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intercede to save his people, whom he purchased with his own blood.

LITANY: After the *Mecacʿuscʿē* [Magnificat hymn].

Let us make the holy Mother of God [*Astwacacin*] and all the saints intercessors before the Father in heaven, so that, being willing, He may have mercy and, having compassion, He may save His creatures. Almighty Lord our God, save [us] and have mercy.

RUBRIC: Prayers of the Martyrs and of Fasts

Receive, Lord, our supplications through the intercession of the holy Mother of God, the immaculate bearer of your Only-begotten Son, and [through] the supplications of all your saints, and of those whose memory is [celebrated] today. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy; forgive, expiate, and remit our sins. Make [us] worthy to glorify you with thanksgiving, with the Son and with your Holy Spirit, now and always and [unto the ages of ages. Amen].