(February 7)
Virgin Lady Theotokos, more than nature and words, who gave birth to the Only Begotten Word of God, the Creator and Ruler of all visible and invisible creatures, the One of the Trinity of God, and God and Man, the abode of the Divinity, the receptacle of all holiness and grace, in him, by the good will of God and the Father, co-operating with the Holy Spirit, the fulfillment of the Divinity took residence in the body; incomparably exalted by royal and divine dignity and superior to every creature, glory and consolation and indescribable joy of the Angels, the apostles and prophets, the royal crown, the martyrs natural and wondrous courage, Champion of ascetic struggles and Giver of victory, who prepares for the ascetic crowns and eternal and divine rewards, exceeding all honor, the honor and glory of the venerables, infallible Wayfinder and Teacher of silence, the door of revelations and spiritual secrets, the source of light, the gate of eternal life, the inexhaustible river of mercy, the inexhaustible sea of all Godly gifts and miracles!
We ask you and we pray to you, most compassionate Mother of the humane-loving Master: be merciful to us, your humble and unworthy servant, look with mercy on our captivity and humility, Heal the brokenness of our souls and bodies, scatter the visible and invisible enemies, make us an unworthy pillar of strength in the face of our enemies, weapons of war, a strong militia, Voivode and irresistible Champion: show us Your ancient and wondrous mercies today, let our enemies be taken away from iniquity, for Your Son and One God is King and Master, for You truly are Theotokos, who gave birth to the True God in the flesh, as all things are possible to You, and if you were willing, O Lady, you would grant all this power in Heaven and on earth, and to grant every request, The essence is useful to everyone: health for those who are sick, and peace and good swimming for those in the sea.
Let me travel and save those who are traveling, save the captives from bitter slavery, comfort the sad, alleviate poverty and all other bodily suffering: freedom for all from mental illnesses and Thy invisible passions of intercession and instruction, so that the path of sowing our temporary lives is blameless and without stumbling, we will inherit through You this eternal blessing in the Kingdom Heavenly. Save with Your prayers, Lady, this flock most dedicated to You, every city and country, from famine, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, civil strife battle, and turn away every righteous wrath against us, through the good will and grace of the Only Begotten Son and Your God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father, and with By His ever-present and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.