Kontakion 1

Chosen in the Eternal Council of the Divine Mother Mary, serve the great mystery of the Incarnation, shining with virgin purity more than the highest heavenly purity, we will bring reverent singing to You, the Mother of God, about Your All-Joyful Annunciation from the Archangel. But you, as if you were delighted and joyful to the fallen people of tribute, mighty, deliver us from all troubles and sinful sorrow, and lead us to heavenly joy, but with Gabriel crying to You: Rejoice, Graceful, the Lord is with You.

Ikos 1

Archangel Gabriel stand before the Throne of God and take out the unapproachable Divine Glory, when the time for the deliverance of men comes, accepting the command of the Lord: Be a servant of a terrible miracle and a secret mystery: by my mercy you moved towards the search for the erring Adam, I vain. Come ubo into the city of Nazareth, in which the young woman Mary dwells, but behold the lovely beauty of virginity. Come to this animated Divine Kivot, to the second Heaven on earth that exists. Go to This Abode of My Incarnation and erect My incorruptible coming from Her. Be careful, do not confuse and do not frighten the soul of the Virgin, so that your gospel will be in joy, and not in sorrow. For this reason, approach Her meekly, and let your first voice bring joy to Her, and cry out to Her sice: Rejoice, Graceful One, Joy will shine forth. Rejoice, Delighted, Her oath will disappear. Rejoice, Blessed One, by which all creation is renewed. Rejoice, Glorified One, by whom the whole world is saved. Rejoice, God-Chosen Lady, the appeal of Adam's fallen one. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin, deliverance of Eve's tears. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the Archangel Gabriel, like the Human-loving Lord, have mercy, the perilous in vain human race, wondering how much God, His heavens cannot contain, in girlishness the womb wants to be contained, how the fire of the Divine does not scorch, how God, on Wrong with Cherubs and Seraphs dare , he wants to appear on earth in the form of a slave, but he will live with a man. To this ineffable mystery, which seems to fear with fear, cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Reason unrecognized by the terrible sacrament, revealing the speech of the Lord of Angels to the Archangel: why are you embarrassed, Gabriel, about the news of a thing? If the fire of the bush in the desert did not burn down and did not burn, the Fire of My Divine will not scorch the womb of the Devich in every possible way, but even more will it irrigate and sanctify My grace. Where God desires, the natural laws are conquered. But Gabriel, hearing this, the joy of being filled with Divine, and leaving for Nazareth, fulfilling the command of the Lord, thinking in himself, how he will enter the Young Woman and how he will proclaim to Her the miraculous mystery, in order not to confuse Her girlish thought, and speak to myself: I will proclaim for Her joy first, and kissing I will sing the following voice: Rejoice, Joy to the whole world, the One befits you to rejoice. Rejoice, Sweetness of Angels, from Thee, the only good pleasure, the Lord will incarnate. Rejoice, unfading flower of purity, you have shown the heavenly fragrance to the whole world. Rejoice, snow-white Krine of virginity, You have planted heavenly virginity on the earth. Rejoice, Treasure, dearest of all, The Heavenly King has awakened Your kindness. Rejoice, the brightest Morning for the whole world, with Your light the sinful darkness will be dispersed. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 3

By the power of the Divine, the great Archangel, strengthened by the flight from the heavenly heights, and came to Nazareth, and found the Holy Virgin in His inner palace, not worrying about everyday life, but Abiding in prayer and reading a book. That, having opened the book of Isaiah the prophet, read his words: "Behold the Virgin in her womb will receive and give birth to a Son, and they will call His name Immanuel." And you are inflamed with Seraphim love, not just for the One who has to soon accept Christ, but also for this Maiden, who can give birth to Him, and pondering if this sacrament is ineffable and how great is the dignity of That Maiden, and praying to see Yu, and if possible, Her last neck to be a slave girl, but with joy we will sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Possess great fear and reverence for the Divine Maiden, Yuzha God has chosen to be the Lady of heaven and earth, the great Archangel draws closer to the inner doors of Thy palace, and this abie suddenly appears to the Most Blessed with great meekness, presenting the Most Immaculate Heavenly Messenger, yes joy to the whole world announces the good news To the Virgin, yes, feminine dishonor in honor will bring, and between the Creator and the creature, let him create indignation, and with the bright voice of the abiye of the verb Inextractive: Rejoice, Blessed One, rejoice now and have fun, as the Lord is with You. Rejoice, Blessed One, hear now and incline Thy ear, as the King of Thy kindness has longed. Rejoice, Delighted, as you are blessed in wives. Rejoice, Glorified One, for your glory is great in heaven. Rejoice, God-Chosen Young Woman, as if the whole human race will be saved by You from delusion. Rejoice, most graceful Maiden, as if all the most exalted Angelic Cathedral will rejoice in You. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 4

A storm inside those who have thoughts of suspicion, the Most Holy Virgin is confused, having heard such a heavenly gospel, having thought in yourself what this kiss will be, speaking to the Archangel: Eve, My foremother, accept the mind of the serpent, deprived of the Divine food and quickly expelled from Paradise, the same afraid of your strange kiss, ashamed of your encroachment. For this reason, step back from My doors, and do not broadcast the verbs, you can show their sales, so I will not be deceived that you confuse my mind and soul ... But in the silence of My spirit I will sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the Archangel of the humble the verb of the Most Holy Virgin heights, speaking to Her: Why fear me, All-blameless, more afraid of you? What are you less reverent, Lady, who honestly revere You? Do not be surprised at my strange vision, do not be horrified, Bo am the Archangel. Sometimes the serpent deceives Eve, but God's representative is sent, the Divine Eternal Counsel to tell You. Do not be afraid, Miriam, God has found grace immeasurable for the sake of Thy virgin purity. For this reason, conceive in your womb and give birth to a Son, and call His Name Jesus. This will be Veliy and the Son of the Most High will be called. And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and will reign in the house of Jacob for ever, and His kingdom will have no end. Announcing this great piety, the sacrament, with fear crying out to Thee, is: Rejoice, invisible star, leading into the world the Great Sun of Christ. Rejoice, you who receive the dawn, who is the Creator of the whole world. Rejoice, most radiant of the morning, for all who sit in the darkness of sin, the light of grace shines forth. Rejoice, even more precious gold, showing all those who do not know God the treasure of faith. Rejoice, Heavenly Ladder, even God descends from heaven. Rejoice, bring the bridge to heaven, for whom the world is filled with miracles. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 5

Having heard the divinely inspired verbs of the Archangels, the Blessed Virgin was embarrassed more than the previous one, taking up Christmas to Her announcement. For this, for the sake of a speech to the Archistatigus: Verb to me most clearly how I will conceive, the Virgin is a young woman in marriage, Not involved. What will this be like when I don't know my husband? Kako ubo verb, how to give birth, afraid of food flattery verb? This speech is not for the sake of unbelief, but as if you do not know how you can give birth, nature has transcended laws. For this, for the sake of speaking to the Angel: tell Me the image of birth, in a hedgehog you will not harm My virginity, and then find My heart ready for God's will, but with joy I will sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the Archangel the greatness of the Most Pure Faith, speaking to Her: Verbs that speak to me, the custom of eating the nativity of mortal men, the laws of nature do not work for Jesus, the Master of nature, the Young Woman. You are looking to see from me the image of Your conception, but that is inexpressible: the Holy Spirit will find on You and the Power of the Most High will overshadow You, the same and the Holy Born will be called the Son of God. You will receive from Him in the womb, and He will make in You an unknowable conception, O Most Holy Virgin. For this, I glorify Thee: Rejoice, Holy Spirit, God's chosen and destined Bride. Rejoice, Father God, beloved and delighted daughter. Rejoice, Divine switch, in which the Stepfather's finger will be written in You the Word of God. Rejoice, golden lamp, for whose Fire of the Divine will shine to the whole world. Rejoice, deeply inexhaustible, inconceivable and angelic eyes. Rejoice, high, unspeakable, incapable of human thoughts. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 6

The Divine Preacher and Herald of Heaven, I believe to be, in the speech of the Most Holy Virgin to the Angel: I see that I see you by the angelic lordship, both of which I am ashamed to soon believe in Your word, not being led away first with all the fame. Hearing a certain Sacred Virgin Emmanuel giving birth, the prophet anciently predicted. For this, for the sake of wanting to understand how human nature will undergo the dissolution of the Divine, so that I know the mysteries of power and, with faith, sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Now, Most Pure One, the great Mystery of the Incarnation of God shines forth by You to the whole world, - the speech of the Archangel to the Mother of God, - Thou art the Most Holy Virgin, about Neyzha prediction of Isaiah. Thou art the Door of the Divine, sealed with purity and preserved by virginity, Yuzhe Ezekiel foresaw. The Lord will pass by You, as a glass or crystal passes through the sun's ray, enlightening and sanctifying You with Divine Glory, in Your hedgehog being the true Matter of God, giving birth to the Perfect God and Perfect Man, and the Imperishable Virgin, as before Christmas, so in Christmas and after Your Christmas, give birth to a son, Who keeps your virginity intact. For this sake, glorifying the greatness of Thy mystery, I cry out to Thy sitsa: Rejoice, Burning Bush, The fire of the Divine, Foreseen Moses, will not scorch the South. Rejoice, shut the door, God will pass through, Ezekiel predicted. Rejoice, Precious Tabernacle, Even the Incompatible God will not be cramped, preformed by Abraham. Rejoice, watered fleece, on Worthless the Lord, as if a raindrop will quietly descend, foretold by Gideon. Rejoice, unseeding earth, Heavenly Word, like fruitful wheat, purely vegetating. Rejoice, innocent now, of the Son of God, as a Divine class, growing in reality. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 7

Wanting to believe a more terrible mystery announced by the Archangel, the Most Holy Virgin is more and more embarrassed by the pioneering heights of this majesty, and all ashamed, verb: Rtsy Mi, Gabriel, the truest, how incorruptible was My purity, born with the flesh of the incorporeal? miracles were always multiplied by the Divine power, miraculous, but the virgin never had any skill in giving birth. For the sake of what, how can an incompatible and invisible womb into a girl's womb, the hedgehog Himself created? Rtsy Mi this, but with faith I will sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

