The Unfading Bloom (Theotokos Iconographic) No. 1 | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank Top / Sleeveless ShirtTo the chosen Leader and Intercessor, the All Merciful, who protects us from enemies visible and invisible, who knows all the secrets of our souls and covers our infirmities with the fragrance of the mercy of her Son, we offer a song of thanksgiving. And you, O Mother of Light, do not abandon us who are perishing, who from the depths of sin cry out: Rejoice, Mother of God, Fragrant Flower! Akathist to the Mother of God, "The Fragrant Flower" The rose

singing the 𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

even though it cannot be expressed with human words

Thou shalt open my lips

is not under our control but expresses itself spontaneously in spite of our will

He that hates his soul in this world

if he has no astringent to preserve us from rot

but strove rather to be free of them

dreary desert

and Thou shalt look upon me

and it is not remarkable for those in exile to be offended and in­sulted

“Rejoice

So He opened not His mouth