THE THEOTOKARION OF ST. NEKTARIOS ... ODE 2
Holy one, Virgin, Queen Mother, Pure one, Mother of God. Virgin, Mother, Queen, And wholly dewy fleece. Higher than the heavens, Brighter than the stars, Joy of choirs of virgins, Higher than the angels. Brighter than the heavens, Purer than light, Holier than all the hosts of Heaven. The hope of the forefathers, The joy of the prophets, The strength of the ascetics, Chariot of the divine Word. Exultation of virgins, Joy of mothers, Adornment of chastity, Purity of souls. Protector of sinners, Harbor of the storm-tossed, Savior of the sick and the suffering, Hope of the hopeless. O Mother who bore Christ, Bulwark of chastity, Staff which produced the flower, Vessel of joy. Protection of orphans, Consolation of widows, Help of the suffering, Prosperity of the poor. O Maiden, holy and pure, Most holy Queen Mother: hear me, pure Queen of all the world. I call upon you fervently, consecrated temple. I choose you as my mediatress, t...