For the sake of the Theotokos, O Personal Wisdom of the Most High, fill with wisdom and divine strength those who cry out: Blessed art Thou, O God of our fathers! ODE 8 Irmos: Thou didst cause dew to pour from the flames over the pious youths, and didst burn the sacrifice of a righteous man with water--for Thou doest all things, O Christ, by Thy Will alone. We exalt Thee throughout all ages. Canon of Repentance Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. _(twice)_ Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Receive my unworthy prayer, Most Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden death, and grant me repentance before the end. Canon to the Theotokos Most Holy Theotokos, save us! O Virgin, do not disdain those who need your help, hymning and exalting you forever. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! You heal the infirmities of my soul and the illnesses of my body, O Virgin, that I may glorify you, O Pure One, forever. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! You pour an abundance of healing, O Virgin, on those who hymn you with faith and exalt your inexpressible birth-giving. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! You chase away the wiles of temptation and the onsets of passions, O Virgin. We therefore hymn you forever. Canon to the Guardian Angel Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner! Most good Angel, sent from God: strengthen my life and never abandon me. Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner! I hymn you forever, most blessed and good Angel, the Instructor and Guardian of my soul. We bless the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord: Be my protection and rampart on the day when all mankind will be tried and all deeds will be tested, both the good and the bad. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Be the help and stillness of your servant, Ever-Virgin Theotokos, and never release me from your service. ODE 9 Irmos: No man can see God, upon Whom the Angelic ranks dare not gaze. But through you, O Pure One, the Incarnate Word was revealed to mankind. Magnifying Him with the heavenly hosts, we call you blessed. Canon of Repentance Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!