O most holy Lady Theotokos, the light of my darkened soul, my hope, my
protection, my refuge, my rest, and my joy: I thank you, for you have
permitted me, the unworthy, to be a partaker of the most pure Body and
precious Blood of your Son. Give the light of understanding to the eyes
of my heart, you that gave birth to the True Light. Enliven me who am
deadened by sin, you that gave birth to the Fountain of Immortality. Have
mercy on me, O loving Mother of the merciful God. Grant me compunction
and contrition of heart, humility in my thoughts, and a release from the
slavery of my own reasonings. And enable me, even to my last breath, to
receive the sanctification of the most pure Mysteries, for the healing of
soul and body. Grant me tears of repentance and confession, that I may
glorify you all the days of my life, for you are blessed and greatly
glorified forever. Amen.
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy
word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared
before the face of all people: a light to enlighten the Gentiles and to
be the glory of Thy people, Israel.