Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God

Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

When is the akathist to the Kazan Mother of God read? In Russian Orthodoxy, “Kazan” is one of the most widespread and revered icons of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus. It is inspired by the ancient image of the Virgin Mary "Hodegetria" ("Guide"). However, “Kazan” has so many variants that it is often considered as an independent type of Russian Mother of God iconography.

Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The Virgin Mary in the icon is depicted frontally up to the shoulders, with the Infant of God standing in her left hand. It is presented from the front to the waist, so the hands of the Mother of God, as a rule, are not visible. Jesus' left hand is also hidden under the robe. The right one is raised in a blessing gesture. The Mother's head is slightly inclined towards the Son, but their gaze is directed directly at the viewer. However, some versions of the Kazan image represent the Virgin Mary looking a little to the side. Icons may also differ in the color of the background and the robes of Mary and the Infant God.

My Prayer – “My Marriage Story”

“I once met a religious procession, they were carrying the icon of the Kazan Mother of God. The feeling was indescribable, very strong energy, I couldn’t come to my senses all day. I went to see off the face of the Mother of God, because I couldn’t get married for a long time. All the wrong men came across. Many will now say, well, after the Procession she found her betrothed, but no. I will answer the skeptics that this was only the very beginning of my introduction to the Divine.

Varvara, 40 years old, Krasnodar

I got married, but much later (only 2 years ago), and I addressed my request to the Saint a long time ago. After that, I felt the power emanating from the icon. I decided to visit the temple, listened to the troparion several times, and went to a couple of other icons of the Kazan Mother of God. The money was quickly spent on travel, so I decided to pray at home and go to the local temple. I felt like God was with me, helping me, protecting me. It appeared precisely after I walked with the icon of the Mother of God with the procession of the cross.

If earlier I was advised to write my desire on paper several times, burn it and dispel it somewhere, now there is no need for these rituals. There was only an inner aspiration to the Almighty, Faith in him. I think it was then that something changed in me, which allowed me to reach my goal without damaging my soul. Now I’m married, and we’re renovating the future nursery.”

Finding of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The origin of the icon is unknown. Its original, probably written by a certain ancient Russian monk, was lost for a long time. The miraculous discovery of the holy image took place in 1579 in Kazan. This happened after a large-scale fire that destroyed a significant part of the city. The young daughter of one of the residents saw the Mother of God three times in a dream, indicating the location of the lost shrine.

The icon turned out to be hidden in the ground. She was found and solemnly, with a prayer service and procession, she was transferred to the Annunciation Cathedral. During this event, two people were healed of blindness. A list (copy) of the icon, as well as a story about its discovery and miracles, was sent to Tsar Ivan the Terrible in Moscow. The Russian Church celebrates the discovery of the Kazan image of the Mother of God on July 21. On this day, Orthodox Christians most often read the Akathist to the Kazan Icon.

Appearance of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in the city of Kazan (1579)

Islam and paganism dominated in Kazan at that time. Believers sought to attract lost people to Christianity. However, the most powerful impact was made by God's miracle - the appearance of the icon of the Virgin Mary. This is an ancient image that was lost under the ashes during a large fire that engulfed a significant part of the city of Kazan. The face of the Mother of God was considered destroyed. The Great Fire in Kazan was a sign of the end of the dominance of Islam in these territories.

And so it happened: when the fire destroyed a significant part of the city, the first miracle soon happened - the Mother of God appeared to a girl named Matrona, whose father was building a house nearby. She ordered to dig up the icon, which was hidden under the thickness of the earth. At one time, it was buried there by the first Orthodox Christians, persecuted by Muslims. Now the icon had to be dug up, but no one believed Matrona. As a result, the Virgin Mary appeared 2 more times. In total, Matrona saw the face of the Mother of God three times.

Ultimately she, with the help of her mother
dug up an image of the face of the Saint and Christ in infancy.

After the discovery of the icon, the archbishop arrived exactly where Matrona (and the Mother of God to her) had pointed. He donated the shrine to the Church of St. Nicholas, located nearby. When the prayers were read, the icon went further - to the Annunciation Cathedral. Where it was discovered, the Mother of God nunnery was erected. When the icon was carried to its final destination, a miracle happened during the religious procession - two elders were healed and their sight was restored.

Another miracle was the rapid advancement of Metropolitan Hermogenes up the hierarchical ladder. He became the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. Thanks to this, further events took place, for example, he gave a blessing, supported the faith during the Polish-Lithuanian occupation, and helped overcome the Time of Troubles. The date July 8 (from 1579) is marked in the Orthodox Church calendar.

Kazan Icon of the Mother of God: history and veneration

For several decades, the icon was venerated only at the local level. At the end of the 16th century, Kazan Metropolitan Hermogenes, the future Patriarch of Moscow, collected numerous testimonies of her miracles. This is mainly the healing of the sick.

