In Orthodoxy there is a tradition of addressing the Mother of God: “Most Holy Lady Theotokos, save us”! This is not surprising, because she is the mother of God, and therefore the mother of all Christians. They resort to it in moments of danger, in difficult life circumstances, in case of family problems affecting children and grandchildren. Grandmothers and mothers pray, reading the akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, and hope for the support of the One who covered with her Robe those who gathered for prayer in the Blachernae Church before imminent death.
Akathist words
The words of the akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos are given below.
If you wish, you can find an akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Russian, not Slavic, in order to more accurately and fully understand its meaning.
Strong prayer to the Mother of God for children
There is a prayer that is usually read together with the akathist in front of the “Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos” icon. People turn to the face of the Most Pure Virgin Mary at different moments of life - happy and not so happy, in difficult times, moments of trials and temptations.
A huge number of people gathered in the Blachernae temple on the night before the alleged barbarian raid of the Gentiles. All of them were united by the fear of impending danger. Some cowardly asked to save him personally, while others prayed for all the residents of the city. The women present in the temple first of all offered prayers for children and grandchildren, because they are the future, the key to a happy old age.
The thoughts of the gathered people were different, but the Mother of God did not make any distinctions between them. Although not everyone saw her appearance and the covering of all believers with an omophorion, everyone felt the incredible Divine Grace, support, and intercession.
You should not abandon prayers and reading the Akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. As many centuries ago, the Most Pure Mother of God continues to protect and preserve those who with faith, hope, and humility ask her for help.
But when reading the akathist, you first need to thank the Queen of Heaven for her tireless prayer to God for the entire human race. It is necessary to pray to the Most Holy Lady to be worthy of taking the path of truth and righteous life, and only then ask for something worldly - health for children and grandchildren, success in school, happiness in marriage.
Akathist to the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Kontakion 1
Chosen by the Eternal King, who exceeded every creation of Heaven and earth, the Queen, who sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offers worthy worship with thanksgiving, as if in the darkness of existence, we resort under Your luminous omophorion with faith and tenderness.
You, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, so we call You: Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Ikos 1
The Archangel and Angel many, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-presented You, His Queen, in the Church of the Blachernae and, touched by Your prayers for the whole world, heard the following cry: Rejoice, eternal favor with God the Father without beginning;
Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God, the flightless Son. Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the angelic ranks above. Rejoice, all-threatening deterrence of the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, the multitude of cherubim are met in the air. Rejoice, She who is praiseworthy will be ascribed to the Seraphim’s hexacrylation; Rejoice, even as we, earthlings, gratefully bow to Her most blessed cover. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 2
Having seen Thee, Saint Andrew and Epiphanius in the church in the air praying for Christians to God, knowing that Thou art the Mother of Christ our God ascended into Heaven, and, falling to earth, joyfully bowed before Thy all-blessed protection, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
You have no understanding, O Virgin Mother of God, in protecting Orthodox people; for the sake of this our enemies do not understand, as long as the prayer of God to the Mother is strong.
We, knowing well about Your all-powerful intercession, call to You with tenderness: Rejoice, most merciful Comforter of all who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-sleeping Teacher of all the lost and blinded. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the righteously driven wrath of God against us through Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent wave. Rejoice, strong awakening of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of lawless skills. Rejoice, for whose sake hell groans and the souls of malice tremble; Rejoice, even for the sake of it the gates of Paradise are opened to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 3
The Power of the Most High overshadows with faith and reverence those who resort to Your all-honorable protection: You alone, the Most Holy and Most Pure Mother of God, have come, that every request of Yours may be fulfilled.
