Lamentation of the Virgin Mary: text of prayer during the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross

The Queen of Heaven is the protection and hope of people. If the heart is painful and sad, they always call on the Diligent Intercessor for help. But on the terrible day of the death of the Sweetest, Pure Son, they experience Her and sympathize with maternal suffering, which any mother will understand.

On Good Friday, a special canon is read, dedicated to the remembrance of the Lord's suffering on the cross.

Prayer Lamentation of the Virgin Mary

How and to whom it helps

The prayer “Lamentation of the Virgin Mary” is necessary:

for the soul of a believer to remember the Savior’s suffering on the cross;
to cleanse the heart from hatred and malice;
to overcome mental pain for those who have lost loved ones;
for faith in the resurrection of every person;
for compassion for others, empathy, help;
to reassure parents in their worries about their children;
to strengthen faith in God and fill the heart with hope and joy, despite life’s circumstances.

Reading rule

On Good Friday, the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross is remembered. In the evening, after prayers of the prophetic, Apostolic and Gospel readings about the crucifixion of Jesus, the Holy Shroud is brought to the middle of the temple. Afterwards the canon about the crucifixion of the Lord and the lament of the Most Holy Theotokos are sung.

You can read the canon at home if you can’t go to church. It is also read after the Apostolic and Gospel readings.

On Holy Day one does not ask the Mother of God for help. Join Her lamentations and supplications, which are necessary for every Christian.

Prayer text

We present to your attention the text of the canon in Old Church Slavonic, which occupies a special place among Christians and is sung once a year. Together we condole with the Mother over the body of her Son, Crucified and Died on the Cross.

Interpretation and translation

For a better understanding of the text, a translation into Russian is provided, but it is correct to read in Old Church Slavonic.

The songs of the Canon contain the appeal of the Mother of God to her Son, suffering and dying on the cross. The Blessed Virgin alone knew why the Child was suffering terrible torment, like a robber. The Lord experiences terrible torment to save all people on earth from sin. In her last words, the Mother of God no longer wept, but thanked Jesus for accepting death and wanting to save the people. She believes in His Resurrection and asks everyone to have mercy.

Song 4

Irmos: Christ is my strength, God and Lord, the honest Church sings gloriously, crying out, celebrating the Lord with pure meaning.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

The sun do not set, Eternal God, and Creator of all creatures, Lord, how you endured the Passion on the Cross, Pure weeping words.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Weeping in the words of the Brakoneskil, to the noble: Joseph strives to approach Pilate, and ask that your teacher be taken down from the Tree.

Glory:

Seeing the Most Pure Mountaineer tear down, Joseph was embarrassed, and crying, approached Pilate, giving me, crying out with tears, the Body of my God.

And now:

Those who see You are wounded, and without glory, naked on the Tree, My Child, I burn with my belly, weeping like Mother, the Virgin who proclaims.

History of Prayer

History of creation

The canon was compiled by Saint Simeon Logothetes based on the Gospel and the Acts of the Holy Apostles about the cruel death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Our Lord was condemned to crucifixion. The enemies beat Jesus, mocked him, spat in his face, and gave him bitter things to drink. They made me carry the cross to the place of crucifixion. Christ was crucified next to two thieves. Jesus was also insulted on the cross.

One of the crucified thieves, to the left of the Savior, slandered: “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” Another said that the Lover of Humanity did nothing wrong, but they got it for business. The thief asked Jesus for forgiveness and prayed to remember him in the Kingdom of Heaven. The saint forgave the sinner and said that because of faith in Him, he would be in heaven today.

Jesus Christ saw His Mother and the Apostle John, to whom he treated in a special way. The state of the Mother of God cannot be expressed in words. The sword pierced her heart when she saw the terrible torment of her Son. The Savior handed the Intercessor into the hands of John so that he would take care of her for the rest of her life, like a son.

The Almighty reminded people for the last time that the Word of God had been fulfilled: the salvation of the human race had been accomplished.

Meaning

The cry of the Mother of God during the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross is a sob for the loss of the meaning of life. The virgin wants to go to hell with the Lord, but finds consolation in prayer. So that the long and painful death on the cross of the Son would not be in vain, she prays with deep faith and zeal.

The Virgin Mary also cries for people whose sins cause the death of Christ. Therefore, everyone must truly, with faith, love, and constant prayer, trust in God and cry over their sins.

Song, 3

Irmos: There is no one as holy as You, Lord my God, who has exalted the horn of Your faithful, the Good One, and established us on the rock of Your confession.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

For the sake of the fear of the Jews, Peter hid himself, and all the faithful ran away, leaving Christ, the Virgin said weeping.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

About Your terrible and strange Christmas, My Son, I was exalted more than all mothers: but alas for Me, now seeing You on the Tree, my womb burns.

Glory:

I want My Womb in my hand, as if I were holding a baby, from the Tree of Reception, a Pure thing: but no one, alas for Me, gave this.

And now:

Behold My Sweet Light, my good hope and belly, my God extinguished on the Cross, I burn with my womb, the Virgin lamented the words.

