Celebration:

Troparion, tone 4

Now all despondency falls silent and the fear of despair disappears, sinners in the sorrow of their hearts find consolation, and are illuminated with heavenly love: today the Mother of God extends to us a saving hand and speaks from Her most pure image, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son, This One gave Me for they cannot hear me. Moreover, people, burdened with many sins, fall at the foot of Her icon, crying out with tears: Intercessor of the world, Helper of sinners, beseech with maternal prayers the Savior of all, that with Divine forgiveness He may cover our sins and open the bright doors of heaven to us, for You are the intercessor and salvation of the Christian race. .

Kontakion, tone 1

The honest dwelling of the former ineffable nature of the Divine, above the word and above the mind and to sinners, you are the Helper, giving grace and healing, like the Mother of all the Reigning; pray to Your Son to receive mercy for us on the Day of Judgment.

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the Most High, sinners to the Helper, who bows to the mercy of His Son, that he who created with His hand will save, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Thee, Mother of the Virgin and Lady, about the appearance of Thy wondrous and miraculous icon. But you, who have intercession with the Lord, strive to deliver us from manifold circumstances and bring us eternal salvation, and, chanting, we cry out to You:

Ikos 1

The faces of angels serve You reverently and all the holy voices with silent voices please You, O Virgin Mother of God, as she gave birth to the Angels of the King, Christ our God. We, sinners, boldly imitate them and praise Thee in bewilderment, humbly, the Archangel’s voice cries out to Thee, Pure One:

Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin.

Rejoice, Daughter of the Heavenly Father.

Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son.

Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man.

Rejoice, most honorable Cherub.

Rejoice, most glorious without comparison Seraphim.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 2

Having seen our earthly sorrowful life, infirmities and illnesses, the Most Merciful Mother of God, deigned to give us His holy icon as a blessing and consolation, joy and salvation and from all troubles and misfortunes, calling upon Her the help of sinners, and bringing joy before this icon to Her, They always sing joyfully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the “Helper of Sinners,” and all who know Your good will towards her call You in song:

Rejoice, Merciful Mother of us all in Christ.

Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace.

Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us.

Rejoice, for through You the imams have increased boldness towards God.

Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians.

Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners.

Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved.

Rejoice, for through Your prayers we will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 3

The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: only You have been given the gift of quickly fulfilling every good request and merciful and saving sinners, and only You can truly help everyone , as soon as you wish, we sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having motherly all-good providence for all, You, the All-Blessed Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God, who promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Mene." For this reason, we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper:

Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God.

Rejoice, our Blessed Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland.

Rejoice, you who consume from the pit of destruction.

Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands.

Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency.

Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace.

Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask.

Rejoice, making the foolish wise.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 4

Tempted by a storm of doubts, a certain woman did not want to believe in the miracles that came from the icon of Your Helper, but, suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she recognized Your omnipotent power, Lady, and the miraculous icons of Your grace, and, repenting, tearfully praying to You for forgiveness of her unbelief, with mercy Healed by You, I always cry out with gratitude to God for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Your Lord hears your petitions for us in heaven, the Queen of Heaven, and fulfills your requests; We, sinners, as the All-merciful Quick Hearer and our Helper, ask and pray to Thee: Lady, soon hear our prayers, and turn all our sorrows into joy, and quickly fulfill the requests of all those praying here, so that we may always joyfully sing to Thee:

Rejoice, you who bring the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God.

Rejoice, and always praying for us at the Throne of Your Son.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners.

Rejoice, Seeker of the lost.

Rejoice, you who give unexpected joy to the faithful.

Rejoice, who will soon fulfill our petition.

Rejoice, O Most Merciful One, who always has mercy on us.

Rejoice, you who arrange our good life.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 5

As a radiant star, illuminating the whole world, you gave to us, the Lady of the World, your honorable icon, called “the Helper of Sinners”, as we look upon us, we bow to you, the true Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of your servant and deliver We are from all need and sorrow, praising You and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Blessed Helper, shining with the light of Heaven, and, like raindrops, shedding myrrh, and emitting lightning-like sparks, and, having recognized in this sign of Your mercy towards people, with With tears of tenderness and gratitude I joyfully sang to You, Most Blessed Mother of God:

Rejoice, you who held the Divine fire without burning, through which our sins are burned.

Rejoice, you who bore the inviolable Light, through which our souls are enlightened.

Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us.

Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners.

Rejoice, for lightning cuts through the darkness of our sins.

Rejoice, for the fragrant ointment softens our hearts.

Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere.

Rejoice, making all people glad with Your icon.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 6

The whole Christian world preaches Thy mercy and miracles, O Glorified Mother of the Lord, and brightly flaunts many of Thy miraculous icons, among which Thy icon, “Helper of Sinners,” called, like the full moon, the rays of Thy mercy and miracles shines unwaveringly, enlightening and illuminating our souls with light God's grace, urging us to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

On one of the nights the heavenly light appeared in the Nikolo-Khamovnichesky Church, when Your miraculous image, the Help of sinners, was received, then lamps and lamps were kindled in this temple by an invisible power, a burning lamp, like in service, carried invisibly around the throne. The people, standing outside the temple and seeing all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son; We, remembering this wondrous vision, say to You with tenderness:

Rejoice, you who transform our sorrows into joy.

Rejoice, you who bring joy to those who do not hope with undoubted hope.

Rejoice, most holy one, ever-burning at the Throne of God.

Rejoice, lamp, shining with Divine oil.

Rejoice, radiant light, showing us the paths of life.

Rejoice, thou who art animate in the temple, who sanctifies us all.

Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You.

Rejoice, even after death you continually intercede for them before God.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 7

Although the Long-suffering Lord revealed the abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, He chose You, Most Holy Virgin, as His Mother and revealed You as an inexhaustible source of His mercies, so that if anyone is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, by Your intercession, like a sinner, the Helper will be preserved, loudly calling: Alleluia .

Ikos 7

You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us a wondrous icon of Her, enlightening people more than the rays of the sun, like those who behold the Theotokos Herself and with heartfelt faith, from the soul of love, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, crying out to Her:

Rejoice, font, in which all our sorrows are immersed.

Rejoice, cup, through which we all receive joy and salvation.

Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all.

Rejoice, Unfading Flower, who fragrant us all.

Rejoice, delight in our sorrows.

Rejoice, our sorrows have been quenched.

Rejoice, healing of our illnesses.

Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not say to us: “We do not bear your sins for your sake,” but have mercy on us, the orphan and helpless, and accept us into the eternal shelter of our Patroness, so that we joyfully cry out in the glory of heaven to the King of glory, Christ: Alleluia .

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who we adore divinely, as our Creator and God, Thee, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say: Lady, help us, having mercy on us, struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away your vain servants who cry out to you:

Rejoice, our Healer in bodily illnesses.

Rejoice, Comforter in our spiritual sorrows.

Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher.

Rejoice, robe of the naked.

Rejoice, Protector of widows.

Rejoice, Patroness of orphans.

Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended.

Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 9

All angelic nature brings hymns of praise to You, the Mother of God and Helper of all who fall to You and ask for Your help and Your consolation, as through Your firm and strong intercession you cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver them from troubles, and quench sorrows, and pray for all those who call with faith. To you God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Every fluttering tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to her inheritance, but the mind and the most worldly praise of Thee, the Mother of God, amazes; Otherwise, O good being, accept faith, for our love is divine: You are the Representative of Christians who call to You:

Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul.

Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body.

Rejoice, Thou who adopted us all at the Cross of Thy Son.

Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us.

Rejoice, O all-powerful Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts.

Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, temporal and eternal blessings.

Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful.

Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 10

To save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind has granted You, His Mother, the gift of help to the earthly, saying: “Sons of humanity, may My Mother be your protection and refuge: for the sad - a consolation, for the grieving - joy, for the offended - an Intercessor , to the needy - with help, to the sick - as a Healer, to sinners - as a Helper, that He may raise up all from the depths of sin, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

“O Heavenly King, My Son and God,” the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, “receive every person who glorifies You and calls on Your Holy Name, and who glorifies Me for Your name, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and accept from them every good prayer and deliver them all from troubles.” We, sinners, who rely on Your motherly prayers, call to You:

Rejoice, for You are our warm prayer book to God.

Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God.

Rejoice, through Your prayers you make our poor prayers acceptable to God.

Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession.

Rejoice, O unashamed Helper of repentant sinners.

Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians.

Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses.

Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 11

Receive all-contrite singing from us, our Heavenly Helper, and you will soon hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God: for in adversity, sorrow and sorrow we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept prayers Your servant, who sings about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Your holy icon, the Virgin Mother of God, shines unwaveringly with the bright rays of signs and wonders, and gracefully illuminates all those who pray to You with faith before it, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it. In the same way we, sinners, rejoice in having such a wonderful icon of Yours ( in his temple), as your pledge to us ( and to our temple) good will, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out in gratitude:

Rejoice, you who pour out blessed joy upon us.

Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation.

Rejoice, fulfiller of God's desires.

Rejoice, you who hasten to help us in all sorrowful circumstances.

Rejoice, you who dearly love those who live in faith and piety.

Rejoice, thou who inflame their hearts with love for God and people.

Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought in your heart.

Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the “Helper of Sinners”, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and they do not depart in vain from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrow there is joy, in in adversity - protection, in illness - healing and everything beneficial for the soul and body is abundantly received from Your miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if, according to God, they place all their trust in You, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy ineffable motherly, to us sinners, mercy, we praise Thee, as our omnipotent Helper, we bless Thee, as the All-merciful Quick-to-hear our prayers, and with tenderness we bow to Thee in Thy most honorable icon, we believe and trust, as Thou hast now asked us from the Son Yours and God, so that in this life and after our death His mercy will be constant for all who sing with love to You:

Rejoice, saving the whole world through Your prayers.

