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Canons for Holy Communion
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Jesus, save me despite mine unworthiness!
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me!
Kontakion 5
As of old Thou didst redeem us from the curse of the law by Thy Divinely-shed Blood,
O Jesus, likewise rescue me from the snares in which the serpent hath entangled us
through the passions of the flesh, through lustful suggestions and evil despondency, as
we cry to Thee: Alleluia!
Ekos 5
Seeing the Creator in human form and knowing Him to be their Lord, the Hebrew
children sought to please Him with branches, crying: Hosanna! But we offer Thee a
song, saying:
Jesus, Tue God!
Jesus, Son of David!
Jesus, Glorious King!
Jesus, Innocent Lamb!
Jesus, Wonderful Shepherd!
Jesus, Guardian of mine infancy!
Jesus, Nourisher of my youth!
Jesus, Praise of mine old age!
Jesus, my Hope at death!
Jesus, my Life after death!
Jesus, my Comfort at Thy Judgment!
Jesus, my Desire, let me not then be ashamed!
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me!
Kontakion 6
In fulfillment of the words and message of the inspired Prophets, O Jesus, Thou didst
appear on earth, and Thou Who art uncontainable didst dwell with men. Thenceforth,
being healed through Thy wounds, we learned to sing: Alleluia!
Ekos 6