Troparion, voice 4*
The all-wise and all-validated martyr of Christ Paraskeva,/ having accepted the strength of men,/ having rejected the weakness of women,/ defeated the devil and the tormentor to shame,/ crying and saying:/ come, body Cut off mine with the sword and burn it with fire, / for I come to Christ rejoicing , To my Bridegroom./ Through prayers, O Christ God, // save our souls.
Translation: The wise and glorified martyr of Christ Paraskeva, having received male strength and rejected female weakness, defeated the devil and put her tormentor to shame, crying out and saying: “Come and cut my body with a sword and burn it with fire, for I, rejoicing, go to Christ, the Bridegroom mine." According to her prayers, Christ our God, save our souls.
What do the saints pray for and how does he help?
Paraskeva is a saint to whom our ancestors turned with prayers. At the dawn of Christianity, many worshiped the Slavic pagan goddess Mokosha, who was honored on Friday. Her place was taken by the Christian and Saint Paraskeva. As before, she was asked for help in love and family matters, and for a rich harvest. The ban on spinning on Fridays was associated with her name.
They prayed to the saint for health for themselves and their children. They turned to her in days of difficult trials. The Great Martyr was asked for intercession before the Savior and forgiveness of sins. Paraskeva of Iconium helped believers not to stray from the righteous path. Prayers to her strengthened faith in the Lord and gave strength to overcome all troubles and trials.
Kontakion, voice 3*
Having brought the all-holy and immaculate torment,/ like a most holy vein, to the immortal Bridegroom Christ,/ the angelic countenance made you glad/ and you defeated the demonic intrigues./ For this reason, for your sake We honor with faith // the long-suffering martyr Paraskeva.
Translation: Having brought the all-holy and blameless torment, as a precious dowry, to the immortal Bridegroom Christ, you rejoiced the angelic assembly and defeated the demonic intrigues. Therefore, we honor you with faith, long-suffering martyr Paraskeva.
Life of Saint Paraskeva
The name Paraskeva has ancient Greek roots and is translated as “on the eve of Saturday.” The girl’s parents were wealthy people, but for a long time they did not have children and prayed for a child every Friday. In the Orthodox faith, Friday has a special meaning. It was on this day that Christ was crucified. When, by God's grace, a girl was born into the family, she was named Paraskeva.
The girl professed the Christian faith during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian against Orthodox people. When Paraskeva's parents died, she became a rich bride and many worthy men proposed marriage. But she chose the path of celibacy and called herself the bride of Christ.
For refusing to worship pagan idols, the girl was tied to a tree and tortured. Then she was thrown into prison, where a heavenly angel healed her body. When Eparch Aetius brought her to a pagan temple, an earthquake occurred and all the statues of the gods turned to dust. He assessed this as a magical effect and ordered the saint to be tied to a pole and burned with fire, but the flame turned against the pagans. Frightened by the loss of their influence, the eparch ordered her head to be cut off.
Paraskeva is depicted on icons as a tall girl, with light brown hair and a crown. In the left hand there is a scroll, and in the right hand there is a cross. People who were engaged in agricultural work greatly respected the saint and there was an image of her in every home. The image was decorated with ribbons, flowers, and fragrant herbs. On the day of her feast, Christians went to church and brought the fruits of their labors for consecration. It was customary to consecrate a piece of linen, which is why the saint is also called Paraskeva Linen.
Prayer 1
Oh, holy and blessed martyr of Christ Paraskeva, maiden beauty, praise of martyrs, purity of image, generous mirror, wonder of the wise, guardian of the Christian faith, idolatry flatter the accuser, the champion of the Divine Gospel, the zealot of the commandments of the Lord, worthy to come to the haven of eternal rest and in the hall of the Bridegroom yours, Christ God, brightly rejoicing, adorned with the deepest crown of virginity and martyrdom! We pray to you, holy martyr: be sorrowful for us to Christ God, whose most blessed sight always rejoices: pray to the All-Merciful One, Who opened the eyes of the blind with a word, that He may deliver us from the disease of the eyes from ours, physically and mentally; with your holy prayers, kindle the dark darkness that has come from our sins; ask the Father of Lights for the light of grace for our soul and body; Enlighten us, darkened by sins, with the light of God’s grace, so that for the sake of your holy prayers sweet vision will be given to the dishonest. O great servant of God! O most courageous maiden! O strong martyr Saint Paraskeva! With your holy prayers, be a helper to us sinners, intercede and pray for the damned and extremely negligent sinners, hasten to help us, for we are so weak. Pray to the Lord, pure maiden, pray to the Merciful, holy martyr, pray to your Bridegroom, immaculate bride of Christ, may your prayers help you, and the darkness of sin will be overcome, in your Let us of true faith and divine deeds enter into the eternal light of the never-evening day, into the City of everlasting joy, into why now you shine brightly with glory and endless joy, praising and singing with all the Heavenly Powers the Tri-radiant One Deity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and before dream, and forever and ever. Amen.