Rejoice, interceding throughout the entire universe through Your intercessions.

Rejoice, for you quickly help everyone who flows in with faith.

Rejoice, you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven for them.

Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God.

Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled.

Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful.

Rejoice, even after death interceding for their eternally blessed repose.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, All-Good Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, which we offer from our zeal in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the All-Merciful God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, in Christian love for prosperity and forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be honored with all the saints to sing to God: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayer

My Most Blessed Queen, My Most Holy Hope, Helper of Sinners! Behold, a poor sinner stands before You! Don’t leave me, abandoned by everyone, don’t forget me, forgotten by everyone, give me joy, who knows no joy. Oh, my troubles and sorrows are severe! Oh, my sins are immeasurable! Like the darkness of the night is my life. And there is not a single strong help in the sons of men. You are my only Hope. You are my only cover, refuge and affirmation. I boldly stretch out my weak hand to You and pray: have mercy on me, O All-Good One, have mercy, have mercy on Your Son, redeemed by the Blood, quench the sickness of my much-sighing soul, tame the rage of those who hate and offend me, restore my fading strength, renew my youth, like an eaglet’s. , do not allow yourself to become weak in keeping God’s commandments. Touch my confused soul with heavenly fire and fill me with unashamed faith, unfeigned love and known hope. May I always sing and praise You, the Most Blessed Intercessor of the world, our Protection and Helper of all of us sinners, and I adore Your Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, with His Beginning Father and the Life-Giving Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”

“The Helper of Sinners,” a miraculous icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, was located in the St. Nicholas Monastery of the Oryol diocese, where it became famous for its miracles in the 1840s. A copy of it is available in the Moscow St. Nicholas-Khamovnichesky Church, where in 1848 the icon became famous for the light seen from it at night, the flow of the world and many miracles. On both icons, the Most Holy Theotokos and the Infant Jesus are depicted wearing crowns.

The name of the icon serves as an expression of Her manifold, gracious love for the sinful human race, which She has shown at all times. The inscription on the icon of the Mother of God speaks about this love: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son,” etc.

In the Nikolaevsky Odrinsky Monastery, the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” was in obscurity for a long time, stood in a dilapidated chapel and became so faded that it was difficult to read the inscriptions. The miraculous healing from it, received by the two-year-old son of the merchant Pochepina Timofey, who suffered from painful seizures, prompted us to pay special attention to the icon. The icon was taken from the chapel, washed and placed in the monastery. Then many miracles happened from this icon. The gracious power of the Mother of God manifested itself to an even greater extent and clarity on the copy from the miraculous icon of the Odrinsky monastery, brought in 1848 by the Odrinsky hieromonk Smaragd as a gift from the monastery for his hospitality to Lieutenant Colonel Boncheskul, who lived in the parish of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, in Khamovniki. The brought copy was placed by Boncheskul in the home iconostasis. This year, the first healing from this icon was received by the merchant Shcherbakova from a spinal cord disease. In the same year, on the first day of Easter, Boncheskul began to notice that the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” that was in his possession had become very shiny and as if made of glass, and during his prayer some kind of reflection flashed across the icon. After about a week, fragrant oily drops began to appear on the icon and all the sick who used them began to receive healing from their illnesses. On May 30 of the same year, Boncheskul donated the icon of the Mother of God to the parish Nikolo-Khamovnichesky Church, where it was placed on a lectern near the choir. Soon strange phenomena began to occur in the altar, on a high place: at night various phenomena of fire or light were visible in the form of stars, sometimes bright, sometimes dim. This was repeated on the following days, at the same hours, and from June 4, drops of oil began to appear again and in greater quantities. On the occasion of extraordinary phenomena, crowds of people, both at night and during the day, flocked to the St. Nicholas-Khamovnichesky Church - at night to observe the light appearing in the altar of the church, and during the day to perform prayers before the icon. Most of all, the many miracles that were performed from it contributed to the glorification of the icon. All miraculous healings claimed and recorded during the first six years number more than 115.

Here's one of them. In the village of Nachatina, near the village of Kolomenskoye near Moscow, lived the peasant Yegor Kurenkov. Although he professed the Orthodox faith, in his soul he was quite far from it: he was constantly tormented by grave doubts about faith. In search of a solution to his doubts and perplexities, he even went to Starodub Old Believer monasteries and settlements. He also went to worship the saints in Kyiv, and visited the far north, at the Solovetsky monastery, and entered into conversations with hermits about faith and piety. However, until then he could not be sincerely and deeply convinced until the Lord Himself enlightened him.

One day, after the whole family worked in the field, one of his two sons, Semyon, became dangerously ill. For several days he was unconscious: he said nothing and felt nothing. The frightened father came to the priest and asked to give communion to his son. However, all the efforts of the priest to bring Semyon to his senses were in vain and he declared that it was impossible to confess or give communion to the patient, since he was in an unconscious state. But he consoled his bitterly grieving relatives, telling them: “God is merciful. He builds everything for our benefit. His ways are unknown and incomprehensible to us! There are many sorrows and illnesses in our life, but not every illness leads to death!”

Knowing that Semyon’s father was still very far from establishing himself in Orthodoxy with all his heart and with all his thoughts, and especially in the veneration of holy icons not only of ancient, but also of new writing, he advised his family to go to the St. Nicholas Church, where two weeks from the holy icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”, a new, picturesque one, painted no more than three years ago, many sick people who flow to it with faith receive healing. The priest advised them to pray more fervently to the Lord and Queen of Heaven in the evening: “She, the Lady and Intercessor of the Christian race, never refused anyone who came to Her with warm faith. Make a vow to write the same letter to an icon in your home, and honor it as a pledge of your faith and your sincere obedience to the Orthodox Church.”

Early in the morning, the parents, together with the sick Semyon, went to Khamovniki. As they approached, early mass was celebrated in St. Nicholas Church. This ringing of the bell seemed like a joyful greeting to father and mother. In a church full of people, the father barely made his way to ask the priest to help bring the sick man into the church. As soon as the patient touched the church platform, he shuddered violently and felt a return of strength. He was led to the lectern where the miraculous image of the Mother of God lay. The priest asked the patient to cross himself three times, but he was silent: although he looked, he still did not see or hear anything. Then the sick man’s mother, taking his hand and folding her fingers for prayer, crossed her face with his own hand and, together with her husband, bowed it to the ground. The parents lifted Semyon from the floor and brought him to the icon. The sick man unconsciously touched it, and when his parents wanted to cross him a second time, he suddenly said loudly: “I am healthy.” At these words the patient himself crossed himself.

Bursting with tears, the parents fell before the image of the Mother of God and from the depths of their souls thanked the Lady for the healing of their son, and then, after serving a prayer of thanks, they stood for the liturgy. The healed Semyon returned home with his parents, to the surprise and joy of his relatives and friends: in the morning he was taken from home almost dead, and by noon he was brought back completely healthy. So Semyon got rid of his physical illness, and his parents got rid of mental illness, or unbelief. They did not forget the vow given to the priest, and painted the icon “Helper of Sinners.”

In the Trinity Cathedral of the Resurrection Trinity Koretsky Convent there is its main shrine - the Koretsk Icon of the Mother of God “Supporter of Sinners”, before which another akathist “Supportress of Sinners” is read with the refrain: “Rejoice, Assist of sinners, I stretch out Your hand for us in a commission to God "

The ancient gracious icon of the Mother of God “Support of Sinners”, Koretskaya, has been kept in the monastery since the 17th century. Since ancient times, the icon was in the castle of the Koretsk princes and bore the name “Blessed”. When the last of the Orthodox Koretsky princes, Samuil, was captured by the Turks in 1622 and killed in Istanbul, his brother John, who became a Catholic under duress from the Latins, suggested to his sister Abbess Seraphim to take the icon from the prince’s chapel to the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Koretsky nunnery . The solemn transfer of the gracious icon “Support of Sinners” took place in 1622, on the Thursday after the Feast of the Holy Trinity. On this day, a celebration was established in honor of the icon, which is solemnly celebrated to this day. After the return of the ruins of the Holy Trinity Monastery to the Koretsky Holy Resurrection Monastery and its consecration on August 12, 1880, the icon “Support of Sinners” was moved and placed in a wooden carved icon case at the left front column of the Holy Trinity Church.

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Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”

“Helper of Sinners”, icon of the Mother of God. The celebration takes place on March 7 (March 20), May 29 (June 11), Thursday of the 1st week of Pentecost.

It is named after the inscription preserved on the icon: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son...”.

For the first time this image became famous for miracles in the Nikolaev Odrina monastery in the Oryol province in the middle of the last century. The ancient icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”, due to its dilapidation, did not enjoy proper veneration and stood in the old chapel at the monastery gates. But in 1843, it was revealed to many residents in their dreams that this icon was endowed, by God’s Providence, with miraculous power. The icon was solemnly transferred to the church. Believers began to flock to her and ask for healing of their sorrows and illnesses. The first to receive healing was a relaxed boy, whose mother fervently prayed in front of this shrine. The icon became especially famous during the cholera epidemic, when it brought back to life many terminally ill people who flocked to it with faith.

A large three-altar church was built in the monastery in honor of the miraculous image. On the icon “Helper of Sinners,” the Mother of God is depicted with the Child on her left hand, who holds Her right hand with both His hands. The heads of the Mother of God and the Child are crowned.

