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A post in the Canon Project.

Canon of supplication to the most holy Theotokos, in Tone II

ODE I

In the deep of old the infinite Power overwhelmed Pharaoh’s whole army. But the Incarnate Word annihilated pernicious sin. Exceedingly glorious is the Lord, for gloriously He has been glorified.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

О good Theotokos, who readily hears all in tribulation and helps those in grief: grant grace unto those who boldly hymn you, О Lady: you are the joy of those who sorrow.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Having acquired an abundance of rich grace, О Lady, by your bold supplication, most gloriously rescue me, your poor servant, from temptations, О joy of those who sorrow.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

From enemies visible and invisible deliver us who have recourse to you, we pray, О Theotokos, and confound every counsel of those who war against us.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

Take from me the reproach of men and the false accusations of the traitorous, I pray, О Theotokos, that I may eagerly glorify the Lord Whom you nourished.

ODE III

O Lord, who slew sin upon the tree, firmly establish us in Youself, and in the hearts of us who sing to You plant the fear of You.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Scatter the vain plots of the enemy, О all-hymned Theotokos, and by your supplications fail not to keep safe those who praise you.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

With your merciful eye, О pure one, look upon me, and deliver me from every plot of enemies, visible and invisible, blinding their eyes.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

With the dew of your prayers, О Virgin, quench the evil assault, burning like fire, of the enemies who ever seek to destroy us.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

О inextinguishable lamp, ever-shining ray, who hast given birth to Christ, the Sun of glory: By your supplications illumine me, beset by the night of afflictions.

ODE IV

I heard the voice, O Lord, which You called the voice of one crying in the wilderness, for he thundered over the multitude of waters, bearing witness to Your Son. And, wholly filled with the Spirit which had descended, he cried aloud: You are Christ, the Wisdom and Power of God!

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

We entreat you, the bridge of salvation, tireless entreaty and steadfast help: Have pity and behold our unbearable grief, our pangs, afflictions and sufferings, О Mother of God, and visit us for the better, granting us speedy joy.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

We are not without a share of your aid even amid afflictions, О Lady; wherefore, quickly help us now, who are grievously tempest-tossed, stretching forth your hand, О pure one. Be merciful to our pain, О Mother of God, granting us speedy joy.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

They who are iniquitous, who roar to shed unjustly the blood of their neighbor, have not set their hope on you, О Lady, but have trusted in a boastful tongue, the tongue of man, which ever pours forth jealously; but, О pure one, break their jaws.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

О Lady, humble the haughty neck of the boastful enemy, their counsels and wicked ways, and their hearts which daily meditate evils against me; and give strength and victory to those who call upon you, О Mother of God, granting us speedy joy.

ODE V

The burning Ember was revealed to Isaiah, and the Sun shone forth from the Virgin’s womb, granting the enlightenment of the knowledge of God to those who in darkness have gone astray.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

О true supplicant, hope of Christians, О joyous one, accept the entreaties of us who earnestly pray and call upon you.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Acknowledging you to be the well-spring of Life, pouring forth the waters of immortality, О pure one, we, the earthborn, call you blessed.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

The enemy has wickedly armed himself against us, desiring to destroy us with his tongue, as with a sword; but go before us in your might, О Birthgiver of God.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

Who can measure the abyss of the assistance of your power, О pure one? Wherefore, quickly go before us who are in need.

ODE VI

Whirled about in the abyss of sin, I appeal to the unfathomable abyss of Your compassion: Raise me up from corruption, O God.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

As the mediatrix of chastity, reveal yourself now to those who call upon you, and deliver them from all misfortunes and perils, О Bride of God.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Destroy the evil works of the enemy and scatter the false accusations of the unjust, О most pure and blessed one, delivering the innocent from tribulation.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Surrounded by grievous sins and drowning in perilous misfortunes, О Mother of Christ God, we flee beneath your divine protection.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

Having given birth to the Lord without knowing a man, you were revealed to remain a virgin, even after giving birth. О the most glorious wonder that was wrought within you, О Bride of God!

Lord, have mercy, (3x).

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

Sessional Hymn, in Tone II:

We earnestly cry out to you, О Lady Theotokos, you are the fervent supplication, unassailable rampart, wellspring of mercy and refuge for the world: Go before us, and deliver us from perils, who alone dost speedily intercede.

ODE VII

That You might prefigure Your most glorious nativity from a virgin, О Christ, You preserved unconsumed in the furnace the youths who chanted to You with hymns: Blessed are You О God of our fathers!

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Great is your compassion, О pure Virgin! For you loosed immeasurable griefs and misfortunes for those who cry out in need and adverse circumstances. Wherefore, О blessed one, even now help those who praise you.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Show forth your speedy assistance; show it forth, as you are able, in that you are the Mother of God. We call upon you with all our heart, falling down in tears: Quickly ease the affliction and pain of your servants.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

The mouths of men, like those of ferocious lions, have opened wide more terribly than the grave, to bitterly swallow me; but as you are revealed to be the hope of the hopeless, О blessed Theotokos, cast down their strength.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

Let the enemy behold and be ashamed, and let them understand and see your power, which fights for us against them. Cast them down into the nethermost depths, О blessed one and hope of the hopeless.

ODE VIII

In Babylon, the activity of the fire was once divided, for, by the command of God it consumed the Chaldeans, but bedewed the faithful, who chant: Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord!

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

О Birthgiver of God, our refuge, joy of the world: hasten to take pity, and quickly grant your grace unto us who are afflicted, О good one, and help your servants.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

The vain council of the assembly of the ungodly took counsel wickedly against us, like Ahitophel of old. Yet we cry aloud: Scatter it by your supplications, О Theotokos, casting down their strength!

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Quickly hearken, О Theotokos, to those who truly call upon you from their soul amid every tribulation and divers pangs and grievous perils, ever delivering them by your supplications, О Lady.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

That your name might be glorified on the earth, О Theotokos, He Who shone forth from you has given you to sinners as a mighty hope and rampart; for through you everything that has breath hastens to God.

ODE IX

Every tongue is at a loss to praise you rightly: even a spirit from the world above is filled with dizziness, when it seeks to sing your praises, O Theotokos. But since you are good, accept our faith: you know well our love inspired by God, for you are the Protector of Christians and we magnify you.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Let every tongue which meditates evils be stopped; and let false lips and mouths, which unjustly speak iniquity against the righteous man with pride and hostile envy, fall silent, through the supplications of the Theotokos and the saints of Christ.

Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Afflicted with pain and sorrow, we all call upon the pure Theotokos, who is vigilant in prayer, crying: О pure Lady, ever deliver your servants quickly from besetting pain, for, after God, we have no other helper.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

О Theotokos, you are a great refuge for the despairing, a calm haven for the tempest-tossed; wherefore, we have recourse unto you, crying: Let us not be put to shame, О Mother of the true Life, but let us magnify you, giving thanks with fervor.

Both now and forever and to ages of ages. Amen.

О most pure Maiden, accept our divine hymn, imparting grace unto those who trust in you, and ask that peace ever be sent upon the churches of God and victory and triumph to the Orthodox, that the tongue of every Christian may magnify you.

Then, “It is truly meet …,”
Trisagion through Our Father… Troparion.
The rest as usual, and the dismissal.

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