The most powerful Orthodox prayer against the fornication of Mary of Egypt. Mary Egyptian prayer Prayers of the mother of God called Egyptian
In the Christian Church, the prayer of Mary of Egypt (the saint lived in the 6th century, and is therefore revered by both Catholics and Orthodox) is considered a strong women’s prayer. This belief is connected with the biography of the holy ascetic, which has come down to us from the depths of centuries. On the icon, Mary of Egypt is always depicted as an emaciated elderly woman, barely covered with rags, often standing next to her is another saint in full priestly vestments.
The Akathist to the Venerable Mary of Egypt, written several centuries after her, gives readers an idea not only of the depth of her feat, but also of the incomprehensibility of God’s mercy towards repentant sinners.
You can also read the akathist to Mary of Egypt during Lent.
Unlike many other prayer hymns of a similar genre, the akathist to St. Mary of Egypt can be read even during fasting. In her youth, Mary was a harlot, and she sold her body not out of need, but for pleasure. One day she got on a ship with sailors going to worship in Jerusalem, and indulged in debauchery on it. Upon arrival in the holy city, she became interested in getting to know the local shrines, and she, among others, went to the temple.
The akathist of St. Mary of Egypt says that she could not enter it, because an Angel blocked her entrance. Suddenly seeing the depth of her fall, the saint began to pray to the Mother of God for help, after which she was able to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, venerate the Cross and take communion.
Repentance coupled with the prayer of Mary of Egypt helps to receive forgiveness of sins
After this incident, as the akathist to St. Mary says, the future ascetic firmly decided to correct herself. She went to the desert, where she spent 40 years in prayer and strict fasting. The only one who saw her was Elder Zosima, who witnessed the last years of St. Mary’s life. He testified that the saint could perform various miracles, in particular, walking on water, and also had the gift of foresight, since she accurately indicated to him the date of her death. You can also read the prayer of Mary of Egypt on April 14, the day of her special commemoration.
Read the text of the Orthodox prayer to St. Mary of Egypt against fornication
O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mother Mary! Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners (names), deliver us, reverend mother, from passions, ours, from all sadness and adversity, from sudden death and from all evil, at the hour of separation of the soul from the body, cast away, holy saint, all evil thought and crafty demons, as if our souls may receive our souls in peace into a place of light, Christ the Lord our God, for from Him is the cleansing of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and ever.
Prayer to Saint Mary of Egypt for carnal passion
O great saint of Christ, Saint Mary! Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Lord of faith for immaculate observance, affirmation of our cities and villages, deliverance from famine and destruction, consolation for the afflicted, healing for the sick, rebellion for the fallen, strengthening for the lost, prosperity and blessing in good deeds, intercession for orphans and widows and those who have departed. from this life there is eternal rest, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of My Judge: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
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Canonical text of the akathist to St. Mary of Egypt
Chosen from the Lord as the image of salvation for all sinners and despairers, who have risen from the depths of sin to the heights of dispassion, we offer you praiseful singing, reverend mother, but you, as if you have boldness towards a generous God, with your prayers guide those who call you on the path of your repentance with love:
Seeing you in the Jordanian desert, the great Zosimas, an angel in the flesh, standing in the air and praying for peace, was overcome with surprise and horror, completely in awe, shedding tears, crying out to you like this:
Rejoice, full of grace and light; Rejoice, freely adorned with insight.
Rejoice, in your prayers to God you were lifted up in the air; Rejoice, desert treasure hidden from the world.
Rejoice, lifeless companion; Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Seeing the elder filled with reverent horror, you said to him in a quiet voice: do not be afraid, Abvo Zosimo, you are not spirit, but earth, dust, and ashes, and all sorts of flesh, which has never thought of anything spiritual and has not a single virtue. The wife is a sinner, unworthy to look up to heaven, and with the fear of sinful lips I call to God: Alleluia.
Understand, seeking the wondrous mystery hidden within you, the elder fell before your feet, saying: I adjure you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake you wear this nakedness, do not hide your life from me, so that you may manifestly create the greatness of God. With him we dare to please you:
Rejoice, bright height of humility; Rejoice, inexhaustible wealth of spiritual gifts.
Rejoice, you who killed your body for the love of God; Rejoice, thou art alone in the impenetrable desert, abiding with the one God.
Rejoice, shining with heavenly beauty; Rejoice, illuminated by the light of dispassion.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
I am strengthened by the power of the Most High, I will confess to you, man of God, my sins and iniquities,” you answered Zosima, “I am ashamed, father, forgive me, but before you have seen my naked body, I will expose you and my deeds, but I pray to you first: do not run from me, impatient to hear what I have done; but, having mercy on me, pray for me, the prodigal, and call to God, who did not abhor me: Alleluia.
Having unspeakable mercy, having supped with publicans and sinners, You and I, in the depths of fallen destruction, stretched out Your Divine hand, when I desired to enter the temple of the Lord, some power barred my entrance, but the light of reason touched my heart, showing me the mud of deeds. mine; and they began to cry about their sins, beating their hearts and weeping bitterly; We, rejoicing in your repentance, bring you a chic song:
Rejoice, for the dawn of salvation is dawning after the night has passed; Rejoice, for the voice of Christ calls the lost sheep from the distant wilds of sin.
Rejoice, as you wash away all your filth with tears; Rejoice, for with your tears you cleanse the robe of your soul.