In 1848, through the diligence of Muscovite Dimitry Boncheskul, a copy of this miraculous image was made and placed in his house. He soon became famous for the flow of healing peace, which gave many people recovery from serious illnesses. This miraculous list was transferred to the Church of St. Nicholas in Khamovniki, in which a chapel was built at the same time in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners.”

Canon before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Helper of Sinners”

Troparion

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Now all despondency falls silent and the fear of despair disappears, sinners in the sorrow of their hearts find consolation and are illuminated with heavenly love: today the Mother of God extends to us a saving hand and speaks from Her Most Pure Image, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son, this One gave to Me for them Your hand will hear me and take me out. Moreover, people, burdened with many sins, fall at the foot of Her icon, crying out with tears: Intercessor of the world, the Helper of sinners, implore with Your Mother's prayers the Savior of all, that Divine forgiveness may cover our sins and open the bright doors of heaven to us, for You are betrayal and salvation. kind of Christian.

Canon

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Song 1

Irmos: In the depths of the post, sometimes the Pharaoh's all-armed force was transformed into power, but the incarnate Word consumed all-evil sin, so that the glorified Lord became gloriously glorified.
Chorus:
On the special day of our holiday, we, people, will open our lips and sing new songs of the greatness of the Ever-Virgin. Behold, by the appearance of His holy icon - the sinner's Helper - He became gloriously glorified by its many miracles.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Like the luminous Sun, shining from Mount Sinai, the image of the Helper of sinners has shone upon us, with whose grace the guarantee of the world was granted and salvation was brought to earth, protection and refuge for the faithful, who worship Him with love.
Glory: With a strong hand, people, from the bitter work of the One who delivered and from the depths of the sea, stretch out Your hand, O Pure Virgin, and pray diligently, that He may lead from the captivity of sin the souls of the faithful, who brightly celebrate Your intercession.
And now: Rise of all fallen, misguided Mentor, joy of the discouraged, healing of the sick, and salvation of all sinners, protect and preserve us, O Lady, through Thy Divine intercession to the Son for us.

Song 3

Irmos: My unfruitful mind is fruitful, God, show me, the Doer of good, the Planter of good, by Your compassion.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
With the grace given to You from above, You, O Helper of the world, have renewed our hearts, worn out by many sins, and, lifting up your hands, pray to Your Son for people who have sinned: save us, O Virgin, with Your prayers.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Like a rain-bearing cloud, we see Your image, Lady of the world, pouring out the saving water of miracles from Him, filling our sin-dried hearts with grace and leading us to the creation of fruitful virtues, for this sake we please You with love.
Glory: The Rod of Aaron, the flourishing name of You, Moses of old, the life-giving flower of Christ, has vegetated, to Him, stretching out your hands, praying, O Mother of God, to revive our souls, mortified by the passions, with His fruitful grace.
And now: Water us with the dew of Your prayers, Mother of God, and now make our hearts, barren in the sinful desert, withering fruitful, omnipotent to God through Your intercession.

Song 4

Irmos: You came from the Virgin, not an Advocate, nor an Angel, but Himself, Lord; became incarnate, and you saved all of me, a man. Thus I call to Thee: glory to Thy power, O Lord.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
You came into the world as an Intercessor for sinners, and like an Angel you console and strive for the correction of all; Likewise, Mother of God, Helper, be for my good, so that I may turn and receive permission before those who have sinned, joyfully crying out: Glory to Your power, Lord.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
We have found a priceless treasure - the luminous image of Yours, Mother of God, myrrh-streaming and multi-healing, abundantly filled with the grace of God, Who, worshiping Him, we ask to exude sanctification on our souls and bodies.
Glory: The ladder appeared figuratively to Jacob, established from the ground to the heights, and by it the Lord of Heaven and earth came down, so that by this the right path of repentance will show us and lead people who have sinned to the palaces of Heaven.
And now: You are the only undoubted hope and helper of sinners, O Most Pure One, through You, for Christ God, bow down to the Heavens and come down to renew His fallen creation; Likewise, ask, O Virgin, to grant forgiveness of sins to us who sing to Him in faith: Glory to Thy power, O Lord.

Song 5

Irmos: Thou art an intercessor for God and man, O Christ God: for by Thee, O Lord, didst thou bring the imams to the Master of Light, Thy Father, from the night of ignorance.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Intercessor for God and man, Christ God, Intercessor for showing You to the world and Helper for sinners. Make Him merciful to us, Most Holy Mother of the Virgin, through Your warm intercession.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Your image shines brighter than the sun, O Bride of God, illuminating our entire country with signs and wonders, dispelling the darkness of sin and exuding good things to all from Heavenly myrrh for the salvation of the faithful and renewal of the Christian world.
Glory: Imagine the fleece of Thy Gideon, watered, like dew, Christ God has descended, yes, with the dew of Your prayers, watered, sinners will move to repentance and may be brought to the eternal abode of the Chief of Light, the Heavenly Father.
And now: Behold, I cry and weep, mountaineer, when from the night of negligence I come to mind from many of my evil sins. I also pray to You, Good Mother: Be my helper and guide me on the path to walk in truth, bringing tears for my sins.

Song 6

Irmos: Lying in the abyss of sin, I call upon the unfathomable abyss of Thy mercy: lift me up from aphids, O God.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Bringing eternal joy to us and incorruptible life, You appeared as an intercessor, O Mother of God, offering your hand for us to Your Son and Savior of all, Who took away every tear from the face of the earthly and You showed the unfathomable abyss of Your mercy to the world.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
St. Nicholas, standing before Thy image, a reverent man was vouchsafed to behold and of Thy good pleasure the words from Thee, the Queen, having heard that the faithful were in confirmation and about the people of Thy providence as a testimony.
Glory: The scroll is new to You, Isaiah, O Virgin, having foreseen that the living word of the Father would be written on it, Who prayed, O Pure One, All-Blessed One, to be written in the book of the living and to tear apart my many evils, the scroll of repentance with good images.
And now: From the depths of the abyss of sin I stretch out my hand to You and open my filthy lips to prayer, but at the footstool of Your feet, Lady, I fall and, sobbing, cry out to You: pray, O Intercessor, Your Son, that I may obtain forgiveness and mercy on the Day of Judgment.

Lord, have mercy (three times). Glory, and now:

Kontakion

voice 1st

The honest dwelling of the former ineffable nature of the Divine, above words and above the mind and to sinners, you are the Helper, giving grace and healing, as the Mother of all the Reigning: pray to Your Son to receive mercy for us on the Day of Judgment.

Ikos

The luminous appearance and Your glorious icon, the Helper of glorification of sinners, the many miracles of the abyss and the world of the multi-healing outpouring of the soaring lips are not able to confess worthily; But we, sinners and humble ones, what shall we say to Thee, O Virgin of God? Tokmo: have mercy on us. For You alone is the guardian of our life and the strong hope of salvation. We also pray to Thee, O Most Compassionate One: appear to us as a helper of repentance and intercede with Thy Son: that we may be delivered from future torment and may find Him merciful on the Day of Judgment.

Song 7

Irmos: The ungodly command of the lawless tormentor rose high in flames. Christ spread spiritual dew to the Godly youth, He is blessed and glorified.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
In the night, and in the days, and in all circumstances, the salvation of the imams is firm for You, Mother of God, protection and refuge for Christians, I will stretch out my hand to the Lord, with the dew of Your prayers, like the pious youths, protecting the faithful from adversity, calling: blessed art thou, Mother of the Virgin , and glorified.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Unable to bear the pious man to behold the indescribable image of Your radiance, he fell prostrate to the ground, praying; We, sinners, behold this gracious icon, lovingly crying out to Thee: blessed be thou, Helper of our salvation, and glorified forever.
Glory: The Seraphim of old, carrying burning coal with tongs, touched Isaiah’s mouth, burning away his sins. But you, the mite of a luminous being, Mother of God, who bore the Divine Coal, Christ Jesus, touch His mercy, and scorch our sins and fierce iniquities.
And now: Do not cast me away from Your presence, All-Immaculate One, when I look to Your Most Pure Image, groaning over my grave sins, but be merciful to me, the Intercessor to the Son, for with mercy I bow down and make the salvation of sinners through Your intercession.

Song 8

Irmos: Into the fiery furnace to the Jewish youth who descended and the flame in the ranks of the one who betrayed God, sing, the works of the Lord and exalt to all ages.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Into the fiery furnace of the passions of the world, who descended and the flame of sin into the dew of repentance of salvation, the Mother of God, having merrily intertwined her beautiful face, sing, deeds, as the Intercessor of the world, the Pure Virgin, and exalt to all ages.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
In the night, with a variety of games, the Heavenly Lights glorify Your all-honorable icon, the Lady of the Mountains and You, the Blessed Mother of God, they joyfully please. Now, as the Light-guide from the darkness of sin, people, extol to all ages.
Glory: From ancient times to the present, the Mother of the King Christ herself, the Comforter, is steadfast in adversity, in sorrow and sorrow there is everlasting deliverance, in troubles and help in repentance, bless, sons of humanity, sing this and exalt to all ages.
And now: Grant to Thy servant, O All-Blessed Queen, a saving petition in this temple, in which Thou hast shown the source of glorious miracles, flowing currents of the world from Thy holy image, in the image of the passion of souls and bodies Thou healest with Thy ineffable mercy.