The meaning of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Friday in Orthodoxy
A young girl from the city of Iconium, who lived at the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century, went down in history thanks to her strong position in life and sincere faith in the Savior. She was born on Friday, on this day Christ died on the cross. The girl's parents were rich people and preached the teachings of Jesus. The daughter was named Paraskeva, which means “Friday” in Greek.
Her parents died early, the girl was left alone. She could have gotten married successfully, but she swore allegiance to the Heavenly Bridegroom. Paraskeva spent the inherited property to help the poor. She believed in Christ and preached Christianity in her city, which was banned in those days. Her country was ruled by the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who worshiped pagan Gods. Christians were persecuted, tortured and executed.
Paraskeva of Iconium also suffered for her faith in the Savior. The Christian woman did not renounce Christ even under the most severe torture. The girl refused to worship the pagan Gods and did not want to marry her executioner Aetius, the ruler of Lycaonia. She was tortured for several days, her body was tortured. No amount of torture could break the will of the martyr. In the end, her head was cut off with a sword.
Paraskeva Friday is an example of self-sacrifice and sincere faith in the Savior. The young girl doomed herself to torment by not agreeing to renounce Christ. She entered heaven, the Kingdom of her Heavenly Bridegroom. Her feat remained forever in the memory of believers, glorifying her even many centuries after her death. They turn to the Great Martyr with prayers and ask for protection and intercession. The Church remembers the saint on November 10.
Prayer 2
Holy bride of Christ, long-suffering martyr Paraskeva! We know that from your youth you loved with all your soul and with all your heart the King of glory, Christ the Savior, and you were ignorant of Him alone, having distributed your possessions to the poor and the poor. ́dnym. You shone with the power of your piety, your chastity and righteousness, like the rays of the sun, living holy among the infidels and fearlessly preaching Christ God to them. From the days of your youth, taught by your parents, you have always reverently honored the days of the redemptive passions of our Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake you yourself voluntarily suffered. You, by the right hand of the Angel of God, marvelously healed from incurable wounds and receiving indescribable lightness, amazed your unfaithful tormentors. You, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the power of your prayer in the pagan temple, cast down all the idols to the ground, and crushed me to dust. You, scorched by the lights, with your single prayer to the omnipotent Lord, you extinguished the natural fire, and with the same flame, miraculously kindled through the Angel of God, having caught the frantic lawless people, many You led the people to the knowledge of the true God. You, for the glory of the Lord, having accepted the sword beheading of your head from your tormentors, have valiantly ended your suffering feat, having ascended with your soul to Heaven, to the palace of your longed-for Bridegroom, Christ the King. Glory, joyfully greeting you with this heavenly voice: “Rejoice, O righteous ones, like the martyr Paraskeva crowned!” In the same way, today we greet you, long-suffering one, and, looking at your holy icon, we cry out to you with tenderness: all-honorable Paraskeva! Veom, I am a faith of Imashi boldness to the state: begging him to be a man and about us from the leading and praying TI, may he give us, who are more to you, the endurance and beneficial in trouble and global circumstances; May He, through your intercession and intercession, grant a joyful, prosperous and peaceful life, health and salvation, and all good haste to our beloved fatherland, may He bestow His holy blessing and peace , and to all Orthodox Christians may your holy prayers give confirmation in the faith , piety and holiness, and success in Christian love and all virtue: may He cleanse us sinners from all filth and vice, may He protect us with His holy Angels, may He intercede, preserve and protect us He favors everyone with His holy grace and makes everyone heirs and participants in His Heavenly Kingdom. And having thus improved your salvation through your holy prayers, intercession and intercession, all-glorious bride of Christ Paraskeva, let us glorify all the pure and magnificent name of the wondrous One in our saints of the true God God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Prayers to Paraskeva Pyatnitsa for marriage and women's happiness
One of the main desires of every woman and young girl is to find a good husband and build a strong family with him. Many saints help lovely ladies in such a difficult task, but the main patroness of women's happiness can be called Paraskeva Pyatnitsa.
