To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil ones, let us write thanksgiving to Thy servants, O Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, and let us call to Thee: Rejoice, Bride Not the bride.
In Russian
We thank Thee, Thy servants, Mother of God, to the invincible Warrior, for having been delivered from misfortunes. Free us from all troubles, as having irresistible power; and we will cry to You: Rejoice, Unbridled Bride!
Chosen - strong in battles or in war, helping. Voivode is the head of the army. Let us write to You and bring it to You. Power - strength, power. Bride Unbride – a bride who has never been married.
What are we praying for in this prayer?
In it we offer gratitude to the Most Holy Theotokos for saving us from troubles and ask that She will deliver us from all misfortunes in the future.
Who composed this prayer?
This prayer was compiled in the 7th century by the Orthodox Church of Constantinople in gratitude to the Mother of God, who saved Constantinople from enemies many times.