Beyond Compare More Glorious Than the Seraphim | Vladimir Theotokos Iconographic | Orthodox Christian Tote BagO Most Holy Theotokos, save us! The turbulence of the passions doth trouble and engulf me in pleasures, most immaculate Virgin who hast given birth to Christ the Helmsman. Extend to me thy helping hand, and save me, thou who alone art the salvation of those who with faith call thee blessed. O Most Holy Theotokos, save us! bridal chamber and throne of Him Who reigneth, mountain of God, chosen city, garden of paradise, most radiant cloud of the Sun:

Have mercy on me

- Deuteronomy 4:30 (LXX)

Biblical terms are the most adequate

- Hebrews 9:14

All the glory is within

“Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ

Dead men naked they shall be one

while Magi journey with a star

The victorious one is the person defeats these three things: the world

- Akathist to the Mother of God

and in righteousness He doth judge and make war

And when we say a desire to struggle