Song 9

Irmos: The Beginningless Parent, the Son, God and Lord, incarnated from the Virgin, appeared to us, to enlighten the darkened, the scattered brothers. Thus we magnify the All-Sung Mother of God.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
The word of man, below every tongue, cannot praise You worthy, but You, Most Holy One, have received infinite grace from the Lord and have been ordained for sinners from above, the sackcloth of our sins, dissolve and darken our enlightenment, but girdle us with the joy of virtues, do not forsake us through Your intercession, so that You We magnify the All-Sung Mother of God.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
With the light of the immaterial illumination, shining, Your image, the Immaculate Youth, enlightens those darkened by sins and gathers everything scattered under the saving roof of Your temple, thus, joyfully, we magnify You, the All-Sung Mother of God.
Glory: Just as David, the forefather of old, leaped joyfully before the ark of hay, we too will leap silently to the Queen of Heaven who has come in songs, glorifying Her multi-healing image with all-honorable glorification.
And now: Let us rejoice today and rejoice in God’s indescribable gift - the wondrous image of the Ever-Virgin, for He exudes eternal joy to us, freeing us from misfortunes and sorrows. In the same way, we sing songs of thanksgiving to the joys of the Intercessor and faithfully love everything, like the Mother of God we magnify.

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Supportress of Sinners.”

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the Most High, sinners to the Helper, who bows to the mercy of His Son, that He who created with His hand will save, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Thee, the Virgin Mother and Lady, about the appearance of Thy wondrous and miraculous icons. But You, as an intercessor to the Lord, are drawn from diverse circumstances deliver us and bring us eternal salvation, yes, chanting, crying out to Ti: Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Ikos 1

The faces of the angels reverently serve You and all the saints with silent voices please You, Virgin Mother of God, as she gave birth to the Angels of the King, Christ, our God, but we, sinners, dare to imitate them and praise You in bewilderment, humbly, the archangel’s voice cries out to You, Pure One: Rejoice, Full of Grace , The Lord is with You; Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin. Rejoice, Daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son. Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man. Rejoice, Most Honest Cherub; Rejoice, Most Glorious Seraphim without comparison. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 2

Having seen our earthly sorrowful life, infirmities and illnesses, the Most Merciful Mother of God, deigned to give us His holy icon as a blessing and consolation, joy and salvation and from all troubles and misfortunes, calling upon Her the help of sinners, and bringing joy before this icon to Her, They always sing joyfully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the ‘Help of Sinners’, and all who know Your good will towards her, singly call You: Rejoice, Mother of us all merciful in Christ; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace. Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us; Rejoice, for through You the imams have increased boldness towards God. Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians; Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners. Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers we will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 3

The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: You alone have been given the gift of quickly fulfilling every good request and merciful and saving sinners, and You alone can truly help everyone When you wish, you sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having the most maternal providence for all, You, All-Blessed Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God, who promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Mene'. For this reason, we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper: Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God; Rejoice, our Blessed Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland. Rejoice, you who consume from the pit of destruction; Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands. Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency; Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace. Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, making the foolish wise. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 4

Tempted by a storm of doubts, a certain woman did not want to believe in the miracles that came from Thy icon, the Helper, but suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she recognized Thy omnipotent power, Lady, and the miraculous icons of Thy grace, and, repenting, tearfully praying to Thee for the forgiveness of her unbelief, with mercy Healed by You, always crying out with gratitude to God for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Your Lord hears your intercession for us in Heaven, Queen of Heaven, and fulfills your petitions, but we, sinners, like our good Quick-to-Hear and Helper, ask and pray to You: Lady, soon hear our prayers and turn all our sorrows into joy and petitions Quickly fulfill all those who pray here, so that we may always joyfully sing to You: Rejoice, who brings the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and always praying for us at the Throne of Your Son. Rejoice, Helper of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost. Rejoice, you who give unexpected joy to the faithful; Rejoice, who will soon fulfill our petition. Rejoice, Merciful One, always merciful to us; Rejoice, you who arrange our good life. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 5

As a radiant star, illuminating the whole world, You gave to us, the Lady of the World, Your honorable icon, called the “Support of sinners,” which we look upon, We worship You, the true Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of Your servant and deliver We are from all need and sorrow, praising You and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Blessed Helper, shining with the light of Heaven and, like raindrops, oozing myrrh and emitting lightning-like sparks, having recognized in this sign of Your mercy towards people, with tears of tenderness and gratitude joyfully sang to You, Most Blessed Mother of God: Rejoice, you who unburntly held the Divine fire, by which our sins are burned; Rejoice, you who bore the inviolable Light, through which our souls are enlightened. Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us; Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners. Rejoice, for lightning cuts through the darkness of our sins; Rejoice, as fragrant myrrh, softening our hearts. Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere; Rejoice, making all people glad with Your icon. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 6

The whole Christian world preaches Thy mercy and miracles, O Most Glorified Mother of the Lord, and is brightly adorned with many of Thy miraculous icons, among which Thy icon, the 'Help of Sinners', called like the full moon, shines unwaveringly with the rays of Thy mercy and miracles, enlightening and illuminating our souls with the light of God. grace, urging us to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

On one of the nights the heavenly light appeared in the Nikolo-Khamovnichesky Church, when Your miraculous image, the Help of sinners, was received, then lamps and lamps were kindled in this temple by an invisible force, a burning light like someone carried invisibly around the throne in service. The people, standing outside the temple and seeing all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son, but we, remembering this wondrous vision, say with tenderness to Thee: Rejoice, turning our sorrows into joy; Rejoice, you who bring joy to those who do not hope with undoubted hope. Rejoice, O Light, ever-burning at the throne of God; Rejoice, lamp, shining with Divine oil. Rejoice, radiant light, showing us the paths of life; Rejoice, animated temple, illuminating us all. Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You; Rejoice, even after death you continually intercede for them before God. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 7

Although the Long-suffering Lord revealed the Abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, He chose You, Most Holy Virgin, as His Mother and revealed You as an inexhaustible source of His mercies, so that whoever is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, by Your intercession, like a sinner, will be preserved, calling with a loud voice: Alleluia .

Ikos 7

You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us a wondrous icon of Her, enlightening people more than the rays of the sun, like those who behold the Mother of God Herself and with heartfelt love from the soul, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, crying out to Her: Rejoice, font , in which all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, cup, through which we all receive joy and salvation. Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all; Rejoice, unfading flower, fragrant to us all. Rejoice, delight in our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows have been quenched. Rejoice, healing of our illnesses; Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not say to us: “We do not bear your sins for your sake,” but have mercy on us, the orphaned and helpless, and accept us into the eternal shelter of our Patroness, so that we may joyfully cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of glory Christ: Alleluia .

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who we worship Godfully, as our Creator and God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say: Lady, help us, having had mercy on us, struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away your vain servants, who cry to you: Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher; Rejoice, robe of the naked. Rejoice, Protectress of widows; Rejoice, Patroness of orphans. Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended; Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 9

All angelic nature brings hymns of praise to You, the Mother of God and Helper of all who fall to You, asking for Your help and Your consolation, as through Your firm and strong intercession you cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver them from troubles and satisfy sorrows and pray for everyone who calls for You in faith To God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Every soaring tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to His inheritance, but the mind and the most peaceful sing to Thee, Mother of God, are amazed: O you who are Good, accept faith, for our Divine love weighs: For Thou art the Representative of Christians who call to Thee: Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Thy Most Pure soul ; Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body. Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us. Rejoice, O all-powerful Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, temporal and eternal blessings. Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful; Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 10

To save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind has granted You, His Mother, the gift of help to the earthly, saying: sons of humanity, behold My Mother will be your protection and refuge, the sad - a consolation, the grieving - joy, the offended - an Intercessor, for the needy - with help, for the sick - with help, for the sick - with help, for sinners - with help, that He may raise all from the depths of sin, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

“O Heavenly King, My Son and God,” the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, “receive every person who glorifies You and calls on Your Holy Name, and who glorifies Me for Your Name’s sake, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and accept from them every good prayer and deliver them all from troubles.” We, sinners, who rely on Your Mother of Prayer, call to You: Rejoice, for You are our warm Prayer Book to God; Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God. Rejoice, through Your prayers you also make our wretched prayers pleasing to God; Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession. Rejoice, unashamed Assist of repentant sinners; Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians. Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses; Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 11

Receive all-contrite singing from us, our Heavenly Helper, and you will soon hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God: for in adversity, sorrow and sorrow we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept prayers Your servant, who sings about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of signs and wonders, Your holy icon, the Virgin Mary, shines unwaveringly, and gracefully illuminates everyone who prays to You with faith before it, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it. We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a wonderful icon of Yours in our temple, as a guarantee of Your favor towards us and our temple, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out with gratitude: Rejoice, you who pour out grace-filled joy upon us; Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation. Rejoice, fulfiller of God's desires; Rejoice, you who hasten to help us in all sorrowful circumstances. Rejoice, you who dearly love those who live in faith and piety; Rejoice, thou who inflame their hearts with love for God and people. Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought in your heart; Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the “Helper of Sinners”, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and they do not depart in vain from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrow there is joy, in in adversity - protection, in illness - healing, and everything beneficial for the soul and body is abundantly received from Thy miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if, according to God, they place all their trust in Thee, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your ineffable Motherly mercy towards us sinners, we praise You, as our Almighty Helper, we bless You, as the All-merciful Quick-to-hear our prayers, and with tenderness we worship You in Your most honest icon, we believe and trust, as even now You have asked us from Your Son and God, that in this life and after our death His mercy will be unfailing for all who sing with love to Ti: Rejoice, saving the whole world with Your prayers; Rejoice, intercession of the entire Universe through Your intercessions. Rejoice, for you quickly help everyone who comes with faith; Rejoice, you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven for them. Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God; Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled. Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful; Rejoice, even after death interceding for their eternally blessed repose. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 13

Oh, All-Singing Mother, All-Blessed Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, which we offer from our zeal in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the All-Merciful God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, for prosperity in Christian love and for forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be worthy to sing to God with all the saints: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon, called “Helper of Sinners.”

