Paraklesis

Glory to You, our God, glory to You!

Heavenly King

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present and filling all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious One.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us. x3

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse us of our sins; Master, forgive our transgressions; Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for Your Name's sake.

Lord have mercy. x3

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Our Father

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Lord have mercy. x12

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Come, let us worship

Come, let us worship our King and God.
Come, let us worship Christ, our King and God.
Come, let us worship and bow before the only Lord Jesus Christ, the King and our God.

Psalm 142

Lord, listen to my prayer:
turn your ear to my appeal.
You are faithful, you are just; give answer.
Do not call your servant to judgment
for no one is just in your sight.

The enemy pursues my soul;
he has crushed my life to the ground;
he has made me dwell in darkness
like the dead, long forgotten.

Therefore my spirit fails;
my heart is numb within me.
I remember the days that are past:
I ponder all your works.
I muse on what your hand has wrought
and to you I stretch out my hands.
Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you.

Lord, make haste and answer;
for my spirit fails within me.
Do not hide your face
lest I become like those in the grave.

In the morning let me know your love
for I put my trust in you.
Make me know the way I should walk:
to you I lift up my soul.

Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;
I have fled to you for refuge.
Teach me to do your will
for you, O Lord, are my God.
Let your good spirit guide me
in ways that are level and smooth.

For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life;
in your justice save my soul from distress.
In your love make an end of my foes;
destroy all those who oppress me
for I am your servant, O Lord.

You are faithful, you are just; give answer.
Do not call your servant to judgment. x2

Let your good spirit guide me
in ways that are level and smooth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Glory to You, O God. with bows x3

The Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord.

Verse 1: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for His love endures forever.

The Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord.

Verse 2: They encircled me, compassed me about; in the Lord's Name I crushed them.

The Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord.

Verse 3: I shall not die, I shall live and recount the deeds of the Lord.

The Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord.

Verse 4: The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes.

The Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us; blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord.

Troparion. Now to God’s Mother let us humble sinners run in haste and in repentance let us fall down before her feet, crying aloud with fervor from the depths of our souls: Sovereign Lady, help us now, have compassion upon us, hasten, for we perish from our many offenses. Let not your servants go empty away; we have you as our only hope.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Theotokion. Though most unworthy, may we never by silence fail to proclaim your mighty deeds and accomplishments, for if you do not stand to intercede for us all, O Theotokos, who then will preserve us in freedom? Who would have delivered us from such terrible dangers? O Sovereign Lady, from all kinds of threats you save your servants; may we not abandon you.

Have mercy on me, God, in Your kindness.
In Your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.

My offences truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against You, You alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in Your sight I have done.

That You may be justified when You give sentence
and be without reproach when You judge.
O see, in guilt I was born,
a sinner was I conceived.

Indeed You love truth in the heart;
then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom
O purify me, then I shall be clean;
O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
that the bones You have crushed may thrill.
From my sins turn away Your face
and blot out all my guilt.

A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
nor deprive me of Your Holy Spirit.

Give me again the joy of Your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me,
that I may teach transgressors Your ways
and sinners may return to You.

O rescue me, God, my helper,
and my tongue shall ring out Your goodness.
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare Your praise.

For in sacrifice You take no delight,
burnt offering from me You would refuse,
my sacrifice, a contrite spirit.
A humbled, contrite heart, You will not spurn.

In Your goodness, show favor to Zion;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Then You will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
(burnt offerings wholly consumed).
then You will be offered young bulls on Your altar.

When Isreal passed through the waters

as upon dry land

and escaped the malice of the Egyptians

they cried out: 

Let sing to our Redeemer and our God!

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

Many temptations have surrounded me, O Virgin. 

To you I come for shelter and salvation.

O Theotokos deliver me from all trouble and affliction.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

The assaults of my passions disturb me;

they fill my soul with great discouragement.

O Maiden, preserved from all stain,

restore the balance of my soul,

through the peace of your Son and your God.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

O Virgin I beseech you who have given birth to God the Savior,

deliver me from my afflictions.

It is to you I now come for shelter,

to you I lift up my heart and thoughts.

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

You alone are the Theotokos, 

you are good and the mother of goodness. 

Take away the disease of my body and soul. 

Make me worthy of your good care,

and of the coming of God.

O Lord, who covered the dome of the heavens and who built up your Church in three days, make me firm in the love of you, for you love us all. You are the summit of our desires and the fortress of believers.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin Theotokos, I choose you to be my protection and the shelter of my life. Direct me towards your haven, for you are the channel of all good things and the support of the faithful, and you alone are worthy of every praise. 