The Orthodox faith does not prohibit believers from marrying, but on the contrary, it approves of it. The Holy Book says that it is not good for a person to be alone. As Orthodox priests say, a family is a small temple. That is why you should not be afraid and embarrassed when asking the holy martyrs for a happy family life, a successful marriage and mutual love. This is the normal course of things. In the Orthodox faith there are many saints to whom representatives of the fair sex turn in prayers for finding love, family well-being and happiness. However, the strongest of them is the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa.
Prayer of a young girl for marriage
This prayer is intended for single girls who dream of getting rid of loneliness, finding love and getting married successfully. Words should be spoken from the heart. To enhance the effect, you can write your wishes about your future husband and your married life. If your intentions are pure and you sincerely want to find the love of your life, then Paraskeva Pyatnitsa will definitely hear you and come to your aid. It is best to offer prayer in front of the icon of the Great Martyr.
“Holy Martyr Paraskeva! Your soul is filled with love and fidelity to our Savior Jesus Christ! You are an example of purity and righteousness! With rapture I turn my gaze to Your miraculous image. I give You honor and respect, O Great Sufferer of God, Paraskeva. Pray before the Almighty Father for the acquisition of my beloved, may He give me family happiness, patience and piety! May our souls be cleansed and freed from sinful acts. I will not stop reading prayers to You, most holy Paraskeva! Let my words be heard! May we glorify Your name, Martyr of God! Amen".
Prayer for mutual love
Prayers to gain mutual feelings do not apply to conspiracies, rituals and other witchcraft methods that suppress the will of a person. They help you meet your soul mate with whom you will share a happy life. This is not a matter of one day, you should remember this and not despair. Read the prayer for Paraskeva Friday for finding mutual love in the morning and evening. And remember: your destiny will definitely find you. Text of the prayer:
“Oh, Great Martyr Paraskeva! I bow my knees before Your miraculous icon. I pray for Your help. All my hope is in You, Saint Paraskeva. Forgive me for my sins and lust! Give me mutual love in lightness and purity. I lost my way, got confused in the big world! I cannot find my betrothed without Your help! I trust in You, O righteous and pious Paraskeva! Do not leave me without Your support! Fulfill my request. Amen".
Prayer for women's happiness
This prayer has come to the aid of girls more than once and helped them find their feminine happiness. While reading the prayer words, you should think only about the bright, pure and sublime, imagining how all your women's dreams have come true. For maximum immersion, you can light a candle and place it in front of the icon of the saint. The words of the prayer for finding female happiness are read in a low voice:
“Oh, blessed Paraskeva! Great Martyr of the Lord! You live in the Kingdom of God, blessed by the Mother of God. Forgive me for my sinful and wicked deeds. Help me, Paraskeva, find simple feminine happiness. I pray to You, fill my heart and soul with tender feelings, envelop me in earthly and pure love. Grant me a companion with whom I will find family well-being. Bless me, great martyr, and grant me happiness in abundance! In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
Every woman has her own happiness. All representatives of the fair sex dream of mutual love, but not everyone knows how to win a man’s heart. This is why there are prayers addressed to the holy saints of God. Their help will be bright and pure, exactly the same as your love will be. We wish you all the best, be loved
About the Great Martyr
The ancient story of the fate of the Orthodox martyr tells how the image of Saint Paraskeva helps. Church chronicles of life , written by Dmitry Rostovsky, brought to us the story of the righteous life of a girl who truly loved God and became a believer’s support and hope for happiness. In the old days, the face of Paraskeva, or, as it was called, the woman’s intercessor, hung in every house. People believed that it brings happiness and protects family well-being. So where does this saint come from and why does she have such an unusual name?
If suddenly you didn’t already know, then we advise you to read about the main commandment of Christianity.
Life of Paraskeva
Praskovya was born in the 2nd century, when Emperor Antoninus reigned in Rome, the center of paganism. The daughter was long-awaited in a noble family, since the young couple prayed for a long time that Heaven would send them the joy of conception. For several years, prayers to the Almighty were said every Friday. And the merciful Lord heard the suffering, sending them his help. The birth of the girl occurred on the sixth day of the week (the ancient Greeks considered Friday to be such a day). Trying to thank God, the parents gave the long-awaited child the Greek name Paraskeva, which translated meant Friday.