Troparion

voice 4

Now all despondency falls silent, and the fear of despair disappears, sinners in the sorrow of their hearts find consolation, and are illuminated with heavenly love: today the Mother of God extends to us a saving hand, and from Her Most Pure Image she speaks, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son, this One has given I can’t hear for them, I’ll take me out. Also, people who are burdened with many sins, fall at the foot of Her icon, crying out with tears: Intercessor of the world, Helper of sinners, beg with Mother’s prayers the Savior of all, that with Divine forgiveness He may cover our sins, and open the bright doors of heaven to us, for You are the intercessor and salvation of the Christian race.

Kontakion

voice 1

The Honest Dwelling of the former ineffable nature of the Divine, above words and above the mind, and you are the Helper of sinners, giving grace and healing, as the Mother of all the Reigning, pray to Your Son to receive mercy for us on the day of judgment.

Prayers before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, called the “Helper of Sinners.”

First prayer

To whom shall I cry, O Lady, to whom shall I resort in my sorrow, if not to You, the Queen of Heaven? Who will accept my cry and my sighing and quickly obediently heed our prayers, if not You, All-Blessed Helper, the Joy of all our joys? Hear the present hymns and prayers offered to You for me, a sinner. And be my Mother and Patroness and Giver of Your joy to all of us. Arrange my life as you want and as you wish. I commend myself to Your protection and providence, so that I may always joyfully sing to You with everyone: Rejoice, O full of grace; Rejoice, Delighted One. Rejoice, Most Blessed One; Rejoice, Glorified One forever.Amen.

Second prayer

My Most Blessed Queen, My Most Holy Hope, Helper of Sinners! Behold, a poor sinner stands before You! Don’t leave me, abandoned by everyone, don’t forget me, forgotten by everyone, give me joy, who knows no joy. Oh, my troubles and sorrows are severe! Oh, my sins are immeasurable! Like the darkness of the night is my life. And there is not a single strong help in the sons of men. You are my only Hope. You are my only Cover, Refuge and Affirmation. I boldly stretch out my weak hands to You and pray: have mercy on me, O All-Good One, have mercy on Your Son, redeemed by the Blood, quench the sickness of my much-sighing soul, tame the rage of those who hate and offend me, restore my fading strength, renew my youth, like eaglets, let us weaken in keeping the commandments of God. Touch my confused soul with heavenly fire and fill me with unashamed faith, unfeigned love and known hope. May I always sing and praise You, the Most Blessed Intercessor of the world, our Protection and Helper of all of us sinners, and I worship Your Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, with His Beginning Father and the Life-Giving Holy Spirit forever and ever.Amen.

Prayer three

O Most Blessed Lady, protector of the Christian race, refuge and salvation of those who flow to You! We know, truly we know, how greatly we have sinned and are angry, Having mercy on the Lady, the Son of God born in the flesh of You: but I have seen many images of those who angered His mercy before me: tax collectors, harlots and other sinners, and to them was given forgiveness of their sins, for the sake of repentance and confession. Thou art imagining the images of those who were pardoned by the eyes of my sinful soul, and looking at the great mercy of God that they received, I dared, even a sinner, to resort with repentance to Thy compassion. O all-merciful Lady, give me a helping hand and ask Your Son and God with Your motherly and most holy prayers for forgiveness of my grave sins. I believe and confess that the One You gave birth to, Your Son, is truly Christ, the Son of the Living God, Judge of the living and the dead, rewarding everyone according to his deeds. I again believe and confess that You are the true Mother of God, the Source of mercy, the Consolation of those who mourn, the Seeker of the lost, a strong and unceasing Intercessor to God, who dearly loves the Christian race, and the Helper of repentance. Truly, there is no other help and protection for man except You, Most Merciful Lady, and no one was ashamed of trusting in You, and by You begging God, no one was quickly abandoned. For this sake, I pray to Your innumerable goodness: open the doors of Your mercy to me, who have gone astray and fallen into the darkness of the depths, do not disdain the foul me, do not despise my sinful prayer, do not leave me the accursed, as an evil enemy seeks to kidnap me into destruction, but beg for me who was born from You, Your merciful Son and God, may He forgive my great sins and deliver me from my destruction: for I, too, with all those who have received forgiveness, will sing and glorify the immeasurable mercy of God and Your unashamed intercession for me in this life and in the endless eternity.Amen.

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Supportress of Sinners”

Kontakion 1
Chosen by the Most High, sinners to the Helper, who bows to the mercy of His Son, that He who created with His hand will save, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Thee, the Virgin Mother and Lady, about the appearance of Thy wondrous and miraculous icons. But You, as an intercessor to the Lord, are drawn from diverse circumstances deliver us and bring us eternal salvation, yes, chanting, crying out to Ti: Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Ikos 1
The faces of the angels reverently serve You and all the saints with silent voices please You, Virgin Mother of God, as she gave birth to the Angels of the King, Christ, our God, but we, sinners, dare to imitate them and praise You in bewilderment, humbly, the archangel’s voice cries out to You, Pure One: Rejoice, Full of Grace , The Lord is with You; Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin. Rejoice, Daughter of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son. Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man. Rejoice, Most Honest Cherub; Rejoice, Most Glorious Seraphim without comparison. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 2
Having seen our earthly sorrowful life, infirmities and illnesses, the Most Merciful Mother of God, deigned to give us His holy icon as a blessing and consolation, joy and salvation and from all troubles and misfortunes, calling upon Her the help of sinners, and bringing joy before this icon to Her, They always sing joyfully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2
Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the “Helper of Sinners,” and all who know Your good will towards her, singly call You: Rejoice, Mother of us all merciful in Christ; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace. Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us; Rejoice, for through You the imams have increased boldness towards God. Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians; Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners. Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers we will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 3
The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: You alone have been given the gift of quickly fulfilling every good request and merciful and saving sinners, and You alone can truly help everyone When you wish, you sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3
Having the most maternal providence for all, You, All-Blessed Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God, who promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Mene." For this reason, we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper: Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God; Rejoice, our Blessed Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland. Rejoice, you who consume from the pit of destruction; Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands. Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency; Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace. Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, making the foolish wise. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 4
Tempted by a storm of doubts, a certain woman did not want to believe in the miracles that came from Thy icon, the Helper, but suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she recognized Thy omnipotent power, Lady, and the miraculous icons of Thy grace, and, repenting, tearfully praying to Thee for the forgiveness of her unbelief, with mercy Healed by You, always crying out with gratitude to God for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 4
Your Lord hears your intercession for us in Heaven, Queen of Heaven, and fulfills your petitions, but we, sinners, like our good Quick-to-Hear and Helper, ask and pray to You: Lady, soon hear our prayers and turn all our sorrows into joy and petitions Quickly fulfill all those who pray here, so that we may always joyfully sing to You: Rejoice, who brings the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and always praying for us at the Throne of Your Son. Rejoice, Helper of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost. Rejoice, you who give unexpected joy to the faithful; Rejoice, who will soon fulfill our petition. Rejoice, Merciful One, always merciful to us; Rejoice, you who arrange our good life. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 5
As a radiant star, illuminating the whole world, You gave to us, the Lady of the World, Your honorable icon, called the “Support of sinners”, as we look upon us, we worship You, the true Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of Your servant and deliver We are from all need and sorrow, praising You and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5
A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Blessed Helper, shining with the light of Heaven and, like raindrops, oozing myrrh and emitting lightning-like sparks, having recognized in this sign of Your mercy towards people, with tears of tenderness and gratitude joyfully sang to You, Most Blessed Mother of God: Rejoice, you who unburntly held the Divine fire, by which our sins are burned; Rejoice, you who bore the inviolable Light, through which our souls are enlightened. Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us; Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners. Rejoice, for lightning cuts through the darkness of our sins; Rejoice, as fragrant myrrh, softening our hearts. Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere; Rejoice, making all people glad with Your icon. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 6
The whole Christian world preaches Thy mercy and miracles, O Glorious Mother of the Lord, and is brightly adorned with many of Thy miraculous icons, among which Thy icon, “Help of Sinners,” called, like the full moon, the rays of Thy mercy and miracles shines unwaveringly, enlightening and illuminating our souls by the light of God's grace, urging us to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6
On one of the nights the heavenly light appeared in the Nikolo-Khamovnichesky temple, when Your miraculous image, the Help of sinners, was received, then the lamps and lamps were kindled in this temple by an invisible power, a burning light like someone carried invisibly around the throne in service. The people, standing outside the temple and seeing all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son, but we, remembering this wondrous vision, say with tenderness to Thee: Rejoice, turning our sorrows into joy; Rejoice, you who rejoice those who do not hope with undoubted hope. Rejoice, O Light, ever-burning at the throne of God; Rejoice, lamp, shining with Divine oil. Rejoice, radiant light, showing us the paths of life; Rejoice, animated temple, illuminating us all. Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You; Rejoice, even after death you continually intercede for them before God. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 7
Although the Long-suffering Lord revealed the Abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, He chose You, Most Holy Virgin, as His Mother and revealed You as an inexhaustible source of His mercies, so that whoever is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, by Your intercession, like a sinner, will be preserved, calling with a loud voice: Alleluia .

Ikos 7
You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us a wondrous icon of Her, enlightening people more than the rays of the sun, like those who behold the Mother of God Herself and with heartfelt love from the soul, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, crying out to Her: Rejoice, font , in which all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, cup, through which we all receive joy and salvation. Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all; Rejoice, unfading flower, fragrant to us all. Rejoice, delight in our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows have been quenched. Rejoice, healing of our illnesses; Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 8
We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not say to us: “We do not know your sins for your sake,” but have mercy on us, the orphan and helpless, and take us into the eternal shelter, our Patroness, so that we joyfully cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of glory Christ: Alleluia .

