Canons for Holy Communion
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May I not be parted from Thine ineffable glory, my Jesus, nor may the portion on the
left fall to me, O sweetest Jesus; but set me on the right hand with Thy sheep and give
me rest, O Christ my Jesus, since Thou art compassionate.
O sweetest Jesus, save us.
O Theotokos, who didst carry Jesus, O only unwedded Virgin Mary who knewest not
wedlock, O pure one invoke Him, thy Son and Creator, to be gracious unto us that we
who have recourse to thee may be delivered from temptations and perils, and from the
fire that is to come.
To the Theotokos:
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Turn not away from the torrent of my tears, O Virgin, who didst give birth to Christ
Who dried all tears from every face.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Fill my heart with joy, O Virgin, who didst receive the Fullness of Joy and banish the
grief of sin.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Be the haven and mediation and the unshakable wall, the refuge and the protection and
the gladness, O Virgin, of all that flee to thee for refuge.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
With the rays of thy light, O Virgin, enlighten those that with true faith confess thee to
be the Theotokos, and banish the darkness of ignorance.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
In the place of suffering, O Virgin, heal me, humbled by infirmity, and transform me
from sickness to health.