Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos — Odes III–IX

O Lady, receive the prayers of thy servants and deliver us from every need and sorrow.O Lady, who didst receive the good tidings from the Archangel Gabriel, be thou ever our mediator before God, and save our souls.O Theotokos, who art higher than all the ranks of the heavenly hosts, cease not to intercede for us who are less than dust, lest the weight of our offences overwhelm us.Thy protection, O Theotokos, and thy mercy and great grace, do we sinners seek; and we fall down before thine icon, entreating thee: Intercede with thy Son and our God for the salvation of our souls.