In Orthodoxy, the Most Holy Theotokos is revered above all saints. There are many icons of the Mother of God, each of which has its own differences and helps in different needs. The Feast of the Assumption is of great importance for Christians and is celebrated on August 28th.
What is death (dormition)
Death in the Christian understanding of this word is not the cessation of human existence, but is the moment of transition from temporary, earthly life to eternal life. The transition of the Mother of God is marked (from the words sleep, sleep)
Important. The separation of the Most Holy One from the earthly world does not at all mean that Her connection with people was severed.
On the contrary, She gained an even greater ability to hear people's prayers and help people. There are countless cases of Her assistance to both individuals and entire states. In particular, She many times came to the aid of Russia, one of the main strongholds of Orthodoxy in the world.
The transition of the Mother of God from the valley of wanderings (the earthly world) to Her native Heavenly Kingdom in Christianity is considered not a tragedy, but a joy. Therefore, the Assumption is a holiday. It is called the transition to sleep, which emphasizes the temporary nature of the separation of the Mother of God from the earthly world. After separation there will come a return - after the Last Judgment and General Resurrection, the Mother of God will return to the world of people.
Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The last episodes from the earthly life of the Virgin Mary
The Gospel of John mentions how the Lord, while on the Cross, entrusted His Mother to one of his disciples. In fact, it was the author of the Gospel himself, John the Theologian. Therefore, for the rest of her life, the Mother of God stayed in his house, occasionally going to holy places - the Garden of Gethsemane, the Holy Sepulcher, the Mount of Olives - to pray.
Interesting. The Mother of God remained in prayer and fasting continuously.
During one of her visits to the Holy Sepulcher, Archangel Gabriel informed Her about the imminent transition to eternal life. He gave Her a branch of paradise as a sign of this promise.
We find the first information about the circumstances of the Dormition in the works of the holy martyr Dionysius the Areopagite, created back in the 1st century. The Orthodox Church does not recognize apocryphal traditions as canonical, but they do not reject them either. In the Canonical Gospels there is no information about the life of the Mother of God after the Ascension of the Lord. They could only be gleaned from the apocrypha.
Division of holidays in Orthodoxy
Holidays in the Orthodox church calendar are divided according to significance into several levels. At the top is Easter (Bright Resurrection of Christ).
Important. There are no other holidays equal to Easter in importance.
Moreover, this is a moving holiday, that is, it does not fall on the same date every year, but is celebrated on different dates. These dates are calculated according to the lunisolar calendar, and the Orthodox and Catholic Churches use different methods for calculation.
Next come the twelve holidays. They are called so because there are only twelve of them. They mark the most important episodes from the earthly life of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Therefore, they are lordly and theotokos.
The twelve feasts include four of the Mother of God. One of them is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on August 28 according to the new style (August 15 - according to the old style). This is a permanent holiday, unlike some other twelve-decades.
Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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How to read an akathist
After the Dormition, icons were created dedicated to this event, and an Orthodox akathist was written. It was created on the model of the Great, who is the first among Akathists glorifying the Mother of God, and in general the first among all Akathists. These chants consist of kontakia and ikos, following each other.
Interesting. The word Akathist itself (of Greek origin) indicates that one should not sit while reading it.
The akathist can be listened to in church or read independently at home. It would be a mistake to think that the Akathist to the Assumption makes sense to read only during this holiday. No, you can resort to it on any day due to spiritual or material needs.
Akathists in honor of other holidays:
Text of the Akathist and prayer for the Dormition
Kontakion 1
To the Mother of God chosen from all generations and to the Queen, who ascends from earth to Heaven, we offer reverent singing of Your most honorable Assumption, Your servants, Theotokos. But you, who have victory over death, free us from all deadly troubles, let us call You:
Ikos 1
A representative angel was sent to quickly proclaim to the Mother of God Her ascension to the worldly Ones and come to present Her Son and God to Her, shining brightly about Her and standing, calling like this:
Rejoice, overjoyed Mati Tsareva; Rejoice, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God and Lord of Heaven and earth. Rejoice, preferred by the majesty of the coming to You of Your Son and God; Rejoice, exalted by the announcement of Your departure to the Son. Rejoice, chosen by God from all generations; Rejoice, holy receptacle of the Word of God. Rejoice, fulfillment of the prophetic prophecy; Rejoice, most honorable crowned Apostle. Rejoice, ornament of the saint and goodness of the priest; Rejoice, ruler of fertilizer and power. Rejoice, raising the God-wise monks to the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, opening the doors of heaven to the Christian race, ever blessed by You.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 2
Seeing the face of the Apostles, with an omnipotent wave from the ends of the earth to the clouds, they presented themselves to Thy Most Honorable One, Most Immaculate. Dormition, high priests: Dionysius - the heavenly mystery, the wondrous Hierotheus and Timothy with the divine honor of the priesthood to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
All rational creation, the oldest of the angelic ranks, came with their King, Who in His most life-giving hand accepted the soul of His Mother; Peter, warm with faith, spoke to Her with many tears, calling:
Rejoice, to the worldly, Mother of the Creator of the world, ascending; Rejoice, to the most heavenly, most expansive of heaven, who soars. Rejoice, thou who sanctified the fourfold elements by Thy ascension; Rejoice, who made the heavenly ones gladdened by Your passing. Rejoice, you have been received into the beautiful Jerusalem above; Rejoice, thou who joyfully entered into temples not made by hands. Rejoice, Queen of Cherubim and Seraphim; Rejoice, Lady of the Archangels. Rejoice, refuge of the faithful and deliverance; Rejoice, Your inheritance is a help and protection. Rejoice, O Christian Intercessor for the whole world; Rejoice, all blessings to the All-Blessed Giver.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High to snatch up Thomas from India, for some will of God I will not be accepted into the most honorable Dormition of the Mother of God, and present her to the life-receiving tomb, who came to see the Reposed One, ascended into Heaven with her body in her mind and, having believed, cried out about this: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having in himself the thought that through God's vision he would not be able to accompany the Mother of God with the others, he was rejoiced about Her immortal Dormition, and cried out to Her:
Rejoice, received from the earth by the hand of Your Son; Rejoice, you who ascended to the highest to enjoy His glory. Rejoice, escorted from all the angelic ranks to the Mountain; Rejoice, lifted up by the Cherubim into the heavenly and under heavenly places. Rejoice, in the heavenly gates from the elder Powers, magnificently lifted up in songs; Rejoice, surrounded and blessed by all Heavenly citizens. Rejoice, earthly heaven, exalted to the mountain village; Rejoice, Throne of the Lord, lifted up from the earth into the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, our intercession and strong intercession; Rejoice, sinner Helper for salvation. Rejoice, Christian Queen and according to God the Hope of the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, Mother of the Belly, and through the Lord we have the hope of eternal life.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 4
Having a storm within, the Afphonium of unfaithful thoughts and in vain the God-bearing Apostles of the Mother of God, the Most Honorable Body, was carried to the grave in honor, rushing towards refutation; suddenly, when with the blinding of his eyes his hand was taken away from his hanging bed, he confessed by faith the Mother of God, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the mysteries and self-witnesses the Words of the Angels, singing with the highest hymns at the burial of the God-pleasing body of God to the Mother, and wanting to give the honor of a tax pleasing to God, laboring according to the song, saying:
Rejoice, thou who received the good news of Thy passage into the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, you who received joyful paradise from Gabriel who preached the gospel. Rejoice, you who enlightened the most venerable multitude of cherubs; Rejoice, you who have rejoiced the glorious seraphim nature. Rejoice, foreshadowed from the patriarchs; Rejoice, foretold by the prophets. Rejoice, you who soon noted the evil insolence of Affoniev; Rejoice, you who gave healing to that one. Rejoice, thou who converted the unbelief of Athonius to faith; Rejoice, you who received the true confession. Rejoice, you who raise to Heaven the love and faith of those who have You; Rejoice, who through faith saves those who call on Your name.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 5
The God-rich stars, the holy Apostles, in the heavenly scattering for the sake of the Gospel, were caught up in the clouds, in the breadth of the air, for the burial of the Mother of the Lord, who saw off with stumps and songs, with the Immaterial cry: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the God-seers of their Lord, receiving His soul in the hands of the Mother, and understanding the Lord, they were at pains to sing the blessed songs of Yu:
Rejoice, Queen, who bore the Reign over all; Rejoice, even carried by the hand of His Son. Rejoice, royal sceptre in the right hand of Christ; Rejoice, in Noah’s hand there is a branch of a dove. Rejoice, rod of Aaron, who has grown incorruptible; Rejoice, unfading one, prosperous immortality. Rejoice, God-inspired Godfather of David; Rejoice, thou who has risen up the word of his prophecies, psalms and beautiful harp. Rejoice, animated holy shrine of the Lord; Rejoice, our resurrected belly into the rest of the Lord. Rejoice, tabernacle, overshadowed by the Cherubim; Rejoice, Holy of Holies, spoken by the Seraphim.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 6
The Preachers of the God-Bearing Apostles, after departing to the super-worldly Mother of God in the common village, having had the usual meal and offering part of the bread in the Name of the Lord, lifting up, suddenly from above the Mother of God Queen, who came with the luminous Angels, in vain and, having heard peace from the Son and God, cried out about this : Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The Sun of Truth has risen to us, Christ God from Your most pure falsehood, by the will and prudence of preaching through the Apostles, enlighten the world and glorify You, Mother of God, from generation to generation. In the same way, we all please Thee, crying out to Thee:
Rejoice, Ever-Blessed One from all generations forever; Rejoice, thou who art most gracious and merciful to men. Rejoice, you who fulfilled your promise to the disciple’s face; Rejoice, having given peace to this through Your presence from Your Son and God. Rejoice, all-desiring sweet vision of the saints; Rejoice, O venerable mothers and virgin saints, all-enjoying joy. Rejoice, transitory paradise of the righteous; Rejoice, you who visit all beings in heavenly glory. Rejoice, beginning of human salvation; Rejoice, fulfillment of all good wishes. Rejoice, according to God, King of kings, Mother of God Queen; Rejoice, according to the Lord of lords, our Master, Lady and Mistress.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 7
You always save those who want to enter Thy holy temple with faith, O Mother of God, and free those who glorify Thee from all misfortunes and troubles; In the same way, grant to the faithful people, who ever bless You, victories against resistance and give us all petitions for salvation, for this they pray to You and sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
A new creation has shown itself to us, the Creator of all, the Lord, through You, the Mother of God. You, who have a kindred providence for us towards Him, who honestly honor Your most honorable Dormition, accept those who cry out to You:
Rejoice, Mother of God, chosen from the earthly; Rejoice, you who are above earthly and heavenly things. Rejoice, thou who hast surpassed the grief of the Cherubim and Seraphim; Rejoice, the face of the disciples like a cloud for the burial of Ti dole. Rejoice, Thou who, after Thy burial, gave Thomas more by the power of God; Rejoice, through him you assured your transmigration into Heaven with the flesh. Rejoice, adorned with the beauty of all virtues; Rejoice, more red than the sons of men, you are numbered among your Sons. Rejoice, like a phoenix, blossoming through the risen flesh; Rejoice, like a cedar in heavenly Lebanon, multiplied. Rejoice, tree of life, planted in the midst of the highest paradise; Rejoice, thou art exalted in the ark of thought in the Highest from the mortal flood.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 8
It is strange in the highest leading You, Chosen, like the sun, the Lady, into the heavenly inconceivable beauties and indescribable kindnesses, touchingly towards the Son and God, I hold His hand, ascended and joyfully bowing to His life-giving right hand, about this we cry incessantly: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the former grief was taken to the Heavenly Ones and, not leaving the earthly, the Mother of God, the hand of the Son is carried, into the never-ending, all-luminous and beautiful city, Jerusalem on High, the Cherubim stand with all the Heavenly powers, where this hears those singing:
Rejoice, even the most holy soul dwells in the highest, all-bright Zion; Rejoice, even as the incorruptible body and soul are collectively glorified. Rejoice, thou who has entered into the throne city of Samago the Pantocrator; Rejoice, thou who art ascended into the beautiful paradise of the Most High Planter. Rejoice, brought into the city founded from the all-luminous stones; Rejoice, brought into the enclosure guarded by the forces of the highest. Rejoice, taken above Heaven into the splendor of God; Rejoice, venerable one above all immaterial minds. Rejoice, bringing the prayer of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and You Yourself unceasingly praying for everyone at the Throne of Your Son and God. Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world; Rejoice, Intercessor, given to the Christian race by God.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 9
