1. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, O Mary the Virgin, the spotless God-bearer. From thee hath risen upon us the Sun of righteousness, and He hath drawn us near to Him under His wings, for He hath created us. Thou thyself alone, O our Lady, the God-bearer, art the Mother of the Light. We will magnify thee with glorifying and praising.

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

2. Blessed art thou! Thou art greater than heaven, and more glorious than earth, and exalted above the conception of every mind; who is able to declare thy greatness? There is none who can be compared with thee, O Mary the Virgin. The angels magnify thee, and the Seraphim praise thee, for He Who dwelleth upon the Cherubim and Seraphim came and took up His abode in thy womb. The Lover of men hath brought us nigh unto Himself, the death that belonged to us He hath removed, and hath given unto us the Life that was His, To Him belong glory, and praise.

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

3. Blessed art thou, Mary, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. O virgin God- bearer, the glory of all virgins; He Who existed before the world became incarnate of thee. The Ancient of days came forth from thy womb, He took our flesh, and gave us His Holy Spirit, and in His abundant goodness made us co-equals with Him. Thou art greater than many women who have received grace and honour, O Mary the God-bearer, thou spiritual city wherein God the Most High took up His abode. Him Who sitteth above the Cherubim and Seraphim hast thou clasped with the hand. And He, Who of His abundant goodness feedeth every being of flesh, hath taken thy breast and sucked milk there-from – He Who is our God and the Redeemer of all, shepherd ever. He shall us for Let us worship Him and praise Him, for He hath created us.

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

4. Mary the Virgin is the vessel of priceless ointment, the fountain-head (or, spring) of the water of life. The Fruit of her womb hath saved all the world, and abolished the curse which lay upon us, and made peace to be among us. By His Cross and by His holy Resurrection hath He brought man back again into the Garden (Paradise).

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

5. Mary, the pure Virgin, the Bearer of God, prayeth continually with compassion for the children of men. Pray thou for us to thy Son Christ that He may forgive us and have compassion upon us.

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

6. Mary the Virgin cried out in the Sanctuary, saying, "God knoweth that I know no one and nothing more than the sound of the voice of the angel, who with honour brought unto me glad tidings, and said unto me, 'Peace be unto thee, O holy Virgin. Thou shalt carry Him Who cannot be carried, and shalt contain Him Who cannot be contained, and Whom nothing can contain." Thy praise shall be abundant, O thou who art full of grace and honour, for thou didst become the dwelling-place of the Word of the Father. Thou art the tent that is spread out (pitched) and that gathereth together believing Christian folk, and teacheth them to worship the life-giving Trinity.

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!

7. Thou art she who bore the Pillar of fire, which Moses saw, that is to say, the Son of God, Who came and dwelt in thy womb. Thou wast the Ark of the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Thou didst carry Him in thy womb nine months. Thou hadst in trust Him Whom the heavens and the earth cannot contain. Thou wast the Ladder whereby man ascended into heaven. Thy light is greater than the light of the sun. Thou art the eastern horizon, whereout came the brilliant star which the saints looked upon with joy and gladness. The decree that God passed upon Eve was, "Thou shalt bring froth children with toil and suffering," but thou didst hear a voice, saying, "Rejoice, O full of grace, thou hast brought forth for us the Word of the Father, the King , the God of all creation." He came and delivered us, for He is the Compassionate Lover of men. And because of this we praise thee, even as did the Angel Gabriel, saying, "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb; rejoice, O thou who art full of grace, God is with thee!"

Pray to Him for us, O Holy One!