New and terrible and wonderful are Your mysteries, the speech of the Angel to the Theotokos, and the new creation of Thy showing everyone is the Creator Lord, Thou art the One Tsar Incarnate, accept in the womb, but Thou art the One Mother of the Son of God, who are called, Pure. For this reason, do not wonder miracles and do not hesitate: "God, where he wants, conquers the nature of the rank", all the essence is possible to the Almighty. And as from the ribs of Adam, Eve was created without a mother by the ancient Building of God, so even now, from Your virginity, the Lord is incarnated without a father of all. And may the rod of Aaron assure Thee, unmoistically vegetated, and Gedeon's fleece, as if I was growing, the conception was received, the Imperishable Virgin. Likewise, the bush, which has remained unopened in the fire, may announce to Ty, as if you have received fire, the Deity, the Ever-Virgin, and at Christmas will remain Pure. For this reason, accept my kiss, so that all the tribes of the earth will sing to You with joy: Rejoice, rod of Aarons, incorruption of the whole world, who has grown cold. Rejoice, Phoenix of David, prosperous immortality of fallen people. Rejoice, Heavenly Tabernacle, overshadowed and blessed by the Cherubim. Rejoice, Great Holy of Holies, revered and ever-glorified by the Seraphim. Rejoice, the Chalice of the Immortal Tsar, universal joy dissolves in Neizha from the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, Stamno Divine manna, inexpressible sweetness is prepared from the Neyazha faithful. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 8

The strange Christmas of this Majesty confuses Me, - the speech of the Most Holy Virgin to the Angel, - even with the All-good grace, dwell in Me more than the mind, so the temple will be pure in soul and flesh, I will be observed to Him, the voice of joy is the verb of your reception, the Divine joy will be fulfilled, may be abolished by Me more anciently. condemnation and may the duty of men be rewarded by Me this day, may all rejoicing in this Bright Annunciation, gratefully sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All creation now rejoices in You, Blessed, the Angelic Council and the human race, - the speech of the Archangel, - as if Divine joy was given to You and as every promise of God by You now accepts an end: by You today, Abraham is blessed in your seed. By you now Eve is freed from ancient sorrow. Adam rejoices at you, as if today the first message of the fallen man is being fulfilled: the woman's seed will erase the head of the serpent. Through you, all creation now begins to free itself from slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Thou hast now given to the whole human race all joy and eternal gladness, so that they will forever praise Thee: Rejoice, Delighted Virgin, preformed from the ancient patriarchs. Rejoice, Holy Bride of God, foretold by all the prophets of old. Rejoice, prisoner in Vertograd, the Heavenly King has craved to instill in Worthless. Rejoice, sealed Fount, no one can drink from Worthless. Rejoice, Divine Garden, in Nemzha, from all the flowers of the Holy Spirit, you will carry the heavenly fragrance to the whole world. Rejoice, newly planted Paradise, in Nemzha the Divine tree of life in the midst of You is prepared for vegetation. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature is astonished now about You, Most Pure One, hearing your wondrous conversation with the Archangel Gabriel and, above all, Your prayer: “Cleanse my soul, sanctify the body, create Me the capacious God and the Divinely decorated Tabernacle, yes, by the inspiration of the Most Holy Spirit, the Temple of Life ”. When, through this prayer, Thou didst utter from Thy humble heart: “Behold the Servant of the Lord, wake Me according to thy word, that God may dwell in Me,” all Heavenly Powers glorify God, seeing that Thy heart is ready for the Divine acceptance, and with fear and praising Him with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Vitia, the Divine Holy Archangel Gabriel, was deep in passion and in silence and stop your verbs, when, Holy Virgin, You have uttered Your humble word: "Behold the servant of the Lord, wake Me according to your verb." At the beginning of the worldly being, by this creative word, “let it be,” the Creator uttered everything visible and invisible. Now this word, spoken by the Virgin, will bring down the Creator of creation into this world, and so a great sacrament is revealed today from time immemorial: the Son of God, the Son of the Virgin, is, and will make God Adam. The all-pervasive Word of the Father, without parting from the mountains, descended to the earth and became Flesh and dwelt in us, inexpressibly exhausts and dwells in the Devich's Womb. May heaven and earth rejoice, and with the Archangel sing to the Most Pure Virgin: Rejoice, earthly heaven, which ascended to the highest heights with a humble spirit. Rejoice, Heavenly Settlement, the Word of God that inexpressibly contains. Rejoice, Blessed One, receiving the imperishable conception of the Eternal God. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Hall of Thy Virginity in conception, Preserved the One. Rejoice, Pure Virgin, gloriously victorious in the Incarnation of nature. Rejoice, God-bride, the Angelic nature in Thy Annunciation, delightfully rejoicing. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 10

To save even the world, the Human-loving Lord, came down, like rain on a fleece in Thy Most Pure womb, O Bogomati, and abie by the ineffable inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the unknowable conception and the Eternal Word of God were made. but not without spiritual delight: then your virgin heart will be filled with divine desire and your spirit is burning with the flame of Seraphim love, but the whole mind, like being outside of itself, deepens in Bose. And so delighting in the ineffable Love of God and the intelligent Vision of God, You bowed to Thy Lord incarnate from You and joyfully sang Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Thou art the wall for the virgins, the Virgin, the Virgin, for the Holy Spirit conceived virgin from the Holy Spirit the Eternal God and the Virgin abode, and so Eve was freed from ancient grief. Today is the joy of the Annunciation, the virgin celebration and sacrament is great, the beginning of our salvation. Today the sky rejoices and the earth rejoices. For this reason, the great Gabriel was the first of all creation, understanding in the spirit of the great Divine Incarnation the sacrament, bow with fear to the great Savior of the world incarnated in the Maiden's womb and incarnate the Most Pure Virgin with almost appropriate worship, like the Queen of heaven and earth, and with great goodness I sing to Her this: Hail, High the sacraments of the Incarnation of God are a wonderful accomplishment. Rejoice, glorious manifestation of the ineffable composition of the Flesh of Christ. Rejoice, Drawing of seedless indignation, in Nemzha the Creator of the whole world is here today. Rejoice, Ark of the Divine Incarnation, to whom the joy of greatness has been bestowed upon the whole universe. Rejoice, Maiden, Thy God-woven purple from Thy Most Pure Flesh, shedding forth from the Word of God. Rejoice, Young Woman, the incorruptible purple robe from Thy virgin blood to the Lamb of God. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 11

You, the Most Pure One, brought the all-heart-filled singing, when, after the departure of the Archangel, you visited the righteous Elizabeth of Thy South and announced to her the joy of the Annunciation, in joy of spirit, saying: “My soul will magnify the Lord and rejoice in My spirit about the Boz, My Savior. As for the lookout for humility of His Servant, from now on, they will please all of Me ”. This Thy visit made the righteous Elizabeth rejoice and the baby John leapt for joy in her womb, and be filled with the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth, and speak: "I will reveal this to me, that the Mother of My Lord may come to me." May our spirit leap up now, feeling on the day of Thy Annunciation the joy of Thy visit. For this reason, with Elizabeth, I cry out to You: “Blessed are you in women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,” and to Him I will take out and sing everything: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Great Light and Divine ascent into Your souls, Most Pure, when, according to the voice of the Archangel, the Holy Spirit descends on You and the Power of the Most High Autumn of You and when Abie conceived in the God-gracious virgin womb of Your Creator of lights, His light shines in the darkness and darkness does not embrace him. Thou enlighten Thy, like the sun, with the light of Thy Godhead, Glorify and adore all, for this sake “Thy kindness shines, Thy grace shines in purity, as the Holy Spirit predicted about You in Song:“ All good is mine, my neighbor, and there is no vice in You ”. All Is Chosen, All Decorated, Thou art, Thou love God, All Pure and Divine Filled with Glory. Enlighten with Thy Divine Light, may we sing about Thee and we in song, like the Mother of the Light to the face: Rejoice, Candle of the Divine Light, Bearing the Everlasting Light in Thy womb. Rejoice, Ray of the Clever Sun, who enlightened the whole world with the light of the Face of God. Rejoice, Heavenly Lamp, kindled on the earthly candlestick of the entire universe. Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, abundantly watered by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, Lightbringer Virgin, for the sake of the light of theology of God, today we all ascend. Rejoice, Chosen Bride of God, The whole world is already unspeakable joy now. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 12

Divine grace and joy will flourish today for the whole world, Most Pure One, on the luminous day of Your Annunciation, as for Thee for the sake of the day he is the ancient sorrow of the end and the beginning of the salvation of men: the Son of God, the Son of the Virgin appeared and the land of Eve was cursed for the sake of you, Virgin, Today the packs will be blessed. The cherub departs from the tree of life and the gates of paradise to the faithful are opened today, the whole world will be filled with joy, and the great Gabriel hedgehog rejoice at Thee, Virgin, cry from above. For this, heaven's sake, let it be worthy today, let the earth rejoice, let every breath and creature sing to God about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Thy Annunciation, singing all-joyful from the Archangel, to the Mother of God, we praise all the terrible, glorious and great sacrament of pure and virginal from the Spirit of Thy Holy Conception, we worship Thy Son, Christ our God incorruptly conceived from You, and we believe and confess from the bottom of our hearts, as in Divine conception after Thy Nativity, Thou art the Ever-Virgin. For this reason, together with Gabriel, let us bring You the titular voice of the Archangel: Rejoice, Graceful One, clothed with the Sun, shining with grace and glory throughout the entire universe. Rejoice, Blessed One, from the east of the sun to the west, praised and exalted throughout the heavens. Rejoice, great angelic surprise, who surprised Gabriel with the beauty of Her virginity. Rejoice, good joy to the whole world, fallen people have rejoiced with the joy of Thy Annunciation. Rejoice, humble Servant of the Lord, who brought down to earth by the height of the humility of His God. Rejoice, Merciful Mother of the Most High God, who led many sinners to Christ by Her Mother's intercession. Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Kontakion 13

Oh, all-chanted Paraclite Bride, Pure marriage that did not know the Virgin! Archangel with the beauty of Virginity, who surprised God the Word and the Flesh that was incorruptible today, our present reception of the all-joyful Annunciation from Gabriel, betrothed to Christ God in virginity, preserve everyone in purity and save everyone from troubles, so that You will be freed from eternal torment. Let us find heaven by you, where we all let us sing to God about You: Alleluia.

