Canon Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos. What is canon in Orthodoxy and how to read it correctly
The right to decide exactly when to appeal to the holy protector is given to every person. According to the clergy, this must be done at the call of the heart. Many believers are interested how to read akathists at home correctly, are there any prohibitions to do this during fasting. There are strictly definite recommendations on this score. With the blessing of the priest, it is quite permissible to address the saints not only within the walls of the church, but also at home.
Akathists in Orthodoxy
First of all, it is necessary to understand what an akathist is and when it is read. In the tradition of Orthodox Christian worship, there are several types of prayer sequences. The most ancient and traditional of them are the canons. In the 19th and 20th centuries, other types of glorifying chants - akathists - became widespread.
It is customary to call an akathist a special poetic form, a hymn of praise in honor of Jesus, the Mother of God or the saints. In their form and essence, these chants are very close to the more ancient kontakions.
Each akathist includes 25 songs: the main kontakion, followed by 12 kontakions are located in series(songs of praise) alternating with 12 ikos (lengthy songs). All songs are arranged in letter order in the Greek alphabet. The first kontakion and all the ikos end with the chorus "Rejoice!" Traditionally, the last kontakion is addressed to the one to whom the whole hymn is dedicated and is read three times in a row.
The word "akathist" in translation from ancient Greek means "non-sedated singing." This solemn chant is permissible only while standing.
When to read
These solemn hymns do not belong to the category of obligatory liturgical ranks. The only exception is the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos "The Climbed Voevoda ..."
You can turn to the Mother of God and the saints of God by calling for help in the following situations:
- A laudatory ode should be pronounced at those moments when it is very hard on the soul. This sacred song will help fill the soul with joy and harmony.
- You can pray trusting in the help of the saints in worldly affairs.
- If doubts creep into the soul, and there is no way to consult a cleric, you can read the song of praise yourself. This will help cast aside doubts and gain confidence in yourself and in God's help.
- With the help of reading the akathist, one can heal physical and mental ailments. At the same time, it is very important to firmly believe in the help of Heaven.
Reading at home
Often women ask questions whether it is possible to read akathists during critical days. There are no prohibitions on this topic, and you can no doubt turn to Heaven if there is a spiritual need.
Reading order
During home reading, the beginning and end of prayers is common. You can read the akathist or canon after the morning or evening rules or before the prayer "It is worthy to eat ...".
When reading separately from morning or evening prayers, a certain sequence of prayers is first pronounced, then Psalm 50 and the Creed are read.
Reading the akathist himself occurs in sequence... Kontakion 13 is repeated three times in a row, immediately after it ikos 1 is pronounced, followed by 1 kontakion.
At the end of the reading, certain prayers are offered. You can find their texts and sequence in any prayer book.
When reading, you can come across some of the generally accepted abbreviations in Orthodox literature:
- If it is written "Glory:" or "Trinity:", you should say "Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."
- Instead of the words "And now" or "Theotokos," the words "And now and ever and forever and ever." Amen".
- The abbreviation "Glory, and now:" is commonly understood as a sequential combination of these two exclamations.
What chants to choose in everyday needs
In every everyday need (for every need), you can resort to the help of certain Saints or the Icon of the Mother of God.
Appeals to the Most Holy Theotokos
Akathists to various saints
There is a list of prayer glorifying hymns that allow you to turn to the saints in every need and everyday sorrow:
In the Orthodox tradition, it is accepted Akathist Guardian Angel read on Mondays. Why this particular day was chosen is not known to everyone. In the Church, the first day of the week is considered the day of the Angel. Turning to your guardian angel on this particular day will help you live safely all week.
This is not a complete list of solemn church chants. If on a holiday the canon and akathist are read to the same holiday or icon, the reading of the akathist should begin after the sixth canon of the canon instead of the kontakion and ikos given there.
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Reading order according to the charter
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Troparion, voice 8.
The sacrament received in the mind, in Joseph's home by fortune-telling, appearing incorporeal, the verb of an unskilful marriage: the bowing and descent of Heaven, invariably fits all in Ty. And seeing him in Thy falsities receiving slaves with a sight, I am terrified to call Ti: rejoicing, the unmarried Bride.
Song 1. Irmos
Oh, my mouth is strong, and the Spirit will be filled, and I will regurgitate the word to the Queen Mother and appear with light triumph, and I will sing joyfully of This miracle.
Solo : Holy Mother of God, hear the prayer of your servant who pray to you (bow).
Solo : To the Christ's book, animated, sealed by Thee Spirit, the great archangel Pure in vain proclaim: rejoicing, friend, for her sake the foremother's oath will be ruined.
Solo . And the lady's correction, rejoicing the Virgin God the Bride, hell's mortification, rejoicing the All-Immaculate, the king is full of all. Raduisya the Throne of Fire and the Almighty.
Glory. C veteh unfading, rejoicing is one fragrant, vegetating apple, rejoicing giving birth to the fragrance of the one King. Raduisya Unskilful, salvation of the world.
And now. The treasure of the source, rejoicing, with her from the fall of our east. Rejoicing sweet-eared krin to the Lady, fragrant of the faithful, Fragrant censer, and precious ointment.
Katavasia: From the troubles of His servants, Our Lady of the Virgin, as if we all run to You according to Bose, as if to the inviolable wall and intercession (bow).
Lord have mercy (bow three times) .
Canto 3. Irmos
Thy singers to the Mother of God, a living and not decaying source, the face of a spiritual copula for Himself, affirm in the divine Ti glory, and grant the crown of glory.
Solo. K las vegetating divine, like a cornfield unrepentant to Java, rejoicing at an animated meal, Animal bread containing. The animal waters rejoice in the inexhaustible source of the Lady.
Solo . YOUNG The youth is born innocent, rejoicing in the faithful. Rejoicing in the Lamb, giving birth to the Lamb of God, taking over the world of all transgressions. Rejoicing in a warm purification.
Glory . At three the brightest, rejoicing at the One, the Sun bearing Christ, the light of the dwelling. Rejoicing in the darkness, having destroyed, and by no means drove away the gloomy demons.
And now .
Hadding to the door is one, By her the Word is one proide, Even faith and the gates of hell to the Lady of Her erasure by Her birth. Rejoicing at the divine entrance of the saved God the bride. Confusion.
Canto 4. Irmos
Eat in glory on the Divine Throne, on a cloud of light, came Jesus the Divine, from the Most Pure Virgin, and crying salvation, glory to Christ in Thy power.
Solo. In singing about the voices, the all-singing cry of Thy faith: the fat mountain rejoices, and the damp with the Spirit. Rejoicing the candlestick, and carry a hand of manna, delighting all pious senses.
Solo. O purgatory to the world, rejoicing in the Most Pure Lady. Rejoicing the ladder, raising everyone from the earth with grace. Rejoicing the bridge, truly lead everyone from death to the stomach, singing Thee.
Solo. He surpassed Heaven, rejoicing the earthly foundation, in Her own beds the Most Pure One easily reproached. Rejoicing at the scarlet, having soaked the divine purple scarlet from Your blood, King of the powers.
Glory. The one who gave birth to the true one, rejoicing at the Lady, who is like the iniquity of all the purifying tuna. Unknowable deep, high ineffable, poacherous, We are adored by her.
And now. T I that weaved the world without hands is woven with a crown, in a hymn phrase, rejoicing in Thee, the Virgin is calling, the storehouse of all and the enclosure, and the affirmation, and the sacred refuge. Confusion.