At the beginning of the 17th century, during the Polish-Lithuanian intervention, Patriarch Hermogenes blessed the people's militia with a list of the miraculous Kazan image of the Mother of God to liberate Moscow from the enemy. In the fall of 1612, the capital was liberated. This event served to establish a special day of celebration in honor of the icon - November 4. In the mid-17th century, her veneration became nationwide.

A richly decorated original of the Kazan image of the Virgin Mary was stolen from the Bogoroditsky Monastery in the early 20th century. The thieves were arrested, but the icon could not be saved. Probably, the attackers destroyed the shrine, having first removed the jewelry from it.

Today there is a list of the Kazan Icon in almost every church of the Moscow Patriarchate. In honor of this image of the Mother of God, many churches and monasteries were erected. Since 2011, a copy of the icon has been stored on the International Space Station. The most revered Kazan icons today are the St. Petersburg list (sent to Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century) and the Moscow list (which took part in the liberation of Moscow from the Poles). The first was transported from Moscow to St. Petersburg under Peter I and is now kept in the local Kazan Cathedral. The second is located in the Epiphany Patriarchal Cathedral of the capital.

What is an akathist?

Akathist is a genre of Orthodox church chants. A work of this genre can be dedicated to the Lord, the Mother of God, a saint, a Christian holiday, or an icon of the Mother of God. Akathists have a solemn, laudatory and grateful character. These chants mention significant events in the life of the sacred person, her spiritual exploits:

“The Akathist expresses a dogmatic and poetic contemplation of a miracle, which explains its static nature; it is, as it were, a verbal icon of a sacred person or a blessed event” (Theological-Liturgical Dictionary).

The word “akathist” is of Greek origin and is translated as “unsaddled.” That is, this is a prayer that is read and listened to while standing. The first akathist was written in honor of the Mother of God in the 6th century. Its author is considered to be Saint Roman the Sweet Singer. Subsequent akathists were compiled following the example of this work. All of them are built according to the same scheme. These are 25 songs, 13 of which are kontakia and 12 are ikos. The first are small beginnings to the ikos, and the second are voluminous songs that develop the theme indicated in the kontakia.

Most of the akathist consists of praises (hairetisms) of the sacred person, contained in ikos (12 in each). All Hayretisms begin with a direct address to the righteous with the word “Rejoice.” In Church Slavonic, it does not mean a call to joy, but a greeting. All kontakia, with the exception of the first, end with the exclamation “Alleluia” (translated from Hebrew as “Praise God”).

When is the akathist to the Kazan Mother of God read?

The Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God is read to praise Her joyfully or to express a plea for help. This can be any good request of a spiritual or everyday nature. Traditionally, before the Kazan Icon, Orthodox Christians ask the Mother of God for healing from illnesses, for a prosperous marriage, for the birth of a child, for the health of children, as well as for consolation in difficult periods of life.

“Like a song imbued with the spirit of cheerfulness and joy, the akathist is attractive to every prayer-minded soul... In each akathist... there are several strong expressions that poured out from the depths of the author’s heart, and they, like a ray of grace, will sink into the depths of the hearts of those praying, especially those thirsting for encouragement and consolation.” (from the book “Orthodox Russian Akathists”)

Let us give an example of the Mother of God’s help through prayer in front of Her Kazan image. An anonymous Christian woman says that in the second month of pregnancy, doctors told her terrible news: the fetus stopped moving and its heartbeat stopped. To avoid the death of the mother, it was necessary to cleanse the uterus as soon as possible.

After the procedure, the depressed girl lay in the ward and talked on the phone with her husband. He said that on that day the discovery of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, revered in their family, was celebrated. The man said that he prayed for his wife at the liturgy and promised to read the holiday akathist.

Before discharge, the woman needed to be examined again. It showed that the fetus was still in the womb. And most importantly, he is alive. Doctors had never encountered anything like this and came to the conclusion that the child had hidden himself in a muscle. The couple immediately realized who had revived and “hid” their child. They firmly decided to give birth to a child, despite doctors’ warnings about his possible disability.

Mother and father believed in a miracle, continuing their fervent prayer to the Virgin Mary. Relatives from Kazan ordered a magpie for them from one of the churches, and also sent the couple the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. After 9 months, the woman safely gave birth to a girl, who turned out to be the healthiest in the entire maternity hospital.

How does the icon of the “Kazan” Mother of God help? What are they praying for? What do they ask of the Mother of God?

This is a strong icon, the image on it promotes recovery from serious illnesses, and the person praying acquires new opportunities.

It is recommended to contact the Mother of God with various problems.

There are no restrictions; you can ask for help in various difficulties:

You should pray for healing: for the health of your son, daughter, yourself or other relatives;
The Mother of God is asked for marriage, and it is possible to apply on one’s own behalf or pray for a son;
about love in the family;

about the gift of children;
successful childbirth and pregnancy maintenance;
about finding or maintaining an existing job;
on defense in case of threat of unfair accusation (at trial).

