Mother, for the birth of God renews natures. So in all
generations we magnify thee in orthodox fashion as
the Mother and Bride of God.
the poor, cured cripples, ate with publicans, conversed with
sinners, and He brought back the departed soul of Jairus'
daughter by the touch of His hand.
the pharisee through boasting was condemned. For the first
said, "Be merciful," the second, "Have mercy on me," but the
last boasted and cried, "O God, I thank Thee," and then
some foolish words.
the Pharisee was disappointed; but the harlot received the
release of full forgiveness from Him Who has power to
forgive sins. Obtain His forgiveness yourself, my soul.
took the alabaster jar of perfumed oil and anointed with tears
and wiped with her hair the feet of the Savior, Who tore up
for her the handwriting of her old accusation.