Canto 5. Irmos
Everybody wonders about Thy Divine glory, You are a poacher of a Maid, a delight in the womb over all existing God, and Thou gave birth to a flightless Son, giving peace to all who praise Thee.
Solo. It is the birth of life, rejoicing the Most Immaculate, saving the sinful world even from the flood, rejoicing in God, the hearing and speaking are terrible, rejoicing in the presence of the Lord of all creation.
Solo. To the reposti and affirmation by man, rejoicing in the Lady, the place of consecration of glory, the mortification of hell, the devil of all light, rejoicing with an angel, rejoicing in the Help of faithfully praying.
Solo. O fiery chariot to the Word, rejoicing at the Lady, animated in Paradise, the animal Tree, in the midst of having the life of the Lord, His sweetness revives those who partake by faith, and the aphids of those who bowed down.
Glory. We are strengthened by Thy strength, faithfully crying Ty: rejoicing in the city of all the Tsar, glorious and well-heard, about Her, the verb was revealed: an insect mountain, rejoicing deeply immeasurable.
And now. P rostrannaya village to the Word, rejoicing the Most Pure, vessel, like the Divine beads produced, rejoicing all-knowing, reconciliation to God, blessed Theotokos always. Confusion.
Canto 6. Irmos
This divine and all-honorable celebration of the feast of God, Mother of God, come with your hands clashing, from Her, born by faith, gloriously.
Solo. More to the Word of the ungodliness, the guilt of all deification, rejoicing the All-Pure Prophet's announcement, rejoicing the apostle with fertilization.
Solo. From you, the dew is ukanu, the flame of polytheism has extinguished, with that cry of Ty: rejoicing the animated fleece, the hedgehog Gedeon the Devo was before the sight.
Glory. With you, the Virgin rejoicing, we call, a refuge for us who work, and leave in the abyss of sorrows, and the temptations of all the resistance.
And now. Joy to wine, to grace our thought, hedgehog to call to You, rejoicing in the burning bush, and in the cloud of the all-light, even the faithful, constantly overshadowing. Confusion.
Glory, and now. That is why kontakion and ikos of the Most Holy Theotokos, Voice 8.
Kontakion 1. In the chosen Voevoda, victorious, as if we will get rid of the wicked, with gratitude we will praise Thy Rabbi to the Mother of God. But as if they have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ty: rejoice, Bride of the Bride.
Ikos. And ngel the representative, from Heaven sent quickly to the Mother of God: rejoicing, and with a disembodied voice, You are incarnate in vain, Lord, horrified and standing, call to Her this: rejoicing for Her for the sake of joy will shine, rejoicing for Her for the sake of the oath will disappear. Rejoicing the fallen Adam's uprising, rejoicing in tears Evin's deliverance. Rejoicing at the height of inconvenience ascend by human thoughts, rejoicing deeply visible inconvenience and angelic eyes. Rejoicing as you are the Tsarevo's seat, rejoicing as if you wear the Wearer all. Rejoicing the star that reveals the Sun, rejoicing in the womb of the divine incarnation, rejoicing in Her for the sake of the creature renews, rejoicing in Her for the sake of worshiping the Creator (bow), rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 2. The Holy One is walking to Herself in purity, the speech of Gabriel is daring: the glorious of your voice, the inconvenience is pleasant to My soul: the seedless birth of conception is pretending, call, alleluia.
Ikos. R azum is unreasonable, understand the Virgin who are seeking, cry out to the servant: I am clean from my side, How can my son be born powerfully, rtsy Mi; to Her, he spoke with fear, always calling the face: rejoicing in the secret advice of the ineffable, rejoicing in the silence of those praying in faith. Rejoicing at the beginning of Christ's miracles, rejoicing at the command of His head. Rejoicing the Heavenly ladder along it from below God, rejoicing at the bridge, leading from earth to Heaven. Rejoicing like an angel with a verbose chyudo, rejoicing with a demonic many-lamentable scab. Rejoicing like the Light inexpressibly giving birth, rejoicing the hedgehog how, having taught none of the same. Rejoicing the wise are superior to the minds, rejoicing the faithful with illuminating meanings: rejoicing the unnatural Bride.
Kontakion 3. From the silt of the Vyshnyago autumn, then to the conception Porakonelyskaya, and the fruitful Toy is false, as if the village is showing sweetly, to everyone who wants to reap salvation, always petit sice, alleluia.
Ikos. And the blessed virgin womb, east to Elisabeth: the child of this abie, knowing this kiss, rejoiced. And play like songs, cry out to the Mother of God: rejoicing in the branch of the unfading vine, rejoicing in the fruit of immortal acquisition. Rejoicing the doer making the Humanitarian, rejoicing the gardener of our life, our offspring. Rejoicing overlooking the gobzovation of bounty, rejoicing at the meal carrying an abundance of purification. Rejoicing as Paradise food prosper, rejoicing as a refuge for souls prepare. Rejoicing a pleasant prayer censer, rejoicing the whole world at cleansing, rejoicing God towards mortals, boldness rejoicing in mortals, rejoicing in mortal boldness, rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 4. B uru inside, having the thoughts of unbelievers, chaste, and Joseph, be confused, before I was not married to You in vain, and I think of the Immaculate being stolen from marriage: having led away Your conception from the Holy Spirit, speech, Alleluia.
Ikos. With a shepherd, an angel singing the fleshly coming of Christ, and flowing as if to the Shepherd, seeing the One as the immaculate Lamb in the womb of Mary, she grazed, Yuzha singing and deciding: rejoicing the Lamb and the Shepherd Mother, rejoicing in the court of the verbal sheep. Rejoicing the invisible beasts of torment, rejoicing at the opening of the heavenly door. Rejoicing like the heavenly ones rejoice with the earthly ones, rejoicing like the earthly ones rejoice with the heavenly ones. The silent lips rejoice in the apostle, rejoicing in the passion-bearer of invincible insolence. Rejoicing at the firm foundation of faith, rejoicing at the bright grace of knowledge. Rejoicing for Her for the sake of naked hell, rejoicing for Her for the sake of clothed with glory, rejoicing for the unbridled Bride.
Kontakion 5. Seeing a magic star, and that followed the dawn, and like a luminary holding, that strong King's claim, and reached the Unattainable, delighted Him, blatantly, Alleluia.
Ikos. As the children of the Chaldees walk into the hand of the Maiden, creating the hand of a man, and the Lord, meaning Him, even if the slave was taken, the spirit was taken, dragging the gifts to please Him, and cry out the Blessed One: rejoicing the stars of the invisible Mother, rejoicing at the dawn of the secret day. Rejoicing the delights of the caves extinguished, rejoicing the trinity of the disciple keeping. Rejoicing at the unmerciful tormentor, sweeping away from the authorities, rejoicing at the Lord Lover of Man by showing Christ. Rejoicing in the hedgehog of barbaric deliverance ministries, rejoicing in the bad deeds of deliverance. Rejoicing in the fire, worship extinguished, rejoicing in the passionate flame, changing. Rejoicing in the Persian mentor of chastity, rejoicing in all kinds of joy, rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 6. The preachers of God-bearing were formerly magical, returning to Babylon, having passed away the prophecy, and preaching Thee Christ to all, leaving Herod as a deceit, not leading a petit, Alleluia.
