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The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered in Russia. This is because she has been the Intercessor and Patroness of the Russian land for many centuries. The akathist tells about the miraculous appearance of the image and cases of protection and patronage that the Mother of God provided to the soldiers of Russia.

The life of every person consists not only of joyful events. Sorrows often occur, which are sent to strengthen one’s faith. An Orthodox person in this case resorts to prayer, asking for the help and intercession of the Mother of God.

What is an akathist

A solemn hymn or song of praise written in honor of the Mother of God, Jesus Christ or a saint is called an akathist. Translated from ancient Greek, this word means “non-seated singing,” which means that the akathist is listened to or read only while standing. The only exceptions are seriously ill people.

The Akathist consists of ikos and kontakia. The latter is a short song that briefly describes an action or story performed by a saint. Ikos is a song of praise that tells in more detail about the event sung in the previous kontakion.

What does the akathist read at the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God consist of?

The hymn of praise includes ikos and kontakia. There are 25 songs in total, according to the number of letters in the Greek alphabet. The prayer includes 13 songs of praise and 12 lengthy ones, “ikos”. The Akathist is read in its entirety; excerpts cannot be read separately.

Ikos end with the word “Rejoice!”, and kontakia end with the exclamation “Hallelujah!”, that is, “Praise God.” Unlike the kontakion, the purpose of the akathist is to glorify and praise. For this reason, there is a rule: the 13th kontakion is read 3 times with an appeal to the Kazan Mother of God, then 1 ikos and 1 kontakion are read.

How to read the akathist correctly

The akathist is read while standing, turning to the icon of the “Kazan Mother of God.” If you don’t have such an image, you can simply turn towards the east. Pre-initial prayers are read first. They can be found in any prayer book. Thus, they ask the Lord for help for a good deed, and blessings for a feat. At the end of reading the akathist, prayers of gratitude are offered. You need to light a candle, stand in front of the icon and begin prayer. Be sure to cross yourself while reading the akathist.

It is better to read the Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God in the morning or in the evening before going to bed. It is not read before Easter during Lent. Before reading the akathist, you can take a blessing from the priest.

We must sincerely ask the Mother of God for help and thank her for her help. The main thing is to deeply believe that the Virgin Mary will hear the prayer addressed to Her and will definitely help solve pressing problems.

History and meaning of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God

The image of the Mother of God appeared quite remarkably. It all started when an Orthodox church burned down in Kazan in the 16th century. This event caused a lot of gossip among the people, some even began to doubt the existence of God, since He allowed this to happen.

Not only the church burned down, many families were left homeless. In one of them lived a little girl, Matrona, to whom the Mother of God appeared in a dream and indicated the place underground where the image needed to be retrieved. In the morning the girl told her parents about her dream. However, they did not believe her. When the dream was repeated twice more, the parents believed that the Virgin Mary herself spoke to their child.

Matrona indicated the place where the image was located. Having started digging, the parents actually discovered the icon. She was wrapped in a piece of cloth, and a wonderful radiance emanated from her. It is believed that it was hidden there by Christians who were unable to take the icon with them. The image was transferred to the Annunciation Cathedral, where she performed many miracles. During the religious procession with the icon, two blind men received their sight.

When Ivan the Terrible learned about the miraculous story of the acquisition of the image, he ordered the construction of the Kazan Cathedral, the most famous Moscow temple. The icon was moved here. A women's monastery was founded, in which later the grown-up Matrona and her mother took monastic vows.

The miraculous icon helped Russia more than once, helping to defeat enemies and protecting from enemies. Many lists were written from the face, which are still revered to this day. The original, acquired in the 16th century, has not survived. The Kazan monastery was robbed and the image disappeared without a trace. Later, the police found the thieves, who testified that they sold the robe decorated with jewelry, and chopped up and burned the image.

The lists have the same miraculous properties as the original. During the siege of Leningrad, one of them was taken around the city, and he survived despite terrible hardships.

The icon depicts the half-length face of the Mother of God and the Child on the left hand of the mother. Jesus Christ blesses by raising his right hand.

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Kontakion 1

To the Intercessor of the Christian race, chosen from all generations, who covers our Orthodox country with the cover of Her goodness, we offer songs of thanksgiving to Thee, Theotokos, 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 to the Mother of God “Rejoice,” when God the Word was embodied in Her womb: and we, sinners, glorifying the appearance of Her wonderful icon and the Divine Infant Savior Christ, with tenderness crying out with grace: 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, 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 if the faith of Christ was mocked by the wrathful visitation of God by Hagaran malice, You deigned to show Your icon, glorifying miracles and confirming them with banners Your grace, Christ-loving people faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The wise maiden seeks 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 maiden, reverently cry out to the Most Blessed One: Rejoice, who with pure lips praises God; Rejoice, thou who revealest the mysteries of God's grace to the faithful. Rejoice, the hearing of the unbelievers is doubtful. 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, denunciation of Hagaryan evil. Rejoice, their pride has been overthrown; Rejoice, affirmation of the Christian faith. Rejoice, consecration 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, 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: Alleluia.

