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So, I can get behind prayers to the saints, to the Theotokos, etc. That's lovely. But I don't understand the invocation of objects. Here's a few examples I'm thinking of:
So, I can get behind prayers to the saints, to the Theotokos, etc. That's lovely. But I don't understand the invocation of objects. Here's a few examples I'm thinking of:
- The Akathist to the Holy Cross
- Kontakion 1: "But since you [the Cross] are the trophy and unconquered weapon, by your grace protect, cover, and shelter those who cry to you: Rejoice, O Wood most blessed. "
- Akathist to the Life-bearing Tomb
- "Rejoice, life-bearing tomb whence Christ hath risen!"
- Prayer to the Holy Cross
- "(...) O most precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, help me with our holy Lady, the Virgin Theotokos, and with all the Saints throughout the ages. Amen."