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

Prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

First prayer

Accept, O All-Powerful, Most Pure Lady, the Lady of the Mother of God, these honest gifts, to You only applied from us, unworthy of Your servants, chosen from all generations, who appeared above all creatures of heaven and earth. For the sake of You, the Lord of forces was with us, and by You the Son of God is known, and we are made worthy of His Holy Body and His Most Pure Blood. The same blessed art thou in the birth of generations, God-blessed, the most luminous cherubim and the most honest being of the Seraphim. And now, all-chanting Most Holy Theotokos, do not cease praying for us, unworthy of Thy servants, hedgehog to rid us of every advice of the evil one and from every situation: and we will remain intact from every poisonous admonition of the devil. But even to the end, by Thy prayers, not condemned, observe us: as if by Thy intercession and help we save glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship for everything in the Trinity to the One God and all to the Creator, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

Second prayer

To You, the Most Holy Mother of God, I am accursed, falling down, I pray: see, the Queen, as if I sin incessantly and anger Your Son and my God. And many times if I repent, I find myself a lie before God, and I repent trembling, so that the Lord will not strike me, and I create little packs every hour. Lead this, my Lady, Most Holy Theotokos, why don't you have mercy, why don't you strengthen me, and for the sake of it, don't give me always good things to do? Vesti ubo, O Lady, for it is by no means an imam in hatred, my evil deeds and with all my thoughts I love the law of my God. But we do not know, the Most Pure Lady, where I hate even more, I create by melting, and I transgress this. But do not allow, O Holy One, my will to be accomplished, it is not like it, but may the will of Thy Son and my God be in me, may it save me, and give me understanding, and give me the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that from now on I would cease to act badly, and so on. in the commands of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, all glory, honor, worship and greatness befitting Him with His Beginning Father and with His Most Holy and Good and Life-giving His Spirit, now and ever and ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer three

Oh, Most Holy, God-chosen Virgin, the Holy Comforter of the Spirit, the All-Immaculate Bride, the Divine Father, the Heavenly Daughter, Prevailing, in the midst of the thorns of this world, thus found, like the brightest krin with the kindness of virginity, shining, yes, to the Son of God, the Pure Mother of God, Not Divine! What will we reward you on the bright day of this Annunciation, did you surprise the Archangel Gabriel with the beauty of your immeasurable virginity, and from that you perceived inexpressible joy? What will we bring to Thee for all Thy consolations, Thou hast made glad in this day the whole world, visible and invisible, especially the ancient fallen human race? This is the day of our salvation, and a hedgehog from the age of the sacrament is a manifestation: now, the Word of God quietly descended from heaven, like a drop falling on the ground, and dwelt in Your God-gracious Virgin womb and fast the Flesh of our salvation for our sake. For this, for the sake of this day, the Angels rejoice in heaven and all creation rejoices and rejoices, celebrating the beginning of its freedom from the work of decay into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Now the female nature rejoices, Eve for the sake of the fallen, that, having obeyed the serpent, give birth to wives and uncontrollably bring death. You, Virgo, allowed the whole human race from the bitter work and honored the female nature with the freedom of Christ, you introduced true life to pure virginity, and for this, for the sake of your wife, virginity holds, you begin to conquer the enemy. Now Adam rejoices, seeing that on this bright day the first heavenly gospel will be fulfilled on You, as the seed of the Woman will erase the head of the serpent. With the same rejoicing now the whole human race, before You, Most Pure One, abolish this day the ancient disgust of God for man, God has brought you to us. For this sake, we see Thee now, as anciently Jacob, like the High Ladder, God descends to the ground and like the Bridge of the Great, who can erect packs from the earth to heaven. What will we repay Thee, Queen of heaven and earth, for all this, inimical joy, unspeakable, didst thou give to Thy fallen and erring people? All our sacrifices and offerings are worthless before the majesty of Thy good deeds. The only one is pleasing to You: “the heart is contrite and humble”, which both Your Son and our Lord “will not despise”. For this sake, we pray to Thee: fill us from the transcendent height of humility of Your tree with the ability to contain it, so that we will bring You on the all-holy day of Your Annunciation from Yours, in every matter of all business, not think high, but take it out in humility of spirit. With the primordial virtue of adornment, on the bright day of this holiday of Thy in meekness and purity of heart, with the Archangel Gabriel cry out to you: Rejoice, Blessed One, Rejoice, Delighted, Rejoice, Most Blessed, the Lord is with You and Thee with us forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion to the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos

Troparion, voice 4

This is the day of our salvation, and the hedgehog from the age of the sacrament is a manifestation: the Son of God, the Son of the Virgin, happens, and Gabriel, grace preaches the gospel. In the same way, we will cry out to the Theotokos: Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with you.

Kontakion, voice 8

To the chosen voivode, victorious, as if we will get rid of the evil, we will praise Ty, Your servant, the Mother of God; but as if it had an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ty: Rejoice, Unmarried Bride.

Exaltation

Archangel's voice crying Ty, Pure: Rejoice, Gracious One, the Lord is with You.

Zadostinik, voice 4

Evangelize the earth, great joy, praise Heaven, God's glory. Like the animate Kivot of God, but the hand of the nasty will never touch. But in the mouth of the faithful to the Mother of God, silently, the voice of the Angel singing, let them cry with joy: Rejoice, Blessed One, the Lord is with You.

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon "Akathist"

Akathist. The history of the emergence and veneration of the icon of the Virgin. Ancient and miraculous icons and modern images ...

Commemoration of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Akathistnaya": January 12/25

Akathist multipart icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, first half of the 19th century

Icon of the Mother of God "Akathist". History reference

Akathist is a form of church poetry, a hymn of praise in honor of Jesus Christ, the Mother of God or the saints. The Greek word akathist means "non-sedated singing," that is, a hymn that one does not sit while singing. The oldest is the Great Akathist to the Theotokos ("The Climbed Voevoda ..."), compiled on the occasion of the deliverance of Constantinople in 626 from the Persians and Avars through prayers before the icon of the Mother of God. There are several icons with the name "Akathist".

"Akathist" are often called icons, on the brands of which are depicted scenes from the akathists of the Most Holy Theotokos. In the central part of such images, the Arapet icon of the Mother of God (Arabian or "O All-singing Mother") was often placed, so some icon painters mistakenly began to call the Arapet icon "Akathist".

In the Balkans, the "Akathist" icon is widespread, which depicts the Most Holy Theotokos seated on a throne.

The State Historical Museum houses an icon with a complex religious and dogmatic plot, which is also called "Akathist". At the bottom of the icon are the words from the akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos: "Rejoice, for I was blameless for the Lamb in Thy womb. Rejoice, Lamb and Shepherd Mother. Rejoice!"

The day of the celebration is the same as that of "Akathistnaya" Hilendarskaya: January 25 (January 12, old style).

Valery Melnikov

Miraculous icons of the Most Holy Theotokos

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of the "Akathist" icon

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the Eternal King, for the salvation of the Christian family of Heaven and earth, the Queen, like our innocent Representative and all-powerful Intercessor, with love and tenderness we bring this akathist singing:

Ikos 1

To the angel of his heavenly life, who resembled a certain old man, in a seclusion on the holy mountain of Afonsty, he spends his life and in front of the icon of the Mother of God daily akathist singing with the words "Rejoice" to the one who ascends, sometimes a voice emanating from that icon: "Rejoice, you, old man of God! ". Listening to this wondrous voice, and the pious old man and I chant to the Lady of Heaven:

Rejoice, from the creation of the world by God in your Bride, destined for yourself.

Rejoice, in His holy temple you were brought up in unearthly purity.

Rejoice, Savior of the world foretold from the prophets.

Rejoice, you who have been rewarded with becoming the Matter of God.

Rejoice, having brought us the joy of deliverance from eternal death by the birth of His Most Glorious Son.

Rejoice, to be the Matter of the whole Christian kind by His Son, prepared.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the Most Holy Theotokos, as if the elder was embraced by a great horror, with a meek voice of the verb to him: Do not be afraid, both flew to your monastery, declare to the brethren and the abbot about each other, the essence is close. If anyone is weak in the spirit of patience, let him hide, until the temptation will pass, both those who seek suffering crowns, let them remain and, we receive a reward from the Lord, sing to Him in heaven: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

With his mind, it is impossible to comprehend the elder, like an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, in front of her he is an Akathist in a cell chitasha, by an unknown force was transferred to the gates of the monastery. Falling before the image with reverent prayer, the elder also appears with the most pure image in his arms to the abbot, chanting to the Pure Virgin:

Rejoice, protecting your child from the invasion of the enemy.

Rejoice, giving them your mercy tirelessly.

Rejoice, from the destruction of the eternal soul is our diversion.

Rejoice, preventing great troubles with a strong hand.

Rejoice, you who constantly care for our salvation.

Rejoice, for elevating the righteous souls to the kingdom of the heavens.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 3

Strengthened by the power from above and to Your all-merciful intercession with faith, our invincible Protector, twenty-six strong-minded monks, including the abbot himself, stayed in the monastery. The elder, for him, the heavenly revelation came, he was also bought with them, for them a comforter in the impending temptation, ceaselessly crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having the intention to convert Orthodox Christians to Catholicism, they came to the monastery and came to the tower, in which the courageous monks stayed, having begun, with flattering exhortations to persuade them to renounce Orthodoxy, sweat. Exhorting them to recognize the Pope as the head of the ecumenical church, the Latins, for this, are the champion of Orthodoxy, promises of all mercy. How faithful the sons of their Orthodox Church remain adamant, and I pray before the icon of the Mother of God:

Rejoice, from the Latins our unsuspecting Defense.