Mother and father could not be happier with their daughter. And she grew up to be a rare beauty. From infancy, the girl fervently prayed to God and had no thoughts of marriage in her heart. This upset the parents, but they did not dare to resist, because at all times they believed that the earthly path was destined from above and it is not for us to decide our destiny, but we only need to follow the command of the Lord. The girl did not seek to get married, spent a lot of time in prayer and took a vow of celibacy. She wanted to see only Jesus Christ as her only betrothed.
When her parents died, Paraskeva was left completely alone. She, having accepted their huge inheritance, became fabulously rich. The pious daughter did not boast of her property, but spent her money on helping the needy and enlightening the pagans. With this behavior she converted many to Orthodoxy . But there were also many envious people . They reported Paraskeva to Emperor Anthony, and he ordered the girl to be brought to him. With caresses and threats, he asked her to renounce the faith of Christ.
The girl amazed him with her beauty and calmness, a certain spiritual humility . She spoke to him quietly and kindly, and her eyes shone with joy. Paraskeva did not think of abandoning the faith of her father and mother. Then the king ordered to torture and cruelly punish the disobedient girl. She was forced to enter a cauldron of boiling water, she did so, but remained unharmed. Anthony released her, and after this miracle he believed in Orthodoxy. Since then, Saint Pyatina went through cities and lands , carrying with her the word of Christ.
Paraskeva traveled through Rome, Greece, Crimea and Turkey, preaching Christianity to different peoples. In cities where paganism ruled, the girl was subjected to severe trials. But she emerged from everywhere unscathed. And looking at such miraculous healings, many accepted Christ, forgetting about paganism. Only in one city, where a certain Tarasius ruled, did they not believe in her holiness. The monster ordered to cut off the sufferer's head. At that terrible moment, everyone heard the singing of Angels from Heaven. Thus took place the long-awaited reunion of Praskeva with the one to whom she so strove with her faith.
Holy image
Since time immemorial, the Holy Great Martyr has had many named images. In Rus' it was called Praskovya, Praskaveya, Pyatnitsa, Pyatina, Petnuya. In the calendar you can find her name, which is designated as “Saint Paraskeviya, named Friday.” The temple buildings erected in her honor were called Fridays. Since ancient times, the image of the martyr has been ranked among the patroness of girls, women and mothers who wish for a happy marriage.
It was in memory of Paraskev that the following commandments came to us:
- women were prohibited from cleaning and doing laundry on Fridays;
- men were forbidden to work with the land (plowing the field, cultivating plots, taking livestock to pasture).
On Fridays we went to church, baked pies and gathered for bachelorette parties, where we talked about grooms. And older women told unmarried girls about family life.
On many faces of Pyatina, Petnuya, Pyatnitsa are depicted in the form of a fair-haired maiden, in blue clothes, with a crown above her head. In her left hand, Saint Paraskeva holds a scroll with the prayer “Symbol of Faith,” and in her right hand she holds an Orthodox cross, symbolizing faith in Jesus Christ and reminding us of the suffering experienced in His name.
The relics of the holy great martyr are located in the Russian Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos. And in Crimea, on the land of the Toplovsky Monastery, there is a spring with living water that helps against diseases of the eyes and head. The governors keep the tradition that in 150−170. n. e. It was here that the venerable martyr suffered her last torment. At the moment of Paraskeva’s repose before the Almighty, the water that came out of the ground began to flow in that place, healing from diseases. An icon of Saint Paraskeva was also found here, which in 1778 was taken by Greek settlers to Mariupol, where it was kept in the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin .
Help from the miraculous face
Orthodoxy does not prohibit marriage, but, on the contrary, approves and supports it. The Holy Book, the Bible, says that it is not good when a person is alone. Therefore, there is no need to be shy about making requests for a message of love and a successful marriage. There are many Christian saints to whom many girls go with this request. This:
- Mother of God.
- St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- St. Andrew the First-Called.
- St. Great Martyr Catherine.
- St. Paraskeva Friday.
In our time, in moments of both despair and joy, Orthodox Christians say prayers at the image of the Great Martyr Paraskeva. This is a very strong icon. In their prayers, girls and women ask the saint for a quick marriage, for solutions to simple everyday needs. In popular belief, Pyatina is the patroness of the family hearth, taking care of girls, housewives, mothers, children and fathers of the family. The Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa does not refuse anyone.
What do they pray to Saint Praskovya for:
- about love;
- about the granting of health;
- about the birth of a child;
- protection from a rival;
- in healing mental illnesses;
- about a quick and successful marriage.