Ikos 8
It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who we worship Godfully, as our Creator and God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say: Lady, help us, having had mercy on us, struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away Your vain servants, who cry to You: Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher; Rejoice, robe of the naked. Rejoice, Protectress of widows; Rejoice, Patroness of orphans. Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended; Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 9
All angelic nature brings hymns of praise to You, the Mother of God and Helper of all who fall to You, asking for Your help and Your consolation, as through Your firm and strong intercession you cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver them from troubles and satisfy sorrows and pray for everyone who calls for You in faith To God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9
Every soaring tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to His inheritance, but the mind and the most peaceful sing to Thee, Mother of God, are amazed: O you who are Good, accept faith, for our Divine love weighs: For Thou art the Representative of Christians who call to Thee: Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Thy Most Pure soul ; Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body. Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us. Rejoice, O all-powerful Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, temporal and eternal blessings. Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful; Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 10
To save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind has granted You, His Mother, the gift of help to the earthly, saying: sons of humanity, behold My Mother will be your protection and refuge, the sad - a consolation, the grieving - joy, the offended - an Intercessor, to the needy - help, to the sick - to the healer, to the sinners - to the helper, so that he may raise all from the depths of sin, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10
“Heavenly King, My Son and God,” this is how the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, “receive every person who glorifies You and calls on Your Holy Name, and who glorifies Me for Your Name’s sake, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and accept from them every good prayer and deliver them all from troubles.” We, sinners, who rely on Your motherly prayers, call to You: Rejoice, for You are our warm Prayer Book to God; Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God. Rejoice, through Your prayers you also make our wretched prayers pleasing to God; Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession. Rejoice, unashamed Assist of repentant sinners; Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians. Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses; Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 11
Receive all-contrite singing from us, our Heavenly Helper, and you will soon hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God: for in adversity, sorrow and sorrow we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept prayers Your servant, who sings about You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11
With the bright rays of signs and wonders, Your holy icon, the Virgin Mary, shines unwaveringly, and gracefully illuminates everyone who prays to You with faith before it, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it. We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a wonderful icon of Yours in our temple, as a guarantee of Your favor towards us and our temple, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out with gratitude: Rejoice, you who pour out grace-filled joy upon us; Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation. Rejoice, fulfiller of God's desires; Rejoice, you who hasten to help us in all sorrowful circumstances. Rejoice, you who dearly love those who live in faith and piety; Rejoice, thou who inflame their hearts with love for God and people. Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought in your heart; Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 12
The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the “Helper of Sinners”, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and they do not depart in vain from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrow there is joy, in in times of adversity - protection, in illnesses - healing, and everything that is beneficial for the soul and body is abundantly received from Thy miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if, according to God, they place all their trust in Thee, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 12
Singing Your ineffable Motherly mercy towards us sinners, we praise You, as our Almighty Helper, we bless You, as the All-merciful Quick-to-hear our prayers, and with tenderness we worship You in Your most honest icon, we believe and trust, as even now You have asked us from Your Son and God, that in this life and after our death His mercy will be unfailing for all who sing with love to Ti: Rejoice, saving the whole world with Your prayers; Rejoice, intercession of the entire Universe through Your intercessions. Rejoice, for you quickly help everyone who comes with faith; Rejoice, you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven for them. Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God; Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled. Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful; Rejoice, even after death interceding for their eternally blessed repose. Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 13
Oh, All-Singing Mother, All-Blessed Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, which we have offered in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the All-Merciful God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, for prosperity in Christian love and for forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be honored with all the saints to sing To God: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Akathist. The history of the emergence and veneration of the icon of the Mother of God. Ancient and miraculous icons and modern images...

Commemoration of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Helper of Sinners”: March 7 / 20, May 29 / June 11

Icon of the Mother of God "Helper of Sinners". Historical reference

The Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” is named after the inscription preserved on the icon: “I am the Helper of Sinners to My Son...”

This image first became famous for miracles in the Nikolaev Odrina monastery of the former Oryol province in the middle of the last century. The ancient icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”, due to its dilapidation, did not enjoy proper veneration and stood in the old chapel at the monastery gates. But in 1843, it was revealed to many residents in dreams that this icon was endowed with miraculous power by God’s Providence. The icon was solemnly transferred to the church. Believers began to flock to her and ask for healing of their sorrows and illnesses. The first to receive healing was a relaxed boy, whose mother fervently prayed in front of this shrine. The icon became especially famous during the cholera epidemic, when it brought back to life many terminally ill people who flocked to it with faith.

A large three-altar church was built in the monastery in honor of the miraculous image. On the icon “Helper of Sinners,” the Mother of God is depicted with the Child on her left hand, who holds Her right hand with both His hands. The heads of the Mother of God and the Child are crowned.

In 1848, through the diligence of Muscovite Dimitry Boncheskul, a copy of this miraculous image was made and placed in his house. He soon became famous for exuding healing peace, which gave many people recovery from serious illnesses. This miraculous list was transferred to the Church of St. Nicholas in Khamovniki, in which a chapel was built at the same time in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners.” In addition to March 7, the festival in honor of this icon takes place on May 29.

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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her icon “Helper of Sinners”

Kontakion 1

Chosen by the Most High, sinners to the Assist, who bows down to the mercy of His Son, that He may save even He created with His hand, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Thee, the Virgin Mother and Lady, about the appearance of Thy wondrous and miraculous icons, But You, as an intercessor to the Lord, have, yearning for diverse circumstances deliver us and bring us eternal salvation, yes, chanting, we cry out to Ti:

Ikos 1

The faces of angels reverently serve You and all the saints with silent voices please You, Virgin Mother of God, as she gave birth to the Angels of the King, Christ our God, but we, sinners, boldly imitate them and praise You in bewilderment, humbly, the archangel’s voice cries out to You, Pure One:

Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin.

Rejoice, Daughter of the Heavenly Father.

Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son.

Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man.

Rejoice, Most Honest Cherub.

Rejoice, Most Glorious Seraphim without comparison.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 2

Having seen our earthly sorrowful life, infirmities and illnesses, the Most Merciful Mother of God, deigned to give us His holy icon as a blessing and consolation, for joy and salvation and from all troubles and misfortunes, calling upon Her the help of sinners, and bringing joy before this icon to Her , joyfully always sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the Helper of sinners, and all who know Your good will towards her call You in song:

Rejoice, Merciful One, Mother of us all in Christ.

Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace.

Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us.

Rejoice, for through You the imams have increased boldness towards God.

Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians.

Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners.

Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved.

Rejoice, for through Your prayers we will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 3

The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: You alone have been given the gift of quickly fulfilling every good request and having mercy on sinners and saving them, and You alone can truly help everyone When you wish, you sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having the most maternal providence for all, You, the All-Blessed Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God, who promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Me . For this reason, we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper:

Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God.

Rejoice, our Blessed Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland.

Rejoice, you who consume from the pit of destruction.

Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands.

Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency.

Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace.

Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask.

Rejoice, making the foolish wise.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 4

Tempted by a storm of doubts, a certain woman did not want to believe in the miracles that came from Thy icon, the Helper, but suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she recognized Thy omnipotent power, Lady, and the miraculous icons of Thy grace, and, repenting, tearfully praying to Thee for the forgiveness of her unbelief, with mercy Healed by You, always crying out to God in gratitude for You: Alleliua.

Ikos 4

Your Lord hears your petition for us in Heaven, Queen of Heaven, and fulfills your petitions, but we, sinners, as our all-good Quick-to-Hear and Helper, ask and pray to You: Lady, soon hear our prayers and turn all our sorrows into joy, and petitions Fulfill all those who pray here soon, so that we may always joyfully sing to Ti:

Rejoice, you who bring the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God.

Rejoice, and always praying for us at the throne of Your Son.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners.

Rejoice, Seeker of the lost.

Rejoice, you who give unexpected joy to the faithful.

Rejoice, who will soon fulfill our petition.

Rejoice, O Most Merciful One, who always has mercy on us.

Rejoice, you who arrange our good life.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 5

Like a radiant star, illuminating the whole world, you gave to us, the Lady of the World, your honorable icon, called the Helper of sinners, looking at us, we worship you, the true Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of your servant and deliver us from all needs and sorrows, praising You and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Blessed Helper, shining with the light of Heaven and, like raindrops, oozing myrrh and emitting lightning-like sparks, having recognized in this sign of Your mercy towards people, with tears of tenderness and gratitude joyfully sing to You, Most Blessed Mother of God:

Rejoice, you who held the Divine Fire without burning, through which our sins are burned.

Rejoice, you who bore the inviolable Light, through which our souls are enlightened.

Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us.

Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners.

Rejoice, for lightning cuts through the darkness of our sins.

Rejoice, as fragrant myrrh, softening our hearts.

Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere.

Rejoice, making all people glad with Your icon.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 6

The whole Christian world preaches Thy mercy and miracles, O Glorified Mother of the Lord, and is brightly adorned with many of Thy miraculous icons, among which Thy icon, the Helper of sinners, called like the full moon, shines unwaveringly with the rays of Thy mercy and miracles, enlightening and illuminating our souls with the light of God's grace, challenging us to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

On one of the nights the heavenly light appeared in the Nikolo-Khamovnichesky Church, when Your miraculous image, the Help of sinners, was received, then lamps and lamps were kindled in this temple by an invisible power, a burning lamp, like in service, carried invisibly around the throne. The people who stood outside the temple and saw all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son, but we, remembering this wondrous vision, say with tenderness to Thee:

Rejoice, you who transform our sorrows into joy.