Every angelic nature extols Thee, O Mother of God, but to humanity we all give birth to Thee, Mother of God, we glorify and honor Thy most venerable Dormition, Queen: For thee for the sake of earthly things the heavenly ones copulate, according to the singing of God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Now we see the prophetic utterances of God come true, O Mother of God, as you truly gave birth to God in the flesh. Believing in the sacrament of the word of God, we cry out:
Rejoice, master of the law and the prophets, perfect; Rejoice, star of Jacob, prophesied by Balaam. Rejoice, O bed of the Great King, prophesied by Solomon; Rejoice, fleece watered by Jesus, formed by Gideon. Rejoice, Burning Kupino, foreseen by the lawgiver; Rejoice, holy city, provided for by the husband of desire. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, foreseen by Jacob; Rejoice, impenetrable door, foreseen by Ezekiel. Rejoice, sun of the village of Christ, presented by the psalmist; Rejoice, sacrament, ordained by the diverse prophets. Rejoice, you who brought the end to all the prophetic words prophesied about You; Rejoice, thou who hast accomplished all the works of the Most High for the salvation of the world.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 10
To save the world, even though the Lord chose You from the earthly race to be His Mother and, for our sake, having become a man, ascended, descending from nowhere, to Heaven from the earth, and brought You with Him to abide in eternal glory and to reign with Himself, having no end , Moreover, like God, he hears from everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Thou art the wall of the faithful, O Virgin Mother of God, and the intercession of all who come running to Thee, for the Creator of Heaven and earth, having passed from Thee in flesh, the Most Pure One, has entered into the Heavenly One in spirit and body, to the nearest intercession for all, and teach them to invite:
Rejoice, city of the Great King at the top of the Heavenly Mountain; Rejoice, wall and cover, not hidden from our influx. Rejoice, thou who helpest the enemies of the faithful; Rejoice, conqueror of the Hagarian invasions. Rejoice, immovable preservation of pious faith; Rejoice, destruction of the heretical regiments. Rejoice, you who bring joy and peace to the world; Rejoice, thou who hast corrected the all-destroying hell. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh through chastity have been crowned with a fair amount; Rejoice, all-honorable glorification of martyrdom. Rejoice, venerable intercessor of blessed repose through labor; Rejoice, monk who grieves the Giver of eternal joy.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 11
Singing all kinds of God-inspired songs does not suffice from us to praise the all-honorable Dormition of Thy, All-praiseworthy Lady, Queen Theotokos, but we diligently offer to Thee, as the Mother of the King of all, our humble prayer, with the Heavenly rites singing to the only God worthily glorifying Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving light of the true Light appeared to us on earth, enlightening the souls and instructing those who honor Your all-honorable repose to the Divine mind, so that we sing Tisitsa:
Rejoice, unquenchable light of the immaterial fire; Rejoice, never-setting dawn of the never-evening Light. Rejoice, moon, illuminated by the Sun of Truth; Rejoice, brightness, holy in darkness. Rejoice, lampstand, set on the candlestick above; Rejoice, source of life, brought forth from the grave into the light. Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening the pious souls; Rejoice, Mother of all God, who comforts embittered souls. Rejoice, you who give a shameless end to those who trust in You; Rejoice, thou who establishest the heritage of God and His servant at the Judgment of Thy Son at His right hand. Rejoice, Most Blessed One, for through You we are also blessed, like Your Helper, the imams; Rejoice, Most Blessed One to all generations, for the Lord is with You, and with You with us.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 12
The grace of the high-throned glory, bestowed in heaven upon the Mother of God, venerable, sitting at the right hand of Her Son and God, seeing the minds above, raising up the Thrones and Powers, surrounding the Beginning and Power, falling in fear with the Cherubim, Seraphim and Dominion, with the Archangels and Angels crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your all-honorable Dormition, we all praise Your ascension to the heights of heaven, O Queen Mother of God. You sanctify, glorify and save all who sing to You with love:
Rejoice, having cleansed the earth with Your most pure feet; Rejoice, having sanctified the air with Your ascension to Heaven. Rejoice, you who have ascended to the Heavenly circle; Rejoice, beholder of all unspeakable kindness. Rejoice, thou who sittest in glory before the throne of Thy Son and God; Rejoice, forever reigning with the Son and God. Rejoice, beauty in the right hand of the Lord, adorning all the Heavenly Ones who bless You; Rejoice, overjoyed by the hope of all earthly people in You. Rejoice, clothed in the sun, shining with grace and glory throughout the entire universe; Rejoice, who promised to preserve and save those who call upon You in all the heavens. Rejoice, revered Mother of God and called the Mother of God from Christian generations; Rejoice, gloriously and orthodoxly glorified by all the pious from the east of the sun to the west.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.Kontakion 13
O All-Sung Mother of the Immortal King of Heaven and earth, Christ our God, living and after death, having received this offering from us for Your all-honorable Dormition, in this life and in our mortal Dormition, deliver us from all misfortunes, troubles and torment and the Heavenly Kingdom, Queen , grant those who cry for You: Alleluia.
Prayer
O Most Holy Theotokos, Virgin, Lady, the highest Angel and Archangel, and the most honorable of all creatures, angelic great surprise, prophetic high sermon, apostolic glorious praise, fair adornment of saints, strong affirmation of martyrs, saving instruction for monks, inexhaustible abstinence for fasters, virgins of purity and word , mothers quiet joy, babies wisdom and punishment, widows and orphans to nurse, naked clothes, sick in health, deliverance of captives, floating on the sea in silence, overwhelmed by a calm haven, wandering an easy mentor, traveling an easy passage, toiling good rest, in the troubles of the present Intercessor , the offended, protection and refuge, the hopeless hope, demanding help, the poor inexhaustible wealth, the sad ever-present consolation, the hated loving humility, the salvation of sinners and the appropriation to God, the faithful protection of all, invincible help and intercession.
Moreover, the all-honorable image of Yours, and seeing the Almighty held by Your hand on the icon, we rejoice in our sins, falling down with tenderness, and kiss this love, hoping, Lady, with Your holy, God-pleasing prayers to reach heavenly endless life, and do not be ashamed to stand on the day of judgment at the right hand of Your Son and God ours, glorifying Him together with the Originless Father, and the Most Holy, Good, Life-Giving and Consubstantial Spirit, forever and ever. Amen
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Celebration:
Troparion, tone 1
At Christmas you preserved your virginity, at your dormition you did not abandon the world, O Mother of God: you reposed yourself to the belly, Mother of the Being of the Belly, and through your prayers you delivered our souls from death.
Kontakion, tone 2
In the prayers of the never-sleeping Mother of God and in intercessions, the immutable hope, the grave and mortification cannot be restrained: like the Mother of the Life, bring to the life, the One who dwells in the Ever-Virgin womb.
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Immaculate Mother of Christ our God, and glorify Your Dormition all-gloriously.
Kontakion 1
To the Mother of God chosen from all generations and to the Queen, ascending from earth to Heaven, we offer reverent singing of Your most honorable Dormition, Your servants, Theotokos. But you, who have victory over death, free us from all deadly troubles, let us call You:
Ikos 1
A representative angel was sent to quickly proclaim to the Mother of God Her ascendance to the worldly Ones and to come, presenting Her Son and God to Her, shining brightly about Her and standing, calling like this:
Rejoice, overjoyed Mati Tsareva.
Rejoice, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God and Lord of Heaven and earth.
Rejoice, preferred by the majesty of the coming to You of Your Son and God.
Rejoice, exalted by the announcement of Your departure to the Son.
Rejoice, chosen by God from all generations.
Rejoice, holy receptacle of the Word of God.
Rejoice, fulfillment of the prophetic prophecy.
Rejoice, most honorable crowned Apostle.
Rejoice, ornament of the saint and goodness of the priest.
Rejoice, ruler of fertilizer and power.
Rejoice, raising the godly monks to the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, opening the doors of heaven to the Christian race, ever blessed by You.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the face of the Apostles, with an omnipotent wave from the ends of the earth to the clouds, they presented themselves to Your Most Honorable, Most Immaculate Dormition, the hierarchs: Dionysius - the heavenly secret one, the wondrous Hierotheus and Timothy, with the Divine honor of the priesthood, bowing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
All rational creation, the oldest of the angelic ranks, came with their King, who received the soul of His Mother into His most life-giving hand; Peter, warm with faith, spoke to Her with many tears, calling:
Rejoice, to the worldly, Mother of the Creator of the world, ascending.
Rejoice, to the most heavenly, most expansive of heaven, who soars.
Rejoice, thou who sanctified the fourfold elements by Thy ascension.
Rejoice, who made the heavenly ones gladdened by Your passing.
Rejoice, you have been welcomed into the beautiful Jerusalem above.
Rejoice, thou who joyfully entered into temples not made by hands.
Rejoice, Queen of Cherubim and Seraphim.
Rejoice, Lady of the Archangels.
Rejoice, refuge of the faithful and deliverance.
Rejoice, Your inheritance is a help and protection.
Rejoice, for the whole world of Christians we come to God the Intercessor.
Rejoice, all blessings to the All-Blessed Giver.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High to snatch up Thomas from India, for some will of God I will not be accepted into the most honorable Dormition of the Mother of God, and present her to the life-receiving tomb, who came to see the Reposed One, ascended into Heaven with her body in her mind and, having believed, cried out about this: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having in himself the thought that through God's vision he would not be able to accompany the Mother of God with the others, he was rejoiced at Her immortal dormition, and cried out to Her:
Rejoice, received from the earth by the hand of Your Son.
Rejoice, you who ascended to the highest to enjoy His glory.
Rejoice, escorted from all the angelic ranks to the mountain.
Rejoice, lifted up by the Cherubim into Heaven and above Heaven.
Rejoice, in the heavenly gates from the elder Powers, magnificently lifted up in songs.
Rejoice, surrounded and blessed by all Heavenly citizens.
Rejoice, earthly heaven, to the sublime village above.
Rejoice, Throne of the Lord, lifted up from the earth into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice, our intercession and strong intercession.
Rejoice, sinner Helper for salvation.
Rejoice, Christian Queen and according to God the Hope of the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, Mother of the Belly, and through the Lord we have the hope of eternal life.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 4
The Jew Affoniy, having the thoughts of the unfaithful, is storming inside, and in vain the God-bearing Apostles of the Mother of God, the Most Honorable Body, were carried to the grave, rushing to refutation; suddenly, when with the blinding of his eyes his hand was taken away from his hanging bed, he confessed by faith the Mother of God, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the mysteries and self-witnesses the Words of the Angels, singing with the highest hymns at the burial of the God-pleasing body of God to the Mother, and wanting to give the honor of a tax pleasing to God, laboring according to the song, saying:
Rejoice, thou who received the good news of Thy passage into the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, you who received joyful paradise from Gabriel who preached the gospel.
Rejoice, you who enlightened the most honorable multitude of Cherubim.
Rejoice, you who have rejoiced the glorious Seraphim nature.
Rejoice, foreshadowed from the patriarchs.
Rejoice, foretold by the prophets.
Rejoice, you who soon took revenge on Affoniev’s evil insolence.
Rejoice, you who gave healing to that one.
Rejoice, thou who converted Athos' unbelief to faith.
Rejoice, you who received the true confession.
Rejoice, you who raise to Heaven the love and faith of those who have You.
Rejoice, who through faith saves those who call on Your name.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 5
The God-rich stars, the holy Apostles, in the heavenly scattering for the sake of the Gospel, were caught up in the clouds, in the breadth of the air, for the burial of the Mother of the Lord, who saw off with stumps and songs, with the Immaterial cry: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the God-seers of their Lord, receiving His soul in the hands of the Mother, and understanding the Lord, they were at pains to sing the blessed songs of Yu:
Rejoice, Queen, who bore the Reign over all.
Rejoice, even carried by the hand of His Son.
Rejoice, royal sceptre in the right hand of Christ.
Rejoice, in Noah’s hand there is a branch of a dove.
Rejoice, rod of Aaron, who has vegetated incorruption.
Rejoice, unfading one, prosperous immortality.
Rejoice, God-inspired Godfather of David.
Rejoice, thou who has risen up the word of his prophecies, psalms and beautiful harp.
Rejoice, animated holy shrine of the Lord.
Rejoice, our resurrected belly into the rest of the Lord.
Rejoice, tabernacle, overshadowed by the Cherubim.
Rejoice, Holy of Holies, spoken by the Seraphim.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 6
Preachers of the God-bearing Apostles, after departing to the worldly Mother of God, in the common sitting of the usual meal and the offering of a portion of bread in the name of the Lord, lifting up, suddenly from above the Mother of God Queen, who came with the luminous Angels, in vain and, peace to those from the Son and God, having heard, shouted about sem: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The Sun of Truth has risen to us, Christ God from Your most pure will and the prudence of preaching through the Apostles, enlighten the world and glorify You, Mother of God, from generation to generation. In the same way, we all please Thee, crying out to Thee:
Rejoice, Ever-Blessed One from all generations forever.
