The Great Canon Á-? On Thursday of the First Week - Page 17 of 20
now thou art admitted to the grace of the Spirit, enlighten, O
Mary, those who faithfully praise Thee.
Refrain:
Holy mother Mary, pray for us.
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.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit:
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.