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[By the] Lord and with faith. "Lover of mankind, Lord..."

RUBRIC: As [a] canon (*kanon* [prescribed liturgical unit]).

[Tone] BK [Plagal of the Second Mode]. CHRIST, Giver of peaces, grant Thy peace and Thy heavenly mercy unto Thy creatures, [O] Lord, lover of mankind.

[RUBRIC:] Of the canon of "Lord, [Thou Art Our] Refuge" [Tēr Apawēn].

[Tone] GD (Voice 3 / *Ganjajiwn*): Hope of life, hope and refuge of salvation, Lord Jesus Savior: save and dispel the pains of my soul. [O] Lover of mankind, Lord.

[Hymn of] Confession of the Canon

[Tone] Gk (*gundakert* / Mode 3 plagal): Let our prayers enter into your holy temple; let your ear incline to our petitions, [O] Lord, lover of mankind.

In the Canon [in Time] of Distress:

[Tone] 4 (D3): Hear us, O Lord, hear us; by Your divine mercy and compassion spare Your creatures. [O] philanthropic Lord.