Rejoice, thou who art most gracious and merciful to men.
Rejoice, you who fulfilled your promise to the disciple’s face.
Rejoice, having given peace to this through Your presence from Your Son and God.
Rejoice, all-desiring sweet vision of the saints.
Rejoice, O venerable mothers and virgin saints, all-enjoying joy.
Rejoice, transitory paradise of the righteous.
Rejoice, you who visit all beings in heavenly glory.
Rejoice, the beginning of human salvation.
Rejoice, fulfillment of all good wishes.
Rejoice, according to God, King of kings, Mother of God Queen.
Rejoice, according to the Lord of lords, Lady and Mistress.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 7
You always save those who want to enter Thy holy temple with faith, O Mother of God, and free those who glorify Thee from all misfortunes and troubles; In the same way, grant to the faithful people, who ever bless You, victories against resistance and give us all petitions for salvation, for this they pray to You and sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
A new creation has shown itself to us, the Creator of all, the Lord, through You, the Mother of God. You, who have a kindred providence for us towards Him, who honestly honor Your most honorable Dormition, accept those who cry out to You:
Rejoice, Mother of God, chosen from the earthly.
Rejoice, you who are above earthly and heavenly things.
Rejoice, you who have overcome the grief of the Cherubim and Seraphim.
Rejoice, the face of the disciples like a cloud for the burial of Ti dole.
Rejoice, Thou who, after Thy burial, provided Thomas with greater abundance by the power of God.
Rejoice, through him you assured your transmigration into Heaven with the flesh.
Rejoice, adorned with the beauty of all virtues.
Rejoice, more red than the sons of men, you are numbered among your Sons.
Rejoice, as the phoenix has flourished through resurrected flesh.
Rejoice, as the cedar has multiplied in heavenly Lebanon.
Rejoice, tree of life, planted in the midst of the highest paradise.
Rejoice, ark of thought, exalted into the Highest from the flood of death.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 8
It is strange in the highest leading You, Chosen, like the sun, the Lady, into the heavenly inconceivable beauties and indescribable kindnesses, touchingly towards the Son and God, I hold His hand, ascended and joyfully bowing to His life-giving right hand, about this we cry incessantly: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the former grief was taken to the Heavenly Ones and, not leaving the earthly, the Mother of God, the hand of the Son is carried, into the never-ending, all-luminous and beautiful city, Jerusalem on High, the Cherubim stand with all the Heavenly powers, where this hears those singing:
Rejoice, even the most holy soul dwells in the highest, all-bright Zion.
Rejoice, even as the incorruptible body and soul are collectively glorified.
Rejoice, thou who has entered into the throne city of the Almighty Samago.
Rejoice, thou who art ascended into the beautiful paradise of the Most High Planter.
Rejoice, brought into the city founded on the all-luminous stones.
Rejoice, brought into the enclosure guarded by the forces of the highest.
Rejoice, taken above Heaven into the splendor of God.
Rejoice, venerable one above all immaterial minds.
Rejoice, bringing the prayer of the faithful to Your Son and God.
Rejoice, and You Yourself unceasingly praying for everyone at the Throne of Your Son and God.
Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world.
Rejoice, Intercessor, given to the Christian race by God.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 9
Every angelic nature extols Thee, O Mother of God, but to humanity we all give birth to Thee, Mother of God, we glorify and honor Thy most honorable dormition, O Queen: For thee for the sake of earthly things the heavenly ones copulate, according to the singing of God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The Vetius of the prophetic utterances of God, now we see the fulfillment of You, O Mother of God, as You truly gave birth to God in the flesh. Believing in the sacrament of the word of God, we cry out:
Rejoice, supremely perfect of the Law and the Prophets.
Rejoice, star of Jacob, prophesied by Balaam.
Rejoice, O bed of the Great King, prophesied by Solomon.
Rejoice, fleece watered by Jesus, formed by Gideon.
Rejoice, Burning Kupino, foreseen by the lawgiver.
Rejoice, holy city, provided for by the husband of desire.
Rejoice, heavenly ladder, foreseen by Jacob.
Rejoice, impenetrable door, foreseen by Ezekiel.
Rejoice, sun of the village of Christ, presented by the psalmist.
Rejoice, sacrament, ordained by the diverse prophets.
Rejoice, you who brought the end of all the prophetic words prophesied about You.
Rejoice, thou who hast accomplished all the works of the Most High for the salvation of the world.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 10
To save the world, even though the Lord chose You from the earthly race to be His Mother and, for our sake, having become a Man, ascended, having descended from nowhere, to Heaven from the earth, and brought You with Him to abide in eternal glory and to reign with Himself, having no end . Moreover, like God, he hears from everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Thou art the wall of the faithful, O Virgin Mother of God, and the intercession of all who come running to Thee, for the Creator of Heaven and earth, having passed from Thee in flesh, the Most Pure One, has entered into the Heavenly One in spirit and body, to the nearest intercession for all, and teach them to invite:
Rejoice, city of the Great King at the top of the Heavenly Mountain.
Rejoice, wall and cover, not hidden from our influx.
Rejoice, thou who helpest the enemies of the faithful.
Rejoice, conqueror of the Hagarian invasions.
Rejoice, immovable preservation of pious faith.
Rejoice, destruction of the heretical regiments.
Rejoice, you who bring joy and peace to the world.
Rejoice, thou who hast corrected the all-destroying hell.
Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity are a fair wedding.
Rejoice, all-honorable glorification of martyrdom.
Rejoice, venerable intercessor of blessed repose through your labors.
Rejoice, monk who grieves the Giver of eternal joy.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 11
Singing all kinds of God-inspired songs does not suffice from us to praise Thy all-honorable Dormition, O All-Praised Lady, Queen Theotokos, but we diligently offer to Thee, as the Mother of the King of all, our humble prayer, singing with the Heavenly rites to the One God who worthily glorifies Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving light of the true Light appeared to us on earth, enlightening the souls and instructing those who honor Your all-honorable repose to the Divine mind, so that we sing Tisitsa:
Rejoice, brighter than the unquenchable fire of the immaterial.
Rejoice, never-setting dawn of the never-evening Light.
Rejoice, moon, illuminated by the Sun of Truth.
Rejoice, lightness, shining in the darkness.
Rejoice, lampstand, set on the candlestick above.
Rejoice, source of life, brought forth from the grave into the light.
Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening the pious souls.
Rejoice, Mother of all God, who comforts embittered souls.
Rejoice, you who give a shameless end to those who trust in You.
Rejoice, thou who establishest the heritage of God and His servant at the Judgment of Thy Son at His right hand.
Rejoice, Most Blessed One, for through You we are also blessed, like Your Helper, the imams.
Rejoice, Most Blessed One to all generations, for the Lord is with You, and with You with us.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 12
The grace of the high-throned glory, bestowed in heaven upon the Mother of God, venerable, sitting at the right hand of Her Son and God, seeing the minds above, raising up the Thrones and Powers, surrounding the Beginning and Power, falling in fear with the Cherubim, Seraphim and Dominion, with the Archangels and Angels crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your all-honorable Dormition, we all praise Your ascension to the heights of heaven, O Queen of God. You sanctify, glorify and save all who sing to You with love:
Rejoice, having cleansed the earth with Your most pure feet.
Rejoice, having sanctified the air with Your ascension to Heaven.
Rejoice, you who have ascended to the circle of heaven.
Rejoice, beholder of all unspeakable kindness.
Rejoice, thou who sittest in glory before the Throne of Thy Son and God.
Rejoice, forever reigning with the Son and God.
Rejoice, beauty in the right hand of the Lord, adorning all the Heavenly Ones who bless You.
Rejoice, overjoyed by the hope of all earthly people in You.
Rejoice, clothed in the sun, shining with grace and glory throughout the entire universe.
Rejoice, who promised to preserve and save those who call upon You in all the heavens.
Rejoice, revered Mother of God and called Mother of God from Christian generations.
Rejoice, gloriously and orthodoxly glorified by all the pious from the east of the sun to the west.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother of the Immortal King of Heaven and earth, Christ our God, living and after death, accepting this present offering for Your all-honorable dormition from us, in this life and in our mortal dormition from all misfortunes, troubles and torment, deliver us from the Heavenly Kingdom, Queen , grant those who cry for You: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1).
Prayer
O Most Holy Theotokos, Virgin, Lady, the highest Angel and Archangel and all creatures, the Most Honest, angelic great surprise, prophetic high sermon, apostolic glorious praise, fair adornment of saints, strong affirmation of martyrs, saving instruction for monks, inexhaustible abstinence for fasters, virgins in purity and glory, mothers quiet joy, infants wisdom and punishment, widows and orphans to the Nurse, naked clothes, sick in health, deliverance of captives, floating on the sea in silence, overwhelmed by a calm refuge, wandering not difficult for the Mentor, traveling easy passage, toiling good rest, in the troubles of the present Intercessor, the offended Protection and refuge, hope for those who do not hope, those who require a Helper, those who are sad, ever-present consolation, those who are hated, loving humility, salvation for sinners and appropriation to God, firm protection for the faithful of all, invincible help and intercession! By You, Lady, we see the Invisible One, and we offer a prayer to You, Lady, Thy sinful servants: O Most Merciful and Most Wonderful Light of the intelligent Queen, who gave birth to the King Christ, our God, the Life-Giver of all, glorified from heavenly and praised from earthly, angelic mind, radiant star, the Most Holy One, the Lady of all creatures, the Godly Maiden, the Undefiled Bride, the chamber of the Most Holy Spirit, the fiery Throne of the Invisible King, the heavenly ark, the carrier of the Word of God, the fiery chariot, the chamber of the Living God, the ineffable composition of the flesh of Christ, the nest of the Heavenly Eagle, the God-voiced Turtle, The blueberries are meek, quiet and non -shabby, mati initative, mercies are abruptly, deploying a cloud of the wrath of God, immeasurable depths, indescribable secret miracle, unfortunate churches of the tsar of all centuries, a fragrant censer, an honest crimson, a godly Porfiro, a spiritual paraffin, a lively garden. beautiful color, heavenly joy that has blossomed for us, the grape of our salvation, the cup of the Heavenly King, in which the wine of inexhaustible grace has dissolved from the Holy Spirit, Intercessor of the Law, the conception of the true faith of Christ, an unshakable pillar, destructive of heretics, the sword of God’s wrath against those who oppose God, intimidation of demons, Braneh victory, the unfaithful Guardian of all Christians and the known salvation of the world! O All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Lady, Mother of God, hear us praying to You, and show Your mercy to Your people, pray to Your Son to deliver us from all evil and save (our monastery and) every monastery, and city, and country of the faithful, and people who piously resort and call on Your holy name, from every adversity, destruction, famine, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from every illness and every situation, May your servants be humbled neither by wounds, nor by rebuke, nor by pestilence, nor by any righteous wrath of God. But observe and save with Your mercy, O Lady, praying for us, and grant us the beneficial dissolution of the air at the time of the fruitful offering. Ease, uplift and have mercy, O most merciful Lady, the Mother of God, in every trouble and need that exists. Remember Your servants and do not despise our tears and sighs, and renew us with the goodness of Your mercy, so that we may be comforted with thanksgiving, having found You as a Helper. Have mercy, O Most Pure Lady, on Your weak people, our Hope. Gather those who are scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, bring back those who have fallen away from the pious faith of their fathers, support old age, bring understanding to the young, raise children and glorify the glorifying Thee, and most importantly, preserve the Church of Thy Son and preserve the length of days. O Most Merciful and Most Merciful Queen of Heaven and Earth, Ever-Virgin Mother of God! Through Your intercession, have mercy on our country and its army and all Orthodox Christians, preserving them under the roof of Your mercy, protect with Your honest robe and pray from You, who was incarnate without the seed of Christ, our God, that He may gird us with strength from above against all our visible and invisible enemies. Save and have mercy, O Lady, Your Holiness the Orthodox Patriarchs, Your Eminence metropolitans, Orthodox archbishops and bishops, the priests and deacons and the entire clergy, and the entire monastic order, and all the Orthodox people who worship and pray before Your honorable icon. Look upon us all with the gaze of Your merciful intercession, raise us from the depths of sin and enlighten the eyes of the heart to the vision of salvation, be merciful to us here and at the Last Judgment of Your Son, pray for us, having reposed in piety from this life, Your servants in eternal life with the Angels and The Archangels and with all the saints may appear at the right hand of Your Son God, and through Your prayer grant all Orthodox Christians to live with Christ and enjoy the joys of angels in the Heavenly villages. For You are, Lady, the glory of Heaven and the hope of the earthly, You are our Hope and Intercessor of all those who flow to You and those who ask for Your holy help. You are our warm prayer book for Your Son and our God. Your obscene prayer can do much to implore the Lord, and through Your intercession we dare to approach the Throne of Grace of the Most Holy and Life-giving Mysteries, even if we are unworthy. Moreover, seeing Your all-honorable image and Your hand holding the Almighty on the icon, we rejoice, sinners, falling with tenderness, and kissing this love, hoping, Lady, with Your holy, God-pleasing prayers to reach Heavenly endless life and shamelessly stand on the day of judgment at the right hand of Your Son and our God , glorifying Him together with the Originless Father and the Most Holy, Good, Life-Giving and Consubstantial Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
By blessing
From all the clans of God Ma-te-ri and Tsar-ritsa, rising from the earth to Heaven, a blessed song about the holy We honor Your Assumption with Your servants, O God of birth. But You, who have the misfortune of death, free us from all deadly troubles, and let us call You: Rejoice, O joyful One, in Your Assumption you did not abandon us -lying.