Ikos. In Ossia in Egypt, the enlightenment of the truth, you drove away the lies of darkness. Idols for him, Savior can not tolerate Your fortress, falling. These, however, were delivered crying to the Mother of God: rejoicing at correction by man, rejoicing at the fall of the devil. Rejoicing even the charm of the state, having trampled it, rejoicing in the idol's flattery, exposing it. Rejoicing as if the sea drowned the pharaoh of the mind, rejoicing with a stone to drink a thirsty belly. Rejoicing at the pillar of fire instructing those in darkness, rejoicing in the cover of the world of the shirsha of the cloud. Rejoicing the food of manna for the receiver, rejoicing the food of the holy minister. Rejoicing in the promised land, rejoicing from Her, honey and milk flow, rejoicing the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 7. If I want Simeon from this age to retire from the charming, thou art like a baby to that: but thou art known to him, and God is perfect. Thus, be amazed at Your ineffable wisdom, call, Alleluia.
Ikos. To show us the creature, the Creator appears to us, who were like Him, from the seedless womb, and preserving Yu as if it is incorruptible, but when we see everything, we will sing gloriously to Her: rejoicing at the color of incorruption, rejoicing at the crown of abstinence, rejoicing in the resurrection, the image is shining, rejoicing the angel are. The fruitful tree rejoices, from it the faithful nourish, rejoicing the blessed-leaved tree, it also covers the many. Rejoicing who gave birth to the Mentor to the deluded, rejoicing in the one who gave birth to the Redeemer to the captives. Rejoicing the Judge's righteous supplication, rejoicing many for the sin of forgiveness. Rejoicing in the clothes of the naked boldness, rejoicing at all desires that overcome, rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 8. Seeing the birth of God with tranquility, let us leave the world, the mind is transformed into Heaven. Therefore, for the sake of high on earth, a humble man appears, although he draws those who cry to Him to the height, Alleluia.
Ikos. In all you are in the lower and higher, there is no retreat, the indescribable Word: the descent is divine, the transmigration is immeasurable, and the birth of the Virgin is God-pleasing to hear this: rejoicing God is an incompatible receptacle, rejoicing in the honest mystery of the door. Rejoicing the faithful with true hearing, rejoicing the faithful with a certain praise. Rejoicing in the chariot of the Most Holy Being on Cherubimekh, rejoicing the gloriously living village on Seraphimekh. Rejoicing disgusting at the same gathering, rejoicing even virginity and birthright combining. Rejoicing as for Thee's sake the crime was solved, rejoicing as for Thee's sake Paradise has been opened. Rejoicing at the key of the Kingdom of Christ, rejoicing in the hope of eternal blessings, rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 9. Into the angelic nature, astonished at your great incarnation of the cause: inaccessible, like God, in vain all the Man is close to us, sprinkling with us, and hearing from everyone, Alleluia.
Ikos. In iti they are much blessed, as the fish are mute we see the Mother of God: they will be perplexed to speak as a Virgin, and it is possible to give birth; we marvel at the sacrament, faithfully crying out: rejoicing in the wisdom of God, friend, rejoicing in the providence of His treasure. Rejoicing, all wise men who are unwise, rejoicing, are cunning ones who have unspoken denunciations. Rejoicing as if the fierce seekers were in possession, rejoicing as if the fabulists had withered. Rejoicing the Athenian captives are tearing to pieces, rejoicing with the fisherman of the sea, performing. Rejoicing from the depths of ignorance, extract, rejoicing many in the mind, enlightening. Rejoicing the ship who wants to be saved, rejoicing the haven of worldly voyages, rejoicing the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 10. From the mouth, although the world, like a beautifier for all, is self-promised to this, the Shepherd of the Son and God, for our sake, appearing for us is similar: having called like such like God, he hears from everyone, Alleluia.
Ikos. From the tena art thou to the virgins of the Virgin, the Virgin, and to all those who come running to you. For Heaven and earth, the Creator, having arranged Thee Most Pure, dwelt in Thy womb, and taught everyone to invite You: rejoicing the body of virginity, rejoicing at the door of salvation, rejoicing at the beginning of the mental edification, rejoicing the companion of Divine grace, rejoicing, You have renewed those conceived coldly, rejoicing, Thou hast punished the haunted minds. Rejoicing the smolder with a sense of exercise, rejoicing the sower with the purity of the spawning. Rejoicing the devil of seedless indignation, rejoicing the faithful of the Lord and combining. Rejoicing the good young lady of the virgins, rejoicing the souls of the dear saints. Raduisya the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 11. Singing is conquered in every way, stretch out, striving for the multitude of your many bounties: the psalms and songs are equal to the sand, even if we bring Ti to the Holy King, we do nothing worthily, you gave them to you crying, alleluia.
Ikos. With a veto-receiving light, which appeared in the dark, we see the Holy Virgin: immaterial and burning fire, guides everyone to the Divine reason, the dawn of the mind is enlightening, the title is revered by this: rejoicing in the ray of the intelligent sun, rejoicing in the luminary of the imminent light. Rejoicing lightning, illumining souls, rejoicing like thunder, enemies are terrifying. Rejoicing like a multi-light shine enlightenment, rejoicing like a multi-flowing river. Rejoicing in the font depicting the image, rejoicing in sinful filth. Rejoicing in the bath, washing conscience, rejoicing more often drawing joy. Rejoicing at the smell of Christ's fragrance, rejoicing in the belly of the mysterious joy, rejoicing in the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 12. B lagod date, looking forward to the ancient debt, the Lord is a man of all debts, having come with Himself to those who have departed of That grace, and having torn the handwriting, hears from all the faces, Alleluia.
Ikos. Singing Thy birth, we praise Thy all, as if the temple of the Mother of God is animated: the womb has dwelt in Thy more, hold the Lord with all the hand, sanctify and glorify, and teach everyone to cry out to You: rejoicing the village of God the Word, rejoicing the holy of holies more. Rejoicing the ark gilded by the Spirit, rejoicing the inexhaustible treasure of the belly. Rejoicing in an honest wedding with a pious king, rejoicing in honest praise from a reverent priest. Rejoicing the Church on the unshakable pillar, rejoicing in the kingdom of the unbreakable wall. For the sake of Her joy, victories will rise, while rejoicing at Her, they fall down. Rejoicing my body's healing, rejoicing my soul to the presenter, rejoicing the unmarried Bride.
Kontakion 13. Oh, all-chanting Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word, accept the present offering, save everyone from any misfortune, and the impending torment, crying Ty, Alleluia. Verb this kontakion three times with bows to the ground. Also 1st Ikos: A ngel the representative ... Same kontakion 1: B to the chosen Voivode ...
Therefore, a prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos.
Take the all-auspicious, Most Holy Lady, the Lady of the Mother of God, these honest gifts, You are the only applied one, from us unworthy Your servant, even from all generations chosen, and all the creatures of heaven and earth above you have appeared: for the sake of you, for the sake of the Lord of forces is with us, and for You By knowing the Son of God, and being made worthy of His Holy Body and His Most Pure Blood. In the same way, blessed are You in the birth of generations, God-blessed, even the most luminous Cherub, and the most honest Seraphim. And now all-chanting Most Holy Theotokos, do not cease praying for us unworthy servants of Thy, hedgehog to rid us of every evil libel, and from every situation, and keep us intact from every all-poisonous admonition of the devil, but I do not even give up to the end with Thy prayers: By your intercession and help we are saved, glory and praise, thanksgiving and worship for all those who are like in the Trinity to the One God, and we send all to the Creator, now and ever and forever and ever, amen (bow to the earth).
Canto 7. Irmos
It did not serve the creature to the wisdom of God more than the Creator, but the fiery rebuking is masculinely trampled, rejoicing in singing: the Lord and God blessed be art of the same father.
