Pure Virgin Lady

Lyrics by St. Nektarios of Aegina
Monastery of Simonopetra, Mt. Athos
Byzantine Tone 3, transcribed by Fr. David Anderson


Pure Virgin Lady, Theotokos undefiled,
Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom!
Queen and Virgin Mother, fleece bedewed from heaven. Hail . . .
You are higher than the heavens, more radiant than the sun: Hail . . .
Joy of the choir of virgins, higher than the angels. Hail . . .
Protection of us sinners, comfort of the afflicted: Hail . . .
Hope of all the hopeless, strength of those who are struggling. Hail . . .
Hail, O peace and joy of all, harbor of salvation. Hail . . .
Bridal chamber of the Word, flower of incorruption. Hail . . .
Hail, luxuriant paradise of life eternal. Hail . . .
Hail, O temple sanctified, full of divine grace. Hail . . .
Chariot of the Word of God, vessel of gladness: Hail . . .
Tree of Life Immortal, adornment of the faithful. Hail . . .
Boast of all the patriarchs, praise of all the prophets. Hail . . .
Preaching of Apostles, strength of all the martyrs. Hail . . .
Pride of mothers, light of monks, support of the faithful. Hail . . .
Consolation of the poor, refreshment of the weary. Hail . . .
I flee to you, O pure one. Protect me from all evil; Hail . . .
And pray for me, that at my death, I may attain eternal life. Hail . . .