There are cases when those praying asked for the realization of desires that go against their purpose, destiny, chain of events in life and relationships. For example, a woman asks for the return of her beloved. If this can harm her (her soul), for example, with strong attachment (when another person is placed above the Lord), in this case the desire is not realized. When the breakup was part of a test for both (men, women), then the marriage will be saved; the one praying will only speed up this event with a sincere request and repentance for sins.

Akathist to the Mother of God, read in front of Her Kazan Icon

Kontakion 1

To the Intercessor of the Christian race, chosen from all generations, who covers our Orthodox country with the protection of Her goodness, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Ty, the Mother of God, about the appearance of Your wondrous presence. ́ny. You, as the All-Merciful One, intercede for all those who flow to You, Helper, in all sorrows and needs, troubles and misfortunes, and let us call You: Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race kago.

Ikos 1

A representative angel was sent to quickly say “Rejoice” to the Mother of God, when God the Word was incarnate in Her womb: and we, sinners, glorifying the appearance of Her wonderful icon and the Divine Child. as Christ, with tenderness and a cry of grace:
Rejoice, God-chosen Youth; Rejoice, Mother of God.
Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and earth; Rejoice, bright decoration of the Heavenly and earthly Church.
Rejoice, honored Angels; Rejoice, sung by Seraphim.
Rejoice, bright prophetic event; Rejoice, praise of the apostles.
Rejoice, martyr’s confession; Rejoice, venerable crown.
Rejoice, joy of the righteous; Rejoice, hope of sinners.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 2

Seeing, O All-Immaculate One, from the heights of Your heavenly dwelling, where You abide in glory with Your Son, the sorrow of Your servants in the newly enlightened city, like an wrathful one for the sake of God’s visitation The faith of Christ is desecrated by the Hagaran evil-doing, You deigned to reveal Your icon, glorifying miracles, and confirming them with banners Your grace, love for Christ, people faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Understanding the threefold appearance of the Mother of God, the wise maiden seeks, flowing to the authorities, telling them the wondrous appearance and the terrible rebuke: we, marveling at what was given to the maiden, understandably niya, we reverently cry out to the Most Blessed One:
Rejoice, you who praise God with pure lips; Rejoice, thou who revealest the mysteries of God’s grace to the faithful.
Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful.
Rejoice, lightning, terrifying of the unfaithful; Rejoice, thou who illumine the minds of the faithful with the glory of Thy miracles.
Rejoice, denunciation of the Agarian evil faith; Rejoice, their pride has been overthrown.
Rejoice, confirmation of the Christian faith; Rejoice, sanctification of the veneration of holy icons.
Rejoice, you who transform our sorrow into joy; Rejoice, you who cheer us with undoubted hope.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High, by the grace of the Mother of God, make wise and strengthen the young woman to seek the many-valued gift of God, and then, with faith in the Lord, begin to work and, hidden in the earth, find the holy treasure I am the icon of the Mother of God, joyfully cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having a benevolent providence for the newly enlightened people of the city of Kazan, from Your most venerable icon You exuded currents of miracles, O Lady, giving sight to the blind bodily eyes, Omra Illuminating those who are cherished spiritually with the light of knowledge of God and piety, giving a calm refuge to those who live under the shadow of Your icon. For this reason we call Ti:
Rejoice, by the appearance of Your icon you drive away the darkness of cruel circumstances; Rejoice, you who enlighten everyone with the rays of miracles.
Rejoice, giving sight to the blind; Rejoice, enlightenment of those darkened by the meaning.
Rejoice, glory of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, quiet haven of those seeking salvation.
Rejoice, Mother of chastity; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity.
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Rejoice, the whole multitude of the faithful rejoices; Rejoice, even for her sake the demonic horde is weeping.
Rejoice, longed-for Helper of all Christians; Rejoice, joy to all who mourn.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 4

Blessed Hermogenes, the writer of Your miracles, the Mother of God, icons, tearfully prayed before her and, having seen, like in Thy icon was given to the Orthodox ministry as a shield and a sign of victory, strengthened by faith to the end of its life, crying out To God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard the secret of Orthodoxy revealed by the Venerable Sergius to Saint Arseny, how, through the intercession of the Mother of God, the judgment of our Fatherland was transferred to mercy, the icon of the Mother of God, like a banner of victory Having accepted this, the Mother of Russian cities was snatched from the hands of the adversary and cried out to the Intercessor of Christians:
Rejoice, Mother of the Most High God; Rejoice, for you prayed for everyone, Your Son, Christ our God.
Rejoice, for you have made all those who come running to be saved in Your sovereign protection; Rejoice, Intercessor of all those in sorrow and illness.
Rejoice, thou who bestowest blessing upon all those who pray with contrite hearts before Thy most pure image; Rejoice, deliverance from the evils of all, irrevocable hope for those who have in Thee.
Rejoice, quiet and kind refuge; Rejoice, ambulance to the Helper.
Rejoice, ready and warm in the cover of salvation; Rejoice, you who exude boundless mercy to us.
Rejoice, thou who advancest to help; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from all troubles.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 5

Thy godly star has appeared, O Mother of God, an icon flowing around the entire Russian country, illuminating with the rays of Thy miracles all those wandering on the sea of passionate life, the darkness of sorrows and darkness of all kinds. God who drives away sorrows and guides those who flow to You with faith and cry out to God on the path of salvation: Alleluia .