Ikos 1
The representative angel was sent to quickly re-tell God's birth to the most worldly Her ascension and coming to Her Son and God, shining brightly about Her and standing , zo-vy ta-ko-vaya: Rejoice, most joyful-van-naya Mati Tsareva; Rejoice, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God and Lord of Heaven and earth. Rejoice, honored before the majesty of the coming to You of Your Son and God; Rejoice, magnified because of Your departure to the Son. Rejoice, chosen by God from all generations; Rejoice, holy source of the Word of God. Rejoice, thou whose prophecy has been fulfilled; Rejoice, Most Honorable Crowned Apostle. Rejoice, holy adornment and good holiness; Rejoice, ruler of convenience and power. Rejoice, God-wise monks are brought to the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of paradise to the Christian race, ever blessed by Thee. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the face of the Apostles, with an all-powerful ma-no-veni-from the end of the earth to the clouds of those who came to Thy Most Honorable, Pre-not-on- fateful, to the Assumption, priests: Di-o-nisiy - the non-demonic secret, the wondrous Hiero-fey and Ti-mo-fey with the God-stucco honor of the priesthood to God: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 2
The most intelligent of all creation, the oldest chi-no-chaliya angelic pre-and-dosha with her King, Who in His living hand sould His Mother nice; Peter, warm in faith, with many tears to Her from the speech, called: Rejoice, to the most peaceful, Mother of the Creator of the world, rising up; Rejoice, to the most not-demons, for-early not-demons, I have taken to the earth. Rejoice, thou who hast sanctified the fourfold verse by Thy ascension; Rejoice, O Thou who hast brought heavenly things to Thy pre-walking days. Rejoice, most beloved in Jerusalem on High; Rejoice, you who entered into uncreated temples with great joy. Rejoice, He-ru-vimov and Se-ra-fimov Tsaritsa; Rejoice, Ar-khangelov Vladychi-tse. Rejoice, refuge of the faithful and deliverance; Rejoice, Thy help and protection awaits. Rejoice, for the whole world of Christians to God Ho-data-i-tse; Rejoice, blessings of all sorts from the Giver of all. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High has risen from In-dii Fo-mu, for some reason of God’s laziness I will not bestow upon him the most honorable dormition of the Mother of God, and before place her alive in the receiving coffin, like the Pre-shu-yu-sya in sight, hur-ra-zu-me carrying on Ne-be-sa with the body and, believe -vav, about this voz-pi: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 3
Having in himself the mind-set of a student, as God sees him, he would not be willing to support the Mother of God with others, together with him, Having been overjoyed at Her deathless Assumption, He cried out to Her: Rejoice, having received from the earth the hand of Your Son; Rejoice, you who ascended to the highest to await His glory. Rejoice, escorted from all the angelic ranks to Gornyaya; Rejoice, rise of May He-ru-vima to the Heavenly and Above-Besnaya. Rejoice, in the Heavenly Enemies from the oldest Powers the song flows like a song; Rejoice, surrounded and blessed by all Heavenly citizens. Rejoice, earthly heaven, to the exalted mountain village; Rejoice, Pre-Table of the Lord, transported from the earth to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, our representation and strong intercession; Rejoice, sinners, come to the spa. Rejoice, Christian Queen and according to God, the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, Mother of Life, and through the Lord we have the hope of eternal life. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 4
The storm inside having Af-phony of the thoughts of the unfaithful and in vain of the God-bearing Apostles of God the Most Honest Body is all-honest to the grave, not-hay, to the ground -strive to the belief; out of the blue, when, with blind laziness, his hand was taken away from one hand, hanging from the Lena, by faith, the Mother of God, according to the Veda, drank to God: Al-li-luia .
Ikos 4
Hearing the mysteries and eye-witnesses of the Word of the Angels, singing the most high songs at the burial of the God-pleasant body of God's Mother, and honor in honor Wanting to be pleasing to God, we now agree to sing sweetly, saying: Rejoice, you who have received the good news of Your coming to the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, you who received the joy of heaven from the blessing of Gabriel. Rejoice, most honorable He-ru-vim multitude of enlightened ones; Rejoice, most glorious se-ra-fim nature has risen. Rejoice, from the pat-riarchs of the pro-ra-zo-bath; Rejoice, you who were brought forth from the prophets. Rejoice, the evil insolence of Af-foni-e-vu will soon be avenged; Rejoice, you who gave healing to this man. Rejoice, you who have converted to faith Af-phoni-e-to disbelief; Rejoice, thou who hast received true knowledge. Rejoice, you who bring love to Heaven and faith to those who have You; Rejoice, you who save by faith your name of those who call. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 5
God-flowing stars, Apostles of the saints, in a time of sowing under the heavens for the sake of the Gospel, they rose up on the cloud-workshop, according to the wide air , to the funeral of the Mother of the Lord, South of the tree stumps and songs of pro-leadership, with the Ignorant cry-wahoo: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the God-seers of their Lord, in the hand of Mother they accepted His soul, and the Lord was soon-to-be-sacred. nose-loving song of the blessed-gos-lovne sing Yu: Rejoice, Tsarina, who reigned over all the Kingdom; Rejoice, and Sa-ma ru-kama of His Sy-novni-ma no-shimaya. Rejoice, royal sceptre in Christ’s right hand; Rejoice, in Noah’s hand there is a branch of the golu-bitsa. Rejoice, rod of Aaron, who has chilled incorruption; Rejoice, thou who never fadethest away, who flourished without death. Hail! Rejoice, thou who didst raise his prophecies, the word, the psalm, and the harp of a beautiful harp. Rejoice, inspired saint of the Lord; Rejoice, on this day of the Lord we are risen alive. Rejoice, tabernacle, settled from Heru-vim; Rejoice, Holy Saint, from Seraphim of Gla-Gole-May. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 6
The prophets of God, the Apostles, after departing to the most peaceful Mother of God, in a common meeting, the usual meals and offering of part of the bread in the Name of the Lord below, out of the sky, from above, the God-born Queen, who came with light-bearing angels, in vain and, peace be upon him from the Son and God, having heard -she, who spoke about this: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 6
The Sun of righteousness has arisen for us, O Christ God, from Your most pure souls, by the will and goodness of knowledge through the Apostles the world of light has come and You, Mother of God, has been blessed from generation to generation. In the same way, we all please Thee, as we drink to Thee: Rejoice, O blessed one from all generations forever; Rejoice, blessed and merciful one for mankind. Rejoice, having fulfilled the promise of the teaching person; Rejoice, having given peace to Thy presence from Thy Son and God. Rejoice, sweet vision of all the saints; Rejoice, blessed mothers and virgins of the saints, all-encompassing joy. Rejoice, thou who art most present in the paradisiacal village of the righteous; Rejoice, you who are present to all in the glory of those who are not demons. Rejoice, the beginning of a spa-evening; Rejoice, fulfillment of all the blessings of desire. Rejoice, according to God, the Queen of the kingdom, God-born Queen; Rejoice, according to the Lord, our Lord, Lord and Lord. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 7
Those who want to all enter with faith into Your holy temple, O Mother of God, who will always give you peace and glorify You from all the misfortunes and troubles of the free God; In the same way, to the blessed people who are close to You, grant them misfortunes against the enemy and all the prayers for salvation for those who pray for them. -be and sing to God: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 7
A new creation, appear to us, the Creator of all, the Lord God, the Father of God. You are a kindred thought about us to those who have no honor, more honestly than those who honor your most honorable Dormition, when you receive those who drink: Rejoice , Mother of God, chosen from earth; Rejoice, thou who art above the earthly and heavenly. Rejoice, thou who hast risen before He-ru-vim and Se-ra-fim; Rejoice, the face of the teaching cloud for the burial of Ti with the purchase. Rejoice, Thou who, after Thy burial, by the power of God stood before the ranks; Rejoice, having through no means assured Your presence in Heaven with the flesh. Rejoice, thou art adorned with the beauty of all good children; Rejoice, most beautiful, more than ever, sons of yours, most honored. Rejoice, like a phoenix, blossoming in your resurrected flesh; Rejoice, like a cedar in the heavenly Li-van, mind-knife-sha-ya. Rejoice, living tree, planted in the middle of paradise on high; Rejoice, thou art of the highest mind, exalted in the Mountain from the depths of death. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 8
It’s strange in the most high knowledge of Thee, the One from the Brave, like the sun, the Lord, inside the most indescribable, unimaginable beauties and unimaginable treasures -mouth, tenderly to the Son and God, His hand holding, ascended and most joyfully worshiped the life of His right hand, about this -we constantly sing: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 8
All the former mountains were taken to the Heavenly Ones and did not leave the earthly, God-Mati, ru-kama Sy-novni-ma no-sima, in the not-ho-dividing below, in This city is all-luminous and beautiful, Jerusalem is on high, He-ru-vim stands with all the heavenly powers, where he hears those who sing: Rejoice, her. the most holy soul is in the highest all-bright Zion; Rejoice, even her incorruptible body and soul are greatly glorified. Rejoice, thou who has entered into the capital city of Sa-ma-go-everyone; Rejoice, I have ascended to the beautiful paradise of the Most High Na-sa-child. Rejoice, thou who art above the hay of the city, founded on the stones of the all-luminous; Rejoice, thou brought into the enclosure defended by the battles of the powers above. Rejoice, thou who art above Heaven took God into the goodness; Rejoice, honored one above all immaterial minds. Rejoice, you who bring the prayer of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and Sa-man ceaselessly praying for everyone at the Throne of Your Son and God. Rejoice, O Presenter to God, saving the world; Rejoice, For the feet, God has given the Christian race a bath. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 9
Every angelic nature bears Thee, O God-bearer, and to all mankind we glorify Thee, Mother of God, and honor Thy most honorable Assumption, Tsar-ritse: For the sake of the earth, they join forces with the heavenly ones, singing in agreement with God: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 9
We now see the veils of God's prophetic sayings about You who have come true, God-born, as God truly gave birth to flesh. us. Moreover, we believe in the mystery of the word of God, and sing: Rejoice, perfect eye of the law and the prophets; Rejoice, O star of Jacob, Ba-laam pro-ro-ko-bath. Rejoice, od-re of Tsar V-lika-go, proclaimed by So-lo-mon; Rejoice, O ru-no, watered by Jesus, shaped by Gideon. Rejoice, unfathomable Ku-pi-no, behind-the-lie-before-visible; Rejoice, holy mountain, for the husband's desire. Rejoice, O heavenly flattery, who foreshadowed Jacob; Rejoice, O door that cannot be opened, seen before Ezekiel. Rejoice, sun of Christ's world, revealed by the psalm-singer; Rejoice, mystery, many different prophecies have been spoken about. Rejoice, you who finally brought the prophetic words of all that were spoken about You; Rejoice, you who have accomplished all the glory from above for the salvation of the world. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 10
Spare the world, even from the Lord of all, You were born from the earth into Your Mother and, for our sake, having become a man, came from nowhere, to the Un- be from the earth, and You and Yourself may ascend to eternal glory and co-kingdom with Yourself, without end. , Moreover, like God, he hears from everyone: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 10
Thou art the faithful, God-given Virgin, and intercession to all who come to Thee, for the Creator is not the One, and the earth is from Thee. I passed in my flesh, the Most Pure One, in spirit and body, to the Heavenly One, to the nearest representation of all, who were called upon to teach: Rejoice! Xia, the city of the King of the Great Face at the top of the Heavenly Mountain; Rejoice, O wall and in the ditch, not hiding from our repentance. Rejoice, faithful to the enemy in your own way; Rejoice, defender of the Agarian invasion. Rejoice, blessed faith does not move my preservation; Rejoice, resolution of the heretical half-coves. Rejoice, joy and peace existing in the world; Rejoice, all-true slayer of hell. Rejoice, you who have brought a whole series of crowns to the warriors of the flesh; Rejoice, all honorable pro-glorification of the tormented deeds. Rejoice, most venerable labor of Ho-data-and-tse of blessed repose; Rejoice, thou who hast grieved the good of the other, Giver of eternal joy. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 11
Singing all kinds of God-spirited songs does not come from us to praise the all-honorable Assumption of Thy-e-go, All-praiseworthy Sovereign, Queen of Bo- O city, but we diligently bring You, as Ma-te-ri is the King of all, our humble prayer, with the Heavenly ranks, singing to the One, worthy To the God who praises You: All-li-luia.
