Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of her
icon “The Enlightener of Minds” (“Pribavlenie Uma”)
Commemorated August 15/28
Kontakion 1
Chosen from among all generations, Mother of God and
Queen of heaven and earth, giver of spiritual healing to the whole world, we
bring you a song of thanksgiving for granting us divine treasure through your
wonderworking icon "The Enlightener of Minds" and we tenderly rejoice
under its protection and lovingly exclaim:
Rejoice, all-merciful Queen who imparts wisdom and
understanding to your faithful people.
Ikos 1
An archangel was sent to the city of Nazareth to Mary
the pure maiden, saying: Rejoice, for the Word of God is made flesh in your
womb. Having heard the good news of the Archangel, the Pure Maiden responded
with humility of heart: Behold the handmaid of the Lord, let it be according to
your word. Reverently honoring the Mother of Christ our God, we – sinners – are
taught by the Angel to cry out with compunction to the Lady full of grace:
Rejoice, O Blessed among women;
Rejoice, for you obtained grace from the Lord.
Rejoice, for the power of the Most High overshadowed
you;
Rejoice, for you are sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, faithful Handmaid of the Lord;
Rejoice, God's chosen Maiden.
Rejoice, O Bearer of the Savior of the world;
Rejoice, O Mother of Light, enlightener of all.
Rejoice, wisdom above the wisest of this world;
Rejoice, illuminator of the thoughts of the faithful.
Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and Earth;
Rejoice, for all generations shall call you blessed.
Rejoice, all-merciful Queen who imparts wisdom and
understanding to your faithful people.
