The Beginning of the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of her icon “The Enlightener of Minds”

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of her icon “The Enlightener of Minds” (“Pribavlenie Uma”)

Commemorated August 15/28

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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.

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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.