Ikos 5

Having seen that many miracles were wrought from the holy icon of the Mother of God by the grace of God, Tsar Peter accepted it as a guide for his army and on the day of battle for the Suevians in a shield and cover, and won to the end of the enemy with the help of the Mother of God, then lay the perfect stone for the foundation of the new reigning city , put Your wonderful icon, like sanctification, like a shield and fence, in the heart of the city. For this reason, let us cry out to the Most Pure Ones:
Rejoice, dwelling place and house of Christ our God; Rejoice, receptacle of His ineffable glory.
Rejoice, animated city, ever reigning; Rejoice, adorned chamber.
Rejoice, Joy of cities and villages; Rejoice, invincible guardian and guardian of Christians in troubles.
Rejoice, praise to the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, affirmation of the Russian land.
Rejoice, Helper of the Christ-loving army; Rejoice, overcoming the enemies.
Rejoice, deliverance from troubles; Rejoice, visiting everyone with Your Mother's generosity.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 6

Standing before Your most pure image, the hierarchs of the class and all people, monastics and laymen, preach, Lady Theotokos, Your great mercy, as you protect cities, monasteries you cover, you protect, and, leading the truly strong and invincible Helper, they offer prayers to you with tears, May you stretch out your God-bearing hands to Your Son for Your people, so that He may deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes, and let us cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Having dawned true enlightenment and having driven away the ancient flattery of the Agarians in the newly enlightened country of Kazan, now in all Russian cities the luminaries are shining with the light of miracles and mercies: those who flow with faith Your icon receives deliverance from healing sorrows, healing from ailments and joys of all kinds of fulfillment, crying out to you earnestly:
Rejoice, inexhaustible source of holiness; Rejoice, multi-flowing river of Divine grace.
Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners with God; Rejoice, our sins have been cleansed.
Rejoice, O teacher of piety; Rejoice, in good deeds there is confirmation and help.
Rejoice, thou who receivest good vows; Rejoice, you who contribute with good intentions.
Rejoice, destroyer of evil undertakings; Rejoice, thou who destroyest the wiles of the enemy.
Rejoice, fast person to the Helper; Rejoice, you who bestow mercy upon us.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 7

I would like to confess to the Orthodox people the mercy of the Most Blessed Queen of Heaven and Earth and, to the best of my ability, to offer thanks for their deliverance from the invasion of foreigners, to the wondrous temple created in honor of the wonderful icon We, the victorious one, have brought as a gift, so that everyone, remembering the mercy of the Mother of God, who saved this city and country, will sing to you Grateful lips to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Your holy icon, Mother of God, has truly appeared to the capital city of Russia, just as it did to Constantinople of old: people are running to You, with Your help at the beginning of their journey and their deeds. asking and offering thanksgiving prayers before Your most pure icon for deliverance from sorrows and misfortunes, Your Helper and they know the strong Intercessor. Moreover, we cry out to You in gratitude:
Rejoice, protection of the Russian country; Rejoice, Orthodoxy is protected and established in her.
Rejoice, indestructible shield of our warriors; Rejoice, their armor is invulnerable.
Rejoice, you who expose the wiles of your enemies; Rejoice, like a spider that tears them apart.
Rejoice, reproof of wickedness; Rejoice, sedition destruction.
Rejoice, correction of the young from their errors; Rejoice, consolation of the elders.
Rejoice, overthrow of harmful teachings; Rejoice, gift of useful knowledge.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 8

It is strange and doubtful for non-believers to hear how currents of grace flow from Your icon, the stench of the animal smells fragrant: but we, who believe the word spoken by You, Lady, to the first-written icon: “My grace and strength are with you,” we hope, as is grace with this icon I will take it out of yours: therefore, we reverently kiss it, we worship it, as You Yourself exist, for the honor of the icon ascends to the prototype, and Your grace is with this icon, signs and wonders Makes all those who flow to You with faith and cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All the grief that has happened is taken to the heavenly ones, and you do not leave the earthly ones, O Mother of God, through your holy intercession: and for this you have more motherly boldness towards Christ our God. Moreover, establish the life of the Orthodox in the world and always grant all that is useful to Thy servant, so that we majestically sing to Thy:
Rejoice, uncontainable container; Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High.
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Rejoice, frozen Heavenly Class; Rejoice, the whole world has been delivered from the soul-destroying famine.
Rejoice, thou who intercessor for our race; Rejoice, for Your prayer can accomplish much before Your Son and God.
Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, you who always show motherly love for us.
Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal blessings; Rejoice, you who also give us useful things in this temporary life.
Rejoice, our well-known refuge in all sorrowful circumstances; Rejoice, undoubted consolation in sorrow.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 9

Thou who surpassest every angelic nature appeared, O Most Holy Virgin: Thou didst conceive God in flesh, Thou didst contain the inconceivable things of all in Thy womb, Thou didst carry in thy arms. now the whole world is in our hands: also, as the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison, the Seraphim magnifies Thee, we cry out to God for You : Alleluia.

