Prayer to the Theotokos
Hymn to the Theotokos, Soften Our Evil Hearts
This petition is beloved in Orthodox homes, especially when relationships strain and forgiveness feels hard.
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Soften our evil hearts, O Theotokos, and extinguish the fires of hatred and slander blazing within us, and quench the smoldering of our sufferings and sorrows.
For you are blessed by God and greatly glorified. Bride unwedded, your prayers are swift; do not despise those who call upon you.
Teach us meekness and patience, that in peace we may magnify your Son, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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