The Dormition of the Theotokos

[Antonios]

I wish everyone well this most beautiful day of the summer!

“In giving birth, O Theotokos, thou has retained thy virginity, and in falling asleep, thou has not forsaken the world. Thou who art the Mother of Life has passed over into Life, and by thy prayers, thou has delivered our souls from death.”

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[Dova Nisavic]

Kondakion:


Neither the tomb, nor death, could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions. For being the Mother of Life, she was translated to life by the One who dwelt in her virginal womb!


From Matins:


O Pure Virgin, you have won the victory over world by bringing forth God; yet like your Son and Creator, you have submitted to the laws of nature in a manner above nature. Therefore, in falling asleep, you have risen to live eternally with Your Son.


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