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

I beseech you, O Virgin, dispel the troubles of my soul, quiet the surge of my despair; for you, O Bride of God, have carried the Prince of Peace, and you alone are perfectly pure.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

You gave birth to the Doer of Good, to the Cause of All Delight. Let the wealth of his generosity abound within all souls; for since you have borne the Almighty Christ, you have power to act as you please, O you who are blessed of God. 

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

O Virgin, help me, who am pressed by incurable ills and distressing passions; for I know that you, All-blameless Lady, are a perfect and abundant treasury of healing.

Save your servants from every danger, O Theotokos, for after God, we all fly for refuge to you as an unbreachable wall and protection. With kindness, all praised Theotokos, look on the dire affliction of my body and heal the pain of my soul.   ♫

Lord have mercy. x12   ♫

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

O fervent intercessor and unassailable rampart, O fountain of mercy and refuge of the world, we eagerly cry out to you: O Lady, Theotokos, hurry and deliver us from tribulations, for you alone are a swift intercessor.   ♫

O Lord, I have heard of the mystery of your work of salvation. I have meditated on your deeds. I have exalted and glorified your divinity.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

Quiet the seething of my passions and calm the storm of my sins, for you are the Bride of God who gave birth to the good Lord.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin who gave birth to the compassionate Lord, the Savior of those who praise you, grant that I who cling to you may enjoy the depth of your compassion.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

We who rejoice on account of your gifts are aware that you are the Theotokos, and so we sing a hymn of gratitude to you who are perfectly pure.

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

You whom we possess as our hope, our supporting strength, our indestructible wall of salvation, are worthy of all praise. Grant that we may be worthy to be delivered from all affliction.

Enlighten us with your precepts, O Lord, and by the strength of your almighty arm, grant peace to the world, for you a lone love us all.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Immaculate Lady, give me your pure happiness. You gave birth to the Cause of Joy; fill my heart with joy!

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

Deliver us from dangers, O Immaculate Theotokos, for you gave birth to Eternal Salvation and to Peace beyond our understanding.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

With the brightness of your light, dispel the darkness of my sins, O Bride of God who gave birth to the Divine and Eternal Light.  

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

Heal the misery of my passions, make me worthy of your assistance, and through your intercession, grant me health.  

I pour out my supplication to God; before the Lord I lay bare my grief; for my soul is filled with evil, and my life is close to Hades so that I cry out as Jonah: Deliver me from the pit, O Lord.  

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin, beseech your Lord and your Son who delivered himself to death and saved my nature from death and corruption to which it had been bound, that he may deliver me from the hands of the enemy.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

I believe, O Virgin, that through your intercession you save and protect my life, dispelling many temptations and casting out the cunning snares of the devil. Now I implore you without ceasing: Deliver me from my corrupting passions. 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

O Maiden, you have been given to us as a wall behind which we may seek refuge, as a perfect means of salvation for our souls, as a joy in our tribulations; for we always find  delight in your light. O Lady, save us always from every danger and evil desire. 

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

Behold how sick I am; I lie upon my bed, and there is no healing for me. I come to you in your goodness, for you have given birth to the Savior of the World. Deliver me from my disease and raise me from the pain of my affliction.

Save your servants from every danger, O Theotokos, for after God, we all fly for refuge to you as an unbreachable wall and protection. With kindness, all praised Theotokos, look on the dire affliction of my body and heal the pain of my soul.   ♫

Lord have mercy. x3

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Steadfast Protectress of Christians, unshakable Mediatrix before the Creator, do not despise the prayerful voices of sinners; but in your goodness hurry to assist those who faithfully cry out to you. Hasten to intercede and heed our supplication, interceding always, Theotokos, in behalf of those who honor you.   ♫

I shall make your name remembered in all generations.   ♫

Verse: Listen, O daughter, and see and incline your ear. 

I shall make your name remembered in all generations. 

Verse: Let everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord.

Let everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord, give praise to the Lord.

Verse: Praise God in his holy place, praise him in his mighty heavens.

Let everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord, give praise to the Lord.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

O Father, Word, and Spirit, Holy Trinity, cleanse us of our many sins.

... now and ever and forever. Amen.

Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Merciful One, cleanse us of our many sins.

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness. In your compassion, blot out my offense.

O most holy Lady, do not entrust me to any human help, but receive the prayer of your servant. Distress is all around me, no longer can I bear the darts of the demons. I have no shelter and no place to hide. My foes are on all sides, I have no relief but in you alone! O Queen of the whole world, the hope and support of all the faithful, turn not away from my prayer, but do for me whatever is the best.