Solo. In this way Thy gloriously, rejoicing in the chariot of the intelligent sun, the true vine, the ripe bunch, and having cultivated wine, exuding wine, the hedgehog of the souls rejoicing, praising Thee by faith.
Solo. In the crust of all, who gave birth, rejoicing in God the bride, the rod of mystery, the color of the unfading and flourishing. Rejoicing the Lady, as for thee for the sake of joy we are filled, and we inherit life.
Solo. The tongue of the Mistress of the Song of Ty cannot be in the tester: for even more the Seraphim is exalted, giving birth to the King of Christ, pray to Him that Thy city be saved from many temptations.
Glory. X they knock down the ends of Ty, and love is called Ty, rejoicing at the switch, in it, with the finger of the Stepfather, the Pure Word is written. Pray to him, in the animal books, by the servant of Ty, write to the Mother of God.
And now. O my olim Thy servant, and we bow the knees of our heart: incline Thy pure ear, and save Thy servants who are immersed everlastingly, and observe Thy city of the Mother of God from every enemy of captivity. Confusion.
Canto 8. Irmos
Oh, the pious trails in the cavern, the birth of the Theotokos saved there. Then, it is being formed, now it is acting, raise up the whole universe in petit: praise the Lord deeds, and exalt Him forever.
Solo. Thou hast received the Lord's Word, like all that wearer, thou didst, and thou didst nourish with milk, mania feeding the whole Pure universe: we sing to Him, sing praises to the Lord, and exalt Him forever.
Solo. My mind in the bush, the great mystery of Thy birth. The youths typified this clearly, in the midst of the fire, standing and incorruptible, the incorruptible Pure Virgin. We sing the same to Thee, and we exalt for ever.
Solo. And first the flattery of the former, in the robe of incorruption I clothed myself with Thy deity. And sitting in the darkness of sin, the light is seen, the light is the dwelling of the Otrokovitsa. By this we sing to Thee, and we exalt for ever.
Glory. The sacrifices for Thee's sake are quickened, Thou didst give birth to a composite life, Nemies before, nowadays are in good faith, lepers are cleansed, the nonduzzi are driven away, and the spirits of the air are conquered, Virgo is a man of salvation.
And now. But I give birth to salvation for the world, but for His sake from the earth to the heights of taking byh, rejoicing the all-blessed, covering and power, wall and statement, singing Pure: sing praise to the Lord deeds, and exalt Him forever. Confusion.
Canto 9. Irmos
Let it leap into such an earth, let us enlighten with the Spirit, let the nature rejoice in incorporeal minds, honoring the holy triumph of the Mother of God, and let them sing: rejoicing, the most blessed, pure virgin Mother of God.
Singing with a bow. D But we rejoice in Your faithfulness, like You, the joy of a partaker that was everlasting. Save us from misfortunes, and barbaric captivity, and from all other wounds, for the multitude of the Young Woman of sin, who finds herself a sinner.
Solo. I was curled up as our enlightenment and affirmation. The same cry Ti, rejoicing the unsettled star, introducing the great Sun into the world. Raduisya We are going, who opened the prisoners, Pure. Rejoicing in the vessel, inexhaustible world on Ty poured out of reception.
Solo. With Tanya reverently in the house of our God, and with a cry, rejoicing in the peace of the Lady. Rejoicing Mary, the Lady of us all. Raduisya is one Immaculate in wives and kind. Rejoicing at the pillar of fire, leading humanity into the life above.
Glory. She who gave birth to a colt of the Merciful, rejoicing ever since the Virgin. All the praises of the reverends are rejoicing. Rejoicing the sufferer at the wedding, rejoicing all the righteous with divine fertilization, and salvation for us faithful.
And now. May God spare Thy inheritance, we despise all our sins now, for this I have praying to You, even on earth without a seed, giving birth to You, great for the sake of mercy, desiring to be imagined by Christ in humanity. Confusion.
The same: It’s worth it ... It’s good, and according to our Father. Troparion to the Mother of God (1 time). Glory, and now. Kontakion 1 Lord have mercy (40 times). Then a prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos of praise:
Oh, Most Holy Lady, the Lady of the Theotokos, Thou art above all the angel and the archangel, and be the most honest of all creatures, you are the helper of the offended, hopeless hope, the wretched intercessor, the sad consolation, the hungry for the nurse, the naked garment, the sick, healing, salvation for all sinners, salvation for Christ : Oh, all-merciful to the Lady Our Lady of the Mother of God, with Your mercy save and have mercy on our state, the Holy Church and all Orthodox Christians, protect with Your honest robe, and pray to the Lady from Thee without the seed of the incarnate Christ of our God, that she will gird us with His power from above, on invisible and our visible enemies. Oh, all-merciful Lady Mistress Theotokos, raise us up from the depths of sin, and deliver us from hunger and destruction, from cowardice and deluge, from fire and sword, from finding aliens and internecine warfare, and from vain death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from pernicious wind, and from deadly ulcers, and from all evil. Give peace and health to the Lady as your servant, to all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their minds and eyes of the heart to salvation. And Thy sinful servants are honored, the Kingdom of Thy Son Christ our God, as His kingdom is blessed and glorified, with His beginningless Father, and with His Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever and forever, amen.
Glory, and now. The Most Honest Cherubim ... (bow to the belt). Glory, and now. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord bless (with bows).
Let go: O Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy purest Mother, honest and glorious for her praise and for all for the sake of the saints, have mercy and save us, as he is good and philanthropist. Amen.
Lord have mercy (three times). Initial obeisances.
Troparion, voice 8
Having comprehended the mysterious command with the mind, / under the roof of Joseph, the incorporeal appeared hastily, / exclaiming who did not know marriage: / "He who bowed the heavens with His descent, / without changing, all is contained in You. / And seeing Him in Your bosom took the form of a slave, / I am amazed I cry to You: / Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage! "
Canon, voice 4, creation of the Monk Joseph
Song 1
Irmos: I will open my mouth, / and they will be filled with the Spirit; / and I will utter a word to the Queen Mother, / and I will appear brightly triumphant, / and I will joyfully sing Her miracles.
Chorus:
You, Christ's book, animated, / sealed by the Spirit, / the great Archangel, Pure, seeing, exclaimed to You: / "Rejoice, container of joy, / She, through which the curse of the foremother will be abolished!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Adam's correction, rejoice, / Virgin, God's Bride, hell is mortification. / Rejoice, All-Immaculate, the palace of all the King. / Rejoice, throne of fire of the Almighty!
Glory: Rejoice, unfading Rose / one that has grown! / Rejoice, giving birth to a fragrant apple, / the fragrance of the one King; / rejoice, you who did not know marriage, / salvation to the world.
And now: Treasure of purity, rejoice, / She through Whom we rebelled from our fall. / Rejoice, fragrant Lily, Lady, / delighting the faithful, / fragrant incense, precious myrrh.
Song 3
Irmos: Your singers, Mother of God, / is a living and abundant source, / who arranged a spiritual holiday, you confirm / and in your divine glory / honor the crowns of glory.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
An ear of divine clearly grown, / like an uncultivated cornfield! / Rejoice, animated meal, / containing the bread of life; / rejoice, source of living water / inexhaustible, Lady!
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
The heifer, the calf who gave birth to the immaculate to the faithful, rejoice; / Rejoice, Lamb, who bore the Lamb of God in her womb, / who lifts up the whole world of sin; / rejoice, ardent Propitiation!