Therefore, every age of the faithful praises You and Your Son, calling: Alleluia. Ikos 3
Having an infinite wealth of mercy, you extend your helping hand to all the ends of the earth, O Lady: healing to the sick, to the weak suffering, to the blind, sight, and to everyone according to their every need, to those who cry out with gratitude: Rejoice, indestructible fortress and fence of Orthodoxy;
Rejoice, the first adornment of holy temples and altars. Rejoice, the surest protection of piety; Rejoice, merciful city rulers, ever-growing Helper. Rejoice, invincible Commander of the leaders and armies of the Christians; Rejoice, holy mirror of truth to the unbearable judges. Rejoice, perfect mind of teachers and teachers; Rejoice, blessing of the homes and families of the pious. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 4
You help us through the storm of many troubles of those possessed, O Lady: stand before the altar of the Lord, lifting up Your hand, and praying that the Lord, the King of Glory, will look upon our unworthy prayer, and listen to the petitions of those who call on Your holy name, and those who call to Your Son: Alleluia .
Ikos 4
Having heard the Lord God of Joshua, praying and commanding the sun, he will take revenge on the enemy.
The Lord Jesus, the chosen Chamber of the Holy Spirit, also hears Your prayers now. In the same way, we, sinners, trusting in Your protection, like the Mother of God, dare to say to You: Rejoice, illuminated by the mental Sun and enlightening us with an unstoppable light; Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul. Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body; Rejoice, protection and supply of the holy abodes of Christ. Rejoice, cheerfulness and admonition of the faithful shepherds of the Church; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and nuns, Teacher. Rejoice, undisturbed calm of the reverent elders; Rejoice, secret joy of pure virgins and widows. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 5
Moses, the Seer of God, is sometimes in the army against Amalek, when he lifts up his hand, Israel prevails, but when he lets down his hand, then Amalek is victorious, strengthened by his supporters, defeat the enemy.
But You, O Mother of God, having raised Your hand in supplication, even though you are supported by no one, You always defeat the enemies of the Christians and You are an invincible shield for us, crying out: Alleluia. Ikos 5
Having seen Thee, the saints gathered in the air in the Church of the Blachernae, extending prayers to the Son and God, joyfully with the Archangels and Angels a song of gratitude was sung to Thee.
We, stronger than Moses’ hands, strengthen Your hand, touchingly crying out: Rejoice, Whose hand will support for all of us, Her love and mercy for us; Rejoice, we cannot stand before the enemy, visible and invisible. Rejoice, you who drive away the dark horde of our passions and lusts; Rejoice, Divine Fire - holding Christ in His hand and igniting us, cold ones. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh through chastity have been crowned with a fair amount; Rejoice, those who strive in fasting and silence for ever-present conversation. Rejoice, speedy Comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sadness; Rejoice, you who provide the grace of humility and patience. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 6 Saint
Roman the Sweet Singer appeared as a preacher of Thy inexhaustible grace and mercies, when in a dream he received from You a scroll of books for consumption: therefore he became wise to begin to sing intelligently to Thy glory, and to write praiseworthy words to the saints, crying out with faith: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
Thou hast shone from the true Sun of Truth, the Dawn, the Virgin of the Virgin Mary, enlightening all with the wisdom of God Thy Son and bringing into the knowledge of the truth those who call Thee: Rejoice, O God's Power and God's Wisdom - who gave birth to Christ in the flesh;
Rejoice, thou who has put to shame the foolish wisdom of this age and taught those blinded by it to the right path. Rejoice, guardian of the holy faith and Orthodox dogmas, Teacher; Rejoice, Eradicator of wicked heresies and pernicious schisms. Rejoice, foreseen secret and inconvenience, leading all the good and telling it as it should; Rejoice, you who disgrace false seers and vain fortune-telling. Rejoice, in the hour of perplexity you put a good thought in your heart; Rejoice, you who redeem yourself from harmful undertakings and meaningless wishes. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 7
Although the long-suffering All-Seer, the Lord, revealed the unsearchable abyss of His love for mankind, He chose You as His only Mother and created You an insurmountable protection for people: so that even if anyone from them and the righteous judgment of God appears worthy of condemnation, Your sovereign veil is preserved for repentance, calling: Alleluia .
Ikos 7
Thou didst show Thy wondrous works in Thy Most Pure Mother, O Lord, when the most wonderful omophorion in Her hand, shining more than a ray of the sun, appeared, covering the people who are in the Church of the Blachernae.