Ikos 9

We see the many-prophecy Vitas, like voiceless fish, about You, Mother of God: for every tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to her heritage, the mind is amazed to sing to Thee, Mother of God; Both good beings, receive from us the Archangel’s voice, crying to you:
Rejoice, O Blessed One; Rejoice, for the Lord is with You.
Rejoice, Blessed among women; Rejoice, having found grace from God.
Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, Mother of the Son of God.
Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal King; Rejoice, thou who hast brought forth the fruit of life for us.
Rejoice, sanctified by the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High.
Rejoice, faithful Worker of the Lord; Rejoice, for you are blessed by everyone.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 10

Those who want to save many from the evils, sorrows and illnesses that occur, You have given Your wonderful icon, O Theotokos, for the sake of blindness they see, the lameness walks, and the weak arise. , the afflicted are healed, the lands are given fruitfulness, people are delivered from deadly plagues, cities and houses are saved from fire : Moreover, glorifying God, who gives us such mercies, we cry out to Him fervently: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall, Mother of God, the land of Russia, with hail protection and glory, fortification of the Orthodox army against the enemies. Moreover, thanks to You, we cry:
Rejoice, you who glorify You; Rejoice, you who do not honor You, you put to shame.
Rejoice, fear of enemies; Rejoice, deliverance from the invasion of foreigners.
Rejoice, warriors of the fortress; Rejoice, in the days of battle the fence was taken away.
Rejoice, in the days of peace, life-giving garden, gladdening the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, weapon, for whom the demons tremble.
Rejoice, saving oil, anointing the sinful wounds of the repentant; Rejoice, our warm hope.
Rejoice, our undoubted Hope; Rejoice, quiet and good haven.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 11

They offer songs of praise and gratitude to You, Lady, falling before Your icon and kindly kissing the virgins’ faces, under Your sovereign protection there is a quiet and peaceful monastic life. Those who see you off, having placed all their hope in Thee, joyfully cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Like a light-receiving light, we see Your venerable icon, O Most Holy Lady: for we have received the immaterial fire of Your grace, and in the likeness of its new lights the lamps that are involved in it Waiting for the power of grace, and illuminating miracles, guiding on the path of salvation all those crying out to Tisce:
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride; Rejoice, God-chosen Youth, Mother of the Virgin.
Rejoice, good Teacher of immaculate virginity; Rejoice, Guardian of those who are zealous for cleanliness.
Rejoice, women are praised; Rejoice, virgin magnificence.
Rejoice, intercession of widows; Rejoice, charity for the orphans.
Rejoice, Nourisher of the poor; Rejoice, naked garment.
Rejoice, consolation for the sad; Rejoice, joy for those who mourn.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 12

Having desired to give grace to those who worship You with love, Mother of God, You left the inherent power of grace in Your holy icons, for Divine grace abides in those (icons) ), He performs signs and wonders and grants healing to all those who come with faith through Your Mother of God’s unceasing ailments of soul and body. to God with prayers for those who cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles in ancient and present times, we praise You, as the Life-Giving Source of grace, as an inexhaustible river of miracles, as an abyss of mercy and generosity, and all hope God's blessing is placed on Thee both in this and in the future life, glorifying Thee, we cry out :
Rejoice, Christian, unshameful hope; Rejoice, saving refuge of the faithful.
Rejoice, unreliable hope; Rejoice, salvation for the desperate.
Rejoice, bath, washing conscience; Rejoice, dew that revives souls.
Rejoice, quick and free medicine for illnesses; Rejoice, quick deliverance from all troubles.
Rejoice, Comforter in all sorrow; Rejoice, you who save us from the depths of destruction.
Rejoice, joy on the day of death; Rejoice, the only Hope even after death.
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word, accept now this small prayer and, for the greatness of Your goodness and the abyss of Your bounties, do not remember the multitude of sins in ours, but fulfill our petitions in good ways, giving health to the body, salvation to the soul, delivering from all needs and the heirs of sorrow and the Kingdom of Heaven, creating all those who faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion)

Prayer

O Most Holy Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Your honest icon, we pray to You: do not turn Your face away from those who come running to You, beseech the merciful Mother, Your Son and our God, the Lord and May Jesus Christ keep our country peaceful and keep His Holy Church unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other help, no other hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the All-Powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain death: grant us the spirit of contrition, humility hearts, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and remission of sins, and everyone praises greatness with gratitude Yours, let us be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there, with all the saints, let us glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God (Text and mp3)

The Azan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on July 21 and November 4 (Read the description of the holiday here >> ). On these holidays, you need to especially pray - read the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her “Kazan” icon.