AKATHIST AND CANON TO THE HOLY VIRGIN

Through the prayers of the saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Glory to You, our God, glory to You. King , Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord, have mercy (three times).

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O our father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in Heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Lord have mercy (12 times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Come , let us worship our King God.

Come , let us worship our King, God.

Come , let us bow and fall down to Christ, our King God.

Psalm 142

Lord , hear my prayer, inspire my prayer in Your truth, hear me in Your righteousness, and do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for no one living will be justified before You. Because the enemy drove away my soul, he humbled my life to eat, he planted me to eat in the dark, like dead ages. And my spirit is sad within me, my heart is troubled within me. I have remembered the days of old, I have learned in all Your works, I have learned Your hand in all creation. I lift up my hands to You, my soul, like a waterless land to You. Hear me quickly, Lord, my spirit has disappeared, do not turn Your face away from me, and I will become like those who go down into the pit. I hear you show me Your mercy in the morning, for I have trusted in You. Tell me, Lord, I will go the other way, because I have taken my soul to You. Deliver me from my enemies, Lord, I have fled to You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Your Good Spirit will guide me to rightness on earth. For Thy name's sake, Lord, live me, by Thy righteousness remove my soul from sorrow. And Your mercy will consume my enemies and destroy all my cold souls, for I am Your servant.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. And leluia, alleluia, alleluia, glory to you God (three times).

Lord , have mercy (three times).

Troparion, chapter 8

We received the commanded secretly in our minds, in the blood of Joseph, with diligence the Bodiless One appeared, the verb more unartificial: bowed down by the descent of Heaven, invariably fits all into Thee, Him and seeing Thy in the beds Having received them as a slave, I am horrified to call You: Rejoice, Unbrideless Bride.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We received the commanded secretly in our minds, in the blood of Joseph, with diligence the Bodiless One appeared, the verb more unartificial: bowed down by the descent of Heaven, invariably fits all into Thee, Him and seeing Thy in the beds Having received them as a slave, I am horrified to call You: Rejoice, Unbrideless Bride.

And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. We received the commanded secretly in our minds, in the blood of Joseph, with diligence the Bodiless One appeared, the verb more unartificial: bowed down by the descent of Heaven, invariably fits all into Thee, Him and seeing Thy in the beds Having received them as a slave, I am horrified to call You: Rejoice, Unbrideless Bride.

Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your compassions, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity, and I bear away my sin before me. I have sinned against You alone, and I have done evil before You, so that You may be justified in Your words and overcome, never judge You. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and in sins my mother gave birth to me. Behold, you loved the truth; you showed me your unknown and secret wisdom. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Give joy and gladness to my hearing; humble bones will rejoice. Turn away Your face from my sins, and cleanse all my iniquities. Create a pure heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not turn me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Give me the joy of Your salvation, and strengthen me with the Lord’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked your way, and wickedness will turn to you. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation, my tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had wanted sacrifices, you would have given burnt offerings without being pleased. The sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit, a contrite and humble heart, God will not despise. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built; then You will be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering: then they will lay the bullock on Your altar.

CANON OF THE HOLY VIRGIN, TONE 4

Song 1

Irmos: Oh , my lips will be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear, brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, Those miracles.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Christ ’s book, animated, sealed by Thee’s Spirit, the great Archangel, Pure One, in vain proclaimed to Thee: Rejoice, joy, friend, Her ancestral oath will be resolved.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

And the ladies' correction, Rejoice, Virgin Bride of God, hellish mortification. Rejoice, All-Immaculate, chamber of all the King: Rejoice, fiery throne of the Almighty.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. flower , rejoice, one vegetated fragrant apple. Rejoice, you who gave birth to the fragrance of the only King. Rejoice, untruthful one, bring salvation to the world.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. O treasure of purity, rejoice, Who has risen from our fall. Rejoice, sweet-smelling krina, Lady of the faithful, fragrant censer, and valuable ointment.

Irmos: Oh , my lips will be filled with the Spirit, and I will vomit a word to the Queen Mother, and I will appear, brightly triumphant, and I will sing, rejoicing, Those miracles.

Song 3

Irmos: Thou hymn-speakers, O Theotokos, Living and Innocent Source, spiritually establish the face of thyself, in Thy Divine glory the crowns of glory of grace.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

To the vegetated Divine, like an unearthed field, rejoice, animated table, containing the bread of the living. Rejoice, inexhaustible source of animal waters, O Lady.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

You who gave birth to an immaculate youth, rejoice to the faithful. Rejoice to the Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb of God, who takes away the peace of all sins. Rejoice, warm purification.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. morning , rejoice, one who bears Christ the Sun, dwelling place of light. Rejoice, you who destroyed the darkness and drove away the dark demons.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Rejoice , one door, through which the Word passed through, the faiths and gates of hell, Lady, who crushed through Your Nativity. Rejoice, Divine entry of those being saved, Bride of God.

