Let us turn fervently to the Theotokos.
Lowly sinners that we are,
And bow down before thee in penitence.
Crying from out from deep within,
Sovereign Lady, in thy compassion help us.
Make haste, for we are utterly destroyed
By the multitude of our sin.
Do not turn thy servants away empty-handed,
For thou art our only help.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us.
Thou gavest birth to our Savior and our God,
I implore O Virgin One to deliver me from distress.
In turning to refuge now to thee,
Both my spirit and my soul, I lift up to thee.
(Prayer of Supplication, Ode 1).