Glory: Bright morning, rejoice, / one bearing the Sun - Christ, the dwelling of light; / Rejoice, you dispelled the darkness / and completely banished the gloomy demons.
And now: Rejoice, the only door / by which only the Word has passed; / The Lady, by the birth of Christ from You / who broke the bars and gates of hell; / rejoice, divine entrance of the saved, God's Bride.
Song 4
Irmos: Sitting in glory / on the throne of the Divine, / on a light cloud, / the most divine Jesus came, / carried by a blameless hand, / and saved those crying: / "Glory to Christ, to Thy strength!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
With resounding songs [with faith] / We cry out to You, (Virgin) All-Glorified: / "Rejoice, fertile mountain and filled with the Spirit; / Rejoice, lamp and vessel containing manna / delighting (all) pious feelings!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Propitiation of the world, / rejoice, most pure Lady; / Rejoice, ladder, who lifted everyone from the earth with grace; / rejoice, bridge that truly transfers from death to life / of all who praise You.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Highest heavens, rejoice, / earth is the foundation in Thy bosom, Most Pure One, who bore without difficulty; / rejoice, purple conch, / you have painted the Divine crimson / with Your blood for the King of Powers.
Glory: Verily, who gave birth to the Lawgiver, / Rejoice, Lady, the iniquity of all who atone for free, / incomprehensible depth, unspeakable height, / who did not know marriage, / through Whom we received deification.
And now: We weave a crown not made by hands to the world / we sing, "Rejoice!" To you, Virgo, proclaiming, / the protection of all and the fence, / and the statement, and the sacred refuge.
Song 5
Irmos: The whole world was amazed / about Your divine glory: / for You, the Virgin who did not know marriage, / bore the Most High God in Your womb / and gave birth to an eternal Son, / to all who praise You, the world giving.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
You who gave birth to the path of life, rejoice, O All-blameless, / saving the world from the flood of sin; / Rejoice, Bride of God, / hearing and speaking about Whom makes you in awe, / Rejoice, dwelling of the Lord of all creation.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Strength and stronghold of people, / Rejoice, Most Pure, the place of the glorious sanctification, / the mortification of hell, the bridal chamber of the bright; / rejoice, joy of angels, / rejoice, help with faith who pray to you.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
The fiery chariot of the Word, / Rejoice, Lady, animate paradise, / in the midst of him having the tree of life - the Lord, / whose sweetness revives those who partake in him with faith, / although submitted to corruption.
Glory: Strengthened by Your strength, / with faith we cry to You: / Rejoice, the city of all the King, / About which glorious and worthy of attention is clearly stated, / Rejoice, the mountain is not cut, the depth is immeasurable.
And now: The vast tabernacle of the Word, / Rejoice, Most Pure, / Conch, which produced Divine Pearls; / Rejoice, Omnipotent, reconciliation with God / of all, You, Mother of God, / who always name the blessed one.
Song 6
Irmos: This divine and revered by all / celebrating the feast of the Mother of God, / come, God-wise, / we will begin to applaud, / glorifying the God-born from Her.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
The chamber of the Word is immaculate, / The culprit of the deification of all, / Rejoice, All-Pure, about Whom the prophets have heard, / Rejoice, the adornment of the Apostles.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
The dew has fallen from you, / the flame of polytheism has extinguished, / therefore we cry out to you: / "Hail, Virgin, watered fleece, / which Gideon saw before!"
Glory: Here, we are to You "Rejoice!" we proclaim; / become a pier for us, in the sea of sailors, / and a support in the abyss of sorrows / and the temptations of the general enemy.
And now: Joy Criminal, bless our minds / so that we cry to You: / "Rejoice, not burning thorny bush, bright cloud / ceaselessly overshadowing the faithful!"
Blessed Akathist
Our Lady theotokos
and the Ever-Virgin Mary,
voice 8
Blessed George of Pisidia
Kontakion 1: To the Warlord defending us / for deliverance from terrible troubles / we institute grateful triumphs for you / we, your servants, the Mother of God! / But You, as one who has an invincible power, / free us from all dangers, / let us cry out to You: / “Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Ikos 1: The angel-leader was sent from heaven / to tell the Mother of God: "Rejoice!" / And, contemplating You, Lord, / at this incorporeal exclamation incarnate, I was amazed, / and stood, proclaiming to Her:
Rejoice, for through You joy will shine; / rejoice, for through You the curse will disappear.
Rejoice, fallen Adam is a vocation for salvation; / rejoice, Eve deliverance from tears.
Rejoice, height beyond the reach of human thoughts; / rejoice, depth, impenetrable even for angelic eyes.
Rejoice, for You are the seat of the King; / rejoice, for you carry the Wearer of everything.
Rejoice, star that reveals the Sun; / rejoice, womb of Divine incarnation.
Rejoice, for by You the creation is renewed; / Rejoice, for in You the Creator becomes a Child.
Kontakion 2: The Saint, seeing Herself in purity, / says to Gabriel boldly: / "Your strange word seems unacceptable to my soul; / for how you talk about belly-bearing / from seedless conception, exclaiming: / Alleluia!"
Ikos 2: Seeking to cognize inaccessible to knowledge, / the Virgin exclaimed, addressing the minister of the sacrament: / "From the pure depths / how is it possible for the Son to be born, tell Me?" / The same answered Her with fear, but nevertheless exclaiming in this way:
Rejoice, Servant of the mysteries of the inexpressible plan; / rejoice, deeds demanding silence, loyalty.
Rejoice, the beginning of Christ's miracles; / Rejoice, the basis of the dogmas about Him.
Rejoice, heavenly ladder by which God descended; / rejoice, bridge that transfers those from earth to heaven.
Rejoice, a miracle glorified by the Angels; / rejoice, defeat of the demons.
Rejoice, you who inexplicably gave birth to the Light; / rejoice, as it was not revealed to anyone.
Rejoice, exceeding the knowledge of the wise; / Rejoice, illuminating the thoughts of the faithful.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 3: The Power of the Almighty then / overshadowed the conception of a marriage that did not know / and Her fertile womb / seemed to be sweet / for everyone who wants to reap salvation / singing like this: / Alleluia!
Ikos 3: Having a womb that received God, / the Virgin hastened to Elizabeth; / the baby of the same, immediately recognizing Her greeting, / rejoiced, and with leaps, like songs, cried out to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, Branch of the unfading sprout; / rejoice, the inheritance of the fruit of the immortal.
Rejoice, cultivator of the philanthropic Farmer; / rejoice, giving birth to the planter of our life.
Rejoice, cornfield that grows a rich harvest of compassion; / rejoice, meal that bears an abundance of propitiation.
Rejoice, for You give a magnificent meadow to blossom; / rejoice, for you are preparing a haven for souls.
Rejoice, sweet incense of intercession; / rejoice, the whole world is redemption.
Rejoice, God's favor to mortals; / rejoice, boldness of mortals before God.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 4: Having a storm in himself of doubtful thoughts, / chaste Joseph was embarrassed, / looking at You, celibate and suspecting, / that you violated purity, You, Immaculate; / having learned about your conception from the Holy Spirit, he exclaimed: / Alleluia!
Ikos 4: The shepherds heard the Angels singing / Christ's coming in the flesh, / and, hurrying to Him as to the Shepherd, / they see Him as the Immaculate Lamb / in the womb of Mary, brought up; / chanting Her, they exclaimed: /
Rejoice, Mother of the Lamb and Shepherd; / rejoice, yard of intelligent sheep.
