Beneath Your Compassion

 

Beneath your compassion,

We take refuge, O Mother of God:

do not despise our petitions in time of trouble:

but rescue us from dangers,

only pure, only blessed one.

~ Early Prayer to the Theotokos

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Each Orthodox Church has special traditions of prayer.

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It was a blessing to be at St. Herman's

and pray to the Theotokos in this way after vespers.

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Needs mentioned and prayers to the Theotokos offered.

I remember that the these prayers have been 

answered deeply over time for many who go

to this church.

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We must continue to pray in hope

for help in times of distress.

We must not despair.