Canon to the Honest Heavenly Powers of the Bodiless (Archangels and Angels)

Song 1

Irmos: I will open my mouth and be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit the word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, those miracles.

We are always showered with divine lordships, illumine my mind, and praise you, the Archangel of the heavenly armies, the affirmation of all who flow to you.

The pre-eminent mind, the most worldly official of showing the rank of you, the most glorious Archangel, and the light of those in darkness, and the Divine adornment of His Church.

Having preceded the heavenly minds in Dus, you gave protection, and affirmation, and weapons to those who are most dear to Mikhail, quenching and consuming enemies.

Theotokos: All-Immaculate Virgin, like the splendor of angels, the help of men, help me, a sailor who always falls into the storm of sin and is in distress.

Fifth prayer:

O Saint Michael the Archangel, light-shaped and formidable commander of the Heavenly King, before the Last Judgment weaken me, let me repent of my sins, from the net of those who catch me, deliver my soul and bring me to the God who created her, who sits on the Cherubim, and pray diligently for her, so that through your intercession she will to a place of peace. O formidable commander of the Heavenly Powers, representative of all at the Throne of the Lord Christ, steadfast guardian of all people and wise armorer, strong commander of the Heavenly King, have mercy on me, a sinner, Aspiring for your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen me from the horror of death and from the embarrassment of the devil and grant me to shamelessly present myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel, do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for your help and intercession, in this time and in the future, but grant me, together with you, to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Song 3

Irmos: We do not boast in wisdom and strength and wealth, but in You, the Father’s Hypostatic wisdom, O Christ, who is more Holy than You, the Lover of Mankind.

Divine Fortress, Commander of the all-valid angels, go around the whole earth, taking us away from the cruel ones who call on your Divine name.

As the preacher is divine, as the representative of the faithful is not shameful, you are the guide of those who have gone astray, and you were the punisher, God’s Most God-Seeing Archangel.

You appeared as a pure mirror of Divine radiance, the manifestation of an honest, bright reception of the Spirit, most wonderful to Michael the First Angel.

Theotokos: Immaterial minds formed by will, settled into Your material womb by desire, All-Immaculate One, seen in the flesh by the Unseen.

Canons to Angels for home reading

For home or cell prayer, they use the Kanonnik - a book containing, in addition to other prayers, canons for reading for every day. For correct reading, they are printed in Slavic font with accents. On Monday the Canon to the Ethereal Powers of John the Monk (Damascene) is read. The refrain “Holy Archangels and Angels, pray to God for us!” is pronounced at the troparion.

In the canon of John the Monk, the words of the prayer are addressed to God - the Creator of the Ethereal Forces. In the eighth and ninth cantos, the author calls on people to become like the Angels in purity of life, and to the Ethereal Ones themselves to help with their prayers. The canon is performed as part of Small Compline, placed in the Canon, or before evening prayers.

Parents seeking to guide their children on the true path have a tradition of reading the canon of the Heavenly Powers and All Saints. Such a text can be compiled by combining the canons of the Ethereal Powers and All Saints, the latter can be found in the Octoechos or modern editions of the Prayer Book. At the same time, at each song, irmos and troparia to the Ethereal Powers are read, troparions to saints are added and concluded with one of the Theotokos to choose from. According to the third hymn, the kontakion is read to the saints, and according to the sixth - to the Angels.

Among the monuments of religious creativity, two more canons of the Ethereal Powers are known, which are not used in church practice. Canon to the Angel the Terrible Voivode - this work is attributed to Tsar Ivan the Terrible , who took the pseudonym Parthenius the Holy Fool. The text of the canon is imbued with a repentant mood in anticipation of death. Known to this day among Old Believers. Orthodox Christians are recommended to use the canon only for informational reading.

The Canon to the Guardian Angel “different” (different), compiled by St. John Mavropod (XI century). This work is not included in liturgical books, but is blessed for home prayer and is included in new editions of the Canon.

Song 4

Irmos: Seated in glory on the Throne of the Divine, in a light cloud, the Divine Jesus came with an imperishable hand, and those who called for salvation: glory, O Christ, to Thy power.

You were the first to be wise, you formed the Divine minds by will, you made Michael the chief among them, you are enlightened by the all-blessed communion, and you are showered with intelligent God’s leaders.