Having heard such a sign of Her merciful intercession, I was overcome with horror and joy and kept saying: Rejoice, omophorion not made by hands, like a cloud, spread out over the whole world; Rejoice, O Eternal Bishop, Your Son, holding the sign on Your hand. Rejoice, you who manifest this new mercy and new grace in the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, pillar of cloud covering us all from the temptations and enticements of the world. Rejoice, pillar of fire, showing us all the path of salvation in the darkness of sin; Rejoice, obvious strengthening of the apparent piety of the ascetics. Rejoice, secret admonition of God’s servants in the midst of the world; Rejoice, and me, naked of good deeds, not leaving behind Your cover and grace. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 8
It is marvelous that the angels appeared in the Blachernae church, the apostles glorified the face of the saints and saints and the holy wives of the class.
The Forerunner bowed down with the Theologian, and the people in the church cried out with joy: Alleluia. Ikos 8
The Lord, ruling over all above and below, having seen You in the church, His Mother stands and prays to Him with tenderness, saying: “Ask, My Mother, I will not turn away from You, but I will fulfill all Your requests and I will teach you all to sing in gratitude to You: Rejoice , the Ark of the Covenant, in which the sanctification of the entire human race is kept;
Rejoice, most holy one, in whom the Bread of Eternal Life is preserved for those who hunger for righteousness. Rejoice, all-golden vessel, in which is prepared for our sake the flesh and blood of the Divine Lamb; Rejoice, you who accept those left by doctors into your all-powerful hands. Rejoice, you who lift up those weakened in body, but not in spirit, and by faith from the bed of illness; Rejoice, you who give new and better meaning to those who are destroying their minds due to illness. Rejoice, you who wisely trouble us on the obstinate path of sin and passions; Rejoice, touching cruelty of our unrepentant heart. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 9
All praiseworthy angelic nature brings to You, the true Mother of God and Intercessor of all who flow to You, leading, as with Your indestructible protection you have made the righteous glad, interceded for sinners, delivered the needy and prayed for all the faithful, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The Vetia, who have spoken many things, are perplexed, like dumb fish, how to praise according to the heritage of the great feast of Your all-honorable Protection: for everything that is said about You from them is not sufficient for the uniform calculation of Your bounties.
We, seeing Your countless good deeds, cry out with joy: Rejoice, you who keep us from the plague and all-destruction of mortals; Rejoice, preserving the cities and weights from sudden vibrations of the earth. Rejoice, you who raised up from the flooding of waters and from drowning with a strong hand; Rejoice, thou who deliverest from the fiery dew of Thy prayers. Rejoice, who supplies you with the Bread of Life from hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, you who take away the strikes of lightning and thunder from our head. Rejoice, thou who savest from the invasion of foreigners and secret murderers; Rejoice, thou who protectest half-blooded ones from domestic strife and enmity with peace and love. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 10
To save any human race from the charms of the enemy, the Lover of Mankind, the Lord has given to You, His Mother, to help, protect and protect us on earth, so that you may bring comfort to the sad, joy to the sorrowful, an Intercessor to the offended, and may you raise everyone from the depths of sin, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
“O Heavenly King,” said the all-immaculate Queen standing in the air from the Angels in prayer, “receive every person who prays to You and calls upon My name for help, so that he may not depart from My face thin and unheard.”
Having heard this all-good prayer, the congregation of saints cried out in gratitude: Rejoice, thou who crownest farmers with pure hands and hearts with blessed fruits; Rejoice, I will buy help and righteous rewards for all who do. Rejoice, nationwide denunciation of perjury and unrighteous acquisitions; Rejoice, sudden help to those in need along the way, on land and waters. Rejoice, you who gladden childless parents with the fruits of faith and spirit; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans. Rejoice, strong Intercessor of those in captivity and exile; Rejoice, ever-watchful Guardian of those who live in bondage and prison. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 11
Hearing the all-compassionate singing and listening warmly to Your prayer for us, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise the voice of Your servants: for we run to You in adversity and sorrow and before You in our troubles we shed tears, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
Like a light-receiving lamp, burning in prayer, seeing Thee in the air, the Blachernae Church, in agreement with the multitude of people who were in it, exclaimed: “Where does this come from for me, so that the Mother of My Lord may come to me?”
