font, in the depths of all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, cup, through which we receive joy and salvation. Rejoice, stone that gives water to those thirsty for life; Rejoice, tree that delights the dirty waters of the sea of life. Rejoice, inexhaustible Source of life-giving waters; Rejoice, bathhouse that washes away sinful filth. Rejoice, delight in our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows are quenched. Rejoice, trampling on demons; Rejoice, disgrace of enemies. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 8

are all strangers and strangers in this land, according to the words of the Apostle, troubles from enemies, troubles from relatives, troubles from false brethren, suffering many deprivations and sorrows. You, Lady, as the Good Guide, guide us to a quiet refuge and pray to Your Son that forgiveness of sins may be granted to us before the end, so that we may ever cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

During this time, our life on earth is painful and filled with sadness from slander, annoyance, reproach and other many types of troubles and misfortunes, because the body is weak, and our spirit is exhausted. We therefore resort to You, Mother of God, falling before Your most pure icon, fill our sorrowful hearts with joy and gladness, and cry out to You: Rejoice, Guide, guiding us to the Heavenly Fatherland; Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and earth, who opens the gates of heaven to us. Rejoice, Merciful One, who has mercy on us; Rejoice, Housebuilder, who organizes our life well. Rejoice, watered fleece, which Gideon foresaw; Rejoice, blessed womb, which has contained the inconceivable God of all. Rejoice, Burning Kupino; Rejoice, Indestructible Wall. Rejoice, Life-Giving Source; Rejoice, Unfading Flower. Rejoice, softening of the hearts of the wicked; Rejoice, tenderness of the good. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 9

of every everyday thing in this world: glory is not worth it, wealth flies by, grace and health fade, friends and sparks are taken away by death. Sweeten our sorrows, O good Guilty One, giving Thy incorruptible joy to us who cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

In the midst of multi-proclamation, they are perplexed with which words to console the sorrowing and perishing, but She, the Lady, spoke consolation to our hearts, Your grace, with the rays of Your grace, disperses the clouds of our sorrow and the darkness of despondency, so we cry out to You: Rejoice, who made all Christians glad with their hope in You; Rejoice, Joy and peace to the world. Rejoice, Giver of Divine goodness; Rejoice, Hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, ship of those who want to be saved; Rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, faithful Guardian of those who trust in Thee according to God; Rejoice, clothing of the naked of boldness. Rejoice, Guardian of all and affirmation; Rejoice, guardianship and sacred refuge for all the faithful. Rejoice, help from those who faithfully pray to You; Rejoice, bright knowledge of grace. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 10

From the shepherd of the human race from eternal torment and incessant sorrow, the Lover of mankind, the Lord, dwelled in Your ever-virgin womb, and You, Your Mother, granted help, protection and protection to the perishing, so that you would be consolation for the sad, recovery for the lost, joy for the grieving, hope for the desperate, eternal torment By her intercession she delivers and brings to Heavenly joy all who faithfully cry out to Thy Son and our God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

to the virgins, the Virgin Mary, and to all who resort to Your protection. We also pray to You: intercede, cover and protect all those who are perishing and helpless from temptations, bitterness and troubles, who cry out to You with love: Rejoice, pillar of virginity; Rejoice, chosen vessel of purity and chastity. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity have a fair wedding; Rejoice, you who in monasticism grieve the Giver of eternal joy. Rejoice, changing the flame of passions; Rejoice, you who drive away the darkness of temptations. Rejoice, Teacher of chastity; Rejoice, purity of the fence. Rejoice, correction of men; Rejoice, Who has risen from our fall. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; Rejoice, pleasant censer of prayer. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 11

singing to Thee, Thy servants, to the Mother of God, as the all-powerful Intercessor of our race. Assuage the sickness of those who come running to You, tame the wrath of God, righteously driven upon us by sin for our sakes, deliver us from all fierce sorrow and destruction, crying out to God about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With a wind-receiving light, kindled by the coal of God’s grace, Your most venerable icon, O Lady, appeared to us for our sanctification and consolation. We, who honor love and fall to it with faith, cry out to Ti: Rejoice, who by Your mighty intercession delivers us from all troubles; Rejoice, you who protect us from cowardice and flood. Rejoice, who supplies us with hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, quenching the fire with the dew of Your prayers. Rejoice, you who save us from mortal destruction; Rejoice, strong Helper in battle. Rejoice, you who protect us from the invasion of foreigners; Rejoice, protector from internecine warfare. Rejoice, you who sail easily on the waters; Rejoice, good Traveling Driver. Rejoice, liberation of the captives; Rejoice, there will be a speedy deliverance from the impending righteous rebuke of God. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 12

With grace, you wished to give a guarantee to our family, You showed us Your celibate icon, Mother of God, from which the currents of miracles flow out with faith, sick people are healed and sorrows are quenched. For this reason we joyfully cry out to God for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your mercy and miracles, Mother of God, we all praise You, as our steadfast Representative, and with tenderness we worship You, who prays for us, and ask: lift up your hand to Your Son, so that in this life and after our death His mercy will be unfailing. us who cry to Ty: Rejoice, our unshameable hope in life and in our repose; Rejoice, you who give peace to the end of this life to those who trust in You. Rejoice, on the day of judgment our Hope and Protection; Rejoice, supplication of the Righteous Judge. Rejoice, eternal deliverance of Gehenna; Rejoice, Hope of eternal salvation. Rejoice, key of the Kingdom of Christ; Rejoice, door of heaven. Rejoice, bridge, lead to Heaven; Rejoice, refuge of all repentant sinners and Good Intercessor. Rejoice, Joy of Angels; Rejoice, Glory and Consolation to all the righteous. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Recovery of the lost and Joy of all who mourn.