Holy singing from the Thrones, and the Beginnings, and the Powers, and the Powers, and the Sacred Lordships proclaim to the Trinity, most glorious Michael, saving us who sing.

We magnify all the Creator and the Lord, for His goodness He gave us the greatest protection, and the insurmountable wall, and took away, Michael, the luminous Archangel.

Theotokos: Mentally, Virgin, Your glorious Nativity was told in ancient times, sacredly revealed by the Spirit, seeing You more clearly, the Holy One came incarnate from the Unknown.

Archangel of God Michael

Canon of the Holy Archangel Michael.

Song 1

Irmos: I will open my mouth, and the spirit will be filled, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, those miracles.
I am always showered with divine luminosity, my mind is illuminated, even to praise you, Archangel of the armies on high, the affirmation of all who flow to you.

The Most Immemorial Mind of the worldly official showed the rank of you, the most glorious Archangel, and the light of those in darkness, and the Divine adornment of His Church.

Having preceded the Heavenly Ones in Dus, you gave protection, and affirmation, and weapons to those who are most precious to Michael, to quench and consume enemies.

Theotokos: Virgin of the All-Immaculate, Like the beauty of Angels, with the help of men, You help me, who is at sea and in the storm of sin, always falling and in distress.

Song 3

Irmos: We do not boast in wisdom and strength and wealth, but in You, the Father’s Hypostatic Wisdom, Christ, for there is nothing holy, more than You, Lover of Mankind.

Divine fortress, commander of all angels, go around the whole earth, taking us away from the evil ones who call on your divine name.

Like a divine preacher, like a representative of the faithful, you are unashamed, a guide for those who have gone astray, and you were the punisher, God’s Archangel, the most divine.

You were the purest mirror of the divine radiance, the manifestation of the honest and bright reception of the Spirit, Michael the First Angel was most wonderful.

Theotokos: Immaterial minds formed by will into Your material womb and inhabited by desire, O All-Immaculate One, visible to the flesh, the Unseen.

Sedalen, voice 8

A teacher of the heavenly ranks, a servant of the glory of the Divine, having been worthy of the commandment of Your Creator, you are a Christian intercessor for salvation, observing your earthly glory with your immaterial glory. Moreover, we all dutifully praise you, your divine today is praising the triumph, Michael the Archangel, pray to Christ God for the remission of sins to grant your miracles to those who celebrate your divine love.

In sedalen, voice 1

Having the angelic face of the Archangel, the divine Michael, with him the Holy Trinity silently brings chants, from the non-existent, the Creator of all kinds of hosts of fiery ranks, He brought with the Word.

Song 4

Irmos: Seated in glory on the Throne of the Divine, the Divine Jesus came in a light cloud with an imperishable hand and calling for salvation: Glory, O Christ, to Thy power.

This First mind, you formed the divine minds by desire, you made Michael the leader among these, you are enlightened by the all-blessed communion and showered with the intelligent powers of God.

Holy singing from the Thrones and Principalities, and the Powers, and the Powers, and the Priests of the Dominion proclaim to the Trinity, most glorious Michael, saving us, singing to you.

We magnify all the Creator and the Lord, for His goodness He gave the greatest and insurmountable protection to the wall and took away Michael to us, the luminous Archangel.

Theotokos: Mentally, Virgin, of Your Nativity, the most glorious fable of ancient times, the mountain covered with the Spirit, seeing You most clearly, from Whom the Holy One has come God incarnate.

Song 5

Irmos: The wicked will not see Your glory, Christ, but we, the Only Begotten, the Fatherly glory, the radiance of the Divine, from the night in the morning, we sing praise to You, the Lover of Mankind.

You appeared as the leader of ancient Israel, by the command of Jehovah from Jacob, as a man who was a weakling of the body, the disembodied Michael, the Archangel of the Angels.

We always adore the immaterial radiances, the first communion of God, and you give us the illumination that gives light, O First Angel, we gloriously marvel.

Be adorned with grace, your divine temple, in which you came, you showed its healing to the abyss, Michael the First Angel, and the passions of the consumer.

Theotokos: God has shown You to the intelligent Angels, the highest, having settled in Your womb, Pure, All-blameless, Whom you pray to always favor the singing You.

Song 6

Irmos: The prophet Jonah cried out, prefiguring the burial of three days, praying in the whale: deliver me from aphids, O Jesus, King of hosts.