Saint Andrew and Epiphanius warmly pray to You, calling: Rejoice, unenvious Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, faithful Representative of sinners who begin the repentance of sinners. Rejoice, ever-present Companion to those who fight the passions and attacks of the enemy; Rejoice, invisible taming of the cruel and bestial rulers. Rejoice, secret peace and joy for the meek and suffering slaves; Rejoice, all-desired accomplishment of good marriages. Rejoice, quick and painless resolution for mothers giving birth; Rejoice, at the hour of death, one Helper to all of us. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 12
Ask us for Divine grace from Your Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away from us every enemy and adversary and pacify our lives, so that we do not perish in cruelty without repentance, but accept us into eternal shelter, our Patroness, so that we joyfully call You : Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your sovereign protection, we all praise You, as our steadfast Representative, and we worship You, who prays for us: we believe and hope that You have asked Your Son and God for eternal and temporal goodness to all who cry out to You with love: Rejoice, all strong intercession of the universe;
Rejoice, sanctification of all earthly and heavenly elements. Rejoice, blessing of all seasons; Rejoice, all slander and temptations that come from the world, the flesh and the devil are trampled underfoot. Rejoice, unforeseen reconciliation of bitterly warring people; Rejoice, unknown correction of unrepentant sinners. Rejoice, you who do not reject the despised and rejected by all; Rejoice, you who snatch away the desperate from the pit of destruction. Rejoice, our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion. Kontakion 13
O All-Sung Mother, Most Pure Lady, Virgin Theotokos!
I lift up my spiritual and physical eyes to You, I stretch out my relaxed hand to You and cry out from the depths of my heart: look upon the faith and humility of my soul, cover me with Your all-powerful omophorion, so that I may be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes, and at the hour of my death, O All-Blessed One, appear to me and deliver the torment prepared for the sake of my sins, so that I may take out the call of worship: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
In what cases does prayer help?
Many believers and people far from the Church have encountered the fact that the offered prayers and the reading of the akathist remain unanswered. This happens if a person does not fully believe in God’s providence for himself and does not trust the Creator of the Omnipresent, he believes that he himself knows what is best for him, believing that he is worthy of receiving what he asks.
Of all those praying in the Blachernae Church, only one person was able to see the miracle of the appearance of the Most Holy Theotokos - Blessed Andrei. This is no coincidence. He was a holy fool for Christ's sake, an “abnormal madman,” as they would say today. He lived in the strictest asceticism and performed incessant prayer, which allowed him to see what was hidden from the eyes of an ordinary person.
“Normal” people stop noticing the miracles happening around them and become coarser in heart. Neither a baby smiling at its mother, nor the singing of birds, nor the chirping of grasshoppers touches them. They have everything - home, work, family. They are so indifferent and fed up that neither eyewitness accounts of miraculous healings of people, nor stories of deliverance about imminent danger, nor mysterious signs move them.
But prayer and reading the akathist can only help if a person softens his hard heart, looks inside himself and draws closer to God. Only then will he understand that the supposedly random meeting in his life is not accidental, that the successful resolution of a difficult situation and the help of a friend in a difficult moment is a miracle, the timely support of God.
On the day of the Feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Most Pure One appeared to one blessed Andrei, because he suffered hardships, was beaten by life, but at the same time knew how to be grateful to the Lord for everything.
This is not a call to go out into the street, beg, enduring hunger and deprivation. Not everyone is capable of such a spiritual feat. But if you want your prayer to be heard when reading the akathist before the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, you must first of all humble yourself, accept the events taking place in life, and trust God.
You can ask for something, but it would be good to always add at the end: “But not as I want, Lord, but as You want.”
