Troparia for Icons of the Theotokos

The Tikhvin Icon

Troparion (Tone 4)
Today, your icon appears in the sky like the eternal sun,
O Theotokos, enlightening the world with rays of mercy
Accepting the heavenly gift from above, this land honors you as the Mother of God.
We praise Christ our Lord Who was born of you.
Pray to Him, O sovereign Queen and Virgin,
That all Christian cities and lands be guarded in safety.
And that He will save those who venerate His divine, and your holy, image,
O unwedded Bride.

Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir

Troparion (Tone 4)
O Mistress, Empress and Lady,
Defend all who are in danger and misfortune
Or weak from many sins,
And who stand before your holy Icon
Praying with tears, humility, repentance, and invincible hope,
Free them from all evil,
Give them the grace they need.
And save us all, O Virgin Mother of God,
For You are the divine refuge of those who follow you!

Our Lady of the Sign

Troparion (Tone 4)
You are an impregnable wall and a source of miracles
enabling us to subdue enemy attacks, O Mother of God.
Wherefore we pray you, grant peace to the world
and great mercy to our souls.

The Icon of the Protection

Troparion (Tone 4)
Today the faithful celebrate the feast with joy
Illumined by your coming, O Mother of God
Beholding your pure image we fervently cry to you:
Encompass us beneath the precious veil of your protection
And deliver us from every form of evil
By entreating Christ, your Son and our God That He may save our souls.