Beyond Compare More Glorious Than the Seraphim | Vladimir Theotokos Iconographic | Orthodox Christian Long Sleeve ShirtO 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:

titled variously as “The Hospitality of Abraham” or “The Holy Trinity

Hilary of Poitiers

“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption

since Thou art allpowerful

of what sort it is

the story ends

and for the people that draw nigh unto Him

and forcibly keep him in the stinking swamp of the passions

one must turn to the Church and immerse oneself in the life of prayer and repentance

and invoked the aid of God in order to his success therein

Deacon: For the peace of the whole world

” The soul all alone prepares to meet the righteous judge and give an account for its actions