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Kontakion 1
And the Queen chosen by the eternal King, who was above every creation, heaven and earth, sometimes came to the Blachernae Church to pray, offering worthy worship with thanksgiving, as in the darkness of existence, under Your shining omophorion we come with faith and tenderness. But you, who have an invincible power, free us from all troubles, and let us call Ty:
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Ikos 1
And the Archangel and the multitude, with the Forerunner, the Theologian and all the saints, co-represented You, Your Queen, in the Church of Blachernae and, Your tender prayer Having heard about the whole world, she cried out in surprise:
Rejoice , eternal, eternal favor of God the Father; Rejoice, most pure receptacle of God the Son of flight. Rejoice, chosen dwelling place of God the All-Holy Spirit; Rejoice, never-ending wonder of the ranks of angels on high. Rejoice, all-threatening deterrence of the dark forces of hell; Rejoice, even in the air there are many eyes of cherubs. Rejoice, Whose praise will be ascribed to the six-crested seraphim; Rejoice, even we, earthlings, bow down to Her most good protection.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 2
While Saint Andrew and Epiphanius walked in the church in the air for Christians praying to God, they knew that you are the Mother of Christ our God who ascended into heaven, and fell Come to the earth, joyfully worshiping Your all-good protection, calling: A liluia.
Ikos 2
Thou art misunderstood, O Mother of God, in defense of Orthodox people, for this reason we are deceived and do not know how strong the prayer of God to the Mother is. We, aware of Your all-powerful intercession for good, call to You with tenderness:
Rejoice , most merciful comforter of all those who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, never-ending teacher of all those who are lost and blinded. Rejoice, righteously driven wrath of God against us, soon quenching with Your prayer; Rejoice, taming our evil passions with an omnipotent gesture. Rejoice, strong excitement of sleeping consciences; Rejoice, easy overcoming of illegal skills. Rejoice, even for the sake of hell the groans and the spirits of malice tremble; Rejoice, for her sake the gates of heaven are opened to us all.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 3
From the silt of the Most High it falls with faith and reverence of those who resort to Your all-honorable protection: one and the same with You, the Most Holy and Most Pure Mother of God, Yes, may all your requests be fulfilled. Therefore, every age of the faithful will glorify You and Your Son, calling: A liluia.
Ikos 3
And the wealth of mercy is endless, with all the ends of the earth you extend a helping hand, O Lady: to the sick - healing, to the suffering - weakness, to the blind - sight and to all whoever you need, giving thanks to those who cry:
Rejoice , indestructible fortress and fence of the Orthodox kingdoms; Rejoice, the first decoration of holy churches and altars. Rejoice, the most faithful defense of the royal thrones; Rejoice, everlasting companion of kind-hearted city rulers. Rejoice, invincible commander of the leaders and armies of the Christians; Rejoice, holy mirror of truth for the unsatisfied judges. Rejoice, perfect understanding of teachers and teachers; Rejoice, blessing upon the houses and families of the pious.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 4
In the face of many troubles, you help us, O Lady: you stand before the altar of the Lord, lifting up your hands and praying for our unworthy prayer The Lord, the King of glory, will look upon you and listen to the petitions of those who call upon Your holy name, and to those who call upon Your Son: And liluia .
Ikos 4
From the bottom of my head, the Lord God of Joshua prayed and commanded the sun to take revenge on the enemy. The Lord Jesus, the chosen chamber of the Holy Spirit, also hears Your prayers today. Likewise, we, sinners, trust in Your protection, We dare to say to You, like the Mother of God:
Rejoice , illuminated by the mental Sun and enlightening us with the never-setting light; Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of your pure soul. Rejoice, thou who didst rejoice in the purity of Thy body; Rejoice, protection and supply of the holy abodes of Christ. Rejoice, the faithful shepherds of the Church have courage and admonition; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and teacher nuns. Rejoice, undisturbed calm of the reverent elders; Rejoice, secret joy of pure virgins and widows.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kondak 5
Moses , the witness, sometimes goes into war against Amalek, when the hand rises up, Israel prevails, and when the hand goes down, then Amalek is victorious, and those who support him are victorious captivity, defeat the enemy. But You, O Mother of God, having raised Your hands in supplication, even if supported by no one, You always defeat the enemies of Christianity, and You are our shield, invincible, crying schim: And liluia.
