Now, the Lord has given the gift of a gift to the saints of Mount Athos and to the whole world, calling you, God-bearing Father Silouan, to selflessly follow in your footsteps. But you, having endured the burden of painful labors, reached the spiritual heights of Sinai and you were honored, like the ancient prophet Moses, the seer of God, to behold the Lord, and you were teacher of repentance, proclaiming in prayer day and night: O my brothers, repent while there is time: God is looking for our repentance. Moreover, Christ bless you and pray for all people, good and evil, that the Lord may have mercy on everyone and everything. We are sinners, we strive for love for you, we please you:
Rejoice, beloved of the incorruptible wealth of the kingdom of heaven:
Rejoice, you have become a perfect husband through clever work.
Rejoice, marvelous embodiment of purity of faith and gentleness:
Rejoice, diligent fulfiller of God’s commandments.
Rejoice, strict zealot of the life of the angels:
Rejoice, faithful father of the great venerable followers.
Rejoice, source of tears that wash the conscience:
Rejoice, as the ancient prophet Jeremiah wept for the people who sinned.
Rejoice, diligent performer of all-night prayers and vigils:
Rejoice, blessed teacher of repentance.
Rejoice, faithful intercessor for all who perish in sins before God:
Rejoice, bold man of prayer for peace.
Rejoice, O Reverend Silvana, preacher of love for the enemy and teacher of humility and prayer.