Rejoice, protection from invisible enemies; / rejoice, the key that opens the doors of paradise.
Rejoice, for everything heavenly flaunts with the earth; / rejoice, for everything earthly rejoices with heaven.
Rejoice, unceasing lips of the Apostles; / Rejoice, invincible boldness of martyrs.
Rejoice, solid foundation of faith; / rejoice, clear knowledge of grace.
Rejoice, for through You hell has been laid bare; / Rejoice, for through Thee we have clothed ourselves with glory.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 5: seeing the star moved by God, the Magi / followed its radiance / and, holding it like a lamp, / with it looked for the mighty King; / and, having reached the Unattainable, / rejoiced, proclaiming to Him: / Alleluia!
Ikos 5: They saw the sons of the Chaldeans / in the hands of the Virgin, Who created people with His hand, / and comprehending the Master in Him, / although He took the form of a slave, / hastened to honor Him with gifts / and proclaim to the Blessed:
Rejoice, Mother of the non-descending stars; / rejoice, dawn of a mysterious day.
Rejoice, you extinguished the furnace of deception; / Rejoice, enlightening servants of the mysteries of the Trinity.
Rejoice, you who deprived the inhuman tyrant of power; / rejoice, who has revealed the Lord of the man-loving - Christ.
Rejoice, liberating from barbaric rites; / rejoice, drawing out of unclean deeds.
Rejoice, you ceased worshiping fire; / Rejoice, delivering from the flame of passions.
Rejoice, leading the faithful to chastity; / rejoice, joy for all generations.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 6: Having become divinely inspired heralds, the Magi / returned to Babylon, / fulfilling the foretold about You, / and preaching You to all as Christ, / left Herod as empty talkers / who did not know the song: / Alleluia!
Ikos 6: Having shone in Egypt with the light of truth, / Thou didst disperse the darkness with lies; / for his idols, Savior, / could not bear thy strength, fell, / and from them those who were delivered cried out to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, restoration of people; / rejoice, overthrow of demons.
Rejoice, trampling down the seduction of lies; / Rejoice, for exposing the deception of idolatry.
Rejoice, sea that drowned the immaterial Pharaoh; / rejoice, rock that gave drink to the thirsty for life.
Rejoice, pillar of fire that guides those in darkness; / rejoice, cover of the world, vast clouds.
Rejoice, food that changed manna; / rejoice, delights of the saint Servant.
Rejoice, land of promise; / rejoice, country from which honey and milk flow.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 7: When Simeon had to / move from the deceptive age of the present, / You were given as a Child to him, / but was known by him as perfect God. / Therefore, he marveled at Your ineffable wisdom, exclaiming: / Alleluia!
Ikos 7: An unprecedented deed showed / the Creator, who appeared to us, He created, / grew without seed from the womb of the Virgin / and preserved Her, as She was, intact, / so that, seeing a miracle, we sang Her, exclaiming:
Rejoice, the color of incorruptibility; / rejoice, crown of abstinence.
Rejoice, displaying the radiance of the resurrection; / rejoice, revealing angelic life.
Rejoice, tree with beautiful fruits, from which the faithful feed; / Rejoice, tree with shady foliage, under which many take refuge.
Rejoice, you who bore the captives of the Redeemer in your womb; / rejoice, who gave birth to the Guide of the lost.
Rejoice, propitiation of the righteous judge; / rejoice, forgiveness of many sins.
Rejoice, clothing for those deprived of boldness; / rejoice, love, surpassing all desire.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 8: Seeing an extraordinary birth, / let us withdraw from the world, / directing our mind to heaven. / For this is why the Almighty God / appeared on earth as a humble man / wishing to draw to the height / exclaiming to Him: / Alleluia!
Ikos 8: All was in the distant lands, / and the Infinite Word did not leave anything above; / for the descent is Divine, / but not a change of place occurred, / and the birth of the Virgin, who received God, / hearing from us the following words:
Rejoice, abode of an incapable God; / rejoice, sacred sacrament door.
Rejoice, dubious news for the unbelievers; / Rejoice, undoubted praise for the faithful.
Rejoice, chariot of the most holy One who sits on the Cherubim; / Rejoice, the most beautiful dwelling of the One who sits on the Seraphim.
Rejoice, you who gathered the opposite together; / Rejoice, you who combined virginity and birth.
Rejoice, for through You the crime has been atoned for; / rejoice, for through you paradise has been opened.
Rejoice, the key of the Kingdom of Christ; / rejoice, hope for eternal blessings.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 9: The whole angelic world was amazed / at your great deed of incarnation; / for the One Who, like God, is unapproachable, / he contemplated by all accessible man, / abiding with us / and hearing from everyone: / Alleluia!
Ikos 9: Whitius, the thundering ones like fish, voiceless / we see before You, Mother of God, / for they are not able to explain / how You are still a virgin, and could give birth. / We, marveling at this mystery, exclaim with faith:
Rejoice, a receptacle for the Wisdom of God; / rejoice, providence is His treasury.
Rejoice, for you are the foolish philosophers; / Rejoice, convicting those who are proficient in word in foolishness.
Rejoice, for the clever interrogators have gone mad; / Rejoice, for the writers of the legends have withered.
Rejoice, dissolving the intricacies of the Athenians; / rejoice, filling the nets of fishermen.
Rejoice, drawing from the depths of ignorance; / Rejoice, enlightening many in knowledge.
Rejoice, ship for those who wish to be saved; / rejoice, haven for swimmers on the sea of life.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 10: Desiring to save the world, the Organizer / came to him according to his own promise; / and, being a shepherd, like God, / for our sake appeared a man like us; / for having called the like to Himself, / He, like God, hears from everyone: / Alleluia!
Ikos 10: You are the wall for the virgins, Virgin Mary, / and for all who come running to You. / For the Creator raised up heaven and earth, O Most Pure One, / having dwelt in Thy womb / and taught all to cry to Thee:
Rejoice, pillar of virginity; / rejoice, gate of salvation.
Rejoice, Leader of spiritual re-creation; / rejoice, Giver of Divine goodness.
Rejoice, for You have renewed those conceived in shame; / rejoice, for Thou didst give reason to those who were devoid of reason.
Rejoice, you remove the corrupter of thoughts; / Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Sower of purity.
Rejoice, chamber of seedless marriage; / Rejoice, you combine the faithful with the Lord.
Rejoice, beautiful teacher of virgins; / Rejoice, dressing holy souls like brides.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 11: Any chant wears out / striving to expand to the extent of the multitude / abundant of Thy mercies; / for if songs equal to sand / we began to offer you, the Holy King, / would not have done anything worthy of what you gave to us, who cry to you: / Alleluia!
Ikos 11: A light-bearing candle, / to those who are in darkness, / we see in the Holy Virgin; / for, igniting the immaterial Light, / She leads to the knowledge of the Divine of all, / like the dawn, illuminating the mind, / and is honored with such an appeal:
Rejoice, ray of the spiritual Sun; / rejoice, radiance of the non-descending Light.
Rejoice, lightning that illuminates souls; / rejoice, like thunder, striking enemies.
Rejoice, for you radiate a radiant radiance; / rejoice, for you pour out an abounding river.
Rejoice, depicting the image of the font; / rejoice, you remove the sinful filth.
Rejoice, bathhouse that washes your conscience; / rejoice, cup containing joy.