Rejoice, in the Orthodox faith our invincible Strengthening. Rejoice, from heresies and false teachings our strong Fencing.

Rejoice, our sweet Consolation in grave troubles.

Rejoice, in the Kingdom of God, our wise Leader.

Rejoice, our merciful Intercessor before the Lord.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 4

With a storm of hatred for the faith of Orthodox obsession, of Orthodoxy, foil the tower with hustle and wood, and without hesitation, ignite it. In a fiery prayer to the Lord, having given thanks, as if I were honored to accept the martyrdom of the bright crowns, the monks will go to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing Thy mercy, the Mother of God, through Thy miraculous icon revealed, Thou hast foreshadowed the elder about disaster, faithful joy, as Thy icon was also found safe under the ruins of the monastery. We, however, marvel at such great Thy mercy, crying to Ti:

Rejoice, for you have appeared in your icon for joy.

Rejoice, for with that icon you have exuded miracles.

Rejoice, by you we are strengthened in virtue.

Rejoice, we boast of your intercession before the infidels.

Rejoice, for we are magnifying you before the whole world.

Rejoice, in You we fully trust.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 5

Thy icon appears like a God-given star, Ever-ever to Mary, to comfort and strengthen the brethren of the Zograf monastery, in front of her the lamp flickers inextinguishable. The monks during the Liturgy proclaim akathist singing before her, which is why it is called "Akathist" byst. And having cognized the power shown by You in it, they offer a song of thanksgiving to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having shown great love for people, You, like a gentle and caring Mother, have revealed another Icon of Yours called "Hilendarskaya", even in Afonsty Hilendarstay monastery, where Your icons "Mammal" and "Popskaya" are. For such Thy concern for Thy people, we praise Thee:

Rejoice, Guide of the pious ascetics to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rejoice, leading the monks of the desert-loving to the Heavenly Jerusalem.

Rejoice, you filled Mount Athos with a fragrance.

Rejoice, having shown Your favor to the monastery of Hilendarstay.

Rejoice, quick healing of mental and bodily illnesses with Thy icon.

Rejoice, who gave Thy icon as a pledge of Thy mercy.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Akathist multi-part icon of the Most Holy Theotokos with the central hallmarks "Praise of the Virgin" and "Intercession", circa 1800

Kontakion 6

The Church of Christ preaches Thy miracles, Mother of God, especially through Thy icons pour out streams of mercies and generosity to all those in need and demanding Thy help. For this sake, I glorify Thee, Thy Son and our God with a cry: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Raise your icon to us, ever before, by a new miracle from her, expired, when the iconostasis was kindled through the negligence of the ecclesiarch, who was in the cathedral church and in it was your miraculous icon. And even if the iconostasis almost completely burnt to ashes, both your holy image, Bogomati, will not suffer from the fire, remaining unharmed to the consolation of believers singing Ti:

Rejoice, for you made your honest icon unburned into fires.

Rejoice, for you have destroyed the fiery power by the power of the Divine.

Rejoice, your miraculous icons, like the stars in the land of Athos that multiplied.

Rejoice, having sanctified the whole world with Your icons.

Rejoice, by the outpouring of Thy icons, Thy mercy is showing us to us.

Rejoice, delightfully shining with grace and glory of miracles.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 7

Although Christ the Man-lover will show His love for people, redeemed by His Honest Blood, a gift to You, His Mother, to the Christian race for protection and protection. Do not deprive us of your warm intercession, glorifying your glorious name and worshiping your miraculous image, calling your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Thy Akathist icon, the Most Holy Theotokos, will reveal a new and wonderful miracle from her, a revelation to Saint Sava of Serbia about a treasure like that near his holy monastery. Having found this treasure, the elder will make the abode more comfortable, glorifying his wonderful Help: Rejoice, in our needs you will soon help.

Rejoice, for the well-being of the monasteries you generously send funds.

Rejoice, for you do not leave the holy monastery under your care.

Rejoice, always filling what is missing in them.

Rejoice, for calling the faithful to the prayer.

Rejoice, you tirelessly helping them to strive in piety.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 8

We see a strange miracle about You, Bogomati, You will give an ambulance to the faithful from the miraculous icon. For this, the monks of the Hilendar monastery, magnifying the icon of Thy Akathist even to the Hearing One, offer thanks to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

The whole world is embraced by Thy love, Ever since, in Thy icon ever adored, the whole heavenly world flows around. You, like Thy Son, do not want the death of a sinner, but a hedgehog to turn and live for him to be. For such Thy mercy, we cry out to Thee:

Rejoice, temporarily punishing and ever merciful.

Rejoice, teaching us true repentance.

Rejoice, for you do not leave us in your earthly lot.

Rejoice, joyfully meeting us in the heavenly abodes.

Rejoice, who admonishes us with the truth of salvation.

Rejoice, for keeping us from the path of destruction.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 9

All mercies and bounties of the Giver, our hearts, the Most Holy Theotokos, constantly praise Thee. You wake us as an Intercessor to Thy Son on the day of the Last Judgment, remembering then sinful prayers and honoring God to petition: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The vetiya of many messages will not be able to adequately praise Your sweet face, below explain the power of Your miracles for every benefit of man, we praise Thee with praise:

Rejoice, revealing the secrets of God's will to us.

Rejoice, mercifully softening His righteous anger.

Rejoice, enlightening us with the rays of Her miracles.

Rejoice, for covering the widows and orphans with Your covering.

Rejoice, bright divine beauty.

Rejoice, all-wise kindness of God-wise.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 10

Seeking salvation, we resort to Thy gracious intercession, Merciful Mother, and we honor Thy miraculous icons with reverence and faith. The same, remembering your innumerable miracles, cry out to Almighty God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Wall invincible to all people Thou art, Holy Virgin. You wipe our tears, giving peace to our confused souls. You do not leave us in the times of dashing trials, strengthening our spiritual and physical strength with Your grace. For this sake, hear us calling Ti:

Rejoice, for she does not leave us on earth.

Rejoice, extending the helping hand to all who call upon Thee.

Rejoice, for you who call you the Matter of God constantly helping.

Rejoice, in troubles that find us in trouble, you strengthen us.

Rejoice, for everything is possible for you to show us.

Rejoice, who shows us the way to salvation.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 11

We offer the all-tender singing before Thy icons to Thy servant, the Mother of God. Do not despise us, O All-Merciful Lady, but be well-obedient to us, worshiping Your Divine Image with faith and reverence, and praising Your Son with a God-red song: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of Thy miracles, Virgin Mary, you enlighten our souls with light, seeking them out of the perilous darkness. We honor Thee with love, like the Mother of the Son of God and the Christian clan, crying to Ty:

Rejoice, for the Lord is with You and You are with us.

Rejoice, as Thy Holy Protection spread over us.

Rejoice, for you abide incorruptible to the Burning Bush.

Rejoice, as the Life-giving Source thirst for eternal truth in people, satisfy.

Rejoice, for the Fading Color of our souls fulfills with a fragrance.

Rejoice, for the Unbreakable Wall protects us from the storms of everyday life.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 12

Divine grace is evident in Thy miraculous icons, which abides, do not take away from us, Holy Virgin, for our sins and iniquities. Do not leave us with Your miraculous intercession, and at the Last Judgment of Your Son, forgive us from the Lord, so that in the glory of the ineffable we will see Christ our God and sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing songs of praise and thanksgiving to You, O All-Singing Virgin, we praise you all, like a firm Representative for us, sinners, and worship You with love, praying for us before the Lord, we believe and hope, as if we ask Him for salvation and eternal life, crying Ti sice:

Rejoice, having united God and man.

Rejoice, thou who hast arranged human salvation.

Rejoice, adorning the flowers of the faithful.

Rejoice, covering them with your robe with motherly love.

Rejoice, protecting you from domestic warfare and enmity with the world.

Rejoice, always helping us with good intentions.

Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who gives us spiritual joy endlessly.

Kontakion 13

O All-chanting Mother, Heavenly Queen and Lady, Virgin Mary, having mercifully accepted this akathist singing, save us from all misfortune, illness and sudden death, and as if the elder of God had no time to "Rejoice!" Thou cried out, so cry to us: "Rejoice, you too, children of God!" crying out to Thy Son and our God: Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times. Then Ikos 1 and Kontakion 1.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her "Akathist" icon

Oh, the Most Splendid and Highest of all creatures, the Queen and the Mother of God, the Heavenly Tsar of Christ our God, Mother, we bow down and worship You before your holy and most honorable icon, her wondrous and glorious miracles done! We humbly pray to Thee, the omnipotent of our family, the Intercessor, hear us and surprise us with the abundance of Your mercy, and fulfill our petitions, brought to You, like a good Quick-to-hearted one. By the grace of Thy soul, sanctify our soul and do not take away Thy cover from us; we will always remain under it, as if by the Wall of Indestructible Protection we will remain from all troubles and misfortunes, from every enemy and adversary, from all the evil intrigues of the enemy who ever find us. Fill our souls with the fragrance of Your immaculate soul, let our hearts rejoice, for there is no one in this world that is dearer and more beautiful to You, O Most Holy Virgin! You are our Wealth, You are our Treasure, You are our Hope and our Protection! To You, the One in our sorrows, we flow and from You, the One, to receive comfort with tea. O All-chanting Virgin Theotokos, do not cease to pray for us, unworthy of Thy servants, who glorify Thee and honor, and have hope in Thee, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

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Unlike most akathists, who appeared mainly in the 19th-20th centuries, the akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, Hail, the Unmarried Bride is one of the most ancient. According to legend, this is the first canonical akathist accepted in the Orthodox Church for execution, and this spelling is associated with the miraculous cases of the liberation of Constantinople from an enemy siege. Thanks to such a historical link, the researchers were able to accurately determine the time of the writing of the Theotokos Akathist Bride Unmarried - he was born in the IX century.