And it’s even better to read this Akathist as often as possible – once a week. And the spiritual connection with the Queen of Heaven will be graciously felt in our hearts!

Below we attach to the text of the Akathist an audio recording “Prayer with Akathist before the Icon of the Mother of God - Kazan” , performed by the Minsk St. Elisabeth Monastery.

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Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God

Kontakion 1

Chosen from all generations, to the Intercessor of the Christian race, who covers our Orthodox country with the cover of Her goodness, we offer songs of thanksgiving to Thee, Mother of God, for the appearance of Thy wondrous* icon. You, as the All-Merciful One, intercede for all those who come to You, Helper, in all sorrows and needs, troubles and misfortunes, so we call You: Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Ikos 1

A representative angel was sent to quickly say “Rejoice” to the Mother of God, when God the Word became incarnate in Her womb; and we, sinners, glorifying the appearance of Her wonderful icon and the Divine Infant of the Savior Christ, with tenderness crying out to the Most Gracious: Rejoice, God-chosen Youth; Rejoice, Mother of God. Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and earth; Rejoice, bright decoration of the Church, heavenly and earthly. Rejoice, honored Angels; Rejoice, sung by Seraphim. Rejoice, bright prophetic event; Rejoice, praise of the apostles. Rejoice, martyr's confession; Rejoice at the crown of the venerables. Rejoice, joy of the righteous; Rejoice, hope of sinners. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 2

Seeing, O All-Immaculate One, from the height of Your Heavenly dwelling, where You abide in glory with Your Son, the sorrow of Your servants in the newly enlightened city, as at the wrathful visitation of God, the faith of Christ is desecrated by Agarian malice, You deigned to show Your icon, glorifying miracles, and affirming With the banners of Your grace, Christ-loving people faithfully cry out to God: Allelua.

Ikos 2

The wise revelation sought the understanding of the threefold appearance of the Mother of God, flowing to the authorities, telling them a wondrous appearance and a terrible rebuke; We, marveling from above at the admonition given to the young woman, reverently cry out to the Most Blessed One: Rejoice, you who praise God with pure lips; Rejoice, you who reveal the secrets of God’s grace to the faithful. Rejoice, well-known praise for the faithful; Rejoice, lightning, terrifying of the infidels. Rejoice, thou who illumine the minds of Thy faithful with the glory of the miracles; Rejoice: the Hagaryan evil faith has been exposed. Rejoice, their pride has been overthrown; Rejoice, affirmation of the Christian faith. Rejoice, illumination of the veneration of holy icons; Rejoice, transforming our sorrow into joy. Rejoice, you who cheer us with undoubted hope. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High, by the grace of the Mother of God, wise and strengthen the young woman to seek the valuable gift of God, and she, daring in the Lord with faith, begin to work and, having found the treasure of the holy icon of the Mother of God hidden in the earth, joyfully cry out to God: Alleluah.

Ikos 3

Having a benevolent providence for the newly enlightened people of the city of Kazan, from Your most honorable icon You have flowed currents of miracles, O Lady, giving sight to the blind of the body, illuminating those darkened spiritually with the light of knowledge of God and piety, giving a calm refuge to those who live under the shadow of Your icon. For this reason we call You: Rejoice, by the appearance of Your icon you drive away the darkness of cruel circumstances; Rejoice, enlightening everyone with the rays of miracles. Rejoice, recovery of sight for the blind; Rejoice, enlightenment darkened by the meaning. Rejoice, glory to Orthodoxy; Rejoice, quiet haven for those seeking salvation. Rejoice, Mother of chastity; Rejoice, protection and protection of virginity. Rejoice, the whole multitude of the faithful rejoices in Her; Rejoice, even for her sake the demonic horde is crying. Rejoice, longed-for Helper of all Christians; Rejoice, Joy to all who mourn. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 4

The storm of turmoil and sedition raised by our enemies in our country was quenched by the zeal of blessed Hermogenes, the savior of Thy miracles, the Mother of God, in the icon, tearfully praying before it and seeing how Thy icon was given to the Orthodox army as a shield and a sign of victory, strengthened by faith to the end of his life , crying out to God: Allelua.

Ikos 4

Having heard in Orthodoxy the secret revealed by the Monk Sergius to St. Arseny, how through the intercession of the Mother of God the judgment on our Fatherland was transferred to mercy, the icon of the Mother of God, like a victorious banner, accepted the Mother of Russian cities from the hands of the adversary and cried out to the Intercessor of Christians: Rejoice, Mother of the Most High God; Rejoice, for you prayed for everyone Your Son, Christ our God. Rejoice, for you have created for everyone to escape Your sovereign protection to those who come running; Rejoice, Intercessor of all those who are in sorrow and illness. Rejoice, Thou who bestowest usefulness upon all those who pray with contrite hearts before Thy most pure image; Rejoice, deliverance of evils to all who have irrevocable hope in Thee. Rejoice, quiet and kind refuge; Rejoice, ambulance to the Helper. Rejoice, ready and warm cover of salvation; Rejoice, you who exude boundless mercies to us. Rejoice, you who advance to help; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from all troubles. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 5

Thy rich star has appeared, O Mother of God, icon, flowing around the entire Russian country, illuminating with the rays of Thy miracles all those wandering on the sea of passionate life, driving away the darkness of sorrows and darkness of all ailments and sorrows and guiding those who flow to You with faith and cry out to God on the path of salvation: Alleluah .

