Oh, great and wise teacher in all the universe, blessed Father Gregory! Great are your deeds and labors, which you have accomplished for the glory of the Holy Church: you have been a steadfast confessor and a lamp of the faith of Christ on earth, illuminating the faithful with the light of the knowledge of God, scorching false teachings, and proclaiming the word of saving truth to the whole world. Now, having great boldness in heaven towards the Holy Trinity, help us, who bow to you with humility, to firmly and unchangeably preserve the holy Orthodox faith until the end of our lives, and protect us from lack of faith, doubt and hesitation in faith, so that we will not be seduced by ungodly and soul-destroying teachings with words.
The spirit of holy zeal, with which you blazed, O glorious shepherd of the Church of Christ, kindle with your intercession also in us, whom Christ has appointed to be shepherds, so that we may diligently enlighten and confirm in the right faith the verbal flock of Christ.
Ask, O merciful saint, from the Father of lights and everyone, every gift that is useful to everyone: growth for the infant in the passion of God, chastity for the young, strength for the old and weak, consolation for the sorrowful, healing for the sick, understanding and correction for those who have gone astray, intercession for the offended, protection for orphans and widows, grace-filled help for those who are tempted, for those who have gone astray From this temporary life, to our fathers and brothers, blessed repose. To her, Holy One of God, mercifully look down from the Abodes of Heaven on us humble ones, overwhelmed by many temptations and misfortunes, and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of heaven.
Grant us, most good Father, your archpastoral and holy blessing, so that in this new summer and at all other times of our lives we will live in peace, repentance and obedience to the Holy Orthodox Church, diligently doing the commandments of Christ, fighting the good feat of faith, and thus we will achieve the Kingdom of Heaven, where with you and all the saints grant the Holy Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, to sing and glorify forever and ever. Amen.