The multitude of the faithful rejoice, praising you, and glorify the All-Holy Word, who united the earth with the Angel, Michael, with His goodness.

You saved the armies of Israel by appearing and giving divine commands, O Archangel, you overthrew the enemies and finally destroyed you.

As Joshua saw you, bowed down, inquiring into your honorable and holy name, Chief of the Angels, holding you with reverence and fear.

Theotokos: Blessed are the people, the ever-blessed One, the Blessed One, who gave birth to the Blessed God, earthly for the mercy of the ineffable unity of the deified.

Kontakion, tone 2

Archangel of God, servant of the Divine glory, ruler of angels and mentor of men, ask for what is useful to us and great mercy, like the bodiless Archangel.

Ikos

Thou art, Lover of mankind, in Thy Scriptures, the multitude of Angels in Heaven rejoice in the one repentant man, the Immortal. Moreover, we, even in lawlessness, the only sinless, heart-loving one, always dare to pray to you, like the good-hearted One, to be generous and send down tenderness to the unworthy, Master, granting us forgiveness, for all of us he prays to you bodiless Archangels.

Song 7

Irmos: Having slain Your youths and the Chaldeans in the fires of Abraham, you have righteously grasped the Truth, O honored Lord, God of our father, blessed art thou.

Having seen, Daniel saw the blessed one, and making him wise in Chebar, a vision, even in the lightning-like sight of Gabriel, of Michael, the official, appearing to him.

Angelic mentors, God-like and luminous, Michael and Gabriel, our good comforters and representatives, and guardians, let us praise loudly with faith.

Handsome and all-blessed and God-like, you were a leader more than the mind of immaterial spirits, Michael most blazingly, with them you prayed for all of us.

Theotokos: The Mind of the Great is truly the Ever-Essential Word, the Virgin, having ineffably and fearfully dwelt in Thee, Gabriel the Archangel cried out: Rejoice, O Most High Throne, Blessed One.

Song 8

Irmos: Deliverer of all, O All-Powerful One, in the midst of the flame of your piety, descended, watered you and taught you to sing: all you do, bless, sing to the Lord.

The leader of the mental disembodied, the prayer book of men, the divine servant of God, Michael, you appeared, singing incessantly: all things, bless, sing to the Lord.

Two all-bright lamps, Michael and Gabriel the Archangels, the Tris-light Divinity, the shining creatures that enlighten, you drive away the fierce darkness.

Like good helmsmen, Archangels, save my spiritual ship, fallen and in need, from the storm of sins to the haven of the Divine will.

Theotokos: Bride-Beautiful Divine Archangel, having presented himself, inviting you, rejoice, Brideless Bride of God, glory to angels and salvation and protection of men.

Song 9

Irmos: Eve, because of her illness of disobedience, took an oath; But you, Virgin Mother of God, through the vegetation of womb-bearing the world, you have blossomed with blessings. This is why we magnify you all.

Behold the splendor of yours, Archangel, of the divine temple, shining with your radiant presence, emitting lightning miracles and always driving away the darkness of illnesses with Divine grace.

As your companion is beautiful and beautiful in existence, you serve by the Lord’s command to those on earth, Archangels, withdrawing from the cruel and sending saving enlightenment to everyone by the Divine Spirit.

Today the disembodied divine minds rejoice with us, seeing this from everyone, the great and bright Archangel, and they celebrate love with us, magnifying the Life-Giver.

Divine duality and radiance, Archangels Michael the most honorable and Gabriel the most glorified, the Honest Trinity is coming, the sins of guilt and torment of those who praise you will be delivered.

Theotokos: We bring you the voice of the divine Gabriel joyfully and cry: Rejoice, O paradise, you have a tree in the midst of life, most pure, glorious chamber of the Word; Rejoice, All-Immaculate Virgin.

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Just as in ancient times you sank the rivers with disorderly processions and noise, the Archangel of glory, so even now, Archangel, consume the tongues of pride and the demons of savagery, for we will honor you in the honor of duty. not worthy.

Song 5

Irmos: The wicked will not see Your glory, Christ, but we, the Only Begotten, the radiance of the Divinity of the Fatherland, from the night, we sing praise to You, Lover of mankind.