Rejoice, you who bring joy to those who do not hope with undoubted hope.

Rejoice, Holy One, ever-burning at the throne of God.

Rejoice, Lampado, shining with Divine oil.

Rejoice, radiant Light, showing us the path of life.

Rejoice, animate Temple, who sanctifies us all.

Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You.

Rejoice, even after death you continually intercede for them before God.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 7

Although the Long-suffering Lord revealed the Abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, He chose You, Most Holy Virgin, as His Mother and revealed You as an inexhaustible source of His mercies, so that if anyone is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, by Your intercession, like a sinner, the Helper will be preserved, loudly calling: Alleluia .

Ikos 7

You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us Her wondrous icon, illuminating people more than the rays of the sun, like those who behold the Mother of God Herself and with heartfelt love from the soul, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, crying out to Her:

Rejoice, Kupele, in Neizha all our sorrows are immersed.

Rejoice, Chalice, through which we all receive joy and salvation.

Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all.

Rejoice, unfading flower, fragrant to us all.

Rejoice, delight in our sorrows.

Rejoice, our sorrows have been quenched.

Rejoice, healing of our illnesses.

Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 8

We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the words of the Apostle, are not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not tell us: We do not know your sins for your sake, but have mercy on us, the orphans and helpless, and take us into the eternal shelter, our Patroness, so that we joyfully cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of glory, Christ: Alleliua.

Ikos 8

It is a comfort to all the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus Christ, and we worship Him magnificently, as our Creator and God, to You, the true Mother of God, we tenderly say : Lady, help us, having mercy on us, struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away Your vain servants, who cry out to You:

Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher.

Rejoice, robe of the naked.

Rejoice, Protector of widows.

Rejoice, Patroness of orphans.

Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended.

Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 9

All angelic nature brings hymns of praise to You, the Mother of God and Helper of all who fall to You and ask for Your help and Your consolation, as through Your firm and strong intercession you cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver them from troubles and satisfy sorrows, and pray for everyone who calls with faith To you God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Every fluttering tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to her inheritance, but the mind and the most worldly praise of Thee, the Mother of God, amazes; Otherwise, O good being, accept faith, for our divine love is ours; You are the Representative of Christians who call to You:

Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul.

Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body.

Rejoice, Thou who adopted us all at the Cross of Thy Son.

Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us.

Rejoice, O all-powerful Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts.

Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, temporal and eternal blessings.

Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful.

Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 10

To save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind, the Lord, His Mother, has given the gift of help to the earthly, saying: sons of humanity, behold My Mother will be your protection and refuge, consolation for the sad, joy for the grieving, Intercessor for the offended, for the needy - help, for the sick - the Healer, for the sinners - the Helper, so that he can raise everyone from the depths of sin, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Heavenly King, My Son and God, - this is what the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, - accept every person who glorifies You and calls on Your Holy Name, and those who glorify Me for Your Name's sake, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and Accept every good prayer from them and deliver them all from troubles. We, sinners, relying on Your Mother of Prayer, call to You:

Rejoice, for You are our warm prayer book to God.

Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God.

Rejoice, through Your prayers you also make our poor prayers acceptable to God.

Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession.

Rejoice, O unashamed Helper of repentant sinners.

Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians.

Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses.

Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 11

Receive all-contrite singing from us, our Heavenly Helper, and soon hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God; For in times of misfortune, grief and sadness we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept the prayers of Your servants who sing for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of signs and wonders, Your holy icon, the Virgin Mary, shines unwaveringly, and gracefully illuminates everyone who prays to You with faith before it, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it. We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a wonderful icon of Yours in our temple, as a pledge of Your favor to us and our temple, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out with gratitude:

Rejoice, you who pour out blessed joy upon us.

Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation.

Rejoice, fulfiller of God's desires.

Rejoice, you who hasten to help us in all sorrowful situations.

Rejoice, you who dearly love those who live in faith and piety.

Rejoice, thou who inflame their hearts with love for God and people.

Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought in your heart.

Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the Helper of sinners, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and they do not depart in vain from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrows - joy, in adversities - protection, in illness - healing, and all that is beneficial for the soul and body are abundantly received from Thy miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if, according to God, they place all their trust in Thee, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your ineffable Motherly mercy towards us sinners, we praise You, as our Almighty Helper, we bless You, as the All-merciful Quick-to-hear our prayers, and with tenderness we worship You in Your most honest icon, we believe and trust, as even now You have asked us from Your Son and God, that in this life and after our death His mercy will be unfailing for all who sing with love to Ti:

Rejoice, saving the whole world through Your prayers.

Rejoice, intercession of the entire Universe through Your intercessions.

Rejoice, for you quickly help everyone who flows in with faith.

Rejoice, you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven for them.

Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God.

Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled.

Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful.

Rejoice, even after death interceding for their eternally blessed repose.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 13

Oh, All-Singing Mother, All-Blessed Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, which we offer from our zeal in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the All-Merciful God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, in Christian love for success and forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be honored with all the saints to sing to God: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “The faces of the angels...” and the 1st kontakion “Chosen from the Most High...”.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her icon “Helper of Sinners”

O Most Blessed Lady, Protector of the Christian race, refuge and salvation of those who flow to You! We know, truly we know how greatly we have sinned and are angry, O Merciful Lady, the Son of God born in the flesh of You, but I have seen many images of those who angered His compassion before me: tax collectors, harlots and other sinners, to whom forgiveness of their sins was given, for the sake of repentance and confession. Thou, therefore, imagining the images of those who were pardoned by the eyes of my sinful soul, and looking at the great mercy of God that they had received, I, a sinner, dared to resort with repentance to Thy compassion. O All-Merciful Lady, give me a helping hand and ask Your Son and God with Your Mother and Your most holy prayers for forgiveness of my grave sin. I believe and confess that He Whom You gave birth to, Your Son, is truly Christ, the Son of the Living God, Judge of the living and the dead, rewarding each according to his deeds. I again believe and confess that You are the true Mother of God, the source of mercy, the consolation of those who mourn, the recovery of the lost, a strong and unceasing Intercessor to God, who dearly loves the Christian race, and the Helper of repentance. Truly, there is no other help and protection for man except You, the Most Merciful Lady, and no one else, trusting in You, was ashamed when, by You begging God, no one was quickly abandoned. For this sake, I pray to Your innumerable goodness: open the doors of Your mercy to me, who have gone astray and fallen into the darkness of the depths, do not disdain me, the foul one, do not despise my sinful prayer, do not abandon me, the accursed one, as an evil enemy seeks to kidnap me into destruction, but beg for may Thy merciful Son and God be born to me from Thee, may He forgive my great sins and deliver me from my destruction; as if I, together with all who have received forgiveness, will sing and glorify God’s immeasurable mercy and Your shameless intercession for me in this life and in the endless eternity. Amen.

Kontakion 1

And chosen by the Most High, the sinners are the Assist, who bows down to the mercy of His Son, that He may save Him who He created with His hand. We offer a song of thanksgiving to Thee, Mother of the Virgin and Lady, about the appearance of Thy wondrous and miraculous icons. But You, as an intercessor to the Lord, have, yearning for the circumstances Deliver us in many ways and bring us eternal salvation, yes, chanting, we cry out to Ti:

Ikos 1

And the faces of the angels reverently serve You and all the saints with silent voices please You, Virgin Mother of God, as she gave birth to the Angels of the King, Christ our God, but we, sinners, dare to imitate them and praise You in bewilderment, humbly, the archangel’s voice cries out to You, Pure One:

Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you; Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin.

Rejoice; Daughters of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son.

Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man.

Rejoice, Most Honest Cherub; Rejoice, Most Glorious Seraphim without comparison.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 2

As the Most Merciful Mother of God walks through our earthly sorrowful life, infirmities and illnesses, deign to give us, as blessing and consolation, joy and salvation, and from all troubles and misfortunes, protection from all troubles and misfortunes, Your holy icon, having been called the Helper of sinners in it, yes, joyful before this icon of Her Offeringly, joyfully they always sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the Helper of sinners, and all who know Your good will towards her call You in song:

Rejoice, Merciful One, Mother of us all in Christ; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace.

Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us; Rejoice, for through you the imams have increased boldness towards God.

Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians; Rejoice, and you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners.

Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through Your prayers we will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 3

The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: You alone have been given the gift of quickly fulfilling every good request and merciful and saving sinners, and You are the only One who can truly help everyone You want help as much as possible, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

And having the most maternal providence for all, You, the All-Blessed Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God, who promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Mene. For this reason, we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper:

Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God; Rejoice, our Blessed Guide to the Heavenly Fatherland.

Rejoice, you who consume from the pit of destruction; Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands.

Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency; Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace.

Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, making the foolish wise.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 4

Tempted by doubts, a certain woman did not want to believe in the miracles that came from Thy icon, the Helper, but suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she recognized Thy omnipotent power, Lady, and Thy miraculous icon grace, and, repenting, tearfully praying to Thee for the forgiveness of her unbelief, healed by Thy mercy, always crying out to God in gratitude for You: Alleliua.

Ikos 4

Your Lord hears your intercession for us in Heaven, Queen of Heaven, and fulfills your petitions, but we, sinners, as our all-good Quick-to-Hear and Helper, ask and pray to You: Lady, soon hear our prayers and turn all our sorrows into joy, and Fulfill the requests of all those praying here soon, so that we may always joyfully sing to Ti:

Rejoice, bringing to Thy Son and God the prayers of the faithful; Rejoice, and always praying for us at the throne of Your Son.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost.

Rejoice, you who give unexpected joy to the faithful; Rejoice, and our petition will soon be fulfilled.