Rejoice, fragrance of Christ's scent; / rejoice, life of a mysterious feast.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 12: Grace to bestow upon desiring / forgiving the debts of the ancients / debts of all people The Resolver / He Himself came to those who have retired from His grace, / and, tearing apart the IOU, / hears from everyone: / Alleluia!
Ikos 12: Singing Thy birth of Christ / we all praise Thee / as an animated temple, the Mother of God; / for having dwelt in Your womb, / the Lord holding everything in His hand, / sanctified You, glorified / and taught everyone to cry to You:
Rejoice, tabernacle of God and the Word; / rejoice, great Holy of Holies.
Rejoice, ark gilded by the Spirit; / rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of life.
Rejoice, precious crown of godly kings; / Rejoice, sacred praise of the reverent priests.
Rejoice, unshakable stronghold of the Church; / rejoice, unbreakable wall of the kingdom.
Rejoice, for thanks to You the trophies are lifted up; / Rejoice, for thanks to You the enemies are overthrown.
Rejoice, healing of my body; / rejoice, salvation of my soul.
Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Kontakion 13: Oh, all-glorified Mother, / who gave birth to all the saints, the most holy Word! / Having accepted the present offering, / save everyone from all misfortune / and free everyone from future punishment / together crying (to You): / Alleluia! Repeat this kontakion three times.
Then the 1st ikos is read: The angel-leader was sent from heaven / to tell the Mother of God: "Rejoice!" / And, contemplating You, Lord, / at this incorporeal exclamation incarnate, I was amazed, / and stood, proclaiming to Her:
And the 1st kontakion: To the Warlord defending us / for deliverance from terrible troubles / we institute grateful triumphs of victory for you / we, your servants, the Mother of God! / But You, as one who has an invincible power, / free us from all dangers, / let us cry out to You: / “Rejoice, Bride, who did not know marriage!
Canto 7
Irmos: The wise ones did not honor / the creatures more than the Creator, / but the fire that threatened them courageously trampled, / joyfully sang: / "Glorious Lord and God of the fathers, / blessed are You!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
We sing to You, crying out: / "Rejoice, chariot of the Spiritual Sun; / true grapevine, cultivated a ripe bunch, / oozing wine, gladdening souls / with faith who glorify You!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
She wore a doctor [of all] (people) in her womb, / Rejoice, Bride of God, / a mysterious rod, which grew an unfading Color; / Rejoice, Lady, through Whom we are filled with joy, / and inherit life.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Oratory language / cannot praise You, Lady, / for you have exalted more than Seraphims, / carrying in the womb of the King Christ; / Pray him, that now they will get rid of all harm / with faith who worship You.
Glory: They praise Thee, naming the ends of the world, and with love proclaim to Thee: / "Rejoice, scroll in which the Father's finger is inscribed / the Word, Pure One;
And now: We plead, Thy servants, / and bow the knees of our heart: / "Incline Thy ear, O Pure One, / and save us, who are drowned in sorrows, / and save from all enemy captivity / Thy city, Mother of God!"
Canto 8
Irmos: The pious youths in the furnace / The Child of the Mother of God saved: / then - the representative, and now - the acting; / He calls the whole universe to sing to You. / Sing to the Lord, creatures, / and exalt in all ages!
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
You took the Word into your womb, / you carried everything that wears, / with milk you nurtured the nourishing one / the whole universe, Pure. / To him we sing: / "Sing to the Lord, creatures, / and exalt in all ages!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Moses understood in the bush of thorns / the great mystery of the birth of Christ from you; / the youths (but) represented him most clearly, / standing in the midst of the fire, and not scorched by it, / the immaculate holy Virgin. / Therefore, we praise You in all ages!
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Formerly naked by deceit, / we put on incorruptible clothes, / when You carried in the womb; / and, sitting in the darkness of sins, / they saw the Light, the Light of the dwelling, the Young woman. / Therefore, we praise You in all ages!
Glory: The dead are quickened by You, / for You carried the hypostatic Life in your womb; / the dumb first begin to speak clearly, / the lepers are cleansed, the ailments are driven away, / the spirits of the air multitudes are defeated, / Virgo, salvation for mortals.
And now: Who gave birth to salvation to the world, / She through which we ascended from the earth to the height, / Rejoice, All-blessed, cover and fortress, / wall and stronghold for singers, Pure: / "Sing to the Lord, creatures, / and exalt in all ages!"
Canto 9
Irmos: Everyone born on earth / may rejoice, enlightened by the Spirit; / let the essence of disembodied Minds triumph, / honoring the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, / and call out: / "Rejoice, All-Blessed, / Pure Mother of God, Ever-Virgin!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
So that we, the faithful, exclaim to You: "Rejoice," / becoming participants in eternal joy through You, / deliver us from temptation, foreign captivity, / and from every other calamity, / because of the multitude of sins, Maiden, / that befalls people who sin.
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
You appeared as our enlightenment and affirmation, / therefore we cry to You: / "Rejoice, the star that does not set, / introduces the great Sun into the world; / Rejoice, who opened the closed Eden, Pure; / Rejoice the pillar of fire, / introduces humanity into the higher life!"
Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.
Let us become reverent / in the house of our God and cry: / "Hail, Lady of the world, / Hail Mary, mistress of us all; / Hail, the only one among wives / immaculate and beautiful; / Hail, vessel, / inexhaustible world, poured out on You, accepted.
Glory: Dove, who gave birth to the Merciful, / Rejoice, Ever-Virgin, / Rejoice, praise of all the monks, / Crowning of the ascetics; / Rejoice, and all the righteous are divine adornment, / and we, the faithful, salvation.
And now: Have mercy, O God, Your inheritance, / despising all our sins now, / for this purpose, having a supplicant for You, / on earth without a seed, carrying in your womb / You, Christ, by the great mercy of Him who wished to accept / previously unusual for You / an image (human).
Exapostilarium
Triumph rejoicing, sing with joy: / now in the city of Nazareth, Gabriel appeared to the Virgin / bringing joy, the joy of the good news: / "Rejoice, pure and blameless, Protector of the world, / Rejoice, Heavenly Throne!"
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
Accept, all-good and powerful most pure Lady, Lady of God, Parent, these precious gifts, befitting of You alone, from us unworthy of Your servants, chosen from all generations, who appeared to be the highest of all creatures of heaven and earth! After all, thanks to You, now the Lord of Forces is with us, and through You we have come to know the Son of God and were worthy of His holy Body and His most pure Blood. Therefore, blessed are You in childbirth, childbirth, in God you have acquired bliss, the brightest Cherubim, and the highest honor of the Seraphim. And now, all praiseworthy Holy Mother of God, do not stop praying for us, your unworthy servants, so that we can get rid of all evil counsel and all misfortune, and remain unharmed from every poisonous attack of the devil. But even to the end, by Thy prayers without condemnation, preserve us, so that by Thy intercession and help those who are saved, we for all glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship send in the Trinity to the one God and all the Creator, now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer is different
Oh, Most Holy Lady, Lady Theotokos! You are higher than all Angels and Archangels, and revered more than anything created: Helper of the offended, the hope of those who have lost hope, the poor Intercessor, the sad consolation, the hungry Nursery, the naked garment, the sick, healing, sinful salvation, help and protection to all Christians. Oh, all-merciful Lady, Virgin Mother of God Lady! With your mercy, save and have mercy on your servants, the most holy Orthodox patriarchs, and the most reverend metropolitans, archbishops and bishops, and the entire priestly and monastic order. Save, Madam, and have mercy on our God-protected Russian country, its people and all those in power, military leaders, city leaders and all the army, and doing good, and all Orthodox Christians with your sacred robe of protection. And pray, Lady, from Thee without the seed of the incarnate Christ, our God, that he may gird us with his strength from above against our invisible and visible enemies. Oh, all-merciful Lady, Lady of the Mother of God! Raise us from the depths of sin and deliver us from hunger, pestilence, earthquake and flood, from fire and sword, from the invasion of foreigners and civil war, and from sudden death, and from the attack of the enemy, and from harmful winds, and from a deadly ulcer, and from all evil. Give, Lady, peace and health to your servants, to all Orthodox Christians, and enlighten their minds and eyes of the heart for their salvation, and honor us, your sinful servants, the Kingdom of Your Son, Christ our God. For His dominion is blessed and glorified, with His beginningless Father and all-holy, and good, and His life-giving Spirit, now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Orthodox literary works contain an inexhaustible source that allows one to communicate with God. The canon is considered one of the types of church verbal art.
