day 12

Commemoration of the Image of the Theotokos "Icon of the Three Hands"

On “Lord, I have cried…”, 4 stichera, in Tone II —

Also on The 12th Day of the Month of July

Thou didst show thyself to be a good comforter to thy faithful servant, the venerable John of Damascus. Grant consolation also unto us, thy servants, and save us by thy supplications.

Commemoration of the Image of Our All-holy Lady, the Theotokos, Known as the “Icon of the Three Hands”,

In the miraculous arrival of thine icon thou didst reveal to us thy good pleasure. Wherefore, Athos rejoiceth and the Monastery of Khilandar joineth chorus, and with them all the land of Serbia.

Which is Enshrined at the Monastery of Khilandar

Thou wast ever the protectress and helper of the land of Serbia, O Theotokos, and of the Monastery of Khilandar as well. Disdain not now the supplications of thy faithful servants, but defend all who praise thee.

on Holy Mount Athos

Thine icon “of the three hands”, O Theotokos, is spiritual healing for all the faithful; and having recourse thereto, we fall down before thee and pray: Do thou never forget us, O our loving Mother!

At Little Vespers

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone I —

Holy Martyrs Proclus & Hilarius

O joy of the ranks of heaven and gladness of all the faithful on earth, defender of the whole race of Serbia, which thou hast chosen for thyself as thy dwelling-place on earth, thou didst twice choose a Serbian monastery as the habitation of thy precious icons: the Patriarchate of Pech for that which was first painted, and Khilandar for thine icon “of the three hands”. Wherefore, gazing upon thine icon, we bow down before thee and cry out to thee in thanksgiving: O gracious Mother, glory and praise be unto thee for all ages!

The 12th Day of the MONTH OF JULY

Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Proclus & Hilarius

Commemoration of Our Venerable Father

Michael of Maleinus

(for this day we provide also the service in honor of the Icon of the Theotokos “Of the Three Hands”)