Rejoice, Merciful One, always merciful to us; Rejoice, you who arrange our good life.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 5

I, the radiant star illuminating the whole world, gave to us, the Lady of the World, Your honorable icon, called the Helper of sinners, looking at us, we worship You, the true Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of Your servant and deliver us from all need and sorrow, praising You and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Blessed Helper, shining with the light of Heaven and, like raindrops, oozing myrrh and emitting lightning-like sparks, having recognized in this sign of Your mercy towards people, with tears of tenderness and I joyfully sing thanksgiving to You, Most Blessed Mother of God:

Rejoice, you who held the Divine Fire without burning, through which our sins are burned; Rejoice, you who bore the inviolable Light, through which our souls are enlightened.

Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us; Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners.

Rejoice, for lightning cuts through the darkness of our sins; Rejoice, for fragrant myrrh, softening our hearts.

Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere; Rejoice, making all people rejoice through Your icon.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 6

To the whole Christian world she preaches Thy mercy and miracles, O Glorified Mother of the Lord, and is brightly adorned with many of Thy miraculous icons, among which Thy icon, the Helper of sinners, called like the full moon, shines unwaveringly with the rays of Thy mercy and miracles, enlightening and illuminating our souls with the light of God's grace. , challenging us to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

On one of the nights, the heavenly light in the Nikolo-Khamovnichesky temple, when Your miraculous image, Helper of sinners, was received, then the lamps and lamps in this temple were kindled by an invisible force, a burning lamp, like in service, carried invisibly around the throne. The people who stood outside the temple and saw all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son, but we, remembering this wondrous vision, say with tenderness to Thee:

Rejoice, transforming our sorrows into joy; Rejoice, you who bring joy to those who do not hope with undoubted hope.

Rejoice, Holy One, ever-burning at the throne of God; Rejoice, Lampado, shining with Divine oil.

Rejoice, radiant Light, showing us the path of life; Rejoice, animated Temple, who sanctifies us all.

Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You; Rejoice, and after death you continually intercede for them before God.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 7

However, the Long-suffering Lord revealed the Abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, choosing You, Most Holy Virgin, as Your Mother and revealing You as an inexhaustible source of His mercies, so that if anyone is worthy of condemnation by the righteous judgment of God, by Your intercession, as a sinner, the Helper will be preserved, loudly calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us a wondrous icon of Her, enlightening people more than the rays of the sun, like those who behold the Mother of God Herself and with heartfelt love from the soul, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, crying out to Her:

Rejoice, Kupel, in Neizha all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, Chalice, through which we all receive joy and salvation.

Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all; Rejoice, unfading flower, fragrant to us all.

Rejoice, delight in our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows are quenched.

Rejoice, healing of our illnesses; Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 8

We are travelers and strangers on earth and, according to the Apostle’s words, not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, O Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not tell us: We do not know your sins for your sake, but have mercy on us, the orphans and helpless, and take us into the eternal shelter, our Patroness, so that we joyfully cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of glory, Christ: Alleliua.

Ikos 8

In this, it is comforting for the faithful to look at Thy holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners, in which we see Thee, in Thy hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus Christ, and we worship Him in a magnificent way, as the Creator and our God, You, the true Mother of God, touchingly We say: Lady, help us, having mercy on us, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away your vain servants who cry out to you:

Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher; Rejoice, robe of the naked.

Rejoice, Protectress of widows; Rejoice, Patroness of orphans.

Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended; Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 9

In all angelic nature, hymns of praise are brought to You, the Mother of God and Helper of all who fall to You and ask for Your help and Your consolation, as through Your firm and strong intercession you cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver them from troubles and quench sorrows, and pray for all who call by faith about You to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Every language that flows is perplexed to praise Thee according to her inheritance, but the mind and the worldly praise of Thee, the Mother of God, are astonished; Otherwise, O good being, accept faith, for our divine love is ours; You are the Representative of Christians who call to You:

Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul; Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body.

Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us.

Rejoice, O all-powerful Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, temporal and eternal blessings.

Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful; Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 10

Although the human race has fallen from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind has granted You, His Mother, the gift of help to the earthly, saying: sons of humanity, behold My Mother will be your protection and refuge, consolation to the sad, joy to the grieving, and Intercessor to the offended. , for the needy - help, for the sick - the Healer, for the sinners - the Helper, and raise everyone from the depths of sin, crying out: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Heavenly King, My Son and God, - this is how the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, - accept every person who glorifies You and calls on Your Holy Name, and those who glorify Me for Your Name's sake, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and accept from them every good prayer and deliver everyone from troubles. We, sinners, relying on Your Mother of Prayer, call to You:

Rejoice, for You are our warm Prayer Book to God; Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God.

Rejoice, through Your prayers you also make our poor prayers acceptable to God; Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession.

Rejoice, unashamed Assist of repentant sinners; Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians.

Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses; Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 11

Receive the all-contrite song from us, our Heavenly Helper, and soon hear the prayer offered to You, Virgin Mother of God; For in times of misfortune, grief and sadness we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept the prayers of Your servants who sing for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of signs and wonders, Your holy icon, the Virgin Mary, shines unwaveringly, and gracefully illuminates everyone who prays to You before it with faith, driving away every enemy action by the power of God emanating from it. We, sinners, rejoice in the same way, having such a wonderful icon of Yours in our temple, as a pledge of Your favor to us and our temple, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear our prayers, we cry out with gratitude:

Rejoice, you who pour out blessed joy upon us; Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation.

Rejoice, fulfiller of God's desires; Rejoice, you who hasten to help us in all sorrowful situations.

Rejoice, you who dearly love those who live in faith and piety; Rejoice, thou who inflame their hearts with love for God and people.

Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought in your heart; Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 12

The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the Help of sinners, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and they do not depart in vain from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrow there is joy, in adversity - protection, in illness - healing, and all that is beneficial for the soul and body are abundantly received from Thy miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if, according to God, they place all their trust in Thee, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

We sing Your ineffable Motherly mercy towards us sinners, we praise You, as our Almighty Helper, we bless You, as the All-Blessed Quick to Hear our prayers, and with tenderness we worship You in Your most honest icon, we believe and trust, as You have now asked us from Your Son and God, that in this life and after our death His mercy will be unfailing for all who sing with love to Ti:

Rejoice, saving the whole world through Your prayers; Rejoice, intercession of the entire Universe through Your intercessions.

Rejoice, for you quickly help everyone who comes with faith; Rejoice, and you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rejoice, for as we look at Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God; Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled.

Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful; Rejoice, and after death you intercede for their eternally blessed repose.

Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Your hand to God for us.

Kontakion 13

Oh, All-Singing Mother, All-Blessed Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, which we offer from our zeal in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the All-Merciful God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, in Christian love for success and forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be honored with all the saints to sing to God: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Angels’ faces...” and the 1st kontakion “Chosen from the Most High...”.

Prayer

O Most Blessed Lady, Protector of the Christian race, refuge and salvation of those who flow to You! We know, truly we know how greatly we have sinned and are angry, O Merciful Lady, the Son of God born in the flesh of You, but I have seen many images of those who angered His compassion before me: tax collectors, harlots and other sinners, to whom forgiveness of their sins was given, for the sake of repentance and confession. Thou, therefore, imagining the images of those who were pardoned by the eyes of my sinful soul, and looking at the great mercy of God that they had received, I, a sinner, dared to resort with repentance to Thy compassion. O All-Merciful Lady, give me a helping hand and ask Your Son and God with Your Mother and Your most holy prayers for forgiveness of my grave sin. I believe and confess that He Whom You gave birth to, Your Son, is truly Christ, the Son of the Living God, Judge of the living and the dead, rewarding each according to his deeds. I again believe and confess that You are the true Mother of God, the source of mercy, the consolation of those who mourn, the recovery of the lost, a strong and unceasing Intercessor to God, who dearly loves the Christian race, and the Helper of repentance. Truly, there is no other help and protection for man except You, the Most Merciful Lady, and no one else, trusting in You, was ashamed when, by You begging God, no one was quickly abandoned. For this sake, I pray to Your innumerable goodness: open the doors of Your mercy to me, who have gone astray and fallen into the darkness of the depths, do not disdain me, the foul one, do not despise my sinful prayer, do not abandon me, the accursed one, as an evil enemy seeks to kidnap me into destruction, but beg for may Thy merciful Son and God be born to me from Thee, may He forgive my great sins and deliver me from my destruction; as if I, together with all who have received forgiveness, will sing and glorify God’s immeasurable mercy and Your shameless intercession for me in this life and in the endless eternity. Amen.

Troparion, tone 4

Now all despondency is silent and the fear of despair disappears, sinners in the sorrow of their hearts find consolation and are illuminated with heavenly love: today the Mother of God extends to us a saving hand and speaks from Her Most Pure Image, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son, This One gave Me for they cannot hear me. Moreover, people, burdened with many sins, fall at the foot of Her icon, crying out with tears: Intercessor of the world, Helper of sinners, implore with Your Mother’s prayers the Savior of all, that Divine forgiveness may cover our sins and open the bright doors of heaven to us, for You are intercession and salvation kind of Christian.

Troparion, tone 3

To Thee, the ever-flowing source of mercy and the Helper of sinners, Thy unworthy servants, Theotokos, falling, mourning, we cry out to Thee: save us from troubles, Lady, and through Thy maternal intercession ask for eternal salvation for all of us.

Kontakion, tone 1

The honorable dwelling of the former ineffable nature of the Divine, above words and above the mind and to sinners, you are the Helper, giving grace and healing, like the Mother of all the Reigning: pray to Your Son to receive mercy for us on the Day of Judgment.