Ikos 11
The received light of the truth of the Light has appeared to us on earth, enlightening the souls and honoring Your all-honorable repose to the understanding of Bo -become harshly, let us sing Ti si-tse-vaya: Rejoice, holy, unfathomable fire of the immaterial; Rejoice, for the un-loved Light of the un-black. Rejoice, lu-no, from the Sun of truth flowing; Rejoice, thou who shinest in the darkness. Rejoice, O luminary, placed above the candlestick; Rejoice, originator of life, from the grave into the eternal light. Rejoice, Mother of Light, intelligent, blessed and illuminating soul; Rejoice, Mother of all Gods, who comfort embittered souls. Rejoice, to those who trust in Thy life-giving gift; Rejoice, having established the presence of God and His servant in the Su-de-position of Your Son at His right hand. Rejoice, Most Blessed One, for by Thy blessedness are we and we, who are in Thy power; Rejoice, Most Blessed One to all generations, for the Lord is with You, and You with us. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 12
Blessed to give you great glory, above all, to the holy Mother of God, honored by this day at the right hand of the Son of Her and God seeing the heavenly minds, the rise of the Pre-Stole and the Power, the surrounding of the Head and the Power, with the terrible He-ru-vimi, Se-ra-fimi and the Dominion, with Ar-khange- ly and angels drinking: Al-li-luia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your all-honorable Dormition, we all praise Your ascension to the most heavenly, Queen Mother of God. You sanctified, blessed and saved all who sing love to You: Rejoice, having cleansed the earth with the most pure feet of Your hundred feet; Rejoice, thou who sanctified the air by Thy ascendance to Heaven. Rejoice, you who ascended to the Heavenly Circle; Rejoice, you who see all the goodness beyond words. Rejoice, you who sit in glory before the throne of Your Son and God; Rejoice, you reign with the Son and God forever. Rejoice, beauty in the right hand of the Lord below, adorning all the Heavenly Ones who bless You; Rejoice, gladdened by the deeds of all those on earth for You. Rejoice, enshrouded in the sun, shining with all the blessings and glory of all; Rejoice, who promised to protect and save all those who call upon You in the underworld. Rejoice, from the Christian generations the Mother of God is revered and called the Mother of God; Rejoice, from the east of the sun to the west, most glorious and rightfully glorious from all the blessings of May. Rejoice, O joyful one, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother of the Deathless King of No-Earth, Christ of our God, living and after death, the present offering of all things -Honourfully, having received Your Assumption from us, in this life and in our deathly Assumption from all adversity, troubles and torment from the Bavi and Heavenly Kingdom of us, O Queen, help us, O To you who drink: Al-li-luia.
(This kontakion is read three times, followed by ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
Prayer for the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God
O Most Holy Mother of God the Virgin, Lord, the highest Angel and Archangel and all creatures, most honorable, angelic great surprise, prophetic you -sweet sermon, apostolic pre-lavish praise, saintly decoration, martyr's strong affirmation, monk's spa-strong on- becoming laziness, fasting people's incapable abstinence, purity and glory for virgins, quiet joy for mothers, wisdom for young children on-ka-zaniye, widows and orphans Kor-mitel-ni-tse, on-gear clothes, for those who suffer from health problems, captives from-abundance, on the sea-swimming ti-shi -but, those who are trained in a non-stormy place, those who wander in an easy-to-follow way, those who travel easily, those who work for the good of the world, in times of trouble, an ambulance for the footsteps of those who have offended, for shelter and refuge, for those who do not rely on action, for those who demand As a help, everlasting consolation for the sad, loving humility for those who are not seen, salvation for sinners and acceptance to God, firm protection for the righteous of all. action, invincible help and intercession! That's why we, Lord, are invisible, and we pray to You, O Lord, for the sins of Your servants: O Most Merciful and the Most Wonderful Light of the wise Queen, who gave birth to the King of Christ, our God, the Living Giver of all, from heavenly glory and from earthly praise, angelic mind, bright star, holy Most Holy One, Lord of all creatures, God-sculpted De-vice, Non-foul Ne-vesto, pa-lato The Most Holy Spirit, the fiery Pre-table of the Tsar, not the demonic ki-vote, but the power of the Word of God, the fire-not-different forest, according to the living God, the incomprehensible composition of the flesh of Christ, the nest of Or-la Ne-besna-go, Gorlitse Bo-gog-lasnaya, Go-lu- bice meek, quiet and not-evil, Mother of the cha-do-loving, merciful in the abyss, spreading the cloud of God’s wrath, not-measuring the depths , not-spoken secretly, not-my-miracle, not-given-by-hand to the Church of the One King of all ages, blessed ka-dilo, honest bug-rya-nice, God-got-cannaly por-firo, soulful paradise, life-bearing garden of branches, beautiful-red blossom, pro-blooming heavenly joy for us, a cluster of our spa-senia Go, in the cup of the King of Heaven, in which you are created from the Holy Spirit, inexhaustible blessings, Ho-data-and-tse for -the crown, the beginning of the true faith of Christ, the unfathomable pillar, the fury of God against those who oppose God, the intimidation of demons, in the battle of -flight, Christian of all, the not-false Guardian and the world of all-known spas! O All-merciful Lord, Virgin Lord, Mother of God, hear us praying to You, and show Your mercy to Your people , pray for His Son to save us from all evil and preserve our monastery and every monastery, and the city, and the land of the faithful, and the people, blah -honestly defending and calling on Your holy name, from all evil, destruction, famine, coward, flood, fire, fury, on - processions of foreign tribesmen and internecine warfare, from every illness and every situation, and neither wounds, nor reproach, nor pestilence, nor any righteousness - Your servants will be humbled by the great wrath of God. But observe and save with His mercy, O Lord, pray for us, and the beneficial goodness of the creation of the spirit in the time of fruitfulness Grant us this gift. Lay down, raise up and be merciful, Most merciful Sovereign, pre-singing to the Mother of God, in every need and need of existence. For my sake, do not despise the tears and sighs of ours, and renew us with the goodness of Your mercy, and from the good-da-reni- Let us console ourselves, hoping for Your help. Be angry, Most Pure Lord, at Your weak people, Our Hope. Having once sown so-be-ri, set on the right path for being lost, having fallen from the good faith of the fatherland, come back again, old age under-the-country, young people at once, little ones who rejoice and glorify Thee, and most of all, the Church of Thy Son is their own people and will keep them for a long time. that day. O Merciful and Most Merciful Queen of Heaven and Earth, God-Birth of the Pris-no-Virgin! By Thy gift, have mercy on our country and its army and all the right-glorious Christians, keeping them under the roof of Thy mercy, with Thy robe of honor for -Ti and pray from You, who was incarnated without the seed of Christ, our God, may He girdle us with power from above against all the enemies we see and do not see. our gi. May you have mercy and mercy, O Lord, Great Lord and our Father (Name), The Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, the most holy mit-ro-po-litas, arch-bishops and bishops of the right-of-lord, the priests and the deacons and the whole congregation of the church, and all our ranks, and all the righteous people who worship and pray before Your honor icon. Look down on all of us with mercy on Thy intercession, raise us up from the depths of sin and the bright eyes of the Dear to the sight of the spa, be merciful to us here and on the Terrible Su-de of the Son of Thy thought of us, placing in the good honor of the life of your ra-bra in eternal life with the Angels and the Ar-khangels and with all the saints, so that at the right hand of your Son God may appear, and may -Through Thy liturgy, make it possible for all right-glorious Christians to live with Christ and enjoy the joy of the angels in the Heavenly villages. For You are, Lord, the glory of the Heavenly Ones and the hope of the earthly, You are our Hope and the Footsteps of all who come to You and Your saints for the help of those asking. You are our warm love for Your Son and our God. Your swearing prayer can do a lot to implore the Lord, and by Your presentation to the Throne the blessing of the Most Holy and Living Mysteries comes. start taking a loan, even if it’s not worth it. Moreover, seeing Thy all-honorable image and Thy hand upholding All-things on the icon, I rejoice, sinners, with laziness of mind. -Yu-now, and kiss this love, longingly, Lord, with Your holy, God-pleasant prayers, end the non-possessed, lifeless life and there is no shame in standing on the Day of Judgment at the right hand of Your Son and our God, glorifying Him together with the Firstless Father and the All-Holy, the Good, By the living, creative and One-essential Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Akathist to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Church Orthodox choral chant. It was created in honor of the revered icon of the Mother of God, which was painted to glorify and perpetuate the memory that the Holiest of all saints left this sinful world, but became the Queen of Heaven and received the entire human race as adoption. The Mother of God day and night prays to the Lord God for the forgiveness of sins that are committed every day by man.
The Icon of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a miraculous shrine of Christians, which is endowed to accept the prayers of those in need. On the Feast of the Assumption, which is celebrated every year inAugust 28thaccording to the new style and 15 according to the old calendar, they read an akathist of praise to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Many Assumption churches have been built everywhere, in which the Assumption Icon of the Mother of God is always located.
All akathists are similar in meaning to the hymn. Therefore, they are read or sung while standing. The Akathist to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, like other akathists to icons of the Most Holy Virgin, glorifies and exalts Her. The reading of akathists occupies a special place among the prayers that relate toprayers of thanksgiving . Our Lady sees and knows what every person needs. This means that glorifying the Mother of God is more important than turning to her with requests. There were cases when the Most Holy Virgin herself appeared to people who arrived in a certain need, and told which icon of Her to read a prayer or order a water-blessing prayer service with an akathist.
The “Great Akathist” is the progenitor of all akathists to the icons of the Mother of God, and the church Akathist Dormition of the Virgin Mary also written after his example. This genre of Church Orthodox choral singing was not included in the statutory liturgical days of the Orthodox Church. It refers rather to thanksgiving prayers at home, which are intended for independent reading. It is not necessary to take the blessing of a priest in order to read akathists, but you can do so at the command of your heart. They are read in front of the icons of those saints to whom hymns of praise and thanksgiving are dedicated.
The Orthodox Akathist itself to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary can be found in any prayer books that are sold in icon shops located on the territory of the Orthodox Church, as well as on Internet sites dedicated to Orthodox topics.Orthodox Church has long been using the Internet for information and other purposes. Consequently, the Christian akathist to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary can not only be read, but also listened to in recording. Listening to akathists is very useful for the spiritual development of any believer, and will also help inexperienced parishioners who are just learning to pronounce the words of prayers correctly and place emphasis in akathists.