You appeared as the leader of ancient Israel, by the command of Existence, from Jacob, a man who was a man of the stature of the body, Michael, disembodied, the Archangel of the angels.

We always adore the immaterial radiances, through the divine communion, and you give us the light-giving radiance, O First Angel, gloriously surprising us.

Be adorned with the grace of your Divine temple, in which you came and showed its healing to the abyss, Michael the First Angel, and the passions of the consumer.

Theotokos: The Supreme God showed the intelligent angels of Thee, dwelling in Thy falsehood, the Pure All-Immaculate One, pray to Him always, to be generous to the singing Thee.

Origin and purpose of Angels

Angels are the animate creations of God that appeared earlier than the material world. These beings have free will. They could sin, just like man, but they do not do so because of their boundless love for God. Only once did their part, led by the proud star (Satan), fall away from the host of Angels. Having turned into a dark, ungodly force, they are still fighting with the bright servants of God for human souls.

Every fall or circumstances that encourage sin is the result of this war. Experienced Christians know how prayer to the Angels helps and dedicate the first day of the week - Monday - to them. On this day they read one of the canons to the ethereal Heavenly Forces, and some, imitating the monastic tradition, hold an “angelic fast.”

Perhaps it is useful for everyone to know how to read akathists correctly at home.

Song 6

Irmos: Cry out, prefiguring the three-day burial, the prophet Jonah, praying in the whale: deliver me from aphids, O Jesus King of hosts.

The multitude of the faithful rejoice, praising you, and glorify the All-Holy Word, who united the earthly angels, Michael, with His goodness.

You saved the armies of Israel by appearing and giving divine commands, O Archangel, you overthrew your enemies, and in the end you destroyed them.

As Joshua saw you, bow down, inquiring into your honorable and holy name, Chief of Angels, holding with reverence and fear.

Theotokos: Blessed are the people, ever blessed are You, Blessed One, who gave birth to the Blessed God, made earthly for mercy by ineffable unity.

Song 7

Irmos: You saved Thy youths in the fires of Abraham, and killed the Chaldeans, even having righteously grasped the truth. Most revered Lord, God of our father, blessed art thou.

Having seen Daniel, in the sight of the blessed one, and making Him wise in Chebar, a vision, in the lightning-like form of Gabriel, of Michael the Chief of Officials appears to Him.

Let us loudly praise the angelic mentors, God-like and luminous, Michael and Gabriel, our good comforters, intercessors, and guardians.

Beautiful and all-beautiful, and God-like, you were a leader more than the mind of immaterial spirits, most luminous Michael, pray with them for all of us.

Theotokos: Of the mind of the great, truly the Ever-Essential Word, the Virgin, indescribably and terribly dwelling in Thee, seeing, cried out Gabriel the Archangel: Rejoice, O Most High Throne, Blessed One.

Akathist to Archangel Michael: when to read the text and listen to the performance

Archangel Michael is a significant person in the heavenly hierarchy, hence the prefix “arch.” The Archangel is highly revered in both Christianity and Judaism, and even Islam. He is the leader of all angels, a fearless fighter who defeated the personification of evil and violence - Lucifer himself.

The Cross of St. Michael was an honorary Russian order during the Civil War, his name could be seen on many banners, and today his image is on the coat of arms of Russia. On the icons, the archangel, revered by military personnel of all ranks, is depicted with a spear and sword as a symbol of victory over enemies.

This laudatory and solemn chant is performed by the mothers of warriors; many people order it in church when they find themselves in difficult life situations and want to ask for protection and support from the archangel.

The Akathist allows the sick to receive healing, get rid of anxiety or grief, and pray for living family members to avoid temptations and for their spirit to be strong.

They also pray for the salvation of the souls of deceased relatives.

The purity of the soul of the person for whom such an akathist is read is important. You need to be a believer, not turn away from the Lord under any circumstances, and then after reading the sacred text a person will certainly receive help. In Orthodoxy, akathists are usually included in the evening service in church.

Each of the seven archangels in the heavenly hierarchy has its own day of the week. It is customary to read the Akathist to Michael on Monday, and also on the days of honoring his memory, which fall on September 19 and November 21. This akathist, like odes of praise to other saints, consists of 25 songs, which are divided into 13 kontakia and 12 ikos.

It must be read correctly: in front of the image of the holy house or in the temple to the east, in the order of execution - the ikos is not sung as an independent song, it must end after the kontakion with the word “Rejoice”, and the kontakion with the word “Hallelujah”.