Akathist Hail, Unbride Bride: Praise of the Most Holy Theotokos

The event, thanks to which the akathist was first read to the Unmarried Bride, took place in 860. We are talking about the siege of Constantinople by the troops of the Persians and Scythians. The inhabitants of the doomed city prayed all night in the Blachernae temple, asking the Most Pure Virgin to save them from mortal danger, and a miracle happened - on the same night a storm arose at the sea, destroying most of the enemy ships. The surviving soldiers retreated, and the believing population of Constantinople spent the rest of the night in the church, where the Christian akathist of the Mother of God was sounded for the first time. Hail, Bride of the Unknown.

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As history testifies, in honor of the miraculous liberation, it was decided to read the akathist Bride the Bride every year. At first, it was a local holiday, celebrated in the Blachernae Church - the place where the Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos was kept, but with the spread of Christianity it was included in the liturgical books of all local churches.

Today the akathist is sung to the Theotokos, the Bride, on the fifth Saturday of Great Lent. The expression "Unmarried Bride" refers to the wonderful nature of Mary, who, as a married Woman, kept the virgin integrity.

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To the chosen Voevoda, victorious, as if we will get rid of the wicked, we will praise Thy Rabbi, the Mother of God; but as if it had an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ty: Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

The representative angel from heaven was sent quickly to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice You are incarnate in vain, Lord, horrified and standing, this is the call to Her: Rejoice, Her joy will shine; Rejoice, Her oath will disappear. Rejoice, proclamation of the fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of Eve's tears. Rejoice, unassailable height; Rejoice, deeply unseen and angelic eyes. Rejoice, for thou art the Tsare's seat; Rejoice, for wear the Whole Wearer. Rejoice, Star that reveals the Sun; rejoice, womb of Divine incarnation. Rejoice, the creature is renewing itself; Rejoice, we also worship the Creator. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Seeing the Holy One in purity, speaks to Gabriel insolently: the glorious of your voice is unacceptable to my soul: seedless for conception, Christmas is kako verb, the call is: Alleluia.

Misunderstood mind, understand Virgo seekers, cry out to the servant: I am clean from my side, How can a son be born powerfully, rtsy Mi? He spoke to Neyzha with fear, which he called her: Rejoice, advice of the inexpressible Mystery; Rejoice, silence of those asking for faith. Rejoice, the beginning of Christ's miracles; Rejoice, His commands are of prime importance. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, God is even from below; Rejoice, bridge, lead beings from earth to heaven. Rejoice, a verbose miracle of angels; Rejoice, devils, a miserable defeat. Rejoice, O thou who gave birth to the ineffable Light; Rejoice, the hedgehog, neither one who taught. Rejoice, you surpassing the mind of the wise; Rejoice, illuminating meanings of the faithful. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

The power of the Vyshnyago autumn then to conception is Poorly skillful, and the fruitful Toy is false, like a village showing sweet salvation to everyone who wants to reap, always petit the sitse: Alleluia.

Have a Blessed Virgin in the womb, east to Elisabeth: the baby is abie, knowing this kissing, rejoicing, and playing like songs crying out to the Mother of God: Rejoice, unfading branches; Rejoice, Immortal acquisition of the Fruit. Rejoice, you who do the Worker of the Man-lover; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Gardener of our life. Rejoice, cornfield, growing the gobzovanie of bounty; rejoice, meal bearing the abundance of purification. Rejoice, for the food paradise is flourishing; Rejoice, as you prepare a haven for souls. Rejoice, pleasant prayer censer; rejoice, purification of the whole world. Rejoice, God's favor to mortals; Rejoice, mortals to God boldness. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

With a storm inside, having thoughts of suspicion, chaste Joseph, be hesitant to You in vain, unmarried, and thinking of marriage stolen, Immaculate; having led away Your conception from the Holy Spirit, speech: Alleluia.

Hearing the shepherd of the Angels singing the fleshly coming of Christ, and now as if they see the Shepherd, as if the lamb is blameless, in the womb of Mary, she died, Yuzhe singing deciding: Hail, Lamb and Shepherd Mother; Rejoice, the court of the verbal sheep. Rejoice, torment of invisible enemies; Rejoice, opening of the heavenly doors. Rejoice, for the heavenly ones rejoice over the earthly; Rejoice, for the earthly ones are merry with the heavenly ones. Rejoice, silent mouth of the apostles; Rejoice, invincible insolence of passion-bearers. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; rejoice, knowledge of light grace. Rejoice, Hell be naked with it; Rejoice, with her likewise put on glory. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

The divine star saw the magic, that followed the dawn, and like a lamp holding that strong King's experience, and reached the Incomprehensible, rejoicing, it is crying to Him: Alleluia.

Seeing the youths of the Chaldees on the hand of the Devich, Who created Him with the hands of men, and the Lord who understands Him, even if the servant's sight is pleasant, sweeping with the gifts to serve Him, and cry out the Blessed One: Rejoice, Stars of the imminent Mother; Rejoice, the dawn of the mysterious day. Rejoice, you extinguished the delights of the cave; Rejoice, enlightening Trinity mysteries. Rejoice, sweeping away the inhuman tormentor from the authorities; Rejoice, you who showed Christ to the Lord Lover of Man. Rejoice, deliverer of barbarous service; Rejoice, you who take away things from time. Rejoice, you extinguished the fire; Rejoice, changing the flame of passions. Rejoice, faithful teacher of chastity; Rejoice, joy of all kinds. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

The preachers of God-bearing, formerly magic, returned to Babylon, having passed away Your prophecy, and preaching Thee Christ to everyone, leaving Herod as a bueslovna, not leading a petition: Alleluia.

Shining the enlightenment of truth in Egypt, Thou hast drove away the darkness: His idols, Savior, who cannot endure Thy fortress, have fallen, and these have been delivered crying to the Theotokos: Rejoice, correction of men; rejoice, fall of demons. Rejoice, you have trampled on the charms of the state; Rejoice, you denounced idols' flattery. Rejoice, sea that drowned the mental pharaoh; rejoice, stone that gave drink to the thirsty for life. Rejoice, pillar of fire, instruct those in the darkness; Rejoice, covering the world, widening the clouds. Rejoice, food, receiver of manna; rejoice, holy servant of sweets. Rejoice, land of promise; Rejoice, honey and milk flow from the slack. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Wanting Simeon from the present age to be exalted, you were like a baby, but you also knew God, perfect. The same will be surprised by Your ineffable wisdom, the call: Alleluia.

A new display of creature, the Creator appeared to us from Him who was from Him, from seedless vegetation of the womb, and preserving Yu, as if it were incorruptible, but seeing a miracle, let us sing to Yu, cryingly: Rejoice, flower of incorruption; Rejoice, the crown of abstinence. Rejoice, resurrection image shining; Rejoice, revealing the angelic life. Rejoice, fruitful tree, faithful feed on worthless; Rejoice, tree of blessing, for they are covered with many. Rejoice, bearing the Deliverer in the womb to the captives; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Guide to the lost. Rejoice, pleading of the righteous judge; rejoice, forgiveness of many sins. Rejoice, clothing of the naked of boldness; rejoice, love, overcoming all desire. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Having seen a strange Christmas, let us leave the world, the mind is made to heaven: for this reason, for the sake of the high God, a humble man appears on earth, although he is attracted to the height of That crying: Alleluia.

All be in the lower and higher, do not step aside the indescribable Word: the descent is Divine, but the local transit is not, and Christmas is from, hearing this: Rejoice, God is an incapable repository; rejoice, honest mystery of the door. Rejoice, unfaithful hearing; Rejoice, known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, holy chariot of Jehovah to Cherubimech; rejoice, glorious settlement of the Existing on Seraphimekh. Rejoice, you disgusting gathering in identity; Rejoice, you who combined virginity and Christmas. Rejoice, by her own solution the crime; Rejoice, Paradise is opened by her. Rejoice, the key of the Kingdom of Christ; rejoice, hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Every angelic nature will be amazed at your great deed of incarnation; unapproachable, like God, seeing to all the close-minded Man, sprinkling to us, hearing from everyone: Alleluia.

Vetiya many-blessed, as if we see the mute fish about You, the Mother of God, they are perplexed to speak, the hedgehog also the Virgin abides, and you were able to give birth. We, marveling at the sacrament, faithfully cry: Rejoice, companion of the wisdom of God, rejoice, His providence is a treasure. Rejoice, you who are unwise and unwise; Rejoice, cunning, wordless denouncing. Rejoice, for you are in the possession of the extortionist; Rejoice, for the fabulists have perished. Rejoice, you tearing apart weaving of Athenian; Rejoice, you who do the fishery. Rejoice, extracting from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, enlightening many in the mind. Rejoice, the ship of those who want to be saved; rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

To save the world, Like all the Beautifier, to this self-promised came, and this Shepherd, like God, for our sake, a man appeared for us: having called like such a call, as if God hears: Alleluia.

Thou art the wall for the virgins, the Virgin, the Virgin, and for all those who come running to you: for the Creator, the Creator, establish Thee, the Most Pure One, dwell in Thy womb, and teach you all to invite: Rejoice, pillar of virginity; rejoice, door of salvation. Rejoice, head of the mental edification; rejoice, giver of Divine goodness. Rejoice, you have renewed you, conceiving coldly; rejoice, you have punished those who are covered with intelligence. Rejoice, preventing the corruption of meanings; Rejoice, giving birth to the Sower of purity. Rejoice, devil of seedless discontent; Rejoice, thou who didst combine the faithful of the Lord. Rejoice, good maidens, young mother; Rejoice, daughter-dye of the souls of the saints. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

All singing is conquered, reaching out to the multitude of your many bounties: if we offer songs equal to the sand, if we bring Ti, the Holy King, we do nothing with dignity, even if you gave to us crying to you: Alleluia.

