Hymn of Virgin Mary

Τροπάριο της Παναγίας – Ecclesiastical hymn

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Lament

Lyrics

Our Lady Portaitissa,*
your revered icon —
which rose from the sea
and appeared miraculously among the faithful —
we devoutly honour as the sacred source
and firm foundation of your glory.
Through it, you pour forth your blessings
upon all who call on you with fervent hearts.
Glory to your wonders, O pure Virgin,
glory to your providence,
glory to your boundless mercy toward us.


*Portaitissa: “of the gate” or “gatekeeper”, referring to the fact that the church was located at the gate of the city

Original Lyrics

Τροπάριο της Παναγίας

Τὴν σεπτήν Σου εἰκόνα, Πορταΐτισσα Δέσποινα, ἣ διὰ θαλάσσης ἐπέστη, θαυμαστῶς ἐν τῇ ποίμνῃ Σου, τιμῶμεν ὡς ἁγίασμα σεπτόν, καὶ σκήνωμα τῆς δόξης Σου πιστῶς, ἐξ αὐτῆς γὰρ ἀναβλύζεις τὰς δωρεάς, τοις πόθῳ ἐκδῶσί Σοι· δόξα τοῖς θαυμασίοις Σου Ἁγνή, δόξα τῇ προμηθεία Σου, δόξα τῇ πρὸς ἡμᾶς Σου πλουσίᾳ χρηστότητι.

Duration: 01:45

Recording information

Recorded by Domna Samiou on August 15, 1964, on the island of Astypalea.

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