The difference between the canon and the akathist
Prayer is an invisible thread between people and God; it is a spiritual conversation with the Almighty. It is important for our body like water, air, food. Whether it is gratitude, joy or sorrow through prayer, the Lord will hear us. When she comes from the heart, with pure thoughts, zeal, the Lord hears prayer and responds to our requests.
The Canon and Akathist can be called one of the types of conversations with the Lord, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints.
What is the canon in the church and how does it differ from the akathist?
The word "canon" has two meanings:
- Accepted by the Church and taken as the basis of the Orthodox teaching of the books of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, collected together. The word Greek, acquired from the Semitic languages and originally meaning a stick or ruler for measurement, and then a figurative meaning appeared - "rule", "norm" or "list".
- The genre of the church hymn, chanting: a complex work, aimed at the glorification of saints and church holidays. It is a part of morning, evening and all-night services.
The canon is divided into songs, each of which separately contains an irmos and a troparion. In Byzantium and modern Greece, the irmos and troparia of the canon are metrically similar, which allows the entire canon to be sung; during the Slavic translation, a single syllable in the metric was violated, so the troparia are read, and the irmos are singing.
Only the Easter canon is an exception to the rule - it is sung in its entirety.
Read about canons:
The melody of the piece obeys one of eight voices. The canon appeared as a genre in the middle of the 7th century. The first canons were written by St. John Damascene and St. Andrey of Crete.
Akathist - translated from Greek means "non-sedating song", a liturgical chant of a special laudatory character, which is aimed at glorifying Christ, the Mother of God and the saints. It begins with the main kontakion and 24 following stanzas (12 ikos and 12 kontakions).
At the same time, the ikos end with the same refrain as the first kontakion, and all the rest - with the "Hallelujah" refrain.
Reading the canon
What unites canon and akathist
A certain rule serves as a unification of these two genres of chants. The construction of works is carried out according to a fixed scheme.
The canon includes nine songs that begin with irmos and end with katavasia. Usually there are 8 songs in it. The second is performed in the Penitential Canon of Andrew of Crete. The akathist consists of 25 stanzas, in which kontakion and ikos alternate.
The kontakions are not verbose, the ikos are extensive. They are built in pairs. The stanzas are read once. There is no song in front of them. The thirteenth kontakion is a prayer direct message to the saint himself and is read three times. Then the first ikos is read again, followed by the first kontakion.
The difference between canon and akathist
The holy fathers mainly practiced in drawing up the canons.
Akathist could come from the pen of a simple layman. Having read such works, the higher clergy took them into account and set the stage for further recognition and dissemination in church practice.
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After the third and sixth canons of the canon, a small litany is pronounced by the priest. Then the sedalena, ikos and kontakion are read or sung.
Important! According to the rules, simultaneous reading of several canons is possible. And reading several akathists at the same time is impossible, and the stanzas of these works are not shared by the intense prayer of all those present.
Canons are read at prayer services. Reading them is also blessed at home. Akathists do not include morning, evening, and all-night services in the cycle. They order akathists for prayer services, and also read at home. The canons are clearly defined by the charter of the church. The parishioner chooses the Akathist himself, and the priest reads him at the prayer service.
The canons are performed throughout the year.
It is inappropriate to read Akathists during Lent, because the solemn and joyful mood of the work cannot convey the quiet and calm mood of Lent days. Each canon song tells about some biblical event. There may not be a direct link, but the secondary presence of this or that topic is necessarily felt. Akathist is considered easy to understand. Its vocabulary is easy to understand, the syntax is simple, and the text is separate. The words of the akathist come from the depths of the heart, his text is the best that an ordinary person wants to say to God.
Akathist is a song of thanksgiving, a song of praise, a kind of ode, so the best reading for him is when they want to thank the Lord or a saint for their help.
How to read the canon
During home reading of the canon, the traditional beginning and end of prayers are taken. And if these works are read together with the morning or evening rule, then no additional prayers need to be read.
Important: It is necessary to read so that the ears hear what is spoken by the lips, so that the contents of the canon fall on the heart, with the feeling of the presence of the living God. Read with attention, focusing with the mind on what is being read and so that the heart listens to thoughts directed to the Lord.
The most readable canons at home are:
- Canon of repentance to the Lord Jesus Christ.
- A canon of prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos.
- Canon to the Guardian Angel.
These three Canons are read when preparing a person for the Sacrament of Communion. Sometimes these three canons are combined into one for simplicity and ease of perception.
Saint Andrew of Crete. Fresco of the Church of St. Nicholas. Athos monastery Stavronikita, 1546
All of us in life are weak and sick, or our relatives need our attention and help in recovery, then we read the Canon for the sick.
The greatest and most significant canon is the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. It is complete, contains all nine songs, and each includes up to thirty troparia. This is truly a colossal masterpiece.
The whole repentant meaning of the work is an appeal not only to God, but also to the one who is praying. A person is so immersed in his experiences while reading the canon, as if he directs his gaze into his soul, speaks to himself, with his conscience, replays the events of his life and grieves over the mistakes that he made.
The Cretan masterpiece is not just a call and call to repentance. This is an opportunity to return a person to God and receive His love.
To enhance this feeling, the author uses a popular technique. He takes as a basis the Holy Scriptures: examples of both great sins and great spiritual exploits. Shows that everything is in the hands of a person and according to his conscience: how you can fall to the very bottom, and ascend to the top; how sin can take a soul captive and how together with the Lord it can be overcome.
Andrey of Crete also pays attention to symbols: at the same time they are poetic and accurate in relation to the problems raised.
The Great Canon is a song of songs of living, true repentance. The salvation of the soul is not a mechanical and memorized fulfillment of the commandments, not the habitual creation of good deeds, but a return to the Heavenly Father and the feeling of that very grace-filled love that was lost by our ancestors.
Important! In the first and last week of Great Lent, the Penitential Canon is read. In the first week, he instructs and directs to repentance, and in the last week of Great Lent, he asks about how the soul worked and left sin. Has repentance become an effective change in life, which entailed a change in behavior, thinking, and attitude?
But the modern rhythm of life, especially in big cities, does not always allow a working person to attend God-pleasing services with the singing of the Canon of Andrew of Crete. Fortunately, finding this amazing text isn't hard.
At least once in a lifetime, it is desirable for everyone to read this creation thoughtfully, which can truly turn a person's consciousness, give the opportunity to feel that the Lord is always near, that there is no distance between Him and a person. After all, love, faith, hope are not measured by any standards.
This is the grace that God gives us every minute.
Watch a video about the three Orthodox canons
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