Canon to Archangel Michael
canon
Song 1
Irmos: I will open my mouth and be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother; and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing rejoice at those miracles.
Chorus: Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
We are always showered with divine lordships, illuminating my mind to praise you, the Archangel of the heavenly armies, the affirmation of all who flow to you.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The pre-primordial mind, the pre-worldly rank of the chief of the show, most glorious Archangel, and the light of those who exist in darkness, and the divine adornment of his Church.
Glory: Exceeding the minds of heaven in strength and splendor, you have appeared to those who are most worthy, Michael, as a fence and weapon, consuming enemies.
And now: All-Immaculate Virgin, joy of angels, help of men, help me, the sailor, who always falls into the storm of sin and is in distress.
Song 3
Irmos: Thy hymns, O Mother of God, living and unenvious source, spiritually establish the face of yourself together, grant crowns of glory in Thy Divine glory.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Divine Fortress, commander of the all-validated Angels, go around the whole earth, taking us away from the fierce ones who call on your glorious name.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
As the preacher is God-like, as the representative of the faithful is not shameful, the guide of those who have gone astray, and thou art a punisher, the most God-seeing Archangel.
Glory: You appeared as the purest mirror of the Divine radiance, illuminating everything distant, in heaven and on earth, with the rays of the trisolar Deity, most wonderfully, Michael the First Angel.
And now: The immaterial Minds, formed by will, have moved into Your material womb by desire, All-Immaculate One, we see in the flesh no other thing seen.
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Having the Angelic Face of the Archangel, the divine Michael, with him the Holy Trinity brings incessant singing: from the non-existent, the Creator of all sorts of armies of fiery ranks, in a word, bring.
Glory, even now: The Hope of Christians, the Most Holy Virgin, Whom You gave birth to God, more than mind and words, unceasingly pray with the highest powers to grant us remission of sins and correction of life, who glorify Thee with faith and love.
Song 4
Irmos: Seated in glory on the Throne of the Divine, the Divine Jesus came in a light cloud, with an incorruptible hand, and those who called for salvation: glory to Christ your power.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Intellect without beginning, Thou didst create the Angelic Minds with an omnipotent will, making Michael the chief among them, enlightened by the all-blessed communion of Thy glory, and showered with intelligent heads of God.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The Trisagion Chant from the Thrones and Principalities, and the Powers, and the Powers, and the sacred Lordships proclaim to the Trinity, most glorious Michael.
Glory: We magnify all the Creator and the Lord, for His goodness He gave the insurmountable wall and took Michael to us, the luminous Archangel.
And now: Mentally, Virgin, the glorious Nativity of Thy Most Holy One, having foreseen the event of ancient times, the prophet of old, called Thy Shrouded Mountain, from the Unknown Holy One, God has come incarnated.
Song 5
Irmos: Everyone was terrified of Your Divine glory, for You, the unmade Virgin, had God in your womb above all, and You gave birth to a lifeless Son, giving peace to all who sing Your praises.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
You appeared as the leader of ancient Israel, a pillar of cloud in the days and a pillar of fire in the night, disembodied Michael, the Archangel of the Angels.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
We illumine you with immaterial radiance, and with divine communion, have given us illuminating illumination, O First Angel, who call on your name.
Glory: Be adorned with grace, your most venerable temple, for you appear invisibly, like an endless source of healing, to Michael the First Angel, consuming all sorts of passions.
And now: The Supreme God has shown the Intelligent Angels of Thee, dwelling in Thy falsehood, the Pure All-Immaculate One, pray to Him always, to be generous to the singing Thee.
Song 6
Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, God-wisdom, Mother of God, come with our hands clasped, we glorify the God who was born from Her.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The multitude of the faithful rejoice, praising you, Michael, and glorify the All-Holy God, marvelous at the union of earthly beings with the Angels, with His goodness.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
You saved the armies of Israel many times by appearing, Michael, and giving divine commands, and ultimately overthrowing their enemies.
Glory: When Joshua saw you, he bowed down, asking your honorable and holy name, and was overcome with reverence and fear.
And now: Blessed are the people who ever bless Thee, for she who gave birth to the All-Blessed God, who for her mercy deified the earth with indescribable unity with Himself.
