Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God KontakionTo you, / powerful Queen and Ruler, we sing/ this song of praise to you, Mother of God. Since you/ have unconquerable power, Protect us/ from all danger so that we may sing to you: Rejoice, O Bride and Maiden - ever-pure! Ode 1From the Soul An archangel was sent from Heaven, to greet the Mother of God. And as he saw You, O Lord, assuming human form, he stood rapt in amazement and cried out to her in these words:Rejoice, O you, though whom joy will shine forth! Rejoice, O you, through...