Orthodox Eastern Church -- Liturgy -- Texts; Orthodox Eastern Church -- Prayers and devotions; Prayers
I hold you as the Intercessor and Protection of my life, O Virgin
Birth-Giver of God. Pilot me to your haven, O Cause of good things, O
only all-hymned Support of the faithful.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
I pray, O Virgin: dispel the storm of my sorrows and spiritual turmoil.
You are the Bride of God who bore the Origin of stillness and alone are
most pure.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
Pour a wealth of generosity for all, O you who bore the Benefactor, the
Cause of all good. You can do anything, for God has blessed you, the
Bearer of Christ Who is mighty in strength.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
Help me, O Virgin, for I am cruelly tried by severe illness and painful
afflictions. I know, Ever-Undefiled One, that you are an inexhaustible
and generous treasury of healings.
Canon to the Guardian Angel
Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
I have laid all my thoughts and my soul before you, my Guardian. Deliver
me from every assault of the Enemy.
Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
The Enemy humiliates and oppresses me and teaches me always to do his
will. But you, my Instructor, leave me not to perish!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Grant me with thanksgiving and fervor to sing a hymn to my Creator and
God and to you my good Guardian Angel. Free me from my oppressive
enemies, O my Deliverer.
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Heal, Most Pure One, the most painful wounds of my soul and drive off the
enemies that are constantly warring against me.
Lord have mercy! (3 times)
Sessional Hymn, Tone 6
I think of the Dread Day and weep over my evil deeds. How shall I answer
the immortal King? Or how shall a prodigal like me dare to look up at the
judge? O compassionate Father, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit: have
mercy on me!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Sessional Hymn, Tone 2
In fervent love I cry to you, O Guardian of my soul, my all-holy Angel:
protect me and keep me always from the entrapment of the evil one. Direct
me to the heavenly life, enlightening, illumining, and strengthening me.
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Kontakion, Tone 6
Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the
Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come
speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who
honor you.
ODE 4
Irmos: "Christ is my strength, my God and my Lord"--the sacred Church
reverently sings with a mighty voice, rejoicing in the Lord.
Canon of Repentance
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
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