Mary, the Holy Mother of God

St. Cyril of Alexandria's
Litany of Praise of the Mother of God

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."