Ikos 5
In the coming of Thee, the saints gathered in the air in the Church of Blachernae, prayers extended to the Son and God, joyfully from the archangels and angels a grateful song in in a hurry. We, stronger than Moses’ hands, strengthen Your hand and tenderly cry out:
Rejoice , Her hand will support us all, Her only love and mercy towards us; Rejoice, our enemies, visible and invisible, cannot stand in front of Heaven. Rejoice, you who drive away the dark horde of our passions and lusts; Rejoice, Divine Fire - holding Christ in His hand and igniting us, cold ones. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh through chastity have achieved a fair wedding; Rejoice, you who strive in fasting and silence during the holy day. Rejoice, quick comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sorrow; Rejoice, you who provide the grace of humility and patience.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 6
The preacher of Your inexhaustible grace and mercies, Saint Roman the Sweet Singer appeared, when from You in a dream he received a book scroll at the end of the day: Now that I am wise, I begin to sing wisely to Your glory, and to write praises to the saints, crying out with faith: A liluia.
Ikos 6
From the true Sun of truth you have seen the dawn, O Virgin of God, enlightening all with the wisdom of God, Your Son, and bringing those who call to the knowledge of the truth And you are like this:
Rejoice , thou who gave birth to the Divine Power and Divine Wisdom by Christ in the flesh; Rejoice, thou who has put to shame the foolish wisdom of this age, and taught those blinded by it to the right path. Rejoice, guardian of the holy faith and Orthodox dogmas; Rejoice, destroyer of wicked heresies and destructive schisms. Rejoice, secret and foreseen inconvenience, who guides all good, and tells what is right; Rejoice, you who shame false seers and vain fortune-telling. Rejoice, in times of bewilderment you put a good thought on your heart; Rejoice, you who redeem yourself from destructive endeavors and senseless desires.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kondak 7
Father, the long-suffering All-Seeing Lord, reveal His love for mankind to the unsearchable generosity of the abyss, choose You alone as His Mother, and create You for people to be insurmountable true protection: even if someone from them and by the righteous judgment of God is worthy of condemnation, Your sovereign protection is still preserved for repentance, calling: A Lilluia.
Ikos 7
The Divine One showed Thy work in Thy Most Pure Mother, Lord, when a most wonderful omophorion appeared in Her hand, more luminous than the rays of the sun, and Also covering the people existing in the Church of Blachernae. Having heard such a sign of Her merciful intercession, we were overcome with horror and joy by all the words:
Rejoice , omophorion not made by hands, like a cloud, spreading over the whole world; Rejoice, O Most Eternal Bishop, Your Son, holding a sign on Your hand. Rejoice, you who show new mercy and new grace in the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, pillar of cloud, covering us all from the temptations and temptations of the world. Rejoice, pillar of fire, in the midst of the darkness of sin, showing us all the path of salvation; Rejoice, obvious strengthening of the ascetics’ piety. Rejoice, secret admonition of the servants of God in the midst of the world; Rejoice, and me, naked of good deeds, who does not abandon Your protection and grace.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kondak 8
Long ago, from heaven in the Blachernae Church appeared, the angels sang, the apostles glorified, the face of the saints and saints, and the women of the saints, the class was praised, the Forerunner We worshiped with the Theologian, and the people in the church cried out with joy: And liluia.
Ikos 8
in all things above and below, having seen You in the Church, My Mother, I stand and with tenderness I pray to Him, saying: “Ask, My Mother, I will not turn away.” You, but I will fulfill all Your requests and I will teach everyone to sing thanksgiving to You:
Rejoice , O ark of the covenant, in which is kept the sanctification of the entire human race; Rejoice, most holy one, in whom the Bread of eternal life is preserved for those who hunger for righteousness. Rejoice, thou all-golden vessel, in which the flesh and blood of the Divine Lamb was prepared for us; Rejoice, you who accept those left by doctors into your omnipotent hands. Rejoice, you who have been weakened in body, but not in spirit and faith, who have raised them up out of sickness; Rejoice, you who give new and better meaning to those who are destroying the mind from illness. Rejoice, thou who wisely troubles us on the obstinate path of sin and passions; Rejoice, touching cruelty of our unrepentant heart.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kondak 9
In this angelic nature he brings praise to You, the true Mother of God and Intercessor of all who flow to You, as if by Your indestructible cover You make glad the righteous, you intercede for sinners, you deliver the needy, and you pray for all the faithful, who call: Alelujah .
Ikos 9
In this, the many things, like voiceless fish, are perplexed as to how to praise according to the heritage of the great, all-honorable Protection of Your feast: everything about You that is not spoken from them I am sufficiently sufficient to count Your bounties. We, seeing Your innumerable benefits, cry out with joy:
Rejoice , you who preserve us from the plague and all destruction of death; Rejoice, you who preserved cities and weights from the sudden shaking of the earth. Rejoice, you who raised your strong hand from the flooding of the waters and from drowning; Rejoice, Your prayer delivers from the burning of fire with dew. Rejoice, you who provide the Bread of Life from hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, you who take away the strikes of lightning and thunder from our head. Rejoice, thou who savest from the invasion of foreigners and secret murderers; Rejoice, thou who protectest from domestic strife and enmity of half-blooded ones with peace and love.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 10
Although the human race has fallen from the mouth of the enemy from the charms of the enemy, the Lord, the lover of mankind, has given to You, Your Mother, to help, protect and protect us on earth, may you be sad Comfort, joy to the sorrowful, intercessor to the offended, and may you raise up all from the depths of sin, singing: A liluia.
Ikos 10
“ King - the verb in the prayer in the air from the angels standing in the air is the All-Immaculate Queen, - accept every person who prays to You and calls on My name for help, and not from From My presence He will go away empty and unheard.” Having heard this all-good prayer, the congregation of saints cried out in gratitude:
Rejoice , thou who crownest farmers with pure hands and hearts with blessed fruits; Rejoice, with help and righteous reward I will buy all the right for those who work. Rejoice, public denunciation of perjury and unrighteous acquisitions; Rejoice, sudden help to those in need along the way, on land and waters. Rejoice, you who gladden childless parents with the fruits of faith and spirit; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans. Rejoice, strong intercessor of those in captivity and exile; Rejoice, ever-watchful guardian of those in prison and prison.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 11
We all-compassionately hear and listen to Your warm prayer for us, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise the voice of Your servants: come to You in times of adversity and We come running and before You in our troubles we shed tears, calling: A liluiya.
Ikos 11
I shine to the receiving light, in burning prayer, seeing Thee in the air, the Blachernae Church, in agreement with the many people who were in it, exclaiming: “Where do I come from?” Yes, may the Mother of my Lord come to me?” Saint Andrew and Epiphanius warmly pray to You, calling:
Rejoice , unenvious giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, thou who have laid the foundation for the repentance of sinners through the faithful intercessor. Rejoice, ever-present supporter of those who fight against the passions and attacks of the enemy; Rejoice, invisible taming of the cruel and bestial rulers. Rejoice, secret peace and joy for the meek and suffering servants; Rejoice, all-desired consummation of good marriages. Rejoice, quick and painless resolution for mothers giving birth; Rejoice, at the hour of death you are our only helper.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kontakion 12
us for Divine grace from Your Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away from us every enemy and adversary, and pacify our lives, so that we may not perish without Ianiya, but accept us into eternal blood, our Patroness, may we rejoice in You we call: A liluiya.
Ikos 12
Again , Your sovereign protection, we praise You all, as our steadfast representative, and we worship You, who prays for us: we believe and hope, as you asked the Son of T His and God's goodness, eternal and temporal, to all who cry out to You with love:
Rejoice , strong intercession of the whole universe; Rejoice, sanctification of all earthly and heavenly elements. Rejoice, blessings of all seasons of the year; Rejoice, all slander and temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil are trampled under foot. Rejoice, unexpected reconciliation of bitterly hostile people; Rejoice, unfortunate correction of unrepentant sinners. Rejoice, you who do not reject all the despised and rejected; Rejoice, you who snatch away the desperate from the pit of destruction.
Rejoice , our Joy, cover us from all evil with Your honest omophorion.