The light-receiving light that appears in the darkness, we see the Holy Virgin, the incorporeal fire, burning the Divine, guides to the Divine mind the whole, enlightening mind with the dawn, revered by the title, this: Rejoice, ray of the intelligent Sun; rejoice, luminary of the imminent Light. Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, for fearful enemies are thunder. Rejoice, for your enlightenment shines with abundant light; Rejoice, for you are a flowing river. Rejoice, painting the image of the font; rejoice, you take away sinful filth. Rejoice, bathhouse, washing your conscience; rejoice, more often, drawing joy. Rejoice, smell of Christ's fragrance; rejoice, belly of secret joy. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

The grace of giving delight, the debts of the ancients, of all debts The Resolver by man, having come with Himself to those who departed of That grace, and having torn the handwriting, hears from all the faces: Alleluia.

Singing Thy Christmas, we praise Thy all, like an animated temple, the Mother of God: in Thy womb, the Lord contains all the hand, sanctify, glorify and teach everyone to cry out to You: Rejoice, village of God and the Word; rejoice, great holy of holies. Rejoice, ark, gilded by the Spirit; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of the belly. Rejoice, honorable wedding of pious people; Rejoice, honest praise of the reverent priests. Rejoice, unshakable pillar of the church; rejoice, unbreakable wall of the kingdom. Rejoice, victories will rise up by him; rejoice, enemies are falling down. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Oh, all-chanted Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Holy Word! Receive the present offering, save everyone from all misfortunes, and future torments, who cry out for You: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

/ This Kondak is read three times, then Ikos 1st and Kondak 1st /

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Oh, Most Holy Lady, the Lady of the Theotokos, Thou art above all the Angel and the Archangel, and the most honest of all creatures, the helper of the offended, hopeless hope, the poor intercessor, the sad consolation, the hungry for the nurse, the naked garment, the sick healing, the sinful salvation, the Christians help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Mother of God, by Thy mercy, save and have mercy on the Most Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, Most Reverend Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops and all priestly and monastic order, and all Orthodox Christians with Your honest robe; and pray, O Lord, from Thee without the seed of the incarnate Christ of our God, that He gird us with His power from above, against our invisible and visible enemies. Oh, All-Merciful Lady Lady Theotokos! Raise us out of the depths of sin and deliver us from gladness, destruction, cowardice and flood, from fire and sword, from finding aliens and internecine warfare, and from vain death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from pernicious winds, and from deadly ulcers, and from . Grant, Lady, peace and health to Thy servant, to all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their minds, and the eyes of the heart, to salvation; and you are honored, your sinful servants, of the kingdom of your Son, Christ our God; as if His kingdom is blessed and glorified, with His Beginning Father, and with the Most Holy, and Good, and His Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

The Orthodox text of the prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos

Oh, Blessed Virgin Mother of the Lord, Queen of Heaven and Earth! Take in the painful sighing of our soul, look down from the height of Thy saint on us, who worship Thy most pure image with faith and love. We are immersed in sins and overwhelmed by sorrows, looking at Your image, as if you live with us, we offer our humble prayers. Imams are not for any other help, or another intercession, or consolation, only for You, oh, and burdened. Help us the weak, satisfy our grief, guide us on the right path, the erring ones, heal and save the hopeless, grant us the rest of our life in peace and silence, give us a Christian end, and at the terrible judgment of Thy Son, appear to us the merciful Intercessor, yes always we sing, we glorify and glorify Thee, like the good Intercessor of the Christian race, with all who have pleased God. Amen.

Among the many prayers used by Orthodox Christians to appeal to the Divine Forces, many often choose akathists. This is a special chant, the text of which fills the soul with warmth, joy and God's love. That is why their reading is so fond of believers. The most ancient and famous of all the texts is the akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos "The Climbed Voyevoda".

What is akathist

Translated from Greek, the term itself means singing, during which one does not sit. In form, it is a grateful and laudatory appeal to the Lord God, His Most Holy Mother or some saint.

Interesting. The first of the written canonical akathists was precisely the text of The Climbed Voevoda, addressed to the Most Holy Mother of God.

Akathist of the Mother of God in front of her icon

It was on the basis of this laudatory appeal to the Mother of God that over time other songs began to be composed, already addressed to the Lord God himself and to his saints. It was in Russia that the reading of akathists won particular love - our people eagerly absorbed the joy that emanated from these texts. It is noteworthy that during the persecution of the church, when it was impossible to get any church literature, collections of akathists were copied by Orthodox Christians by hand and were carefully kept.

What Orthodoxy says:

By its structure, an akathist is a large work, consisting of more than 20 parts - kontakion (short introductory stanzas) and ikos (longer and more detailed texts). Each song of praise has its own refrain, which is constantly repeated. In the address to the Most Holy Theotokos, this is the kontakion "Victory for the Climbed Voevoda ...", according to the first line of which the whole chant was named.

The meaning of this song is divided into two parts:

• narrative-historical, which tells about the birth of Jesus Christ;
• moralizing, which praises the Mother of God and her greatness.

Important. It is the laudatory singing of "The Climbed Voevoda" that enters the liturgical circle and is read at the service of Great Lent.

Any other akathists are not part of the Liturgy, but are read only at prayer services. Naturally, very often Orthodox Christians read these texts at home, in personal prayer.

How and in what cases to read the akathist to the "Climbed Voevoda"

As already mentioned, this text of praise is read once a year at the Liturgy of Great Lent. Every Orthodox Christian can visit his church on this day and stand at the service. In addition, custom-made prayers with the reading of akathists are practiced, which can be ordered in churches. Of course, having ordered a service, it is highly desirable to be present in person.

In addition to church reading, the text can be read at home. Usually, for this, a blessing is taken from a confessor or parish priest, who will also tell you how many days you need to read. Akathists can be read both once (for example, on the day of the corresponding holiday) or for a long time (for example, 40 days). They resort to prolonged reading when there is any special need or request with which they turn to the Mother of God.

Icon "Climbed Victory Voivode"

Important. It is completely unacceptable to treat the appeal to the Mother of God as a conspiracy or magical ritual.

Also, do not forget that purely mechanical proofreading of the text does not bring any spiritual benefit to a person. Prayer will only be heard and fulfilled by the Lord God when it comes from a pure heart and with sincere faith. To do this, you must try to correct your life in accordance with the Commandments of God and Christian doctrine.

About other akathists to the Mother of God:

As for the circumstances in which the praise of the Most Holy Theotokos "The Climbed Voevoda" is read, they can be practically anything. With any misfortune, difficult life circumstances, sorrow, you can turn to the Virgin Mary. Do not forget about the opposite - having received a request or a blessing through prayer to the Lord and His Mother, you can read the sacred text with gratitude.

Akathist text

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

Seeing the Holy One in purity, speaks to Gabriel insolently: the glorious of your voice is unacceptable to my soul: seedless for conception, Christmas is kako verb, the call is: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Misunderstood mind, understand Virgo seekers, cry out to the servant: I am clean from my side, How can a son be born powerfully, rtsy Mi? He spoke to Neyzha with fear, which he called her: Rejoice, advice of the inexpressible Mystery; Rejoice, silence of those asking for faith. Rejoice, the beginning of Christ's miracles; Rejoice, His commands are of prime importance. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, God is even from below; Rejoice, bridge, lead beings from earth to heaven. Rejoice, a verbose miracle of angels; Rejoice, devils, a miserable defeat. Rejoice, O thou who gave birth to the ineffable Light; Rejoice, the hedgehog, neither one who taught. Rejoice, you surpassing the mind of the wise; Rejoice, illuminating meanings of the faithful. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Vyshnyago autumn then to conception is Poorly skillful, and the fruitful Toy is false, like a village showing sweet salvation to everyone who wants to reap, always petit the sitse: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Have a Blessed Virgin in the womb, east to Elisabeth: the baby is abie, knowing this kissing, rejoicing, and playing like songs crying out to the Mother of God: Rejoice, unfading branches; Rejoice, Immortal acquisition of the Fruit. Rejoice, you who do the Worker of the Man-lover; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Gardener of our life. Rejoice, cornfield, growing the gobzovanie of bounty; rejoice, meal bearing the abundance of purification. Rejoice, for the food paradise is flourishing; Rejoice, as you prepare a haven for souls. Rejoice, pleasant prayer censer; rejoice, purification of the whole world. Rejoice, God's favor to mortals; Rejoice, mortals to God boldness. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 4

With a storm inside, having thoughts of suspicion, chaste Joseph, be hesitant to You in vain, unmarried, and thinking of marriage stolen, Immaculate; having led away Your conception from the Holy Spirit, speech: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the shepherd of the Angels singing the fleshly coming of Christ, and now as if they see the Shepherd, as if the lamb is blameless, in the womb of Mary, she died, Yuzhe singing deciding: Hail, Lamb and Shepherd Mother; Rejoice, the court of the verbal sheep. Rejoice, torment of invisible enemies; Rejoice, opening of the heavenly doors. Rejoice, for the heavenly ones rejoice over the earthly; Rejoice, for the earthly ones are merry with the heavenly ones. Rejoice, silent mouth of the apostles; Rejoice, invincible insolence of passion-bearers. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; rejoice, knowledge of light grace. Rejoice, Hell be naked with it; Rejoice, with her likewise put on glory. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 5

The divine star saw the magic, that followed the dawn, and like a lamp holding that strong King's experience, and reached the Incomprehensible, rejoicing, it is crying to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the youths of the Chaldees on the hand of the Devich, Who created Him with the hands of men, and the Lord who understands Him, even if the servant's sight is pleasant, sweeping with the gifts to serve Him, and cry out the Blessed One: Rejoice, Stars of the imminent Mother; Rejoice, the dawn of the mysterious day. Rejoice, you extinguished the delights of the cave; Rejoice, enlightening Trinity mysteries. Rejoice, sweeping away the inhuman tormentor from the authorities; Rejoice, you who showed Christ to the Lord Lover of Man. Rejoice, deliverer of barbarous service; Rejoice, you who take away things from time. Rejoice, you extinguished the fire; Rejoice, changing the flame of passions. Rejoice, faithful teacher of chastity; Rejoice, joy of all kinds. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 6