Irmos: Thou hymn-speakers, O Theotokos, Living and Innocent Source, spiritually establish the face of thyself, in Thy Divine glory the crowns of glory of grace.

Lord , have mercy (three times).

Sedalen, voice 1

In the great warrior of the immaterial Angels, having presented himself to the city of Nazareth, He proclaims Your King, O Pure One, and the ages of the Lord: Rejoice, saying to You, blessed Mary, incomprehensible and unspeakable depth, man Ekov's appeal.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Song 4

Irmos: Eating in Glory on the Throne of the Divine in a light cloud, the Divine Jesus came, with an imperishable Hand and those who saved us calling: glory, O Christ, to Thy power.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

In the voices of singing, O Virgin, we cry to you, O all-singing one: Rejoice, fat mountain and strewn with the Spirit. Rejoice, candlestick, and bearer of manna in abundance, delighting all pious feelings.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

O purgatory of the world, Rejoice, Most Pure Lady. Rejoice, ladder, which raised everyone from the earth with grace. Rejoice at the bridge, truly leading all those who sing Thee from death to life.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

heaven , rejoice, the foundation of the earth is in Your wombs, the Most Pure One, who bore without difficulty. Rejoice, scarlet, thou who hast washed the Divine scarlet with Thy blood, O King of Powers.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Thou who gave birth to the true Lawgiver, Rejoice, O Lady, who cleanses the iniquity of all. Unknown depth, indescribable height, unskillful, unskillful, We will become adored by it.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. I , who have woven the world’s unbroken crown, sing songs: Rejoice, the Virgin calls to You: the guardian of all, and the protection, and the affirmation, and the sacred refuge.

Irmos: Eating in Glory on the Throne of the Divine in a light cloud, the Divine Jesus came, with an imperishable Hand and those who saved us calling: glory, O Christ, to Thy power.

Song 5

Irmos: in awe of Your Divine glory: You, the Unartful Virgin, had in your womb God above all and gave birth to the Flightless Son, giving peace to all who sang Your praises.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

May you give birth to life, rejoice, most immaculate, you who saved the sinful world from the flood of sin: rejoice, Bride of God, terrible hearing and saying: rejoice at the presence of the Lord of creation.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

To the rapture and strengthening of men, Rejoice, Most Pure One, place of sanctification of glory, the mortification of hell, the devil of all light. Rejoice at the joy of the angels: rejoice in the help of those faithfully praying to You.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

O flaming chariot of the Word, Rejoice, Lady, animate of paradise, tree in the midst of the life of the Lord, whose sweetness revives with faith those who partake, and the aphids of those who bow down.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. by Thy power, we truly cry out to Thee: Rejoice, city of all the King, glorious and well-heard of the words that came to reality, uncaughtable mountain: Rejoice, immeasurable depth.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. To the vast village of the Word, Rejoice, Most Pure One, who produced the Divine beads. Rejoice, all-wonderful reconciliation of all to God, who bless Thee, Mother of God, always.

Irmos: in awe of Your Divine glory: You, the Unartful Virgin, had in your womb God above all and gave birth to the Flightless Son, giving peace to all who sang Your praises.

Song 6

Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, O God of Wisdom, Mother of God, come, let us clasp our hands, from Her we glorify the God who was born.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Damn the undefiled Words, the wine of all deification, Rejoice, Most Pure One, the prophets are announced; Rejoice, fertilizer of the apostles.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

upon You, the flame of polytheism that has extinguished. Thus we cry to Ti: Rejoice, animated fleece, even Gideon, the Virgin, foresaw.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. With you, Virgin, rejoice, we call you, be a refuge for us who live, and rest in the abyss of sorrows and temptations of all warriors.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Joy of wine, grace to our thoughts, even if you call: Rejoice, burning bush, all-bright cloud, constantly overshadowing the faithful.

Irmos: This divine and all-honorable celebration, O God of Wisdom, Mother of God, come, let us clasp our hands, from Her we glorify the God who was born.

Lord , have mercy (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Akathist to the Holy Mother of God

Kontakion 1, tone 8

In the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having got rid of the evil ones, let us write thanksgiving to Thee, Thy servants, to the Mother of God, but, as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Thee: Rejoice, Bride Not a bride.

Ikos 1

And an angel representative from heaven was sent quickly saying to the Mother of God: Rejoice, and with a disembodied voice you were incarnated in vain, Lord, terrified and standing, calling to Her like this: Rejoice, joy will shine forth from her; Rejoice, the oath will disappear. Rejoice, proclamation to fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of the tears of the Evins. Rejoice, height unattainable by human thoughts; Rejoice, depth unfathomable and with angelic eyes. Rejoice, for you are the seat of the King; Rejoice, for you have carried Him who bears everything. Rejoice, star that represents the Sun; Rejoice, womb of the Divine Incarnation. Rejoice, the creation is being renewed; Rejoice, we worship the Creator. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 2

In the Idishchi, holy in his purity, the verbal of Gabriel is disintegrated: Your glorious Glaz is inappropriately soulful to my soullessness of the Christmas of the Christmas, Grace: Alliliaa.

