Friday, February 17, 2017

SATURDAY OF OUR LADY




The earliest known prayer to the Theotokos (in the original Greek “Θεοτοκος” means “Bearer of God”), that is, to the Virgin Mary, is found on a fragment of papyrus, which dates all the way back to approximately AD 250
Photo Source: Aleteia.org



THE OLDEST PRAYER TO OUR LADY
From the Year 250




Photo: R. Massaro (C) 2017 Spirit Singing Holy Ghost Church Akron, Ohio



Beneath thy compassion, we take refuge, O Mother of God: do not despise our petitions in time of trouble, but rescue us from dangers, only pure one, only blessed one. - 



Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS