Madian Voghperkootyan [The Book of Lamentations]

Lamentation Number 80

[A Selection, in Free Translation]

Support with your prayers of outstretched hands,

The confessed Mother of the living ones,

That when I leave the valley of this life,

Without torment I may go towards life,

Towards the prepared dwellings.

May judgment be lenient (upon me) at my passing,

though it is burdened by injustice;

May my day of crisis be turned into a day of rejoicing,

(you) the one who brought life to Eve’s tormentness.

Intercede, request, beg (for me),

since just as (I believe) in your ineffable purity,

(likewise) I believe in the acceptance and power of your inquiry.

For me as

the endangered one . . .

With your tears help me,

You who are blessed among women;

Kneel for my mediation,

You who are the Parent of God;

Take care of the wretched,

You who are the altar of God;

Give your hand to the one who reaches out to you,

You who are the heavenly temple of God;

Glorify your Son through you,

by (Him) giving me the miracle of expiation and mercy;

Daughter of God and Mother,

May your honor be elevated

through me;

And through yours,

salvation may come for me.

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