Ikos 2

Understand the misunderstood mind. The virgin, seeking, cried out to the servant: clean from the side, How can a Son be born powerfully, O Lord of Mi? He spoke to Neizha with fear, both calling to his mother: Rejoice, advice to the ineffable mystery; Rejoice, silence of those who ask for faith. Rejoice, the beginning of the miracles of Christ; Rejoice, His commands are supreme. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, God descended from it; Rejoice, bridge, leading those who are from earth to heaven. Rejoice, verbose miracle of the angels; Rejoice, much-weeping scab of demons. Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Light indescribably; Rejoice, even though you have taught not a single person. Rejoice, thou who surpassest the understanding of the wise; Rejoice, thou illuminating the meanings of the faithful. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 3

From the silt of the Most High autumn, then to the conception of the Braconian, and the fertile Toya is false, like a village showing sweetness, to all who want to reap salvation, always sing to the sice: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

And the mighty God-pleasing Virgin’s womb rose up to Elizabeth; And the baby abye knew the kiss, rejoiced, and played like songs crying to the Mother of God: Rejoice, branches of the unfading rod; Rejoice, immortal fruit acquisition. Rejoice, worker and lover of mankind; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Gardener of our life. Rejoice, O field, who increases the supply of bounty; Rejoice, table, bearing abundance of cleansings. Rejoice, for you are flourishing as a food paradise; Rejoice, for you have prepared a haven for souls. Rejoice, pleasant censer of prayer; Rejoice, purification of the whole world. Rejoice, God has good will towards mortals; Rejoice, mortals have boldness towards God. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 4

I storm inside with doubtful thoughts, the chaste Joseph is confused, to You in vain the unmarried one, and thinking about the stolen marriage, Immaculate One; Having taken away your conception from the Holy Spirit, he said: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

From the heights of the shepherd the angels sing the carnal coming of Christ, and as they flow to the Shepherd they see Him like a blameless lamb, fallen in the womb of Maryna, even as they sing: Rejoice, A Lamb and Shepherd Mother; Rejoice, courtyard of verbal sheep. Rejoice, torment of invisible enemies; Rejoice, the doors of heaven are opening. Rejoice, as those in heaven rejoice in those on earth; Rejoice, for the things on earth resemble those in heaven. Rejoice, silent mouth of the apostles; Rejoice, invincible insolence of the passion-bearers. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; Rejoice, bright knowledge of grace. Rejoice, hell has been laid bare to the south; Rejoice, we are clothed with glory. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 5

In the vesting star, he has seen a wiggling, then afterwards, and as well as the lamp is holding more than the priest, the test of the binger king, and reached the incomprehensible, to him, freely: alliluis.

Ikos 5

to the hand of the Maiden Who created with the hands of men, and the Lord who understands Him, even if the slave’s form is accepted, endeavoring to serve Him, and cry out to the Blessed One: Rejoice Hail, never-setting stars Mother; Rejoice, dawn of the mysterious day. Rejoice, thou who has quenched the delights of the furnace; Rejoice, enlightening the hidden places of the Trinity. Rejoice, thou who sweepest away the inhuman tormentor from the authorities; Rejoice, you who showed Christ to the Lord, lover of mankind. Rejoice, deliverer of the barbaric ministry; Rejoice, thou who takes away works. Rejoice, you who extinguished the fire of worship; Rejoice, thou who changest the flames of passions. Rejoice, faithful teacher of chastity; Rejoice, joy of all generations. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 6

The preachers of God-bearing, formerly Volsvi, returned to Babylon, having finished Your prophecy, and preaching You, Christ, to everyone, leaving Herod as a talker, not singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

When you saw the enlightenment of truth in Egypt, you drove away the darkness of lies: for their idols, O Savior, did not tolerate Your fortress, fallen, but those who were delivered cried out to the Mother of God: Rejoice, correction of men ekov; Rejoice, fall of demons. Rejoice, thou who trampled down the charms of the empire; Rejoice, you who exposed idolatry’s flattery. Rejoice, sea that drowned the mental Pharaoh; Rejoice, stone, who gave drink to those thirsty for life. Rejoice, pillar of fire, instructing those in darkness; Rejoice, cover of the world, broadest of clouds. Rejoice, food, receiver of manna; Rejoice, sweetness to the holy servant. Rejoice, land of promise; Rejoice, honey and milk flow from here. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 7

I will force Simeon from this present age to pass away from the charming one, who was seen as a child, but the perfect God was known to him. Moreover, I was amazed at Your ineffable wisdom, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

I show the new creation, the Creator appeared to us from Him, from the seedless vegetative womb, and having preserved Yu, as if he were incorruptible, and having seen a miracle, let us sing Yu, crying out: Rejoice, blossom imperishable ́nia; Rejoice, crown of abstinence. Rejoice, you who shine upon the image of the resurrection; Rejoice, you who manifest the life of angels. Rejoice, bright-fruitful tree, from which the vernias feed; Rejoice, blessed-leaved tree, which is covered with many. Rejoice, you who bear in your womb the Savior of the captives; Rejoice, you who gave birth to a Guide to the lost. Rejoice, Judge of the righteous supplication; Rejoice, many sins have been forgiven. Rejoice, naked garment of boldness; Rejoice, beloved, conqueror of every desire. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 8

