Prayer For The Presentation Of Mary

Troparion of the Vigil Today Anne shares joyful news, cradling in her arms the treasured gift that banishes all grief, the one truly invaluable fruit that alleviates all pain, the eternally virgin Mother. In keeping with her promise, she joyfully offers on this day in the temple of the Lord the true dwelling place of the Word of God, His immaculate Mother. Troparion Today marks the beginning of God's generosity and the announcement of humanity's salvation: in the temple of God, the Virgin is revealed to all, foretelling the arrival of Christ. Hence, let us proclaim to her with all our might: Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's design. Kontakion The most pure temple of the Savior, the most cherished bridal chamber, the Virgin, the sacred treasury of divine glory, enters today into the Lord's house, bringing with her the grace of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the angels of God sing to her: Behold the heavenly Tabernacle. Hirmos The angels were amazed as they saw the pure one coming in, and they exclaimed: O Wonder! The Virgin enters the Holy of Holies. O Mother of God, you are the cherished Ark of God: no unholy hand may approach you. Yet the lips of the faithful will never tire of praising you, joyfully echoing the angel's words: O pure Virgin, you are indeed exalted above all creation. Kinonikon I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord. Alleluia.