Song 7
Irmos: Having not served the creation of God’s wisdom more than the Creator, but the fiery rebuke was bravely overcome, rejoicing and singing: O Lord and God of the fathers, blessed art thou.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The Chief of the Angels was Michael the Archangel, and with him the secret place of grace and the all-honorable betrothor of the Virgin, Gabriel, is glorified, foretelling joy to those crying out: people, exalt Christ to all ages.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Let us loudly praise the godlike and luminous chief angels, Michael and Gabriel, our good comforters, intercessors and guardians.
Glory: Handsome and all-beneficent and God-like, you were a leader more than the mind of immaterial spirits, most luminous Michael, pray with them for all of us.
And now: the true Word of the eternal mind, co-essential, Virgin, seeing thee ineffably and terribly dwelling, cry out to Gabriel the Archangel: Rejoice at the Throne of the Most High, Most Blessed One.
Song 8
Irmos: Pious youths in the cave, the Nativity of the Theotokos has been saved: then what is being formed, now in effect, raises up the entire universe to sing to You: Sing to the Lord’s deeds, and exalt Him to all ages.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The ruler of incorporeal mental beings, the successful representative of men, and God’s servant, Michael, appeared gloriously, calling: sing and bless all the works of the Lord.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Like two bright lamps, Michael and Gabriel the Archangels, the Triple-Light Divinity, enlightening all creation, you drive away the fierce darkness.
Glory: Like good helmsmen Archangels, direct my spiritual ship, fallen and in distress from the storm of sins, to the haven of the divine will.
And now: Bride-dyer, the divine Archangel, appearing, proclaiming to You: Rejoice, Bride of God, Blessed, Glory to Angels and salvation and protection of men.
Song 9
Irmos: Let every earth-born leap with the Spirit, we enlighten, let the nature of the disembodied minds triumph, honoring the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, and let it cry out: Rejoice, All-Blessed Mother of God, Pure Ever-Virgin.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The splendor of your all-honorable temple, Archangel, is illuminated by the sacred mystery of your presence, emitting lightning miracles and driving away the darkness of illnesses with Divine grace.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Like two beautiful and radiant beings, you serve the Lord’s command to those on earth, the most glorious Michael and the most wonderful Gabriel, withdrawing from the cruel, and sending saving enlightenment to everyone, by the Divine Spirit.
Glory: Today our disembodied minds rejoice with us, they glorify seeing their great and bright Archangel, and they lovingly celebrate with us, magnifying the Giver of Life.
And now: We bring you the voice of the divine Gabriel joyfully, O All-Pure One, and we cry: Rejoice in Paradise, having in the midst the tree of life. Rejoice at the God of the Word, Habitation and Palace: Rejoice at the proclamation of Adam and the entire human race.
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Song 1
Irmos: I will open my mouth and be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother; and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing rejoice at those miracles.
Chorus: Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
We are always showered with divine lordships, illuminating my mind to praise you, the Archangel of the heavenly armies, the affirmation of all who flow to you.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The pre-primordial mind, the pre-worldly rank of the chief of the show, most glorious Archangel, and the light of those who exist in darkness, and the divine adornment of his Church.
Glory: Exceeding the minds of heaven in strength and splendor, you have appeared to those who are most worthy, Michael, as a fence and weapon, consuming enemies.
And now: All-Immaculate Virgin, joy of angels, help of men, help me, the sailor, who always falls into the storm of sin and is in distress.
Song 5
Irmos: Everyone was terrified of Your Divine glory, for You, the unmade Virgin, had God in your womb above all, and You gave birth to a lifeless Son, giving peace to all who sing Your praises.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
You appeared as the leader of ancient Israel, a pillar of cloud in the days and a pillar of fire in the night, disembodied Michael, the Archangel of the Angels.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
We illumine you with immaterial radiance, and with divine communion, have given us illuminating illumination, O First Angel, who call on your name.
Glory: Be adorned with grace, your most venerable temple, for you appear invisibly, like an endless source of healing, to Michael the First Angel, consuming all sorts of passions.