Having seen Merry Christmas, let us depart from the world, turning our minds to heaven: for this reason, the high God appeared on earth, a humble man, although he would draw to the heights those who cry: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

In all things below and above, in no way depart the indescribable Word: for the descent was Divine, not a local passing, and the Nativity from the Virgin of the Accepted of God, who heard this: Rejoice, God cannot be contained th container; Rejoice, holy sacrament of the door. Rejoice, doubtful hearing of the unbelievers; Rejoice, well-known praise of the faithful. Rejoice, O holy chariot of Jehovah upon Cherubimech; Rejoice, glorious village of Existence on Seraphimekh. Rejoice, you who gathered the opposite together; Rejoice, you who combined virginity and Christmas. Rejoice, the crime has now been resolved; Rejoice, paradise has opened to the south. Rejoice, key of the Kingdom of Christ; Rejoice, hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 9

In all angelic nature, I was amazed at the great work of Your incarnation; For we are abiding, unapproachable as God, a Man approachable to all, and hearing from all: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

In these many things, like the voiceless fish we see about You, Mother of God, they are perplexed by the words, even though the Virgin abides, and you were able to give birth. We, marveling at the mystery, truly cry out: Rejoice, friend of the wisdom of God; Rejoice, treasure of His providences. Rejoice, you who show the foolish to everyone who is wise; Rejoice, you who accuse the cunning and the wordless. Rejoice, for you have conquered the seeker of Lutia; Rejoice, for the creators of fables have faded away. Rejoice, thou who tearest apart the Athenian weave; Rejoice, thou who fulfillest the fishermen's dreams. Rejoice, thou who pullest forth from the depths of ignorance; Rejoice, you who enlighten many in understanding. Rejoice, ship of those who want to be saved; Rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 10

Although the world, who is the Decorator of all, has come to shepherd himself, he has come to this self-promise, and this Shepherd, like God, has appeared for us for our sake: for we have called for like like, for God hears: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

With the bodies, the Mother of God, the Mother of God, and everyone rescues to you: and heaven and the earth is the creature of the TE, Most Holy, all in the morning of your morning, and all invite you to teach you: Star, one hundredths of the child; Rejoice, door of salvation. Rejoice, mistress of the mental building; Rejoice, giver of Divine grace. Rejoice, for You have renewed those who were conceived in cold; Rejoice, for you have punished those who were robbed of their minds. Rejoice, exerciser of meanings; Rejoice, you who gave birth to the sower of purity. Rejoice, devil of seedless disgrace; Rejoice, you who united the faithful to the Lord. Rejoice, good nurse of young virgins; Rejoice, bride-blesser of the souls of saints. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 11

singing is conquered, striving to strive towards the multitude of Your bounties: equal in number to the sand of the songs we bring to You, Holy King, we do nothing worthy of what You have given to us, to You to those crying: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the wind-receiving lamp, who appears in the darkness, we see the holy Virgin, who, burning fire, insubstantial, instructs all to the Divine mind, enlightening the mind, revered by the title, with this: Rejoice, ray ́ smart Sun; Rejoice, luminary of the never-setting Light. Rejoice, lightning, enlightening souls; Rejoice, like thunder, terrifying enemies. Rejoice, for you have shone with much light of enlightenment; Rejoice, for you are the source of a multi-flowing river. Rejoice, image-painting font; Rejoice, you who take away sinful filth. Rejoice, bath, washing conscience; Rejoice, cup that draws joy. Rejoice, smelling the fragrance of Christ; Rejoice, belly of secret joy. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 12

By grace, the Lord of all desires, the debts of ancient times, of all debts, came with Himself to those who had departed from His grace, and, tearing up the handwriting, heard from everyone: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

In memory of Your Nativity, we all praise You, like an animated temple, the Mother of God: in Your womb hold the whole hand of the Lord, sanctify, glorify and teach everyone to cry out to You: Rejoice, village of Bo Ga and Words; Rejoice, greater holy of holies. Rejoice, O ark, gilded by the Spirit; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of the belly. Rejoice, honorable one, crowned with pious kings; Rejoice, honest praise of the reverent priests. Rejoice, unshakable pillar of the Church; Rejoice, unbreakable wall of the Kingdom. Rejoice, victories will arise from her; Rejoice, to the south the enemies fall. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, Unbride-less Bride.

Kontakion 13

Oh , All-Singing Mother, who gave birth to all the saints, the Most Holy Word! Having accepted this present offering, deliver everyone from all misfortune, and from future torment, those who cry out for You: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times).

