Awed by the Beauty

The following is taken from the Akathist (Salutations) service                          Tone 3

Awed by the beauty of thy virginity
and the exceedingly radiance of thy purity,
Gabriel stood amazed and cried to thee,
Theotokos:
What worthy hymn of praise can I offer unto thee?
      And what shall I name thee?
      I marvel and stand in awe.

Wherefore as commanded I cry to thee:
Rejoice, O thou who art full of grace.

March 25
ANNUNCIATION
Most Holy Theotokos