The last kontakion in the akathist is an appeal to the saint; it must be said three times and ended with a prayer.

The chant is traditionally performed on the eve of holidays and directly on such days; it cannot be read during Lent.

Archangel Michael earned God the title of saint for his fight against Lucifer and the forces of evil; his face has been an invisible protective shield for many years for a large number of believers, and the akathist allows all sincere believers to receive help.

Video “Akathist to Archangel Michael”

In this video you can listen to an audio akathist to Archangel Michael with text.

Akathist to Archangel Michael

• Kontakion 1
• Chosen commander of the Heavenly powers and intercessor of the human race, this is to you, who are delivered from the sorrowful, we offer a song of thanksgiving: but you, as you stand before the Throne of the King of Glory, free us from all troubles, and with faith and love we call to you in praise: Rejoice, Michael , the great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.
• Ikos 1
• Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, it is fitting that angelic bodies and tongues praise you, Michael; but until we are admonished by you to become accustomed to the incorporeal verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the tit:

• Rejoice, original star of the world;
• Rejoice, brighter light of truth and golden righteousness.
• Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials;
• Rejoice, chief of the angels.
• Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly;
• Rejoice, for in it are the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 2
2. Seer of faith, the greatness of spiritual beauty and the power of your lightning right hand, Archangel of God, we, as earthly and fleshly, are filled with surprise, joy and gratitude to the Creator of all, calling with all the Heavenly powers: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 2
4. The mind is pure and free from passions, ask us, wonderful Michael, the ruler of the heavenly ranks, so that, having ascended in thought from the earthly to the heavenly, we will sing a song of praise to you:

• Rejoice, God's indescribable beauty and kindness closest to the viewer:
• Rejoice, sincere mysteries of the all-good advice of the Most Holy Trinity.
• Rejoice, faithful executor of the eternal destinies of the Trinity;
• Rejoice, for the hosts of Heaven marvel at him with love.
• Rejoice, who are glorified with faith by those born on earth;
• Rejoice, for whom the forces of hell tremble.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

• Kontakion 3
• Revealing the power of irresistible zeal for the glory of God in yourself, you became at the head of the angelic faces, Michael, against the proud Dannitsa, who breathes malice, and to him with his dark minions from the heights of heaven into the underworld, the being cast down, the host of Heaven, most gloriously led by you, with joy, as with one mouth, before the Throne of God, exclaiming: Alleluia.
• Ikos 3
• To you, Archangel Michael, the entire Christian race may have a great intercessor and a wondrous helper in battles with the enemy; For this reason, for the sake of your wonderful protection, if we wish to be honored, on the day of your triumph we cry out to you:

• Rejoice, for Satan was cast down from heaven like lightning;
• Rejoice, through whom the preserved human race ascends to heaven.
• Rejoice, wonderful adornment of the all-bright world of the Mountain;
• Rejoice, glorious intercession of the fallen world.
• Rejoice, no longer defeated by the forces of evil;
• Rejoice, established with all the Angels of God in truth and righteousness forever by the grace of God.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 4
2. Deliver us, the First Throne Angels, from the storms of temptations and troubles, who celebrate your most radiant triumph with love and joy; For you are a great helper in troubles and in the hour of death from evil spirits the guardian and intercessor of all who cry to your and our Master and God: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 4
4. Seeing your boldness against the hordes of Satan, all the ranks of angels joyfully moved after you to fight for the Name and glory of their Master, crying out: who is God? We, who have brought Satan under your feet, are defeated, and we call to you, as a conqueror:

• Rejoice, to whom peace and silence have been established in heaven;
• Rejoice, for the worthless spirit of malice has descended even to hell.
• Rejoice, direct the angelic armies and the forces of the invisible world to destroy evil;
• Rejoice, you have invisibly tamed the disturbance of the elements of the visible world.
• Rejoice, wondrous champions of the spirits of wickedness in heaven;
• Rejoice, you are strong and helpful to those who are weak in the temptations and misfortunes of this age.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