And again 1 ikos is read

And we read at the end of Akathist 1 Kontakion

CANON, Canto 7

Irmos: I did not serve the creation of the Divine Wisdom more than the Creator, but, having bravely overcome the fiery rebuke, I rejoice, singing: O venerable father, Lord and God, blessed art thou.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

to Thee: Rejoice, chariot of the clever sun, true vine, bearing ripe grapes, flowing wine, gladdening the souls of those who glorify Thee with faith.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

to all people, Rejoice, Bride of God, secret rod, unfading blossom, blossoming, Rejoice, Lady, with Her we are filled with joy, and we inherit life.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

The present tongue cannot, O Lady, sing songs to Thee, for Thou art exalted above the seraphim, having given birth to the King Christ. Pray to this city to get rid of many temptations.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. for You, and they call You with love: Rejoice, O witch, in which the Word, Pure, was written with the finger of the Father. Pray to Him that Your servant may write in the books of the living, O Mother of God.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. We pray, Thy servants, and bow the knee of our hearts: incline Thy ear, O Pure One, and save those ever immersed in sorrow, and keep Thy city from captivity from every enemy, O Mother of God.

Song 8

Irmos: O pious youths in the cave, the Nativity of the Theotokos saved; Then what was formed, now in action, raises up the whole universe to sing to You: Sing to the Lord, do ye, and exalt Him to all the ages.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

You have received the false Word, you have carried everything that bears you, you have fed with milk, you have nourished the whole universe with mania, the Pure One, to whom we sing: Sing to the Lord the deeds, and exalt them to all ages.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Moses understood in the bush the great mystery of Your Nativity, but the youths represented this more clearly in the middle of the fire, standing and not being scorched, the incorruptible Holy Virgin. Thus we honor You for all eternity.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Before the beauty of those who were naked in the robe of incorruption, we clothed ourselves with Your Nativity, and those who sat in the darkness of sins, we saw the light, the light of the dwelling, O Maiden. Thus we sing to Thee forever.

Let us bless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord. by You, You have given birth to hypostatic life, those who were never before, have good graces, lepers are cleansed, sicknesses are driven away, multitudes of airy spirits are conquered, Virgin, you saved people eing.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Who gave birth to salvation for the world, and took it from the earth to the heights, rejoice, all-blessed one, protection and power, wall and confirmation of those who sing, Pure One: Sing to the Lord’s deeds, and exalt them to all ages.

Let us praise, bless, and worship the Lord, singing and exalting ourselves forever.

Song of the Blessed Virgin Mary

My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

For each verse there is a refrain: Most honorable Cherub and most glorious without comparison Seraphim, without the corruption of God the Word, who gave birth to the real Mother of God, we magnify Thee.

As I have looked upon the humility of My servants, behold, from now on all my generations will bless Me.

For the Mighty One has done unto Me greatness, and holy is His name, and His mercy from generation to generation to those who fear Him.

Create power with Your arm, squander their hearts with proud thoughts.

Dethrone the mighty from the throne, and exalt the humble, fill the hungry with good things, and let go of the rich.

Israel will receive His servant, remember his mercies, like a word to our fathers, Abraham and his seed, even unto the ages.

Song 9

Irmos: Let the earthly being leap into action, let us be enlightened by the Spirit, let the nature of disembodied minds triumph, honoring the sacred triumph of the Mother of God, and let it cry out: Rejoice, All-Blessed One, Mother of God, Pure Pris nodevo.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Yes , to You, faithful ones, we rejoice, We call You, the joy of the former ever-present participant, deliver us from misfortunes, barbaric captivity, and all other wounds, for the multitude, O Youth, sinners niya, finding a person sinning.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

I was your enlightenment and affirmation. Moreover, we cry to Ti: Rejoice, never-setting star, bringing the great Sun into the world. Rejoice, Eden, the opened prisoner, the Pure One. Rejoice, vessel who received the inexhaustible ointment poured out on You.

Chorus: Holy Mother of God, save us.

Let us stand reverently in the house of our God, and let us cry out: Rejoice, O Lady of Peace. Rejoice, Mary, Lady of us all. Rejoice, one who is blameless and good among women. Rejoice, pillar of fire, leading humanity into the higher life.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. to the blueberry of the Merciful, rejoice, ever-Virgin: rejoice, venerable of all, praise, wedding of the sufferers. Rejoice, Divine fertilizer for all the righteous, and salvation for us faithful.

And now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. For mercy, O God, Thy inheritance, having despised all our sins now, for this, having thee praying, Who on earth gave birth to Thee without seed, great for the sake of mercy, Who desired to be imagined, O Christ, as a man nature.

Lord , have mercy (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Exapostilary

this sacrament has been known: God’s Word, the Son of the Virgin Mary, appears for mercy, and Gabriel proclaims the joy of the Annunciation. Let us all cry out with him: Rejoice, Mother of the Lord.

It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord, have mercy (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Troparion, tone 8

Lord , have mercy (40 times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

The most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, without the corruption of God the Word, who gave birth to the real Mother of God, we magnify Thee.