The preachers of God-bearing, formerly magic, returned to Babylon, having passed away Your prophecy, and preaching Thee Christ to everyone, leaving Herod as a bueslovna, not leading a petition: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Shining the enlightenment of truth in Egypt, Thou hast drove away the darkness: His idols, Savior, who cannot endure Thy fortress, have fallen, and these have been delivered crying to the Theotokos: Rejoice, correction of men; rejoice, fall of demons. Rejoice, you have trampled on the charms of the state; Rejoice, you denounced idols' flattery. Rejoice, sea that drowned the mental pharaoh; rejoice, stone that gave drink to the thirsty for life. Rejoice, pillar of fire, instruct those in the darkness; Rejoice, covering the world, widening the clouds. Rejoice, food, receiver of manna; rejoice, holy servant of sweets. Rejoice, land of promise; Rejoice, honey and milk flow from the slack. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 7

Wanting Simeon from the present age to be exalted, you were like a baby, but you also knew God, perfect. The same will be surprised by Your ineffable wisdom, the call: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new display of creature, the Creator appeared to us from Him who was from Him, from seedless vegetation of the womb, and preserving Yu, as if it were incorruptible, but seeing a miracle, let us sing to Yu, cryingly: Rejoice, flower of incorruption; Rejoice, the crown of abstinence. Rejoice, resurrection image shining; Rejoice, revealing the angelic life. Rejoice, fruitful tree, faithful feed on worthless; Rejoice, tree of blessing, for they are covered with many. Rejoice, bearing the Deliverer in the womb to the captives; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Guide to the lost. Rejoice, pleading of the righteous judge; rejoice, forgiveness of many sins. Rejoice, clothing of the naked of boldness; rejoice, love, overcoming all desire. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 8

Having seen a strange Christmas, let us leave the world, the mind is made to heaven: for this reason, for the sake of the high God, a humble man appears on earth, although he is attracted to the height of That crying: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All be in the lower and higher, do not step aside the indescribable Word: the descent is Divine, but the local transit is not, and the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, hearing this: Rejoice, God is an incapable container; rejoice, honest mystery of the door. Rejoice, unfaithful hearing; Rejoice, known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, holy chariot of Jehovah to Cherubimech; rejoice, glorious settlement of the Sushchago on Seraphimekh. Rejoice, you disgusting gathering in identity; Rejoice, you who combined virginity and Christmas. Rejoice, by her own solution the crime; Rejoice, Paradise is opened by her. Rejoice, the key of the Kingdom of Christ; rejoice, hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature will be amazed at your great deed of incarnation; unapproachable, like God, seeing to all the close-minded Man, sprinkling to us, hearing from everyone: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Vetiya many-blessed, as if we see the mute fish about You, the Mother of God, they are perplexed to speak, the hedgehog also the Virgin abides, and you were able to give birth. We, marveling at the sacrament, faithfully cry: Rejoice, companion of the wisdom of God, rejoice, His providence is a treasure. Rejoice, you who are unwise and unwise; Rejoice, cunning, wordless denouncing. Rejoice, for you are in the possession of the extortionist; Rejoice, for the fabulists have perished. Rejoice, you tearing apart weaving of Athenian; Rejoice, you who do the fishery. Rejoice, extracting from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, enlightening many in the mind. Rejoice, the ship of those who want to be saved; rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 10

To save the world, Like all the Beautifier, to this self-promised came, and this Shepherd, like God, for our sake, a man appeared for us: having called like such a call, as if God hears: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Thou art the wall for the virgins, the Virgin, the Virgin, and for all those who come running to you: for the Creator, the Creator, establish Thee, the Most Pure One, dwell in Thy womb, and teach you all to invite: Rejoice, pillar of virginity; rejoice, door of salvation. Rejoice, head of the mental edification; rejoice, giver of Divine goodness. Rejoice, you have renewed you, conceiving coldly; rejoice, you have punished those who are covered with intelligence. Rejoice, preventing the corruption of meanings; Rejoice, giving birth to the Sower of purity. Rejoice, devil of seedless discontent; Rejoice, thou who didst combine the faithful of the Lord. Rejoice, good maidens, young mother; Rejoice, daughter-dye of the souls of the saints. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 11

All singing is conquered, reaching out to the multitude of your many bounties: if we offer songs equal to the sand, if we bring Ti, the Holy King, we do nothing with dignity, even if you gave to us crying to you: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light-receiving light that appears in the darkness, we see the Holy Virgin, the incorporeal fire, burning the Divine, guides to the Divine mind the whole, enlightening mind with the dawn, revered by the title, this: Rejoice, ray of the intelligent Sun; rejoice, luminary of the imminent Light. Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, for fearful enemies are thunder. Rejoice, for your enlightenment shines with abundant light; Rejoice, for you are a flowing river. Rejoice, painting the image of the font; rejoice, you take away sinful filth. Rejoice, bathhouse, washing your conscience; rejoice, more often, drawing joy. Rejoice, smell of Christ's fragrance; rejoice, belly of secret joy. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 12

The grace of giving delight, the debts of the ancients, of all debts The Resolver by man, having come with Himself to those who departed of That grace, and having torn the handwriting, hears from all the faces: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy Christmas, we praise Thy all, like an animated temple, the Mother of God: in Thy womb, the Lord contains all the hand, sanctify, glorify and teach everyone to cry out to You: Rejoice, village of God and the Word; rejoice, great holy of holies. Rejoice, ark, gilded by the Spirit; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of the belly. Rejoice, honorable wedding of pious people; Rejoice, honest praise of the reverent priests. Rejoice, unshakable pillar of the church; rejoice, unbreakable wall of the kingdom. Rejoice, victories will rise up by him; rejoice, enemies are falling down. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 13

Oh, all-chanted Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Holy Word! Receive the present offering, save everyone from all misfortunes, and future torments, who cry out for You: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (Kondak is read three times)

Ikos 14

The representative angel from heaven was sent quickly to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice You are incarnate in vain, O Lord, terrified and standing, this is the call to Her: Rejoice, Her joy will shine; Rejoice, Her oath will disappear. Rejoice, proclamation of the fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of Eve's tears. Rejoice, the height of human thoughts that cannot be reached; Rejoice, deeply unseen and angelic eyes. Rejoice, for you are the Tsare's seat; Rejoice, for wear the Whole Wearer. Rejoice, Star that reveals the Sun; rejoice, womb of the Divine incarnation. Rejoice, the creature is renewing itself; Rejoice, we also worship the Creator. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 14

To the chosen Voevoda, victorious, as if we will get rid of the wicked, we will praise Thy Rabbi, the Mother of God; but as if it had an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ty: Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos

Oh, Most Holy Lady, the Lady of the Theotokos, Thou art above all the Angel and the Archangel, and the most honest of all creatures, the helper of the offended, hopeless hope, the poor intercessor, the sad consolation, the hungry for the nurse, the naked garment, the sick healing, the sinful salvation, the Christians help and intercession.

Oh, All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Mother of God, by Thy mercy, save and have mercy on the Most Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, Most Reverend Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops and all priestly and monastic order, and all Orthodox Christians with Your honest robe; and pray, O Lord, from Thee without the seed of the incarnate Christ of our God, that He gird us with His power from above, against our invisible and visible enemies.

Oh, All-Merciful Lady Lady Theotokos! Raise us from the depths of sin and deliver us from gladness, destruction, from cowardice and flood, from fire and sword, from finding aliens and internecine warfare, and from vain death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from pernicious winds, and from deadly ulcers, and from all evil.

Grant, Lady, peace and health to Thy servant, to all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their mind, and the eyes of the heart, to salvation; and you are honored, your sinful servants, of the kingdom of your Son, Christ our God; as if His kingdom is blessed and glorified, with His Originless Father, and with the Most Holy, and Good, and His Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Watch a video about the Akathist of the Mother of God

There are several akathists dedicated to the Mother of God:

• Repentant Akathist;
• Grateful Akathist;
• Akathist on Pokrov;
• Akathists dedicated to the birth of the Virgin Mary;
• Akathist dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and others.

Akathist of the Mother of God

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

Seeing the Holy One in purity, speaks to Gabriel insolently: the glorious of your voice is unacceptable to my soul: seedless for conception, Christmas is kako verb, the call is: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Misunderstood mind, understand Virgo seekers, cry out to the servant: I am clean from my side, How can a son be born powerfully, rtsy Mi? He spoke to Neyzha with fear, which he called her: Rejoice, advice of the inexpressible Mystery; Rejoice, silence of those asking for faith. Rejoice, the beginning of Christ's miracles; Rejoice, His commands are of prime importance. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, God is even from below; Rejoice, bridge, lead beings from earth to heaven. Rejoice, a verbose miracle of angels; Rejoice, devils, a miserable defeat. Rejoice, O thou who gave birth to the ineffable Light; Rejoice, the hedgehog, neither one who taught. Rejoice, you surpassing the mind of the wise; Rejoice, illuminating meanings of the faithful. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Vyshnyago autumn then to conception is Poorly skillful, and the fruitful Toy is false, like a village showing sweet salvation to everyone who wants to reap, always petit the sitse: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Have a Blessed Virgin in the womb, east to Elisabeth: the baby is abie, knowing this kissing, rejoicing, and playing like songs crying out to the Mother of God: Rejoice, unfading branches; Rejoice, Immortal acquisition of the Fruit. Rejoice, you who do the Worker of the Man-lover; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Gardener of our life. Rejoice, cornfield, growing the gobzovanie of bounty; rejoice, meal bearing the abundance of purification. Rejoice, for the food paradise is flourishing; Rejoice, as you prepare a haven for souls. Rejoice, pleasant prayer censer; rejoice, purification of the whole world. Rejoice, God's favor to mortals; Rejoice, mortals to God boldness. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 4

