Canons for Holy Communion
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Distressed by many temptations, I flee to thee, seeking salvation. O Mother of the
Word, and Virgin, from ordeals and afflictions deliver me.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Outbursts of passions trouble me and fill my soul with great despondency. Calm it, O
Maiden, by the peace of thy Son and God, O all blameless one.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
I implore thee who gavest birth to the Saviour and God, O Virgin, to deliver me from
perils. For to thee I now flee, lifting up my mind and soul.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Sick in body and soul, vouchsafe me the divine visitation, and thy care, O thou who
alone art the Mother of God, for thou art good and the Mother of the Good.
To the Guardian Angel:
O Jesus. Son of God, have mercy onus.
Vouchsafe me, Thy servant, O Saviour, worthily to sing a song and to praise the
fleshless Angel, my guide and guardian.
Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me.
I lay alone in folly and idleness, O my guide and guardian; forsake not me who am
perishing.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Direct my mind by thy prayer to fulfil the commandments of God, that I may receive
from God remission of sins, and teach me to hate all wickedness, I pray thee.
Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.