Many girls are quickly lucky and find family happiness. But what should those who can’t do it do? As they say, she is a beauty herself, and so smart, but her personal life is not going well. You need to turn to the image of Paraskeva with personal prayer for marriage. In churches, look for the relics of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa. It is better to visit the temple in honor of the holy great martyr.
There is such a parish in Moscow. This is an Orthodox church of the Paraskeva-Pyatnitsky deanery, belonging to the Moscow city diocese. The place is located in Northern Butovo. Its address: Starokachalovskaya street, 8, building 1. Nearest metro station: Dmitry Donskoy Boulevard. If the train is traveling from the center, then the exit will be from the last car. The temple is only 1 minute walk from the metro. It is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
You can go to the official website: paraskeva. butovo-msk.ru. Parish phone number.
The influence of prayer
A mother's prayer, pronounced from a pure heart, addressed to the Lord, the Mother of God or the saints, has enormous healing power. Such treatment, along with the love and care of the mother, can provide the child with invaluable assistance in the treatment of any disease, set him on the right path, help resolve important life issues and more.
It is good if the child also prays with his mother. Such prayers are said in a good mood, and not in anger. You cannot talk negatively about your child, much less curse him.
Praying for the health of her son or daughter, a loving mother calls upon the grace of God into their earthly life, which will certainly be the beginning of positive changes. It is the mother, who accompanies the child throughout his adult life, who is closely connected with him energetically and spiritually, so her prayer can raise even a seriously ill person to his feet. Often, in their prayers for health addressed to the Lord, mothers make a vow or promise Him something very personal and important.
A more complete prayer for health and recovery includes reading prayers, lighting candles in church and at home, bowing and making the sign of the cross, sprinkling with holy water and eating prosphora. All this will help the mother save her beloved child from fear, colds, infections, and help with bruises. If a child is very sick and for a long time, it is advised to order prayers for health in the church, submit notes for liturgies held in monasteries, and go to the relics of saints.
If the usual way of life of a family is disrupted, a child falls ill, the Orthodox Church invites believers to turn for healing not only to God or the Mother of God, but also to the patron saints, namely Mother Matrona, Ksenia of Petersburg, St. Nicholas, Luke Voino-Yasenetsky, St. Panteleimon .
Saints are able to intercede before God on behalf of mere mortals. The Virgin Mary is a caring mother and cares for all the children of God. Usually her images are located not only in temples, but also in the children's room or near the crib. The image of Mother Matrona, a famous holy righteous woman, who, being sick, took the suffering of others to heart and sought to help them, is also endowed with special power. During the life of Blessed Xenia, women brought their children to her to receive a blessing. Panteleimon in worldly life was a doctor, converted to Christianity and helped people get rid of illnesses. Icons of this heavenly healer can still be seen both in churches and in hospitals. Nicholas the Wonderworker has long protected children, especially obedient ones, giving them gifts and helping them recover.
Among the simple prayers that mothers read to ask for the health of their children, one can name “Our Father”, “The Ninetieth Psalm”, “Prayer to the Life-Giving Cross”, “Prayer to the Lord God for Children”. Any of the texts recognizes the greatness of the Lord or the saints, there are requests for forgiveness and mercy for children, giving them good health, protection from troubles and illnesses.
Prayer to the holy martyr Paraskeva Friday for a successful marriage
Even twenty years ago, the icon of Paraskeva Friday could be found in every village house. The holy martyr is considered the patroness of farmers, cattle breeders and people engaged in agriculture. Now the image of Paraskeva is found less frequently in home iconostasis, but it is still revered in peasant families.
It is believed that the saint protects livestock, protects crops from frost and drought, young girls pray to her for marriage, and family members pray to her to preserve peace and harmony in the house. Who is Paraskeva Pyatnitsa? What is she famous for?
Life of a saint
The chronicle tells us that in the 3rd century AD, on the territory of modern Turkey, a girl was born into a family of followers of the faith of Christ, named Paraskeva, which translated means “Friday.” The young woman lost her parents early, but inherited from them perseverance and humble adherence to the Orthodox faith.
The girl was distinguished by her beauty, but did not strive for marriage. To all proposals for marriage, she humbly replied that her only groom was Jesus Christ, and her only desire was to live her earthly life with dignity and unite with him in heaven.
Paraskeva inherited a small fortune from her parents, but considered it shameful to spend it on clothes and jewelry. Instead, she helped the poor, the suffering and the needy. Paraskeva herself dressed simply, considering her best adornment to be spiritual achievements, purity and humility.
