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Litany of Praise for the Mother of God by St. Cyril of Alexandria

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God, Virgin and Mother! Morning Star, perfect vessel. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! holy temple in which God Himself was conceived. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! chaste and pure dove. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! ever-effulgent light; from thee proceedeth the Sun of Justice. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God ! Thou didst enclose in thy sacred womb the One Who cannot be encompassed. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! With the shepherds we sing the praise of God, and with the angels the song of thanksgiving: Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to men of good will. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Through thee came to us the Conqueror and the triumphant Vanquisher of hell. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Through thee blossoms the splendor of the resurrection. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Thou hast saved every faithful Christian. We salute thee, Mother of God.

Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Who can praise thee worthily, O glorious Virgin Mary! We salute thee, Mother of God.

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