Rejoice, for the Father of generosity opens His arms to you; Rejoice, for the one who knows your secret tears apart the handwriting of your sins.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Possessed by a storm of sorrowful thoughts, you saw in the corner of the church porch an icon of the Pure Mother of God and, groaning, you cried out to Her: command, O Lady, that divine entrances may be opened for me, unworthy, and be my Helper, for when I see the Cross of Your Son , the world and those in the world, I will reject and go out, if You command me, calling to God: Alleluia.
Hearing a voice from afar saying: if you cross the Jordan, you will find good peace, falling on your knees before the Ever-Virgin, you say: O Lady! Thy virgin purity does not disdain my unworthy prayer, awaken my salvation, Teacher, guiding me on the path of repentance! Therefore, the Angels of God, writing your confession, cried out to you at that hour:
Rejoice, you who pass from the darkness of sin to the pure light of repentance; Rejoice, you who have rejected the fury of passions and carnal love.
Rejoice, thou who hast torn apart all the bonds and snares of the enemy; Rejoice, you who have exchanged the heavy burden of the devil’s painful work for the good and light yoke of Christ.
Rejoice, thou who risest from the death of sin to eternal life; Rejoice, ascending from the gates of destruction to the gates of heaven.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
With the divine rays of grace the Most Holy Virgin enlightens you, for the Helper of sinners to God opens to you the doors of God's mercy and the gates of the holy temple, having entered into it, with many tears you worshiped the Life-Giving Tree, by which the world was saved, and the crucified Lord, Your Blood for Your deliverance to the one who poured out, you sang with gratitude: Alleluia.
Seeing the mysteries of God and how ready to receive the repentant, all-praised Mary, you cried out with all your heart: Lady Theotokos! Don't leave me! - and you rushed into the desert of the Jordan, but we, honoring your flight, greet you with these songs:
Rejoice, for your heart has been filled with the all-forgiving love of the Savior; Rejoice, for you tried to hide the treasure of grace that you received in the desert.
Rejoice, for you have quickly and irrevocably escaped the sweets of the world of sin; Rejoice, for by your flight you have consumed the demons with fire.
Rejoice, for by your flight you have rejoiced Heaven.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Preaching to all the fallen and desperate, the all-honorable one, God’s love for mankind and the power of repentance, how the Angel of God washes, cleanses, brightens and brings sorrow and joy to the sinful soul, with whom we also call mortal lips: Alleluia.
The rise of the world from the desert of Jordan, the light of your great deeds, Mary, ever-glorious, for many years, like adamant is hard and an unshakable pillar, you remained, as if you were fighting with your lusts and reflecting with the weapon of the cross the kindled arrows of the evil one, for this reason, marveling at your unnatural patience and love call you:
Rejoice, for you bore suffering and labor in the desert for fourty and eight years; Rejoice, for you have endured the scorching heat of the sun, nakedness and the filth of the night.
Rejoice, for you have been consumed by hunger and thirst; Rejoice, for you have certainly put to death every desire of the flesh.
Rejoice, for in the struggle against the sin that lives in you, you fought until bloodshed.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Although you create an obstacle to your bright procession to heaven, the all-blessed one, the primordial enemy of the human race, does not cease to entertain unclean thoughts, kindling the sinful fire in your hearts and offering you as a reminder of your previous life; But you, the long-suffering one, threw yourself to the ground, shedding tears and calling on the Ever-Virgin for help, and you did not rise from the earth day and night, until the sweet light shone upon you, lifting up the song of gratitude to God: Alleluia.
A new man, created by God, appeared, O venerable one, having completely put to death the old man, you clothed yourself in Christ, O all-wonderful one, having suffered for seventy years of countless misfortunes. You told Zosima: “From then until now, the power of God has preserved my sinful soul and humble body.” Take, therefore, from us, unworthy, this great praise:
Rejoice, for you have put to death the outbursts of passion; Rejoice, for you have conquered nature itself.
Rejoice, for you have consumed every sin from your soul and flesh; Rejoice, for in your heart and on your slain lands you bear Jesus, whom you love.
Rejoice, for you have clothed yourself in the garment of spiritual joy; Rejoice, for you have entered into the eternal rest of the Son of God.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Your strange and glorious change, venerable one, seeing the demons of the dark shelves weep bitterly, while all the powers of heaven play with joy, singing a hymn to Christ, glorifying God’s mercy, not overcome by human sins, calling with a great voice: Alleluia.
You were all in God, the all-rich Mary, when Zosima, walking around the desert, was vouchsafed to see you. “I conjure you, Father, by God the Savior, so that if you speak to anyone, what you have heard from me, until God takes me from the earth,” you said to him, “now depart in peace, and in the fast of the coming summer I will partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ on the breze of Jordan.” , then, like a desert-loving and uncontrollable turtledove, you hid from the sight of the old man, bowed down to the ground and kissed the place where your feet stood, calling like this:
Rejoice, for having stripped yourself of the cold of sin, you have become whiter than snow; Rejoice, for you have been enlightened more than the rays of the sun.
Rejoice, for all your sins are forgotten and forgiven by God; Rejoice, for your part is with the saints.
Rejoice, for the first harlot, today you have been created as the bride of Christ.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Every thought and mind is horrified by your illness, O all-praised one, how you endured the labor of the desert for love for the sake of God, crying out to your great father Zosima, weeping: O spiritual mother! You have come closer to God, I would like, if only it were possible, to follow in your footsteps and behold your honest face and sing with you incessantly: Alleliuiah.
The oracle of earthly beings is not worthy of praise for your exploits, O Omniscient One, who is pleased to utter the streams of tears that you shed in prayers to God! Who will count your illnesses, who will confess your all-night vigils, struggles and the cramped conditions of your life! Having illuminated the whole desert with miracles, like the sun, you have shone, all-wonderful, therefore we pray to you: illuminate our hearts with the rays of your light and ask for forgiveness of sins for all those who cry out to you:
Rejoice, thou who hast imagined the darkened image of God in the greatness of lordship; Rejoice, fragrant with heavenly aromas.
Rejoice, adorned with stars of miracles; Rejoice, shining with the rays of virtues.
Rejoice, you who preach the greatness of God to all the ends of the earth; Rejoice, calling heaven and earth to the singing of the glory of your Lord.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Taking the Savior God's life-giving Body and Blood, on the day of the mystical supper of Christ, Abba Zosima, according to your will, in the evening, very late, went to the bank of the Jordan, steadily into the desert illuminated by the moonlight, in vain, and praying to God, saying: show me, Lord , Thy treasure, which thou hast hid in the desert! Show me an angel in the flesh, so that I may not go away empty-handed, bearing my sins for reproof, but rejoicing, I call to You: Alleluia.
The old man thought that the impassable wall would be the Jordan River, between him and you, venerable one: instead, you stood on one river country, you marked the Jordan with the sign of the cross, and with that sign you ascended onto the water; Zosima, seeing you coming towards him on top of the water, was horrified and cried out to you with joy:
Rejoice, inhabitant of the mountainous paradise of God; Rejoice, for the creature obeys your command.
Rejoice, as the waves spread under your honest nose; Rejoice, for the Jordan serves you, the moon and the stars of heaven marvel at your shrine.
Rejoice, marvelous manifestation of the power of God; Rejoice, temple of the living God.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
It is fitting for you to bring singing to Almighty God, Abvo, walking on the water, you said to him: what are you doing, this priest, how dare you bow down to me, you poor thing, you yourself bear the terrible Mysteries of Christ God! To whom, with faith and love, the dust and the earth worship, I call with fear: Alleluia.
Shining with heavenly light, you partook of the Divine Mysteries and were filled with the most worldly joy, raising your hand to heaven, you said: now you release your servant, Master! Turning to the elder, you said: forgive me, Abvo Zosimo! In the coming summer, see me again in the desert, as the Lord wants, pray to Him for me, my Father, pray, always remembering my repentance. And again, having marked the Jordan, you passed on top of that water, but the old man, not daring to hold you for long, groaned and sobbed, crying after you like this:
Rejoice, you who bear the death of Jesus in your body; Rejoice, shining glory of His Resurrection.
Rejoice, clothed with grace as with a robe of light; Rejoice, for the angels of God marvel at your purity.
Rejoice, for the powers of hell are terrified and tremble at your glory; Rejoice, radiant monastery of the All-Holy Trinity.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
In one hour, blessed by Divine grace, you traversed the length of the desert, and on the night of Christ’s saving passion, after communion of the Divine Last Supper, you fell into a holy sleep, praying for peace, you gave up your spirit to the Lord, to whom you and the angels now call in inscrutable joy: Alleluia.
Singing a funeral hymn, God-wise Zosima, washed your honest nose with tears, and prayed to you a lot, covering your body with earth, naked and nothing, just like the old mantle that he first gave you, overcome with joy and fear, marveling at the greatness of God, standing, the call to you is this:
Rejoice, as a child of the light of existence, you have passed to the non-evening Light; Rejoice, for your spirit has received with joy the villages of the saints.
Rejoice, for your body has rested in the grave, just like the lion from the wilderness who buried you; Rejoice, for by you the Lord has shown me how far I fall short of the measure of perfection.
Rejoice, intercessor for the whole world to God; Rejoice, height of fasters, glory of saints, beauty of sufferers.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
O reverend mother, blessed Mary! Accept from us the prayer now brought to you and, standing before the unapproachable Light, pray to the All-Generous God, so that having been merciful, he will send down the radiant grace of repentance to all the lost children of the Heavenly Father and from sin to the fatherly home of those who have flown in the heavenly villages, he will be worthy to sing with you forever in gratitude to Him: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
/This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and 1st kontakion /
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Text of the troparion of Mary of Egypt,
In you, mother, it is known that you were saved, having accepted the cross in the image, you followed Christ and, in action, you taught to despise the flesh; In the same way, O Reverend Mary, your spirit will rejoice with the Angels.
Kontakion, tone 4
Having escaped the darkness of sin, having illuminated your heart with the light of repentance, you, glorious one, came to Christ, You brought this merciful prayer book to the All-Immaculate and Holy Mother. You have found forgiveness from your sins and sins, and you will rejoice with the Angels forever.
The prayers of the Venerable Mary of Egypt, who lived a turbulent youth and became a saint, have become reliable help for Christians in achieving purity of spirit, soul and body. There is not a person in the world who is not attacked by the devil through the lust of the eyes.
How often does a person change his behavior only because an obsessive temptation has settled in his head, which can be spiritual, mental and physical. Exhausted from the struggle with himself, the Orthodox believer turns to Saint Mary of Egypt with petitions to rid the mind, feelings and emotions of lustful thoughts and deeds.
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Popular wisdom says that in order to understand a person’s life, one must follow his path. On the icons the saint is depicted tired and exhausted; it is difficult to recognize her as the once dissolute beauty who found pleasure in orgies with rich clients. She didn’t care about her parents or the church; a sense of permissiveness brought the slutty girl onto the ship with the sailors who were sailing to Jerusalem.
The city struck Maria with its grandeur and the beauty of its architectural structures; the girl was especially struck by the temples, and she decided to go to one of them. The harlot's amazement knew no bounds when he appeared before her and closed the entrance to the temple. In an instant, the future saint saw her life, fell to her knees, and began to cry out to the Mother of God, to whom she had prayed in her distant childhood.
Seeing her repentance, the angel stepped aside and let Mary in. The girl cried and repented for a long time, asked for forgiveness and was allowed not only to touch the Cross, but also to receive communion.
Standing of Mary of Egypt
The girl did not return to the sailors; she went on foot into the desert, where she lived on what God would send.
The Monk Zosima, whom God blessed to meet the hermit 2 years before her death, told how he saw the monk hovering above the earth, and another time she walked along the river as if on dry land.
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How does the prayer of Mary of Egypt help?
Orthodox believers who turned to the saint in prayer testify that through petitions and appeals they received relief from many problems:
- sinful passions;
- misfortunes;
- lustful thoughts;
- demonic dependence;
- suicidal attempts to get rid of sin.
Prayers to the Venerable Mary of Egypt
First prayer
Great saint of Christ, Venerable Mary! Standing before the Heavenly Throne of God, abiding on earth with us in love, according to the boldness given to you to cry out to the Lord for the salvation of the children of God (name), who have come to you with love.
Ask the Almighty Master, our Lord, to give us immaculate observance of faith, to deliver us from hunger and harm, to comfort the mourning, to heal the weak, to raise the fallen, to strengthen the erring, to bless those who succeed in good deeds, to intercede for orphans and widows, to give eternal rest to the departed. On the day of the Last Judgment, we all will hear the blessed voice of Jesus, the merciful and strictly Judge and Savior: come, blessed by My Father, to inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world and to abide there forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
Great saint of Christ, Venerable Mary! Accept prayer from us, born and living in sin, (name), free us, Holy Mary, from the passions that have conquered our souls, from all sadness and attacks of all evil spirits, from sudden death and drive away all evil during the separation of soul and body, venerable saint , cleanse us from evil thoughts and demons, so that our soul may be taken into a bright place by Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, who cleansed us from sins and gave us the salvation of souls. We give Him all the glory and worship in unity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, now, forever and ever. Amen.
If the Lord forgave the harlot because of the sincerity of her repentance, then he will forgive us, we just need to repent and believe.
Troparion of Venerable Mary of Egypt
First prayer
O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mother Mary! Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners (names), deliver us, reverend mother, from the passions that war on our souls, from all sadness and adversity, from sudden death and from all evil, at the hour of separation of the soul from the body, cast away, holy saint , every evil thought and crafty demons, for may our souls be received in peace into a place of light by Christ the Lord our God, for from Him is the cleansing of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit , now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Second prayer
O great saint of Christ, Saint Mary! Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for the confirmation of our cities and villages, for deliverance from famine and destruction, for the afflicted, for consolation, for the sick - healing, for the fallen - rebellion, for the lost - strengthening, in good deeds prosperity and blessing, for orphans and widows - intercession and for those who have departed from this life - eternal rest, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of My Judge: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
Prayer three
Holy and great saint of Christ Mary! She surprised the angels with her unparalleled feat. We pray to you, blessed one, standing now at the Throne of the All-Holy Trinity, beg the Lord, having found great boldness before Him, may He grant us, like you, to repent of our many sins, and may He forgive us, and may He punish us here according to His love for mankind, not will destroy us in the future. Pray, holy Mary, to your Most Holy Helper, who has strengthened you in your struggle as a hard worker, may She, the All-Holy One, strengthen us with Her omnipotent help on this earthly thorny path, and as you, having kissed the Dishonorable Cross of Christ with faith and love, have accepted His grace Omnipotent in the fight against the devil, the world and the flesh and valor, you destroyed all the machinations of Satan, so may we, with the help of the Life-giving Tree of the Cross of the Lord, be worthy of destroying all the barriers of sin to achieving the kingdom on high and, having been worthy of eternal life, together with you we will sing the praises of the Most Holy Trinity in One being of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
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She spent her youth in Alexandria, drowning in debauchery. The bailiff of pilgrims traveling to worship shrines in Jerusalem was not allowed into the Church of the Resurrection by Divine power. Having repented and bitterly mourned her sin, she retired to the desert, where she remained alone in hardship, fasting and prayer for almost 50 years. Through severe deeds and repentance, St. Mary completely eradicated all sinful desires in herself and made her heart a pure vessel of the Holy Spirit. Helper in the battle against fornication, mentor in chastity and abstinence, giver of repentant feelings.
Troparion of Venerable Mary of Egypt, tone 8
In you, mother, it is known that you were saved in the image, having accepted the cross, you followed Christ, and in action you taught to despise the flesh, which passes away, but to adhere to the souls, things that are immortal. In the same way, O Reverend Mary, Thy spirit also rejoices with the Angels.
Kontakion of St. Mary of Egypt, tone 3
First filled with all sorts of fornications, the bride of Christ has now appeared in repentance, imitating the angelic life, destroying the demons of the Cross with weapons. For the sake of the Kingdom, the bride appeared to you, O glorious Mary.
Kontakion, tone 8
First filled with all sorts of fornications, the bride of Christ has now appeared in repentance, imitating the angelic life, destroying the demon of the cross with weapons. For the sake of the Kingdom, the bride appeared to you, O glorious Mary.
First prayer to Venerable Mary of Egypt
O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mary! Those who stand before the Throne of God in Heaven, but who are with us in the spirit of love on earth, who have boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for the confirmation of our cities and villages, for deliverance from famine and destruction, for those who mourn - consolation, for the sick - healing, for the fallen - rebellion, for the erring - strengthening, prosperity and blessing in good deeds, for orphans and widows - intercession and eternal rest for those who have departed from this life, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of the Judge of the world: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
Second prayer to Venerable Mary of Egypt
O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mother Mary! Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners ( names), deliver us, reverend mother, from the passions that war on our souls, from all sadness and adversity, from sudden death and from all evil, at the hour of separation of soul and body, cast away, holy saint, every evil thought and evil demons, for may our souls be received in peace into a place of light by Christ, the Lord our God, for from Him is the cleansing of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, and to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Akathist to St. Mary of Egypt:
Canon of St. Mary of Egypt:
Hagiographic and scientific-historical literature about the Venerable Mary of Egypt:
- The Life of Mary of Egypt, a former harlot who labored honestly in the Jordan Desert– Patrologia graeca
- Sermon for the Week of Mary of Egypt– Archpriest Evgeny Voronkov
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Second prayer
O great saint of Christ, Saint Mary! Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and towns, for the affirmation of our cities and villages, for deliverance from famine and destruction, for consolation for the afflicted, for healing for the sick, for rebellion for the fallen, for strengthening for the lost, for prosperity and blessing in good deeds, for intercession for orphans and widows. and for those who have departed from this life - eternal rest, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of My Judge: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
Prayer three
Holy and great saint of Christ Mary! She surprised the angels with her unparalleled feat. We pray to you, blessed one, standing now at the Throne of the All-Holy Trinity, beg the Lord, having found great boldness before Him, may He grant us, like you, to repent of our many sins, and may He forgive us, and may He punish us here according to His love for mankind, not will destroy us in the future. Pray, holy Mary, to your Most Holy Helper, who has strengthened you in your struggle as a hard worker, may She, the All-Holy One, strengthen us with Her omnipotent help on this earthly thorny path, and as you, having kissed the Dishonorable Cross of Christ with faith and love, have accepted His grace Omnipotent in the fight against the devil, the world and the flesh and valor, you destroyed all the machinations of Satan, so may we, with the help of the Life-giving Tree of the Cross of the Lord, be worthy of destroying all the barriers of sin to achieving the kingdom on high and, having been worthy of eternal life, together with you we will sing the praises of the Most Holy Trinity in One being of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
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Venerable Mary of Egypt
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3. Akathist to St. Mary of Egypt
Mary left her parents and left Egypt for Alexandria. There she lost her chastity and indulged in unbridled and insatiable fornication, but then she repented and, after much prayer, set off across the Jordan, into the desert, where she spent 47 years, and the Lord forgave her for her sins.
Prayer No. 1 of St. Mary of Egypt (translation into modern Russian)
Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners ( names), deliver us, reverend mother, from the passions that overwhelm our souls, from all sadness and troubles, from sudden death and from all evil!
At the hour of separation of soul and body, drive away, holy saint, all evil thoughts and evil demons, and may Christ our Lord our God receive our souls in peace into a bright place, for from Him is forgiveness of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, and to Him is due all glory, honor, and worship with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer No. 2 to St. Mary of Egypt (translation into modern Russian)
Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, remaining with us on earth in the spirit of love, having boldness in the Lord, pray to save His servants who come running to you with love!
Ask us from the Great Grace of the Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for the establishment of our cities and villages, for deliverance from hunger and pestilence, for those who mourn - consolation, for the sick - healing, for the fallen - uprising, for the lost - direction, prosperity and blessing in good deeds, for orphans and widows - protection and eternal rest for those who have departed from this life, but on the day of the Last Judgment we all stand among those standing on the right side and hear the blessed voice of the Judge of the world: “Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world,” and stay there forever. Amen.
The most powerful Orthodox prayer from the fornication of Mary of Egypt
In the Christian Church, the prayer of Mary of Egypt (the saint lived in the 6th century, and is therefore revered by both Catholics and Orthodox) is considered a strong women’s prayer. This belief is connected with the biography of the holy ascetic, which has come down to us from the depths of centuries. On the icon, Mary of Egypt is always depicted as an emaciated elderly woman, barely covered with rags, often standing next to her is another saint in full priestly vestments.
The Akathist to the Venerable Mary of Egypt, written several centuries after her godly repose, gives readers an idea not only of the depth of her feat, but also of the incomprehensibility of God’s mercy towards repentant sinners.
You can also read the akathist to Mary of Egypt during Lent.
Unlike many other prayer hymns of a similar genre, the akathist to St. Mary of Egypt can be read even during fasting. In her youth, Mary was a harlot, and she sold her body not out of need, but for pleasure. One day she got on a ship with sailors going to worship in Jerusalem, and indulged in debauchery on it. Upon arrival in the holy city, she became interested in getting to know the local shrines, and she, among others, went to the temple.
The akathist of St. Mary of Egypt says that she could not enter it, because an Angel blocked her entrance. Suddenly seeing the depth of her fall, the saint began to pray to the Mother of God for help, after which she was able to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, venerate the Cross and take communion.
Repentance coupled with the prayer of Mary of Egypt helps to receive forgiveness of sins
After this incident, as the akathist to St. Mary says, the future ascetic firmly decided to correct herself. She went to the desert, where she spent 40 years in prayer and strict fasting. The only one who saw her was Elder Zosima, who witnessed the last years of St. Mary’s life. He testified that the saint could perform various miracles, in particular, walking on water, and also had the gift of foresight, since she accurately indicated to him the date of her death. You can also read the prayer of Mary of Egypt on April 14, the day of her special commemoration.
Read the text of the Orthodox prayer to St. Mary of Egypt against fornication
O great saint of Christ, Venerable Mother Mary! Hear the unworthy prayer of us sinners (names), deliver us, reverend mother, from the passions that war on our souls, from all sadness and adversity, from sudden death and from all evil, at the hour of separation of the soul from the body, cast away, holy saint , every evil thought and crafty demons, for may our souls be received in peace into a place of light by Christ the Lord our God, for from Him is the cleansing of sins, and He is the salvation of our souls, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit , now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Prayer to Saint Mary of Egypt for carnal passion
O great saint of Christ, Saint Mary! Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love. Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for the confirmation of our cities and villages, for deliverance from famine and destruction, for the afflicted, for consolation, for the sick - healing, for the fallen - rebellion, for the lost - strengthening, in good deeds prosperity and blessing, for orphans and widows - intercession and for those who have departed from this life - eternal rest, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of My Judge: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
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Canonical text of the akathist to St. Mary of Egypt
Chosen from the Lord as the image of salvation for all sinners and despairers, who have risen from the depths of sin to the heights of dispassion, we offer you praiseful singing, reverend mother, but you, as if you have boldness towards a generous God, with your prayers guide those who call you on the path of your repentance with love:
Seeing you in the Jordanian desert, the great Zosimas, an angel in the flesh, standing in the air and praying for peace, was overcome with surprise and horror, completely in awe, shedding tears, crying out to you like this:
Rejoice, full of grace and light; Rejoice, freely adorned with insight.
Rejoice, in your prayers to God you were lifted up in the air; Rejoice, desert treasure hidden from the world.
Rejoice, lifeless companion; Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Seeing the elder filled with reverent horror, you said to him in a quiet voice: do not be afraid, Abvo Zosimo, you are not spirit, but earth, dust, and ashes, and all sorts of flesh, which has never thought of anything spiritual and has not a single virtue. The wife is a sinner, unworthy to look up to heaven, and with the fear of sinful lips I call to God: Alleluia.
Understand, seeking the wondrous mystery hidden within you, the elder fell before your feet, saying: I adjure you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake you wear this nakedness, do not hide your life from me, so that you may manifestly create the greatness of God. With him we dare to please you:
Rejoice, bright height of humility; Rejoice, inexhaustible wealth of spiritual gifts.
Rejoice, you who killed your body for the love of God; Rejoice, thou art alone in the impenetrable desert, abiding with the one God.
Rejoice, shining with heavenly beauty; Rejoice, illuminated by the light of dispassion.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
I am strengthened by the power of the Most High, I will confess to you, man of God, my sins and iniquities, - you answered Zosima, - I am ashamed, father, forgive me, but before you have seen my naked body, I will expose you and my deeds, but I pray to you first: do not run from me, impatient to hear what I have done; but, having mercy on me, pray for me, the prodigal, and call to God, who did not abhor me: Alleluia.
Having unspeakable mercy, having supped with publicans and sinners, You and I, in the depths of fallen destruction, stretched out Your Divine hand, when I desired to enter the temple of the Lord, some power barred my entrance, but the light of reason touched my heart, showing me the mud of deeds. mine; and they began to cry about their sins, beating their hearts and weeping bitterly; We, rejoicing in your repentance, bring you a chic song:
Rejoice, for the dawn of salvation is dawning after the night has passed; Rejoice, for the voice of Christ calls the lost sheep from the distant wilds of sin.
Rejoice, as you wash away all your filth with tears; Rejoice, for with your tears you cleanse the robe of your soul.
Rejoice, for the Father of generosity opens His arms to you; Rejoice, for the one who knows your secret tears apart the handwriting of your sins.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Possessed by a storm of sorrowful thoughts, you saw in the corner of the church porch an icon of the Pure Mother of God and, groaning, you cried out to Her: command, O Lady, that divine entrances may be opened for me, unworthy, and be my Helper, for when I see the Cross of Your Son , the world and those in the world, I will reject and go out, if You command me, calling to God: Alleluia.
Hearing a voice from afar saying: if you cross the Jordan, you will find good peace, falling on your knees before the Ever-Virgin, you say: O Lady! Thy virgin purity does not disdain my unworthy prayer, awaken my salvation, Teacher, guiding me on the path of repentance! Therefore, the Angels of God, writing your confession, cried out to you at that hour:
Rejoice, you who pass from the darkness of sin to the pure light of repentance; Rejoice, you who have rejected the fury of passions and carnal love.
Rejoice, thou who hast torn apart all the bonds and snares of the enemy; Rejoice, you who have exchanged the heavy burden of the devil’s painful work for the good and light yoke of Christ.
Rejoice, thou who risest from the death of sin to eternal life; Rejoice, ascending from the gates of destruction to the gates of heaven.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
With the divine rays of grace the Most Holy Virgin enlightens you, for the Helper of sinners to God opens to you the doors of God's mercy and the gates of the holy temple, having entered into it, with many tears you worshiped the Life-Giving Tree, by which the world was saved, and the crucified Lord, Your Blood for Your deliverance to the one who poured out, you sang with gratitude: Alleluia.