The three Youths who came from Judea to Babylon attained faith in the Holy Trinity. They trampled on the flames in the furnace and they sang: Blessed are you, O God of our fathers.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

In your desire to save our souls, you dwelt in the womb of the Virgin, and established her as the intercessor of creation. Blessed are you, O God of our Fathers! 

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O most pure Mother, may your prayer go up to the Source of Mercy to whom you have given birth, so that we may be preserved from weakness and impurity, who cry out with faith: Blessed are you, O God of our Fathers! 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

You have taken the one who gave you birth, establishing her as a Treasury of Salvation, a Source of Immortality, and Indestructible Fortress, a Door Open for Repentance to those who cry out: Blessed are you, O God of our Fathers.

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

O Mother of God who gave us Christ, grant to those who anxiously seek your divine shelter, that they deserve to be healed of the illness of body and soul.

He is the King of heaven whom the heavenly hosts praise: exalt him for all ages. 

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin, do not turn away from those who seek your help, who praise and exalt your maidenhood forever.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin, abundant healing flows from you upon all those who sing your wondrous birth with faith and praise. 

Let us bless the the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Lord...

O Virgin, you shall heal the sorrows of my soul, you shall cure the illness of my body, and I shall sing your praise, O Woman Full of Grace!

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

O Virgin, you drive away the dangers of temptation, you restrain the fire of passion, and so we sing your praise forevermore.

We indeed acknowledge you as the Mother of God; through you we have found salvation. O most pure Virgin, with the choirs of angels, we extol you.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin, despise not the flowing of my tears, for you have given birth to the Lord, who wipes away all tears.

O most holy Theotokos, save us!

O Virgin, be a haven and a help, an indestructible fortress and a harbor, a shelter and a joy to those who come to you. 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

O Virgin, cast away the darkness of unknowing; enlighten with your rays of light those who proclaim that you are truly the Theotokos. 

… now and ever and forever. Amen.

O Virgin, come to me in this time of pain; raise me from my sickness and restore my health.

It is truly proper to glorify you, O Theotokos, the ever–blessed, immaculate, and the mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who, a Virgin, gave birth to God the Word; you, truly the Theotokos, we magnify.

O Gracious Lady, you pray for all who with faith take refuge in your powerful protection, for we sinners, ever in affliction and misery, have no other recourse to God; we are burdened with many sins, Mother of God on high. Therefore, we prostrate ourselves before you: save your servants from all calamities.

I will remember your name forever and ever.

O joy of all who are troubled, patroness of the persecuted and sustainer of the hungry, consoler of wanderers, harbor of the storm-tossed, visitor of all the sick, protectress and patroness of the weak, staff of the aged, O Mother of God on high, you are most pure, hasten, we pray, that your servants may be saved.

Listen, O daughter, give ear to my words.

Rejoice, Virgin most pure, honored scepter of Christ the king.

Rejoice, from you the mystical Vine sprouted.

Rejoice, gate of heaven and unburnt bush.

Rejoice, light of the world.

Rejoice, joy of all.

Rejoice, salvation of the faithful.

Rejoice, Protectress and refuge of all Christians.

Rejoice, O Lady.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Rejoice, glory of the whole world.

Rejoice, Temple of the Lord.

Rejoice, overshadowed mountain.

Rejoice, refuge of all.

Rejoice, golden candelabra.

Rejoice, precious glory of true believers.

Rejoice, Mary, Mother of Christ our God.

Rejoice, paradise.

Rejoice, divine altar.

Rejoice, entryway.

Rejoice, all-golden hand.

Rejoice, Hope of all.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us. with bows x3

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse us of our sins; Master, forgive our transgressions; Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for Your Name's sake.

Lord have mercy. x3

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Our Father

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: since we have no defense, we sinners offer this supplication to you, our Master; have mercy on us.  

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit... 

Lord, have mercy on us, for in you we place our hope. Be not exceedingly angry with us, nor mindful of our transgressions, but look upon us even now with mercy, and deliver us from our enemies. For you are our God and we are your people: we all are the work of your hands, and we call upon your name. 

... now and ever and forever. Amen.

Open unto us the doors of mercy, O blessed Theotokos. Let us not perish who place our trust in you, but rather through you be delivered from misfortune. For you are the salvation of all Christians.

Lord have mercy. x12   ♫

More honorable than the cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim; who, a virgin, gave birth to God the Word, you, truly the Theotokos, we magnify.   ♫

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Lord have mercy. x3