• Kontakion 5
• A rich source of great miracles appeared in your temple in Khoneh; Not just because the great and terrible serpent, who abided in that place, consumed your power, but also the streams of water, healing every bodily ailment, opened up, and all of them called to the Lord of the Angels, who glorify you, with faith: Alleluia.
• Ikos 5
• Hearing and leading you like a great light, shining among the faces of angels, wonderful Michael, we run to you, according to God and the Most Holy Mother of God: illuminate with the rays of your light all of us who cry out to you:

• Rejoice, leader and guardian of God’s chosen people in the desert;
• Rejoice, high mediator of the law, given by the hand of Moses at Sinai.
• Rejoice, from the wicked judges and leaders of Israel you have found strength and protection;
• Rejoice, through the prophets and high priestess of Judaism the gift of knowledge from the Omniscient God was received.
• Rejoice, God-fearing lawgivers who provide secret wisdom;
• Rejoice, you place judgment and truth in the hearts of those who do good.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 6
2. When I once saw Manoah, the herald of God's destinies, I was filled with bewilderment and fear, and thought that no one should live on earth; learned from his wife about the goodness of the appearance and the meekness of your words, in joy about the one who was born, according to your words, your son Sampson, cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 6
4. You shone with wonderful glory, Michael, when you stood in the form of humanity before Joshua, saying, “Take the boot off your foot, for I am the Archangel of the power of the Lord.” Marveling at this appearance of yours, we cry out to you with love:

• Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the divinely crowned heads;
• Rejoice, you who resist the authorities, as those who resist God’s command are quick to destroy them.
• Rejoice, pacifier of popular unrest;
• Rejoice, invisible abolitionist of evil customs.
• Rejoice, for you enlighten those who doubt in the hour of fierce perplexity;
• Rejoice, for you snatch away those tempted from destructive obsessions.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

• Kontakion 7
• Although the Lord of all things shows that the lot of the sons of men is not a matter of chance, but is contained in His Right Hand, having given you an intercessor and guardian for the kingdoms of the earth, and preparing tribes and peoples for the eternal Kingdom of God; For this reason, everyone who knows about your great service for human salvation calls out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.
• Ikos 7
• New miracles have been shown to us, Archangel, by you on earth, the Creator and Lord of all miracles, when the temple, created in your name, was wonderfully saved from being drowned by river waters; Seeing blessed Archippus with his spiritual children, he cried out to you with gratitude:

• Rejoice, indestructible fence of the holy temples of God;
• Rejoice, the enemy of the faith of Christ is an insurmountable barrier.
• Rejoice, for the elements obey His command;
• Rejoice, for through him all evil plans are crushed.
• Rejoice, you who bring joy from the Throne of the Almighty to the faithful;
• Rejoice, you who lead the unfaithful onto the path of righteousness and truth.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 8
2. A strange miracle of your power, Archangel of God, was carried away by Habakkuk, when, by the mania of God, you captured him and brought him quickly from Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel, imprisoned in a den of lions; Moreover, being amazed at the great effect of your power, cry out with faith: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 8
4. You are all in the highest, Michael, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, you are not far from the lower ones, fighting with the enemies of human salvation; the same with all the coveted Fatherland. Those who want to achieve heaven, according to you, are called:

• Rejoice, master of the thrice-holy angelic singing;
• Rejoice, ever-ready representative and guardian of the earth-born.
• Rejoice, proud Pharaoh and the infidel Egyptians, striking strangely;
• Rejoice, faithful Jews, glorious guide in the desert.
• Rejoice, by whom the flame of the furnace of Babylon was extinguished;
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

• Kontakion 9
• All the monks of the Holy Mount Athos came into joyful trepidation, seeing how God-fearing the youth was, furiously thrown into the depths of the sea with a stone from the wicked gold-lovers, you saved; In the same way, the monastery that has received him, admiring your name, gratefully calls out to the Lord: Alleluia.
• Ikos 9
• The ornate verbs and wise meanings do not suffice to express your power, Michael, how in one night you smote a hundred and seventy and five thousand from the armies of the Assyrian king Sennacherib, so that others may be punished, do not blaspheme the Name of the Lord; We, honoring your holy zeal for the glory of the True God, joyfully call to you:

• Rejoice, invincible commander of the Orthodox armies;
• Rejoice, fear and overthrow of evil armies.
• Rejoice, planter of the right faith and worship of God;
• Rejoice, destroyer of soul-harming heresies and schisms.
• Rejoice, you who have strengthened the pious Maccabees many times on the battlefield;
• Rejoice, you who defeated the wicked leader of Antiochus Iliodor in the temple itself.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 10
2. Be a strong helper to those who want to be saved, Archangel of God, deliver us and protect us from troubles and misfortunes, especially from our evil habits and sins, yes, thriving in faith, hope and love of Christ, with joy about your previous intercession to the Lord of Angels and men, grateful we call: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 10
4. You are a wall to a believer, Archangel of God, and a strong pillar in battle with enemies visible and invisible; For this reason, we are delivered by you from the snares of demons, with a grateful heart and mouth we call Sitsa:

• Rejoice, invincible opponent of faith and opponent of the Holy Church;
• Rejoice, tireless hastener of the humble proclaimer of the Gospel.
• Rejoice, enlighten those who sit in the darkness of evil with the light of the faith of Christ;
• Rejoice, instructing those fooled by false wisdom onto the path of truth and repentance.
• Rejoice, terrible avenger who swears the Name of God in vain;
• Rejoice, lightning-fast punisher of those who mock madness about the sacraments of the holy faith.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

• Kontakion 11
• All singing of praise is overcome by the multitude of your miracles, Archangel of God, as you have accomplished the essence not only in heaven and on earth, but also in the dark halls of the underworld, where you bound the deep serpent with the bonds of the power of the Lord, so that those who are delivered from his malice will bless the Lord of heaven and earth, calling: Alleluia.
• Ikos 11
• The luminous servant of truth and purity of worship of God appeared to you, Archangel, when, foreseeing the machinations of the spirit of darkness, you forbade him in the Name of God, so that the hidden body of the deceased leader of Israel, Moses, would not dare to appear for deification as the sensual son of Israel; For this reason, now honoring your blessed council, we cry out to you with gratitude:

• Rejoice, having preserved the purity of knowledge of God among the Jews during the days of the Old Testament;
• Rejoice, you who have many times eradicated the tares of error in the days of New Grace.
• Rejoice, destroyer of pagan soothsayers and idols;
• Rejoice, strengthener of Christian ascetics and passion-bearers.
• Rejoice, filling those who are weak in spirit with the power of God’s grace;
• Rejoice, thou who clothe those who are weak in the flesh with the whole armor of faith.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

1. Kontakion 12
2. Ask for grace from God from Heaven for us, who sing in the glory of your all-honorable name, Michael, so that, overshadowed by your intercession, we will live in all piety and purity, until, until we are separated by death from the bonds of the flesh, we will be worthy to appear before the fiery Throne of the King of Glory and cry out from the faces of the angels: Alleluia.
3. Ikos 12
4. Singing your manifold miracles, Michael, done for our salvation, we pray to the Lord and Master of all, that the spirit of zeal for the glory of God, which is in you, will become scarce in us who call you:

• Rejoice, you have previously placed faithful servants of God at the right time to the heights of power;
• Rejoice, thou who invisibly cast down the impudent and unworthy from the heights of power and glory.
• Rejoice, on the last day you have brethren chosen from the four corners of the earth;
• Rejoice, even though sinners, like tares, will be given over to eternal fire by the voice of God.
• Rejoice, for Satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire forever;
• Rejoice, for the righteous will be more gloriously established in the abodes of the Heavenly Father.
• Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 13

O wonderful chief of Archangels and Angels, for your wonderful service to the salvation of the human race, accept from us the voice of praise and thanksgiving that is now raised to you and, as if filled with the power of God, cover us with your immaterial wing from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that the one glorified by you and glorified you Let us call to the Lord: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Song 8

Irmos: O Savior of all, Omnipotent, in the midst of the flame of your piety, you descended and watered you, and taught you to sing: bless all your deeds, sing to the Lord.

The leader of the mental incorporeal, the prayer book of salvation, the Divine servant of God, Michael, appeared, singing incessantly: bless all deeds, sing to the Lord.

Two all-bright lamps, Michael and Gabriel the Archangels, the Triple-Light Divinity, enlightening creatures with their radiance, driving away the fierce darkness.

Like good helmsmen Archangels, save my spiritual ship, fallen and in distress from the storm of sins, to the haven of the Divine will.

Theotokos: Bride-painter, Divine Archangel, presenting yourself, inviting You, Rejoice, Bride of God, Blessed, Glory of Angels and Salvation and Protection of men.