Text of the Akathist to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Kontakion No. 1
To the Mother of God chosen from all generations and to the Queen, who ascends from earth to Heaven, we offer reverent singing of Your most honorable Assumption, Your servants, Theotokos. But You, who have victory over death, free us from all deadly troubles, let us call You: Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Ikos No. 1
A representative angel was sent to quickly announce to the Most Holy Theotokos Her ascension and come to present Her Son and God to Her, shining brightly about Her and standing, calling like this: Rejoice, overjoyed Mother of the Tsar; Rejoice, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God and Lord of Heaven and earth. Rejoice, preferred by the majesty of the coming to You of Your Son and God; Rejoice, exalted by the announcement of Your departure to the Son. Rejoice, chosen by God from all generations; Rejoice, holy receptacleWords of God. Rejoice, fulfillment of the prophetic prophecy; Rejoice, most honorable crowned Apostle. Rejoice, ornament of the saint and goodness of the priest; Rejoice, ruler of fertilizer and power. Rejoice, raising the God-wise monks to the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, opening the doors of heaven to the Christian race, ever blessed by You. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 2
Seeing the face of the Apostles, with an omnipotent wave from the ends of the earth to the clouds, they presented themselves to Thy Most Honorable One, Most Immaculate. Dormition, high priests: Dionysius - the heavenly mystery, the wondrous Hierotheus and Timothy with the divine honor of the priesthood to God: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 2
All rational creation, the oldest of the angelic ranks, came with their King, Who in His most life-giving hand accepted the soul of His Mother; warm with faith, Peter, with many tears, spoke to Her, calling: Rejoice, to the worldly, Mother of the Creator of the world, ascending; Rejoice, to the most heavenly, most expansive of heaven, who soars. Rejoice, thou who sanctified the fourfold elements by Thy ascension; Rejoice, who made the heavenly ones gladdened by Your passing. Rejoice, you have been received into the beautiful Jerusalem above; Rejoice, thou who joyfully entered into temples not made by hands. Rejoice, Queen of Cherubim and Seraphim; Rejoice, Lady of the Archangels. Rejoice, refuge of the faithful and deliverance; Rejoice, Your inheritance is a help and protection. Rejoice, O Christian Intercessor for the whole world; Rejoice, all blessings to the All-Blessed Giver. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 3
The power of the Most High to snatch up Thomas from India, for some will of God I will not be accepted into the most honorable Dormition of the Mother of God, and present her to the life-receiving tomb, who came to see the Reposed One, ascended into Heaven with her body in her mind and, having believed, cried out about this: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 3
Having in himself the thought that through God's vision he would not be able to accompany the Mother of God with the others, he was rejoiced at Her immortal Dormition, and cried out to Her: Rejoice, thou who was received from the earth by the hand of Thy Son; Rejoice, you who ascended to the highest to enjoy His glory. Rejoice, escorted from all the angelic ranks to the Mountain; Rejoice, lifted up by the Cherubim into the heavenly and under heavenly places. Rejoice, in the heavenly gates from the elder Powers, magnificently lifted up in songs; Rejoice, surrounded and blessed by all Heavenly citizens. Rejoice, earthly heaven, exalted to the mountain village; Rejoice, Throne of the Lord, lifted up from the earth into the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, our intercession and strong intercession; Rejoice, sinner Helper for salvation. Rejoice, Christian Queen and according to God the Hope of the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, Mother of the Belly, and through the Lord we have the hope of eternal life. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 4
Having a storm within, the Afphonium of unfaithful thoughts and in vain the God-bearing Apostles of the Mother of God, the Most Honorable Body, was carried to the grave in honor, rushing towards refutation; suddenly, when with the blinding of his eyes his hand was taken away from his hanging bed, he confessed by faith the Mother of God, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 4
Having heard the mysteries and self-witnesses of the Word of the Angels, singing in sublime hymns at the burial of the God-pleasant body of God to the Mother, and the honor of giving a tax pleasing to God, we strived according to the song, saying: Rejoice, thou who received the good news of Thy passage into the Heavenly Kingdom; Rejoice, you who received joyful paradise from Gabriel who preached the gospel. Rejoice, you who enlightened the most venerable multitude of cherubs; Rejoice, you who have rejoiced the glorious seraphim nature. Rejoice, foreshadowed from the patriarchs; Rejoice, foretold by the prophets. Rejoice, you who soon noted the evil insolence of Affoniev; Rejoice, you who gave healing to that one. Rejoice, thou who converted the unbelief of Athonius to faith; Rejoice, you who received the true confession. Rejoice, you who raise to Heaven the love and faith of those who have You; Rejoice, who through faith saves those who call on Your name. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 5
The God-rich stars, the holy Apostles, in the heavenly scattering for the sake of the Gospel, were caught up in the clouds, in the breadth of the air, for the burial of the Mother of the Lord, who saw off with stumps and songs, with the Immaterial cry: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 5
Having seen the God-seers of their Lord, having received His soul in the hand of the Mother, and understanding the Lord, trying to sing the sacred songs of the blessed Yu: Rejoice, Queen, who bore the Reign over all; Rejoice, even carried by the hand of His Son. Rejoice, royal sceptre in the right hand of Christ; Rejoice, in Noah’s hand there is a branch of a dove. Rejoice, rod of Aaron, who has grown incorruptible; Rejoice, unfading one, prosperous immortality. Rejoice, God-inspired Godfather of David; Rejoice, thou who has risen up the word of his prophecies, psalms and beautiful harp. Rejoice, animated holy shrine of the Lord; Rejoice, our resurrected belly into the rest of the Lord. Rejoice, tabernacle, overshadowed by the Cherubim; Rejoice, Holy of Holies, spoken by the Seraphim. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 6
The Preachers of the God-Bearing Apostles, after departing to the super-worldly Mother of God in the common village, having had the usual meal and offering part of the bread in the Name of the Lord, lifting up, suddenly from above the Mother of God Queen, who came with the luminous Angels, in vain and, having heard peace from the Son and God, cried out about this : Alleluia.
Ikos No. 6
The Sun of Truth has risen to us, Christ God from Your most pure falsehood, by the will and prudence of preaching through the Apostles, enlighten the world and glorify You, Mother of God, from generation to generation. In the same way, we all please Thee, crying out to Thee: Rejoice, Ever-blessed One from all generations forever; Rejoice, thou who art most gracious and merciful to men. Rejoice, you who fulfilled your promise to the disciple’s face; Rejoice, having given peace to this through Your presence from Your Son and God. Rejoice, all-desiring sweet vision of the saints; Rejoice, O venerable mothers and virgin saints, all-enjoying joy. Rejoice, transitory paradise of the righteous; Rejoice, you who visit all beings in heavenly glory. Rejoice, beginning of human salvation; Rejoice, fulfillment of all good wishes. Rejoice, according to God, King of kings, Mother of God Queen; Rejoice, according to the Lord of lords, our Master, Lady and Mistress. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 7
You always save those who want to enter Thy holy temple with faith, O Mother of God, and free those who glorify Thee from all misfortunes and troubles; In the same way, grant to the faithful people, who ever bless You, victories against resistance and give us all petitions for salvation, for this they pray to You and sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 7
A new creation has shown itself to us, the Creator of all, the Lord, through You, the Mother of God. You have a kindred providence for us to Him, who honestly honor Your most honorable Dormition, accept those crying out to You: Rejoice, Mother of God, chosen from the earthly; Rejoice, you who are above earthly and heavenly things. Rejoice, thou who hast surpassed the grief of the Cherubim and Seraphim; Rejoice, the face of the disciples like a cloud for the burial of Ti dole. Rejoice, Thou who, after Thy burial, gave Thomas more by the power of God; Rejoice, through him you assured your transmigration into Heaven with the flesh. Rejoice, adorned with the beauty of all virtues; Rejoice, more red than the sons of men, you are numbered among your Sons. Rejoice, like a phoenix, blossoming through the risen flesh; Rejoice, like a cedar in heavenly Lebanon, multiplied. Rejoice, tree of life, planted in the midst of the highest paradise; Rejoice, thou art exalted in the ark of thought in the Highest from the mortal flood. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 8
It is strange in the highest leading You, Chosen, like the sun, the Lady, into the heavenly inconceivable beauties and indescribable kindnesses, touchingly towards the Son and God, I hold His hand, ascended and joyfully bowing to His life-giving right hand, about this we cry incessantly: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 8
All the former grief was taken to the Heavenly Ones and, not leaving the earthly, the Mother of God, the hand of the Son is carried, into the never-ending, all-illuminating and beautiful city, Jerusalem on High, the Cherubim stand with all the Heavenly powers, where this one hears those singing: Rejoice, O Most Holy Soul dwells in the highest, all-bright Zion; Rejoice, even as the incorruptible body and soul are collectively glorified. Rejoice, thou who has entered into the throne city of Samago the Pantocrator; Rejoice, thou who art ascended into the beautiful paradise of the Most High Planter. Rejoice, brought into the city founded from the all-luminous stones; Rejoice, brought into the enclosure guarded by the forces of the highest. Rejoice, taken above Heaven into the splendor of God; Rejoice, venerable one above all immaterial minds. Rejoice, bringing the prayer of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and You Yourself unceasingly praying for everyone at the Throne of Your Son and God. Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world; Rejoice, Intercessor, given to the Christian race by God. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 9
Every angelic nature extols Thee, O Mother of God, but to humanity we all give birth to Thee, Mother of God, we glorify and honor Thy most venerable Dormition, Queen: For thee for the sake of earthly things the heavenly ones copulate, according to the singing of God: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 9
Now we see the prophetic utterances of God come true, O Mother of God, as you truly gave birth to God in the flesh. Believing in the sacrament of the word of God, we cry: Rejoice, thou who art chiefly perfect in the law and the prophets; Rejoice, star of Jacob, prophesied by Balaam. Rejoice, O bed of the Great King, prophesied by Solomon; Rejoice, fleece watered by Jesus, formed by Gideon. Rejoice, Burning Kupino, foreseen by the lawgiver; Rejoice, holy city, provided for by the husband of desire. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, foreseen by Jacob; Rejoice, impenetrable door, foreseen by Ezekiel. Rejoice, sun of the village of Christ, presented by the psalmist; Rejoice, sacrament, ordained by the diverse prophets. Rejoice, you who brought the end to all the prophetic words prophesied about You; Rejoice, thou who hast accomplished all the works of the Most High for the salvation of the world. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 10
To save the world, even though the Lord chose You from the earthly race to be His Mother and, for our sake, having become a man, ascended, descending from nowhere, to Heaven from the earth, and brought You with Him to abide in eternal glory and to reign with Himself, having no end , Moreover, like God, he hears from everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 10
Thou art the wall of the faithful, O Virgin Mother of God, and the intercession of all who come running to Thee, for the Creator of Heaven and earth, having passed from Thee in flesh, the Most Pure One, hast come to the Heavenly One in spirit and body, to the nearest intercession for all, and teach them to invite: Rejoice, city of the King Great at the top of the Heavenly Mountain; Rejoice, wall and cover, not hidden from our influx. Rejoice, thou who helpest the enemies of the faithful; Rejoice, conqueror of the Hagarian invasions. Rejoice, immovable preservation of pious faith; Rejoice, destruction of the heretical regiments. Rejoice, you who bring joy and peace to the world; Rejoice, thou who hast corrected the all-destroying hell. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh through chastity have been crowned with a fair amount; Rejoice, all-honorable glorification of martyrdom. Rejoice, venerable intercessor of blessed repose through labor; Rejoice, monk who grieves the Giver of eternal joy. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 11
Singing all kinds of God-inspired songs does not suffice from us to praise the all-honorable Dormition of Thy, All-praiseworthy Lady, Queen Theotokos, but we diligently offer to Thee, as the Mother of the King of all, our humble prayer, with the Heavenly rites singing to the only God worthily glorifying Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 11
The light-receiving light of the true Light has appeared to us on earth, enlightening the souls and instructing those who honor Your all-honorable repose to the Divine mind, so that we sing from Tisitsa: Rejoice, unquenchable light of the immaterial fire; Rejoice, never-setting dawn of the never-evening Light. Rejoice, moon, illuminated by the Sun of Truth; Rejoice, brightness, holy in darkness. Rejoice, lampstand, set on the candlestick above; Rejoice, source of life, brought forth from the grave into the light. Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening the pious souls; Rejoice, Mother of all God, who comforts embittered souls. Rejoice, you who give a shameless end to those who trust in You; Rejoice, thou who establishest the heritage of God and His servant at the Judgment of Thy Son at His right hand. Rejoice, Most Blessed One, for through You we are also blessed, like Your Helper, the imams; Rejoice, Most Blessed One to all generations, for the Lord is with You, and with You with us. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 12
The grace of the high-throned glory, bestowed in heaven upon the Mother of God, venerable, sitting at the right hand of Her Son and God, seeing the minds above, raising up the Thrones and Powers, surrounding the Beginning and Power, falling in fear with the Cherubim, Seraphim and Dominion, with the Archangels and Angels crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos No. 12
Singing Your all-honorable Dormition, we all praise Your ascension to the heights of heaven, O Queen Mother of God. Thou sanctify, glorify and save all who sing to Thee with love: Rejoice, thou who hast cleansed the earth with Thy most pure feet; Rejoice, having sanctified the air with Your ascension to Heaven. Rejoice, you who have ascended to the Heavenly circle; Rejoice, beholder of all unspeakable kindness. Rejoice, thou who sittest in glory before the throne of Thy Son and God; Rejoice, forever reigning with the Son and God. Rejoice, beauty in the right hand of the Lord, adorning all the Heavenly Ones who bless You; Rejoice, overjoyed by the hope of all earthly people in You. Rejoice, clothed in the sun, shining with grace and glory throughout the entire universe; Rejoice, who promised to preserve and save those who call upon You in all the heavens. Rejoice, revered Mother of God and called the Mother of God from Christian generations; Rejoice, gloriously and orthodoxly glorified by all the pious from the east of the sun to the west. Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Assumption.