Through the prayers of the saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

The end and glory to God

Song 9

Irmos: It is impossible for a man to see God, the Angels do not dare to look at the Worthiness: But by You, O All-Pure One, the Word incarnate appeared as a man: We will please You with His heavenly Howls.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Joy will never touch Me from now on, the Immaculate One sobbingly said: My Light and My Joy will go into the Tomb: but I will not leave Him alone, here I will die, and I will be buried with Him.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Heal now My spiritual ulcer, My Most Pure Child, crying out in tears: rise again, and assuage My illness and sorrow, for you can, Master, as much as you want, and do, even if you were buried by your will.

Glory:

O how has the abyss of shedrot been hidden from you? The Lord said to the mother in secret, for although I wish to save my creature, I will die. But I will also rise again, and I will magnify You, as the God of heaven and earth.

And now:

I will sing of Thy mercy, O Lover of Mankind, and I bow to the riches of Thy mercy, O Master: for although Thou didst lift up Thy creation, death was lifted up, the Most Pure One said: but by Thy Resurrection, O Savior, have mercy on us all.

Song 6

Irmos: The sea of life, raised in vain by misfortunes and storms, flowed to Your quiet refuge crying out to You: lift up my belly from aphids, O Many-Merciful One.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

I see You dead, Lover of mankind, who brought the dead to life, and containing everything, I am wounded by the fierceness of the womb; I would like to die with You, Most Pure One, in the words: I cannot bear to see You dead without breathing.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

I marvel at the sight of You, Most Good God and Most Generous Lord, without glory and without breath, and ugly, and I weep holding You, for I did not hope, alas for Me, to see You, My Son and God.

Glory:

Will you not speak your words to Your Servant, the Word of God? Would you not, O Lord, show mercy to the one who gave birth to You, as the verb is Pure, weeping and weeping, kissing the Body of Your Lord.

And now:

I think, Master, that I will never hear Your sweet voice, nor see the kindness of Your face, as I did before Your Servant; for thou My Son has gone away from My sight.

Lamentation at the Cross

This icon is sometimes called “Simeon’s Prophecy” (the same as the icon “Softening Evil Hearts”) - from the words of Simeon the God-Receiver, when, predicting the fate of Jesus Christ, he turned to the Mother of God with the words: “... and a weapon will pierce your own soul.” (Luke 2:35). This weapon (sword) is often depicted on the icon pointed at the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In addition to the cross, the icon depicts in detail all the other instruments of the passions and objects that are in one way or another connected with the last days of Christ: the hand that struck the Savior on the cheek, a whip, nails, dice, with which the guards who divided the clothes of the Crucified One cast lots. The pillar depicted on the icon passed into Christian iconography from Greco-Roman mythology, where it indicated the celestial life of the person depicted on it (Jupiter was often depicted at the top of the pillar). The pillar in Christianity has become a religious symbol of spiritual strength and firmness. The icon “Lamentation at the Cross” depicts a rooster on the pillar from the Gospel story about the threefold denial of the Apostle Peter before the rooster crowed three times. Some researchers believe that a pelican was originally depicted on the column as a symbol of sacrifice.

One of the ancient works tells how a female pelican, in a fit of love, strangled her baby, and the returning male, in order to revive the dying chick, pierced his side with his beak and allowed the baby to drink his blood. During the Renaissance, the plot was an illustration of the concept that the Blood of Christ was shed for the salvation of mankind. The ladder is also one of the instruments of the Passion of Christ - it was used in lifting the Cross onto Christ and taking Him down from the Cross.

Song 8

Irmos: From the flame you poured dew out of the venerable one, and you burned the righteous sacrifice with water: for you did everything, O Christ, only as you wished; We extol You forever.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

When Joseph saw the weeping virgin, he was torn to pieces and cried out bitterly: How can I now bury You, O My God? What shrouds will I wrap around Your Body?

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Your strange vision of the Lord carrying all creation is beyond the mind: for this reason Joseph, as if dead in his hand, carries You with Nicodemus and buries You.

Glory:

I see a strange and glorious mystery, the Virgin crying out to the Son and the Lord: how are you supposed to be in an evil tomb, raising the dead by command in their tombs?

And now:

I will not rise from Thy Sepulcher, My Child, nor will Thy Servant cease to weep tears until I descend into hell: for I cannot endure My separation, My Son.

Song 7

Irmos: The angel made the furnace of the venerable youth, and the Chaldeans, the scorching command of God, admonished the tormentor to cry out: Blessed art thou, God, our fathers.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Where, My Son and God, is the ancient annunciation that Gabriel spoke? Tsar Thee, the Son and God Most High is named: now I see Thee, My Sweet Light, naked and wounded as a Dead Man.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Delivering sickness, now accept Me with You, My Son and God, so that I may descend, O Master, into hell with You and I, do not leave Me alone: for I no longer tolerate living without seeing You My Sweet Light.

Glory:

With other myrrh-bearing wives, the Immaculate Highlander wept and carried, seeing Christ, saying: alas for Me, that I see! Where are you going now, My Son, and leaving Me alone?

