Holy Protection of the Theotokos

Dismissal Hymn (First Tone)

O Virgin, we extol the great grace of your Protection, which you spread out like a bright cloud beyond all understanding; for you invisibly protect your people from the foe's every assault. Since we have you as our shelter and certain help, we cry to you with our whole soul: Glory to your great deeds, O most pure Maid. Glory to your shelter most divine. Glory to your care and providence for us, O spotless one.

Kontakion (Plagal of the Fourth Tone)

Let us the faithful hasten to the Theotokos now and venerate her sacred veil, as we chant to her, singing hymns to praise and honour her, as is fitting; for she shelters with her protection and all her faithful flock and preserves them unharmed from all calamities, as they cry to her: Rejoice, Protection most radiant.