0 God, Thou hope of all the ends of the earth and of them that be far out upon the sea, Who hast prescribed these days of fasting through the Law, the prophets and the evangelists: vouchsafe all [of us] to pass the course of the Fast in purity, to preserve the Faith inviolate, and to keep Thy commandments all the days of our lives. Command Thou an angel of peace to guard our goings out and our comings in unto every good work, that, being obedient and pleasing [unto Thee] with him, we may receive the perfect communion of Thine all pure Mysteries. Accept, 0 Master, the prostrations and fasting of Thy servants, granting to them and all of us blessing of soul, in Christ Jesus our Lord, with Whom Thou art blessed, with Thine all holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and
ever, and unto the ages of ages.