Looking at her, many people turned to faith in Christ and began to follow his commandments.
At that time, the Roman Empire ruled, which brutally persecuted and executed everyone who, instead of bringing gifts to pagan idols, believed in the One Lord Jesus Christ.
Ruler Diocletian regularly sent punitive detachments to search for Christians. One of these detachments learned that in the city of Iconium there lives a certain Paraskeva, who not only prays to Jesus Christ, but also leads other people astray from the “true” path of idolatry and converts them to her faith. The soldiers immediately arrested the girl and brought her to Eparch Aetius, the governor of the emperor.
But in vain the ruler expected to see a creature broken by the sight of armed warriors! A fair-haired, modestly dressed girl appeared before him, whose beautiful face was illuminated by sincere faith in Christ. A joyful smile played on the lips of the captive in anticipation of an imminent meeting with her heavenly groom.
- It was in vain that Eparch Aetius frightened her with terrible torture, persuading her to bow to idols and become his wife.
- When the executioners tortured the young Christian woman, not a single moan escaped her lips, not a single plea for mercy, only Paraskeva silently prayed to the Lord for help in order to endure all the torment with dignity.
When the executioners reported to the ruler that the girl had lost consciousness and was dying, he ordered her to be thrown into prison to prolong her torment. At night, an angel appeared to the dying Paraskeva and healed the girl.
In the morning, the executioners saw a happy and healthy Paraskeva instead of a corpse, which they reported to Aetia. He again came to the girl and began to invite her to worship idols and reject the faith of Christ.
But the answer was again a refusal.
Then the ruler ordered Paraskeva to be burned with fire in the square near the pillory. The servants brought torches, but not a single flame could touch the girl's skin. People who saw this manifestation of Divine intercession themselves turned to the faith of Christ, rejecting false gods.
The eparch in anger ordered Paraskeva to be beheaded, so the Holy Martyr ended her earthly life, and her soul united in heaven with the Lord.
Veneration of the image of Paraskeva Friday in Rus'
The Saint's patience and humility were highly valued in Rus'. On the icon, Paraskeva is depicted with a scroll of the Creed in one hand and a cross, symbolizing her suffering and martyrdom for the faith, in the other.
The prayer to Paraskeva Pyatnitsa was offered before the start of spring sowing in the fields; religious processions were performed with her image during the death of livestock, during drought or prolonged rains.
It is believed that the Saint is the patron of all Orthodox Christians engaged in difficult peasant labor.
- After the harvest, on the day of remembrance of the Holy Martyr on November 10, the peasants gathered in the church, offered thanksgiving prayers and blessed the fruits of their labors, which they kept in the red corner all winter.
- To this day, the prayer to Paraskeva Friday for marriage, said by innocent girls, is the most effective assistant in creating a happy family.
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Canons of the Great Martyr Paraskeva
Canon 1 of the Great Martyr Paraskeva
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Irmos: I will open my mouth and be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit the word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear, brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, Those miracles.
Chorus (during cell reading): Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva, pray to God for us.
Having been illuminated by the Divine Light from above, cast away the darkness of my foolishness and grant me with your prayers, Paraskeva, the grace to sing of your many miracles, O martyr.
The brightest of the suns, as if the morning truly dawned, the affirmation of the Church of the former Christ, you illuminated with the rays of exploits, Martyr Paraskeva, your miracles of the world will end.
Having loved the Bridegroom, the Immortal Christ, for through the faith of His passion you showed yourself to be a fellow servant and received the eternal Kingdom and the imperishable crown,
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Canon of the Second Great Martyr Paraskeva
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Irmos: Let us praise the Lord, who led His people through the Red Sea, for He alone was gloriously glorified.
Chorus (during cell reading): Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva, pray to God for us.
Let us sing to the Lord, who glorified the memory of the martyr, and bring the faces of the earth to praise today.
You despised glory, you were negligent about wealth, you were honest to the martyr Paraskeva, you abandoned yourself to passion.
The Lord desired your kindness, O martyr, and brought you into the Heavenly palace.
Theotokos: The race of Adam, more than the mind of bliss, You have opened up paradise, Mother of God, we worthily praise You.
Song 3
Irmos: You are the affirmation of those who flow to You, Lord, You are the light of the darkened, and my spirit sings of You.
You are my affirmation,
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Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva, named Friday
Kontakion 1
