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Canons for Holy Communion
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Holy Theotokos, which follows it.
If there be a great feast, and it have its own Akathist, we may say that Akathist
instead.
Akathist to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ
Kontakion 1
O Champion Leader and Lord, Vanquisher of hades, I, Thy creature and servant, offer
Thee songs of praise, for Thou hast delivered me from eternal death; but as Thou hast
unutterable loving-kindness, free me from every danger, as I cry:
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me!
Ekos 1
Creator of Angels and Lord of Hosts! As of old Thou didst open ear and tongue to the
deaf and dumb, likewise open now my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Thy
Most Holy Name, that I may cry to Thee:
Jesus, Most Wonderful, Angels' Astonishment!
Jesus, Most Powerful, Forefathers' Deliverance!
Jesus, Most Sweet, Patriarchs' Exaltation!
Jesus, Most Glorious, Kings' Stronghold!
Jesus, Most Beloved, Prophets' Fulfillment!
Jesus, Most Marvelous, Martyrs' Strength!
Jesus, Most Peaceful, Monks' Joy!
Jesus, Most Gracious, Presbyters' Sweetness!
Jesus, Most Merciful, Fasters' Abstinence!
Jesus, Most Tender, Saints' Rejoicing!
Jesus, Most Honourable, Virgins' Chastity!
Jesus, Everlasting, Sinners' Salvation!
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me!
Kontakion 2