O Prophet and foreseer of the great works of God, O greatly renowned Elias (Elijah), who by your word held back the clouds of rain, intercede for us to the only Loving One.As I've previously stated, what is occurring here is a Christian is requesting the prayers of a loved one, just like any Christian might.
So you had to go a Byzantine song book to reference that one? What about “In the name of the God of Abraham Issac and Jacob”?
hmmm, not direct enough i guess.