Ikos 5

Seeing Tsar Peter, how many miracles were wrought from the holy icon of the Mother of God by the grace of God, he accepted it as a guide to his army and on the day of battle on his side as a shield and cover and, having defeated the enemy to the end with the help of the Mother of God, he laid a perfect stone at the foundation of the new reigning city, Place your wonderful icon, like sanctification, like a shield and fence, in the heart of the city. For this reason we cry to the Most Pure One: Rejoice, dwelling place and house of Christ our God; Rejoice, receptacle of His ineffable glory. Rejoice, animated city, ever reigning; Rejoice, adorned chamber. Rejoice, Joy of cities and villages; Rejoice, invincible repository and barrier of Christians in troubles. Rejoice, praise to the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, affirmation of the Russian land. Rejoice, Helper of the Christ-loving army; Rejoice, defeat of enemies. Rejoice, deliverance from troubles; Rejoice, visiting everyone with Your maternal bounties. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 6

Standing before Your most pure image, the class of bishops and all people, monastics and laymen, preach, O Lord Theotokos, Your great mercy, as you protect cities, cover monasteries, protect weights, and, leading You to the true Helper, strong and invincible, with tears bring Your prayers, may you stretch out your God-bearing hands to your Son for your people, so that you may deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes, and let us cry out to God with gratitude: Allelua.

Ikos 6

Having dawned true enlightenment and having driven away the ancient flattery of the Hagarians in the newly enlightened country of Kazan, now in all Russian cities they shine with the light of miracles and mercies: those who flow with faith to Your icon of healing sorrows, deliverance from illnesses, healing of illnesses and joys of all kinds of fulfillment, cry out to You earnestly: Rejoice, inexhaustible source of the shrine; Rejoice, multi-flowing river of Divine grace. Rejoice, reconciliation of sinners with God; Rejoice, cleansing of our sins. Rejoice, O pious Teacher; Rejoice, in good deeds there is affirmation and help. Rejoice, acceptor of good vows; Rejoice, you who promote good intentions. Rejoice, destroyer of evil beginnings; Rejoice, thou who destroyest the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, speedy human Helper; Rejoice, you who bestow mercy upon us. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 7

I want to confess to the Orthodox people the mercy of the Most Blessed Queen of Heaven and Earth and bring thanks to the strength of their strength for their deliverance from the invasion of foreigners, to the wondrous temple created in honor of the wonderful icon, bringing the victorious one as a gift, so that all, remembering the mercy of the Mother of God, who saved this city and country, sing from above Grateful lips to God: Allelua.

Ikos 7

To the capital city of Russia, Your holy icon, the Mother of God, truly appeared the good Hodegetria, as did Constantinople of old: for people are running to You, asking for Your help at the beginning of their path and deeds, and offering thanksgiving prayers before Your most pure icon for deliverance from sorrows and misfortunes, Your Helper and they know a strong Intercessor. We also cry out in gratitude to Ti: Rejoice, protection of the Russian country; Rejoice, Orthodoxy is protected and established in her. Rejoice, indestructible shield of our warriors; Rejoice, their armor is invulnerable. Rejoice, you who expose the machinations of your enemies; Rejoice, you who tear them apart as a spider. Rejoice, appearance of wickedness; Rejoice, sedition destruction. Rejoice, correction of the young from errors; Rejoice, consolation of the elders. Rejoice, overthrow of harmful teachings; Rejoice, gift of useful knowledge. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 8

It is strange and doubtful for non-believers to hear how currents of grace flow from Your icon, how the stinking animal smells fragrant: but we, who believe the word spoken by You, Lady, to the first-written icon: “My grace and power are with you,” we trust that grace is with this icon I'll take yours out; In the same way, we reverently kiss what is before us, we worship it, as if You exist Yourself, for the honor of the icon ascends to the prototype, and Your grace with this icon brings signs and wonders to all who flow with faith to You and cry out to God: Alleluah.

Ikos 8

All that was grief was taken to the Heavenly, and you did not abandon the earthly, O Mother of God, through Your sacred intercession: for you have the Motherly boldness towards Christ our God. In the same way, establish a deeply Orthodox life in the world and always grant all that is useful to Thy servant, so that we sing magnifying praises to Thee: Rejoice, O inconceivable container; Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High. Rejoice, frozen Heavenly Class; Rejoice, thou who has delivered the whole world from the soul-destroying famine. Rejoice, you who intercede for our race; Rejoice, for Your prayer can accomplish much before Your Son and God. Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, always showing motherly love for us. Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal blessings; Rejoice, you who also serve us in temporal life and are useful to us. Rejoice, our well-known refuge in all sorrowful situations; Rejoice, undoubted consolation in sorrows. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 9

Above all angelic natures, you appeared, O Most Holy Virgin: for you conceived God in your flesh, for you contained the inconceivable of all in your womb, in your arms you bore the hand that bears the whole world: also, as the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison, the Seraphim magnifies Thee, we cry out to God about You : Allelua.

