Canon Exhortatory - Paperback

by Theodore II Laskaris (Author), D. P. Curtin (Translator)

This work is a heartfelt canon directed to the Most Holy Mother of God, by the reigning Emperor of Nicaea, emphasizing the faithful's reliance on her as a source of comfort and salvation. It recounts the struggles of the soul amid adversities, invoking the Virgin Mary's intercession to alleviate suffering and provide refuge. The supplicant praises her divine qualities, recounting her miraculous deeds and expressing gratitude for her protection. The text serves as both a prayer and a meditation on the nature of God, encouraging believers to trust in the Mother of God as an invincible wall against life's dangers.