Seeing the mysteries of God and how ready to receive the repentant, all-praised Mary, you cried out with all your heart: Lady Theotokos! Don't leave me! - and you rushed into the desert of the Jordan, but we, honoring your flight, greet you with these songs:
Rejoice, for your heart has been filled with the all-forgiving love of the Savior; Rejoice, for you tried to hide the treasure of grace that you received in the desert.
Rejoice, for you have quickly and irrevocably escaped the sweets of the world of sin; Rejoice, for by your flight you have consumed the demons with fire.
Rejoice, for by your flight you have rejoiced Heaven.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Preaching to all the fallen and desperate, the all-honorable one, God’s love for mankind and the power of repentance, how the Angel of God washes, cleanses, brightens and brings sorrow and joy to the sinful soul, with whom we also call mortal lips: Alleluia.
The rise of the world from the desert of Jordan, the light of your great deeds, Mary, ever-glorious, for many years, like adamant is hard and an unshakable pillar, you remained, as with fierce beasts, fighting with your lusts and repelling the kindled arrows of the evil one with the weapon of the cross, for this reason, marveling at your unnatural patience , we call you to love:
Rejoice, for you bore suffering and labor in the desert for fourty and eight years; Rejoice, for you have endured the scorching heat of the sun, nakedness and the filth of the night.
Rejoice, for you have been consumed by hunger and thirst; Rejoice, for you have certainly put to death every desire of the flesh.
Rejoice, for in the struggle against the sin that lives in you, you fought until bloodshed.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Although you create an obstacle to your bright procession to heaven, the all-blessed one, the primordial enemy of the human race, does not cease to entertain unclean thoughts, kindling the sinful fire in your hearts and offering you as a reminder of your previous life; But you, the long-suffering one, threw yourself to the ground, shedding tears and calling on the Ever-Virgin for help, and you did not rise from the earth day and night, until the sweet light shone upon you, lifting up the song of gratitude to God: Alleluia.
A new man, created by God, appeared, O venerable one, having completely put to death the old man, you clothed yourself in Christ, O all-wonderful one, having suffered for seventy years of countless misfortunes. You told Zosima: “From then until now, the power of God has preserved my sinful soul and humble body.” Take, therefore, from us, unworthy, this great praise:
Rejoice, for you have put to death the outbursts of passion; Rejoice, for you have conquered nature itself.
Rejoice, for you have consumed every sin from your soul and flesh; Rejoice, for in your heart and on your slain lands you bear Jesus, whom you love.
Rejoice, for you have clothed yourself in the garment of spiritual joy; Rejoice, for you have entered into the eternal rest of the Son of God.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Your strange and glorious change, venerable one, seeing the demons of the dark shelves weep bitterly, while all the powers of heaven play with joy, singing a hymn to Christ, glorifying God’s mercy, not overcome by human sins, calling with a great voice: Alleluia.
You were all in God, the all-rich Mary, when Zosima, walking around the desert, was vouchsafed to see you. “I conjure you, Father, by God the Savior, so that if you speak to anyone, as you have heard from me, until God will take me away from the earth,” you said to him - now depart in peace, and in the fast of the coming summer, I will partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ on the breze of Jordan , then, like a desert-loving and uncontrollable turtledove, you hid from the sight of the old man, bowed down to the ground and kissed the place where your feet stood, calling like this:
Rejoice, for having stripped yourself of the cold of sin, you have become whiter than snow; Rejoice, for you have been enlightened more than the rays of the sun.
Rejoice, for all your sins are forgotten and forgiven by God; Rejoice, for your part is with the saints.
Rejoice, for the first harlot, today you have been created as the bride of Christ.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Every thought and mind is horrified by your illness, O all-praised one, how you endured the labor of the desert for love for the sake of God, crying out to your great father Zosima, weeping: O spiritual mother! You have come closer to God, I would like, if only it were possible, to follow in your footsteps and behold your honest face and sing with you incessantly: Alleliuiah.
The oracle of earthly beings is not worthy of praise for your exploits, O Omniscient One, who is pleased to utter the streams of tears that you shed in prayers to God! Who will count your illnesses, who will confess your all-night vigils, struggles and the cramped conditions of your life! Having illuminated the whole desert with miracles, like the sun, you have shone, all-wonderful, therefore we pray to you: illuminate our hearts with the rays of your light and ask for forgiveness of sins for all those who cry out to you:
Rejoice, thou who hast imagined the darkened image of God in the greatness of lordship; Rejoice, fragrant with heavenly aromas.
Rejoice, adorned with stars of miracles; Rejoice, shining with the rays of virtues.
Rejoice, you who preach the greatness of God to all the ends of the earth; Rejoice, calling heaven and earth to the singing of the glory of your Lord.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
Taking the Savior God's life-giving Body and Blood, on the day of the mystical supper of Christ, Abba Zosima, according to your will, in the evening, very late, went to the bank of the Jordan, steadily into the desert illuminated by the moonlight, in vain, and praying to God, saying: show me, Lord , Thy treasure, which thou hast hid in the desert! Show me an angel in the flesh, so that I may not go away empty-handed, bearing my sins for reproof, but rejoicing, I call to You: Alleluia.
The old man thought that the impassable wall would be the Jordan River, between him and you, venerable one: instead, you stood on one river country, you marked the Jordan with the sign of the cross, and with that sign you ascended onto the water; Zosima, seeing you coming towards him on top of the water, was horrified and cried out to you with joy:
Rejoice, inhabitant of the mountainous paradise of God; Rejoice, for the creature obeys your command.
Rejoice, as the waves spread under your honest nose; Rejoice, for the Jordan serves you, the moon and the stars of heaven marvel at your shrine.