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, you who enlighten everyone with the rays of miracles. Rejoice, recovery of sight for the blind; Rejoice, enlightenment of those 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 by the enemies raised in our country was quenched by the efforts of blessed Hermogenes, the recorder of Thy miracles, the Mother of God, the icon, tearfully praying before her 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: Alleluia.

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 made it possible for all those who come running to escape into Your sovereign protection; Rejoice, Intercessor of all those 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 abundant 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: Alleluia .

Ikos 5

Tsar Peter, seeing that many miracles were wrought from the holy icon of the Mother of God by the grace of God, accepted it as a guide to his army and on the day of battle on the Svei in 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, confirmation of the Russian land. Rejoice, Helper of the Christ-loving army; Rejoice, defeat of enemies. Rejoice, deliverance from troubles; Rejoice, visiting everyone with Your Motherly 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 to the Lady Theotokos, Your great mercy, as you protect cities, cover monasteries, protect villages, and, leading You to Your true Helper, strong and invincible, with tears they offer You 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: Alleluia.

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 the light of miracles and mercies shines with the light of miracles and mercies: for those who flow with faith to Your icon, deliverance from healing sorrows, healing from 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, our sins have been cleansed. 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 undertakings; 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, with all my strength, offer thanks 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 aloud Grateful lips to God: Alleluia.

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, like a spider tearing them apart. Rejoice, reproof of wickedness; Rejoice, destruction of sedition. 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, the stench of animals is fragrant: but we, believing 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 will take out yours: we kiss the one who stands before us with reverence, we worship her, 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: Alleluia.

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 most maternal 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 majestically sing 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, you who always show motherly love for us. Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal blessings; Rejoice, you who are also useful to us in our temporal life. 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 : Alleluia.

Ikos 9

We see the oracles of many things, like mute fish, 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, 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 Servant of the Lord; Rejoice, for you are blessed by all. 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 blindness they despise it, chromiums walk, weakened people 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: 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, 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 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 gratitude 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: Alleluia.

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, O Mother of God, Thou didst leave the power of grace inherent in Thy in Thy holy icons, for the Divine grace abiding in those (icons) performs signs and wonders and grants healing to all spiritual and physical ailments to all who come with faith through Thy unceasing Mother of God to God with prayers for those who cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your miracles, which happened in ancient and present times, we praise You, like the Life-Giving Source of grace, like an inexhaustible river of miracles, like an abyss of mercy and generosity, and placing all the hope in God on You both in this and in the future life, glorifying You, we cry : Rejoice, shameless hope of 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

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: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times)

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Kazan”

First 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, beg the merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep our country peaceful, to keep His Holy Church unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no imams of any other help, no imams of other 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 remission of sins, and let everyone praise 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.

Second prayer

Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of Heaven and earth, the highest angel and archangel and the most honest, pure Virgin Mary of all creation, good Helper to the world, and affirmation for all people, and deliverance for all needs! Look now, O All-Merciful Lady, upon Thy servants, praying to Thee with a tender soul and a contrite heart, falling with tears to Thee and worshiping Thy most pure and wholesome image, and asking for Thy help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful and Most Merciful Pure Virgin Mary! Look, O Lady, at Thy people: for we are sinners and imams of no other help than to You and from You, Christ our God born. You are our intercessor and representative. You are protection for the offended, joy for the grieving, refuge for the orphans, guardian for widows, glory for virgins, joy for those who weep, visitation for the sick, healing for the weak, salvation for sinners. For this reason, O Mother of God, we resort to You, and hold Your Most Pure Image with the Eternal One in Your hand. As an infant, our Lord Jesus Christ, looking at You, we offer tender singing and cry: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and fulfill our petition, for all things are possible through Your intercession: for glory is due to You now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Kazan”

Troparion, tone 4

O zealous intercessor, Mother of the Lord Most High, pray for everyone to Thy Son, Christ our God, and cause all to be saved, seeking refuge in Thy sovereign protection. Intercede for all of us, O Lady Queen and Lady, and in misfortunes and sorrows and in illnesses, burdened with many sins, coming and praying to You with a tender soul and a contrite heart before Your most pure image with tears, and those who have irrevocable hope in You, deliverance of all evils , grant useful to everyone and save everything, Virgin Mary: For You are the Divine protection of Your servant.

Kontakion, tone 8

Let us come, people, to this quiet and good refuge, the quick Helper, the ready and warm salvation, the protection of the Virgin: let us hasten to prayer and sweat to repentance: for the Most Pure Mother of God exudes unto us boundless mercies, advances to our aid and delivers from great troubles and evils the well-behaved and His God-fearing servants.

Greatness

We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your holy image, through which you bring healing to all who come with faith.

What events are remembered in the akathist

The akathist read before the miraculous icon was composed after Minin and Pozharsky defeated the Poles. It tells the story of the discovery of the icon, as well as the miraculous epiphany of two blind men that occurred during a religious procession with the found image.