And now:

Exhausted and weeping, the Immaculate One said to the myrrh-bearers: weep for Me, and the mountaineers cry: behold, My Sweet Light, and your Teacher is surrendered to the Sepulchre.

What is an akathist?

Translated from Greek, this is a song during which you cannot sit, that is, you must read while standing. The meaning is a song of praise and gratitude. The first akathist was written in the 6th century. Authorship is attributed to Roman the Sweet Singer, an Orthodox saint. The Great Akathist is dedicated to the Mother of God; for a long time this term was used only in relation to it specifically.

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Tradition says that the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos was read during the attack on Constantinople in the 7th century. The enemies completely surrounded the city; there was no hope. But the Mother of God heeded the prayers, the Persians retreated. In memory of this event, there is a holiday called Saturday Akathist, when praises are offered to the heavenly intercessor. Gradually, the holiday from a local one became common for all Orthodox churches; it is still celebrated on the 5th week of Lent.

This prayer singing is distinguished by a very special structure.

Introduction.

12 ikos – often ending with the exclamation “Rejoice!” (hairetism).

13 kontakia - they are shorter than ikos, ending with three times “Hallelujah!”

It ends with a prayer appeal, which is read three times.

This construction scheme was adopted by all akathists that began to appear at the end of the Byzantine period. The well-known akathist to the Sweetest Jesus, which is sometimes read by the clergy in churches, dates back to the 13th century. Authorship has not been established. This type of prayer singing is also common in the Catholic Church, where the Mother of God is also highly revered.

In Russia, akathists began to be actively composed in the 19th and 20th centuries. At the beginning of the last century, one and a half hundred were published, and even more were rejected. During the persecution, the population actively copied akathists, because they are easy to understand by ear, reading does not take much time, and most importantly, prayer does not require a clergyman, of whom there were very few left at that time.

The compilation of these chants is actively ongoing - today there are about 2 thousand of them. Each believer can choose what meets his spiritual needs. But reading akathists to the Most Holy Theotokos especially helps in various needs.

Description

The Lamentation of the Virgin Mary at the Cross is an icon with a rare iconographic version, vaguely reminiscent of the iconography of “Our Lady of Akhtyrsk”. Apparently, the appearance of this excerpt dates back to the first half of the 18th century and has a direct relationship with the apocryphal spiritual verses “The Lamentation of the Virgin Mary” and “The Dream of the Virgin Mary.” This is a symbolic representation of the events of Good Friday evening, dating back to the art of the Catholic West. The composition of the icon is filled with a feeling of mournful peace before the coming Resurrection. The icon depicts the Mother of God with her hands folded on her chest and her chest pierced by a sword, in front of her is Christ crucified on the cross against the backdrop of the Jerusalem Wall, behind her is a column with a rooster. In front of the Mother of God is a white table, on which are depicted in detail all the other instruments of the passions and objects, one way or another connected with the last days of Christ: the hand that struck the Savior on the cheek, rods, a sponge, a cup with a lid, a cup with a wide neck (chalice?), a whip, a crown of thorns, a hammer, pincers, a bag of falling silver, the robe of Christ, dice with which the guards cast lots to divide the clothes of the Crucified One. The pillar depicted on the icon of the Mother of God passed into Christian iconography from Greco-Roman mythology, where it indicated the celestial life of the person depicted on it. The pillar in Christianity has become a religious symbol of spiritual strength and firmness. The icon of the Mother of God “Weeping at the Cross” depicts a rooster on the pillar from the Gospel story about the threefold denial of the Apostle Peter before the rooster crowed three times.

Song 5

Irmos: By God's light, Thy Goodness, I pray to illuminate the souls of those who are in the morning with love, I pray to lead Thee to the Word of God, the true God, from the darkness of sin.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Torn to pieces and sobbing and marveling, Joseph was taken down with Nicodemus, and having kissed the Most Pure Body, weeping and groaning and singing to Him like God.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Having received Him with tears, Mother of the Unmarried, laid Him on her knee, praying to Him with tears, and kissing Him, weeping and exclaiming.

Glory:

I had only one hope and life, My Master Son and God, in the sight of the light of Your servant, but now You, My Sweet Child and Beloved, would be deprived of them.

And now:

Sickness and sorrow and sighing have found Me, alas for Me, the Pure Mountaineer, weeping with words, seeing You, My Beloved Child, naked and alone, and anointed with the stench of the Dead.

How to read the akathist

First, be sure to say the initial prayers; usually they are in the akathist.

While reading the closing prayers, you can mention different people.

It is not necessary to take a blessing to read the akathist at home. You can pray at any time, on any day. But if you want to take a vow for a certain amount, you need to consult with your confessor. You should not make unreasonable promises.

If you plan to read aloud in church, you must ask permission from the abbot. Perhaps the priest will even agree to conduct a prayer service. Many churches hold traditional prayer services with akathists against drunkenness, for example.

The number of days on which the akathist is read is not regulated by the church. You can read one, you can read for 40 days - as long as you can. The result of prayer depends not on the number of repetitions, but on the faith and sincerity of the person praying.