Rejoice, marvelous manifestation of the power of God; Rejoice, temple of the living God.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
It is fitting for you to bring singing to Almighty God, Abvo, walking on the water, you said to him: what are you doing, this priest, how dare you bow down to me, you poor thing, you yourself bear the terrible Mysteries of Christ God! To whom, with faith and love, the dust and the earth worship, I call with fear: Alleluia.
Shining with heavenly light, you partook of the Divine Mysteries and were filled with the most worldly joy, raising your hand to heaven, you said: now you release your servant, Master! Turning to the elder, you said: forgive me, Abvo Zosimo! In the coming summer, see me again in the desert, as the Lord wants, pray to Him for me, my Father, pray, always remembering my repentance. And again, having marked the Jordan, you passed on top of that water, but the old man, not daring to hold you for long, groaned and sobbed, crying after you like this:
Rejoice, you who bear the death of Jesus in your body; Rejoice, shining glory of His Resurrection.
Rejoice, clothed with grace as with a robe of light; Rejoice, for the angels of God marvel at your purity.
Rejoice, for the powers of hell are terrified and tremble at your glory; Rejoice, radiant monastery of the All-Holy Trinity.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
In one hour, blessed by Divine grace, you traversed the length of the desert, and on the night of Christ’s saving passion, after communion of the Divine Last Supper, you fell into a holy sleep, praying for peace, you gave up your spirit to the Lord, to whom you and the angels now call in inscrutable joy: Alleluia.
Singing a funeral hymn, God-wise Zosima, washed your honest nose with tears, and prayed to you a lot, covering your body with earth, naked and nothing, just like the old mantle that he first gave you, overcome with joy and fear, marveling at the greatness of God, standing, the call to you is this:
Rejoice, as a child of the light of existence, you have passed to the non-evening Light; Rejoice, for your spirit has received with joy the villages of the saints.
Rejoice, for your body has rested in the grave, just like the lion from the wilderness who buried you; Rejoice, for by you the Lord has shown me how far I fall short of the measure of perfection.
Rejoice, intercessor for the whole world to God; Rejoice, height of fasters, glory of saints, beauty of sufferers.
Rejoice, miracle of God's mercy, Mary equal to the angels.
O reverend mother, blessed Mary! Accept from us the prayer now brought to you and, standing before the unapproachable Light, pray to the All-Generous God, so that having been merciful, he will send down the radiant grace of repentance to all the lost children of the Heavenly Father and from sin to the fatherly home of those who have flown in the heavenly villages, he will be worthy to sing with you forever in gratitude to Him: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
/This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and 1st kontakion /
Prayer 1
Oh, great saint of Christ, Venerable Mary!
Standing before the Throne of God in Heaven, and abiding with us in the spirit of love on earth, having boldness towards the Lord, pray to save His servants, who flow to you with love.
Ask us from the Most Merciful Master and Lord of faith for immaculate observance of our cities and villages, for salvation from famine and destruction, for those who mourn - consolation, for the sick - healing, for the fallen - uprising, for those who have gone astray - strengthening, in good deeds - prosperity and blessing, for orphans and widows - intercession and eternal rest for those who have departed from this life, but on the day of the Last Judgment, we will all be at the right hand of the country and hear the blessed voice of the Judge of the world: come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and receive your abode there forever. Amen.
Prayer 2
O equal-angelic and all-bright reverend Mary, who has whitened the robe of her soul in the Blood of Lambs and who now sees in heaven the unevening light of the Kingdom of Heavenly Christ, remember me, your sinful and wretched servant, in your God-pleasing prayers to God and protect me from being caught by the enemy, who weighs him the intrigues and fierce attack on us in this life, grant me tears of repentance, washing away the filth of my soul, ask me for forgiveness of sins and correction of life, deliver me from my evil customs, laziness and negligence, teach me constancy and strength in the fight against my sinful habits , imprint in my heart and mind the radiant image of your beloved Christ, wound my soul with His all-forgiving love, so that I will not offend His mercy with new sins, beg for me and your merciful supporter, the Most Pure Virgin Theotokos, and grant me, unworthy, His all-powerful help and will guide you on the path of salvation, but at the departure from this world, O reverend mother, grant me communion of the Holy Divine Mysteries: help me in the terrible hour of death, step into the airy ordeals and through your intercession open for me the doors of the Heavenly Kingdom, where through your labors and struggles you are now established , in vain and glorifying your sweet Redeemer, who came into the world of sinners to save and with His Divine Blood washed us from all sin. To Him be glory, honor and worship with His Beginningless Father and the Most Pure and Life-Giving Spirit to endless ages. Amen.
Troparion of the Holy Venerable Mary of Egypt
TROPARION, TONE 8
In you, mother, it is known that you were saved in the image: having accepted the cross, you followed Christ, and in action you taught to despise the flesh, for it passes away; Be diligent about souls, things that are more immortal. In the same way, O Reverend Mary, your spirit will rejoice with the Angels.
KONDAC, VOICE 3
First filled with all sorts of fornications, the bride of Christ has now appeared in repentance, imitating the angelic life, destroying the demon of the cross with weapons. For the sake of the Kingdom, the bride appeared to you, O glorious Mary.
IN KONDAC, VOICE 4
Having escaped the darkness of sin, having illuminated your heart with the light of repentance, you, glorious one, came to Christ, to whom you, the All-Immaculate and Holy Mother, brought a merciful prayer book. You have found forgiveness from your sins and sins, and you will rejoice with the angels forever.
