Canons for Holy Communion
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O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Deliver us from dangers, O pure Theotokos, who didst give birth to Eternal
Redemption and the Peace that doth surpass all understanding.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Dispel the darkness of my sins, O Bride of God, by the radiance of thy splendour, for
thou hast given birth to the Divine and Pre-eternal Light.
O most holy Theotokos, save us.
Heal, O pure one, the infirmity of my soul, when thou hast deemed me worthy of thy
visitation, and grant me health by thine intercessions.
To the Guardian Angel:
Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me.
As thou hast boldness toward God, O my holy guardian, pray Him to deliver me from
the evils that afflict me.
Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me.
O radiant light, make radiant my soul, () my guide and guardian Angel, given me by
God.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Keep me awake who sleep from the burden of my sins, O Angel of God, and by thy
prayers raise me up to glorify Him.
Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
O Lady Mary, Theotokos unwedded, O hope of the faithful, subdue the attacks of the
enemy, and gladden them that hymn thee.