Ikos 9

The prophets of many things, like mute fish, we see about You, Mother of God: for every tongue is perplexed to praise You according to your inheritance, the mind is amazed to sing to You, Mother of God; Otherwise, good being, receive from us the archangel’s voice, crying to you: Rejoice, full of grace; Rejoice, for the Lord is with You. Rejoice, Blessed One among women; Rejoice, you who have found grace from God. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, Mother of the Son of God. Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal King; Rejoice, thou who hast brought forth the fruit of life for us. Rejoice, illuminated by the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, overshadowed by the power of the Most High. Rejoice, faithful Servant of the Lord; Rejoice, for you are blessed by everyone. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 10

Those who want to save many from the evils, sorrows and diseases that occur, you have given your wonderful icon, Mother of God, even for the sake of the blind they see, the chrome walks, the weakened ones rise up, the demoniac are healed, the land is given fruit, people are delivered from deadly plagues, cities and houses are saved from fire ; In the same way, glorifying God, who gives us such mercies, we cry out to Him earnestly: Allelua.

Ikos 10

You are the wall, Mother of God, the land of Russia, with hail protection and glory, fortification of the Orthodox army against the enemies. Moreover, giving thanks to Thee, we cry: Rejoice, thou who glorify those who glorify Thee; Rejoice, you who do not revere Thee, put to shame. Rejoice, intimidation of enemies; Rejoice, deliverance from the invasion of foreigners. Rejoice, warriors of the fortress; Rejoice, in the days of battle the fence also took away. Rejoice, in the days of peace, life-giving garden, gladdening the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, weapon, which the demons tremble. Rejoice, saving oil, anointing the sinful wounds of the repentant; Rejoice, our warm hope. Rejoice, our undoubted Hope; Rejoice, quiet and kind refuge. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 11

Singings of praise and thanksgiving are brought to You, Lady, falling to Your icon and kindly kissing the virgins’ faces, under Your sovereign protection those who see off the quiet and peaceful monastic life, and having placed all their trust in You, joyfully cry out to God: Alleluah.

Ikos 11

Like a light-receiving light, we behold Your venerable icon, O Most Holy Lady: for it has received the immaterial fire of Your grace, and in its likenesses it lights new lamps that share in the power of grace, and illuminates miracles, guiding on the path of salvation all those crying Tisce: Rejoice, Unbrided Bride ; Rejoice, God-chosen Youth, Mother of the Virgin; Rejoice, good Teacher of immaculate virginity; Rejoice, Guardian of those who are zealous for purity. Rejoice, women are praised; Rejoice, virgin majesty. Rejoice, intercession of widows; Rejoice, charity for orphans. Rejoice, Nourisher of the poor; Rejoice, robe of the naked. Rejoice, consolation for the sad; Rejoice, joy for those who mourn. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 12

The grace of giving to those who venerate Thee with love, Mother of God, Thou didst leave the grace-filled power inherent in Thy in Thy holy icons, for the Divine grace that abides in those (icons) brings out signs and wonders and grants healing to all those who come with faith from the Mother of God to spiritual and physical ailments. to God with prayers for those who cry out to Him: Allelua.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles, which happened in ancient and present times, we praise You as the Life-Giving Source of grace, as an inexhaustible river of miracles, as an abyss of mercy and generosity, and all God’s hope rests in Thee both in this and in the future life, glorifying Thee, we cry out: Rejoice, unshameful hope for Christians; Rejoice, saving refuge for the faithful. Rejoice, unreliable hope; Rejoice, salvation for the desperate. Rejoice, bath that washes the conscience; Rejoice, dew, quickening of souls. Rejoice, quick and free cure for illnesses; Rejoice, quick deliverance from all troubles. Rejoice, Comforter in all sorrow; Rejoice, you who save us from the depths of destruction. Rejoice, joy on the day of death; Rejoice, the only Hope even after death. Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

Kontakion 13

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O All-Singing Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word, accept now this small prayer and, for the sake of Your greatness and the abyss of Your bounties, do not remember the multitude of our sins, but fulfill our prayers in goodness, giving health to the body, salvation to the soul, delivering from all needs and sorrow and the Kingdom of Heaven, heirs of all who cry faithfully to God: Alleluah.

Ikos 1

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Kontakion 1

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Prayer

O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Thy honorable icon, we pray to Thee: do not turn Thy face away from those who come running to You, beseech, merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep our country peaceful, and His Holy Church unshakable will protect from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other imams of help, no other imams of hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the All-Powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain death; Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that we all gratefully sing of Your greatness, we will be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Pure and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Sons and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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