The akathist mentions the miraculous healing of Archbishop Arseny of Elasson. Arriving from Greece, he was captured and kept in the besieged Kremlin. After three days of tireless prayer and fasting before the list of the Kazan Mother of God, Sergius of Radonezh appeared to him and said that Russia would be saved. The good news was conveyed to the soldiers, and the next day the militia won an incredible victory, without enough weapons and experience.

On what occasions is the akathist to the Kazan Mother of God read?

In difficult times, the miraculous image helped Russian soldiers more than once. This is why the akathist is read at a time when the Fatherland is under threat from an external enemy. However, the Mother of God, through prayers before Her image, also helps in resolving other difficulties.

The Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God is read in the following cases:

help spouses reconcile when they are in a strong quarrel;
about healing, especially eye diseases. Helps to achieve spiritual insight and not lose faith in the Lord;
in difficult periods of life, when you give up;
when you need to make the right decision. The Mother of God will warn against making mistakes and show you the right path;
to get rid of mental torment;
about meeting your soul mate. Unmarried girls turn to Her for protection and help;
to improve financial situation;
in case of mass epidemics and disasters;
about children. The Mother of God is asked to protect the child from troubles and danger. Orthodox mothers often read the akathist before the icon when their son leaves to serve in the army. It is especially important to refer to this image if a boy ends up serving in a “hot” spot;
about patronage and protection from evil spirits;
to get rid of depression.

Women often turn to the Mother of God, asking for help in resolving family quarrels and problems. It is believed that She will help and guide you on the right path. It is customary for Orthodox Christians to use the icon of the Kazan Mother of God to bless newlyweds for a happy family life.

The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God enjoys special love among the people of Russia. In Orthodoxy about and “winter” images: July 21 and November 4. These days the churches are no less crowded than on great holidays. Orthodox believers pay homage to the Mother of God and ask Her for protection. On this day, it is customary to attend the liturgy. The Virgin Mary will never leave her children, who pray with love and faith before Her image.

After the Mother of God has fulfilled your request, you need to go to the temple and order a thanksgiving prayer.

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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 wonderful 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, glorify the appearance of Her wonderful icon and the Divine Infant Savior Christ, with tenderness crying out to the Most Graceful: 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 the faith of Christ is desecrated by the wrathful visitation of God by Hagaran malice, You deigned to show Your icon, glorifying miracles, and confirming Your banners grace, love for Christ, 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

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 efforts of Blessed Hermogenes, the recorder of Thy miracles, O Mother of God, icon, tearfully praying before her 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

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, reproof 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, the stench of animals is 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 majestically sing 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

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, for the sake of blindness they can see, chromiums walk, those who are paralyzed rise up, those who are enraged 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

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 placing all the hope in God on 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

This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1.

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 Honorable and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Text of the Akathist to the Kazan Mother of God in Russian

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. But You, as the All-Merciful One, protect us of all who flow to You, Helper, in all sorrows and needs, troubles and misfortunes, let us 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 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.
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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.
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: who flow with faith to Thy Her icon receives deliverance from more celibate 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.
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.

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 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. But You, as the All-Merciful One, protect us of all who flow to You, Helper, in all sorrows and needs, troubles and misfortunes, let us call You:
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.

First 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.

Second prayer.

Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of Heaven and earth, the highest angel and archangel and all creatures, the most honest, pure Virgin Mary, the good Helper of the world, and affirmation to all people, and in deliverance for all needs! Look now, O All-Merciful Lady, upon Your servants, praying to You with a tender soul and a contrite heart, falling with tears to You and worshiping Your most pure and wholesome image , and asking for Thy help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful and Most Merciful Pure Virgin Mary! Look, O Lady, at Your people: for we are sinners and have no other help, except for You and from You, Christ our God who was born. You are our intercessor and representative. You are protection for the offended, joy for those who mourn, refuge for the orphans, keeper for widows, glory for virgins, joy for those who mourn, visitation for the sick, healing for the weak, salvation for sinners, for his sake, O Mother of God, we resort to You, and hold Your Most Pure Image with the Eternal One in Your hand As an infant, our Lord Jesus Christ, we look up to You and offer tender singing and cry: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and fulfill our petition, for all that is possible through intercession To Thine: for unto Thee is glory due, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Kazan”

First prayer

Second prayer

Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of Heaven and earth, the highest angel and archangel and the most honest, pure Virgin Mary of all creation, good Helper to the world, and affirmation for all people, and deliverance for all needs! Look now, O All-Merciful Lady, upon Thy servants, praying to Thee with a tender soul and a contrite heart, falling with tears to Thee and worshiping Thy most pure and wholesome image, and asking for Thy help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful and Most Merciful Pure Virgin Mary! Look, O Lady, at Thy people: for we are sinners and imams of no other help than to You and from You, Christ our God born. You are our intercessor and representative. You are protection for the offended, joy for the sorrowing, refuge for the orphans, keeper for widows, glory for virgins, joy for those who cry, visitation for the sick, healing for the weak, salvation for sinners. For this reason, O Mother of God, we resort to You, and looking at Your Most Pure Image with the Eternal Child held in Your hand, our Lord Jesus Christ, we bring tender singing to You and cry out: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and fulfill our request, for all that is Thy intercession is possible: for unto Thee is glory due now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.