Once the Blessed Virgin Mary had to visit her distant relative, the righteous Elizabeth of advanced years. Both women were expecting a baby. The baby in the womb of Elizabeth felt the Divine presence, which was felt by his mother. At a meeting with the Mother of God, she uttered prophetic words, blessing the Lord's Heir. The answer of the Queen of Heaven was the words of a solemn hymn glorifying the Creator. It was written down and later turned into the text of the prayer "Most Honorable Cherub". What does such an appeal mean?
The Meaning of Prayer
Prayer "Most Honorable Cherubim" is considered liturgical according to its intended purpose. The Gospel contains practically no words addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos. But this prayer is special. It is traditionally sung in the morning during the service after the eighth canon until the beginning of the ninth.
Featuresreading
The deacon conducts the sacrament of the rite, called censing. The beginning is considered the holy throne, the altar, followed by a walk around the royal doors and a stop to the right of the iconostasis of the Mother of God. The choir then receives the signal to sing.
Prayer "Most Honorable Cherub" can sound in two choirs. But basically this text is pronounced by all parishioners. This is how a universal prayer takes place, the purpose of which is the recognition and veneration of the Queen of Heaven.
The power of prayer
The prayer "The Most Honest Cherub" has great power, since the Mother of God has long been assigned the role of the protector of the human race. She supports in grief and is present in joy. The Heavenly Queen is able to multiply joy and quench sorrows.
You can count on the help of the Mother of God when:
- a person is not self-confident;
- he suffers from greed, envy, selfish intentions;
- is looking for an answer to difficult questions that burden his soul;
- when a difficult situation happened in life.
It is given to the Mother of God to endow people with humility and mental stamina, to save from bad thoughts, to help people establish themselves on the righteous path. Everyone will get what they believe in.
How the text sounds
The text of the prayer "The Most Honorable Cherub" in the original is read in Greek. After being translated into Slavonic, it became available to Russians.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Chorus: Most honest Cherub andthe most glorious without comparison Seraphim, without the corruption of God the Word, who gave birth to the present Mother of God, we magnify Thee. Like a contemplation of the humility of His servant, behold, from now on, all will please Me.
Chorus: The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of the God of the Word who gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee. Yako do me greatness, O Strong One, and holy is His name, and His mercy is for generations and generations to those who fear Him.
Chorus: The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of the God of the Word who gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee. Create power with Your arm, squander their hearts with proud thought.
Chorus: The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of the God of the Word who gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee. Depose the strong from the throne, and ex alt the humble; fill the hungry with good, and let go of the rich.
Chorus: The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of the God of the Word who gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee. He will accept His servant Israel, remember mercy, like a verb to our fathers, Abraham and his seed, even to the age.
Chorus: The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of God the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
The pronunciation of such words carries a great semantic load.
Features of reading a prayer
The text of the prayer "The Most Honorable Cherub" in the original is read in Greek. After being translated into Slavonic, it became available to a wider audience.
The Song of the Virgin, like all other prayers, must be read by heart, concentrating on this action. You can not be distracted, allow yourself extraneous thoughts.
Maternal prayer is especially powerful. She helps to save the child in the most difficult situations. Therefore, caring parents need to know prayers and attend the temple. There is a special atmosphere in the church, and when many people turn to the Creator at the same time, He will surely hear their prayer.
Interesting facts
The words of the prayer "Most Honorable Cherubim" in the second part continue to be used not only in home prayers, but also in divine services. It was compiled by Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Murmansk. Tradition says that the appearance of the text occurred on the day of Good Friday. This is a particularly bitter period for the Virgin.
After the creation of the prayer, the miracle of the appearance of the Queen of Heaven in front of the author of the text took place. She was joyful and sincerely thanked Kosma for her efforts.
You can also read prayers at home. It is good if there is an icon of the Mother of God in front of the worshiper.
Your songs are pleasant to Me, but this one is more pleasant than all the others; those who sing spiritual songs are pleasing to me, but never have I been so close to them as when they sing this new song of yours.
New text
During the tenth century, an equally miraculous event took place. During the prayer of one of the novices, he was visited by a stranger. He was beautiful to look at. The guest continued to pray with the host. But when the time came for the prayer "Most Honorable Cherub", another text poured out of the guest's lips:
It is worthy to eat as truly Bless You, Mother of God, blessedand the Most Immaculate and Mother of our God, the Most Honorable Cherubim.
The monk of Athos was touched by the wondrous words and the sound of his voice, which was like an angel. And the owner asked to leave him a record of this text. But at that moment there was no ink and parchment in the house. So I had to use a stone slab. The mysterious stranger waved his finger, and the surface filled with text.
It was an angel who bequeathed to sing the recorded words to all Orthodox Christians. Since that time, believers have been able to turn to the Creator with inspired prayer. The lyrics of the chant have been edited.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God of the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
Behold, from now on, everyone will please me.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God of the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
And holy is His name, and His mercy
for generations of generations to those who fear Him.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God of the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
Spread the proud thought of their hearts.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God of the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
and ex alt the humble; fill the hungry
and let go of the we althy.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God's Wordwho gave birth, the present Mother of God, We magnify you.
Remember mercy, like a verb to our father, To Abraham and his seed, even to the age.
The most honest Cherub and the most glorious
no comparison Seraphim, no corruption
God of the Word gave birth to the present Mother of God, We magnify Thee.
Summarize
Appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered one of the most effective ways to get the support of the Higher Forces. Her image is in all temples, and in numerous versions. Mother of Jesus is ready to help all sincerely praying Christians.
The text of the prayer is recommended to know by heart. "Most Honorable Cherubim" is read collectively by all parishioners. The power of common prayer will surely be heard. It is especially important when a mother prays for her child. Then the Mother of God will come to the rescue, because she herself knew the joy of motherhood and the grief of losing a beloved child.
The history of the Christian faith has long been famous for miraculous examples of the help of the Higher Powers.