Kontakion No. 13
O All-Sung Mother of the Immortal King of Heaven and earth, Christ our God, living and after death, having received this offering from us for Your all-honorable Dormition, in this life and in our mortal Dormition, deliver us from all misfortunes, troubles and torment and the Heavenly Kingdom, Queen , grant those who cry for You: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read 3 times, then ikos No. 1 and kontakion No. 1)
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos:
O Most Holy Theotokos, Virgin, Lady, the highest Angel and Archangel, and the most honorable of all creatures, angelic great surprise, prophetic high sermon, apostolic glorious praise, fair adornment of saints, strong affirmation of martyrs, saving instruction for monks, inexhaustible abstinence for fasters, virgins of purity and word , mothers quiet joy, babies wisdom and punishment, widows and orphans to nurse, naked clothes, sick in health, deliverance of captives, floating on the sea in silence, overwhelmed by a calm haven, wandering an easy mentor, traveling an easy passage, toiling good rest, in the troubles of the present Intercessor , the offended, protection and refuge, the hopeless hope, demanding help, the poor inexhaustible wealth, the sad ever-present consolation, the hated loving humility, the salvation of sinners and the appropriation to God, the faithful protection of all, invincible help and intercession.
By You, the Lady, we see the invisible quickly, and we offer a prayer to You, O Lady, Your sinful servants: O most merciful and most wonderful light of the intelligent Queen, who gave birth to the King Christ our God, the Life-Giver of all, glorified by the heavenly and praised by the earthly: angelic mind, radiant star , most holy saint, Queen of queens, mistress of all creatures, Godly Maiden, undefiled Bride, chamber of the Most Holy Spirit, fiery throne of the invisible King, heavenly ark, carrying the Words of God, fiery chariot, chamber of the living God, ineffable composition of the Flesh of Christ: nest of the Heavenly Eagle, turtledove The God -muddy, the blueberry is meek, quiet and non -sounding, mati cup -loving, mercies are abruptly, revealing a cloud of God's anger, immeasurable depths, an unrealistic secret miracle, an unused Church of the Tsar of all eyelids, a fragrant censer, an honest crimson porpher branch, a beautiful flower, heavenly joy that has blossomed for us, the cluster of our salvation, the cup of the Heavenly King, in which the wine of inexhaustible grace has dissolved from the Holy Spirit, Intercessor of the Law, the conception of the true faith of Christ, an unshakable pillar, destructive of heretics, the sword of God’s wrath against God’s opponents, intimidation of demons , victory in battle, the true guardian of all Christians, and the known salvation of the world.
O all-merciful Lady, Virgin, Lady, Mother of God, hear us praying to You and show Your mercy on Your people, pray to Your Son to deliver us from all evil, and save our monastery, and every monastery, and the city, and the country of the faithful, and people piously resorting and calling on Your holy name, from every adversity, destruction, famine, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, civil war, from every illness, and every situation: neither wounds, nor rebuke, nor pestilence, nor any righteous wrath of God Thy servants will diminish: but observe and save with Thy mercy, O Lady, praying for us, and grant us the beneficial dissolution of the air at the time of the fruitful offering: ease, uplift and have mercy, having mercy on the Lady, the Mother of God, in every misfortune and need that exists.
Remember Thy servants, and do not despise our tears and sighs, and renew us with the goodness of Thy mercy, so that we may be comforted with thanksgiving in having found Thee Helper. Have mercy, O Most Pure Lady, on Thy weak people, our hope: gather those who are scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, bring back those who have fallen away from the pious faith of their fathers, support old age, discipline the young, raise infants, and glorify those who glorify Thee, and preserve the Church of Thy Son greatly , and keep the days long.
O merciful and most merciful Queen of heaven and earth, Ever-Virgin Mother of God! Through Your intercession, have mercy on our country and its Christ-loving inhabitants, and all Orthodox Christians, who preserve them under the cover of Your mercy, protect us with Your honest robe: and pray from You, Who has become incarnate without the seed of Christ our God, that He may gird us with strength from above against all our visible and invisible enemies. , against foreigners and fellow tribesmen fighting against us and our Orthodox faith.
Save and have mercy, O Lady, most holy patriarchs, metropolitans, right reverend archbishops and Orthodox bishops, priests and deacons, and all the church clergy, and all the faithful people bowing and praying before your honorable icon. Look upon everyone with the gaze of Your merciful intercession: Raise us from the depths of sin, and enlighten the eyes of the heart to the vision of salvation, be merciful to us here, and at the terrible judgment of Your Son, pray for us, having reposed in piety from this life, Your servants, in eternal life with Angels and Archangels, and with all the saints, rank, so that they may appear at the right hand of Your Son and God: and through Your prayer grant all Orthodox Christians to live with Christ, and to enjoy the joys of angels in their heavenly villages. For You are, Lady, the glory of heaven and the hope of earth, You are our hope, and the intercessor of all those who flow to You, and Your holy help of those asking: You are our warm prayer book for Your Son and our God: Your motherly prayer can do much to implore the Lord, and Through your intercession, we dare to approach the throne of grace of the Most Holy and Life-giving Mysteries even if we are unworthy.
Moreover, the all-honorable image of Yours, and seeing the Almighty held by Your hand on the icon, we rejoice in our sins, falling down with tenderness, and kiss this love, hoping, Lady, with Your holy, God-pleasing prayers to reach heavenly endless life, and do not be ashamed to stand on the day of judgment at the right hand of Your Son and God ours, glorifying Him together with the Originless Father, and the Most Holy, Good, Life-Giving and Consubstantial Spirit, forever and ever. Amen
"Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" icon of the Mother of God. From the article Shamordino, embroidered icons of the monastery.
Troparion, tone 1
At Christmas you preserved your virginity, at your dormition you did not abandon the world, O Mother of God: you reposed yourself to the belly, Mother of the Being of the Belly, and through your prayers you delivered our souls from death.
Kontakion, tone 2
In the prayers of the never-sleeping Mother of God and in intercessions, the immutable hope, the grave and mortification cannot be restrained: like the Mother of the Life, bring to the life, the One who dwells in the Ever-Virgin womb.
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Immaculate Mother of Christ our God, and glorify Your Dormition all-gloriously.
Kontakion 1
To the Mother of God chosen from all generations and to the Queen, ascending from earth to Heaven, we offer reverent singing of Your most honorable Dormition, Your servants, Theotokos. But you, who have victory over death, free us from all deadly troubles, let us call You:
Ikos 1
A representative angel was sent to quickly proclaim to the Mother of God Her ascendance to the worldly Ones and to come, presenting Her Son and God to Her, shining brightly about Her and standing, calling like this:
Rejoice, overjoyed Mati Tsareva.
Rejoice, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God and Lord of Heaven and earth.
Rejoice, preferred by the majesty of the coming to You of Your Son and God.
Rejoice, exalted by the announcement of Your departure to the Son.
Rejoice, chosen by God from all generations.
Rejoice, holy receptacle of the Word of God.
Rejoice, fulfillment of the prophetic prophecy.
Rejoice, most honorable crowned Apostle.
Rejoice, ornament of the saint and goodness of the priest.
Rejoice, ruler of fertilizer and power.
Rejoice, raising the godly monks to the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, opening the doors of heaven to the Christian race, ever blessed by You.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the face of the Apostles, with an omnipotent wave from the ends of the earth to the clouds, they presented themselves to Thy Most Honorable, Most Immaculate Dormition, the hierarchs: Dionysius - the heavenly secret one, the wondrous Hierotheus and Timothy, with the Divine honor of the priesthood, bowed to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
All rational creation, the oldest of the angelic ranks, came with their King, who received the soul of His Mother into His most life-giving hand; Peter, warm with faith, spoke to Her with many tears, calling:
Rejoice, to the worldly, Mother of the Creator of the world, ascending.
Rejoice, to the most heavenly, most expansive of heaven, who soars.
Rejoice, thou who sanctified the fourfold elements by Thy ascension.
Rejoice, who made the heavenly ones gladdened by Your passing.
Rejoice, you have been welcomed into the beautiful Jerusalem above.
Rejoice, thou who joyfully entered into temples not made by hands.
Rejoice, Queen of Cherubim and Seraphim.
Rejoice, Lady of the Archangels.
Rejoice, refuge of the faithful and deliverance.
Rejoice, Your inheritance is a help and protection.
Rejoice, for the whole world of Christians we come to God the Intercessor.
Rejoice, all blessings to the All-Blessed Giver.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High to snatch up Thomas from India, for some will of God I will not be accepted into the most honorable Dormition of the Mother of God, and present her to the life-receiving tomb, who came to see the Reposed One, ascended into Heaven with her body in her mind and, having believed, cried out about this: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having in himself the thought that through God's vision he would not be able to accompany the Mother of God with the others, he was rejoiced at Her immortal dormition, and cried out to Her:
Rejoice, received from the earth by the hand of Your Son.
Rejoice, you who ascended to the highest to enjoy His glory.
Rejoice, escorted from all the angelic ranks to the mountain.
Rejoice, lifted up by the Cherubim into Heaven and above Heaven.
Rejoice, in the heavenly gates from the elder Powers, magnificently lifted up in songs.
Rejoice, surrounded and blessed by all Heavenly citizens.
Rejoice, earthly heaven, to the sublime village above.
Rejoice, Throne of the Lord, lifted up from the earth into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice, our intercession and strong intercession.
Rejoice, sinner Helper for salvation.
Rejoice, Christian Queen and according to God the Hope of the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, Mother of the Belly, and through the Lord we have the hope of eternal life.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 4
The Jew Affoniy, having the thoughts of the unfaithful, is storming inside, and in vain the God-bearing Apostles of the Mother of God, the Most Honorable Body, were carried to the grave, rushing to refutation; suddenly, when with the blinding of his eyes his hand was taken away from his hanging bed, he confessed by faith the Mother of God, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the mysteries and self-witnesses the Words of the Angels, singing with the highest hymns at the burial of the God-pleasing body of God to the Mother, and wanting to give the honor of a tax pleasing to God, laboring according to the song, saying:
Rejoice, thou who received the good news of Thy passage into the Heavenly Kingdom.
Rejoice, you who received joyful paradise from Gabriel who preached the gospel.
Rejoice, you who enlightened the most honorable multitude of Cherubim.
Rejoice, you who have rejoiced the glorious Seraphim nature.
Rejoice, foreshadowed from the patriarchs.
Rejoice, foretold by the prophets.
Rejoice, you who soon took revenge on Affoniev’s evil insolence.
Rejoice, you who gave healing to that one.
Rejoice, thou who converted Athos' unbelief to faith.
Rejoice, you who received the true confession.
Rejoice, you who raise to Heaven the love and faith of those who have You.
Rejoice, who through faith saves those who call on Your name.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 5
The God-rich stars, the holy Apostles, in the heavenly scattering for the sake of the Gospel, were caught up in the clouds, in the breadth of the air, for the burial of the Mother of the Lord, who saw off with stumps and songs, with the Immaterial cry: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the God-seers of their Lord, receiving His soul in the hands of the Mother, and understanding the Lord, they were at pains to sing the blessed songs of Yu:
Rejoice, Queen, who bore the Reign over all.
Rejoice, even carried by the hand of His Son.
Rejoice, royal sceptre in the right hand of Christ.
Rejoice, in Noah’s hand there is a branch of a dove.
Rejoice, rod of Aaron, who has vegetated incorruption.
Rejoice, unfading one, prosperous immortality.
Rejoice, God-inspired Godfather of David.
Rejoice, thou who has risen up the word of his prophecies, psalms and beautiful harp.
Rejoice, animated holy shrine of the Lord.
Rejoice, our resurrected belly into the rest of the Lord.
Rejoice, tabernacle, overshadowed by the Cherubim.
Rejoice, Holy of Holies, spoken by the Seraphim.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 6
Preachers of the God-bearing Apostles, after departing to the worldly Mother of God, in the common sitting of the usual meal and the offering of a portion of bread in the name of the Lord, lifting up, suddenly from above the Mother of God Queen, who came with the luminous Angels, in vain and, peace to those from the Son and God, having heard, shouted about sem: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The Sun of Truth has risen to us, Christ God from Your most pure will and the prudence of preaching through the Apostles, enlighten the world and glorify You, Mother of God, from generation to generation. In the same way, we all please Thee, crying out to Thee:
Rejoice, Ever-Blessed One from all generations forever.
Rejoice, thou who art most gracious and merciful to men.
Rejoice, you who fulfilled your promise to the disciple’s face.
Rejoice, having given peace to this through Your presence from Your Son and God.
Rejoice, all-desiring sweet vision of the saints.
Rejoice, O venerable mothers and virgin saints, all-enjoying joy.
Rejoice, transitory paradise of the righteous.
Rejoice, you who visit all beings in heavenly glory.
Rejoice, the beginning of human salvation.
Rejoice, fulfillment of all good wishes.
Rejoice, according to God, King of kings, Mother of God Queen.