And now: The Supreme God has shown the Intelligent Angels of Thee, dwelling in Thy falsehood, the Pure All-Immaculate One, pray to Him always, to be generous to the singing Thee.
Song 6
Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, God-wisdom, Mother of God, come with our hands clasped, we glorify the God who was born from Her.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The multitude of the faithful rejoice, praising you, Michael, and glorify the All-Holy God, marvelous at the union of earthly beings with the Angels, with His goodness.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
You saved the armies of Israel many times by appearing, Michael, and giving divine commands, and ultimately overthrowing their enemies.
Glory: When Joshua saw you, he bowed down, asking your honorable and holy name, and was overcome with reverence and fear.
And now: Blessed are the people who ever bless Thee, for she who gave birth to the All-Blessed God, who for her mercy deified the earth with indescribable unity with Himself.
Song 7
Irmos: Having not served the creation of God’s wisdom more than the Creator, but the fiery rebuke was bravely overcome, rejoicing and singing: O Lord and God of the fathers, blessed art thou.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The Chief of the Angels was Michael the Archangel, and with him the secret place of grace and the all-honorable betrothor of the Virgin, Gabriel, is glorified, foretelling joy to those crying out: people, exalt Christ to all ages.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Let us loudly praise the godlike and luminous chief angels, Michael and Gabriel, our good comforters, intercessors and guardians.
Glory: Handsome and all-beneficent and God-like, you were a leader more than the mind of immaterial spirits, most luminous Michael, pray with them for all of us.
And now: the true Word of the eternal mind, co-essential, Virgin, seeing thee ineffably and terribly dwelling, cry out to Gabriel the Archangel: Rejoice at the Throne of the Most High, Most Blessed One.
Song 3
Irmos: Thy hymns, O Mother of God, living and unenvious source, spiritually establish the face of yourself together, grant crowns of glory in Thy Divine glory.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Divine Fortress, commander of the all-validated Angels, go around the whole earth, taking us away from the fierce ones who call on your glorious name.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
As the preacher is God-like, as the representative of the faithful is not shameful, the guide of those who have gone astray, and thou art a punisher, the most God-seeing Archangel.
Glory: You appeared as the purest mirror of the Divine radiance, illuminating everything distant, in heaven and on earth, with the rays of the trisolar Deity, most wonderfully, Michael the First Angel.
And now: The immaterial Minds, formed by will, have moved into Your material womb by desire, All-Immaculate One, we see in the flesh no other thing seen.
Song 8
Irmos: Pious youths in the cave, the Nativity of the Theotokos has been saved: then what is being formed, now in effect, raises up the entire universe to sing to You: Sing to the Lord’s deeds, and exalt Him to all ages.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The ruler of incorporeal mental beings, the successful representative of men, and God’s servant, Michael, appeared gloriously, calling: sing and bless all the works of the Lord.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Like two bright lamps, Michael and Gabriel the Archangels, the Triple-Light Divinity, enlightening all creation, you drive away the fierce darkness.
Glory: Like good helmsmen Archangels, direct my spiritual ship, fallen and in distress from the storm of sins, to the haven of the divine will.
And now: Bride-dyer, the divine Archangel, appearing, proclaiming to You: Rejoice, Bride of God, Blessed, Glory to Angels and salvation and protection of men.
Song 4
Irmos: Seated in glory on the Throne of the Divine, the Divine Jesus came in a light cloud, with an incorruptible hand, and those who called for salvation: glory to Christ your power.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
Intellect without beginning, Thou didst create the Angelic Minds with an omnipotent will, making Michael the chief among them, enlightened by the all-blessed communion of Thy glory, and showered with intelligent heads of God.
Holy Archangel Michael, pray to God for us.
The Trisagion Chant from the Thrones and Principalities, and the Powers, and the Powers, and the sacred Lordships proclaim to the Trinity, most glorious Michael.
Glory: We magnify all the Creator and the Lord, for His goodness He gave the insurmountable wall and took Michael to us, the luminous Archangel.
And now: Mentally, Virgin, the glorious Nativity of Thy Most Holy One, having foreseen the event of ancient times, the prophet of old, called Thy Shrouded Mountain, from the Unknown Holy One, God has come incarnated.
