Oh, great saint of Christ, our holy father Hermogenes! To you, a warm man of prayer and a shameless representative before God, we diligently flock to you, asking for consolation and help in our needs and sorrows. In the ancient time of temptation, our country was suddenly attacked by wickedness. The Lord has revealed His unshakable pillar to the Church and the shepherd of goodness to the Russian people, who laid down his soul for the sheep and drove away the fierce wolves. Now look down on us too, your unworthy child (names), who calls you with a tender soul and a contrite heart. For our strength within us has become impoverished, and the enemy’s trappings and nets have devastated us. Help us, our intercessor! Confirm us in the holy faith: teach us to always keep the commandments of God and all the traditions of the church, commanded to us from our father.
Be our shepherd, the archpastor, the spiritual leader of the warrior, the sick doctor, the comforter of the sad, the persecuted intercessor, the youth's mentor, a gracious father to all and a warm prayer book for everyone; Let us protect you with your prayers and unceasingly sing and glorify the all-holy name of the Life-Giving Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Akathist to the Hieromartyr Hermogenes, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker
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