Rejoice, according to the Lord of lords, Lady and Mistress.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 7
You always save those who want to enter Thy holy temple with faith, O Mother of God, and free those who glorify Thee from all misfortunes and troubles; In the same way, grant to the faithful people, who ever bless You, victories against resistance and give us all petitions for salvation, for this they pray to You and sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
A new creation has shown itself to us, the Creator of all, the Lord, through You, the Mother of God. You, who have a kindred providence for us towards Him, who honestly honor Your most honorable Dormition, accept those who cry out to You:
Rejoice, Mother of God, chosen from the earthly.
Rejoice, you who are above earthly and heavenly things.
Rejoice, you who have overcome the grief of the Cherubim and Seraphim.
Rejoice, the face of the disciples like a cloud for the burial of Ti dole.
Rejoice, Thou who, after Thy burial, provided Thomas with greater abundance by the power of God.
Rejoice, through him you assured your transmigration into Heaven with the flesh.
Rejoice, adorned with the beauty of all virtues.
Rejoice, more red than the sons of men, you are numbered among your Sons.
Rejoice, as the phoenix has flourished through resurrected flesh.
Rejoice, as the cedar has multiplied in heavenly Lebanon.
Rejoice, tree of life, planted in the midst of the highest paradise.
Rejoice, ark of thought, exalted into the Highest from the flood of death.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 8
It is strange in the highest leading You, Chosen, like the sun, the Lady, into the heavenly inconceivable beauties and indescribable kindnesses, touchingly towards the Son and God, I hold His hand, ascended and joyfully bowing to His life-giving right hand, about this we cry incessantly: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the former grief was taken to the Heavenly Ones and, not leaving the earthly, the Mother of God, the hand of the Son is carried, into the never-ending, all-luminous and beautiful city, Jerusalem on High, the Cherubim stand with all the Heavenly powers, where this hears those singing:
Rejoice, even the most holy soul dwells in the highest, all-bright Zion.
Rejoice, even as the incorruptible body and soul are collectively glorified.
Rejoice, thou who has entered into the throne city of the Almighty Samago.
Rejoice, thou who art ascended into the beautiful paradise of the Most High Planter.
Rejoice, brought into the city founded on the all-luminous stones.
Rejoice, brought into the enclosure guarded by the forces of the highest.
Rejoice, taken above Heaven into the splendor of God.
Rejoice, venerable one above all immaterial minds.
Rejoice, bringing the prayer of the faithful to Your Son and God.
Rejoice, and You Yourself unceasingly praying for everyone at the Throne of Your Son and God.
Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world.
Rejoice, Intercessor, given to the Christian race by God.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 9
Every angelic nature extols Thee, O Mother of God, but to humanity we all give birth to Thee, Mother of God, we glorify and honor Thy most honorable dormition, O Queen: For thee for the sake of earthly things the heavenly ones copulate, according to the singing of God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The Vetius of the prophetic utterances of God, now we see the fulfillment of You, O Mother of God, as You truly gave birth to God in the flesh. Believing in the sacrament of the word of God, we cry out:
Rejoice, supremely perfect of the Law and the Prophets.
Rejoice, star of Jacob, prophesied by Balaam.
Rejoice, O bed of the Great King, prophesied by Solomon.
Rejoice, fleece watered by Jesus, formed by Gideon.
Rejoice, Burning Kupino, foreseen by the lawgiver.
Rejoice, holy city, provided for by the husband of desire.
Rejoice, heavenly ladder, foreseen by Jacob.
Rejoice, impenetrable door, foreseen by Ezekiel.
Rejoice, sun of the village of Christ, presented by the psalmist.
Rejoice, sacrament, ordained by the diverse prophets.
Rejoice, you who brought the end of all the prophetic words prophesied about You.
Rejoice, thou who hast accomplished all the works of the Most High for the salvation of the world.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 10
To save the world, even though the Lord chose You from the earthly race to be His Mother and, for our sake, having become a Man, ascended, having descended from nowhere, to Heaven from the earth, and brought You with Him to abide in eternal glory and to reign with Himself, having no end . Moreover, like God, he hears from everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Thou art the wall of the faithful, O Virgin Mother of God, and the intercession of all who come running to Thee, for the Creator of Heaven and earth, having passed from Thee in flesh, the Most Pure One, has entered into the Heavenly One in spirit and body, to the nearest intercession for all, and teach them to invite:
Rejoice, city of the Great King at the top of the Heavenly Mountain.
Rejoice, wall and cover, not hidden from our influx.
Rejoice, thou who helpest the enemies of the faithful.
Rejoice, conqueror of the Hagarian invasions.
Rejoice, immovable preservation of pious faith.
Rejoice, destruction of the heretical regiments.
Rejoice, you who bring joy and peace to the world.
Rejoice, thou who hast corrected the all-destroying hell.
Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity are a fair wedding.
Rejoice, all-honorable glorification of martyrdom.
Rejoice, venerable intercessor of blessed repose through your labors.
Rejoice, monk who grieves the Giver of eternal joy.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 11
Singing all kinds of God-inspired songs does not suffice from us to praise Thy all-honorable Dormition, O All-Praised Lady, Queen Theotokos, but we diligently offer to Thee, as the Mother of the King of all, our humble prayer, singing with the Heavenly rites to the One God who worthily glorifies Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving light of the true Light appeared to us on earth, enlightening the souls and instructing those who honor Your all-honorable repose to the Divine mind, so that we sing Tisitsa:
Rejoice, brighter than the unquenchable fire of the immaterial.
Rejoice, never-setting dawn of the never-evening Light.
Rejoice, moon, illuminated by the Sun of Truth.
Rejoice, lightness, shining in the darkness.
Rejoice, lampstand, set on the candlestick above.
Rejoice, source of life, brought forth from the grave into the light.
Rejoice, Mother of the intelligent Light, enlightening the pious souls.
Rejoice, Mother of all God, who comforts embittered souls.
Rejoice, you who give a shameless end to those who trust in You.
Rejoice, thou who establishest the heritage of God and His servant at the Judgment of Thy Son at His right hand.
Rejoice, Most Blessed One, for through You we are also blessed, like Your Helper, the imams.
Rejoice, Most Blessed One to all generations, for the Lord is with You, and with You with us.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 12
The grace of the high-throned glory, bestowed in heaven upon the Mother of God, venerable, sitting at the right hand of Her Son and God, seeing the minds above, raising up the Thrones and Powers, surrounding the Beginning and Power, falling in fear with the Cherubim, Seraphim and Dominion, with the Archangels and Angels crying out: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your all-honorable Dormition, we all praise Your ascension to the heights of heaven, O Queen of God. You sanctify, glorify and save all who sing to You with love:
Rejoice, having cleansed the earth with Your most pure feet.
Rejoice, having sanctified the air with Your ascension to Heaven.
Rejoice, you who have ascended to the circle of heaven.
Rejoice, beholder of all unspeakable kindness.
Rejoice, thou who sittest in glory before the Throne of Thy Son and God.
Rejoice, forever reigning with the Son and God.
Rejoice, beauty in the right hand of the Lord, adorning all the Heavenly Ones who bless You.
Rejoice, overjoyed by the hope of all earthly people in You.
Rejoice, clothed in the sun, shining with grace and glory throughout the entire universe.
Rejoice, who promised to preserve and save those who call upon You in all the heavens.
Rejoice, revered Mother of God and called Mother of God from Christian generations.
Rejoice, gloriously and orthodoxly glorified by all the pious from the east of the sun to the west.
Rejoice, O Joyful One, who does not leave us in Your Dormition.
Kontakion 13
O All-Singing Mother of the Immortal King of Heaven and earth, Christ our God, living and after death, accepting this present offering for Your all-honorable dormition from us, in this life and in our mortal dormition from all misfortunes, troubles and torment, deliver us from the Heavenly Kingdom, Queen , grant those who cry for You: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1).
Prayer
O Most Holy Theotokos, Virgin, Lady, the highest Angel and Archangel and all creatures, the Most Honest, angelic great surprise, prophetic high sermon, apostolic glorious praise, fair adornment of saints, strong affirmation of martyrs, saving instruction for monks, inexhaustible abstinence for fasters, virgins in purity and glory, mothers quiet joy, infants wisdom and punishment, widows and orphans to the Nurse, naked clothes, sick in health, deliverance of captives, floating on the sea in silence, overwhelmed by a calm refuge, wandering not difficult for the Mentor, traveling easy passage, toiling good rest, in the troubles of the present Intercessor, the offended Protection and refuge, hope for those who do not hope, those who require a Helper, those who are sad, ever-present consolation, those who are hated, loving humility, salvation for sinners and appropriation to God, firm protection for the faithful of all, invincible help and intercession! By You, Lady, we see the Invisible One, and we offer a prayer to You, Lady, Thy sinful servants: O Most Merciful and Most Wonderful Light of the intelligent Queen, who gave birth to the King Christ, our God, the Life-Giver of all, glorified from heavenly and praised from earthly, angelic mind, radiant star, the Most Holy One, the Lady of all creatures, the Godly Maiden, the Undefiled Bride, the chamber of the Most Holy Spirit, the fiery Throne of the Invisible King, the heavenly ark, the carrier of the Word of God, the fiery chariot, the chamber of the Living God, the ineffable composition of the flesh of Christ, the nest of the Heavenly Eagle, the God-voiced Turtle, The blueberries are meek, quiet and non -shabby, mati initative, mercies are abruptly, deploying a cloud of the wrath of God, immeasurable depths, indescribable secret miracle, unfortunate churches of the tsar of all centuries, a fragrant censer, an honest crimson, a godly Porfiro, a spiritual paraffin, a lively garden. beautiful color, heavenly joy that has blossomed for us, the grape of our salvation, the cup of the Heavenly King, in which the wine of inexhaustible grace has dissolved from the Holy Spirit, Intercessor of the Law, the conception of the true faith of Christ, an unshakable pillar, destructive of heretics, the sword of God’s wrath against those who oppose God, intimidation of demons, Braneh victory, the unfaithful Guardian of all Christians and the known salvation of the world! O All-Merciful Lady, Virgin Lady, Mother of God, hear us praying to You, and show Your mercy to Your people, pray to Your Son to deliver us from all evil and save (our monastery and) every monastery, and the city, and the country of the faithful, and people , piously resorting and calling on Your holy name, from all adversity, destruction, famine, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from all illness and every situation, and neither wounds, nor reprimand, nor pestilence, nor any Your servants will be humbled by the righteous wrath of God. But observe and save with Your mercy, O Lady, praying for us, and grant us the beneficial dissolution of the air at the time of the fruitful offering. Ease, uplift and have mercy, O most merciful Lady, the Mother of God, in every trouble and need that exists. Remember Your servants and do not despise our tears and sighs, and renew us with the goodness of Your mercy, so that we may be comforted with thanksgiving, having found You as a Helper. Have mercy, O Most Pure Lady, on Your weak people, our Hope. Gather those who are scattered, guide those who have gone astray to the right path, return those who have fallen away from the pious faith of their fathers, support old age, bring understanding to the young, bring up babies and glorify the glorifying Thee, and most importantly, preserve the Church of Thy Son and preserve the length of days. O Most Merciful and Most Merciful Queen of Heaven and Earth, Ever-Virgin Mother of God! Through Your intercession, have mercy on our country and its army and all Orthodox Christians, preserving them under the roof of Your mercy, protect with Your honest robe and pray from You, who was incarnate without the seed of Christ, our God, that He may gird us with strength from above against all our visible and invisible enemies. Save and have mercy, O Lady, Your Holiness the Orthodox Patriarchs, Your Eminence metropolitans, Orthodox archbishops and bishops, the priests and deacons and the entire clergy, and the entire monastic order, and all the Orthodox people who worship and pray before Your honorable icon. Look upon us all with the gaze of Your merciful intercession, raise us from the depths of sin and enlighten the eyes of the heart to the vision of salvation, be merciful to us here and at the Last Judgment of Your Son, pray for us, having reposed in piety from this life, Your servants in eternal life with the Angels and The Archangels and with all the saints may appear at the right hand of Your Son God, and through Your prayer grant all Orthodox Christians to live with Christ and enjoy the joys of angels in the Heavenly villages. For You are, Lady, the glory of Heaven and the hope of the earthly, You are our Hope and Intercessor of all those who flow to You and those who ask for Your holy help. You are our warm prayer book for Your Son and our God. Your obscene prayer can do much to implore the Lord, and through Your intercession we dare to approach the Throne of Grace of the Most Holy and Life-giving Mysteries, even if we are unworthy. Moreover, seeing Your all-honorable image and Your hand holding the Almighty on the icon, we rejoice, sinners, falling with tenderness, and kissing this love, hoping, Lady, with Your holy, God-pleasing prayers to reach Heavenly endless life and shamelessly stand on the day of judgment at the right hand of Your Son and our God , glorifying Him together with the Originless Father and the Most Holy, Good, Life-Giving and Consubstantial Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