Kondak 13
Oh , all-singing Mother, most pure Lady, Virgin Mary! I lift up my spiritual and physical eyes to You, I stretch out my relaxed hands to You and from the depths of my heart I cry: look to the faith and humility of my soul, cover me with everything By Your powerful homophore, may I get rid of all troubles and misfortunes, and at the hour of my death, O All-Blessed One, present yourself to me and deliver the torment prepared for the sake of my sins, so that I may cry out in worship: A liluia.
This kontakion is said three times. Also Ikos 1st and Kondak 1st
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
Oh , Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord of the highest powers, heaven and earth to the Queen, city and country to our omnipotent Intercessor! Accept this song of praise and thanksgiving from us, Thy unworthy servants, and lift up our prayers to the throne of God, Thy Son, may there be mercy upon unrighteousness to ours and will add His grace to those who honor Your all-honorable name and with faith and love worship Your miraculous image. We are not worthy of being pardoned by Him, unless You propitiate Him for us, Lady, for all that is possible for You from Him is possible. For this reason we come running to You, as to our undoubted and speedy Intercessor: hear us praying to You, cover us with Your all-powerful protection and ask God, Your Son, for our shepherds - zeal and vigilance for souls, for city rulers - wisdom and strength, for judges - truth and impartiality, a mentor - reason and humble wisdom, for spouses - love and harmony, for children - obedience, for those offended - patience, for those who offend - the fear of God And for those who mourn - complacency, for those who rejoice - self-control, for all of us - the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of mercy and meekness , the spirit of purity and truth. To her, Most Holy Lady, have mercy on your weak people: gather the scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, support old age, young wise men, educate infants, and look upon all of us with the gaze of your merciful intercession, raise us up from the depths of sin and enlighten our heart eyes to vision of salvation. Be merciful to us here and there, in the land of earthly arrival and at the terrible judgment of Your Son. Having ceased in faith and repentance from this life, our fathers and brothers shared in eternal life with the angels and with all the saints. For You are, Lady, the glory of heaven and the hope of earthly, You, according to God, are our Hope and Intercessor of all who flow to You with faith. We pray to You and to You, as the Almighty Helper, to ourselves and to each other and to all our lives we betray, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for a person in grief and embitterment
Most Blessed Queen, my Most Holy Hope, friend of the orphaned and strange, intercessor of the needy and embittered, behold my misfortune, behold my sorrow: resp. I am overcome by temptation here, but there is no intercessor. You yourself help me, as I am weak, feed me, as I am strange, guide me, as I am lost, heal and save me, as I am hopeless. I have no other help, no other intercession, no consolation except You, O Mother of all who mourn and are burdened! Look upon me, a sinner and in the bitterness of existence, and cover me with Your most holy omophorion, so that I will be delivered from the ashes that have happened, and I will praise you above all else. your sung name. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
May we blessed people brightly celebrate, blessed by Your coming, O Mother of God, and looking at Your most pure image, touchingly with the verb: cover us with integrity Through Your Protection, and deliver us from all evil, praying to Your Son, Christ our God, to save our souls.
Kontakion, voice 3
Today the Virgin stands in the church, and from the faces of the saints she invisibly prays to God for us, the angels and bishops bow, and the apostles and prophets rejoice: for our sake, God prays daughter of the Most Eternal God.
Greatness
We glorify You, Most Holy Virgin, and honor Your honorable Protection: For Saint Andrew saw You in the air, praying for us to Christ.
How to read an akathist
It is necessary to properly prepare for the reading of the akathist to the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Retire in a quiet and peaceful place where no one will disturb you, stand in front of the icon, light a candle or lamp. Read the akathist carefully, thoughtfully, slowly.
You can first read the text of the akathist in Russian to understand what is being said. Any time will do, it doesn’t matter. Some find a moment to read the akathist during the day, interrupting and distracting themselves from the bustle of the world; for others, it is more convenient to finish all their work in the evening and get up for prayer before going to bed.
There are no special requirements for reading the akathist. At any moment of life's trials, in moments of anxiety for your children and grandchildren, you can rise to prayer, reading the akathist and turning to the Queen of Heaven for help.