Kontakion 13 (read three times)

O All-Singing, God-Pleased Mother, who gave birth to the joy of Heaven and earth, the King Christ, our God! Hear the voice of Your mourning servants and, having accepted this little prayer of ours, deliver us from all troubles, sorrows and misfortunes, heal our ailments, consume slander, drive away all malice and enmity from us and remove future torment from those who cry out for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 1 (read again)

Kontakion 1 (also read again)

Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost”

Oh , Most Holy and Most Blessed Virgin, Lady Theotokos! Look with Your merciful eye on us, standing before Your holy icon and praying to You with tenderness, raise us from the depths of sin, enlighten our minds, darkened by passions, and heal the ulcers of our souls and bodies. We are not imams of other help, not imams of other hope, do You, Lady, weigh all our infirmities and sins? We resort to You and cry out: do not forsake us with Your Heavenly help, but appear to us ever and with Your ineffable mercy and bounties, save and have mercy on us , dying. Grant us correction of our sinful life and deliver us from sorrows, troubles and illnesses, from vain death, hell and eternal torment. You, Queen and Lady, are the quick Helper and Intercessor of all who flow to You, and a strong refuge for repentant sinners. Grant us, O Most Blessed and All-Immaculate Virgin, the Christian end of our life, peaceful and unashamed, and grant us, through Your intercession, to dwell in the heavenly abodes, where the unceasing voice of those celebrating with joy glorifies the Most Holy Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever , and forever and ever. Amen.

Worthy to eat

It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, 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.

Last refuge

There are situations when it seems that there is simply no hope for forgiveness from God. But you should never think like that - as long as a person breathes, he can repent and receive remission of sins. It is for such cases that there is an akathist in honor of the icon “Seeking the Lost.” It should be read after serious offenses. It is no coincidence that the image received such a name. This story clearly shows that even the most serious sin, in case of repentance, can be forgiven.

In the distant past, there lived a priest. He had a good position, and then was chosen as a bishop. But the man put in his place was not so generous. He took his opponent's job. Then the dismissed man, whose name was Theophilus, decided on an evil deed. Through friends he found a sorcerer and sold his soul to the prince of darkness. In return, he received the rank of bishop and success in worldly affairs.

So many years passed until one day Theophilus’s heart was touched by repentance. He realized that he had betrayed Christ, the Mother of God - everything that he had once lived by. Fasting and prayer henceforth became his main occupations. It would seem that what could be worse than apostasy from the faith, isn’t that what Judas did? But the difference is that Judas did not repent, and therefore his end was terrible. Deep repentance brought to God will not go unnoticed.

The monk tirelessly prayed to the Mother of God in front of her image for forgiveness, until one day she appeared to him in a dream. The Most Holy Virgin gave the monk his contract, and from then on he realized that he was forgiven. This story happened in the 7th century, the akathist in honor of the icon “Seeking the Lost” was written much later, but church tradition has conveyed the story of disobedience and repentance to the present day. She teaches a lot - to be patient with what seems unfair. Through this, the Lord is trying to teach people a lesson in obedience.

Features of the image

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“Recovery of the Lost” is one of the images where a deep emotional connection is visible between the Child and the Mother. There are two known versions of the version; there are noticeable differences between them. The akathist can be read before any option.

1st type (from Tarusa): The Baby stands to the right of the Mother, his left hand hugs Mary’s neck. The right one lies near the neck of her outfit. The faces of Christ the Mother of God do not touch. The Virgin Mary's hands hold Jesus, but the fingers are not clasped, the palms remain in a prayerful gesture. The baby rests on a kind of stand, on which a prayer inscription is usually written. The head of the Virgin Mary is covered with an omophorion.

2nd type (from the Rakovsky Monastery): The Child bowed his head to Mary’s cheek. The Ever-Virgin's hands clasp the Baby, her fingers are intertwined, as if She does not want to let go of the Son. The Virgin Mary sits, and Jesus stands on straight legs, leaning on the Mother. His left leg is slightly to the side. The hair of the Mother of God is visible from under the scarf; in some versions, She is without a headdress at all (a rather rare case in Orthodox iconography).

In the second option, the influence of Western style is clearly visible. But there is nothing to be afraid of, since the icon is recognized as canonical. The image has been known since the 12th century; it began to circulate in Russia in the 13th century. Can be supplemented with figures of angels and landscapes. It is unknown which icon of “Seeking the Lost” the compiler of the akathist prayed in front of. This is not of fundamental importance - the request will be heard.