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To St. Mary of Egypt:
Beholding in thee a new wonder, O mother,
divine Zosimas was truly amazed. For he saw an angel in a
body and, filled with utter astonishment, he praises Christ for
ever.
Refrain:
Holy father Andrew, pray for us.
To St. Andrew of Crete:
As thou hast boldness with the Lord, O
Andrew, venerable credit of Crete, intercede, I implore thee,
that by thy prayers I may now find release from the chain of
my sins, O teacher of repentance, glory of Saints.
Let us bless the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Lord:
To The Trinity:
Eternal Father, co-eternal Son, gracious
Comforter, Spirit of Truth; Father of the Divine Word, Word
of the Eternal Father, living and creative Spirit, Trinity Unity,
have mercy on us.
Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Theotokion:
As from scarlet silk, O spotless Virgin, within thy
womb the spiritual purple was woven, the flesh of
Emmanuel. Therefore we honor thee as in truth Mother of
God.
Let us praise, bless and worship the Lord, sing and
exalt Him throughout all ages.
And again the Eirmos
Him Whom the heavenly hosts glorify and before
Whom Cherubim and Seraphim tremble, let every
breath and all creation praise, bless and exalt
throughout all ages.
Then the Magnificat, and More honourable...