With a storm inside, having thoughts of suspicion, chaste Joseph, be hesitant to You in vain, unmarried, and thinking of marriage stolen, Immaculate; having led away Your conception from the Holy Spirit, speech: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the shepherd of the Angels singing the fleshly coming of Christ, and now as if they see the Shepherd, as if the lamb is blameless, in the womb of Mary, she died, Yuzhe singing deciding: Hail, Lamb and Shepherd Mother; Rejoice, the court of the verbal sheep. Rejoice, torment of invisible enemies; Rejoice, opening of the heavenly doors. Rejoice, for the heavenly ones rejoice over the earthly; Rejoice, for the earthly ones are merry with the heavenly ones. Rejoice, silent mouth of the apostles; Rejoice, invincible insolence of passion-bearers. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; rejoice, knowledge of light grace. Rejoice, Hell be naked with it; Rejoice, with her likewise put on glory. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 5

The divine star saw the magic, that followed the dawn, and like a lamp holding that strong King's experience, and reached the Incomprehensible, rejoicing, it is crying to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the youths of the Chaldees on the hand of the Devich, Who created Him with the hands of men, and the Lord who understands Him, even if the servant's sight is pleasant, sweeping with the gifts to serve Him, and cry out the Blessed One: Rejoice, Stars of the imminent Mother; Rejoice, the dawn of the mysterious day. Rejoice, you extinguished the delights of the cave; Rejoice, enlightening Trinity mysteries. Rejoice, sweeping away the inhuman tormentor from the authorities; Rejoice, you who showed Christ to the Lord Lover of Man. Rejoice, deliverer of barbarous service; Rejoice, you who take away things from time. Rejoice, you extinguished the fire; Rejoice, changing the flame of passions. Rejoice, faithful teacher of chastity; Rejoice, joy of all kinds. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 6

The preachers of God-bearing, formerly magic, returned to Babylon, having passed away Your prophecy, and preaching Thee Christ to everyone, leaving Herod as a bueslovna, not leading a petition: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Shining the enlightenment of truth in Egypt, Thou hast drove away the darkness: His idols, Savior, who cannot endure Thy fortress, have fallen, and these have been delivered crying to the Theotokos: Rejoice, correction of men; rejoice, fall of demons. Rejoice, you have trampled on the charms of the state; Rejoice, you denounced idols' flattery. Rejoice, sea that drowned the mental pharaoh; rejoice, stone that gave drink to the thirsty for life. Rejoice, pillar of fire, instruct those in the darkness; Rejoice, covering the world, widening the clouds. Rejoice, food, receiver of manna; rejoice, holy servant of sweets. Rejoice, land of promise; Rejoice, honey and milk flow from the slack. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 7

Wanting Simeon from the present age to be exalted, you were like a baby, but you also knew God, perfect. The same will be surprised by Your ineffable wisdom, the call: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new display of creature, the Creator appeared to us from Him who was from Him, from seedless vegetation of the womb, and preserving Yu, as if it were incorruptible, but seeing a miracle, let us sing to Yu, cryingly: Rejoice, flower of incorruption; Rejoice, the crown of abstinence. Rejoice, resurrection image shining; Rejoice, revealing the angelic life. Rejoice, fruitful tree, faithful feed on worthless; Rejoice, tree of blessing, for they are covered with many. Rejoice, bearing the Deliverer in the womb to the captives; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Guide to the lost. Rejoice, pleading of the righteous judge; rejoice, forgiveness of many sins. Rejoice, clothing of the naked of boldness; rejoice, love, overcoming all desire. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 8

Having seen a strange Christmas, let us leave the world, the mind is made to heaven: for this reason, for the sake of the high God, a humble man appears on earth, although he is attracted to the height of That crying: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All be in the lower and higher, do not step aside the indescribable Word: the descent is Divine, but the local transit is not, and the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, hearing this: Rejoice, God is an incapable container; rejoice, honest mystery of the door. Rejoice, unfaithful hearing; Rejoice, known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, holy chariot of Jehovah to Cherubimech; rejoice, glorious settlement of the Sushchago on Seraphimekh. Rejoice, you disgusting gathering in identity; Rejoice, you who combined virginity and Christmas. Rejoice, by her own solution the crime; Rejoice, Paradise is opened by her. Rejoice, the key of the Kingdom of Christ; rejoice, hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature will be amazed at your great deed of incarnation; unapproachable, like God, seeing to all the close-minded Man, sprinkling to us, hearing from everyone: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Vetiya many-blessed, as if we see the mute fish about You, the Mother of God, they are perplexed to speak, the hedgehog also the Virgin abides, and you were able to give birth. We, marveling at the sacrament, faithfully cry: Rejoice, companion of the wisdom of God, rejoice, His providence is a treasure. Rejoice, you who are unwise and unwise; Rejoice, cunning, wordless denouncing. Rejoice, for you are in the possession of the extortionist; Rejoice, for the fabulists have perished. Rejoice, you tearing apart weaving of Athenian; Rejoice, you who do the fishery. Rejoice, extracting from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, enlightening many in the mind. Rejoice, the ship of those who want to be saved; rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 10

To save the world, Like all the Beautifier, to this self-promised came, and this Shepherd, like God, for our sake, a man appeared for us: having called like such a call, as if God hears: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Thou art the wall for the virgins, the Virgin, the Virgin, and for all those who come running to you: for the Creator, the Creator, establish Thee, the Most Pure One, dwell in Thy womb, and teach you all to invite: Rejoice, pillar of virginity; rejoice, door of salvation. Rejoice, head of the mental edification; rejoice, giver of Divine goodness. Rejoice, you have renewed you, conceiving coldly; rejoice, you have punished those who are covered with intelligence. Rejoice, preventing the corruption of meanings; Rejoice, giving birth to the Sower of purity. Rejoice, devil of seedless discontent; Rejoice, thou who didst combine the faithful of the Lord. Rejoice, good maidens, young mother; Rejoice, daughter-dye of the souls of the saints. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 11

All singing is conquered, reaching out to the multitude of your many bounties: if we offer songs equal to the sand, if we bring Ti, the Holy King, we do nothing with dignity, even if you gave to us crying to you: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light-receiving light that appears in the darkness, we see the Holy Virgin, the incorporeal fire, burning the Divine, guides to the Divine mind the whole, enlightening mind with the dawn, revered by the title, this: Rejoice, ray of the intelligent Sun; rejoice, luminary of the imminent Light. Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, for fearful enemies are thunder. Rejoice, for your enlightenment shines with abundant light; Rejoice, for you are a flowing river. Rejoice, painting the image of the font; rejoice, you take away sinful filth. Rejoice, bathhouse, washing your conscience; rejoice, more often, drawing joy. Rejoice, smell of Christ's fragrance; rejoice, belly of secret joy. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 12

The grace of giving delight, the debts of the ancients, of all debts The Resolver by man, having come with Himself to those who departed of That grace, and having torn the handwriting, hears from all the faces: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy Christmas, we praise Thy all, like an animated temple, the Mother of God: in Thy womb, the Lord contains all the hand, sanctify, glorify and teach everyone to cry out to You: Rejoice, village of God and the Word; rejoice, great holy of holies. Rejoice, ark, gilded by the Spirit; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of the belly. Rejoice, honorable wedding of pious people; Rejoice, honest praise of the reverent priests. Rejoice, unshakable pillar of the church; rejoice, unbreakable wall of the kingdom. Rejoice, victories will rise up by him; rejoice, enemies are falling down. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 13

Oh, all-chanted Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Holy Word! Receive the present offering, save everyone from all misfortunes, and future torments, who cry out for You: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (Kondak is read three times)

Ikos 1

The representative angel from heaven was sent quickly to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice You are incarnate in vain, O Lord, terrified and standing, this is the call to Her: Rejoice, Her joy will shine; Rejoice, Her oath will disappear. Rejoice, proclamation of the fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of Eve's tears. Rejoice, the height of human thoughts that cannot be reached; Rejoice, deeply unseen and angelic eyes. Rejoice, for you are the Tsare's seat; Rejoice, for wear the Whole Wearer. Rejoice, Star that reveals the Sun; rejoice, womb of the Divine incarnation. Rejoice, the creature is renewing itself; Rejoice, we also worship the Creator. Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Kontakion 1

To the chosen Voevoda, victorious, as if we will get rid of the wicked, we will praise Thy Rabbi, the Mother of God; but as if it had an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ty: Rejoice, Unbride Bride.

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos

Oh, Most Holy Lady, the Lady of the Theotokos, Thou art above all the Angel and the Archangel, and the most honest of all creatures, the helper of the offended, hopeless hope, the poor intercessor, the sad consolation, the hungry for the nurse, the naked garment, the sick healing, the sinful salvation, the Christians help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Mother of God, by Thy mercy, save and have mercy on the Most Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, Most Reverend Metropolitans, Archbishops and Bishops and all priestly and monastic ranks, and all Orthodox Christians with Your honest robe; and pray, O Lord, from Thee without the seed of the incarnate Christ of our God, that he gird us with His power from above, against our invisible and visible enemies. Oh, All-Merciful Lady Lady Theotokos! Raise us from the depths of sin and deliver us from gladness, destruction, from cowardice and flood, from fire and sword, from finding aliens and internecine warfare, and from vain death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from pernicious winds, and from deadly ulcers, and from all evil. Grant, Lady, peace and health to Thy servant, to all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their mind, and the eyes of the heart, to salvation; and you are honored, your sinful servants, of the kingdom of your Son, Christ our God; as if His kingdom is blessed and glorified, with His Originless Father, and with the Most Holy, and Good, and His Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Oh, Blessed Virgin Mother of the Lord, Queen of Heaven and Earth! Take in the painful sighing of our soul, look down from the height of Thy saint on us, who worship Thy most pure image with faith and love. We are immersed in sins and overwhelmed by sorrows, looking at Your image, as if you live with us, we offer our humble prayers. Imams are not for any other help, or another intercession, or consolation, only for You, O Mother of all who grieve and burdened. Help us the weak, satisfy our grief, guide us on the right path, the erring ones, heal and save the hopeless, grant us the rest of our life in peace and silence, give us a Christian end, and at the terrible judgment of Thy Son, appear to us the merciful Intercessor, yes always we sing, we glorify and glorify Thee, like the good Intercessor of the Christian race, with all who have pleased God. Amen.

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